Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[Bèsame*]

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. Besame*
5.
6.
etc.

[nycfem]

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. Besame*
5. nycfem
6.
etc.

***********

[candy_coated_bitch]

Tiles ordered. Microns ordered.

Would everyone be willing to tell me your favorite animal? I already know Clay's.

[nycfem]

Tiles ordered. Microns ordered.

Would everyone be willing to tell me your favorite animal? I already know Clay's.

Cat ....................

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Would everyone be willing to tell me your favorite animal?

Dogs, any kind, mutts or pure bred

[Bèsame*]

Tiles ordered. Microns ordered.

Would everyone be willing to tell me your favorite animal? I already know Clay's.
hmmmm...I'm going to say flamingo

[Tommi]

Just wanted to check out what you are all up to. Still on stay at home and get creative, but wait, I need to clean out the garage, or fix the dripping faucet, or..why don’t I wash the windows.

Okay, I knew I had cabin COVID fever when I decided to clean all the light switches with Q-tips and peroxide. Not wasting isopropyl alcohol during hard times.

Maybe I’ll untangle paper clips tomorrow. Oh damn, it is tomorrow. :|


Zen tangle looks like fun. But never ever have done it, no experience.

I’ll check back in after this one

[candy_coated_bitch]

Thanks for telling me your animals! I had kinda figured nycfem's and GeorgiaMa'am's but Besame* you have surprised and challenged me!

[nycfem]

Hi, everyone!

Guess what... I mailed out everyone's postsecret packages today! It was my first time going into a post office since the beginning of March! I used gloves, hand sanitizing wipes, glasses, and a mask. So here are some notes for you about your post secret projects:

(1) I put the secrets in a flat priority mail envelope and also a gift from me is in the flat priority mail envelope so ya better look! I put them in this type of envelope to minimize the chance of them bending.

(2) I then put the flat priority mail envelope into one of the flexible priority mail envelopes because I enclosed a second gift for each of you that is not flat.

(3) Why did you get gifts? Because you have been so understanding, patient, and kind, and I appreciate our pen pal group so much.

You will love the secrets! They have held up over time!!!

Hope you enjoy!

[Orema]

Do you know about USPS Informed Delivery feature? It's a really good service that some of you may find useful.

It's offered by USPS and notifies you daily of packages and letters that will be (or should be!) in your mailbox or PO Box by the end of day.

I signed up and so far so good. Have only received letter notifications since signing up. It's not available in all postal codes, but it's still worth checking out if you haven't done so already.

https://informeddelivery.usps.com

:poc-cool:

[Tommi]

Hi, everyone!

Guess what... I mailed out everyone's postsecret packages today! It was my first time going into a post office since the beginning of March! I used gloves, hand sanitizing wipes, glasses, and a mask. So here are some notes for you about your post secret projects:

(1) I put the secrets in a flat priority mail envelope and also a gift from me is in the flat priority mail envelope so ya better look! I put them in this type of envelope to minimize the chance of them bending.

(2) I then put the flat priority mail envelope into one of the flexible priority mail envelopes because I enclosed a second gift for each of you that is not flat.

(3) Why did you get gifts? Because you have been so understanding, patient, and kind, and I appreciate our pen pal group so much.

You will love the secrets! They have held up over time!!!

Hope you enjoy!

You had an adventure into COVID world..Thank you jen..

[Tommi]

Zentangled

1. Georgia Ma'am
2. Clay
3. CCB
4. Besame*
5. Ts_kaijira
6. Tommi

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Zentangled

1. Georgia Ma'am
2. Clay
3. CCB
4. Besame*
5. nycfem
6. Ts_kaijira
7. Tommi

Somehow nycfem got bumped off this list, so I'm putting her back on. So sign ups are now
CLOSED
We will each make 6 Zentangles, or 7 if you want to keep one for yourself. They can all be different or the same. I'll repost the complete instructions soon. Have fun Zentangling!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

!!!Zentangle Art!!!

Sign ups are CLOSED. Welcome to everyone who signed up!

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!

1. Georgia Ma'am
2. Clay
3. CCB
4. Besame*
5. nycfem
6. Ts_kaijira
7. Tommi

Make one piece for each person who signed up (or four pieces if you want to make four twinchies that fit together as one tile for a project). So, we will each make 6 projects (7 if you want to keep one for yourself). They can all be the same or they can be different. 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 due date to have these to me (Georgia Ma'am) is Monday, September 14. The final-final deadline is Monday, September 21. Before the deadline, I will PM my mailing address to everyone.

Fine print:

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2020, 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 2020. 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 2020. 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 2020 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 2/21/20. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/20. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/20, able to participate 7/28/20)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/20, able to participate 8/21/20)'

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."

[Gemme]

Only 4 days for a sign up?

Really???

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Only 4 days for a sign up?

Really???

Uhm . . . you're right. And I did originally say that I would give a week for signups. I just miscalculated. If you want to sign up, Gemme, I would agree to it. And if this messes up anybody who has already ordered their supplies, let me know, and I'll make it right.

[Gemme]

Uhm . . . you're right. And I did originally say that I would give a week for signups. I just miscalculated. If you want to sign up, Gemme, I would agree to it. And if this messes up anybody who has already ordered their supplies, let me know, and I'll make it right.

I truly appreciate your offer, Georgia, but a month is too tight of a turnaround for me with this type of project so even though I loved the idea, I won't sign up. Everyone should still be good to go. I just thought the sign up time frame was inappropriate. <--not the word I'm trying to think of but it's late and I'm tired and that's as close as it's going to get at this point

I'm prolly a little testy that no one gave me head's up about it too since I expressed a lot of interest in it but I'm irritated in general right now so I could be wrong about that.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I got my secrets!!! Yay!!! They were all great, thank you everyone who participated! Also thank you, nycfem, for the little gift bag. I so enjoyed opening it.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

My post secrets came too! Wow, we have some great secrets. And I will keep them forever.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Hello Penpal Friends - I suppose now is as good a time as any to tell those of you who don't already know, I have cancer. Yesterday I found out my surgery will be on September 24. This means that I will have to send out all the Zentangle packets on September 22-23. This also means that everyone must get their packets to me on the final-final due date of September 21, or it will end up sitting in my mailbox for who knows how long, and then who know what will happen to it after the election when Postmaster General Louis DeJoy gets his hands on it again. Your late projects could end up decorating some politician's office or in the hands of a disgruntled postal worker. Don't let this happen to you! Getting your projects to me in a timely way will be most appreciated.

Thanks!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Zentangle Art Project

I did it! I finally put pen to paper and started my first piece. I finally got my ideas together in my head, and did some doodles on scrap paper, and now I'm working on the real thing. I'm a little short on ideas for how to incorporate color into these, as I'm not used to using color with Zentangle - for some pieces I've got it all lined up, others not so much. But I really want to use color with these.

How is everyone else doing?

[nycfem]

I finished them and really enjoyed making them. I had some anxious moments where I wasn't sure what direction I was going in but I just had faith in the process and followed my muse... not to be too New Age or anything. However, I keep forgetting to mail them... I incorporated some color and enjoyed doing so :).

[nycfem]

I also want to add how much I appreciated how much freedom there was in this project in regard to options.

[Bèsame*]

I've made a couple of practice pieces and I think I've finally figured out which one(s) I like best.

You know I like to over achieve and make many. However, with this move in a few weeks and working 48+ hours...I will need to sleep. Lol!

[nycfem]

I had to scrap a few of my first tries (sucks when you put a lot of work in) because my concept was a little complex for me lol. You know when you get something in your mind and then find it's kinda harder than it seemed lol. But ultimately I achieved it to a passable extent lol.

I've made a couple of practice pieces and I think I've finally figured out which one(s) I like best.

You know I like to over achieve and make many. However, with this move in a few weeks and working 48+ hours...I will need to sleep. Lol!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Dear Pen Pal Friends,

I have made a gross overestimation in my capabilities. I had no idea there would be so many doctor's appointment and procedures before my actual day of surgery.I am so very busy - and admittedly, also so very tired - that I have neglected to send you my address for you to forward your projects to.

Fortunately, nycfem has graciously agreed to take over wrangler duties for this project. I'm sure she will contact you soon with her mailing address. Please send you projects directly to her, and she will redistribute them.

I will also add my name at the bottom of the list and take myself off of projects for the next six months. I will miss you guys and our projects so much! But I'm sure I will drop in to say hello, as well as seeing you around BFP in other threads.

I'm sorry for this snafu, and I hope it doesn't inconvenience any of you. I also hope you are enjoying your art projects!

Best Regards,
GeorgiaMa'am

[GeorgiaMa'am]

LIST OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE MISSED THE LATE DATE:

"Sorry, I miscalculated the amount of pre-op work it would take to have surgery and missed the late date of 9/21/20. I can start participating in new projects on 3/21/21. I have added myself to the list below:

1 Georgia Ma'am (missed the late date of 9/21/20, able to participate 3/21/21.

[nycfem]

Since we had A very short window to begin with and since we have the unforeseen circumstances of a new wrangler a.k.a. me, please have your packages to me by September 28. Thank you!

[clay]

Dear Pen Pal Friends,

I have made a gross overestimation in my capabilities. I had no idea there would be so many doctor's appointment and procedures before my actual day of surgery.I am so very busy - and admittedly, also so very tired - that I have neglected to send you my address for you to forward your projects to.

Fortunately, nycfem has graciously agreed to take over wrangler duties for this project. I'm sure she will contact you soon with her mailing address. Please send you projects directly to her, and she will redistribute them.

I will also add my name at the bottom of the list and take myself off of projects for the next six months. I will miss you guys and our projects so much! But I'm sure I will drop in to say hello, as well as seeing you around BFP in other threads.

I'm sorry for this snafu, and I hope it doesn't inconvenience any of you. I also hope you are enjoying your art projects!

Best Regards,
GeorgiaMa'am

Since we had A very short window to begin with and since we have the unforeseen circumstances of a new wrangler a.k.a. me, please have your packages to me by September 28. Thank you!
Hey nycfem...mine are enroute!! Be on lookout...regular white long envelope...thank you for the extension AND for taking over project, for GeorgiaMa'am!!!

[girl_dee]

I wanted to thank you all for the Post Secrets!

It was fun and very emotional and empowering to read them.

Thank you Kajira for having me over to make them!

Thank you thank you!

[candy_coated_bitch]

LIST OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE MISSED THE LATE DAT

1 Georgia Ma'am (missed the late date of 9/21/20, able to participate 3/21/21.
2 Missed the date of 9/28/20, able to participate 3/28/21.

Dear pen pal friends,
I'm so sorry to say I just couldn't get my shit together for the zentangles. I apologize deeply to those who took the time to make me one. I feel really bad, but life happened.

[nycfem]

Hey, everyone, whether you are on a 6 month hiatus or not participating in projects for any reason- you are still very welcome on this thread. The more the merrier. :)

[clay]

I got my zentangles.....4 of them......not sure who all are from.....but they are amazing!

Not sure....thought was supposed to get 6? Anywhoski...thanks everyone who did send me one...:)

[nycfem]

I got my zentangles.....4 of them......not sure who all are from.....but they are amazing!

Not sure....thought was supposed to get 6? Anywhoski...thanks everyone who did send me one...:)

CCB and GeorgiaMa’am posted that they were unable to participate.

[Bèsame*]

Yay! Mail in my mail box!

I received the project pack. Thank you NYC for stepping in.

I was wondering if you could see my name in the watermelon???
https://previews.123rf.com/images/loopymouse/loopymouse1803/loopymouse180300107/98436689-fun-cute-cartoon-watermelon-character-vector-illustration-isolated-clip-art.jpg

[Bèsame*]

Crafters!!!

I have been unpacking my craft stuff. My mind is a wondering. I thought of a holiday project, that can open doors to other creative peeps.

What about a fav holiday recipe? Not just a cookie, but a dessert, or a drink or even a jello mold. Think about it....anyone interested?


https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c2/92/92/c292928aa5c658133817968fd2224cba.jpg

https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qk-Z_2p7BKA/XB38STsXqUI/AAAAAAAAF3Q/YHeWYl6ZtGYZ4JPbXSF1jgqiCVDJLOzqwCLcBGAs/s1600/Apple%2BFlake%2BCrunch%2B-wm.jpg

[sis]

[I]Crafters!!!

I have been unpacking my craft stuff. My mind is a wondering. I thought of a holiday project, that can open doors to other creative peeps.

What about a fav holiday recipe? Not just a cookie, but a dessert, or a drink or even a jello mold. Think about it....anyone interested?

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Depending on the parameters, ie. a decorated recipe card styled project, I would like to participate. I await the details should this project start up.

Deb :tea:

[clay]

Yay! Mail in my mail box!

I received the project pack. Thank you NYC for stepping in.

I was wondering if you could see my name in the watermelon???
https://previews.123rf.com/images/loopymouse/loopymouse1803/loopymouse180300107/98436689-fun-cute-cartoon-watermelon-character-vector-illustration-isolated-clip-art.jpg
I sure did. Right off the bat, I did. Very clever!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Good morning, crafty Peeps!

I have a (sort of) crafting dilemma that I hope everyone can contribute some ideas to. I have a medium-sized extended family, and we're not going to be able to get together in person for Christmas like we usually do. It's just too risky - I'm immunocompromised, there are little kids, elderly people. We're all agreed that it's just not going to happen this year, and a Zoom dinner isn't going to cut it. (My weirdo family doesn't talk during meals - it would just be streaming camera of all of us chewing our food.)

But what can we do, that would take into account that different people will want to do different things and have different capabilities? A couple of ideas I had:
- Some people could write newsy Christmas cards and mark on the outside "Do Not Open Til December 25"
- Some people could assemble boxes of gifts and mail them to the different households. Maybe we could Zoom the opening of presents.
- We could reserve December 25th for making phone calls to each other (and other friends and family, too).

These ideas seem really straightforward and not very festive though. I want to bring all age groups into it (we have ages 2 through 90). Keep in mind we would have to get started on this right away, since if the post office is involved, stuff should probably get there no later than November 30. I want something whimsical, that maybe only I could do - but how could I encourage other people to be whimsical in their own way? And - number one - how can I keep this and make it sound LOW EFFORT? My family doesn't get jollied into projects very easily. The trade off is that we will not be travelling three hours each way to see each other in person.

I would like to avoid the route of exchanging Christmas cards with just the name signed inside and a gift card included. You know what I mean.

So hopefully now your creative juices are flowing. Please post any ideas you have here for me. And if I can offer feedback on any ideas you have for your own family gatherings, I will be very happy to do so - just let me know.

Happy Merry Merry,
Georgia

[sis]

Due to living internationally for many years (and having family spread across Canada) my family has one person ‘host’ a video. We frequently have 20+ groups (1 to 7 persons) that use a phone to make a video and send it to the host who then uploads it to an album on Facebook. We all receive the link late on December 24th. Throughout the next 48 hours we add photos, more videos, etc., and then start adding recipes as there are always food photos. It’s been a great way to stay in touch....it also has been a great way to remember those who are no longer with us and welcome new additions to the family.

Deb :tea:

[Bèsame*]

of course after reading this my creative mind went into over drive.

I was thinking pick a theme. All ages can almost participate. Such as..memories of Christmas past. Each family member in a specific household is to come up with something. A quick paragraph, a picture, a drawing, etc. Then color copy enough copies for the other households. So say, 5 families, five copies. Put into a legal size Manila envelope or agree on a priority mail size.
Also include a receipe of the dish they love at Christmas. The younger kids can add drawings of Santa! Or a note they might send to Santa. So, basically a themed envelope that will be received before Christmas with instructions not to open until the 25th.

Also, maybe, schedule calls or zoom it, early in the day so everyone can talk about how they spent their Christmas eve.

I know these are trying times, especially during a family gathering holiday. With this envelope that arrives, at least everyone will have a tangible thing they can touch and look at all thru the day. Reading favorite recipes will make you think your having a meal. The older family members won't feel so far away.

Think I just might pull this idea together with my family💝🎄🎁🍪

[Gemme]

Good morning, crafty Peeps!

I have a (sort of) crafting dilemma that I hope everyone can contribute some ideas to. I have a medium-sized extended family, and we're not going to be able to get together in person for Christmas like we usually do. It's just too risky - I'm immunocompromised, there are little kids, elderly people. We're all agreed that it's just not going to happen this year, and a Zoom dinner isn't going to cut it. (My weirdo family doesn't talk during meals - it would just be streaming camera of all of us chewing our food.)

But what can we do, that would take into account that different people will want to do different things and have different capabilities? A couple of ideas I had:
- Some people could write newsy Christmas cards and mark on the outside "Do Not Open Til December 25"
- Some people could assemble boxes of gifts and mail them to the different households. Maybe we could Zoom the opening of presents.
- We could reserve December 25th for making phone calls to each other (and other friends and family, too).

These ideas seem really straightforward and not very festive though. I want to bring all age groups into it (we have ages 2 through 90). Keep in mind we would have to get started on this right away, since if the post office is involved, stuff should probably get there no later than November 30. I want something whimsical, that maybe only I could do - but how could I encourage other people to be whimsical in their own way? And - number one - how can I keep this and make it sound LOW EFFORT? My family doesn't get jollied into projects very easily. The trade off is that we will not be travelling three hours each way to see each other in person.

I would like to avoid the route of exchanging Christmas cards with just the name signed inside and a gift card included. You know what I mean.

So hopefully now your creative juices are flowing. Please post any ideas you have here for me. And if I can offer feedback on any ideas you have for your own family gatherings, I will be very happy to do so - just let me know.

Happy Merry Merry,
Georgia

I love your ideas as well as Besame's and sis' too. What if...keeping LOW EFFORT in mind...each part of the family sends a recipe for a part of the Christmas meal to another. Kind of like a long distance pot luck. Kids can have input into what to send and how to decorate or plate the dishes made and the more seasoned family members get a chance to taste a dish that Auntie So and So always made, etc. That will be something that could be received ahead of time to get the ingredients but shared on Christmas Day.

Maybe with the recipe given could be a specific memory that could be shared on Zoom or the phone Christmas Day.

[Stone-Butch]

I don't normally make suggestions in these threads but after reading them (curious) I am wondering with all these wonderful ideas why each member of peoples family and friends don't spend $30. on a camera and mike so you call chat live. Skype is free and it is great for keeping in touch and talking face to face. Just a thought. Amazon has tons.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Hi Pen Pal Types,

Just some snail mail news I thought you all might be interested in:

I heard a story on NPR's Marketplace and it made me think of this group. They were talking about greeting cards during the time of Covid. A greeting card company owner (sorry I don't remember which one, but it wasn't Hallmark) said that sales have increased exponentially for sympathy cards and "thinking of you" type cards.

The increase in sales of sympathy cards is a little macabre, although expected, I suppose. But "thinking of you" cards - maybe it's time to send out some (non-holiday) cards to the people on my holiday card list.

I have also noticed that the greeting card section of the grocery store seems to be crowded lately. I had thought it was just the luck of the draw - lots of people crowding the aisle when I happened to be there - but maybe there's something more to it than that. Everybody misses their friends, of course, but I wonder if hanging out in the card aisle is a way to prolong the trip to the grocery store? - and stay out in public a little longer. Just a thought (not that I recommend lurking in the card aisle during Covid).

I'm not really proposing a group project here, just passing along some news. Hope you all are well -

Georgia

[homoe]

Hi Pen Pal Types,

Just some snail mail news I thought you all might be interested in:

I heard a story on NPR's Marketplace and it made me think of this group. They were talking about greeting cards during the time of Covid. A greeting card company owner (sorry I don't remember which one, but it wasn't Hallmark) said that sales have increased exponentially for sympathy cards and "thinking of you" type cards.

The increase in sales of sympathy cards is a little macabre, although expected, I suppose. But "thinking of you" cards - maybe it's time to send out some (non-holiday) cards to the people on my holiday card list.

I have also noticed that the greeting card section of the grocery store seems to be crowded lately. I had thought it was just the luck of the draw - lots of people crowding the aisle when I happened to be there - but maybe there's something more to it than that. Everybody misses their friends, of course, but I wonder if hanging out in the card aisle is a way to prolong the trip to the grocery store? - and stay out in public a little longer. Just a thought (not that I recommend lurking in the card aisle during Covid).

I'm not really proposing a group project here, just passing along some news. Hope you all are well -

Georgia

I read similar articles on Bloomberg and Fast Company.

I've always been a card sender, but since Covid I know I've sent even more!

At Halloween in fact I sent several cards and wrote inside " Yup, ghosts and gobbling's are scary, but not as scary as a pandemic"!

I re-connected with two friends from Milwaukee, during Covid, that I had lost track of, and have sent each numerous cards. One is a real movie buff and got most of her DVD's thru the library rental system, but once Covid hit, and that wasn't possible, I sent her several DVD's as well.

To be honest I can't say I've received more cards during Covid, but IMHO "tis better to give than receive" still holds true for me, even during a pandemic!

[homoe]

~~~:gotmail:

A card exchange! Anyone up for it? I'd prefer something lose and unstructured without time constrains myself!

[homoe]

~~~:gotmail:

A card exchange! Anyone up for it? I'd prefer something lose and unstructured without time constrains myself!

That should of been loose as in without a lot of rules.....

[FireSignFemme]

Loose and unstructured that's kind of vague and open ended sounding, what does that mean and how would it work?

[nycfem]

Hi, all - I'm trying to come out of hiding. It's spring break this week so that helps. Miss y'all!

[kittygrrl]

Hi, all - I'm trying to come out of hiding. It's spring break this week so that helps. Miss y'all!

nycfem ❤❤❤we have missed you!!!

[clay]

Hi, all - I'm trying to come out of hiding. It's spring break this week so that helps. Miss y'all!

hey you!!! I sure have missed you! Welcome back....BTW, I lovbe you more.....

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Loose and unstructured that's kind of vague and open ended sounding, what does that mean and how would it work?

The Ultimate Loose and Unstructured Pen Pal Event:

Everyone who wants to will sign up below and PM their addresses to the wrangler, starting now. The wrangler will distribute the addresses when they are received. Participants are free to send letters, cards, art projects, to whomever they want, whenever they want. Participants can join at any time. Project lasts until everyone agrees it has run its course, or the wrangler is over it.

No deadlines, just group rule.

Georgia volunteers to wrangle unless someone else has a better idea and wants to do it.

What do you all think?

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Four likes looks like loose and unstructured approval to me. Therefore, I present

The Ultimate Loose and Unstructured Pen Pal Event

Everyone who wants to will sign up below and PM their mailing address to the wrangler, starting now March 31, 2021. The wrangler, GeorgiaMa'am, will distribute the addresses within a day or two of when they are received. Participants are encouraged to send letters, cards, art projects, etc. to whomever they want, whenever they want. Participants can join at any time. Project lasts until everyone agrees it has run its course, or the wrangler is over it.

No limit on participants. No deadlines, just group rule.

1. Georgia Ma'am
2.
3.
4.
5.

[Gemme]

Four likes looks like loose and unstructured approval to me. Therefore, I present

The Ultimate Loose and Unstructured Pen Pal Event

Everyone who wants to will sign up below and PM their mailing address to the wrangler, starting now March 31, 2021. The wrangler, GeorgiaMa'am, will distribute the addresses within a day or two of when they are received. Participants are encouraged to send letters, cards, art projects, etc. to whomever they want, whenever they want. Participants can join at any time. Project lasts until everyone agrees it has run its course, or the wrangler is over it.

No limit on participants. No deadlines, just group rule.

1. Georgia Ma'am
2. Gemme
3.
4.
5.

"Four likes looks like loose"--say that fast 10 times!

[nanners]

Four likes looks like loose and unstructured approval to me. Therefore, I present

The Ultimate Loose and Unstructured Pen Pal Event

Everyone who wants to will sign up below and PM their mailing address to the wrangler, starting now March 31, 2021. The wrangler, GeorgiaMa'am, will distribute the addresses within a day or two of when they are received. Participants are encouraged to send letters, cards, art projects, etc. to whomever they want, whenever they want. Participants can join at any time. Project lasts until everyone agrees it has run its course, or the wrangler is over it.

No limit on participants. No deadlines, just group rule.

1. Georgia Ma'am
2. Gemme
3. Nanners
4.
5.

[Orema]

Four likes looks like loose and unstructured approval to me. Therefore, I present

The Ultimate Loose and Unstructured Pen Pal Event

Everyone who wants to will sign up below and PM their mailing address to the wrangler, starting now March 31, 2021. The wrangler, GeorgiaMa'am, will distribute the addresses within a day or two of when they are received. Participants are encouraged to send letters, cards, art projects, etc. to whomever they want, whenever they want. Participants can join at any time. Project lasts until everyone agrees it has run its course, or the wrangler is over it.

No limit on participants. No deadlines, just group rule.

1. Georgia Ma'am
2. Gemme
3. Nanners
4. Orema
5.
6.
7.

[homoe]

Four likes looks like loose and unstructured approval to me. Therefore, I present

The Ultimate Loose and Unstructured Pen Pal Event

Everyone who wants to will sign up below and PM their mailing address to the wrangler, starting now March 31, 2021. The wrangler, GeorgiaMa'am, will distribute the addresses within a day or two of when they are received. Participants are encouraged to send letters, cards, art projects, etc. to whomever they want, whenever they want. Participants can join at any time. Project lasts until everyone agrees it has run its course, or the wrangler is over it.

No limit on participants. No deadlines, just group rule.

1. Georgia Ma'am
2. Gemme
3. Nanners
4. Orema
5. Homoe
6.
7.

Count me in!

[randrum]

Four likes looks like loose and unstructured approval to me. Therefore, I present

The Ultimate Loose and Unstructured Pen Pal Event

Everyone who wants to will sign up below and PM their mailing address to the wrangler, starting now March 31, 2021. The wrangler, GeorgiaMa'am, will distribute the addresses within a day or two of when they are received. Participants are encouraged to send letters, cards, art projects, etc. to whomever they want, whenever they want. Participants can join at any time. Project lasts until everyone agrees it has run its course, or the wrangler is over it.

No limit on participants. No deadlines, just group rule.

1. Georgia Ma'am
2. Gemme
3. Nanners
4. Orema
5. Homoe
6. randrum
7.


It would be nice to get fun mail for a change! :)

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Somebody brought up a good point today. Unlike most of our past projects, I will not be collecting and redistributing the projects. I am simply making a mailing list, much like we do for holiday cards, and distributing the addresses to everybody. Therefore, everyone who participates will have each others' addresses. Participants will mail their projects directly to the recipients.

Also, there's no need to send money to me since you will be handling your own postage.

Sorry for any confusion. Is this a problem for anyone?

[homoe]

Somebody brought up a good point today. Unlike most of our past projects, I will not be collecting and redistributing the projects. I am simply making a mailing list, much like we do for holiday cards, and distributing the addresses to everybody. Therefore, everyone who participates will have each others' addresses. Participants will mail their projects directly to the recipients.

Also, there's no need to send money to me since you will be handling your own postage.

Sorry for any confusion. Is this a problem for anyone?

Nope, works for me..........:hangloose:

I'm not much of a artsy crafty person so I'll be sending cards only!

[randrum]

No problems here

Somebody brought up a good point today. Unlike most of our past projects, I will not be collecting and redistributing the projects. I am simply making a mailing list, much like we do for holiday cards, and distributing the addresses to everybody. Therefore, everyone who participates will have each others' addresses. Participants will mail their projects directly to the recipients.

Also, there's no need to send money to me since you will be handling your own postage.

Sorry for any confusion. Is this a problem for anyone?

[homoe]

Somebody brought up a good point today. Unlike most of our past projects, I will not be collecting and redistributing the projects. I am simply making a mailing list, much like we do for holiday cards, and distributing the addresses to everybody. Therefore, everyone who participates will have each others' addresses. Participants will mail their projects directly to the recipients.

Also, there's no need to send money to me since you will be handling your own postage.

Sorry for any confusion. Is this a problem for anyone?

I can hardly wait to get this party started...:gotmail:

[Genesis]

Four likes looks like loose and unstructured approval to me. Therefore, I present

The Ultimate Loose and Unstructured Pen Pal Event

Everyone who wants to will sign up below and PM their mailing address to the wrangler, starting now March 31, 2021. The wrangler, GeorgiaMa'am, will distribute the addresses within a day or two of when they are received. Participants are encouraged to send letters, cards, art projects, etc. to whomever they want, whenever they want. Participants can join at any time. Project lasts until everyone agrees it has run its course, or the wrangler is over it.

No limit on participants. No deadlines, just group rule.

1. Georgia Ma'am
2. Gemme
3. Nanners
4. Orema
5. Hommoe
6. randrum
7.Genesis


Super excited about this!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

How exciting! The first batch of addresses has been sent out by PM. If you didn't get it, it's because either (1) you didn't sign up, or (2) you didn't PM me your address. I know there are others who are interested, so send me that info!

Clay, do you want me to sign you up? Are you still having trouble with that?

[Gemme]

Got my first card today! Thanks!

[homoe]

"keep those cards and letters coming in".

~~
So far I've received several beautiful cards......:gotmail:

[Breathless]

I am interested, please sign me up!

[Gemme]

I got a butterfly! I got a butterfly!

So happy!

[Orema]

Received cards with bears (I ain't scared!), legs, a guitar playin' lady, and warm letters. Thank you for thinking of me!

[homoe]

Received cards with bears (I ain't scared!), legs, a guitar playin' lady, and warm letters. Thank you for thinking of me!


And they say letter writing is a dying art.......pish

[nina03]

Hi! I can't remember who sent out the address list for this round of the card exchange, but with the server update, it's not in my inbox anymore. I was just looking for it to start sending cards, and it's gone. Could somebody please send it to me again? Thanks!

[PoeticSilence]

Thank you to the five people who sent out cards for this project.

[homoe]

I read similar articles on Bloomberg and Fast Company.

I've always been a card sender, but since Covid I know I've sent even more!

At Halloween in fact I sent several cards and wrote inside " Yup, ghosts and gobbling's are scary, but not as scary as a pandemic"!

I re-connected with two friends from Milwaukee, during Covid, that I had lost track of, and have sent each numerous cards. One is a real movie buff and got most of her DVD's thru the library rental system, but once Covid hit, and that wasn't possible, I sent her several DVD's as well.

To be honest I can't say I've received more cards during Covid, but IMHO "tis better to give than receive" still holds true for me, even during a pandemic!

I'm still sporadically sending out cards, notes, news articles, etc etc !

It makes me happy thinking I just might of made someone laugh or brighten up their day.

[Bèsame*]

I'm ready to craft!!

I'll be willing to do a quick 4-5 week turn around of Halloween ATC cards. Any one interested?? Very easy peasy, to at least bring our supplies out of lock down!

Maybe a December Holiday one to follow??

[FireSignFemme]

I'm ready to craft!!

I'll be willing to do a quick 4-5 week turn around of Halloween ATC cards. Any one interested?? Very easy peasy, to at least bring our supplies out of lock down!

Maybe a December Holiday one to follow??




I don't know about a December craft project. The holidays are a hectic time and usually the card exchange keeps me busy enough. The Halloween ATC project though sounds fun. Oh I was just asking myself what I might make out of things I have on hand or supplies that wouldn't be too spendy and in a flash it came to me! If we do a week for sign up, and around the same number of people who've participated in the past join in this round I could do it in a four or five week window of time, though five would be better. Anyone else interested?

[homoe]

I'm ready to craft!!

I'll be willing to do a quick 4-5 week turn around of Halloween ATC cards. Any one interested?? Very easy peasy, to at least bring our supplies out of lock down!

Maybe a December Holiday one to follow??




What are ATC cards again???

[Bèsame*]

ATC

Art trading cards.
Simply put..your art on a 3.5 x 2.5 card. It can be elaborate or very simple. All medias can be used. Paint, crayons, stamps, glue, stickers, words ...what ever is your art. Or what ever supplies you have. Collage, symmetry, abstract which ever way your creativity takes you. Google or check out Pinterest. You can even see tutorials on YouTube.

Come on people (yes you)..its fun! Step outside of that pandemic bubble!!

[Gemme]

I'm ready to craft!!

I'll be willing to do a quick 4-5 week turn around of Halloween ATC cards. Any one interested?? Very easy peasy, to at least bring our supplies out of lock down!

Maybe a December Holiday one to follow??




I'm with FSF on the December project. It's the holidays and too close to this one if we do it, but I'm totally game for a Halloween project and I love ATCs.



I don't know about a December craft project. The holidays are a hectic time and usually the card exchange keeps me busy enough. The Halloween ATC project though sounds fun. Oh I was just asking myself what I might make out of things I have on hand or supplies that wouldn't be too spendy and in a flash it came to me! If we do a week for sign up, and around the same number of people who've participated in the past join in this round I could do it in a four or five week window of time, though five would be better. Anyone else interested?

Interested!

What are ATC cards again???

Artist Trading Cards. They are typically 2.5 x 3.5 inches in size although we sometimes play with that. Basically, it's a tiny painting or mixed media piece.

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[FireSignFemme]

What are ATC cards again???

Artist trading cards 2.5" x 3.5" - little mini pieces of art work. Wrangler picks a theme, that's your inspiration/direction and from there you run with it wherever your mind takes you.

https://www.strathmoreartist.com/cards-atc.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artist_trading_cards

https://artbyro.com/how-to-make-artist-trading-cards-atcs/

[homoe]

Systemwide changes at the U.S. Postal Service, including planned service slowdowns take effect in the beginning of October!


This slowdown will effect seventy percent of first-class mail sent to Nevada, 60 percent of the deliveries to Florida, 58 percent to Washington state, 57 percent to Montana, and 55 percent to Arizona and Oregon. In all, at least a third of such letters and parcels addressed to 27 states will arrive more slowly under the new standards.

[Gemme]

Is the ATC project still in consideration, Besame? Maybe blend the card project and ATC project to make one December project? Or maybe a Winter project in general?

I say get allllll your mail out NOW, folks.

Also, if anyone still has their list that I sent out, I lost mine in the great server crash of 2021. I'd appreciate a copy if anyone still has one. Thanks!

[homoe]

~~


I'd be up for this.....:gotmail:

[homoe]

Systemwide changes at the U.S. Postal Service, including planned service slowdowns take effect in the beginning of October!


This slowdown will effect seventy percent of first-class mail sent to Nevada, 60 percent of the deliveries to Florida, 58 percent to Washington state, 57 percent to Montana, and 55 percent to Arizona and Oregon. In all, at least a third of such letters and parcels addressed to 27 states will arrive more slowly under the new standards.

Something to keep in mind IF we're going to do a holiday card exchange...

[Gemme]

Something to keep in mind IF we're going to do a holiday card exchange...

You should head this up, homoe.

[Bèsame*]

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I will volunteer to gather addresses and send them out.
How about, dead line, Nov 15th? I'll turn around addresses in 48 hours, so we can get Holiday salutations out by early Dec. We need to spread holiday cheer amongst ourselves!!!
Send me your address in a private message. Also mention what Holiday(s) you celebrate.
I will send a return private message with addresses and any other information.

[homoe]

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I will volunteer to gather addresses and send them out.
How about, dead line, Nov 15th? I'll turn around addresses in 48 hours, so we can get Holiday salutations out by early Dec. We need to spread holiday cheer amongst ourselves!!!
Send me your address in a private message. Also mention what Holiday(s) you celebrate.
I will send a return private message with addresses and any other information.

Sounds good!
Count me in....:gotmail:

[Bèsame*]

https://roxburyreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/download.jpegSend a personal Holiday Hello to one of your fellow members! Sign up for the Holiday card exchange. Just send me a private message with your address so I can make a master list. Respond to me by Nov 15 and I'll get the addresses back to you quicker than a snowman melts!☃️

[homoe]

https://roxburyreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/download.jpegSend a personal Holiday Hello to one of your fellow members! Sign up for the Holiday card exchange. Just send me a private message with your address so I can make a master list. Respond to me by Nov 15 and I'll get the addresses back to you quicker than a snowman melts!☃️


.....:giggle:...

[Bèsame*]

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The card exchange sign up is closed and the list has been sent. We have a cozy group spreading cheer this year. Yay!

Even though your not on the list, I wish Seasons greetings to you all this Holiday season. 🎄🎄☃️🎄🎄

[homoe]

~~

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I received my first card yesterday.....:gotmail:

[homoe]

Systemwide changes at the U.S. Postal Service, including planned service slowdowns take effect in the beginning of October!


This slowdown will effect seventy percent of first-class mail sent to Nevada, 60 percent of the deliveries to Florida, 58 percent to Washington state, 57 percent to Montana, and 55 percent to Arizona and Oregon. In all, at least a third of such letters and parcels addressed to 27 states will arrive more slowly under the new standards.

Just a reminder to you's who have signed up for the holiday card exchange and haven't mailed out your cards yet.

[homoe]

~~

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I received my first card yesterday.....:gotmail:

I received my second card today....:hangloose:

[FireSignFemme]

So far I've recieved just one, from Homoe, thanks! All of mine went out, but a bit late, so if you haven't recieved anything from me yet they're probably still on their way.

[Bèsame*]

hmmmm, I sent mine out really early...

I have gotten two as well.

[homoe]

hmmmm, I sent mine out really early...

I have gotten two as well.

Yup, your was the 1st I received in fact!

[homoe]

So far I've recieved just one, from Homoe, thanks! All of mine went out, but a bit late, so if you haven't recieved anything from me yet they're probably still on their way.


I got your a few days ago!

[FireSignFemme]

I recieved one today from cathexis - thanks.

[homoe]

~~
cathexis, I got yours as well.


I celebrate Christmas but I loved how you covered all the basis..LOL

[cathexis]

Homoe & Fire Sign Femme

Received both of your cards last week.
TY

[Bèsame*]

Thank you to everyone.

I also joined a card exchange on another site..and my Mom and I received over 35 cards. It was a nice surprise for our new home@
!

[Soft*Silver]

Are there no projects in the works?

[FireSignFemme]

Are there no projects in the works?

No, not that I'm aware of. Did you have anything in mind?

[Soft*Silver]

No, not that I'm aware of. Did you have anything in mind?

A long time ago we did a postcard list. I really enjoyed that. But I’ve never wrangled anything.

[FireSignFemme]

How about an Autumn, Fall Harvest, Halloween whatever, in that vein card exchange? I don't have the energy, funds to do a craft project now but cards I could manage. Mine would be store bought, well Etsy bought but those who wanted to could make theirs if they were up to it, feeling crafty. Postcards would work. What are people's thoughts?

[Gemme]

How about an Autumn, Fall Harvest, Halloween whatever, in that vein card exchange? I don't have the energy, funds to do a craft project now but cards I could manage. Mine would be store bought, well Etsy bought but those who wanted to could make theirs if they were up to it, feeling crafty. Postcards would work. What are people's thoughts?

It would be really nice to have a seasonal/holiday card exchange!

[FireSignFemme]

Then let's do it! I've never wrangled anything before but I could help in other ways like maybe stamps or..., anyone up to it?

[Soft*Silver]

I would definitely participate! I can’t wrangle because my job is overwhelming. I’m so busy in a good kind away but I really don’t have the mind energy to devote to any other project but work But yes, I will participate!

[Gemme]

I could wrangle it. Any ideas on the parameters?

[deb0670]

i would love to participate!!

[FireSignFemme]

Any sort of fall themed card. Though it would be nice it wouldn't have to be a holiday card. Just anything to do with fall, Autumn each person deciding for themselves what they'd like to send. If someone wants to make theirs or include anything go for it! Just nothing that would require more than a standard postage stamp or two to mail out and nothing that wouldn't mail out flat. Well those are my thoughts but I'd like to hear from others and in the end have group consensus rule the day.

[Orema]

I could wrangle it. Any ideas on the parameters?

Any sort of fall themed card. Though it would be nice it wouldn't have to be a holiday card. Just anything to do with fall, Autumn each person deciding for themselves what they'd like to send. If someone wants to make theirs or include anything go for it! Just nothing that would require more than a standard postage stamp or two to mail out and nothing that wouldn't mail out flat. Well those are my thoughts but I'd like to hear from others and in the end have group consensus rule the day.

Thanks for wrangling, Gemme, and thanks for the idea, FSF.

I'm in and am open to the parameters.

:bow:

[Gemme]

Good ideas, FSF.

I definitely agree that each person's contribution should be flat and easy to mail.

For those that haven't participated in one of these kind of round robin-esque projects before, as the wrangler, everyone would need to get their names and mailing addresses to me by a specific date. Once all projects are in to me, I repackage them and re-mail so that everyone gets one from everyone else by a pre-determined date. This ensures that everyone gets a piece in a timely manner. Each participant would send me funds to cover the re-mail. In the past, it's typically been $5 for smaller projects. This covers not only the new postage but the repackaging materials (envelopes, tape, etc) the wrangler uses to get them back out.

I'm all about artistic freedom (and I'm not feeling the 'card' vibe at the moment) so I would suggest that as long as each person's contribution is no larger than 5x7 (can be smaller) and is flat with no embellishments that would hinder a flat mailer, all options are open.

Fall is my favorite season for certain so I love that but would like to suggest a general theme of "Changing Seasons". It's likely we won't do both a fall and winter project before the end of the year so those who love fall can lean into that and those who are excited about winter have options too. What say ye?

If everyone that wants to participate is open to these parameters, how about these dates?

Deadline for sign up: 10/24
Deadline to have projects in my greedy little hands: 11/12
Deadline for me to re-mail the projects out: 11/16

I want to give myself plenty of time to get everything organized and also to be able to dust everything with disinfectant spray before repackaging so for those who make their goodies, please seal it if the materials used are water-activated.

Plus, I think it would be really nice to get these back to you before Turkey Day.

Does this sound feasible? It is a shorter turn around than we typically do. If it's agreeable, I'll pop back in later tonight and put the official project parameter post up (and people will be able to sign up at that time). If there are any changes that need to be made, I can make adjustments or we can talk about it some more.

When signing up, PLEASE check to make sure you are quoting the most recent list before adding your name to ensure the list is accurate. I won't be chasing people. We're all grown ups, so if you want to participate, your name needs to be on the FINAL list. I will give a countdown before the final deadline and I 100% encourage you to reach out to any of our previous crafters who may not be aware that we're gearing up for a project now. The only caveat is if the list becomes too large, the funds may go up a smidge, but we would cross that bridge when we come to it.

I'm a little rusty, but I think I covered everything. Crafty veterans? Did I miss anything?

[Gemme]

Since there's been no activity in here, I'll wait a day or two to see if there are any other suggestions, criticisms, comments, et cetera....but don't wait too long to sign up once the list goes up!

[clay]

Since there's been no activity in here, I'll wait a day or two to see if there are any other suggestions, criticisms, comments, et cetera....but don't wait too long to sign up once the list goes up!

I would love to do fall and/or winter craft!!!

Sign me up when you make a list & parameters, pls Ms. Gemme!!!

[FireSignFemme]

Sounds good to me. Oh I should mention, my cards are kind of creepy. So fair warning if you're not into that just let me know. I have lots of sun shiny happy stuff around here I could send too.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I love creepy AND sun shiny, so either or both is great for me.

I am definitely interested in participating, and I will sign up when you get ready, Gemme!

[Gemme]

Changing Seasons Project

Those who love fall can lean into that and those who are excited about winter can go wild with all the crazy delights that winter brings.

Parameters:


must not be any larger than 5x7 but can be any size smaller
must be able to lay (lie?) flat (aka no embellishments that stick up off the piece)
can be anything (store purchased card, homemade ATC, an index card with charcoal sketches or crayon scribbles, et cetera) that is your interpretation of what the theme means to you
can be literal or abstract, light or dark, funny or serious
on the back of each piece, please have the project name, your screen name and if you want it to go to a particular person, that's person's screen name...pieces with no specific recipient listed will be assigned by the wrangler after a rousing game of Eeny, Meeny, Miney and Mo.


Once the list is finalized, you will send me one piece for every other person on the list. If we get 9 sign ups, you need to send me 8, unless you want one of yours back and then you will send 9 in this example.

Each participant will also include $5 for postage and repackaging materials.

Deadline for sign up: 10/24
Deadline for receipt of projects (NOT the deadline for mailing them out...I need to RECEIVE them by this date): 11/12
Deadline for me to re-mail the projects out: 11/16


Projects are officially late if they do not arrive via USPS, UPS or FedEx by 5pm EST on November 12th. It's a Saturday. Once the deadline for sign up ends, I will get the address to send the pieces to all of the participants. Please keep in mind that November 11th is election day and that may affect delivery services in some areas.

Some things to consider....not everyone loves glitter. If you have glitter on your piece, please make sure it's sealed so it doesn't get loose and attack. Also, if the pieces are created in a smoking environment, some of our crafters are sensitive to smoke. I will air out what I can, and all pieces will be dusted with Lysol but please be considerate and try to not send strongly scented pieces out.

When signing up, PLEASE check to make sure you are quoting the most recent list before adding your name to ensure the list is accurate. I won't be chasing people. We're all grown ups, so if you want to participate, your name needs to be on the FINAL list. I will give a countdown before the final deadline and I 100% encourage you to reach out to any of our previous crafters who may not be aware that we're gearing up for a project now. The only caveat is if the list becomes too large, the funds may go up a smidge, but we would cross that bridge when we come to it.

Newbies, please read the next section carefully. We've done many, many projects over the years and for several years, we did back to back to back projects each year so we have a LOT of experience with our project rounds and all that can go wrong with them.

Due to inconsistencies with life, unexpected events and sometimes just the carelessness of some of the participants, we had to draft rules to ensure there would be consequences for those who seem to drop the ball with getting their projects completed and/or received in time, which can be hurtful for those who put effort into their work and got their things in on time. This isn't a work or school environment but a deadline is a deadline and a promise is still a promise and putting your name on the is a promise to all of the other participants that you will participate fully.

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2022, 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 2022. 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 2023. 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 2022 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 2/21/22. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/22. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/22, able to participate 7/28/22)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/22, able to participate 8/21/22)'

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."


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2. clay
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[Orema]

Changing Seasons Project

Those who love fall can lean into that and those who are excited about winter can go wild with all the crazy delights that winter brings.

Parameters:


must not be any larger than 5x7 but can be any size smaller
must be able to lay (lie?) flat (aka no embellishments that stick up off the piece)
can be anything (store purchased card, homemade ATC, an index card with charcoal sketches or crayon scribbles, et cetera) that is your interpretation of what the theme means to you
can be literal or abstract, light or dark, funny or serious
on the back of each piece, please have the project name, your screen name and if you want it to go to a particular person, that's person's screen name...pieces with no specific recipient listed will be assigned by the wrangler after a rousing game of Eeny, Meeny, Miney and Mo.


Once the list is finalized, you will send me one piece for every other person on the list. If we get 9 sign ups, you need to send me 8, unless you want one of yours back and then you will send 9 in this example.

Each participant will also include $5 for postage and repackaging materials.

Deadline for sign up: 10/24
Deadline for receipt of projects (NOT the deadline for mailing them out...I need to RECEIVE them by this date): 11/12
Deadline for me to re-mail the projects out: 11/16


Projects are officially late if they do not arrive via USPS, UPS or FedEx by 5pm EST on November 12th. It's a Saturday. Once the deadline for sign up ends, I will get the address to send the pieces to all of the participants. Please keep in mind that November 11th is election day and that may affect delivery services in some areas.

Some things to consider....not everyone loves glitter. If you have glitter on your piece, please make sure it's sealed so it doesn't get loose and attack. Also, if the pieces are created in a smoking environment, some of our crafters are sensitive to smoke. I will air out what I can, and all pieces will be dusted with Lysol but please be considerate and try to not send strongly scented pieces out.

When signing up, PLEASE check to make sure you are quoting the most recent list before adding your name to ensure the list is accurate. I won't be chasing people. We're all grown ups, so if you want to participate, your name needs to be on the FINAL list. I will give a countdown before the final deadline and I 100% encourage you to reach out to any of our previous crafters who may not be aware that we're gearing up for a project now. The only caveat is if the list becomes too large, the funds may go up a smidge, but we would cross that bridge when we come to it.

Newbies, please read the next section carefully. We've done many, many projects over the years and for several years, we did back to back to back projects each year so we have a LOT of experience with our project rounds and all that can go wrong with them.

Due to inconsistencies with life, unexpected events and sometimes just the carelessness of some of the participants, we had to draft rules to ensure there would be consequences for those who seem to drop the ball with getting their projects completed and/or received in time, which can be hurtful for those who put effort into their work and got their things in on time. This isn't a work or school environment but a deadline is a deadline and a promise is still a promise and putting your name on the is a promise to all of the other participants that you will participate fully.

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2022, 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 2022. 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 2023. 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 2022 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 2/21/22. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/22. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/22, able to participate 7/28/22)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/22, able to participate 8/21/22)'

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."


OFFICIAL SIGN UP
1. Gemme
2. clay
3. Orema
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Changing Seasons Project

Those who love fall can lean into that and those who are excited about winter can go wild with all the crazy delights that winter brings.

Parameters:


must not be any larger than 5x7 but can be any size smaller
must be able to lay (lie?) flat (aka no embellishments that stick up off the piece)
can be anything (store purchased card, homemade ATC, an index card with charcoal sketches or crayon scribbles, et cetera) that is your interpretation of what the theme means to you
can be literal or abstract, light or dark, funny or serious
on the back of each piece, please have the project name, your screen name and if you want it to go to a particular person, that's person's screen name...pieces with no specific recipient listed will be assigned by the wrangler after a rousing game of Eeny, Meeny, Miney and Mo.


Once the list is finalized, you will send me one piece for every other person on the list. If we get 9 sign ups, you need to send me 8, unless you want one of yours back and then you will send 9 in this example.

Each participant will also include $5 for postage and repackaging materials.

Deadline for sign up: 10/24
Deadline for receipt of projects (NOT the deadline for mailing them out...I need to RECEIVE them by this date): 11/12
Deadline for me to re-mail the projects out: 11/16


Projects are officially late if they do not arrive via USPS, UPS or FedEx by 5pm EST on November 12th. It's a Saturday. Once the deadline for sign up ends, I will get the address to send the pieces to all of the participants. Please keep in mind that November 11th is election day and that may affect delivery services in some areas.

Some things to consider....not everyone loves glitter. If you have glitter on your piece, please make sure it's sealed so it doesn't get loose and attack. Also, if the pieces are created in a smoking environment, some of our crafters are sensitive to smoke. I will air out what I can, and all pieces will be dusted with Lysol but please be considerate and try to not send strongly scented pieces out.

When signing up, PLEASE check to make sure you are quoting the most recent list before adding your name to ensure the list is accurate. I won't be chasing people. We're all grown ups, so if you want to participate, your name needs to be on the FINAL list. I will give a countdown before the final deadline and I 100% encourage you to reach out to any of our previous crafters who may not be aware that we're gearing up for a project now. The only caveat is if the list becomes too large, the funds may go up a smidge, but we would cross that bridge when we come to it.

Newbies, please read the next section carefully. We've done many, many projects over the years and for several years, we did back to back to back projects each year so we have a LOT of experience with our project rounds and all that can go wrong with them.

Due to inconsistencies with life, unexpected events and sometimes just the carelessness of some of the participants, we had to draft rules to ensure there would be consequences for those who seem to drop the ball with getting their projects completed and/or received in time, which can be hurtful for those who put effort into their work and got their things in on time. This isn't a work or school environment but a deadline is a deadline and a promise is still a promise and putting your name on the is a promise to all of the other participants that you will participate fully.

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2022, 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 2022. 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 2023. 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 2022 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 2/21/22. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/22. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/22, able to participate 7/28/22)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/22, able to participate 8/21/22)'

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."


OFFICIAL SIGN UP
1. Gemme
2. clay
3. Orema
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

[Bèsame*]

please add me...I forgot how to add myself. 🙄

[cricket26]

Changing Seasons Project

Those who love fall can lean into that and those who are excited about winter can go wild with all the crazy delights that winter brings.

Parameters:


must not be any larger than 5x7 but can be any size smaller
must be able to lay (lie?) flat (aka no embellishments that stick up off the piece)
can be anything (store purchased card, homemade ATC, an index card with charcoal sketches or crayon scribbles, et cetera) that is your interpretation of what the theme means to you
can be literal or abstract, light or dark, funny or serious
on the back of each piece, please have the project name, your screen name and if you want it to go to a particular person, that's person's screen name...pieces with no specific recipient listed will be assigned by the wrangler after a rousing game of Eeny, Meeny, Miney and Mo.


Once the list is finalized, you will send me one piece for every other person on the list. If we get 9 sign ups, you need to send me 8, unless you want one of yours back and then you will send 9 in this example.

Each participant will also include $5 for postage and repackaging materials.

Deadline for sign up: 10/24
Deadline for receipt of projects (NOT the deadline for mailing them out...I need to RECEIVE them by this date): 11/12
Deadline for me to re-mail the projects out: 11/16


Projects are officially late if they do not arrive via USPS, UPS or FedEx by 5pm EST on November 12th. It's a Saturday. Once the deadline for sign up ends, I will get the address to send the pieces to all of the participants. Please keep in mind that November 11th is election day and that may affect delivery services in some areas.

Some things to consider....not everyone loves glitter. If you have glitter on your piece, please make sure it's sealed so it doesn't get loose and attack. Also, if the pieces are created in a smoking environment, some of our crafters are sensitive to smoke. I will air out what I can, and all pieces will be dusted with Lysol but please be considerate and try to not send strongly scented pieces out.

When signing up, PLEASE check to make sure you are quoting the most recent list before adding your name to ensure the list is accurate. I won't be chasing people. We're all grown ups, so if you want to participate, your name needs to be on the FINAL list. I will give a countdown before the final deadline and I 100% encourage you to reach out to any of our previous crafters who may not be aware that we're gearing up for a project now. The only caveat is if the list becomes too large, the funds may go up a smidge, but we would cross that bridge when we come to it.

Newbies, please read the next section carefully. We've done many, many projects over the years and for several years, we did back to back to back projects each year so we have a LOT of experience with our project rounds and all that can go wrong with them.

Due to inconsistencies with life, unexpected events and sometimes just the carelessness of some of the participants, we had to draft rules to ensure there would be consequences for those who seem to drop the ball with getting their projects completed and/or received in time, which can be hurtful for those who put effort into their work and got their things in on time. This isn't a work or school environment but a deadline is a deadline and a promise is still a promise and putting your name on the is a promise to all of the other participants that you will participate fully.

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2022, 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 2022. 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 2023. 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 2022 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 2/21/22. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/22. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/22, able to participate 7/28/22)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/22, able to participate 8/21/22)'

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."


OFFICIAL SIGN UP
1. Gemme
2. clay
3. Orema
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. cricket26
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
..........

[Bèsame*]

Quote:
Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am View Post
Changing Seasons Project

Those who love fall can lean into that and those who are excited about winter can go wild with all the crazy delights that winter brings.

Parameters:
must not be any larger than 5x7 but can be any size smaller
must be able to lay (lie?) flat (aka no embellishments that stick up off the piece)
can be anything (store purchased card, homemade ATC, an index card with charcoal sketches or crayon scribbles, et cetera) that is your interpretation of what the theme means to you
can be literal or abstract, light or dark, funny or serious
on the back of each piece, please have the project name, your screen name and if you want it to go to a particular person, that's person's screen name...pieces with no specific recipient listed will be assigned by the wrangler after a rousing game of Eeny, Meeny, Miney and Mo.

Once the list is finalized, you will send me one piece for every other person on the list. If we get 9 sign ups, you need to send me 8, unless you want one of yours back and then you will send 9 in this example.

Each participant will also include $5 for postage and repackaging materials.

Deadline for sign up: 10/24
Deadline for receipt of projects (NOT the deadline for mailing them out...I need to RECEIVE them by this date): 11/12
Deadline for me to re-mail the projects out: 11/16


Projects are officially late if they do not arrive via USPS, UPS or FedEx by 5pm EST on November 12th. It's a Saturday. Once the deadline for sign up ends, I will get the address to send the pieces to all of the participants. Please keep in mind that November 11th is election day and that may affect delivery services in some areas.

Some things to consider....not everyone loves glitter. If you have glitter on your piece, please make sure it's sealed so it doesn't get loose and attack. Also, if the pieces are created in a smoking environment, some of our crafters are sensitive to smoke. I will air out what I can, and all pieces will be dusted with Lysol but please be considerate and try to not send strongly scented pieces out.

When signing up, PLEASE check to make sure you are quoting the most recent list before adding your name to ensure the list is accurate. I won't be chasing people. We're all grown ups, so if you want to participate, your name needs to be on the FINAL list. I will give a countdown before the final deadline and I 100% encourage you to reach out to any of our previous crafters who may not be aware that we're gearing up for a project now. The only caveat is if the list becomes too large, the funds may go up a smidge, but we would cross that bridge when we come to it.

Newbies, please read the next section carefully. We've done many, many projects over the years and for several years, we did back to back to back projects each year so we have a LOT of experience with our project rounds and all that can go wrong with them.

Due to inconsistencies with life, unexpected events and sometimes just the carelessness of some of the participants, we had to draft rules to ensure there would be consequences for those who seem to drop the ball with getting their projects completed and/or received in time, which can be hurtful for those who put effort into their work and got their things in on time. This isn't a work or school environment but a deadline is a deadline and a promise is still a promise and putting your name on the is a promise to all of the other participants that you will participate fully.

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2022, 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 2022. 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 2023. 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 2022 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 2/21/22. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/22. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/22, able to participate 7/28/22)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/22, able to participate 8/21/22)'

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."


OFFICIAL SIGN UP
1. Gemme
2. clay
3. Orema
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. cricket26
6. Besame*
7.
8.
9.
10.

[nycfem]

Changing Seasons Project

Those who love fall can lean into that and those who are excited about winter can go wild with all the crazy delights that winter brings.

Parameters:
must not be any larger than 5x7 but can be any size smaller
must be able to lay (lie?) flat (aka no embellishments that stick up off the piece)
can be anything (store purchased card, homemade ATC, an index card with charcoal sketches or crayon scribbles, et cetera) that is your interpretation of what the theme means to you
can be literal or abstract, light or dark, funny or serious
on the back of each piece, please have the project name, your screen name and if you want it to go to a particular person, that's person's screen name...pieces with no specific recipient listed will be assigned by the wrangler after a rousing game of Eeny, Meeny, Miney and Mo.

Once the list is finalized, you will send me one piece for every other person on the list. If we get 9 sign ups, you need to send me 8, unless you want one of yours back and then you will send 9 in this example.

Each participant will also include $5 for postage and repackaging materials.

Deadline for sign up: 10/24
Deadline for receipt of projects (NOT the deadline for mailing them out...I need to RECEIVE them by this date): 11/12
Deadline for me to re-mail the projects out: 11/16


Projects are officially late if they do not arrive via USPS, UPS or FedEx by 5pm EST on November 12th. It's a Saturday. Once the deadline for sign up ends, I will get the address to send the pieces to all of the participants. Please keep in mind that November 11th is election day and that may affect delivery services in some areas.

Some things to consider....not everyone loves glitter. If you have glitter on your piece, please make sure it's sealed so it doesn't get loose and attack. Also, if the pieces are created in a smoking environment, some of our crafters are sensitive to smoke. I will air out what I can, and all pieces will be dusted with Lysol but please be considerate and try to not send strongly scented pieces out.

When signing up, PLEASE check to make sure you are quoting the most recent list before adding your name to ensure the list is accurate. I won't be chasing people. We're all grown ups, so if you want to participate, your name needs to be on the FINAL list. I will give a countdown before the final deadline and I 100% encourage you to reach out to any of our previous crafters who may not be aware that we're gearing up for a project now. The only caveat is if the list becomes too large, the funds may go up a smidge, but we would cross that bridge when we come to it.

Newbies, please read the next section carefully. We've done many, many projects over the years and for several years, we did back to back to back projects each year so we have a LOT of experience with our project rounds and all that can go wrong with them.

Due to inconsistencies with life, unexpected events and sometimes just the carelessness of some of the participants, we had to draft rules to ensure there would be consequences for those who seem to drop the ball with getting their projects completed and/or received in time, which can be hurtful for those who put effort into their work and got their things in on time. This isn't a work or school environment but a deadline is a deadline and a promise is still a promise and putting your name on the is a promise to all of the other participants that you will participate fully.

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2022, 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 2022. 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 2023. 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 2022 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 2/21/22. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/22. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/22, able to participate 7/28/22)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/22, able to participate 8/21/22)'

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."


OFFICIAL SIGN UP
1. Gemme
2. clay
3. Orema
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. cricket26
6. Besame*
7. nycfem
8.
9.
10.

[Gemme]

This is a great group and includes some of our OG penpals!!!!!

2 days left to sign up....if you are waffling, do it! It's fun and then panic as the deadline looms and then fun when you get all the goodies back. It's a crafty bonanza of fun and you will be delighted by the variety of seasonal images that make their way to you.

:cheesy:

[candy_coated_bitch]

Changing Seasons Project

Those who love fall can lean into that and those who are excited about winter can go wild with all the crazy delights that winter brings.

Parameters:
must not be any larger than 5x7 but can be any size smaller
must be able to lay (lie?) flat (aka no embellishments that stick up off the piece)
can be anything (store purchased card, homemade ATC, an index card with charcoal sketches or crayon scribbles, et cetera) that is your interpretation of what the theme means to you
can be literal or abstract, light or dark, funny or serious
on the back of each piece, please have the project name, your screen name and if you want it to go to a particular person, that's person's screen name...pieces with no specific recipient listed will be assigned by the wrangler after a rousing game of Eeny, Meeny, Miney and Mo.

Once the list is finalized, you will send me one piece for every other person on the list. If we get 9 sign ups, you need to send me 8, unless you want one of yours back and then you will send 9 in this example.

Each participant will also include $5 for postage and repackaging materials.

Deadline for sign up: 10/24
Deadline for receipt of projects (NOT the deadline for mailing them out...I need to RECEIVE them by this date): 11/12
Deadline for me to re-mail the projects out: 11/16


Projects are officially late if they do not arrive via USPS, UPS or FedEx by 5pm EST on November 12th. It's a Saturday. Once the deadline for sign up ends, I will get the address to send the pieces to all of the participants. Please keep in mind that November 11th is election day and that may affect delivery services in some areas.

Some things to consider....not everyone loves glitter. If you have glitter on your piece, please make sure it's sealed so it doesn't get loose and attack. Also, if the pieces are created in a smoking environment, some of our crafters are sensitive to smoke. I will air out what I can, and all pieces will be dusted with Lysol but please be considerate and try to not send strongly scented pieces out.

When signing up, PLEASE check to make sure you are quoting the most recent list before adding your name to ensure the list is accurate. I won't be chasing people. We're all grown ups, so if you want to participate, your name needs to be on the FINAL list. I will give a countdown before the final deadline and I 100% encourage you to reach out to any of our previous crafters who may not be aware that we're gearing up for a project now. The only caveat is if the list becomes too large, the funds may go up a smidge, but we would cross that bridge when we come to it.

Newbies, please read the next section carefully. We've done many, many projects over the years and for several years, we did back to back to back projects each year so we have a LOT of experience with our project rounds and all that can go wrong with them.

Due to inconsistencies with life, unexpected events and sometimes just the carelessness of some of the participants, we had to draft rules to ensure there would be consequences for those who seem to drop the ball with getting their projects completed and/or received in time, which can be hurtful for those who put effort into their work and got their things in on time. This isn't a work or school environment but a deadline is a deadline and a promise is still a promise and putting your name on the is a promise to all of the other participants that you will participate fully.

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2022, 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 2022. 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 2023. 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 2022 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 2/21/22. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/22. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/22, able to participate 7/28/22)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/22, able to participate 8/21/22)'

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."


OFFICIAL SIGN UP
1. Gemme
2. clay
3. Orema
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. cricket26
6. Besame*
7. nycfem
8. CCB
9.
10.

[deb0670]

This is a great group and includes some of our OG penpals!!!!!

2 days left to sign up....if you are waffling, do it! It's fun and then panic as the deadline looms and then fun when you get all the goodies back. It's a crafty bonanza of fun and you will be delighted by the variety of seasonal images that make their way to you.

:cheesy:
I wanna soooo badly!! Maybe next one i will be able to.

[Gemme]

One more day to sign up for the Changing Seasons themed project!!!

[nina03]

[QUOTE=candy_coated_bitch;1290708]Changing Seasons Project

Those who love fall can lean into that and those who are excited about winter can go wild with all the crazy delights that winter brings.

Parameters:
must not be any larger than 5x7 but can be any size smaller
must be able to lay (lie?) flat (aka no embellishments that stick up off the piece)
can be anything (store purchased card, homemade ATC, an index card with charcoal sketches or crayon scribbles, et cetera) that is your interpretation of what the theme means to you
can be literal or abstract, light or dark, funny or serious
on the back of each piece, please have the project name, your screen name and if you want it to go to a particular person, that's person's screen name...pieces with no specific recipient listed will be assigned by the wrangler after a rousing game of Eeny, Meeny, Miney and Mo.

Once the list is finalized, you will send me one piece for every other person on the list. If we get 9 sign ups, you need to send me 8, unless you want one of yours back and then you will send 9 in this example.

Each participant will also include $5 for postage and repackaging materials.

Deadline for sign up: 10/24
Deadline for receipt of projects (NOT the deadline for mailing them out...I need to RECEIVE them by this date): 11/12
Deadline for me to re-mail the projects out: 11/16


Projects are officially late if they do not arrive via USPS, UPS or FedEx by 5pm EST on November 12th. It's a Saturday. Once the deadline for sign up ends, I will get the address to send the pieces to all of the participants. Please keep in mind that November 11th is election day and that may affect delivery services in some areas.

Some things to consider....not everyone loves glitter. If you have glitter on your piece, please make sure it's sealed so it doesn't get loose and attack. Also, if the pieces are created in a smoking environment, some of our crafters are sensitive to smoke. I will air out what I can, and all pieces will be dusted with Lysol but please be considerate and try to not send strongly scented pieces out.

When signing up, PLEASE check to make sure you are quoting the most recent list before adding your name to ensure the list is accurate. I won't be chasing people. We're all grown ups, so if you want to participate, your name needs to be on the FINAL list. I will give a countdown before the final deadline and I 100% encourage you to reach out to any of our previous crafters who may not be aware that we're gearing up for a project now. The only caveat is if the list becomes too large, the funds may go up a smidge, but we would cross that bridge when we come to it.

Newbies, please read the next section carefully. We've done many, many projects over the years and for several years, we did back to back to back projects each year so we have a LOT of experience with our project rounds and all that can go wrong with them.

Due to inconsistencies with life, unexpected events and sometimes just the carelessness of some of the participants, we had to draft rules to ensure there would be consequences for those who seem to drop the ball with getting their projects completed and/or received in time, which can be hurtful for those who put effort into their work and got their things in on time. This isn't a work or school environment but a deadline is a deadline and a promise is still a promise and putting your name on the is a promise to all of the other participants that you will participate fully.

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2022, 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 2022. 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 2023. 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 2022 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 2/21/22. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/22. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/22, able to participate 7/28/22)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/22, able to participate 8/21/22)'

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."


OFFICIAL SIGN UP
1. Gemme
2. clay
3. Orema
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. cricket26
6. Besame*
7. nycfem
8. CCB
9. Nina03
10.

[Gemme]

What a creative bunch we have already but is there anyone else out there in the ether that wants to participate? Tonight's the LAST NIGHT to sign up for the Changing Seasons project exchange!!!

[Gemme]

Changing Seasons Project

Those who love fall can lean into that and those who are excited about winter can go wild with all the crazy delights that winter brings.

Parameters:

must not be any larger than 5x7 but can be any size smaller
must be able to lay (lie?) flat (aka no embellishments that stick up off the piece)
can be anything (store purchased card, homemade ATC, an index card with charcoal sketches or crayon scribbles, et cetera) that is your interpretation of what the theme means to you
can be literal or abstract, light or dark, funny or serious
on the back of each piece, please have the project name, your screen name and if you want it to go to a particular person, that's person's screen name...pieces with no specific recipient listed will be assigned by the wrangler after a rousing game of Eeny, Meeny, Miney and Mo.


With 9 sign ups, you need to send me 8, unless you want one of yours back and then you will send 9 in this example.

Each participant will also include $5 for postage and repackaging materials.

Deadline for sign up: 10/24
Deadline for receipt of projects (NOT the deadline for mailing them out...I need to RECEIVE them by this date): 11/12
Deadline for me to re-mail the projects out: 11/16

Projects are officially late if they do not arrive via USPS, UPS or FedEx by 5pm EST on November 12th. It's a Saturday. Once the deadline for sign up ends, I will get the address to send the pieces to all of the participants. Please keep in mind that November 11th is election day and that may affect delivery services in some areas.

Some things to consider....not everyone loves glitter. If you have glitter on your piece, please make sure it's sealed so it doesn't get loose and attack. Also, if the pieces are created in a smoking environment, some of our crafters are sensitive to smoke. I will air out what I can, and all pieces will be dusted with Lysol but please be considerate and try to not send strongly scented pieces out.

Due to inconsistencies with life, unexpected events and sometimes just the carelessness of some of the participants, we had to draft rules to ensure there would be consequences for those who seem to drop the ball with getting their projects completed and/or received in time, which can be hurtful for those who put effort into their work and got their things in on time. This isn't a work or school environment but a deadline is a deadline and a promise is still a promise and putting your name on the is a promise to all of the other participants that you will participate fully.

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2022, 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 2022. 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 2023. 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 2022 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 2/21/22. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/22. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/22, able to participate 7/28/22)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/22, able to participate 8/21/22)'

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."


OFFICIAL SIGN UP----CLOSED!!!
1. Gemme
2. clay
3. Orema
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. cricket26
6. Besame*
7. nycfem
8. CCB
9. Nina03

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Here's my "crafty" Hallowe'en décor (if Legos can be considered a craft):

https://i.imgur.com/rWu9krJm.jpg

Happy Hallowe'en everybody!

[Gemme]

Here's my "crafty" Hallowe'en décor (if Legos can be considered a craft):

https://i.imgur.com/rWu9krJm.jpg

Happy Hallowe'en everybody!

You made it, so it counts!

Happy holiday crafting!!!

[Bèsame*]

My mind is not totally clear just yet and I've been trying to get inspired.

I think I have!! Yay to the changing things.

https://cdn.graciousquotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Your-life-does-not-get-better-by-chance-it-gets-better-by-change.jpg

[candy_coated_bitch]

I have a question to pose to the group. I’d like to use a shimmer/very fine glitter in my pieces. I ALWAYS seal my glitter but don’t want to force it on anyone who is 100% opposed to glitter. Please post on the thread if you do NOT want glitter in your project. If you don’t say nay you’ll be getting a beautifully shimmery project.

[nina03]

I have a question to pose to the group. I’d like to use a shimmer/very fine glitter in my pieces. I ALWAYS seal my glitter but don’t want to force it on anyone who is 100% opposed to glitter. Please post on the thread if you do NOT want glitter in your project. If you don’t say nay you’ll be getting a beautifully shimmery project.

I love sparkly glittery things! Send the shimmer my way, please and thank you!!

[cricket26]

I have a question to pose to the group. I’d like to use a shimmer/very fine glitter in my pieces. I ALWAYS seal my glitter but don’t want to force it on anyone who is 100% opposed to glitter. Please post on the thread if you do NOT want glitter in your project. If you don’t say nay you’ll be getting a beautifully shimmery project.



I am ok with glitter :)

[Gemme]

Changing Seasons Project

Those who love fall can lean into that and those who are excited about winter can go wild with all the crazy delights that winter brings.

Parameters:

must not be any larger than 5x7 but can be any size smaller
must be able to lay (lie?) flat (aka no embellishments that stick up off the piece)
can be anything (store purchased card, homemade ATC, an index card with charcoal sketches or crayon scribbles, et cetera) that is your interpretation of what the theme means to you
can be literal or abstract, light or dark, funny or serious
on the back of each piece, please have the project name, your screen name and if you want it to go to a particular person, that's person's screen name...pieces with no specific recipient listed will be assigned by the wrangler after a rousing game of Eeny, Meeny, Miney and Mo.


With 9 sign ups, you need to send me 8, unless you want one of yours back and then you will send 9 in this example.

Each participant will also include $5 for postage and repackaging materials.

Deadline for sign up: 10/24
Deadline for receipt of projects (NOT the deadline for mailing them out...I need to RECEIVE them by this date): 11/12
Deadline for me to re-mail the projects out: 11/16

Projects are officially late if they do not arrive via USPS, UPS or FedEx by 5pm EST on November 12th. It's a Saturday. Once the deadline for sign up ends, I will get the address to send the pieces to all of the participants. Please keep in mind that November 11th is election day and that may affect delivery services in some areas.

Some things to consider....not everyone loves glitter. If you have glitter on your piece, please make sure it's sealed so it doesn't get loose and attack. Also, if the pieces are created in a smoking environment, some of our crafters are sensitive to smoke. I will air out what I can, and all pieces will be dusted with Lysol but please be considerate and try to not send strongly scented pieces out.

Due to inconsistencies with life, unexpected events and sometimes just the carelessness of some of the participants, we had to draft rules to ensure there would be consequences for those who seem to drop the ball with getting their projects completed and/or received in time, which can be hurtful for those who put effort into their work and got their things in on time. This isn't a work or school environment but a deadline is a deadline and a promise is still a promise and putting your name on the is a promise to all of the other participants that you will participate fully.

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2022, 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 2022. 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 2023. 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 2022 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 2/21/22. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/22. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/22, able to participate 7/28/22)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/22, able to participate 8/21/22)'

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."


OFFICIAL SIGN UP----CLOSED!!!
1. Gemme
2. clay
3. Orema
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. cricket26 RECEIVED
6. Besame*
7. nycfem
8. CCB
9. Nina03


Just got yours today, cricket. They look great!

[candy_coated_bitch]

I love sparkly glittery things! Send the shimmer my way, please and thank you!!

I am ok with glitter :)

Thank you!!! I’m working on them over the weekend so I hope anyone opposed speaks up. But it will be inside gel medium so there’s no way that glitter is getting out!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I woke up early to work on my projects, I wanted to work on my projects, I sat down and started to work on my projects - and I didn't have the main thing I needed. I could have sworn I had this stuff in my art bag. Thank goodness Amazon delivers the next day; I will start working on them tomorrow.

[nina03]

I have half of mine done, so 4 more to go! I'm going to finish them today or tomorrow, and then send them priority so they get there in time.

[Orema]

Mine went into the mail over the weekend and Gemme should receive them by Wednesday. Took longer to make than I imagined and was harder to complete than I thought it would be. It was a fun and healthy challenge and I’m looking forward to getting my package.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I’ve hit a bit of a roadblock, omg no pun intended lmfao. My car broke down and is in the shop. They began working on it Monday morning. I’m hoping I can get it back in time to at the very least do an emergency overnight. I’ll keep you all apprised of what’s going on. The projects themselves are done.

[Gemme]

Mine went into the mail over the weekend and Gemme should receive them by Wednesday. Took longer to make than I imagined and was harder to complete than I thought it would be. It was a fun and healthy challenge and I’m looking forward to getting my package.

I got them today, actually, and they are perfect! I love mine so much!!!

[Gemme]

1. Gemme
2. clay
3. Orema RECEIVED
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. cricket26 RECEIVED
6. Besame*
7. nycfem
8. CCB
9. Nina03

[clay]

FYI.........my packet will go out tomorrow....overnighted....BUT Nicole may have other plans.

My county is under Tropical Storm Warning thru Saturday night.......

Tomorrow will be the Brevard/Volusia/Lake County impacts with Thursday at 100am slated to be the worst of it. ALL of Fla will be impacted as it is now....

I am sorry if mine doesn't arrive in time...:(...Mother Nature has other plans

[nina03]

Max is mailing mine today! They'll be sent priority mail so they get there in time!!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I sent mine by Priority Mail today. The receipt said it would get there on Saturday. I don't know why it will take so long - I thought Priority Mail was supposed to be 2 days?

[nycfem]

I mailed mine today. Please let me know when you receive it. That is always the most nerve-racking part!

[nina03]

Max mailed mine and didn't trust priority mail since they said they might get there Saturday. I also thought priority was supposed to be 2 day. They got sent overnight, so they should be there tomorrow. Please let me know if they show up!

[candy_coated_bitch]

Update: Still without a car. I’m not sure when I’ll get it back but fingers crossed by Friday so I can overnight my projects!

[clay]

Mine went out today, 2 day priority BUT the guy told me since the airport is closed down due to Hurricane Nicole....my packet may not make it by Saturday at 500pm.

I will keep an eye on tracking!! and track Nicole, too...lol

Worst of this coming in tonight into AM...:(

[Bèsame*]

Mine went out today, 2 day priority BUT the guy told me since the airport is closed down due to Hurricane Nicole....my packet may not make it by Saturday at 500pm.

I will keep an eye on tracking!! and track Nicole, too...lol

Worst of this coming in tonight into AM...:(
Ummm, that's gonna be the plight of mine too. Same as mine, fingers crossed, but it is what it is. And..to make matters worse..as he was tossing the package into the bin, that instant, I realized my 5 buckaroos were missing. That will come in a separate letter.

It might appear not flat, but, there is a little something for our beloved wrangler.


Ps...stay safe Clay💗💗

[Gemme]

Those in the path of Nicole stay safe!!! We'll see how things go. You never know. If they can get it halfway to me, the Northeasterners will dash it over. People are always in a hurry here!

[clay]

Flights stopped here this AM.

Just saw pressure is down to 975, which is indicative of a Cat 2....:(.

You, too, Uni Q!! Thanks doll. Keep safe



Ummm, that's gonna be the plight of mine too. Same as mine, fingers crossed, but it is what it is. And..to make matters worse..as he was tossing the package into the bin, that instant, I realized my 5 buckaroos were missing. That will come in a separate letter.

It might appear not flat, but, there is a little something for our beloved wrangler.


Ps...stay safe Clay💗💗

[Gemme]

1. Gemme
2. clay
3. Orema RECEIVED
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. cricket26 RECEIVED
6. Besame*
7. nycfem
8. CCB
9. Nina03 RECEIVED

[candy_coated_bitch]

It’s not looking great. My car is fixed and I can pick it up today. But the post office is closed. I’m looking into FedEx but their rates might be too expensive. I’m going to go to the actual FedEx store later and confirm pricing. Fingers crossed for a miracle!

I hope those in the path of the hurricane are safe.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I can’t make this happen. I promise I tried my best and I’m super disappointed because I love my projects. I just had some bad circumstances being stranded with no car or ride. I sincerely apologize to everyone. I’ll put myself on the naughty list.

[nycfem]

Isn’t there that one week grace period?

[candy_coated_bitch]

Isn’t there that one week grace period?

Is there? It sounds familiar now that you mention it!

[nycfem]

I’ve always been a fan of the one week Grace.

[nina03]

I am also a fan of the one week grace period! Sometimes shit happens that nobody can control, like broken cars and hurricanes. I am all for grace in the face of the uncontrollable!

[Bèsame*]

I can’t make this happen. I promise I tried my best and I’m super disappointed because I love my projects. I just had some bad circumstances being stranded with no car or ride. I sincerely apologize to everyone. I’ll put myself on the naughty list.

Your not gonna be alone. I'm going to be there right with you. It is what it is, life happens. 💝💝💝

[Gemme]

I can’t make this happen. I promise I tried my best and I’m super disappointed because I love my projects. I just had some bad circumstances being stranded with no car or ride. I sincerely apologize to everyone. I’ll put myself on the naughty list.

Don't give up. Get your projects out tomorrow and send them as fast as your wallet allows because I know how adorbs they are going to be.

Isn’t there that one week grace period?

No grace period was set up in order to get the projects to everyone before Tofurkey Day and we all knew it was tight going in since the project idea came together basically at the last minute.

If no one cares about the timing in regards to receiving their complete packages, it seems cruel to throw 5 of the 9 participants on the naughty list if the projects don't show up tomorrow. I'll just throw a little something extra in the packages of those who got theirs to me early to even things out a bit.

Our candy_coated creator is close enough to me that if she mails her package tomorrow, I should have it by Tuesday, and everyone else's that might be late will probably be here by then as well.

What if I push the deadline back to Tuesday, November 15th? That will delay me getting things together and getting them back out to you all as well so then my deadline would be Saturday, November 19th to get them mailed back out. Some will reach you in time for the Day of Gluttony but not all.

Everyone okay with that?

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I’ve always been a fan of the one week Grace.

Me too. I'm sure at one time we had a one week grace period. And these were exactly the kind of circumstances it was for: car trouble, hurricanes, postal service snafus, etc.

What would it take for us to consider reinstating it, both for this project and going forward?

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Me too. I'm sure at one time we had a one week grace period. And these were exactly the kind of circumstances it was for: car trouble, hurricanes, postal service snafus, etc.

What would it take for us to consider reinstating it, both for this project and going forward?

Sorry, I forgot to check for another page of posts before I sent this.

Obv I'm in favor of the new dates that Gemme put forth. Totally okay with me to wait a bit longer.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I sent my package from the post office and it was supposed to get there tomorrow. However, I just now tried tracking it and this was the message the USPS website gave me:

"Information Available Soon

USPS doesn't yet have a status update on this item shipped from the Post Office. Information is usually updated within the hour of your visit. Please check back soon."

Now I am really worried. Hopefully it is just a delay, and it isn't lost.

[nina03]

I am completely fine with waiting for everyone to get their stuff in.
Georgia Ma'am, the last time I got that message on usps tracking the package showed up the next day. I think things are still moving, but not always getting updated on the tracking. I have faith it'll get there! Also, I wanted to tell you how glad I am that you're back. You were missed while you were away.

[nycfem]

I sent mine regular mail, like inside a card dropped in a mailbox 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[candy_coated_bitch]

I can get to the post office today and get them out! Thank you everyone for understanding and thank you Gemme for moving the deadline!!!

[candy_coated_bitch]

Sent this morning by priority mail, expected arrival Monday.

[Gemme]

1. Gemme SITTING ON MY DESK
2. clay
3. Orema RECEIVED
4. GeorgiaMa'am RECEIVED
5. cricket26 RECEIVED
6. Besame*
7. nycfem RECEIVED
8. CCB
9. Nina03 RECEIVED

We're getting there! Everything has been so lovely, I can't wait to see them all together because we've all done something different.

[FireSignFemme]

Hi everyone. I changed my BFP password but then had trouble logging back in. It took awhile for things to get sorted out. Wasn't able to get things resolved until today so looks like I'm missing out this time. Dang. However I did purchase postage and handling stamps before everything got messed up and I can send those. Please PM and let me know where to mail them and I'll get those out as promised. Thanks

[Gemme]

1. Gemme SITTING ON MY DESK
2. clay RECEIVED
3. Orema RECEIVED
4. GeorgiaMa'am RECEIVED
5. cricket26 RECEIVED
6. Besame* RECEIVED
7. nycfem RECEIVED
8. CCB RECEIVED
9. Nina03 RECEIVED

The gang is all here! I'll get the packages together over the next couple of days as well as figuring out what to add to the early birds packages and send them out this coming Saturday.

[nina03]

Hi Gemme, I tried to send you a private message and it says your inbox is full. I wanted to make sure that Max put our return address on the package, or do you need me to message it to you?

[Gemme]

Hi Gemme, I tried to send you a private message and it says your inbox is full. I wanted to make sure that Max put our return address on the package, or do you need me to message it to you?

What can I say? I have a small box.

Ha!

Yes, I have your address. You are good to go!

The projects will go out Saturday morning and you all are going to LOVE the variety and thoughtfulness included in this round, especially since we had such a quick turnaround.

[clay]

Mailed mine then 3 hours later was admitted to hospital.

SEVERE headaches for 3 weeks, Hurricane Nicole, AND a week hospital stay, with surgery....and I delivered!!!!

Am good...just got home late this evening, have a nice 3 inch incision on my head!!! Sexy at best my wife says.....:)

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Mailed mine then 3 hours later was admitted to hospital.

SEVERE headaches for 3 weeks, Hurricane Nicole, AND a week hospital stay, with surgery....and I delivered!!!!



That headache sounds like it followed a serious bump on the head, if you
think you delivered in the hospital. Was it a boy or a girl?
:jester:

[clay]

That headache sounds like it followed a serious bump on the head, if you
think you delivered in the hospital. Was it a boy or a girl?
:jester:

OMG do NOT make me laugh!!!! Good catch, Georgia!!
It was "octennials"......(see what I did there? :)....)

[Gemme]

I already let the folks know whose numbers I have but all of your packages are on their merry way to you now. Sadly, cricket was the first to send a package to me but will be the last to receive one back. Move closer? Most will be delivered before the holiday.

I wanted to say that this was super fun and, dare I say, very needed. It's been ages since we've done a project and I would love to do more if others are up for it too. Let's take back the craft and make 2023 a creative year!

There was a loose glitter project so I bagged those up when I sent them out. If you are glitter phobic, open carefully! It is absolutely stunning, though.

Oh, also....for the future wranglers, I would suggest an increase in minimum postage to $7 or $10. Most of the packages I sent were over $5 even though they were relatively light and flat and I didn't send them expeditiously. If anyone has issues receiving their goodies, I have tracking numbers.

I just know you all are going to go bananas over everyone's work. We're such a diverse group and our brains all clearly run on different tracks but, damn, I love the station they all wind up at.

Happy merry everything, crafty kin!

[nina03]

Gemme, thank you SO MUCH for running this. Would it help if I sent more $ to cover more of your shipping costs? I would love to do another one of these. It was the first time I'd played with my craft stuff in a long time, and I forgot not just how much I enjoy it, but how much I need to do stuff like this. It really feeds my heart and soul to be up to my elbows in paint and glue and pretty paper, making things. Having the excuse of sending it to this community, that has been a source of joy, support, community, and comfort for so long makes it even better. Count me in on the next one. Maybe a spring/summer theme?

[clay]

Gemme.....thank YOU so much for making this a "thing". Dayum, I MISSED US!

I am considering wrangling next one......let me have some time for my head to heal up more, get my med regimen stable, and pontificate on themes. I kind of, sort of, perhaps, have an idea or 3!

NOTHING to start til POST Turkey Day & Santa Claus. (on my part).

Let me say, I was so going to add $7 as we know from multiple experiences, postage is always more, even when we do flats.

I PROPOSE, we do NOT do any projects with big embellishes for that reason It is just NOT feasible, I have/did stand in line, trying to pay extra, a LOT EXTRA, once before or twice.

Just my professional (right, ??!!) opine...what say ye, crafty peeps....:)


I already let the folks know whose numbers I have but all of your packages are on their merry way to you now. Sadly, cricket was the first to send a package to me but will be the last to receive one back. Move closer? Most will be delivered before the holiday.

I wanted to say that this was super fun and, dare I say, very needed. It's been ages since we've done a project and I would love to do more if others are up for it too. Let's take back the craft and make 2023 a creative year!

There was a loose glitter project so I bagged those up when I sent them out. If you are glitter phobic, open carefully! It is absolutely stunning, though.

Oh, also....for the future wranglers, I would suggest an increase in minimum postage to $7 or $10. Most of the packages I sent were over $5 even though they were relatively light and flat and I didn't send them expeditiously. If anyone has issues receiving their goodies, I have tracking numbers.

I just know you all are going to go bananas over everyone's work. We're such a diverse group and our brains all clearly run on different tracks but, damn, I love the station they all wind up at.

Happy merry everything, crafty kin!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I PROPOSE, we do NOT do any projects with big embellishes for that reason It is just NOT feasible, I have/did stand in line, trying to pay extra, a LOT EXTRA, once before or twice.

Just my professional (right, ??!!) opine...what say ye, crafty peeps....:)

If somebody has a great idea for a project with big embellishes, and everyone agrees in advance to the cost of postage, I don't see a problem with it. I don't want to just automatically rule out anything that might be a great project, if everyone who signs up agrees to the costs. I wouldn't want to do all, or even most projects on a large scale, but I don't want to limit us.

(Off topic: I cannot WAIT to get our projects! I got a package with no return address today that was flat and the right size, and I thought, "Wow, that was quick!" I was so disappointed when I opened it and found a pair of earrings - even though I really do want the earrings, but I could have waited a little longer for those. :| )

[Gemme]

Gemme, thank you SO MUCH for running this. Would it help if I sent more $ to cover more of your shipping costs? I would love to do another one of these. It was the first time I'd played with my craft stuff in a long time, and I forgot not just how much I enjoy it, but how much I need to do stuff like this. It really feeds my heart and soul to be up to my elbows in paint and glue and pretty paper, making things. Having the excuse of sending it to this community, that has been a source of joy, support, community, and comfort for so long makes it even better. Count me in on the next one. Maybe a spring/summer theme?

I know, riiiight!?! This has been a welcome reprieve from the craziness of the world.

I'm looking forward to the next one as well.

Gemme.....thank YOU so much for making this a "thing". Dayum, I MISSED US!

I am considering wrangling next one......let me have some time for my head to heal up more, get my med regimen stable, and pontificate on themes. I kind of, sort of, perhaps, have an idea or 3!

NOTHING to start til POST Turkey Day & Santa Claus. (on my part).

Let me say, I was so going to add $7 as we know from multiple experiences, postage is always more, even when we do flats.

I PROPOSE, we do NOT do any projects with big embellishes for that reason It is just NOT feasible, I have/did stand in line, trying to pay extra, a LOT EXTRA, once before or twice.

Just my professional (right, ??!!) opine...what say ye, crafty peeps....:)

Hey, hey....we already have a wrangler candidate! I love our little group.

I agree that it would be good to do something after the holidays but if you are willing and able, please don't wait too long to offer an idea. We've got the bug again and I know my fingers aren't the only ones wanting to tinker in my crafty bits.

If somebody has a great idea for a project with big embellishes, and everyone agrees in advance to the cost of postage, I don't see a problem with it. I don't want to just automatically rule out anything that might be a great project, if everyone who signs up agrees to the costs. I wouldn't want to do all, or even most projects on a large scale, but I don't want to limit us.

(Off topic: I cannot WAIT to get our projects! I got a package with no return address today that was flat and the right size, and I thought, "Wow, that was quick!" I was so disappointed when I opened it and found a pair of earrings - even though I really do want the earrings, but I could have waited a little longer for those. :| )

Agreed. We have never really done HUGE projects but sometimes they can get hefty with embellishments and general accoutrements and I also don't want to completely eliminate the possibility of them but it would definitely be a case by case kind of thing and anyone that does add a wee bit more than the project called for would be expected to include more postage. It's only fair.

It'll come in a standard 6x9 manila envelope that says HANDLE WITH CARE and has washi tape on it. Every package has a different design for the washi tape. No earrings but that would be an interesting project would it not?

[clay]

No, sweetheart, I was only meaning for projects I wrangle.......not ad infinite....by all means, I LOVE to embellish, and if folks want to pay that extra, I wholly support it. Sometimes my brain goes into overdrive, and I am not clear (except as mud) lol.....thanks for making me aware of it...:). Big love...




If somebody has a great idea for a project with big embellishes, and everyone agrees in advance to the cost of postage, I don't see a problem with it. I don't want to just automatically rule out anything that might be a great project, if everyone who signs up agrees to the costs. I wouldn't want to do all, or even most projects on a large scale, but I don't want to limit us.

(Off topic: I cannot WAIT to get our projects! I got a package with no return address today that was flat and the right size, and I thought, "Wow, that was quick!" I was so disappointed when I opened it and found a pair of earrings - even though I really do want the earrings, but I could have waited a little longer for those. :| )

[candy_coated_bitch]

I got my projects!!!! I won’t say anything except they are STUNNING! Thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart.

If mine was the project with loose glitter: I apologize because I thought I sealed the shit out of it. I will stop it with the glitter in the future.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

If mine was the project with loose glitter: I apologize because I thought I sealed the shit out of it. I will stop it with the glitter in the future.

I don't know if it was your project or not, CCB, but nycfem once shared with me that she uses clear nail polish with glitter in it and that seems to work alright. Also, have you or has anyone else here tried those "pens" that have glue and ink inside? I have not but I have wondered about them. How are they?

[candy_coated_bitch]

I don't know if it was your project or not, CCB, but nycfem once shared with me that she uses clear nail polish with glitter in it and that seems to work alright. Also, have you or has anyone else here tried those "pens" that have glue and ink inside? I have not but I have wondered about them. How are they?

I have done glitter nail polish in my projects before and it is a great sealant! I used gel medium which I thought trapped everything.

[Gemme]

The loose glitter wasn't a deal breaker for me but I know that some are highly allergic to it so that's why I bagged those projects. They can still be enjoyed whether they are in or out of the baggies.

[nina03]

Gemme, your box is still full! :giggle:

I took pics of everything I sent except for the extra flower one that I sent for you. Can you please snap a pic of it and send it to me? I can send you my email or phone number to get it, once you clear out some space in your box.

Thanks! :bunchflowers:

Also, I am SOOOO excited to get my package!! I know it's going to take a hot minute to get all the way over to the west coast, but I want it to HURRY HURRY. I cannot wait to see what you all made.

[clay]

Acccchhhhooooooooooo......aaaaaccchhhhooooo.....:)


Ohhhhhh my, what a beautiful & very much appreciated (as I recoup from surgery last week).

You peoples iz highly talented!!! I LOVE each one...have held them, loved them, & gazed adoringly at them!!!!

Anyone who used glitter, it was well sealed on mine....much appreciated!!!

GREAT JOB everyone!!!! Tis all I shall say...

ETA: GLITTER.......I am the culprit of getting that "being allergic to glitter" tale.....LMAO

Once in a project, mine had 1million particles of glitter, that flittered all over me, the rug, etc....so I began that as a joke & IT STUCK (see what I did there....

[GeorgiaMa'am]

It'll come in a standard 6x9 manila envelope that says HANDLE WITH CARE and has washi tape on it. Every package has a different design for the washi tape. No earrings but that would be an interesting project would it not?



I got another flat package today of the right size and shape - no washi tape but I had forgotten that part - and I got excited ALL OVER AGAIN, but to no avail, it was not our projects. DISAPPOINTED! But I did really like what I got - a pink, sparkly lapel pin that says "Queer Elder". (I have got to quit ordering tchotchkes.)

[Soft*Silver]

I’m so excited this group has a project! I had wanted to sign up for it, but I had eye surgery, followed by a two week bout of RSV. I hope to get involved in the next project.

[Orema]

Wow. Got my package today and what a lovely surprise. Filled with colorful and creative goodies—and just for me. I so appreciate the effort you all put into this.

Sending a heartfelt thank you to everyone for the gifts.

:bow:

[cricket26]

I received my package today and was so happy to see all the goodies inside! I will cherish each one, and one reminds me of where I grew up :)

Thank you so much for letting me be a part of this project I enjoyed making them as much as getting some back! :)

We should do this more often! :)

[Bèsame*]

Thank you!!

oh how I love to get mail! An entire little package of creativity!! Everyone was such a joy!

I'm looking forward to the next project. No matter how big or small.

Thank you to all our little artists.

[nycfem]

Wow, this package was definitely a big gift! Thank you to Gemme for the awesome wrangling, and to everyone for the beautiful art!

[nycfem]

It seems quite reasonable that we should send seven dollars with future projects.

[clay]

I agree. My package was almost $6 itself.

And our last several projects we said $7 would be the amount to send with projects.



It seems quite reasonable that we should send seven dollars with future projects.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I GOT MY PACKAGE, I GOT MY PACKAGE!!!

It's wonderful and definitely worth waiting for. It was interesting to see some common themes running throughout most, if not all, yet everyone approached the theme so differently. Everyone was so creative! And Gemme, you were so thoughtful - thank you for wrangling. I love them all, I really do. Thank you everyone.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

It seems quite reasonable that we should send seven dollars with future projects.

Agreed.

I agree. My package was almost $6 itself.

And our last several projects we said $7 would be the amount to send with projects.

Now that you mention it, clay, I recall that we did.

[clay]

I will wrangle 2 simpler projects for rest of year.

FIRST: a post secrets project...flavor dark/dark(er)....:)

SECOND: a MINI MATCHBOX of Goodness.....


What you crafty peeps think??

Have parameters being drawn up...both projects will start soon....and both be done & returned by 3rd week of December

See you all soon

[nina03]

I just got my package out of the mailbox and I'm having all the feelings. Everything is so beautiful. Clay, your note was so kind, it made me cry (in the best way). Thank you all so much for these beautiful little gems. I'm excited to do the next one.

[nycfem]

I’d be in for both if we had them due by the end of January. December is just too crazy for me. And the matchboxes in particular take a long time. Though I love them!

I will wrangle 2 simpler projects for rest of year.

FIRST: a post secrets project...flavor dark/dark(er)....:)

SECOND: a MINI MATCHBOX of Goodness.....


What you crafty peeps think??

Have parameters being drawn up...both projects will start soon....and both be done & returned by 3rd week of December

See you all soon

[clay]

NYC...I am down with that!!! Good point....will rearrange dates...YAY! I am so damn excited!

I’d be in for both if we had them due by the end of January. December is just too crazy for me. And the matchboxes in particular take a long time. Though I love them!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I’d be in for both if we had them due by the end of January. December is just too crazy for me. And the matchboxes in particular take a long time. Though I love them!



NYC...I am down with that!!! Good point....will rearrange dates...YAY! I am so damn excited!


nycfem and clay, I totally agree. December is much too soon. The end of January sounds much more doable for me. Thanks for rearranging the dates, clay.

[nina03]

I've never done the match boxes, but I'm intrigued. Will there be parameters for these?

[FireSignFemme]

Not sure about the matchbox project yet, I'll have to think on that but if the deadline is going to be end of January I'm up for the post secret project for sure.

[Gemme]

POST SECRETS

Pssst.....my dark side is showing...

So, bring your dark(er) secrets....they are safe here!

Free rein here...just have a flavor of your dark side....your secrets are safe here!!

signups open 11/26/22

signups close 12/10/22 MN

FINAL DUE BY 5pm 12/17

MAIL BACK out 12/23

Post secrets are so easy.....should be fast, fun turn around.

Thank you if you can do these....wanted to post both so folks have really long time to get matchboxes done.



MATCHBOX PROJECT GOODNESS JANUARY 2023

Signups open 01/07/23
Signups close MN 01/14/23
Project Due 01/21/23
FINAL due after 1 week grace 01/28/23
Send out 01/31/23
Include $7 for postage.

I know you may tweak it. I will be in hospital Jan 19-21......so IF everyone will be a bit flexible on my returning them, I am cool with it.

Go wild, any media, just fill it with mini chatzchzkis of funness.... in a MINI MATCHBOX.

[Gemme]

clay asked me to post the parameters as posting in general is getting tough. Above are the parameters for both projects. I'll set up a sign up sheet and will post some links for those who are not familiar with these projects. These are tried and true projects. The Post Secrets project is very simple and easy but the matchbox project takes more time and thought. They are both super fun, though.

Stay tuned!

[Gemme]

POST SECRETS

Pssst.....my dark side is showing...

So, bring your dark(er) secrets....they are safe here!

Free rein here...just have a flavor of your dark side....your secrets are safe here!!

signups open 11/26/22

signups close 12/10/22 MN

FINAL DUE BY 5pm 12/17

MAIL BACK out 12/23

Post secrets are so easy.....should be fast, fun turn around.

Thank you if you can do these....wanted to post both so folks have really long time to get matchboxes done.



To get inspiration, please go go postsecret.com!

The sign up will be posted Saturday night.

[Gemme]

MATCHBOX PROJECT GOODNESS JANUARY 2023

Signups open 01/07/23
Signups close MN 01/14/23
Project Due 01/21/23
FINAL due after 1 week grace 01/28/23
Send out 01/31/23
Include $7 for postage.

I know you may tweak it. I will be in hospital Jan 19-21......so IF everyone will be a bit flexible on my returning them, I am cool with it.

Go wild, any media, just fill it with mini chatzchzkis of funness.... in a MINI MATCHBOX.

Ideas (https://petitandsmall.com/10-craft-ideas-matchboxes/) for matchbox projects!

This video shows both the large and the mini matchboxes, but the ideas are still good.

7EN_3_SHygM

Images (https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS866US866&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=mini+matchbox+project&fir=tXsmAa8iCCs1cM%252Ck6W-8NcNrDhXYM%252C_%253BIr5FXAhMdd8bcM%252C2vaKc1-A0-rd7M%252C_%253Bfg4GMyjRfKotRM%252Ct1CvhOZwSf62WM%2 52C_%253BS0VO-17pU7cJ4M%252CtHTqv7mQhUpjEM%252C_%253B_3wKCQmeI4j eYM%252ClzxaS6dkdkEdUM%252C_%253BbhmRRLtrpfvgzM%25 2ClzxaS6dkdkEdUM%252C_%253BpgSKtLDGktEPpM%252CNHmz qXpLsltOwM%252C_%253BZCxDxK9WDyqGlM%252CDtnnnaYOyS uHYM%252C_%253B5NneuyoBE4kC6M%252CwCaacF-QsXu1vM%252C_%253BSyUlNzKkJfh4TM%252C2aYzOVEAQaT7O M%252C_&usg=AI4_-kThBkenmxnu3wURbeAkQkNPyxmfiA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji6Lb_zMj7AhXWEFkFHVAtDlkQjJkEegQIChAC&biw=1536&bih=754&dpr=1.25) of matchbox projects.

[Orema]

MATCHBOX PROJECT GOODNESS JANUARY 2023

Signups open 01/07/23
Signups close MN 01/14/23
Project Due 01/21/23
FINAL due after 1 week grace 01/28/23
Send out 01/31/23
Include $7 for postage.

I know you may tweak it. I will be in hospital Jan 19-21......so IF everyone will be a bit flexible on my returning them, I am cool with it.

Go wild, any media, just fill it with mini chatzchzkis of funness.... in a MINI MATCHBOX.

Ideas (https://petitandsmall.com/10-craft-ideas-matchboxes/) for matchbox projects!

This video shows both the large and the mini matchboxes, but the ideas are still good.

7EN_3_SHygM

Images (https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS866US866&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=mini+matchbox+project&fir=tXsmAa8iCCs1cM%252Ck6W-8NcNrDhXYM%252C_%253BIr5FXAhMdd8bcM%252C2vaKc1-A0-rd7M%252C_%253Bfg4GMyjRfKotRM%252Ct1CvhOZwSf62WM%2 52C_%253BS0VO-17pU7cJ4M%252CtHTqv7mQhUpjEM%252C_%253B_3wKCQmeI4j eYM%252ClzxaS6dkdkEdUM%252C_%253BbhmRRLtrpfvgzM%25 2ClzxaS6dkdkEdUM%252C_%253BpgSKtLDGktEPpM%252CNHmz qXpLsltOwM%252C_%253BZCxDxK9WDyqGlM%252CDtnnnaYOyS uHYM%252C_%253B5NneuyoBE4kC6M%252CwCaacF-QsXu1vM%252C_%253BSyUlNzKkJfh4TM%252C2aYzOVEAQaT7O M%252C_&usg=AI4_-kThBkenmxnu3wURbeAkQkNPyxmfiA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji6Lb_zMj7AhXWEFkFHVAtDlkQjJkEegQIChAC&biw=1536&bih=754&dpr=1.25) of matchbox projects.

Very cool ideas. I have a couple questions...

Do we create a matchbox for each person and we'll mail the wrangler at least 8 boxes if 9 people sign up?

If so, are we cutting it close by having a 1-week deadline after the sign up (2 weeks with the grace period) or is this more than enough time?

Not sure if I'll sign up, but it sounds like a lot of fun. I already know some that I want to create if I am able to sign up.

Reason for mentioning timeline: We won't know the final number of people signing up until Jan. 14 and the deadline to get them to the wrangler is the 21st or 28th. This will be my first tiime working on matchboxes so maybe I'm over concerned.

[nycfem]

If anyone is interested, let me know and I can text you a photo I took of all the matchboxes I sent out for the last time we did this project.

[clay]

I have recently experienced some serious health issues, one being: losing my vision in left eye. Other eye is blurred, double & triple. It is part of an auto immune disorder (very rare) that affects my arteries (inflaming them) and is on artery that supplies eye nerves....confirmed by a biopsy of the left temporal artery.

This TA is really rare, dependent on how long went undiagnosed & untreated (MY CASE was 16 days of severe, relentless HA's that caused this to exacerbate. NOW I just got with a specialist, getting pre auth for a new med to treat TA, will be IV.

Prognosis, losing vision, seizures,, strokes. I am worried about my vision. SO, 30 of 41 cases documented, 27% lived only 3.7 yrs post diagnosis. THIS! IS! SOME SERIOUS! SHIT!

I wanted to lose myself in simple, uncomplicated goodness of crafts, choosing post secrets & mini matchboxes, with November/Dec/January signups, projects, mailbacks. (My concentration is a challenge. (this is so serious my wife is resigning end of December to be with me, we are going to take our camper & travel as much as we can!

So, let me humbly say I am sorry I got in a "rush" & didn't think timelines through. I just seriously need this right now! Gemme is being a real sweetheart, posting for me. I am hoping this post is "clear".

I will be flexible with timelines as I want LOTS OF PEEPS to join these. These are 2 of our most popular & fun ones.

Gimme a minute...will be back.

This diagnosis was just dumped on me last Friday, and I dwelled on my course of action before I told my wife & kids. This happened yesterday after our beautiful day with them.

My emotions, feelings, sentiments, & thoughts are all over the place....merry go round...STOP...let me off.

Being clay, I will face this head on, make TA MY BITCH, & once again overcome the odds! though I AM scared shitless

Thanks for letting me try to make things clearer & reading all of this...much love everyone..I just wanna craft!!!

[Gemme]

Very cool ideas. I have a couple questions...

Do we create a matchbox for each person and we'll mail the wrangler at least 8 boxes if 9 people sign up? YES!!!

If so, are we cutting it close by having a 1-week deadline after the sign up (2 weeks with the grace period) or is this more than enough time?
clay said that the deadline can be adjusted but if you are interested, I would start on the matchboxes ASAP. As a beginner, it would be advantageous to do a simple design.

Not sure if I'll sign up, but it sounds like a lot of fun. I already know some that I want to create if I am able to sign up.

Reason for mentioning timeline: We won't know the final number of people signing up until Jan. 14 and the deadline to get them to the wrangler is the 21st or 28th. This will be my first time working on matchboxes so maybe I'm over concerned.

No worries; we got you, girl!!!

I say go for it. These are a super fun project.

[Gemme]

Anyone interested in the matchbox project should probably get a head start on ordering your boxes unless you already have some.

[Bèsame*]

Is there a theme for match boxes??

[clay]

Is there a theme for match boxes??

I was giving "free reign"...only parameters are "mini size", and fill with some FUN GOODNESS!!! Dates etc..otherwise medium of one's choice....HAVE FUN!!!!!

[nina03]

I'm thinking about doing origami match boxes, so I can use different papers and colors. Alternatively, I found some on Amazon that are just plain brown boxes that can be painted or decorated.

[clay]

I was giving "free reign"...only parameters are "mini size", and fill with some FUN GOODNESS!!! Dates etc..otherwise medium of one's choice....HAVE FUN!!!!!

ETA: Theme is "ENERGY".......:sunglass:

[clay]

Challenging to reasoning out dates, putting sign up list up, etc...

BUT: Loosely...whole month of DECEMBER 2022 will be our Post Secret Project....THEME: Dark & darker....(have by to me byDecember 31st...mail out within a week.

February whole month will be geared to our MINI MATCHBOX Project, whose theme is: ENERGY...interpretative to individuals.

Mail back to me by February 28th, will go out within a week.

You can get started on any or both....gives 2 months plus, basically.
Working on trying to write up parameters...sorry everyone.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

ETA: Theme is "ENERGY".......:sunglass:

Wait, wait, wait - now we have a theme? I already came up with my idea and started collecting stuff. :( I think it's too late to change the parameters. Just my .02 . . .

[candy_coated_bitch]

I also don’t like a theme for the match boxes. I started planning mine out and also would enjoy being able to do different ones. I don’t know what do others think?

[Orema]

I'm open to a free-for-all or the energy theme creations.

Because the month of February is for the match box creations, I keep returning to "hearts," but I can make it work since it's interpretative to individuals. Those are the three magic words for me to make my ideas work for this project.

[clay]

PENPALLERS......

I am using the word "energy" loosely.....put YOUR energies into the boxes.

Let's make this easy...whatever your "theme" is....its YOUR energy!

Since it is a challenge for me VISUALLY & mentally, can we agree to follow set rules....previously established regarding due date and postage of $7....:). I NEED this to be simple as I am having some challenges ATM! Thanks everyone


SIGNUP: POST SECRETS...signups close on 12/04/2022
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SIGNUP: MINI MATCHBOXES Signups close: 12/17/2022
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Send POST SECRETS back to me BY JANUARY 07/2023!!!

Send MINI MATCHBOXES back to me BY FEBRUARY 04, 2023!!

If Gemme could add anything I may be "missing" on sign up for these 2 projects...will run about 9 weeks all totalled. Thanks, Gemme!

HAVE! FUN! DO NOT SWEAT SMALL STUFF!!!

[Bèsame*]

https://images.slideplayer.com/14/4490787/slides/slide_1.jpg

love it

Interpretative to individuals!!!

[Soft*Silver]

PENPALLERS......

I am using the word "energy" loosely.....put YOUR energies into the boxes.

Let's make this easy...whatever your "theme" is....its YOUR energy!

Since it is a challenge for me VISUALLY & mentally, can we agree to follow set rules....previously established regarding due date and postage of $7....:). I NEED this to be simple as I am having some challenges ATM! Thanks everyone


SIGNUP: POST SECRETS...signups close on 12/04/2022
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SIGNUP: MINI MATCHBOXES Signups close: 12/17/2022
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Send POST SECRETS back to me BY JANUARY 07/2023!!!

Send MINI MATCHBOXES back to me BY FEBRUARY 04, 2023!!

If Gemme could add anything I may be "missing" on sign up for these 2 projects...will run about 9 weeks all totalled. Thanks, Gemme!

HAVE! FUN! DO NOT SWEAT SMALL STUFF!!! [/COLOR]



looking forward to jumping back into the creative room!

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by clay View Post
PENPALLERS......

I am using the word "energy" loosely.....put YOUR energies into the boxes.

Let's make this easy...whatever your "theme" is....its YOUR energy!

Since it is a challenge for me VISUALLY & mentally, can we agree to follow set rules....previously established regarding due date and postage of $7..... I NEED this to be simple as I am having some challenges ATM! Thanks everyone


SIGNUP: POST SECRETS...signups close on 12/04/2022
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SIGNUP: MINI MATCHBOXES Signups close: 12/17/2022
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Originally Posted by clay View Post
PENPALLERS......

I am using the word "energy" loosely.....put YOUR energies into the boxes.

Let's make this easy...whatever your "theme" is....its YOUR energy!

Since it is a challenge for me VISUALLY & mentally, can we agree to follow set rules....previously established regarding due date and postage of $7..... I NEED this to be simple as I am having some challenges ATM! Thanks everyone


SIGNUP: POST SECRETS...signups close on 12/04/2022
1.clay
2.soft silver….
3. CCB
4.
5.
6.
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8.
9.
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SIGNUP: MINI MATCHBOXES Signups close: 12/17/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver…
3. CCB
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.[
10.

Send POST SECRETS back to me BY JANUARY 07/2023!!!

Send MINI MATCHBOXES back to me BY FEBRUARY 04, 2023!!

If Gemme could add anything I may be "missing" on sign up for these 2 projects...will run about 9 weeks all totalled. Thanks, Gemme!

HAVE! FUN! DO NOT SWEAT SMALL STUFF!!! [/COLOR]

Send POST SECRETS back to me BY JANUARY 07/2023!!!

Send MINI MATCHBOXES back to me BY FEBRUARY 04, 2023!!

If Gemme could add anything I may be "missing" on sign up for these 2 projects...will run about 9 weeks all totalled. Thanks, Gemme!

HAVE! FUN! DO NOT SWEAT SMALL STUFF!!! [/COLOR]

[candy_coated_bitch]

Ok I fucked that up. Can anyone help? Lol

[nycfem]

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PENPALLERS......

I am using the word "energy" loosely.....put YOUR energies into the boxes.

Let's make this easy...whatever your "theme" is....its YOUR energy!

Since it is a challenge for me VISUALLY & mentally, can we agree to follow set rules....previously established regarding due date and postage of $7....:). I NEED this to be simple as I am having some challenges ATM! Thanks everyone


SIGNUP: POST SECRETS...signups close on 12/04/2022
1.clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
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SIGNUP: MINI MATCHBOXES Signups close: 12/17/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
5.
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9.
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Send POST SECRETS back to me BY JANUARY 07/2023!!!

Send MINI MATCHBOXES back to me BY FEBRUARY 04, 2023!!

If Gemme could add anything I may be "missing" on sign up for these 2 projects...will run about 9 weeks all totalled. Thanks, Gemme!

HAVE! FUN! DO NOT SWEAT SMALL STUFF!!!

[Orema]

Originally Posted by clay

PENPALLERS......

I am using the word "energy" loosely.....put YOUR energies into the boxes.

Let's make this easy...whatever your "theme" is....its YOUR energy!

Since it is a challenge for me VISUALLY & mentally, can we agree to follow set rules....previously established regarding due date and postage of $7..... I NEED this to be simple as I am having some challenges ATM! Thanks everyone


SIGNUP: POST SECRETS...signups close on 12/04/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
5. Orema
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SIGNUP: MINI MATCHBOXES Signups close: 12/17/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
5. Orema
6.
7.
8.
9.
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Send POST SECRETS back to me BY JANUARY 07/2023!!!

Send MINI MATCHBOXES back to me BY FEBRUARY 04, 2023!!

If Gemme could add anything I may be "missing" on sign up for these 2 projects...will run about 9 weeks all totalled. Thanks, Gemme!

HAVE! FUN! DO NOT SWEAT SMALL STUFF!!!

I had to cut and paste to make this work. For some reason I couldn’t quote from nycfem’s post without losing most of the text. Maybe it has something to do with the asterisks? Go figger.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Originally Posted by clay

PENPALLERS......

I am using the word "energy" loosely.....put YOUR energies into the boxes.

Let's make this easy...whatever your "theme" is....its YOUR energy!

Since it is a challenge for me VISUALLY & mentally, can we agree to follow set rules....previously established regarding due date and postage of $7..... I NEED this to be simple as I am having some challenges ATM! Thanks everyone


SIGNUP: POST SECRETS...signups close on 12/04/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
5. Orema
6. GeorgiaMa'am
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SIGNUP: MINI MATCHBOXES Signups close: 12/17/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
5. Orema
6. GeorgiaMa'am
7.
8.
9.
10.

Send POST SECRETS back to me BY JANUARY 07/2023!!!

Send MINI MATCHBOXES back to me BY FEBRUARY 04, 2023!!

If Gemme could add anything I may be "missing" on sign up for these 2 projects...will run about 9 weeks all totalled. Thanks, Gemme!

HAVE! FUN! DO NOT SWEAT SMALL STUFF!!!

[clay]

Thanks for doing this for me, nycfem & GeorgiaMa'am. Loving all the signups already!!

[FireSignFemme]

Originally Posted by clay

PENPALLERS......

I am using the word "energy" loosely.....put YOUR energies into the boxes.

Let's make this easy...whatever your "theme" is....its YOUR energy!

Since it is a challenge for me VISUALLY & mentally, can we agree to follow set rules....previously established regarding due date and postage of $7..... I NEED this to be simple as I am having some challenges ATM! Thanks everyone


SIGNUP: POST SECRETS...signups close on 12/04/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
5. Orema
6. GeorgiaMa'am
7. FireSignFemme (post secrets only this time around)
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9.
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SIGNUP: MINI MATCHBOXES Signups close: 12/17/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
5. Orema
6. GeorgiaMa'am
7.
8.
9.
10.

Send POST SECRETS back to me BY JANUARY 07/2023!!!

Send MINI MATCHBOXES back to me BY FEBRUARY 04, 2023!!

If Gemme could add anything I may be "missing" on sign up for these 2 projects...will run about 9 weeks all totalled. Thanks, Gemme!

HAVE! FUN! DO NOT SWEAT SMALL STUFF!!!

[nina03]

SIGNUP: POST SECRETS...signups close on 12/04/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
5. Orema
6. GeorgiaMa'am
7. FireSignFemme (post secrets only this time around)
8. Nina03
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SIGNUP: MINI MATCHBOXES Signups close: 12/17/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
5. Orema
6. GeorgiaMa'am
7. Nina03
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[Bèsame*]

SIGNUP: POST SECRETS...signups close on 12/04/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
5. Orema
6. GeorgiaMa'am
7. FireSignFemme (post secrets only this time around)
8. Nina03
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SIGNUP: MINI MATCHBOXES Signups close: 12/17/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
5. Orema
6. GeorgiaMa'am
7. Nina03
8. Besame
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[Gemme]

If Gemme could add anything I may be "missing" on sign up for these 2 projects...will run about 9 weeks all totalled. Thanks, Gemme!

HAVE! FUN! DO NOT SWEAT SMALL STUFF!!!

I totally dropped the ball on posting in here! Sorry, end of year work stuff plus I had to rewrite the Constitution and explain to a monster corporation why I deserve a raise for 2023.

I kinda feel like I could write collegiate grants now.

:fastdraq:

Anyway, there's the fine print with the stuff about if someone bails, etc.
I can add that in when I have more focus.

SIGNUP: POST SECRETS...signups close on 12/04/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
5. Orema
6. GeorgiaMa'am
7. FireSignFemme (post secrets only this time around)
8. Nina03
9. Gemme
10.



SIGNUP: MINI MATCHBOXES Signups close: 12/17/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
5. Orema
6. GeorgiaMa'am
7. Nina03
8. Besame
9. Gemme
10.

[nina03]

So, can anyone tell me more about the the post secret one? I know what post secret is, but these won't actually be anonymous. How have people done this one in the past? Any thoughts or ideas would be helpful.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

So, can anyone tell me more about the the post secret one? I know what post secret is, but these won't actually be anonymous. How have people done this one in the past? Any thoughts or ideas would be helpful.

These can be anonymous if you want, or not - you can choose to sign your screen name to them if you want to. But for them to be anonymous, all you have to do is not sign them. It helps that we have at least 9 people participating. Also, technically, the wrangler will know who wrote which secret(s).

As I recall, this is how it works. nycfem may remember more, as she was the first person who came up with the idea and she has wrangled it several times.

[clay]

So, can anyone tell me more about the the post secret one? I know what post secret is, but these won't actually be anonymous. How have people done this one in the past? Any thoughts or ideas would be helpful.

Like Georgia said, only the wrangler knows who sent the secrets in, if not signed...and repackages with 8 others to send back out.

It is discreet...I keeps things to myself....and we have had them be anonymous in past...

Use a postcard or card stock that is postcard size....embellish, decorate, write how you wish....your secrets are safe with me (besides I will forget most of them anyway) lol...

This is one of the more fun projects we all love!! The uniqueness of them will astound you!!

[nanners]

I totally dropped the ball on posting in here! Sorry, end of year work stuff plus I had to rewrite the Constitution and explain to a monster corporation why I deserve a raise for 2023.

I kinda feel like I could write collegiate grants now.

:fastdraq:

Anyway, there's the fine print with the stuff about if someone bails, etc.
I can add that in when I have more focus.

SIGNUP: POST SECRETS...signups close on 12/04/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
5. Orema
6. GeorgiaMa'am
7. FireSignFemme (post secrets only this time around)
8. Nina03
9. Gemme
10.



SIGNUP: MINI MATCHBOXES Signups close: 12/17/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
5. Orema
6. GeorgiaMa'am
7. Nina03
8. Besame
9. Gemme
10. Nanners

[clay]

[QUOTE=nanners;1291453]I totally dropped the ball on posting in here! Sorry, end of year work stuff plus I had to rewrite the Constitution and explain to a monster corporation why I deserve a raise for 2023.

I kinda feel like I could write collegiate grants now.

:fastdraq:

Anyway, there's the fine print with the stuff about if someone bails, etc.
I can add that in when I have more focus.

SIGNUP: POST SECRETS...signups close on 12/04/2022
1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. CCB
4. nycfem
5. Orema
6. GeorgiaMa'am
7. FireSignFemme (post secrets only this time around)
8. Nina03
9. Gemme
SIGNUPS CLOSED for Post Secrets for this round!!! Let's partay!!

[clay]

POST SECRET participants...please PM me for my address.....:)

[Gemme]

So, can anyone tell me more about the the post secret one? I know what post secret is, but these won't actually be anonymous. How have people done this one in the past? Any thoughts or ideas would be helpful.

The only way an unsigned post secret card would be 'out'ed so to speak is if everyone else signed theirs and then, process of elimination kicks in. There are usually a few that don't, though.

These can be anonymous if you want, or not - you can choose to sign your screen name to them if you want to. But for them to be anonymous, all you have to do is not sign them. It helps that we have at least 9 people participating. Also, technically, the wrangler will know who wrote which secret(s).

As I recall, this is how it works. nycfem may remember more, as she was the first person who came up with the idea and she has wrangled it several times.

Like Georgia said, only the wrangler knows who sent the secrets in, if not signed...and repackages with 8 others to send back out.

It is discreet...I keeps things to myself....and we have had them be anonymous in past...

Use a postcard or card stock that is postcard size....embellish, decorate, write how you wish....your secrets are safe with me (besides I will forget most of them anyway) lol...

This is one of the more fun projects we all love!! The uniqueness of them will astound you!!

Just have fun with it!

[nina03]

Hi All, for the folks doing the matchbox project, I just found a pack of 50 plain white boxes for 14.50 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GXCV5V2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
I know that is way more than I will need, but who knows what other project I may use them for down the road?

[clay]

Please be sure to include your return address so I may send the finished goodies back to you. Just send it along with your things, $7 postage, etc and THANKS!

[candy_coated_bitch]

I’m starting to panic about the matchboxes. I feel like there are so many to do! Can someone talk me off the ledge?

[clay]

I’m starting to panic about the matchboxes. I feel like there are so many to do! Can someone talk me off the ledge?

CCB...don't "overthink it"...just have fun....you have plenty of time to get them done...:).

YOU! GOT! THIS!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I’m starting to panic about the matchboxes. I feel like there are so many to do! Can someone talk me off the ledge?

I started to have that feeling too, the more people signed up, but then I just decided to simplify my idea a little bit. Besides, the more the merrier! We can do this CCB!

[Gemme]

I’m starting to panic about the matchboxes. I feel like there are so many to do! Can someone talk me off the ledge?

CCB...don't "overthink it"...just have fun....you have plenty of time to get them done...:).

YOU! GOT! THIS!

I started to have that feeling too, the more people signed up, but then I just decided to simplify my idea a little bit. Besides, the more the merrier! We can do this CCB!

Yes to both but if we're being honest, this is your process. You always spin out beforehand and then turn out something super fantastic so I think you actually need a bit of panic to make it work somehow. Maybe it gets the creative juices flowing?

Having said that, you have exactly 60 days to get 9 completed boxes in clay's greedy little hands. Nine! That's more than enough time if you don't procrastinate. You've previously done more in a round and survived. And you did very well, if memory serves me.

Figure out what you are going to do and figure out how much time it will take to get there and then subtract mailing time from 60 days and that number will be divided by the amount of work you will need to accomplish. That way, you know EXACTLY how much time to put in each day to get it all done. Then you complete the amount of work you planned out each day. If you get on a roll and work longer, great, but you can't bail or cut the day short.

That will ensure not only you get everything done on time but I bet you wind up finishing early and can put your feet up while some of us do the panic dance at the last moment.

So, for me, I would give 5 days of travel so that leaves 55 days from today on, which would be 6 days of work on EACH box plus one day for any adhesive/sealant drying or extra touches to dry and getting everything together.

See? Easy peasy.

DONE.