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Meg |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 3:06:19 PM Some of you may have heard of the phenomenon of mail art.
Here's the link to the mailart that MJF has received: http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/MailArt/
We’ve been exchanging mail for six years now!! The range of masterpieces we’ve traded has been amazing…some arrive garnished in buttons, ribbon, photographs, etc. and some are simply a beautiful postcard from somewhere I’ve never ventured but love to know of.
Receiving real mail is such a thing of the past, but not around here! So for those of you who’d love to swap mail art with some like-minded people…
Let’s officially start ‘er back up!
The cool thing about mail art is that you don't have to think up one-liners to send to a complete stranger. And it's not as committed as a pen pal. All you have to do is decorate a post card (or scrap of cardboard and call it a postcard) or an envelope and send it off once a month. Found objects, bits of blurry photos you were going to toss when you purged your photo box, your best friend's favorite saying - the sky is the limit.
So...here's the info from ceejay48
So-o-o-o-o let's get started by: FIRST THING: post to the forum you wish to participate AND email me with your info including: - forum name - "real" name - complete mailing address
SECOND THING: get started on you first mail art project
We can get things rolling so that we can mail our first art project for the month of APRIL.
As described in Meg's post, you will mail to a DIFFERENT farmgirl each month. I will email you those names each month as we go.
Sign-ups will be perpetual - meaning you can "jump in" any time and get going for the next month.
Let's have some fun!! THANKS! CJ
A huge thanks to ceejay48 for coordinating this fabulous Mail Art! Have fun!
MaryJane's daughter, Meg |
25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
monicarose |
Posted - Feb 03 2011 : 4:19:00 PM I'm glad you liked it Michelle...it's a great way to use up those brown paper lunch bags! LOL! Love Mailart :) |
debtea2 |
Posted - Feb 03 2011 : 1:47:37 PM toni received your mail art so beautiful thank you so much deborah
inch by inch we find our way jersey farmgirl #1330
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kathyinozarks |
Posted - Feb 03 2011 : 1:07:06 PM soooo awesome-thanks for sharing photos
Farmgirl Sister 1849 A retired country girl, living in the woods of Missouri Ozarks http://kathyinozarks.multiply.com/ http://www.etsy.com/shop/kathyinozarks |
ceejay48 |
Posted - Feb 03 2011 : 12:40:40 PM Thanks Michelle! That is just TOO, TOO CUTE and CREATIVE!!! THANKS! CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
theprimitivepilgrim |
Posted - Feb 03 2011 : 12:27:54 PM This is so late in posting, but too special not to share~ Each little section is filled with a recipe, verse, story, bookmark, and even a tiny card. This was my December mail-art from Monica Rose, I had promised to post a picture, just didn't dream it would take me this long! Thank you again, Monica, it is a treasured work of art~ ~Michelle
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/IMG_1264(1).JPG)
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/IMG_1265(1).JPG)
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/IMG_1266(1).JPG) |
monicarose |
Posted - Jan 15 2011 : 08:47:13 AM Great things come to those who Wait! I just rec'd my mailart for DEC. and it is beautiful! It's a lovely wool spun Winter night scene with a tree, snow ...snowman....under a starlite night! So cute! so thoughtful...soooooo much work put into it!!!! I love it Stacey! What a blessing! To be cherished for sure! I'll try to get a photo this afternoon to post on here! Thank you!!! |
debbies journey |
Posted - Jan 15 2011 : 01:23:54 AM Thank you Gail in TN for the lovely snowflake mail art! And thank you for being a mail art angel! You are so sweet to do this for me! Debbie |
ceejay48 |
Posted - Jan 04 2011 : 9:52:13 PM JUST IN CASE you're looking for Mail Art to sign up . . . . .this thread is NO LONGER the current thread. Look for "MAIL ART: FRESH START for 2011" . . . Thanks! CJ . . Coordinator/Organizer for Mail Art
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
debbiebee |
Posted - Jan 04 2011 : 11:18:17 AM Christine of Morganstown, KY..thank you so much for the lovely card. I displayed it on my kitchen island for the entire Christmas season and then packed it up for keeping. Sorry that it took me so long to reply!! |
phonelady |
Posted - Dec 31 2010 : 8:48:01 PM Love the photo holder! Great job! Carla
It's not just life- It's an adventure!
http://familyhistoryfindings.blogspot.com/ |
LadyInRed |
Posted - Dec 31 2010 : 3:15:11 PM Sherry...those are both Awesome! Good Job on the folder you made! That looks like it took some real creativity! Nice Work Farmgirl!
Blessings, Peggy
Farmgirl #1326 http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com http://pegsmiles7.wordpress.com http://www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com/PeggySmithsStudio.html#
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have." |
sweettea59 |
Posted - Dec 31 2010 : 2:50:58 PM I was so excited about my ornament I received from Moonshine. ![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/December 31, 2010 020.jpg)
Here is the Christmas photo holder I sent out to Lisa in Arlington.
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/December 2010 001.jpg)
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/December 2010 002.jpg)
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/December 2010 003.jpg)
Happy New Year and I'm sooo looking forward to next year's swap! - Sherry Farmgirl #2215 |
ceejay48 |
Posted - Dec 30 2010 : 08:54:56 AM Dear Mail Artists,
"Time to Renew" emails went out this morning to those of you who are ACTIVELY participating. So, check your emails . . . . . and there are THREE things you need to respond to.
THANKS MUCH!!! CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
monicarose |
Posted - Dec 30 2010 : 03:16:06 AM Ceejay, you're a saint for keeping us all straight and up-to-date! Thanks for all your hard work!
Living for today! aka: Paper Rose (Farmgirl# 1780) whoohoo!http://mysistersgardenofthetreasurecoast.blogspot.com/ |
ceejay48 |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 10:35:45 PM In blue below is a repeat posting from just before Christmas regarding 2011 Mail Art.
Sneak Peek for 2011:
- this mail art thread will be archived, so all NEW signups, NEW posts, NEW pics, etc. should be posted to the NEW forum thread. However, EVERYTHING pertaining to 2010 should still be posted to this thread.
- the NEW forum thread has not been started yet, but it will be after Christmas. You will just need be on the lookout for the NEW thread.
- the "renew for 2011" email from me will be sent to you after Christmas. I've referred to this many times. If you are actively participating you are the ones who need to respond to that email.
- anyone who is a NEW SIGNUP will need to post to the NEW thread after it is up and running. Signup guidelines will be posted there.
Hope that all makes sense! If you have questions please let me know and you can also send me an email. THANKS MUCH! CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Kirksmom71 |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 5:09:54 PM Thanx Jan
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/Dec Mail Art from Jan.jpg)
My best to all, Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
Kirksmom71 |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 09:36:39 AM Hi to Jan Schroeder.......I did recieve my December Mail Art and apologize for the delayed acknowledgement. It is so cute. Have had repeated problems with my connection. Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas.
My best to all, Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
sunflowercritters |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 09:35:46 AM Gail Rankin, thank you so much for the beautiful mail art. Wasn't sure if I had thanked you. Love the old black and white pictures. Great memories back then. Happy New Year! farmgirl sister Deb
I Thessalonians 5:16,17 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. |
sunflowercritters |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 09:33:22 AM Who and when is are next Mail Art? Cann't wait! For January's mail art. Keep me posted...this is so...much fun.. farmgirl sister Deb
I Thessalonians 5:16,17 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. |
kristin sherrill |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 09:05:02 AM Still nothing here. Boohoo.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
LadyInRed |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 10:42:47 AM C.J. Thanks for posting my Mail-Art picture that I sent to Robin. That was sweet of you! Love the Christmas Tree Mail Art that was posted right after mine.
I wish you guys could see the one I got from my December Mail-Artist it is more than Awesome!
Hope everyone's Christmas was Wonderful and filled with lots of love and happy memories!
Blessings, ~peggy
Farmgirl #1326 http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com http://pegsmiles7.wordpress.com http://www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com/PeggySmithsStudio.html#
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have." |
kristin sherrill |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 09:00:27 AM Susan, I am so glad you got it. I thought you must have been really busy. I hope you had a nice Christmas. Mine was really busy too.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
ceejay48 |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 07:17:12 AM Dear Mail Artists,
I'm hoping that everyone has received their Mail Art for DECEMBER. If you have not by the time your mail arrives today . . . please, please let me know!!!!
We need to get all pics and posts posted this week for the final Mail Art project and final week of 2010 . . .
. . .cuz we are starting all over in a new year!!!!
THANKS EVERYONE! CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
SusanHarmon |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 07:01:46 AM Kris, thank you for my Christmas Tree. You used so many different mediums, I don't know where to begin. Cordage, buttons, decupage (sp?) and even an interesting wrapper. I love it. Please forgive me for not having thanked you sooner, it arrived on the 23rd, and I am just now getting to the computer. Hope you had a very Merry Christmas, your mail-art brightened mine up, too.
Have a Happy New Year N. Susan Harmon
Sister #1958 Let all that you do be done in love |
kristin sherrill |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 06:50:16 AM Hello y'all. And happy new year!
My computer is messed up so I am not able to email anyone using the little email thing here. So I was wondering if Susan Harmon had gotten my mail art. I mailed it a few weeks ago finally. Anyway, I was just wondering.
And I am a little sad because I never got any mail art for Dec. I am so enjoying everyone elses though. Such talented ladies here.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |