Stephanie Blake's Whirligig Mug Shot

[David Stafford]

Thanks to Nancy Bell Scott or whoever coined the term Blogjam. It’s the perfect word for my current affliction. Apologies to all whose mail art has been languishing near my scanner. Let me begin with Stephanie Blake’s Whirligig Mugshot which amazed both of us by arriving without a scratch. Not even a torn edge.

 

 I know many of you will be tempted to try this at home but be advised that not every sewing machine is equipped for this kind of work. Also you may want to take a moment to retrieve that grommeter you bought four years ago at the Gigantic Eight Family Garage Sale. It could be one of five places. I'll wait till you get back.

 I believe these are FBI wanted posters that Stephanie has so artfully shredded. Bits of criminality surface here and there in the text. Okay, if you have your grommeter at the ready let's begin.

 Thank you, Stephanie.

 

[Nancy Bell Scott]

Ah, then that's the reason, they're too busy to watch over my stuff getting lost in the mail every other week. But Stephanie's piece is worth it ...

[David Stafford]

Nope...this is exactly how it arrived....the mail art angels watched over it as it went through the POs own shredders....

 

[Nancy Bell Scott]

What a unique and special piece--love it ... and am trying to figure out how it made it through the system with its tails intact. Seems impossible. Or is this an optical illusion designed to fool fools. :--}