Tales from Studio Mailbox

Guess TJ's Master Mentor for a Prize

I'm popping in to announce that I was lucky enough to be included in Seth Apter's 5th edition of the Artist Pulse!

Seth asked artists; 'If you could take a class from one artist from anytime in history, including the present, who would it be and why?'

Leave a comment here guessing who I chose to be my Master Mentor before popping over to the link above to read the answer.  I'll be super impressed if somebody can identify mine!  But don't worry, you don't have to guess correctly to be entered in a drawing to win a tiny mail art prize pack!

Here's wishing everybody an arty Sunday,
xx tj

Hanna's 2012 Postcard Swap

Those of you who've been with me for years know that iLove iHanna.

So I had to pop in here to announce that I just discovered that she's come out with a 2012 handmade postcard swap!

I participated in 2010 and in 2011, (remember those cards?) so even though I've stopped my interatctions with nearly everything out in the blog-o-sphere, I'm not passing on this one.

This year Hanna has decided to ask for a small fee to participate, and I nearly sat up and cheered when I read it.  This girl has put in so much organizational administration over the years to bring the community a high quality swap, connecting artists throughout the world.  I'm so happy to see that it's grown into something this big.  As artists we all struggle with just how much work we can be expected to do for free, and I'm happy for her.

If you love handmade postcards, pop on over to Hanna's and sign up.  Maybe you'll get one of mine, or one from many of the other talented artists out there who are sure to be making amazing mail art!  This one is a fun one, so c'mon and join in!

Fun Guest Posts to Share

Hey everybody!  I've just returned from a short trip to Germany.  And although I've got some stuff to share, I first need to report that I've had some cool guest posts published over at The Sewing Loft.

The first one shared directions for a basic macrame friendship bracelet which I learned to make WAY back in my girl scout days.  These are a quick and easy idea for a rainy day or last minute gift.

The second post I wrote uses the same general technique, but instead uses the basic macrame knot to cover wire hangers.

For those of you not familiar with Heather, she ran the coolest series of "KISS" posts on her site last month which are projects that promise to "Keep It Super Simple." Get it?  So have a visit over there if you're looking for some fantastic sewing inspiration, and tell her TJ sent ya!  *SWAK*

TJ comes for a long line of old yarn-covered hanger makers.

Be warned, they're so cool your guests will steal them!