Prettylily's Blog (18)

Yes, the title is so true.  Trashpo boekies are made with loving hands; by people who love to share.  They are unique, creative, tiny works of art.  Little bits of intriguing scraps, found, sorted, painted, and given a new life when the scraps are bound together.  There is mystery, drama, wonder, fun, and much more, to enjoy in these tiny booklets.  The paper/items included have come into the posession of the artists in random ways, but they are not randomly assembled.  They are prepared…

Whoo Hooo!  At last one of Dean's fabulous Rubber Band Webs has graced my mailbox.  And what a delight it is.  Many thanks to you, Dean. 

It has everything a girl could want and lots more to ponder.  Like who ate that chocolate bar and was it delicious?  Did Dean eat it or was it the postman that delivered it to my house?  Who but Dean would think of combining a tiny book, a pin with a running man, an army tank, a shoe string and lots of ribber bands, into an object of mail…

Received from De Villo Sloan and accompanied with a certificate of authenticity.  Actually, DVS graciously sent this to me while ago.  A looong while ago.  I left it in limbo, thinking I had published it and found it this morning, as I was cleaning up my files.  My appoligies, DVS.  Please forgive me for my oversight, lack of sight, lack of computer skill or whatever, my friend..

This piece of the shroud is even one of the coveted "button holes".  He cautions me that the…

Yesterday, I received this funny birthday themed card from Dean Marks.  When I flipped it over to examine all of the interesting trivia, I noticed that Dean's upcoming birthday is cleverly intergrated (more than once) I may add.  The subliminal…

Gee, it seems that lately the PO has been feasting on my mail.  Both incoming and outgoing, so I hear.  This was from Dean Marks and I am grateful the PO did not devour the whole piece. They did need do quite a number on it though.

Dean made this piece on the EuroStar while traveling between France & the UK.  I do love it in spite of it's new, unintended composition.  Perhaps Dean needs a little E6000?…

My scanner does not capture the beauty and elegance of Marie's mail art.  It seems everything that Maries touches has a touch of grace to it. 

I know MinXus is still being defined, but it seems to me Marie is leading the pack.  Thank you, Marie.  I love being along for the ride.  Happy New Year!   .…

JJ is fast approaching 1,000,000 pieces of mail art - at her own pace.  She recently sailed past me and  joined the 365 Honors Group.  That's the group that actually has completed 365 in 365 days.  Check it out!  Most members of the group continue to create mail.  If you are not a mail art addict (many already were), you will be by the time you complete the 365 marathon. 

I have been a lucky recipient of more than a few, of these JJ gems.  She has the knack of putting…

This lovely cake was sent to me by Laura AKA spopod. our own 365 Zentanglist, for my birthday.  I have been doing a lot of whinning about how awful it is to have a birthday falling around the holidays.  Laura being the sweetheart that she is sent me this beautiful, hand made cake.  Thank you, Laura!  I love it and it has zero calories! …

What a lucky gal I am.  This season has been the most interesting holiday card season ever.  I have been fortunate to receive the most interesting mail art.

This is from Lisa AKA Skybridge Studios and one of my best connections to the FLUXUS movement.  This is all quite new to me and I always appreciate all of the help I can get.  A manifesto & a wonderful, scrappy, Trashpo ornament.  

Manafesto & Ornament.…

This wonderful, fun card from Dean Marks was in my PO Box yesterday.

Brilliant Sparkle and wishes for a new year.  Did you know that 9 out of 10 dentist's recommend Dean cards to make them smile?   I'm definitely taking this card to my dentist.

Dean, Thank you for the holiday cheer and I hope you get your White Christmas! …

Katerina does not joke around when it comes to her Trashpo.  Seriously!  An envelope has arrived filled with Holiday Cheer.  There are three pieces nested together, starting with a Trashpo bag of confetti.  This encases two other folds of Holiday Fun.  Some of it is in Greek, but I know Katerina always sends good wishes, so it is all good.  She tops it off with her famous…

The suspense was just too much when I picked up an envelope from Nancy, yesterday!  It was supposed to go to the bottom of my pile, to open later, but I just had to know what was in it.

To start - it was one of Nancy's big brown envelopes, pimped to the 9's, and loaded with vintage stamps.  Not to get off subject here, BUT although Nancy claims the mailman doesn't like here; she gets star treatment from the PO.  Two cancellation marks with readable dates and origin!…

Cheryl is one gal that makes the most of an envelope!  I recently received a GOTIJ (thank You) on one side & a ZALMOP…

Before I could wrap my head around which awesome piece of work to post today, my husband picked up Laura's Zalop Envelope, and so it was decided for me.

Laura approaches the Zalop Envelope using her Zentangle talents.  Zoom in close on these "tangles" folks and fall into the mystery, of how DOES she do it?  It's more than a doodle - it's a skill.  Laura…

Everytime I receive a piece of mail from Mary England, I can feel the LOVE.  It's so obvious that she has great fun fun with her creations.  This card features two hearts on the from, and another on the back.  Three X LOVE.  Tiny sparkles cover the front.  Thank you, Mary.  Your mail always brightens the…

Boo Cartledge, one of the Mailart 365 members, is now enjoying that satisfaction.  She met the goal of 365 pieces of Mailart - in 365 days!  I recently received this lovely card, from her, collaged with cloth, paper & photo.  It was so sweet of her to send this to me, as I remember admiring it and telling her so.

I congratulate Boo and all…

One of my favorite things about Dewi, another of my Mailart 365 pals, is that Dewi draws REAL people.  He also does it very well. It is so refreshing to receive one of his cards.  His people are so believeable that I can invision him sitting on a bench, or in a cafe; just observing real life and capturing it with such dignity.

Thank you, my Canadian…

Mad Madge asked me how to do the Jon Foster tape transfer technique and I told her.  She then created (that very evening) some tape transfers.  I'm not sure if this is one of the first, but I sure do like how she has added the twist of sewing.  MM did note that it was her favorite one and she sent it to me!  An extra bonus - she has dated it 11/11. …