Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[Gemme]

jens are already done and I got them yesterday. Hers are wonderful. Ihave not started, don't have a clue, will think about it. You always do a great job!


Thank you! :cheesy:

Jen's DONE already?!?

Sheesh.

That was quick. :bolt:

That didn't add to my inferiority complex at ALL. :blink:

jen's done , and cuz it's paper and doesn't have lots of wheels and and and , she is focused.

I started today...:woodchop:

Only 10% of our own paper, Tommi. I bet she did use a wheely or two. :thumbsup:

Are YOU using the wheelies? :thinking:

[Diva]

Be lookin' in Your collective mailboxes in the next couple~a days......<smile>

And take care when opening ~ not that anything is super fragile or anything, but Pixie's is really teensy~weensie and I wouldn't want it to get lost! :cheerleader:

[Tommi]

Be lookin' in Your collective mailboxes in the next couple~a days......<smile>

And take care when opening ~ not that anything is super fragile or anything, but Pixie's is really teensy~weensie and I wouldn't want it to get lost! :cheerleader:



Ill open it in the tub then :brightbulb:...:candle::vigil: cuz, teensy~weesnie pixie's is liable to escape .

Am not a 3 X 4. :mohawk: hmmph

[purepisces]

jen's done , and cuz it's paper and doesn't have lots of wheels and and and , she is focused.

I started today...:woodchop:

Hey Tommi ... I've done two so far and I've only used the supplies that ami sent. Maybe you'll be ok without your own super secret paper stash!

But, I think I might need more tinfoil! :blink:

[Diva]

Hey Tommi ... I've done two so far and I've only used the supplies that ami sent. Maybe you'll be ok without your own super secret paper stash!

But, I think I might need more tinfoil! :blink:



Oh dear gay.....:eyebrow:

[purepisces]

Oh dear gay.....:eyebrow:





What??? I had no idea how much I would like working with tinfoil! It's awesome .... and versatile. :raspberry:

[Soft*Silver]

I have begun my project and it is going to be very time consuming but oh la la...so sexy!

[Gemme]

Be lookin' in Your collective mailboxes in the next couple~a days......<smile>

And take care when opening ~ not that anything is super fragile or anything, but Pixie's is really teensy~weensie and I wouldn't want it to get lost! :cheerleader:



Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! :cheer:

Hey Tommi ... I've done two so far and I've only used the supplies that ami sent. Maybe you'll be ok without your own super secret paper stash!

But, I think I might need more tinfoil! :blink:

Mine got crinkled. *pout*

I do like using the foil, though. I didn't think I would either. Now that I've started, I've got ideas ping ponging inside my head! :seeingstars:

I can honestly say I'll probably have several hours of painting into each piece. There will be multiple layers of paint and then there's the time to dry, which I can't (obviously) be doing anything to them. Huffing and puffing on them doesn't help much either. I know. I tried. :blink:

Then I have to figure out how to get the image in my head onto the paper. I tried scrunching up my face and closing my eyes tight and bobbing my head real hard, like a genie, but that didn't work.

I keep hearing Dory from Little Nemo in my head...."just keep swimming".... :fishswim:

[Tommi]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! :cheer:



Mine got crinkled. *pout*

I do like using the foil, though. I didn't think I would either. Now that I've started, I've got ideas ping ponging inside my head! :seeingstars:

I can honestly say I'll probably have several hours of painting into each piece. There will be multiple layers of paint and then there's the time to dry, which I can't (obviously) be doing anything to them. Huffing and puffing on them doesn't help much either. I know. I tried. :blink:

Then I have to figure out how to get the image in my head onto the paper. I tried scrunching up my face and closing my eyes tight and bobbing my head real hard, like a genie, but that didn't work.

I keep hearing Dory from Little Nemo in my head...."just keep swimming".... :fishswim:

Maybe you could put them in the oven to dry:tiger:

[amiyesiam]

if people want to replace their foil with new innocent, pure, untried, and unused foil, that is ok

[Tommi]

if people want to replace their foil with new innocent, pure, untried, and unused foil, that is ok

~~~~ unrolling the round silver crinkled up golfball like material again...


AH..Ami to the rescue. So , just use same size.yes.

[Gemme]

Maybe you could put them in the oven to dry:tiger:

No oven here at work but thanks for the idea. :)

if people want to replace their foil with new innocent, pure, untried, and unused foil, that is ok

:angel: Virgin foil? Weeeeeeeee! :bolt:

[LadyRain]

the mail today was......one package from suzanne.....omg its grand!...and TWO RETURNED to me. now what? should i send them on to suzanne when i send this set out? would that work? I am going to cut out her return labal and affix it to the new one.......no errors that way

[cara]

This project is perplexing me. But in a good way. It's challenging me to use things beyond my usual stickers, picture cut-outs, and paper. But I still don't have any good ideas. It'll get there, though. I've got 9 more days and I do my best work under pressure. :D

:rollcat:

cara

[Gemme]

This project is perplexing me. But in a good way. It's challenging me to use things beyond my usual stickers, picture cut-outs, and paper. But I still don't have any good ideas. It'll get there, though. I've got 9 more days and I do my best work under pressure. :D

:rollcat:

cara

It's going to be a couple of days before I'll have another day to devote to the project too. Mine is also coming along a bit slower than usual. I'm sure we'll both do well! :thumbsup:

[cara]

It's going to be a couple of days before I'll have another day to devote to the project too. Mine is also coming along a bit slower than usual. I'm sure we'll both do well! :thumbsup:

No doubt! Yours are always wonderful! :)

I thought I would work on the project last weekend, when I was (somewhat) closer to you on Bainbridge. Never happened. I was too busy sleeping in the comfy yurt. :dozey:

:stillheart:

[amiyesiam]

In life, I rarely miss anything. Having said that, when something does go over my head it is amusing.
So time for a story.

I just got the mail. (simple right?) (it should be)
so there is a package
it is from Diva
I get excited
cause I am the wrangler
and I think
her stuff is here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so I carefully cut the end open
and pull out all the stuff
and I look at the first thing
and it is cool
and I open it
and it says
JAKE
I think WTF
then OMG
I got the wrong stuff
then Oh, this is for Jake (from Diva)
then the next one says Softness
and my poor brain is soooooooo confused
it finally dawns on me
this is the green themed stuff from Diva
who wrangled the last round
the fact that it was all green
and not black and the stuff I sent out
should have entered my mind about 5 minutes sooner
than it did
ye gods some days I worry about me
thank god I am off today!!!!

[amiyesiam]

oh and everyone's stuff is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!
and thanks to everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Soft*Silver]

I also got my package today too! Its so wonderful!! I love all the crafts you all did! I cant wait to put some of them in frames to hang in my office/craft room! thank you!

[Diva]

In life, I rarely miss anything. Having said that, when something does go over my head it is amusing.
So time for a story.

I just got the mail. (simple right?) (it should be)
so there is a package
it is from Diva
I get excited
cause I am the wrangler
and I think
her stuff is here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so I carefully cut the end open
and pull out all the stuff
and I look at the first thing
and it is cool
and I open it
and it says
JAKE
I think WTF
then OMG
I got the wrong stuff
then Oh, this is for Jake (from Diva)
then the next one says Softness
and my poor brain is soooooooo confused
it finally dawns on me
this is the green themed stuff from Diva
who wrangled the last round
the fact that it was all green
and not black and the stuff I sent out
should have entered my mind about 5 minutes sooner
than it did
ye gods some days I worry about me
thank god I am off today!!!!


God love Ya for thinkin' I'm Speedy McSpeederson! :D

And I have a small confession.....there's one card everyone will receive which MAY be for someone else.....it's the painted grass cards....<sigh> I didn't notice it until I looked at MINE, to realize that they must have ALL been designated. I think they might be purepisces' cards.....forgive me, please.

[Soft*Silver]

I looked..I saw mine was meant for Gemme. How do we want to do this? Just mail it to who its suppose to go to?


God love Ya for thinkin' I'm Speedy McSpeederson! :D

And I have a small confession.....there's one card everyone will receive which MAY be for someone else.....it's the painted grass cards....<sigh> I didn't notice it until I looked at MINE, to realize that they must have ALL been designated. I think they might be purepisces' cards.....forgive me, please.

[Diva]

I looked..I saw mine was meant for Gemme. How do we want to do this? Just mail it to who its suppose to go to?



Well You could do that.....or just keep it, as they were all similar.....

<sigh>

[amiyesiam]

God love Ya for thinkin' I'm Speedy McSpeederson! :D

And I have a small confession.....there's one card everyone will receive which MAY be for someone else.....it's the painted grass cards....<sigh> I didn't notice it until I looked at MINE, to realize that they must have ALL been designated. I think they might be purepisces' cards.....forgive me, please.





ya, that part too, totally messed with my head. A sincere and heart felt thank you for making it harder than it had to be
and ya they are purepisces.

[Gemme]

God love Ya for thinkin' I'm Speedy McSpeederson! :D

And I have a small confession.....there's one card everyone will receive which MAY be for someone else.....it's the painted grass cards....<sigh> I didn't notice it until I looked at MINE, to realize that they must have ALL been designated. I think they might be purepisces' cards.....forgive me, please.




I just got my package today! The stuff is cute and adorable and beautiful and lovely. Great job, everyone!

I looked..I saw mine was meant for Gemme. How do we want to do this? Just mail it to who its suppose to go to?

I got ami's. If they were all similar, which was said I think, then I think we should be good unless pure wants us to switch, since it's her work. If that's the case, then we can play musical project! :musicnote:

ya, that part too, totally messed with my head. A sincere and heart felt thank you for making it harder than it had to be
and ya they are purepisces.


I am the President of the Making It Harder Than It Has to Be Club. There's a secret handshake too, but it's too hard for me to remember. :blink:

[WingsOnFire]

Hello!! I sure missed this thread... gonna sit back and watch what is going on for the next round.. sounds like a lot of fun was received in the mail this week!

[Gemme]

Hello!! I sure missed this thread... gonna sit back and watch what is going on for the next round.. sounds like a lot of fun was received in the mail this week!

It IS fun! Keep your eye on the thread, as we are in the middle of another round now, and sign up for the next one once it is posted. We'd love to have you showcase your work! :cheesy:

[JakeTulane]

Patiently awaiting for My package to arrive.

*smiles*

[JakeTulane]

In life, I rarely miss anything. Having said that, when something does go over my head it is amusing.
So time for a story.

I just got the mail. (simple right?) (it should be)
so there is a package
it is from Diva
I get excited
cause I am the wrangler
and I think
her stuff is here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so I carefully cut the end open
and pull out all the stuff
and I look at the first thing
and it is cool
and I open it
and it says
JAKE
I think WTF
then OMG
I got the wrong stuff
then Oh, this is for Jake (from Diva)
then the next one says Softness
and my poor brain is soooooooo confused
it finally dawns on me
this is the green themed stuff from Diva
who wrangled the last round
the fact that it was all green
and not black and the stuff I sent out
should have entered my mind about 5 minutes sooner
than it did
ye gods some days I worry about me
thank god I am off today!!!!

*laughs*.. ami.. I am looking forward to receiving My green package.. atleast now I will know.. it is for Me.. too funny..

[purepisces]

Well You could do that.....or just keep it, as they were all similar.....

<sigh>





While I did put quite a bit of thought into who should get what, maybe I got it wrong and the Universe is using Ms. Diva to get them into the right hands! :)

I should have put a note with them, to let you know to look, but as usual I was in such a rush to get them in the mail by the deadline that I didn't have time. I didn't want you to unleash Gemme the enforcer on me for being late!

I can't wait to get home and see if mine are in the mail. I thought I would get mine first, since I live so close to you!

[Diva]

While I did put quite a bit of thought into who should get what, maybe I got it wrong and the Universe is using Ms. Diva to get them into the right hands! :)

I should have put a note with them, to let you know to look, but as usual I was in such a rush to get them in the mail by the deadline that I didn't have time. I didn't want you to unleash Gemme the enforcer on me for being late!

I can't wait to get home and see if mine are in the mail. I thought I would get mine first, since I live so close to you!



I am SO SO sorry, Pure.....please forgive me.....

So, please, everyone....if You have a card that belongs to someone else, please mail it to them....

<hanging head in shame and going to the "very bad wrangler's corner"> <sigh>

[purepisces]

I am SO SO sorry, Pure.....please forgive me.....

So, please, everyone....if You have a card that belongs to someone else, please mail it to them....

<hanging head in shame and going to the "very bad wrangler's corner"> <sigh>




Of course, I forgive you! Really, there is NOTHING to forgive. I was trying to say that maybe this is better, the way they went out. Things do always seem to happen for a reason, you know!

You know you are a fabulous wrangler and this was one of my favorites themes so far!!! :awww:

I forbid you from feeling bad about this. Don't make me call The Enforcer!

[purepisces]

I got my package today, too ... it was like opening a big bag of happiness!!! I LOVE it.

Y'all are fabulous! :cheer:

[Tommi]

Hello!! I sure missed this thread... gonna sit back and watch what is going on for the next round.. sounds like a lot of fun was received in the mail this week!

Heeeey girlie girl Welcome back to cyber lifestyle, Missed ya penpal :danceparty:

[Tommi]

[B][SIZE="3"][COLOR="yellowgreen"]I am the President of the Making It Harder Than It Has to Be Club. There's a secret handshake too, but it's too hard for me to remember. :blink:



:gossip::gossip::blink: :blink: :hiding::blink::cheesy:

[Gemme]

Of course, I forgive you! Really, there is NOTHING to forgive. I was trying to say that maybe this is better, the way they went out. Things do always seem to happen for a reason, you know!

You know you are a fabulous wrangler and this was one of my favorites themes so far!!! :awww:

I forbid you from feeling bad about this. Don't make me call The Enforcer!

Did I hear my name? :theisland:

[cara]

I got my package in the mail today! Thanks sooo much, everyone, and especially to Diva for wrangling this round. Whee! :) I :stillheart: the variety of things I got. Such a perfect ending to a long day.

Goodnight, everyone!

:stillheart:

cara

[Tommi]

I got 2 ...TWO packages yesterday..

I LOVED GREEN....
Everyone was unique and wonderful...I also received Fate....:pacman:, and WOW...we are amazing peeeps.


Going to finish my triptych's tomorrow..:mohawk:, and mail Monday. What a challenge Amiyesiam

[Gemme]

Going to finish my triptych's tomorrow..:mohawk:, and mail Monday. What a challenge Amiyesiam

Agreed! I'm struggling because it's completely backwards and sideways from the way I tend to work and my ideas are not forming a cohesive union just yet, but I love the concept. Thankfully, I'll have a couple of days I can devote to this project since I'm in the weeds with it now. :blink:

[Tommi]

Agreed! I'm struggling because it's completely backwards and sideways from the way I tend to work and my ideas are not forming a cohesive union just yet, but I love the concept. Thankfully, I'll have a couple of days I can devote to this project since I'm in the weeds with it now. :blink:

I hear Ami...:computer2:."Postmark deadline March 31..:cool:."

[Gemme]

I hear Ami...:computer2:."Postmark deadline March 31..:cool:."

It's only the 27th. I have FOUR days! :ymca:

[JakeTulane]

Still no green package here.

:(


*mutters about the postal service*

[Diva]

Still no green package here.

:(


*mutters about the postal service*



Well that's really interesting as I just checked and it said yours was delivered on the 25th...2 days ago:

Label/Receipt Number: 0309 1140 0001 6792 3091
Class: Priority Mail®
Service(s): Delivery Confirmation™
Status: Delivered

Your item was delivered at 9:38 AM on March 25, 2010





Enter Label/Receipt Number.

Enter Label / Receipt Number.





Detailed Results:

Delivered, March 25, 2010, 9:38 am,
Arrival at Post Office, March 25, 2010, 9:03 am,
Processed through Sort Facility, March 23, 2010, 9:48 pm, AUSTIN, TX 78710
Acceptance, March 23, 2010, 4:37 pm, AUSTIN, TX 78744

[JakeTulane]

Well that's really interesting as I just checked and it said yours was delivered on the 25th...2 days ago:

Label/Receipt Number: 0309 1140 0001 6792 3091
Class: Priority Mail®
Service(s): Delivery Confirmation™
Status: Delivered

Your item was delivered at 9:38 AM on March 25, 2010 in MONTOUR FALLS, NY 14865.





Enter Label/Receipt Number.

Enter Label / Receipt Number.





Detailed Results:

Delivered, March 25, 2010, 9:38 am, MONTOUR FALLS, NY 14865
Arrival at Post Office, March 25, 2010, 9:03 am, MONTOUR FALLS, NY 14865
Processed through Sort Facility, March 23, 2010, 9:48 pm, AUSTIN, TX 78710
Acceptance, March 23, 2010, 4:37 pm, AUSTIN, TX 78744



Well that is interesting, indeed. I will have to check with the PO on Monday. However, as of today's mail it was not there.

[amiyesiam]

Good evening everyone

yes the dead line is march 31st

but we can extend it to April 3th if you all want
but it will cost ya a quarter to do so

[Soft*Silver]

it would help me to extend it to the 3rd... :whine:

[Gemme]

Good evening everyone

yes the dead line is march 31st

but we can extend it to April 3th if you all want
but it will cost ya a quarter to do so

Only a quarter??? Saweeeet!

I don't think it will help or hurt me either way to extend it. The time I have to dedicate to working on the project is set, so I'm okay either way. :)

it would help me to extend it to the 3rd... :whine:

One for extend. One for either. Any other takers?

[Tommi]

Only a quarter??? Saweeeet!

I don't think it will help or hurt me either way to extend it. The time I have to dedicate to working on the project is set, so I'm okay either way. :)



One for extend. One for either. Any other takers?

Is everyone close to being finished? Bending rules ... okay:quickdraw: :skateboard:

I can send a quarter. Do I enclose it with my package :bringcoffee:

[Tommi]

I did ONE that I like..the other's look like they were done during my kindergarten nap.
I am not a crafter . Just sayin..Think I'll write a book...:readfineprint:

[Gemme]

I did ONE that I like..the other's look like they were done during my kindergarten nap.
I am not a crafter . Just sayin..Think I'll write a book...:readfineprint:



Mine look like that all the time! :giggle:

It won't hurt to get in touch with your inner child.

[Soft*Silver]

absolutely no children are allowed by the craft I am making...

HAWT :fan:

[Diva]

Ami......yes, please.....I would love the April 3rd extension.....

I had company all weekend and they MADE me go to Roller Derby! :|

(There may or may not be an Auntie Diva story about it..... )

Signed,

~Diva~va~voom....my new Roller Derby name :fallenangel:

[amiyesiam]

the deadline for postmark is april 3
no more changes
OMG
you all are gonna
start thinking I am nice or something ick like that
we can't have people getting the wrong Idea
now can we?

[JakeTulane]

I received My "Green" package today (it was delayed because the PO box was incorrect).

I LOVED Everything.. I am just overwhelmed with the talent and diversity of all the items in the package. Everything is just beyond great.

Thank you to everyone that took the time to make something for Me..

ps. As a side note.. softness I received the painted card from purepieces that was supposed to be for you. If you would like Me to mail it to you - just PM Me your address and I will send it out.

purepieces- I am not sure who received the card that you made for Me. However, I wanted to say the one you did for softness is awesome *smiles*

[Soft*Silver]

Hi Jake...yes, please I would like my painting! I am sending out the one I recieved, to its rightful owner...Gemme!

[JakeTulane]

Hi Jake...yes, please I would like my painting! I am sending out the one I recieved, to its rightful owner...Gemme!


Ok.. softness.. just PM Me your address info and I will get it out in tomorrow's mail. *smiles*

[Tommi]

the deadline for postmark is april 3
no more changes
OMG
you all are gonna
start thinking I am nice or something ick like that
we can't have people getting the wrong Idea
now can we?

:bunchflowers:Thanks :pacman:
I have found a gun that doesn't fit in my holster. The new blue hot glue gun I bought for this project is not my friend.Glue sticks just did not get it..

It jumped up when I wasn't looking, and melted the plastic zip lock baggie with the invisible minuscule beads., and stunk up the whole house.
I have somehow gotten melted glue on my shirt, pants and glass dining table. ami will get to see the two that were such a good idea, but would have taken me too long to finish. The idea was clever, but, alas..I turned to pastels to finish and put away that gun. Returning unused stuff and and that quarter ;)

[Pixie]

Wooot! Everything is finished and baggied up and now all I have to do is put it in a package with the mooooolaa and send it off!

[Gemme]

I thought I'd be at that point too, or have already sent it out yesterday, but the past couple of days have been rough for my family and housemates here so the crafts took a backseat to life. So, I forget who originally asked for more time, but I appreciate having it now. :thumbsup:

[LadyRain]

Tommi i need info on da basket.........size ??????????? gettin ready to get her done........:rainsing::farmer:

[Soft*Silver]

uhmm...who am I suppose to mail my projects to this round? Can you PM me your name and addy?

And Gemme..I need your addy to send you the painting...

[Tommi]

Tommi i need info on da basket.........size ??????????? gettin ready to get her done........:rainsing::farmer:

So, we have the following donations from the Penpal Thread, including something to be developed by pixiestars..Hope this helps with the size**If you want to see all the Raffle Prizes click on the link in my signature
Diva, how big will your pottery donation be for our basket?


15.Brimming Basket Collection
Handmade basket by Rain, Diva Pottery, 2 of Jakes Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelets ( pink cat's eye and pearls with a solid sterling silver pink Breast Cancer Awareness ribbon charm on each, Cara's Handmade Cards w/Matching Envelopes, Tommi’s Original BFP Oil Painting and easel.
by Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

uhmm...who am I suppose to mail my projects to this round? Can you PM me your name and addy?

And Gemme..I need your addy to send you the painting...

I think I'm sending mine to Ami..:harley:...

[amiyesiam]

everyone is sending to me
my address was on the package I sent
softness I will pm it
postmark by april 3

Corkey whatever would I do without your proof reading

[Tommi]

Sooooooo, Tommi? I'm sensing, in the vaguest way possible, that you might...just might....want to wrangle the round after Ami's round is complete and being sent out?

:innocent:

I am no longer hankering to Wrangle the next round.

I pass on it this time. :byebye: Life is running amok right now.


I AM heading to the Post Office today with 9 original pieces on their way to Ami. :hangloose:

[JakeTulane]

Tommi,

Thank you again for the PM's with the info, etc on where to send My bracelet donations. As I has mentioned.. I have decided to donate all 7 of the breast cancer awareness bracelets that I have made. I will also add in 2 other bracelets of a different style.

I will be getting everything out to you in Monday's mail.

Thanks again.
Jake

As a side note.. I will be interested in joining in on the next "project". I had thought about volunteering to be the next wrangler. However, if someone else is on board with that.. that is cool.

[Gemme]

uhmm...who am I suppose to mail my projects to this round? Can you PM me your name and addy?

And Gemme..I need your addy to send you the painting...

You should have it already from the last round I wrangled. I know it's hard to hold onto that stuff though, so I'll pm it again.

I am no longer hankering to Wrangle the next round.

I pass on it this time. :byebye: Life is running amok right now.


I AM heading to the Post Office today with 9 original pieces on their way to Ami. :hangloose:

Duly noted. So, when this round is complete, we'll figure out who would like to head the next round. I'm always up for it but if someone who hasn't done one yet would like to do so, let us know. :)

[JakeTulane]

Duly noted. So, when this round is complete, we'll figure out who would like to head the next round. I'm always up for it but if someone who hasn't done one yet would like to do so, let us know. :)


I would be interested ... if no one else would like to.

[Gemme]

I would be interested ... if no one else would like to.

Sounds like a plan, if everyone else is fine with it! Give this round time to finish completely and be thinking about what you'd like to have for the topic, what parameters you'd like, etc and let us know later on. :thumbsup:

[Diva]

Ami.....mine are in the mail to You.....

Thanks for doing this!:dance1:

[Tommi]

Ami.....mine are in the mail to You.....

Thanks for doing this!:dance1:



Mine went out yesterday via USPS Priority Mail.

Wranglin' this one should be fun. :cowboy:

Mine are all similar but different, and I learned alot about glue. I should have used duct :duct: tape, and maybe they would have come out better!!. But, I didn't quit...:training:. Enjoyed the adventure Amiyesiam , yes indeed I did.

[Tommi]

Later on , down the road, I am going to ask for some help with the Reunion Raffle for those that are good with decorating and glue, and things, etc.

Well I'll ask now. Looks like I will need over 50 little bags to hold raffle tickets for each of the donated gifts. (See link) . Was wondering if some of the crafty people on here would like to be creative and send decorated gift bags..On each bag, write or print a description, who donated it , the designated number on the list, and your name as the bag maker . Decorated with any kind of glitter, deco, etc you can come up with. I think the variety, and made from a thread on this site, would be fun

Not a project, per se, just a NEED. I f interested, please pick a number range and sign up.....
Otherwise I buy those brown lunch bags and use magic marker..:2butch:

[Diva]

I know You're not going to believe this....but I actually HAVE those little brown bags.....so I'll get started, ok? <smile> It'll be fun.....and it'll keep me off the streets.

My back was beginnin' to hurt anyway..... :olympics:







Later on , down the road, I am going to ask for some help with the Reunion Raffle for those that are good with decorating and glue, and things, etc.

Well I'll ask now. Looks like I will need over 50 little bags to hold raffle tickets for each of the donated gifts. (See link) . Was wondering if some of the crafty people on here would like to be creative and send decorated gift bags..On each bag, write or print a description, who donated it , the designated number on the list, and your name as the bag maker . Decorated with any kind of glitter, deco, etc you can come up with. I think the variety, and made from a thread on this site, would be fun

Not a project, per se, just a NEED. I f interested, please pick a number range and sign up.....
Otherwise I buy those brown lunch bags and use magic marker..:2butch:

[Gemme]

Later on , down the road, I am going to ask for some help with the Reunion Raffle for those that are good with decorating and glue, and things, etc.

Well I'll ask now. Looks like I will need over 50 little bags to hold raffle tickets for each of the donated gifts. (See link) . Was wondering if some of the crafty people on here would like to be creative and send decorated gift bags..On each bag, write or print a description, who donated it , the designated number on the list, and your name as the bag maker . Decorated with any kind of glitter, deco, etc you can come up with. I think the variety, and made from a thread on this site, would be fun

Not a project, per se, just a NEED. I f interested, please pick a number range and sign up.....
Otherwise I buy those brown lunch bags and use magic marker..:2butch:

Sounds fun, Tommi. When do these need to be done by (or should we just bring the bags to the Reunion ourselves and meet up with you before the event)?

I know You're not going to believe this....but I actually HAVE those little brown bags.....so I'll get started, ok? <smile> It'll be fun.....and it'll keep me off the streets.

My back was beginnin' to hurt anyway..... :olympics:




Oh, shush, you. :giggle:

Do you mean the little brown lunch bags from back in the day that you can still buy a pack of like, 100, at a time? If so, I have some of them too, but I'm not sure how many.

How many do you need altogether, Tommi? I know there's a lot of items. :)

ami, I gave my package to a friend and they went to the post office (since the closest one to me that's open on Saturday is waaaay across town) to mail it out today! :clap:

I stayed up til 6am finishing the buggers. A couple were still tacky (darn rubber cement!) when I put them in the baggies, so I hope they arrive in good condition.

[Soft*Silver]

I did NOT get my package out today in the mail. I do not have a car! I forgot all about this little piece of valuable information! My sister has been using my car while her son uses hers..he had a car accident that totalled his!

I can get it out on Monday...geeezzzz...I work hard to get them all done and I ruin it by forgetting I dont have a car...

they turned out good...I like them!

Looking forward to more!

Oh...Gemme and Ami...thanks for the addys. I packed up my office partially and the address book went into an already sealed box....

[purepisces]

Later on , down the road, I am going to ask for some help with the Reunion Raffle for those that are good with decorating and glue, and things, etc.

Well I'll ask now. Looks like I will need over 50 little bags to hold raffle tickets for each of the donated gifts. (See link) . Was wondering if some of the crafty people on here would like to be creative and send decorated gift bags..On each bag, write or print a description, who donated it , the designated number on the list, and your name as the bag maker . Decorated with any kind of glitter, deco, etc you can come up with. I think the variety, and made from a thread on this site, would be fun

Not a project, per se, just a NEED. I f interested, please pick a number range and sign up.....
Otherwise I buy those brown lunch bags and use magic marker..:2butch:

Oh, this sounds fun, I'd like to help decorate some of the bags!

[Pixie]

Later on , down the road, I am going to ask for some help with the Reunion Raffle for those that are good with decorating and glue, and things, etc.

Well I'll ask now. Looks like I will need over 50 little bags to hold raffle tickets for each of the donated gifts. (See link) . Was wondering if some of the crafty people on here would like to be creative and send decorated gift bags..On each bag, write or print a description, who donated it , the designated number on the list, and your name as the bag maker . Decorated with any kind of glitter, deco, etc you can come up with. I think the variety, and made from a thread on this site, would be fun

Not a project, per se, just a NEED. I f interested, please pick a number range and sign up.....
Otherwise I buy those brown lunch bags and use magic marker..:2butch:


Im totally up for helping!!! I hope the recipients don't mind glitter lol. Um can we have a list of who and what needs to be on the bag so we don't make duplicates??? Need help with anything else?

[Tommi]

I know You're not going to believe this....but I actually HAVE those little brown bags.....so I'll get started, ok? <smile> It'll be fun.....and it'll keep me off the streets.
My back was beginnin' to hurt anyway..... :olympics:


YEAH..thanks Diva. I can see soem of teh fun stuff already
You know, back exercises, Umm...rolling on the floor, etc. :fastdraq:
Sounds fun, Tommi. When do these need to be done by (or should we just bring the bags to the Reunion ourselves and meet up with you before the event)?

Oh, shush, you. :giggle:

Do you mean the little brown lunch bags from back in the day that you can still buy a pack of like, 100, at a time? If so, I have some of them too, but I'm not sure how many.

How many do you need altogether, Tommi? I know there's a lot of items. :)


I would like to have them sent to me by July 30, 2010
Oh, this sounds fun, I'd like to help decorate some of the bags!
Thank you so much..What a neat way to show your support.
Im totally up for helping!!! I hope the recipients don't mind glitter lol. Um can we have a list of who and what needs to be on the bag so we don't make duplicates??? Need help with anything else?
Glitter is a good thing, especially around the Ballroom the night of the event.

WOW....I knew I could count on you crafty peeps.
The list so far is about 40 items. You can check out the list in my signature. Strappie promised a bunch of B-F P T-shirts, and other's have sent me some promises, but I haven't posted until confirmed.

So, depending on the number of items to date, I divided the list up as seen below.
You can see the list by clicking on my signature. Please be sure you go to the last post of the thread page for updates and revisions that show up.

On the bag front, please identify a gift description, and who donated it:
on the back can be the #, and the person that designed the bag,.

(e.g., Last Call, CD by DIVA, on front

#6, Design by Diva

Basket description summaries may need to be put onto a card hanging from the handle or bag,like on those gift bags, or typed or ????...: "Basket by Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types
Handmade basket by Rain, Diva Pottery, 2 of JakeTulane's Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelets, Cara's Handmade Cards w/Matching Envelopes, Tommi's Painting, PixieStars surprise

#15, Design by purepices



1. Diva Gift 1-7
2. Gemme Gifts 8-14
3. purepices Gifts 15-22 (skip Strappie's till I get a #)
4. PixieStars Gifts 23-30



If anyone else is interested in making decorated bags for the Raffle Tickets, please add your name below, and as the list changes, i'll keep you posted.

[Random]

YEAH..thanks Diva. I can see soem of teh fun stuff already
You know, back exercises, Umm...rolling on the floor, etc. :fastdraq:


I would like to have them sent to me by July 30, 2010

Thank you so much..What a neat way to show your support.

Glitter is a good thing, especially around the Ballroom the night of the event.

WOW....I knew I could count on you crafty peeps.
The list so far is about 40 items. You can check out the list in my signature. Strappie promised a bunch of B-F P T-shirts, and other's have sent me some promises, but I haven't posted until confirmed.

So, depending on the number of items to date, I divided the list up as seen below.
You can see the list by clicking on my signature. Please be sure you go to the last post of the thread page for updates and revisions that show up.

On the bag front, please identify a gift description, and who donated it:
on the back can be the #, and the person that designed the bag,.

(e.g., Last Call, CD by DIVA, on front

#6, Design by Diva

Basket description summaries may need to be put onto a card hanging from the handle or bag,like on those gift bags, or typed or ????...: "Basket by Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types
Handmade basket by Rain, Diva Pottery, 2 of JakeTulane's Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelets, Cara's Handmade Cards w/Matching Envelopes, Tommi's Painting, PixieStars surprise

#15, Design by purepices



1. Diva Gift 1-7
2. Gemme Gifts 8-14
3. purepices Gifts 15-22 (skip Strappie's till I get a #)
4. PixieStars Gifts 23-30



If anyone else is interested in making decorated bags for the Raffle Tickets, please add your name below, and as the list changes, i'll keep you posted.

I would love to help out with bags.. Just get me the info and I will make like a bunny rabbitt!!!

[Gemme]

I would love to help out with bags.. Just get me the info and I will make like a bunny rabbitt!!!

Wiggle your nose and thump your leg? :blink:

[Random]

Wiggle your nose and thump your leg? :blink:

No silly, Jump To It..

[Gemme]

No silly, Jump To It..

I like my visual better.

[Tommi]

I would love to help out with bags.. Just get me the info and I will make like a bunny rabbitt!!!

Random :goodscore:..Soon as the Raffle donations are updated, I will let you know which prizes and what numbers you can make bags for...


Thanksssss for helping, and doing the bunny hop.:goodscore:


1. Diva Gift 1-7
2. Gemme Gifts 8-14
3. purepices Gifts 15-22 (skip Strappie's till I get a #)
4. PixieStars Gifts 23-30
31,~~Random

[amiyesiam]

so far

Jen
Diva
pixie
tommie

have arrived (well not them, their projects)
plus I have mine is 5 peoples (well projects, not peoples)
(but I am a people so 5 projects and one people)
(actually I am a person not a people, so 5 projects and one person)
{and nobody better ask me to prove it}
we are more than half way there!!!!!!!

[Diva]

so far

Jen
Diva
pixie
tommie

have arrived (well not them, their projects)
plus I have mine is 5 peoples (well projects, not peoples)
(but I am a people so 5 projects and one people)
(actually I am a person not a people, so 5 projects and one person)
{and nobody better ask me to prove it}
we are more than half way there!!!!!!!




You got MINE alREADY!?!?!?!?!? WOW! THAT was fast! I just mailed them Saturday morning!

:bow:

[Soft*Silver]

:artist: FINALLY...mine was sent out Priority Mail..you will get it Weds. I also added an extra $1 for whatever..shipping, paper..wish I could have sent more but I am closing on the house this week and every single dollar is being directed to that mission...I also sent the beautiful painting for Gemme in this packet. Its in the manilla envelope. As is the cash.

The purpose of the inside of the card is to add a photo there, just in case you miss the message on tha name tag...your photo, your GF's photos, a fantasy photo...whatever...

I am so relieved to get this one out!

who is doing the next one????

[Tommi]

so far

Jen
Diva
pixie
tommie

have arrived (well not them, their projects)
plus I have mine is 5 peoples (well projects, not peoples)
(but I am a people so 5 projects and one people)
(actually I am a person not a people, so 5 projects and one person)
{and nobody better ask me to prove it}
we are more than half way there!!!!!!!



Glad mine got there okay ami
look out..there it goes again...One eyed one horned flying purple people eater..

Thanks for this adventure Amiyesiam. Looking forward to the fun stuff that creative minds can do..

[JakeTulane]

:artist: FINALLY...mine was sent out Priority Mail..you will get it Weds. I also added an extra $1 for whatever..shipping, paper..wish I could have sent more but I am closing on the house this week and every single dollar is being directed to that mission...I also sent the beautiful painting for Gemme in this packet. Its in the manilla envelope. As is the cash.

The purpose of the inside of the card is to add a photo there, just in case you miss the message on tha name tag...your photo, your GF's photos, a fantasy photo...whatever...

I am so relieved to get this one out!

who is doing the next one????

I have volunteered to wrangle the next one. We are just waiting for this round to finish and if everyone is on board. .. I have a great idea already working in My brain.

[cara]

so far

Jen
Diva
pixie
tommie

have arrived (well not them, their projects)
plus I have mine is 5 peoples (well projects, not peoples)
(but I am a people so 5 projects and one people)
(actually I am a person not a people, so 5 projects and one person)
{and nobody better ask me to prove it}
we are more than half way there!!!!!!!



Ami & everyone--I apologize. I didn't get mine to the post office until during my lunch break today. It should be to your address in 2-3 days, Ami.

:stillheart:

cara

[amiyesiam]

Ami & everyone--I apologize. I didn't get mine to the post office until during my lunch break today. It should be to your address in 2-3 days, Ami.

:stillheart:

cara
the sense of devastation that is washing over me
surges forth to engulf me
spiraling me ever downward

so

okie dokie
giggle

[amiyesiam]

so far

Jen
Diva
pixie
tommie

have arrived (well not them, their projects)
plus I have mine is 5 peoples (well projects, not peoples)
(but I am a people so 5 projects and one people)
(actually I am a person not a people, so 5 projects and one person)
{and nobody better ask me to prove it}
we are more than half way there!!!!!!!



softness yours arrived today! very nice and happy new house stuff

[amiyesiam]

cara
gemme
pure piecses
arrived today
I think that is everyone

[Soft*Silver]

wow..it got there in two days? Amazing!
softness yours arrived today! very nice and happy new house stuff

[Diva]

Yea!

Hey, a BIG THANK YOU to Ami for wranglin' with style and panache!

We sure do appreciate You! :D

[Soft*Silver]

Amy, I really loved this project....it gave me such a creative process! I loved loved loved figuring out what I was going to do and how I was going to express my images in my head with what you provided. Thanks for the experience!

[Gemme]

Amy, I really loved this project....it gave me such a creative process! I loved loved loved figuring out what I was going to do and how I was going to express my images in my head with what you provided. Thanks for the experience!

Ditto. I'd be open to doing a round using this process again in the future. I'm not totally happy with a good portion of my work, as I couldn't seem to extrapolate the image from my head and plunk it down on the cards, and it was difficult as all get out, but I also enjoyed myself immensely.

Thank you, ami!

[cara]

whee! so glad they arrived quickly. thank you for wrangling, ami!!! :) i loved this project, too. it took me awhile to figur out exactly what to do, but i think mine turned out alright. i am going to skip the next round since i am planning to move and work/love life are exploding with possibilities and new opportunities. :stillheart: cara

[amiyesiam]

I am looking at getting them sorted and out in the mail by sat.

[Tommi]

Ditto. I'd be open to doing a round using this process again in the future. I'm not totally happy with a good portion of my work, as I couldn't seem to extrapolate the image from my head and plunk it down on the cards, and it was difficult as all get out, but I also enjoyed myself immensely.

Thank you, ami!

Well, I can say I was challenged, and loved all the things that Amiyesiam sent out.....I did sign my name on them cuz, I did try:flyingweed: Just know it was a Tommi adventure. I kept seeing pink feather boa's where there were none....:D

[Soft*Silver]

ami...would you mind holding onto my package for a few extra days? I am in the midst of moving and my mailing address changes on April 14th..and I dont know how soon it would take that package to get to me. It might just fall into the grey zone and I worry about losing it!

So...if you could hold onto it until that weekend (the 16 or 17) and mail it to my new addy?

I will PM you the addy..or do you have it already..the princess street addy?

[amiyesiam]

ami...would you mind holding onto my package for a few extra days? I am in the midst of moving and my mailing address changes on April 14th..and I dont know how soon it would take that package to get to me. It might just fall into the grey zone and I worry about losing it!

So...if you could hold onto it until that weekend (the 16 or 17) and mail it to my new addy?

I will PM you the addy..or do you have it already..the princess street addy?

I will hold it till you are moved. Once you are ready send me your new address and I will send it. We will NOT be having any gray zones on my watch LOL

[Soft*Silver]

thanks so much Amy! I do appreciate it> One never knows if Youngstown ohio has a bermuda triangle....

[amiyesiam]

we will not discuss my level of confusion while figuring this out
we still need Rains and hopefully it will arrive today!!!!

[purepisces]

ami - I loved your project, too! I think we should make it an annual event.

So, I'm ready for our next project ... is Jake wrangling this one? What's our theme?!? Inquiring minds want to know. :)

[JakeTulane]

ami - I loved your project, too! I think we should make it an annual event.

So, I'm ready for our next project ... is Jake wrangling this one? What's our theme?!? Inquiring minds want to know. :)


I would like to wrangle it. Is everybody on board with that? If so, I have a project in mind already. Just give Me the high sign. *nods*..

[Soft*Silver]

hopping up and down...weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.....Jake is wrangling!!!!!

[JakeTulane]

hopping up and down...weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.....Jake is wrangling!!!!!


*laughs*... when everyone is ready.. I will announce what My project is...

[amiyesiam]

*laughs*... when everyone is ready.. I will announce what My project is...

they are going in the mail
so I think it is safe to announce
we just like to get one done
before starting another

[JakeTulane]

they are going in the mail
so I think it is safe to announce
we just like to get one done
before starting another


*nods*.. I know ami.. that is why I was just waiting until everything had been sent out.. *smiles*

[JakeTulane]

Ok.. I will announce first thing tomorrow morning. I have the project worked out in My head. I have a couple of other thoughts to go with it.. so I want to make sure they fit or if I should discard them.

Tomorrow morning first thing.. over coffee.

Thanks.

*smiles*

[purepisces]

Ok.. I will announce first thing tomorrow morning. I have the project worked out in My head. I have a couple of other thoughts to go with it.. so I want to make sure they fit or if I should discard them.

Tomorrow morning first thing.. over coffee.

Thanks.

*smiles*

Isn't it morning yet???

[JakeTulane]

Good Morning Everyone,

Here is My idea for a project. I the theme is Trees and Water. I would like every to take a 4X6 index card (colored)... and make that card into a scene that you remember from your childhood. The only rule is that you have to somehow incorporate a piece of a tree and some water into it. (I would like to see some browns and blues)... a piece of the tree..etc..You can also paint the index cards to match you theme using whatever you have handy...crayons, watercolors, oils, pastels, etc. I would like the tree and water parts to be three dimensional.

After you are done putting the card together. I would like a brief note to be written as to why this memory stands out in your childhood.

We will do 10 participants. Same rules will apply as to helping with postage as I send all of Mine out priority mail with iinsurance

Let your minds wander back to when you were young.. at a time when you had no cares in the and you were at one with the Earth..


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If you have any questions - please let Me know. Thank you.

[Random]

Good Morning Everyone,

Here is My idea for a project. I the theme is Trees and Water. I would like every to take a 4X6 index card (colored)... and make that card into a scene that you remember from your childhood. The only rule is that you have to somehow incorporate a piece of a tree and some water into it. (I would like to see some browns and blues)... a piece of the tree..etc..You can also paint the index cards to match you theme using whatever you have handy...crayons, watercolors, oils, pastels, etc. I would like the tree and water parts to be three dimensional.

After you are done putting the card together. I would like a brief note to be written as to why this memory stands out in your childhood.

We will do 10 participants. Same rules will apply as to helping with postage as I send all of Mine out priority mail with iinsurance

Let your minds wander back to when you were young.. at a time when you had no cares in the and you were at one with the Earth..


1. Random
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.


If you have any questions - please let Me know. Thank you.

I have to say... this is a absolutly great idea and I want in on it.. oh.. my mind is absolutly whirling...

[Tommi]

I have to say... this is a absolutly great idea and I want in on it.. oh.. my mind is absolutly whirling...


1. Random
2. Tommi
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I'm in..Nice one Jake

Dates of list closure? Postal Deadline Date?

[nycfem]

Very interesting idea! Just to clarify, when you say you want part of a tree and water involved, do you mean part of a real tree/ real water?

Good Morning Everyone,

Here is My idea for a project. I the theme is Trees and Water. I would like every to take a 4X6 index card (colored)... and make that card into a scene that you remember from your childhood. The only rule is that you have to somehow incorporate a piece of a tree and some water into it. (I would like to see some browns and blues)... a piece of the tree..etc..You can also paint the index cards to match you theme using whatever you have handy...crayons, watercolors, oils, pastels, etc. I would like the tree and water parts to be three dimensional.

After you are done putting the card together. I would like a brief note to be written as to why this memory stands out in your childhood.

We will do 10 participants. Same rules will apply as to helping with postage as I send all of Mine out priority mail with iinsurance

Let your minds wander back to when you were young.. at a time when you had no cares in the and you were at one with the Earth..


1. Random
2. Tommi
3. nycfembbw (Jennifer)
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.


If you have any questions - please let Me know. Thank you.

[JakeTulane]

Very interesting idea! Just to clarify, when you say you want part of a tree and water involved, do you mean part of a real tree/ real water?



Hi nyc.. yes.. real tree.. real water..

[JakeTulane]

1. Random
2. Tommi
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I'm in..Nice one Jake

Dates of list closure? Postal Deadline Date?

Thanks Tommi. Dates of closure... I will give until the end of this week for signing up.. say Friday the 23rd. They should be postmarked to Me by the 7th of May. That gives two weeks to get them all together. Sound fair? If not, just let Me know.

Also each card does not have to be the same scene. If there is more than one childhood scene you would like to share, please feel free. I was trying to make this not complicated, yet interesting at the same time.

[nycfem]

Hi nyc.. yes.. real tree.. real water..

Hope this isn't too stupid a queston: How do we send water in the mail?

[JakeTulane]

Hope this isn't too stupid a queston: How do we send water in the mail?


It could be put in a very small container.. kind of like the ones you used to put the green items in... all of those had a lid on them. then secure it to the card..If it is too much.. then those that can not do that.. can paint the water scene..

[nycfem]

Thanks for clarifying and for the great ideas!

It could be put in a very small container.. kind of like the ones you used to put the green items in... all of those had a lid on them. then secure it to the card..If it is too much.. then those that can not do that.. can paint the water scene..

[Gemme]

Good Morning Everyone,

Here is My idea for a project. I the theme is Trees and Water. I would like every to take a 4X6 index card (colored)... and make that card into a scene that you remember from your childhood. The only rule is that you have to somehow incorporate a piece of a tree and some water into it. (I would like to see some browns and blues)... a piece of the tree..etc..You can also paint the index cards to match you theme using whatever you have handy...crayons, watercolors, oils, pastels, etc. I would like the tree and water parts to be three dimensional.

After you are done putting the card together. I would like a brief note to be written as to why this memory stands out in your childhood.

We will do 10 participants. Same rules will apply as to helping with postage as I send all of Mine out priority mail with iinsurance

Let your minds wander back to when you were young.. at a time when you had no cares in the and you were at one with the Earth..


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.


If you have any questions - please let Me know. Thank you.

1. Random
2. Tommi
3.nycfembbw
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I'm in..Nice one Jake

Dates of list closure? Postal Deadline Date?


Thanks Tommi. Dates of closure... I will give until the end of this week for signing up.. say Friday the 23rd. They should be postmarked to Me by the 7th of May. That gives two weeks to get them all together. Sound fair? If not, just let Me know.

Also each card does not have to be the same scene. If there is more than one childhood scene you would like to share, please feel free. I was trying to make this not complicated, yet interesting at the same time.



It could be put in a very small container.. kind of like the ones you used to put the green items in... all of those had a lid on them. then secure it to the card..If it is too much.. then those that can not do that.. can paint the water scene..


I have to admit, I have mixed feelings about this project. I think it's a lovely idea, but for me, I think that there are too many restrictions/rules for me to be completely comfortable with it.

The size is absolute (4x6), requesting a pre-colored index card (I always buy white and color/paint/paste/accent as necessary for example), wanting not only 3 dimensional work (which is really a cool idea, I say) but specifically saying you would like blues and browns (in my world, maybe my trees are yellow, etc...I'm taking some license here of course), that it must be a memory from your childhood and include water and include trees (believe it or not, I don't have a lot..if any of those..as I am not a good swimmer and tend to stay away from water except for bathing and drinking purposes), wanting a description of the memory (again, kind of a cool idea), and really preferring that real water and trees be used in some form (not everyone has/use containers to be able to do this....although I did see you said it could be painted...alas, not a forte of mine). Also, there seems to be a bit more work involved than our usual rounds, but the time frame is a bit shorter.

Please don't think that I am trying to be snarky or mean. I'm just explaining my reasons for hesitating in signing up for this round. I usually only sign up for the rounds that interest me and that I think I can do well with. This one, I am on the fence about, since I'm not comfortable with my ability to produce work that includes all the rules. On the other hand, I don't think I've ever participated in a round with Random and I know she's artistically brilliant, so I'm waivering back and forth.

Well, I have until the 23rd to figure it out, I guess. *rueful grin*

[JakeTulane]

I have to admit, I have mixed feelings about this project. I think it's a lovely idea, but for me, I think that there are too many restrictions/rules for me to be completely comfortable with it.

The size is absolute (4x6), requesting a pre-colored index card (I always buy white and color/paint/paste/accent as necessary for example), wanting not only 3 dimensional work (which is really a cool idea, I say) but specifically saying you would like blues and browns (in my world, maybe my trees are yellow, etc...I'm taking some license here of course), that it must be a memory from your childhood and include water and include trees (believe it or not, I don't have a lot..if any of those..as I am not a good swimmer and tend to stay away from water except for bathing and drinking purposes), wanting a description of the memory (again, kind of a cool idea), and really preferring that real water and trees be used in some form (not everyone has/use containers to be able to do this....although I did see you said it could be painted...alas, not a forte of mine). Also, there seems to be a bit more work involved than our usual rounds, but the time frame is a bit shorter.

Please don't think that I am trying to be snarky or mean. I'm just explaining my reasons for hesitating in signing up for this round. I usually only sign up for the rounds that interest me or that I think I can do well with or both. This one, I am on the fence about. On the other hand, I don't think I've ever participated in a round with Random and I know she's artistically brilliant, so I'm waivering back and forth.

Well, I have until the 23rd to figure it out, I guess. *rueful grin*

Well Gemme, I understand what you are saying. I never said anything was steadfast. I was just giving an idea and also trying to make it interesting and not overly complicated. I have to say I have seen some on the thread that are more complicated than this. However, it is up to each individual if they want to do it or not. I am glad that those that have signed up.. feel that it is worth trying out. Thanks everyone.

I also did not mean I wanted JUST blues and browns.. I was giving an example. Maybe .. something is getting lost
in the post between what I am saying and what you are reading.

Also the time can be changed as well. This is My first wrangle so I am open to suggestions. However, if there are those that just do not want to do it.. that is fine too. We all make our own choices. nods.

[Random]

Gemme..

Expand what the words mean..

like for me... I'm going to use water to change the chemical make up of something.. so a container of pure water will not be sent, but the card will have water in it..

you use white? baby.. food coloring.. make your own paper out of your white..

Color outside the lines.... let your mind blow up..

grin...

I have to admit, I have mixed feelings about this project. I think it's a lovely idea, but for me, I think that there are too many restrictions/rules for me to be completely comfortable with it.

The size is absolute (4x6), requesting a pre-colored index card (I always buy white and color/paint/paste/accent as necessary for example), wanting not only 3 dimensional work (which is really a cool idea, I say) but specifically saying you would like blues and browns (in my world, maybe my trees are yellow, etc...I'm taking some license here of course), that it must be a memory from your childhood and include water and include trees (believe it or not, I don't have a lot..if any of those..as I am not a good swimmer and tend to stay away from water except for bathing and drinking purposes), wanting a description of the memory (again, kind of a cool idea), and really preferring that real water and trees be used in some form (not everyone has/use containers to be able to do this....although I did see you said it could be painted...alas, not a forte of mine). Also, there seems to be a bit more work involved than our usual rounds, but the time frame is a bit shorter.

Please don't think that I am trying to be snarky or mean. I'm just explaining my reasons for hesitating in signing up for this round. I usually only sign up for the rounds that interest me and that I think I can do well with. This one, I am on the fence about, since I'm not comfortable with my ability to produce work that includes all the rules. On the other hand, I don't think I've ever participated in a round with Random and I know she's artistically brilliant, so I'm waivering back and forth.

Well, I have until the 23rd to figure it out, I guess. *rueful grin*

[Soft*Silver]

Count me in! It will be my first project in my new house! I do want to ask what Jake meant about the very small containers the green project came in. I dont remember getting any of those...or am I experiencing loss of memory again? (no, seriously, I am having memory problems again) Can some refresh me?

Jake, I love the idea...and will be thinking about it as I move...

1. Random
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I'm in..Nice one Jake

Dates of list closure? Postal Deadline Date?

[JakeTulane]

Count me in! It will be my first project in my new house! I do want to ask what Jake meant about the very small containers the green project came in. I dont remember getting any of those...or am I experiencing loss of memory again? (no, seriously, I am having memory problems again) Can some refresh me?

Jake, I love the idea...and will be thinking about it as I move...


*smiles*.. someone had sent a package with small little plastic containers with lids on them.. I thought they came from Jennifer.. it might have been from someone else. I am not saying it HAS to be in that form.. as I said before.. I will leave it open to interpretation.. I think it is a good idea.. and very thought provoking.. if you have any more questions.. just let Me know.

[JakeTulane]

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[JakeTulane]

I am going to revise this.. the best way I know how.. so that it is a bit more clear.

I would like this to be a scene from one's childhood memory(memories).

It can be an index card, cardboard, etc... up to 5x7. (this is for mailing purposes).

I would like to see a tree and water incorporated into the scene. I would like the tree portion to be an actual piece of a tree. As for the water, I do understand the difficulty of "sending" water through the mail.. so I modified that to say that the water scene can be painted, colored by crayon, colored pencil, marker, whatever one wishes.

I would like the tree and water to be three dimensional. So that the tree and water part come away from the index card, cardboard, etc.. and can be seen.

If one does not wish to give a description of the childhood memory, I am absolutely fine with that. I did not realize until after that some may not want to share that memory in word form.

As for the comment about the blue and brown.. I would like to see those two colors incorporated.. along with ANY other colors one chooses to bring forth the memory.

I hope this addresses everything.

Also, as to the time frame. I will extend the sign up date to April 26th. Once the sign up is complete, I will give three (3) weeks to have the projects complete. So that would be... postmarked to Me by May 17th.

As in the last round and others extensions have been given as to the time and that certainly can happen with this as well. I do realize we all have lives.

I hope I have addressed everything here and made things more clear.

Please expand your minds as to how to incorporate things .. I think this could be a really fun project showing all of us a glimpse into one's memory.

[Random]

Jake,

Would it be ok if the spirit of trees and water were implied?

I have an image that is so strong in my mind, but doesn't exactly have a *picture* of a tree and water..?

I love the spirit of the project, but also like my interpretation of your idea..

[JakeTulane]

Jake,

Would it be ok if the spirit of trees and water were implied?

I have an image that is so strong in my mind, but doesn't exactly have a *picture* of a tree and water..?

I love the spirit of the project, but also like my interpretation of your idea..

Random,

Yes, that is fine with Me. However, it comes across in your mind as to the memory.. implication is fine. *nods*

[purepisces]

1. Tommi
2. nycfembbw
3. Random
4. Softness
5. purepisces
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Oh, what the hell ... I'm game!

Gemme, I'm also not used to working within such strict parameters, but, I like the "nature" theme. I'm just trying to think of a memory that includes both trees & water together. I have memories of each separately, but I'm not easily coming up with one of them together.

As for carefree childhood memories, I'm afraid I don't have too many of those, so I'm going to have to take some creative license. I hope that's ok, Jake?

I love the idea of including part of an actual tree in the project, but not of attaching a container of water, glad that you expanded it to allow for it to be drawn/painted/collaged.

This should be interesting!

[Gemme]

Oh, what the hell ... I'm game!

Gemme, I'm also not used to working within such strict parameters, but, I like the "nature" theme. I'm just trying to think of a memory that includes both trees & water together. I have memories of each separately, but I'm not easily coming up with one of them together.

Ditto.

As for carefree childhood memories, I'm afraid I don't have too many of those, so I'm going to have to take some creative license. I hope that's ok, Jake?

Ditto.

I love the idea of including part of an actual tree in the project, but not of attaching a container of water, glad that you expanded it to allow for it to be drawn/painted/collaged.

Ditto.

This should be interesting!

I also appreciate the revision/clarification, Jake.

Would we be allowed to use things like stickers and stamps and glitter and the usual suspects or is this to remain as 'natural' as possible?

[JakeTulane]

I also appreciate the revision/clarification, Jake.

Would we be allowed to use things like stickers and stamps and glitter and the usual suspects or is this to remain as 'natural' as possible?


Absolutely.

[JakeTulane]

Oh, what the hell ... I'm game!

Gemme, I'm also not used to working within such strict parameters, but, I like the "nature" theme. I'm just trying to think of a memory that includes both trees & water together. I have memories of each separately, but I'm not easily coming up with one of them together.

As for carefree childhood memories, I'm afraid I don't have too many of those, so I'm going to have to take some creative license. I hope that's ok, Jake?

I love the idea of including part of an actual tree in the project, but not of attaching a container of water, glad that you expanded it to allow for it to be drawn/painted/collaged.

This should be interesting!

Creative license, indeed. Of course.

[Soft*Silver]

OMG...I have the perfect childhood memory to portray...LOL.....I will send along the memory with the card...hehehhee.....

[JakeTulane]

OMG...I have the perfect childhood memory to portray...LOL.....I will send along the memory with the card...hehehhee.....


*smiles*

:ohm:

[Gemme]

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3. Random
4. Softness
5. purepisces
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[amiyesiam]

ok
miss law abiding citizen
has a question
I don't want to ask
but
ya, I got to

is it ok (like legal) to send plant materials
across state lines?
it will be dead plant stuff but still

also
If I do this
I will have to make something up or do a grown thing
my only water and tree memory is a fragment
and it is so not a good thing
and well when it comes to childhood it is basically a blank

[JakeTulane]

ok
miss law abiding citizen
has a question
I don't want to ask
but
ya, I got to

is it ok (like legal) to send plant materials
across state lines?
it will be dead plant stuff but still

also
If I do this
I will have to make something up or do a grown thing
my only water and tree memory is a fragment
and it is so not a good thing
and well when it comes to childhood it is basically a blank



To My knowledge it is legal to send "legal" plants across states lines.. unless it is marijuana, mary jane, weed, etc.. or some plant that is poisonous. So I would anything outside that category would work. If you do not have a childhood memory that then that is fine.. make something up or a grown up memory.

[Soft*Silver]

actually there are laws that forbid transportation of some plants across state lines. But I think it has to be the seeds or roots of said plants. They dont want them to go into a non native environment and outgrow the vegetation that is native to it. It would ruin the ecosystem. But if the plant is dead, dried, and no seeds sent, you should be ok. Seeds would be ok IF you see them advertised for sale in your normal seed catalogs. Also, some seeds are used as narcotics. Like Datura moonflower plant seeds. Smoke them to hallucinate.

[JakeTulane]

1. Tommi
2. nycfembbw
3. Random
4. Softness
5. purepisces
6. Gemme
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[Tommi]

actually there are laws that forbid transportation of some plants across state lines. But I think it has to be the seeds or roots of said plants. They dont want them to go into a non native environment and outgrow the vegetation that is native to it. It would ruin the ecosystem. But if the plant is dead, dried, and no seeds sent, you should be ok. Seeds would be ok IF you see them advertised for sale in your normal seed catalogs. Also, some seeds are used as narcotics. Like Datura moonflower plant seeds. Smoke them to hallucinate.

Thinking about Giant Redwoods....oh wait, I grew up in PA.:anothersnowman:

[Soft*Silver]

LOL...can see you now trying to fit a giant redwood on a 4 x 6 card...lol...

oh...while I was clearing out my sister's house this weekend, I was going thru a box that had all kinds of index cards, all sizes, colors, blank ones, etc. I grabbed them for myself ...LOL...(we were all sorting thru what we wanted..not like I was stealing them...giggling)..now I am prepared for all these great craft things...

Thinking about Giant Redwoods....oh wait, I grew up in PA.:anothersnowman:

[LadyRain]

i was unable to mail the last round out on time,i was in hospital, but it is mailed now and should be there tommorow. I included the "green" project that was sent back to me. I have not been feeling well, and now the doc finally knows whats wrong......soooo let the healing begin. I am goin to sit the new round out cause I dont have the strength to do it, but i look forward to still be part of the group. Perhaps the new round could be put in the gallery so i can see what everyone did? :rainsing:

[nycfem]

Rain, I am sorry to hear that you have not beel feeling well! Rest and heal so that you can feel better and also join us in the projects again! Hugs, Jennifer

[amiyesiam]

Hi everyone!
I know I said packages would go out a few days ago
but Rain pm'ed me and asked me to wait
cause she had mailed her stuff out

Rains package came today
for some reason our mail was here before 10:30 am
so everything is sorted and labeled and just has to go in the mail box on the way to work
this includes her stuff from the green project

2 people I have pm'ed
I just can not find their addresses
theirs will go out tomorrow or late tonight

Everyones projects are wonderful
and I can not wait for you all to get them

sincerely
me

[Diva]

Hi everyone!
I know I said packages would go out a few days ago
but Rain pm'ed me and asked me to wait
cause she had mailed her stuff out

Rains package came today
for some reason our mail was here before 10:30 am
so everything is sorted and labeled and just has to go in the mail box on the way to work
this includes her stuff from the green project

2 people I have pm'ed
I just can not find their addresses
theirs will go out tomorrow or late tonight

Everyones projects are wonderful
and I can not wait for you all to get them

sincerely
me



Thanks, ami, for doing "double duty" on the projects! MWAH!

[amiyesiam]

the last 2 packages went out this am!

I still have the green project for Jake Tulane
if you want it pm me your address and i will get it out to you
in the next few days

[LadyRain]

the package came today...........it sure brightened my day!! nyf...yours made me tear up...thanks for taking the time to create this for me ! Tommi..i adore the heart motif..i am a heart person...thank you! Pixi...you rock...i am tryin to bloom! Softness...OMG OMG your very talented........what a great use of the supplys, I love it!Ami..as usual your work is beautiful.! Gemme..i love your use of color and creativity! Purepises......very very cool! Cara....very pretty! thank-you everyone for waiting for me, I hope you liked my work this round!..........Rain :rainsing:

[LadyRain]

oh wait...Divas project is missing............:sigh::thud:

[amiyesiam]

oh wait...Divas project is missing............:sigh::thud:

that is not good
if anyone gets 2 from Diva (she put her name on them)
please let us know
and I will check through my stuff

[Gemme]

I got my package today and it was lovely. I know that some folks will do one design and replicate it and some will do a few of this and a few of that and there are others that make each one a completely different design. So, in the spirit of making sure everyone knows how much I appreciate the work they did, here is my breakdown:

Tommi~I LOVE the castle! I wanted to do a doorknob/handle with the wheely things but could not find a way to make it work like I wanted. Yours was brilliant, my friend! I think I enjoyed this piece more than any other I've received from you.

Diva~I love the quiet elegance of yours and I love that you choose that one for me. I love your calligraphy and I love your work, always. The tie was perfect too.

Rain~You have a most interesting eye and I enjoy seeing through it in the pieces I've seen of yours. This one is no exception. I loved the way you designed the stars very much.

Cara~With my projects, I left them open and unfolded because I couldn't decide how to close them. I thought about using a sticker (like you did) but thought it would take away from the piece as a whole (opening it would 'damage' it, etc) but I have to admit...it was just the opposite effect. I cut it so it wouldn't tear anything and it was like opening a present! You did such a lovely job.

Ami~Your work is impeccable, as always. I appreciated that you left yours open too. It was the only one I received that was open, and most of mine had been left open, so it helped me to feel a little bit less like I didn't do it right, yanno? I love that your work has meaning behind it and a message. Beautiful.

Softness~How clever, with the pink gauzy material! Not only did I get a present with the triptych card coming from the material, but there was a reveal inside too. Doubly enjoyable!

Jennifer~Knowing that your's were the first to get done makes me love mine a little more, I think. Not only is the piece elegant and so SMART looking (Look smart is something my Gran would say to me a lot), but it really shows a piece of who you are. Oh, and it is SEXY too with the eye and the woman on her back with her legs in the air, taking her pants off! :tease:

Pure~Your piece reminds me of el tigress, with the design and the purposeful 'random' swipes of glitter and dots. I love, love, love this piece!

Pixie~I haven't opened yours yet and I'm not going to. I mentioned having issues with determining how to close up the cards and I thought about using something similar to your metal button too but thought "how will they get into it?" and gave up. You, my dear, did use it and I didn't want to rip it, so I peeked into it from above and lo and behold, there is a glittery flower in there! I am taking your hidden flower and your choice of BLOOM to heart. I'm not 'there' yet and so, like the beautiful shiny, sparkly flower inside your piece, I shan't be opened just yet. *smile* Oh, and I LOVED the lime green puffy paint! It's my color, don'tcha know? :eyebat:

Now that you all know how much I love and appreciate your work, here's the sad little truth. I cried like a baby when I got the package and went through it because I saw all of these beautiful, smart, well-done pieces and I felt like crap. I know that my artistic endeavors are much less sophisticated and complex than...well, most of all of you. Most days I'm okay with being the less advanced one in the class, so to speak, but today...not so much. I have lovely visions in my head of designs and patterns but I cannot seem to translate it into actual work. Part of it is that I don't have the necessary tools and part of it is that I just don't have the talent and artistic vision to do it. I even seriously contemplated pulling out of Jake's project because I just don't feel I can do it justice.

Well, it's a few hours, pain killers, deep breaths, pep talks, and cinnamon mini rolls later and I still think I'm at the back of the pack, but when I think about it, it's one Helluva pack, so I guess I'm okay with that.

Anyway, I loved the work done and I appreciate the chance to experience all of your work.

[Diva]

I got my package today, too!

I loved them so much! I'm not as good as Gemmie to be more specific.....I'm really having allergy issues right now and my head is full of.....stuff....lol

Thanks for everyone's effort! They were so fun and lovely and sweet! I loved them all!

[nycfem]

Loved em!!! didn't get one from Tommi, though. Boo hoo!

[nycfem]

Oh, and I got the card I made for Diva in my package, so I will pass it on to her! :)

[LadyRain]

i found Divas card stuck in the bottom of the package!! Is wonderful...........!!:rainsing:

[purepisces]

Oh, I can't wait to check the mail tomorrow ... keeping my fingers crossed that my package will be there!

[amiyesiam]

i found Divas card stuck in the bottom of the package!! Is wonderful...........!!:rainsing:

we will not discuss the stress you have caused:seeingstars:

[LadyRain]

we will not discuss the stress you have caused:seeingstars:


I promice to make it up to you................

[amiyesiam]

I promice to make it up to you................

Just promiSe to get better fast :)

[Duchess]

Hi everybody. Jake Tulane is hospitalized and will be away for several days. Hy sends hys love. :)

Duchess

[Gemme]

Hi everybody. Jake Tulane is hospitalized and will be away for several days. Hy sends hys love. :)

Duchess

Thank you for letting us know, Duchess. I hope he has a speedy recovery.

[nycfem]

So sorry to hear about Jack and hope Jack feels better soon!

[Diva]

So sorry to hear about Jack and hope Jack feels better soon!



Ditto that....hopefully there are cute nurses....watch that hospital gown! :cold:

[Tommi]

Loved em!!! didn't get one from Tommi, though. Boo hoo!

I got the triptych's .. What a trip...:groupphoto:

I am so glad we are all so different. It is exciting to see the variety we bring to the table. My coffee table too..The cards are all on display and a pleasure to look at again and again, and talk about with friends

Did someone get Two???? :bananasplit:Jennifer, I have an extra one if it doesn't turn up....

JAKEeeeeee:hospital-snoopy: Come back soon..I came up with the answer for that tree-water-index card project...

Pixie, O I was gentle, but I ripped it open to see what was inside.. That's jut me I spose.

Ami, I loved the idea...after getting stuck for awhile on trying to use all the goodiees. Isn't it amazing to see what each of us did.??

THANK YOU OH CREATIVE ONES..

and Gemme that DOES include you....

[nycfem]

Oh, goodie, Tommi, yes please send me one of yours! Unless someone got 2 of yours and can send me one, but I don't hear anyone piping up to say that..
And, Diva, the one I received that was for you shall go out tomorrow!

[JakeTulane]

I hope the project is going well for everyone.. I have not read back so I whatever the project has taken form in and whoever took over as wrangler ..thank you.

Tommi,

I just wanted to let you know if you have not received them already.. I priority mailed the jewlery to you last week. I have the tracking number if you need it and have not received them. My apologies if you have mentioned it previously on the thread.. I have not read back.

Hope all is well.

As Always,
Jake

Ah Tommi I just caught the note above.. I am still laughing at Snoopie on the stretcher.. I am back.. alive and well.. (much to some's chagrin.. *winks*... let Me know what you came up with.. and also if you received the jewlery. Thank you.

[Tommi]

I hope the project is going well for everyone.. I have not read back so I whatever the project has taken form in and whoever took over as wrangler ..thank you.

Tommi,

I just wanted to let you know if you have not received them already.. I priority mailed the jewlery to you last week. I have the tracking number if you need it and have not received them. My apologies if you have mentioned it previously on the thread.. I have not read back.

Hope all is well.

As Always,
Jake

Ah Tommi I just caught the note above.. I am still laughing at Snoopie on the stretcher.. I am back.. alive and well.. (much to some's chagrin.. *winks*... let Me know what you came up with.. and also if you received the jewlery. Thank you.

Jake,

I received jewelry in tact and it is wonderful. I'll specify what each one is made of, etc when I make the table tent signs for them..I will be taking pic's and posting in the raffle gallery thread...have company this week, so will get to it next week.

[JakeTulane]

Jake,

I received jewelry in tact and it is wonderful. I'll specify what each one is made of, etc when I make the table tent signs for them..I will be taking pic's and posting in the raffle gallery thread...have company this week, so will get to it next week.


Hello My Friend,

*smiles*.. I am glad you liked the jewelry. I hope you get some good bids with it at the actual auction. Have a great time with the company.

Jake.

Hi Everyone,

As to the project. .. purepisces has let Me know that the project was put on hold while I was away? yes? If so, where are we at with it...? Or would it be preferred that another wrangler be named and the project changed? Just let Me know. I will pick up where we left off.. if that is everyone's consensus.

Thanks,
Jake

[Gemme]

Good Morning Everyone,

Here is My idea for a project. I the theme is Trees and Water. I would like every to take a 4X6 index card (colored)... and make that card into a scene that you remember from your childhood. The only rule is that you have to somehow incorporate a piece of a tree and some water into it. (I would like to see some browns and blues)... a piece of the tree..etc..You can also paint the index cards to match you theme using whatever you have handy...crayons, watercolors, oils, pastels, etc. I would like the tree and water parts to be three dimensional.

After you are done putting the card together. I would like a brief note to be written as to why this memory stands out in your childhood.

We will do 10 participants. Same rules will apply as to helping with postage as I send all of Mine out priority mail with iinsurance

Let your minds wander back to when you were young.. at a time when you had no cares in the and you were at one with the Earth..


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If you have any questions - please let Me know. Thank you.

I am going to revise this.. the best way I know how.. so that it is a bit more clear.

I would like this to be a scene from one's childhood memory(memories).

It can be an index card, cardboard, etc... up to 5x7. (this is for mailing purposes).

I would like to see a tree and water incorporated into the scene. I would like the tree portion to be an actual piece of a tree. As for the water, I do understand the difficulty of "sending" water through the mail.. so I modified that to say that the water scene can be painted, colored by crayon, colored pencil, marker, whatever one wishes.

I would like the tree and water to be three dimensional. So that the tree and water part come away from the index card, cardboard, etc.. and can be seen.

If one does not wish to give a description of the childhood memory, I am absolutely fine with that. I did not realize until after that some may not want to share that memory in word form.

As for the comment about the blue and brown.. I would like to see those two colors incorporated.. along with ANY other colors one chooses to bring forth the memory.

I hope this addresses everything.

Also, as to the time frame. I will extend the sign up date to April 26th. Once the sign up is complete, I will give three (3) weeks to have the projects complete. So that would be... postmarked to Me by May 17th.

As in the last round and others extensions have been given as to the time and that certainly can happen with this as well. I do realize we all have lives.

I hope I have addressed everything here and made things more clear.

Please expand your minds as to how to incorporate things .. I think this could be a really fun project showing all of us a glimpse into one's memory.

1. Tommi
2. nycfembbw
3. Random
4. Softness
5. purepisces
6. Gemme
7. Jake
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Not necessarily on hold, but the deadline for signing up hasn't gotten here yet. Once the deadline comes, we'll know exactly how many pieces we need to get out.

[Tommi]

Not necessarily on hold, but the deadline for signing up hasn't gotten here yet. Once the deadline comes, we'll know exactly how many pieces we need to get out.

On the 26th I will go chop down XX number of petrified trees (no live critters to trasnport across state lines), ship no fruit flys, and will look for 3 D water...Hmmm , so far we are up to 6 ...+ me....Wheeee...:caddyshack:

[Soft*Silver]

Jake, I am glad you are home again...take care sweet one!

I have bad news. I did NOT receive the packet with the tripect (sp?)...who sent them out? What address did you use? I am getting mail at my new address. I am worried I mine is lost out there somewhere!

I am grateful the next one isnt due out yet for awhile. My house is filled with STUFF and its not all found its place...

[Corkey]

Softness yours hasn't been sent yet. Ami needs your new addy. Um she was to wait til you got moved so it wouldn't get lost.

[Soft*Silver]

oh heavens...she repped me and reminded me I had asked her to hold it up. LOL. This move has been so stressful and had so many challenges... I have been suffering from mental and physical fatigue. Thanks for the reminders...I sent her my new addy...looking forward to everyone's creativity!

[amiyesiam]

I will get it out to you this week!

[nycfem]

I'm taking my name off the list for this round. Unfortunately just very busy at work! Since the sign-up closes tomorrow, I wanted to make a decision by then! Look forward to participating next round!

1. Tommi
2. Random
3. Softness
4. purepisces
5. Gemme
6. Jake

[Tommi]

I'm taking my name off the list for this round. Unfortunately just very busy at work! Since the sign-up closes tomorrow, I wanted to make a decision by then! Look forward to participating next round!

1. Tommi
2. Random
3. Softness
4. purepisces
5. Gemme
6. Jake

Boy , the world seems to be spinning faster here too...
take good care of you & yours. Stay in touch though.
http://www.celsias.com/media/uploads/admin/busy_people.jpg


Tommi

[JakeTulane]

Well .. maybe is now is not a good time for a project like Mine.. yes? Or a project in general.. I am not quite sure. Everyone seems to be busy or not interested at the moment.

So I will put this on hold.. until everyone wagers in.

[Lady Pamela]

One of my passions are to camp.
But I am also into survival techniques.

I just wanted to share one most people enjoy watching me do.

Items needed:

Aluminum Foil
A box
A piece of glass that fits in the box and is the full width of the box
A mason jar big enough to cook in. " a large empty bottle "Such as what a jumbo size bottle of pickles came in" will work well.
And whatever ingredients you need to make your meal.
"Such as stew, soup, etc.

Cover the entire inside of the box with aluminum.
Place all your food ingredients into jar
Place jar in the bottom of the box, centered in the middle
At an angle, place glass into box
Turn box so the open top and glass face the sun
"Make dure to start this process early in the day...So by evening..all food will be cooked"
Make sure items you have to cut up are not super thick or big!


As you hike or fish or whatever...your food will cook and be ready to eat when your evening mealtime comes.

Hope you enjoy!

[Soft*Silver]

huh? I am interested! What happened???

Well .. maybe is now is not a good time for a project like Mine.. yes? Or a project in general.. I am not quite sure. Everyone seems to be busy or not interested at the moment.

So I will put this on hold.. until everyone wagers in.

[JakeTulane]

huh? I am interested! What happened???

Nothing "happened". I think Gemme was right .. I might have given too much time for people to sign up. .. so My apologies .. it is My first time doing this. However, that is no excuse I have been involved in others.

So at this time we have:

1. purepisces
2. Random
3. Tommi
4. Gemme
5. softness
6. Jake

I think there has been plenty of time for people to sign up. So the signing up is closed.

Everyone can go with the list above as to who a project needs to be made for.

Also, we have determined..

a. That we do not have to disclose a childhood memory.

b. The water can and should be painted. (no need to try to figure out how to transport it.. not sure what I was thinking.. I think it was the 3-D thing)

c. As Random had asked.. it can be interpretation... as to the memory.. and whether or not it included a tree and water.

d. As Gemme asked. it most certainly can contain all the usual suspects.. glitter, etc.

My only asking was that it included a water and tree scene... and that I wanted those to be in 3-D.

Let Me know if I missed anything and if there are anymore questions or ponderings.

Thank you.
Jake

[Gemme]

I'm not sure what I was right about....*grin*....but it is nice to hear once in a while.

The date to get everything out to you is May 17?

[Soft*Silver]

if we do it sooner, I would be cool with that. It would motivate me to get my craft room organized.

[JakeTulane]

I'm not sure what I was right about....*grin*....but it is nice to hear once in a while.

The date to get everything out to you is May 17?

*laughs*.. well you were.. so ride the wave..

Yes, the 17th of May.

Is that enough time for everyone?

[Gemme]

*laughs*.. well you were.. so ride the wave..

Yes, the 17th of May.

Is that enough time for everyone?

Okay for me.

[JakeTulane]

How is everyone doing working their projects?

[Gemme]

How is everyone doing working their projects?

I had what I thought was a fabulously lovely idea and I think it's in the process of blowing up in my face. :blink:

I won't know for sure for a few days though. It's a time intensive process.

[Soft*Silver]

I havent unpacked my crafts yet. Still working on getting working appliances in my house! All I need now is a gas dryer. So ...soon..and I have a GREAT idea..lol..the story behind it is a family legend!

[Random]

I'm going to have to back out of the project..

I need to step out of cybor space for a while....

Sorry...

[JakeTulane]

Ok with Random's update that gives us.

1. Tommi
2. Gemme
3. softness
4. purepisces
5. Jake

[amiyesiam]

Softness
you have been moved so I mailed you package out to you today!!!!
It is going to your new address (you gave it to me)
you are gonna love it all




Wishing all the pen palers a wonderful spring! I am so getting caught up on projects and getting yard work done!

[Tommi]

Ok with Random's update that gives us.

1. Tommi
2. Gemme
3. softness
4. purepisces
5. Jake

I'm heading to the forest today :artist:

[Soft*Silver]

folks...I had a trip to the ER on Monday...my back went out and 3 of my discs herniated. After numerous shots of morphine, dualdid (sp?) and something else I cant remember, they sent me home with enough oxy to kill a horse. Five days later, the pain is back, and I have phlybitus in my left forearm. So, Off to the ER I went again today. This week is shot for me. And probably so for the weekend.

I dont want to drop out of this project tho. If I cant get my act together and send out the project to the wrangler, can I send it late with enough money to cover seperate postage costs? I really have a very cute idea but even if I could find my stuff, my phlybitus will ruin what I want to do.

is this ok? Or do you have other suggestions...

[Tommi]

folks...I had a trip to the ER on Monday...my back went out and 3 of my discs herniated. After numerous shots of morphine, dualdid (sp?) and something else I cant remember, they sent me home with enough oxy to kill a horse. Five days later, the pain is back, and I have phlybitus in my left forearm. So, Off to the ER I went again today. This week is shot for me. And probably so for the weekend.

I dont want to drop out of this project tho. If I cant get my act together and send out the project to the wrangler, can I send it late with enough money to cover seperate postage costs? I really have a very cute idea but even if I could find my stuff, my phlybitus will ruin what I want to do.

is this ok? Or do you have other suggestions...

softness, sorry to hear you are below the weather and don't want to drop out.

Here is my 2 cents worth. In my opinion, illness and emergencies are exceptions to the rule. I'm not leaving for the Space Shuttle, or any other long distance trip, and making one for you is my intention, so, I am sending it to Jake.

I have no problem if you send mine later ( versus, the Wrangler having to back track at a later date, find all our addresses and send individual packages).

If I was Wranglin' , I would accept one from everyone, and have you mail to each that sent one to you (by providing you the list when I sent the collection of creations to you).

But, the precedent has been :
(a). up to the Projectl Wrangler
(b). up to a vote: the group conscience
(c). send Chocolate Tootsie Pop with Tommi's

I'm more worried about that horse killin oxy meds they gave you. :nurseshot:
Whatever the Wrangler's decision, I know you will find sushine days ahead.

Get Well Soon.

Tommi

[JakeTulane]

folks...I had a trip to the ER on Monday...my back went out and 3 of my discs herniated. After numerous shots of morphine, dualdid (sp?) and something else I cant remember, they sent me home with enough oxy to kill a horse. Five days later, the pain is back, and I have phlybitus in my left forearm. So, Off to the ER I went again today. This week is shot for me. And probably so for the weekend.

I dont want to drop out of this project tho. If I cant get my act together and send out the project to the wrangler, can I send it late with enough money to cover seperate postage costs? I really have a very cute idea but even if I could find my stuff, my phlybitus will ruin what I want to do.

is this ok? Or do you have other suggestions...

softness.. you take whatever time you need. If you are not feeling well, obviously something like this does not compare to your health and making sure you are ok.

If you end up putting it together.. send it to Me.. and I do NOT want extra money for postage costs. I will get them to everyone late or not. You have enough worries right now without worrying of putting extra postage together on top of making the projects.

If you have any further questions you can PM Me. I hope you feel better soon. Rest assured, I know how you feel.

[Gemme]

Absolutely, softness! Take the time you need to heal and then get your stuff to either us individually, as Tommi mentioned, or to Jake to disperse to us. It would cut out one step going directly to us, but Jake's been kind enough to not want any additional monies for shipment, so it's entirely up to you. It's your work.

Now, get better!

:ohm:

[Soft*Silver]

happy mothers day everyone! I thank you for your responses and Jake, thanks for allowing me to send it to you.

I am happy to announce I truly feel I am on the road to mending my back! When I went in the first time they plastered me with drugs but thru an IV. It took care of the immediate pain but didnt work long term because I had to go back in 5 days later. That time, they shot me directly in my back (which is what they normally do) and I knew it was going to work. I got up and vaccumed the downstairs and cleaned up my mess that had been accumulating around me on the couch. Tonight I will sleep upstairs for the first time since this happened...over a week ago! I am not going to do anymore, even tho my back feels fine. I have learned that I dont feel the consequences for my behaviors until a day or two after the fact. And since I want to see my daughter walk down to get her BA diploma, I am not going to push it!

However, if I can sit upstairs and open a few boxes at a time until I can find my craft materials, I will do so. I am so glad you all are so understanding!

AND I got my package from last time yesterday, even tho I didnt find it until today! (I forgot to check mail!) oh how lovely they all are! I love love love...how individually our creative juices flowed into really unique projects! Thanks again for picking this theme and providing the materials!!

who is going to wrangle next time?? I dont dare take on the task until I am more settled into my home and my back is more stable.

I do have a question about a craft...embossing stamps. And has anyone made their own stamps?

[Tommi]

So glad you are on the mend softness. Take your time and take mini-breaks while you are attacking boxes. Chocolate works well too, if you like choclolate.


Tommi

[LadyRain]

waiting for the next project....

[Gemme]

waiting for the next project....

When this one's over, I'm sure someone will have a lovely idea. If memory serves me correctly, the deadline for the current project is the 17th. it will take a few days for Jake to get things together and out to us, so try to be patient.

[Soft*Silver]

I have found some of my craft items so I am going to try to work on this today...I will let you know if I can succeed in getting them done to get out.

do we ever do a specific craft? Like, I am sorely out of bookmarks and thought that would be a great project for the group! I cant wrangle yet...too busy and disorganized and new...but soon...

[Tommi]

Book marks. Wonderful idea..

I too am waiting for the next Wrangler to step on up.

Also, reminding those that offered to help make the Reunion Raffle Prize bags. You can send them to me as soon as finished.Less than a hundred days now..

Some updates have been made in the Raffle Prize list, and it is still growing.
Hint Hint : ANYONE WHO WANTS TO DESIGN some original glittery, stickered, glitzy or plain brown mini-bags to hold raffle tickets..I will be adding more to the list today.

Click on Raffle Link below

[JakeTulane]

I received a PM today from Gemme asking for My address to send her project to.

Where is everyone else at with their's?

purepisces?

Tommi?

softness?

everyone?

I guess in the end this was a bad idea, because it was drawn out so long. Well I suppose as ideas go sometimes they sound alot better in one's head. My apologies. I am sure the next one will be much smoother and alot more fun.

[Tommi]

I received a PM today from Gemme asking for My address to send her project to.

Where is everyone else at with their's?

purepisces?

Tommi?

softness?

everyone?

I guess in the end this was a bad idea, because it was drawn out so long. Well I suppose as ideas go sometimes they sound alot better in one's head. My apologies. I am sure the next one will be much smoother and alot more fun.

Me? I'm in Irvine.:carride:

[Gemme]

I have found some of my craft items so I am going to try to work on this today...I will let you know if I can succeed in getting them done to get out.

do we ever do a specific craft? Like, I am sorely out of bookmarks and thought that would be a great project for the group! I cant wrangle yet...too busy and disorganized and new...but soon...

Yes and no. We've specifically done postcard art, which was fantastic. I love the PostSecrets idea and we did one of those and it turned out very well. Bookmarks would be a lovely idea, I think. When you are ready to wrangle, just say so!

Book marks. Wonderful idea..

I too am waiting for the next Wrangler to step on up.

Also, reminding those that offered to help make the Reunion Raffle Prize bags. You can send them to me as soon as finished.Less than a hundred days now..

Some updates have been made in the Raffle Prize list, and it is still growing.
Hint Hint : ANYONE WHO WANTS TO DESIGN some original glittery, stickered, glitzy or plain brown mini-bags to hold raffle tickets..I will be adding more to the list today.

Click on Raffle Link below

Thanks for the reminder, Tommi. I should have them out to you in mid-to-late June.

If no one else has a specific idea that they are itching to suggest, I'll throw my hat in the ring for wrangler for the next round. I enjoy the process and you all never cease to surprise and delight me.

I received a PM today from Gemme asking for My address to send her project to.

Where is everyone else at with their's?

purepisces?

Tommi?

softness?

everyone?

I guess in the end this was a bad idea, because it was drawn out so long. Well I suppose as ideas go sometimes they sound alot better in one's head. My apologies. I am sure the next one will be much smoother and alot more fun.

It's not a bad idea. Life flows up and down and sometimes our groups are small and sometimes they are large. Don't take the participation of us personally. Life just sometimes gets in the way.

Me? I'm in Irvine.:carride:

This is where, on NCIS, Dinozzo would get smacked upside the head by Gibbs.

:football:

[Tommi]

This is where, on NCIS, Dinozzo would get smacked upside the head by Gibbs.

:football:

:breakdance: :rofl::rofl::rofl::happyjump::rofl:

[purepisces]

I received a PM today from Gemme asking for My address to send her project to.

Where is everyone else at with their's?

purepisces?

Tommi?

softness?

everyone?

I guess in the end this was a bad idea, because it was drawn out so long. Well I suppose as ideas go sometimes they sound alot better in one's head. My apologies. I am sure the next one will be much smoother and alot more fun.


Well, I'm glad it's a small group this time, because I am just working on mine today! I can't believe the deadline is tomorrow. I always wait until the last minute, but I think I really pushed it too far this time. But, I have every intention of being done by the end of the day tomorrow. So, they might be going out in the mail on the 18th.

Jake - I don't think this round was any more drawn out than they normally are. It was an interesting idea, although, I don't know that I'm going to be able to work in the 3D element. I guess I'll know soon enough.

Ohhh, Gemme ... I'm excited to see what you have in mind for the next round!

[purepisces]

I have found some of my craft items so I am going to try to work on this today...I will let you know if I can succeed in getting them done to get out.

do we ever do a specific craft? Like, I am sorely out of bookmarks and thought that would be a great project for the group! I cant wrangle yet...too busy and disorganized and new...but soon...

I LOVE the idea of doing bookmarks! I am normally reading at least three books at once ... and no matter how many bookmarks I buy (and I do buy them often) it seems that more often than not, I resort to using Post It notes & bits of paper. This would be a great project.

[Soft*Silver]

Jake, dear one, I think this project sounded fun! I am excited about working on it and if i get this dang garden tilled (not by me!) and my rooms cleared out, I will work on them tonight and get them out tomorrow. I have your ady from a postcard list. mmm...who else is doing this? I need to make 4, right?

[JakeTulane]

Jake, dear one, I think this project sounded fun! I am excited about working on it and if i get this dang garden tilled (not by me!) and my rooms cleared out, I will work on them tonight and get them out tomorrow. I have your ady from a postcard list. mmm...who else is doing this? I need to make 4, right?


softness.. thank you... yes.. you would need to do four.

The list is:

1. softness
2 . Gemme
3. purepisces
4. Tommi
5. Jake

[nycfem]

I have a favor to ask of the Gemme-ster. I started to wrangle a project on the hyphen site but really would like to instead move entirely over here (same people on the thread here anyway, plus this site has become my home). Anyway, lemmee, know Gemmekins, whether I could do this next round so as to hopefully re-start the wrangling of that project here.

[Tommi]

Raffle Update:
Below are the names of those who expressed interest in decorating little paper bags for the " Butch Femme Planet 2010 Reunion Raffle Fundraiser".:goodscore:

If still interested, please PM me and I will give you my mailing address. If you won't be able to do it, please let me know.
Thanksssss for helping*


1. Diva --> Gift #1-7
2. Gemme--> Gifts # 8-14
3. purepices--> Gifts # 15-22
4. PixieStars-->Gifts # 23-30
5. Random -->Gifts # 31-37

Raffle Pimp http://www.offkeykaraoke.net/1/custom/darkwing_duck_8_303_404_Disney.jpg

[Soft*Silver]

give me an example of how they might be decorated? And what size? Lunch bag size?



Raffle Update:
Below are the names of those who expressed interest in decorating little paper bags for the " Butch Femme Planet 2010 Reunion Raffle Fundraiser".:goodscore:

If still interested, please PM me and I will give you my mailing address. If you won't be able to do it, please let me know.
Thanksssss for helping*


1. Diva --> Gift #1-7
2. Gemme--> Gifts # 8-14
3. purepices--> Gifts # 15-22
4. PixieStars-->Gifts # 23-30
5. Random -->Gifts # 31-37

Raffle Pimp http://www.offkeykaraoke.net/1/custom/darkwing_duck_8_303_404_Disney.jpg

[Tommi]

give me an example of how they might be decorated? And what size? Lunch bag size?

Lunch bag or smaller...Small,just hold loose tickets.

Decoration up to creativity. Just needs to include Raffle gift,name of person donating it, number on the list, and bag designer name.

[Tommi]

give me an example of how they might be decorated? And what size? Lunch bag size?

The people who signed up (see list above) are going to do their own thing..

Little gift bags with handles (like the kind you stuff with tissue and a present), little lunch bags, any way or color you like. Variety is the spice of life.. Someone will pull a winning ticket from each bag on Sat. night.

Picture this at the Reunion.. Long draped tables with the donations on display, and adjacent to each one is the "Ticket Holder" =bag. People will put 1/2 the ticket and keep the other with the number.

The Bag, has the identification of who donated the item, and what it is, plus the # from the list. Whatever you like: write with a marker, sticky letters, type the info and glue it on..glitter, stickers, or ...whatever the imagaination comes up with.

[purepisces]

Jake - and everyone on this project - I am REALLY sorry, but I don't think I'm going to be able to get mine mailed out until Thursday. Will that be ok?

I can always mail them out individually so that Jake doesn't have to hold up mailing out the work.

[Tommi]

Jake - and everyone on this project - I am REALLY sorry, but I don't think I'm going to be able to get mine mailed out until Thursday. Will that be ok?

I can always mail them out individually so that Jake doesn't have to hold up mailing out the work.

As "They" say...**it happens

Sorry: Mine are not dry, thus they are going out late too.Better late than dropping out.

[Gemme]

Jake - and everyone on this project - I am REALLY sorry, but I don't think I'm going to be able to get mine mailed out until Thursday. Will that be ok?

I can always mail them out individually so that Jake doesn't have to hold up mailing out the work.

Slacker.

*grin*

I actually am amused that, for once, I am not the one rushing around at the deadline to get things done and out. It feels weird, to be honest. :blink:

I did not get mine into the mail today, though they are finished, dry and ready to be packed up. My errands ran long and I ran into to some issues with packaging them.

*sigh*

I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and send them out individually because in my test run (My housemate used to work for the PO and suggested when sending things out to make a "test run". I package everything up and toss it around a little bit and then bring it to the dogs. If after my manhandling and the dogs sniffing and pushing and pouncing on it, it survives, great. If not, I need to rethink my packaging.), my samples did *not* survive. If they don't survive me and the dogs, then they definitely won't survive two separate mailings.

So, if everyone....Jake, pure, Tommi, softness...is okay with it, I think I'll just pack each one individually in one of those "if it fits, it ships" boxes and send them out with an abundance of bubble wrap. It will be more expensive, but I don't see another way to package them so that they will make it in one piece.

I think if it were awkward or delicate it could work, but each piece is not only delicate but a bit awkward and weirdly shaped. Double whammy. :blink:

[Gemme]

I have a favor to ask of the Gemme-ster. I started to wrangle a project on the hyphen site but really would like to instead move entirely over here (same people on the thread here anyway, plus this site has become my home). Anyway, lemmee, know Gemmekins, whether I could do this next round so as to hopefully re-start the wrangling of that project here.

Ohhh, I missed this earlier!

It's most definitely okay with me! :cheesy:

Now that everyone is finished and/or finishing up and sending and/or getting ready to send their goodies out from Jake's round, start thinking about what you like and maybe...next week?...let us know. Sound good?

Pure? Diva? Ami? Everyone???

Bueller? Bueller?

:blink:

[Diva]

Ohhh, I missed this earlier!

It's most definitely okay with me! :cheesy:

Now that everyone is finished and/or finishing up and sending and/or getting ready to send their goodies out from Jake's round, start thinking about what you like and maybe...next week?...let us know. Sound good?

Pure? Diva? Ami? Everyone???

Bueller? Bueller?

:blink:


Yea!!! Count me in! NYC/J....I'm glad You're here!
:danceparty:

[purepisces]

I have a favor to ask of the Gemme-ster. I started to wrangle a project on the hyphen site but really would like to instead move entirely over here (same people on the thread here anyway, plus this site has become my home). Anyway, lemmee, know Gemmekins, whether I could do this next round so as to hopefully re-start the wrangling of that project here.

I happen to know what this project is and I think it's a fabulous, intense theme. Plus, I would love to have more time to work on it!

[Tommi]

I have a favor to ask of the Gemme-ster. I started to wrangle a project on the hyphen site but really would like to instead move entirely over here (same people on the thread here anyway, plus this site has become my home). Anyway, lemmee, know Gemmekins, whether I could do this next round so as to hopefully re-start the wrangling of that project here.

you go girl..:playingcat:

[nycfem]

Thanks Gemme and all, I will post on Monday! :)

[femmebaker]

I'll do the project here with a later due date!

[nycfem]

Perfect, will repost on Monday with a new due date :)

I'll do the project here with a later due date!

[Diva]

OH! I'm confused.....did I miss the announcement? I can't find it! Due date?

Can someone clue me in?

[Tommi]

OH! I'm confused.....did I miss the announcement? I can't find it! Due date?

Can someone clue me in?



I can't. We are on the same page..literally...TEEE HEEEE:artist:


I'm still waitng to get that last one off. :cowboy:

[nycfem]

No new due date for Jake's project.

Mine will be posted on Monday. Femmebaker's post referred to being happy that there will be a later due date than I had on the hyphen site (as she had been one of the people signed up for it), since I am cancelling the project there and moving it here with a new sign up and a new due date.

[SingularNYCFemme]

Perfect, will repost on Monday with a new due date :)

Yay! I am now subscribed here, and expect that most of my online forum-type presence will be moving to this site anyway. It might seem weird to say of an internet site, but all I know is that the "feel" when I am "here" is so much finer than what I've experienced elsewhere!

I definitely want to participate in the project with the new due date, although I expect such participation in other projects will be limited. If anyone wants to exchange letters, please PM me as I have a hankering for trying to revive the art of letter writing (of the ink on paper sort).

All the best to all,
Cathy

[Tommi]

Welcome to the new world where the air is fresh and clean Cathy

I received a strange item in the mail yesterday. It was actually handwritten correspondence: and envelope with my daughter's handwriting , a letter and school photographs of my grandest kids. Smiling Trinity Hope who is 4 and pensive Dustin Bradley who is 6. She wrote of missing me, and California and the life she had being raised by two "sorta" women. She spoke of her first adventures in the snow when she was 4, when we bought a place in the mountains and we made a snowman together, and the trip on the chartered bus with 30 5th graders to Sacramento because I had to be a chaperon, and me in a wetsuti chaperoning at Catalina in 7th grade. She said she smiles everytime she sees big clouds, because it reminds her of when the Ex and I used to tell her we saw things in the big fluffy white mashed potato's, and we painted together.

She is a good girl, albeit all grown up, and married a guy she met on the internet and I told ya so,...and I was thrilled to get a letter. Will i write back without spell check..probably ~~ maybe, just because :callme:

[Diva]

No new due date for Jake's project.

Mine will be posted on Monday. Femmebaker's post referred to being happy that there will be a later due date than I had on the hyphen site (as she had been one of the people signed up for it), since I am cancelling the project there and moving it here with a new sign up and a new due date.


Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! :D

:ballerina:



Yay! I am now subscribed here, and expect that most of my online forum-type presence will be moving to this site anyway. It might seem weird to say of an internet site, but all I know is that the "feel" when I am "here" is so much finer than what I've experienced elsewhere!

I definitely want to participate in the project with the new due date, although I expect such participation in other projects will be limited. If anyone wants to exchange letters, please PM me as I have a hankering for trying to revive the art of letter writing (of the ink on paper sort).

All the best to all,
Cathy


I'm glad You're here now! I believe there are MANY of us who feel the same way about this Planet Place! You are in VERY good company!

[SingularNYCFemme]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! :D

:ballerina:






I'm glad You're here now! I believe there are MANY of us who feel the same way about this Planet Place! You are in VERY good company!



{{{{{{{{{{Diva}}}}}}}}}}
Thanks! I am indeed!

[Gemme]

Jake's 3D Project is in the mail, except for softness' because I don't have her new address. I'll pm her for that.

Jake, I enjoyed this project and I enjoyed being able to take my time to do it. If I didn't have that time, I wouldn't have been able to come up with what I did and I think it's pretty nifty, if I do say so myself. :cheesy:

*pats back*

I am pleased that you have a project all lined up, J! One of my favorite projects of all time was your PostSecrets card project, so I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with. If you will, when you post the info, go ahead and add my name to the list? I may not get a chance to sign up for it's closed otherwise.

*grumbles about work locking the computers so I can't play anymore*

[amiyesiam]

To clarify:

Jakes project is finishing up and great stuff has been done

Gemme needs softness's address

Diva is confused

Jen is now HERE!!!!!!!!!

Singular is looking for people to write actual letters too

Jen will be starting the next round on Monday (to damn far away if ya ask me)
Purepisces already knows what it is (not fair)
So does Femmebaker, who is happy to have more time

Tommi got a letter

Softness wants to do a round making book marks (great idea)

[Gemme]

To clarify:

Jakes project is finishing up and great stuff has been done

Gemme needs softness's address

Diva is confused

Jen is now HERE!!!!!!!!!

Singular is looking for people to write actual letters too

Jen will be starting the next round on Monday (to damn far away if ya ask me)
Purepisces already knows what it is (not fair)
So does Femmebaker, who is happy to have more time

Tommi got a letter

Softness wants to do a round making book marks (great idea)




You forgot:

Ami is announcer for the day! :clap:

[purepisces]

To clarify:

Jakes project is finishing up and great stuff has been done

Gemme needs softness's address

Diva is confused

Jen is now HERE!!!!!!!!!

Singular is looking for people to write actual letters too

Jen will be starting the next round on Monday (to damn far away if ya ask me)
Purepisces already knows what it is (not fair)
So does Femmebaker, who is happy to have more time

Tommi got a letter

Softness wants to do a round making book marks (great idea)




And where have you been, ami?!? I've missed you around here.

p.s. Jen HAS been here ... she just left us for the last project, which I'm still sad about. I wanted to see her childhood memory.

p.p.s. I'm really enjoying knowing the super-secret, fabulous theme for the Jen's project. It's possible that you could bribe me to tell before Monday ... but it's gonna cost ya! Unless Jen is reading this and then I would never, EVER tell. :|

[amiyesiam]

[QUOTE=purepisces;110065]And where have you been, ami?!? I've missed you around here.

completing projects
getting a tooth pulled
organizing
catching up with my reading
spring yard stuff
and um, starting new projects lol

p.s. Jen HAS been here ... she just left us for the last project, which I'm still sad about. I wanted to see her childhood memory.

p.p.s. I'm really enjoying knowing the super-secret, fabulous theme for the Jen's project. It's possible that you could bribe me to tell before Monday ... but it's gonna cost ya! Unless Jen is reading this and then I would never, EVER tell. :|

I bribed Gemme once but that wasn't for info

[Gemme]

I bribed Gemme once but that wasn't for info


Yeah, that was kinda fun. :blink:

[SingularNYCFemme]

Welcome to the new world where the air is fresh and clean Cathy

I received a strange item in the mail yesterday. It was actually handwritten correspondence: and envelope with my daughter's handwriting , a letter and school photographs of my grandest kids. Smiling Trinity Hope who is 4 and pensive Dustin Bradley who is 6. She wrote of missing me, and California and the life she had being raised by two "sorta" women. She spoke of her first adventures in the snow when she was 4, when we bought a place in the mountains and we made a snowman together, and the trip on the chartered bus with 30 5th graders to Sacramento because I had to be a chaperon, and me in a wetsuti chaperoning at Catalina in 7th grade. She said she smiles everytime she sees big clouds, because it reminds her of when the Ex and I used to tell her we saw things in the big fluffy white mashed potato's, and we painted together.

She is a good girl, albeit all grown up, and married a guy she met on the internet and I told ya so,...and I was thrilled to get a letter. Will i write back without spell check..probably ~~ maybe, just because :callme:

{{{{{Tommi}}}}} What a gift! My best childhood friend and I corresponded in letters whenever we weren't in the same place, like during the summers and then some when we went to college. We both loved the film "The Scarlet Pimpernel" starring Leslie Howard, Raymond Massey and Merle Oberon. So we had a habit of signing our letters as Chauvelin (her) and Sir Percy (me), with such silliness as "Your humble servant" and the like. She was a gifted artist who could draw the most incredible detailed tiny things, and to this day I have some of her letters tucked away, and they really are treasures, especially as we lost contact in our early 20s.

Anyway, even without the references to that novel and film, the pleasures in a letter written in pen and ink, without spell check:giggle:, are many. Hopefully in another week or so I shall buy some pretty stationery and begin to revive that in my life!
Cathy
P.S. This site really does seem to be blessed with freshness and clean air!

[Soft*Silver]

I would like to propose a project...and will wrangle it too...but it will take all summer (seriously) to do...do I need to ask anyone? Who?

[nycfem]

I would like to propose a project...and will wrangle it too...but it will take all summer (seriously) to do...do I need to ask anyone? Who?

Why don't you post about your idea on this thread and we can all give you feedback :)

[Soft*Silver]

well, I like to make pressed flower cards. I get mine from my own gardens, but also from wildflowers growing in my area. I thought it would be a nice idea if, during the summer, we pressed flowers and shared them with everyone in the fall time. We could make cards, and send extra pressed flowers along with the cards, so each person would be able to make more cards on their own too! I press mine simply in a telephone books. Leaves are also nice to press, since some of them give great texture and form. I would love to see flowers I dont have in my zone...and to get some that I could use in future products would be awesome! I had been tinkering with making holiday cards for family and friends with pressed flowers, including a frame that they could then frame the card to display all year round, as a present...

so...what do you all think?

[LadyRain]

i would be up for this, i have a flower press around here somewhere, as i have done this many many times. RAIN... :rainsing:

[Gemme]

softness, this sounds like fun, but I probably won't participate since I've got the Reunion and moving going on this summer. I'd probably wind up losing any work I did along the way, since I'm downsizing in a major way.

I'm sure others would enjoy participating though.

[Tommi]

No new due date for Jake's project.

Mine will be posted on Monday. Femmebaker's post referred to being happy that there will be a later due date than I had on the hyphen site (as she had been one of the people signed up for it), since I am cancelling the project there and moving it here with a new sign up and a new due date.

Yeah...I am trapped in the house today, as they slurry seal the streets from 7AM and no driving on it till 7Am tomorrow..I will get my project post Priority Mail to Jake Tulane Sat. Am..
My excuse for whatever it is worth. :hiding:I have been dogwalking a Sheba Inu for two weeks. A friend of sherrie and I has been housebound except for doctor's appts. Driving to her house before work and after work, getting Gingko Biloba (her doggie's name) . Mary O had a joint removed, and wires in her foot for hammertoe surgery and a bunionectomy and has a big ole football sized foot.

I know she signed up on the site while recovering, so say hi to Mary O, the temporarily gimpy one. Two more weeks of no driving.

The wonderful thing, is she is vegan and has been cooking me some wonderful dinners and soups, etc.

[Tommi]

My yard is in full bloom,, and I never ever thought of drying out the leaves.

Question...Do the flowers/leaves get stuck to the page?

Do you need to put anything between flowers/leaves and the newsprint of the phone book.

Someone once told me I needed to do them in the micrwowave?

?

I would love to preserve the bearded Iris that are from bulbs 20 years old...:2butch:

[Diva]

Ok....so once again, I'm confused.....I thought the next wrangler was Jenn....no?

<sigh>

[Tommi]

Ok....so once again, I'm confused.....I thought the next wrangler was Jenn....no?

<sigh>



YEs,..It is Jenn..with a wrangled surprise
***my above post was for my personal journey into the smashing flowers world.

[Diva]

Ok, good. And thank You. :bouquet:

[nycfem]

I'll be posting the project and the sign-up on Monday :)

[Soft*Silver]

You do need to lay porous paper over and under flowers when you press them in a press, but in a phone book, the paper and ink is perfect for it.

There are some flowers and colors that dont dry well. Purple iris, depending on what color purple, might dry out brown. But be creative..that brown could be transformed into a fairy girl's hair! And the thicker the petal, or leaf the longer it takes to dry.

if you want to dry whole flowers, or bulky leaves or thick petals, there is a different way to dry them. Go to the drive thru alcohol and pop place. Or Wal Mart even has these. Ask them for the cardboard bottoms that have sides that are only about 4 inches high. Cut out the bottom, leaving about 1 to 2 inches of cardboard left. take some netting (from fabric store, fishnet?) and staple it to the bottom. Do several and as you put things in to dry, you can place one on top of the other, criss cross for best air circulation. the very bottom box has to be lifted up off the ground somehow (I just put an empty flat under it) so it too can get air circulation. Dry them in an undisturbed area. Dont over crowd them or you will get mold. Also, try not to put different types of flowers,or even diff colors of the same flower in the box or presses together unless they wont touch at all ever.

[amiyesiam]

I wonder if anyone has seen this before? I am sharing LOL
I just learned about paper embroidery
I posted 2 pictures in the gallery of 4 of the cards I made.
You get patterns then punch holes in the paper
then you use thread, floss to do the patterns
you can add stickers and do cut outs etc

[nycfem]

I decided to go ahead and post a sign up for the next group snail mail project today instead of tomorrow because work is going to be busy on Monday!

Please, as a reminder, sign up again if you were signed up for this project on the hyphen site, because I have moved the project here instead. No limit to how many sign up but I will post when the sign up has closed, so that we can know how many projects to make and get started.

This project is being wrangled by me, meaning, everything gets mailed to me and I make up the packages and send them out. Anyone reading this post right now is welcome to participate, newbies and oldies. Any questions, just ask.

The theme of this pen pal project is addictions, such as alcohol, drugs, smoking, sex, food, love, video games, coffee, drama, shopping, gambling, television, working, Internet, or addiction in general without a specific focus. It can be about your addictions past or present or an addiction of someone from your life or even a famous person or a book you liked about addiction, whatever you are comfortable with. A serious interpretation of this theme or a light-hearted approach are both welcome.

You will make one project for each person who signs up. You can make all projects the same or each one different. You can specify who on the list you want to receive each of your projects or let me decide.

As far as what each of your projects are, that's up to you but just nothing too big or heavy or bulky, since I will be mailing them out. You can make a postcard or an art project or write about it or use a photo or music, whatever you like. You can spend a short amount of time on it and keep it simple or put a lot of time into it, all up to you.

Please include five dollars for mailing costs. I will mail them out at the end of June, so please send me your projects by then, a little earlier if you can manage it. Make one less than the number of people who sign up since I won't be mailing you one that was made by you.

Sign up List:
1. nycfembbw/ Jennifer
2.
3.
4.
5.
etc.