julie kesteman (belgium)

The bumps and irregular shapes I can feel through Julie's envelopes always make it exciting to open them. Besides what is shown here, there were some thicker objects, including a hand-crafted pendant, that I couldn't scan. But be assured, Julie, I was delighted with everything! : )

karin greenwood (south africa)

Portrait of a queen, or princess, perhaps? The style is distinctively Karin's. On the other side it says: "As unreal as a dream." Thanks, Karin!

shungo asada (japan)

Shungo's specialty is these one-minute sketches of people he sees on the train or in coffee shops. To this portrait, he added the explanation: "This man seems to be in the apparel business," but he doesn't say what tipped him off. Hmmm

fumiko koga (japan)

I love Fumiko's gorgeous cut-paper art cards. The words on this one say: "The drops (of sunlight) that fall between the tree branches make my heart feel washed clean and give me strength for tomorrow."

kim jungyoun (korea)

Another delicate art card using colored masking tape from Kim. This one is personalized, just for me! Thanks, Kim!

edward varney (canada)

Edward sent me documentation from the Mail Art Olympix exhibit of mailart, which he organized and curated. I submitted something, but I can't quite remember what it was. :p

lothar trott (switzerland)

Lots of rabbits in this collage done on thick, brown wrapping paper (or possibly a brown paper bag?). Titled "Hase." :D