Stewart charlebois's Blog (6)

Dancing Elvis and more

Vizma Bruins sent me a wonderful envelope full of rubber stamped goodness today, and while I often do not take the time to share with others, I thought that this one needed to be seen.

Vizma's rubber stamps filled the outer surface of the envelope, and finally I was able to see first hand her Elvis stamp. 2 thumbs up. (and I love that Aus-trA liaM is mail art backwards....coincidence? I think not! ) Thanks Vizma!…

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Added by stewart charlebois on September 24, 2012 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments

Erni Bar Mail

I opened my mailbox this last week to discover a parcel notice waiting for me. I had to wait a day to pick it up, and this waiting got me wondering who might be sending me something and what it might be. After handing over my parcel notice to the clerk at the desk and presenting my ID, the clerk went into the back to retrieve this gem from Erni Bar: I could hardly wait until I…

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Added by stewart charlebois on January 25, 2012 at 7:00am — 2 Comments

Mail from the Republic of Whimsy

I received mail from Theo Nelson - "lower-case, low life, low-down art god" - of the Republic of Whimsy. Theo sent a sheet of Art Cards as well as three of his famous artistamps.…

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Added by stewart charlebois on January 15, 2012 at 9:39pm — No Comments

New Year's mailout

After several days and nights at the kitchen table, I have finally completed a series of postcards for IUOMA friends new and recent. They are on there way to a lucky few. A happy 2012 to everyone!

Added by stewart charlebois on December 31, 2011 at 6:17am — 5 Comments

mail from Mad Madge

I received the most wonderful smile inducing postcard today. Mad Madge sent me one of the postcards she made while on holiday this past fall. She happened to be "holidaying" in my old stomping grounds, and seeing the beauty of my home captured in collage was awesome. Great art and a common connection...mail art at its best.…

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Added by stewart charlebois on December 7, 2011 at 12:43am — No Comments

Mail recieved from Diane Keys

I received the most wonderful mail from Diane yesterday. Kraft paper envelope rubber stamped, and filled with two of her famous trashpo works, and a piece of charred paper with a mysterious RE-PRINT label on one side...

Added by stewart charlebois on November 26, 2011 at 4:26pm — 8 Comments

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