Global Greetings Mail Art

Lisa's card to Joss

2010-05-18T16:25:00.000-07:00

This awesome postcard arrived from Lisa yesterday in perfect condition.
This gorgeous zebra on the front next to my address says:
"A leopard cannot change its spots, nor a zebra its stripes- proverb"
This is the back of it,with a beautiful cerelean blue (I think) background, another zebra, glittery paint and a lovely realistic material spider's web.
The completed effect is just fabadabadoolishus.
Thanks so much Lisa.
I love it.

Lolo's postcard for Lisa

2010-04-29T17:46:00.000-07:00

I found this bouquet of pansies on the arm of my chair today after work. I just love pansies. They say welcome spring to me. Thanks so much to Lolo for sending this little bit of spring.

Card from Lisa for Caroline

2010-04-28T19:29:00.001-07:00

This little beauty buzzed in yesterday! You really need to see this in person as Lisa has built up lots of texture on the petals and leaves which unfortunately the scanner hasn't managed to show well. But, isn't it pretty ? Love the colours and that quote is perfect! Thank you so much, Lisa - it's a perfect card for me!

A Beauty From Lolo For Cat!

2010-04-28T14:34:00.000-07:00

This gorgeous postcard from Lolo stamped with lovely pink, purple and blue flowers and these mesmerizing hand-painted eyes arrived today!

Notice the perfectly placed Lotus!

On the back written in Lolo's beautiful script and pretty blue ink is a quote by Hubert Humphrey ~

'The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.'

Then at the bottom is a little note in Lolo's pretty writting and bright pink ink that reads:

'picture your head filled with the flowers of friendship whenever you get a nasty migraine.'

I know we're at the end of this project and I really want you ALL to know how blessed I feel to have had the opportunity to get to know you all! Each one of you are strong, loving, caring, beautiful, talented, artistic, warm, women and even though I have never 'met' you in the real world I am honored to call you all my 'friends!'

Thank you, Joss for introducing me to all of these incredible ladies!

Ravens for Lolo!!!

2010-04-22T14:12:00.000-07:00

Well you can all guess who made this beauty!! The Queen of stitches and sparkles and fun!

That little strip of dotted fabric at the top is silver dots on black, hard to see on the scan. I love it! And the main raven is bejeweled like a flower. Wow, Lynn, I love this card!

Thanks so much!

It was a perfect day brightener on this thunder-stormy day :)

coming to the end...what's next?

2010-04-20T10:08:00.000-07:00

I just sent out my last, 10th card to Lolo. What' next? Are we up for another round? We could just start over! Want to vote?
One YES vote from me, who is just getting warmed up having cleaned my art studio this weekend and found gobs of collage materials I didn't know I had!

Catching up on posting the great postcards I've received

2010-04-13T17:56:00.000-07:00

This first beauty is from DebraKay (aka - wild and crazy Deb). Isn't this great? I had a hoot of a laugh when I got it - I wonder what the postman thought.

The next one is from Patty - and yes, it did get here in one lovely piece. Look at that kitty just eyeing those poor innocent fishies...
And Mizz Cat sent along this colorful crazy typical Cat with a Picasso quote on the back. Look closely at his eyes - took me a minute to see the wild eyed look. I love him Cat - he's colorful and fun.
And last, but certainly not least, from Caroline - this lovely card and yes...you are so right. And we all should enjoy the journey shouldn't we.

I'm a bit behind in sending out my latest postcards but they should be in the mail by next week.

Lynn's card for Joss

2010-04-13T06:57:00.001-07:00

This gorgeous card arrived from our very own Lynn. (What makes me think you have all decided to send me wild African animals in this swap? lol)

Attached to it were two pairs of cute animal earings she got from the thrift shop.

Here is it without the earrings, which are already in my drawer ready to be worn.
Thanks Lynnie, another fabulous addition to my collection.
(PS Because of the earrings, this was sent in an envelope and so it got to me in perfect condition..... wish some of my others had been in envelopes too, as I would have got them intact. sigh.)

Marianne's card for Lisa

2010-04-13T04:54:00.000-07:00

You captured the very essence of the things I love here Marianne. I just love it. I could just howl with delight. Awoooooooooooo.

Two cards for Caroline

2010-04-12T19:49:00.000-07:00

What better to cheer you up after an operation than mail art!! I've been lucky to receive two super cards recently - this from Cat - gorgeous waving magenta flowers and the quote 'Friends are flowers in the garden of life!' - I couldn't agree more! This is such a fresh looking illustration - thank you Cat, your card is so pretty!

And look at this from Laurel! Thank you Laurel - I love it! So very Springlike with that elegant Iris and butterfly. I really like the long format too - the main motif is on quite a delicate paper applied to the background (is that stamped ?). On the reverse is one of my favourite quotes - 'The earth laughs in flowers!'

I have renewed faith in the postal service - both these cards stood up to the test arriving unscathed and I see that quite a few of mine have now reached their destinations. One or two missing still, but hopefully they will drop into your mailboxes soon.

Cat's Postcard from Lisa!!

2010-04-12T08:28:00.000-07:00

I love this postcard! It is sooo beautiful and carries with it a message that is one of my most favorite quotes!

It says: 'There are two means of refuge from the misery of life ~ music and cats.' ~Albert Schweitzer

With an added piece from Lisa ~ 'And I would like to add, Nature.' That is the most perfect addition to an amazing quote Lisa!! I love it, and look at how perfectly this card went through the post!! Not a scratch on it!! I love it and can't wait to get it framed!

Lisa, I want to say a special 'Thanks' for the sweet message you added to the back. It is really touching and believe it or not, brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful thing to say! You have no idea how much that meant to me. I was going to share it but decided I would just keep it private but I wanted to publicly acknowledge it.

Thank you so much, Lisa!

Hug, Hug!!

Marianne's card from Caroline!

2010-04-10T23:09:00.000-07:00

What a perfect card for me!

Waiting for me what I returned yesterday!

The quote is also perfect for me, a good reminder:`

~Stop and smell the roses~

The cat has a Japanese feel and I love the perpective.

It also looks remarkably much like Sjimmie........

Thanks Caroline!

(hope you are up and feeling great!)

Marianne's card from Debra

2010-04-10T23:06:00.000-07:00

Wow what a proffesional postcard came from Debra!

A Mustang with a real horse.

Horsepower!!!!

Thanks Debra!

Patty's card from Caroline

2010-04-09T07:19:00.000-07:00

Caroline must have sent several out at the same time. I got mine a few days ago but have been too busy to post. It is a beautiful sunflower painted in watercolor and then sealed with something? Caroline - how are your cards made? It is not only beautifully painted but feels sturdy and held up really well through the postal system. If we do this again, I want to do my cards like you did. There's a quote on the back that says, "Keep your face to the sunshine and you will not see the shadows" by Helen Keller. I love this card and love the effort that Caroline put into it. It is gorgeous.

suki receives a post card from Caroline

2010-04-09T06:45:00.000-07:00

"We must dream the change we want to see," is the quote on the front and back of this gorgeous card painted with watercolor and gouache. I adore the sweet little birdhouse w/birdy inside and the wonderful blossoms in the tree. Thanks, Caroline!!!!!!

Lost Postcard?

2010-04-09T06:33:00.000-07:00

I sent a Postcard out to Mim back on March 26th at the same time I sent out to Marianne, Patty and Suki. Seems they all got theirs...I hope yours wasn't lost Mim! Let me know if you think it's lost and I will make another! ;)

Lisa's card from Lynn

2010-04-06T17:17:00.000-07:00

Isn't this just the most beautiful butterfly you have seen lately? Crewel embroidery, beads and machine quilting. This butterfly is amazing in that it didn't lose a beat while in the post. It won't have to worry around here it will be handled gently and is most appreciated. Thank you Lynn for working your magic for me.

Lynn Got Postcards from Marianne and Caroline in One Day!

2010-04-06T15:46:00.000-07:00

Marianne's adorable postcard came with parts and instructions!I couldn't push the cord through the last hole, but I got it in well enough

to hang it over our door knob!

Now I'm off to the thrift store to do my shopping~

It looks like Henry is going with me!

Thanks, Marianne, this is just delightful.

Caroline sent a beautiful painted card...

with my very favorite saying...something I fully believe:
And her stamps from Malaysia are so beautiful I had to post them as well.

Thanks Caroline. I love adding both these cards to my collection.

Lolo's card for Joss

2010-04-06T11:18:00.001-07:00

Ruthie the raffie arrived today from dear Lolo, still chewing leaves.
Isn't she absolutely gorjuss!
Isn't she just too bootifool for words?
And she is mine, all mine.
She reminds me of wide open spaces, green grass and blue blue skies, and the horizon shimmering in the midday heat.
Oh, almost forgot, the words on the back read"Remember, it's nice to have friends in high places."
She is now quite at home in the back garden with Marianne's raffie.
Thanks so very much Lolo. She is perfect.

Lolo scored twice!!

2010-04-05T11:08:00.000-07:00

Today this amazing, beautiful painted postcard came from Caroline in Malaysia!

The colors are translucent and the texture is delicious. I adore this!!

She must have heard me say how much I like trees :)

The quote says...

"If you would know strength and patience, welcome the company of trees."

~Hal Borland~

Thank you Caroline! I hope you're healing well and will back in full swing soon.♥

This is the other wonderful gem that came today! It's a laminated sign for my door that tells folks exactly what I need!

The beautiful quote on the other side says...

"Yesterday brought the beginning, tomorrow the end, but somewhere in the middle we've become the best of friends."

This is so perfect Marianne, and so very beautiful!

I love it, and you ;) ♥

Thank you ladies! I'm very, very grateful!

Debra's Postcard for Lynn!

2010-04-02T13:23:00.000-07:00

Thanks Debra. This card is large and professionally printed! Way to go!Now I am wondering if I have it upside down.

Anyway you look at it it's a winner!

;-)

From Patty to Joss

2010-04-02T07:10:00.001-07:00

This is how Joss was supposed to receive her card - 3 items have been torn from the front! I guess it is a long ways from Alaska to London, but you'd think the postal people would be a little more careful! I wrote on the back that I selected this quote especially for you Joss because you teach children. It is one of the most important jobs in the world, yet I don't think teachers always get the praise they deserve! Thank you for teaching our children!
Patty in AK

Suki receives a card from Cat

2010-04-02T06:09:00.000-07:00

Oh La la. Happy pink spring flowers are blooming. Lovely Cat. On the back: "If friends were flowers, I'd pick you."

From Patty to Joss

2010-04-02T04:42:00.001-07:00

My card from arrived from Patty in a very poor state, As you can see the front has been torn, almost the whole picture was hanging off and the back of the card is almost illegible.

I have tried to patch it up, and I think the words read:

"Teaching children is not always ....(is it enjoyable/easy/fun?), but one of the most valuable? things you could do in this world." What fantastic words.

Thanks Patty for the herd of elephants tramping across the wide open 'veldt', and the words.

This is the chance we have all taken with our cards, sending them off into the far horizon (uncovered) across millions of miles. If some didn't arrive batterd and bruised, I would wonder why. If there is ever a round 2, I would definitely put mine in envelopes, which I suppose would defeat the whole purpose, so I probably wouldn't play...sigh.

Cat's Picasso Cat for Marianne

2010-04-01T11:13:00.000-07:00

"God is really just another artist.

He invented the giraffe, the elephant and the cat.

He has no real style,

he just goes on trying other things!

~Pablo Picasso~

This card got in the mail today!

Did you know I love cats Cat????? ☺

Love this card also!

Thanks Cat!

A Postcard for Lolo from Patty

2010-04-01T05:42:00.000-07:00

This is such a perfect card for me! I definately have raven as one of my totem animals, so thank you Patty!

And yes, I was told by my mother that we were part Native American which my sisters roared about. Hey, I know she told me that...whether it's true or not, I'll never know.

I love how well you cut out the raven, but then again you're a master with scissors!

I love it...it will have a place of honor in my studio with all the other ravens ;)

Caroline and Patty's Postcards for Lisa

2010-03-31T04:51:00.000-07:00

Caroline's postcard is doing double, triple duty this week. It is so cute with the hare racing the turtle. I put it up for Animal Wedensday since lately I have done mostly flowers. The rabbit made me think of the Easter bunny. Maybe that is really why the rabbit lost the race. She was busy laying Easter eggs.

The other post card I received this week was one that Patty sent. It has the colors that I saw while shopping this week. I think I bought a tee shirt in many of these colors while shopping. I love the quote on the front of Patty's card "If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint."

Thanks so much ladies.

From Cat to Patty

2010-03-30T18:07:00.000-07:00

Imagine my delight to receive this BRIGHT colored card in my mailbox today. It's a Mad Catter original...of a dog. I love his silly expression! For some reason I thought Cat only painted cats. My mistake! There is a quote on the back from Pablo Picasso - Art washes away from the soul the dust of every day life. How true. I always feel energized after spending time creating art. Thank you Cat!

All sent!

2010-03-30T08:13:00.000-07:00

I'm proud to say that yesterday I mailed out the last of my postcards! I hope that everyone that has already gotten one from me has enjoyed it and those that are yet to come will too!

Thanks for allowing me to be part of this, it was great fun making the postcards, what a fun size!

Cards from Suki and Patty

2010-03-30T00:09:00.000-07:00

These arrived this weekend!!!! The first on is from Suki

On the back:

Pears

Some say it was a pear Eve ate.
Why else the shape of the womb,
or of the cello
Whose single song is grief for the parent tree?
Why else the fruit itself
tawny and sweet
which your lover
over breakfast
lets go your pear- shaped breast
to reach for?

Linda Pastan

Isn't this just great al together?
Love the card Suki!

This one is from Patty
Done in Scherenschnitte!
A lovely delicate fan on a handcut card!

On the back:

"Make new friends, but keep the old ones.
One is silver and the other is gold."
Beautiful!

Thanks a lot Patty and Suki!

From Caroline to Joss

2010-03-27T17:31:00.000-07:00

Yahoo, Caroline, it got here today, and in perfect condition, and I love it.
The words read: Heaven is under your feet as well as over your head'. Aren't they lovely words, and so true too.
The colours are muted and the bunny sits happily in the middle . Thanks C I do love it lots.

From Suki to Patty

2010-03-27T15:06:00.000-07:00

Suki - I received your black and white card in the mail today! I too love the beauty of b & w - I'm a big fan of Ansel Adams' photography. Suki writes on the back "this collage is made from a print of my own photos and scraps from an old journal and a fragment of a b & w painting." I'm not sure if something else was attached or if it got water damaged. There is a layer of glue along the front center that makes me think something else was there. Regardless, I think it has a stark beauty to it, at first glance it looks like a lone birch tree! Thank you Suki! I love checking the mail now!

Missing card?

2010-03-27T08:19:00.000-07:00

I sent a postcard to Debra themed "spring" at least 5 weeks ago and I've not seen it posted....Debra, did I miss it? Or I'm assuming you've never received it. Bummer! It was one of the first ones I've did and it should have only taken 3-5 days I would think from here to there. I'm making you another one today!

Patty in Alaska

Patty Sent The Queen of Hearts To Lynn

2010-03-26T08:12:00.000-07:00

This card is so cool I just had to show it to you in all its aspects! Full on with Yellow Queen on top! Close up of details!!!

And turned around with blue Queen on top!

Patty's note made me smile! She said:

"Dear Lynn--

this was inspired by a current movie and insomnia! This Q of Hearts is kind though and rules over Art.

Although, if I don't get my ATC cards done, it'll be "OFF with her head!"

xo Patty"

Thanks Patty! I adore this card and both her queens!

Woo Hoo!!

2010-03-24T08:16:00.000-07:00

This postcard from Lynn has given me the biggest smile today!! I just love it and I know you will too!

This 'Picasso Cat' is fantastic! I love every single thing about him! His vibrant colors, that curvy tail and the funktastic mohawk on the top of his sweet multi-colored, crooked-eyed head!!

The note on the back reads: 'I'm being a copy cat and sending you a cat in your 'Picasso style! Meow!!!'

Signed by Lynn & Henry V

I LOVE IT!

Thanks so very, very much Lynn & Henry V!!

Card by Mim for Lolo

2010-03-24T04:21:00.000-07:00

Oh man, am I loving this card! There are so many layers that it's actually like trying to peer through the water and little by little you start to see more fish. It's awesome! The pinks and chartreuse really speak to me. I even love those tiny little grommets in the corners and that wonderful heart!

The words say "I love when I am happy with the results."

I know I am! Thank you Mim ;)

suki's card from Joss

2010-03-23T06:03:00.000-07:00

Love all the hearts and this vibrant pink. Also note in right corner a Tuscany type villa. On the back: "Home is where you can scratch where it itches!" And Joss adds "Hope you can scratch really soon." Thanks Joss. I love it.

I am about to send out my last card to Patti. Just have to write on the back. This has been fun. Thank you all.

Card from Marianne for Caroline

2010-03-23T00:41:00.002-07:00

This wonderful little card sailed in yesterday! Marianne has folded a map of SE Asia with Malaysia on the front side (in flight magazine, by any chance?!!), making its way across the sea to China under a big sparkly sun! What an original idea Marianne - I love it and am so happy it arrived intact! By the way, it's much brighter in real life than the pic shows - Marianne always uses such beautiful colours! I tried scanning but that flattened the boat, so I took a photo so you could see the form better and despite adjusting the levels, it's not doing it justice!! On the reverse there is some text in Dutch which reads " Met je verstand kun je ver komen. Met je verbeelding overal" which in translation I think means something like this: "With knowledge you can come a long way, with imagination you can get everywhere"! I certainly agree with this - Thank you Marianne!

P.S. Thanks for the kind messages re my upcoming operation!

lookie what I got today!

2010-03-22T09:29:00.000-07:00

Two beauties! One from Joss and one from Marianne!! I love them and am so happy to have them!!

this first one is from Joss, I just love the different patterns and prints of the papers and images she used here...the vintage images are awesome!

Note on back says: 'Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them.' (may your problems be few and your happiness great!)

Thanks so much Joss and it's perfect!!

this one is from Marianne! Beautiful kitty and awesome colors! (hmmm...wonder who that kitty is?) Done in lovely watercolors and colorful stickers, the dragonfly has wings that lift up and give a 3-d effect to the card! I love it! Two of my most favorite things...Cats and colors! Your sjimmie reminds me so much of my Merlin who passed away earlier this year. Yes, as his name applies, he was magical!! So, this postcard is extra special!

On the back the note reads: 'You will always be lucky if you know how to make friends with strange cats' ~Colonial Proverb

That is just soooo true!!

Thanks ladies, I love these treasures so very, very much!!

Postcard from Lynn to Caroline

2010-03-21T22:36:00.000-07:00

Hurray!!! Look what arrived on Saturday from Lynn and in perfect condition too! This is Tia, my kitty! I'm sure those of you who've seen her on my blog will agree that this is a super likeness - HRH Tia is most impressed.! It's a wonderful thread painting - thank you Lynn (and Henry V, of course) your creativity is astounding - we've been admiring our postcard all weekend.

I really like this swap

2010-03-21T18:16:00.001-07:00

I vote we go another round....

:)

Mim

From Suki and Joss

2010-03-21T03:40:00.001-07:00

I got these cards this week from Suki and Joss - so wonderful. Suki has a great poem on the back which starts with "the first fish I ever caught would not lie down quiet in the pail" - a poem by Mary Oliver who Suki loves.

Joss' card is colorful and lively and states that 'each day comes bearing it's own gifts" - how true! Joss, the address part of the card was hanging on by a thread - more glue girlfriend!

I've been spraying a bit of varnish on my cards if they are inkjet printed, just to save them from total destruction by the rain. I worry a bit when I glue two pieces of paper together, and am trying to do one side heavy and the other side (usually the address side) in a lighter weight paper. Or else I am stitching the two sides together - I guess whatever works.

Suki's Card for Lynn Arrived Today!

2010-03-19T17:31:00.001-07:00

This wonderful collaged, stamped, hole punched, glittered card arrived in my mail box today!

I think Suki used her calligrapycollage technique too. (I am not recalling the correct word so Suki please correct me). Arrived in perfect condition with a sweet personal note on the back.

Thanks Suki. It's a delightful addition to my collection of cards.

And I had just finished making Cats card which was too late for today's mail but will go out tomorrow for sure!

Untie the Ribbons

2010-03-19T07:06:00.000-07:00

This beautiful card came by Royal Mail (Joss) to me in Alaska. It's a stamped image and the ribbon matches so perfectly. It barely made it though, as the back and front detached as I removed it from my mailbox. If it had done that just one stop sooner, there would have been no address. I'm glad it decided to hold on long enough to get to me. She writes on the back, "I like the concept, Untie the Ribbons, you never know what you will find!" I agree. I'm always up for a surprise. Life is good! Thank you Joss!

Mim card to Joss and Bad Luck

2010-03-18T15:37:00.001-07:00

This adorable, quaint and humorous little card arrived from Mim today and I love it. As you can see, 'worries go down better with soup'.
And there is a recipe from the White House Cookbook (1887) for a fish soup (yuk not for me.)
Such a fun card, thanks Mim.

The bad news is that I made and sent this card to Caroline and it has arrived badly damaged. The picture on the front is completely torn away, and it is ruined. This was my inital fear, in doing a postcard project, what condition would they arrive in?

I decided to make mine all collaged, and quite bulky too. Eeeeeek!I finished the last four cards last weekend and posted them too, so all are done. Gosh, I hope this doesn't happen to any of my others. I will definitely make Caroline another card, but this was a one and only original, never to be made again. So sorry Caroline.

From Marianne to Joss

2010-03-17T15:06:00.000-07:00

I think the whole Universe must know about my love for 'raffies'. I am so very lucky as I have seen them in the wild, running free, nibbling from high branches and spreading their legs almost impossibly wide to reach those long necks down to drink water, then trying to get upright again.
They are nimble, elegant, serene and vegetarians (all qualities they share with me!)

Marianne sent me this delightful postcard with scenery of the African 'veld' done in watercolour and this wise lady giraffe popping in to say 'Hi!' (must be a lady- look at those long eyelashes!)

The quote on the back says:
"And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same." Nelson Mandela (of course).
Thank you so much Marianne, it is such a thoughful card made by a very dear and thoughtful friend.

From Lisa to Patty

2010-03-16T18:29:00.000-07:00

I received this lovely card on Thursday last week but we were heading right back out to the cabin so I didn't have time to scan and post it then. There are elements of lace/sheer fabric in the background and then paper cut lace out front with a beautiful silver quill pen. I love the added touch of a monkey riding a polar bear (must have been made for me!) The post office got a few smudges on it, but it still came through quite beautifully. There is a verse on the back from a poem by John Donnne
"Blasted with sighs, and surrounded with tears, Hither I come to seek the spring. And at mine eyes, and at mine ears, Receive such balms as else cure everything."

There are some smudges on the poem, so hope that came through correctly. Another hint of SPRING! I am so ready!

Cat's Postcard Sent To Lynn

2010-03-15T09:48:00.000-07:00

"Just Living is not enough," said the Butterfly.

"One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower."

~Hans Christian Anderson

Thank you Cat! This brightly colored card is painted in watercolors and matches the bright sunny day here in California today. I like it a lot.

suki receives a post card from Lisa

2010-03-15T05:07:00.000-07:00

The photo does not show the gorgeous texture and pattern of the rice paper. This is lovely, so peaceful. On the back are two quotes: Live well, love much. laugh often. And also "To many people holidays are not voyages of discovery, but a ritual of reassurance." Philip Andrew (there may be another name but the postmark obscures it.) Thank you so much, Lisa!! A great addition to my collection.

Isnt this the cutest!

2010-03-13T05:08:00.000-08:00

Lolo made this post card for me using a copy of my picture from my blog and she even found a matching photo of a kitty!!! I love the beret and the twining cloth around kitty's chest. We are twins! Thanks Lolo. This gave me a good chuckle. On the back is the quote "Imitation is the best form of flattery." I wonder who is imitating who??

Mim's card for Caroline has arrived

2010-03-11T21:13:00.000-08:00

I am bowled over by this stunningly colourful, fishy card that swam in yesterday! That fish just leaps out of that fantastic background! It's a beauty - thanks so much Mim - I certainly will enjoy the possibilities of form and colour! This would have been a great one for my travelling book too!

Cat's postcard to Lolo

2010-03-11T13:06:00.000-08:00

This lovely card came in today's mail. The quote on the back says "Listen to the music of the trees."

I love it Cat, thank you! You must have made a mental note that I love trees ;)

Address Correction

2010-03-11T08:03:00.000-08:00

I've received one post card from Lolo, one from Lisa and one from Soul; and perhaps that is all who have sent them so far...however, I did happen to check my address on our list and discovered that a correction is in order.

My correct zip code is 95687.

And my correct email on that list should read lynnc66@comcast.net.
You can also email me at lyn_fred1@comcast.net.

Thanks for making these changes on your list. Especially the zip as I do want to get your wonderful cards.

Lynn

two post cards for suki

2010-03-10T11:40:00.000-08:00

On my return from Cape cod I found this colorful post card from Lynn. The words vary from beautiful dreamer to dreams dreams dreams. There is thread painting around the circles and sunbeams. "Joining you in dreams for finding the perfect abode for your needs and desire. May it come to you at the right time." THANKS Lynn.
I also found this beautiful card from Marianne. Home is where the heart is. A little 3D butterfly is affixed to the card and it didnt come off in the travel! "Just a little card to help you stay positive about finding your dream home," Marianne wrote. Thanks Marianne. I wonder if you used the photo of the house to paint this house in the middle of the heart??? It looks a lot like it!

Postcard from Patty

2010-03-09T23:35:00.000-08:00

Just take a look at what floated into my mailbox yesterday!! Isn't this a gorgeous, colourful card? Thanks Patty, I love it - it really brightened up my day and I think it's such a wonderful interpetation of the quote on the reverse, which reads:

"Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot,
others transform a yellow spot into the sun." - Pablo Picasso

from Hong Kong

2010-03-09T12:45:00.000-08:00

I received this beautifully painted watercolor card from Marianne while she was in Hong Kong. the markings Kung Hei Fat Choy means "I wish you happiness and prosperity". I love this card from way across the world! It's beautiful and full of detail. Thank you Marianne!

A SeaWorld Postcard from Lisa

2010-03-09T02:33:00.001-08:00

I got this from Lisa yesterday, an undersea world with floaty things and glittery stuff and it gave me lovely calm dreams. Thanks Lisa -

Two postcards this week!

2010-03-06T07:42:00.000-08:00

This wonderful fellow came from Deb! I love the way she does digital stuff. it's magic! Look at how his heart is on fire almost. Wow! And the neat thing is she said I was standing right next to her when she took the shot! That was when we met in Provincetown, Cape Cod in October. What a great time that was!

The cards says...

WE are not bound by what we are.

We have input into what we shall become.

We have wings if we choose.

We can choose. We can choose.

Thanks Deb! You know I'll treasure this. xoxo

This wonderful collage is from Suki. I love the delicacy of her layers, the different textures and the use of gold. The stamp font is perfect too. There's such a richness to this!

The card says...

OLD BUDDHA

Hey, what were you saying about old Buddha?

Why, old Buddha's no Buddha.

Real Buddah's a fish just netted

leaping and jumping.

KD UN

Thanks Suki! This is wonderful (and so me.)

Three Beauties...

2010-03-04T08:09:00.000-08:00

...have arrived in my mailbox this morning! The first thing that I love about them is that they are all from so far away! I'm in Florida. The farthest Southeast in the U.S. you can get. (okay, not including Puerto Rico, it doesn't have statehood) One beauty is from the Northeast, Massachusetts, another beauty is from Alaska and the beauty from even farther is from Malaysia! I am thrilled! I love them all and they truly are beauties!!

Have a peek:

From Mim in Massachusetts!!

Isn't this fabulous, so many different elements, I love it!!

From Patty in Alaska!!

Isn't this great! The note on the back says: 'when I saw that dog pic all I could think of was "You're not in Kansas anymore!" I hope it brings a smile to your face'. Yes, Patty it brings a HUGE smile to my face! I love it!!

From Caroline in Malaysia!!

This is so pretty and the text reads: 'To those who can dream, there's no such thing as a faraway place.'

I love each and every one of these little beauties and I am so thankful to have them!! You all probably don't know it but I collect stamps and this is my first post/stamp from Malaysia so I am doubly thrilled with that!!

Have a glorious day everyone, mine started out with beauty found in my mailbox!

My 'mad cat' card

2010-03-03T10:54:00.001-08:00

Cat calls herself 'themadcatter' in the atcsforall group that I belong to, and this proves it. She is totally mad, and I am addicted to her art.
The quote on the other side is wonderful:
' Friendship is one mind in two bodies'. Menclus
Thanks bestie, it is cool.

Jackpot - Cat & Suki

2010-03-02T14:05:00.000-08:00

I hit the jackpot at the mail box today. I received two post cards. They are beautiful. Ms Suki sent some spring flowers around. I love the texture of the front. I keep wanting to touch it.

On the back of Suki's postcard is a beautiful poem about the outdoors. Which if you ever read my blog you know I love the out of doors.

Cat's postcard has an entirely different feel. It is full of color and cats on the front.

On the back side is a friendship quote. "Friendship is a sheltering tree" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. I love trees and this quote is oh so true.

I want to thank both of you ladies for these beautiful cards.

Fortune Cookies

2010-03-01T19:06:00.000-08:00

I received three fortune cookies in the mail today from Lolo. What an ingenious card and design! The cookies are watercolor painted and the fortunes are typed on paper that is attached. It's a possibility they are real fortunes that came out of cookies Lolo already ate; I don't know that for a fact, but I have a vision of her eating cookies, carefully wiping off the crumbs and then attaching the fortunes to this card! And Lolo, I love your stamps made with your own design - that is way cool!

I had mail!!!!!

2010-03-01T08:57:00.000-08:00

">Last week I received Lisa's and Soul's card at the same day!

Double fun!!!!!

Here is lisa's lovely zen garden!

With owl and 3D pansies (or did they come of a little?) and butterfly. Wonderful symbols.

The back is so cute. Kitty cat is fishing and around it it says:

A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart
I love it! ♥

Lynn's card came yesterday.

Miss Hazelwood made of the inside of an envelop.

So creative!

Soul's card came together with Lisa's

I just love that saying by Ghandi: Be the chance you want to see in the world.

And she wrote some sweet words on the back!

I have only posted 2 so far........ (one is on it's way to Patty)

I promise to make more soon!

But I have been preoccupied with other things. After my exam and trip to Chicago I hope to back in my routine and produce more art again next week.

Soul Sent This Wonder To Lynn

2010-02-26T18:01:00.000-08:00

First of all it arrived in PERFECT condition! Clean and whole in all it's beautiful glory.
I wish you could feel the texture of the fabric embellishment; the cut spiral, the silver stitches.
I wish you could see close up (enlarge it) the plastic glass bottle, the shiny stars, the notes within. These of course are my grand children, (twin brother and sister) going through goodies from Grandma's basket!

and they ARE my dreams come true.

Soul KNOWS me...and we are grandies in love with our kidlets and our friendship here as well.

Thanks Soul. It deserved all these photos!!!

Card from Suki

2010-02-26T12:00:00.001-08:00

'For African Bushmen, a dozen words are enough for a whole lifetime'

Got home after a tiring Friday with a class of (wonderful) 6 year olds, to find this lovely card from Suki.
It is very beautifully done, and, as you know part of my heart and soul are all back in Africa, so to get this means a whole lot to me.
The words on the back are wonderful.
Thanks so very much dear Suki, you touched me.

suki's post card from Patty

2010-02-26T04:39:00.000-08:00

oh my. this is such a wonderful, intricate drawing. I love the organic flower-like shapes and the little seed pods dangling. All the patterns. Thank you so much patti. I love black and white drawings. On the address side Patty quoted Picasso. "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up!" Thanks Patty.

Two Received in Alaska

2010-02-25T22:09:00.000-08:00

I received TWO postcards in the mail today! Oh Happy Day!

This green "Directions" card came to me from Mim - it's the one that was undersized and sent back to her so she turned around, popped it in an envelope and mailed it to me in one of her own dachshund/fish cards. She doesn't know but I used to have two dachshunds and really love this special card. It has Cricket and Ruger right on the front....with fins. The directions tell me to "sketch an exuberant light-filled moment". I shall endeavor to do so this week! (I also got my G for Gold ATC for another blog) Thanks Mim!

The next card is from Lynn in California. It is made from a cereal box, maps and fabric. Wow! I just didn't know you could combine them all and send it through the mail. She has a map of CA and of AK and shows the distance as "not too far". She writes on the back, "it looks fairly close when the maps are viewed this way!" I agree, it does look close this way and Alaska is even further south than San Francisco; does that mean we get to trade weather too? Thanks Lynn!

How creative they both are and now I'm more determined than ever to try collage again.

PS - both these cards were addressed to 64th Avenue and both reached me. However, I do live at 84th Avenue so if you could get that corrected I will have a better chance of receiving the rest. Thanks!

Card/s from Debra

2010-02-25T12:23:00.001-08:00

This card arrived today from Debra.
The previous two arrived on Tuesday.
I love the words, I can see and hear Debra saying them.
I like the simple things in life, I love words, these are all great Debs.
Thanks so much.
I hope all your 'bits' are now slowly on the mend, ready for your holiday soon.

Suki's card for Caroline

2010-02-24T23:23:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!
I have a new laptop and the internet is finally working, so here I am with this super postcard from Suki which arrived last week! I love it! On the back it reads:

" And that's how I came
to the edge of the pond:
black and empty
except for a spindle
of bleached reeds
at the far shore
which, as I looked,
wrinked suddenly into three egrets...
a shower of white fire!
Even half-asleep they had
such faith in the world'

Excerpt from 'Egrets' by Mary Oliver

Thanks so much Suki!

I've really enjoyed catching up with the GG blog and love all the cards posted here already - everyone is doing such a great job! I sent out 3 cards last week and am busy making more!

Fish from Lolo

2010-02-24T03:00:00.001-08:00

Received from Lolo yesterday and it is AWESOME!!! I love it, woohoo!!!

Dream Postcard

2010-02-23T15:48:00.000-08:00

I received this wonderful postcard from Debra Kay. I don't know how she did it but it looks like a professional postcard. It looks like a dream. Thank you so much DK for this very balanced dream-like postcard.

Outgoing!!

2010-02-23T15:25:00.000-08:00

I will be shipping 3 postcards out tomorrow! So, be on the lookout D.K., Joss and Lisa!

Lisa Went Over The Top For Lynn!

2010-02-22T19:11:00.000-08:00

Lisa, you have no idea what you've done here I do not think. How could you know that you created a collage using a song my DH has been singing for forty years? One that I absolutely go weak knees over every time he sings it. (Rocky Top was written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, who also wrote a lot of songs for the Everly Brothers. If you want to read all the lyrics to this song go to this link.)

This lovely card with it's Tennessee mountains, birds in flight and a stately hawk over the song lyrics is wonderful to see. And I am still smiling broadly from the chord it struck with me. This bird on the back is surrounded by a poem by Langston Hughes and says:
"Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly..."

I love this too and am proof positive of one who flies with her dreams following each one for a full life.

Postcards coming soon!

2010-02-22T09:24:00.000-08:00

I finally got two postcards off in the mail...one is for Suki and one is for Caroline. I had created some other collage postcards last week and then when I tried to put something on to seal them so they wouldn't get messed up in the mail it ruined them. So I started over. I didn't like my collages anyway, I think I'll keep trying collage but for now I'm sticking to something I know I can do like drawing! ;) I'm impressed with those of you who collage - yours always look so pretty and together and it makes sense. I don't understand how you can pick and choose things and then glue it all down and it looks beautiful. Mine look like..., well let's just say they don't look as good as yours!

Two Postcards received

2010-02-21T03:15:00.000-08:00

I got this postcard from Marianne....

...and all I can say so far is Wow. It is gorgeous, such a lovely painting. Marianne wrote a great note on the back and so far I have managed to translate the first sentence which I think says "Hope all is well with you". LOVE it Marianne and also gives me a good excuse to email a dear friend from Holland to have her help with a translation.

Lynn took a painting of mine, and managed to digitize it or something like that and THREADPAINTED it. I was just stunned when I saw it, wow, wow. It's really beautiful and tactile and creative and the orange bit there is on my scanner not in the threadpainting!

The first postcard I sent out was to Patty and guess what...it came back as TOO SMALL. So I have remailed it out to Patty in an envelope, along with an ATC and am not cutting my postcards just a bit bigger.

I really like this exchange, it's new and challenging - I like postcard art anyway, so this mixes it up well for me.

Cat's Postcard from Suki!

2010-02-20T15:02:00.000-08:00

This amazing beauty arrived in my mailbox today!

The front

gorgeous collage!

The back

A beautiful Zen poem by Ko Un

The text reads:

The Wash

The wash flaps,

a bodhisattva not

knowing it's a

bodhisattva

Suki, you rock Girl! I love this and it's just perfect!

Thank you so very much and Blessings to you too!

Lolo's Card From Joss!

2010-02-20T07:59:00.000-08:00

Yippety-yay!!!

This beauty came into my mailbox this fine Saturday morning in perfect shape!

What a beauty, and I love the quote. Yes, we're all heroes of our own story indeed.

Thanks Jossie, I do love this card!

Lolo's Mail Art for Marianne

2010-02-19T07:41:00.001-08:00

Today I received this beauty in the mail.

Lolo altered the original into this dream of a card!

Wow, lucky me to get it.

The world is a better place because of you!

How sweet is that?!
And here is the beautiful original Frida who also arrived today.
I know it is part of the fun, but I am glad Frida arrived without a scratch.........

Thank a million you one in a million friend!

Will This Post? Who Knows

2010-02-18T22:32:00.000-08:00

Blogger seems to hate me these days-but I am mailing 3 postcards to Soulbrush in the morning (to make up for being a week late) and one to Lisa-on time-yay. I'm on a roll now, or maybe that's a croissant.

Soul's Post Card

2010-02-18T12:40:00.000-08:00

When I came in from doing errands my DB told me I had mail. WHOOO HOOO !!! I received my first postcard. Soul said it was the first card she ever made. It is a beauty. It arrived in great shape. It has layers of collage. It has so much Soul. Thank you so much Soul.

I want to say I am sorry I haven't left comments here. I was wondering today why I hadn't seen any posts come through my Reader. Bahhhh I guess I didn't get it on there. So glad to see that others have their cards posted here.

They Are In The Mail...Finally

2010-02-18T07:30:00.000-08:00

Being Busy with different things and our President's Holiday prevented/got in the way of my getting two postcards out in the mail in a timely manner. But YESTERDAY two finally made it: One on it's way to Marianne in the Netherlands and one to Mim in Mass.! My apologies for being so late...curious to how clean they will be upon arrival.

suki rec'd her post card from Mim

2010-02-17T09:16:00.000-08:00

Hey Mim, thanks!!! I love it. An inspiration to keep on truckin'.

Lolo's Postcard from Lisa!

2010-02-16T09:19:00.000-08:00

I got this beautiful watercolor Cockatoo in the mail today from Lisa. This is the bird she was telling us about that she dreamed of! I guess he was meant to live with me...yay!

The quote around the edge of the card is by Shelly and it reads:

"It is a sweet thing, friendship, a dear balm, a happy and auspicious bird of calm."

Thank you Lisa! He's gorgeous and will proudly grace my studio ;)

Computer Issues!!

2010-02-15T21:26:00.000-08:00

Hi All,
Just wanted to let you know that whilst I am busy making the cards I'm having some really frustrating computer/internet issues and that commenting/posting here is likely to be a bit erratic for a while!! :( Hope to resume normal service soon! C x

My First Postcard Arrived From Lolo

2010-02-15T08:17:00.000-08:00

It was apparent immediately that my postcard was from Lolo as soon as I saw her trademark art stamp! This beautiful waterlily art card is 5" X 8" in size and a real knock out in color and texture!

She even got arty on the "letter" side with quote and marking pens!

Thank you Lolo, this was fun to receive and it is a beauty I will treasure!

Hugs from Lynn

*****

I will mail my first postcards out tomorrow to Marianne and to Mim.

Our Presidents Holiday is shortening our mail week by one day.

Suki mailed to Caroline

2010-02-14T09:04:00.000-08:00

Just to let y'all know I mailed my post card to Caroline last week. I imagine it takes awhile to get to Malaysia.

thanks marianne

2010-02-10T04:53:00.001-08:00

Oh marianne, just adore this header. thanks. thought I had written this but can't find it!

Love it!

2010-02-09T15:49:00.001-08:00

Marianne your header is fabulous, I love it.

Hello!

2010-02-08T12:50:00.001-08:00

I love the header, it looks fabulous!

Header by Marianne

2010-02-08T12:48:00.001-08:00

Woo-Hoooo, look at the header Marianne did for us! And it even has Lynn's last name at the top ;)
It's perfect...thank you Marianne! XX

My first postcard is soon on it's way to Lynn!