APR theme

The Artist Playroom (APR) theme this week is mail art....I can't let this one pass me by since I LOVE sending and receiving mail art of any kind.


I made two postcards to go out (one to Jane to help save her post office!)  I'm finally letting myself use pieces of decorated papers I received in the MMSA swap months ago.  It's SO hard for me to cut them up, but when I saw how beautifully Jo used papers I sent her in some of her recent collages, I decided it was time.  The bottom one is all pieces of papers gifted or swapped to me!  Also, note the use of hearts for my own personal 'motif of the month'.  :)

Mail art opportunities abound so if you'd like to fill your mailbox with something other than junk mail and bills, this is the year to join in!  A good place to start is MMSA (mail me some art) - Karen hosts weekly themed swaps and makes it so easy to participate....

11 comments:

Currie Silver said...

your mail art is always such a treasure, Terrie. I really love when you post it and tell a little about it. it is precisely THAT which has made me eager to join in on the fun!!

Corrine at sparkledaysstudio.com said...

Quite nice Terrie. I was just looking at those painted papers yesterday and I have not cut them up either. Now after seeing this I will. xox

Nancy said...

All that color and texture is beautiful....Great job

Karen Isaacson said...

fantastic use of those papers.

Jennifer McLean said...

hi terrie, great post cards! I like the "Love" one best, the combo of purple and green looks so spectacular.
xx
Jenn

stefanie stark said...

You created beautiful postcards! I love the colors and the theme! The cards create good mood and are so inspiring!

see you there! said...

You are an inspiration - I want to get out some card stock and create some postcards now.

Darla

see you there! said...

You are an inspiration - I want to get out some card stock and create some postcards now.

Darla

Jo Murray said...

Good girl! Those papers are meant to be used. I love the map peeking out from below. Thanks for the mention.

Neesie said...

Hi Terrie,
Remember me! LOL I know it's been so long since I visited.
Having been the recipient of some of your mail art, I can personally say how fantastic it is to receive such vibrant envelopes containing pure delightful papers within!
Certainly puts a smile on your face for the rest of the day! :D
Have a wonderful weekend xoxo

minnemie said...

Oh I know how hard it is to make that first tear or cut... but the results are fantastic!