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Keith S. Chambers makes the most exquisite art stamps.  He's sent me a delightful collection of little paper treasures, including stamps in celebration of the Dada centenary.…

Some lovely cuteness from Katerina Nikoltsou! Just enough to brighten up any day (:…

This Banana Day celebration from Intransferível came with an art assignment amongst other things.…

This one was a bit mysterious at first.  It only said to be opened on January 28, 2017.  What could that be about?…

This one is a real treat!  Banana in Apple envelope, the name says it all!

On top of that, Heleen also sent two cute illustrations, each one with an assignment.  We'll see what I can make of…

Wonderful Christmas gift from Helle Pollas.  It's a decoupage painting on canvas size 15 by 15 cm.  I love the fresh and vibrant citrus colours.

Happy New Year everyone!  For this first blog post of 2017 here is an impressive accordion book from Dean Marks.  It contains all sorts of surprising objects such an enamelled earring, buttons, an electronic circuit, a cd, stamps from all over the world, a…

More fun Banana Day Mail Art from Katerina Nikoltsou!  Thank you, Katerina!…

For this year's Banana Appreciation Day, Carina Granlund sent a girly banana who knows how to pick a dress for her body shape.  So casual and chic!

I've tried the link www.gobananasnowandforever.com but it did not work.  I wonder what it is about...…

Funny collages by Dean Marks.  What a fun idea!  It should totally become a Tumblr (is it still a thing?) or Instagram account.  Bananas in History with all sorts of artworks combined with bananas.  I would definitely follow something like this (wink, wink).…

For those with a sugar tooth and in celebration of the International Banana Appreciation Day, tonipoet sent me this cute banana pie recipe.  Enjoy!

For those who did not know yet, Nico Van Hoorn is no longer making mail art.  He was kind enough to send me his last piece.…

Today is the International Banana Appreciation Day and the BANANAS Group here at IUOMA has prepared a special banana mail art exchange for the occasion.  This piece by Finn Badger arrived yesterday, talk about perfect timing!…

Simple and fun mail art by Walter Pennacchi from Italy, sent back in 2012.

I love seeing people's handwriting. The little profile portrait is a nice touch, it seems to be a recurrent theme among mail…

I've receive this piece a while ago from my hometown fellow Patrício aka The Celestial Scribe.  I find Patrício's specialty is to provide us with food for dreams.  His work is full of little details, like the small envelope with a thank you note and a gift from the Patlander Celestial Garden.  The whole…

Super nice twist to one of my pieces by Virginia/USA based mail artist Mim sent back in July 2012.

I like the stamping on the back very much as…

More Greek Mail Art from Katerina Nikoltsou!

Katerina certainly shares my love of fruit and all things Dada.  This one came with a little reminder of the foam art I've sent her a while ago.…