FinnBadger's Blog – February 2015 Archive (8)

Marion Anderson

Spontaneously sent, beautifully drawn envelope from Greg Carter.

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Added by FinnBadger on February 28, 2015 at 12:00am — No Comments

Philipp Franz von Siebold

A vintage-looking hand made and decorated envelope from Nina in the Netherlands - my first Duthc mail art!



Interesting stamp, with its origami outlines. It is one of a set of 6 issued in 2014 that celebrates Dutch-Japanese relations, and is part of an ongoing series 'The Netherlands and beyond'. Nice article about this set here.

Philipp was a physician and botanist,…

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Added by FinnBadger on February 27, 2015 at 12:00am — 1 Comment

Mail heArt

MomKat sent me a ton of love from Thessaloniki - thanks!

Even the stamp has a hot pink background.

I also like the 'phi' on the date stamp for Phebruary :)…

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Added by FinnBadger on February 26, 2015 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments

Incoming postcards to brighten up a dreary winter.

I am not really known for being a colorful guy, although every now and again I can pull something off. So it really brightens up the mailbox and my day, particularly in these weeks of below freezing grey grey days to see color on the mat when I get home.

Thanks, Jazzie.

And thanks, Liberty. I love the turtle stamp.…

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Added by FinnBadger on February 25, 2015 at 7:00pm — No Comments

A map of and from South Africa

Petrolpetal sent this great envelope hand folded from a map of part of South Africa - the north eastern Cape, I think, with an added boat. Adventure calls! Just a pity that my adventures at the moment mostly consist of staying warm and dealing with driving to work in snow storms.

And of course Petrolpetal included her usual mix of amazing pieces…

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Added by FinnBadger on February 24, 2015 at 7:00pm — No Comments

A meal of two parts

From Linda.



First, remove staples then tape.

Second, enjoy the art - "Enlarged to show detail". Very clever!…

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Added by FinnBadger on February 23, 2015 at 7:02pm — No Comments

Happy New Year

Eric sent me this happy new year envelope and card, featuring the sheep of the lunar new year, and two interesting stamps from the simple pleasures set issued in 2013; a child of peace and tea brewing.…

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Added by FinnBadger on February 21, 2015 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Freak out!

Eva has an Oz postcard mail art project. She sent me a piece of Oz-related mail as a thank you for my entry. I like the dots on the O - makes me think of doughnuts.

 

Added by FinnBadger on February 20, 2015 at 9:21pm — 2 Comments

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