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From: Cascadia Artpost (Olympia, WA)

1/23/2020

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A recent postcard from Jack Lattemann, a.k.a. Cascadia Artpost. A political piece on current happenings!
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The artistamp, "American Values, Global Warfare" ties in nicely with the artist's sentiments.
Always great to receive mail from Cascadia Artpost! Thanks so much!
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Stamps for Yoko Project

9/30/2019

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Recently over at IUOMA-ning, Mary Anne (United Kingdom) has renewed the Yoko Ono Artistamp project.  The project commenced a couple of years ago, but got put aside when Mary Anne had to take some time away from mail art. 
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"Yoko Ono: All Grown up" artistamps set by Jayne B. Lyons (Lakeville, MN).
I decided to throw my hat into the ring, and I made a two-by-two artistamp set. My stamp set features younger Yoko and older Yoko, and is titled "Yoko Ono: All Grown Up."
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Badass Artistamps Sheet

9/23/2019

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I'm always game for trying something new, so I recently made a sheet of artistamps. Artistamps are faux postage stamps - artist created stamps, which are often made for decorating mail art or for trading with other artists.
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"Vintage Badass" Artistamps. See a close-up of the image below.
I used a vintage photo from my personal collection for the stamp image. The photo features a woman outdoors; wearing a newsboy cap  and sitting with her stocking legs exposed. A cigarette hangs from her mouth.

I decided that VINTAGE BADASS was an appropriate title for the stamp - 56 cents denomination, Issued by Barkie Post. (Why Barkie? My maiden name, which became my official middle name after marriage is BARKET. Close friends call me Bark or Barkie).
A total of 15 stamp sheets were made for this limited series.
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From: Cascadia ArtPost (Olympia WA)

2/23/2019

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From August 2018:
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First piece from Jack - Cascadia ArtPost, Olympia WA, a post card "Annals of Commodity Civilization." 

He certainly drives (pun intended) the point home about consumerism in America! Love the artistamp, vintage ads, and the bit about 'Ford versus Chevrolet.'
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Thank you, Cascadia ArtPost!
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From: Bill Porter (Olathe CO)

12/3/2018

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What a pleasant surprise to receive mail this summer from W.C. "Bill" Porter - longtime artist, photographer, outdoor enthusiast and owner of the "eclectic enterprise of  WCP-NM.COM, Inc.

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Bill decided to send mail my way when he noticed me on the IUOMA-Ning site back in June. In his letter to me, he gives me a "BIG atta girl for still having" my stamp album from childhood (I mention the stamp album in my IUOMA profile). Bill goes on to ask me about my philatelic endeavors - clubs, organizations? types of stamps I collect? participation in any global stamp exchanges? He also shares his philatelic interests with me.
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July 2018 Mail from Bill Porter of THE OLATHE POSTE.
Bill was kind to send some stamps my way (postage, artistamps, international local post). I especially love the following:
  • Mouse stamp "Have More Fun! COLLECT STAMPS"
  • Advertising stamp for Bill's "The Olathe Poste"
  • "Prayer" stamp featuring Bill's original photography​

June's mail also includes a flyer about stamp collecting. Gotta love the phrase - "KEEP PHILATELY PHUN!" The envelope art - original watercolor art by Bill - features a Southwest mountain. ​
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August 2018 Postcard from Bill Porter.
July came and went, and August brought more mail from Mr. Porter - this time in the form of a post card. Bill, again, adorns his correspondence with an original watercolor piece. Cool RAY JOHNSON (Ray Who?) Bunny Stamp!!

Now that I've told you about the mail I received, let me share with you some information about Bill's business. Bill and his wife Kathy operate their subsidiary enterprises out of Olathe CO. WCP-NM.COM, Inc. is comprised of the following businesses:
  • THE OLATHE POSTE - Artistamps, Advertising Stamps, Stamp Collecting Supplies, Pin-hole Perforating
  • MIDNIGHT THINKINGS - Laser Engraving, Art Name Plates, Custom Rubber Stamps
  • WCP-NM.COM - Authorized Internet Reseller for Champion/Artmate™ line of art, photo, and craft supplies made from lightweight, durable, corrugated plastic. Also - Photography of Fine Women and Collectibles.

Looking forward to corresponding with Bill Porter! Thanks WCP!
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Two From Ian C. Dengler (Del Rio, TX)

9/20/2018

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Back in May and June I received some mail from Ian C. Dengler. I initially became familiar with Ian's ARTISTAMPS on IUOMA. As a longtime philatelist I was quite interested in learning more about these small pieces of art.

At the end of April, I mailed some art to Ian, along with a note filled with a number of questions regarding artistamps. Ian sent a reply - a typed letter with a lot of great advice and insight. 
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Received May 17, 2018; Artistamps on envelope, and a reply to my many questions.

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From: Ed Giecek (Concrete, WA)

8/24/2018

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(Originally posted on my blog at IUOMA, March 24, 2018) ​​

More EYE-CANDY
 from Ed Giecek - starting with the envelope, and continuing inside! Ed wrote a kind note, letting me know that I "won first prize for most fantastic envy-lope of the day award!" In grand Giecek-style, there are many Ed-made goodies inside. Love the VW camper! Also includes a Mike Dickau "Add & Pass." ​
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​ Thanks so much, Ed!
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From: Katerina Nikoltsou, MomKat (Thessaloniki, Greece)

8/24/2018

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(Originally posted on my blog at IUOMA, March 17, 2018)

MomKat surprised me with an envelope of goodies, and a cheerful welcome to IUOMA! Katerina's rubber stamping on the back of the envelope, and some of the images on her collage card are really neat! They inspire me to get a few personalized rubber stamps / images for myself. I love all the scrappy bits too! 
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Thanks MomKat!! ​
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