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Farmgirl Mail Art:  July 2018 Mail Art  |
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Cydnie
Sister #2396
109 Posts
Cydnie
Moscow
Idaho
USA
109 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 01 2018 : 10:24:56 AM
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Hello, and happy Friday everyone!
My name is Cydnie and it is my pleasure to be hosting the July Mail Art Swap. What better month to host than my very own birthday month? Since this is my first time, I’ll start with a little introduction—I’ll keep it short! I grew up in a small but beautiful farming town in northern Idaho. I moved to Moscow about six years ago to attend University of Idaho for a major in Art and Graphic Design and simply fell in love with the place and the community, so naturally, I took root. Shortly after graduating (one and a half years ago?!), I stumbled upon this wonderful, local, family-run business who just happened to need a graphic designer and, well, the rest is history! I love seeing all the avenues for creativity here at MJF and that’s why I’m very excited to be hosting the Mail Art Swap!
If this is your first time signing up for Mail Art, please visit the topic Farmgirl MAIL ART to read our guidelines.
FOR JULY, please leave a comment on this thread stating you'd like to join in. Sign-up is available through JUNE 15. If your comment appears after you've posted it, that means you're on the roster.
Since July is National Blueberry month, the theme will be anything and everything BLUE. Also, if the theme/challenge isn't right for you, feel free to make what your heart desires.
I will send an email with your partner to you on JUNE 16. Please, please, please send your Mail Art before JULY 31!! And be sure to include enough postage for your Mail Art to reach its destination.
I'd like to encourage everyone to post a comment on this thread when you receive your mail art. And if you can, a picture is always appreciated. We all love seeing the inspiring art! And a quick ‘thank you’ lets your partner know you received your mail art.
If you have any questions or concerns, please send me an email. I’d be more than happy to help!
Happy swapping,
~Cydnie
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kristina72
True Blue Farmgirl
180 Posts
Kristi
Cordova
Tennessee
USA
180 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2018 : 12:24:31 PM
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Hi Cydnie - Happy Friday to you too! The company I work for seems to change names, merge, spin off, every year or so and today is the first day of our "newest company" and the color of our new logo is 99% the color of Blue you used in your message.
I would like to take in the July Mail Art.
Thanks,
Kristi Connolly
Make Today Count (MTC) :-)
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jmcraftygal
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
Jutta
Armstrong
BC
Canada
118 Posts |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2018 : 9:06:39 PM
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Welcome Cyndnie. I used to do the mail art swaps. I recently found and put on display a piece done by Sara M., the walnut farmer. I love this piece of her work, so I would like to join in this month, and try again to make some mail art. We are glad to have you as the hostess!
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2018 : 11:41:02 AM
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Hi Cyndie!!! Huge welcome to you AND thank you for hosting our mail art swap! I dearly love this particular swap! Count me in for blue July!!!
(Marilyn I am so happy to see you! We've missed each other with our busy lives and schedules but I pray always things are well with you!)
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2018 : 3:27:27 PM
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Hi Dianna, crazy busy times! Had is graduated, from HS as well as cosmetology school. Did you get Sara graduated too?
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2018 : 6:32:47 PM
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Omgosh Marilyn seriously? That's awesome!!! Huge congratulations to Hadlee!! So happy and proud for her! Not so for Sara but she did make it to 8th grade!! Lol. Busy with sports and band and summer camps! Missed you farmsister!!
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2018 : 9:04:54 PM
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Oh, some how I guess I surmised that Sara was closer to Had's age. Last night we had a wedding! Had's older sister, who will be 21 tomorrow, got married. It was out doors, beautiful but at 103° and no breeze it was HOT!!! Thank goodness the reception was in a huge cool room.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2018 : 9:50:37 PM
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I'm in for July mail art!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2018 : 9:51:40 PM
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| Oops somehow my first message posted twice. I only want to sign up for mail art once.... |
Edited by - edlund33 on Jun 03 2018 9:53:26 PM |
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meguira
True Blue Farmgirl
341 Posts
Marilou
Quebec
Canada
341 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2018 : 08:55:49 AM
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Please add me too Cydnie! I love doing Mail Art and it's fun to hear/exchange with everyone again!
hugs
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Edited by - meguira on Jun 07 2018 08:56:31 AM |
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Cydnie
Sister #2396
109 Posts
Cydnie
Moscow
Idaho
USA
109 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2018 : 09:25:46 AM
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Thank you all so much for the warm welcome! I'm so excited for this Mail Art Swap. So far, I have everyone on the list. If you know of anyone who might be interested, don't forget to let them know the deadline for July Swap is this Friday. Thanks again to everyone participating!
~Cydnie |
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Beccalou
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Rebecca
Gainesville
Florida
USA
453 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2018 : 12:07:19 PM
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Me, Me, Me
Becca Lou
Sister # 6430
It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2018 : 09:41:44 AM
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Here I was feeling sooooo guilty for being so slow getting my July mail art in the mail! So I finally remembered to come and read the instructions and I am enormously relieved that I am not too slow or late either! Yippie!
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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kristina72
True Blue Farmgirl
180 Posts
Kristi
Cordova
Tennessee
USA
180 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2018 : 10:41:15 AM
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Dianna - I received my mail art the other day, sorry for the delay in posting. What a lovely package. The Prayer Flag is beautiful. I have to look into the Cynotype fabric process, looks similar to batik. The birds on the branch art board is so cute! The heart flag plaque will be added to my American collection. The dragonfly napkins will be perfect for our next porch dinner! Lovely art and a nice surprise. The Cottage journal magazine was perfect timing. My subscription ran out a month or so ago.
Thank you!!!
Make Today Count (MTC) :-)
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2018 : 12:29:40 PM
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My mail art creation is all wrapped up and ready to make the journey to its recipient in tomorrow's mail!
Here is the artwork I received from Rebecca. It's an awesome poured painting titled "Ocean Waves". I included a close up so you can see the detail. I love the blue, turquoise and gold colors Rebecca. Thank you!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
Edited by - edlund33 on Jul 23 2018 9:45:00 PM |
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Cydnie
Sister #2396
109 Posts
Cydnie
Moscow
Idaho
USA
109 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2018 : 09:11:26 AM
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I'm loving these Mail Arts! The Cyanotype prayer flag is absolutely darling, I too will be looking into that process--how inspiring! Plus that poured painting is gorgeous, the blue and yellow look magnificent together. Thank you Kristi and Marilyn for posting photos. I can't wait to see the rest, happy Monday ladies!
~Cydnie |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2018 : 09:54:46 AM
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Oh my Rebecca!!! Your poured painting is FABULOUS!!!
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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Beccalou
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Rebecca
Gainesville
Florida
USA
453 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2018 : 4:55:59 PM
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Thanks, I enjoy doing those. they are so much fun.
Becca Lou
Sister # 6430
It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2018 : 2:28:54 PM
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Ladies, I received the most beautiful book mark from Marilyn Edlund today. She painted blueberries on it and it sounds like she had fun! The card is very pretty also. Thank you!
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2018 : 6:27:15 PM
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Very beautiful Marilyn and Marilyn!!! Love those sweet blueberries!
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2018 : 7:47:54 PM
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There are a couple of blue berry clusters on the back of the bookmark as well!
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2018 : 9:56:58 PM
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I'm glad you like the bookmark Marilyn!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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jmcraftygal
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
Jutta
Armstrong
BC
Canada
118 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2018 : 5:32:08 PM
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Thank you Kristi, your lovely package of blue goodness arrived today. I love everything andnyou win the prize for the largest ATC in my collection! I have a friend, Margo, at one time all the ATCs that we traded were too thick to fit in my album. :) Yours will have to join hers on the shelf. Enjoy the rest of your Summer!
Jutta
Farmgirl #7553
Living a creative life.
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2018 : 5:40:34 PM
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So so lovely Kristi and Jutta!!!
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2018 : 6:23:52 PM
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Very nice!
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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