Squeals!!!
I received a “letter” from my little great-niece Lu [my niece Tiffany’s daughter]. Isn’t it adorable? I know you don’t understand the special language she used to write her letter, but trust me. It is full of ❤ for her favorite [great] aunt–me, of course! She even used my favorite colors!!!
Thank you for sharing your spectacular work, Lu!
Lu is the adorable baby in this post and this post. She’s now a whole two years old, grown enough to make art and send mail!
We’ll be spending a lot of time indoors over the next few weeks, and kids will probably be making art almost daily–drawings, sketches, paintings, crafts, and more. If you’re like me, you already have an entire museum of your kid’s art in albums, on the walls, in piles on your desk, and in a sealed bin beneath the art table. 😀 Do you really want the task of finding ways to display or store weeks more of artwork?
Of course not!
Lu’s special letter prompted me to offer another snail mail quick tip: Art in the mail!
Sending art mail is a cute way to dispose of share some of the precious art your kids make. Simply place those one-of-a-kind masterpieces in an envelope and send them to grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents, friends, and/or the kind senior citizen who has a soft spot for your family. This will not only let them know you’re thinking about them but will also provide a bit of sunshine while we’re all sort of “stuck.”
If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you know that I send and receive a lot of art mail. So–even if you don’t have children, you can send your own art.
It is so easy, but yields so much joy!
Great idea! I made a card for my grand daughter a few years ago. Maybe I’ll make her an Easter card! 🙂 I love Lu’s artwork! Sweet shapes and colors.
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Yes! Let’s create more art mail and send it out into the world. Your photo would make beautiful cards too, so don’t forget them!
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Thank you!
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Omg, Lu is a great abstract artist! Just the colors and shapes make me feel bright, cheery, and wonder-filled. That’s more than I can say for some of the million-dollar abtract artworks at the Tate in London or MOMA in Manhattan!
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Oh wow! Your compliment made my day! I passed it on to Lu’s mom. Made her day too! 🙂 There’s just something about the liberating about children’s art. It’s so free and uninhibited.
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Oh wow! Your compliment made my day! I passed it on to Lu’s mom. Made her day too! 🙂 There’s just something liberating about children’s art. It’s so free and uninhibited.
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“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” (Picasso)
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This idea is priceless!!!!
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LOVE! Great idea Chandra 😉
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Yay! Let’s send art all over!
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Genius!
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Thanks! I hope you’re well!
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I love Lu’s picture and the great idea. Thanks!
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Thank you for loving her pic. And for reading!
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Thank you for loving her pic. And for reading!
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Lori Anne Crittenden mentioned sending envelooes to shut ins at the nursing home and assisted living as they aren’t getting visitors. They would love art. I think the office could pass it out to those that don’t get mail
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That is such a great idea! I’ll look up some addresses for local ones! Thanks!
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I make cards with photos I’ve taken – otherwise I’m the only person who ever sees them. I’m not very arty otherwise, but it’s the same idea.
Being a great-aunt is the best!
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Photography is art too! I make cards and send them out as well! We should send each other one!
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