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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 25 2014 : 09:56:52 AM
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Mail Art is defined simply as sending small scale art works through the postal service. It took root as an artistic movement in the 1960’s and it is still enjoying a quiet fame today. We hope Mail Art will foster personal communication and creative expression between members of our Farmgirl Sisterhood.
Once a month, make a fellow sister feel special by sending her a little something in the mail. Draw it, paint it, stitch it, glue it, hammer it, however you choose to express yourself, share it. If you aren’t feeling inspired to make something, consider sending an old photograph or some other cool piece of vintage ephemera. The possibilities are literally endless, but keep in mind that two-dimensional items are less expensive and less bulky to mail.
Pay It Forward Program: Are you one of our farmgirls who itches to create and loves to help out? Craft us up some extra mail art to stockpile for that rainy day when one of our sisters needs a little help making her deadline. She will add back to the stockpile when she can, knowing her trading sister wasn’t left without sunshine in her mailbox for the month 
If you would like to join us, here are our guidelines:
TO SIGN UP, please post a comment under the current month’s mail art thread in the forum stating that you would like to participate.
SIGN UPS for each month's mail art are available from the 1st to the 15th. I will send out an email on the 16th of each month to let you know the name and address of the person to whom you’ll send your mail art. Please respond to let me know you’re rip-raring to go, and then get something beautiful in the mail prior to the last day of the month.
The MAIL OUT DEADLINE to your partner is the last day of the month.
Please post pictures and thank you notes under the current month’s topic in the forum.
If you find you cannot make a deadline, please let me know immediately so that I can make other arrangements for the farmgirl who would have received your mail art. You can add to the Pay It Forward Program if you’d like to make-up any swaps you’ve missed.
It will be so exciting to get to know each other through our art! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to send me a message.
Happy Swapping,
Kristine
Kristine
Farmgirl Sister #4314 |
Edited by - KristiW on Jul 24 2014 10:15:51 AM |
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
1650 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
1650 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2014 : 1:44:31 PM
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Whoohoo!
Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter!
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2014 : 2:03:52 PM
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Please sign me up Kristine.
Thank You,
PeggyAnn Smith
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly!" P.Smith Mail Art Hostess |
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Madelena
True Blue Farmgirl
1919 Posts
Mary
Central
TX
USA
1919 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2014 : 05:25:55 AM
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Looking foreward to it, Kristine.
Are you going to suggest themes or just let us go and create?
Thank you,
Mary Jane
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2991 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2991 Posts |
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2014 : 09:17:45 AM
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Heather, I did get your e-mail. Thank you :)
Do you guys like having themes? I hadn't thought about it, but it sounds fun to me. Suggestions?
Kristine
Farmgirl Sister #4314
Not all who wander are lost. |
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kristina72
True Blue Farmgirl
180 Posts
Kristi
Cordova
Tennessee
USA
180 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2014 : 6:58:11 PM
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Kristine - I would like to sign up but between the two thread can't figure out which one I am supposed to say yes on :-)
Kristi
Make Today Count (MTC) :-)
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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2014 : 8:19:01 PM
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Kristine - I sent you an e-mail requesting to sign up for the "New" round of Mail Art. I am looking forward to create and form new friendships. Let the creating begin.
Vi
Quilting in the Black Hills |
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kymomma4
True Blue Farmgirl
516 Posts
RoDonna
Frankfort
Kentucky
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2014 : 8:39:20 PM
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Kristine, I'm still signed up right? :)
Farmgirl #2361
"Blessed is the farmgirl who helps make the world a better and healthy place" ~ Me
"For she is clothed with dignity and strength and without fear of the future"-Proverbs 31:25
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 12:16:57 PM
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Vi and RoDonna, I have you both on the list :)
Kristine
Farmgirl Sister #4314
Not all who wander are lost. |
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beansprout75
Farmgirl at Heart
1 Posts
Rachael
Pennsylvania
USA
1 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2014 : 12:26:08 PM
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Hi Kristine,
I'd like to participate too!
Farmgirl Sister #5733
Thanks!
Rachael |
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weavingthefuture
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
lissa
zelienople
pennsylvania
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2014 : 12:47:41 PM
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i was confused regarding which thread on which to leave a comment, so i am commenting in both places. :p
lissa
farmgirl sister #5730
sustainingmyspirit.blogspot.com |
Edited by - weavingthefuture on Mar 05 2014 12:48:43 PM |
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2014 : 09:41:46 AM
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Got you Rachael and Lissa :)
Kristine
Farmgirl Sister #4314
Not all who wander are lost. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13564 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2014 : 12:52:21 PM
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Hi Kristine,
Nice to see that Mail Art is still alive and well. I was the coordinator for a little over two years and enjoyed doing it. It kept me busy with assigning partners and being creative with ideas for exchanges. Then the time came for me to pass it on to someone else.
I can't participate right now, but perhaps again sometime in the future.
Hope you girls have fun!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
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staci860
True Blue Farmgirl
838 Posts
Staci
Newville
PA
USA
838 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2014 : 04:53:20 AM
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It's been awhile since I've been to the forums.  But always loved mail art and couldn't resist the chance to get back in and involved here again.
So, please sign me up! Thanks.
Blessings, staci FG# 973
:o )
Joshua 24:15 - ...choose this day whom you will serve,...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2014 : 2:41:37 PM
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Ceejay, I hope you find time soon to participate in Mail Art again! On one of my very first days at MaryJanesFarm, your name came up as one of the farmgirls I "had to meet" :) I hope that comes true someday soon.
Staci, I sent you an email :)
You guys sure kept me busy getting emails out this morning! We've got a great group for March :)
Kristine
Farmgirl Sister #4314
Not all who wander are lost. |
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GibsonGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
90 Posts
Diana
Cottage Grove
Oregon
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2014 : 8:33:29 PM
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Kristine:
I wasn't sure since I didn't see it anywhere. Do we keep the same swap partner each month or do they rotate and then you send out an email?
Diana Gibson
Living life in a Grove-y way! |
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2014 : 10:10:11 AM
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Diana, you'll get a new partner each month :)I'll be posting partners for April by Monday April 7.
Kristine
Farmgirl Sister #4314
Not all who wander are lost. |
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mjscanlan
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Mary Jo
Dennison
Minnesota
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2014 : 06:21:38 AM
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Hi Rachael, this is Mary Jo, your March Art person. I will be sending my package to you on Monday the 31st. Not sure how long it takes to get from Minnesota to Alaska, so keep watching for it. Thanks! quote:
Originally posted by beansprout75
Hi Kristine,
I'd like to participate too!
Farmgirl Sister #5733
Thanks!
Rachael
"A City girl with a Country Heart." |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2014 : 06:35:45 AM
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Hey Farmgirls... WHERE IS THE SURPRISE when you tell Your Mail Art Person who you are and that her mail Art went out?????
Mail Art is Not the same as MOST SWAPS.
Whom ever gets my Name PLEASE NEVER TELL ME WHO YOU ARE AS I LOVE THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE.
I want to go to my Mail Box and be JOYOUS to find a surprise in amongst the bills and ads.
And then when I open it...that is when I love to appreciate the Farmgirl that went to all
the work to bless me. And I will always post a picture of YOUR creation and a personal
comment to you!!!
Hugs and Smiles,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
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horsecrazy
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
becky
Corrales
New Mexico
USA
52 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2014 : 9:45:54 PM
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2014 : 11:27:32 AM
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That's great Becky, we're excited to have you :) Please send me your address and I will put you on the roster for July. You can see the details of that swap under July Mail Art.
Kristine
Farmgirl Sister #4314
Not all who wander are lost. |
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GibsonGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
90 Posts
Diana
Cottage Grove
Oregon
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2014 : 7:39:53 PM
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Thank you Sarah Hall for the clothes pin magnets and the tiny paper "Glamper"! So cute! I'm going to hang it on my Christmas tree this year!
Farmgirl Squeezes from Oregon!
Diana Gibson
Living life in a Grove-y way! |
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carolj
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Carol
Waynesboro
Georgia
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2014 : 05:17:49 AM
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Kristine, I just read through the newest version of the guidelines. Waiting to get my partner's name until the 16th is fine. I do like getting a suggestion for a theme when you first post sign ups for the month. Do we need to sign up each month under the new guidelines, or are we once in always in?
Blessings,
Carol
Farmgirl 1823
Sow what you want to reap.
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2014 : 07:17:52 AM
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Carol, we're going to sign up each month. This gives confirmation that everyone knows they're trading! Thanks for hanging in there with me
Kristine
Farmgirl Sister #4314
Not all who wander are lost. |
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carolj
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Carol
Waynesboro
Georgia
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2014 : 1:20:04 PM
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In that case sign me up for August. Thanks!
Blessings,
Carol
Farmgirl 1823
Sow what you want to reap.
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