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USPS proposed postage increase in JUly 2023

BUY NOw!

Proposed Rates: postage for a 1-ounce letter would be 66 cents, up from 63 cents. A first-class stamp would be double the 1999 rate of 33 cents.

Postcards sent domestically would be 51 cents, up from 48 cents.

International postcards and 1-ounce letters are $1.50, a 5-cent increase.

Added by Heide Monster on April 16, 2023 at 8:37pm — 3 Comments

Who did it?

This came yesterday. Only clue is German postage. No return address, no signature. I am proud to receive it, you must be proud to have made it. Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper…

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Added by Heide Monster on August 27, 2022 at 6:06pm — 8 Comments

I wondered how they do it

Here is an enlightening 8 minute video for those of us who love learning about the inner workings of the USPS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxCha4Kez9c

Added by Heide Monster on August 11, 2022 at 3:36pm — 8 Comments

Spook Mail arrives

Much to “cousin” Monster a GOGO’s  chagrin, they live above the shadowy underground cave command center of EMPOW (Evil Mail Police of (the) World) But!  The rule-bound minions did not manage to get their hand on this gem. Thank you!…

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Added by Heide Monster on June 15, 2022 at 6:17pm — 1 Comment

twiggy texture

From Carien Van Hest, a clever simple tree and bird. The background is quite textured evoking tree-ness

Added by Heide Monster on May 17, 2022 at 2:18pm — No Comments

women from Ruth Giles

A bright envelope, a elegant couple, and a homage to Picasso…

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Added by Heide Monster on May 17, 2022 at 2:16pm — No Comments

Mail from Russia, Yay!

Thank you, ILya, for the lovely collage! The cancellation stamp indicates it was mailed 25-2-22. A month to arrive, not bad. 

Added by Heide Monster on March 25, 2022 at 7:15pm — 2 Comments

Mail from Russia, Yay!

Thank you, ILya, for the lovely collage! The cancellation stamp indicates it was mailed 25-2-22. A month to arrive, not bad. 

Added by Heide Monster on March 25, 2022 at 7:15pm — No Comments

another entry in the very slow delivery

This was postmarked 15.11.21;  Mid November.  It arrived 27 January.  Thank you MomKat!

Added by Heide Monster on February 5, 2022 at 4:57pm — No Comments

I've wanted one of these since I was 8

Thank you Debra!  I took piano as a kid, but had second hand piano books (mostly because the student goes quickly up to the next level) so I was jealous of others that had certificates.  This has been decorating my desk and giving me joy for a few…

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Added by Heide Monster on February 5, 2022 at 3:07pm — No Comments

Unmarked Christmas Art - just arrived today

I bet this is from Sabrina, because of the goose block print, but cannot find a signature anywhere.  Check out the lovely Christmas decorations and matching stamp!…

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Added by Heide Monster on January 20, 2022 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

New Direction from Mindaugas

No evocative smell of spray paint, these are a different type of Mail Art:…

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Added by Heide Monster on January 13, 2022 at 9:27pm — No Comments

Ham Stuffed New Years

My first art from Jean Jackson is a vibrant collage And a "healthy" recipe, in keeping with all my resolutions. It includes ham, cheese and more cheese. Hmm…

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Added by Heide Monster on January 13, 2022 at 8:22pm — No Comments

Debra Mulnick sent Christmas Postcards c.1910

Such a fun collection of Boise Christmas Postcards.  The mail carriers had their work cut out for them on a couple; Mrs Lucian Lennoire had nothing but her name and the city.  And it must have arrived!  Thank you Debra! …

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Added by Heide Monster on January 10, 2022 at 6:49pm — 1 Comment

Always different and interesting!

Ruth Giles sent me a fabulous set of MA. First, a postcard/ad for hooligan yarn.  Does this mean it's loud and drunk?  Then a wonderful glamour collage. But my favorite is the sewn creation. …

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Added by Heide Monster on September 1, 2021 at 2:03pm — No Comments

New USPS postage rates

I've just found out the US postal service is raising rates at the end of this AUgust (29th).  Considering our mail is one of the least expensive in the world I'm not too unhappy.  But still!  two increases in one year! 

First-Class Stamp will move from 55 to 58 cents

First-Class Mail Domestic Postcards $0.36…
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Added by Heide Monster on July 18, 2021 at 9:03pm — 3 Comments

Bonnie Diva cracks me up!

from Bonzine #15…

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Added by Heide Monster on March 28, 2021 at 12:01am — 3 Comments

" offensive" collection

Adam Roussopoulos sent an interesting collection of responses to his October questionnaire on the most offensive MA received. Forty pages of thought provoking images and reflections.  I won't post other pages.

Added by Heide Monster on March 27, 2021 at 3:13pm — 1 Comment

Spring is here

A lovely block print of a bird with blossoms from Sabrina Schmider on interesting calligraphy paper.  Also a textured spring collage. Thank you!…

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Added by Heide Monster on March 24, 2021 at 11:31pm — 2 Comments

Finally arrived from MomCat

today a lovely holiday greetings from Mom Cat,  slightly tattered and water stained. I think it swam.…

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Added by Heide Monster on March 3, 2021 at 12:15am — 1 Comment

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