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Wednesday 22 September 2010

The Three Muses - Mail Art




Hi,

Just had to watch Midsummer Murders before I put this on my blog........ooh it was thrilling, just love that programme.

I am really inspired by the wonderful creative artists who have submitted their Mail Art to The Three Muses, oh wow you have to see them. This is my first attempt at making one of these. I made my own envelope as the pack of ones I use for letters were not of the best quality. The Ladies were cut out from wrapping paper and gessoed. The background I watercoloured and lightly gessoed over it, then I stamped some scrolls leaving room for the address and a stamp.
Had just the greatest fun making it and long to make some more.

Thank you for popping in and for all your wonderful support and encouragement, and thank you Astrid for your great advice.
Take care, Annette x

57 comments:

Doreen said...

This is stunning Annettethe image is beautiful.

I would craft with John Nettles any day.xxx

cheryl said...

oh wow this is simply stunning those ladies are so elegant what a wonderful piece,hugs cheryl xxx

Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate said...

Oh beautiful! You make such elegant pieces.

Joan said...

This is lovely, love those ladies !
I missed Midsommer tonight as I was out with the "girls" !

Yvonne said...

Really beautiful, Annette!

Deann said...

Netty ~ This is fanrastic I love it...the colors are divine...beautiful work.

Dawn B. said...

This is amazing.. Each time I come here I am so inspired.. This is nicely done Netty..

Lori said...

Gorgeous! Love those colors and the scrolls in the corners! Beautiful!

Lori Saul said...

What a gorgeous envelope Netty- absolutely inspired in enchantment!

Faye said...

This is so gorgeous, Netty. I love the color and the flourishes. I hope you do make more. I think this art must be addictive.

Judy said...

Fabulous envelope, Netty, beautiful!

johanna said...

awwwwesome envelope!!

Daniele said...

just lovin' this Annette.....no going back now as its official we're both the artists for October....lol
hugs xx

Junibears said...

Fantastic envelope Nettie. I just love it. And you made the envelope! Beautiful work as always!
Hugs
June xx

Hermine said...

Gorgeous envelope

Chris Arlington said...

gorgeous Netty!

Crafting Queen said...

Wonderful piece!

Rika said...

Fabulouus mail art!

Limarea said...

This is such a beautiful envelope! Love the colors :)

Andrea C said...

Wow Netty this is stunning, gorgeous images and the colours you have used are so fab very art deco and fab x

Julia said...

This is so elegant and I love the design very much!

Christina said...

Wowww that's really stunning Nettie!!
Hugs Kristel

Jennifer said...

Stunning as ever Netty! LOve the colours xx Jenny xx

Annika said...

Cool - so beautiful and it would actually survive mailing - clever!!
Hugs
Annika

coops said...

wow this is gorgeous netty.i love the ladies and fab swirls :)

xx coops xx

kayc said...

Gorgeous. Just stunning. Kathleen x

Anonymous said...

Hi netty I am not a fan of midsummer murders but i am a fan of your art. this is exquisite my friend, truly beautiful
hugs June xxxx

Jan said...

Love, love, LOVE it! Just fancy receiving a letter in a beautiful envelope like this. The colours and images are stunning.

Taluula said...

Netty, what a little treasure to receive in the mail, it is absolutely exquisite.

Linda Brun said...

Beautiful MailArt... Love the fact that you made the envelope yourselves...Great idea...
Hugs

The Sparkly Fairy said...

Gorgeous - has inspired me!

Anonymous said...

Elegant ladies= lovely mail art!

Rosie said...

I'm a huge MM fan too!! It was good, wasn't it? Oh and back on topic, I love your dainty mail art!

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Love your 3 muses Netty, gorgeous. I also agree with you about Midsummer murders, I have recorded last nights program. Have a good day, Tracy Evans x

kay said...

another beauty netty,x

Unknown said...

Stunning Annette, you have inspired me to have a go too. Cheers Suzanne

Rosietoes said...

This is gorgeous Nettie. Imagine receiving this in the mail!! Wow!

Edna x

Jester said...

A wonderful envelope. I love the graduation in colour and those Atr Deco ladies.

Hells said...

This is stunning Nettie. Just love it. Love Hells xx

Brenda Brown said...

Beautiful Annette, it is stunning and I love it.
B xxx

Jayne said...

Beautiful!! Netty!

Terry said...

Oh Netty!! This is stunning. it is always such a treat to visit your blog! Love this!

LynnF said...

What a gorgeous envelope, Nettie! Beautifully done!

K J D said...

I love your envelope.... it's so pretty and elegant.

Christine said...

I just love your art-nouveau envelope, Netty. Very very beautiful.

Lynne Moncrieff said...

Stunning mail art. Lynne M

Martina said...

Your envelope is beyond gorgeous! It takes my breath away!
Fantastic piece of art, Netty!

Cynthia Schelzig said...

What a gorgeous envelope!! I just found your blog...thanks for coming by mine...I really like your work!!

Linda Vincent said...

Oooh wouldn't we just love to have that pop through the letterbox!
Fabulous work Netty.

Lucy Edmondson said...

Oooh, this is gorgeous!

Lucy x

Diane said...

Netty,

Your mail art is wonderful! I love the design, and the mysterious, muted colors!

Ozstuff said...

Netty, I can't believe that this is your first attempt at art envelopes. You are a natural. Absolutely gorgeous, creative and beautifully designed. I love it.
Pssst - as it is almost Wednesday here (midnight in Western Australia) I can tell you to check out the Muses blog when it opens on Wednesday because yours was one of the random names pulled out of our collective hat!

Meggymay said...

Its beautiful Natty.

Faye said...

Congratulations for winning the Three Muses Envelope. They are waiting for your email so they can mail it to you. You lucky girl, you!

MarleneMAZ said...

Just gorgeous Netty! I have been behind on reading blogs and you have been really busy during this time. All of your artwork is fabulous, you are very talented. Thank you so much for all of your lovely comments on my blog.

Anonymous said...

Netty, I truley love this! It's gorgeous.

I am a big fan of Midsummer Murders (it's called something else here), but it's not on very often here and they're all repeats.

Michelle said...

Netty this is so sublimely beautiful. A totally perfect work of art! How about posting it to me LOL It's far too beautiful to put a stamp on! Thanks for your kind words
x Michelle