POSTAGE COSTS RISING AGAIN - July 24th 2024

Hello Mail Art Swappers,

Just a "heads' up" that the US Postal Service is planning to increase the cost of First Class 1-ounce letter postage as of July 2024 

from 68-cents to 73-cents each. 

1st Class additional ounces will cost an additional 5-cents.

Postage cost for unprotected Post cards will start at 56-cents to send, formerly 53-cents.  Remember, the size definition is 6" x  4+1/4".

Previously purchased FOREVER STAMPS should automatically assume their new value.

 If participants find these figures to be inaccurate, please Contact Me.  

I think all mail artists should qualify for discounts since our mail art exchanges and correspondence help to  keep the US Postal Service afloat.  

Has anyone researched the efficiency and accuracy of Carrier Pigeons?

Honi C.

 

USE YOUR WORDS - Post Card Swap - Postmark by May 13th

Collage Sample on Gelli Plate Print  background-

by Honi C.

For those who like to work with words, here's a chance to work your words into your art.  This group post card exchange may lend itself to collage, stenciling, ink, paint, rubber stamping, etc.

Humor is one option.  You might include a poem, song lyrics, a phrase, advertising, calligraphy, graffiti, pictures of advertising billboards, bits of tickets, etc.  Tourism posters might be another prompt. 

Rubber Stamping on Collage, by Honi C

   

Participants, please refer to the side note on the right side of the MMSA Home Page for guidelines to help keep our art uplifting and polite.  

I will plan to send out any Art with 3-dimentional elements protected in an envelope, in which case a couple of loose enclosed 1st Class postage stamps would be appreciated :)

Remember to include self-address labels for the art you hope to receive back in the exchange.

Any questions?  

Email me at   s.h.greenstamps@juno.com

 or leave a message in the COMMENTS area on the MMSA site.

Send your art by April 29th to:  

Honi Chassin  PO Box 142  Freedom, NY  14065

Contact me at  s.h.greenstamps@juno.com  if you need extra time to complete your artwork and send it in.

FAVORITE ANIMALS Post Card Exchange -Send In By Monday, April 29th

by Joyce

For this Post Card exchange, participants may create 1 - 4 post cards to be exchanged with art from other participants.  

Standard post card size is 4+1/4" high x 6" across.

by Joyce

Depict your favorite animal(s), wild or domesticated, using your choice of mediums and styles.
 

by Joyce

I would expect to send out any Art with 3-dimentional elements protected in an envelope, in which case a couple of loose enclosed 1st Class postage stamps would be appreciated :)

Any questions?  

Email me at   s.h.greenstamps@juno.com

 or leave a message in the COMMENTS area on the MMSA site.

Send your art by April 29th to:  

Honi Chassin

PO Box 142

Freedom, NY  14065

"WOW COLOR" SPRING Postcard Swap - PART 1 -UPDATED

Three from Ellie:

One from Honi:

One from Kathy M:

Five from Susan FR:

"WOW COLOR" SPRING Postcard Swap - Postmark by Wednesday, April 24th

 

by hhc

Hello Mail Art Swappers,

 I took a little time off, so please be patient as I get back into the swing of things ;) 

by hhc

Here is an opportunity to use your wildest (or mildest) colors to create some early Spring cheer.  For this challenge, participants may use  various mediums, subjects and techniques.  Some ideas might be COLLAGE, PAINT, RUBBER STAMPING, TORN PAPERS, GELLI PLATE PRINTING, PHOTO'S, combinations, etc.

Participants,  Create 1 - 4 post cards to be exchanged with swap partners.  Include as many self-address labels as the number of pieces you send in.  Be sure to put your contact information and the name of the swap on the back of each post card.  We're still adhering to the 4" x 6" size.  Larger art, if sent unprotected or in large envelopes,, may require additional postage.

by hhc

 

by hhc

Send your finished art (separated by waxed paper if paint, etc.) and address labels in an envelope to:

Honi Chassin

PO BOX 142  Freedom, NY  14065

QUESTIONS:  Email me at s.h.greenstamps@uno.com 

YOUR ART FROM MY ART" Post Card Swap - PART 3

Four from Karen M:

 

         Four from Margaret: 

HEART-FULL VALENTINES' DAY 2024 - ARTISTS TRADING CARDS - PART 3

 Four from Lois:

Five from Margaret:

Five from Phyllis:

Five from Sarah:

Six from Susan:

Two the same

Two the same

Two the same