Birth of A Notion: March 2010

Welcome to Birth of a Notion a blog that has a smattering of life but mostly a blog about the art of all things Letter writing. Fountain pens, Fine stationery (oh my favorite) and things pen pal related. You can check the blog wrap and the section that says We Support for Letter writing clubs and more information on all things letter.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." ~Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence 1776

Monday, March 29, 2010

Mail Art Mail Bag time.

I really need to get a new camera...I thought this one I got from overstock would be a decent one. But the pictures are still just to grainy. I miss my little Kodak one that is broken.

So again I am very sorry for the very poor quality photos. I think I am going to start scanning my envelopes for now.

Mellow Yellow Monday #33

I am behind on posting but I am working on cutting some of my MEME's down..Mellow Yellow isnt going to be one though :)

Musical Monday #34

Okay a little song about writing because I am in the mood.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Saturday Six #21

1. Have you ever belonged to a Christmas Club savings account? If so, did you actually use that check for Christmas shopping? I had no idea they had them so no.

2. For a few years in a row, you receive a nice tax refund: do you make an adjustment with your payroll deduction so they’ll take less, or do you leave it that way so that you can continue to receive the big check every spring? I like the nice check in the spring. It is a treat.

3. How likely are you to put such a check towards paying off bills rather than spending it on something for yourself? We split it.Some of it goes to a treat for us. Some of it goes to paying bills. Same with our Summer refund for rent.

4. Roughly what percentage of the time do you make at least double the minimum payment due to a credit card company? I don't have Credit Cards.

5. Take the quiz: What’s Your Money Personality?

Your Money Personality is Tightwad

You don't spend money unless you absolutely have to.

And when you do spend, you try to go for the cheapest option possible.

You're not a penny pincher because you're poor. In fact, you may have the most cash of anyone you know.

You're a true saver. You feel safest when you can watch your bank account grow.

While more people should follow your lead, make sure you're not depriving yourself.

Spend enough money to take care of yourself in the short term, so you'll be healthy and happy for the long term.

What's Your Money Personality?

Blogthings: We're Not Shrinks, But We Play Them On the Internet

6. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most stressful, how much stress are your finances causing you right now? About a 6 or so.

DOH...forgot to take pictures

I was having some issues with my chemo this week and so I forgot to take pictures of the last 4 letters or so that I mailed. DOH. Well That is okay I suppose I have soeme more letters going out soon and I am going to do some more envelope art of course. I am hoping for my B-day that I get some water colors as I would love to start water coloring some envelopes too.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Aloha Friday #36

In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that to take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too.Come and join me in Aloha Friday! It's easy to play along.I ask a simple question and you give a simple answer! Nothing that requires a lenghty response.
After you answer my question & leave your link below, post a question on your own blog and leave your link over at An Island Life . Don’t forget to visit the other participants! This is a great way to make new friends here in blogosphere!

How do you choose to "vedge" out?

A Thousand Words Thursday #35

Some more mail art for my lovely belated Thousand word Thursday. I am always happy to share my mail decorations. Even if they aren't as good as some others.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Heads or Tails Tuesday...

Well after several weeks of no Heads or Tails tuesday I went to check today..the blog is invite only. So I guess I am done playing that MEME...sad but more room for posting mail.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Musical Monday #33 - A little thank you for my friends

Found this one at http://www.5150mommy.com/

Sunday, March 21, 2010

MailBag - More of my art going out.

My silly sad little batteries died on my new camera so back to using the cell phone for now. I missed taking one picture of one letter that went out. But here comes..

Very proud of this little envelope I made it myself.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Saturday Six #20

1. Which was the first childhood story you remember being told to you by your parents or grandparents? The Three Billy Goats Gruff.

2. Which was the first childhood story you remember being read to you by your parents or grandparents? The same story as above The Three Billy Goats Gruff.

3. Which was the first novel you remember reading for your own pleasure, not for a class assignment? Tom Sawyer

4. Which was the first novel you remember reading that really pulled you into the story? I loved Tom Sawyer but I think the first book that really sucked me in was The Black Stallion.

5. Take the quiz: Which Alice in Wonderland Character Are You?

You Are the Mad Hatter

You are zany, kooky, and frankly, a little crazy. Others suspect that you're not all there.

Crazy or not, you know how to have a good time. You are passionate about the things and people you love.

You are emotional, over the top, and unpredictable. People can't help but love you, even if they're a little scared of you.

You are impulsive and driven by your gut reactions. You have no problem saying what you think or feeling how you feel.

What Alice in Wonderland Character Are You?

Blogthings: Discover the Parts of Your Personality that Have Been Hiding

6. Which childhood story would you most enjoy telling to your kids? Three Billy Goats Gruff and Black Beauty.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Aloha Friday #35

No question today just a nod to Cancer support and a shout out about this fantastic auction. Instead of replying check it out.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

A Thousand Words Thursday #34

Some more mail art heading out today my camera batteries are dead but I have ye old cell phone camera still. This is a letter heading out for my Letters of Fiction Project as a reply and I used vintage stamps on it too.

The writing on the back is a sorry about the envelope saying Girlfriend Material,I did not notice till the letter was sealed..and the letter is going to a gentleman.