TPS: Household Item -- Deli Trays

This is the second in a series of swaps that takes common household items and uses them in Gelli plate monoprints to add visual "texture" and interest.

For this swap we will be taking two clean deli trays and making an original stamping design out of them. I suggest using trays from vegetables so that having them thoroughly washable is not a concern. One tray will be used for the base. Cut the flat bottom off of the other tray, then cut it into shapes and glue them to the bottom of the first tray in a pleasing design. I use a good clear glue for this -- glossy accents, E6000, etc. Just be sure the pieces are attached securely.

Here are two examples I made -- I did them in black and white so they would contrast well in the pictures:

Squares

Stripes

For this swap you will make one piece of mail art for your partner. Your Gelli mono-print must have some noticeable and obvious deli tray stamping visual texture somewhere in its design.

The type of mail art you send is Sender's Choice from the following options:

Postcard (naked or written on, minimum size standard 4 x 6")

Greeting Card (it can be written on or sent clean with an envelope for your partner to use).

Mail Art Envelope (you can send a flat goodie inside or just include a small note).

Your print can be a stand alone design or it can include some collage or embellishment. Just be sure that the deli tray stamping texture is visible in your final creation.

Requirements:

One piece of Mail Art to 1 Partner

Household Item: Deli Tray