Altered Matchbox Art

Did you ever think that an altered matchbox could actually take on the look of a museum quality piece of art? Here it is direct from Finland.

"Letters to You" matchbox art by Kaija

The artist is Kaija of Etsy store paperiaarre which offers a very nice selection of handmade books and other artistic paper items.

"Letters to You" matchbox art sold April 2011

I think what appeals to me the most about the work is its simplistic, understated elegance. The artist also offers something else with these treasures, letters to you written in another language. How magical is that?

Note: Images associated with this post remain the intellectual, copyrighted property of Kaija and paperiaarre. 

Flower Fairies and Paper Art Dolls

Some may have already seen this piece since I created it a couple of years ago while my Ning network was still active.

winter fairy now for sale in the Kell Belle Boutique

I sent her to Somerset Studio for possible publication. Sadly, she came back to me nearly a year later with a sterile "don't get discouraged, yadda, yadda, yadda" letter. Nuff said about that.

click image for more photos of winter fairy

She deserves a good home with someone who will give her plenty of love and care. In return, she promises many hours of inspirational magic.