Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types [Archive] - Page 32

clay

05-11-2019, 03:12 PM

I'd really like to do a filled matchbox swap with this group. Where the matchboxes are decorated but also filled to the brim with goodies. We've done swaps where we decorated the inside, and even added items but the objective was never to fill the box. Buttons, stickers, shells, bits of ribbon, brads, cute paper clips--that kind of thing. You can use a lot of what you already have in your supplies. I find it's fun to do these in a color theme. I think in this case it should be sender's choice and also a cap on participants so it doesn't become too overwhelming.

What say you to matchbox treasure troves?

I LOVE this idea.

Yes, to a cap on # signees

Yes, to a color themed one, artist's choosing...

I would sign up (rather if someone signs me in when signups start...:)

Thanks for a really cool project idea, CCB.

Will we be doing the small ones? :)

clay

05-11-2019, 03:19 PM

Besame'.....be on lookout...your package was delivered today at or in your mailbox at 151pm....:). I can rest now...:)

candy_coated_bitch

05-11-2019, 03:19 PM

I LOVE this idea.

Yes, to a cap on # signees

Yes, to a color themed one, artist's choosing...

I would sign up (rather if someone signs me in when signups start...:)

Thanks for a really cool project idea, CCB.

Will we be doing the small ones? :)

Yes, it would be the small ones! Thanks for asking, forgot to mention that.

clay

05-11-2019, 03:20 PM

Yes, it would be the small ones! Thanks for asking, forgot to mention that.

Most welcome...I figured that was the size you meant, but wanted to be sure!

Gemme

05-11-2019, 06:47 PM

I really enjoyed previous projects like this but I won't be joining this one. I've got too much going on and can't handle a project that would take brain cells to put together.

Have fun, y'all.

candy_coated_bitch

05-11-2019, 07:15 PM

I really enjoyed previous projects like this but I won't be joining this one. I've got too much going on and can't handle a project that would take brain cells to put together.

Have fun, y'all.

Ooh, that's too bad. Well, let's see how more folks feel about the project. I have a feeling you may not be the only one.

nycfem

05-11-2019, 07:28 PM

candy_coated_bitch

05-11-2019, 07:33 PM

I'd be in to this. I love the matchbox projects.

Yay!!!!!
.......

Gemme

05-12-2019, 08:45 AM

Ooh, that's too bad. Well, let's see how more folks feel about the project. I have a feeling you may not be the only one.

I hope not. It's a great project.

Bèsame*

05-12-2019, 10:26 AM

Yay..the mail delivery has arrived!
Wonderful job my favorite crafters. I love them all 😍

nycfem

05-12-2019, 08:52 PM

Who made me the vision board that has a bird on it and says "as gently as a feather" and also has the word "triumphant" on it and the phrase "special (not stressful)" ? I was appreciating it tonight and do not see a name on it (I'm sure I knew originally.).

FireSignFemme

05-12-2019, 10:36 PM

Sitting this one out. J and my oldest are helping me out so I can pay off my credit card faster. Nice of them to do that then let me pay them back. Unlike the credit card company money owed to them doesn't wrack up interest. They wouldn't say anything but still, it's nice of them and I don't want to take advantage of their kindness. Geez I feel like I'm in a 12 Step program, only instead of in regards to something fun just this ass suck crap. Hi, my name is FSF I'm a chargeaholic and life has become unmanageable. Last month I spent money I didn't have on a 10lb bag of potatoes, a tube of toothpaste -generic, and bought myself 3 pair of granny panties. From Walmart. Clearly I am powerless over my addiction, my spending is out of control, and this wanton waste of money must stop! Shit people I so need a job.

candy_coated_bitch

05-13-2019, 03:49 PM

I'd really like to do a filled matchbox swap with this group. Where the matchboxes are decorated but also filled to the brim with goodies. We've done swaps where we decorated the inside, and even added items but the objective was never to fill the box. Buttons, stickers, shells, bits of ribbon, brads, cute paper clips--that kind of thing. You can use a lot of what you already have in your supplies. I find it's fun to do these in a color theme. I think in this case it should be sender's choice and also a cap on participants so it doesn't become too overwhelming.

What say you to matchbox treasure troves?

So far we have three in and two out. Anyone else have interest or not to express?

I'm not opposed to doing this with a very small group of people if not a lot are interested. Unless people think if that's the case we should do something more group friendly....

nanners

05-13-2019, 05:26 PM

I’m going to have to sit this one out. I’ve just got too much going on in my life. Hopefully I’ll be able to join in the next one. For those who are doing it, have lots of fun!

GeorgiaMa'am

05-13-2019, 06:43 PM

Anyone else have interest or not to express?

Sorry, I'm out too. It sounds like a fun project, but I need a little break.

candy_coated_bitch

05-13-2019, 09:27 PM

Ok, so clay and nycfem are we still in, or does the group just need a break???

clay

05-13-2019, 09:47 PM

Ok, so clay and nycfem are we still in, or does the group just need a break???

Much as I hate to, I am going to sit this one out. I have some tests & possible surgery coming up in next few weeks....:(. I don't want to commit, then have to drop out & be timed out...:(.

Great project, but I just best sit this one out...thanks, CCB!

candy_coated_bitch

05-14-2019, 02:07 AM

Ok, I'm going to cancel the project then, as the majority of people can't commit or need a break. Most of our core members are replying no. Which is fine, we can always do this at a later date when it works for people.

nanners

05-14-2019, 04:40 AM

I think that’s a good idea. Maybe we could take a hiatus for one month?? What does everyone think about that idea? CCB, would you consider wrangling that project when we resume?

Gemme

05-14-2019, 07:30 AM

I definitely could use a break.

candy_coated_bitch

05-14-2019, 08:02 AM

I would definitely consider doing this project at a later date if there's interest!

clay

05-14-2019, 09:35 AM

I would definitely consider doing this project at a later date...all dependent on when I have my surgery!

I definitely want YOU, CCB to wrangle it at that time as well.

While I am sad we aren't doing anything at this time, I am feeling like we are just needing a bit of a break from projects. The last few were intensive, and we did several back to back (not that I am complaining, for I truly enjoy them) it seems like everyone is just overwhelmed with life and life's challenges at this time. ....... all of us have a very full plate seems like. Anyway, all that to say...let's table for now & pick up at a later date.....this way we all have some "down time" and can be refreshed to do this cute project idea later...:)

GeorgiaMa'am

05-14-2019, 04:53 PM

Yes, I will have more time to breathe in about a month, five weeks tops. Stuff at work has me stressing.

Gemme

05-15-2019, 06:55 AM

For those who craft artsy stuff, MerMay is going on FB so everyday I get to see beautiful artwork of a ton of mermaids. There is also another art auction going on but I'm not keeping tabs on that. Too rich for my blood.

Gemme

06-01-2019, 04:59 AM

Happy National Pen Pal Day, creative types!

clay

06-01-2019, 10:19 AM

Happy National Pen Pal Day, creative types!

You, as well, my penpal buddy! :)

clay

06-24-2019, 12:52 PM

Hey CCB.....and group....I am slated to have surgery Aug. 1st.....so, in my mind....the matchbox project....maybe visit doing that now, so I can participate...:)......

Anyway.....look forward to this one....have an enjoyable day everyone...clay sends you all mad love....

GeorgiaMa'am

06-24-2019, 06:30 PM

candy_coated_bitch

06-24-2019, 11:34 PM

I'd still love to do the matchbox project, however I have a grant application due Friday and can't even think of posting about it until Saturday.

candy_coated_bitch

06-30-2019, 04:55 PM

I apologise for not posting about the matchbox project yet. My grant was due Friday and my sister's baby shower was today. I'm kinda fried right now but I will put something together at the latest tomorrow.

candy_coated_bitch

07-01-2019, 12:31 PM

Tonight, I promise. I've been having a crazy day.

candy_coated_bitch

07-01-2019, 07:22 PM

FILLED MATCHBOX EXTRAVAGANZA

The premise: Create one (1) matchbox per partner. (The sign up will be limited to 8 participants total.) Choose a color scheme and decorate your matchboxes in the color scheme. Try to use around two main colors. Then, fill your matchboxes to the brim with tiny goodies that fit your color scheme. Some ideas are colored paper clips, other tiny clips, small rocks, beads, brads, buttons, single stickers, bits of ribbon, tiny origami, paper scraps, etc. Try to be creative. This project DOES potentially have a cost to it because of the filling of the matchboxes and the mailing costs, but as most of us have a craft stash if we're creative we should be able to come up with a lot of items. Also hit up Dollar stores, the $1 section at Michael's, Target, etc.

Dates: Sign ups between Monday July 1st and Monday July 8th. (One week.)

I'm thinking six weeks to complete the project, but I am open to feedback on this. Six weeks from July 8th puts us at a due date of Monday August 19th and a grace period late late date of August 26th. They MUST be in my paws by that time. Please include $10 for shipping.

It's really a simple project so I can't think of more explanation but please ask questions if you need clarification.

SIGN UP:
1) CCB
2) clay
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

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

Please if you are currently timed out put yourself on the list and the dates of your time out because I am not responsible for doing that.

nycfem

07-01-2019, 10:00 PM

Sounds great.

FILLED MATCHBOX EXTRAVAGANZA

The premise: Create one (1) matchbox per partner. (The sign up will be limited to 8 participants total.) Choose a color scheme and decorate your matchboxes in the color scheme. Try to use around two main colors. Then, fill your matchboxes to the brim with tiny goodies that fit your color scheme. Some ideas are colored paper clips, other tiny clips, small rocks, beads, brads, buttons, single stickers, bits of ribbon, tiny origami, paper scraps, etc. Try to be creative. This project DOES potentially have a cost to it because of the filling of the matchboxes and the mailing costs, but as most of us have a craft stash if we're creative we should be able to come up with a lot of items. Also hit up Dollar stores, the $1 section at Michael's, Target, etc.

Dates: Sign ups between Monday July 1st and Monday July 8th. (One week.)

I'm thinking six weeks to complete the project, but I am open to feedback on this. Six weeks from July 8th puts us at a due date of Monday August 19th and a grace period late late date of August 26th. They MUST be in my paws by that time. Please include $10 for shipping.

It's really a simple project so I can't think of more explanation but please ask questions if you need clarification.

SIGN UP:
1) CCB
2) clay
3) nycfem
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

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

Please if you are currently timed out put yourself on the list and the dates of your time out because I am not responsible for doing that.

nycfem

07-01-2019, 10:02 PM

For clarification, how many matchboxes are we each making? Are we being partnered up with one individual or making for the group. Sorry, I was not sure by the phrasing. Thanks!

candy_coated_bitch

07-02-2019, 01:26 AM

For clarification, how many matchboxes are we each making? Are we being partnered up with one individual or making for the group. Sorry, I was not sure by the phrasing. Thanks!

Making for the group! So definitely keep in mind you could be making a lot of boxes. If folks think we should pair up I'm willing to do that. But it's not so bad if you make them assembly line style

ETA: I was kinda torn about the cap of participants and originally was going to make it six. Doubting myself now.... Lol

nanners

07-02-2019, 06:16 AM

clay

07-02-2019, 08:30 AM

For clarification, how many matchboxes are we each making? Are we being partnered up with one individual or making for the group. Sorry, I was not sure by the phrasing. Thanks!

For me, I read the word "partner" as each participant, so hope that helps...:).

I would like to do for each person and not be partnered...not that anyone of you beautiful souls wouldn't be an incredible craft partner, it would just be awkward for me, meaning if we partner up, then there would be the going back and forth on whom is doing what (time consuming) OR if it is meant, we choose a partner, and make only for each other. That would mean I wouldn't get one from all the other individuals whom are so incredibly talented....just my own humble opine...:)......

nycfem

07-02-2019, 09:44 AM

For me, I read the word "partner" as each participant, so hope that helps...:).

I would like to do for each person and not be partnered...not that anyone of you beautiful souls wouldn't be an incredible craft partner, it would just be awkward for me, meaning if we partner up, then there would be the going back and forth on whom is doing what (time consuming) OR if it is meant, we choose a partner, and make only for each other. That would mean I wouldn't get one from all the other individuals whom are so incredibly talented....just my own humble opine...:)......

I agree with you for sure.

candy_coated_bitch

07-02-2019, 10:06 AM

Ok, keeping as is and we make for everyone. I meant to say make one matchbox for each participant. I like the idea of getting matchbox treats from everyone!

nycfem

07-02-2019, 07:12 PM

Ok, keeping as is and we make for everyone. I meant to say make one matchbox for each participant. I like the idea of getting matchbox treats from everyone!

Yes, me too!

candy_coated_bitch

07-05-2019, 03:49 PM

Just boosting the thread. Anyone else want in?

candy_coated_bitch

07-07-2019, 12:25 PM

Bueller? Bueller?

Tis gonna be a fun project!!!

clay

07-07-2019, 01:19 PM

Bueller? Bueller?

Tis gonna be a fun project!!!

Hey CCB...just wondering, since it looks like only 4 of us are participating, and we will be sending just 3 boxes, do you think postage will be a bit cheaper? As in a really small box will hold 3 matchboxes, I would think, and that is a couple bucks plus shipping would be less than $5? Just a thought?

When I mailed out the CD clocks I made for everyone, those were like $2.45 to mail, and it would hold 3 matchboxes. I got them at the P.O.

candy_coated_bitch

07-07-2019, 01:35 PM

Hey CCB...just wondering, since it looks like only 4 of us are participating, and we will be sending just 3 boxes, do you think postage will be a bit cheaper? As in a really small box will hold 3 matchboxes, I would think, and that is a couple bucks plus shipping would be less than $5? Just a thought?

When I mailed out the CD clocks I made for everyone, those were like $2.45 to mail, and it would hold 3 matchboxes. I got them at the P.O.

Yes, the shipping will be cheaper with only four of us participating. $5 should cover shipping and materials.

nycfem

07-07-2019, 08:46 PM

Boosting........................

FILLED MATCHBOX EXTRAVAGANZA

The premise: Create one (1) matchbox per partner. (The sign up will be limited to 8 participants total.) Choose a color scheme and decorate your matchboxes in the color scheme. Try to use around two main colors. Then, fill your matchboxes to the brim with tiny goodies that fit your color scheme. Some ideas are colored paper clips, other tiny clips, small rocks, beads, brads, buttons, single stickers, bits of ribbon, tiny origami, paper scraps, etc. Try to be creative. This project DOES potentially have a cost to it because of the filling of the matchboxes and the mailing costs, but as most of us have a craft stash if we're creative we should be able to come up with a lot of items. Also hit up Dollar stores, the $1 section at Michael's, Target, etc.

Dates: Sign ups between Monday July 1st and Monday July 8th. (One week.)

I'm thinking six weeks to complete the project, but I am open to feedback on this. Six weeks from July 8th puts us at a due date of Monday August 19th and a grace period late late date of August 26th. They MUST be in my paws by that time. Please include $5 for shipping.

It's really a simple project so I can't think of more explanation but please ask questions if you need clarification.

SIGN UP:
1) CCB
2) clay
3) nanners
4) nycfem
5)
6)

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

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

Please if you are currently timed out put yourself on the list and the dates of your time out because I am not responsible for doing that.

candy_coated_bitch

07-08-2019, 08:17 PM

Sign ups are now CLOSED. The list as it stands:

1) CCB
2) clay
3) nycfem
4) nanners

So make a total of three matchboxes, one for each participant.

Due August 19th with a one week grace period of August 26th. They MUST be in my hands by then or your matchboxes will become cat toys.

Any questions, just ask.

candy_coated_bitch

07-25-2019, 02:21 PM

How's it going with the matchboxes??? I've got my color scheme and my matchboxes are ready. Starting to collect little treats.

It's been very quiet in here so I hope folks are doing ok!

clay

07-25-2019, 04:21 PM

FINALLY got my boxes today..came from England...:(. Mine will be done over weekend & in mail Monday. I have surgery next Thursday, so want mine out early. I had HOPED to have them done & to you already BUT postal shipping did NOT cooperate...:(

nycfem

07-25-2019, 08:09 PM

Hey, CCB, mine are done, and please remind me to give them to you when you visit this weekend. I spent lots of time paying close attention to making every tiny little space count. Working small is always a challenge, but one I love!

candy_coated_bitch

07-25-2019, 08:18 PM

candy_coated_bitch

07-25-2019, 08:25 PM

candy_coated_bitch

08-02-2019, 07:22 PM

We have a little bit over two weeks until matchboxes are due on Monday, August 19th. Three weekends between now and then and you have a grace period of one week until Monday, August 26th.

1) CCB
2) clay
3) nycfem -- RECEIVED
4) nanners

You guys, nycfem knocked this out of the park!!!! Do your best work!!

clay

08-03-2019, 09:36 AM

Mine will go out Monday...:)

candy_coated_bitch

08-03-2019, 12:37 PM

Mine will go out Monday...:)

Awesome!!!!!

candy_coated_bitch

08-10-2019, 06:00 PM

1) CCB
2) clay - RECEIVED
3) nycfem - RECEIVED
4) nanners

candy_coated_bitch

08-16-2019, 05:48 PM

Matchboxes are due Monday. Nanners could you check in? I'm still working on mine but will come in under the wire.

We have a grace period until the 26th of August. My sister is being induced that day so it will be a VERY busy week for me but will get the matchboxes out before the week is up.

candy_coated_bitch

08-19-2019, 10:42 AM

Matchboxes are officially due today. Nanners, I still haven't heard from you. You have a one week grace period at this point.

I myself am not finished but I should pull it together today or tomorrow.

nanners

08-19-2019, 08:09 PM

Mine are officially done. I will mail them out priority mail tomorrow. You should have them by Thursday or Friday. CCB, Can you PM or text me your address?

candy_coated_bitch

08-20-2019, 10:12 AM

Sorry I didn't see this sooner, nanners! But you got in touch with me. :)

candy_coated_bitch

08-24-2019, 05:46 PM

1) CCB - DONE
2) clay - RECEIVED
3) nycfem - RECEIVED
4) nanners - RECEIVED

They will go out sometime within a week of Monday. Please be patient with me as my family is hugely busy right now. But I won't let it go more than a week.

candy_coated_bitch

08-31-2019, 06:42 PM

Packages will go out Tuesday. I know it's a day outside of my week as Wrangler but it's been a roller coaster of a ride this past week and I hope you can forgive me. I'm not sure what that means for the rules, but if I have to sit out I will. They're ready to go out I just can't make it on Monday.

clay

08-31-2019, 07:05 PM

candy_coated_bitch

08-31-2019, 07:42 PM

Post Office will not be open on Monday, as it is a holiday. Tuesday is good.

Take care. Thanks, CCB!

Good point! Thanks, clay.

nanners

09-01-2019, 11:06 AM

The next 2 weeks are crazy busy for me... so after we get our matchboxes from CCB, would anyone be interested in doing an inchie or twinchie project? Or does someone have another idea?

Gemme

09-01-2019, 05:04 PM

I might be open to a small project.

GeorgiaMa'am

09-01-2019, 08:12 PM

I might be open to a small project.

Me too! . . .

candy_coated_bitch

09-01-2019, 09:07 PM

I'm always in for inchies or twinchies!

Also, I am just stating for the record I am NEVER using "kraft" matchboxes again. They are so flimsy. I prefer the real thing.

candy_coated_bitch

09-03-2019, 12:51 PM

Matchbox packages went out today! I will text you all your tracking numbers when I get home.

clay, your package may be delayed because of the weather. Hope you're fairing ok!

nanners

09-03-2019, 12:58 PM

I’ll post my inchie/twinche project in a couple days if that’s ok with everyone.

Bèsame*

09-03-2019, 06:24 PM

I’ll post my inchie/twinche project in a couple days if that’s ok with everyone.

Hurry!!!

I need a distraction😉

nanners

09-05-2019, 09:21 AM

New Project

Project: Twinchies

Theme: Fall (which includes but is not limited to Halloween, Thanksgiving)

Sign up: September 5-11, 2019

Deadline: October 11, 2019 in my paws, grace period is from Oct. 12-18, 2019 after that they are on the floor as cat toys and shredded by my cats.

Requirements:

You must make one for each participant not including yourself.
Size must be 2” X 2”. No exceptions.
Please put who you want the twinchie to go to and your name on the back of each one.
Materials: Card Stock or other paper, markers, other things (please keep relatively FLAT). No glitter or scents.
Fee: $5 to be included with your projects for wrangler.

SIGN UP:
1) Nanners
2) clay
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

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

Please if you are currently timed out put yourself on the list and the dates of your time out because I am not responsible for doing that

Gemme

09-05-2019, 07:24 PM

New Project

Project: Twinchies

Theme: Fall (which includes but is not limited to Halloween, Thanksgiving)

Sign up: September 5-11, 2019

Deadline: October 11, 2019 in my paws, grace period is from Oct. 12-18, 2019 after that they are on the floor as cat toys and shredded by my cats.

Requirements:

You must make one for each participant not including yourself.
Size must be 2” X 2”. No exceptions.
Please put who you want the twinchie to go to and your name on the back of each one.
Materials: Card Stock or other paper, markers, other things (please keep relatively FLAT). No glitter or scents.
Fee: $5 to be included with your projects for wrangler.

SIGN UP:
1) Nanners
2) clay
3) Gemme
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

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

Please if you are currently timed out put yourself on the list and the dates of your time out because I am not responsible for doing that.

nycfem

09-05-2019, 07:31 PM

New Project

Project: Twinchies

Theme: Fall (which includes but is not limited to Halloween, Thanksgiving)

Sign up: September 5-11, 2019

Deadline: October 11, 2019 in my paws, grace period is from Oct. 12-18, 2019 after that they are on the floor as cat toys and shredded by my cats.

Requirements:

You must make one for each participant not including yourself.
Size must be 2” X 2”. No exceptions.
Please put who you want the twinchie to go to and your name on the back of each one.
Materials: Card Stock or other paper, markers, other things (please keep relatively FLAT). No glitter or scents.
Fee: $5 to be included with your projects for wrangler.

SIGN UP:
1) Nanners
2) clay
3) Gemme
4) nycfem / Jennifer
5)
6)
7)
8)

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

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

Please if you are currently timed out put yourself on the list and the dates of your time out because I am not responsible for doing that.

******************

nycfem

09-05-2019, 07:53 PM

I loved my matchboxes! The little treasures inside were particularly thrilling! Wonderful project! CCB, thank you for wrangling!

GeorgiaMa'am

09-05-2019, 08:20 PM

New Project

Project: Twinchies

Theme: Fall (which includes but is not limited to Halloween, Thanksgiving)

Sign up: September 5-11, 2019

Deadline: October 11, 2019 in my paws, grace period is from Oct. 12-18, 2019 after that they are on the floor as cat toys and shredded by my cats.

Requirements:

You must make one for each participant not including yourself.
Size must be 2” X 2”. No exceptions.
Please put who you want the twinchie to go to and your name on the back of each one.
Materials: Card Stock or other paper, markers, other things (please keep relatively FLAT). No glitter or scents.
Fee: $5 to be included with your projects for wrangler.

SIGN UP:
1) Nanners
2) clay
3) Gemme
4) nycfem / Jennifer
5) GeorgiaMa'am
6)
7)
8)

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

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

Please if you are currently timed out put yourself on the list and the dates of your time out because I am not responsible for doing that.
__________________

candy_coated_bitch

09-06-2019, 01:44 AM

New Project

Project: Twinchies

Theme: Fall (which includes but is not limited to Halloween, Thanksgiving)

Sign up: September 5-11, 2019

Deadline: October 11, 2019 in my paws, grace period is from Oct. 12-18, 2019 after that they are on the floor as cat toys and shredded by my cats.

Requirements:

You must make one for each participant not including yourself.
Size must be 2” X 2”. No exceptions.
Please put who you want the twinchie to go to and your name on the back of each one.
Materials: Card Stock or other paper, markers, other things (please keep relatively FLAT). No glitter or scents.
Fee: $5 to be included with your projects for wrangler.

SIGN UP:
1) Nanners
2) clay
3) Gemme
4) nycfem / Jennifer
5) GeorgiaMa'am
6) CCB
7)
8)

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

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

Please if you are currently timed out put yourself on the list and the dates of your time out because I am not responsible for doing that.
__________________

clay

09-06-2019, 11:45 AM

I got my box of matchbox goodies a while ago....I love them! Thank you all for the mini goodness of magnaminous smiles...:)

Thank you, CCB for wrangling this fun project!

FireSignFemme

09-06-2019, 12:18 PM

Is participation capped at 8? Thanks

nanners

09-06-2019, 12:23 PM

Is participation capped at 8? Thanks

Yes, participants is capped at 8.

Thank you!

nanners

09-06-2019, 12:32 PM

New Project

Project: Twinchies

Theme: Fall (which includes but is not limited to Halloween, Thanksgiving)

Sign up: September 5-11, 2019

Deadline: October 11, 2019 in my paws, grace period is from Oct. 12-18, 2019 after that they are on the floor as cat toys and shredded by my cats.

Requirements:

You must make one for each participant not including yourself.
Size must be 2” X 2”. No exceptions.
Please put who you want the twinchie to go to and your name on the back of each one.
Materials: Card Stock or other paper, markers, other things (please keep relatively FLAT). No glitter or scents.
Fee: $5 to be included with your projects for wrangler.

SIGN UP:
1) Nanners
2) clay
3) Gemme
4) nycfem / Jennifer
5) GeorgiaMa'am
6) CCB
7) Besame
8)

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

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

Please if you are currently timed out put yourself on the list and the dates of your time out because I am not responsible for doing that.
__________________

Adding Besame because she’s sick.

nycfem

09-08-2019, 07:01 PM

We have one more space open!

New Project

Project: Twinchies

Theme: Fall (which includes but is not limited to Halloween, Thanksgiving)

Sign up: September 5-11, 2019

Deadline: October 11, 2019 in my paws, grace period is from Oct. 12-18, 2019 after that they are on the floor as cat toys and shredded by my cats.

Requirements:

You must make one for each participant not including yourself.
Size must be 2” X 2”. No exceptions.
Please put who you want the twinchie to go to and your name on the back of each one.
Materials: Card Stock or other paper, markers, other things (please keep relatively FLAT). No glitter or scents.
Fee: $5 to be included with your projects for wrangler.

SIGN UP:
1) Nanners
2) clay
3) Gemme
4) nycfem / Jennifer
5) GeorgiaMa'am
6) CCB
7) Besame
8)

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

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

Please if you are currently timed out put yourself on the list and the dates of your time out because I am not responsible for doing that.
__________________

nycfem

09-09-2019, 06:05 PM

One more space left. Responsible newbies welcome! And us oldies of course. Thinking of joining us for a project? This one is a pleasant one to dip your toes in --or your paint brush!

New Project

Project: Twinchies

Theme: Fall (which includes but is not limited to Halloween, Thanksgiving)

Sign up: September 5-11, 2019

Deadline: October 11, 2019 in my paws, grace period is from Oct. 12-18, 2019 after that they are on the floor as cat toys and shredded by my cats.

Requirements:

You must make one for each participant not including yourself.
Size must be 2” X 2”. No exceptions.
Please put who you want the twinchie to go to and your name on the back of each one.
Materials: Card Stock or other paper, markers, other things (please keep relatively FLAT). No glitter or scents.
Fee: $5 to be included with your projects for wrangler.

SIGN UP:
1) Nanners
2) clay
3) Gemme
4) nycfem / Jennifer
5) GeorgiaMa'am
6) CCB
7) Besame
8)

nanners

09-11-2019, 07:47 AM

Bumping one more time....we have room for one more artist. Sign up by 8 pm CST.

Project: Twinchies

Theme: Fall (which includes but is not limited to Halloween, Thanksgiving)

Sign up: September 5-11, 2019

Deadline: October 11, 2019 in my paws, grace period is from Oct. 12-18, 2019 after that they are on the floor as cat toys and shredded by my cats.

Requirements:

You must make one for each participant not including yourself.
Size must be 2” X 2”. No exceptions.
Please put who you want the twinchie to go to and your name on the back of each one.
Materials: Card Stock or other paper, markers, other things (please keep relatively FLAT). No glitter or scents.
Fee: $5 to be included with your projects for wrangler.

SIGN UP:
1) Nanners
2) clay
3) Gemme
4) nycfem / Jennifer
5) GeorgiaMa'am
6) CCB
7) Besame
8)

nanners

09-11-2019, 08:31 PM

Sign-up is now closed. So there are seven of us, so that means you’ll make 6 Twinchies.

Good luck!

candy_coated_bitch

09-12-2019, 06:20 AM

Question: You said no glitter. Are we putting the kibosh on even well sealed glitter???

<----------wants glitter but will abide by the rules.

nanners

09-12-2019, 09:12 AM

Well sealed glitter will be acceptable.

candy_coated_bitch

09-12-2019, 12:41 PM

Well sealed glitter will be acceptable.

Awesome! Thank you!!! :)

nycfem

09-12-2019, 07:06 PM

Great, thanks! I was hoping!

Well sealed glitter will be acceptable.

GeorgiaMa'am

09-12-2019, 07:09 PM

Great, thanks! I was hoping!

Me too! (This may be a sparkly project . . .)

candy_coated_bitch

09-12-2019, 08:09 PM

Definitely a sparkly project. I've been working on twinchies all day from my sick bed (lol) and they are coming along fantastically if I do say so myself. They may even be done and dry by the end of tomorrow.

candy_coated_bitch

09-14-2019, 12:34 PM

Twinchies have been done a couple days now. I swear, I either do my projects literally first thing or I'm scrambling at the last minute. I think you guys are all gonna like what I made for you. They're all personalized so know I thought of each of you as I made yours.

Gemme

09-15-2019, 03:53 PM

Bèsame*

09-15-2019, 05:12 PM

candy_coated_bitch

09-19-2019, 05:35 PM

Showing off. Twinchies are officially in the mail and on their way to you, nanners!!! They should arrive Saturday or Monday. I'll update you with tracking when I have my receipt accessible.

nanners

09-20-2019, 07:06 AM

Exactly!!!
Showoff..lol

I'm on a beach vacation. However I have IDEAS!!
yes, CCB is a show off but YOU are on a beach vacation...a totally unrelated way to show off, lol! I’m envious. Wait...no I’m downright jealous.

clay

09-20-2019, 09:46 AM

GOOD JOB, CCB! So proud of you, BUT you are still a SHOWOFF! But I love ya, my showoff friend!

Besame'...I am jelly also! Da Beach! Da Beach! Wahhhhh

GeorgiaMa'am

09-23-2019, 06:55 PM

I saved a food can label because I wanted to use a little graphic on it in my project. Well, someone _threw it away_ because they thought it was trash! Can you imagine?!

In other crafty news . . . has anyone here ever tried making toothpaste "dots"/tablets? They're supposed to be handy for traveling, especially through the airport where you're trying to get by with as few liquid products as possible. I'm going to research it online, but I was wondering if anyone has personal experience?

nanners

09-24-2019, 12:14 PM

CCB, I got your Twinchies !

Does anyone need my address?

candy_coated_bitch

09-24-2019, 03:12 PM

CCB, I got your Twinchies !

Does anyone need my address?

Yay!!! Thanks for letting me know they arrived.

nycfem

09-29-2019, 09:42 AM

Bumping to remind myself to make [a minimum of] 6 twinchies and to send 5 dollars with it to Nanners!

Project: Twinchies

Theme: Fall (which includes but is not limited to Halloween, Thanksgiving)

Deadline: October 11, 2019 in my paws, grace period is from Oct. 12-18, 2019 after that they are on the floor as cat toys and shredded by my cats.

Requirements:

You must make one for each participant not including yourself.
Size must be 2” X 2”. No exceptions.
Please put who you want the twinchie to go to and your name on the back of each one.
Materials: Card Stock or other paper, markers, other things (please keep relatively FLAT). No glitter or scents.
Fee: $5 to be included with your projects for wrangler.

SIGN UP:
1) Nanners
2) clay
3) Gemme
4) nycfem / Jennifer
5) GeorgiaMa'am
6) CCB
7) Besame
8)

clay

10-02-2019, 10:44 AM

My twinchies are done & will go out in mail either tomorrow OR Friday! Fall on....:)

nycfem

10-02-2019, 04:08 PM

I mailed my twinchies today. Boo! (Hint, hint).

clay

10-07-2019, 09:00 PM

The wrangler has received both CCB's & nycfem's Twinchie packages!

She asked me to let you all know...:)

nanners

10-10-2019, 06:10 PM

Besame’s Twinchies arrived today! She knocked it outta the park people!

Gemme

10-12-2019, 07:58 PM

For those even remotely in the area, I went to the Scituate Art Festival today. It will continue through Monday afternoon. I've been up here for almost 7 years now and it was my first year attending and, for the first time in as many years, it did not and will not rain on any of those days. Coincidence? I think not! I had a blast and walked a TON. I got some fun goodies and some delicious art. It's been a near magical, albeit tiring, day.

GeorgiaMa'am

10-12-2019, 09:25 PM

I apologize for running over into the grace period, but I've had a lot on my plate for a while. However, my twinchies are DONE! and they will go in the mail on Tuesday. I'm pleased with how they turned out - I really hope you all will like them!

Gemme

10-13-2019, 08:31 AM

I'm in the same boat as Georgia except mine aren't completely finished yet but I've got loads of time today to work on them (I'm saying this to boost my motivation, which is hovering somewhere near 0.4 right now). Work (the not fun kind) got in the way but I have Tuesday through Thursday off so they will be in your greedy little hands, nanners, by the 18th come Hell or high water.

nanners

10-13-2019, 09:54 AM

Even yours truly is not finished... life gets in the way. I had a car accident yesterday...I’m fine...sadly the car needs mechanical repairs and I spent the better part of yesterday getting a new tire installed.

I’m sure we’ll all be done in time!

Clay’s are in the mail. I’ll check in later today with a list of what I have received, en route, and still working on. Hoping to work on mine this evening.

Bèsame*

10-13-2019, 06:46 PM

Super early but..

I have ideas for the next project.

Just roll around themes from
YOUR favorite holiday movie

🤐

homoe

10-13-2019, 06:52 PM

Super early but..

I have ideas for the next project.

Just roll around themes from
YOUR favorite holiday movie

🤐

This sounds interesting........:movieguy:

nanners

10-14-2019, 06:07 PM

Deadline: October 11, 2019 in my paws, grace period is from Oct. 12-18, 2019 after that they are on the floor as cat toys and shredded by my cats.

1) Nanners
2) clay enroute
3) Gemme
4) nycfem / Jennifer Received
5) GeorgiaMa'am
6) CCB Received
7) Besame Received

nanners

10-15-2019, 06:48 PM

Deadline: October 11, 2019 in my paws, grace period is from Oct. 12-18, 2019 after that they are on the floor as cat toys and shredded by my cats.

1) Nanners frantically working on them.
2) clay received
3) Gemme
4) nycfem / Jennifer Received
5) GeorgiaMa'am
6) CCB Received
7) Besame Received

Gemme

10-16-2019, 06:04 PM

GeorgiaMa'am

10-16-2019, 07:34 PM

candy_coated_bitch

10-16-2019, 08:06 PM

I can't wait to see everyone's!!!!

nanners

10-17-2019, 07:34 PM

You'll receive mine by noon tomorrow, nanners.

Gemme, got yours!

nanners

10-21-2019, 10:22 AM

All are received now and I will mail out the packages on my lunch break on Friday.
GeorgiaMa’am’s were in my mailbox when I got home from my weekend away.

I need to time myself out for 6 months. I didn’t finish my twinchies until last night.
I’m timing myself out until May. Sad about this but life got in the way. I am sending you all my twinchies because I hid them from my cats, so they are not shredded cat toys. I apologize if any of them are smeared in advance.

nanners

10-26-2019, 01:06 PM

The packages have been mailed out. The tracking says you should all receive them on Tuesday. I’ll check back here on Wednesday morning to see if you’ve all received them.

clay

10-28-2019, 11:09 AM

My delicious package of twinchies have arrived. I LOVE LOVE LOVE them all!

You all did a really great project!

Thank you for the smiles..I needed these today!

Gemme

10-28-2019, 07:33 PM

I got my package today and opened it right away to show my coworker. Love!

nycfem

10-29-2019, 06:23 PM

Thanks, everyone for the fabulous fall twinchies, and to Nanners for wrangling! They brought great cheer! Thanks to those of you who did more than one- that was so very thoughtful of you (saying that as someone who only made one for everyone!). Love to everyone- this made my day and has been something I was looking forward to receiving so much!

nanners

10-30-2019, 09:12 AM

Please post this to the end of al the projects until April 2020.

I have added myself to the list below:

1. Nanners (missed late date of 10/18/2019, and can start participating again 04/18/2020).

candy_coated_bitch

10-30-2019, 02:53 PM

I love all my twinchies!!! Thank you everyone for your hard work and a delightful package!!

candy_coated_bitch

11-02-2019, 09:31 AM

Anyone have ideas for the next project???? Too soon, or are we ready?

Chad

11-02-2019, 09:59 AM

Anyone have ideas for the next project???? Too soon, or are we ready?

I am saving Altoid tins if anyone needs them let me know. Pardon the interruption.

nycfem

11-02-2019, 12:14 PM

I think Besame posted she has idea for a project for us or am I remembering wrong?

Anyone have ideas for the next project???? Too soon, or are we ready?

nycfem

11-02-2019, 01:44 PM

Super early but..

I have ideas for the next project.

Just roll around themes from
YOUR favorite holiday movie

🤐

Woohoo! Found it!

Gemme

11-02-2019, 05:57 PM

Anyone have ideas for the next project???? Too soon, or are we ready?

I think Besame posted she has idea for a project for us or am I remembering wrong?

Woohoo! Found it!

Bèsame*

Super early but..

I have ideas for the next project.

Just roll around themes from
YOUR favorite holiday movie

🤐

Depending on the scope of the project, I'd be open to a new project now.

Bèsame*

11-02-2019, 08:02 PM

Hello...

Let's start another!

So my idea was a Christmas movie theme project. Use a theme from the movie to make art work expressing your favorite character, costume, action, or whatever makes sense about your favorite movie.
Ideas:
Charlie Browns xmas tree
The Grinch's dog/reindeer
Frosty, snowman
National Lampoon's highly decorated house

http://www.newlanarkblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/6358477267328192162046498134_635844480625324067211 7775394_cover.png

I think you get the idea?

Time limit, finish after Thanksgiving, so I can get them back out, say the second week of dec. They will arrive before Xmas, about the time we will have seen some movies. Perfect timing!

Size, nothing bigger than an index card size? Not to exceed 4x6.

Think it over, I'll wait for responses, to see if this is acceptable.

http://www.howsweeteats.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/holiday-movies-1-2.jpg

Bèsame*

11-02-2019, 08:10 PM

Fall Twinchies!!!

Love love love them all. It was an envelope of a season change!
We are a very creative bunch :)

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51W9BJGU3%2BL._SX466_.jpg

GeorgiaMa'am

11-02-2019, 09:04 PM

I came home today to find the twinchies in my mailbox. They are _so_ good! They really raised my spirits. Thank you to everyone!

(My mom has asked to see some art projects, and I'm going to take these to her. Then I'm also bringing supplies so we can twinchie together.)

nycfem

11-02-2019, 09:06 PM

Sounds like fun to me!

Hello...

Let's start another!

So my idea was a Christmas movie theme project. Use a theme from the movie to make art work expressing your favorite character, costume, action, or whatever makes sense about your favorite movie.
Ideas:
Charlie Browns xmas tree
The Grinch's dog/reindeer
Frosty, snowman
National Lampoon's highly decorated house

http://www.newlanarkblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/6358477267328192162046498134_635844480625324067211 7775394_cover.png

I think you get the idea?

Time limit, finish after Thanksgiving, so I can get them back out, say the second week of dec. They will arrive before Xmas, about the time we will have seen some movies. Perfect timing!

Size, nothing bigger than an index card size? Not to exceed 4x6.

Think it over, I'll wait for responses, to see if this is acceptable.

http://www.howsweeteats.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/holiday-movies-1-2.jpg

Gemme

11-03-2019, 07:54 AM

Bèsame*

11-03-2019, 09:18 AM

I think I might go more abstract than literal at first glance and I would go smaller than larger but I agree with nyc; it sounds like fun!

It will be your choice as the artist to go in the direction of creativity. And size wise, I'm giving you the option not to go bigger than 4x6, for those who like working with space.

Holiday movie fun!!!

What about time ?
5 weeks?

nycfem

11-03-2019, 12:24 PM

It will be your choice as the artist to go in the direction of creativity. And size wise, I'm giving you the option not to go bigger than 4x6, for those who like working with space.

Holiday movie fun!!!

What about time ?
5 weeks?

Five weeks sounds very reasonable.

clay

11-03-2019, 01:51 PM

Project & timeline sounds great to me...I will join in!

Gemme

11-03-2019, 02:52 PM

Five weeks sounds very reasonable.

Project & timeline sounds great to me...I will join in!

Ditto. 5 weeks is good for me.

Bèsame*

11-05-2019, 09:46 PM

🎄🎄🎄Happy Holiday movie
Themed project🎄🎄🎄
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8d/5e/3a/8d5e3a6c479f153af606e93fec074c07.jpg

Sign ups start now...yay. They will close Saturday at midnight. Nov 9, 2019

Make one creative piece for each person who signs up. Use you favorite holiday movie as inspiration. You, as the artist, get to select what medium you want to use. Please, no loose glitter and try to keep it as flat as possible..you know, shipping and all :)

Keep the size no bigger than 4x6 (inches)

We will have until Dec 5, 2019 to have them to me. The extra week, until Dec 12 is the absolute deadline. When you send your art work to me, please include $5.00 for shipping and handling.

Sign up....ends Nov 9, midnight (not really concerned about time zones.. lol)
1. Bèsame*
2. Clay
3.
4.
5.
6.
And so on...

Fine print:

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

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

1. Nanners (missed late date of 10/18/2019, and can start participating again 04/18/2020
__________________

Gemme

11-05-2019, 09:50 PM

🎄🎄🎄Happy Holiday
movie themed project 🎄🎄🎄

Sign ups start now...yay. They will close Saturday at midnight. Nov 9, 2019

Make one creative piece for each person who signs up. Use you favorite holiday movie as inspiration. You, as the artist, get to select what medium you want to use. Please, no loose glitter and try to keep it as flat as possible..you know, shipping and all :)

Keep the size no bigger than 4x6 (inches)

We will have until Dec 5, 2019 to have them to me. The extra week, until Dec 12 is the absolute deadline. When you send your art work to me, please include $5.00 for shipping and handling.

Sign up....ends Nov 9, midnight (not really concerned about time zones.. lol)
1. Bèsame*
2. Clay
3. Gemme
4.
5.
6.
And so on...

Fine print:

Ready to get started!

nycfem

11-07-2019, 06:30 PM

🎄🎄🎄Happy Holiday movie
Themed project🎄🎄🎄
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8d/5e/3a/8d5e3a6c479f153af606e93fec074c07.jpg

Sign ups start now...yay. They will close Saturday at midnight. Nov 9, 2019

Make one creative piece for each person who signs up. Use you favorite holiday movie as inspiration. You, as the artist, get to select what medium you want to use. Please, no loose glitter and try to keep it as flat as possible..you know, shipping and all :)

Keep the size no bigger than 4x6 (inches)

We will have until Dec 5, 2019 to have them to me. The extra week, until Dec 12 is the absolute deadline. When you send your art work to me, please include $5.00 for shipping and handling.

Sign up....ends Nov 9, midnight (not really concerned about time zones.. lol)
1. Bèsame*
2. Clay
3. Gemme
4. nycfem / Jennifer
5.
6.
And so on...

Fine print:

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

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

1. Nanners (missed late date of 10/18/2019, and can start participating again 04/18/2020
__________________

*********************

nycfem

11-07-2019, 08:50 PM

I'm super excited about this project. I already have an idea. I hope more people join in!

Bèsame*

11-08-2019, 10:38 AM

https://www.pastbook.com/txt/assets/a-charlie-brown-christmas-potomac-state-college.jpg

Bèsame*

11-08-2019, 10:42 AM

https://laughingsquid.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ChristmasStory-blog.jpg

Bèsame*

11-08-2019, 10:55 AM

https://d2v8skpstyl8bm.cloudfront.net/products/images/product/d/4/d4625a6f-667e-3497-a115-56f699b2d545.jpg?1507557602

Bèsame*

11-08-2019, 10:58 AM

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/75/83/78/758378ffa087353729ab64f11b00f249.jpg

Bèsame*

11-09-2019, 04:08 PM

🎄🎄🎄Happy Holiday Movie
Themed Project🎄🎄🎄

Final countdown hours to share your creativity! You can use stickers, coloring books, cards, art work, drawings, paint what ever you want. ( YOU know you want too) Sign up today!!!

(putting down the microphone now)

GeorgiaMa'am

11-09-2019, 06:41 PM

Somebody sign me up please. I can't do it on my phone. Thanks!

Bèsame*

11-09-2019, 07:44 PM

Sign up....ends Nov 9, midnight (not really concerned about time zones.. lol)
1. Bèsame*
2. Clay
3. Gemme
4. nycfem / Jennifer
5. Georgia Ma'am
6.
And so on...

Gemme

12-03-2019, 03:48 PM

clay

12-03-2019, 04:04 PM

Mine will be in your hands by Friday!

Thanks for wrangling, Besame'!

GeorgiaMa'am

12-03-2019, 04:22 PM

How is everyone doing? I've had to regroup because I'm less skilled than I thought with machines but I'll still be able to sneak in under the wire before the 12th.

Is anyone else in my boat or am I rowing alone?

You're not alone. I have an idea, but that's all. I've been too busy feeling sorry for myself because I'm sick. I've got to Jump To It!

nycfem

12-04-2019, 12:01 AM

Sharing that boat with y'all. We got this!

Bèsame*

12-05-2019, 09:34 AM

Movie crafters...today is the day!

Looking around.....

I suppose we all are in that row, row, row your boat! You better row faster..lol
I have glue drying right now. And it's not helping, or wait, she thinks she is, Jellybean, wants to dance on the glue 😲

Ok, so now we can admit we wait until the last minutes to complete our projects. Why do we give ourselves so much time? We could shorten project time to 3 weeks and STILL crunch...just saying🤐

clay

12-05-2019, 07:05 PM

Tracked mine..says will be delivered tomorrow by 800PM....:)

nycfem

12-08-2019, 08:09 PM

Mailed mine Priority today at the only post office in NYC that's open 24 hours and on Sundays!

Loved this project!

Gemme

12-09-2019, 02:28 PM

Mine is going out today, also priority. I'm not assigning projects so if someone doesn't like theirs, it's Besame's fault.

:giggle:

Gemme

12-09-2019, 05:09 PM

Back from my errands. It's wicked wet out there! You'll receive my package tomorrow by 3pm, Besame.

GeorgiaMa'am

12-09-2019, 05:39 PM

Mine will be the last ones there, but they will be there!

FireSignFemme

12-09-2019, 11:34 PM

Mine will be the last ones there, but they will be there!

No I believe mine will be. I didn't know there was a deadline, probably skimmed when I should have read thoroughly but mine are going out Wednesday. Also Clay I missed you on the list but have card for you, also check PM for message because I'm afraid this wasn't my only goof.

nycfem

12-10-2019, 06:53 AM

No I believe mine will be. I didn't know there was a deadline, probably skimmed when I should have read thoroughly but mine are going out Wednesday. Also Clay I missed you on the list but have card for you, also check PM for message because I'm afraid this wasn't my only goof.

This is not the holiday card thread :)

Bèsame*

12-11-2019, 11:24 AM

Movie project

I have: Clay, Gemme, Besame
(I haven't gotten today yet)

And...Omg...
If we find ourselves in the row boat at the end, let's talk about last min postage costs!! 😲😲😲

GeorgiaMa'am

12-11-2019, 11:50 AM

Movie project

I have: Clay, Gemme, Besame
(I haven't gotten today yet)

And...Omg...
If we find ourselves in the row boat at the end, let's talk about last min postage costs!! 😲😲😲

Mine will be there tomorrow by 10:30am.

I figure my last-minute postage costs are just the price I have to pay for procrastinating. I wouldn't wish them on anyone else, though.

Bèsame*

12-11-2019, 05:46 PM

Omg..its like Christmas for me with these projects arriving.
I guarantee, you will get the same feeling when the finished projects get to you! I love this project!!!

I now have: Clay, Gemme, NYC, and Besame.
Tomorrow is your day Georgia😊🎄

And "hint~hint~hint", we should do a Disney theme movie project! 😉

Bèsame*

12-12-2019, 11:36 AM

...all is calm, all is bright...

we have a completed project! Georgia's has arrived

I'll be heading off to the post office later today.

Thank you my Crafters!!

GeorgiaMa'am

12-12-2019, 12:13 PM

Thank you my Crafters!!

Thank you for wrangling, Bèsame*!

nycfem

12-16-2019, 07:05 PM

Hi, I was thinking of wrangling the usual post secret project? What do you all think?

GeorgiaMa'am

12-16-2019, 07:09 PM

Hi, I was thinking of wrangling the usual post secret project? What do you all think?

I think that's a great idea. I always love post secrets.

Also, just as a reminder, and I'm not saying we have to - last January we did vision boards, and floated the idea that we should do them again this year. What do you all think?

Gemme

12-16-2019, 07:15 PM

Hi, I was thinking of wrangling the usual post secret project? What do you all think?

Post secrets are always fun and easy.

On a related note, I got my movie themed package today. How adorable! Thank you all who participated. It was a nice piece of snail mail to receive today.

nycfem

12-16-2019, 09:17 PM

I'm happy to save post secret for feb, if someone wants to wrangle vision boards for January. I enjoyed that project!

nycfem

12-17-2019, 03:52 PM

Wonderful package for holiday movie themes! Thanks, everyone! Exciting to see the same movie I chose pop up here and there! Thanks so much for wrangling this festive project, Besame!

GeorgiaMa'am

12-25-2019, 10:49 PM

I got home from my holiday travels late today, and my movie projects were in the mailbox. Such fun to see everyone's ideas! Thank you!

nycfem

12-31-2019, 05:10 AM

I'm happy to save post secret for feb, if someone wants to wrangle vision boards for January. I enjoyed that project!

So I guess maybe if someone wants to wrangle vision boards, speak within the first week of January. If no one speaks up, then I will just start a post secret project.

Bèsame*

12-31-2019, 11:14 AM

So I guess maybe if someone wants to wrangle vision boards, speak within the first week of January. If no one speaks up, then I will just start a post secret project.

I would just jump over the vision boards right on to your idea!

Bèsame*

01-02-2020, 09:13 PM

My 2020 New Year's resolution
is to finish all my craft projects from 2019
that I should have done in 2018,
after I started them in 2017
after buying the supplies for them in 2016
with the tutorials I found in 2015.

Lol lol

nycfem

01-08-2020, 08:25 PM

Post Secret project

Oldies and responsible newbies welcome! No artistic talent needed - just have fun and put your all into it!

For examples http://www.postsecret.com (or postsecret on instagram / google etc)

Make 2 post secret postcards for each participant. Say, there is six participants. Then you would make 12 post secret postcards (could do six same, and then another six of a different design -- or all of your postcards can be different).

Fine to add your name or be anonymous. Secrets in the pen pal project must STAY in the pen pal project either way!

THEME: You can do any theme you want but the suggested theme is work. I chose this because I have been having a tough time over the past years with adjusting to jobs and such. Work includes anything related such as disability and retirement. Funny or serious.

Size of postcard (anything within reason).

# of participants unlimited (because - let's face it, our list is small these days):

1. nycfem / Jennifer

Time provided to be negotiated as a group after sign-up. We will make sure EVERYONE is comfortable with it and has adequate time. No deadline for sign up. Let's just see how the kernels pop. $ for wrangler shipping / packaging costs: 7 dollars.

GeorgiaMa'am

01-08-2020, 09:12 PM

Post Secret project

1. nycfem / Jennifer
2. GeorgiaMa'am

candy_coated_bitch

01-09-2020, 05:00 PM

Post Secret project

1. nycfem / Jennifer
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB

nycfem

01-09-2020, 08:09 PM

Hey, I was thinking that maybe some of you are put off by my suggested work theme. I'd love to see more people join and wanted to add that if you are thinking of signing up but would like an alternative idea for a theme, consider something related to the New Year :).

And those of you are cool with going with my work theme, of course I'm excited for that too.

I LOVE post secret packages and hope members will consider joining. And thanks so those of you who have signed up.

Gemme

01-09-2020, 09:45 PM

I love this project but probably won't participate this time. I'm just worn out from work and the holidays and personal 'stuff'. I know you'll have a wonderful project and I'll catch you later!

Kätzchen

01-09-2020, 11:00 PM

Me too, I won't be able to join in. I love this project too, but I've got lots of stuff going on, so I will catch up with another crafting project, some time soon (I hope).

nycfem

01-10-2020, 12:11 AM

Hey, y'all,

I'm going to wait to see if at least 2 more people sign up over the next week or so. If not, then I think I'll go ahead and table the project for a month or so and then announce it again to see if it's a better time to get people on board.

Post Secret project SIGN UP IN PROGRESS

Oldies and responsible newbies welcome! No artistic talent needed - just have fun and put your all into it!

For examples http://www.postsecret.com (or postsecret on instagram / google etc)

Make 2 post secret postcards for each participant. Say, there is six participants. Then you would make 12 post secret postcards (could do six same, and then another six of a different design -- or all of your postcards can be different).

Fine to add your name or be anonymous. Secrets in the pen pal project must STAY in the pen pal project either way!

THEME: You can do any theme you want but the suggested theme is work. I chose this because I have been having a tough time over the past years with adjusting to jobs and such. Work includes anything related such as disability and retirement. Funny or serious. An alternative theme, if the work one doesn't appeal to you, is: anything related to the New Year.

Size of postcard (anything within reason).

# of participants unlimited (because - let's face it, our list is small these days):

1. nycfem / Jennifer
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB

Time provided to be negotiated as a group after sign-up. We will make sure EVERYONE is comfortable with it and has adequate time. No deadline for sign up. Let's just see how the kernels pop. $ for wrangler shipping / packaging costs: 7 dollars.

Bèsame*

01-10-2020, 12:25 AM

I love the work theme! And....I can always find time to be creative. It's very therapeutic to me. Takes me to a creative place.
Count me in!

# of participants unlimited (because - let's face it, our list is small these days):

1. nycfem / Jennifer
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB
4. Besame*

nycfem

01-10-2020, 12:29 AM

Post Secret project SIGN UP IN PROGRESS

Oldies and responsible newbies welcome! No artistic talent needed - just have fun and put your all into it!

For examples http://www.postsecret.com (or postsecret on instagram / google etc)

Make 2 post secret postcards for each participant. Say, there is six participants. Then you would make 12 post secret postcards (could do six same, and then another six of a different design -- or all of your postcards can be different).

Fine to add your name or be anonymous. Secrets in the pen pal project must STAY in the pen pal project either way!

THEME: You can do any theme you want but the suggested theme is work. I chose this because I have been having a tough time over the past years with adjusting to jobs and such. Work includes anything related such as disability and retirement. Funny or serious. An alternative theme, if the work one doesn't appeal to you, is: anything related to the New Year.

Size of postcard (anything within reason).

# of participants unlimited (because - let's face it, our list is small these days):

1. nycfem / Jennifer
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB
4. Besame

Time provided to be negotiated as a group after sign-up. We will make sure EVERYONE is comfortable with it and has adequate time. No deadline for sign up. Let's just see how the kernels pop. $ for wrangler shipping / packaging costs: 7 dollars.

JustLovelyJenn

01-10-2020, 11:24 AM

nycfem

01-13-2020, 07:32 PM

I am thinking a due date of the end of February - put a thanks if this sounds good. If it doesn't, of course- speak up. I want everyone to feel they have a date that gives enough time.

Post Secret project SIGN UP CLOSED

Oldies and responsible newbies welcome! No artistic talent needed - just have fun and put your all into it!

For examples http://www.postsecret.com (or postsecret on instagram / google etc)

Make 2 post secret postcards for each participant. We have 5 participants, so you will make 8 postcards. The most duplicates you can make is 4 (i.e. you can make a set of 4 same, and then a second, different set of 4- that way I can make sure each participant receives 8 different postsecret postcards). Or of course you can make 8 postsecret postcards that are all different. Size doesn't matter as long as it's within reason.

Fine to add your name or be anonymous. Secrets in the pen pal project must STAY in the pen pal project either way!

THEME: You can do any theme you want but the suggested theme is work. I chose this because I have been having a tough time over the past years with adjusting to jobs and such. Work includes anything related such as disability and retirement. Funny or serious. An alternative theme, if the work one doesn't appeal to you, is: anything related to the New Year.

Size of postcard (anything within reason).

Participants:

1. nycfem / Jennifer (wrangler)
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB
4. Besame
5. JustLovelyJenn

Time provided to be negotiated as a group after sign-up. We will make sure EVERYONE is comfortable with it and has adequate time. $ for wrangler shipping / packaging costs: 7 dollars.

JustLovelyJenn, so glad you are joining us! If any questions, just ask on the thread, and we will help guide you!

nycfem

01-14-2020, 10:01 PM

Hey, y'all I am opening this sign up back up until Friday, January 17th, since I didn't give any leeway time noting a closing. So, y'all keep signing up :rrose:

I am thinking a due date of the end of February - put a thanks if this sounds good. If it doesn't, of course- speak up. I want everyone to feel they have a date that gives enough time.

Post Secret project SIGN UP OPEN

Oldies and responsible newbies welcome! No artistic talent needed - just have fun and put your all into it!

For examples http://www.postsecret.com (or postsecret on instagram / google etc)

Make 2 post secret postcards for each participant. For example, if we have 5 participants, so you will make 8 postcards. In this scenario, the most duplicates you can make is 4 (i.e. you can make a set of 4 same, and then a second, different set of 4- that way I can make sure each participant receives 8 different postsecret postcards). Or of course, in this hypothetical situation, you can make 8 postsecret postcards that are all different. Size doesn't matter as long as it's within reason.

Fine to add your name or be anonymous. Secrets in the pen pal project must STAY in the pen pal project either way!

THEME: You can do any theme you want but the suggested theme is work. I chose this because I have been having a tough time over the past years with adjusting to jobs and such. Work includes anything related such as disability and retirement. Funny or serious. An alternative theme, if the work one doesn't appeal to you, is: anything related to the New Year.

Size of postcard (anything within reason).

Participants:

1. nycfem / Jennifer (wrangler)
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB
4. Besame
5. JustLovelyJenn
6.
7.
8.

Time provided to be negotiated as a group after sign-up. We will make sure EVERYONE is comfortable with it and has adequate time. $ for wrangler shipping / packaging costs: 7 dollars.

JustLovelyJenn, so glad you are joining us! If any questions, just ask on the thread, and we will help guide you!

JustLovelyJenn

01-15-2020, 11:27 AM

I am still a little lost, but I am already buzzing with plans for creating amazing artistic postcards!! I will feel it out as we go.

Tommi

01-15-2020, 02:50 PM

I am thinking a due date of the end of February - put a thanks if this sounds good. If it doesn't, of course- speak up. I want everyone to feel they have a date that gives enough time.

Post Secret project SIGN UP CLOSES (Jan 17)

Oldies and responsible newbies welcome! No artistic talent needed - just have fun and put your all into it!

For examples http://www.postsecret.com (or postsecret on instagram / google etc)

Make 2 post secret postcards for each participant. We have 5 participants, so you will make 8 postcards. The most duplicates you can make is 4 (i.e. you can make a set of 4 same, and then a second, different set of 4- that way I can make sure each participant receives 8 different postsecret postcards). Or of course you can make 8 postsecret postcards that are all different. Size doesn't matter as long as it's within reason.

Fine to add your name or be anonymous. Secrets in the pen pal project must STAY in the pen pal project either way!

THEME: You can do any theme you want but the suggested theme is work. I chose this because I have been having a tough time over the past years with adjusting to jobs and such. Work includes anything related such as disability and retirement. Funny or serious. An alternative theme, if the work one doesn't appeal to you, is: anything related to the New Year.

Size of postcard (anything within reason).

Participants:

1. nycfem / Jennifer (wrangler)
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB
4. Besame
5. JustLovelyJenn

Time provided to be negotiated as a group after sign-up. We will make sure EVERYONE is comfortable with it and has adequate time. $ for wrangler shipping / packaging costs: 7 dollars.

JustLovelyJenn, so glad you are joining us! If any questions, just ask on the thread, and we will help guide you!

Participants:

1. nycfem / Jennifer (wrangler)
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB
4. Besame
5. JustLovelyJenn
6. Tommi

Tommi

01-15-2020, 03:00 PM

Ok... I am going to try this out.

One of my goals this year is to start working through all the boxes of unfinished business packed away in the hidden corners of my mind.

Another one is to reestablish human contact with people I love and miss.

And this feels like the perfect project to do both. So... I may need some reminders and what not, but count me in.

That is so nice to read. It reminds me there is more to life than Breaking News, and chicken soup, Kleenex, Vicks Salve, sneezing and that miserable cold that kept me in the house. I see sunshine, and the humming bird feeder is empty. :rrose:

I'm in

nycfem

01-16-2020, 08:16 AM

Post Secret project SIGN UP OPEN (closing tomorrow)

Project due date: end of Feb!

Oldies and responsible newbies welcome! No artistic talent needed - just have fun and put your all into it!

For examples http://www.postsecret.com (or postsecret on instagram / google etc)

Make 2 post secret postcards for each participant. For example, if we have 5 participants, so you will make 8 postcards. In this scenario, the most duplicates you can make is 4 (i.e. you can make a set of 4 same, and then a second, different set of 4- that way I can make sure each participant receives 8 different postsecret postcards). Or of course, in this hypothetical situation, you can make 8 postsecret postcards that are all different. Size doesn't matter as long as it's within reason.

Fine to add your name or be anonymous. Secrets in the pen pal project must STAY in the pen pal project either way!

THEME: You can do any theme you want but the suggested theme is work. I chose this because I have been having a tough time over the past years with adjusting to jobs and such. Work includes anything related such as disability and retirement. Funny or serious. An alternative theme, if the work one doesn't appeal to you, is: anything related to the New Year.

Size of postcard (anything within reason).

Participants:

1. nycfem / Jennifer (wrangler)
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB
4. Besame
5. JustLovelyJenn
6. Tommi
7.

$ for wrangler shipping / packaging costs: 7 dollars.

Any newbies, so glad you are joining us! If any questions, just ask on the thread, and we will help guide you!

Ts_kaijira

01-17-2020, 06:05 PM

Post Secret project SIGN UP OPEN (closing tomorrow)

Project due date: end of Feb!

Oldies and responsible newbies welcome! No artistic talent needed - just have fun and put your all into it!

For examples http://www.postsecret.com (or postsecret on instagram / google etc)

Make 2 post secret postcards for each participant. For example, if we have 5 participants, so you will make 8 postcards. In this scenario, the most duplicates you can make is 4 (i.e. you can make a set of 4 same, and then a second, different set of 4- that way I can make sure each participant receives 8 different postsecret postcards). Or of course, in this hypothetical situation, you can make 8 postsecret postcards that are all different. Size doesn't matter as long as it's within reason.

Fine to add your name or be anonymous. Secrets in the pen pal project must STAY in the pen pal project either way!

THEME: You can do any theme you want but the suggested theme is work. I chose this because I have been having a tough time over the past years with adjusting to jobs and such. Work includes anything related such as disability and retirement. Funny or serious. An alternative theme, if the work one doesn't appeal to you, is: anything related to the New Year.

Size of postcard (anything within reason).

Participants:

1. nycfem / Jennifer (wrangler)
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB
4. Besame
5. JustLovelyJenn
6. Tommi
7. and his Kaijira

$ for wrangler shipping / packaging costs: 7 dollars.

Any newbies, so glad you are joining us! If any questions, just ask on the thread, and we will help guide you!

Participants:

1. nycfem / Jennifer (wrangler)
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB
4. Besame
5. JustLovelyJenn
6. Tommi
7. and his Kaijira . (I'mmmm Baaaaacccccckkkkkk)

girl_dee

01-17-2020, 07:08 PM

Participants:

1. nycfem / Jennifer (wrangler)
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB
4. Besame
5. JustLovelyJenn
6. Tommi
7. and his Kaijira . (I'mmmm Baaaaacccccckkkkkk)
8. and dee! (Thanks Kajira for the poke)

nycfem

01-17-2020, 07:19 PM

Hey, everyone,
I'm going to give until midnight to close sign-ups today but I also wanted to let you know I am changing the requirement for how many postcards you make to 1 for each participant instead of 2. Of course you are more than welcome to make as many as you want for each participant (as long as you make at least one) but I really had only made the requirement as 2 to compensate for being a small number of people participating. Now that it is a larger group (very exciting!), I am amending the requirement from 2 postcards per person to 1 per person, with the understanding that you are welcome to make more than 1 for each person but are certainly not required to. So excited that we have such a great group!

nycfem

01-17-2020, 10:14 PM

Hi, folks, please read, as I finalized all the information (thanks).

Post Secret project SIGN UP CLOSED

Project due date: end of Feb! If I don't receive the cards by the first week of March, we take a hard line, and you will not be in this project. The only reason we do that is because without doing that, things were dragging out for months and months.

For examples http://www.postsecret.com (or postsecret on instagram / google etc)

Make at least 1 post secret postcard for each participant. This means you will be making a minimum of 7 postcards but of course make as many as you want! You can make all 7 the same or do variations or make each one different. Whatever makes you happy.

Fine to add your name or be anonymous. Secrets in the pen pal project must STAY in the pen pal project either way! If you want me to choose who your postcards go to, I'm always delighted. If you prefer to choose who each of your postcards go to, then make sure to label them with the person's screen name on the opposite side of the card as your secret (and if you decide to pick who each of your postcards go to please write "To" so that I don't get mixed up and think you are the one who made the postcard. If you want someone to know you made the postcard then write "From" or leave them anonymous- up to you).

ALL postcards will be mailed to me in a single package by you, and I will compile them in a packet for each of you and send them to you. When you send me your packet of postcards, please make sure you include your return address on the package. If you don't have my address and need it, just text or PM me. For my name on the front of your package please use "Jenny S."

THEME: You can do any theme you want (including a theme that is not one of my suggested themes) but the suggested theme is work. I chose this because I have been having a tough time over the past years with adjusting to jobs and such. Work includes anything related such as disability and retirement. Funny or serious. An alternative theme, if the work one doesn't appeal to you, is: anything related to the New Year.

Size of postcard (anything within reason). Please no unsealed glitter or scents.

Participants:

1. nycfem / Jennifer (wrangler)
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB
4. Besame
5. JustLovelyJenn
6. Tommi
7. TS_Kaijira
8. easygoingfemme

$ for wrangler shipping / packaging costs: 7 dollars.

Any newbies, so glad you are joining us! If any questions, just ask on the thread, and we will help guide you!

Piece of advice to newbies: End of Feb sounds like a lot of time but many of us Oldies have had the experience of waiting too long and then barely finishing or not finishing, so it is much better to pretend the due date is a week earlier- at least! It will be much less stressful for you in the end that way!

Thanks for reading this! (f)

Tommi

01-19-2020, 03:48 PM

Participants:

1. nycfem / Jennifer (wrangler)
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB
4. Besame
5. JustLovelyJenn
6. Tommi
7. and his Kaijira . (I'mmmm Baaaaacccccckkkkkk)
8. and dee! (Thanks Kajira for the poke)

8. easygoingfemme

So, is this now 9 Jen

nycfem

01-19-2020, 05:14 PM

8. easygoingfemme

So, is this now 9 Jen

Oh my gosh, thanks for catching that, Tommi! Yes!

nycfem

01-19-2020, 05:18 PM

Hi, folks, please read, as I finalized all the information (thanks).

Post Secret project SIGN UP CLOSED

Project due date: end of Feb! If I don't receive the cards by the first week of March, we take a hard line, and you will not be in this project. The only reason we do that is because without doing that, things were dragging out for months and months.

For examples http://www.postsecret.com (or postsecret on instagram / google etc)

Make at least 1 post secret postcard for each participant. This means you will be making a minimum of 8 postcards but of course make as many as you want! You can make all 8 the same or do variations or make each one different. Whatever makes you happy.

Fine to add your name or be anonymous. Secrets in the pen pal project must STAY in the pen pal project either way! If you want me to choose who your postcards go to, I'm always delighted. If you prefer to choose who each of your postcards go to, then make sure to label them with the person's screen name on the opposite side of the card as your secret (and if you decide to pick who each of your postcards go to please write "To" so that I don't get mixed up and think you are the one who made the postcard. If you want someone to know you made the postcard then write "From" or leave them anonymous- up to you).

ALL postcards will be mailed to me in a single package by you, and I will compile them in a packet for each of you and send them to you. When you send me your packet of postcards, please make sure you include your return address on the package. If you don't have my address and need it, just text or PM me. For my name on the front of your package please use "Jenny S."

THEME: You can do any theme you want (including a theme that is not one of my suggested themes) but the suggested theme is work. I chose this because I have been having a tough time over the past years with adjusting to jobs and such. Work includes anything related such as disability and retirement. Funny or serious. An alternative theme, if the work one doesn't appeal to you, is: anything related to the New Year.

Size of postcard (anything within reason). Please no unsealed glitter or scents.

Participants:

1. nycfem / Jennifer (wrangler)
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB
4. Besame
5. JustLovelyJenn
6. Tommi
7. TS_Kaijira
8. easygoingfemme
9. girl_dee

$ for wrangler shipping / packaging costs: 7 dollars.

Any newbies, so glad you are joining us! If any questions, just ask on the thread, and we will help guide you!

Piece of advice to newbies: End of Feb sounds like a lot of time but many of us Oldies have had the experience of waiting too long and then barely finishing or not finishing, so it is much better to pretend the due date is a week earlier- at least! It will be much less stressful for you in the end that way!

Thanks for reading this!

Tommi

02-04-2020, 08:41 AM

Hmm, secret post card creations are just toooooo big.
Secrets here and secrets there
Which ones do we share
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman too
If it's my secret dare I share with you !!!

:superman::supermanbooth:

Feb. 4, 2000, Tommi's Kaijira is already creating....Just sayin', she loves this. :byebye:

clay

02-05-2020, 01:44 PM

Hi, folks, please read, as I finalized all the information (thanks).

Post Secret project SIGN UP CLOSED

Project due date: end of Feb! If I don't receive the cards by the first week of March, we take a hard line, and you will not be in this project. The only reason we do that is because without doing that, things were dragging out for months and months.

For examples http://www.postsecret.com (or postsecret on instagram / google etc)

Make at least 1 post secret postcard for each participant. This means you will be making a minimum of 8 postcards but of course make as many as you want! You can make all 8 the same or do variations or make each one different. Whatever makes you happy.

Fine to add your name or be anonymous. Secrets in the pen pal project must STAY in the pen pal project either way! If you want me to choose who your postcards go to, I'm always delighted. If you prefer to choose who each of your postcards go to, then make sure to label them with the person's screen name on the opposite side of the card as your secret (and if you decide to pick who each of your postcards go to please write "To" so that I don't get mixed up and think you are the one who made the postcard. If you want someone to know you made the postcard then write "From" or leave them anonymous- up to you).

ALL postcards will be mailed to me in a single package by you, and I will compile them in a packet for each of you and send them to you. When you send me your packet of postcards, please make sure you include your return address on the package. If you don't have my address and need it, just text or PM me. For my name on the front of your package please use "Jenny S."

THEME: You can do any theme you want (including a theme that is not one of my suggested themes) but the suggested theme is work. I chose this because I have been having a tough time over the past years with adjusting to jobs and such. Work includes anything related such as disability and retirement. Funny or serious. An alternative theme, if the work one doesn't appeal to you, is: anything related to the New Year.

Size of postcard (anything within reason). Please no unsealed glitter or scents.

Participants:

1. nycfem / Jennifer (wrangler)
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB
4. Besame
5. JustLovelyJenn
6. Tommi
7. TS_Kaijira
8. easygoingfemme
9. girl_dee

$ for wrangler shipping / packaging costs: 7 dollars.

Any newbies, so glad you are joining us! If any questions, just ask on the thread, and we will help guide you!

Piece of advice to newbies: End of Feb sounds like a lot of time but many of us Oldies have had the experience of waiting too long and then barely finishing or not finishing, so it is much better to pretend the due date is a week earlier- at least! It will be much less stressful for you in the end that way!

Thanks for reading this!

Look at all these cool peeps. I am really so sad to have missed this.....post secrets is my most fave project of all!!!

I was in critical condition in 3 hospitals for 50 days (12/05 to 01/24.......most here wasn't aware. Anyway, I was coded 12/14 then flatlined in ICU 12/17....so I was VERY sick, having major open abd surgery 12/20. I am getting better each week, slowly.

Thanks to the ones here who did know & kept me in thoughts & prayers & sent messages. I heart you all.

This is such an exciting group & project......:) Have fun!

nycfem

02-15-2020, 11:43 AM

Hi, I'm going to amend the ABSOLUTE FINAL deadline to March 15th. This means anything after march 15th will not be sent out. I advise planning to get yours to me at least a week early. Then you don't have to go through the anxiety of not knowing if it will arrive on time. Trust me- I've been through this before myself :vigil:

If you don't mind, please put a thanks, so that I know you've seen this :bunchflowers:

Hi, folks, please read, as I finalized all the information (thanks).

Post Secret project SIGN UP CLOSED

Project due date: end of Feb! If I don't receive the cards by the first week of March, we take a hard line, and you will not be in this project. The only reason we do that is because without doing that, things were dragging out for months and months.

For examples http://www.postsecret.com (or postsecret on instagram / google etc)

Make at least 1 post secret postcard for each participant. This means you will be making a minimum of 8 postcards but of course make as many as you want! You can make all 8 the same or do variations or make each one different. Whatever makes you happy.

Fine to add your name or be anonymous. Secrets in the pen pal project must STAY in the pen pal project either way! If you want me to choose who your postcards go to, I'm always delighted. If you prefer to choose who each of your postcards go to, then make sure to label them with the person's screen name on the opposite side of the card as your secret (and if you decide to pick who each of your postcards go to please write "To" so that I don't get mixed up and think you are the one who made the postcard. If you want someone to know you made the postcard then write "From" or leave them anonymous- up to you).

ALL postcards will be mailed to me in a single package by you, and I will compile them in a packet for each of you and send them to you. When you send me your packet of postcards, please make sure you include your return address on the package. If you don't have my address and need it, just text or PM me. For my name on the front of your package please use "Jenny S."

THEME: You can do any theme you want (including a theme that is not one of my suggested themes) but the suggested theme is work. I chose this because I have been having a tough time over the past years with adjusting to jobs and such. Work includes anything related such as disability and retirement. Funny or serious. An alternative theme, if the work one doesn't appeal to you, is: anything related to the New Year.

Size of postcard (anything within reason). Please no unsealed glitter or scents.

Participants:

1. nycfem / Jennifer (wrangler)
2. GeorgiaMa'am
3. CCB
4. Besame
5. JustLovelyJenn
6. Tommi
7. TS_Kaijira
8. easygoingfemme
9. girl_dee

$ for wrangler shipping / packaging costs: 7 dollars.

Any newbies, so glad you are joining us! If any questions, just ask on the thread, and we will help guide you!

Piece of advice to newbies: End of Feb sounds like a lot of time but many of us Oldies have had the experience of waiting too long and then barely finishing or not finishing, so it is much better to pretend the due date is a week earlier- at least! It will be much less stressful for you in the end that way!

Thanks for reading this!

nycfem

03-05-2020, 08:19 PM

Hi, how is it going for everyone? Do you need me to extend the time again or are you doing well? So far I haven't received any packages but did hear that easygoing is sending hers. Of course, I will post whenever a package is received.

GeorgiaMa'am

03-06-2020, 11:37 AM

Bèsame*

03-06-2020, 09:59 PM

Mine are finished. I was being held up with no cash to send. I never have cash💰..lol. Took care of it today with cash back with ice cream purchase, lol.

They should be in the mail sometime in the next two days.

candy_coated_bitch

03-07-2020, 03:00 PM

nycfem

03-07-2020, 03:33 PM

Okay, thanks for the feedback. I have heard from everyone in the affirmative for the March 15th deadline, except for JustLovelyJen. I'll reach out to her today.

So, March 15th remains as the final deadline. Thanks, everyone!

GeorgiaMa'am

03-09-2020, 10:40 AM

Dangit, I just had a _great_ idea of what to do with this penpal project. Too late now, I don't have time to get the materials. Guess I will stick with my original idea (which I hope to finish up this evening).

Bèsame*

03-09-2020, 05:03 PM

mine are on a mail bound trip to you as of today📬

GeorgiaMa'am

03-10-2020, 06:32 PM

Mine are on their way! But I don't think I quite made it before the pick-up deadline, so they will probably really enter the mail system tomorrow.

randomnotes

03-11-2020, 05:16 PM

I know it’s too late to join this time. But I would loved to be involved in a future exchange. I love participating in the NANOWRIMO post card exchanges!

GeorgiaMa'am

03-13-2020, 07:53 PM

Mine got there today! The USPS says it was delivered at 2:24 PM.

I'm so excited, I can't wait to see what everyone has done!

nycfem

03-15-2020, 07:31 PM

Oh my gosh, so far the three packages of post secrets I have received are GREAT! And can i just say JUICYYYYYY :koolaid:

1. nycfem / Jennifer (wrangler)
2. GeorgiaMa'am (RECEIVED)
3. CCB
4. Besame (RECEIVED)
5. JustLovelyJenn
6. Tommi
7. TS_Kaijira
8. easygoingfemme (RECEIVED)
9. girl_dee

Looking forward to receiving the rest!

Bèsame*

03-15-2020, 08:20 PM

nycfem

03-17-2020, 07:28 PM

Hi, everyone's packages not yet received are confirmed as EN ROUTE to me, and I think we all could use a fun mailing with everything going on! So, sit tight, and I'll let you know when they are received and sent out!

nycfem

03-22-2020, 02:56 PM

Tommi

03-24-2020, 09:21 PM

Hi, everyone, I have everyone's completed packages (minus JustLovelyJenn who let me know she could not do them due to personal things going on in her life that came up). They are FABULOUS! Everyone's package has been made but will be mailed at an unknown date since I'm not going out beyond necessities. I will of course post when I do mail them but that may not be for months. Thanks for doing a great job, everybody! Be safe, and look forward to receiving a super fun package with everyone's "post secret' cards eventually! Be safe and craft away! :)

Jen,
it's unreal, it is surreal , this plague that hit. I watch Gov. Cuomo and am blown away by what is going on. Staying self quarantined here in Southern Calif. Cats love it.
Hope you and BB can stay in dooors till Dec or January.
Much love, Tommi

GeorgiaMa'am

03-31-2020, 10:24 PM

Kätzchen

04-02-2020, 04:19 PM

Hi Crafty Peeps,

I know now is probably not a good time to be mailing germ-infested packages hither and yon, but I thought maybe we could post what crafty things we are doing while we are sheltering in place. I know you folks can't resist doing something crafty when you have a little extra time on your hands!

I have been mostly coloring with color pencils. I'm trying to get better at adding light sources. I've also done some poster-type things with magic markers, just for fun. I've done a little bit of Zentangle too.

Some of my creativity is going into cooking. It's been a long time since I had to cook almost every night. I've been pulling out the old cookbooks and going through them.

So what are you all working on?

Hello Georgia, what a great idea to share about what craft projects we might be working on. :balloon:

My mom sent a couple of links to me on how to make soft cotton face masks, similar to the disposable ones you might see offered in a doctor's office/clinic. So that is what I am working on. I'm going to make 28 of them (four weeks worth).

Just today, she also gave me another idea to go with making the soft cotton face masks. You can use filter material for the filtering material that you would put inside the pocket area of the face mask.

Filter suggestions:

A) Active Carbon Filter Sheets (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YMLNR46/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_j.AFEb5AVNAFE)
B) Hepa Vacuum bag filters (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HYIUL6S/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_gbBFEbWFH73RJ)(any brand of filters that filters dust and allergens should be okay)

Also, if you don't have any elastic on hand, you can make your own ties out the same material or use shoe strings, fresh from a package of shoe strings you might buy for tennis shoes. Also, if you don't have wire on hand, but you have pipe cleaners? You can insert a pipe cleaner into the area of the face mask to help bend it over your nose, which helps the mask to stay secure on your face.

I don't have a sewing machine at home (my mom has mine), so I am stitching them by hand, with small basting stitches and also use a reverse baste stitch, right over the original stitch, so the stitching is secure and will withstand laundering and frequent use.

Here's the two links my mom sent to me:

(1) Face Mask from Craft Passion dot Com (https://www.craftpassion.com/face-mask-sewing-pattern/)

(2) DIY face mask with Filter Pocket (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fot_2JY99ME)

My mom ordered several yards of material for me from JoAnn's Fabrics in cute patterns (flamingos, watermelons, etc), just like some of the material that her nursing uniforms are made of (soft, cotton blend fabric).

Bèsame*

04-03-2020, 08:11 PM

Well it's not really a craft project per say, but I lined all my kitchen shelves. I don't know why I do this, but every time I line shelves, I use red patterns. Never have I decorated my kitchen in red though. No reason??

Anyways...after xmas I found a giant roll of red check wrapping paper. The really good thick kind with cutting lines on the back. Those lines and the check on the front made it super easy. I'm not to thrilled with the edges of the shelves,
so I used a solid red wasabi tape on the edges. Sooooo that is what I have been working on. Looks really good I might add..lol

Tomorrow, I'm going to make a few face masks. It is time for all essential employees to cover up! I don't know how much elastic I have. I did see a homemade mask today using those covered ponytail holders. I might find those easier than elastic these days??!!

Gemme

04-05-2020, 10:45 AM

You can use rubber bands too, although covered bands or an elastic loop might be more comfortable.

9YLXEhSjVsw

This is the most simple video I've found and very adaptable to anyone's situation. The one thing I would change is sliding in a cut piece of filter, be it batting or an actual piece cut from a HEPA vacuum filter, but that's also super easy to do and requires no sewing. These masks are washable so you can change up the materials and patterns to bring a teensy bit of joy to a generally joyless situation.

On a related note, I saw a gentleman at Walmart that gets points for creativity. He used one of his wife's cloth headbands. It had scrunched elastic at the back and was wide enough at the crown that it covered his nose and mouth. Inspired, I went to the hair care aisle and found one that works for me and is a dark gray snake skin pattern.

Job Lot is also giving away free large cotton napkins so people can make their own masks.

For work, I've ordered black masks that are going to make me look like the winter solider when I wear them.

I found one here (https://www.amazon.com/Mouth-Mexican-Skulls-Reusable-Covers/dp/B086JNXLZY/ref=sr_1_49?dchild=1&keywords=cloth+face+masks&qid=1586104958&sr=8-49) but I feel drawn to the one of the giraffe riding the shark. Not sure what that's saying but I'm listening.

:blink:

Kätzchen

04-18-2020, 11:52 AM

How's everybody doing lately? Happy Saturday to all of you. :rrose:

I thought I would share about a personal arts & crafts project that I am going to work on over the next few months.

Pebble Craft Project (LINK (https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=pebble+craft+project&FORM=HDRSC2))

I sometimes come across uniquely sized and colorful rocks and pebbles and I began to start a collection of them, so I can make something crafty. Not only for myself, but for little craft presents I can share with family and friends, here at home (birthday prezzies, thoughtful "Thank You" prezzies, etc).

I actually want to make a frameable picture to place in a particular location in my studio apartment and I want to make my own welcome mat art, for inside my front door, by using pebbles too. That project depends on finding the right type of wood, maybe repurposed wood or maybe I will find some nice wood to use when I walk along the river front, on one of the many exercise ventures I go out on.

Bèsame*

04-21-2020, 06:51 PM

Now what? Masks are made. All boxes unpacked. Pictures hung. Shelf papered every shelf! Tick tock.Tick tock. I need a project!!

So.....

I placed a curbside order at JoAnn's. I selected some silk geraniums, lilacs and peonies. I have a basket on the floor for geraniums and a heart shaped twig wall hanging. The heart needs a new coat of white paint. The lilacs and peonies are going there. Alas, JoAnn's is doing a busy business curbside..so I'm still waiting to start those projects. The ribbon for the heart already arrived from Etsy.
And then....

I ordered stretcher bars from Amazon. I have this sea glass color quilt wall hanging. I'm going to put it on the stretcher bars. That will be turned in to a hanging headboard. I made it a few years ago, even stitched some wave scrolls around the edges. I had no idea what I was going to do with it. My Mom once said, hang onto it. You will find the perfect place for it one day. I'm awaiting the Amazon delivery for that project.

Tick tock. Tick tock. I'm waiting.
I get another idea!!😃😃

Today I curbside ordered stuff to make homemade soap. Score! I have that stuff now!!
Lavender soap awaits. Raise your hand if you want soap!! Lol

Stone-Butch

04-21-2020, 07:26 PM

Throws both hands up in the air for soup, more soup, LOL

homoe

04-21-2020, 10:25 PM

Throws both hands up in the air for soup, more soup, LOL

Stone, I believe the lady said soap..........:giggle:

Lavender soap at that!

Kätzchen

05-02-2020, 03:10 PM

Can ya all stand another post about how to make a great mask?

I hope so. :)

So, my mom (The 80 year old RN) showed me the mask that she recently was gifted. It was made from a bra. So, today, I have an strapless bra I have not worn in years and it's in good condition. Guess what I did? ;)

No bra burning here. I put my strapless, underwire bra to good use. It only took ten minutes to make two excellent masks.

And for those of you who know me really well, lol, it's gotta have bling too.

Directions on how to make the Strapless Bra Mask:

1) cut the two bra cups free, by cutting along the sides of each cup.
2) carefully take the elastic ear pieces from a used mask that you can no longer wear and set them free from the paper mask they sit on.
3) stitch the elastic ear pieces along the outside of the cup.
4) the underwire part of the bra cup goes under your chin. The top of the cup gives excellent coverage over your nose and mouth.
5) I don't think one needs to use a filter if your bra cups have padding in them already, which mine did.
6) Doll up your bra cup mask with all kinds of bling. I used sparkly gems from my craft box. So I have rainbow gems that travel across the entire bra cup. :eyebat:

Cheers + germ free air smoochies to all you crafters,
:kissy:

Kätzchen

05-16-2020, 05:34 PM

How's everybody holding up, lately?

I always like to have some sort of crafting project to work on and I've been working on Pointillism craft projects. I recently drew up some artful renditions of certain things I find beautiful in nature. Like, for example, I drew a sunflower using the pointillism technique. It's not exactly like the picture I found below, but the picture gives you a good idea of how a pointillism rendition of art can look as a finished project.

https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/max_1200/174e6618802803.562cf90084d3b.jpg

I bought a few packages of cream colored cards with matching envelopes (the wedding invitation type of stationery), a couple of years ago, and I only use these blank cards and envelopes for special occasion types of art work.

I'm actually going to attempt to draw a creative rendition of the name my dear friend is going to name her new baby girl. The little girls' name will have 3 M's (first, middle and last name all begin with M). But I have to do the background art first, then carefully emboss the baby's full name under the backdrop of the art work I intend to use. I plan to make it as gender neutral as possible, so it will be Keep-Sake quality for the newborn's baby book. I'm going to crochet some tiny baby booties too and make a tiny baby cap, the knitted kind, and put some pretty bows and ribbons on both the booties and baby cap.

Hopefully I can find a light weight receiving blanket, that matches the booties and baby cap, since she is expected to deliver tiny Madilyn by the end of June.

Wishing everyone a wonderful summer ahead,

~K. :bunchflowers:

Bèsame*

05-16-2020, 10:02 PM

I wish I could post my own private pictures to this site. I'd show you all my little stool. I reupholstered it. It came out to darn cute! Some have seen a pic already.

I've ordered some pillow inserts. I happen to have two extra quilt blocks from my king quilt I made, many years ago. I'm going to use those blocks for pillows on my bed.

And since I think masks are going to be the trend right now, I'm going to be a little more creative on my next batch. I've made up 3 different styles. Made mostly of left over fabrics from other quilts. My mind is a wandering with a bit more of a fashion statement. Perhaps some stitching??

For the most part I'm giving my hand and thumb a rest. I am ready for our next project though!!! Zentangle??? I'm up for some doodling.

GeorgiaMa'am

05-17-2020, 05:26 PM

. . . For the most part I'm giving my hand and thumb a rest. I am ready for our next project though!!! Zentangle??? I'm up for some doodling.

Zentangle sounds good to me. Maybe Zentangle Art?

Gemme

05-24-2020, 08:19 PM

For the most part I'm giving my hand and thumb a rest. I am ready for our next project though!!! Zentangle??? I'm up for some doodling.

Zentangle sounds good to me. Maybe Zentangle Art?

A Zentangle project could be fun if it's not too big. I can only work on fun stuff one day a week now so it would have to be reasonable for me to join.

GeorgiaMa'am

05-26-2020, 05:42 PM

A Zentangle project could be fun if it's not too big. I can only work on fun stuff one day a week now so it would have to be reasonable for me to join.

I was thinking maybe 3x3, or 3-1/8 x 3-1/8, whatever the regular "official" Zentangle size is. Or maybe twinchies.

nycfem

07-30-2020, 09:20 PM

I think it behooves me to put an update on the "post secret" project! Needless to say, I've been waiting to mail out due to the pandemic, but since I went to the dentist today, I guess it's time to consider that I can handle a post office. Does anyone who did the post secret project want me to mail to a different address than I have for you normally? If the address I usually mail to you remains the same, no need to answer. But let me know if you want me to send to a different address.

GeorgiaMa'am

07-30-2020, 09:27 PM

Bèsame*

07-30-2020, 10:32 PM

I can't wait!!!!!!! to get these in the mail!!! I wish I could remember what I wrote on mine, though. Hmmm.

I can't remember either.

candy_coated_bitch

07-30-2020, 10:50 PM

I remember.

Oh, hai.

Gemme

07-31-2020, 12:14 AM

I was thinking maybe 3x3, or 3-1/8 x 3-1/8, whatever the regular "official" Zentangle size is. Or maybe twinchies.

Hey, did you want to get this started soon? I'd be up for it if you did.

clay

07-31-2020, 12:23 PM

Hey, did you want to get this started soon? I'd be up for it if you did.

I would be in as well. BUT I do not think my eyes can handle twinchies....:(.

GeorgiaMa'am

08-01-2020, 01:59 PM

Hey, did you want to get this started soon? I'd be up for it if you did.

I'd like to get another project underway, too. So, when I mentioned Zentangle Art, I was referring to the kind of Zentangle where you draw a representative image and then "Zentangle" it. See here for examples:
https://www.pinterest.com/dhrushitraval/zentangle-art/

I think color would also be especially fun to use in this project, so color or black-and-white would be acceptable. Also, I don't want to give more of a theme, because some people feel pretty limited in what images they can draw (meaning, me!).

I would also like to stick to the original official Zentangle tile size, which is 3.5" x 3.5" (because anything bigger is too much work!) or smaller like twinchies 2" x 2" (because I have lots of twinchie tiles left over from another project).

I would give us a week to sign up, 5 weeks to finish the project, and the final-final deadline of a week after that.

Does anyone have any suggestions about the above? I can open signups this week if people are interested.

Bèsame*

08-01-2020, 02:29 PM

Me!!!!

Might have to hold off mailing mine back to me, I will be involved in a move around that time 😎🏝

nycfem

08-01-2020, 02:31 PM

nycfem

08-01-2020, 02:35 PM

Just a thought: A totally optional theme might be nice because some people are more comfortable with not coming up with their own. In other words, individual participants might enjoy having the option to pick between a given theme or doing whatever they want.

Gemme

08-01-2020, 03:56 PM

I'd like to get another project underway, too. So, when I mentioned Zentangle Art, I was referring to the kind of Zentangle where you draw a representative image and then "Zentangle" it. See here for examples:
https://www.pinterest.com/dhrushitraval/zentangle-art/

I think color would also be especially fun to use in this project, so color or black-and-white would be acceptable. Also, I don't want to give more of a theme, because some people feel pretty limited in what images they can draw (meaning, me!).

I would also like to stick to the original official Zentangle tile size, which is 3.5" x 3.5" (because anything bigger is too much work!) or smaller like twinchies 2" x 2" (because I have lots of twinchie tiles left over from another project).

I would give us a week to sign up, 5 weeks to finish the project, and the final-final deadline of a week after that.

Does anyone have any suggestions about the above? I can open signups this week if people are interested.

Sounds good. I'm down.

I see advantages for either size and I know it's fun to use up stuff you already have but I'm going to throw my hat in the ring for the traditional size of 3.5 x 3.5 if we're doing one or the other. I feel it gives the rest of you more of a chance to actually be able to figure out what the Hell I might be trying to draw. However, you could always Zentangle some twinchie pieces and then piece them together into a larger size if you'd like. Just a random thought for you to ruminate on.

Just a thought: A totally optional theme might be nice because some people are more comfortable with not coming up with their own. In other words, individual participants might enjoy having the option to pick between a given theme or doing whatever they want.

I'm double down on this. I like options!

clay

08-02-2020, 11:43 AM

Bèsame*

08-02-2020, 12:08 PM

I'm ok with any rules, sizes, colors or themes.

I just want to play !!!

GeorgiaMa'am

08-05-2020, 02:32 AM

!!!Zentangle Art!!!

For this kind of Zentangle Art, this will be the kind of Zentangle where you draw a representative image and then "Zentangle" it. See here for examples:
https://www.pinterest.com/dhrushitraval/zentangle-art/

THEME: flora and fauna - totally optional, draw something else if you like!

Color or black and white images are acceptable. Go crazy and have fun!

SIZE: the standard "official" Zentangle tile size of 3.5" x 3.5", OR twinchies 2" x 2", OR four twinchies that fit together to make one tile (4" x 4") - your choice!

Make one piece for each person who signs up (or four pieces if you want to make four twinchies that fit together as one tile for a project). When you send your pieces to me, please include $7 for shipping. Remember to put the name of the person it goes to on it, and also your name. If you don't put a name, I will distribute them randomly.

DEADLINE: The deadline to have these to me (Georgia Ma'am) is Monday, September 14. The final-final deadline is Monday, September 21.

SIGN UPS start NOW! and the deadline to sign up is Sunday, August 9 at 7 p.m. EDST.

1. Georgia Ma'am
2. Clay
3.
4.
5.
6.
etc.

Fine print: (subject to amendment - see next post)

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

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

GeorgiaMa'am

08-05-2020, 02:44 AM

I'm ok with any rules, sizes, colors or themes.

I just want to play !!!

Yes! Me Too! Let's play with art!

But in fairness, I noticed when I copied the "Fine Print" that the rule only extends through 2019 as written. Do we want to keep it as is and only update the years? Or do we need to change it?

Also, on a related topic, I think that nycfem should totally get a pass on the wrangler one-week rule for the post secrets project, because duh! COVID.

I have copied the Fine Print below in a regular size, for those of us with aging eyes:

* * *

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

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

clay

08-05-2020, 02:14 PM

Yes! Me Too! Let's play with art!

But in fairness, I noticed when I copied the "Fine Print" that the rule only extends through 2019 as written. Do we want to keep it as is and only update the years? Or do we need to change it?

Also, on a related topic, I think that nycfem should totally get a pass on the wrangler one-week rule for the post secrets project, because duh! COVID.

I have copied the Fine Print below in a regular size, for those of us with aging eyes:

* * *

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

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

YES....let nycfem play wif us. Covid happening wasn't anticipated, so let her play!!!

I agree to just change the dates, and let this rule stand! It keeps us all on same page!!

Thanks for this wonderful project & for wrangling it!!

And thanks for adding me. I never can get it to work for me...:)

candy_coated_bitch

08-05-2020, 08:09 PM

!!!Zentangle Art!!!

For this kind of Zentangle Art, this will be the kind of Zentangle where you draw a representative image and then "Zentangle" it. See here for examples:
https://www.pinterest.com/dhrushitraval/zentangle-art/

THEME: flora and fauna - totally optional, draw something else if you like!

Color or black and white images are acceptable. Go crazy and have fun!

SIZE: the standard "official" Zentangle tile size of 3.5" x 3.5", OR twinchies 2" x 2", OR four twinchies that fit together to make one tile (4" x 4") - your choice!

Make one piece for each person who signs up (or four pieces if you want to make four twinchies that fit together as one tile for a project). When you send your pieces to me, please include $7 for shipping. Remember to put the name of the person it goes to on it, and also your name. If you don't put a name, I will distribute them randomly.

DEADLINE: The deadline to have these to me (Georgia Ma'am) is Monday, September 14. The final-final deadline is Monday, September 21.

SIGN UPS start NOW! and the deadline to sign up is Sunday, August 9 at 7 p.m. EDST.

1. Georgia Ma'am
2. Clay
3. CCB
4.
5.
6.
etc.

Fine print: (subject to amendment - see next post)

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

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