WIYM: Large Mail Art Envie - Jul 2020 - USA

For this swap you will be decorating a large envelope for your partner with the following theme: " My Patriotic Spirit".

As we know...the month of July is when we in America celebrate the birth of our country.

This month is especially meaningful to me because not only is it the month my mother was born but her birthday is actually on the 4th of July. She is no longer with us but we celebrate each year in her honor and memory.

With that being said...for each person that signs up for this months swap...I will send/gift a little "something" to each participant in this swap to say "thank you" for helping me to celebrate my mothers special day.

Whatever the 4th of July means to you...depict it in some way on the front of your envelope.

Here's what you need to do: Purchase or create a large envelope that is 8X10 in size or larger. The color of the envelope does not matter so long as it shows your art work nicely.

Decorate/cover the front of the envelope using the theme mentioned above.

The one main requirement for this swap is that it has to have the obvious colors for this holiday: RED...WHITE...BLUE..."PLUS" the color "GREEN" (any shade) somewhere on the front. This was my mother's favorite color. Covering the back of the envelope is optional.

Your swap partner will need to look for this required extra element (the color green "somewhere") so please be sure that you include it so that you meet all the swap requirements.

Use your own drawings/artwork, stencil, rubber stamp, use acrylic/watercolor paint, color pencils, collage using die cuts or magazine cutouts or any other art medium you choose.

Be sure to leave ample room for the "To/From" address. In keeping with this months theme and your awesome mail art...insert a flat-ish something for your partner. This does not have to be profile specific but it must be Patriotic in theme...nature...color.

Include a short note with your swap info along with the flat-ish item and insert inside the envelope.

That's it... And yes...Newbies are welcome because we have to start somewhere.

I know it won't be necessary but I will angel if necessary. Let's get creative and make something super patriotic for your partner.

Note: Because mail delivery is unpredictable due to the COVID-19 situation...please be patient for deliveries to take place.

If you will be late sending...please communicate with your partner. Thanks everyone!