Greetings, good mailers!
The new year is nearly upon us, and as I prune and tidy the comments on this blog (did you know that I am protecting you against spam and people who only want to sell you things? happy holidays…), I’ve been noticing that more than a few people are having trouble with the old Call for Correspondents post. Some people have moved. Other people find the visual jumble of greetings, thanks, and commentary make it difficult to find WHO wants to write, and what their interests are.
Now, I think it’s great that people are chatting in the comments. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy whenever I log in and see people saying I got your mail! It was beautiful! and Look for something special from me! and I was having a hard time and your letter really made my day.
But I can also see the point of streamlining.
So, let’s clean the slate and start over again. I’ll leave comments to the old post open, and people can chatter there all they want. Maybe I’ll re-name the link “mail art chatter” or the like. THIS post is for those of you who are still taking new correspondents, or who have just found this blog for the first time.
Want a pen friend, mail artist buddy, or correspondent? Comment below!
You must include your address, your interests and a brief description either about you, or about the sort of mail you’d like to receive (for example, some people prefer long letters, while others are happier making and receiving mail art postcards). I know that a number of people prefer not to leave their mailing addresses here, and that’s fine (although I think it’s limiting). While I moderate the comments to remove things that look like spam, I can make no guarantee as to the quality of those who read or write here.
PLEASE NOTE: I’ll be moderating the comments to include ONLY your correspondence “ads”. Chat away all you want–just over on the other thread! (Don’t be cross if I delete your responses to others’ posts–we want to keep this comment thread as tidy and easy-to-read as possible!)
Happy 2012–Carolee
82 comments
Comments feed for this article
December 16, 2011 at 4:09 pm
Coleen Wilkinson
Hi, all!
I love Mail Art of all kinds. I love dogs – especially the irrepressible Staffordshire Bull Terrier. I live in Canada – which is getting snowy with a long cold winter ahead. Great for staying inside and making Mail Art.
Coleen Wilkinson
110 Birchwood Street
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6A 5R8
Canada
December 16, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Kim
Hi!
I love snail mail! Postcards,mail art,ATCs,penpal letters short or long. Its always a good thing to get something other than bills in the mail.If you take the time to send something to me I will always respond! Im nearing 40 years old,am married and have two great kids. I’d love to hear your stories or see your creations. Dont worry if you are a beginner or not “an artist”.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Kim Riopelle
126 Birch Street South
Timmins,ON
P4N 2A9
Canada
December 16, 2011 at 4:52 pm
. Lee
Hello there! I like victorian era, middle ages, bookmarks, stationary, stickers and pets. Short or long letters, doesn’t matter. A single postcard is very welcome! Love books, notebooks and journals!
There’s a lot more to know, just write me and I”ll get back to you.
Tálita Rodrigues Heusi
Caixa Postal 091
Centro, Navegantes/SC
88375-000 – BRAZIL
Cheers!
December 16, 2011 at 6:06 pm
Kimzoid
Hi! Just found this place recently and I’m excitied to find other Mail Art enthusiasts.
I actually retired from mail art for many years, but recently dusted off everything and am ready to take the plunge again.
My interests lean heavily into the offbeat, strange and/or weird. Too cute and I’m lost. I wouldn’t call myself an artist, but I do love putting together envelopes that tell a story or paint a picture of some kind. And as much as I love sending things out I love getting art back in the mail.
I’m 60 yo, married and have dogs instead of kids. I’ve had many dogs over the years and have stamps of all of them – they figure heavily into my mail at times. I was a commercial interior designer for over 30 years and have also been a truck driver. Yes, the big rigs, 18 wheels and all. And I still love both interior design and big trucks!
Would love to receive and send mail art with anyone, anywhere. If you can relate to any of my interests I can relate to yours.
Kimzoid
3920 Holland Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
December 16, 2011 at 7:14 pm
Mandy
Hi there! I’m up for exchanging any kind of snail mail and mail art
I love animals, especially those of the cat family – house cats, lions, tigers (bears, oh my!) I love writing letters and writing in general. I’m in the finishing stages of getting my Young Adult Fantasy novel published (should be ready before Christmas!). I love stickers, stationary, anything artsy crafty. I love unique things infused with your own personality. I like FB’s and am up for trading them if you let me know.
I am 19 years old. I have an adopted cat – she’s rather obese, and is named Winnie. I call her Winnie the Moo. I live with my mom, her fiance, and my younger sister/best friend, Katie. I want to go to Film School next year. I LOVE movies, books, and TV shows, though I rarely ever actually watch TV. (Netflix!<3) I'm also trying to collect post cards, letters, and packages from every state and as many as I can Internationally, as part of a project I'm working on. I reply to everything I'm sent as long as there is an address. Sometimes, due to my busy schedule, it takes me a bit longer to reply. Doesn't mean I forgot about you though:)
My address until February is
Mandy Huston @
15879 E. Brown Avenue
Aurora, CO. 80013
After Feb. 2012, contact me @ mandy.huston@aol.com for my address (:
December 16, 2011 at 9:19 pm
Keli Craig
Hello out there. I just like getting real mail like back in the day. I like sending mail, too. I like the idea of Mail Art, though I really don’t know what y’all are talking about when you say that. I try to decorate my envelopes but that means I put a sticker on ‘em–does that count? Anyway, I have a bunch of postcards and some other maily stuff that I’d like to use up so I can have a reason to get some more. My interests are the TV show NCIS, juggling, letterboxing (my might want to look that one up!), Postcrossing (I just started that one a week or so ago), movies (not as much as I used to), reading (not as much as I used to *sigh*). I want to scrapbook but so far I’ve just collected a bunch of scraps. So if you’re interested in sometimes writing and sometimes maybe getting a reply, then I’m your .45* cent fair weather friend!
(* It’s going up next month, right?)
Keli Craig
361 NW Jackson Ave., #7
Corvallis, OR 97330
December 16, 2011 at 10:05 pm
Derrick Dodson
Would like to show the younger generation in the family that the world does not totally consist of sitting in from of a computer twittering or facebook. to see the lack of a written word from them is disturbing to say the least and the utter lack of knowledge on geography is just as bad.
I have a 4, 10 and 13 year olds as well as the 43 yr old fart starting this
I have plucked out some addresses here and will put my current address on the postcards I am sending out
I will be setting up a PO box shortly as we may be moving in the next year and don’t want anyone to get a bum address.
Look forward to hearing form you all.
And is ANYONE ELSE here a notebook freak. You might find some stuff coming back at you.
Derrick Dodson
739 Pinedale Ave
Sacramento, Ca 95838
USA
December 17, 2011 at 3:09 am
Chloe
I just recently started getting really into mail art. I’m not the greatest, but I do love writing letters and sharing my little doodles and having a nicely stuffed mailbox in return.
I am nineteen years old, and have always had an interest in nearly all forms of art. Theatre is another passion of mine, and I intend on attending university to pursue theatre production and design. I have three kitties and a puppy dog, all of which I love dearly. I collect interesting postcards and all things handmade. I love stationery/paper/interesting stickers/ephemera.
Send me any and all forms of mail art/letters and I promise that I will reply (assuming of course that you include a return address!).
Chloe M.
46 Crystal Shores Cres.
Okotoks, AB T1S 2B5
Canada
December 17, 2011 at 4:36 am
HAPPY DAY MAIL
I really enjoy creating and receiving mail art of any kind…postcards, letters (any length), and seeing what unusual items will get through the postal system. I respond to every piece of mail I receive–always!
I am retired, 63 years young, happily married for 42 years to the same great guy, have 2 grown sons, 2 sweet daughters-in-law, and 6 delightful grandchildren. I am a Master Gardener, collect sea glass, a birder, and love living in our restored 115 year old farmhouse off the Chespeake Bay in Virginia.
Hope we can meet real soon through the mailbox…I’ll be watching!
Happy Day Mail
1442 Lodge Road, Callao, VA 22435
December 17, 2011 at 10:53 pm
Julia
Greetings! I have recently become involved in mail art as a “thing” (although I’ve been decorating my mail for years). I’m an elementary school art teacher and just started teaching adult classes at a small gallery iin our arts district. This month we’ve been making envelopes, postcards and tiny treasures to send through the mail. I am doing my best to help revive the lost art of correspondence. My interests are many – gardening, middle eastern drumming/dancing, knitting, mixed media art, meditation, swimming, cooking…
Write on!
Julia
4878 Joplin Circle
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121-6037
USA
December 18, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Lainey
Hi everyone. I love reading, watching movies from the 50s and 60s, photography, stationery, stickers, and many other artsy things. I’m also obsessed with key rings and Arizona fruit drink. I would like to receive mail art from anyone who is willing to send mail to me. I live in Jamaica and it’s a little chilly and hot at the same time right now. It’s quite cold in the night too. I don’t mind if the letter is long or short. My e-mail is shiagirl13@yahoo.com If you are interested here is my name and address.
Lainey Reid
Mandeville P.O.
Manchester
Jamaica
West Indies
December 18, 2011 at 9:43 pm
Vagirl
Hi all! I love snail mail, letters, postcards, mail art etc. I’m still in the beginning stages of mail art and making ATC’s, but it’s so much fun. I seem to be looking at paper in a whole different way now and don’t want to throw any of it away, thinking I can use it somehow, lol. I love bears and anything with bears on it, alligators and giraffes, just to name a few. I also crochet and cross stitch. If anyone is interested to exchange mail, short or long letters, please write to me at:
Chrissy B.
17 Oakleigh Ct.
Richmond VA 23238
December 19, 2011 at 1:42 am
Janice Hartley
Hello everyone! I am interested in snail mail pen-pals. I like to write long chatty letters about any and everything… day to day stuff. I like to hear about your day to day stuff as well. I am new to what is being called “mail-art”! Some of it I do not understand. I do like to decorate my envelopes and letters. I am 50 years young and married. There is alot to tell so I will save it for the letters!! If you are interested please drop me a line or two or more!
Janice Hartley
26 Towne Centre Way #197
Hampton VA 23666-1999
December 19, 2011 at 4:03 am
ilona
Happy 2012 Everyone! I’m happy we have a shiny new comments thread.
So about me, I love writing letters. I’d love to find a nice intimate collection of pen pals who I keep in touch with on a long term basis…but I also welcome a mail art quickie if you just want to swap some mail art with me. I am in my late 30′s and have three kids…the youngest is now just 8 months old and I have decided to stay home and care for him for a bit. I have a good time being a stay at home mommy. I’m enjoying it while I can.
I love PINK! I love pinks and shabby chic styles. Then I also love bright jewel tones in blues, purples, turquoise and hot pinks. I don’t really like earth tones, but to be honest, I love getting mail and mail art so much that my heart leaps whenever my mailbox has a letter in it…so just express yourself and I will appreciate what you send.
If you want to send me a little goodie then I LOVE if you stamp an image or two from a stamp in your collection, I will use it in my art journal. I also love die cuts! Anything I can use in my art journal makes me very happy. I will return the favor of course and send you some stamped images and die cuts back.
Newbies – I welcome your mail art!! If you are just starting out, if you are trying new things, if you want to give this mail art thing a go…I’m your audience! I never judge and if you put your heart into what you do, I’m sure it will be perfect. <3
Ilona Lagowski
15350 Amberly Dr. Unit 924
Tampa, FL 33647
December 19, 2011 at 11:01 am
Rin Dawson
Hello Lovely Letter Writers! I’m Rin – A 21 year old geeky girl, from the Beautiful East coast of Australia! I Adore Mail in all shapes & Forms and i find myself constantly writing letters, Postcards & packages. I would love for you to write me & I’ll always write back! I have a blog dedicated to my obbsession with all things postal —– http://www.paperedthoughts.blogspot.com.
if you’re creative & love a good letter please write me!
Rin Dawson
4 Crescent Road
Mona Vale
Sydney NSW
Australia 2103
December 19, 2011 at 8:46 pm
Gina Kimmel
Hello All – I am not sure what mail art is, but it saddens me greatly that our generation is loosing the art of letter writing. What will future generations stumble upon in dusty attics, when all of our photos and correspondence is on a hard drive? And it really saddens me that my once beautiful penmanship has greatly suffered since I have virtually stopped using it. So, I have made it my “New Years” resolution to find a bunch of old fashioned pen pals, and make going to the mail box fun, like it use to be.
I know I haven’t told to much about myself – but if you want to know then you’ll have to write and ask.
Gina Kimmel
14017 Chandler Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
December 20, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Jennifer S.
Hello Everyone!! My name is Jennifer and I love to snail mail … both sending and receiving. As for my interests, they are varied and seem to be cyclical. I like to get to know someone and have them get to know me by exchanging mail. I am in my 40′s going on 17 (teehee), live in Western NY and am always busy doing something so my adventures make for great reading.
As for mail art, right now I am into my colored pencils and crayons for creating but seem to be migrating to my stickers and labels but have a whole room of art/craft supplies (alot of recycling going on at my house) so you never know what I might send out … I have been known to send a random item or two through the mail. I am not partial to any type of correspondence so you might get a long letter, short note, postcard or random package from me and any of these in my mailbox will make it a HAPPY MAIL DAY!!!
Jennifer Seefeldt
PO Box 96
Wilson, NY 14172-0096
December 20, 2011 at 6:24 pm
Tallie Jones
Hello, hello! I adore the whole mail scene in its entirety, but I’m at a point where I can’t write too much more! I am really looking for just another one or two people with whom to exchange collage (or painted or drawn – whatever) postcards. Maybe a quick note on the back, but mostly an exchange based on visual communication.
I don’t have formal training as an artist, but in the last few years I have become very interested in exploring as much as I can. It’s the first time I’ve really just taught myself through experimentation, reading, finding mentors, and following my interests – no classes, no lessons (not that I’m in any way against that – just can’t work it in now.) And I’m having a good time. I’m kind of serious about it, kind of light-hearted – enjoying the process.
So, if you’re up for an art-focused exchanged, I’d love it! I like working with old (1940s/1950s) LIFE magazines, discarded books, little lost bits from here and there. I don’t buy much that’s new. I like surreal things, beautiful things, silly things, the subtle and the bold, and observations about this and that. I like history and putting in the time it takes to make and keep a friend. I’m not always quick, but am generally reliable!
Tallie Jones
c/o Mindport Exhbits
210 W. Holly St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
p.s. I get easily overwhelmed/scattered by the internet, so I don’t do a lot of scanning or on-line discussion, but I do appreciate those who can and do!
December 20, 2011 at 9:13 pm
Misty
Hey Good Mailers! I’m Misty (the Pen-Thief) and I enjoy all types of mail. Usually I focus on easy mail art (like decorating the envelope) though sometimes I get more involved <–a new years resolution. I also write a letter writing/postal/mail art blog called Confessions of a Pen-Thief. Anyone interested in swapping mail?? If so, here is the address:
Pen-Thief
8697 Infirmary Road
Ravenna, OH 44266
December 20, 2011 at 10:47 pm
Rebecca
I love mail of all types – mail art, ATCs, postcards, long letters – I’m easy. I’m the ‘punk bookkeeper’ – accountant by day, artist/writer by night! I’m almost 28, married-but-not-straight, feminist, interested in breaking down the kyriarchy, etc etc. I love shabby chic and retro aesthetics, and crafting, and piercings and tattoos, and music of all kinds but mostly punk, indie, and folk.
Rebecca M
5 Holdroyd’s Yard
Dodworth
Barnsley
S75 3NB
United Kingdom
December 20, 2011 at 10:58 pm
DaisyJane
Hello all,
I am a mixed media artist, living life in spite of a physical disability. Yup that does mean I often need to use my wheelchair. The good thing about it is, that seeing as I can’t do other activities such as jogging, marathon running, karate, hiking, etc. It leaves me plenty of time to devote to my art and my obsessions with art journaling, and mail art. I love to make ATC’s, handmade journals,Postcards, decorated envelopes, sketches, etc. I love all kinds of paper, stickers, ephemera, stamps, die cuts, really anything that I can use in my art journals or mail art. I am apt to send anything from a quick note with doodles, or a decorated envelope, to a collage piece, a ATC, a postcard made from original art, a small painting, bits of ephemera I want to share, or even a short little story of a day in my life. If anyone’s interested in exchanging Happy Mail with me..please send to
DaisyJane
8 Veterans Way
Gloucester, Ma. 01930
I look forward to hearing from you..
December 21, 2011 at 4:57 am
Brittany Ellis
Hi Everyone,
I am a fine artist which loves just about everything. I tend to create paintings and mixed media works of art. I love the process of discovering what you like as an artist and incorporating it into another work of art which further helps its meaning. As a result of being a fine artist I appreciate works of all kinds. But if I had to choose something I’m interested in I would say toys of all kinds, mixed media works, abstract works and vintage context works. Over all I really enjoy creative and clever works of art. I’m an open artist so postcards/letters/whatever here I’am ! If anyones interested in exchanging mail art with me. send to
Brittany Ellis
6705 Wileyvale Rd.
Houston Tx, 77028
December 22, 2011 at 4:43 pm
June
Hello! Happy Holidays!
I am into any kind of mail; I like long letters creatively written (or boringly written, too
), art mail, postcards, and whatever else. I like to send mostly art mail and stories (or life creatively written) but certainly willing to exchange traditional penpal letters as well 
I am also interested in photography as long as you don’t mind that I may use your picture in an art journal!
June
3716 Russell Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
USA
Themes I love include paper moon postcards (and related artwork), astronomy, airplanes (bi- & mono-planes specifically), music (all kinds), the color blue, children’s books & illustrations, books/literature, and fairies/folklore.
December 23, 2011 at 8:19 am
Lady Kay
Sign me up! I am a 20 year old female from California who loves letter-writing (especially long ones!), mail-arty-ness, and creating! I collect currently, stationary items, art materials, matroyshka dolls, and souvenir magnets! Okay, and trinkets. I collect a lot. i love my typewriters, pet tortoise, electric blanket, and blogging! I swear I’m way more interesting than this sounds! I’m ridiculously quirky and random…most might call it odd, but I call it character.
I know most have been posting their postal addresses, but I’m not comfy doing that.
You can find me at my blog: ladykayy.blogspot.com and also my email: ladykayyblog@gmail.com
December 23, 2011 at 1:05 pm
Paula
I love mail art of all sorts…postcards to letters. I am within weeks of being 59, live in N VA, just outside of Washington, D.C. We own two fat cats and one crazy Australian Shepherd dog named Who-Dey. I am an avid photographer and often enjoy using my photos as a postcard, but send out the “regular” ones as well. I inhale books of all sorts, am an avid visual journaler as well, and a mixed media artist. Bright vivid colors are my favorites. I enjoy recycling bits and pieces of my everyday life into my art. By day, I teach math and social studies to sixth graders. Oh, and I love “texture!’
Paula Bogdan
7805 Harwood Place
Springfield,VA
22152
December 24, 2011 at 8:16 am
Gini Cooper
I’m a long time snailer and love to write long reflective letters or short postcards. I tend to fall into the rhythm my penpal is comfortable with. I tend to decorate the inside and outside of my missives and love to write with my fountain pens. I’m returning to art after a long absence due to child rearing, grad school, and the quick sand of work. I’m close to 60, live in the woods with my cat and guinea pig, and love the solace of nature. I’m becoming aware that I’m a journal, art supply, sketchbook, pen and ink addict/hoarder and can only justify this state of affairs by putting it all to use. If you write, I will reply.
Gini Cooper
203 Airport Road NW
Riner, VA 24149
December 26, 2011 at 4:27 pm
christy comstock
I have been having fun with post crossing and mail art. I am trying to encourage others to write by sending out cards and letters. Love paper arts, rubber-stamping, card making, etc. I have been playing with making envelopes, recycling, etc.
Christy Comstock
5800 Goforth Rd.
Kyle, Texas 78640
December 27, 2011 at 3:54 pm
Nora
Hello!
-I have lived in the Northeast all my life.
-My life has approximately twenty six years in it (so far).
-I am so new to mail art. I have had the book for five minutes, give or take an hour.
-My best friend and I have lived in separate states for most our lives. We wrote each other incessantly when we were kids, before widespread internet access, before we were old enough to use the computer without permission, and because it was fun. I miss it.
-I love knitting, reading, computer games, crocheting, cross stitch, tabletop RPGs, geocaching, letterboxing, having tea out even if having tea at home would be cheaper, cooking, small household tasks that me me feel accomplished, learning, and mail.
-I hate my pessimism, foods with a gooshy texture, and when my cats go in my knitting bag and chew off the ends of wooden knitting needles.
-I also love my husband and cats (except for the knitting needles).
Nora Doubleday
41 South Street, #46
Easthampton MA, 01027
USA
December 28, 2011 at 10:41 pm
laurie / color of inspiration
Hi!
I find inspiration in many things! I currently live in Rhode Island fairly close to the ocean. Things that I gravitate to: gardening, photography, flowers, nature, mushrooms, cooking/baking, organizing, exercising, listening to music, visiting antique and consignment shops, vintage cards, old typewriters, letters, CALLIGRAPHY, blogging, bicycles, pinterst, architecture, travel, short driving trips, long driving trips, quaint towns, wildlife, pink & yellow, seafoam green, painting, watercolors….
This is just a snippet of what I like, however, I especially like what you as an artist and writer can come up with!
Looking forward to getting to know you through long letters I write in calligraphy and fancy lettering.
I can be found at:
Color of Inspiration (aka: Laurie)
76 Pinoak Drive
Exeter, RI 02822
Received pieces will always be responded to!
December 29, 2011 at 1:40 pm
Jennifer Armstrong
I’m a children’s book author (Jennifer Armstrong – you can look me up!), parenting blogger (www.LionsWhiskers.com), adoptive single mom to a 12-year-old from a faraway land, vegetarian, card-player, gardener, activist, and a lifelong papercrafter. I have always enjoyed making collage, scenic stamping, ATCs, mail art, cards, Postcrossing, altered books, mini albums, etc. I like to repurpose falling-apart or damaged children’s books into stationery, art, etc. I’m 50 years old, and although I’m happy to correspond with folks half my age, I find that if we are closer in age we are likely to find more common ground for an ongoing exchange of letters, ideas, opinions. That being said, I do reply to ALL letters, usually right away (as it makes an excellent distraction from work and my boss is typically reading near the fire.) Your letters will find me at:
jAm in the mail
PO Box 335
Saratoga Springs NY 12866
December 29, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Laura
I am a twenty year old college junior and mail enthusiast! I live with my boyfriend and our adorable ten-month old kitten, Langley. I am looking for a long-term pen pal, but will welcome postcards, mail art, short/long letters as well! It is my degree to become a college professor in Liberal Arts and I am currently pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in it. I work in a library, where I am told I talk a little bit too much sometimes. For ever piece of mail I get, a response will be coming back to you! Hope to make lots of new friends! If interested my address is:
Laura Harting
7217 N University St Apt C-23
Peoria, IL 61614
USA
December 30, 2011 at 6:05 am
africazclimatee
Hello Everyone,
I love snail Mail..
I am Grace Seb from Uganda. i am a journalist and i love Arts and Nature,
I would love to snail mail with any one interested!
My address is
Grace Seb
Po Box 705
Kira road, Kampala
Uganda
December 31, 2011 at 7:40 am
Margaret
Hello! I’m Margaret, but everyone calls me Meg. I’m a twenty-four year old Junior studying Literature, so yes, I love love love to read and to write and love basically everything about books and paper. I have a future aspiration to write novels and short stories. Or possible teach. Or do both. I’m making it my New Year’s goal to be more proactive with letter-writing and with getting to know people and I figure this is a great place to start! I’m new to mail-art, but I love writing letters in general. My letters generally average out about medium length but I am known to ramble on a bit too. I also love to send shorter letters, note cards, and postcards with various things – mostly quotes that I’ve come across that I love, book recommendations, or recipes!
If you’re interested, please mail me!
Margaret Black
PO Box 1372
Bear, DE 19701
December 31, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Kelli
I’m Kelli. I’m a 24 year old American ex-pat living in the south of France. I studied English Literature in college, managed a bakery for two years, & now work as an au pair. I am primarily looking for a long term pen pal but I am happy to exchange postcards as well. I love mail art but since I just moved abroad I don’t have many supplies at the moment. My interests include: paper ephemera, vintage stuff, photography, reading (i love to share quotes!), spending mass amounts of time in bed, long walks, ice cream, dogs, & making lists. I collect holographic postcards & small boxes. If you’re interested, please send mail to:
K. Nastasi
Les Fourniels
07140 Malbosc
France
January 1, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Cassie
Hello! I’m Cassie. I’m 24 years old, and I live in rural New York state. I’m relatively newly married (just over a year), and I work as a book-keeper. I LOVE writing letters, and I love journals, notebooks, stationery, ephemera, typewriters, and books books books! I dabble a bit in writing creatively (mostly poetry). I also love music, and am a member of a professional choral ensemble. I love sweets, and baking anything and everything. I would love to have some new penpals, and am eager to share goodies and love with other mail enthusiasts. If you’d like to write, here’s my address:
Cassie Buckel
9704 High Meadow
Apt. 1
Dansville, NY 14437
January 1, 2012 at 6:38 pm
Juli
Lifelong snail-mailer. You may know me as girlonaglide, formerly living in Wyoming. I’ve moved back to Florida after two groovy years in the foothills on the frontier. I enjoy growing organic herbs and veggies; butterfly gardening; camping; baking; reading fiction, non-fiction and memoirs; cd mixes (giving and receiving); being a Mac user; avoiding housework; embroidery; traveling; learning; drinking red wines; visiting bookstores, libraries, museums, national parks, friends, and coffee shops; quilting & patchwork; being in nature; being around animals; watching movies; listening to music; kayaking; Bookcrossing and PaperBackSwap; geocaching; scavenger hunts; social networking; hanging clothes to line dry; photography; swapping crafty stuffs, and correspondence. I’m a tattooed, motorcycle-riding librarian with a pierced nose. I’m also comfortably located in my mid-40s.
Juli Davis
12618 Allport Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32258
January 3, 2012 at 3:49 am
Jana Collin
Hello!
My name is Jana, I live in Los Angeles and I am embarking on a year long letter writing campaign. My idea is to take the relationship I have had with my Facebook posts off line.
I love quarky, weird, ironic, sweet and melancholic letters and notes. I love words… I enjoy spending time in wild nature but have found a tribe of Bohemians in my adopted city. I will be writing 365 short “posts” and then randomly sending them out via the old address-in-a-fishbowl method. Don’t worry, my posts aren’t just check-ins. I am really hoping for responses and a chance to engage in dialogue with friends.
I am excited about the chance to explore mail art as well, lthough that was definitely an afterthought inspired by seeking out these communities. I look forward to supplementing the “post by mail” project with longer letters. When in Los Angeles I am typing on an Underwood Manual Typewriter from the twenties and will be experimenting with carbon paper for the first time since I was a wee little California girl.
I’d love to hear from other lovers of the written word and.promise to write back both with a project “post” and letter.
Happy 2012!
Jana Collin
c/o The Park Showroom
843 S Los Angeles St. suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90014
January 3, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Forrest Family
I love mail, mail art, stationery, paper, clever things … you get the idea! I also love pen-pals. So whether you are looking for someone to share ‘pretties’ with, or someone who writes long letters, that’s me. I am an Australian, and I now live in the UK, and often travel (so lots of postcards!) If you want to find out about me, it is best to read my blog: http://nobeatenpath.com. Frankly it seems to star my son, but you will probably get an idea about me.
I have a metal type letterpress, so you will probably end up with some letterpress goodness if you become a correspondent. And I make artists books: http://www.photobiblio.com
All mail responded to
Natalia Forrest
10 Nelson Close
Bulford Camp
SP4 9BG
UNITED KINGDOM
January 3, 2012 at 11:08 pm
Derrick Dodson
OK, list so far of sent, either a letter with handmade envelope (I’m trying), old postcard, or homemade cards (again trying).
Rin Dawson, Jennifer Seefeldt, Misty (pen-thief), Missive Maiven, Lainey Reid, Talita Rodrigues Heusi, Katie Anderson, Kim Riopelle, Keli Craig (circle Journal), June (in VA), Paula Bodgan, Kendra Cantrell, Gina Cooper, Christy Comstock, Nora Doubleday, Lauri (color of inspiration), Juli Davis, Little Red Mailbox, Limner Cade (Oh write me), Jana Collin,
More to come. Ran out of PC stamps
Waiting for rate change, but probably won’t hold out that long..only 26 more to go to catch up.
Kaylee (daughter) is LOVING going to the mail box everyday. We go to her room and pin where they came from. Some of you may be getting “art” on a send back.
We recently discarded a TON (not kidding) of letter head from our 6 stations here. I am going to be cutting them up for logos. If ANYONE would like a set let me know. I will be sending them out till they are gone.
Don’t know where else to post this. So if a problem let me know please..
Thanks
January 4, 2012 at 7:14 pm
goodmailday
Hi Derrick,
Wow, you’ve been busy! This is great!
My apologies for removing your other comments, but people did say that they wanted a streamlined board. Have you tried leaving little messages in the “Mail Art Chit-Chat” entry?
Best,
Carolee
January 4, 2012 at 9:16 pm
Laura
I would love a set Derrick.My name is Laura.
Laura Harting
7217 N University St Apt C-23
Peoria, IL 61614
USA
January 9, 2012 at 6:53 pm
ilona
I would like a set please:
I will mail you back of course.
Ilona Lagowski
15350 Amberly Dr, Unit 924
Tampa, FL 33647
January 7, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Vanessa
Hey everybody! I’m 26 and I love to receive snail mail. I have to admit sometimes it takes me a little to respond, but that doesn’t mean I forgot, it’s more that I would feel bad with sending a half-hearted response in a hurry. I like mail art (but am only a beginner at this), scrapbooking, reading (I can never have enough books), the movies, walking outside in sunny weather, music (but I’m not up to date with this anymore) and travelling. I love to learn something about other countries and to get ideas about where to travel, I guess that’s one of the reasons I’m addicted to postcrossing.
I also like learning new languages. My English is pretty good, but my Spanish still needs improvement. I also want to learn Japanese and Turkish some day. When I have enough time and a good idea comes to my mind I love to paint.
So, if you want I would be happy about some letters or postcards!
Hope to hear from you soon!
Vanessa Schwittay
Vaalser Str. 139 a
52074 Aachen
Germany
January 7, 2012 at 7:00 pm
RV Bond
I’m interested in snail mail pen pals. I live in Surprise, AZ but I spend about 6 months a year traveling in my RV.
My interests include, Zentangles, history, foreign films, fountain pens, wood carving, etc.
RV Bond
17696 W. Langer Lane
Surprise, AZ
85388
January 8, 2012 at 1:25 am
Vanessa Lathrop
Hello to all and a Happy New Year!
I’m a used to be photographer going into the forensic science field which should hint at the wide spectrum of interests I have. I was born in rural NC and currently live in Chicago, IL. I’m definitely nostalgic and have an affinity for the “old-fashioned” (why I love snail mail so) but am intrigued by modern design as well. I’m sort of all over the place but some specific interests of mine include art, biology, the mountains, traveling, other people/cultures, naps, hats, gray, green, and I definitely enjoy all things creative and unique!
I’m interested in receiving any kind of snail mail: letters, mail art, postcards, etc. and look forward to returning the favor.
Address:
Vanessa Lathrop
4525 N. Greenview Ave., #2
Chicago, IL 60640
January 8, 2012 at 4:31 am
Pamela Barnes Keown
2012 Call for Correspondents: Hello. I am Pamela Keown. I am new to mail art and old to pen-pals. I belong to two postcard sharing websites. I enjoy everything mail and everything art. If you write to me I will reply. I love stamps, fountain pens, paper, Journals, glitter, stickers, paint, animals, gardening, fishing, reading, sewing and WORDS. I have tried a few “Tangles”; still learning. I painted in oils until my children…well, you know. I wrote poetry until I got a divorce and met a Yankee and became happy. My address is: 2002 Main Street, Des Arc, Arkansas, 72040-3118. Please write.
January 8, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Keith
I write and draw small comics that I print out on cardstock and mail out as postcards. Mostly auto-bio, once in a while I mail out a fictional one.
Keith O’Brien
217 Lane Rd
Greene ME 04236
January 9, 2012 at 5:23 pm
deedee ishii
Hiiiiii! I’m Deedee, and always looking for mail buddies!!! I’m 30, work at a consignment clothing shop (yes my closet is packed!) and have a small stationery biz ~teostationery.com~
I love making soup, collecting, origami (it took 8 hours for me to make a horse and …don’t know if it was actually done right…can someone pleeez send me some!!!) color green, horseback riding, camping with good friends, movies/documentaries, photography books, travelling, road trips (but if I’m not driving I fall asleep…err, might do that anyway, lotsa pit stops!), country music, fresh picked garden-ripe tomatoes!
I’m not into sports, I can’t walk slow, I get irritated when people don’t recycle.
I love variety in the box, so whatever you send… postcard, short letter, long letter, stationery samples, mail art…I return! I love paper, cards, stickers, stamps, rubber stamps, post-its, I use it all!! I’m always open to new friendship, it’s so great when you just click with someone and end up having a long lasting pen-friendship (I’m going on 10 years with one of my European pfs!).
Deidre Ishii
1356 Highland Drive South
Kelowna BC
V1Y 3W1
January 9, 2012 at 7:13 pm
Anna
Hello!
So glad I found this site. I love sending and getting mail. Some info about me:
I live in Oakland, CA
Love school ephemera from the 60s
Have three kids (9, 9, 11)
Married to a fabulous transman
I make books and sew
Used to be a special education teacher
Gardening and cooking
Make my own stickers and stationary
Collect children’s books from the 50s and 60s (trashed volumes and take apart to use again)
Have 4 almost complete encyclopedia sets ranging from 1945 to 1965.
Politics: mind your own business and respect one another. If you want a stable society, you must pay your taxes
Religion: not formally religious but believe that there’s got to be more to it than they say.
Ok, that’s all!
Cheers,
Anna Kingsley
5511 Dover Street
Oakland, CA 94609
USA
January 11, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Bethany
Hi Everyone! I’m hoping to get some real, pen-to-paper correspondence from some awesome people. Art, postcards, letters and heart-spilling memoirs all welcome and enthusiastically returned. Some info on me:
I’m 28
I live in SC
graduated from a women’s college, majored in English Literature
recently married to my best friend from high school
I love everything 50s and 60s, including clothes
Currently renovating/restoring our 50s ranch house
I hope to someday work as a full time artist, specializing in photo-realistic illustration
I love to garden, birdwatch, hike, and get lost
I look forward to your amazing mail!
All the Best,
Bethany
7711 Crestbrook Road
Columbia, SC 29223
USA
January 11, 2012 at 6:31 pm
ddstonee
For anyone who has sent me letters or is planning on it, my address has changed from the Orlando, Fl address to P.O. Box 224 Shirley, MA 01464.
Thanks!
January 13, 2012 at 9:11 am
Bean
I enjoy making things, and then sending them to people. Trading typewritten letters is fun, too. I love the strange and unusual, underdogs, and sharing stories. Also, recycling.
Bean Paulson
870 Meadow St.
Reno NV 89509
January 14, 2012 at 1:04 am
iamrushmore
Hi all,
I’m Karen – 44 year old child care director, married to my college sweetheart, mother of a 10 year old boy. I play with paint and glue and paper every chance I get. Send me ANYTHING and I’ll jump for joy. In return I’ll send you a hand-painted/collaged postcard. I’m not much of a writer, but my postcards are fun!
Karen Isaacson
PO Box 532
Shrewsbury MA 01545
January 14, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Anni
Hello from Austria.
Would love to find some great new penfriends all over the world – women only – who are creative. I’m rather new at mailart, so I’m only toying with envelopes thus far – my creative outlet is the written word, as I’m a fiction writer. Love all creativity and discussions on many subjects, long letters, reading literature, lakes, woods, cats, weather observations, mysteries, and lots more.
Great to hear from some of you.
[Edited to add the following information]
Pls. comment on my blog with your e-mail and we can talk about exchanging postal adresses then. Thank you. (http://sagaofwriting.wordpress.com/)
January 15, 2012 at 5:11 am
womblywoo
Hi, I’m Wendy from Australia. I have 5 kids. I enjoy reading, writing letters, and entering competitions. I’m a Bookcrosser and a Geocacher.
I’m not very “artsycrafty” but I like to make collaged envelopes.
Write to me at
Po box 1050 Caboolture Qld 4510 Australia.
January 16, 2012 at 10:31 am
Relle
Hello all you Wonderful Mail Enthusiasts
I am a Little something to ask of you all – I’m Rin Dawson (My post is a bit above) & I run a blog – http://www.paperedthoughts.blogspot.com.. I have recieved so much beautiful mail via “good mail day” && My blog and my beautiful little sister is a little Jealous! So I’m hoping a few of you lovely people will send her a letter or postcard to brighten her day! Here are a few things about her & things she loves (But anything will do really!) + I’m sure she will write you back!
- She is 19
- A Beautiful Boho/Beachy Hippy
- She loves anything Vintage
- && riding her Bicycle
- She Adores Quotes
- Funny Jokes & pictures
- And lovely Drawings
- The perks of being a wallflower is her all time favourite book (She has 3 vintage copies!)
- She loves Polaroids & Photography
- & Dr Seuss!
Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou in Advance from a very grateful big sister <3 Rin xo
Relle Dawson
4 Crescent Road
Mona Vale
Sydney NSW
Australia 2103
January 17, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Stewart Charlebois
Hello. My name is Stewart. I am a middle school Art Teacher, husband and father of three kids. I am looking to meet other mail art folks through the mail. I mostly send handmade post cards, ( collage, painted works, fused plastic, etc. as my creative muse changes ) though sometimes envelopes slip out my door and into the mail art world (if I’m sending other treasures, I need an envelope). Send me something and I will respond.
Stewart Charlebois
72 – 20350 68 Ave.
Langley BC V2Y 3A5
Canada
(some of my own recent mail is here)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/66810744@N08/
January 17, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Marie-Reine
I reside in the beautiful inspiring state of Maine USA. I love photography, digital art, painting, collages. I belong to a postcard club but would also like to receive and send artistic mail.
Thanks
Marie R. Pierce
9 Manley Street
Augusta, ME 04330
January 17, 2012 at 9:15 pm
Meaghan
Hello! My name is Meaghan and I am living in Maryland but was born and raised in Louisiana. I love writing letters to people and getting to know them. I enjoy a variety of activities to include outdoor things, video games, computers, writing, reading, riding my motorcycle, cooking and baking. I enjoy getting all kinds of mail (except bills), I can send postcards also, being near DC hopefully can get some pretty cool ones of the capital city.
Nice to “meet” you!
Meaghan
P.O.Box 267
Clarksburg, MD 20871
USA
January 19, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Jennifer
Hi there! My name is Jennifer, I’m a student in England.
I was actually introduced to this from a pen pal Rin (above) on her blog! I also run a blog devoted to the wonderful art of snail mail: http://saskiahamiltonpenpals.blogspot.com/
I am a fan of mail art, although my own mail art is not always that great. I never send a plain letter! I love spending time writing long and detailed letters, I love the idea of having written my brain empty.
I collect postcards! I just love them! I’m a member of Postcrossing, and I love to use it.
I’m looking for female pen pals. Sorry Men! It’s nothing personal! Women of any age are welcome to send me some mail, I promise to write back to anyone who send me a letter, you never know what kind of friendship a letter can hold!
Mail me at:
Jennifer Moodie
39 Branton Close
South Ham
Basingstoke
Hampshire
England
RG22 6UN
January 20, 2012 at 1:35 pm
Renee
Hello letter writers! My daughters and I started a 2011 letter project last year and while we didn’t reach our goal, we are still collecting letters from all over the world (US included). I am behind on updating the blog, but we are still enjoying reading the letters that come in. We are now at over 300 letters and hope to reach our goal by the end of this year…maybe sooner. We have written back to a few of the people but never heard back. Anyways, we love letters and would love to get some penpals. My youngest daughter (13) is having the hardest time with penpals, they have all stopped writing and sometimes she has been requested to write first and then she never hears back,so if you have a daughter around her age, please email us as she would be so thrilled to have a penpal to keep in touch with. I also have a 17 and 15 year old daughter that would love penpals,too.(girls only) I would also enjoy getting letters… I’m 34,stay at home mom,homeschooler who loves to read,bake,play games with my kids,write letters,collect journals and photos of other places and more. I’d love to get artsy letters and maybe your stories. You can also see our letter blog here that we hope to update soon: http://2011letters.blogspot.com
We can be reached at reneealam(at)verizon.net to get our address,thanks and have a great day!
January 20, 2012 at 2:24 pm
wannabeefarm
Good morning,
I’m looking for some mail art/pen pal buddies. People to share the everyday ins and outs of life as well as their unique brand of mail art. I am a newbie to both mail art and penfriending so if you are looking for polished art and creative writing, I may not be up your alley. I am in the experimental stage
I love horses, dogs, cats, chickens and hawks seem to be my totem. I am a wannabe farmgirl/cowgirl and photographer/writer/poet – though that romantic notion does not pay by bills so I work fulltime at a local university. I love books (lots of books- of any kind, I am a notebook addict) fountain pens (though my penmanship stinks) and old typewriters. I love being outdoors, walking, hiking, kayaking, playing in the garden or the barn.
If you would like to contact me please email me at deedee396@yahoo.com
Here’s to a good mail year
Peace,
Vicki
(p.s.: Forgot to mention I’m 51 years young)
January 21, 2012 at 5:13 am
Shanna C
Hello! My name is Shanna and I’m looking for some female penpals. I’m a 25 year old mother of two and I LOVE writing letters and mail art. I’m also going to start creating ATC’s. Postcards are great and I have a ton to send to fellow mail lovers. I’m fairly new to all of this but you wouldn’t know it. I’ve dived in head first and am finding I like the water.
Some of my interests include art, doodling, experimenting with type, coffee and journaling…and just life in general. I like to read about other’s lives and delight in the differences and similarities. So if you are interested in writing me, feel free to write about whatever you want. I love questions too and you can always expect a few from me. If you are interested in striking up a correspondence, please email me at shannacdesigns@aol.com And again, ladies only please. Can’t wait to hear from someone soon!!!
Shanna
shannacdesigns@aol.com
January 23, 2012 at 3:52 am
Shannah
Hey! My name is Shannah, and i am 20 years old. I am looking for true penpals to correspond with. I enjoy reading, dancing, mail art, writing long letters, photography, antiques, and all kinds of other things! I am looking for females only. But, I am looking forward to hearing from girl close to my age (18-26). Just email me at split_thoughts91@yahoo.com and let me know if you are interested and we can exchange addresses. Have a nice day and happy writing!
also, you can check out my blog. http://www.writebeforeyoureyes.blogspot.com
Toodles!
January 23, 2012 at 5:02 am
Christy Comstock
I have been having fun with post crossing and mail art. I am trying to encourage friends and family to write by sending out cards and letters. I love paper arts, rubber stamping, card making, etc. I have been playing with making envelopes, recycling, and now postcards. I love using older postage stamps and putting some fun into folks’ mailboxes!!
Whenever someone goes a vacation and asks what I want, I can never quite relay that I am looking for a baggie of paper scraps/ephemera.
My address has changed (original 12/26/12 post address is good until March, if you have sent something!):
Christy Comstock
2334 Merriman
Port Neches, Texas 77651
January 23, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Michelle
My name is Michelle and I am a married 42 yr old mama of two teenage girls. We live in Upstate New York. I love the color pink and Harry Potter, the movies and the books. I am probably addicted to the internet and my Ipod. I am very creative but I wouldn’t say I’m an artist. I knit, crochet, doodle and mess around with whatever looks fun. My husband says I sound like a truckdriver because I swear way too much. I am interested in female penpals from anywhere in the world. Send me an email and we can exchange addresses.
mamadamico13@yahoo.com
January 24, 2012 at 10:52 am
Anna
Hello Everyone! am searching for a couple of new penpals who are interested in a sincere long-lasting friendship and who love writing long snail mail letters. My name is Anna and I am a 30 years old girl from Poland. I am technician of pharmacy. I’m warm, cheerful, unassuming and open-minded person. I am a real bookworm (I’m especially into thrillers, mysteries and history novels) and I love going to the movies, taking photos, music, bowling, travelling as often as I can and of course penpalling. Also I am very much interested in languages, history, other countries and cultures, collecting postcards and bookmarks. Writing and receiving long personal chatty letters is my big passion. I have been penpalling almost all my life and I guess I could not live without it anymore. Looking for only female penfriends who like to exchange long chatty personal letters.
My address:
ANNA ZUKOWSKA
UL. KOLLATAJA 9 / 12
18 – 403 LOMZA
POLAND
January 24, 2012 at 10:09 pm
Sabrina
Hello everyone
Make me want to write my brain empty. 
Age and gender are not important at all.
Like everyone else I am looking for a couple of long term long pen pals. Preferable long, quirky, interesting, funny, honest (…) letters.
A few words about me, I am a 27 years old expat nowadays residing in – at the moment – freezing cold Finland.
I totally love to ramble away in my letters, share my thoughts, feeling and pretty much everything going through my mind.
Letter writing is not a hobby, but a passion. So are movies, books – mostly fantasy – all things to do with paper, letters and mail, and ice hockey. I also love all things random, tea, being a Sandwich Artist and my three cats who are my babies.
If you feel like sending me some mail:
Sabrina
Metsälaiduntie 3 as 1
FI-14820 TUULOS
Finland
or at someplaceselse@gmail.com
January 25, 2012 at 11:24 pm
Shannah
Hey, I left an ad earlier for a penpal, and I forgot to mention my sister! She would love a penpal too and I want her to be surprised with a letter in the mail! Her name is Mirandah and she is 23 years young. She is a substitute teacher at a local school and loves her job. She is also a christian woman and Loves God.
She likes to exercise and write long letters. If anyone is interested, please write her at
Mirandah
25636 Pearl St.
Angie, LA 70426
USA
January 28, 2012 at 12:34 am
Katie
Hello! I have met many amazing people through Good Mail Day already, and thought I would post my address again- I think I did long ago. :0)
I love all kinds of mail- letters, postcards, emphera, funky and unusual, doodles, zines, quick hellos or long thoughtful letters. It’s always fun to see everyone’s different styles.
I am really into fiber art. Felting- bags, beads, jewelry. Sewing. Love to make Art Dolls. I often send out fabric postcards. I also paint and play with mixed media. Basically, I am always trying something new. Love art! You can see more of what I do on my blog, too:
http://theredtin.blogspot.com
I look forward to meeting new friends and sharing creative mail.
Katie Cisek
2221 Blossomwood Ct NW
Olympia, WA 98502
USA
January 28, 2012 at 3:18 am
terry duprie
Hello, everyone! My name is Terry and I would love to write to wonderful people who write me back. Although I have not participated in any Mail Art, I am totally ready to try it! I love to write letters. Journal writing is a big deal for me and I want to share my thoughts with others and find out about people who could become a friend. I am female and married. Right now I am learning how to sew, quilt, and nurture my creative side. Gardening is one of my loves as are animals. I have a rescued Weimeraner, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever and a kitty named Marmalade. I also love my Rottie named Abita who has crossed the Rainbow Bridge until we meet again. I love anything to do with paper, stamps, and posters. I am one of those people who will peruse the bulletin board at the local coffee shop and take one of the post card sized advertisements as I adore them. One of my largest collections is vintage cookbooks as cooking is a passion for me. Football is also something I enjoy. I love people with a sense of humor and also kindness for others. I promise to write you and will look forward to your letters! My email is simplyhappy16@yahoo.com and I would be pleased to meet you!
January 28, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Rebecca
Ooooh, wow, what a great idea:-)
I love getting mail…mostly I love to get decoarated envies! It´s so great to find something nice in the letterbox!
I am 30, from Germany, a stay-at-home-mum to a 8 month old girl, teacher for kindergartenkids, bookworm, long-letter-lover, chocoholic and lots more.
I love ATC´s, doodles, stickersheets, horror-fantasy-fairytales with all the wonderful creatures, movies, music and gigs, tattoos, veggie food, hot chocolate, animals, cupcakes, mushrooms, decorated postcards (I would love to read what make you happy) and so much more!
I would love to get some mail:-) I don´t want to leave my addy here…Maybe I am bit too careful, but I feel better with it!
So please write me a mail, when you are interested to trade something, want to talk, etc!:-)
Can´t wait!
littleweeny_bee@yahoo.de
January 30, 2012 at 5:13 am
Cameron
Good day to you all! I’m Cameron, a young guy just starting out. I found this site not too long ago and got super excited. I’ve wanted to do art trades through snail mail for years, though this will be my first actual mail art exchange.
I adore stickers, stars, art/writing supplies, and rainbows. I collect small bottles, maps, and still have my childhood addiction to Pokemon and Nintendo, plus my recently found love for James Dean<3
I rarely recieve mail, so postcards, letters of any length, and whatever else are definitely welcome. I'd love to both make and recieve, and I'll reply to anything I recieve, but with college coming up I might be a bit slow. I consider myself to be quite openminded and accepting, and while I am not the best communicator, I will listen to whatever it is you have to write. That said, I'm really looking forward to potential pen pals!
[If you send me a letter and can think of something you'd enjoy little doodles of in the reply, be sure to mention it!]
Please send to my mail-catcher:
C Miller
21218 120th ST. E.
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
USA
February 6, 2012 at 12:51 pm
meldc
hello,
i’m Melanie, a 34 years old woman living in southern France with my husband, our two daughters (5 and 1)… and our cat (and, i hope, a dog as soon as we leave our apartment for an house !)
I’m a real bookworm (well, the only thing i don’t read are criminal stories… besides that, i read everything… even ads on cereals boxes !). I knit, i’ve started scrapbooking last summer, i sometimes quilt… and i like cooking, even i’m not a very good cooker (but my grandmother was… so perhaps i have her genes but they haven’t be activated yet ?)
I like go for walks in the country, look at the little tiny things that make life better… and learn new things. So i will be happy to get snail mails and starting to know more about you.
You can reach me here :
Melanie Brioude
49 Route nationale 8
13780 cuges les pins
france
February 8, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Steph Dodson
Hello all! I just came across this post while searching for mail art blogs and thought I’d put my info out here. I’ve been doing mail art for a little bit now (picked up the habit last summer) and would love some new mail art buddies! I’m mostly interested in sending/receiving the artsy-fartsy variety of mail (like postcards, handmade envelopes and the like). Penpalling and writing are not my strong suits.
A little about me: I’m a 32-year-old geek, nerd AND dork. I love Darth Vader, dinosaurs, cartoons, fantasy novels and rock music (there is a 12-year-old trapped inside me, poor thing). My art tastes lean toward the bright, colorful & kooky; pop art, surrealism, low brow, graffiti. I have one teenage daughter who both inspires me and drives me batty on a daily basis. Boston Terriers are my favorite animals on the planet – well, besides gibbons. Gibbons are cool.
If you click on my name at the start of this comment, it’ll take you to my Flickr, which is the best place to get a look-see at the kind of stuff I create.
See you in the mail!
Stephanie Dodson
3448 Daylily Ln
Tallahassee FL 32308
USA
February 9, 2012 at 9:40 am
Steffi
Hello! My name is Steffi and I am a 25-year-old student from Germany. I have always loved sending and receiving mail. I have been writing for 15 years now. I love both letters and postcards. I would love to find some more correspondents. Both letter writers and postcard pals are welcomed.
Some of my interests include: writing, reading, languages, collecting postcards and stamps, traveling, doing sports, animals and cinema. I would be happy to hear from you. My address is:
Steffi
Togostr. 68
47249 Duisburg
Germany
February 10, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Laura and Langley
Hey everybody,
I have a comment posted above requesting pen pals and corresponds. I just wanted to let everyone know that my blog has been moved and the new link is: http://2012langleyproject.blogspot.com/
Langley and I would love to hear from new friends and we will keep writing to the old ones as well.
My name is Laura, and I am a twenty 20 year old college sophomore about to graduate with my Associate’s degree from my local community college. I am obsessed with cats, just ask Langley my ten-month old kitten. I am recently unengaged as my boyfriend of a year and a half walked out on Langs and me
I am dealing with picking up the pieces of my heart, and learning that I am an awesome person who deserves to be extremely happy.
I love the theatre as well as learning a lot of new things. I love mail art, and am trying to start doing some of my own (hopefully it will turn out well) Be warned I am not much of an artist though.
I would love to hear from people all around the world. So please write to:
Laura and Langley
7217 N University St Apt C-23
Peoria, IL 61614
USA
February 11, 2012 at 9:49 pm
Alba
Hiya world,
I love mail art and don’t mind receiving looong letters pouring your heart out or amazingly beautiful mail art postcards. I’ve never done anything like this before so I would love to receive mail from anyone.
My name is Alba and I am a fifteen year old girl who goes to boarding school in Oxford. I am obsessed with colours. Dark, bright, neon, anything colourful makes my day that much better. I am also, very sadly a massive geek. I love dinosaurs, cartoons, star wars and disney movies. My favourite animal in the world is a giraffe. Except for turtles. Turtles are awesome.
I would love to hear from people all over the planet. Please write to:
Alba Landra
Napier House
Headington School
Headington, Oxford
England
OX3 7TD
February 13, 2012 at 2:30 am
Viviana
Hello friends meet the blog for the first time.
Shocking information, task force work together to see the photos, great, fun.
I want to participate, sending and send me mail art.
I became addicted to find letters in my mailbox.
I have a blog where the art show mail sent to me.
http://artecorreoparaelmundo.blogspot.com
I also wanted to get your book Jennie Hinchcliff “Good Mail Day: A Primer for Making Eye-Popping Postal Art” or receive email.
Best regards and best wishes from Argentina.
Hola amigos encuentro el blog por primera vez.
Impactante información, grupo de trabajo unido que veo trabajar en las fotos, genial, divertido.
Quiero participar, enviando y que me envíen arte correo.
Me hice adicta a buscar cartas en mi buzón.
Tengo un blog donde muestro los arte correo que me envían.
http://artecorreoparaelmundo.blogspot.com
También quería obtener su libro Jennie Hinchcliff “Good Mail Day: A Primer for Making Eye-Popping Postal Art” o recibirlo por email.
Saludos cordiales y mis mejores deseos desde Argentina.
February 15, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Shelita
Hi All, I’ve been sending mail art now for over a year since I stumbled upon the Good Mail Day book/blog and have met a lot of nice and creative people. I am still sending out mail art and would love to hear from new people. While I’m not that great of a writer, I do respond to everyone. I’m 36 years old, married with 2 kids, and everybody in my house knows I’m a pen addict, love all things stationary, and just have a problem when it comes to pen and paper!!! Please write to:
Shelita
230 Meadow Bend Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
February 20, 2012 at 12:59 am
Valerie
Hi there! I’m interested in get back into making mail and would love to find some new pen pals. We could exchange postcards, letters, or whatever else you’re interested in.
I collect neat postcards, used postage stamps, pretty paper, bookmarks. I like hamsters, anything to do with Japan, books (mainly historical fiction), British comedy, genealogy, making envelopes, stickers, and sometimes collages. I like paper crafts and have dabbled a little in mail art, but I tend to like very simple designs. I’m active on Postcrossing and Swap-bot as well. I’m especially interested in the UK, Japan, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, but I’m curious to learn about other places as well.
Valerie Franek
PO Box 1513
Cupertino CA 95015-1513
UNITED STATES
February 21, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Audrey Wagner
Hello! My name is Audrey and I have an EXTREME passion for all things snail mail, post office, and mailbox related lol. I do a lot of mail art and send tons of packages to people. I will do my part to keep the postal service up and running
Send me anything and I promise to cherish it and also return correspondence!
Audrey Wagner
3706 Wellington Dr.
Pearland, TX 77584
USA