My First Mail Art

I stumbled across this Mail Art Tutorial on Ziggle Designs blog when I was looking for something to craft on the Scrap Orchard site.  I was inspired and the video really helped me figure out what to do.

Here's the front of the envelope:

Here's the back of the envelope:

Once I had the envelope done, I needed a card to go in it. I  decided to use the same art journal feel for the card.  I remembered these nautical Magnolia stamps that I had in my stash and I thought they'd be perfect for the card.

The card and the envelope both have a hidden door:

Here's the inside - love the "ahoy" word art:

Supplies Nautical by Red Ivy Designs Magnolia Stamps acrylic paint
I'd like to enter this project in the following challenges: 1. That Craft Place - Summery colors 2. Crafting at the Weekend - anything goes 3. Crafty Calendar August challenge - anything goes
Happy Crafting!