Snail mail – 10 treats for your mail-box

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I’ve been writing letters again. This is one of my favourite things to do. It only really happens on nights when both children sleep early and well, and there are no other jobs to do. After the dinner is cooked and eaten and the animals are fed and the toys are picked up off the playroom floor and the kitchen is clean, I bring my things out onto the dining room table and write letters and wrap parcels and paint addresses on brown paper, while Mr B signs letters of his own, in front of the TV. I can get very happily lost in this lovely task. And before I know it, the time has gotten away from me and I realise Harry is due – or overdue – for a feed and I am due – or overdue – to climb into bed. So I quickly pack everything away and jump into the shower and start again on another quiet night.

Do you love snail mail? You might enjoy these 10 treats for your mail-box:

Absolutely adorable crocheted stamps

Stunning confetti-decorated mail

Snail mail my email (strangers will turn your email into a hand-written letter then post it to your friend) is back

Take a look at all this amazing mail!

Did you like the flower heart postcard I received recently? Here’s how it was made

This blog is filled with more amazing mail art

These DIY party poppers would be fantastic to send in the mail, with a little message inside the “pop”

Did you know you could personalise stamps with Australia Post?

This guy sent a camera through mail, inviting postal workers to take photos before passing it on

Birthday in a can is good. Mail in a can would be even better!

 

Happy Tuesday dear friends. I hope your week is GREAT. Here is some more mail.

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20 comments

  • shani nottingham

    Naomi….you astound me. You have a gift…you are very very clever…..and i wish i had your idea! I know i did this when I was young..i have many amazing envelopes with pictures and collages all over them, which i sent back when we travelled the world for a few years. I had forgotten how much joy it brought me to do….thank you for reminding me. Your art is sublime…you should be so proud. You will be a cult hit, i feel it in my waters!!!!

    • Naomi Bulger

      Shani you have to be the most encouraging person I have ever met! Thank you! I sent a little parcel in the mail to you last week (not pictured in this blog post). Hope it arrives soon! x

  • Jennifer

    These are so gorgeous and inspiring! I used to love creating and sending mail. Seeing your work reminds me of what a joy it was, and what a joy it is to receive! I don’t know where you get all your fabulous ideas, but thank you for sharing them with us!

    • Naomi Bulger

      Thanks Jennifer! The ideas are pretty easy, often inspired by the people I’m writing to, or what’s going on around me. I hope you enjoy sending some more mail yourself soon.

  • Nanette

    Oh I’m excited I see one with my name on it, will be rushing to the letterbox today.

  • Melissa

    The most magnificent Rooster arrived – safe and sound. THANK YOU!

  • Tracey

    Once again Naomi, beautiful illustrations. I’m so in love with your approach to snail mail. It bubbles my creative juices every time (that sounds a little bit wrong…but I mean it in a very good way). You are definitely a wonderful person!

  • Bridie

    Personalised stamps? Brilliant! I am severely lacking in the craftiness department, but love little ways to make things more fun. Maybe one day I’ll try my hand at my own version of your uber-talented thoughtful touches, but in the meantime, I’m just glad I can see all the pretty things you do via your blog. X

  • Libby Boyle

    Your snail mail letters are so beautiful. The colours, the ideas, amazing. They must really brighten up the postie’s day as well as the recipient’s.

  • Emma

    Your parcels are lovely!

  • Jess Dare

    I got one! I got one! I got one! I am currently overseas doing an artist residency and I just got an email from home with a beautiful photo of a special snail mail just for me! The email read: a beautiful parcel has just arrived so you have to come home now! I feel very special that you have spent time making a beautiful parcel for me,someone you have never met, just because!!!! You have the ability to touch the hearts and minds of people in the most beautiful and poetic way. I can’t thank you enough for sharing this gift. You are awesome!!!!!

  • tash

    love all the inspiration! I just signed up for a snail mail swap!

  • Dee Raz

    Naomi,

    These are so beautiful!!! Any chance you would be willing to make one for me? I would be so honored as I absolutely love snail mail. My friends and I send letters and packages to each other. Even though we talk every day it still makes my day to get something through the post.

    • Naomi Bulger

      Hi Dee, thanks so much for your kind words. I’d be happy to write to you. This is something I offer to everyone who subscribes to this blog so if you like the sound of that, just head over to my subscribe page (top left) to give me your details.

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