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This item will be posted to you by Alison Aye Art within 3 days of receiving payment.
| Shipping destination | Cost | Additional items |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £0.90 | £0.12 |
| EU & Northern Ireland | £2.70 | £0.20 |
| United States | £3.30 | £0.30 |
| Rest of the World | £3.30 | £0.30 |
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This card is unique, there is no other the same. It is a one-off.
It is not a print, it is made from the actual book, which is 44 years old.
It is made by sewing a page from a battered, old copy of Birds by the brilliant Brian Wildsmith, onto a cereal box.
Brian Wildsmith is a hero of mine. He was born in 1930 and grew up in a small mining village in the north of England. Being a miner’s daughter from the north myself, I need no more than this to like him. However, there is a lot more to like, not least his wonderful children’s books. I go into much greater detail about the making of this card on my blog, alisonsye.com (see numbers 1 - 78).
It is completely upcycled, and very eco-friendly, as everything used in its making was destined for the bin.
I absolutely never cut up healthy books, nor do I clean up any blemishes left by life. Kind friends save food packaging for me, and the books I use have been 'retired' from local schools and libraries, after years of loyal service.
It measures 9.6cms x 9.6cms (when folded), and is left blank inside for your own message.
The envelope is also upcycled, and has been sewn for a perfect fit. Some stickers are provided for sealing (see image).
All of my work is numbered, this is 16.
If you have any questions, please give me a shout,
Alison
Designed by Alison Aye in London
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