Snail Mail

What, no tutorial today. That's right I think I finally ran out of tutorial steam today and anyway I have some other wonderful things I want to tell you about. I don't think I have told you enough times how I love snail mail. I was getting some recently received envelopes together this evening and it occurred to me that I should have taken a picture of my snail friends delivering some mail but alas they are sleeping now and they work hard all day and deserve some rest. I have this picture to show you instead of the first parcel I want to tell you about. I have admired the art of Geninne ever since I first came across it on etsy last year but it was only a few months ago that I got to know this wonderful artist in a more personal way when she left me a few very kind comments on flickr and my here about the crocheted stones. We decided to do a little trade , a custom watercolor of a bird and a sunflower on a vintage postcard for a few crocheted natural objects. I was so excited when I got the large envelope in the mail and even more so when I opened it and saw the beautifully wrapped envelope. I love her style. It is so natural and yet refined. I have told her that I would love for her husband to build me a home on a large piece of canadian wilderness sometime in the future. Inside the envelope was a watercolor painting that I love ever so much and two sets of cards and even some postcards of her bird series. Geninne posted a few pictures to me of some of my items in her home. They seem to fit in so well with her artful decorating. The next snail mail was from Cathy Cullis who has been a swap/ trade partner of mine regularly over this past year. We usually trade hand spun yarn or vintage fabric but this time she sent me this painting of hers that was one of the first in the series she did of doll like characters. I love it dearly and can't wait to frame it and hang it in my creative space. I sent her some vintage fabrics, trims and buttons and no sooner had she gotten the parcel that she was already sewing a doll out of the yellow striped fabric that came from a damaged vintage apron. She is so clever. The last of the snail mails I want to share with you came from Los Angeles, California, the home of my very dear friend Elsita Mora. Her husband, William Horberg was in Toronto this month for the toronto international film festival and I delivered a parcel to his hotel filled with some small gifts for Elsita and the children . According to Elsita the children were delighted and Natalie , her sweet and beautiful daughter started asking many questions about me. She then drew me some absolutely fantastic pictures involving, you guessed it , snails and dictated a story to her mom for me as well. She is so creative, talented and insightful, just like her parents. Here is what I mean. And the moral of the story according to Natalie, the philosopher is: "If you have a snail take care of it and make sure that you don't lose it." A very important message in environmental stewardship as well. Now I think she gets her excellent writing skills from her father and her artistic talent from her mom. Her beauty, well I will let you decide on that one :) Elsita sent me a print that just about made me cry it was so touching. It is titled Margie and her two green friends. I can't begin to tell you how much it means to me. Elsita has been very busy with some special projects and also more importantly with her son starting school . I know I am not the only one that misses reading her blog but the good news is that she will be back in a couple of weeks. There you have it, no tutorial today just loads of wonderful things to share and using the words of a very special young girl I would like to say that what I have learned is that if you have a friend, take care of them and make sure that you don't lose them.

Comments

[mayaluna]

Thank you for sharing the beauty of your incredible friendships with these remarkable women. Thank you, thank you.

[Clara]

Wonderful gifts!
I wish you a great weekend Margie!

[Stacey Newton]

I've been a lurker on your blog for sometime now - I love it! I learn something new and interesting each time I visit. I too love Geninne's work, and the piece she made for you is breathtaking. Congrats on making a good trade!

[Cathyc]

Oh what a lovely post of great images - and my painting too! I am so pleased with my goodies from you. Last night I stitched a little more and started the doll's face. That fabric is so special! thank you have a good day Cathy

[karen]

What a wonderful post....full of 'snail mail' features that keep that activity alive and well. Thanks so much for sharing.

[Elizabeth]

Oh how great! I just bought her "World Kids" print today. And I have noticed the crocheted rocks in her pics and had wondered about them. :> What fantastic mail!

[emilykristin]

what a beautiful style! thank you for sharing her with the world!

[John]

Do you sell your artwork?.fantastic

[Geninne]

Elsita, Cathy are amazing women, we are so blessed to count you as a friend :) Thank you for such a sweet post. You are the BEST!

[Patricia]

What a wonderful post to leave us with on a gray Friday. It fills my soul with light, both the depth of your frienships with each other and how fruitful the swaps and collaborations have been. I think these friendships say so much about your generosity and inspiring spirit. Tell your mom she done good raising you up!

[rebekah]

it's all so wonderful :) i especially love the story