Art & Story Club — May 2026 Issue | "Pearls Of Great Price"

She didn't own expensive jewelry. She didn't need to. What Mama carried in her apron pocket was worth far more.

The May 2026 Issue of the Jan Dale Art & Story Club is a handcrafted mailing delivered straight to your door — no screens, no scrolling, just a beautifully printed letter and an original art print to hold in your hands.

This issue includes:

• A true memory story: "Pearls Of Great Price" — A Mother's Day memory of a barefoot, bread-making mama and her youngest child's determined search for an elegant gift on a very small allowance
• An art print based on the original artwork: "Pearls In Her Apron Pocket" — A string of faux pearls nestled in the worn pocket of a blue gingham apron, painted in luminous oils 
• A mini-print based on original artwork: "Peanut Butter Toast" — a second keepsake print
• A recipe for fluffy, buttery homemade rolls just like Mama made, plus bread-themed stickers based on original artwork

Written and illustrated by Jan Dale, rooted in the rhythms of rural life and the things and people we treasure most

Ships via USPS first-class mail to US addresses. No tracking — just the quiet anticipation of something real in your mailbox.