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*Farmgirl Swap:  Mail Art - New for 2010 *Archived  |
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pegabner
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
peggy
delta
ut
USA
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 Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 7:35:03 PM
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I think that there is already a them for each month if you want to do it. Each month has it's own holidays and special things that come to mind. Such as fall winter and spring and summer. Or each holiday for that month. Sometimes it is fun to just do something different that does not have to follow a theme. But I will go along with the majority.
pegabner
peggy
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Grammygail
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Gail
Chattanooga
Tennessee
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 7:43:48 PM
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I too will go with the majority. Kathy, I am the same way, I never know what I will come up with til I get started. No pressure to do any certain thing. I did an Easter theme, then spring, 4th of July theme, summer flower theme and September is going to be fall and so on........For myself I like to relate to the time of year. But everyone has turned out the neatest mailart. I love them all. And I finally have a camera and am going to be able to post my mailarts!!!!! Can't wait. If I can figure out how to do it!!! LOL
Farmgirl Sister Gail #61 |
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Mommyswanson
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Laura
Waukegan
IL
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 7:49:27 PM
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I think it would be best not to have the theme too specific. I agree that most months lend themselves to certain themes already. Such as September = apples, leaves, acorns, etc. October = Halloween, scarecrows, harvest.... and so on. I think if we get too specific it could take some of the creativity & fun out of it. Just my two cents :)
Laura
"That which does not kill us makes us strong!" "I cast all my cares upon you Lord." |
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Manna Creek
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Sherry
Board Camp
AR
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 7:54:11 PM
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August was my first time and my art turned out to be images and ephemera that spotlighted my area of Arkansas. Who knows what might turn up in Sept.
Philippians 2:9-11
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 8:09:02 PM
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I am so sorry. I was just making a suggestion. We should just leave it the way it's always been. I did not mean to rock the boat ya'll. Please, there is no need to respond to this. I didn't write it to get any feedback.
And would you look at that? I am at seven thousand one hundred posts! How did this happen? Geeze, I sure talk alot!
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
Edited by - kristin sherrill on Aug 28 2010 8:13:16 PM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13668 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13668 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 8:34:56 PM
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So, here's the scoop!!! We'll carry on with our MAIL ART trying to be as creative as we can!!! It sounds like you are already thinking about GENERAL THEMES as goes with the month or season. And, keep in mind . . . there are no rules for your theme . . .
Just go for the fun, the creativity and enjoy the heck out of it all!!!
THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!
CJ . . .your Coordinator/Organizer
..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 |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13668 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13668 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 8:41:39 PM
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Another SPECIAL PROJECT "Breast Cancer" Mail art today from: SHERRY HUGHES . . . It's a wonderful collage type that is "in honor of her sister-in-law Lou Ann". It's BEAUTIFUL!!! I will post a pic tomorrow.
THANKS SHERRY!!!! IT IS WONDERFUL!!!
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 |
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Grammygail
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Gail
Chattanooga
Tennessee
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 8:49:48 PM
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WOW Kristin!!!!!! 7100 posts!! You go Farmgirl!! Congratulations!
Many blessings, Gail |
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Manna Creek
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Sherry
Board Camp
AR
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 9:41:51 PM
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So glad you liked it CJ. It was so much fun to make!!
I've just recently "discovered" mixed media and collage and it has become such an adventure and can't seem to get enough of it! Finally found a use for junk mail!!! 
Curious to know if the mail art sent to Cindy in Utah got there. I hope it isn't lost somewhere along the way!
Philippians 2:9-11
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 12:07:06 AM
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I totally agree with Monica and Terri...
Like Monica...I like the spontaneity of creating whatever flows from my heart, mind and fingers at the time. I did however love doing the Special Project For CJ & Robin...but that was on top of the regular Monthly Mail-Art.
And Like Terri...I like the surprise of what someone sends me. Will it be themed by personal choice or will it
be a design of creative outburst or will it have a planned and methodical bent to it??? I like not knowing until I receive it.
But mostly I like having Creative License to do my own thing!
Kris...nobody is upset with you...good grief girl, it was a great discussion (even if you didn't want one!) LOL
Welcome to our Newbies...this is a Fabulous Forum!
blessings,
~peggy
Lady In Red
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
A "SMILE" Should Be A Woman's First Accessory, Then Her Purse, Shoes, and Bling! ~p.smith |
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pegabner
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
peggy
delta
ut
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 01:15:40 AM
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No one should be upset it is good to share thoughts and ideas.It is nice to be able to throw an idea out there and she what everyone thinks. We have such a great web site.
pegabner
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kathyinozarks
True Blue Farmgirl
263 Posts
Kathy
Lebanon
Missouri
USA
263 Posts |
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Manna Creek
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Sherry
Board Camp
AR
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 07:05:25 AM
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Just my two cents--Kristen, you have nothing to be sorry about. If we are afraid to offer new ideas, it's time to abandon this and move on. I loved the idea of themes. I also like doing my own thing.
Don't see why both can't be done!! Perhaps offer a theme and do it if you'd like or do your own thing. That's what makes this so fun. Never know what you're gonna' get!!
Keep throwing out new ideas.
(I'll get off the soap-box now-have a great day everyone!)
Philippians 2:9-11
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13668 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13668 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 08:09:44 AM
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From Sherry . . . a decoupaged collage with buttons, sparkley things, flower pictures. Says, "Thank you", "Initiative", "U-r-a winner!", "Congratulations","In honor of all who have fought the battle" and "Pink". Done on pink foam board. Says "In honor of my sister-in-law Lou Ann, 2 time battle winner!" on the back
THANKS SHERRY!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!
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 |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Aug 29 2010 08:10:29 AM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13668 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13668 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 08:49:08 AM
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Alrighty then, Mail Artists:
- EMAILS HAVE BEEN SENT with your "Send to" name/address for
SEPTEMBER
- If you did NOT get that EMAIL, please let me know ASAP
- If you DID get that EMAIL, please reply quickly back to me that
you did . . . so I know.
REMEMBER . . MAIL OUT DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 15th
And . . just have Fun!! FUN!!! FUN!!!!
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 |
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Shalom Poet
True Blue Farmgirl
82 Posts
Connie
Kentucky
USA
82 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 1:23:55 PM
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Got my very first mail art person to send to!
"Like a bird on the wire, like a drunk in the midnight choir; I have tried in my way to be free." Leonard Cohen |
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Manna Creek
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Sherry
Board Camp
AR
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 1:54:53 PM
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You're welcome C.J.
Philippians 2:9-11
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pegabner
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
peggy
delta
ut
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 3:35:22 PM
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Welcome new comers.
You will enjoy this site. It is so much fun and we have so really neat ladies. Just let your hair down and enjoy yourself.
pegabner
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MerryHeartSister
True Blue Farmgirl
158 Posts
Christy
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 9:02:34 PM
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I would like to be included starting in October. Thanks!
Farmgirl #1951
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13668 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13668 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 9:15:01 PM
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Hey Christy,
Got your email with address info . . . and I can get you down for October.
I'll send "hard copy" of guidelines to you per regular mail.
In the meantime, you'll be able to browse around in the Mail Art forum thread and see what's been happening.
Let me know if you have any questions!!!
WELCOME!!
WELCOME!!
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 |
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LadyDarcy
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Darcy
Billings
MT
USA
38 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2010 : 08:30:34 AM
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Good mornin' all!
I have a question. Is there a size or guide line our mail art needs to be?
It's hard to tell how big your creative & wonderful mail art is by the photo's you have added on here.
Thank you,
LadyDarcy
Psalm :24 |
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kathyinozarks
True Blue Farmgirl
263 Posts
Kathy
Lebanon
Missouri
USA
263 Posts |
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pegabner
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
peggy
delta
ut
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2010 : 12:01:48 PM
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As far as I know the sky is the limit. It does have to go through the mail. remember to protect it.
pegabner
peggy |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13668 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13668 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2010 : 1:11:50 PM
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Darcy,
Your mail art can be whatever size you want it to be . . . you just have to be able to mail it through the mail. The breast cancer piece just above is about 7 x 11 or so. Just be as creative as you want to be. You should have gotten guidelines in the mail by now with tips on mailing.
Go for it!!
Hope that helps!!
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 |
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Shalom Poet
True Blue Farmgirl
82 Posts
Connie
Kentucky
USA
82 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2010 : 3:43:28 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by LadyDarcy
Good mornin' all!
I have a question. Is there a size or guide line our mail art needs to be?
It's hard to tell how big your creative & wonderful mail art is by the photo's you have added on here.
Thank you,
LadyDarcy
Psalm :24
Lady Darcy - I have mailed my very first mail art out to you today, so hopefully you will receive it very soon.
"Like a bird on the wire, like a drunk in the midnight choir; I have tried in my way to be free." Leonard Cohen |
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