^ Q is for Quilter

As you have probably noticed my outgoing mail rarely rivals my incoming and this week was no different!




^ A fabulous postcard from the desk of Liz.


^ This package smelled delicious even before I opened it - a beautiful lavender scented bundle of goodies from Marguerite who I am very happy to add to my penpal list.


^ A sweet note from Jackie.


^ A whole hoard of lovely things from Ngaire including a sweet journal I am considering allocating as a new travelling journal.


^ Something sweet from Eve.


^ One of Ria's own postcards.


^ An altered postcard from Molly from her swap.


^ A grand package from lovely Liz in Canada.


^ Very cute postcards and a sweet note from Sammy.


^ I forgot to photograph the great contents of this envelope from Emilie, but her letter was superb. It made a stop over at my old address and was escorted to me by my little sister who flew down this week.


^ Another item which was delivered to my old address and hand delivered to me by my sister. Lauren filled up a gelato container with a beautiful red satin bag, a handkerchief and a sweet note. I am definitely going to send her something odd!




^ Collaged airmail for Emily in Folsom, CA.


^ A pink woman for lovely Elle.


^ Something a little punk for Charlotte in Oxford, UK.


^ Tied with a ribbon for Fanni in Hungary.

In other news, my sister and her best friend head back to Newcastle tomorrow after four days in Tasmania with me. It has been so nice having the company, I have missed her a lot. Today we went for a trek around town (erm, 6.5kms?) and to the Gorge and I am sunburned and so tired but it was lovely.

Also, next week I start some part time work at a supermarket. It was funny actually because, of course this isn't the type of work that makes me feel super excited to do, but after the interview I thought the experience might be of some amusement to document and turn the mundanities into a zine. I will report back. At the very least, extra stamp money is always appreciated. An hour working will get me about 30 regular stamps, haha.

Hope your weekend is sweet.

Ever wondered how your mail gets to its destination? I spotted this video today on the Postcrossing blog and thought I'd share. I've seen videos like this before, but it is fun to see it again. And it makes me feel slightly guilty about all of the artistically addressed/decorated mail that I send that has to be hand sorted and cancelled every day, ha.


^ UK

I also thought I'd include one for Australia and the US, not that the system is very different for each country. Needless to say all three are a little hammed up;


^ Australia


^ USA

Just an old photo to share: Showing you how old I was, Nanna's couch, 1995. I used to think those couches looked like a person with lots of dimply fat rolls.

^ Vintage Valentine - Donovan Beeson

Another split post due to having so many pictures.




^ An altered/collaged ad postcard for Molly's Detournement Swap on Swap-bot.


^ A little package for my partner Barbara in Jane's 75-Questions Swap on Swap-bot.


^ A little package for my partner Joyce in Jane's 75-Questions Swap on Swap-bot.


^ A Cath Kidston letter-set box appropriated into a mailing vessel for my friend Sophie.


^ Knifes, spoons and forks for Passion.


^ An angry kitten carrying a pie for Sophie B in Melbourne.


^ For sweet Sarah in South Australia.


^ A letter and my camera from the 'Disposable Lens' project sent back to Molly.


^ A sneezy postcard for Amy. I drew myself sneezing on the back of the postcard.


^ A confused violinist collaged envelope for Sharni.