I forget where I saw this idea, but I really liked it and just recently started making my own. The idea was to make cards to fit in those cd envelopes with the clear, round window on them. Create and fun, beautiful centerpiece and mail it so it shows through the window of the envelope. That way, more than just the person you are sending it to can enjoy the beauty, or perhaps quirkiness, of one of your handmade creations. I’m looking for ways right now to decorate the envelopes so they are not so obviously plain. I remember when a magazine, I think it was a gaming magazine, had a contest that had to do with decorating the envelope with gaming art that you mailed correspondence in. Everything but the little squares with the two and from address were completely graphically designed, with markers, paint, collage, colored pencil, etc. I distinctly remember how cool I thought that idea was, which is why I think this idea appeals to me also. Do you think it would be harder for these decorated cards, letters and envelopes to get lost in the mail, being vibrantly colored and designed?
You can get these cd/dvd envelopes from various office supply stores and numerous stores online carry them for just pennies each. Just go to google and check out cd/dvd window envelopes. Since they tend to sell them in rather large quantities, think about going in with one or more people and splitting them up, or just keep them tucked away for your future stash.
Guess, that is about all for now, gotta go get a shower. I’ve been working on making a “cafe” canopy today out of PVC pipes, and it has proved to be a rather interesting undertaking. Given that I’m making the pattern up as I go.
Thanks for reading.
