Toni Hanner -- tonipoet's Blog (835)

Clare, who calls herself etc etc here on IUOMA, made this beautiful feathery bookmark for me! Her envelope is quite nice as well. Rich red color -- I might have to appropriate that paper....…

MAM sent me this wonderful bunch of stuff -- first an envelope with her terrific snail and bunny stamps. Then inside a lovely copy of a piece she sold for charity -- I can understand why someone bought it, it's really nice, both in artistic merit and in the thoughts expressed. AND an adorable little puppy ATC -- I hope that is your doggie, Martha. AND "Rites of Spring!" another great bunny, running fast!

AND a buddy jam to play with! Whew! Thank you so much Martha--I love the warm…

William's envelopes are so delightful. Taiwan has the coolest postage stamps! And I am definitely going to peel off that Petit Skull Washi tape and save it. And inside this one were a bunch of ATC's -- a finished Buddy Jam, a quad jam for me to work on, and this sweet "Too Little Time" card which I so totally identify with! 

This PC arrived after a long trip, possibly to the Azores, and I love it -- the so-poignant story of Ken and Lonny. and on the other side, this poor kid's…

I sent Linda a cheapie little set of sparkly paints and in exchange she sent me a humongous bunch of gorgeous paper, and now, this little ATC made with said cheapie sparkly paints. I think it's lovely. And, she sent MORE gorgeous paper! …

I love the packs of stuff Jon sends! This one has a particularly nice Ken Maynard in it, and a document "from the desk of Ed! (Giecek), with a great "This is not a cartoon" by Peter Kuper, a Sticker Dude sticker, and much more. I'm assuming this is meant to be an Add & Pass, though it doesn't say so. Anyway, I'm addin' and passin'. Thanks Jon!…

Ruud sent me an envelope with the backwards "2016" which makes me giggle whenever I see it. And a card stating the basic question of the ages, AND an Add & Pass! Yea!!!!! Thanks Ruud!…

MomKat -- stamps, clocks, jewels! A dual purpose card that can be used to celebrate Feb. 29 OR April Fool's Day! All done with MomKat love! Thanks!…

I received this beautifully enigmatic piece from Mark Russell (sorry I spelled the last name wrong on the photos!)  The envelope is spectacular front and back, especially the back, a work of art in itself. I don't know how it is made but it's fascinating to look at, like some mysterious code. If you look very closely at the back of the envelope, you can see the words "the swollen rivers" down near the left side....I just love it.…

Here's an envelope and little painting (oil, I'm guessing) that actually match, and a sweet little gold-flecked pony, from Grethe! Look at that thick purple paint on the flowers! And the dark background makes it look as though the flowers are being blown in a storm. I just love this! …

Beautiful drawing/painting of maple sugaring in Vermont -- and an amazing drawing of a little goat and another of a bird. Such nice work -- I wish I could do this. Thanks Thom! Also there's a wonderful artistamp on the envelope. …

Ermahgad! Katlynn sent me this beautiful postcard with a photo of a Tastee-Freez fast food place--I nearly fell over because 50 years ago I used to go almost daily to a place exactly like this one in Riverside, California. They made greasy wonderful delicious tacos. Thanks Katlynn!…

Aine sent me the cutest envelope I ever saw. She returned a Buddy Jam card I'd sent her and I love her adds--they look totally organic to the card. Especially love the green dots! And she sent a B&W postcard she says I am free to use in whatever way I wish (I'll most likely just put it on my bulletin board and look at it)--and a whole bunch of little butterflies and hearts etc, all very delicately made! Thanks Aine for all the beauty!…

FinnBadger sent me an erasure he had done of a little Bill Bryson piece from a tear-off calendar page, and then a pre-paid postcard with a full page of text. He invited me to make my "adjustments" to this text and return it to him, just my favorite thing to do! Thanks, FinnBadger!…

Love these beautiful black and white photos -- Thanks Henry!

William sent me a new Trio Jam, which I'll post after I make my adds, a very witty ATC, a fantastic envelope, and a bunch of very nice ephemera! THANKS William!…

I love both of these PC's from DAG, what a great introduction! I love the fact that he points out the bunny's ear. Very important, these directions!…

LIGMA sends this lovely painting/drawing of "Helen" -- on the other side are some fabulous postage stamps and other drawings. Very lovely and thoughtful as always from you, LIGMA. Thanks so much!…

Ruud sends stickers, an "official" IUOMA ID card, some FLUXUS transfers, an original Ruud IUOMA painting, a fabulous print of one of his trademark figures, and an amazing envelope. What a bounty! THANKS Ruud!…

Here are two from Chris Wells, whose work continues to simply stun me. The images, the poem, the layers and layers, both physical and metaphorical -- amazing stuff. On the digital print, notice how the word "children" appears to be being eaten by something. Wow!…