January to Nanski, Patty, Phillip and Rachael + Mail art (Jayne)

 

I came close to giving up on this whole idea - and I'm weary of even talking/writing about them.

I had not even tried any of the stamps that have the hand holding the dandelion. I realized that the colors in that stamp might work better than the others.

I think I only tried this 2-initials idea twice - and it's OK - but not fun to do. Patty's is a little heavy.

I think I like Phillips.

I like Rachael's R - and I like the border on the stamp.

So these are not complete duds.

*** an add on - since I'm running out of steam on the January envelopes.

Here's a fun idea for a valentine - the lower part of the photo. It's from the blog I found that mentioned the Add&Pass. I returned to the blog and did a bit of surfing. 

https://mailartbyjayne.weebly.com/blog/from-kristen-hermanny-palatine-il. 

The person who started the blog (Jayne) is from Minnesota and it seems like she's not adding anything to the blog any more....but, there are some things to see if you like the more collage-type mail art. Most of the examples are very much in the style of Ray Johnson, considered by many to be the originator of modern mail art. It's not my aesthetic - and doesn't really remind me of anyone who exchanges. It's pretty random, haphazard and guerrila-esque. Even though I am not drawn to appropriating any ideas - there are bits and pieces that do appeal to me. Maybe some of the humor.