Obsessed with Envelopes

I've always admired people who craft with paper. It's so precise, dealing with color and shape...Well and there is something magical about an envelope, the mystery of what may or may not be inside, like a gift waiting to be opened. I've become a bit obsessed with them, and there are so many great envelope crafters on etsy. Above are two of my faves, bottom DawnCorrespondence, and top Adnagam. Click on the pics to go to their shops.

I went off in search of my own way to create envelopes. I googled etc. and came up with a great little origami pattern for envelopes. I tried some different sizes and papers, upcycled children's primer pages etc. Here are my results to the left. Want to make some yourself? Here is the link, Origami, I had to play with it before I got the hang of it but, it was pretty fun and now I have something to use for order thank yous! Have fun, have a great week, Jamie.

Lakeway Inn Resort and Spa Austin ......

Family and I went to Austin for Spring Break. Not super far away from us, but with the travel advisory for Mexico seemed like a good choice. We chose the Lakeway Inn Resort and Spa on Lake Travis. Originally built in 1963 but totally redone now it still has a lot of old school charm. Spacious luxe rooms, a little 1960's flavor in the decor and a killer spa. The pool is great, complete with swim up bar and waterslide for the kids. It sits on the side of Lake Travis with wonderful views and deer that would graze beneath our balcony in the evening.

For other entertainment the Hill Country Galleria is close by, there is a marina, golf course and tennis club and of course you can go into Austin, South Congress is my kid's favorite area.

Will on the left is toooo cool for the picture.

Marc in the middle is suffering through mom taking a picture.

Chloe, who is 10, is showing just how dorky most of us are at 10......

Have a great day!