David Stafford
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Mail Art Call
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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.

Collage Materials
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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 William M's blog post Incoming: David Stafford and John Held Jr.
"Gracias, William."
Wednesday
David Stafford commented on Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)'s blog post "Luster" postcard from David Stafford
"All our luster is produced in house not outhouse and is guaranteed to last for the life of the garment."
Wednesday
David Stafford commented on Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)'s blog post "Luster" postcard from David Stafford
"You're welcome, Katerina. I like the added luster. It could add months of viability to artwork with a short lifespan. Good to see you and your creations on Instagram. "
Tuesday
David Stafford commented on borderlinegrafix's blog post David Stafford your post landed
"Gracias, BG."
Nov 18
David Stafford commented on Angie & Snooky's group Postal History Boutique
"From our recent trip to Washington DC."
Oct 21
William M liked David Stafford's blog post Trendspotting
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David Stafford commented on David Stafford's blog post Trendspotting
"Katerina, That's great. Remember we only need four people to create a sweeping trend."
Oct 20
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) commented on David Stafford's blog post Trendspotting
"Fabulous vintage cards from Susan w. and "inSeine"Dean :-) Now let me see...me thinks I have something for you, David: watch for it in the mail :-)"
Oct 20
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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 translate for the pixel impaired…See More
Oct 20
David Stafford commented on William M's blog post Incoming: Jimmy Connors, Awyn, David Stafford and Susanne Mitterwieser
"Gracias, William. See you in the mail box."
Oct 4
David Stafford commented on Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)'s blog post From David Stafford in New Mexico
"Thank you, Katerina. Comic relief is what I aim for...."
Sep 28
David Stafford commented on Carien van Hest's blog post Incoming mail art from the States of America
"You're welcome, Carien. See you in the mailbox."
Sep 18
David Stafford commented on borderlinegrafix's blog post David Stafford your post landed
"Quite possibly."
Sep 1
David Stafford commented on Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)'s blog post Vintage from David Stafford
"Thanks, Katerina. Check out the cig ads on my flickr site."
Aug 27
David Stafford commented on borderlinegrafix's blog post David Stafford your post landed
"Lips and  teeth from 1940 and 1997."
Aug 24

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Why I am involved in Mail-Art:
Seemed like a good idea at the time....
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137 Alamo Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87501

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Trendspotting

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

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

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

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

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 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 !!!!!

At 4:32pm on March 24, 2021, Ifé Niklaus said…

At 10:08am on March 1, 2021, Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) said…

Mellow Yellow Columns arrived, David,

they are enchanting :-)

see the blog:

 
 
 

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