Mostly Postal Collage
Updates from Mostly Postal Collage
August 14, 2025
With all the heat and humidity we’ve been having, my flowers are going crazy. And have we had the visitors! The hummingbirds make the rounds a few times each day, as do some monarchs and this Giant Swallowtail. It seems to me this week should be about butterflies.
August 7, 2025
This week’s photo was taken on the US/Canadian border in North Dakota, where we lived for 8 years. It is the International Peace Garden and it is stunning. My grandmother would have loved it! I moved some more flower collages to the front so that they’re easier to locate, along with a couple of newer ones. Hope you’ve enjoyed the bouquet!
July 31, 2025
My grandmother loved flowers. There were irises, dahlias, lilacs, petunias, bleeding hearts, and of course, roses. This looks like a “Sunday after Church” photo of me posed in Grandma’s garden. Because they are so prolific, the next couple of weeks are devoted to collages with flower stamps. I will try to give you a variety of options; much like Grandma’s garden. Let me know your favorites!
July 24, 2025
It’s been a busy week! Thanks to those of you who made comments on my newsletter; it’s appreciated. I thought it might be fun to have a little Christmas in July! So, I have posted some of my older Christmas collages on sale, plus you get a sneak peek at a couple of new ones. The sale runs for just a week. Just type Specials into the shop tags and they should appear. There are also some others on clearance, so take a look around. You may find just the right gift to put under your tree - if you can remember where you put it!
July 17, 2025
Books, books, books. Our whole family loves to read. I spent many years teaching pre-reading skills to toddlers and preschoolers. My favorite books are children’s books. My all-time favorite was Charlotte’s Web, but since I was young, more fabulous books have appeared. So, this week, I’m sharing collages based on children’s books. Characters such as Alice, Alexander, Emil, Jeremy, Meg, Paddington , Pooh, Nils and Wilbur as well as wild things, a fox, a train engine, ducklings and a tortoise all make an appearance; come and visit your favorites!
July 10, 2025
Remakes - Part 3. Probably my favorite remake artist is Eva Cassidy. Phenomenal voice.Though she died from cancer in her thirties,, her covers live on. Look her up; you won’t be disappointed. So, the final list of covers here include: Hotel California True Colors Stairway to Heaven (watch the YouTube video of Heart doing this!) Crazy (Patsy Cline) Summertime Mystic He Ain’t Heavy Sing Anton aus Tirol (DJ Otzi soccer fans) Jump Rope (Dessa) Blackbird Sailing Morning has Broken Don’t Worry Old Time Rock & Roll Have fun looking and listening!
July 3, 2025
The photo above is my cherished LP of the Carpenters “Now and Then”. Side 1 has a few remakes and side 2 is a bunch of remakes from the 50s. So, as promised , here is my “Covers: Part 2”; songs I re-made as collages. Guess what? I have enough to put out a part 3… Enjoy the list below and play a favorite or two! Don’t Stop Believin’ Something Just Like This Skeleton Key Heart Fortress Phantom of the Opera Lucy in the Sky Sir Duke So Far Away Our House Big Yellow Taxi Cheese of Happiness Swiss Polka
June 26, 2025
About a month ago, I noticed that a couple of my recommended artists listed their favorite playlists. One of my favorite albums is the photo above. Kate Rusby does some amazing remakes here. So, in the spirit of great music, I’ve put together a playlist of sorts from songs done in collage form. I’ll call it “Covers - Part 1.” My first list includes: You’re So Vain Take Five If I Had a Boat Wildest Dreams Feelin’ Groovy Pushbike Song Watch for more covers next week.In the meantime, think of your favorite songs and send me a list. It may show up in my art!
June 19, 2025
This is the only lighthouse I’ve ever been in; it is Split Rock Lighthouse on Lake Superior near Beaver Bay, MN. Most people are fascinated with the history and stories of these towering beams of light, and they are a popular subject of postage stamps. So, this week I’ve posted a number of lighthouse collages - including the one on the above photo. Only this time, you’ll see it from a distance. If you are a lighthouse affectionado, take a look at what I’ve posted in the store.
June 12, 2025
School is out here, so it is unofficially the beginning of summer. Where does your summer take you? I usually spent a week or two at a cabin in WI with my grandma and my aunt - no electricity or running water. But we had a propane stove and fridge, a smoker for fish and sausage, and a Victrola! (Photo of my aunt and me picking strawberries.)Always a good time. I’ve loaded a number of nostalgic summertime pieces to the first page to make browsing a little easier. If you see something you would like held for you, let me know. Here’s to a great summer!
June 5, 2025
Father’s Day is just around the corner! Here’s an old photo of me and my dad doing one of his favorite things. He always loved an afternoon nap, but don’t try and change the TV channel! A couple of my favorite “dad-isms” are featured this week below. There are a number of pieces in my store with dad in mind - sports, nature, a favorite bible verse, etc. If there is something particular you have in mind, send me an email. I have a number of postage stamps on hand for that something special piece.
May 29, 2025
Camping - the photo above is our family tent where we lived most summer weekends while my dad built our cabin. My brother was still in diapers; no electricity, though we did have a pump for water. What were my parents thinking? We had a lot of fun and I still love the north woods - but now my body loves a bed! So, make some s’mores and browse the store for your favorite nature scenes. Keep checking in as new items continue to appear. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you’re looking for something special! And welcome new subscribers; glad you’re here!
May 22, 2025
My grandma loved staging photographs. Here I am with the neighbor kids; I’m pretty sure the boat is tethered to the dock. Anyway, this week is all about boats and “messing about in them”. There are a number of boat collages, from ships to sailboats, rowboats, kayaks and more. Just go to Shop and in the drop-down menu go to Boats. I hope you get a chance to enjoy some time in a boat, either alone or with those you love.
May 15, 2025
Do you hear Pomp and Circumstance in your head? Graduation time is here! We have a number of invites; what to do for gifts? Dorms can be picky on what you can put on the walls. How about a piece of tiny postage stamp art? It fits easily on a desk or nightstand and adds a splash of color as well. The collages here are as varied as the graduates. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, send me a note - there are some not posted yet! I have also added a clearance section to make room for new pieces. Just go to shop & use the tag “clearance.” Have fun!
May 8, 2025
Here in MN, it’s a conundrum on what to celebrate- Mother’s Day or opening fishing? If you’re lucky, mom loves to fish. 🎣 Yes, this is me a few years back, jacket tucked into pants and all. Little sunnies were easy targets! This week’s newsletter showcases a few of my favorite fish collages and art pieces. You can also browse the shop for others, such as Fresh Fish, Go Fish, Wish BIG, Fish Dream and more. There are lots of fish postage stamps worldwide. I’m also fishing for what you would like to see in the coming weeks; drop me a line with ideas!
May 1, 2025
A friend of mine in the Twin Cities posted a lovely photo of apple blossoms. It’s been a lot cooler here, but when I went out to get the mail, sure enough, a neighborhood tree was in bloom as well as dandelions across the street. Some will be coming along later, but spring has sprung! I’ve added a few new pieces that remind me of springtime.; I hope you can get outside and find your own signs too. I have a request. I have been making collages using song lyrics. Do you have some favorite lyrics that you’d like to see in a remake? Message me!
April 24, 2025
Ah, Mother’s Day.! It’s a time to remember the moms in our lives who know our shortcomings and love us anyway. This is a perfect time to shop for your mom, grandma, aunt or daughter. I have a selection of collages related to moms, or you can find flowers, coffee, inspirational or something “just for fun”. These are small enough to fit on a nightstand, desk or shelf. If you pick one to give away, let me know and I will wrap and tag it at no additional cost. I can even ship directly to them. And keep looking! I’m adding in new pieces every week.
April 17, 2025
Many years ago, my husband went with a couple of guys from the U.S. Forest Service to help with an eagle count and banding. He wasn’t allowed to climb up to the nest, but he sent his camera up. There were two eaglets in this nest, along with the tail end of a large fish, lots of bird droppings and one unhappy mama yelling from above. A unique experience, but a smelly job. Hopefully you’ll find the nests I’m featuring this week to be a little more to your liking! (Besides the nests below, check out Reflect, Small Things III, and Barn Swallows.)
April 10, 2025
“Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin’ down the bunny trail….” Easter is not too far away! For those of you new to my store, (including me!) there is a way to see what I have available for Easter or any other topic. At the top just under the name of the store, there is a drop down menu. You can find words like “spring” “Easter” and the like. That should narrow it down. FYI - if you still have snow in your yard, my mom used to make snow bunnies instead of snowmen. A few hard packed snowballs and old white pine needles for whiskers and you’re set!
April 3, 2025
Between the March and April line - Today is the day my mom died. Five years already. I miss her. She loved birds. The crows waited for her to throw out some bread. She was the official loon counter for the lake they lived on. Photos abound of birds at the feeders. Fast forward to this past weekend and I was at a Voces 8 concert. They didn’t sing this song at the concert, but it’s one of my favorites. It is based on a an Emily Dickinson poem. Be prepared for a little cry. I’ve put the link below: https://youtu.be/pwFlCIpmRo0.
March 27, 2025
From my house to yours! (Only I wish it was a little warmer so my yard would look as green as this picture from last year.) This is my first official weekly newsletter. I am ALMOST done uploading all my pieces. There are a lot of them! I won’t be sharing any autumn or winter ones just yet, but I’ll post some recent ones every week. With the current political climate, my mind went to our rights as citizens. So, even though I usually don’t post election stuff until fall, you’re getting it this week, because that’s what was in my head….