So I read about the release of the fantastic UK Mythical Creatures stamps from the ever-informative and delightful Letter Writers Alliance blog. I have been in awe of these stamps since their release - even contemplating paying international shipping for the very expensive Stamp cards of these gorgeous images... and then one of my pen pals from Scotland sent me a gorgeous letter with one of them! I was so excited to see one of these up close:
But the loveliness doesn't end there. This Scottish gal often uses lovely stationery, and this letter was also my first glimpse of the Hammerpress cards from Chronicle Books. (Sorry for the general link - I'm not sure if these are the Correspondence Cards or the Notecards. Chronicle Books, if you're reading my blog posting - your descriptions and image varieties on your website leave much to be desired.)
This card included more of the silver-ink highlights of the envelope, and had a green theme with a fantastic owl.
Even the back of the envelope was lovely - I'm really charmed by the use of silver ink on the brown paper envelope.
That really is an eye-catching sample of joy! Looks like the paper has a delicious feel as well.
ReplyDeleteOh, oh, oh, I wish I'd known! I've just sent you a stamp card of a different sort, and with different stamps.
ReplyDeleteNot to worry, Sheila - I'm sure I'll enjoy it anyway!
ReplyDeleteIt all looks so cute. :) Wish we had some fairy stamps in the U.S. too!
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