I turn the tiny key with anticipation. Childlike excitement when getting something in the mail washes over me. From my opened P.O. Box I peer inside.
Sadly it's empty most of the time.
*sigh*
That needs to change. NOW!
I'm starting an open Mail Art call to anyone that wants to join in.
My Mail Art collection is at its infant stage and I want it to grow....with a little help from my blogging friends!
My tiny Mail Art collection so far!
Feed my P.O. Box with magic and wonder!
Please send all correspondence to:
Dean Grey
P.O. Box 804602
Chicago, IL. 60680-4602
And I realize not everyone is artistically-inclined so anything creative will do.
Send me Mail Art, a handwritten letter, a poem, a photo, an ACEO, an x-rated pic (kidding!) and you just might get something in return!
Show me what YOU can do!
See you in the mail!
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36 comments:
what a wonderful idea! It also sounds like you're throwing down the gauntlet. I'll do my best to rise to the challenge.
Dean...I think this is a great idea. I just finished reading the Wiki page on Mail Art and it's quite interesting. I so wish I had some artistic flair. I'd love to learn how to draw someday. But I look at blank page and see a blank page. Good luck with this. Might be fun.
Oh boy! I've been waiting for a chance to send Mail Arts! Incidentally, I had no idea that there was an actual Mail Art or ACEO phenomenon in Europe. I think I might send something knitted, so that will take a good couple of weeks or so.
You just reminded me my love towards "snail mailing." I used to have over a hundred penpals back in college (well, internet and laptops weren't really that popular then... gosh I'm old! LOL) as I used to collect stamps, postcards and coins. Anyways, goodluck to your post office mailbox. I'm sure it's going to be filled. I'll try to send you some stuff.
http://brownbugz.blogspot.com
oh my goodness. I'm so excited about this! I love, love, LOVE getting mail too! :) you'll definitely see something fun from me :D but it'll have to wait til I get back to Alaska later this month
You mean to tell me you still haven't gotten the thing I mailed out?!?! SO not fair. I mailed it over a week ago and Chicago isn't so very far from St. Louis!
Hopefully you will get it tomorrow
I love this idea! Kinda like an art pen pal
I'm in!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hope 2011 is a glorious one for you.
HUGS
Char.x
fantastic.
Love this idea. May just have to send something :)
Great idea my dear! I'm in!
Awesome! I'll make something and send it along, okay? This is just too cool. =]
love it. my noodle is spinning...
I just got back from Ohio a bit ago and I want to thank you so much for my *heart*, Dean! I love my mail art!!!
I hope you are doing well. I'm trying to get back into the swing of things....slowly!!
Y*E*S!!
dean-o...
im not really an artist... http://twoforflinchingfiveforfighting.blogspot.com/2010/11/how-to-make-art.html
ill do my best.... no promises....
~cheers....
I really want to do this....sounds fun. I have to get my creative mind going!
Have you ever heard of Postcrossing? You should check it out, it is a great postcard swapping site! If you go to the forums you can find groups (Round Robins, or RR) that only trade handmade cards!
I have a couple left over Halloween cards I made. I will send one your way!
-Erika
Sounds like an interesting concept- I'll see if I can find anything worthy of your visage!
That's a pretty cool idea. Good luck with it.
Erica!
No pressure. I'll be happy with whatever I get!
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Bouncin' Barb!
Oh, it will definitely be FUN!
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bK!
Brody, just don't send me one of those bulky scarves! LOL, just teasing you!
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BROWNBUGZ!
Ah, the good old days!
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Mercedes!
Take your time and enjoy Alaska!
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n.lea.!
Nikki, Chicago has some of the worst postal service in the nation.
I'm sure I'll get it....eventually!
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**We BLOG ARTISTS**!
Happy New Year to you too, Char!
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ricola!
Yay!
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Nadya!
Great!
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Sheila!
Yippee!
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DuckieSteph!
Definitely! Go for it!
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Kayla!
I love pasta! Wait, you're referring to something else. Sorry!
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Manon!
Fill your heart with art, right Manon?
(~_^)
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Stan!
YES!
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David!
I'm sure you'll come up with something, sir!
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gbinwpb!
So many possibilities!
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Erika!
I've never heard of Postcrossing until now!
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Christopher!
Anything you send will be appreciated!
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Penguinia!
Glad you think so!
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Thanks to everyone for the enthusiastic comments!
-Dean
This sounds wonderful, and I think it will help you get inspired!! :)
Ohh maybe I'd be the only one from New Zealand!! This could be very fun! I've never had post-art before!!
Nice! I just MIGHT have to send you something. *Time* is not on my side, though. I'm trying to set myself free, too, and it takes a lot of time, haha. What a brilliant idea, though. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic idea, Dean!
Cool idea. Just stumbled onto your blog and enjoy your posts. :) Have something in mind already. Have a good year.
Maggie!
It will definitely keep the creative juices flowing....I hope!
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KRennelk!
Go for it!
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Cyndi!
There's no time limit so simply send something when you feel like it.
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Kelley!
*blushes*
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livenomad!
I hope I get to see what you have in mind!
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I appreciate all of you chiming in here!
-Dean
hey, deaneroonie ~ my grandsons brey and wyeth and i EACH made you a piece of MAIL ART! so keep your eyes peeled!
Did you get what I sent?
expect your Alaskan card soon! it went in the mail today :)
Martha!
I can't wait!!!
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Mark!
I did receive a piece of mail from a Mark in Los Angeles. I'm guessing that's you?
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Mercedes!
Hooooooray!
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Thanks to the three of you!
-Dean
I may drop something in the post for you from my mailart365. Keep your eyes peeled...
mischief!
I'm keeping my eyes peeled!
-Dean
I read the mailart thing on wiki, but still confused as to if there is a specific size? Medium? Message? What will you do with them when you get them? Sorry for all the questions! Sounds great and I want to send something! Just found your blog.
Mandy!
There's no real size or medium restriction.
If it can be mailed then go for it!
Mail Art falls under a very broad umbrella. Some people consider art being sent in the mail to be Mail Art. I believe it's when the piece of mail itself is the artwork.
Keep in mind that you have to follow the post office's guidelines and restrictions.
Please e-mail me with any additional questions (the link can be found by clicking my profile) and I'll be glad to help!
-Dean
Do you still use this PO Box address?
Dean!
Yes, I do!
I haven't created much Mail Art lately but I still use this P.O. Box address (I check it at least once a week).
-Dean
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