Long Village Studio

The Graceful Envelope Contest started in 1995. I learned about it in 1999 and submitted my first entry. The theme was 'The Beauty of Nature'. I was a new mother of twins. Sometimes the only way I could get them to sleep at the same time was to take a drive and park at the ocean. I designed that first envelope in the car with Nadine & Evan fast asleep. I was so thrilled just to have completed something. To my delight, my envelope was recognized as a 'winner.' In the summer of 2002, there was a traveling exhibit of some of the creative envelopes from the contest. When it came to the Public Library in Charlotte, I was thrilled to see my envelope hanging on the wall. This time the kids were old enough to take many adventures downtown to visit mommy's envelope. The 2006 theme was 'A Fine Line'. Not sure what my inspiration was . . . but some how I developed this: Two of the three little monkeys are my two cuties! I thought it was too funny! This o

Clean. Simple. ELEGANT Just completed another job for a very pleased mother of the bride!

Just a glimpse of my entry for the annual Graceful Envelope Contest This year's theme is the letter 'S '. Can you guess how many things starting with the letter 'S' can be seen in this little piece of my envelope? S Sienna Sapphire blue Shades of color Steel nib Swirls - calligraphers prefer flourishes but that is not an S Subtle colors & images They announce the winners in June. Such a long time to wait. My entry in 2005 took Best in Show. Very exciting. My entries can be viewed at my flickr .