Happy Autumn

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Been quiet around here.  Spending time outdoors to take in the start of autumn: the profuse colors, scents, and sounds.  The fog rolling in and then out, the stillness that abounds.  A heat wave has found its way here, and because of it I move languidly among the mums, blueberries, and dainty yellow daisies.  Hopefully this heat wave is short lived.  The earthy, rich colors though are here to stay as I stroll around and attempt to capture their beauty through the opportune lens of a smartphone.  Clumsily, quietly, I prevail.

New in Shop: Raven Book Page Envelopes

If you've been following along on Instagram, the subject of this blog post - raven book page envelopes - may look familiar.  This week, I added a set of 10 of these small handmade envelopes to my Etsy shop.  Spooky and perfect for Halloween gifting or parties, these delicate envelopes can also be used for your seasonal DIY projects and function as bookish Poe-esque home decor, too.

                            

Raven/Crow Book Page Envelopes

Close-up of the raven/crow image, which I stamp by hand using a rubber stamp and archival black ink.  Layout varies slightly per envelope, as does ink saturation.

These upcycled book pages each have a different visual text layout.

No top closure allows for use as tiny gift bags - tape the top closed with your washi tape of choice and you're all set.

Size-wise, these handmade envelopes are around 4" tall x 2.75" wide.

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See the listing here.

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Autumn/Fall Girl

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I'm definitely a dog person, but all else pretty much rings true!  And add family to the illustrated list and it's complete.  Ready for fall...