Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[Bèsame*]

ha ha I got the pfa part!!

I'm game for which is ever easiest to wrangle up. Same as theme or open theme...I can run with either.

The only wish I would like...do we have to use everything? Not a prob
Can I add to it? That's what I would like!

[nycfem]

Here are my votes. I prefer:

-to receive all the items that we need in the package.

- to have the scavenger hunt be a totally different projects because it seems like a project itself and a cool one!

- to include a few extra bucks for mailing since it's a two-time mailing project.

- to have an open theme with an optional specific theme for those who care to use it.

- to be able to add whatever we want to the project.

[clay]

Here are my votes. I prefer:

-to receive all the items that we need in the package.

- to have the scavenger hunt be a totally different projects because it seems like a project itself and a cool one!

- to include a few extra bucks for mailing since it's a two-time mailing project.

- to have an open theme with an optional specific theme for those who care to use it.

- to be able to add whatever we want to the project.

What she said...I LIKE that!!!!

[Bèsame*]

Here are my votes. I prefer:

-to receive all the items that we need in the package.

- to have the scavenger hunt be a totally different projects because it seems like a project itself and a cool one!

- to include a few extra bucks for mailing since it's a two-time mailing project.

- to have an open theme with an optional specific theme for those who care to use it.

- to be able to add whatever we want to the project.
Absolutely the perfect thoughts written !!!!

Yes to all of that!

[Gemme]

BTW...what is "pfa'ing" it mean...(totally clueless butch here...:]

It depends on if you feel like cussing or not. lol It's either 'pulling from the air' or 'pulling from/out of your ass'.

ha ha I got the pfa part!!

I'm game for which is ever easiest to wrangle up. Same as theme or open theme...I can run with either.

The only wish I would like...do we have to use everything? Not a prob
Can I add to it? That's what I would like!

No, you would not need to use everything. I'd give you a percentage of the items to use and yes, you can add to it.

Bonus points and a surprise pressie to anyone that does use all of the materials without adding additional materials, because this stuff is going to be random as all get out and doing that will take some Hella skill.

Here are my votes. I prefer:

-to receive all the items that we need in the package.

- to have the scavenger hunt be a totally different projects because it seems like a project itself and a cool one!

- to include a few extra bucks for mailing since it's a two-time mailing project.

- to have an open theme with an optional specific theme for those who care to use it.

- to be able to add whatever we want to the project.

I love you.

<3

Totes.

Okay, folks, I'll get to putting the outline together as the sign up will be fast and furious so I can get the stuff packaged and sent out. It will be up either tonight or tomorrow.

If Breathless is still interested, I will send her package out sooner so it has a head start so those pesky customs people won't hold her up too much. Breathless, let me know asap so I can do that, please.

[Gemme]

Welcome to the Inclusive/Pre-Packaged/All in One /Goodies to Go/Whatever You Want to Call It Project of Spring 2017!

Quantity: one for each person that signs up minus yourself

Theme: "Open" if you want flexibility. You will be free to choose the direction of your pieces. They may all be the same or different. This is your creativity; express it! If you'd rather have a set theme, then go with "Windows". Interpret it as you see fit. There is no wrong way, as it's all relative.

Instructions: Once you receive the package of goodies from me, pull everything out and see what you can do with it. You MUST use at least 25% of the items sent to you. You may use more if you'd wish but 25% is the minimum requirement. You may add your own embellishments and materials as long as the original materials are still 25% or more of the whole piece.

There will be special prizes for anyone who uses 100% of the goodies sent out.

Parameters: Total size of each piece is not to exceed 5x7. Smaller is fine. You must use at least 25% of the pieces/items/goodies mailed to you. You may use your own theme or choose the suggested theme of Windows if you are in the mood for a challenge. You MUST show what you used. You can do this by writing it on the back of the piece in addition to your screen name or write it on a separate piece of paper/cardstock/cardboard/etc. Each recipient should have a list of what you used in your piece to them. You are welcome to choose specific pieces for individuals (mark them accordingly, please) otherwise I will choose who gets what.

Dates to Remember:

Signup: 5/07/17 to 5/13/17
Packages mailed to participants: 5/15/17
*assuming a week for mailing*
Deadline for finished projects to be in my grubby little hands: 6/19/17
Officially late, and on the naughty list, if not received on/by 6/26/17.
Completed projects will be mailed out no later than 6/29/17

Send $10.00 with your projects to cut the cost of the two mailings, please. More if your pieces are especially bulky or heavy.

If your name is not listed below, you are not a participant. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP. Even if you expressed interest in the thread, it does not count if you are not officially signed up. Also, please be very careful to make sure you're not cutting someone off the list. Always copy the most recent posted list before adding your name.

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"For 2017, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2017. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2017. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2017 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/14/17. I can start participating in new projects on 8/14/17. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/17, able to participate 7/28/17)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/14/17, able to participate 8/14/17)'

This rule must be posted in its entirety at the bottom of all new projects that are being wrangled so that members can thoughtfully consider whether we wish to commit to a new project."

Sorry, I am having a lot pf personal problems right now and missed the late date of 5/7/16. I can start participating in projects 11/7/14. I have added myself to the list below:

1. CCB (missed late date of 5/7/16 able to participate 11/7/16)

[homoe]

This sounds like a GREAT project for the more crafty folks, I'll wait awhile longer to jump in.


I'm looking forward to reading all the posts on this current project and can't wait till they begin..:hangloose:

[Gemme]

This sounds like a GREAT project for the more crafty folks, I'll wait awhile longer to jump in.


I'm looking forward to reading all the posts on this current project and can't wait till they begin..:hangloose:

Are you sure? Almost everything you would need would be mailed to you. All you have to do is get creative about how you put it together.

[Bèsame*]

Just wondering...for example, you mentioned, "blue button" and 10 people sign up, your sending 10 buttons?

Or...washi tape. Use 25% of a piece that measures 3 inches, your sending 30 inches?

Is $10 enough?

[Breathless]

If your name is not listed below, you are not a participant. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP. Even if you expressed interest in the thread, it does not count if you are not officially signed up. Also, please be very careful to make sure you're not cutting someone off the list. Always copy the most recent posted list before adding your name.
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[Lyte]

Please add me to the list. I'm game! ;)

[Breathless]

Just wondering...for example, you mentioned, "blue button" and 10 people sign up, your sending 10 buttons?

Or...washi tape. Use 25% of a piece that measures 3 inches, your sending 30 inches?

Is $10 enough?

lol.. Literal people surround me!!!!! I would assume that it is more like 25% of all items, rather than down to the inch measurements of each individual item.. as how would you use 25% of a button??

[Soft*Silver]

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[clay]

Much to my chagrin, I will have to sit this one out. I have two pending endeavors that will occur smack dab in middle of this, so sadly, I am out this time. Sounds like such great fun & I know everyone will do amazing jobs......please post pics in gallery?

Go get em kids!!!

[nycfem]

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[Gemme]

Just wondering...for example, you mentioned, "blue button" and 10 people sign up, your sending 10 buttons?

Or...washi tape. Use 25% of a piece that measures 3 inches, your sending 30 inches?

Is $10 enough?

My costs will likely run over that but I would feel weird asking for more.

When I mentioned 'blue button', etc I was talking about how I'd do the scavenger project, although that's not to say buttons won't be in the package I send out.


Please add me to the list. I'm game! ;)

Copy the latest list and put your name on it and you'll be all set. Just do it before the night of the 13th!


lol.. Literal people surround me!!!!! I would assume that it is more like 25% of all items, rather than down to the inch measurements of each individual item.. as how would you use 25% of a button??

You hit the nail on the head. At least 25% of each total piece should come from the supplies I send out.

Much to my chagrin, I will have to sit this one out. I have two pending endeavors that will occur smack dab in middle of this, so sadly, I am out this time. Sounds like such great fun & I know everyone will do amazing jobs......please post pics in gallery?

Go get em kids!!!

Oh, I am super sad to hear this, clay!

[clay]

[B][COLOR="Red"]snipped.............
[SIZE="3"]Oh, I am super sad to hear this, clay!

I am really down about it also. But with the endeavor & timeline it will just not work in the allotted timeframe!!!

This sounds like a really cool project & I was so excited!!!

I know it will turn out just amazing!!!

Hugs everyone.....

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I will decide by the deadline whether or not to join in this one. I usually want to have some kind of idea of what I'm going to do before I sign up, but that's impossible this time, not knowing what the supplies will be! On the other hand, I had planned to take a break this go round, but this one sounds like so much fun, I might just have to sign up anyway. Hmmmmmmm . . . as I said, I will decide closer to the sign up deadline.

[cara]

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2. Breathless
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[candy_coated_bitch]

Note to CCB: Please remember that you are welcome and encouraged (wink) to still participate in the thread (including related to discussion about group projects) and to do individual trades. Please don't go disappearing on us because we love you too much. Just sayin'! :)

Thanks for reminding me I dont have the pen pal cooties! I will continue to participate, dont worry. Gemme's current project sounds really fun!!!

[Wiccanfemme]

Yay! I managed to catch the thread in time to sign up this time. I'm so excited to take part. This sounds like fun! I love that we all get to use our creativity and put our own spin on it. It'll be interesting to see what we all come up with...


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2. Breathless
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[nycfem]

Just a reminder to all on this thread that if asked by another member for someone's name or address, it should ONLY be given out by the member themselves. If someone loses someone's information, that person must ask for it from the member directly. Don't ever give out someone else's personal information. If someone says they can't get in touch and needs the information right away, too bad. Just a friendly reminder, as it's easy to forget it is a violation to, even innocently, give out someone else's personal information.

Now back to the fun :)

[nycfem]

We love having responsible newbies join us! Please tell us more about yourself, what drew you to this thread and about your interests in crafts and penpal-ing :). Also, if you have any questions for us, please do not hesitate to ask.

Yay! I managed to catch the thread in time to sign up this time. I'm so excited to take part. This sounds like fun! I love that we all get to use our creativity and put our own spin on it. It'll be interesting to see what we all come up with...

[nycfem]

I will decide by the deadline whether or not to join in this one. I usually want to have some kind of idea of what I'm going to do before I sign up, but that's impossible this time, not knowing what the supplies will be! On the other hand, I had planned to take a break this go round, but this one sounds like so much fun, I might just have to sign up anyway. Hmmmmmmm . . . as I said, I will decide closer to the sign up deadline.

I sure hope you join! I was quite intimidated when Amiyesiam hosted this project, but it ended up being an all-time favorite!

[Gemme]

This is the latest sign up list. If your name is not on it, you need to copy the most recent list (if there are any after this post) and put your name on it. Everyone signs up for themselves!

The deadline is May 13th, which is right around the corner!

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[Lyte]

Count me in too!

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[amiyesiam]

[QUOTE=Gemme;1142788]This is the latest sign up list. If your name is not on it, you need to copy the most recent list (if there are any after this post) and put your name on it. Everyone signs up for themselves!

The deadline is May 13th, which is right around the corner!

1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer
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[Lyte]

I got bumped! :p



This is the latest sign up list. If your name is not on it, you need to copy the most recent list (if there are any after this post) and put your name on it. Everyone signs up for themselves!

The deadline is May 13th, which is right around the corner!

1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer
5. Cara
6. Wiccanfemme
7.ME ME ME (suzanne/ami)
8. Moi Moi Moi (Lyte) ;)
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[Gemme]

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2. Breathless
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4. nycfem / Jennifer
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Make sure to copy the most recent post so no one is left off. Three days until the sign up is closed!

[Logicaly]

This looks like a super fun project! I am going to sit this one out since I have a lot going on between now and the deadline and I would hate to be late! Hoping to hear all about it though as you all work on your projects!

[nanners]

Hi everyone! I wanted to let you all know that the Twinchies project is in the mail! Everyone should get them on Monday except for Breathless...Customs makes it difficult to know.I do have tracking numbers so if you do no get them by Tuesday or Wednesday,
please let me know and I can provide the tracking number for you. Keep in mind I am having surgery on Monday and may not be able to respond immediately, and may even have Clay post for me if needed.

With that said, I too am sitting this one out...even though I really want to do it...I just know my plate is very full in the next month and I'll also be recovering from the wrist surgery.

One more thing...I wasn't sure what to do with the ones that you all made for CCB. Clay and I have occasionally been making an extra of whatever project we are doing and sending it to Medusa who really loves getting things from people in this thread....and I was wondering if it would be OK with everyone to send them to Medusa?

[GeorgiaMa'am]

One more thing...I wasn't sure what to do with the ones that you all made for CCB. Clay and I have occasionally been making an extra of whatever project we are doing and sending it to Medusa who really loves getting things from people in this thread....and I was wondering if it would be OK with everyone to send them to Medusa?

OK with me.

[nycfem]

Hi everyone! I wanted to let you all know that the Twinchies project is in the mail! Everyone should get them on Monday except for Breathless...Customs makes it difficult to know.I do have tracking numbers so if you do no get them by Tuesday or Wednesday,
please let me know and I can provide the tracking number for you. Keep in mind I am having surgery on Monday and may not be able to respond immediately, and may even have Clay post for me if needed.

With that said, I too am sitting this one out...even though I really want to do it...I just know my plate is very full in the next month and I'll also be recovering from the wrist surgery.

One more thing...I wasn't sure what to do with the ones that you all made for CCB. Clay and I have occasionally been making an extra of whatever project we are doing and sending it to Medusa who really loves getting things from people in this thread....and I was wondering if it would be OK with everyone to send them to Medusa?

If you're planning to mail them anyway, why not just send to CCB since people had her in mind when making them? I understand if you were just mailing them back to each individual, but if they are going to be mailed anyway... CCB still won't be able to participate in group projects for the rest of the year.

[Gemme]

If folks specifically addressed the twinchies to CCB, they should go to her. If, like me, there wasn't any specification, then sending them to Medusa is fine with me.

[clay]

I agree with Gemme....& .thanks for asking wrangler! :)

[FireSignFemme]

This sounds fun and I've enjoyed participating in projects wrangled by Gemme in the past, but this one I'm going to have to sit out. Nice idea though.

[Logicaly]

I am good with my extra going to whoever. Mine were not made with one specific person in mind.

[Gemme]

Today is the last day to sign for the current project!!!

[amiyesiam]

My twinchies arrived today and everyone of them is amazing! I love getting these packages in the mail!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

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I just can't bear the idea of being left out! (Also, sorry, I'm on my phone and can't figure out how to fix this.)

[Gemme]

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2. Breathless
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Today is the LAST DAY to sign up for the current project!!!!

[Gemme]

Welcome to the Inclusive/Pre-Packaged/All in One /Goodies to Go/Whatever You Want to Call It Project of Spring 2017!

Quantity: one for each person that signs up minus yourself

Theme: "Open" if you want flexibility. You will be free to choose the direction of your pieces. They may all be the same or different. This is your creativity; express it! If you'd rather have a set theme, then go with "Windows". Interpret it as you see fit. There is no wrong way, as it's all relative.

Instructions: Once you receive the package of goodies from me, pull everything out and see what you can do with it. You MUST use at least 25% of the items sent to you. You may use more if you'd wish but 25% is the minimum requirement. You may add your own embellishments and materials as long as the original materials are still 25% or more of the whole piece.

There will be special prizes for anyone who uses 100% of the goodies sent out.

Parameters: Total size of each piece is not to exceed 5x7. Smaller is fine. You must use at least 25% of the pieces/items/goodies mailed to you. You may use your own theme or choose the suggested theme of Windows if you are in the mood for a challenge. You MUST show what you used. You can do this by writing it on the back of the piece in addition to your screen name or write it on a separate piece of paper/cardstock/cardboard/etc. Each recipient should have a list of what you used in your piece to them. You are welcome to choose specific pieces for individuals (mark them accordingly, please) otherwise I will choose who gets what.

Dates to Remember:

Signup: 5/07/17 to 5/13/17
Packages mailed to participants: 5/15/17
*assuming a week for mailing*
Deadline for finished projects to be in my grubby little hands: 6/19/17
Officially late, and on the naughty list, if not received on/by 6/26/17.
Completed projects will be mailed out no later than 6/29/17

Send $10.00 with your projects to cut the cost of the two mailings, please. More if your pieces are especially bulky or heavy.



[B]"For 2017, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2017. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2017. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2017 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/14/17. I can start participating in new projects on 8/14/17. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/17, able to participate 7/28/17)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/14/17, able to participate 8/14/17)'

This rule must be posted in its entirety at the bottom of all new projects that are being wrangled so that members can thoughtfully consider whether we wish to commit to a new project."

Sorry, I am having a lot pf personal problems right now and missed the late date of 5/7/16. I can start participating in projects 11/7/14. I have added myself to the list below:

1. CCB (missed late date of 5/7/16 able to participate 11/7/16)


[SIZE="3"][COLOR="YellowGreen"]These are the project parameters. This project is WAY different than our usual one. Make sure you're good with it before signing up, as we all will be held accountable.

[Bèsame*]

I received my sweet package of twinchies. I love them all!
Great job crafters!

[Gemme]

This is the final list of participants for this round!

1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer
5. Cara
6. Wiccanfemme
7. Lyte
8. amiyesiam
9. GeorgiaMa'am


Welcome to the Inclusive/Pre-Packaged/All in One /Goodies to Go/Whatever You Want to Call It Project of Spring 2017!

Quantity: one for each person that signs up minus yourself (unless you want to make one for yourself, which you totally can)

Theme: "Open" if you want flexibility. You will be free to choose the direction of your pieces. They may all be the same or different. This is your creativity; express it! If you'd rather have a set theme, then go with "Windows". Interpret it as you see fit. There is no wrong way, as it's all relative.

Instructions: Once you receive the package of goodies from me, pull everything out and see what you can do with it. You MUST use at least 25% of the items sent to you. You may use more if you'd wish but 25% is the minimum requirement. You may add your own embellishments and materials as long as the original materials are still 25% or more of the whole piece.

There will be special prizes for anyone who uses 100% of the goodies sent out.

Parameters: Total size of each piece is not to exceed 5x7. Smaller is fine. You must use at least 25% of the pieces/items/goodies mailed to you. You may use your own theme or choose the suggested theme of Windows if you are in the mood for a challenge. You MUST show what you used. You can do this by writing it on the back of the piece in addition to your screen name or write it on a separate piece of paper/cardstock/cardboard/etc. Each recipient should have a list of what you used in your piece to them. You are welcome to choose specific pieces for individuals (mark them accordingly, please) otherwise I will choose who gets what.

Dates to Remember:

Signup: 5/07/17 to 5/13/17 (CLOSED)
Packages mailed to participants: 5/17/17
Deadline for finished projects to be in my grubby little hands: 6/19/17
Officially late, and on the naughty list, if not received on/by 6/26/17.
Completed projects will be mailed out no later than 6/29/17

Send $10.00 with your projects to cut the cost of the two mailings, please. More if your pieces are especially bulky or heavy and, unfortunately, more for outside the US (sorry, Breathless).

*NOTE* I have pushed back the mail out date for the US to give customs a little longer to push Breathless' through. It's a day and a half difference.

"For 2017, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2017. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2017. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2017 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/14/17. I can start participating in new projects on 8/14/17. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/17, able to participate 7/28/17)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/14/17, able to participate 8/14/17)'

This rule must be posted in its entirety at the bottom of all new projects that are being wrangled so that members can thoughtfully consider whether we wish to commit to a new project."

Sorry, I am having a lot pf personal problems right now and missed the late date of 5/7/16. I can start participating in projects 11/7/14. I have added myself to the list below:

1. CCB (missed late date of 5/7/16 able to participate 11/7/16)


I really hope everyone has fun with this project. I've had to reign myself in quite a bit because it gets expensive sending out enough for this many folks to have the EXACT same goodies but I think I have a collection that is going to make you scratch your head and wonder wth I was thinking as well as give a sigh of relief when you see that there are some really useful and fun things in the package.

Again, you MUST use AT LEAST 25% of the WHOLE package of goodies in your projects and you MUST write how you did so. You can do that on separate paper or on the back of each piece. I think it will really give some creative insight for the one who receives the piece.

Also, please keep in mind this is more time intensive and costly, so send funds accordingly with your packages back to me.

I look forward to seeing what everyone does!!!

Happy crafting, penpallers!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I got my twinchies in the mail today! All are so awesome! Thank you everyone.

[Gemme]

I got my Twinchie package today. Excellent work, everyone. So, so good!!! Besame, you outdid yourself!

[nycfem]

Hold up! These twinchies are outta this world! Thanks everyone! This made my night!

[clay]

Last night I opened my package, too. OMG! The pieces are so adorable & I truly enjoyed each & everyone's interpretation!

Besame'....WOW! They are so beautiful! You rock GF!

Nanners...thank you so much for wrangling a really great project!

Thank you EVERYONE! I love them!! Big smiles here...:).

BTW nanners had her out patient hand surgery yesterday & is doing well post op! She is splint casted , so will be out of commission for a bit! Feel free to drop by her page & leave her some healing love!

[Gemme]

1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer
5. Cara
6. Wiccanfemme
7. Lyte
8. amiyesiam
9. GeorgiaMa'am

I think I have about half of your most recent addresses, but pm me your current address so I can mail your goodie package out to you tomorrow. I need this info before noon, please.

Obviously, I have my own.
:blink:

[Logicaly]

Got my twinchies in the mail yesterday and sat down with my girl and my sister and we had a great time looking at each one. Love them all and am going to add them to a scrapbook! Thank you so much for the opportunity to participate.

[Gemme]

1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer
5. Cara
6. Wiccanfemme
7. Lyte
8. amiyesiam
9. GeorgiaMa'am

I think I have about half of your most recent addresses, but pm me your current address so I can mail your goodie package out to you tomorrow. I need this info before noon, please.

Obviously, I have my own.
:blink:

Wiccan, I need your address. Cara, Lyte and ami would you please verify your addresses with me? I'm not sure if I have the correct ones or not.

I won't send the package out to you if I'm not guaranteed that I'm sending it to a valid address. Please get this info to me before noon tomorrow.

[Lyte]

PM sent. ;)

Wiccan, I need your address. Cara, Lyte and ami would you please verify your addresses with me? I'm not sure if I have the correct ones or not.

I won't send the package out to you if I'm not guaranteed that I'm sending it to a valid address. Please get this info to me before noon tomorrow.

[cara]

PM sent. ;)

Ditto!

😊

[cara]

I think this is one of my favorite batches of art swaps, thus far. You all did an amazing job, and they are all so unique and wonderful! Thanks for helping cheer up my night.

❤️ & 🎨

[Gemme]

1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer
5. Cara
6. Wiccanfemme
7. Lyte
8. amiyesiam
9. GeorgiaMa'am

I think I have about half of your most recent addresses, but pm me your current address so I can mail your goodie package out to you tomorrow. I need this info before noon, please.

Obviously, I have my own.
:blink:

Wiccanfemme, I need your address before sending the package to you. I will need it before noon, please.

[Gemme]

1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer
5. Cara
6. Wiccanfemme
7. Lyte
8. amiyesiam
9. GeorgiaMa'am

Okay, so Breathless' went out a few days ago and I'll send everyone else's except Wiccanfemme's out today. I've pm'd her but if anyone knows her personally, please let her know that she needs to get a good mailing address to me. Pronto. She's putting herself behind the longer it takes to get me that info. The deadline and late date will not be extended.

If, in the circumstance that Wiccan does not send me her addy, she will be added to the bottom of the rules list and won't be able to participate for another 6 months.

[amiyesiam]

My project supplies arrived and Gemme you did an amazing job putting them together.

[nycfem]

My project supplies arrived and Gemme you did an amazing job putting them together.

My project supplies arrived as well. Just confirming that WiccanFemme is off the list?

She is someone with only a single post on BFP. I would like to propose that in the future we have a "30 post" rule that if you do not yet have 30 posts on BFP yet, you are not eligible to sign up for penpal projects. If folks agree, please put a "thanks" on this post.

[nycfem]

Gemme, is this the correct list, meaning that we will each make 7 projects to send to you?

1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer
5. Cara
6. Lyte
7. amiyesiam
8. GeorgiaMa'am

[Gemme]

Gemme, is this the correct list, meaning that we will each make 7 projects to send to you?

1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer
5. Cara
6. Lyte
7. amiyesiam
8. GeorgiaMa'am

That is correct. Lucky number 7!

I agree about the 30 post rule as well.

Anyone that doesn't receive their packages in a reasonable amount of time, please let me know. I have tracking on all of them.

[Gemme]

My project supplies arrived and Gemme you did an amazing job putting them together.

Thank you, ami! I tried to mix it up with common stuff and some interesting stuff and in between stuff.

I encourage people to think outside the box with these supplies. Look beyond their obvious uses and meanings.

[purepisces]

Thank you, ami! I tried to mix it up with common stuff and some interesting stuff and in between stuff.

I encourage people to think outside the box with these supplies. Look beyond their obvious uses and meanings.

Hey, y'all! Remember me?!? I haven't been around in awhile, but I'm looking forward to getting involved again. I hate that I missed Gemme's deadline by mere days. 😞 I hope everyone is doing well. I've missed this group so much! ❤

[nycfem]

Hey, y'all! Remember me?!? I haven't been around in awhile, but I'm looking forward to getting involved again. I hate that I missed Gemme's deadline by mere days. 😞 I hope everyone is doing well. I've missed this group so much! ❤

So glad you are back, we've missed you a lot!!!

[clay]

Hey, y'all! Remember me?!? I haven't been around in awhile, but I'm looking forward to getting involved again. I hate that I missed Gemme's deadline by mere days. �� I hope everyone is doing well. I've missed this group so much! ❤

hey kiddo! I have always wondered how to reach you, so when a new project was posted we could let you know......:).

You have been really missed, also!!! Welcome back, Kotter! lol

[Gemme]

Hey, y'all! Remember me?!? I haven't been around in awhile, but I'm looking forward to getting involved again. I hate that I missed Gemme's deadline by mere days. �� I hope everyone is doing well. I've missed this group so much! ❤

Of course, we remember you, goofball! You're a day late and a dollar short this time but don't stray too far from the thread again as Besame had a great idea too that may come up soon. I would call it a scavenger hunt project....where there's a list of items that would be required to use but we collect them on our own....for example...washi tape, the color blue or a small animal. Maybe each participant could nominate one of the items that we would use? Not sure if Besame would want to wrangle it or if it would come up next, but I'm totally stoked for it and think you would enjoy that too.

Don't be a stranger, lady!

[nycfem]

Hi, one of my pieces is going to be a necklace. If you would want the necklace please put a "thanks" on this post. If you would prefer not to receive the necklace, then simply DO NOT put a "thanks" on this post.



1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer
5. Cara
6. Lyte
7. amiyesiam
8. GeorgiaMa'am

[nycfem]

Hi, one of my pieces is going to have an Easter theme. If you would be open to receiving this piece, please put a "thanks" on this post. If you would prefer not to receive this piece, then simply DO NOT put a "thanks" on this post.

[nycfem]

Hello, pardon my multiple posts. I just would like to designate as best I can given the variety of themes I'm doing for this project. Please feel free to put "thanks" on every topic I list that you would be open to receiving. For this post it is Halloween sooooo:

One of my pieces is going to be Halloween themed. If you would be open to receiving this piece please put a "thanks" on this post. If you would prefer not to receive this piece, then simply DO NOT put a "thanks" on this post.

[Gemme]

Hi, one of my pieces is going to be a necklace. If you would want the necklace please put a "thanks" on this post. If you would prefer not to receive the necklace, then simply DO NOT put a "thanks" on this post.

Oooh, creative! Love this! I'm open to anything you deem appropriate for me. I love your stuff, girl.

[Soft*Silver]

I received my package today! I had to quickly hide it tho, for the grand child was here and she was ooooo and aawwwwing over the stuff just like I was...and I didnt want to share! LOL

I am going to go thru it tonight!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I got my package today, too! Honestly, I'm a little overwhelmed. I will have to meditate on these objects and hope for some inspiration to come by.

[nycfem]

I got my package today, too! Honestly, I'm a little overwhelmed. I will have to meditate on these objects and hope for some inspiration to come by.

You are reading my mind, lol. I have been sick with an upper respiratory infection and so I worked on them all day today. Then I was writing up my process, and my first paragraph was:

"When I first received everything and laid it all out, I felt super nervous. I remember I had that same feeling when Amiyesiam did this project way back! It is scary not to be in control and easy to feel overwhelmed! There are new textures and objects that I am not used to working with, so I think, “Should I have signed up for this!”

***

Rest assured: It gets better and ends up actually being a ton of fun!

[purepisces]

You are reading my mind, lol. I have been sick with an upper respiratory infection and so I worked on them all day today. Then I was writing up my process, and my first paragraph was:

"When I first received everything and laid it all out, I felt super nervous. I remember I had that same feeling when Amiyesiam did this project way back! It is scary not to be in control and easy to feel overwhelmed! There are new textures and objects that I am not used to working with, so I think, “Should I have signed up for this!”

***

Rest assured: It gets better and ends up actually being a ton of fun!

Oh, I'm so jealous! I still think about Amiyesiam's project as one of my all time favorites. I'm sure that Gemme's supplies are equally intriguing. It's so interesting to see how everyone uses the same supplies in such different ways.

[Gemme]

I got my package today, too! Honestly, I'm a little overwhelmed. I will have to meditate on these objects and hope for some inspiration to come by.

You are reading my mind, lol. I have been sick with an upper respiratory infection and so I worked on them all day today. Then I was writing up my process, and my first paragraph was:

"When I first received everything and laid it all out, I felt super nervous. I remember I had that same feeling when Amiyesiam did this project way back! It is scary not to be in control and easy to feel overwhelmed! There are new textures and objects that I am not used to working with, so I think, “Should I have signed up for this!”

***

Rest assured: It gets better and ends up actually being a ton of fun!

You all should have seen the floor of my living room when I was putting it all together.

:blink:

Madness!!!

You both have good ideas here. What I did with ami's project was to lay everything out in front of me and to group like things together, whatever my version of 'like' was....color, 'type' of supply, stuff I already use/am familiar with versus the non-familiar, etc.

That brought it down from a smorgasbord buffet to plate sized portions, so to speak, and I was able to see more clearly what items I would be using versus what I would not.

Remember, you don't have to use everything. Only 25% of each of your pieces need to be from these supplies. More is fine, of course, but not less. You can do any sized pieces as long as it's no larger than 5x7. If you choose to use one of the papers as the background, that's a big portion of the piece already.

The important thing is not to overthink things and to try to look at things in new ways. You have some items that you only have one of and, if you make identical pieces, that would be hard to do so you have to think about how to replicate that piece. You could make copies of it with a printer/scanner or use the first item as a template for the other pieces and color it in the same. Some items I sent out were not designed to make it into the final pieces but to be used as tools to help you with techniques and to give you ideas. Some things will wind up on the cutting floor and that's okay. Not everything will work and that's okay.

I want you to think but no so much that your brain hurts. Go with whatever attracts you and have fun. This is an awesome group of participants and I know this is going to be crazy creative in the end.

[amiyesiam]

Good to see you Purepisces!

Totally Halloween Jen!

I am going to work soon. I have 7 zip lock bags and Gemmes bag of goodies. I am going to divide stuff up how I think/want them to go together and put stuff in the 7 bags. This is step one. Step two comes later. Maybe step two will be assign each bag a name!

[nycfem]

Bumping this list for us all :glasses:



1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer
5. Cara
6. Lyte
7. amiyesiam
8. GeorgiaMa'am

[Lyte]

All up to date! ;)


Hi, one of my pieces is going to be a necklace. If you would want the necklace please put a "thanks" on this post. If you would prefer not to receive the necklace, then simply DO NOT put a "thanks" on this post.

[Breathless]

I have some ideas in mind- still waiting for the package to arrive, hopefully tomorrow! I just want to get started I'm too excited!!

[Gemme]

I have some ideas in mind- still waiting for the package to arrive, hopefully tomorrow! I just want to get started I'm too excited!!

You should have them very soon. I can track it to make sure it's not stuck at customs.

[Lyte]

Just got a package today! Wow...this is a smorgasbord of crafty bits! Iol :seeingstars:

[Lyte]

I say... surprise me. ;)


Hello, pardon my multiple posts. I just would like to designate as best I can given the variety of themes I'm doing for this project. Please feel free to put "thanks" on every topic I list that you would be open to receiving. For this post it is Halloween sooooo:

One of my pieces is going to be Halloween themed. If you would be open to receiving this piece please put a "thanks" on this post. If you would prefer not to receive this piece, then simply DO NOT put a "thanks" on this post.

[Lyte]

I did too... had to hide the package immediately! My cats did the same thing... ooooo'ed and awwww'ed all over the bits! ;)

I received my package today! I had to quickly hide it tho, for the grand child was here and she was ooooo and aawwwwing over the stuff just like I was...and I didnt want to share! LOL

I am going to go thru it tonight!

[Logicaly]

It sounds like you all are having a great time with this, wishing I had had the bandwidth to participate in this because it sounds fun.

[Breathless]

I just received my twinchies project.. and wow.. I think this is my favourite thus far.. so much colour and creativity from everyone!! I love it .. and think this is going to end up framed in my art room!! Thank you everyone!
Gemme, still havent receive the envelope, would you mind tracking it please, I can handle receiving it last minute but I would need to plan for it: ie actually take a much needed night off work. Just trying to balance with moving at the same time. So please let me know.. thanks!

[Gemme]

I just received my twinchies project.. and wow.. I think this is my favourite thus far.. so much colour and creativity from everyone!! I love it .. and think this is going to end up framed in my art room!! Thank you everyone!
Gemme, still havent receive the envelope, would you mind tracking it please, I can handle receiving it last minute but I would need to plan for it: ie actually take a much needed night off work. Just trying to balance with moving at the same time. So please let me know.. thanks!

I can only track it to the Canadian border. Once it crosses over, I lose it. This is what I found.

"Your item was processed through a facility in CANADA on May 18, 2017 at 9:42 pm. The item is currently in transit to the destination. "

It sounds like it's on your side, so that's as far as I can track but it should be soon now!

[Wiccanfemme]

I apologize for not seeing the message in time to send my address for the craft project. I was really looking forward to it but I came down with pneumonia and I was not in any condition to be online or even out of bed. Now that I have gone through a round of antibiotics I am finally starting to feel a little more like myself. I feel awful for missing out though and I have to admit my feelings are hurt that everyone thought the worst of me :( It was not intentional at all.

[Gemme]

I apologize for not seeing the message in time to send my address for the craft project. I was really looking forward to it but I came down with pneumonia and I was not in any condition to be online or even out of bed. Now that I have gone through a round of antibiotics I am finally starting to feel a little more like myself. I feel awful for missing out though and I have to admit my feelings are hurt that everyone thought the worst of me :( It was not intentional at all.

I understand feeling sick and not being up to par. Unfortunately, after years of doing these projects, we had to come up with a set of rules to keep things moving smoothly and to be as fair as possible. Everyone that signs up is held to the same time frames and standards.

Per the rules posted, you will be able to participate in future projects, but not until November. I do hope that you'll sign up again. I'd love to see what you come up with.

I'm glad you are feeling better now.

[cara]

I spent the afternoon crafting and now have three of the seven projects complete. Yahoo! An added challenge was the fact I can't find any of my adhesive tape or glue except glue stick. When I'm next out and about, I'll stop at a craft store and pick some better adhesive stuff up.

❤️ & 🎨

[Lyte]

I ventured to Hobby Lobby today... not my usual stomping grounds... looking for ideas. Fair warning y'all I have never decoupaged in my life! Hmm! Iol :blink:



I spent the afternoon crafting and now have three of the seven projects complete. Yahoo! An added challenge was the fact I can't find any of my adhesive tape or glue except glue stick. When I'm next out and about, I'll stop at a craft store and pick some better adhesive stuff up.

❤️ & 🎨

[Gemme]

I just received my twinchies project.. and wow.. I think this is my favourite thus far.. so much colour and creativity from everyone!! I love it .. and think this is going to end up framed in my art room!! Thank you everyone!
Gemme, still havent receive the envelope, would you mind tracking it please, I can handle receiving it last minute but I would need to plan for it: ie actually take a much needed night off work. Just trying to balance with moving at the same time. So please let me know.. thanks!

I got notice that the package was delivered on the 26th so I hope you're happily crafting now.

[nycfem]

Try Michael's for the future if you can because Hobby Lobby is anti-LGBT. That's awesome going to a craft store for ideas- that always gets me kinda excited! I also tried things for this project that I haven't before. It's good to challenge ourselves and gain a wider repertoire in the process!


I ventured to Hobby Lobby today... not my usual stomping grounds... looking for ideas. Fair warning y'all I have never decoupaged in my life! Hmm! Iol :blink:

[nycfem]

I ventured to Hobby Lobby today... not my usual stomping grounds... looking for ideas. Fair warning y'all I have never decoupaged in my life! Hmm! Iol :blink:

Also wanted to add: Youtube videos are super helpful when you are trying things for the first time!

[Lyte]

Thanks for the insight. I knew Hobby was anti-abortion but didn't know bout the LGBT. Is Michael's pro or neutral? Sadly, damn near everything in TX is anti-everything. :(

YouTube is a good idea. Next time! Thanks!


Try Michael's for the future if you can because Hobby Lobby is anti-LGBT. That's awesome going to a craft store for ideas- that always gets me kinda excited! I also tried things for this project that I haven't before. It's good to challenge ourselves and gain a wider repertoire in the process!

[FireSignFemme]

"... I feel awful for missing out though and I have to admit my feelings are hurt that everyone thought the worst of me."

I didn't think the worst of you, stuff happens. So when you speak of everyone thinking the worst of you, that's an incorrect assumption/statement on your part, because I didn't and I'm someone too.

[Breathless]

I still have not received, I will check with the post office when they open tomorrow if it is not delivered in the am.

I got notice that the package was delivered on the 26th so I hope you're happily crafting now.

[Soft*Silver]

thanks for letting me know! I wasnt aware of this!


Try Michael's for the future if you can because Hobby Lobby is anti-LGBT. That's awesome going to a craft store for ideas- that always gets me kinda excited! I also tried things for this project that I haven't before. It's good to challenge ourselves and gain a wider repertoire in the process!

[Breathless]

Arrived and delivered to my hands this am! Oh what to do?!? Lmao

[Gemme]

Arrived and delivered to my hands this am! Oh what to do?!? Lmao

Excellent!

[nycfem]

Bumping this for all of us. You're welcome :byebye:

This is the final list of participants for this round!

1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer
5. Cara
6. Wiccanfemme
7. Lyte
8. amiyesiam
9. GeorgiaMa'am


Welcome to the Inclusive/Pre-Packaged/All in One /Goodies to Go/Whatever You Want to Call It Project of Spring 2017!

Quantity: one for each person that signs up minus yourself (unless you want to make one for yourself, which you totally can)

Theme: "Open" if you want flexibility. You will be free to choose the direction of your pieces. They may all be the same or different. This is your creativity; express it! If you'd rather have a set theme, then go with "Windows". Interpret it as you see fit. There is no wrong way, as it's all relative.

Instructions: Once you receive the package of goodies from me, pull everything out and see what you can do with it. You MUST use at least 25% of the items sent to you. You may use more if you'd wish but 25% is the minimum requirement. You may add your own embellishments and materials as long as the original materials are still 25% or more of the whole piece.

There will be special prizes for anyone who uses 100% of the goodies sent out.

Parameters: Total size of each piece is not to exceed 5x7. Smaller is fine. You must use at least 25% of the pieces/items/goodies mailed to you. You may use your own theme or choose the suggested theme of Windows if you are in the mood for a challenge. You MUST show what you used. You can do this by writing it on the back of the piece in addition to your screen name or write it on a separate piece of paper/cardstock/cardboard/etc. Each recipient should have a list of what you used in your piece to them. You are welcome to choose specific pieces for individuals (mark them accordingly, please) otherwise I will choose who gets what.

Dates to Remember:

Signup: 5/07/17 to 5/13/17 (CLOSED)
Packages mailed to participants: 5/17/17
Deadline for finished projects to be in my grubby little hands: 6/19/17
Officially late, and on the naughty list, if not received on/by 6/26/17.
Completed projects will be mailed out no later than 6/29/17

Send $10.00 with your projects to cut the cost of the two mailings, please. More if your pieces are especially bulky or heavy and, unfortunately, more for outside the US (sorry, Breathless).

*NOTE* I have pushed back the mail out date for the US to give customs a little longer to push Breathless' through. It's a day and a half difference.

"For 2017, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2017. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2017. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2017 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/14/17. I can start participating in new projects on 8/14/17. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/17, able to participate 7/28/17)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/14/17, able to participate 8/14/17)'

This rule must be posted in its entirety at the bottom of all new projects that are being wrangled so that members can thoughtfully consider whether we wish to commit to a new project."

Sorry, I am having a lot pf personal problems right now and missed the late date of 5/7/16. I can start participating in projects 11/7/14. I have added myself to the list below:

1. CCB (missed late date of 5/7/16 able to participate 11/7/16)


I really hope everyone has fun with this project. I've had to reign myself in quite a bit because it gets expensive sending out enough for this many folks to have the EXACT same goodies but I think I have a collection that is going to make you scratch your head and wonder wth I was thinking as well as give a sigh of relief when you see that there are some really useful and fun things in the package.

Again, you MUST use AT LEAST 25% of the WHOLE package of goodies in your projects and you MUST write how you did so. You can do that on separate paper or on the back of each piece. I think it will really give some creative insight for the one who receives the piece.

Also, please keep in mind this is more time intensive and costly, so send funds accordingly with your packages back to me.

I look forward to seeing what everyone does!!!

Happy crafting, penpallers!

[Gemme]

You are so good to me, J!

And y'all, I got the first package in from Lyte this morning. Holy cronuts, people! These are fantastic!

Lyte, you are right; they are bigger than the size requirement but I love the concept!!! You did a great job and I really appreciate taking the size/weight into consideration when sending your postage.

You all are going to be so psyched when you get these!!!! They are beautiful and very creative. You did a great job.

I'm super excited about seeing everyone's else's ideas as well.

[Lyte]

I'm first?! Woo hoo!! :fastdraq:

I screwed the pooch and picked the wrong size?! Yeah... I did... sorry 'bout that. :praying:

They're not half bad??? *mic drop* :byebye: lol

Thanks Gem! :) Since you're the mighty Wrangler, you get to choose whichever one you want. Since I don't know everyone I figured I'd let you assign the rest as you think best or let it be random!


You are so good to me, J!

And y'all, I got the first package in from Lyte this morning. Holy cronuts, people! These are fantastic!

Lyte, you are right; they are bigger than the size requirement but I love the concept!!! You did a great job and I really appreciate taking the size/weight into consideration when sending your postage.

You all are going to be so psyched when you get these!!!! They are beautiful and very creative. You did a great job.

I'm super excited about seeing everyone's else's ideas as well.

[Gemme]

I'm first?! Woo hoo!! :fastdraq:

I screwed the pooch and picked the wrong size?! Yeah... I did... sorry 'bout that. :praying:

They're not half bad??? *mic drop* :byebye: lol

Thanks Gem! :) Since you're the mighty Wrangler, you get to choose whichever one you want. Since I don't know everyone I figured I'd let you assign the rest as you think best or let it be random!

But it wasn't by much at all, so no harm and no foul that way. They are hefty though, which I kind of love. Sturdy lil suckers!

They are great!

I'll have to repackage them because I did peek at them all and love the diversity.

[Gemme]

Deadline for finished projects to be in my grubby little hands: 6/19/17



Time's a tickin'. I'm super excited to see what you all have been working so diligently on. Yay!!!

[cara]

This project was definitely a challenge for me. I really wanted to use everything in some way, but ended up not being able to fit two of the items in. I had a couple ideas I wasn't able to execute because I'm not completely unpacked yet and couldn't find what I needed. So, I had to get a little creative. I tried some new things and went out of my comfort zone a bit and ended up with a few I really like and most that are sorta so-so. I will get these in the mail hopefully tomorrow, Gemme.

❤️ & 🎨

[Gemme]

This project was definitely a challenge for me. I really wanted to use everything in some way, but ended up not being able to fit two of the items in. I had a couple ideas I wasn't able to execute because I'm not completely unpacked yet and couldn't find what I needed. So, I had to get a little creative. I tried some new things and went out of my comfort zone a bit and ended up with a few I really like and most that are sorta so-so. I will get these in the mail hopefully tomorrow, Gemme.

❤️ & 🎨

Excellent! You always do such lovely work. I can't wait!

[Gemme]

Participants

1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer
5. Cara
6. Lyte------received
7. amiyesiam--------received
8. GeorgiaMa'am

*Deadline for finished projects to be in my grubby little hands: 6/19/17
*Officially late, and on the naughty list, if not received on/by 6/26/17.
*Completed projects will be mailed out no later than 6/29/17

I received ami's yesterday and they. are. gorgeous. I love your work, ami, and you totally went out of the box on so many of these pieces. What I might do, if you don't mind, is repackage them in larger Ziplocks, as a couple of the bags ripped and don't fit well inside. I also love that you sent back the list of items sent you to as you used them. That's an easy way to let others know what you used and how you used it.

Lyte, I missed that part in your projects. I could be blind. I do need a new prescription and my optometrist said I could be a candidate for eye surgery so I might just be missing it, but I didn't see this part of the project. Let me know where the break down is, please.

Parameters: Total size of each piece is not to exceed 5x7. Smaller is fine. You must use at least 25% of the pieces/items/goodies mailed to you. You may use your own theme or choose the suggested theme of Windows if you are in the mood for a challenge. You MUST show what you used. You can do this by writing it on the back of the piece in addition to your screen name or write it on a separate piece of paper/cardstock/cardboard/etc. Each recipient should have a list of what you used in your piece to them. You are welcome to choose specific pieces for individuals (mark them accordingly, please) otherwise I will choose who gets what.

Excellent work, so far! I am soooo stoked to see what everyone else comes up with. The work in the two packages I've received so far has been so different and creative. Way to go, penpallers!

*insert Eye of the Tiger (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btPJPFnesV4) here

[Lyte]

Ohh... tick tock... tick tock! Iol JK! :p


Participants

1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer
5. Cara
6. Lyte------received
7. amiyesiam--------received
8. GeorgiaMa'am

*Deadline for finished projects to be in my grubby little hands: 6/19/17
*Officially late, and on the naughty list, if not received on/by 6/26/17.
*Completed projects will be mailed out no later than 6/29/17

I received ami's yesterday and they. are. gorgeous. I love your work, ami, and you totally went out of the box on so many of these pieces. What I might do, if you don't mind, is repackage them in larger Ziplocks, as a couple of the bags ripped and don't fit well inside. I also love that you sent back the list of items sent you to as you used them. That's an easy way to let others know what you used and how you used it.

Lyte, I missed that part in your projects. I could be blind. I do need a new prescription and my optometrist said I could be a candidate for eye surgery so I might just be missing it, but I didn't see this part of the project. Let me know where the break down is, please.

Parameters: Total size of each piece is not to exceed 5x7. Smaller is fine. You must use at least 25% of the pieces/items/goodies mailed to you. You may use your own theme or choose the suggested theme of Windows if you are in the mood for a challenge. You MUST show what you used. You can do this by writing it on the back of the piece in addition to your screen name or write it on a separate piece of paper/cardstock/cardboard/etc. Each recipient should have a list of what you used in your piece to them. You are welcome to choose specific pieces for individuals (mark them accordingly, please) otherwise I will choose who gets what.

Excellent work, so far! I am soooo stoked to see what everyone else comes up with. The work in the two packages I've received so far has been so different and creative. Way to go, penpallers!

*insert Eye of the Tiger (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btPJPFnesV4) here

[Soft*Silver]

my projects are all done! I am by no means good at crafting but I enjoy doing things so just treat mine like you would a kid's...just tell me "oh how pretty!" and smile..lol

I did do the best I could.

I ran out of items to use so I had to incorporate some of my own things. I couldnt use everything Gemme sent...just two small things didnt get used. But I was amazed I got so many of the items used! Including the chalk..which I made into a very special "thing"

I have to wait until tuesday (have to wait for hubbie's payday) to mail but I am sending by priority so it will get to gemme just in the nick of time!

this was fun!

[amiyesiam]

Participants

1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer
5. Cara
6. Lyte------received
7. amiyesiam--------received
8. GeorgiaMa'am

*Deadline for finished projects to be in my grubby little hands: 6/19/17
*Officially late, and on the naughty list, if not received on/by 6/26/17.
*Completed projects will be mailed out no later than 6/29/17

I received ami's yesterday and they. are. gorgeous. I love your work, ami, and you totally went out of the box on so many of these pieces. What I might do, if you don't mind, is repackage them in larger Ziplocks, as a couple of the bags ripped and don't fit well inside. I also love that you sent back the list of items sent you to as you used them. That's an easy way to let others know what you used and how you used it.

Lyte, I missed that part in your projects. I could be blind. I do need a new prescription and my optometrist said I could be a candidate for eye surgery so I might just be missing it, but I didn't see this part of the project. Let me know where the break down is, please.

Parameters: Total size of each piece is not to exceed 5x7. Smaller is fine. You must use at least 25% of the pieces/items/goodies mailed to you. You may use your own theme or choose the suggested theme of Windows if you are in the mood for a challenge. You MUST show what you used. You can do this by writing it on the back of the piece in addition to your screen name or write it on a separate piece of paper/cardstock/cardboard/etc. Each recipient should have a list of what you used in your piece to them. You are welcome to choose specific pieces for individuals (mark them accordingly, please) otherwise I will choose who gets what.

Excellent work, so far! I am soooo stoked to see what everyone else comes up with. The work in the two packages I've received so far has been so different and creative. Way to go, penpallers!

*insert Eye of the Tiger (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btPJPFnesV4) here

No, none of the bags ripped. They were ripped by me on purpose. I didn't have any other bags in the house. Sorry about that. At 54 I just don't worry about this kind of thing anymore. I just don't have the energy to pretend to be normal anymore. And I was not writing what I used when you provided a perfectly lovely list for me to copy! That was a great help.
And thank you for doing this. Total fun.

[Lyte]

Doh! Sorry.. I just noticed your paragraph to me below!

I didn't include a list.of what I used. I didn't think it was required unless one was looking to get credit for using everything. I didn't use everything. ;)


Lyte, I missed that part in your projects. I could be blind. I do need a new prescription and my optometrist said I could be a candidate for eye surgery so I might just be missing it, but I didn't see this part of the project. Let me know where the break down is, please.

[Gemme]

my projects are all done! I am by no means good at crafting but I enjoy doing things so just treat mine like you would a kid's...just tell me "oh how pretty!" and smile..lol

I did do the best I could.

I ran out of items to use so I had to incorporate some of my own things. I couldnt use everything Gemme sent...just two small things didnt get used. But I was amazed I got so many of the items used! Including the chalk..which I made into a very special "thing"

I have to wait until tuesday (have to wait for hubbie's payday) to mail but I am sending by priority so it will get to gemme just in the nick of time!

this was fun!

That's how I work too, Soft. No worries on that. I like mixed media because it allows me to be messy and I can always say "I meant for it to look like that" when something doesn't turn out right. ;)

However you get it to me is fine. Just make sure that it's absolutely no later than the 26th. That's the final hard limit can't miss deadline.

I look forward to seeing what you did!

No, none of the bags ripped. They were ripped by me on purpose. I didn't have any other bags in the house. Sorry about that. At 54 I just don't worry about this kind of thing anymore. I just don't have the energy to pretend to be normal anymore. And I was not writing what I used when you provided a perfectly lovely list for me to copy! That was a great help.
And thank you for doing this. Total fun.

You're welcome. I used the list to make sure each package out to you all got the same materials, so I'm glad you found it useful too. No worries on the bags. Nothing was damaged except one little star fell off but I can adhere that back for you.

Doh! Sorry.. I just noticed your paragraph to me below!

I didn't include a list.of what I used. I didn't think it was required unless one was looking to get credit for using everything. I didn't use everything. ;)

It was a requirement of everyone. No one is exempt! That's why I used bold letting and capitalized the MUST. That means I'm serious! You still have time to get it to me. Send me a list of what you can remember using and I can make copies to put in with your packages. Make sure I get it before the 26th.

[Soft*Silver]

is there a next project waiting in the shadows?

[nycfem]

I mailed mine out today just now priority mail. Let the good times roll!

[Lyte]

Well I was just naughty wasn't I?! lol :cigar2:

I'll get you a that list. :)


It was a requirement of everyone. No one is exempt! That's why I used bold letting and capitalized the MUST. That means I'm serious! You still have time to get it to me. Send me a list of what you can remember using and I can make copies to put in with your packages. Make sure I get it before the 26th.

[Gemme]

is there a next project waiting in the shadows?

Not yet. We usually wait until the current project is, at the very least, being ready to send back out to the participants. I've only received 2 of the packages so we're a bit off from that point.

I mailed mine out today just now priority mail. Let the good times roll!

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.

That is all.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Gemme, would you be willing to post the items sent to everyone? I'm dead curious.

[Gemme]

Gemme, would you be willing to post the items sent to everyone? I'm dead curious.

I have no problems with that as everyone has received the package so, sure.

I had 3 mini bags of embellishments (tiny beads, charms and a brad and gold stars), 1 piece of craft tissue paper, 2 embossed tags, 3 mini cupcake liners, 3 butterfly strip stencils, 2 doilies, 2 paper birds, 1 heart sticker, 1 beige cord, 2 rubber bands, 1 length of yarn, 6 stamped images, 1 cotton ball, lengths of tulle, 1 length of gold medallions, 2 wood stencils, 2 pieces of decorative tape, 1/2 of a small washi tape roll, 2 pieces of chalk, 1 ribbon, strips of rhinestones, 9 napkins of varying themes and a lot of miscellaneous papers and cardstock.

Oh, and a partridge in a pear tree.

:cheesy:

[candy_coated_bitch]

I have no problems with that as everyone has received the package so, sure.

I had 3 mini bags of embellishments (tiny beads, charms and a brad and gold stars), 1 piece of craft tissue paper, 2 embossed tags, 3 mini cupcake liners, 3 butterfly strip stencils, 2 doilies, 2 paper birds, 1 heart sticker, 1 beige cord, 2 rubber bands, 1 length of yarn, 6 stamped images, 1 cotton ball, lengths of tulle, 1 length of gold medallions, 2 wood stencils, 2 pieces of decorative tape, 1/2 of a small washi tape roll, 2 pieces of chalk, 1 ribbon, strips of rhinestones, 9 napkins of varying themes and a lot of miscellaneous papers and cardstock.

Oh, and a partridge in a pear tree.

:cheesy:

Thank you!!! That's quite a creative and eclectic list. I'm sure the finished products will be awesome!

[cara]

Hey Gemme,

Mine are scheduled for pick up from the office today. They should be to your address on Friday. Let me know if you need the tracking number.

❤️ & 🎨

[purepisces]

Not yet. We usually wait until the current project is, at the very least, being ready to send back out to the participants. I've only received 2 of the packages so we're a bit off from that point.



Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.

That is all.

But, I'm so excited to see what the next project it going to be! :)

[Gemme]

Hey Gemme,

Mine are scheduled for pick up from the office today. They should be to your address on Friday. Let me know if you need the tracking number.

❤️ & 🎨

Awesome!

But, I'm so excited to see what the next project it going to be! :)

Well, you are just going to have to hold your horses, missy miss.

That's what happens when you stay away. Now, stick around and play more often...that's an order! lol

For the rest of you....

Participants

1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer-------received
5. Cara
6. Lyte------received
7. amiyesiam--------received
8. GeorgiaMa'am

*Deadline for finished projects to be in my grubby little hands: 6/19/17
*Officially late, and on the naughty list, if not received on/by 6/26/17.
*Completed projects will be mailed out no later than 6/29/17****providing I have everyone's in hand, that is

It's looking rough, y'all. I only have 3 in hand and am still waiting on 4. Thanks for the update, Cara! I'll keep an eye out for it. Everyone else's should also already be in the mail in order to mail the final deadline.

Is everyone good? Check in, please.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

It's looking rough, y'all. I only have 3 in hand and am still waiting on 4. Thanks for the update, Cara! I'll keep an eye out for it. Everyone else's should also already be in the mail in order to mail the final deadline.

Is everyone good? Check in, please.

I will have to overnight mine to you. I'm almost done, but I have been dealing with this tooth. I'll make it, though.

[purepisces]

Awesome!



Well, you are just going to have to hold your horses, missy miss.

That's what happens when you stay away. Now, stick around and play more often...that's an order! lol



Well, you've got me there, Gemme! :)

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Gemme, I sent mine out today by overnight. You should have it tomorrow afternoon.

Thanks for wrangling this one - it was so much fun!

[Gemme]

1. Gemme----it's over there *points*
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer-------received
5. Cara------received
6. Lyte------received
7. amiyesiam--------received
8. GeorgiaMa'am-------en route


Breathless and Soft, please remember that the 26th is the absolute final deadline. I MUST have your projects in hand on or before that date or you will not be able to participate in any projects for 6 full months. I look forward to seeing what you've come up with!!!! Everyone's so far has been quite lovely.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Hi Gemme, FedEx says mine was delivered today at 12:13pm. Please let me know when it's in your hands! Thanks!

[Breathless]

Unfortunately mine have not come together in time, and there is no way for them to arrive by the dead line. (we do not have shipping on weekends in my area) My city was hit by a tornado like storm and we were crippled with no power and clean up. I had shredded the paper into pulp to make home made recycled paper, and well Mother Nature and the Goddess just didn't allow it to come together in time for shipping. I apologize. Gemme, I am about to send out a second round of post cards and I will put a few dollars in yours to replace money you spent shipping to me. It was a great project!


1. Gemme----it's over there *points*
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer-------received
5. Cara------received
6. Lyte------received
7. amiyesiam--------received
8. GeorgiaMa'am-------en route


Breathless and Soft, please remember that the 26th is the absolute final deadline. I MUST have your projects in hand on or before that date or you will not be able to participate in any projects for 6 full months. I look forward to seeing what you've come up with!!!! Everyone's so far has been quite lovely.

[Gemme]

Hi Gemme, FedEx says mine was delivered today at 12:13pm. Please let me know when it's in your hands! Thanks!

It was! I apologize for not updating the thread. I have company and have been distracted. They came and are beautiful! Thank you so much.

Unfortunately mine have not come together in time, and there is no way for them to arrive by the dead line. (we do not have shipping on weekends in my area) My city was hit by a tornado like storm and we were crippled with no power and clean up. I had shredded the paper into pulp to make home made recycled paper, and well Mother Nature and the Goddess just didn't allow it to come together in time for shipping. I apologize. Gemme, I am about to send out a second round of post cards and I will put a few dollars in yours to replace money you spent shipping to me. It was a great project!



I'm so sorry to hear this, B. I hope no one was hurt.

That leaves Soft's project. I hope it comes in tomorrow!

[Gemme]

1. Gemme----it's over there *points*
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer-------received
5. Cara------received
6. Lyte------received
7. amiyesiam--------received
8. GeorgiaMa'am-------received


Breathless and Soft, please remember that the 26th is the absolute final deadline. I MUST have your projects in hand on or before that date or you will not be able to participate in any projects for 6 full months. I look forward to seeing what you've come up with!!!! Everyone's so far has been quite lovely.

The 26th came without any further additions to our collections so Soft and Breathless won't be able to participate for 6 months in any projects. Soft, if yours is on its way, please let me know. I'll hold off on sending the others out if yours is already on its way.

[Gemme]

Bueller? Bueller?

:blink:

[Gemme]

Has anyone heard anything from Soft? I've reached out with no response.

I was holding the projects in case something was on its way but it looks like there's nothing else coming in. You should have the projects by the end of next week.

If there's a project someone would like to introduce, now might be a good time.

[purepisces]

Has anyone heard anything from Soft? I've reached out with no response.

I was holding the projects in case something was on its way but it looks like there's nothing else coming in. You should have the projects by the end of next week.

If there's a project someone would like to introduce, now might be a good time.

Sure, I come back and now no one wants to do a project! 😜

[homoe]

Sure, I come back and now no one wants to do a project! 😜

Depending on the project I might be interested:eatinghersheybar:

[Lyte]

I'm game for another project too! I would request that we allow for more time to complete them ... depending on their complexity. :)

[Gemme]

Sure, I come back and now no one wants to do a project! 😜

Don't you dare go hide again!

:weightlifter:

For those who participated in this round, if you don't receive your package (2 for you, nyc) by tomorrow night, please let me know. I have tracking on everything.

For those interested in another project, do you have any ideas? I'm still really digging the scavenger hunt idea that Besame had earlier. For those like homoe, who haven't participated before, what type of project would interest you?

[homoe]

Sorry, I have no ideas for a project, but if I see something that interests me I'll surely speak up about it :hangloose:

[nanners]

Matchboxes?

ATC's (Artist Trading Cards)?

Anyone interested in wrangling?

I'm ready for a project, but not for wrangling.

[Gemme]

Matchboxes?

ATC's (Artist Trading Cards)?

Anyone interested in wrangling?

I'm ready for a project, but not for wrangling.

There's always room for an ATC round!

I'd be up for wrangling but since I just finished one....we never really decided definitively on that point but usually we take turns, sooo.....

*shrug*

[clay]

There's always room for an ATC round!

I'd be up for wrangling but since I just finished one....we never really decided definitively on that point but usually we take turns, sooo.....

*shrug*

My thoughts were perhaps a post secret round OR ATC's....

I am fine with you wrangling again....:byebye:

[Gemme]

My thoughts were perhaps a post secret round OR ATC's....

I am fine with you wrangling again....:byebye:

I do love our Post Secret rounds too!

[homoe]

I do love our Post Secret rounds too!

May I inquire what a Post Secret Round is?

I assume it's anonymous, but you know what they say when you assume! :|

[clay]

May I inquire what a Post Secret Round is?

I assume it's anonymous, but you know what they say when you assume! :|

hey homoe...if you go to postsecrets.com you can see some examples.....new ones are posted every Sunday I believe.

Wrangler would determine the "theme" of the secrets...and how many secrets....one can be anonymous and/or you can sign the secret...usually are written on a postcard....again wrangler will determine parameters of these....:). Hope this helps...

[purepisces]

Matchboxes?

ATC's (Artist Trading Cards)?

Anyone interested in wrangling?

I'm ready for a project, but not for wrangling.

ATC's are always fun! And, I'd love to hear more about the scavenger project. Sounds intriguing.

[homoe]

ATC's are always fun! And, I'd love to hear more about the scavenger project. Sounds intriguing.

Yes, I too would like more info on the scavenger hunt!

[Gemme]

ATC's are always fun! And, I'd love to hear more about the scavenger project. Sounds intriguing.

Yes, I too would like more info on the scavenger hunt!

Cool beans!

The scavenger hunt would go something along these lines...participants would be given a list of things to use in their projects but they have to find them on their own end. An example would be: use washi tape, the color blue, yarn or thread, a stamped image and marker. That way, each participant gathers their own versions of those supplies, in addition to whatever else they want to use, and as long as those particular items are in every piece, you are good to go. There may or may not be a 'theme' to use as a guideline.

[clay]

Cool beans!

The scavenger hunt would go something along these lines...participants would be given a list of things to use in their projects but they have to find them on their own end. An example would be: use washi tape, the color blue, yarn or thread, a stamped image and marker. That way, each participant gathers their own versions of those supplies, in addition to whatever else they want to use, and as long as those particular items are in every piece, you are good to go. There may or may not be a 'theme' to use as a guideline.


I would love to join the scavenger hunt! I have missed these projects very much!

[Gemme]

I would love to join the scavenger hunt! I have missed these projects very much!

If this seems like something the majority would like to do, that's great. I think it would be appropriate to ask Besame if she'd like to wrangle as the concept was initially hers. If she doesn't want to right now or is still visiting with her family, then I'd be happy to wrangle the project. I've got time and, thanks to some deep cleaning, a LOT more space to spread the projects out and package them up.

More time could certainly be given, as I think that was something Lyte mentioned. Plus there's nothing going out to the participants so once the scavenger list is posted and everyone is signed up, then folks can start right away on their master pieces.

Another option is having suggestions from participants for what they'd like to see on the scavenger list. It couldn't get out of control with 20 things and I think the items should remain as generic as possible to give the most leeway for everyone when they put things together. Maybe a max of 10 things?

[Lyte]

Scavenger hunt... interesting! What's then done with the 10 things that are hunted?

[Bèsame*]

hello....

The scavenger hunt that I had in mind, to use non-crafty things that could be easily found....newsprint, gum wrapper..etc.

That was my idea then. I'm not visiting family, I have been tied up in inventory prep and that's over!!! Yay!

[homoe]

Scavenger hunt... interesting! What's then done with the 10 things that are hunted?

I'm guessing we make something or other...........

[amiyesiam]

My package arrived yesterday and everything is amazing. Thank you to every one who participated. Scavenger hunt sounds good to me.

[clay]

If this seems like something the majority would like to do, that's great. I think it would be appropriate to ask Besame if she'd like to wrangle as the concept was initially hers. If she doesn't want to right now or is still visiting with her family, then I'd be happy to wrangle the project. I've got time and, thanks to some deep cleaning, a LOT more space to spread the projects out and package them up.

More time could certainly be given, as I think that was something Lyte mentioned. Plus there's nothing going out to the participants so once the scavenger list is posted and everyone is signed up, then folks can start right away on their master pieces.

Another option is having suggestions from participants for what they'd like to see on the scavenger list. It couldn't get out of control with 20 things and I think the items should remain as generic as possible to give the most leeway for everyone when they put things together. Maybe a max of 10 things?


YES! I want to join in.

YES to Besame wrangling if she has time..and if not YES to gemme wrangling!

YES! to max of 10 items! As generic as possible please...

YES to whomever wrangles...PLEASE sign me up when project posted...I haven't been able to do so any other time...THANKS!

YES! Let's go!

[FireSignFemme]

By scavenger hunt do you mean whoever is wrangling will come up with a list of items each person has to find, collect themselves, and then use to make into some sort of art/craft project? If so, I might be up for that. Especially if, as some are suggesting and I agree with, a little more time to execute is given.

[Gemme]

Scavenger hunt... interesting! What's then done with the 10 things that are hunted?

Once you've gathered the specific items, you use them in each of the pieces for your project.

hello....

The scavenger hunt that I had in mind, to use non-crafty things that could be easily found....newsprint, gum wrapper..etc.

That was my idea then. I'm not visiting family, I have been tied up in inventory prep and that's over!!! Yay!

Does this mean you want to wrangle this now?

By scavenger hunt do you mean whoever is wrangling will come up with a list of items each person has to find, collect themselves, and then use to make into some sort of art/craft project? If so, I might be up for that. Especially if, as some are suggesting and I agree with, a little more time to execute is given.

Personally, I like participation from folks, so if I were doing it, I'd come up with....say 5 and then let the others chime in for the remaining 3 or 4 or 5. But yes, you are correct in the concept. You have a list, you hunt the stuff down and you create!

[nycfem]

My package arrived from Gemme's project. I loved everyone's work!!! Wow, each is truly so different! Lots of fun, and thanks, Gemme, as I know this project involves a lot of work for the wrangler!

Looks like we are scavenging next... Either wrangled by Besame if available or someone else if Besame not available.

I'd like to plant a seed in pen-pal-ers minds that I'd like to wrangle a themed post-secret AFTER the scavenging round. No need to discuss now because that will just be confusing, but just please store that in the back of your creative minds, thank you :)

[Bèsame*]

I'd be willing to wrangle a spectacular summer scavenger hunt project!

Give me a couple of days to come up with clear directions. Sign up list can be up as soon as Tuesday if everyone is on board for me to wrangle.

[Gemme]

I'd be willing to wrangle a spectacular summer scavenger hunt project!

Give me a couple of days to come up with clear directions. Sign up list can be up as soon as Tuesday if everyone is on board for me to wrangle.

Sounds like a plan!

[Kätzchen]

*snip*

I'd like to plant a seed in pen-pal-ers minds that I'd like to wrangle a themed post-secret AFTER the scavenging round. No need to discuss now because that will just be confusing, but just please store that in the back of your creative minds, thank you :)

I would *LOVE* to join the round you're going to host,
..... for Post Secret.... will it be sometime in August or sometime in early September? :)

[Gemme]

I would *LOVE* to join the round you're going to host,
..... for Post Secret.... will it be sometime in August or sometime in early September? :)

September-ish. Our rounds usually take approximately a month or so to complete.

[Kätzchen]

September-ish. Our rounds usually take approximately a month or so to complete.

Sounds good, Gemme.
I'll be ready and prepared for the round in September.

:balloon:

[Lyte]

Just opened the box of crafty goodies! Everyone did such a great job! Y'all are so creative! Thank you for everything!

The one thing we might want to do next time... is take pics of the other items we made. I know curious! :)

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I opened my package today, because I was out of town this weekend. It's so wonderful! Thank you everybody. This round was so much fun!

[cara]

Thank you for such great creativity with your latest projects, everyone. Super fun to not only stretch my brain to make them, but also to receive so many awesome pieces of work. Yay! Thank you, also, to Gemme for putting together such fun items for us to use, and for keeping the project moving smoothly and getting it out to us on time.

❤️ & 🎨

[Bèsame*]

***simply spectacular ***
***summer scavenger hunt project!***

Theme: Summer
Go wild, it could be beach, vacation, cook-out, gardens, ice cream, flip flops, fishing, bike riding, watermelon, sunglasses...just some ideas.

How to make :

Use the following list to create a work of your art on a 3x5 index size card. I'm going to try to make this easy for our newbies that want to join and try their hand. Please go look at some YouTube videos and Google, Art trading cards for some how to's and ideas. I'm selecting a bigger card, due to the fact of some of the things listed on our hunt list. Simple idea...collage style, could work for those first timers. There is no wrong way!

Here is our list:
**Newsprint: newspaper, page from an old book, ad
**Gum wrapper
**Something red
**Texture: fuzzy, bumpy, rough, leathery, soft
**Something seasonal: Xmas, fall, 4th of July, winter (wrapping paper, ribbon, card, gift bag)
**Paint chip: find at Lowes, Home Depot, paint store. Just use a piece.
**String like item: yarn, string, ribbon, rubber band, thread , etc
**Something that looks like metal: button, coin, foil, key, charm..etc
**Shirt tag
**Fruit sticker
**Popsicle stick

You will probably need glue and scissors. Don't neglect any or all your crafting tools or supplies.

Please make one 3x5 card for each person who signs up. ( if your feeling inspired make 2!) Use at least 3 items from the list, or more if you want!

If you have any questions about the list, and you think it falls under a thing on the list, use it! I'm giving you the power!

Specifics:
Sign up starts today and will close July 16.
Projects due back to me by August 19th, and officially late Aug 25th. That's five weeks. Our sign up rules and late rules will apply, the ones that have already been established. (See past posts)
Please list what items you used on the back and sign your work of art!

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/3a/d0/a2/3ad0a2ff76bd8831428212f4946cc635--what-to-use-mix-media.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/2b/96/6e/2b966e1aecba9c88e1a26ed342484cb2--kid-art-projects-art-project-for-kids.jpg

https://dropsofeverything.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/atc-hapiness-travel-old-car.jpg?w=240

I hope this inspires some of our newbies to join...looking at Homo :)

[Bèsame*]

Summer scavenger hunt project!!

Sign up list:
1. Besame*
2. Clay
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
And so on....

Sign up closes Sunday, July 16th.
See post 6418 for all the details.
Let's see some new crafters....wink wink

[nycfem]

Summer scavenger hunt project!! (wrangled by Besame!)

Sign up list:
1. Besame*
2. Clay
3. nycfem / Jennifer
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
And so on....

Sign up closes Sunday, July 16th.
See post 6418 for all the details.
Let's see some new crafters....wink wink

[Gemme]

Summer scavenger hunt project!! (wrangled by Besame!)


Sign up list:
1. Besame*
2. Clay
3. nycfem / Jennifer
4. Gemme
5.
6.
7.
8.
And so on....

Sign up closes Sunday, July 16th.
See post 6418 for all the details.



I'm #4!!! I'm #4!!!

[Gemme]

Quick question: shirt tag. Do you mean the floppy cloth tag usually attached to the inside at the neck or side or is a price tag also acceptable?

[Bèsame*]

Quick question: shirt tag. Do you mean the floppy cloth tag usually attached to the inside at the neck or side or is a price tag also acceptable?

Either :)
I'm giving you the power!

[FireSignFemme]

Sign up list:
1. Besame*
2. Clay
3. nycfem / Jennifer
4. Gemme
5. FireSignFemme
6.
7.
8.
And so on....

Sign up closes Sunday, July 16th.
See post 6418 for all the details.

[sis]

Sign up list:
1. Besame*
2. Clay
3. nycfem / Jennifer
4. Gemme
5. FireSignFemme
6.Sis
7.
8.
And so on....

Sign up closes Sunday, July 16th.
See post 6418 for all the details.

[cara]

Sign up list:
1. Besame*
2. Clay
3. nycfem / Jennifer
4. Gemme
5. FireSignFemme
6. Sis
7. Cara
8.
And so on....

Sign up closes Sunday, July 16th.
See post 6418 for all the details.

[amiyesiam]

[QUOTE=cara;1155465]Sign up list:
1. Besame*
2. Clay
3. nycfem / Jennifer
4. Gemme
5. FireSignFemme
6. Sis
7. Cara
8.suzanne ami
And so on....

Sign up closes Sunday, July 16th.
See post 6418 for all the details.

[candy_coated_bitch]

So sad I have to sit this one out! Great project idea. I hope everyone has fun!!

[FireSignFemme]

[QUOTE=cara;1155465]Sign up list:
1. Besame*
2. Clay
3. nycfem / Jennifer
4. Gemme
5.
6. Sis
7. Cara
8.suzanne ami
And so on....

Sign up closes Sunday, July 16th.
See post 6418 for all the details.

Something has come up and I won't be able to participate as planned. I know we can drop out before sign up closes but I'm not sure how as I've never had to before. Thanks FSF

[purepisces]

1. Besame*
2. Clay
3. nycfem / Jennifer
4. Gemme
5. purepisces
6. Sis
7. Cara
8.suzanne ami
And so on....

Sign up closes Sunday, July 16th.
See post 6418 for all the details.

I just snuck myself into the spot that FireSignFemme vacated. Sounds fun! :)

[Blaze]

1. Besame*
2. Clay
3. nycfem / Jennifer
4. Gemme
5. purepisces
6. Sis
7. Cara
8.suzanne ami
9. Blaze, I'm gonna try this, let's see if I have this artsy touch!
And so on....

Sign up closes Sunday, July 16th.
See post 6418 for all the details.

[nanners]

1. Besame*
2. Clay
3. nycfem / Jennifer
4. Gemme
5. purepisces
6. Sis
7. Cara
8.suzanne ami
9. Blaze, I'm gonna try this, let's see if I have this artsy touch!
10. nanners
And so on....

Sign up closes Sunday, July 16th.
See post 6418 for all the details.

[Bèsame*]

1. Besame*
2. Clay
3. nycfem / Jennifer
4. Gemme
5. purepisces
6. Sis
7. Cara
8.suzanne ami
9. Blaze, I'm gonna try this, let's see if I have this artsy touch!
10. nanners
And so on....

Sign up closes Sunday, July 16th.
See post 6418 for all the details.

Bump!
One more day......

[Bèsame*]

We are officially closed for sign ups! This is our creative bunch of 10.

Please make one 3x5 card, for each person listed, minus yourself. Nine total, using at least 3 of the items on the scavenger list. If you are feeling a bit more creative, you can make more!

These are due back to me, the wrangler , by August 19th.
Along with $5, for shipping and handling. Remember to list what scavenger items you used on the back along with your name.

In a couple of weeks, I'll send out my address. (It's a new one)

On your mark, get set, go...start your scavenger hunt. (Well if you haven't already...)

1. Besame*
2. Clay
3. nycfem / Jennifer
4. Gemme
5. purepisces
6. Sis
7. Cara
8.suzanne ami
9. Blaze, I'm gonna try this, let's see if I have this artsy touch!
10. nanners


Sign up closes Sunday, July 16th.
See post 6418 for all the details.

[Bèsame*]

What a deal...

Walmart back to school..100 blank index cards, $.47!

[nycfem]

Bumping for those of us doing the project!

***simply spectacular ***
***summer scavenger hunt project!***

Theme: Summer
Go wild, it could be beach, vacation, cook-out, gardens, ice cream, flip flops, fishing, bike riding, watermelon, sunglasses...just some ideas.

How to make :

Use the following list to create a work of your art on a 3x5 index size card. I'm going to try to make this easy for our newbies that want to join and try their hand. Please go look at some YouTube videos and Google, Art trading cards for some how to's and ideas. I'm selecting a bigger card, due to the fact of some of the things listed on our hunt list. Simple idea...collage style, could work for those first timers. There is no wrong way!

Here is our list:
**Newsprint: newspaper, page from an old book, ad
**Gum wrapper
**Something red
**Texture: fuzzy, bumpy, rough, leathery, soft
**Something seasonal: Xmas, fall, 4th of July, winter (wrapping paper, ribbon, card, gift bag)
**Paint chip: find at Lowes, Home Depot, paint store. Just use a piece.
**String like item: yarn, string, ribbon, rubber band, thread , etc
**Something that looks like metal: button, coin, foil, key, charm..etc
**Shirt tag
**Fruit sticker
**Popsicle stick

You will probably need glue and scissors. Don't neglect any or all your crafting tools or supplies.

Please make one 3x5 card for each person who signs up. ( if your feeling inspired make 2!) Use at least 3 items from the list, or more if you want!

If you have any questions about the list, and you think it falls under a thing on the list, use it! I'm giving you the power!

Specifics:
Sign up starts today and will close July 16.
Projects due back to me by August 19th, and officially late Aug 25th. That's five weeks. Our sign up rules and late rules will apply, the ones that have already been established. (See past posts)
Please list what items you used on the back and sign your work of art!

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/3a/d0/a2/3ad0a2ff76bd8831428212f4946cc635--what-to-use-mix-media.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/2b/96/6e/2b966e1aecba9c88e1a26ed342484cb2--kid-art-projects-art-project-for-kids.jpg

https://dropsofeverything.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/atc-hapiness-travel-old-car.jpg?w=240

I hope this inspires some of our newbies to join...looking at Homo :)

[nycfem]

Bumping for participants...

We are officially closed for sign ups! This is our creative bunch of 10.

Please make one 3x5 card, for each person listed, minus yourself. Nine total, using at least 3 of the items on the scavenger list. If you are feeling a bit more creative, you can make more!

These are due back to me, the wrangler , by August 19th.
Along with $5, for shipping and handling. Remember to list what scavenger items you used on the back along with your name.

In a couple of weeks, I'll send out my address. (It's a new one)

On your mark, get set, go...start your scavenger hunt. (Well if you haven't already...)

1. Besame*
2. Clay
3. nycfem / Jennifer
4. Gemme
5. purepisces
6. Sis
7. Cara
8.suzanne ami
9. Blaze, I'm gonna try this, let's see if I have this artsy touch!
10. nanners


Sign up closes Sunday, July 16th.
See post 6418 for all the details.

[Gemme]

How's everyone doing? 15 days until the deadline.

[Bèsame*]

How's everyone doing? 15 days until the deadline.

I keep looking at the list!

I'll send out my address tonight.

[Gemme]

I'm excited to see what everyone comes up with! I've had a lot of fun with this one.

[nycfem]

Woohoo! I finished mine (have yet to mail). I like mine a lot but did make an error, which is that I was trying to put stickers and washi tape on a velvety background... which, DUH, doesn't really stick! So they are not a hearty product, but some of the things I tried did work, so I'll leave that for you all to be suprised with ;). I really appreciate these projects because they get me to try out things I've never tried before. Sometimes things don't come out perfect but I end up learning things I'd do differently or things I like a lot that I never knew about before. Great project, Besame!

[Bèsame*]

Woohoo! I finished mine (have yet to mail). I like mine a lot but did make an error, which is that I was trying to put stickers and washi tape on a velvety background... which, DUH, doesn't really stick! So they are not a hearty product, but some of the things I tried did work, so I'll leave that for you all to be suprised with ;). I really appreciate these projects because they get me to try out things I've never tried before. Sometimes things don't come out perfect but I end up learning things I'd do differently or things I like a lot that I never knew about before. Great project, Besame!
I Sooo agree. Some of my ideas had glitches and I had to work around some things! I like trying new things too!
I hope everyone was challenged with the ingredients of this project. I'm really looking forward to seeing your finished works of art.

[nycfem]

I mailed my projects priority today and they are thought to arrive on August 12th. Besame, when you open them, stickers may fall off like autumn leaves...

[candy_coated_bitch]

I mailed my projects priority today and they are thought to arrive on August 12th. Besame, when you open them, stickers may fall off like autumn leaves...

That's making me sad. The thought of falling stickers, say it ain't so.

[Bèsame*]

Arriving to my mailbox:
Sis...let's hear it for Canda!
Clay..got them :)
Blaze...I'm pushing for a finished project soon!
Me...completed :)

Nyc...I'm going to look for yours next

Just let me know if you have sent your art work on its way.
Many thanks!

[Gemme]

Arriving to my mailbox:
Sis...let's hear it for Canda!
Clay..got them :)
Blaze...I'm pushing for a finished project soon!
Me...completed :)

Nyc...I'm going to look for yours next

Just let me know if you have sent your art work on its way.
Many thanks!

My work work is done and all that is left is the labeling and packaging. They will go out tomorrow!

[Bèsame*]

I have received Nyc's...yay.

Psst....there was absolutely no sticker fall out :)

I'll be looking for others.

[nanners]

Mine are done and going in the mail on Thursday. I'll mail them priority so you should get them hopefully on Saturday!

I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone came up with!

[Gemme]

Mine went out yesterday and you should get them on/by Friday, Besame.

[Bèsame*]

The 19th is sneaking up....thank you to those who communicated about their projects traveling thru the mail!
1. Besame*...............✅here
2. Clay......................✅here
3. nycfem / Jennifer....✅here
4. Gemme.................🕗on their way
5. purepices...............❓unknown at this time
6. Sis........................✅here
7. Cara......................❓unknown at this time
8. suzanne ami...........❎here
9. Blaze.....................❎here
10. nanners...............📬going into mail today

Best part about being a Wrangler...seeing how creative we can be with the instructions given! Well, I get to see them first!
Your turn will come in a week or so...

Thank you all with the wonderful pieces of art I've seen this far.
Hopefully, someone is thinking of our next project....

[nanners]

mine went in the mail yesterday priority mail and they should arrive on Monday.

[purepisces]

The 19th is sneaking up....thank you to those who communicated about their projects traveling thru the mail!
1. Besame*...............✅here
2. Clay......................✅here
3. nycfem / Jennifer....✅here
4. Gemme.................��on their way
5. purepices...............❓unknown at this time
6. Sis........................✅here
7. Cara......................❓unknown at this time
8. suzanne ami...........❎here
9. Blaze.....................❎here
10. nanners...............��going into mail today

Best part about being a Wrangler...seeing how creative we can be with the instructions given! Well, I get to see them first!
Your turn will come in a week or so...

Thank you all with the wonderful pieces of art I've seen this far.
Hopefully, someone is thinking of our next project....


Mine should be there by Tuesday. Is that too late? Will I be ineligible for the next six months?

[Gemme]

Mine should be there by Tuesday. Is that too late? Will I be ineligible for the next six months?

Tuesday would be fine. The deadline is the 19th and the late grace period is one week from that date. If it came the Tuesday after next, you'd be screwed.

[Bèsame*]

Tuesday would be fine. The deadline is the 19th and the late grace period is one week from that date. If it came the Tuesday after next, you'd be screwed.

Received Gemme's today ! Will be on the look out for purepisces next week.

[nanners]

Besame,

My tracking number says my package was delivered yesterday...did you get it?

[Bèsame*]

Besame,

My tracking number says my package was delivered yesterday...did you get it?

I haven't check the mail box. I will in the morning.

[Bèsame*]

I haven't check the mail box. I will in the morning.

It was there!

Just waiting on purepisces and cara. I have yet to hear from Cara? ??

Come out come out where ever you are. ...

[Bèsame*]

I have received purepices package!!! Yay to the all right, in the nick of time:)

Cara, you have a little more than 24 hours to squeeze in on the time frame. I'm rooting on you!

And then...There is this weather thing..

[purepisces]

I have received purepices package!!! Yay to the all right, in the nick of time:)

Cara, you have a little more than 24 hours to squeeze in on the time frame. I'm rooting on you!

And then...There is this weather thing..

Yay! I was afraid this hurricane was going to ruin my chances of the delivery being made on time.

[Gemme]

Yay! I was afraid this hurricane was going to ruin my chances of the delivery being made on time.

"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds".

Yay!

[Oklahomagal]

Hello all how do i get in on this

[clay]

hello Oklahoma @ welcome to this thread!

This project has ended and we are waiting to get the finished pieces mailed back to us in about a week......our wrangler for this one is in Texas, so not sure if weather will affect this mailout or not....

There will be a new one coming up (sooner I hope...:)...) and whomever wrangles it will be posting their parameters....a sign up sheet will be posted & you can then sign up.

I think our next one is going to be started in September..and last I heard would be a post secrets one...

Just keep abreast of this thread & watch for announcements. We have specific sign up & deadlines for project to be in by. There is a 7 day grace period after deadline to have projects in by....after which any project received after that isn't able to join any other projects for 6 months from that date....and is required to make a post stating their 6 months date to rejoin. During that 6 months you can and are welcomed to post here anytime.....hope to see you around & on the projects....hope this helps...I expect others will be along to post anything I may have missed.....again..thanks for your interest!

[FireSignFemme]

Hello all how do i get in on this

The wrangler of the project will start a sign up list in this thread. Those interested add their name to the list to indicate they want to participate. To get on the list just hit the quote button, add your name, then post your message to the group as a reply to the thread. Hope this has been helpful and welcome to the - Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types, club. :)

P.S. When you sign up to participate in a swap the wrangler will qoute and/or link back to the participation rules. It's a good idea to look at them before signing up, agreeing to commit to a project.

[Bèsame*]

I went over to the post office and it was closed. Imagine that!
I weighed all the packages and was able to buy a stamp. They can't be tracked, but they are in the mail. Let's see how long this takes.

Everyone did a fantastic job with scavenging up parts to your art work. Just wait till you see them.....expect packets of summer sunshine via the eye of the storm.


I'm sorry to say, I did not hear from or receive anything from Cara.

And Sis, as soon as the post office re-opens, yours will be coming your way 😉📩
http://volunteerairdrie.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Thanks-Everyone-Great-Job-Sticky-Note.jpg

[Gemme]

I got my package today and it's fantastic!!! clay, I was trying to do something with your particular design component but I couldn't figure it out but I absolutely love what you did. I didn't have any pieces that I didn't like. They are all so original and fun. Thank you all for such a lovely round.

[nanners]

I got mine in the mail on Saturday...Thank you everyone! They're wonderful and it was cook to to see how creative everyone could be!

I'm excited for another project to begin!

[nycfem]

Oh, Wow, I loved the penpal project arrival today! Besame, what a great project!

SPOILER ALERT - Please don't read on if your projects haven't arrived yet:
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Ami- I love the "Be Free"/ "Just breathe" and I love how, as usual, your projects are just gorgeous in every detail!

Besame- omg, that dubble bubble bikini knocked me out, mega creative, and the ribbons just made it all the better! You are amazing!

Blaze- super cute turtle! I love the teal and the shiny and your use of a paint chip!!!

Clay- that pineapple is bangin'- seriously creative and fun!

Gemme- (((((the little red balloon))))), also your ocean came out very accurate!

Nanners- Absolutely so cool how you stamped out summer nights, great use of a popsicle stick, looks so cool! And I love the shiny sand tape! Paint chips came out cool too!

nycfem- It was cool to see what you did and look back on it! It's neat to see it in the context of the other projects!

purpisces- so good to have you back, loved the tiny text!

Good times, y'all!!!!!!!!

[candy_coated_bitch]

Sounds like this project was a huge success!

[clay]

I was out of town until late last evening, so I had my bag of goodies waiting in the mail box.

It was pure joy to see all the individual creations. Very diverse, yet all so wonderfully thought out & done.

I second all that nycfem said...I was up very late last night....family energencies....so appreciated having these to look forward to.

Thanks again Besame' for wrangling a really cool project. I hope we do this one again...:).

[Bèsame*]

Looks like 4 packages out of the 7 I sent have been received. Sis, yours will be there shortly.

Anybody else???

Where is the next project????? Sorry anxious..not sorry.

[homoe]

Yes, what is the next project? Inquiring minds want to know :jester:

[Gemme]

Yes, what is the next project? Inquiring minds want to know :jester:

Given that many of our participants live in hurricane affected areas, there might be a delay before nycfem gives us the details of her Post Secret project.

[purepisces]

Looks like 4 packages out of the 7 I sent have been received. Sis, yours will be there shortly.

Anybody else???

Where is the next project????? Sorry anxious..not sorry.

Sorry I haven't checked in sooner, but I received mine and they are wonderful! Thank you all so much! I've missed this. :)

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Some of you may know the saga of the tree that wound up in my spare bedroom during Irma. Well, it has presented me with the opportunity to redecorate the room, as almost everything in that room had to be thrown away. I've decided to get a desk or table of some sort and a comfy office chair and make at least one corner of the room a craft area. I guess I will need some kind of storage. It will also give me a permanent home for my sewing machine.

For those of you that have permanent crafting areas in your homes, what advice can you offer about setting up a craft area? I would really appreciate any ideas for conserving space, multipurposing, storage, and whatever other pieces of wisdom you may care to impart.

Thanks in advance!

[clay]

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For those of you that have permanent crafting areas in your homes, what advice can you offer about setting up a craft area? I would really appreciate any ideas for conserving space, multipurposing, storage, and whatever other pieces of wisdom you may care to impart.

Thanks in advance!

Proverbial silver lining behind Irma's wrath...

Georgia Ma'am...I purchased 4 of those silver shelving units (one can get black or silver...) for my craft area...is 5 shelves high and has a lip to prevent storage bins sliding off.

I bought some of the sterilite bins (shoe box size & bigger) for different crafty goodies....ie one has rubber stamps....one holds my alcohol inks...another has all my acrylic painst

I also have 4 different sizes of the stackable totes on wheels..each drawer slides in and out. I use the bigger drawers for my sheets of papers for crafting while another holds my glues, etc.

An idea is to look on CL for good, clean used storage items...usually found on arts & crafts section...will save a ton of monies....

I have 2 6ft tables I use for my craft area. I have a set of the plastic risers for beds I put under one of my tables legs on each corner...that allowed for me to roll the stacking/roller bins under one table & saved me space. Your sewing machine could be set up on one of these tables leaving another free for crafting. There are also 4 ft tables to be bought if 6Ft is too long!

Those rolling stackable units are great for sewing notions, threads, bobbins, bits n bobs...:)

Anyway, maybe some of these ideas will help you out. I am really tired tonight so unable to think any deeper...lol

You will LOVE this craft room

[Gemme]

Some of you may know the saga of the tree that wound up in my spare bedroom during Irma. Well, it has presented me with the opportunity to redecorate the room, as almost everything in that room had to be thrown away. I've decided to get a desk or table of some sort and a comfy office chair and make at least one corner of the room a craft area. I guess I will need some kind of storage. It will also give me a permanent home for my sewing machine.

For those of you that have permanent crafting areas in your homes, what advice can you offer about setting up a craft area? I would really appreciate any ideas for conserving space, multipurposing, storage, and whatever other pieces of wisdom you may care to impart.

Thanks in advance!

Depending on how much you have and how much space you have, maybe something like this (https://www.fingerhut.com/product/QB211.uts)?

I have two desks in a decent sized room that doubles as our 'crap' room too. I have one large, flat desk with a drawer that is high off the ground so I can stack bins underneath like clay does. I also have an L shaped desk that fits in the corner nicely and has a matching rolling file cabinet. I picked up some rolling carts that can be assembled easily from Michael's that I bought with coupons and using awesome sales as they are very, very overpriced in store. Then, I have clear bins on wheels that I can either stack or stuff in a corner or underneath something. I also use a 6 ft buffet I have for craft storage but it's primary purpose is to hold stuff like artwork and magazines and books on top. My craft room is far from organized right now and likely won't be so any time soon with Vegas and work but I think what I have is sufficient despite having as much 'stuff' as I do. If you have as much or more stuff than I do, you might have a problem fitting it all in one room.

:blink:

[Bèsame*]

my craft room is my organized mess just for me...

I have a big six foot long table up on bed boosters as well. It brings the table to my height and saves my back. It also gives me lots of room for my little shelf concoction I made against the wall...my glass block collection used. One on each end, with a wooden shelf in between. Three shelves that hold many shoe sized bins. Paints, jewelry stuff. There are also fav wooden boxes and cute hat boxes filled with trims and embroidery threads.

On top of the table, my sewing machine sits and the other end is the cutting mat. There are a couple of those shelf dividers that are used in cupboards towards the back of the table. On top are my fav mugs and tall boxes filled with scissors, rotary cutters, pencils and markers. My granny's milk glass lamp, keeps my crafting well lighted.

I have my granny's walnut hutch on another wall. I took the sliding glass doors off and have square baskets turned on their sides to hold my fabric fat quarters and colorized. (For the most part..lol) A couple of bigger plastic boxes hold ribbons. The drawers hold, various other things, stamps, yarns, more fabric...good stuff!

Don't forget a big cork bulletin board!

On my door I made a hanging sign in glitter letters..."material girl"
And on a wall, wall hanging my Mom made.." Dilly dallying and lollygagging allowed "

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Thanks clay, Gemme and Bèsame* for all the advice! I'm definitely considering a larger table than the one I originally envisioned. Also, thanks for the great ideas for storage! I will have to "think outside the box" on this one.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Has anyone heard from nycfem? I don't think she's been around since H. Irma.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Has anyone heard from nycfem? I don't think she's been around since H. Irma.

I've been in touch with her recently and she is A-ok!

[sis]

I finally picked up a package at the post office and was so delighted to receive the goodies from Besame. Thank you to each participant of the ATC exchange ...... I love the use of colour and especially appreciated how paint chips were incorporated by those who used them.

Deb :tea:

[FireSignFemme]

Is there going to be some sort of Fall/Holiday themed craft swap?

[nycfem]

I hae an idea for a project, will post later in evening :)


Is there going to be some sort of Fall/Holiday themed craft swap?

[nycfem]

What about a winter holiday post secret round wrangled by moi? Winter holiday including a choice of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas / Hanukah, etc. The secret could be anything related to your experiences or feelings about the holiday(s), past, present, or future. To look at examples, google images for "postsecret Halloween" or "postsecret Thanksgiving" (etc.). Lots of room for creativity! Put a "thanks" if you might be interested in participating.

[Gemme]

What about a winter holiday post secret round wrangled by moi? Winter holiday including a choice of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas / Hanukah, etc. The secret could be anything related to your experiences or feelings about the holiday(s), past, present, or future. To look at examples, google images for "postsecret Halloween" or "postsecret Thanksgiving" (etc.). Lots of room for creativity! Put a "thanks" if you might be interested in participating.

I'm totally interested but will be off the grid for the get together in Vegas and unable to add myself until October 9th, so if the sign up comes along before then, please add me!

[Kätzchen]

What about a winter holiday post secret round wrangled by moi? Winter holiday including a choice of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas / Hanukah, etc. The secret could be anything related to your experiences or feelings about the holiday(s), past, present, or future. To look at examples, google images for "postsecret Halloween" or "postsecret Thanksgiving" (etc.). Lots of room for creativity! Put a "thanks" if you might be interested in participating.

I'm interested, but like Gemme, I do have a bunch of things going on in my life, currently. It depends on when your post secret art project begins....I might be able to participate buy I also might not. Once you post the time deadlines, and such for the project, I'll have an better idea if I can actually commit to your project, {{{{ Jenny }}}}.... even if I can't participate this time, I have something special to send to you over the holidays. :rrose:

[homoe]

What about a winter holiday post secret round wrangled by moi? Winter holiday including a choice of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas / Hanukah, etc. The secret could be anything related to your experiences or feelings about the holiday(s), past, present, or future. To look at examples, google images for "postsecret Halloween" or "postsecret Thanksgiving" (etc.). Lots of room for creativity! Put a "thanks" if you might be interested in participating.


I am very interested, have nothing going on in my life at present so plenty of free time, but I do worry about my artistic abilities! :|

[clay]

What about a winter holiday post secret round wrangled by moi? Winter holiday including a choice of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas / Hanukah, etc. The secret could be anything related to your experiences or feelings about the holiday(s), past, present, or future. To look at examples, google images for "postsecret Halloween" or "postsecret Thanksgiving" (etc.). Lots of room for creativity! Put a "thanks" if you might be interested in participating.

VERY interested. Please add my name to the signup list when you post please!! Thanks.....clay

[nanners]

I'm totally interested but will be off the grid for the get together in Vegas and unable to add myself until October 9th, so if the sign up comes along before then, please add me!

ditto for me! Thank you!

[nycfem]

New project (Everyone welcome, you do NOT need any artistic ability, just be reliable and enthusiastic -that's what we care about):

Sign-up in progress:

This is a winter holiday post secret round wrangled by moi. Winter holiday including a choice of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas / Hanukah, etc. The secret could be anything related to your experiences or feelings about the holiday(s), past, present, or future. To look at examples, google images for "postsecret Halloween" or "postsecret Thanksgiving" (etc.). Lots of room for creativity! Make at least 1 for each person.

Please include 5$ with your project for my mailing costs. Do NOT send me a package that requires signature upon delivery.

Sign up will close this Sunday. Projects are due to me by Nov. 30th. You have a week grace period but after that, your project turns into firewood and you don't get your package of projects that others made you. You also won't be able to participate again for 6 months.

You can sign your name on your postsecret postcards or keep them anonymous. You can designate who you want to receive each card, or let me decide. Special points to anyone who let's me decide. Because that's fun! If you do want a specific person to get the card, write their name on the back of the card or put it in a little plastic bag labeled with "To so-and-so."

You can make all your postcards the same or all different. Postcard size can be whatever, just don't do anything crazy or heavy.

Please don't send me anything from a smoking home, perfumey, or with unsealed glitter :praying:

1. nycfem (wrangling)
2. gemme
3. nanners
4. clay
5.
6.
7.
8.
etc.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

New project (Everyone welcome, you do NOT need any artistic ability, just be reliable and enthusiastic -that's what we care about):

Sign-up in progress:

This is a winter holiday post secret round wrangled by moi. Winter holiday including a choice of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas / Hanukah, etc. The secret could be anything related to your experiences or feelings about the holiday(s), past, present, or future. To look at examples, google images for "postsecret Halloween" or "postsecret Thanksgiving" (etc.). Lots of room for creativity! Make at least 1 for each person.

Please include 5$ with your project for my mailing costs. Do NOT send me a package that requires signature upon delivery.

Sign up will close this Sunday. Projects are due to me by Nov. 30th. You have a week grace period but after that, your project turns into firewood and you don't get your package of projects that others made you. You also won't be able to participate again for 6 months.

You can sign your name on your postsecret postcards or keep them anonymous. You can designate who you want to receive each card, or let me decide. Special points to anyone who let's me decide. Because that's fun! If you do want a specific person to get the card, write their name on the back of the card or put it in a little plastic bag labeled with "To so-and-so."

You can make all your postcards the same or all different. Postcard size can be whatever, just don't do anything crazy or heavy.

Please don't send me anything from a smoking home, perfumey, or with unsealed glitter :praying:

1. nycfem (wrangling)
2. gemme
3. nanners
4. clay
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6.
7.
8.
etc.

[Bèsame*]

New post secret project.....

1. nycfem (wrangling)
2. gemme
3. nanners
4. clay
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6.Bèsame*
7.
8.
etc.

[Kätzchen]

New project (Everyone welcome, you do NOT need any artistic ability, just be reliable and enthusiastic -that's what we care about):

Sign-up in progress:

This is a winter holiday post secret round wrangled by moi. Winter holiday including a choice of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas / Hanukah, etc. The secret could be anything related to your experiences or feelings about the holiday(s), past, present, or future. To look at examples, google images for "postsecret Halloween" or "postsecret Thanksgiving" (etc.). Lots of room for creativity! Make at least 1 for each person.

Please include 5$ with your project for my mailing costs. Do NOT send me a package that requires signature upon delivery.

Sign up will close this Sunday. Projects are due to me by Nov. 30th. You have a week grace period but after that, your project turns into firewood and you don't get your package of projects that others made you. You also won't be able to participate again for 6 months.

You can sign your name on your postsecret postcards or keep them anonymous. You can designate who you want to receive each card, or let me decide. Special points to anyone who let's me decide. Because that's fun! If you do want a specific person to get the card, write their name on the back of the card or put it in a little plastic bag labeled with "To so-and-so."

You can make all your postcards the same or all different. Postcard size can be whatever, just don't do anything crazy or heavy.

Please don't send me anything from a smoking home, perfumey, or with unsealed glitter :praying:

1. nycfem (wrangling)
2. gemme
3. nanners
4. clay
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6. Besame*
7. Kätzchen
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
etc.

I added my name to the list, :)

[Bèsame*]

What about a winter holiday post secret round wrangled by moi? Winter holiday including a choice of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas / Hanukah, etc. The secret could be anything related to your experiences or feelings about the holiday(s), past, present, or future. To look at examples, google images for "postsecret Halloween" or "postsecret Thanksgiving" (etc.). Lots of room for creativity! Put a "thanks" if you might be interested in participating.

I love this! No matter how busy, I love a creative project on the back burner!

[candy_coated_bitch]

New project (Everyone welcome, you do NOT need any artistic ability, just be reliable and enthusiastic -that's what we care about):

Sign-up in progress:

This is a winter holiday post secret round wrangled by moi. Winter holiday including a choice of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas / Hanukah, etc. The secret could be anything related to your experiences or feelings about the holiday(s), past, present, or future. To look at examples, google images for "postsecret Halloween" or "postsecret Thanksgiving" (etc.). Lots of room for creativity! Make at least 1 for each person.

Please include 5$ with your project for my mailing costs. Do NOT send me a package that requires signature upon delivery.

Sign up will close this Sunday. Projects are due to me by Nov. 30th. You have a week grace period but after that, your project turns into firewood and you don't get your package of projects that others made you. You also won't be able to participate again for 6 months.

You can sign your name on your postsecret postcards or keep them anonymous. You can designate who you want to receive each card, or let me decide. Special points to anyone who let's me decide. Because that's fun! If you do want a specific person to get the card, write their name on the back of the card or put it in a little plastic bag labeled with "To so-and-so."

You can make all your postcards the same or all different. Postcard size can be whatever, just don't do anything crazy or heavy.

Please don't send me anything from a smoking home, perfumey, or with unsealed glitter :praying:

1. nycfem (wrangling)
2. gemme
3. nanners
4. clay
5.
6.
7.
8.
etc.

So, I have a question and is open to input from everyone. So, I come out of the naughty corner November 8th. After the sign up, but while the project is in progress. May I or may I not sign up?

[nycfem]

So, I have a question and is open to input from everyone. So, I come out of the naughty corner November 8th. After the sign up, but while the project is in progress. May I or may I not sign up?

You can sign up! To penpal gang, put a "thanks" if you agree with this.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Awwww, thanks everyone!! I will take that as enough people agreeing to sign up.

[candy_coated_bitch]

New post secret project.....

1. nycfem (wrangling)
2. gemme
3. nanners
4. clay
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6.Bèsame*
7.CCB
8.
etc.

[Bèsame*]

New post secret project.....

1. nycfem (wrangling)
2. gemme
3. nanners
4. clay
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6.Bèsame*
7.CCB
8.
etc.

....Yay!!!!!

[nycfem]

New project (Everyone welcome, you do NOT need any artistic ability, just be reliable and enthusiastic -that's what we care about):

Sign-up in progress:

This is a winter holiday post secret round wrangled by moi. Winter holiday including a choice of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas / Hanukah, etc. The secret could be anything related to your experiences or feelings about the holiday(s), past, present, or future. To look at examples, google images for "postsecret Halloween" or "postsecret Thanksgiving" (etc.). Lots of room for creativity! Make at least 1 for each person.

Please include 5$ with your project for my mailing costs. Do NOT send me a package that requires signature upon delivery.

Sign up will close this Sunday. Projects are due to me by Nov. 30th. You have a week grace period but after that, your project turns into firewood and you don't get your package of projects that others made you. You also won't be able to participate again for 6 months.

You can sign your name on your postsecret postcards or keep them anonymous. You can designate who you want to receive each card, or let me decide. Special points to anyone who let's me decide. Because that's fun! If you do want a specific person to get the card, write their name on the back of the card or put it in a little plastic bag labeled with "To so-and-so."

You can make all your postcards the same or all different. Postcard size can be whatever, just don't do anything crazy or heavy.

Please don't send me anything from a smoking home, perfumey, or with unsealed glitter

1. nycfem (wrangling)
2. gemme
3. nanners
4. clay
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6. Besame*
7. Kätzchen
8. CCB
9.
10.
11.
12.
etc.

[Bèsame*]

New project (Everyone welcome, you do NOT need any artistic ability, just be reliable and enthusiastic -that's what we care about):

Sign-up in progress:

This is a winter holiday post secret round wrangled by moi. Winter holiday including a choice of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas / Hanukah, etc. The secret could be anything related to your experiences or feelings about the holiday(s), past, present, or future. To look at examples, google images for "postsecret Halloween" or "postsecret Thanksgiving" (etc.). Lots of room for creativity! Make at least 1 for each person.

Please include 5$ with your project for my mailing costs. Do NOT send me a package that requires signature upon delivery.

Sign up will close this Sunday. Projects are due to me by Nov. 30th. You have a week grace period but after that, your project turns into firewood and you don't get your package of projects that others made you. You also won't be able to participate again for 6 months.

You can sign your name on your postsecret postcards or keep them anonymous. You can designate who you want to receive each card, or let me decide. Special points to anyone who let's me decide. Because that's fun! If you do want a specific person to get the card, write their name on the back of the card or put it in a little plastic bag labeled with "To so-and-so."

You can make all your postcards the same or all different. Postcard size can be whatever, just don't do anything crazy or heavy.

Please don't send me anything from a smoking home, perfumey, or with unsealed glitter

1. nycfem (wrangling)
2. gemme
3. nanners
4. clay
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6. Bèsame*
7. Kätzchen
8. CCB
9. Blaze
10.
11.
12.
etc.

[FireSignFemme]

Will there be a cap on how many participate because $5.00 per person for really adds up. If 10 people participate that's $50.00 just for postage alone. I'm not saying it's an unfair amount, it's just a matter of finances for me. I can't afford to go much higher. So if the number climbs past that it's a bow out for me.

[clay]

Will there be a cap on how many participate because $5.00 per person for really adds up. If 10 people participate that's $50.00 just for postage alone. I'm not saying it's an unfair amount, it's just a matter of finances for me. I can't afford to go much higher. So if the number climbs past that it's a bow out for me.

Fire....let me see if I can help sort this out....
we each send just one $5 fee...with our package of how ever many sign up....
Say you sign up & we have 15 signup....you send 14 postsecrets BUT only one $5 fee for the whole thing....is this a help to clarify the amount to send...hope so....hope to see you sign up.....

[candy_coated_bitch]

Will there be a cap on how many participate because $5.00 per person for really adds up. If 10 people participate that's $50.00 just for postage alone. I'm not saying it's an unfair amount, it's just a matter of finances for me. I can't afford to go much higher. So if the number climbs past that it's a bow out for me.

Yes, it's a one time fee for the entire project no matter how many sign up. Just repeating clay lol.