Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[nycfem]

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

Yes, this is correct. It's 5 dollars total- it does not go up (Just repeating clay and CCB, lol). And sorry if I made it confusing before. Sometimes it's hard to figure out how to phrase things :)

[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. Bèsame*
7. Kätzchen
8. CCB
9. Blaze
10.
11.
12.
etc.

[Lyte]

This should be fun!

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. Lyte
11.
12.
etc.

[FireSignFemme]

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

[Tommi]

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

I Like this one. (f)

[nycfem]

**FINAL LIST**

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. That translates to: Include at least 12 postcards in the package you mail to me.

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

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. Firesignfemme
11. Lyte
12. Tommi
13. t.s. kajira

[Lyte]

I'd like to know if anyone has a holiday favy or a holiday not so favy. I think last year we had a couple of members who didn't observe Christmas. ;)

Oh yes, ditto on this please...

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

[Ts_kaijira]

**FINAL LIST**

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. That translates to: Include at least 11 postcards in the package you mail to me.

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

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. Firesignfemme
11. Lyte
12. Tommi

If it is too late to sign in, I'll keep an eye out for the next one!
Ts_kaijira

[nycfem]

**ABSOLUTE FINAL LIST**

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. That translates to: Include at least 12 postcards in the package you mail to me.

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

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. Firesignfemme
11. Lyte
12. Tommi
13. ts kajira

[nycfem]

Since we are not giving each other cards as in "I wish you a ...." it doesn't really matter what our personal holidays are in regard to receiving cards from other people. Google "postsecret" along with the name of a holiday for ideas :).

I'd like to know if anyone has a holiday favy or a holiday not so favy. I think last year we had a couple of members who didn't observe Christmas. ;)

[nycfem]

Please send a minimum of 12 cards (more if you want), as we have 13 total participants.


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. That translates to: Include at least 12 postcards in the package you mail to me.

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

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. Firesignfemme
11. Lyte
12. Tommi
13. ts kajira

[candy_coated_bitch]

I'd love Halloween secrets!

[Lyte]

Good to know! Thanks! :)


I'd love Halloween secrets!

[Kätzchen]

I spent the afternoon putting the finishing touches on all 12 post cards and have them ready to mail out to you Jenny, by Wednesday (of this week).

I'll zip an note to you with the USA tracking number for the small media envelope, too!

Kätzchen
🎀 🎀 🎀

[Kätzchen]

I mailed my small package of Post Secret holiday post cards off, by first class mail this morning, and I sent the USPS tracking number to Jenny ..... you should receive it by this Saturday! :balloon:

I hope everyone in the group enjoys the cards I made for each of you....and I hope all of you enjoy the season of holidays ahead.

Season's Greetings
🎀🎁🎀🎁🎀🎁🎀

Kätzchen

[candy_coated_bitch]

So I got a bunch of those blank postcards and am making my own. I'm realizing that the art doesn't really resemble a holiday. It's just the secret that has to be holiday themed, right?

ETA: I guess I could make them Halloween-ish if need be

[nycfem]

So I got a bunch of those blank postcards and am making my own. I'm realizing that the art doesn't really resemble a holiday. It's just the secret that has to be holiday themed, right?

ETA: I guess I could make them Halloween-ish if need be

You can interpret it any way you like.

[Gemme]

Please send a minimum of 12 cards (more if you want), as we have 13 total participants.


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. That translates to: Include at least 12 postcards in the package you mail to me.

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

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. Firesignfemme
11. Lyte
12. Tommi
13. ts kajira

So I got a bunch of those blank postcards and am making my own. I'm realizing that the art doesn't really resemble a holiday. It's just the secret that has to be holiday themed, right?

ETA: I guess I could make them Halloween-ish if need be

Re-reading nyc's directions and bolding/underlining the germane part, I'd say the crux of it is the secret itself. The artwork would be bonus deliciousness. Go on with yer bad self, missy miss.

[candy_coated_bitch]

You can interpret it any way you like.

Re-reading nyc's directions and bolding/underlining the germane part, I'd say the crux of it is the secret itself. The artwork would be bonus deliciousness. Go on with yer bad self, missy miss.

Awesome, thanks you two! I figured it was like a post card one might buy--the front may not exactly match the secret.

[Lyte]

Well... dunno if I'll be doing it right but at least it'll be fun for me to make and (hopefully) amusing to others! :p

[Bèsame*]

I plan on doing lots of deliciousness....we have over a month to be creative!!!

I have ideas!.....and secrets....

[nycfem]

Katzchen, your cards have been received. Not only were the cards touching and awesome looking, but you:

-remembered to include a five-dollar bill (NO CHECKS, please)

-did not require a signature for delivery

In other words, we are off to a great start! Looking forward to receiving others' cards :)

Please send a minimum of 12 cards (more if you want), as we have 13 total participants.


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. That translates to: Include at least 12 postcards in the package you mail to me.

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

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- RECEIVED
8. CCB
9. Blaze
10. Firesignfemme
11. Lyte
12. Tommi
13. ts kajira

[Gemme]

I'm so excited!

[Lyte]

Oy! The pressure... the pressure... :praying:

[nycfem]

So far I only have Katchen's. Don't let yourself get stuck right before Thanksgiving! :: says the wrangler who doesn't even have a solid idea let alone started ::

[Kätzchen]

So far I only have Katchen's. Don't let yourself get stuck right before Thanksgiving! :: says the wrangler who doesn't even have a solid idea let alone started ::

hee hee hee, that's too cute! Time slips by sooooo quickly, it really does! There's still a few weeks yet to go, right???

Thanks for letting me sit in on this round..... I've wanted to for years, things in life happened that kept me from joining, but I've always wanted to do the Post Secret round.

I hope you all enjoy mine and I look forward to seeing everyone's post cards! :)

Kätzchen

������

[candy_coated_bitch]

So far I only have Katchen's. Don't let yourself get stuck right before Thanksgiving! :: says the wrangler who doesn't even have a solid idea let alone started ::

So far I am good with the art but how can I have no holiday secrets???? I literally can think of nothing lol.

[Gemme]

So far I only have Katchen's. Don't let yourself get stuck right before Thanksgiving! :: says the wrangler who doesn't even have a solid idea let alone started ::

I have an idea! And it's solid!

My issue always lies in the execution of said solid idea.

:blink:

So far I am good with the art but how can I have no holiday secrets???? I literally can think of nothing lol.

There are no food catastrophes or dirty little secrets that came out at a holiday meal? Ever?

How about a dining out experience during a holiday?

Shopping drama?

Food coloring messes?

Cookie crumbling situations?

*realizes that the majority of my thoughts involve food....time for breakie

[Lyte]

Yeah! I'm not sure about the "secret" element. Meh! I ain't sweating it! :praying: :p

So far I am good with the art but how can I have no holiday secrets???? I literally can think of nothing lol.

[FireSignFemme]

I just figured out how to change the dye cartridges in my printer so went a little clip art overboard crazy today. Tomorrow is going to be fun because finally with all the drudge work out of the way now it's all about assembly and I always like that part best. I'm wondering how everyone else is doing, which stage you're at and how close to being done. Someone already has theirs finished and in the hands of the wrangler – impressive, I'm marveling at that quick turn around time.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I've gotten seven cards made and still zero secrets lol. Still waiting for some to come to me.

[Bèsame*]

Oh, my secret has been found, but putting it together is a very 'holiday' process. I can work on it anywhere for now. Image, waiting for my oil change this am. Hmmmmm, makes you wonder , huh?

And Mister Blaze, he is almost finished and so fitting of him.

Oh, still lots of work to be done. I'm back to work after being on glorious vacation. So process will slow down. I'm so happy there is so much time to create :)

I 💜 You, NYC!

[FireSignFemme]

Okay mandatory stuff is done, always a relief. I'm finishing up extras now. Should be ready to mail soon but any speed bumps along the way and at least I'll have what I committed to finished, ready to ship and in the mail on time.

[homoe]

After this current project is completed does anyone have any thoughts as to what the next project might be?

[clay]

After this current project is completed does anyone have any thoughts as to what the next project might be?

Usually we wait til one project is done and been received before we think of doing another...gets way too confusing....but stick around....but we may not do anything else til after first of year as several have way too much else on their plates, folks travelling, etc....

[homoe]

Usually we wait til one project is done and been received before we think of doing another...gets way too confusing....but stick around....but we may not do anything else til after first of year as several have way too much else on their plates, folks travelling, etc....


I know last year there was a holiday greeting card exchange because I participated in it along with about 12 others.............:smileyXmasTree:

[purepisces]

Usually we wait til one project is done and been received before we think of doing another...gets way too confusing....but stick around....but we may not do anything else til after first of year as several have way too much else on their plates, folks travelling, etc....

But, waiting is no fun! 😜😘😁

[homoe]

Ya waiting is not my strong suite and it sucks.............Even tho I have heard good things come to those who wait!

[purepisces]

Ya waiting is not my strong suite and it sucks.............Even tho I have heard good things come to those who wait!

The Universe has to teach us patience somehow. 😊

[clay]

I know last year there was a holiday greeting card exchange because I participated in it along with about 12 others.............:smileyXmasTree:

Yes, usually that Christmas Card Exchange is done separately from this thread.......if my old memory serves me correctly.

lol@purepisces & homoe's comments.....Santa IS watching you know...:)

[purepisces]

Yes, usually that Christmas Card Exchange is done separately from this thread.......if my old memory serves me correctly.

lol@purepisces & homoe's comments.....Santa IS watching you know...:)

I'm at the top of the naughty list, clay. 😶 🎅🌲😁

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I know last year there was a holiday greeting card exchange because I participated in it along with about 12 others.............:smileyXmasTree:

The holiday greeting card is a separate thread on BFP - it's not part of the Penpal thread. Usually whoever is willing to be the wrangler (you, perhaps?) resurrects the thread from the previous year and starts a new round of address gathering, etc. from everyone on BFP.

[nycfem]

Please send a minimum of 12 cards (more if you want), as we have 13 total participants.


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. That translates to: Include at least 12 postcards in the package you mail to me.

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

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 RECEIVED
8. CCB
9. Blaze
10. Firesignfemme
11. Lyte
12. Tommi
13. ts kajira

Bumping...........

[clay]

Mine are done...yay! Will mail out Monday!!!

[nycfem]

I finished mine this weekend. I kept them anonymous because I felt the secret might make others look askance at me... but then again, it wouldn't be a secret if that wasn't the case! Oh, and... sadly you all know my aesthetic style and handwriting by now so I'm not sure how secret it's going to be :D

[FireSignFemme]

Mine are done and ready to ship!

[homoe]

Yes, usually that Christmas Card Exchange is done separately from this thread.......if my old memory serves me correctly.

lol@purepisces & homoe's comments.....Santa IS watching you know...:)

Can anyone tell me exactly where I might find this thread?

[*Anya*]

Can anyone tell me exactly where I might find this thread?

You might want to start a new one:

Butch Femme Planet (http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/index.php)
- Special Events (http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=22)
- - Holiday Card Exchange (http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=266)

Parker 09-19-2013 03:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gemme (Post 846077)

I would like to ask Parker to be the listkeeper
Of course! You know how much I love making lists. lol

I remembered last year that there was a lot of confusion because this thread is so old and encompasses deadlines, lists, "rules," etc for all of the prior years, and some mentioned wanting a new thread this year, so I made one. :)

Please see: BFP Holiday Card Exchange 2013

[FireSignFemme]

Can anyone tell me exactly where I might find this thread?

http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8168&highlight=holiday+card

To find using keyword search use advanced keyword search. The same two words in general search yielded nothing relevant.

[clay]

nycfem....my packet will reach you Friday! Thank you for a great project! I lovbe YOU more....:).

[candy_coated_bitch]

I finished!! My secret isn't very juicy but I'm happy with how the cards came out. I will confirm when they are actually in the mail.

[Bèsame*]

Well...I've moved out onto the breakfast bar for a glue down session! I'm doing a little of this and a little of that. Not far from being finished...lol

[FireSignFemme]

Mine were sent out yesterday by registered mail. No signature by recipient required but allows packages to be tracked. Expect two small packages. Inside - one plain envelope and one with writing on it for each participant. I forgot to enclose the participation fee after sealing up the boxes so that's on it's way in a separate envelope.

[FireSignFemme]

Oh I forgot to add - two of my secrets are true and one is half true. Have fun guessing :)

[candy_coated_bitch]

Omg, I had my postcards and $5 bill in my purse all ready to go to the post office today. I had errands downtown, walking on foot. It was soooo fucking cold I thought I was going to die. The p.o. was last on my list and was just like I...can't.....make.....it. I turned and went home. I saw on the news it was 3 degrees with wind chill! No wonder. I will try again tomorrow.

[homoe]

Omg, I had my postcards and $5 bill in my purse all ready to go to the post office today. I had errands downtown, walking on foot. It was soooo fucking cold I thought I was going to die. The p.o. was last on my list and was just like I...can't.....make.....it. I turned and went home. I saw on the news it was 3 degrees with wind chill! No wonder. I will try again tomorrow.

They won't be open due to Veteran's Day!

[nycfem]

Clay, your postcards arrived. They are wonderful. You put a lot of work into them. Thank you kindly :)

[nycfem]

Please send a minimum of 12 cards (more if you want), as we have 13 total participants.


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. That translates to: Include at least 12 postcards in the package you mail to me.

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

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 RECEIVED
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6. Bèsame*
7. Kätzchen RECEIVED
8. CCB
9. Blaze
10. Firesignfemme
11. Lyte
12. Tommi
13. ts kajira

[clay]

Clay, your postcards arrived. They are wonderful. You put a lot of work into them. Thank you kindly :)

Thanks! Glad they are in your trusty little hands...:).

[candy_coated_bitch]

They won't be open due to Veteran's Day!

Oh, that's right! It's ok, it can be done Monday.

[nycfem]

I received FireSignFemme's cards today, and WOW, just WOWWIEEEEEEEEE! (and I don't think I've ever said that word in my life)

[nycfem]

Please send a minimum of 12 cards (more if you want), as we have 13 total participants.


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. That translates to: Include at least 12 postcards in the package you mail to me.

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

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 RECEIVED
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6. Bèsame*
7. Kätzchen RECEIVED
8. CCB
9. Blaze
10. Firesignfemme RECEIVED
11. Lyte
12. Tommi
13. ts kajira

[Tommi]

We are getting things together...

Now, now which secrets....:mohawk:

[Kätzchen]

I can hardly wait until all the Post Secret art projects are mailed out to the group....

It feels like getting Christmas prezzies early!

I can hardly wait!

:hk20:

[candy_coated_bitch]

Mine went in the mail today priority. You should have them Wednesday, perhaps Thursday.

So excited about this project!!!!

[nycfem]

Y'all, I received Besame's package and HOT DAMN, she went all out! Talk about opening a holiday package. Y'all are gonna flip!!! Also, I loved my extras <3. You are a crafty goddess and oh so very special! And your secrets were very touching...

Please send a minimum of 12 cards (more if you want), as we have 13 total participants.


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. That translates to: Include at least 12 postcards in the package you mail to me.

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

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 RECEIVED
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6. Bèsame* RECEIVED
7. Kätzchen RECEIVED
8. CCB
9. Blaze
10. Firesignfemme RECEIVED
11. Lyte
12. Tommi
13. ts kajira

[Gemme]

Mine went in the mail today priority. You should have them Wednesday, perhaps Thursday.

So excited about this project!!!!

Not Thursday. Postmen and women will be home eating their Thanksgiving meal.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Not Thursday. Postmen and women will be home eating their Thanksgiving meal.

Oh right! Duh. Well Wednesday or Friday then.

[nycfem]

Please send a minimum of 12 cards (more if you want), as we have 13 total participants.


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. That translates to: Include at least 12 postcards in the package you mail to me.

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

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 RECEIVED
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6. Bèsame* RECEIVED
7. Kätzchen RECEIVED
8. CCB RECEIVED
9. Blaze
10. Firesignfemme RECEIVED
11. Lyte
12. Tommi
13. ts kajira

[nycfem]

Thank you, Blaze. Your secret was very special (f)

Please send a minimum of 12 cards (more if you want), as we have 13 total participants.


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. That translates to: Include at least 12 postcards in the package you mail to me.

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

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 RECEIVED
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6. Bèsame* RECEIVED
7. Kätzchen RECEIVED
8. CCB RECEIVED
9. Blaze RECEIVED
10. Firesignfemme RECEIVED
11. Lyte
12. Tommi
13. ts kajira

[Lyte]

Good grief! I'm sorely laggin' this round! Iol :blink: Will be in the mail early next week!




Please send a minimum of 12 cards (more if you want), as we have 13 total participants.


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. That translates to: Include at least 12 postcards in the package you mail to me.

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

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 RECEIVED
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6. Bèsame* RECEIVED
7. Kätzchen RECEIVED
8. CCB RECEIVED
9. Blaze
10. Firesignfemme RECEIVED
11. Lyte
12. Tommi
13. ts kajira

[Lyte]

They're off!! And... I guess "2-day" actually means Friday! ;)

[nanners]

Still working on mine,
they should be in the mail on Saturday. Sorry they'll be there late, but within grace period.

[Gemme]

I forgot to post! Mine should be there tomorrow.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Off topic: Does anyone have knowledge about glues that work well with glass? I am looking to glue some glass vials to wood. My ideas are: E6000, resin, or diamond glaze. I actually think resin that's been sitting around a while and thick but not set is the best choice. But wanted to hear ideas!

[Gemme]

Off topic: Does anyone have knowledge about glues that work well with glass? I am looking to glue some glass vials to wood. My ideas are: E6000, resin, or diamond glaze. I actually think resin that's been sitting around a while and thick but not set is the best choice. But wanted to hear ideas!

I haven't had any experience with the latter two. E6000 is supposed to be good on pretty much anything. It does seem to stick but requires a special touch to not get everything all messy. Of course, that's my personal experience and I tend to work messy anyway, so take that with a grain of salt.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Off topic: Does anyone have knowledge about glues that work well with glass? I am looking to glue some glass vials to wood. My ideas are: E6000, resin, or diamond glaze. I actually think resin that's been sitting around a while and thick but not set is the best choice. But wanted to hear ideas!

There is a product called Gallery Glass that is intended for making "stained glass", but it is basically glue that you apply to clear glass. There are lots of colors, but there is a clear color that dries transparent. You can also use it to attach "gems"/cabochons to glass. I don't know how much weight it would support, but if the vials are light, and meant to hold something light, it ought to work fine. A small bottle should only cost about $3.

[nycfem]

I am only awaiting Nanners, Tommi, GeorgiaMa'am (what's your status, GeorgiaMa'am?) and TS Kajira, and they've all checked in and are accounted for (i.e. they will be in my greedy little hands soon).

Gemme's arrived. Hysterical and unusual (plus included a gift for the wrangler so what's not to love). My only concern is that they sound like a secret I'd have so I'm a little worried that people will think they are my secret, but ::shrug:: anonymous projects work that way!

Lyte's arrived. O. M. G. Lyte made ALL different ones, and they're each masterpieces! Wow! They are really amazing!!!

Well, these packages are gonna blow you away, folks! They are seriously FUN and juicy and jam-packed with a variety of laughter, true confessions, depth, and things that make you go hmmmm...

I can't wait until I get the last few so I can send 'em on out to you!!!

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Please send a minimum of 12 cards (more if you want), as we have 13 total participants.


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. That translates to: Include at least 12 postcards in the package you mail to me.

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

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 RECEIVED
3. nanners
4. clay RECEIVED
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6. Bèsame* RECEIVED
7. Kätzchen RECEIVED
8. CCB RECEIVED
9. Blaze RECEIVED
10. Firesignfemme RECEIVED
11. Lyte RECEIVED
12. Tommi
13. ts kajira

[Lyte]

Thank you! They could all have been be the same?! Iol Actually... I wasn't sure what the heck to do so I figured different meant I might hit the mark on a few! :p. I definitely wasn't sure about the "secret" element. Kinda winged that part too!

I'm real excited to see what everyone else has done! :koolaid:





I am only awaiting Nanners, Tommi, GeorgiaMa'am (what's your status, GeorgiaMa'am?) and TS Kajira, and they've all checked in and are accounted for (i.e. they will be in my greedy little hands soon).

Gemme's arrived. Hysterical and unusual (plus included a gift for the wrangler so what's not to love). My only concern is that they sound like a secret I'd have so I'm a little worried that people will think they are my secret, but ::shrug:: anonymous projects work that way!

Lyte's arrived. O. M. G. Lyte made ALL different ones, and they're each masterpieces! Wow! They are really amazing!!!

Well, these packages are gonna blow you away, folks! They are seriously FUN and juicy and jam-packed with a variety of laughter, true confessions, depth, and things that make you go hmmmm...

I can't wait until I get the last few so I can send 'em on out to you!!!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please send a minimum of 12 cards (more if you want), as we have 13 total participants.


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. That translates to: Include at least 12 postcards in the package you mail to me.

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

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 RECEIVED
3. nanners
4. clay RECEIVED
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6. Bèsame* RECEIVED
7. Kätzchen RECEIVED
8. CCB RECEIVED
9. Blaze RECEIVED
10. Firesignfemme RECEIVED
11. Lyte RECEIVED
12. Tommi
13. ts kajira

[GeorgiaMa'am]

[COLOR="Magenta"]I am only awaiting Nanners, Tommi, GeorgiaMa'am (what's your status, GeorgiaMa'am?) and TS Kajira, and they've all checked in and are accounted for (i.e. they will be in my greedy little hands soon).

I mailed mine this morning, and they are on the way!

[candy_coated_bitch]

Oooooh excited to get these secrets!!! Sounds like everyone did a great job!

[nanners]

Mine are also in the mail and you should get them on Tuesday!

I'm so excited to see everyone's post secrets!

[Tommi]

Mailed in regular envelope last Weds.

[nycfem]

Today I got ts_kajira's and tommi's, so I'm only awaiting GeorgiaMa'am and Nanners, both of whom have checked in. So we are totally on track!

ts_kajira, your postsecrets had nothing to do with holidays that I could fathom but they were genuine and long secrets, bits of handwritten delight, so f_ck the rules! I love 'em! It's always a mega treat when you participate!

Tommi, original idea and really beautiful art. Not sure you addressed holidays either, but, again, the output is so impressive and people are just gonna love these, so they fit right in!

Everybody's really nailing this project!!! I like to rummage through the packages and imagine each of you opening them! They are so fun!

[Gemme]

Originally, I had an idea that would have been awesome but then I saw it was supposed to be restricted to winter holiday secrets. It's too late now, so I see no harm in telling what it was. Since we had 12 participants, I was going to do one secret for a holiday in each month. I was all set to go and had already started laying out the designs and then re-read the directions so I know how easy it is to get off topic or miss a rule when I'm excited about the project.

Although, now I kinda wish I'd gone ahead and finished it, just to see how it turned out.

Hindsight! This way gave me an opportunity to work with a new material, so there's a benefit there too.

[candy_coated_bitch]

There is a product called Gallery Glass that is intended for making "stained glass", but it is basically glue that you apply to clear glass. There are lots of colors, but there is a clear color that dries transparent. You can also use it to attach "gems"/cabochons to glass. I don't know how much weight it would support, but if the vials are light, and meant to hold something light, it ought to work fine. A small bottle should only cost about $3.

I ordered some of the clear Gallery Glass off Amazon last night. Thanks for turning me onto it. I also got some more E6000, so I'll experiment and see what works.

What I'm working on is a shadow box and gluing a very small vial of morphine (empty) , so it's not heavy I just need it to stick well.

[FireSignFemme]

gluing a very small vial of morphine (empty) , so it's not heavy I just need it to stick well.

How did it get empty?

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I ordered some of the clear Gallery Glass off Amazon last night. Thanks for turning me onto it. I also got some more E6000, so I'll experiment and see what works.

What I'm working on is a shadow box and gluing a very small vial of morphine (empty) , so it's not heavy I just need it to stick well.

I'd love hearing how it works out!

[candy_coated_bitch]

How did it get empty?

Hehe. Well I have a friend who used to work in the ER and he swiped it a long time ago after it was used. Probably totally not legal but since it's empty I figure I can't get in trouble using it for my art.

I'd love hearing how it works out!

I will let you know!

[Tommi]

Today I got ts_kajira's and tommi's, so I'm only awaiting GeorgiaMa'am and Nanners, both of whom have checked in. So we are totally on track!

ts_kajira, your postsecrets had nothing to do with holidays that I could fathom but they were genuine and long secrets, bits of handwritten delight, so f_ck the rules! I love 'em! It's always a mega treat when you participate!

Tommi, original idea and really beautiful art. Not sure you addressed holidays either, but, again, the output is so impressive and people are just gonna love these, so they fit right in!

Everybody's really nailing this project!!! I like to rummage through the packages and imagine each of you opening them! They are so fun!

All I can say, is...well... we were in the season. Post turkey day, and before Dec. so, Ummm, that's my story and I'm stickin to it. I did remember to include the money..lol

[nycfem]

Today Nanners and GeorgiaMa'am's postsecret mailings arrived, so we have not had one person who didn't come through! Awesome! I will try to mail out tomorrow. Can't wait to hear the reactions. Literally everyone did such a splendid job!

[nycfem]

Hey, y'all packages mailed tonight! Didn't add anything extra because I had to grab 'em all before work so I could get the post office in on my lunch. Thanks, everyone, for doing all the persnickety things I asked for, hope everyone will post when they receive!!!

[nanners]

Does anyone want to have a project going during the holiday season with a deadline in late January?
I don’t have an idea in mind, but I’m sure someone might.

[FireSignFemme]

Does anyone want to have a project going during the holiday season with a deadline in late January?
I don’t have an idea in mind, but I’m sure someone might.

January wouldn't give me enough time to recover from Christmas but maybe something with a deadline in February?

[nanners]

January wouldn't give me enough time to recover from Christmas but maybe something with a deadline in February?

How about a theme of love and friendship, and have the project due sometime shortly after Valentines Day?

Any thoughts on that everyone?

[nycfem]

How about a theme of love and friendship, and have the project due sometime shortly after Valentines Day?

Any thoughts on that everyone?

Hmm, I like it but wouldn't mind something with a twist.

Also, it really depends who wrangles and what ideas they have as well.

[Gemme]

How about a theme of love and friendship, and have the project due sometime shortly after Valentines Day?

Any thoughts on that everyone?

I agree that we need to allow for family time, travel, holidays, etc.

This idea has promise.

Since you're thinking about around V Day, what about if we leech off of Besame's thread and make it a *Hearts* theme? That leaves it open to interpretation, people can get inspiration from the thread and love and friendship could fit in that too.

These are some good ideas being bounced, y'all! Any more?

[candy_coated_bitch]

I like the hearts theme. Should we leave it open as far as medium, size, etc. What about twinchies? We've done inchie size and ATC'S. Dont know if the size would feel too restrictive for some.

I also agree a January deadline is a bit too soon for me.

GeorgiaMa'am, the Gallery Glass is working perfectly on all the small bits of glass I have for my shadow boxes. Thank you so much!

[nycfem]

Maybe people could choose between inches and Twinchies?

I like the hearts theme. Should we leave it open as far as medium, size, etc. What about twinchies? We've done inchie size and ATC'S. Dont know if the size would feel too restrictive for some.

I also agree a January deadline is a bit too soon for me.

GeorgiaMa'am, the Gallery Glass is working perfectly on all the small bits of glass I have for my shadow boxes. Thank you so much!

[nycfem]

Georgia or CCB, do you mind describing the specifics of how to work with gallery glass?

[candy_coated_bitch]

Georgia or CCB, do you mind describing the specifics of how to work with gallery glass?

I just used it like glue. I put it on the back of a flat glass flower and just stuck it down. And it's already STUCK even though it says it takes eight hours to dry. Same with the morphine bottle. It has other uses, like the stained glass or fixing cracks in glass or mirrors. But I'm using it exactly like a glue and it's working so far.

[nycfem]

Maybe people could choose between inches and Twinchies?

To clarify what I meant was maybe each person could choose between making an inchie or twinchie or some combination.

[Lyte]

Umm... what's twinchies? What's ATC?

I'm afraid I'm still more Butch than I am crafty! :p

[FireSignFemme]

How about a theme of love and friendship, and have the project due sometime shortly after Valentines Day?

Any thoughts on that everyone?

Like, like, like, like, like - let's do it!

P.S. Twists thicken the plot and are good too :)

[candy_coated_bitch]

SECRETS!!!! I got my package today and tore right into it. Everyone did such a great job!! I loved all the cards and the secrets. It was a total joy to open. Thank you to everyone for your hard work!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I just used it like glue. I put it on the back of a flat glass flower and just stuck it down. And it's already STUCK even though it says it takes eight hours to dry. Same with the morphine bottle. It has other uses, like the stained glass or fixing cracks in glass or mirrors. But I'm using it exactly like a glue and it's working so far.

To use it for stained glass, you probably want some kind of raised border - like the frame of a window, or something you make with the Gallery Glass leading. But you don't have to have a border. Then you just cut the bottle of Gallery Glass open so it has a small opening in the tip, turn the bottle upside down, and swirl it around on the glass. You can do it on something lying flat, but you can also use it on something vertical, like a window. Don't shake the bottle, as that will make air bubbles, and you want to avoid air bubbles. And if you don't like it, just peel it off the glass like a window cling once it's dry! (Go ahead, just try some on your bathroom mirror! Have fun!)

[FireSignFemme]

I like the idea of a thoughts about love and/or general friendship art theme as opposed to narrowing it down to just one thing – hearts. However if that's what group will, consensus is, I can go with it.

[FireSignFemme]

Oh an ATC (art trading card) is a work space for art smaller than a post card but bigger than a twinchie (tiny work space) or inchie (itsy bitsy work space). Just type them into google seach, hit images and you'll see examples, be able to tell the difference.

[Gemme]

Umm... what's twinchies? What's ATC?

I'm afraid I'm still more Butch than I am crafty! :p

ATC = artist trading card

Inchie = a 1 inch by 1 inch work of miniature art

Twinchie = a 2 inch by 2 inch work of less miniature art

:cheesy:

These are great because you don't have to create the Mona Lisa. It's usually focused on one thing. It can be as simple as a flower or even be abstract.

Here are some examples of Twinchies (https://www.google.com/search?q=twinchie+images&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwja3KaF1vzXAhVJPN8KHZl-BK4QsAQIJg&biw=960&bih=467)and Inchies (https://www.google.com/search?biw=960&bih=467&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=XLQrWvy3L4Kb_Qa6lqwI&q=inchie+images&oq=inchie+images&gs_l=psy-ab.3...35817.37127.0.38428.6.6.0.0.0.0.117.588.2j4 .6.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.4.443...0j0i67k1j0i7i30k1.0.8pb75pmCaks).

I also received my package and opened it this morning. Soooo fun and creative, everyone!

[Gemme]

I like the idea of a thoughts about love and/or general friendship art theme as opposed to narrowing it down to just one thing – hearts. However if that's what group will, consensus is, I can go with it.

If we split the difference and just make the topic "LOVE", then those who like the heart theme can work with that and those who like the "Love and Friendship" theme can go with that too.

Problem solved!

I'm digging the miniature/small idea too. Sometimes I get overwhelmed when I try to fill in a large space and then replicate it x number of times. The minis seem to come easier to me.

[candy_coated_bitch]

If we split the difference and just make the topic "LOVE", then those who like the heart theme can work with that and those who like the "Love and Friendship" theme can go with that too.

Problem solved!

I'm digging the miniature/small idea too. Sometimes I get overwhelmed when I try to fill in a large space and then replicate it x number of times. The minis seem to come easier to me.

I think making the theme Love is a good idea. It's open to many interpretations, including hearts, or anything else love and friendship means to you.

I also concur that a like a smaller size. I feel like it's easier to create a bite size and replicate it many times if a lot of people join. Plus I feel like I am forced to be even more creative with a smaller size!

[Bèsame*]

I love the LOVE theme. I would like to see maybe a series of 3 if we go as small as twinchies. I feel that's easy and I like a challenge.

There are lots of ideas on the "Heart" thread to gather ideas.

As I read in some of the previous posts, some didn't really follow the perimeters and did what they wanted..so it's a free for all?

[Gemme]

I love the LOVE theme. I would like to see maybe a series of 3 if we go as small as twinchies. I feel that's easy and I like a challenge.

There are lots of ideas on the "Heart" thread to gather ideas.

As I read in some of the previous posts, some didn't really follow the perimeters and did what they wanted..so it's a free for all?

It's not supposed to be. What's the purpose of rules if they aren't followed? Of course, I'm a toe the line kind of person when it comes to guidelines and stuff like this so that's my natural bias. There's not really much a wrangler can do if the projects come and they aren't what they are supposed to be unless it's brought up later, when those folks want to sign up for another round.

I think a series would depend heavily on how many people sign up. If it's 10 or less, I'm all for it. I feel that's entirely feasible, even for new recruits.

Have we decided who's going to steer this boat yet? I would prefer someone who hasn't done the last 2-3 rounds so we can get some diversity in 'management'. Any takers?

[candy_coated_bitch]

I agree projects should not be a free for all, and people should follow the concept and rules as closely as possible. I did my time when I didn't.

For example love is a very broad concept, but if we decided on say twinchies, if someone turns in a 5 X 7 piece it's just annoying to me. I am a toe the line person with projects too.

[Lyte]

Thanks for the definitions y'all re twinchies vs Inchies! This must be a sign because I was just cleaning out a closest and came across my collection of TINY books from the 90s! They're still super cute! So... yeah... I'm game for this project! ;)

When y'all say a "series" ... do you mean like a set of two or three pieces per person? If so, I'm cool with that... but I also agree it would depend on how many participate.

Since they're going to be small... wouldn't that make displaying them kinda difficult? Maybe... not so difficult if ... let's say.. they were magnets!? Am I getting carried away? :p

[Gemme]

Thanks for the definitions y'all re twinchies vs Inchies! This must be a sign because I was just cleaning out a closest and came across my collection of TINY books from the 90s! They're still super cute! So... yeah... I'm game for this project! ;)

When y'all say a "series" ... do you mean like a set of two or three pieces per person? If so, I'm cool with that... but I also agree it would depend on how many participate.

Since they're going to be small... wouldn't that make displaying them kinda difficult? Maybe... not so difficult if ... let's say.. they were magnets!? Am I getting carried away? :p

Yes, to your definition of series. No, to having to display them. You can send the pieces individually and let the recipient figure out what they want to do with them. On the other hand, it's not an issue if you do. I can't imagine any wrangler would require them to be mounted.

[FireSignFemme]

I think commit to one required of everyone, and if some participants choose to make theirs a series then those in the series beyond one could be counted as, considered extras?

[candy_coated_bitch]

I personally dont like committing to a series, especially not knowing how many are signing up. For me, three pieces each is a lot, even if we get. This past round we had twelve participants. There's no way I can make 36 twinchies. If this were to be a series of pieces I wouldn't sign up.

Just my opinion.

[Gemme]

I think commit to one required of everyone, and if some participants choose to make theirs a series then those in the series beyond one could be counted as, considered extras?

These seems the easiest idea to me.

[nanners]

I think commit to one required of everyone, and if some participants choose to make theirs a series then those in the series beyond one could be counted as, considered extras?

I agree! Sounds like we just need someone who hasn’t wrangled for the past few projects now.

[nycfem]

CCB is right that we have never done twinchies, how about one twinchie per person who signs up based on Nanners' theme and those who wish to make extra are more than welcome and appreciated?

[Lyte]

I second this motion. :)

CCB is right that we have never done twinchies, how about one twinchie per person who signs up based on Nanners' theme and those who wish to make extra are more than welcome and appreciated?

[candy_coated_bitch]

CCB is right that we have never done twinchies, how about one twinchie per person who signs up based on Nanners' theme and those who wish to make extra are more than welcome and appreciated?

Yes, I like this.

[nanners]

CCB is right that we have never done twinchies, how about one twinchie per person who signs up based on Nanners' theme and those who wish to make extra are more than welcome and appreciated?

Actually we have done twinchies. I wrangled it last spring, the theme was seasons. See post 6167.

But I love twinchies!! I can't wait to do them again, I like the theme a lot!

Who feels like they want to wrangle this one? If you've never wrangled before, the ones who have wrangled before can coach you along as to the things you need to do to be the wrangler.

[Lyte]

I'm your huckleberry. :fastdraq:

Translation...

Sure, I'll give this wrangler thang a go! :koolaid:


Actually we have done twinchies. I wrangled it last spring, the theme was seasons. See post 6167.

But I love twinchies!! I can't wait to do them again, I like the theme a lot!

Who feels like they want to wrangle this one? If you've never wrangled before, the ones who have wrangled before can coach you along as to the things you need to do to be the wrangler.

[Bèsame*]

I'm your huckleberry. :fastdraq:

Translation...

Sure, I'll give this wrangler thang a go! :koolaid:

well hello...Huckleberry 😉

[Lyte]

I am at your service. ;)

https://bamfstyle.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/tstone-main1.jpg

well hello...Huckleberry ��

[FireSignFemme]

More post secrete cards are here and a great big thank your to everyone who took the time to put so much work into them :)

[candy_coated_bitch]

I'm your huckleberry. :fastdraq:

Translation...

Sure, I'll give this wrangler thang a go! :koolaid:

Thank you, Lyte!

[Gemme]

I'm your huckleberry. :fastdraq:

Translation...

Sure, I'll give this wrangler thang a go! :koolaid:

Excellent! You've participated in enough rounds to know how things generally go but if you have any questions, just ask.

Get your details in order and make sure to post them with all the deadlines, etc. Have fun with it!

I look forward to participating in this round.

[Lyte]

Okie dokie y'all ... so before I lay down Wrangler Law :p are we in agreement on the following...

Theme: Love ... in whatever form or fashion you'd like to express it

Size: Twinchies - 2 inches by 2 inches ... slight variance is permissible

Quantity: One per person ... more per person if you're feeling froggie

Due Date: We didn't exactly decided on a date ... what say to Feb 7th? I'm thinking that would give participants time to recoup from the holidays and give me time to send them out prior to Valentines Day.

Postage/Packaging for Wrangler: Is $5.00 per participant the norm?

Have I forgotten anything? :blink:

[Gemme]

Okie dokie y'all ... so before I lay down Wrangler Law :p are we in agreement on the following...

Theme: Love ... in whatever form or fashion you'd like to express it

Size: Twinchies - 2 inches by 2 inches ... slight variance is permissible

Quantity: One per person ... more per person if you're feeling froggie

Due Date: We didn't exactly decided on a date ... what say to Feb 7th? I'm thinking that would give participants time to recoup from the holidays and give me time to send them out prior to Valentines Day.

Postage/Packaging for Wrangler: Is $5.00 per participant the norm?

Have I forgotten anything? :blink:

Is Feb. 7th your first deadline or the absolute deadline? Remember that we have a week from the initial deadline to get the projects to you without any time outs. Also remember to post the time out reminder at bottom of your final post (when you start the participants list).

$5 is standard, indeed.

Typically.....which you may or may not be/do....the wrangler will send the completed packages out within a week of the final deadline, so usually we have 3 dates. Kind of like when your mom starts to count when you're doing something....or not doing something....

1......when you would prefer they get to you

2......when they absolutely MUST be in your greedy little hands or suffer the consequences

3......when you will have them out by to us

If you have any quirky preferences, don't forget to list them. If you don't want a certain color or, in opposition, if you require a particular color to be used in some capacity. If you want them mounted somehow or if you don't want unsealed glitter, etc. Let us know or forever hold your peace.

:praying:

[nanners]

Lyte,
Also, Start a sign up list when you first post your requirements, and have a time period for people to sign up, and when your deadline arrives, post that the sign up is closed and post the final list, and let us now how may we have to make of the Twinchies, and your requirements again with the dates that are important.

[Lyte]

Thanks for feedback y'all! I will update everything tomorrow... when I'm in front of a keyboard. I hate long hairy texting! I've only my cell at home. :blink:

I estimate people could start signing up tomorrow night! :koolaid:

[Lyte]

Today I received an envelpoe chock full of the neatest "secret" postcards! Thanks y'all! :)

[Lyte]

I stole a few bits 'n' pieces from our previous Wrangler! ;)

Alright y'all, lemme know if I've missed anything and/or if anything is unclear. If it's sufficient then let's start signing up!

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

Theme: Love ... in whatever form or fashion you'd like to express it... friends... family... animals... romance... flowers... etc... etc... whatever moves you!

Size: Twinchies - 2 inches by 2 inches ... slight variance is permissible..

Material: Again... whatever moves you!

Quantity: One per person ... more per person if you're feeling froggie

Dates: I'd like to have projects by ... Friday, Feb 2nd. Projects must be in my hands by... Wednesday, Feb 7th. After this date, your project may become a cat toy and you will not receive any of the items others have made for you. And ... you also won't be able to participate again for 6 months. I'll have everything mailed out by ... Saturday, Feb 10th

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

Wrangler Quirks: Please don't send me anything from a smoking home, perfumy, or with unsealed glitter.

Misc: If you want your twinchies (e.g. one or more are unique) to go to a specific person, please be sure to write the name of that person on the paper/plastic in which you've wrapped your twinchies. e.g: "Send to .... "

Sign Up Closes: One week from today, Tuesday, Dec 19th

[nycfem]

Sign up in progress!!

I stole a few bits 'n' pieces from our previous Wrangler! ;)

Alright y'all, lemme know if I've missed anything and/or if anything is unclear. If it's sufficient then let's start signing up!

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

Theme: Love ... in whatever form or fashion you'd like to express it... friends... family... animals... romance... flowers... etc... etc... whatever moves you!

Size: Twinchies - 2 inches by 2 inches ... slight variance is permissible..

Material: Again... whatever moves you!

Quantity: One per person ... more per person if you're feeling froggie

Dates: I'd like to have projects by ... Friday, Feb 2nd. Projects must be in my hands by... Wednesday, Feb 7th. After this date, your project may become a cat toy and you will not receive any of the items others have made for you. And ... you also won't be able to participate again for 6 months. I'll have everything mailed out by ... Saturday, Feb 10th

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

Wrangler Quirks: Please don't send me anything from a smoking home, perfumy, or with unsealed glitter.

Misc: If you want your twinchies (e.g. one or more are unique) to go to a specific person, please be sure to write the name of that person on the paper/plastic in which you've wrapped your twinchies. e.g: "Send to .... "

Sign Up Closes: One week from today, Tuesday, Dec 19th

1. Lyte (Wrangler)
2. nycfem / Jennifer
3.
4.
5.
etc. etc.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Sign up in progress!!

I can't quote the list within the quote so I hope it's ok to put it in the body of my message.

1) Lyte/Wrangler
2) nycfem / Jennifer
3) CCB

[clay]

I stole a few bits 'n' pieces from our previous Wrangler! ;)

Alright y'all, lemme know if I've missed anything and/or if anything is unclear. If it's sufficient then let's start signing up!

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

Theme: Love ... in whatever form or fashion you'd like to express it... friends... family... animals... romance... flowers... etc... etc... whatever moves you!

Size: Twinchies - 2 inches by 2 inches ... slight variance is permissible..

Material: Again... whatever moves you!

Quantity: One per person ... more per person if you're feeling froggie

Dates: I'd like to have projects by ... Friday, Feb 2nd. Projects must be in my hands by... Wednesday, Feb 7th. After this date, your project may become a cat toy and you will not receive any of the items others have made for you. And ... you also won't be able to participate again for 6 months. I'll have everything mailed out by ... Saturday, Feb 10th

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

Wrangler Quirks: Please don't send me anything from a smoking home, perfumy, or with unsealed glitter.

Misc: If you want your twinchies (e.g. one or more are unique) to go to a specific person, please be sure to write the name of that person on the paper/plastic in which you've wrapped your twinchies. e.g: "Send to .... "

Sign Up Closes: One week from today, Tuesday, Dec 19th

1. Wrangler/Lyte

2. nycfem

3. CCB

4.clay

[FireSignFemme]

Adding myself to the list is not working like it usually does

5. FSF

[Breathless]

1) Lyte/Wrangler
2) nycfem / Jennifer
3) CCB
4) clay
5) FSF
6) Breathless
7)

[Lyte]

Great! SMH You mean I've already broken something??? lol :koolaid:

Adding myself to the list is not working like it usually does

5. FSF

[candy_coated_bitch]

Great! SMH You mean I've already broken something??? lol :koolaid:

Nah, the quotes within a quote just get cumbersome at times. At least for me.

[nanners]

I also wanted to say I got my post secrets on Saturday....I've just been really busy with getting ready for the Holidays....thank you everyone, they are great!


1) Lyte/Wrangler
2) nycfem / Jennifer
3) CCB
4) clay
5) FSF
6) Breathless
7) nanners
8)

[Gemme]

1) Lyte/Wrangler
2) nycfem / Jennifer
3) CCB
4) clay
5) FSF
6) Breathless
7) nanners
8) Gemme

[Bèsame*]

1) Lyte/Wrangler
2) nycfem / Jennifer
3) CCB
4) clay
5) FSF
6) Breathless
7) nanners
8) Gemme
9) Besame*

[Kätzchen]

So, I picked up my mail today from my neighborhood post office.... and the big envelope with everyone's Post Secret cards was in that bundle of mail! :)

Thanks so much to those of you who identified your post card with your member name. It carried deep meaning and I appreciated knowing who put their artistic efforts in their Post Secret post card!

Special mention: Thanks Tommi for your very thoughtful card! I know someone I can send it to and thought it was so incredibly thoughtful of You to include postage on the card.

Georgia, CCB, Nanners and clay, your cards were very nice!

And thank you to others in our exchange for your artistic thoughtfulness. It is much appreciated! :)

Thanks again for the opportunity to sit in on your holiday post card exchange..... May each of you have an memorable season of holidays and an wonderful new year ahead!

Kätzchen

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/a3/29/8f/a3298f2b16d5b943f6793a9a5eb42d91--christmas-postcards-christmas-images.jpg

[Gemme]

Looks like it's shaping up to be a good exchange!

[Bèsame*]

Yay! My post secrets envelope appeared! I love the art work! The Halloween shenanigans made me laugh and wonder who they are from.....hmmmm

Thank you NYFemm for your prompt wrangling.

I'm ready for our next creation.

[clay]

I got my package of beautiful post secrets yesterday!

OHHH EMMM GEEEE I LOVE them alkland am having so much fun trying to figure whom is whom.

Tommi...thanks for that beautiful card with the postage. I will definitely send it out. Thanks buddy!

EVERYONE did an incredible job. I LOVE them all...thanks everyone for so many smiles!

nyc...I LOVBE your quick turnaround...YOU rock.

Next....

[Lyte]

Gentle reminder....

Sign Up Closes: Tuesday, Dec 19th

Any questions about anything? :)



I stole a few bits 'n' pieces from our previous Wrangler! ;)

Alright y'all, lemme know if I've missed anything and/or if anything is unclear. If it's sufficient then let's start signing up!

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

Theme: Love ... in whatever form or fashion you'd like to express it... friends... family... animals... romance... flowers... etc... etc... whatever moves you!

Size: Twinchies - 2 inches by 2 inches ... slight variance is permissible..

Material: Again... whatever moves you!

Quantity: One per person ... more per person if you're feeling froggie

Dates: I'd like to have projects by ... Friday, Feb 2nd. Projects must be in my hands by... Wednesday, Feb 7th. After this date, your project may become a cat toy and you will not receive any of the items others have made for you. And ... you also won't be able to participate again for 6 months. I'll have everything mailed out by ... Saturday, Feb 10th

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

Wrangler Quirks: Please don't send me anything from a smoking home, perfumy, or with unsealed glitter.

Misc: If you want your twinchies (e.g. one or more are unique) to go to a specific person, please be sure to write the name of that person on the paper/plastic in which you've wrapped your twinchies. e.g: "Send to .... "

Sign Up Closes: One week from today, Tuesday, Dec 19th

[Gemme]

The list so far. If you want to add your name, please do so before tomorrow!

1) Lyte/Wrangler
2) nycfem / Jennifer
3) CCB
4) clay
5) FSF
6) Breathless
7) nanners
8) Gemme
9) Besame*

[Lyte]

Am I the only one (feel free to say I'm not even if I am :p ) who gets a wee bit too ambitious with these projects?! In my noggin' I hear...

Ohh... this thing is gonna be just awesome... it's gonna play music... and then laser beams are going to shoot out of it ... and it can be an alarm clock ... oh, and it can be a flotation device... and ... and... and...

Or... is that just me?? :blush:

[Bèsame*]

umm....

Ribbit....

[candy_coated_bitch]

Am I the only one (feel free to say I'm not even if I am :p ) who gets a wee bit too ambitious with these projects?! In my noggin' I hear...

Ohh... this thing is gonna be just awesome... it's gonna play music... and then laser beams are going to shoot out of it ... and it can be an alarm clock ... oh, and it can be a flotation device... and ... and... and...

Or... is that just me?? :blush:

Not just you. Attempting something too ambitious ended up getting me timed out because I panicked and got frozen. I'd give the word of advise to make sure what you're doing is feasible. No laser beams lol.

[Gemme]

Am I the only one (feel free to say I'm not even if I am :p ) who gets a wee bit too ambitious with these projects?! In my noggin' I hear...

Ohh... this thing is gonna be just awesome... it's gonna play music... and then laser beams are going to shoot out of it ... and it can be an alarm clock ... oh, and it can be a flotation device... and ... and... and...

Or... is that just me?? :blush:

Not just you. Attempting something too ambitious ended up getting me timed out because I panicked and got frozen. I'd give the word of advise to make sure what you're doing is feasible. No laser beams lol.

Well, the clock has already been done so don't worry about that and lasers could blind someone or cause seizures. No no to those.

I, too, get a wee bit ambitious. I just have to remind myself that's it is just art and art is subjective. Even if I think something's gorgeous, the recipient might not and vise versa. I just do what I can with the time, supplies and skills that I have.

[clay]

NO glitter for clay, please and thank you! I iz "allergic" to it...:)

[Lyte]

I'm calling TIME y'all... it's been one week (and a couple hours) since we began the sign up process! Here are our players...


1) Lyte/Wrangler
2) nycfem / Jennifer
3) CCB
4) clay
5) FSF
6) Breathless
7) nanners
8) Gemme
9) Besame*


We have an amendment to the list below ... no glitter please. :)




I stole a few bits 'n' pieces from our previous Wrangler! ;)

Alright y'all, lemme know if I've missed anything and/or if anything is unclear. If it's sufficient then let's start signing up!

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

Theme: Love ... in whatever form or fashion you'd like to express it... friends... family... animals... romance... flowers... etc... etc... whatever moves you!

Size: Twinchies - 2 inches by 2 inches ... slight variance is permissible..

Material: Again... whatever moves you!

Quantity: One per person ... more per person if you're feeling froggie

Dates: I'd like to have projects by ... Friday, Feb 2nd. Projects must be in my hands by... Wednesday, Feb 7th. After this date, your project may become a cat toy and you will not receive any of the items others have made for you. And ... you also won't be able to participate again for 6 months. I'll have everything mailed out by ... Saturday, Feb 10th

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

Wrangler Quirks: Please don't send me anything from a smoking home, perfumy, or with unsealed glitter.

Misc: If you want your twinchies (e.g. one or more are unique) to go to a specific person, please be sure to write the name of that person on the paper/plastic in which you've wrapped your twinchies. e.g: "Send to .... "

Sign Up Closes: One week from today, Tuesday, Dec 19th

[Gemme]

Glitter was already mentioned. Y'all are covered....or not, as the case may be.

[Lyte]

I think the original mention was to not send the Wrangler unconstrained glitter. There's been a request for no glitter, period. Unless I've misunderstood the request. I echoed the late request, however....

If you've aleady started your project and glitter has been used, please do not toss it out and/or start over! Meaning, continue on your merry way! ,) Special requests are welcome but... it just occurred to me... will need to be put forth during the project's planning stage.

If you've not started your twinchie thingies... please refrain from using glitter. My aplogies for any inconvenience. A learning curve can also make for a wicked slip-n-slide! :p

:cigar2:

[candy_coated_bitch]

I'm always confused about using glitter at ALL, or being able to use glitter that is very well sealed and isn't going to get everywhere. I like to use a little glitter but I have the proper sealant. I never use glitter on clay's because it seems to be deathly allergic no matter what lol.

Are we deciding no unsealed glitter, or no glitter at ALL? I just want to be clear. I guess maybe we should say no glitter period so it's no confusion, right? I promise I will not sneak in glitter if that's the consensus.

[Lyte]

The preferred route is no glitter IF someone hasn't started using it. If they have, I don't want anyone starting over. If they have, we ask only that they do what they can so that it will not ... get loose....fly free... escape... for lack of a better way of saying it. ;)


I'm always confused about using glitter at ALL, or being able to use glitter that is very well sealed and isn't going to get everywhere. I like to use a little glitter but I have the proper sealant. I never use glitter on clay's because it seems to be deathly allergic no matter what lol.

Are we deciding no unsealed glitter, or no glitter at ALL? I just want to be clear. I guess maybe we should say no glitter period so it's no confusion, right? I promise I will not sneak in glitter if that's the consensus.

[nycfem]

LYTE says NO GLITTER AT ALL. PERIOD. Keep it simple. NO GLITTER. Hmmm.. the holidays are making me a little insane but yeah, NO GLITTER.

[candy_coated_bitch]

LYTE says NO GLITTER AT ALL. PERIOD. Keep it simple. NO GLITTER. Hmmm.. the holidays are making me a little insane but yeah, NO GLITTER.

Got it. All's fair in war and glitter.

[Lyte]

Wrangler contact info provided via PM. :fastdraq:

I highly recommend packaging your twinchies well and/or is such a way that the package can not be folded or smooshed. One of our carriers likes to really shove as much as he/she can into the mailbox. When that's not an option he/she will walk the item up to my door step. Thanks! :)

[candy_coated_bitch]

All I have to say about the no glitter rule (I'm not at all bitter) is I am having a vision with lots of rhinestones. I'm gonna be a rhinestone cowgirl. Bang bang.

[Lyte]

This project has provin' a lil more challenging than I expected... conceptually. Yes, love ... but in what form or fashion? It's not called... "that many splendored thing" for nothin'. ;)

[Gemme]

This project has provin' a lil more challenging than I expected... conceptually. Yes, love ... but in what form or fashion? It's not called... "that many splendored thing" for nothin'. ;)

I say 'eenie meenie miney mo'.

Besides you have 8 ways to express it.

:cheesy:

:blink:

[candy_coated_bitch]

How's everyone doing with their twinchies? Mine are probably 3/4ths of the way done and I haven't even made a trip to Michael's yet!!! Emphasis on yet. I'm pleased so far though.

[Gemme]

Congrats on your restraint! I'm nowhere near that point but am having fun getting things together.

[Lyte]

You're way ahead of me! I've got the shape and not much more. Iol :o


How's everyone doing with their twinchies? Mine are probably 3/4ths of the way done and I haven't even made a trip to Michael's yet!!! Emphasis on yet. I'm pleased so far though.

[Bèsame*]

You're way ahead of me! I've got the shape and not much more. Iol :o

Oh my ideas have to come fruition. I've gone thru a couple of practice ones..and ta da...

Of course I'm the one who can't stop at just one!

[FireSignFemme]

Plan in place, know direction this is headed, keeping things simple, most supplies on hand already. Now let's see what happens when throwing caution to the wind, assembly line fashion, I crank these twinchie things out.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I just wanted to say I used a glitter gel pen on each of my twinchies. It's not actually glitter, just a shimmery pen. Hope that's ok. If you notice a hint of shimmer don't panic, it's not glitter.

[Lyte]

We were ... and/or ... are .... polar opposites! No plan... no direction... nothing simple... nothing on hand! lol :|

I think I'm doing this whole thread wrong! :p


Plan in place, know direction this is headed, keeping things simple, most supplies on hand already. Now let's see what happens when throwing caution to the wind, assembly line fashion, I crank these twinchie things out.

[Lyte]

Let me be the first to say ... as Wrangler ... naughty! :fastdraq: lol

I've got a couple sets of those shimmery "glitter" and/or metallic gel type pens ... they're very cool! No worries! :)


I just wanted to say I used a glitter gel pen on each of my twinchies. It's not actually glitter, just a shimmery pen. Hope that's ok. If you notice a hint of shimmer don't panic, it's not glitter.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Let me be the first to say ... as Wrangler ... naughty! :fastdraq: lol

I've got a couple sets of those shimmery "glitter" and/or metallic gel type pens ... they're very cool! No worries! :)

Lol!!!!! It's just one word written on each twinchie.

[candy_coated_bitch]

For anyone who feels like answering, please let me know the following:

Who likes cats?
Who likes dog's?
Who likes dolls/toys?
Who likes bows?

[FireSignFemme]

[QUOTE=candy_coated_bitch;1190516]For anyone who feels like answering, please let me know the following:

Who likes cats? Lots
Who likes dog's? Lots
Who likes bows? Lots
Who likes dolls/toys? - That would depend.

https://media.giphy.com/media/l2Sq3Cmuhy5ecfRL2/source.gif

[Lyte]

Who likes cats? Yup!
Who likes dog's? Yup!

Who likes dolls/toys? In this scenario... unlikely .. lol
Who likes bows? Same as above. ;)


For anyone who feels like answering, please let me know the following:

Who likes cats? YUP
Who likes dog's? YUP
Who likes dolls/toys? In this scenario... unlikely .. lol
Who likes bows?

[candy_coated_bitch]

Old fashioned bonnets?
Flowers?

[Lyte]

Really? lol :p JK!

Negative on bonnets ... unless they're the blue bonnet ... state flower of Texas kind ... I could go for those!

Flowers ... I don't mind flowers. :koolaid:



Old fashioned bonnets?Flowers?

[Breathless]

For anyone who feels like answering, please let me know the following:

Who likes cats?
Who likes dog's?
Who likes dolls/toys?
Who likes bows?

I would be a fan of the canine variety, and well bows of course :) and a yes to bonnets and flowers as well

[candy_coated_bitch]

Thank you everyone who's humoring me! It's helpful.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Ok I assigned all twinchies based on my short, non scientific poll and what I know about everyone else. The recipient's name is written on the back of each twinchie. They are packaged up and ready to go. They probably won't go in the mail tomorrow because we're having a snow storm. I'll keep you posted when they go out.

[Bèsame*]

Ok I assigned all twinchies based on my short, non scientific poll and what I know about everyone else. The recipient's name is written on the back of each twinchie. They are packaged up and ready to go. They probably won't go in the mail tomorrow because we're having a snow storm. I'll keep you posted when they go out.

I was working while this short non scientific poll was going on....I hope I get a bow!!!

[candy_coated_bitch]

I was working while this short non scientific poll was going on....I hope I get a bow!!!

You did, actually!!

[Gemme]

*crosses my fingers for a unicorn*

:praying:

[nanners]

I like cats!

[candy_coated_bitch]

*crosses my fingers for a unicorn*

:praying:

No unicorns, but you did get one I know you'll like! You too, nanners.

[clay]

Ok I assigned all twinchies based on my short, non scientific poll and what I know about everyone else. The recipient's name is written on the back of each twinchie. They are packaged up and ready to go. They probably won't go in the mail tomorrow because we're having a snow storm. I'll keep you posted when they go out.

I didn't see this til after the fact. I am retired, so was NOT working, BUT I was "down with a bug"...so wasn't online. I will be happy with howevere you did it unless you specifically sent me a cutesy doggie...(dachshund) OR a dolphin!!...:sunglass:

[candy_coated_bitch]

I didn't see this til after the fact. I am retired, so was NOT working, BUT I was "down with a bug"...so wasn't online. I will be happy with howevere you did it unless you specifically sent me a cutesy doggie...(dachshund) OR a dolphin!!...:sunglass:

There was only one dog, but I did try to send you the most "butch" of the twinchies, which was difficult because they are all pretty frilly and glitzy. Lol.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Update: I am not walking the twinchies to the post office until we stop having sub zero weather with wind chill. Hopefully that will happen before they're due. :|

[Gemme]

No unicorns, but you did get one I know you'll like! You too, nanners.

Thank you!

Update: I am not walking the twinchies to the post office until we stop having sub zero weather with wind chill. Hopefully that will happen before they're due. :|

Smart idea. You have until early February anyway. Stay inside this weekend! Monday, it will crawl back up into the 30s. It will be practically balmy.

:blink:

[nycfem]

Sign up closed. Just bumping for those of us who want to see this info on top. :koolaid:


1) Lyte/Wrangler
2) nycfem / Jennifer
3) CCB
4) clay
5) FSF
6) Breathless
7) nanners
8) Gemme
9) Besame*

Theme: Love ... in whatever form or fashion you'd like to express it... friends... family... animals... romance... flowers... etc... etc... whatever moves you!

Size: Twinchies - 2 inches by 2 inches ... slight variance is permissible..

Material: Again... whatever moves you!

Quantity: One per person ... more per person if you're feeling froggie

Dates: I'd like to have projects by ... Friday, Feb 2nd. Projects must be in my hands by... Wednesday, Feb 7th. After this date, your project may become a cat toy and you will not receive any of the items others have made for you. And ... you also won't be able to participate again for 6 months. I'll have everything mailed out by ... Saturday, Feb 10th

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

Wrangler Quirks: Please don't send me anything from a smoking home, perfumy, or with glitter.

Misc: If you want your twinchies (e.g. one or more are unique) to go to a specific person, please be sure to write the name of that person on the paper/plastic in which you've wrapped your twinchies. e.g: "Send to .... "

[Lyte]

Today I was to receive some critical crafty bits from Etsy. Well... I received the wrong package! I got someone else's crafty bits! :blink: Good thing we have such a long lead time!

[candy_coated_bitch]

Today I was to receive some critical crafty bits from Etsy. Well... I received the wrong package! I got someone else's crafty bits! :blink: Good thing we have such a long lead time!

Oh nooooes!!!! That's crazy. Was it anything good? Lol

[Lyte]

Good? That remains to be seen... :p

Now... essential? Yes!! Iol I should have the correct item by next weekend. Fingers crossed!


Oh nooooes!!!! That's crazy. Was it anything good? Lol

[FireSignFemme]

Having some drama myself. The stamps I ordered arrived and they are awful, awful - just horrible! So there goes that plan.

[Lyte]

It's hard to buy something sight unseen... rolling the dice n all!


Having some drama myself. The stamps I ordered arrived and they are awful, awful - just horrible! So there goes that plan.

[Gemme]

Oh nooooes!!!! That's crazy. Was it anything good? Lol

That was my question!

Maybe a happy accident from the Universe?

[nycfem]

I did some painting for twinchies and used the wrong paint on the wrong base, and it came out a sticky mess so I threw it all out and started over. Now I'm feeling back on track! I love how these projects get us to learn through experimentation... except in the moment when I'm ready to scream!

[Lyte]

Well... lol

I'm pretty committed to the direction I've chosen. The "background" is already set and I've got pieces prepared for the foreground. It's the midground... if there is such a word that got hosed by Etsy... but only temporarily. I hope!


That was my question!

Maybe a happy accident from the Universe?

[Lyte]

Oh yes... these projects are def a learning experience for me! :blink: Fun yes... but also very instructive!



I did some painting for twinchies and used the wrong paint on the wrong base, and it came out a sticky mess so I threw it all out and started over. Now I'm feeling back on track! I love how these projects get us to learn through experimentation... except in the moment when I'm ready to scream!

[candy_coated_bitch]

It was finally warm enough to send out my twinchies. I bundled up for my walk to the post office. As soon as I walked out the door it started snowing!! But I persevered. The package should arrive Thursday.

[Lyte]

Hey!! I got my first twinchies today and they are adorable!! I love mine! Thank you CCB!! :koolaid:

[candy_coated_bitch]

Hey!! I got my first twinchies today and they are adorable!! I love mine! Thank you CCB!! :koolaid:

You're welcome!!! Glad they arrived safely.

[nycfem]

My twinchies are done. I had lots of fun doing them. Now the big quest is mailing them.

[FireSignFemme]

Wow, this has been crazy but lots of fun. It's weird because this is the simplest project ever, with plenty of lead time, but it's taking me so long. Some of it is mail order drama but the main difficulty has been size. I can't find my good glasses, remember where I put them, and my hands are all trembling from a recent med change. I feel like a kindergartner trying to color within the lines.

[Lyte]

Today is assembly day! I have all my crafty bits ... and it's the weekend... so it's time to put everything together! :praying:

[Gemme]

Assembly day is a lot different with two curious kittens in the house.

:blink:

[clay]

I will be getting my crafting on in next couple days....'

I made a major long ass move this past week, so am just getting settled in again. I will not fail to make deadline though.

Getting my dinette set in Tuesday, so will then have a table to work off of...:).

I know everyone's projects will be so cool and fun to receive and look at...:)

[Lyte]

Funny! I dont have it quite so bad. I've got three feline teenagers! I usually wait till they decide it's nap time. They get tired of watching the birds outside and everyone goes to their preferred napping spot. At that time I might get some shite done! :p

Assembly day is a lot different with two curious kittens in the house.

:blink:

[candy_coated_bitch]

Assembly day is a lot different with two curious kittens in the house.

:blink:

Yeah that must be bad. I've been having trouble with just one teenager. But he is sooooooo curious about whatever I'm doing. He actually jumped directly onto a painting I was working on yesterday and got blue footprints everywhere and it was hard to correct.

I don't envy you!

Good luck all artistes assembling this weekend.

[FireSignFemme]

Done, mine will be in the mail in time to beat the deadline. What a relief. :)

[nycfem]

****************Bump*****************

Sign up closed. Just bumping for those of us who want to see this info on top. :koolaid:


1) Lyte/Wrangler
2) nycfem / Jennifer
3) CCB
4) clay
5) FSF
6) Breathless
7) nanners
8) Gemme
9) Besame*

Theme: Love ... in whatever form or fashion you'd like to express it... friends... family... animals... romance... flowers... etc... etc... whatever moves you!

Size: Twinchies - 2 inches by 2 inches ... slight variance is permissible..

Material: Again... whatever moves you!

Quantity: One per person ... more per person if you're feeling froggie

Dates: I'd like to have projects by ... Friday, Feb 2nd. Projects must be in my hands by... Wednesday, Feb 7th. After this date, your project may become a cat toy and you will not receive any of the items others have made for you. And ... you also won't be able to participate again for 6 months. I'll have everything mailed out by ... Saturday, Feb 10th

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

Wrangler Quirks: Please don't send me anything from a smoking home, perfumy, or with glitter.

Misc: If you want your twinchies (e.g. one or more are unique) to go to a specific person, please be sure to write the name of that person on the paper/plastic in which you've wrapped your twinchies. e.g: "Send to .... "

[nycfem]

I mailed mine today. Lyte, please post when you receive them, and thank you! This has been great fun!

[Lyte]

Will do!

Gentle reminder... important dates are right around the corner! :koolaid:

I'd like to have projects by ... Friday, Feb 2nd.

Projects must be in my hands by... Wednesday, Feb 7th. After this date, your project may become a cat toy and you will not receive any of the items others have made for you. And ... you won't be able to participate again for 6 months. :|

I'll have everything mailed out by ... Saturday, Feb 10th



I mailed mine today. Lyte, please post when you receive them, and thank you! This has been great fun!

[Gemme]

I will be screeching in at the last minute, as usual, but this time I'm thinking things through more and the pieces show it. So far, anyway.

*crossing my fingers that I don't do something stupid to mess it all up

I'm having fun with this project!

[FireSignFemme]

Mine are in the mail. :)

[clay]

Mine will go in mail next week...and I, too, will be screeching in! BUT definitely in before the final day of the 7th!

[Lyte]

I'm sure y'all will be in on time and they'll all be fabulous!! :koolaid:

[Bèsame*]

Mine are finished. However, since it's going to be rainy day tomorrow to do crafts...I'm going to squeeze in one more part. ....oh the creativity of it all.

[Lyte]

Two more in the bag!! I've received FireSignFemme and nycfem's twinchies! They're all so adorable! Even the way each is wrapped is cute! :)

[clay]

Mine went out today,..should arrive in 2 or 3 days, Lyte!!! let me know please. Will track it sometime tomorrow to see where it may be at...:)>

[Lyte]

No worries! I'll let you know when they arrive! :hangloose:

Mine went out today,..should arrive in 2 or 3 days, Lyte!!! let me know please. Will track it sometime tomorrow to see where it may be at...:)>


Tick tock ... tick tock... :p

Projects must be in my hands by... next week ... Wednesday, Feb 7th. After this date, your project may become a cat toy and you will not receive any of the items others have made for you. And ... you won't be able to participate again for 6 months. http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/images/smilies/whatchutalkingabout_smile%20(1).gif

[Gemme]

Today is National Inspire Your Heart With Art Day!!!!!

[Gemme]

Mine are going out this afternoon. They are finished and in protective little baggies. I didn't assign pieces this time and each one is different so if you don't like the one you get, it's Lyte's fault.

:eyebat:

[Lyte]

Clay... your twinchies arrived today! Super cute and very sweet! :)

I love the... DO NOT SPINDLE... on the inner packing! Iol :p I've always wondered.... what is spindling?! And how ... why... would USPS be doing it... whatever it is!!

[clay]

Clay... your twinchies arrived today! Super cute and very sweet! :)

I love the... DO NOT SPINDLE... on the inner packing! Iol :p I've always wondered.... what is spindling?! And how ... why... would USPS be doing it... whatever it is!!

Hey Lyte! Thanks! I know, right?! That used to be on many packages....in the "ahemmmmmm..."older days" things would be put upon a spindle. That was written on packages for eons. nycfem gets a big kick out of when I write that as well. I trust you found that "blue" envelope? If I need to send more $ please. let me know...thanks for a great project. I literally had NO crafting supplies so pulled them together at the last minute!

[Gemme]

Mine will be there Monday!

[candy_coated_bitch]

I had to Google spindle to understand this conversation. :|

[Lyte]

Yours arrived today!! They are so adorable and unique! Thank you for the Snoop and the Wrangler / Huckleberry Bonus!! *happy Snoopy dance emoticon here*

;)


Mine are finished. However, since it's going to be rainy day tomorrow to do crafts...I'm going to squeeze in one more part. ....oh the creativity of it all.

[nanners]

I'm just going to say it right now, I'm out for 6 months. I will not be able to do a project until August, 2018.

[Lyte]

Have faith! Sometimes USPS surprises us! :)

I'm just going to say it right now, I'm out for 6 months. I will not be able to do a project until August, 2018.

[nanners]

OK, I'll try! I hope they don't end up being Cat toys!Have faith! Sometimes USPS surprises us! :)

[Breathless]

You can do it girl!! I'm down to the wire too.. Mine are done.. I have to wait for the shipping office to open..

[nanners]

I did it! Mine are done and will be in the mail (priority) before work tomorrow!

[Gemme]

You can do it girl!! I'm down to the wire too.. Mine are done.. I have to wait for the shipping office to open..

It can make it from Canada to Texas in 3 days? That's a great delivery time!

*crossing my fingers that yours and Nan's projects make it in time

[nanners]

Mine are in the mail! Tracking says they’ll arrive on Wednesday.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Mine are in the mail! Tracking says they’ll arrive on Wednesday.

Good job!!!

[Lyte]

Gemme, yours have arrived! Really nice! I love texture! :)

[Breathless]

Mine was last scanned in Ohio about 2 hours ago, and says it will be delivered before noon on Wednesday.. For a price.. you can get anything anywhere in a hurry.. when I talked to shipping this morning.. I had considered making a run for the border and shipping right from Montana side.. lol (they could do that for the next day) I do enjoy a nice road tripIt can make it from Canada to Texas in 3 days? That's a great delivery time!

*crossing my fingers that yours and Nan's projects make it in time

[Breathless]

The driver called this morning as it was being delivered, my packet is on your step at 1030am.

[candy_coated_bitch]

The driver called this morning as it was being delivered, my packet is on your step at 1030am.

Yay!!!!!!!!

[Lyte]

And they are really cute! So glad they made it in time!! :koolaid:


The driver called this morning as it was being delivered, my packet is on your step at 1030am.

[Lyte]

Heads up... I may be AFK tomorrow and Thursday so if I don't post... don't freak. ;)

[Gemme]

I'm going to freak out just because you said not to, because I'm known to be difficult.

[Lyte]

Thankfully, we'll not have to experience your freak out :p cuz I'm here and also happy to report that everyone made it in on time!!

Nanners... so glad you made it in on time! Adorable! :koolaid:

I'll probably start putting everything together tomorrow. :)


I'm going to freak out just because you said not to, because I'm known to be difficult.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I can't wait to see what everyone has done!!