Critique of letterbox's stamps - Thread - Letterboxing USA Archive

Re: Critique of letterbox's stamps

From: adelcoll (adelcoll@yahoo.com) | Date: 2002-09-08 13:32:56 UTC

I liked Monica's post. Our family appreciates all the stamps we find.
The more simple ones encourage me to put away my fears and try my own
while I learn from observing the more complex and artful.

The Mad Chef box we placed yesterday features a comic creation by my
11 year old - carved by her as well. She did a stamp carving at
Moosehill Audobon Art camp this summer, so she instructed us on
finding the proper tools.
Both my children to have more artistic talent than I, so in our
family it is often my kids who are encouraging me with undeserved
compliments than the other way around.

I think their attitude is good - you just have to try and you usually
get something attractive, if not a professional masterpiece.

Most of all, I try to have fun with this. It's a family activity for
us.
Adelcoll, Cavy Lovers

--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "lizardbuttsfamily" wrote:
> My first thought was who give a s*** what you think.
> My second thought is from one of my Mom's favorite quotes.
> Leave the thinking to the horses, they have a bigger head.
> My third thought was another quote my Mom's likes.
> Dumbness is a gift from God, don't miss use it.
>
> But more important.
> When and if you ever have kids remember this.
>
> When your 5 year old kid brings you a picture of his masterpiece
and
> he asks for your opinion. Please, even if it looks like crap.
> DON'T RATE IT.
>
> Oh, Yes, Another thing. I will rate all of my stamps myself. Thank
you
> They are all crappy stamps. And I don't give a damn what anyone
> thinks. I think that they are beautiful!
>
> Monica
> F9 P(SS)3

Re: Critique of letterbox's stamps

From: psycomommy2003 (ktborrelli@hotmail.com) | Date: 2002-09-08 15:07:22 UTC

---We started out with store bought stamps just because we were
anxious to get hunting. I wanted to see how others did their stamps
without missing out on the thrill of the find. Now that I have a
good idea, we have started carving our own. I used to be intimitated
by the quality of the stamp. Now I'm just nervous about how to write
up my clues. The Turtle (age 12) says not to fear she has it all
figured out. Such a comfort!!!!
Psychomommy and The Turtle

In letterbox-usa@y..., "adelcoll" wrote:
> I liked Monica's post. Our family appreciates all the stamps we
find.
> The more simple ones encourage me to put away my fears and try my
own
> while I learn from observing the more complex and artful.
>
> The Mad Chef box we placed yesterday features a comic creation by
my
> 11 year old - carved by her as well. She did a stamp carving at
> Moosehill Audobon Art camp this summer, so she instructed us on
> finding the proper tools.
> Both my children to have more artistic talent than I, so in our
> family it is often my kids who are encouraging me with undeserved
> compliments than the other way around.
>
> I think their attitude is good - you just have to try and you
usually
> get something attractive, if not a professional masterpiece.
>
> Most of all, I try to have fun with this. It's a family activity
for
> us.
> Adelcoll, Cavy Lovers
>
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@y..., "lizardbuttsfamily" wrote:
> > My first thought was who give a s*** what you think.
> > My second thought is from one of my Mom's favorite quotes.
> > Leave the thinking to the horses, they have a bigger head.
> > My third thought was another quote my Mom's likes.
> > Dumbness is a gift from God, don't miss use it.
> >
> > But more important.
> > When and if you ever have kids remember this.
> >
> > When your 5 year old kid brings you a picture of his masterpiece
> and
> > he asks for your opinion. Please, even if it looks like crap.
> > DON'T RATE IT.
> >
> > Oh, Yes, Another thing. I will rate all of my stamps myself.
Thank
> you
> > They are all crappy stamps. And I don't give a damn what anyone
> > thinks. I think that they are beautiful!
> >
> > Monica
> > F9 P(SS)3

Re: Critique of letterbox's stamps

From: rscarpen (RiskyNil@hotmail.com) | Date: 2002-09-09 00:37:59 UTC

> I think their attitude is good - you just have to try and you usually
> get something attractive, if not a professional masterpiece.

I think that's a wonderful way to phrase some of the thoughts I've
had difficulty expressing.

-- Ryan