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| MaryJane |
Posted - Apr 30 2024 : 3:13:13 PM
The theme for May Mail Art 2024 is:
Language
How fun can this be? We know you don't have time to learn to speak another language. But you might make a little 'blank' journal with one page featuring words in, say, Italian, like 'Glitterati Literati,' and the opposite page featuring the English translation, 'Beautiful Literature.'
Hold on. Your creation doesn't have to be about a foreign language. How about the 'Language of Flowers,' which was a big deal in Victorian times? Wouldn't a handmade Victorian card be lovely?
Or ... what's the Japanese character for 'love'? Paint a picture with that symbol.
Or ... how about sign language for the deaf? Or the new developing language, 'protractile,' for the deafblind?
Would an auto mechanic have any clue what a 'fat quarter' was?
Colloquial this and that, by golly, by gum. You say tomahto, I say tomaeto.
If this is your first time signing up for Mail Art, please visit the topic Farmgirl Mail Art to read our guidelines, https://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=83588&whichpage=1
For June 2024 Mail Art, please leave a comment on this thread stating you'd like to join in.
Sign-up is available through May 15th. If your comment appears after you've posted it, that means you're on the roster.
I’ll send an email with your partner to you by May 19th. Please send your Mail Art before June 30th, and be sure to include enough postage for your Mail Art to reach its destination.
Please post a comment on this thread once you receive your mail art to let your sender know you've received her art. If you can add a picture, we’d love to see your mail art!
If you have any questions or concerns, please send us an email at farmgirlsisterhood@maryjanesfarm.org. We're happy to help.
Happy mail art creating!
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Aug 10 2024 : 10:46:40 AM
I understand, MaryJane! My Husband and I went out to pick Japanese Beetles from the last of our peaches! Next year we will be trying Kaolin Clay to keep them away!
So many beetles this year! We have NEVER had so many, but now we know what to do to keep them ay bay. We move our tree hose every half hour to a new tree. . .nice deep watering here in California!
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| suny58 |
Posted - Jul 12 2024 : 10:18:23 AM
Holy moly, MaryJane, totally get it! You've a lot on your plate too! Good idea, this month is a whopper of a busy month here too with husband gone during the fastest pasture grass growing season ever it seems. I'm outside every day but Saturday or rainy days!
I know you are holding down the fort there with all the energy you have! Fist bump for us working women everywhere! Blessins of health and strength to you and looking forward to next mail art! ( and magazine!!) Hugs!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| suny58 |
Posted - Jul 12 2024 : 10:13:36 AM
I just got my mail art from April today. :D I'm the biggest goober cuz I cried when I opened it. Its so beautiful and beautifully created! Her mail art 'language ' was the language of love! How apropos! She is a very loving person!!She combined God's Word with an up-cycled frame and ( one of my favorite creatures!) a gorgeous fox! Its ingenious AND creative AND just so heartmoving for me!
The language of love radiates from this art piece but also greatly from the heart of April, my farmsister, my sister in Xhrist and my dear friend!
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Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| MaryJane |
Posted - Jul 07 2024 : 8:30:47 PM
I thought I'd come up with a theme August 1 and skip this month (or maybe pick it up September 1 when things slow down for me). My last B&B guests left today until later in the summer and next week I have roofing crews coming, and as is always the case, a magazine to create! We're working on the Oct/Nov issue right now. And did I mention that I'm moving irrigation hoses constantly every two hours this time of year. Ah, the long days of summer:)
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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| suny58 |
Posted - Jul 05 2024 : 6:41:33 PM
Soooo, when and whats August hold MaryJane?? Lol,
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| suny58 |
Posted - Jul 05 2024 : 6:40:46 PM
:D
I TOTALLY get it April! Life is FULL of challenges, changes, setbacks! Some happy, some unexpected, some hard. Its ok. I always feel that timing is everything so im so looking forward to receiving it April! It could have taken you a year or nothing at all and my heart still would understand! I'll let you know when I get it and pray your life changes find you settled soon and back in a,'routine! :) hugs!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| Dreamer42 |
Posted - Jul 03 2024 : 3:45:49 PM
Oh, Diaaaaaana... I finally got your box mailed out today, so sorry for the tardiness, thank you for being so patience with me as I settle into a new routine, new full time job and pure exhaustion. I hope your little love language mail art that is coming your way. P.S. It's fragile!
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| VT Oma |
Posted - Jul 02 2024 : 8:55:50 PM
Emily, I have mailed out your package today Priority, sorry for getting it in the mail late. Have a Happy 4th of July!
VT Oma #5766
Under a tall tree I will lie, and let the clouds go sailing by. - J.R.R. Tolkien
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| Dreamer42 |
Posted - Jun 22 2024 : 7:32:52 PM
Dianna, I'm so sorry for the delay, finally got your mail art done and it's even packaged, I need to find a box and it will be in the mail to you, hopefully monday!! I'll let you know!! XO
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| suny58 |
Posted - Jun 20 2024 : 4:52:33 PM
Ok! THAT is ultra cool! I love your take on the swap MaryJane! Ingenious!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jun 18 2024 : 08:28:19 AM
Thank you so much MaryJane for my May Language Swap Artwork Envelopes that arrived yesterday. We spent lunch looking at the words, trying to pronounce them and then trying to figure out their meaning. We guessed one or two, what fun we had and spent quality family time together. Thank you too for sending along the meanings for the words as well, all such interesting words. Nope we did not get the meaning of most but enjoyed reading your antidotes you added to the definitions.
Thank you again MaryJane another great Mail Art Swap.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| VT Oma |
Posted - Jun 18 2024 : 06:07:06 AM
Thanks, Emily for connecting with me, Have a Great rest of your week.
VT Oma #5766
Under a tall tree I will lie, and let the clouds go sailing by. - J.R.R. Tolkien
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Jun 16 2024 : 7:02:18 PM
What a pretty gift April and Dianna!
Glad it finally got it to you!
Have a good week everyone.
Darlene
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just. follow God unquestionably Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I TRUST IN YOU JESUS
#4943 - March 2013
FGOTM June 2013
FGOTY 2016
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jun 16 2024 : 6:55:59 PM
Dianna and April the Friendship Totem is beautiful, what a wonderful gift of Language, Friendship.
I particularly enjoyed this month’s challenge.
Thank you MaryJane for a great May Challenge.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| Dreamer42 |
Posted - Jun 16 2024 : 4:11:12 PM
Hi ladies, I receive the most beautiful friendship totem from Dianna! It made it's way around the country before it decided to arrive, so this beautiful little lady is well travelled! I love her, Dianna, thank you! And, the put the friendship sticker on her as well, where you had it tucked under the ribbon. Thank you for such a beautiful mailart! Yours in finally completed, and I hope to get it in the mail by mid week, need to pack it now, as yours is fragile. I'm so sorry it's running late, I started this new job and it's been quite the challenge to adapt! Thank you for your patience!
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| VT Oma |
Posted - Jun 16 2024 : 10:47:08 AM
Hi Emily, I sent you a request for your mailing address and have not heard back. If something has come up and your not able to participate that's ok, just send me an email.
Thanks, hope all is well Sheila
VT Oma #5766
Under a tall tree I will lie, and let the clouds go sailing by. - J.R.R. Tolkien
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| suny58 |
Posted - Jun 15 2024 : 3:20:43 PM
Thank goodness, April got her box yesterday. It was crushed but luckily, I had used sturdy materials! Lol, 10 days for 3 day delivery. Why is the system getting worse as prices are going up? :(
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jun 09 2024 : 7:04:17 PM
Just crazy .
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| suny58 |
Posted - Jun 09 2024 : 6:53:19 PM
Well, the postal system has done it again! Mail priority may 31 and they did good getting it to Portland June 3rd. But for some crazy reason they sent it on to Rochester NY, then several NY facilities in which now its going in a circular circuit between Elmira, Rochester and big flats, twice. Ummm, duh? So I called and reported it Friday am. Let's see if they can get it unstuck. In the meantime, I'm working as quick as I can on number two.
So sorry April
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Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| suny58 |
Posted - Jun 04 2024 : 7:22:19 PM
Oh Mary Jane, I'm so sorry to hear all the troubles! Yuk. They do seem to hit all a0t once in the most inopportune time! ( here too) I hope everything is ready for your first guests now! Someday I hope to be one! :)
Debbie, how sweet is that! I love it! Funny, there were so many ideas as floating in my head and I too settled on the language of friendship! Great minds. .
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jun 04 2024 : 08:14:18 AM
Maryjane, I am so happy your little book arrived and it makes you smiles. I ran across the fair trade tea on Amazon first time I had seen it too. Enjoy both.
Have a beautiful rest of your week.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| MaryJane |
Posted - Jun 04 2024 : 07:35:55 AM
That's great news Dianna. I'm putting the finishing touches on my mail art. Hopefully, I'll find time this weekend to finish it. My first B&B guests of the season show up Thursday. We've had every surprise from leaky roofs to an invasion of ants in the shower house:)
Debbie!!!!!!!
I got your mail art late Friday. Every time I walk by it on my counter, it puts a smile on my face. I open it up to a different page every day. Your little handmade book is full of surprises and hidden treasures. Happy. It's my happy place.
I've never come across Fair Trade's Friendship Tea. Such an excellent idea! And so good and wholesome. I need to get some for gifts as well. It's the perfect statement.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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| suny58 |
Posted - Jun 02 2024 : 08:39:34 AM
Sent off April's on Friday! MaryJane, this was a tough one to come up with for me, brains not working too well but once I thought of something 'language' speaking, I flew threw it! I love your challenges! :)]
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| MaryJane |
Posted - May 27 2024 : 9:25:17 PM
I'm looking forward to getting your package Debbie. It'll be perfect I'm sure! That's the beauty of mail art--it's the creator and creation of it that's most important. I have yours partially completed. Just need more than two shakes of a lamb's tail to get it finished.
Sheila/VT Oma, have you heard from Emily/citychick03, your partner????
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - May 27 2024 : 8:14:02 PM
MaryJane your package is going out in tomorrow Tuesday you should have it by Friday. I hope you like it as much as I enjoyed making it for you.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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