I am not happy with the placement of the little round coin stamp. It is so perfect in color and subject matter. But I just couldn't find a good place to put it. I enclosed a note asking her to steam it off after it arrived.
That made me want to do a series where I add instructions and the recipient is obligated to follow the instructions. Something tells me that the people who are drawn to my blog are just as ornery as I am and would not follow instructions. I'll label this FOLLOW-UP and maybe run a few tests down the road.
Love this envelope. You're right, the stamps are a great match. The whole thing reminds me of a Klimt.
ReplyDeleteThanks. That's a great idea - to create a design that is inspired by an artist - without being too literal.
ReplyDeleteOh, I agree--very Klimt! I love this. I don't even mind the round coin stamp, though I can see your frustration in placing it. I'd have probably placed it just to the left of the stamp column, offset between the first and second stamps (slightly high).
ReplyDeleteI have some of these stamps (the pueblo pottery)--they are so beautiful. I usually start with the stamps when I design.
If I had time - I would go back and see how many times in the past 8 years I have recommended starting with the stamps.... somehow, I manage to forget my own perpetual advice.... it might be from teaching - where i am needing samples to illustrate certain styles or examples of certain tools.... i certainly end up with large stacks of envelopes that are never going anywhere -
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