Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[ahk]

Hello Crafty Folks,

I have a question....
Curious if anyone has had a table at a bazaar or craft fair before and if they had any hints or suggestions.

Was it worth it (cost wise)? What would you do different or not do?

I am looking at joining a couple this November. And dare I say the last craft fair I participated in I was 8. My best friend and I stenciled gift bags. What a cute memory. We were so earnest!

Thank you!

I have on several different occasions.

Was it worth it? Sometimes. I think it just depended on the venue and what I was selling at the time. i.e I was selling printed tshirts @ pride and made big bang profit, another time I was selling hand made incense holders and made a small profit. and another time I was selling the same tshirts at a gay rodeo and made next to nothing.

Another thing is to watch how much you have to pay for the table/booth -- do you feel that you'll make profit or just break out even?

Recently, I was asked to be part of Trans Selling Art Fair and I paid nothing to be part of it and what I did sell was great because it was extra money for my pocket and the expenses I had to print up for the project.

I wish you good luck on your fairs and sellings this year!! What do you make?

Best to you!

[nycfem]

If anyone wants to reach out via PM, visitor message or psychic connection to Femmenoir or Lady Rain about what their status is for sending me their jewelry projects, please don't hesitate. I am trying but without any luck.

[clay]

Hello Crafty Folks,

I have a question....
Curious if anyone has had a table at a bazaar or craft fair before and if they had any hints or suggestions.

Was it worth it (cost wise)? What would you do different or not do?

I am looking at joining a couple this November. And dare I say the last craft fair I participated in I was 8. My best friend and I stenciled gift bags. What a cute memory. We were so earnest!

Thank you!

hey Spritzer! I have done many shows all over the East Coast (SC/NC/Ga/Fla) all with varying degrees of profitability!
1. Our rule of thumb was to recoup about 5 times the booth fee to be of profit. (booth fees being: lowest being $30 and highest being $100)
2. Time...your time...is worth something in addition to cost of suppliesso ALL of that has to be factored in. I would mark up my items 5 times or more dependent on my costs put into them, factoring time.
3. Travel, if any distance at all, is a factor (gas, etc)
4. Cost of meals for doing said show are a factor
Doing Craft Fairs/Shows are a lot of fun if one doesn't have a lot of travel, supply costs, and meals costs.
All I can say is to venture out....nothing ventured, nothing gained, right?
Supply & Demand is also a huge factor.
I found putting a price below an even dollar amount to be a better "marketing ploy" ie: instead of $20, I would do $19.95. You would NOT believe what a difference that number actually made in selling an item. And that was total price. I had factored in my sales taxes so it was that number totallly.
Good luck..what would you be selling, if I may ask???
Selling foods, etc is a HUGE hassle...health inspections, food permits, and those booth fees are always exorbitant!!!

[cara]

If anyone wants to reach out via PM, visitor message or psychic connection to Femmenoir or Lady Rain about what their status is for sending me their jewelry projects, please don't hesitate. I am trying but without any luck.

Done!

:)

[laruss]

Okay, I know our latest project isn't done yet. It isn't due until the 30th, but I have a new idea. When would be a good time to present it?

I am ready for the next project :pendulum:

How about after we receive our Altoid tins (the project before the jewelry)? You'll know when we receive them because we'll post about it :)


Back a while ago (September 18th) I had asked about a new project I had an idea for. I am currently displaced and most likely will be moving cities in the next few weeks so I am going to ask if I can present my project idea in the new year.

I look forward to the next project though.

[SingularNYCFemme]

I am still actively entertaining the notion that one day I might just join in on one of these projects. In the meantime, I want to thank you all for allowing my completely uncrafty self to live vicariously through your thrilling exploits of creativity and wonder!

[nycfem]

Hey, everyone!

I sent out the jewelry packages today! A few notes:

1) You will all get an extra two back because I never did hear from or receive anything from Lady Rain and Femmenoir. I don't mind waiting as long as is needed if told but since I wasn't even getting responses back from them I just had to give up after a certain amount of time. Thanks to those who also tried to reach out to them.

2) Tommi you made an extra for someone who wasn't in the project, Pixie. I think that is the second time you have done that, and it is very sweet :). I sent it back to you.

3) Gemme didn't attach names to her projects, so hers are the cute woven friendship bracelets. I think everyone else labeled theirs who they are from, and some people created special made pieces for individuals.

4) You will love it all! Every person chose something different! Thanks for participating!

[nycfem]

So I'm thinking about the next project. I was hoping we'd get our tins from the project (wrangled by Lady Rain) before the jewelry project, but we haven't yet, so maybe we just need to move on. I actually have no doubt that at some point Lady Rain will send us our tins because she's someone who disappears for awhile but ultimately reappears. I will have to do a Rain dance :). Seriously, hope everything is okay with you, Lady Rain. We love and worry about you.

I know Laruss mentioned a project for January. Do we want to wait until then given the busy holiday season? Do we want ahk to host a low-maintenance postcard/photo project in between if he is still interested? What do you all think?

[laruss]

I would gladly take part in a project

[Gemme]

So I'm thinking about the next project. I was hoping we'd get our tins from the project (wrangled by Lady Rain) before the jewelry project, but we haven't yet, so maybe we just need to move on. I actually have no doubt that at some point Lady Rain will send us our tins because she's someone who disappears for awhile but ultimately reappears. I will have to do a Rain dance :). Seriously, hope everything is okay with you, Lady Rain. We love and worry about you.

I know Laruss mentioned a project for January. Do we want to wait until then given the busy holiday season? Do we want ahk to host a low-maintenance postcard/photo project in between if he is still interested? What do you all think?

I'd be up for low maintenance, non time intensive project during the holiday season.

[amiyesiam]

I would be up for something very easy and then a project after the holidays.

[SingularNYCFemme]

An easy, low-maintenance dip-your-big-toe-in project might be fun. :tea:

[Tommi]

It's autumn, soon Thanksgiving. :turkeyday: How about a short sign up time, something simple as an autumn leaf, a colorful carcboard card, around Thanksgiving.

Then , like the New Year we get back on track. I agree about moving on without my rusty stuck together tins.

I am offf to the races....bye. :cowboihorse::knighthorse::horseriding: :horseriding: :horseriding:. :mohawk:

[Corkey]

I'm up for the project ahk suggested.

[deb0670]

i am up for an easy project for my first time.

[ahk]

HI.

Here I am-- thanks to Peach for giving me an heads up that folks are interested. So who would be interested in a small post card exchange. The one I was thinking about would be: Your World. You take a photograph of "your world" (could be your living room, your work space, your car, your family -- anything that you feel is part of you) and send it to each one who ever is joining.

The last one I did, I took several different pics, wrote on the back of what I was taking a pic of, and who I was, and sent them out randomly. If you use a reg size photo (4x6) all you would need is a postcard stamp --- (.32).

So how does that sound? Sound like your cup of tea? :tea: :wine: or glass of wine-- If so-- lets do it!!

{PS. -- How do you all do this (as a host or getting them sent out or getting each others addresses etc)}

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[Corkey]

[QUOTE=ahk;675576]HI.

Here I am-- thanks to Peach for giving me an heads up that folks are interested. So who would be interested in a small post card exchange. The one I was thinking about would be: Your World. You take a photograph of "your world" (could be your living room, your work space, your car, your family -- anything that you feel is part of you) and send it to each one who ever is joining.

The last one I did, I took several different pics, wrote on the back of what I was taking a pic of, and who I was, and sent them out randomly. If you use a reg size photo (4x6) all you would need is a postcard stamp --- (.32).

So how does that sound? Sound like your cup of tea? :tea: :wine: or glass of wine-- If so-- lets do it!!

(PS. -- How do you all do this (as a host or getting them sent out or getting each others addresses etc)

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[ahk]

I was also wondering -- is there any way for us to put an album together here on bfp with our work that we've done so others can see--- ?

[nycfem]

Usually the way we do it is each person who signs up sends you a package containing one of each project for each person participating along with 5 dollars to cover costs for you to mail out packets. However, because this is a simple postcard project, we could instead each PM you our address and then you PM us a list of everyone's address who is participating. Then each of us could mail out our postcards on our own. What do you prefer?

[nycfem]

[QUOTE=ahk;675576]HI.

Here I am-- thanks to Peach for giving me an heads up that folks are interested. So who would be interested in a small post card exchange. The one I was thinking about would be: Your World. You take a photograph of "your world" (could be your living room, your work space, your car, your family -- anything that you feel is part of you) and send it to each one who ever is joining.

The last one I did, I took several different pics, wrote on the back of what I was taking a pic of, and who I was, and sent them out randomly. If you use a reg size photo (4x6) all you would need is a postcard stamp --- (.32).

So how does that sound? Sound like your cup of tea? :tea: :wine: or glass of wine-- If so-- lets do it!!

(PS. -- How do you all do this (as a host or getting them sent out or getting each others addresses etc)

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adding my name :)

[ahk]

Usually the way we do it is each person who signs up sends you a package containing one of each project for each person participating along with 5 dollars to cover costs for you to mail out packets. However, because this is a simple postcard project, we could instead each PM you our address and then you PM us a list of everyone's address who is participating. Then each of us could mail out our postcards on our own. What do you prefer?

Yes. This is what I was thinking-- Corkey PM'd me and explained it to me and I suggested this-- so would this be okay with everyone else?

Deadlines: Oct. 21 for sign up November 4 for Postcards in mail

How does that sound?

[amiyesiam]

[QUOTE=Corkey;675578][QUOTE=ahk;675576]HI.

Here I am-- thanks to Peach for giving me an heads up that folks are interested. So who would be interested in a small post card exchange. The one I was thinking about would be: Your World. You take a photograph of "your world" (could be your living room, your work space, your car, your family -- anything that you feel is part of you) and send it to each one who ever is joining.

The last one I did, I took several different pics, wrote on the back of what I was taking a pic of, and who I was, and sent them out randomly. If you use a reg size photo (4x6) all you would need is a postcard stamp --- (.32).

So how does that sound? Sound like your cup of tea? :tea: :wine: or glass of wine-- If so-- lets do it!!

(PS. -- How do you all do this (as a host or getting them sent out or getting each others addresses etc)

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[laruss]

[QUOTE=Corkey;675578][QUOTE=ahk;675576]HI.

Here I am-- thanks to Peach for giving me an heads up that folks are interested. So who would be interested in a small post card exchange. The one I was thinking about would be: Your World. You take a photograph of "your world" (could be your living room, your work space, your car, your family -- anything that you feel is part of you) and send it to each one who ever is joining.

The last one I did, I took several different pics, wrote on the back of what I was taking a pic of, and who I was, and sent them out randomly. If you use a reg size photo (4x6) all you would need is a postcard stamp --- (.32).

So how does that sound? Sound like your cup of tea? :tea: :wine: or glass of wine-- If so-- lets do it!!

(PS. -- How do you all do this (as a host or getting them sent out or getting each others addresses etc)

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Added myself to the list

[Gemme]

Here I am-- thanks to Peach for giving me an heads up that folks are interested. So who would be interested in a small post card exchange. The one I was thinking about would be: Your World. You take a photograph of "your world" (could be your living room, your work space, your car, your family -- anything that you feel is part of you) and send it to each one who ever is joining.

The last one I did, I took several different pics, wrote on the back of what I was taking a pic of, and who I was, and sent them out randomly. If you use a reg size photo (4x6) all you would need is a postcard stamp --- (.32).

So how does that sound? Sound like your cup of tea? :tea: :wine: or glass of wine-- If so-- lets do it!!

(PS. -- How do you all do this (as a host or getting them sent out or getting each others addresses etc)

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2. Corkey
3. Jennifer / nycfembbw
4. Amiyesiam
5. laruss
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[SingularNYCFemme]

[QUOTE=ahk;675576]HI.

Here I am-- thanks to Peach for giving me an heads up that folks are interested. So who would be interested in a small post card exchange. The one I was thinking about would be: Your World. You take a photograph of "your world" (could be your living room, your work space, your car, your family -- anything that you feel is part of you) and send it to each one who ever is joining.

The last one I did, I took several different pics, wrote on the back of what I was taking a pic of, and who I was, and sent them out randomly. If you use a reg size photo (4x6) all you would need is a postcard stamp --- (.32).

So how does that sound? Sound like your cup of tea? :tea: :wine: or glass of wine-- If so-- lets do it!!

(PS. -- How do you all do this (as a host or getting them sent out or getting each others addresses etc)

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[SingularNYCFemme]

Here I am-- thanks to Peach for giving me an heads up that folks are interested. So who would be interested in a small post card exchange. The one I was thinking about would be: Your World. You take a photograph of "your world" (could be your living room, your work space, your car, your family -- anything that you feel is part of you) and send it to each one who ever is joining.

The last one I did, I took several different pics, wrote on the back of what I was taking a pic of, and who I was, and sent them out randomly. If you use a reg size photo (4x6) all you would need is a postcard stamp --- (.32).

So how does that sound? Sound like your cup of tea? :tea: :wine: or glass of wine-- If so-- lets do it!!

(PS. -- How do you all do this (as a host or getting them sent out or getting each others addresses etc)

1. ahk :sock:
2. Corkey
3. Jennifer / nycfembbw
4. Amiyesiam
5. laruss
6. Gemme
7.SingularNYCFemme
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I am being a complete klutz trying to add myself to the list.

[ahk]

Everyone on the list-- could you please send me your address & email addresses. If you already have, thank you.

What I was thinking is to get all your addresses together, and then send out a huge list of details. When done with postcards, just put a .32 stamp (unless you live outside of US) and place in mailbox. Since its a small project, I didn't see a reason to do a huge pile at a time. Hope everyone is in agreeance. <--- is that even a word??!!??

Yay for all people who have signed up so far---

a.

[Gemme]

Oooooh!

I haz mail!!!!

I :stillheart: it all!!!!

Laruss, how cool is that??? You actually chose my fave color too.

Tommi, as always, your stuff makes me squeal. Love it!

Cara, those are the cutest bead-dobbies in the world. I love the colors, too.

Sherrie, I didn't even THINK of doing that. Excellent and tre cute.

Jennifer, SOMEONE is sending me sugar. So sweet! So sweet! For the wrist and the belly. I wonder who???? :blink:

I want to ask about a particular piece but I don't want to spoil it for the others. If you participated and I didn't mention your name, then I am talking to YOU. I am sooo not going to use that for the purpose in which you intended. Oh, no. That's far too lovely. I'm going to prop it up near my computer and stare at it on a daily basis. Lovely!

[Gemme]

I think it was Ami's project I didn't have a name for. Fantastic job!

[cara]

I haz mail, too! I think that's the speediest I've ever gotten a package. :)

everyone did such wonderfully fun projects! thank you all so much!

I don't want to possibly spoil any surprises, so I'll withhold comments til we hear back from everyone.

Thanks for wrangling, Jennifer! :stillheart:

p.s. I hand-twisted each and every one of those bead-dobbies, Gemmie. I had a thumb cramp for days! lol.

[nycfem]

I'm in agreeance, and I think you have all my info :)

Everyone on the list-- could you please send me your address & email addresses. If you already have, thank you.

What I was thinking is to get all your addresses together, and then send out a huge list of details. When done with postcards, just put a .32 stamp (unless you live outside of US) and place in mailbox. Since its a small project, I didn't see a reason to do a huge pile at a time. Hope everyone is in agreeance. <--- is that even a word??!!??

Yay for all people who have signed up so far---

a.

[amiyesiam]

I got mine today also!!!!
Love everything.

[ahk]

Here I am-- thanks to Peach for giving me an heads up that folks are interested. So who would be interested in a small post card exchange. The one I was thinking about would be: Your World. You take a photograph of "your world" (could be your living room, your work space, your car, your family -- anything that you feel is part of you) and send it to each one who ever is joining.

The last one I did, I took several different pics, wrote on the back of what I was taking a pic of, and who I was, and sent them out randomly. If you use a reg size photo (4x6) all you would need is a postcard stamp --- (.32).

So how does that sound? Sound like your cup of tea? or glass of wine-- If so-- lets do it!!

(PS. -- How do you all do this (as a host or getting them sent out or getting each others addresses etc)

1. ahk
2. Corkey
3. Jennifer / nycfembbw
4. Amiyesiam
5. laruss
6. Gemme
7.SingularNYCFemme
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3 SLOTS left-- anyone? You have til Sunday to sign up--- Hurry!

[deb0670]

I wanna do this please? signing up! :-)Everyone on the list-- could you please send me your address & email addresses. If you already have, thank you.

What I was thinking is to get all your addresses together, and then send out a huge list of details. When done with postcards, just put a .32 stamp (unless you live outside of US) and place in mailbox. Since its a small project, I didn't see a reason to do a huge pile at a time. Hope everyone is in agreeance. <--- is that even a word??!!??

Yay for all people who have signed up so far---

a.

[ahk]

Here I am-- thanks to Peach for giving me an heads up that folks are interested. So who would be interested in a small post card exchange. The one I was thinking about would be: Your World. You take a photograph of "your world" (could be your living room, your work space, your car, your family -- anything that you feel is part of you) and send it to each one who ever is joining.

The last one I did, I took several different pics, wrote on the back of what I was taking a pic of, and who I was, and sent them out randomly. If you use a reg size photo (4x6) all you would need is a postcard stamp --- (.32).

So how does that sound? Sound like your cup of tea? or glass of wine-- If so-- lets do it!!

(PS. -- How do you all do this (as a host or getting them sent out or getting each others addresses etc)

1. ahk
2. Corkey
3. Jennifer / nycfembbw
4. Amiyesiam
5. laruss
6. Gemme
7.SingularNYCFemme
8. deb0670
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3 SLOTS left-- anyone? You have til Sunday to sign up--- Hurry!

Just adding ---

[nycfem]

BUMP - Sign up in progress below :)

[sis]

I'm recently arrived here to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, finally getting my 'groove' on, and wondering how I could participate in an exchange. When I lived in China a few years back I was part of an altoid tin exchange where we sent a tin only to the person next on the list. With postage so costly, this would probably be the type of group activity that would work best for me. Otherwise, I would love to correspond snail-mail with a few of you and/or reconnect with a couple of you that I did snail-mail with in the past. I'm open to possibilities. Of course, I have to first figure out where the post office is! lolol By the way, today is Vietam's Womens Day - the street vendors are out in droves selling baskets of gorgeous roses primped up with ribbons and bows. I find it quite delightful. Hope to hear from some of you soon!

- Deb -

[ahk]

Hey all-- I had a family emergency and I was wondering if we could bump this back 1 more week-- I also have finals this week, with juggling folks, school, rotations --

Would everyone mind if we get this all out by the 28th? I am still needing addresses/address from deb0670 -- could you please send me your address and email, thanks.

a.

[Gemme]

I'm fine with it.

[Tommi]

Thank You, Thank You.

I am enjoying all of the wonderful things I received in the last Project.

Writing with my pen, wearing great neck pieces, and reading my book marked in place, twirling the black N white wrist bracelt, taking my Steelers keys as I run out the door to catch the game.

Som, again thanks for it being fun and full of good stuff that will last longer than a Marshmallow ghost :)

[laruss]

I am good with the push back as I was unsure of the date.
Where are we sending everything to you ahk? or are we getting addresses?


I am hoping my jewelry will be there this week before I move. I am out of the city until Thursday so that gives it lots of time and I leave on Sunday. Looking forward to it as I have heard wonderful things about all the pieces.

[ahk]

I will be sending the addresses to you--
Soon-- I promise.

Thanks for being patient --

a.

[deb0670]

ahk- been praying for you and your family. Hope all is okies

[SingularNYCFemme]

I will be sending the addresses to you--
Soon-- I promise.

Thanks for being patient --

a.

No problem with patience here, I have no idea what I'm going to do yet!

[ahk]

ahk- been praying for you and your family. Hope all is okies

Thank you-- I just want this week to be over and its only Monday.

No problem with patience here, I have no idea what I'm going to do yet!

Just photographs of your "world" -- could be something like pics through out your day :

what you ate for breakfast?
a pic on your way to work?
a pic of your desk?
a pic of lunch?
etc etc-- have fun with it!

:koolaid:

[deb0670]

ok, so, take a pic, put a stamp on it and send it that way? or take a pic, attach it to a note card or post card, and send it?

[LeftWriteFemme]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

I love my bracelets and book mark, my silver caged river rock is awesome and I adore my cephalopod.

I appreciate everyone's hard work! Again thank you for sharing with me!

love, Sherrie

[ahk]

ok, so, take a pic, put a stamp on it and send it that way? or take a pic, attach it to a note card or post card, and send it?

yep, yep, yep, and yep-- you can do it any of these ways.

I usually just put a index on the back so I can write something and its a bit heavier and won't rip as easy going through mail, but you can do it any way you want.

have fun! :sock:

[nycfem]

I'm going to have an individualized picture on one side and then write an individualized story to the receiver on the other side. I'm going to use pictures I've already taken and saved since I don't really take pictures much these days. I like to let things I've saved make their way out into the world.

Thanks for the fun project, ahk. It's nice to do something totally outside the holiday season :)

[nycfem]

Now I'm rethinking my idea...
Isn't that the best and hardest part of these projects :D

I'm going to have an individualized picture on one side and then write an individualized story to the receiver on the other side. I'm going to use pictures I've already taken and saved since I don't really take pictures much these days. I like to let things I've saved make their way out into the world.

Thanks for the fun project, ahk. It's nice to do something totally outside the holiday season :)

[nycfem]

Reposting this so that it's near the top again, because I like to remind myself who my muses are and what the heck I'm doing :D

small post card exchange

Theme: Your World. You take a photograph of "your world" (could be your living room, your work space, your car, your family -- anything that you feel is part of you) and send it to each one who ever is joining.

The last one I did, I took several different pics, wrote on the back of what I was taking a pic of, and who I was, and sent them out randomly. If you use a reg size photo (4x6) all you would need is a postcard stamp --- (.32).

lets do it!!


1. ahk
2. Corkey
3. Jennifer / nycfembbw
4. Amiyesiam
5. laruss
6. Gemme
7.SingularNYCFemme
8. deb0670

[ahk]

Thanks NYCFem-- for helping me out, I really appreciate it.

and I love your idea, btw--

[deb0670]

hmmm okies thanks.. gotta figure out how to print out pics i guess from my digital camera.. or.. buy a camera with regular film


yep, yep, yep, and yep-- you can do it any of these ways.

I usually just put a index on the back so I can write something and its a bit heavier and won't rip as easy going through mail, but you can do it any way you want.

have fun! :sock:

[laruss]

hmmm okies thanks.. gotta figure out how to print out pics i guess from my digital camera.. or.. buy a camera with regular film

Put the pictures on a stick and take them to Walmart or other such place or now you can send them from your computer to places like Walmart and Costco.

[ahk]

Put the pictures on a stick and take them to Walmart or other such place or now you can send them from your computer to places like Walmart and Costco.

I agree.

This is not intended to be an expensive or time consuming project-- just have fun and share.

I will be putting the address list together today and send it out via email to everyone. Thought that if everyone could get their stuff sent out by November 3 -- that would be awesome.

If any new questions, let me know-- or ask Jennifer, I'm sure she'll help out or some how get a hold of me. My time is starting to get easier, I have one more day of classes this week (before I am off for 1 week) and my family is starting to finally being "normal" again-- So thank you everyone for being understanding and for the thoughts in the process. Much appreciated.

Best! :sock:

[laruss]

Being in Canada, we don't have the cheap postcard rate. I am going to print the pictures on paper and pop them in an envelope.
I got the mailing list today so this is on my list of things to do before I head out of town.

[SingularNYCFemme]

Being in Canada, we don't have the cheap postcard rate. I am going to print the pictures on paper and pop them in an envelope.
I got the mailing list today so this is on my list of things to do before I head out of town.

I think I want to put my whatever-they-turn-out-to-bes in envelopes too. I don't want them exposed to the elements!

[SingularNYCFemme]

Oh, and I forgot: I might need a bit of patience too. Some family issues as well as personal health issues have come up big time this week, so I might need an extra day or two to get these out to everyone. But I WILL do this project, I'm determined!

[laruss]

I printed my pictures today. Will get them sent out before I leave town on Sunday. Quite proud of myself to be getting so much accomplished in this crazy hectic week.

[laruss]

Printed and ready to go, I just need to address them. I will get that done tomorrow and pop them in the mail on my way out of town. Looking forward to seeing everyones pictures.

Oh, and my jewelry package arrived here this week, I will get it tomorrow. Super excited to see what everyone made.

[laruss]

I got my jewelry today, love it all. Thank you to everyone.
I love how very different every piece was. We rock.


I sent off my Art pictures project today. Put them all in the mail box. They are coming from Canada so it will probably be a week or so. I sent them in a Thanksgiving card being as you are all behind and haven't done that holiday yet :jester:

Can't wait to see what everyone did for this project.

[amiyesiam]

We haz storm coming and so our pictures won't be going out till after Nov 2nd. Sorry about that but Sandy is coming.

[ahk]

No worries, just be safe--- and keep dry.

[nycfem]

Definitely same deal with me.

We haz storm coming and so our pictures won't be going out till after Nov 2nd. Sorry about that but Sandy is coming.

[ahk]

Definitely same deal with me.

stay same, dry, and no worries-- :sock: just make sure to keep your socks dry--

[SingularNYCFemme]

Definitely same deal with me.

Me too, I'm afraid.

[ahk]

So how is everyone doing? Just checking in.

[diamondrose]

i need to get back into this. I miss yall

[laruss]

Mine were mailed before I left Edmonton. So they should arrive late this week or early next week.

[nycfem]

You sure do! We miss you too!

i need to get back into this. I miss yall

[Gemme]

So how is everyone doing? Just checking in.

I'm sorry; I'm adled today. I know there was some leeway due to the storm but when are these supposed to be done?

[ahk]

Mailed out by Sunday (11/4)-- but I was thinking an extra week (11/11) since the East has been down a few days. How does this sound for everyone?

[Gemme]

Mailed out by Sunday (11/4)-- but I was thinking an extra week (11/11) since the East has been down a few days. How does this sound for everyone?

That sounds good to me.

[princesskathie]

Hey lovelies! I am brand new to this board but adore snail mail penpalling! How would I go about finding a new pen pal?

Many thanks!

[nycfem]

Hi, Kathie, just keep a look out on our thread for new upcoming projects that you might want to participate in :)

Also, to all of us doing the postcard project, I finished mine! Woo hoo! Just need to mail them.

[diamondrose]

I am looking forward to the next idea

[amiyesiam]

Ami and Corkey update.

the damn tree limb is cut up and at the curb and Corkey's birthday work bench is almost all together.
We both ordered our prints and they will be here next week. We will get them out asap once they arrive.

The cranky femme who just wants to knit is not going to get photos developed for anyone, but will happily and joyfully order them and have them sent to the house!

[Tommi]

Hi, Kathie, just keep a look out on our thread for new upcoming projects that you might want to participate in :)
Also, to all of us doing the postcard project, I finished mine! Woo hoo! Just need to mail them.

So what's new. POSTAGE increase in January. seen here This is (http://about.usps.com/news/national-releases/2012/pr12_114.htm)


U.S. Postal Service Announces New Prices and Services for 2013

Highlights of the new single-piece First-Class Mail pricing, effective Jan. 27, 2013 include:
Letters (1oz.) — 1-cent increase to 46 cents
Letters additional ounces — unchanged at 20 cents
Letters to all international destinations (1oz.) — $1.10
Postcards — 1-cent increase to 33 cents
The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) will review the prices before they become effective Jan. 27, 2013


Wondering if anyone has a new project in the wings?. If one is in the clouds, in the dreams and the near future?.

[nycfem]

I mailed my postcards today!

[kittygrrl]

Projects, postcards?!? This sounds like so much fun. I would love to join if that's possible?:hk2:

[nycfem]

Awesome! Wait for the next project to be posted and then sign up if interested :)

[ahk]

Any new ideas for new projects? I have a few more in mind... but just wanted to know if anyone else has any? Also... what kind of projects have you done as of lately or in the pass-- I know I could look at all previous pages but it'd just be easier if one could say-- Thank you.

Can't wait to see everyone's "world" -- I am almost done with mine, I will send them out this week.

[nycfem]

I think the next project is being wrangled by Laruss at the start of the New Year? Do I have that right, Laruss?

[Gemme]

Mine won't go out until Friday, Nov. 9th.

[laruss]

I think the next project is being wrangled by Laruss at the start of the New Year? Do I have that right, Laruss?

That is the plan, with the Christmas season being so hectic the New Year is my choice to start.

Unless... we want to do an ornament exchange? I am already making some so I could do extra.

Anyone interested in that? I could wrangle it I guess. I am moved now so I could although I do have my other project that I would like to do for the new year and I don't have time for it before then.

Any ideas, anyone else want to wrangle if we do ornaments?
Anyone want to do ornaments?

[Gemme]

I like the idea but I'll pass on the ornaments this time.

[Tommi]

That is the plan, with the Christmas season being so hectic the New Year is my choice to start.

Unless... we want to do an ornament exchange? I am already making some so I could do extra.

Anyone interested in that? I could wrangle it I guess. I am moved now so I could although I do have my other project that I would like to do for the new year and I don't have time for it before then.

Any ideas, anyone else want to wrangle if we do ornaments?
Anyone want to do ornaments?

laruss,

As for me, New year is best. Holiday season is filled with fun frolic, travel, and such.

Then, I would like to do the spring thing, next one after that.

ahk, we have done so many different kinds of things.
As for what we have done over the past three years, the best way to see get an idea of what, and how it all works would be to start at page one and speed read through the projects.

[deb0670]

I got my first postcard thingie today from Laruss!! thanks! awesome pics!!! (waiting til payday to get my stuff)

[princesskathie]

Ooh I can't wait to participate! I'm working on Christmas cards & gifts right now, but I'm game for anything come January!

Yay!

[Gemme]

I got my first postcard thingie today from Laruss!! thanks! awesome pics!!! (waiting til payday to get my stuff)

Ditto! Beautiful, laruss. Just lovely!

[SingularNYCFemme]

I am so sorry, but I won't be able to fulfill my part of the postcards project. Too much displacement and weirdness going on in my life right now. One of these days I'll get it together. I feel as though I'm letting myself and others down, but I just have no choice. :(

[ahk]

No worries-- I'll still send you a card. I hope that things ease up for you soon--

Best,

[nycfem]

Why don't you wait and do it within the next few months? Since this project doesn't involve only one person mailing, you can individually send out your postcards when things ease up for you (f)

I am so sorry, but I won't be able to fulfill my part of the postcards project. Too much displacement and weirdness going on in my life right now. One of these days I'll get it together. I feel as though I'm letting myself and others down, but I just have no choice. :(

[SingularNYCFemme]

Why don't you wait and do it within the next few months? Since this project doesn't involve only one person mailing, you can individually send out your postcards when things ease up for you (f)

Thank you so much; that's an idea. Once I have the things ready, I could get the addresses and send them, even though late? Who would have thought? Wow. Thanks again!

[nycfem]

Did you get the email from ahk with a list of all our addresses? That makes it extra user friendly :)

Thank you so much; that's an idea. Once I have the things ready, I could get the addresses and send them, even though late? Who would have thought? Wow. Thanks again!

[SingularNYCFemme]

Did you get the email from ahk with a list of all our addresses? That makes it extra user friendly :)

Not yet; at least not that I saw. My access to email has been weird as has my ability to distinguish what's what. When I am ready I shall need that!

[amiyesiam]

OUr post cards arrived today and we will get them out as fast as we can.

Jen your's arrived today and they are wonderful!

[Gemme]

I got Jennifer's card today too. Super fun!

[amiyesiam]

Ahk,
we need your zip, we only have 4 of the 5 #
thank you

[amiyesiam]

Our post cards will go out tomorrow!

[ahk]

87121

:fastdraq:

[ahk]

Not yet; at least not that I saw. My access to email has been weird as has my ability to distinguish what's what. When I am ready I shall need that!

I sent the email out Thursday, Oct 25 -- just FWD you the email again-- just in case. Also, my zip is missing a number -- 87121. Send whenever you can.

[amiyesiam]

Our postcards went out today.

[ahk]

I will be sending out items this week--

I have received 2 so far-- Thank you.

[nycfem]

I received Ami and Corkey's postcards same day :). Loved them! BB did too. Thanks, you two!

[deb0670]

Payday! Now can get busy on these projects! Sorry for the delay!

[ahk]

I make the worst sender-outer especially now that school is back in session-- I totally forgot to send my stuff out this last week. I'm soooooo sorry -- they will be in mail by Tuesday.

This is my last semester of school -- and I'm only 2 weeks in and have done about 56 hours of clinicals, read 18 chapters, taken 8 tests -- Soon, I will be able to do more art and do other things I enjoy besides school stuff.

Hope everyone is doing okay--

[nycfem]

Bumping this to check in for those who haven't mailed theirs out yet.

Reposting this so that it's near the top again, because I like to remind myself who my muses are and what the heck I'm doing :D

small post card exchange

Theme: Your World. You take a photograph of "your world" (could be your living room, your work space, your car, your family -- anything that you feel is part of you) and send it to each one who ever is joining.

The last one I did, I took several different pics, wrote on the back of what I was taking a pic of, and who I was, and sent them out randomly. If you use a reg size photo (4x6) all you would need is a postcard stamp --- (.32).

lets do it!!


1. ahk
2. Corkey
3. Jennifer / nycfembbw
4. Amiyesiam
5. laruss
6. Gemme
7.SingularNYCFemme
8. deb0670

[laruss]

Mine were sent and I think were all received by everyone, at least I hope so.
I have not been to my mail box in the last 2 weeks, but I am going tomorrow, so I don't know whose I have received yet.

[ahk]

I sent mine out -- Wednesday.

I have received 4 so far--

[nycfem]

Yes, I think the four received so far are mine, Laruss, Corkey, and Ami.

With yours (ahk) on the way and awaiting Gemme, Singular, and Deb- do I have that right?

[ahk]

Sounds about right-- still waiting on the ones you stated.

Jennifer: Did you send 1 to yourself, like I did-- since my name was on the list and all, I figured what the heck. But instead, I postmarked it to my honey. She'll be thrilled!

Thank you to everyone so far who has participated, it has been awesome to see a small wonder in your lives.

[nycfem]

That's sweet that you sent one to to your home postmarked to your honey. I did not but I like the idea :)

And, yeah, the project has been very fun!

Sounds about right-- still waiting on the ones you stated.

Jennifer: Did you send 1 to yourself, like I did-- since my name was on the list and all, I figured what the heck. But instead, I postmarked it to my honey. She'll be thrilled!

Thank you to everyone so far who has participated, it has been awesome to see a small wonder in your lives.

[laruss]

I got Corkey's, great photo, it looks just like a real postcard you would buy.

and Amiyesiam's, that is the type of photo I would hang in my home.

and nycfembbw's, I think that is so cool that you got a reply from someone else in regards to what you had sent. That is really neat how we inspire other people without realizing it.

[nycfem]

I got ahk's postcard today and the colors were really splashy and I wanna visit and sit having drinks at the table with the Coke umbrella ! :)

[nycfem]

Awaiting Deb, Gemme, and Singular's postcards :)
All in due time- I know the holidays are crazy!

[Corkey]

We have ahk's, Jenn's, and laruss.

[amiyesiam]

We have ahk's, Jenn's, and laruss.

and Gemme's arrived today!

[purepisces]

I haven't been online much lately and miss all you crafty people! How is everyone? I'm looking forward to the new project next month.

Whatever happened with the Altoid tin project? I still haven't received anything. :(

[nycfem]

The Altoid Tins are in the hands of Lady Rain who has not yet sent them out to any of us nor have we heard from her. Anyone is welcome to send a PM to her. She has been in abstentia.



Whatever happened with the Altoid tin project? I still haven't received anything. :(

[nycfem]

So now for the postcard thread, we have postcards from everyone except for Deb and SingularNYCFemme, I believe.

Deb and SingularNYCFemme, any updates for when you think you might be sending out your postcards to us?

[Bleu]

Bumping this to check in for those who haven't mailed theirs out yet.

I'd like to join in on the next postcard project, please. Or any other project, for that matter. I really like this idea! :)

[nycfem]

Cool, Bleu. Stay posted ;)

[Gemme]

So now for the postcard thread, we have postcards from everyone except for Deb and SingularNYCFemme, I believe.

Deb and SingularNYCFemme, any updates for when you think you might be sending out your postcards to us?

Didn't one of the ladies say they were pulling out for now and we all said that they could send their cards whenever they got to a less hectic place in their lives? I just can't remember who that was....:thinking:

[nycfem]

Yes, that is the one and only SingularNYCFemme :rrose:

Didn't one of the ladies say they were pulling out for now and we all said that they could send their cards whenever they got to a less hectic place in their lives? I just can't remember who that was....:thinking:

[Gemme]

And Deb had that car accident. I'm sure that probably put the project on the back burner for her.

[nycfem]

Oh, wow, hope she feels better. And if you get this, healing vibes to you, Deb, and ignore my visitor message asking how the cards were going.

And Deb had that car accident. I'm sure that probably put the project on the back burner for her.

[deb0670]

Hi everyone , I am so sorry I haven't been able to do the post card thingie yet.. I have been through a lot lately. Yes, I was involved in a pretty bad car accident on Nov. 24th, and it has done so much to me physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. I am having a very difficult time bouncing back. I will do my best to get my postcards out by next week.
Again, I apologize for slacking off, not intentional i promise!
Thank You everyone who has sent me postcards and sharing your lives with me. XoXo

[ArtistLady]

I am new here and this sounds really interesting. I would like to be included in the next project please. :)

[laruss]

I am new here and this sounds really interesting. I would like to be included in the next project please. :)

I will be posting the next project in the New Year. Keep an eye out.

[ahk]

Everyone that participated so far in postcard "my world" -- thank you, I loved it. I look forward to more trades.

I would like to host more-- I have other ideas. Hope every one is safe and warm.

Best.

[SingularNYCFemme]

to the peeps I have received postcards from. Between the recent hurricane and now this horrible event that happened on Friday, I'm definitely on a down swing; Christmas feels impossibly heavy this year. As soon as I'm feeling better, even though the project will be officially "over," I hope to make some meaningful postcards and send them to the list of participants. Some might have forgotten and think "Huh?" but I'll still send them out anyway, just to say hello and to have participated, in some way, in a project that's part of this always inspired and inspiring thread.

[nycfem]

You are a warm presence on the thread and always welcome here, SingularNYCFemme.

And what could be more fun that getting a postcard out of the blue and going "huh" - not much :).

[ahk]

http://images.greetingcarduniverse.com/images/csphoto/1107/00/00/13/80/81/488509_TN_shadow.png

[ahk]

http://img0027.popscreencdn.com/133638098_amazoncom-happy-birthday-pen-pal-card-health-personal-.jpg

Happy Birthday to laruss!!

[Gemme]

Happy Birthday!

[nycfem]

Trying to reconstruct the Post Secret List...

1. Jennifer/nycfembbw (wrangler)
2. ahk
3. Gemme
4. pajama
5. Bleu
6. Laneydoll

Okay, do I have this correct? Did I forget anyone? Did I put down anyone who is not actually on the list? Does anyone wish to be added?

[ahk]

I believe so--

Did Corkey or Amiyesiam want to join along? I can't recall.

Thanks again for being on top of this--

[nycfem]

Gosh, I can't recall. I wish I were more on top of it but thanks!

[Corkey]

I believe so--

Did Corkey or Amiyesiam want to join along? I can't recall.

Thanks again for being on top of this--


Can't speak for Ami but I'm out this go around.

[nycfem]

I think there was one more person...

[stepfordfemme]

Huge diehard post secret fan. This is one I would love to sign up for.

Could you repost the information & add me to the list!

[nycfem]

Definitely! So glad you are joining!

Huge diehard post secret fan. This is one I would love to sign up for.

Could you repost the information & add me to the list!

[nycfem]

SIGN UP IN PROGRESS

Trying to reconstruct the Post Secret List...

1. Jennifer/nycfembbw (wrangler)
2. ahk
3. Gemme
4. pajama
5. Bleu
6. Laneydoll
7. Stepfordfemme

Okay, do I have this correct? Did I forget anyone? Did I put down anyone who is not actually on the list? Does anyone wish to be added?

Info:

Postcards due end of Feb (Send me a package with all the postcards, and I'll send you one back with postcards from each person participating). Sign up for project will be closed this Friday. If in US send me 5 dollars for shipping. If in Canada send me 10. Please send me your package without any confirmation or need for signature. It's more likely to get lost at the nyc post office while it waits for me to come sign it than it is to just reach me without all that. To determine the number of postsecret postcards to make, check in this Friday and see how many people signed up. Then subtract one (yourself) and you will know how many cards to make. PM me your address and I will send you mine IF we've never sent each other anything in the mail before (almost all of you I have before). You can make all the same postcard or all different ones. Secrets can be anonymous or you can sign your name, and you can let me decide who gets what or you can specify by writing it on the reverse side of the postcard (e.g. To: ahk From: Bleu -- or just From: Bleu or just To: ahk). All secrets must be kept secret and sacred, because while some go for light or not personal; some use it for catharsis. Postcards do not have to be 4x6, just reasonably sized. If you want to specify a "from" or a "to" (reminder: you can leave blank if you want, and I'll decide and you'll be anonymous), but you used both sides of your postcard for the project then just put it in a ziploc type baggie and stick a label on it or write on the baggie with permanent marker. For examples of postsecret, go to http://www.postsecret.com or http://www.photobucket.com and do a search for "post secret" or "postsecret"

[cara]

I don't know that I officially signed up for this, but I recall saying something about it when the idea was first proposed. that's a long-winded way of asking to be.added to the list.

please and thanks!

:stillheart:

[nycfem]

SIGN UP IN PROGRESS UNTIL THIS FRIDAY


Trying to reconstruct the Post Secret List...

1. Jennifer/nycfembbw (wrangler)
2. ahk
3. Gemme
4. pajama
5. Bleu
6. Laneydoll
7. Stepfordfemme
8. Cara

Info:

Postcards due end of Feb (Send me a package with all the postcards, and I'll send you one back with postcards from each person participating). Sign up for project will be closed this Friday. If in US send me 5 dollars for shipping. If in Canada send me 10. Please send me your package without any confirmation or need for signature. It's more likely to get lost at the nyc post office while it waits for me to come sign it than it is to just reach me without all that. To determine the number of postsecret postcards to make, check in this Friday and see how many people signed up. Then subtract one (yourself) and you will know how many cards to make. PM me your address and I will send you mine IF we've never sent each other anything in the mail before (almost all of you I have before). You can make all the same postcard or all different ones. Secrets can be anonymous or you can sign your name, and you can let me decide who gets what or you can specify by writing it on the reverse side of the postcard (e.g. To: ahk From: Bleu -- or just From: Bleu or just To: ahk). All secrets must be kept secret and sacred, because while some go for light or not personal; some use it for catharsis. Postcards do not have to be 4x6, just reasonably sized. If you want to specify a "from" or a "to" (reminder: you can leave blank if you want, and I'll decide and you'll be anonymous), but you used both sides of your postcard for the project then just put it in a ziploc type baggie and stick a label on it or write on the baggie with permanent marker. For examples of postsecret, go to http://www.postsecret.com or http://www.photobucket.com and do a search for "post secret" or "postsecret"

[Bleu]

SIGN UP IN PROGRESS UNTIL THIS FRIDAY


Trying to reconstruct the Post Secret List...

1. Jennifer/nycfembbw (wrangler)
2. ahk
3. Gemme
4. pajama
5. Bleu
6. Laneydoll
7. Stepfordfemme
8. Cara

Info:

Postcards due end of Feb (Send me a package with all the postcards, and I'll send you one back with postcards from each person participating). Sign up for project will be closed this Friday. If in US send me 5 dollars for shipping. If in Canada send me 10. Please send me your package without any confirmation or need for signature. It's more likely to get lost at the nyc post office while it waits for me to come sign it than it is to just reach me without all that. To determine the number of postsecret postcards to make, check in this Friday and see how many people signed up. Then subtract one (yourself) and you will know how many cards to make. PM me your address and I will send you mine IF we've never sent each other anything in the mail before (almost all of you I have before). You can make all the same postcard or all different ones. Secrets can be anonymous or you can sign your name, and you can let me decide who gets what or you can specify by writing it on the reverse side of the postcard (e.g. To: ahk From: Bleu -- or just From: Bleu or just To: ahk). All secrets must be kept secret and sacred, because while some go for light or not personal; some use it for catharsis. Postcards do not have to be 4x6, just reasonably sized. If you want to specify a "from" or a "to" (reminder: you can leave blank if you want, and I'll decide and you'll be anonymous), but you used both sides of your postcard for the project then just put it in a ziploc type baggie and stick a label on it or write on the baggie with permanent marker. For examples of postsecret, go to http://www.postsecret.com or http://www.photobucket.com and do a search for "post secret" or "postsecret"

This is so exciting... I have a special mystery secret that involves ALL of the participating folks on the list. YaY! So excited!

[laruss]

If I have til the end of February to send I could take part. I am moving sooner then predicted and I will have an address before we are done. Yay, I didn't think I would be able to take part but I can.

Thank you Jennifer for wrangling this time. I will be all moved and ready to wrangle the next one, I already know what I want to do. I am going to be in the States on Monday so I will pick up some cash to send you.

[nycfem]

SIGN UP IN PROGRESS UNTIL THIS FRIDAY


Trying to reconstruct the Post Secret List...

1. Jennifer/nycfembbw (wrangler)
2. ahk
3. Gemme
4. pajama
5. Bleu
6. Laneydoll
7. Stepfordfemme
8. Cara
9. laruss

Info:

Postcards due end of Feb (Send me a package with all the postcards, and I'll send you one back with postcards from each person participating). Sign up for project will be closed this Friday. If in US send me 5 dollars for shipping. If in Canada send me 10. Please send me your package without any confirmation or need for signature. It's more likely to get lost at the nyc post office while it waits for me to come sign it than it is to just reach me without all that. To determine the number of postsecret postcards to make, check in this Friday and see how many people signed up. Then subtract one (yourself) and you will know how many cards to make. PM me your address and I will send you mine IF we've never sent each other anything in the mail before (almost all of you I have before). You can make all the same postcard or all different ones. Secrets can be anonymous or you can sign your name, and you can let me decide who gets what or you can specify by writing it on the reverse side of the postcard (e.g. To: ahk From: Bleu -- or just From: Bleu or just To: ahk). All secrets must be kept secret and sacred, because while some go for light or not personal; some use it for catharsis. Postcards do not have to be 4x6, just reasonably sized. If you want to specify a "from" or a "to" (reminder: you can leave blank if you want, and I'll decide and you'll be anonymous), but you used both sides of your postcard for the project then just put it in a ziploc type baggie and stick a label on it or write on the baggie with permanent marker. For examples of postsecret, go to http://www.postsecret.com or http://www.photobucket.com and do a search for "post secret" or "postsecret"

[Gemme]

For some reason, I think we're forgetting someone.

But I may be delirious from lack of sleep.

[Tommi]

SIGN UP IN PROGRESS UNTIL THIS FRIDAY


Trying to reconstruct the Post Secret List...

1. Jennifer/nycfembbw (wrangler)
2. ahk
3. Gemme
4. pajama
5. Bleu
6. Laneydoll
7. Stepfordfemme
8. Cara
9. laruss
10. Tommi

Info:

Postcards due end of Feb (Send me a package with all the postcards, and I'll send you one back with postcards from each person participating). Sign up for project will be closed this Friday. If in US send me 5 dollars for shipping. If in Canada send me 10. Please send me your package without any confirmation or need for signature. It's more likely to get lost at the nyc post office while it waits for me to come sign it than it is to just reach me without all that. To determine the number of postsecret postcards to make, check in this Friday and see how many people signed up. Then subtract one (yourself) and you will know how many cards to make. PM me your address and I will send you mine IF we've never sent each other anything in the mail before (almost all of you I have before). You can make all the same postcard or all different ones. Secrets can be anonymous or you can sign your name, and you can let me decide who gets what or you can specify by writing it on the reverse side of the postcard (e.g. To: ahk From: Bleu -- or just From: Bleu or just To: ahk). All secrets must be kept secret and sacred, because while some go for light or not personal; some use it for catharsis. Postcards do not have to be 4x6, just reasonably sized. If you want to specify a "from" or a "to" (reminder: you can leave blank if you want, and I'll decide and you'll be anonymous), but you used both sides of your postcard for the project then just put it in a ziploc type baggie and stick a label on it or write on the baggie with permanent marker. For examples of postsecret, go to http://www.postsecret.com or http://www.photobucket.com and do a search for "post secret" or "postsecret"

:writer:
Shhhhhh...it's a secret. I wasn't on the list, cuz, I was MIA. :mohawk:

[nycfem]

Project closed. See the list below and get crackin' :D

[Gemme]

Project closed. See the list below and get crackin' :D

I fought with her for a while but the brat in me can't resist pointing out there's no list below.

:blink:

:cheesy:

[nycfem]

Sorry, I meant Tommi's post, but I guess we all have chosen different views of threads :D

[Gemme]

Sorry, I meant Tommi's post, but I guess we all have chosen different views of threads :D

Ohhhh, yeah. I forget about that function.

I'll try to remember you have the newest posts on top. I'm old fashioned and do it the other way, obviously.

:)

[nycfem]

Yes, Gemme, I like to be on top on the thread and on the bottom in bed.

[Tommi]

Yes, Gemme, I like to be on top on the thread and on the bottom in bed.

If you flip the list, I am on Top, where well, that's all for now....:hangloose:

Okie doakie, and now, the secret fun begins......

[Pixie]

Hiya!!!

Long time no see! School is crazy here, especially in my last semester of undergrad!!! I am getting most of my creativity out on my ceramics2 class...but still miss all of yall and the process of this group exchange!!


I was checking in to see whatever happened to that tin project??? I tried to look back in the thread but couldn't find it referenced, did we just agree to take it as a loss?

I hope everyone has a lovely weekend!

xoxoxo
pixie

[Tommi]

Hiya!!!

Long time no see! School is crazy here, especially in my last semester of undergrad!!! I am getting most of my creativity out on my ceramics2 class...but still miss all of yall and the process of this group exchange!!


I was checking in to see whatever happened to that tin project??? I tried to look back in the thread but couldn't find it referenced, did we just agree to take it as a loss?

I hope everyone has a lovely weekend!

xoxoxo
pixie

They were devoured by a hungry Tin Man needing a transfusion..

They transformed themselves back to Altoid boxes and are in your local store.

The mail machine chewed them up and spit out tiny tin trinkets Tootsie put on her bracelet,,,:hangloose:

Glad to see school is in the headlines...Way 2 go.

[Gemme]

Yes, Gemme, I like to be on top on the thread and on the bottom in bed.

bwahahahaha

Okay, you just made me really and truly lol.

:giggle:

[spritzerJ]

Crafters.... I have a question... I am going to decorate a bra. Making it Mermaid worthy. Now do I sew items on or glue? and if I am glueing what type of glue do you recommend?

thank you so much for your help!!!
http://http://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/6777284/il_570xN.346918461.jpg

[LaneyDoll]

Crafters.... I have a question... I am going to decorate a bra. Making it Mermaid worthy. Now do I sew items on or glue? and if I am glueing what type of glue do you recommend?

thank you so much for your help!!!
http://http://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/6777284/il_570xN.346918461.jpg

Sew if possible. E-6000 for glue :)

:sparklyheart:

[Gemme]

What Laney said, but it basically comes down to what you're making it for. For a stuffed mermaid that won't move or for The General. Or you. Or The General trying to be you.

:blink:

[nycfem]

More thoughts on what happened to those Altoid tins:

Lady Rain had a small booth at a craft fair where she sold them as a special set for a hefty sum.

Lady Rain pulverized the Altoid tins and made a spectacular pair of heavy earrings for herself.

Lady Rain decided to deliver them to us on foot and is lost in a desert somewhere.


They were devoured by a hungry Tin Man needing a transfusion..

They transformed themselves back to Altoid boxes and are in your local store.

The mail machine chewed them up and spit out tiny tin trinkets Tootsie put on her bracelet,,,:hangloose:

[LaneyDoll]

Crafters.... I have a question... I am going to decorate a bra. Making it Mermaid worthy. Now do I sew items on or glue? and if I am glueing what type of glue do you recommend?

thank you so much for your help!!!
http://http://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/6777284/il_570xN.346918461.jpg

Are personal pics allowed on this thread? I could show you a Mardi Gras dress I made. Might help you with your bra. (You will understand when you see it)

:sparklyheart:

[nycfem]

BUMP, and some new Sunday secrets to read for inspiration: http://www.postsecret.com

1. Jennifer/nycfembbw (wrangler)
2. ahk
3. Gemme
4. pajama
5. Bleu
6. Laneydoll
7. Stepfordfemme
8. Cara
9. laruss
10. Tommi

Info:

Postcards due end of Feb (Send me a package with all the postcards, and I'll send you one back with postcards from each person participating). If in US send me 5 dollars for shipping. If in Canada send me 10. Please send me your package without any confirmation or need for signature. It's more likely to get lost at the nyc post office while it waits for me to come sign it than it is to just reach me without all that. To determine the number of postsecret postcards to make, subtract one (yourself) and you will know how many cards to make. PM me your address and I will send you mine IF we've never sent each other anything in the mail before (almost all of you I have before). You can make all the same postcard or all different ones. Secrets can be anonymous or you can sign your name, and you can let me decide who gets what or you can specify by writing it on the reverse side of the postcard (e.g. To: ahk From: Bleu -- or just From: Bleu or just To: ahk). All secrets must be kept secret and sacred, because while some go for light or not personal; some use it for catharsis. Postcards do not have to be 4x6, just reasonably sized. If you want to specify a "from" or a "to" (reminder: you can leave blank if you want, and I'll decide and you'll be anonymous), but you used both sides of your postcard for the project then just put it in a ziploc type baggie and stick a label on it or write on the baggie with permanent marker. For examples of postsecret, go to http://www.postsecret.com or http://www.photobucket.com and do a search for "post secret" or "postsecret"

[nycfem]

Better to use the gallery. But make sure to post here and alert us so we can go gawk (f)

Are personal pics allowed on this thread? I could show you a Mardi Gras dress I made. Might help you with your bra. (You will understand when you see it)

:sparklyheart:

[Gemme]

I loved the Gordon Ramsay one! lol

It's been a while since we did one of these so it's going to be so. much. fun!!!

[LaneyDoll]

Better to use the gallery. But make sure to post here and alert us so we can go gawk (f)

Pics are posted! If you have questions about anything, please do not hesitate to ask them :)

:sparklyheart:

[Tommi]

Pics are posted! If you have questions about anything, please do not hesitate to ask them :)

:sparklyheart:
NIIIIIiiiiiiiiCE

[LaneyDoll]

NIIIIIiiiiiiiiCE

Thank you! It cost me a few Friday nights to complete it but was well worth it when, during its debut, someone offered me $300 for it. If I'd had something else to wear, it would have been a fond memory ;)

:sparklyheart:

[nycfem]

Bleu's cards arrived and they are beautiful and highly original.

BUMP, and some new Sunday secrets to read for inspiration: http://www.postsecret.com

1. Jennifer/nycfembbw (wrangler)
2. ahk
3. Gemme
4. pajama
5. Bleu-RECEIVED
6. Laneydoll
7. Stepfordfemme
8. Cara
9. laruss
10. Tommi

Info:

Postcards due end of Feb (Send me a package with all the postcards, and I'll send you one back with postcards from each person participating). If in US send me 5 dollars for shipping. If in Canada send me 10. Please send me your package without any confirmation or need for signature. It's more likely to get lost at the nyc post office while it waits for me to come sign it than it is to just reach me without all that. To determine the number of postsecret postcards to make, subtract one (yourself) and you will know how many cards to make. PM me your address and I will send you mine IF we've never sent each other anything in the mail before (almost all of you I have before). You can make all the same postcard or all different ones. Secrets can be anonymous or you can sign your name, and you can let me decide who gets what or you can specify by writing it on the reverse side of the postcard (e.g. To: ahk From: Bleu -- or just From: Bleu or just To: ahk). All secrets must be kept secret and sacred, because while some go for light or not personal; some use it for catharsis. Postcards do not have to be 4x6, just reasonably sized. If you want to specify a "from" or a "to" (reminder: you can leave blank if you want, and I'll decide and you'll be anonymous), but you used both sides of your postcard for the project then just put it in a ziploc type baggie and stick a label on it or write on the baggie with permanent marker. For examples of postsecret, go to http://www.postsecret.com or http://www.photobucket.com and do a search for "post secret" or "postsecret"

[justanolecowboy]

just found this thread this morning - as I browse while having my coffee and trying not to slip in a cold meds induced state of unconsciousness...lol

i don't know that I would call myself an artist - but I do enjoy - all things paper related - pen paper - handmade quills and ink ...even have tried my hand at homemade paper -

I do some sculpture and would love to try my hand at the pottery thing again one of these days...

and yes - there is nothing quite like finding a handwritten note amongst the daily diluge of things that fills one's mailbox ... and I am bad about corresponding as I should - having had a fine gentleman friend from New Zealand for many years now - we write lengthy letters about twice a year - and it's nice to see that in my mailbox every now and again...our lives are so busy - and I'm all for "digital communication" it's great ...but nothing quite like reaching in the top drawer of the old desk and pulling out a clean white sheet of linen paper and some fine ink to write to your love - or to an old friend - or maybe even a new friend...

As always - just my two cents worth...

[justanolecowboy]

_________BECAUSE sending a letter is the next best thing to showing up personally at someone’s door (and yet somehow less intrusive and yet more mysterious) ... Ink from your pen touches the stationary, your fingers touch the paper, your saliva seals the envelope. Something tangible from your world travels through machines and hands, and deposits itself in another’s mailbox. Your letter is then carried inside as an invited guest. The paper that was sitting on your desk, now sits on another’s. The recipient handles the paper that you handled. Letters create a connection that modern, impersonal forms of communication will never approach...so why not even today ...just write...:writer:

[Bèsame*]

There is nothing else but pure thought and effort in something handwritten. Nothing too short or too small, depending on the words, can make your heart sing. :) It is a token of romance. _________BECAUSE sending a letter is the next best thing to showing up personally at someone’s door (and yet somehow less intrusive and yet more mysterious) ... Ink from your pen touches the stationary, your fingers touch the paper, your saliva seals the envelope. Something tangible from your world travels through machines and hands, and deposits itself in another’s mailbox. Your letter is then carried inside as an invited guest. The paper that was sitting on your desk, now sits on another’s. The recipient handles the paper that you handled. Letters create a connection that modern, impersonal forms of communication will never approach...so why not even today ...just write...:writer:

[nycfem]

Just a reminder that projects are due by the end of this month. Also, please remember they can be as totally simple or time intensive as you want. At least for me, it's the cathartic act of writing out a secret that makes this project most meaningful.


***

POSTSECRET project (closed for sign up)

1. Jennifer/nycfembbw (wrangler)
2. ahk
3. Gemme
4. pajama
5. Bleu-RECEIVED
6. Laneydoll
7. Stepfordfemme
8. Cara
9. laruss
10. Tommi

Info:

Postcards due end of Feb (Send me a package with all the postcards, and I'll send you one back with postcards from each person participating). If in US send me 5 dollars for shipping. If in Canada send me 10. Please send me your package without any confirmation or need for signature. It's more likely to get lost at the nyc post office while it waits for me to come sign it than it is to just reach me without all that. To determine the number of postsecret postcards to make, subtract one (yourself) and you will know how many cards to make. PM me your address and I will send you mine IF we've never sent each other anything in the mail before (almost all of you I have before). You can make all the same postcard or all different ones. Secrets can be anonymous or you can sign your name, and you can let me decide who gets what or you can specify by writing it on the reverse side of the postcard (e.g. To: ahk From: Bleu -- or just From: Bleu or just To: ahk). All secrets must be kept secret and sacred, because while some go for light or not personal; some use it for catharsis. Postcards do not have to be 4x6, just reasonably sized. If you want to specify a "from" or a "to" (reminder: you can leave blank if you want, and I'll decide and you'll be anonymous), but you used both sides of your postcard for the project then just put it in a ziploc type baggie and stick a label on it or write on the baggie with permanent marker. For examples of postsecret, go to http://www.postsecret.com or http://www.photobucket.com and do a search for "post secret" or "postsecret"

[ahk]

Just a reminder that projects are due by the end of this month. Also, please remember they can be as totally simple or time intensive as you want. At least for me, it's the cathartic act of writing out a secret that makes this project most meaningful.


***

POSTSECRET project (closed for sign up)

1. Jennifer/nycfembbw (wrangler)
2. ahk
3. Gemme
4. pajama
5. Bleu-RECEIVED
6. Laneydoll
7. Stepfordfemme
8. Cara
9. laruss
10. Tommi

Info:

Postcards due end of Feb (Send me a package with all the postcards, and I'll send you one back with postcards from each person participating). If in US send me 5 dollars for shipping. If in Canada send me 10. Please send me your package without any confirmation or need for signature. It's more likely to get lost at the nyc post office while it waits for me to come sign it than it is to just reach me without all that. To determine the number of postsecret postcards to make, subtract one (yourself) and you will know how many cards to make. PM me your address and I will send you mine IF we've never sent each other anything in the mail before (almost all of you I have before). You can make all the same postcard or all different ones. Secrets can be anonymous or you can sign your name, and you can let me decide who gets what or you can specify by writing it on the reverse side of the postcard (e.g. To: ahk From: Bleu -- or just From: Bleu or just To: ahk). All secrets must be kept secret and sacred, because while some go for light or not personal; some use it for catharsis. Postcards do not have to be 4x6, just reasonably sized. If you want to specify a "from" or a "to" (reminder: you can leave blank if you want, and I'll decide and you'll be anonymous), but you used both sides of your postcard for the project then just put it in a ziploc type baggie and stick a label on it or write on the baggie with permanent marker. For examples of postsecret, go to http://www.postsecret.com or http://www.photobucket.com and do a search for "post secret" or "postsecret"

I am having such the hardest time getting 9 secrets out-- but I will be sending them out soon.

I thought doing 1 was hard, but shit-- okay, done with rant.

[Gemme]

I am having such the hardest time getting 9 secrets out-- but I will be sending them out soon.

I thought doing 1 was hard, but shit-- okay, done with rant.

Just do different versions of the same secret then.

[Bleu]

I am having such the hardest time getting 9 secrets out-- but I will be sending them out soon.

I thought doing 1 was hard, but shit-- okay, done with rant.

Just do different versions of the same secret then.

Or then again - the same secret to everyone. I know I sure wouldn't mind.

[nycfem]

I did a few of the same and a few different. Anything goes :)

[maryam]

The post card project seems neato... Like maybe I wanna do it next time.

Side question: who here lurves fountain pens with an unholy passion?

[nycfem]

Stepfordfemme's envelope came in the mail today, and I'm still enjoying the aftershocks of the Postsecret orgasm they gave me. Every postcard and secret was DAMN good! I knew this femme had that extra something when I met her at the Reunion, and this confirms it. Thanks, Stepfordfemme!

***

POSTSECRET project (closed for sign up, due by end of month)

1. Jennifer/nycfembbw (wrangler)
2. ahk
3. Gemme
4. pajama
5. Bleu-RECEIVED
6. Laneydoll
7. Stepfordfemme-RECEIVED
8. Cara
9. laruss
10. Tommi

Info:

Postcards due end of Feb (Send me a package with all the postcards, and I'll send you one back with postcards from each person participating). If in US send me 5 dollars for shipping. If in Canada send me 10. Please send me your package without any confirmation or need for signature. It's more likely to get lost at the nyc post office while it waits for me to come sign it than it is to just reach me without all that. To determine the number of postsecret postcards to make, subtract one (yourself) and you will know how many cards to make. PM me your address and I will send you mine IF we've never sent each other anything in the mail before (almost all of you I have before). You can make all the same postcard or all different ones. Secrets can be anonymous or you can sign your name, and you can let me decide who gets what or you can specify by writing it on the reverse side of the postcard (e.g. To: ahk From: Bleu -- or just From: Bleu or just To: ahk). All secrets must be kept secret and sacred, because while some go for light or not personal; some use it for catharsis. Postcards do not have to be 4x6, just reasonably sized. If you want to specify a "from" or a "to" (reminder: you can leave blank if you want, and I'll decide and you'll be anonymous), but you used both sides of your postcard for the project then just put it in a ziploc type baggie and stick a label on it or write on the baggie with permanent marker. For examples of postsecret, go to http://www.postsecret.com or http://www.photobucket.com and do a search for "post secret" or "postsecret"

[justanolecowboy]

The post card project seems neato... Like maybe I wanna do it next time.

Side question: who here lurves fountain pens with an unholy passion?

My grandfather introduced me to the joy of the fountain pen - I have collected several over the years - and even enjoy the magazine (just) for that ... something about how the flow of the ink - glides over the paper ... I've toyed with making my own inks now and then ... and making my own quills...something I've yet to perfect ... but I try it now and again.

[maryam]

My grandfather introduced me to the joy of the fountain pen - I have collected several over the years - and even enjoy the magazine (just) for that ... something about how the flow of the ink - glides over the paper ... I've toyed with making my own inks now and then ... and making my own quills...something I've yet to perfect ... but I try it now and again.


I like to rescue them from flea markets and thrift stores, get them functional again... I love the Fountain Pen Network (http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/) for that, lots of "how to"s including an ink making forum.

And then I write long boring letters to my family who never write back... lol

[justanolecowboy]

I like to rescue them from flea markets and thrift stores, get them functional again... I love the Fountain Pen Network (http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/) for that, lots of "how to"s including an ink making forum.

And then I write long boring letters to my family who never write back... lol

I'll have to check the link out - thanks for sharing ... I was actually thinking (briefly anyway) - that all of us pen and paper people (for lack of a better term) - should share some of our resources for such ... I know everyone has their favorite shops/online resources/etc...might be fun...whatya think?

The ink aspect intriques me - being a calligrapher - also toying with the idea of some creative ways for stamps and wax seals ... ahh...so many things to do - so little time...lol :) Thanks for sharing.

[nycfem]

I got into calligraphy as a teenager. Once I was loading ink into a calligraphy pen and I poked the inner side of my thumb and literally gave myself a tattoo that I still have! It's a little dot of black ink on my top inner thumb. :D

[Tommi]

Hi everyone. I am in the design mode of my postcards. Now to select the paper.
I have some very old fountain pens in a curio cabinet, and the tips that are fun to write with. An open bottle of ink around my house would be a blotted disaster with the furpkidz who like to help every time I write.

Here's the link...to some fine handmade pens from a BFP Mmember.
www.virginiafwi.com

We have someone here on the sight that makes a most wonderful pen. I have several that are just what I wanted, and with the ink that flows just as I like.

Hoping to see a display again at this year's Reuinion. Also a pen can be custom made just for you too.

Stay tuned for the next project. It could be a blast. :pirate-steer:

[nycfem]

This part of what you wrote made me smile. I write, and always have, long chatty letters to my brother all the time and he never writes back or mentions them. We see each other in person and have a good relationship but it's just not his style to say thanks or comment or respond. A lot of letter writing is the process itself, or so I'd guess, because I don't stop writing him :D


And then I write long boring letters to my family who never write back... lol

[MarquisdeShey]

I want to do it! Just ran across this thread and I would love to be part of it!

[nycfem]

Cool, stay tuned. Current project ends at the end of Feb and then we'll announce another project :)

[MarquisdeShey]

Will do :)

Cool, stay tuned. Current project ends at the end of Feb and then we'll announce another project :)

[maryam]

I'll have to check the link out - thanks for sharing ... I was actually thinking (briefly anyway) - that all of us pen and paper people (for lack of a better term) - should share some of our resources for such ... I know everyone has their favorite shops/online resources/etc...might be fun...whatya think?

The ink aspect intriques me - being a calligrapher - also toying with the idea of some creative ways for stamps and wax seals ... ahh...so many things to do - so little time...lol :) Thanks for sharing.

Ooh baby! I got links! TONS of links... lol I'd love to share. Since I'm new to the thread, I'd have to ask if we want to keep the discussion here, or move to a new thread, because I don't want to be a horrible thread-jacker. (Though I probably should've thought of that before I asked here!)

[nycfem]

maryam, it's fine to post here. :)
Seems relevant to me.

[maryam]

Hi everyone. I am in the design mode of my postcards. Now to select the paper.
I have some very old fountain pens in a curio cabinet, and the tips that are fun to write with. An open bottle of ink around my house would be a blotted disaster with the furpkidz who like to help every time I write.

Here's the link...to some fine handmade pens from a BFP Mmember.
www.virginiafwi.com

We have someone here on the sight that makes a most wonderful pen. I have several that are just what I wanted, and with the ink that flows just as I like.

Hoping to see a display again at this year's Reuinion. Also a pen can be custom made just for you too.

Stay tuned for the next project. It could be a blast. :pirate-steer:

Ooh, purty pens! Thanks! Also exploding projects make me happy!

This part of what you wrote made me smile. I write, and always have, long chatty letters to my brother all the time and he never writes back or mentions them. We see each other in person and have a good relationship but it's just not his style to say thanks or comment or respond. A lot of letter writing is the process itself, or so I'd guess, because I don't stop writing him :D

I mail one a week, as well as a few post cards. Not all to the same person, most people get one a month or so. I usually have two or three letters going at once and when I've got a few pages, I send them out. I figure I'm doing my duty to keep the USPS in business. Even if I did buy about a bazillion forever stamps last Christmas right before the rates went up! The funny thing is, my big three letter receivers are my niece, one of my sisters and my mom. They never write back, aside from Christmas and Birthday cards, but heaven help me if a month goes by and I miss sending one out to them! We also email and phone call and skype a lot, but the letters are special. My sister is all "Well, you send such long letters and I can't write anything that long." I tell her not to worry about it, just send me a short note! It's all good!

I'm thinking about getting into paper-making too. Like I need anther hobby/addiction.

[nycfem]

I can very much relate. Who I write to has little to do with whether they are also letter writers. It's just who is on my mind and, I think, who I have a history with. Some people are very kind with "thank you"s and that feels just as good to me.


I mail one a week, as well as a few post cards. Not all to the same person, most people get one a month or so. I usually have two or three letters going at once and when I've got a few pages, I send them out. I figure I'm doing my duty to keep the USPS in business. Even if I did buy about a bazillion forever stamps last Christmas right before the rates went up! The funny thing is, my big three letter receivers are my niece, one of my sisters and my mom. They never write back, aside from Christmas and Birthday cards, but heaven help me if a month goes by and I miss sending one out to them! We also email and phone call and skype a lot, but the letters are special. My sister is all "Well, you send such long letters and I can't write anything that long." I tell her not to worry about it, just send me a short note! It's all good!

[nycfem]

BUMP. How's everyone's projects going? Please take an extra one or two weeks if you need it. For any of those stuck or pressed for time, please don't drop out. It is absolutely fine to write your secrets on simple paper or already made postcards. Keep it as simple as you want or need to.

***

POSTSECRET project (closed for sign up, due by end of month)

1. Jennifer/nycfembbw (wrangler)
2. ahk
3. Gemme
4. pajama
5. Bleu-RECEIVED
6. Laneydoll
7. Stepfordfemme-RECEIVED
8. Cara
9. laruss
10. Tommi

Info:

Postcards due end of Feb (Send me a package with all the postcards, and I'll send you one back with postcards from each person participating). If in US send me 5 dollars for shipping. If in Canada send me 10. Please send me your package without any confirmation or need for signature. It's more likely to get lost at the nyc post office while it waits for me to come sign it than it is to just reach me without all that. To determine the number of postsecret postcards to make, subtract one (yourself) and you will know how many cards to make. PM me your address and I will send you mine IF we've never sent each other anything in the mail before (almost all of you I have before). You can make all the same postcard or all different ones. Secrets can be anonymous or you can sign your name, and you can let me decide who gets what or you can specify by writing it on the reverse side of the postcard (e.g. To: ahk From: Bleu -- or just From: Bleu or just To: ahk). All secrets must be kept secret and sacred, because while some go for light or not personal; some use it for catharsis. Postcards do not have to be 4x6, just reasonably sized. If you want to specify a "from" or a "to" (reminder: you can leave blank if you want, and I'll decide and you'll be anonymous), but you used both sides of your postcard for the project then just put it in a ziploc type baggie and stick a label on it or write on the baggie with permanent marker. For examples of postsecret, go to http://www.postsecret.com or http://www.photobucket.com and do a search for "post secret" or "postsecret"[/QUOTE]

[Gemme]

BUMP. How's everyone's projects going? Please take an extra one or two weeks if you need it. For any of those stuck or pressed for time, please don't drop out. It is absolutely fine to write your secrets on simple paper or already made postcards. Keep it as simple as you want or need to.

***

POSTSECRET project (closed for sign up, due by end of month)

1. Jennifer/nycfembbw (wrangler)
2. ahk
3. Gemme
4. pajama
5. Bleu-RECEIVED
6. Laneydoll
7. Stepfordfemme-RECEIVED
8. Cara
9. laruss
10. Tommi

Info:

Postcards due end of Feb (Send me a package with all the postcards, and I'll send you one back with postcards from each person participating). If in US send me 5 dollars for shipping. If in Canada send me 10. Please send me your package without any confirmation or need for signature. It's more likely to get lost at the nyc post office while it waits for me to come sign it than it is to just reach me without all that. To determine the number of postsecret postcards to make, subtract one (yourself) and you will know how many cards to make. PM me your address and I will send you mine IF we've never sent each other anything in the mail before (almost all of you I have before). You can make all the same postcard or all different ones. Secrets can be anonymous or you can sign your name, and you can let me decide who gets what or you can specify by writing it on the reverse side of the postcard (e.g. To: ahk From: Bleu -- or just From: Bleu or just To: ahk). All secrets must be kept secret and sacred, because while some go for light or not personal; some use it for catharsis. Postcards do not have to be 4x6, just reasonably sized. If you want to specify a "from" or a "to" (reminder: you can leave blank if you want, and I'll decide and you'll be anonymous), but you used both sides of your postcard for the project then just put it in a ziploc type baggie and stick a label on it or write on the baggie with permanent marker. For examples of postsecret, go to http://www.postsecret.com or http://www.photobucket.com and do a search for "post secret" or "postsecret"

Thank you, Jennifer. I'm going to need a smidge more time myself. I started really strong but am having difficulty now, so I really appreciate this.

[Tommi]

BUMP. How's everyone's projects going? Please take an extra one or two weeks if you need it. For any of those stuck or pressed for time, please don't drop out. It is absolutely fine to write your secrets on simple paper or already made postcards. Keep it as simple as you want or need to.

***

POSTSECRET project (closed for sign up, due by end of month)

1. Jennifer/nycfembbw (wrangler)
2. ahk
3. Gemme
4. pajama
5. Bleu-RECEIVED
6. Laneydoll
7. Stepfordfemme-RECEIVED
8. Cara
9. laruss
10. Tommi ~ 9 Postcards 2 the Post office first thing in the AM, into the mail 2/28 , including $$ :mohawk:

Info:

Postcards due end of Feb (Send me a package with all the postcards, and I'll send you one back with postcards from each person participating). If in US send me 5 dollars for shipping. If in Canada send me 10. Please send me your package without any confirmation or need for signature. It's more likely to get lost at the nyc post office while it waits for me to come sign it than it is to just reach me without all that. To determine the number of postsecret postcards to make, subtract one (yourself) and you will know how many cards to make. PM me your address and I will send you mine IF we've never sent each other anything in the mail before (almost all of you I have before). You can make all the same postcard or all different ones. Secrets can be anonymous or you can sign your name, and you can let me decide who gets what or you can specify by writing it on the reverse side of the postcard (e.g. To: ahk From: Bleu -- or just From: Bleu or just To: ahk). All secrets must be kept secret and sacred, because while some go for light or not personal; some use it for catharsis. Postcards do not have to be 4x6, just reasonably sized. If you want to specify a "from" or a "to" (reminder: you can leave blank if you want, and I'll decide and you'll be anonymous), but you used both sides of your postcard for the project then just put it in a ziploc type baggie and stick a label on it or write on the baggie with permanent marker. For examples of postsecret, go to http://www.postsecret.com or http://www.photobucket.com and do a search for "post secret" or "postsecret"

:hangloose: Updated. :LGBTQFlag:

[MarquisdeShey]

Did I miss sign up?

[Tommi]

Did I miss sign up?

Why..no. This one closed a while back.

Look for a new one to join, as soon as nycfembbw has this one wrapped up I'm guessin'.

If one hasn't been posted yet, I'd like to Wrangle this one

[maryam]

Why..no. This one closed a while back.

Look for a new one to join, as soon as nycfembbw has this one wrapped up I'm guessin'.

If one hasn't been posted yet, I'd like to Wrangle this one

I'd like to be in on the next one too, please. Is there a theme yet?

[ahk]

I will have mine out soon, I already got it all squared away with nyc!

[nycfem]

Tommi will announce a new project once I receive all the cards for this round. Hopefully within a few weeks, so stay tuned :)

I'd like to be in on the next one too, please. Is there a theme yet?

[nycfem]

UPDATED

BUMP. How's everyone's projects going? Please take an extra one or two weeks if you need it. For any of those stuck or pressed for time, please don't drop out. It is absolutely fine to write your secrets on simple paper or already made postcards. Keep it as simple as you want or need to.

***

POSTSECRET project (closed for sign up, due by mid-March)

1. Jennifer/nycfembbw (wrangler)-RECEIVED
2. ahk
3. Gemme
4. pajama
5. Bleu-RECEIVED
6. Laneydoll
7. Stepfordfemme-RECEIVED
8. Cara
9. laruss
10. Tommi-RECEIVED

Info:

Postcards due end of Feb (Send me a package with all the postcards, and I'll send you one back with postcards from each person participating). If in US send me 5 dollars for shipping. If in Canada send me 10. Please send me your package without any confirmation or need for signature. It's more likely to get lost at the nyc post office while it waits for me to come sign it than it is to just reach me without all that. To determine the number of postsecret postcards to make, subtract one (yourself) and you will know how many cards to make. PM me your address and I will send you mine IF we've never sent each other anything in the mail before (almost all of you I have before). You can make all the same postcard or all different ones. Secrets can be anonymous or you can sign your name, and you can let me decide who gets what or you can specify by writing it on the reverse side of the postcard (e.g. To: ahk From: Bleu -- or just From: Bleu or just To: ahk). All secrets must be kept secret and sacred, because while some go for light or not personal; some use it for catharsis. Postcards do not have to be 4x6, just reasonably sized. If you want to specify a "from" or a "to" (reminder: you can leave blank if you want, and I'll decide and you'll be anonymous), but you used both sides of your postcard for the project then just put it in a ziploc type baggie and stick a label on it or write on the baggie with permanent marker. For examples of postsecret, go to http://www.postsecret.com or http://www.photobucket.com and do a search for "post secret" or "postsecret"[/QUOTE]

[cara]

I put mine in the post office box on the way home from work today. Sorry for my procrastination! Hope everyone is well. :stillheart:

Cara

[Tommi]

Yeaaahhh cara. How have you been.
Long time no see. :) The precious potted flower you sent for one of the projects is sunning in my kitchen window.

:pile:

We are almost there.

Next project waiting in the wings, soon as this one is wrapped up.

Still to be heard from
LaneyDoll, laruss, and pajama,

[cara]

Thanks, Tommi! My little flower is sitting on the altar in my front hallway. Not that I have a back hallway. Or a side hallway. I digress. I've been doing a bit of hibernating. My new job is taking all sorts of energy from me, and my muse has been hiding. But guess what? My 90-day probation period is up next Monday! Can you believe it? Time sure is flying by. How are you? How is everyone, for that matter?

Hugs,

Cara

[Tommi]

Thanks, Tommi! My little flower is sitting on the altar in my front hallway. Not that I have a back hallway. Or a side hallway. I digress. I've been doing a bit of hibernating. My new job is taking all sorts of energy from me, and my muse has been hiding. But guess what? My 90-day probation period is up next Monday! Can you believe it? Time sure is flying by. How are you? How is everyone, for that matter?

Hugs,

Cara

Hey hey cara...I Beangoodhere
Hibernating is a good thing if it is part of self-nurturing and just as in nature your psyche and body can use , like nutrition. Your muse is storing up energy...look out when the time comes. Big smiles, and happy dances as you spin and grin.

Probation over in 3 day, celebrate and let your muse know it's time.

Hope everyone is ready for springing spring. (f)(f)We are going to need all of you
:pile::cheer::cheerleader:

[nycfem]

UPDATED

_ _ _

Originally Posted by nycfembbw
BUMP. How's everyone's projects going? Please take an extra one or two weeks if you need it. For any of those stuck or pressed for time, please don't drop out. It is absolutely fine to write your secrets on simple paper or already made postcards. Keep it as simple as you want or need to.

***

POSTSECRET project (closed for sign up, due by mid-March)

1. Jennifer/nycfembbw (wrangler)-RECEIVED
2. ahk
3. Gemme
4. pajama
5. Bleu-RECEIVED
6. Laneydoll
7. Stepfordfemme-RECEIVED
8. Cara-RECEIVED
9. laruss
10. Tommi-RECEIVED

Info:

Postcards due end of Feb (Send me a package with all the postcards, and I'll send you one back with postcards from each person participating). If in US send me 5 dollars for shipping. If in Canada send me 10. Please send me your package without any confirmation or need for signature. It's more likely to get lost at the nyc post office while it waits for me to come sign it than it is to just reach me without all that. To determine the number of postsecret postcards to make, subtract one (yourself) and you will know how many cards to make. PM me your address and I will send you mine IF we've never sent each other anything in the mail before (almost all of you I have before). You can make all the same postcard or all different ones. Secrets can be anonymous or you can sign your name, and you can let me decide who gets what or you can specify by writing it on the reverse side of the postcard (e.g. To: ahk From: Bleu -- or just From: Bleu or just To: ahk). All secrets must be kept secret and sacred, because while some go for light or not personal; some use it for catharsis. Postcards do not have to be 4x6, just reasonably sized. If you want to specify a "from" or a "to" (reminder: you can leave blank if you want, and I'll decide and you'll be anonymous), but you used both sides of your postcard for the project then just put it in a ziploc type baggie and stick a label on it or write on the baggie with permanent marker. For examples of postsecret, go to http://www.postsecret.com or http://www.photobucket.com and do a search for "post secret" or "postsecret"

[sis]

Okay, taking a bold step forward as I'm in the departure lounge heading to China ...... I wanna be in the NEXT round of action because I actually know where the post office is and I'll be able to personally send 'things'. I've had to use co-workers here in Viet Nam and always needed to 'monitor' what I sent. lolol So, please, please, please, would someone inbox me privately to ensure I receive notice of a new project? Also, I require a VPN to actually access BFP here in Viet Nam ..... VPN are constantly being 'knocked out' in China so sometimes my access will be limited and I may not communicate regularly. Regarding sending packets ..... I don't mind NOT receiving something, I just want to participate. Perhaps the goodies I am to receive could be forwarded to someone in our community that needs a 'boost'. Okay, lots of things to think about and I need to get to my gate!

Deb

[nycfem]

Sis, so excited you want to participate in the next round! I can vouch that Sis is completely responsible and reliable with mail. Actually I bet a bunch of you might remember her from the penpal projects years ago! She rocks!!!

Okay, taking a bold step forward as I'm in the departure lounge heading to China ...... I wanna be in the NEXT round of action because I actually know where the post office is and I'll be able to personally send 'things'. I've had to use co-workers here in Viet Nam and always needed to 'monitor' what I sent. lolol So, please, please, please, would someone inbox me privately to ensure I receive notice of a new project? Also, I require a VPN to actually access BFP here in Viet Nam ..... VPN are constantly being 'knocked out' in China so sometimes my access will be limited and I may not communicate regularly. Regarding sending packets ..... I don't mind NOT receiving something, I just want to participate. Perhaps the goodies I am to receive could be forwarded to someone in our community that needs a 'boost'. Okay, lots of things to think about and I need to get to my gate!

Deb

[LaneyDoll]

Hey everyone! My update: I have been fighting a sinus infection since Dec and seem to be taking a turn for the better. I am no longer coughing until I see stars (literally) and I feel like I may actually be part of the land of the living now.

I am working to get my part of this project completed and I would like to apologize to everyone for my delay.

:sparklyheart:

[nycfem]

Dear Laneydoll,

We hope you feel better soon, and don't worry about the delay.

Lots of love from:

your pen friends :)

[purepisces]

Hello y'all! I've been on a self-imposed cyber time-out, but I'm back and I've missed you guys! Hope everyone is well.

Tommi, can't wait to see what you have in store for us on the next round!

[ahk]

I've done 6 so far--
in the meantime, I've been studying for exams, Friday is my final exam before I graduate and yesterday (wednesday) our beeps (puppy) went missing. so in between studying and looking for dog-- I haven't had a chance to finish. But as of Friday at 12, I will be class free. Thank you for allowing my delay.

[PaPa]

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/beaglebunz/Mail_zps2795daa3.jpg

[nycfem]

For those who need a little inspiration in completing their Postsecret cards, some good ones today:

http://www.postsecret.com/

[Tommi]

On your mark :|

Get set...:dance2:

It's almost SPRING, and a new project just waiting to spring up..

:pile::dance2: :dance2::pendulum:

[nycfem]

First I need to receive postcards for the postsecret project from 5 members; ahk, Gemme, pajama, Laneydoll, and laruss. So far I have postcards from 5 members: Tommi, Stepfordfemme, Cara, Bleu, and me :D

Remember, you can always just write your secret on a non-homemade postcard if you want.

And here's your inspiration for the day:

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc169/justlikehoneyy/postsecret.jpg

On your mark

Get set...

It's almost SPRING, and a new project just waiting to spring up..

[LaneyDoll]

First I need to receive postcards for the postsecret project from 5 members; ahk, Gemme, pajama, Laneydoll, and laruss. So far I have postcards from 5 members: Tommi, Stepfordfemme, Cara, Bleu, and me :D

Remember, you can always just write your secret on a non-homemade postcard if you want.



My cards will be taken to the post office on Saturday so they can begin their trip to you.

:sparklyheart:

[Tommi]

First I need to receive postcards for the postsecret project from 5 members; ahk, Gemme, pajama, Laneydoll, and laruss. So far I have postcards from 5 members: Tommi, Stepfordfemme, Cara, Bleu, and me :D

Remember, you can always just write your secret on a non-homemade postcard if you want.

And here's your inspiration for the day:

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc169/justlikehoneyy/postsecret.jpg

We're almost there..:pirate-steer:

[nycfem]

ahk, Gemme, pajama, Laneydoll, and laruss,

please check in on the thread and let us know how it's going with your cards.

remember, you can just write your secret on the front or blank side of a regular non-homemade postcard. in other words, don't stress.

can everyone commit to having them to me by the end of april?

and some great new sunday secrets today for inspiration:

http://www.postsecret.com

[Gemme]

Sorry all.

I've been training a new employee again and back to working 7 days a week for weeks at a time (minus one short day off) and, as much as I love doing these projects, there are other things that divert my attention too.

I had some really neat ideas, but will just go ahead and scrawl something on a postcard and get them out this week.

[LaneyDoll]

Mine are done! You should have them by week end :)

:sparklyheart:

[nycfem]

Gemme, was thinking about this, and if you have some neat ideas (as you always do) and extra time would help we could extend the deadline till April 15th. I don't want people to do the project in a way that isn't meaningful to them. :rrose:

Sorry all.

I've been training a new employee again and back to working 7 days a week for weeks at a time (minus one short day off) and, as much as I love doing these projects, there are other things that divert my attention too.

I had some really neat ideas, but will just go ahead and scrawl something on a postcard and get them out this week.

[ahk]

I still only have 6 done--
just because I'm out of school doesn't mean I have lots of free time.
Studying for my large exams and other life issues.

I think I'll just do some duplicates and get them out to you-- I'm sorry for delaying the group.

[Gemme]

Gemme, was thinking about this, and if you have some neat ideas (as you always do) and extra time would help we could extend the deadline till April 15th. I don't want people to do the project in a way that isn't meaningful to them. :rrose:

I'm off for Easter so I will definitely, absolutely get mine out the first week of April.

Sorry for the delay.

[LaneyDoll]

Gemme, was thinking about this, and if you have some neat ideas (as you always do) and extra time would help we could extend the deadline till April 15th. I don't want people to do the project in a way that isn't meaningful to them. :rrose:

My birthday! An awesome deadline.

Mine are en route :)

:sparklyheart:

[laruss]

I want to apologize to everyone. Normally I am excellent with deadlines.
I had originally started making mine and they got ruined, then I tried to drop out due to stress and Jennifer talked me into staying and buying my cards (which I did) and then life took a left turn. I seem to be back on the correct road now, and I told Jennifer I would have them in the mail Tuesday!!

It has been a rough few months, but things are much better now. I hope I am back for good this time.

[nycfem]

RE: April 15th (LaneyDoll's b-day!)

I actually meant to write May 15th, meaning extending the April 30th deadline for anyone who needed it :)

My birthday! An awesome deadline.

Mine are en route :)

:sparklyheart:

[MarquisdeShey]

Is it ready yet?? *S

[Gemme]

Y'all, my personal email got hacked so if any of you get something from me with the subject 'hi', don't open it.

[nycfem]

Laney... received your postcards (and the 5 dollars). Your postcards were supahcute! :)

Awaiting Laruss (in touch), Gemme (in touch), ahk (in touch but not sure where things are at now), and pajama (haven't heard from).

[laruss]

Mine will go out today.

[pajama]

ahk, Gemme, pajama, Laneydoll, and laruss,

please check in on the thread and let us know how it's going with your cards.

remember, you can just write your secret on the front or blank side of a regular non-homemade postcard. in other words, don't stress.

can everyone commit to having them to me by the end of april?

and some great new sunday secrets today for inspiration:

http://www.postsecret.com

Okay! Okay! Here I am !!!!!! LOL So sorry. I didn't realize this wasn't going to be like the holiday cards and I would be asked for an e-mail, etc. Totally my screw up. So now I'm here and thanks to the extension I can make it. I looked at the postsecret thing to remind myself what the heck I'm supposed to do. LOL Okay found how many, yadda yadda. Thanks Tommi for re-posting on the previous page and making that easy. I'll get mine done this weekend.

[nycfem]

received gemme's cards - original and wonderful, love 'em

awaiting laruss, pajama, and ahk :)

http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo87/coleeetee/postsecret.jpg

[ahk]

I'll have my postcards done this weekend.
and sent off this next week, but I need a reminder of address.
Thank you.

[laruss]

Mine were addressed and I thought gone. But... I found the envelope in my girlfriends car last night. She had forgotten to mail it. So... I will mail it today.

[Bleu]

I have, what is for me, a big-deal reveal that coincides with my cards. :)

I'm a little bit excited about it.

[ahk]

I have run out of cards.... and I only have 1 to go. Going to store later today so I can finalize this project.

Its been fun doing art again, but not so fun telling all my secrets. :|

Ps. How many do I need completed?

[Tommi]

I have run out of cards.... and I only have 1 to go. Going to store later today so I can finalize this project.

Its been fun doing art again, but not so fun telling all my secrets. :|

Ps. How many do I need completed?

http://tech.gaeatimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ie_9_ars.jpg


:mohawk:

[nanners]

Hi everyone! I am a creative femme and I would love to participate in the next project (if there is going to be one that is)! I love meeting new friends and getting cool things in the mail, but even more so I love sending things in the mails to delight other people!

[laruss]

Did mine get there yet?

[nycfem]

Not yet, I'll post when I receive anyone's cards.

[nycfem]

now only awaiting cards from pajama and ahk

received Laruss- they are all truly special (enjoyed every which one), and thanks for the card :)

[ahk]

Mine are in the mail-- just went out.

[Wryly]

Has a new exchange been decided or arranged? I would like to participate if possible.

[nycfem]

No new project yet, still finishing up the "post secret" one.

ahk mailed his (I will post when I receive)

pajama to mail by May 15th (extended deadline)

everyone else's projects: I have and they are all so original and heartfelt and wonderful!

[LaneyDoll]

Do we have a status on this yet?

:sparklyheart:

[nycfem]

Yes, awaiting one person- in contact with them, should have and be able to send out by next weekend :)

Do we have a status on this yet?

:sparklyheart: