The bottom mail is an upcycled small box of cookies from Maison romi-unie. You can see some of their cute house cookie boxes here. It's fun to send letters in recycled boxes don't you think?
Both are so cute, but the recycled one is so original, I don't know how the postman here in boring Spain would react if I'd post something like these, hahaha!
There is one post office near my house who always turn me away for my mail - if it's oval shape or if the label is stuck under a layer of plastic - but there is one lady at my local post office who is the best!
I like reuse boxes with specific colors. I like the different shades of paper craft packaging : hues of grey , hues of brown, caramel, chocolate and also orange shades. For me the paper craft is a basic material which gives the rhythm for the decoration of the envelope-box, it's a great inspiration.
If i ever receive this in my mail box i would be a very happy person, this is so great! I was also wondering did you do graphic design back in australia or in japan??
Thanks Celsy. I didn't study Graphic Design. I studied Fine Arts in Sydney majoring in painting and drawing. At the same time I was working in Graphic Design as Deputy Art Director at VOGUE Living magazine. I've also done some graphic design work since living in Tokyo, too. I hope that helps. :)
Hello. I am Hello Sandwich. I am an Australian artist and graphic designer living in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo. I love Japan, bento boxes, pantone 107.3 and metallic hologram foil, polka dots and plaid, Holbein gouache and fluoro pencils and I have a huge crush on Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugito. I would like to share with you some of the things that inspire me. I hope you will enjoy.
Beautiful! I love the little animals<3 And that fake stamp is amazing!
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ha ha even my lady at the post office had to double take that stamp he he :)
DeleteEverything is nice and gives happines at first look.
ReplyDeleteVery nice the recycled box.
Love this envelopes.
Oh thanks so much! :) I have a big stack of boxes like this to recycle :)
DeleteBoth are so cute, but the recycled one is so original, I don't know how the postman here in boring Spain would react if I'd post something like these, hahaha!
ReplyDeleteThere is one post office near my house who always turn me away for my mail - if it's oval shape or if the label is stuck under a layer of plastic - but there is one lady at my local post office who is the best!
DeleteLovely! I made few envelopes with decoration...but I think they are too delicate to send in mail :) Love to see your mail.
ReplyDeleteIf you use a strong glue maybe they'd be okay in the post? Thanks for your nice comment, too :)
DeleteIt's a great idea recycled boxes ! Wish I could receive such nice mail <3
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I like to recycle because it's inexpensive and eco and unique :)
DeleteI like reuse boxes with specific colors. I like the different shades of paper craft packaging : hues of grey , hues of brown, caramel, chocolate and also orange shades. For me the paper craft is a basic material which gives the rhythm for the decoration of the envelope-box, it's a great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so cute! I would love to see some of them!
DeleteIf i ever receive this in my mail box i would be a very happy person, this is so great! I was also wondering did you do graphic design back in australia or in japan??
ReplyDeleteThanks Celsy. I didn't study Graphic Design. I studied Fine Arts in Sydney majoring in painting and drawing. At the same time I was working in Graphic Design as Deputy Art Director at VOGUE Living magazine. I've also done some graphic design work since living in Tokyo, too. I hope that helps. :)
DeleteOh my gosh those postage stamps!! They are too darn awesome!! LOVE!!
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