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Counterfeit Stamp Scheme Nearly Derails a Vermont Nonprofit's Fundraising Campaign
This article appeared in Vermont's Alternative Newspaper Weekly, Seven Days, and I immediately felt it was appropriate news for the IUOMA community (particularly in the United States, where a majority of this scamming appears to be taking place). I have, myself, actually come across these "discount" postage stamp websites that claim that they can sell postage stamps at a reduced rate (up to HALF-OFF!) because they purchase stamps in bulk. …
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on January 15, 2024 at 5:47pm — 1 Comment
A 'Zine for a 'Zine—The Brilliant Stamp Art of William Mellott in a Mini-Zine
I recently sent William a copy of the mini-zine I created called "FluxFish in the Year of the Rabbit," and he kindly countered with a mini-zine of his own, starring his amazing stamp artistry...…
Added by Thom Courcelle on January 14, 2024 at 9:31pm — 2 Comments
Birthday Art "Polka" from Nancy Bell Scott
I celebrated another year around the Sun recently, and mailart pal Nancy Bell Scott honored the occasion with a most magnificent example of her artistry... She had actually sent me a personal electronic message with the image first...so it was a total surprise to receive the ACTUAL ARTWORK in the mail THE VERY NEXT DAY!!
Above is the image…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on January 14, 2024 at 9:07pm — 1 Comment
A Xanadu of eXcellent eXciting eXquisite eXpedited Postal eXpress from Dr. Zack
A recently received hand-made envelope from Dr. Zack revealed so many goodies that it felt like Santa had left me a MailArt Stocking stuffed with treasures! They were even nicely gift-wrapped...
There…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on January 14, 2024 at 8:30pm — 3 Comments
Flowers and Kites—Earth and Air—from Debra Mulnick
A beautiful hand-folded envelope made of a luscious Baroque flower print paper, from Debra Mulnick...
...containing a Japanese block print that Debra has embellished and collaged with words to create a minimalist poem. A very nice personal note on the reverse.
Like Debra, I think that 2024 (a presidential election year…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on January 14, 2024 at 8:04pm — No Comments
A Little Devil Told Me The MailArt Revolution is ON!!
Here's the little devil (drawn by the hand of Jimmy Hackney)...
I love this graffito-like drawing with the young Basquiat gazing on! ...The power of a few primary color pens can be amazing in the hands of a true artist!
I think this is my first exchange with Jimmy (aka "J.J. Hack"). And, I had already…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on January 14, 2024 at 7:51pm — 1 Comment
You Have to Wait Until Chapter 3 to Get to the Good Parts...
An excellent paint-and-Collage work by the amazing hand of Carien van Hest...
A closer view...
Thanks,…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on January 14, 2024 at 7:38pm — No Comments
Holiday Greetings Postcards from Stafford and Muchmore
Dave Stafford on the left, and Coco Muchmore on the right...
Added by Thom Courcelle on January 14, 2024 at 7:25pm — 2 Comments
Adam Roussopoulos Sends New Artistamps
Adam's commentary through his artistry and mastery of the Artistamp form is appreciated for its candor. Some artists, I think, are afraid to say the thing that needs to be said in the face of global crises, but Adam isn't afraid to bring the crisis to our attention with alarming accuracy using popular contemporary imagery, bluntness, and a…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on December 12, 2023 at 6:55pm — 2 Comments
Anagrams for Miles from Rebecca Resinski
A very wonderful and pleasant surprise from artist Rebecca Resinski who sent a collage board postcard...
...and a super creative little folding boekie with anagrams the word "metamorphosis." Who knew so much could be generated from that one little word??...…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on December 12, 2023 at 6:38pm — 1 Comment
Received from Katerina Nikoltsou—Holiday Wishes in a Unique Handmade Envelope
Beautiful handmade envelope and Greek postage stamps...
And some handmade up-cycled collage artistry in BLUE!! There's plenty of snow here in Vermont, Kat! Just let me know if you want any sent your way!! ;) …
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on December 12, 2023 at 6:19pm — 1 Comment
Message in a Bottle from the Magnificent Mind of Kathy Barnett
Kathy recently sent a very attractive envelope with vintage bottle labels that hinted at the surprise inside...
Kathy is known for her creative "interactive" pieces, which often reveal her amazing sense of humor.
For instance, a gift of perfume or eau de toilette is always a classy present to gift someone. In the case of…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on November 29, 2023 at 5:02pm — No Comments
Goddesses Bestowing MailArt Gifts
Not one...but TWO Greek Goddesses descended upon my mail box to bestow blessings upon my household...
From Katerina Nikoltsou:
...And they brought some creative ephemera so that the blessed mailart cycle might continue...…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on November 24, 2023 at 4:22pm — 1 Comment
Got Gorgeous? Artful Greetings from Greg Diaz of California (USA)
Why am I so tickled by this array of simple forms sent by Greg? A sheet of paper swathed in black, reminiscent of Xuan brush Chinese calligraphy...with two red markings like reflective eyes that turn the form into a smiling creature grinning mirthfully from the shadows.
And, um, that hand-carved Johnson bunny on the envelope…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on November 17, 2023 at 11:15pm — No Comments
Negotiable Notions of Mail Art from Non-Local Variable in Oregon (USA)
I had fun going through the cornucopia of stuff that Non-Local Variable sent in. Much of it meant to question "What is Art?"...
There was also a fascinating boekie/zine enclosed. It looked…
Added by Thom Courcelle on November 17, 2023 at 9:58pm — 1 Comment
Hijinks and Hilarity from The Haddock of Oregon (USA)
Poetry, DaDa sketches and miniatures...
Thank you!
Added by Thom Courcelle on November 17, 2023 at 9:29pm — No Comments
Rita Does It Right—The Riveting Mail Regards of Rita McNamara
Rita's post came in a hand-painted and designed envelope...soooo beautiful, though it was made of newspaper-thin material, so I didn't dare try to unfold the seams for fear of tearing it... The insides were just as fabulous, though...
A wonderful personal note, and an origami paper box that when…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on November 17, 2023 at 9:19pm — No Comments
Magnificent Magic from MailArt Martha
Musings and stories and artwork galore from MailArt Martha in the United Kingdom! ...Including a legacy stamp portrait through the kindness of Adam Roussopuolos:
Thank you,…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on November 17, 2023 at 9:08pm — No Comments
A Cornucopia of des Cartes Postales from the U.S. States and Abroad
Truly some great, creative, artistic pieces. Some from new friends, some from the familiar crew, and some welcome correspondence from friends not heard from in a while...
Below, from top left, clockwise: Jack of Cascadia Artpost; Coco Muchmore in a fantastic collaboration with artist Nick Carterucci; the Dude-bros of France (Artist In_Seine and Dr. Zack); Michael Orr; Jimmy Connors (Germany); Melissa Wand doing some experimental theater (and photography); and Hélène…
Added by Thom Courcelle on November 17, 2023 at 8:28pm — No Comments
Mail Art Received from Mikel Untzilla in Euskadi
Mikel sent a very attractive envelope with his signature carved rubber stamps—I love those pastel España Correos postage stamps!—and a sample of the art form spotlighted by one of the newer Theme Groups on this IUOMA site: “The One-Page Zine.”…
Added by Thom Courcelle on September 27, 2023 at 10:09pm — 5 Comments
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