28 for 28 Mail Art Project

28 for 28 Mail Art Project- 28 pieces of art to 28 people to 28 short stories - 28 zines - 28 mailboxes - 28 smiles!

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24-28 have been dropped off and all envelopes are now heading to their destinations. I still have the videos to do and once I receive everyone's information I'll start work on the zine.  

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24-28.

24-28 just need to be sent out. I'll send these out to various mailboxes in one day. The project didn't go quite as planned but it has been fun. I hope each of the people who participated enjoys their mail and their artwork.

I still have video to do. One video of the large mailing of 11-23 that went out a week ago and then video for the five envelopes you see above.

Once all that gets wrapped up, I'm looking to start laying out the zine where I'll talk about the project. I'll mention why I started it and the results and what I plan to do next. Each participant will get their own page with their artwork and the information they sent me. It'll explain my reasoning behind their envelope artwork also (the artwork that was found inside was random.)

I hope to finish up the video from the large mailing early next week and have the rest of the videos posted by the end.

Thanks and happy mailing!

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Stamped & Ready

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Delayed Deliveries Pt.2 - Stamp Em Out!

16-22 are done...I just need to add stamps and off they'll go! We're now back on track.

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Delayed Deliveries

So I ran out of envelopes and the snow didn't help much, but here's 11-15. I'll be sending these off along with 16-21 on Sunday. I think the video will be pretty interesting. After these go off things should return to normal. I hope to keep mailing them off one each day and not get backed up again. 

Shown above: Marlene, Easten, Joyce, Gina, and Martha. 

I plan to work on the zine and have that finished up by end of March and mail out the zines to participants by early April. Hopefully this all goes smooth. 

For participants be sure when you do your quote and information you send them to my email address at [email protected] - It'll be easier for me to gather and look through everything. I really thank you guys for signing up and participating. I hope you enjoy the mail.

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The corner letter box is one of the great conveniences of our daily life that we take for granted.

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How Our Letters Come To US - Book of Knowledge

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Day 10 - Eric

I drew up Day 10's envelope while chilling in the Post Office. I was originally supposed to be in Norfolk checking out some things but didn't pay attention to the address information given to me.

I awas able to pick up some love stamps. I just have half a book and probably won't use them hrmm...but perhaps...::holds them up to the light::

Also I think instead of showing the drops I'll start animating the envelope artwork. Or showing a time-lapse of the artwork for the envelopes. Stay tuned though.

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Snail Mail Resource: Spreadsheets

In addition to my post on logging mail, I thought I would share my spreadsheets with you! So, download away! Please do not redistribute these without permission, and they are only for personal use....

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Day 09 - Hanah

Hanah no video for you haha. Since it was my first time mailing internationally I had a few questions for the clerk helping me and she tossed your envelope in the back before I could record stuff. You have two items heading your way, one is from a previous holiday mailing and then your 28 for 28 mailing. Thanks for participating and keep your eyes out for it.

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Day 08 - Carl

So I changed up the audio. I'll probably be experimenting with it a bit over the next few days. I'm trying to either clean up the old theme or come up with something new. It might be because I've been listening to it too much but getting tired of it haha. Carl yours is now on the way.

The only person Ive heard back from is Ken. If you've received your mail please let me know. Eesh. Hope everyone is well and thanks.

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Day 07 - Allen

Allen yours is on the way! I like doing the evening drops better less to worry about I guess. I've been getting faster at collecting the images and transferring them from phone to comp to movie program too. Pretty nice!

Allen hope you enjoy and thanks for participating. 

Carl & Allen's envelopes.

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The official site of the USPS Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee (CSAC).

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Day 06 - Andrea -

So I did a late night drop for Day Six. I'll be trying out different things as far as the video stuff goes. I guess testing out different shots and lighting. I would like to get some clearer photos and keep in mind the framing from the iphone to the video. I enjoyed working on this envelope. I ran out of the smaller ones and thought id just purchase some more but had a bunch of business envelopes packed away. Might as well go at it on those. 

Andrea yours has been dropped. Thank you for participating.

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Making Forever Love - Jessica Hische,

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Forever Heart Stamps - First Day of Issue January 22, 2015 • Richmond, VA 23232

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Day Five -

So after doing Day 4 I made my way over to the second location. My phone died in route and had to wait for a few. Before I could finish it died again. Apologies Tee - hah - It died right as I got to the mailbox.