tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post9006765278912255985..comments2024-03-27T13:49:51.795-05:00Comments on Altered Book Lover: Rigid is rigidBleubeard and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-76040359369309987132015-12-15T00:53:02.262-06:002015-12-15T00:53:02.262-06:00first: love your pink Background here so much, you...first: love your pink Background here so much, you should conserve the scan "as is" to make digital art or print it, it is gorgeous! <br />and cheesecloth always adds so beautiful texture, here no exception...<br /><br />your post made me think of times (early 2000s) when i swapped much art with americans - mostly altered books, but also atcs and the Little "deco" books. it was quite costly then, but nowadays it is simply unaffordable and i totally quit. johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236665096059653348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-57093019299140182652015-12-13T06:59:43.742-06:002015-12-13T06:59:43.742-06:00Well I am sure this friend will love the piece. I...Well I am sure this friend will love the piece. I always take for granted that the PO will cost more than I think, so I scale back no on size. Too bad, but UPS and FEDEX are even more expensive, so it all costs more. xoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-50920403476836048232015-12-12T16:26:47.116-06:002015-12-12T16:26:47.116-06:00This is really nice Elizabeth! It's always a h...This is really nice Elizabeth! It's always a hassle to figure what would be the best and least expensive way to send something in the mail any more. :( My hands don't do a lot of things as well as they used too . The price we pay for living a longer life. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192378197271824011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-34364909679787399742015-12-12T04:01:38.843-06:002015-12-12T04:01:38.843-06:00Wow! and Wow! again! This really is fabulous - I d...Wow! and Wow! again! This really is fabulous - I don't know how I missed it yesterday! The colours and texture and the little 'angel' are the most wonderful combination! Chrisx pearshapedcraftinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744515186281908192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-83541802361836812322015-12-12T03:40:18.480-06:002015-12-12T03:40:18.480-06:00Wow Elizabeth, this is simply stunning!! A really ...Wow Elizabeth, this is simply stunning!! A really beautiful piece; I would love to be a fly on the wall when your friend opens the package, to see the joy on their face :D<br />As I was looking through the fabulous photos I began to wonder who the little girl had been so many years ago. It is one of a few widely used images that I've seen here and there and I often 'wonder' about the people.<br />Wishing you a lovely weekend ahead :DTwinkleToes2dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07848604298196551253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-52175865860753152932015-12-11T20:54:33.778-06:002015-12-11T20:54:33.778-06:00love this book cover!! of course you know my delig...love this book cover!! of course you know my delight in warm colors...anyway, rigid is an issue I guess if it won't go through their machines which bend the envelope around corners! but I don't think I've paid any big surcharges...maybe it depends on who's enforcing the rules too! It really is beautiful...the recipient is a lucky friend! ♥ btw I sent you an email...<br />Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657202600364368434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-53394236522834100022015-12-11T15:35:45.120-06:002015-12-11T15:35:45.120-06:00Your book cover is stunning, love the colours and ...Your book cover is stunning, love the colours and textures, so pleased you added the photos to see the details.<br /> Postage in the UK isn't cheap either, but as yet I don't think we have a surcharge for rigid packages, time will tell.<br />Yvonne xxMeggymayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523023041456397683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-42142625886560953802015-12-11T13:24:57.361-06:002015-12-11T13:24:57.361-06:00This is really, really stunning! I spent so much t...This is really, really stunning! I spent so much time devouring every photo with all their details and textures--really great piece.<br /><br />Good to know about "rigid" mail! Most of my items go in boxes and the buyer pays--but I still think the costs are getting crazy and out of hand.Craftymoose Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791008130982382299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-41070218015264130222015-12-11T10:42:27.848-06:002015-12-11T10:42:27.848-06:00PS -- forgot to say how excited I'd be to get ...PS -- forgot to say how excited I'd be to get a book cover like that in the mail!Cappuccinoandartjournal.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11241197153708410602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-5967822657111605942015-12-11T10:41:44.383-06:002015-12-11T10:41:44.383-06:00The clerk at my PO tells me the reason for that ex...The clerk at my PO tells me the reason for that extra postage for rigid mail is that it will not go through the postal machines. The machines are very expensive and if they get jammed up, it is bad. But you now there are FLAT RATE PADDED ENVELOPES -- you can put ANYTHING inside and they are about $6.00 flat rate -- i use them all the time -- but the catch is most post offices don't keep them in stock like they do the flat rate boxes. You have to go to USPS.com and order them online but they are totally FREE and really great to use. i order 25 or so at a time andI try to plan my mailings to fit inside. I've saved a lot of $$$ that way. The flat rate padded envelopes also include tracking and $50 insurance -- a great deal.Cappuccinoandartjournal.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11241197153708410602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-17278467384815886552015-12-11T08:49:07.471-06:002015-12-11T08:49:07.471-06:00Beautiful color and texture!!Beautiful color and texture!!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432818284701098002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-84444573951694633822015-12-11T07:26:54.474-06:002015-12-11T07:26:54.474-06:00Oh E, this is gorgeous!! Your friend is sooo lucky...Oh E, this is gorgeous!! Your friend is sooo lucky to be receiving this! Love the colors you've achieved and that yummy texture. I on the other hand hope to have a post up soon once I get my Christmas cards in the mail. Hugs to all from me and the GirlsNan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10854205108553524890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-90992693984470473052015-12-11T04:09:42.027-06:002015-12-11T04:09:42.027-06:00A wonderful piece Elizabeth! Simply gorgeous!
Yes ...A wonderful piece Elizabeth! Simply gorgeous!<br />Yes the post office rules are stupid -- will say - MORE than stupig - I guess all over the world ---<br />I don't send much to friends - because it is extremly expensive for me. Here are so many rules and all made to get more money from us! bääääh!<br />Happy Friday my friend with the beautiful handwriting - I always like your handwriting! <br /><br />oxo<br />Susifroebelsternchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501600240752195171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-8708396302527751032015-12-11T01:47:03.895-06:002015-12-11T01:47:03.895-06:00Your page is absolutely beautiful, love all the la...Your page is absolutely beautiful, love all the layers, and textures, and the rich, saturated hues - fan*tas*tic!! Had to laugh at the post office story, they seem to be the same all over the world, and are good at inventing regulations which they can cash in on! Have a lovely day, hugs, ValerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.com