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Creative Correspondence
Fifteen step-by-step projects--including letters, envelopes with photo inserts, booklets, and self-mailers--introduce readers to the joys of decorating envelopes and creating interesting correspondance. Original.
96 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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April 27, 2018
3.5 stars. Good intro to making a variety of fun mail art. Includes directions for making paste paper - without having to cook paste.
November 2, 2009
I read this book and one other when I need a kick in the heinder to get my paper art started. There are so many neat small ideas, templates, and comments throughout that after reading the book I yearn to stay up and mess with paper, ink, glue and more all night!
March 19, 2014
This was a pretty cool book I found at the library. I imagine myself checking it out periodically and making some pretty cool projects. Snail mail is so much fun!
November 20, 2016
It's 14 years old so with Pinterest many ideas are dated. Paper crafting has come such a long way.
May 7, 2019
Great projects to use for all kinds of mail art. I absolutely loved all the projects in here.
April 23, 2023
Some easy inspiring projects for people who like writing letters to friends and family. Fun for the beginner penpal officionado.
December 8, 2011
No, it didn't take me nearly a year to read a 100 pg book, I just kept misplacing it all over the house. It's a shame, too, because this is a really fun book with loads of clever ideas for making your mail a lot more interesting. I gave this book 5 stars because as far as craft books go, this one had pretty much everything I look for. The projects were neither too simple to be interesting, nor were they so complicated that you know you'll never actually complete them. The projects were mostly new to me, which can be tricky to find once you've read enough craft blogs and books. The photos and instructions are thorough but not needlessly repetitive.
I know I'm in the minority as someone who writes letters on a regular (weekly at least) basis, but I also know I'm not alone. Part of what makes letter writing so much cooler than most other forms of communication is the presentation. Letter papers, cards of all kinds, and found object enclosures are all part of the joy of tearing open an enveope. The authors take this to a higher level by making the letter itself archetecturally interesting. I'm guessing they were the kids in Jr. High who always passed around notes folded into cootie catchers or paper "footballs", and this book is what happens to those kids when they grow up. The best part is, the book makes you want to be one, too.
I've had trouble finding mail art books lately, and I hate to think it's a dying art. Postage isn't *that* expensive and email can't begin to replace the excitement of a genuine mailbox chock full of envelopes of every size and color.
I know I'm in the minority as someone who writes letters on a regular (weekly at least) basis, but I also know I'm not alone. Part of what makes letter writing so much cooler than most other forms of communication is the presentation. Letter papers, cards of all kinds, and found object enclosures are all part of the joy of tearing open an enveope. The authors take this to a higher level by making the letter itself archetecturally interesting. I'm guessing they were the kids in Jr. High who always passed around notes folded into cootie catchers or paper "footballs", and this book is what happens to those kids when they grow up. The best part is, the book makes you want to be one, too.
I've had trouble finding mail art books lately, and I hate to think it's a dying art. Postage isn't *that* expensive and email can't begin to replace the excitement of a genuine mailbox chock full of envelopes of every size and color.
November 19, 2012
Good collection of simple projects, a couple of which I will definitely try. Unfortunately, for the most part I didn't care for the styling of the projects (a little too much like a boring scrapbook?).
March 29, 2008
How to make and decorate your own stationary, note cards, fold-it letters, etc. Includes 20 projects.
March 17, 2009
In the age of e-mail and text messages, if you do use snail mail why not make it lovely!! or decorate your envelopes and or gift cards!!
This book has good pictures and some how to too!!
This book has good pictures and some how to too!!
April 15, 2013
This book has lots of great mail ideas & I'm looking forward to trying several of them.
August 17, 2014
This one wasn't nearly as useful as I had hoped. Some unique ideas, but I think a lot of the art style is too messy for my taste. It does use found material, which I like, but it feels sloppy.
May 17, 2015
This books has many great ideas for sending mail art. The directions are very easy, with step by step photos, supply list and variations. I can't wait to get crafting!
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