All the way from Minsk.

Slava who is able to read Japanese (sigh with envy) has sent this very snake-like character which says "snake" in an archaic Chinese style (Tenso), "ah so" he knows Chinese too! I am a bit puzzled as to which way is "up" but will go with the English greeting. Thanks Slava.

From the Arbrary.

Arbrary N. (r bra ree)
Meaning; modern book filled eyrie amongst the treetops in So. Cal. peculiarly known to house literary types in perfect bliss.
Thank you Rachel!

Trompe l'oiel

Another exquisite papercut card from Fumiko in Saga City Japan. She has used origami papers to create a "fool the eye" ball, similar to those made in origami. The whole thing is like stained glass with the dark frames for each paper. Thank you Fumiko.

Itsssss amazing.

My official New Year's card from Debbie in Hokkaido who is working away at her desk as she looks out onto many feet of snow, stay warm friend. Thank you Debbie.

The four corners of the Earth?

The latest haul of etegami to reach me come from Iceland (Maria), Hungary (Krisztina), USA (Alison) and Japan (Helen).

Thank you Helen (Nagori Yuki)

Thank you Alison.

Thank you Krisztina.

Thank you Maria.

Mr Camellia man goes abstract!

Thank you Shungo for the card, man you are loose! Wish I could let go like this.