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*Farmgirl Swap:  Mail Art - New for 2010 *Archived  |
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
974 Posts
Meg
Idaho
USA
974 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 3:06:19 PM
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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 |
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wildflower17
True Blue Farmgirl
3043 Posts
Judy
KY
USA
3043 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 3:29:25 PM
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The idea of mail art sounds fun and interesting to me!
Smiles...
Judy
Love as if there is no tomorrow!!!
"Country Girl at Heart"... |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 3:40:36 PM
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Looks like a whoppin. batch of fun...I'll give it a go when I have a bit of time =) Thanks Meg! Oooops! I mean the mail art, not the being in charge part...I'm a little busy right now =)
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Edited by - Annika on Mar 10 2010 3:42:39 PM |
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
974 Posts
Meg
Idaho
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 3:51:50 PM
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 Thanks Annika and Judy. If you know of anyone that might like to coordinate, holler my way!
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 3:55:49 PM
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Meg,
I might be interested in organizing the mail art exchange . . .
. . . BUT, could you give me more details and a better idea of what the lists entail??
I will email you as well!!
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 |
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
974 Posts
Meg
Idaho
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 4:24:16 PM
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Just a bit more details:
- Manage the master list of gals, their forum names, emails, and mailing addresses. This list will be brand new and you'll start it.
- shake the list up and email the gals a different gal once a month.
- keep it organized, updated, and keep all the particpants informed with the latest.
Not too much really and it's pretty fun! At least, that's how I've done it in the past. But make it yours, change it to what works best for you and everyone participating. In other words, take it and run with it!
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 6:14:07 PM
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We'll this sounds fun! paste, paper, ephemera and creative spark! Wow!, come on ladies! lets all do this...CeeJay are you gonna do it?
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Edited by - Annika on Mar 10 2010 6:15:41 PM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 6:46:30 PM
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I will let you know in the morning (Thursday AM) if I will take on organizing "Mail Art". I need to think o the matter . . . and I'm too tired tonight to think straight . . :)
See ya'll in the AM!!
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 |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 6:53:02 PM
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Sleep sweet CJ! make the choice that is right for you =)
Blessings!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1422 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1422 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 03:43:09 AM
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| If CeeJay is unable to do it - I'll organize it :) Count me in either way! |
Edited by - GinghamGirl on Mar 11 2010 08:03:11 AM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 07:05:52 AM
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Good morning Farmgirl Friends!!!
I'd love to be the "one in charge" organizer for the Mail Art "fun and frivolities".
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
...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 |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Mar 11 2010 07:59:53 AM |
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RubyJunes
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
June
Greenwich
Ohio
USA
246 Posts |
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
974 Posts
Meg
Idaho
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 08:10:43 AM
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Thank you CJ!!
Have fun, fun, fun!!
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org |
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wichypoo
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Mandy
Bee Spring
KY
USA
7 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 09:42:43 AM
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Looking foward to sharing mailart with my new sisterhood. I am soo happy to be part of such an amazing group of girls.
Wichypoo
Chicken whisperer. |
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mrsamy
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
Amy
Milwaukee
WI
USA
167 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 09:49:32 AM
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I think I can handle this. Count me in. Just about anything goes? That's awesome!
Prayer costs nothing, but is worth the most. |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 10:55:04 AM
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I'd like to try it too!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 11:36:06 AM
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JUST A REMINDER!!
Don't post your contact information here on the forum thread . . we don't want to compromise anyone's info.
Please just email it to me!
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 |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Mar 11 2010 11:37:56 AM |
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staci860
True Blue Farmgirl
838 Posts
Staci
Newville
PA
USA
838 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 11:39:18 AM
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Wow - this sounds like fun. I'm in!
emailing you now - CJ
Blessings, staci
:o )
FG#973
Never regret growing older - many people never get the privilege. - Irish proverb. |
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 12:52:57 PM
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| Oh I want to participate!! Been waiting for it to get started again. Toni |
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beadbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
148 Posts
Therese
Valencia
California
USA
148 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 1:34:43 PM
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If it's not too late to join in...I'm sending you my info!
Therese
If you ask me what I came into this world to do, I will tell you: I came to live out loud. ~Emile Zola |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 7:14:25 PM
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I was just going through my mail art collection from the original thread the day before yesterday. It is still so creative, warm and it makes me feel wonderful. I have a whole box full! It is nice to see this idea resurrected! I feel I will enjoy going through that box over and over and maybe in the future my daughter will look at it and feel happy.
Go girls, and make this new again!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
Edited by - jpbluesky on Mar 12 2010 06:13:38 AM |
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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
557 Posts
Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
557 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 06:07:21 AM
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Thank you for doing this, CJ and Meg. I'm in! I have met the most wonderful Farmgirls on this site, so I want to participate in another "exchange". I'm emailing my info to you right now, CJ. Dianne
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*Farmgirl Swap: Mail Art - New for 2010 *Archived |
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Mail Art - New for 2010 *Archived
