Jules and I exchanged some of our seeds with each other recently, via the post office. Imagine my delight when I found this package in my mailbox. I have Jules’ permission to share it here. I love stamps, and her package to me is a gift in and of itself. Thank You!
brown paper springs to life
small flat navigation maps
receiver’s delight
Tao Talk 
Open with care, and save those stamps.
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Phil I did and I am, but what do I do with the stamps? (I’m a hoarder.)
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Frame them for a neat picture.
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You know that is an excellent idea. I obtained a large old world atlas from a library giveaway not all that long ago. Using a page from it would make an excellent background. Will make sure to post the end result if I do it :)
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I love stamps too, these ones are gorgeous. Your poem is cute!
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Yes these are a real treat and thank you on the poem :)
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“I’ve been collecting stamps since I was a kid and just discovered that they aren’t worth much more than face value. What should I do with them?” lol, That might not have been Jules’ thought process, but that’s the way it looks to me – some of those stamps are pretty cool. (Actually, I do have a drawer full of pre-Forever stamps, and should do this with some of them.)
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So is that your quote at the top of this comment? I remember the days of snail mail and pen pals and years-long correspondences with friends and family. I miss those days. I wonder if there are still people doing the snail mail pen pal thing? And if not there would those who would like to get a pen pal thing started?
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No, the quote at the top was a little joke. I have heard of people still doing the pen-pal thing with snail mail, so it isn’t totally dead. To me, using snail mail for pen-pal letters is much better than emails. It feels much more personal. I am not sure, it might be through schools. I guess I should Google it.
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Aha, Mr. Jokester :)
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What a wonderful surprise! I love stamps as much as I love postcards. (K)
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Good to know, Kerfe!
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I always had an interest in stamps…I have collected special stamps (Clara Bow, Buster Keaton, and Lennon) before but these are really cool.
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Oh really, I learned something new about you. You like any of the ones you see on this package? You’re welcome to them.
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The Snoopy, Edgar Allan Poe, and who is the lady beside Poe?
She gave you a wide variety of stamps! Really cool Lisa.
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Rosa Ponselle. Do you know who that is?
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No I didn’t until I looked her up…that is really cool.
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Rosa Ponzillo, known as Rosa Ponselle was an American operatic soprano. She sang mainly at the New York Metropolitan Opera and is generally considered to have been one of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century.
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You had me on her!
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That’s the stamp I thought you would focus on.
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This is a priceless gift on its own. Loved these stamps.
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I know! Thanks again, Jules!
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😍😍😍
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Stamps are so interesting! I used to collect them, but gave my album to my cousin later on. These are really cool to see. :)
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I was happily shocked when I took this out of the mailbox. Cool that you used to collect stamps and glad they went to someone who wanted them.
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Wonderful stamps!
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:) Yes they are!
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Wow, that’s an impressive array of stamps!
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Yes it is! I love them!
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Awwww, that’s nice MSJadeli
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:) Yes
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What a cute collection of stamps! And exchanging seeds? That is sweet, too. You became friends through blogging?
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Yes on becoming friends through blogging :) We’ve been talking about our gardens and the seeds we have and decided to exchange some.
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I love that!
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What a fabulous package to receive! I love that she put all sorts of stamps on it. So much more fun than a label by the post office all official-like!
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It was an bless Jules’ heart for her thoughtfulness. I’m going to take Phil’s advice and get them framed.
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That is a brilliant idea! Plus, you, does beautiful collages… It’ll be wonderful.
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<3
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💞
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I’ve got a Stamp Guy that I can get ‘older’ stamps from. I doubt they are worth more than what is on the stamp. I actually collect stamps for other people these days. I have a box where I collect ‘picture stamps’ and then divide them up… some go out of the country, others go to organizations.
Sometimes I am able to request denomination or category. Most of the high denominations stamps are gone … he says. But since I’ve been getting these types of stamps for several years I have a good bit to choose from when I decorate packages, postcards or letters.
If anyone would like some fancy stamps (canceled on a post card… just email me – maybe we can exchange post cards?
I’m glad to have put smiles on so many faces with my ‘art stamps’ ~ Cheers ~Jules
(And thanks Lisa for the seeds and your friendship!)
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I appreciate you sharing that info, Jules. Phil gave me an excellent seed of an idea with suggesting I frame them. I have that old World Atlas That I could use for the background or as matte. I may be hitting you up for some more of those stamps :)
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I can always look for a ‘themed’ stamps; flowers, space, etc though I may not have them…
I actually have just a few small favorites in little frames. I have this one sort of try fold pannel that displays five favorite themed stamps. :D
You could also actually decopage a small frame with stamps for a flower photo? Or any photo. Or decopage a vase…. so many crafty ideas. Maybe even a flower pot edge trim…
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Jules, I know your creativity is like polished steel and hoping its scissors work their magic with them. I have to do some more pondering on it and will get back with you on it.
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:)
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