| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| cowgirlandboys |
Posted - Dec 05 2011 : 3:31:16 PM
Howdy Farmgirls!
For several years now, MaryjanesFarm readers have been exchanging mail-- not everyday, ordinary mail, which is becoming less and less common all by itself, but creative, inspiring, awesome pieces of art! Here is a link to some samples of MailArt :
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/MailArt/
Mail art is fun, it doesn't have to be expensive, and anyone can do it! If you feel the need to create something frugal and fun, if you like to receive surprises in the mail, and if you love the idea of making a fellow farmgirl many miles away smile, then this exchange is for you!
Here is how you do it :
If you have participated before or if you are new, the sign up for 2012 is the same. Send me and email (Rachael at mommybelly@yahoo.com or use the MJM forum to send me a message)with the following information :
1. Your name (first and last)
2. Your email address
3. Your MJF user id
4. Your physical address (where you want to receive your mail art!)
5. Your favorite color/food/holiday (one two or all three)
6. What part of MJF magazine you like the best (Farm Kitchen, Each Other, Reader's Write, Stitching Room, etc)
7. Your birthday (you do not need to indicate year, although I think if you have earned it, you should claim it!)
The first four are required, but the last three are not-- they are just fun ways for me to match you with someone who has similar interests.
The first exchange of 2012 starts in February with a Valentine's Day Theme (we are skipping January as usual). I will have your names sent to you by the 25th of January so you will have plenty of time to burn some creative energy into an envelope. 
That is how you sign up!
Now here are the rules for participating :
1. You must put your mail art in the mail by the 15th of each month.
2. You must let me know before the 25th if you cannot participate and want to be taken off the exchange list temporarily or permanently. (Taking a break is fine! But please be considerate and let me know. )
3. After you have received your art, you will need to post that you recieved it on that month's mail art topic. If you can take a picture and post it, that would be even better.
4. All Mail Art should be in good taste and reflect the spirit of Maryjanes Farm.
That is it!
Thank you so much for participating and an extra special, super duper, fabulous farmgirl thank you to CJ Armstrong for all of her work in 2011 keeping us organized and inspired as she coordinated our mail art exchange. She is a farmgirl extrodinaire.
Happy Trails,
Rachael
mommybelly@yahoo.com
cowgirlandboys
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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| alwaysbusy |
Posted - Aug 22 2012 : 6:08:12 PM
Rachael,
I will be taking a break from mail art for awhile. Fall is a busy time for me. Thanks for doing such a great job organizing, etc.!!!!!
Have a great day Farm Sister!!
Mari
Farmgirl #3777 |
| alissa |
Posted - Aug 20 2012 : 6:20:28 PM
Hi I would love to join the Mail art. sign me up please sent an email to Rachael
thanks alissa |
| BillieJo35 |
Posted - Aug 17 2012 : 11:36:58 AM
Oh shoot lol sorry. I wasn't paying attention. lol
http://www.facebook.com/#!/kuntryattic
http://www.etsy.com/people/kuntryattic?ref=si_pr
http://www.examiner.com/scrapbooking-in-wilmington/billie-jo-justice |
| cowgirlandboys |
Posted - Aug 11 2012 : 06:35:46 AM
Billie Jo,I am happy you got your mail art, but this is the sign up forum. You might want to post that in the July or Aug forum so she will see it because I don't think she will see it here! Thanks, Rachael
Happy Trails!
Rachael
Farmgirl Sister #535 |
| BillieJo35 |
Posted - Aug 11 2012 : 05:48:56 AM
I recieved my mail art from Jill in Maine yesterday. I absolutely love it. I love the fair idea, and we love the tractors as well. The only reason we go to our fair (De state fair) is the see the animals, tractors and exhibits. I am going to post a picture of this as soon as I find where it stored it on my computer. After an update all of my folders are weird.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/kuntryattic
http://www.etsy.com/people/kuntryattic?ref=si_pr
http://www.examiner.com/scrapbooking-in-wilmington/billie-jo-justice |
| Lorie.Vance |
Posted - Aug 10 2012 : 05:58:32 AM
Thank you Rachael for remembering me and sending me the link to this! I'll email you today with all the required information to get started. I can't wait.
Lorie
http://thevintagegardengirl@blogspot.com |
| hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 7:13:28 PM
Thanks Rachael, I got your e-mail and I'm looking forward
to hearing who my partner will be starting in August. 
What I make with my
hands, I give with my heart .... |
| cowgirlandboys |
Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 05:09:14 AM
I meant to say you can sign up anytime, but you might have to wait a little to participate in an exchange, depending on when in the month you sign up. Sorry 'bout that! Rachael
Happy Trails!
Rachael
Farmgirl Sister #535 |
| cowgirlandboys |
Posted - Jul 29 2012 : 5:35:54 PM
To join, please read the directions here :
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=55062
and then send your information to me, Rachael, at mommybelly@yahoo.com. You can sign up anytime, but you might have to wait until the next exchange depending on where we are in the month. Thank you so much for your interest and have a happy and fruitful summer!
Rachael
Happy Trails!
Rachael
Farmgirl Sister #535 |
| cowgirlandboys |
Posted - Jul 29 2012 : 5:33:25 PM
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=59498
Here is the link to August for anyone looking for it! Thanks!
Rachael
Happy Trails!
Rachael
Farmgirl Sister #535 |
| hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - Jul 24 2012 : 5:04:04 PM
I'd love to sign up for the August mail art, can I do that by
posting here or do I need to do it elsewhere?
What I make with my
hands, I give with my heart .... |
| coaloha |
Posted - Jul 18 2012 : 08:47:05 AM
Hi Rachel,
I'd love to jump back into the mail art swap for August : )
Many Thanks!
Pam
Pam
Farmgirl #1075 |
| cowgirlandboys |
Posted - May 21 2012 : 8:59:32 PM
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=58053
HI guys, I am so glad you got your mail art! Did you know this is the forum for sign up? You can follow the link above to get to the May discussions in case you want your mail partners to see your May post.
Happy Spring almost summer, rachael
Happy Trails!
Rachael
Farmgirl Sister #535 |
| BillieJo35 |
Posted - May 21 2012 : 4:31:39 PM
Debbie in Alaska, i love my mailart thank you. Great idea with the pressed flowers (even the envelope was awesome). I did some from my friends wedding but wasnt sure how to use them and now I know. :) Sorry for your strange mailart, I had two things to mail at once and signed it incorrect for my secret sister one lol.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/kuntryattic
http://www.etsy.com/people/kuntryattic?ref=si_pr
http://www.examiner.com/scrapbooking-in-wilmington/billie-jo-justice |
| lindagwynn |
Posted - May 21 2012 : 2:55:10 PM
OK I got mine and sent mine at the beginning of the month. It just seemed so long ago. Do we get new partners for June or use the same name? Sorry about the mess up.
With lots of hugs and smiles, have a great day.
" Your body knows how to heal itself; just give it the right tools."
Farmgirl#3864
Linda
www.gwynnsgifts.com |
| BusyBeeMary |
Posted - May 21 2012 : 1:13:00 PM
I received my mail art today from Kathy in MIchigan. I love my bluebird of happiness. Thank you. I will use it a lot.
To Live a Full life one must LOVE MANY THINGS- Vincent Van Gogh
Mary Fitzpatrick
#3232
http//www.Thepurplecrazylady.blogspot.com
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| BillieJo35 |
Posted - May 17 2012 : 11:59:57 AM
Ok ignore me lol It was sent to me April 29th, just missed it in my mound of emails is all. My mail art is on its way to my person in Alaska. (sorry for my tardyness)
http://www.facebook.com/#!/kuntryattic
http://www.etsy.com/people/kuntryattic?ref=si_pr
http://www.examiner.com/scrapbooking-in-wilmington/billie-jo-justice |
| BillieJo35 |
Posted - May 16 2012 : 08:58:18 AM
For May I believe so. Usually has to be mailed out the 15th? Maybe not doing this month idk.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/kuntryattic
http://www.etsy.com/people/kuntryattic?ref=si_pr
http://www.examiner.com/scrapbooking-in-wilmington/billie-jo-justice |
| lindagwynn |
Posted - May 16 2012 : 07:35:16 AM
I did not receive a name, Should I have?
With lots of hugs and smiles, have a great day.
" Your body knows how to heal itself; just give it the right tools."
Farmgirl#3864
Linda
www.gwynnsgifts.com |
| BillieJo35 |
Posted - May 12 2012 : 11:15:29 AM
Anyone get their names yet for May?
http://www.examiner.com/scrapbooking-in-wilmington/billie-jo-justice
http://www.facebook.com/#!/kuntryattic
http://www.etsy.com/people/kuntryattic?ref=si_pr
http://www.examiner.com/scrapbooking-in-wilmington/billie-jo-justice |
| Rustic Reb |
Posted - May 08 2012 : 05:33:20 AM
I'm jumping in! Emailing my info now. I'm excited!
Don't be sorry that it's over... Be glad that it happened. |
| necobia |
Posted - May 02 2012 : 05:12:12 AM
if we signed up in Aprl are we stillincluded for May? if not, please sign me up for may!
farmgirl sister 1271
http://laisydaisyfarm.weebly.com/ |
| BlackHorseFarm |
Posted - Apr 24 2012 : 6:49:44 PM
Okay I have another question ... will I get a new name for next month?
http://countrygirlinchicago.blogspot.com/
Farmgirl Sister #4032 |
| BlackHorseFarm |
Posted - Mar 13 2012 : 04:06:25 AM
I sent off an email but I have not heard anything back yet. I wonder if it went though? |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Mar 08 2012 : 1:23:37 PM
Hi Madison in WA, your March mail art is all finished and ready to go in Friday's mail, I hope you like it. Please let me know when it arrives.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Deb
If you are lucky enough to live in the mountains you are lucky enough.
www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures
www.etsy.com/shop/MountainWingsAntique
http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt |
