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I think I'm going to do a Mail Art Call but I'm not sure what the best way to announce it. What is the preferred protocol?Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Stafford Jul 14, 2014.

Best adhesive for collage
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A friend asks: What's the best adhesive for magazine collage that won't wrinkle the paper? I told him Spray Mount...anybody have any other suggestions?Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kosmo Vinyl Apr 9, 2017.

20 years ago I came upon a stash of Time Magazines circa 1952. These have followed me around long enough. If anyone wants them and is willing to pay the shipping I'll send them to a good home. (in…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mim Golub Scalin Dec 13, 2011.

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David Stafford commented on KDJ's group I'm Enchanted with David

"Thank you, Katerina. The deep sea diver is seeking alternate ways to beat the heat."

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David Stafford commented on KDJ's group I'm Enchanted with David

"Maybe you show me the ropes, Nancy. Most immediately, how do I remove this thin green crust that has covered me overnight? Inquiring minds."

May 22

David Stafford left a comment for Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)

"Gracias, Katerina. Just received your lovely envelopes and art. Something's on the way from New Mexico to you."

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David Stafford commented on KDJ's group I'm Enchanted with David

"Thank you, Katerina. I'm now officially 74 which is daunting as hell. Let the cognitive tests begin!"

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"Happy Birthday Mr. Stafford! Gee...You're probably moving into "classic" territory by now, I bet! (Not that you weren't always a classic case of classy!)"

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David Stafford commented on Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)'s blog post From David Stafford in New Mexico

"Gracias and you're welcome, Katerina. The maps are from Fred Stafford's Collection of National Geographic Maps (Ca. 1948-1992). "

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My Fake Warhol

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"I'm looking for a state-side crossword puzzler for a mail art piece I made from my mom's crossword puzzles. Anyone game?"

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David Stafford commented on William M's blog post Incoming: Amy Candiotti, David Stafford and Jimmy Connors

"Thanks, Bill."

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David Stafford commented on Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)'s blog post Ancient columns from New Mexico plus more from BAMPFA

"Thank you, Katerina. The coordinates are in the mail."

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David Stafford commented on Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)'s blog post Year of the Dragon from David Stafford

"Potato? No, that's a meteorite at rest. Thanks for blogging, Katerina."

Mar 12

David Stafford commented on borderlinegrafix's blog post David Stafford your post landed

"Gracias, BG. Godzilla the Tree Huggin' Dragon or as we call him around here: "The fiend that shakes the broccoli.""

Feb 17

David Stafford commented on Maxima Strange's blog post Received from David Stafford

"I should add that Ms Strange is indirectly responsible for Godzilla's appearance as the Wood Dragon. Patti, my girlfriend, who makes these annual silkscreen, and I were inspired by Ms. Strange's post about the upcoming (now downgoing)…"

Feb 15

David Stafford commented on Maxima Strange's blog post Received from David Stafford

"Thar he blows....we call him The Fiend Who Shakes the Broccoli."

Feb 14

David Stafford commented on borderlinegrafix's blog post David Stafford your post landed

"Part of the Film Noir series I just made up. Thank you, BG."

Feb 2

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Mail-Artist since:: way back

My Website (without http://):: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=708157238

Why I am involved in Mail-Art:: Seemed like a good idea at the time....

My Mail-Adress (snail and/or E-mail): 137 Alamo Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87501

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Posted on October 20, 2023 at 4:21am 2 Comments 6 Likes

I've missed a lot of things. This bubble and that. But when I received a post this afternoon from Aladdin Seine I knew the jig was up. Here's the story. Not more than a fortnight ago I received a post from Susan W which included the postcard you see on the left above. Above that is her inscription on the back (which I will generously…

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Mr. Postman

Posted on March 17, 2023 at 4:08pm 2 Comments 3 Likes

Mr. Postman. A picture from the Library of Congress of a Vermont mail sorter.

It has come to my attention…

Posted on April 17, 2022 at 4:09pm 3 Comments 6 Likes

I have this weird digital preview thing the Post Office sends out (I guess everyone has it now) that tells you what mail is arriving that day. In the past month I've gotten previews of mail art that never made it into the physical realm. I know I've missed mail from Henry Denander and Bonnie Diva but there may have been others in this…

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Omens and Portents

Posted on February 28, 2022 at 10:54pm 8 Comments 8 Likes

Ed Giecek made me some stickers (see lower right) that were made for a moments like this. After I tumped a bottle of Higgins Black Ink over my drafting table the massive spill resolved itself into a raven! I am still left wondering whether this is an omen or a portent however. Either way, it's definitely not the worst thing to fly off this…

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At 6:39am on May 22, 2024, Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) said…

At 3:41pm on May 21, 2024, Thom Courcelle said…: Happy Birthday Mr. Stafford! Gee...You're probably moving into "classic" territory by now, I bet! (Not that you weren't always a classic case of classy!)

At 4:00pm on August 10, 2023, Carien van Hest said…: Thank you for the citrus chair!! My life is complete.

At 4:34pm on August 8, 2023, Carien van Hest said…: That watermelon was very clever, David!

At 9:53am on May 22, 2023, Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) said…

At 2:54pm on May 22, 2022, Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) said…: and thank you for sending this daisy column!

At 2:52pm on May 22, 2022, Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) said…: once a year at this time :-)

At 1:38pm on May 22, 2021, Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) said…: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVID!

At 12:36am on May 9, 2021, Michelangelo Mayo said…: I get my gummed paper from: https://www.coasttocoastlabel.com/category/dry-gum.html

Try contacting them for stock.

At 4:32pm on March 24, 2021, Ifé Niklaus said…: WOW!!!! WHAT A GREAT SURPRISE IN MY MAIL BOX !!!!! THANK YOU DAVID !!!!

SEE YOU IN THE MAIL !!!!!

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