Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[nina03]

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.

Gemme, please, pretty please come and organize my life and job? I need someone to run herd on my to-do list just like you broke down the time-line for the matchbox project.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Thank you all!!! I’m feeling a bit better.

[candy_coated_bitch]

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. nycfem
4. Orema
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6. Nina03
7. Besame
8. Gemme
9. Nanners

I’ve thought about it and the matchboxes really aren’t do-able for me right now. Better to bow out now. I’ve just got way too much going on around the holidays.

[Gemme]

Gemme, please, pretty please come and organize my life and job? I need someone to run herd on my to-do list just like you broke down the time-line for the matchbox project.

I'm going to need a retainer and my travel covered but I'm totally down.

I'm apparently on a roll this week. I spent three hours with a customer and her daughter in crisis a couple of days ago and did a damn good job of calming everyone down, getting the immediate stuff that needed to be taken care of done, educating her on how to parent her child in this situation (adult child and I know both of them well, for reference) and sending them off with a plan to not be at one another's throats while they deal with the aftermath of what's going on with them. They have verrry different processing methods and neither was listening to the other.

I am EXCELLENT with other people's lives; it's just my own that I run into the ditch.

:pirate-steer:

[Gemme]

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. nycfem
4. Orema
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6. Nina03
7. Besame
8. Gemme
9. Nanners

I’ve thought about it and the matchboxes really aren’t do-able for me right now. Better to bow out now. I’ve just got way too much going on around the holidays.

I'm sorry to hear that we won't get to see some of your crafty goodness but it's good to do it now than later, when you'd be put in craft jail.

That makes 8 boxes everyone will need to complete.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Hi Crafty Peeps,

I'm sorry, but I'm confused on the due dates for the projects. Several different dates were floated around. What dates are the PostSecrets and Matchbox projects due to clay? Thanks.

[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 back to me by JANUARY 07, 2023!...I will 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 28, 2023, will go out within a week.

You can get started on any or both....gives 2 months plus, basically.


Here ya go, Georgia Ma'am!!!

[clay]

SIGNUPS CLOSE tomorrow, the 17th, for the mini matchbox projects!

I will be "unavailable" 19th thru 25th...online.

REMEMBER to get my current address if you haven't already! PLEASE return yours with the projects so I can send back out!

Have fun!! Craft away!!

[clay]

BUT: Loosely...whole month of DECEMBER 2022 will be our Post Secret Project....THEME: Dark & darker....(have back to me by JANUARY 07, 2023!...I will 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 28, 2023, will go out within a week.

You can get started on any or both....gives 2 months plus, basically.




Hi Crafty Peeps,

I'm sorry, but I'm confused on the due dates for the projects. Several different dates were floated around. What dates are the PostSecrets and Matchbox projects due to clay? Thanks.

[nanners]

Clay, will you please PM me your address? Thank you.

[Soft*Silver]

Clay, may I please have your address?

[Bèsame*]

I was totally stumped for an idea for matchboxes. But, it finally happened. Now my mind keeps running.

I ordered a part, and it's on it's way already. Now it's time to thread the needle 😯

Hope it's all happening for the rest of our crafty crew!

[clay]

PM'ed my address to Soft Silver & nanners

[Orema]

Apologies to all but I’m dropping out of the matchbox project. I just can’t wrap my head around this. I thought I could but am unable. I think I’m out for one year. Gemme or Clay, please correct or update this if necessary. A special apology to anyone who may have started creating something with me in mind.

I’m in for the Post Secret project and have mailed my postcards to Clay.

Thanks for understanding.
Orema

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. nycfem
4. Orema (dropped out)
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6. Nina03
7. Besame
8. Gemme
9. Nanners

Artists jail:
1. Orema (till December 31, 2023)

[clay]

I am sorry to hear, but do understand. It is only 6 months....July 2023.... you can sign up for any future projects. You can still be part of this thread, etc....big hugs.

Apologies to all but I’m dropping out of the matchbox project. I just can’t wrap my head around this. I thought I could but am unable. I think I’m out for one year. Gemme or Clay, please correct or update this if necessary. A special apology to anyone who may have started creating something with me in mind.

I’m in for the Post Secret project and have mailed my postcards to Clay.

Thanks for understanding.
Orema

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. nycfem
4. Orema (dropped out)
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6. Nina03
7. Besame
8. Gemme
9. Nanners

Artists jail:
1. Orema (till December 31, 2023)

[Gemme]

Apologies to all but I’m dropping out of the matchbox project. I just can’t wrap my head around this. I thought I could but am unable. I think I’m out for one year. Gemme or Clay, please correct or update this if necessary. A special apology to anyone who may have started creating something with me in mind.

I’m in for the Post Secret project and have mailed my postcards to Clay.

Thanks for understanding.
Orema

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. nycfem
4. Orema (dropped out)
5. GeorgiaMa'am
6. Nina03
7. Besame
8. Gemme
9. Nanners

Artists jail:
1. Orema (till December 31, 2023)

When did it become a year? Time outs were 6 months, weren't they?

[Gemme]

Since we're talking projects, is January 7th the initial due date or the final final deadline for the post cards? You were giving a week's wiggle room, right?

[Orema]

When did it become a year? Time outs were 6 months, weren't they?

I misread something. Yes, 6 months. Thanks.

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. nycfem
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. Nina03
6. Besame
7. Gemme
8. Nanners



Artists on hold:
1. Orema (till June 30, 2023)

[nycfem]

Orema- Glad you are still in post secret and remember that you are still welcome on the penpal forum during the six months, even if it’s a break from projects <3

[clay]

...whole month of DECEMBER 2022 will be our Post Secret Project....THEME: Dark & darker....(have back to me by JANUARY 07, 2023!...I will mail out within a week.

February 2023... whole month will be geared to our MINI MATCHBOX Project, whose theme is: ENERGY...interpretative to individuals.

Mail back to me by February 28, 2023, will go out within a week.



....gives 2 months plus, basically.

[nycfem]

Make seven matchboxes and eight post secret!

[nina03]

Since we're talking projects, is January 7th the initial due date or the final final deadline for the post cards? You were giving a week's wiggle room, right?

I have the same question. I am visiting my parents in Buffalo, and my return home was delayed because of the storm, so mine may not get to Clay by the 7th. Is there the week of wiggle room or no? If no, mine will not be as nice, but I'll just end up buying some actual postcards and writing something on them to send.

[nycfem]

I have the same question. I am visiting my parents in Buffalo, and my return home was delayed because of the storm, so mine may not get to Clay by the 7th. Is there the week of wiggle room or no? If no, mine will not be as nice, but I'll just end up buying some actual postcards and writing something on them to send.

I personally like the idea of a quiet week of wiggle room. And it’s right around the holidays so it’s pretty understandable.

[clay]

YES! A week of "wiggle room"....so long as I have them by the 14th January??
...does this work??? :)

[GeorgiaMa'am]

YES! A week of "wiggle room"....so long as I have them by the 14th January??
...does this work??? :)

Yes, it works much better for me. I'm done with my cards, but the P.O. is closed tomorrow, and I'm worried about them getting to you on time.

[Gemme]

YES! A week of "wiggle room"....so long as I have them by the 14th January??
...does this work??? :)

That's great.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Thank goddess for the grace period. I just finished my Post Secrets and will mail priority tomorrow. Should get them well under the wire. *wipes sweat from brow*

[Gemme]

...whole month of DECEMBER 2022 will be our Post Secret Project....THEME: Dark & darker....(have back to me by JANUARY 07, 2023!...I will mail out within a week.

February 2023... whole month will be geared to our MINI MATCHBOX Project, whose theme is: ENERGY...interpretative to individuals.

Mail back to me by February 28, 2023, will go out within a week.



....gives 2 months plus, basically.

Hey, everyone! I heard from clay today and the deadline for the post secrets project has been extended until January 24th.

The deadline for the mini matchboxes remains the same for the time being.

[FireSignFemme]

Hey, everyone! I heard from clay today and the deadline for the post secrets project has been extended until January 24th.

The deadline for the mini matchboxes remains the same for the time being.

Yeah! In a bit of a hurry my hands were shaking and I'm trying to draw straight lines. Now I can just relax a bit, have a cup of tea – Aum!

[Gemme]

Hey, everyone! I heard from clay today and the deadline for the post secrets project has been extended until January 24th.

The deadline for the mini matchboxes remains the same for the time being.

clay has received projects from nycfem and Orema so far.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I sent my postcards today by Priority Mail. P.O. says they will arrive on Friday 1/13. clay, please let me know when you have them; I hate this "waiting to arrive" part! Thanks!

[clay]

I sent my postcards today by Priority Mail. P.O. says they will arrive on Friday 1/13. clay, please let me know when you have them; I hate this "waiting to arrive" part! Thanks!

I sure will let you know, posting here.

Thank you Georgia!

I have 2 people's projects, Orema )post secrets only) and nycfem sent BOTH hers. These are great projects so far!!!!

The Matchbox should be plenty of time 5+ weeks....so that deadline will stay same!

[Soft*Silver]

I have been off sick from work since last Friday. All my postcards were at work. I will be sending them out today. I am so sorry everyone. If mine can’t be included I understand. I just returned to work today

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I have been off sick from work since last Friday. All my postcards were at work. I will be sending them out today. I am so sorry everyone. If mine can’t be included I understand. I just returned to work today

I'm really sorry to hear you've been sick Soft*Silver. I believe with all the nasty stuff that's been going around, you were probably lucky it lasted less than a week. I hope it wasn't too horrible. I'm looking forward to seeing your cards! I expect you have plenty of time for them to arrive before the extended deadline. Take care!

[clay]

POST SECRETS received from:

nycfem
Orema
GeorgiaMa'am

Thank you ladies!!!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

POST SECRETS received from:

nycfem
Orema
GeorgiaMa'am

Thank you ladies!!!

Whew, it feels good to know they arrived, and before the deadline! It's an unusual feeling for me! :)

[clay]

How is everyone coming along with the post secrets project...these are FINAL DUE DATE: 01/24/23 (Tuesday week). We have an MLK holiday Monday!!!! (tomorrow).
I have completed projects from:
clay
nycfem
orema
Georgia ma'am

WAITING ON:
Soft Silver
FireSignFemme
Nina03
Gemme

[Gemme]

How is everyone coming along with the post secrets project...these are FINAL DUE DATE: 01/24/23 (Tuesday week). We have an MLK holiday Monday!!!! (tomorrow).
I have completed projects from:
clay
nycfem
orema
Georgia ma'am

WAITING ON:
Soft Silver
FireSignFemme
Nina03
Gemme

Mine are done. I'm just waiting on a chance to get them mailed out. I'm working over 50 hours a week now and only have Sundays and holidays off or half off so it's been a challenge to do so.

[FireSignFemme]

Mailing out Tue or Wen but plan on sending priority so should make it on time.

[nina03]

How is everyone coming along with the post secrets project...these are FINAL DUE DATE: 01/24/23 (Tuesday week). We have an MLK holiday Monday!!!! (tomorrow).
I have completed projects from:
clay
nycfem
orema
Georgia ma'am

WAITING ON:
Soft Silver
FireSignFemme
Nina03
Gemme
I'm sending mine out tomorrow or Wednesday, also going priority. They've been done since last week but I just haven't had time to go to the post office yet.
Also, I'm about half way there on my match boxes, too. Super excited about those. I do want to ask about how much money to send with the match boxes though. They're a fair bit heavier. Should we send $10 for postage with those?

[clay]

UPDATE>>>>>>>>>>>>
How is everyone coming along with the post secrets project...these are FINAL DUE DATE: 01/24/23 (Tuesday week). We have an MLK holiday Monday!!!! (tomorrow).
I have completed projects from:
clay
nycfem
orema
Georgia ma'am
Received a package today, no name...only an address....I suspect I know whom they are from, but need clarified, pls?

WAITING ON:
Soft Silver....? arrived today???
FireSignFemme
Nina03
Gemme

[clay]

I'm sending mine out tomorrow or Wednesday, also going priority. They've been done since last week but I just haven't had time to go to the post office yet.
Also, I'm about half way there on my match boxes, too. Super excited about those. I do want to ask about how much money to send with the match boxes though. They're a fair bit heavier. Should we send $10 for postage with those?

Hi...thank you. The matchboxes will most likely have to go back in a small box, and if are heavier, may be more??

I don't want them to get smashed in envelopes, even padded ones.

[nina03]

Hi...thank you. The matchboxes will most likely have to go back in a small box, and if are heavier, may be more??

I don't want them to get smashed in envelopes, even padded ones.

Let us know what you think it might be. I'm happy to send whatever it takes to get this done. Thanks for wrangling.

[Gemme]

I'm sending mine out tomorrow or Wednesday, also going priority. They've been done since last week but I just haven't had time to go to the post office yet.
Also, I'm about half way there on my match boxes, too. Super excited about those. I do want to ask about how much money to send with the match boxes though. They're a fair bit heavier. Should we send $10 for postage with those?

Given that basic, flat parcels cost me between $5-9 a piece to mail, depending on where they went, it will definitely be higher.

If they can all fit into the smallest 'if it fits, it ships' priority box, then it should be between $10-12 each for clay to send. If clay has to go to the next size up, it's around $16-18 per box to ship.

My Post Secrets will go out tomorrow.

[clay]

Given that basic, flat parcels cost me between $5-9 a piece to mail, depending on where they went, it will definitely be higher.

If they can all fit into the smallest 'if it fits, it ships' priority box, then it should be between $10-12 each for clay to send. If clay has to go to the next size up, it's around $16-18 per box to ship.

My Post Secrets will go out tomorrow.


Thank you, Gemme for the info. I will use the smallest box possible as we will have 6 to go in them......and mine won't need mailing...chuckling...:).

Will see what gets mailed to me, etc, and box size needed. I will definitely return any leftover $$ to the each person who sends extra. Based on what Gemme said, perhaps $20 with matchboxes projects??
nina03/Gemme...thank you for the updates...much appreciate them!!

It was my pleasure to wrangle these 2 projects!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Thank you, Gemme for the info. I will use the smallest box possible as we will have 6 to go in them......and mine won't need mailing...chuckling...:).

Will see what gets mailed to me, etc, and box size needed. I will definitely return any leftover $$ to the each person who sends extra. Based on what Gemme said, perhaps $20 with matchboxes projects??


I just checked the USPS web site, and a Priority Mail small flat rate (whatever fits is the same price) box (about the size of a VHS video tape) is $10.40.

I sent $2 extra with my post secrets project because I didn't have change, so why don't we all send clay $10?


* * * * *

I finished my first matchbox today. I'm so excited!

[nina03]

I sent my post secret cards today. They should be there Friday by 6pm.

[Gemme]

Thank you, Gemme for the info. I will use the smallest box possible as we will have 6 to go in them......and mine won't need mailing...chuckling...:).

Will see what gets mailed to me, etc, and box size needed. I will definitely return any leftover $$ to the each person who sends extra. Based on what Gemme said, perhaps $20 with matchboxes projects??
nina03/Gemme...thank you for the updates...much appreciate them!!

It was my pleasure to wrangle these 2 projects!

6??? I count 7.

Am I wrong?

I could be.

It's been a week.

:blink:

I just checked the USPS web site, and a Priority Mail small flat rate (whatever fits is the same price) box (about the size of a VHS video tape) is $10.40.

I sent $2 extra with my post secrets project because I didn't have change, so why don't we all send clay $10?


* * * * *

I finished my first matchbox today. I'm so excited!

Congrats!!

I'll change my project then. That sized box won't fit 6 others plus mine and I cannot pay the difference to send them all out. This girl is starting the new year with a very thin wallet.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I will use the smallest box possible as we will have 6 to go in them......and mine won't need mailing...chuckling...:).



6??? I count 7.



I count 7 too:

1. clay
2. Soft silver
3. nycfem
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. Nina03
6. Besame
7. Gemme
8. Nanners

[Soft*Silver]

UPDATE>>>>>>>>>>>>

I can’t message you. But I did send my postcards out. And for sure you should have them by now

[candy_coated_bitch]

How is everyone coming along with the post secrets project...these are FINAL DUE DATE: 01/24/23 (Tuesday week). We have an MLK holiday Monday!!!! (tomorrow).
I have completed projects from:
clay
nycfem
orema
Georgia ma'am

WAITING ON:
Soft Silver
FireSignFemme
Nina03
Gemme

You're still waiting on mine as well. I’m going to send them tomorrow priority and hope for the best. I forgot about the holiday and also procrastinated on the mailing.

[clay]

You're still waiting on mine as well. I’m going to send them tomorrow priority and hope for the best. I forgot about the holiday and also procrastinated on the mailing.

have completed projects from:
clay
nycfem
orema
Georgia ma'am
nina03
Gemme
Soft Silver?? (got a pkg from Ohio...I believe is hers
WAITING ON:
CCB
FireSignFemme
CCBLOR="Blue"][/COLOR]

[clay]

Yes, make 8 projects for post secrets...I got "confused" & miscounted....lol

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Yes, make 8 projects for post secrets...I got "confused" & miscounted....lol

Uhm, I'm sorry but I still think it is 7 - unless you want to make one for yourself to keep.

Or am I confused?

[nina03]

Yes, make 8 projects for post secrets...I got "confused" & miscounted....lol

Oh no, did I do 7 or 8???????? I think I did 7.

[clay]

Oh no, did I do 7 or 8???????? I think I did 7.

Will check....thanks for the supreme gesture to get them here on time!!

[clay]

Make seven matchboxes and eight post secret!

I was going off this post as to # for each project.....but I was still confused....what else is new. I have a valid excuse....my coconut is affected...lol

[clay]

Uhm, I'm sorry but I still think it is 7 - unless you want to make one for yourself to keep.

Or am I confused?

I am..I have the list, too...lol

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Yes, make 8 projects for post secrets...I got "confused" & miscounted....lol

Uhm, I'm sorry but I still think it is 7 - unless you want to make one for yourself to keep.

Or am I confused?

I am definitely confused. I mixed up Post Secrets and Matchboxes. I apologize to clay and everyone.

Great Goddess, it's 8 Post Secrets and 7 Matchboxes - I pray. And someone please say something if I am wrong.

[clay]

POST SECRETS:
FINAL DUE DATE: 01/24/2023 (this coming Tuesday)

PARTICIPANTS: 9 signed up.....make 8
Soft Silver...received
CCB...WAITING ON
nycfem...received
Orema....received
GeorgiaMa'am...received
FireSignFemme....WAITING ON
nina03...received
Gemme.....received
clay....received....


MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/22023

PARTICIPANTS: 8 signed up...make 7
clay
Soft Silver
nycfem
GeorgiaMa'am
Nina03
Besame
Gemme
nanners

THIS IS MY CURRENT INFO.........

[clay]

FireSignFemme & CCB....would you please update me on the status of your projects please? Thanks...




POST SECRETS:
FINAL DUE DATE: 01/24/2023 (this coming Tuesday)

PARTICIPANTS: 9 signed up.....make 8
Soft Silver...received
CCB...WAITING ON
nycfem...received
Orema....received
GeorgiaMa'am...received
FireSignFemme....WAITING ON
nina03...received
Gemme.....received
clay....received....


MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/22023

PARTICIPANTS: 8 signed up...make 7
clay
Soft Silver
nycfem
GeorgiaMa'am
Nina03
Besame
Gemme
nanners

THIS IS MY CURRENT INFO.........

[clay]

I am definitely confused. I mixed up Post Secrets and Matchboxes. I apologize to clay and everyone.

Great Goddess, it's 8 Post Secrets and 7 Matchboxes - I pray. And someone please say something if I am wrong.

No worries, GeorgiaMa'am...it' all good!!! Big hugs...

[nanners]

I’m having so much fun creating the matchboxes! I did find a tie in with “energy”so that made me happy.

How’s everyone else doing?

[candy_coated_bitch]

FireSignFemme & CCB....would you please update me on the status of your projects please? Thanks...

Yes. I’m sorry to say I’m in artist’s jail right now. Due to unforeseen circumstances and expenses, I wasn’t able to get mine in the mail. I am SO sorry and feel just awful.

[clay]

I can’t message you. But I did send my postcards out. And for sure you should have them by now

I got a packet from Ohio, assumed that was yours....just address but no name anywhere...thank you!

[clay]

UPDATE....

CCB has dropped out...

FireSignFemme....no word, message, etc......deadline tomorrow 500pm!


POST SECRETS:
FINAL DUE DATE: 01/24/2023 (this coming Tuesday)

PARTICIPANTS: 9 signed up.....make 8
Soft Silver...received
CCB...dropped out 01/23/23
nycfem...received
Orema....received
GeorgiaMa'am...received
FireSignFemme....NO WORD from her...no package yet
nina03...received
Gemme.....received
clay....received....


MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/22023

PARTICIPANTS: 8 signed up...make 7
clay
Soft Silver
nycfem
GeorgiaMa'am
Nina03
Besame
Gemme
nanners

THIS IS MY CURRENT INFO.........

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I’m having so much fun creating the matchboxes! I did find a tie in with “energy”so that made me happy.

How’s everyone else doing?

I have 2 completed so far. I'm using some materials that are new to me, so that's fun. I had already ordered my materials when the energy theme came up, so I am having to go with the "putting my energy into them" interpretation, but I'm fine with that. Since I started kind of early and we have so much time, I am really enjoying making them all different and not using the "assembly line" method.

[clay]

I’m having so much fun creating the matchboxes! I did find a tie in with “energy”so that made me happy.

How’s everyone else doing?

That is great! Glad you are enjoying this project!!

I haven't started mine.....had a "very busy" past 2 months....:)

[clay]

I have 2 completed so far. I'm using some materials that are new to me, so that's fun. I had already ordered my materials when the energy theme came up, so I am having to go with the "putting my energy into them" interpretation, but I'm fine with that. Since I started kind of early and we have so much time, I am really enjoying making them all different and not using the "assembly line" method.

That is the spirit! Mainly, I wanted it to be a very "loose interpretation" of "energy"...so glad you are enjoying the project!

I am CERTAIN yours will be amazing. Your work is always so well thought out & I cherish them all!

[clay]

POST SECRETS:
FINAL DUE DATE: 01/24/2023 (this coming Tuesday)

PARTICIPANTS: 9 signed up.....make 8......TWO have dropped out....so we each will get 6 back.......
Soft Silver...received
nycfem...received
Orema....received
GeorgiaMa'am...received
nina03...received
Gemme.....received
clay....received


MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/22023

PARTICIPANTS: 8 signed up...make 7
clay
Soft Silver
nycfem
GeorgiaMa'am
Nina03
Besame
Gemme
nanners

ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/23
CCB till 7/23/23
FireSignFeme 7/24/23

[clay]

UPDATE:

TODAY is dealine to get packets from all who signed up. I did NOT get 2 packets....CCB (who let me know) and FireSignFemme (whom hasn't responded to my messages).

I will return the ones you have each made for them, with your return goodies.That way we don't get a running dialogue here, to keep clarity for this ole mind...lol. And I won't have to send a bunch of responses back out.

Thank you for all who honored their committment, and got your projects in on time. It is a huge appreciation for me!!

[FireSignFemme]

I'm sorry I'm not going to be able to ship out. We have family things going on. Again I apologize.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I'm sorry I'm not going to be able to ship out. We have family things going on. Again I apologize.

Sorry to hear this. Of course family comes first. I hope all goes well for you and your family.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I lost a whole week of working on my matchboxes because I went on vacation, and I've spent the last few days recovering from vacation. (Why do you need to recover from a vacation where you do nothing but sit around and watch TV and sunsets? you may ask. It probably has something to do with all the traveling and packing and unpacking and the amount of alcohol consumed. Mostly that last one.) I've had lots of ideas for my matchboxes while lying in bed, though. I'm looking forward to getting started on them again.

How's everyone else doing? Who's gotten started?

[nina03]

I lost a whole week of working on my matchboxes because I went on vacation, and I've spent the last few days recovering from vacation. (Why do you need to recover from a vacation where you do nothing but sit around and watch TV and sunsets? you may ask. It probably has something to do with all the traveling and packing and unpacking and the amount of alcohol consumed. Mostly that last one.) I've had lots of ideas for my matchboxes while lying in bed, though. I'm looking forward to getting started on them again.

How's everyone else doing? Who's gotten started?

I've finished the thing that goes inside each box. I'm struggling a bit with decorating the box itself though. The match boxes I bought are paper, but they're coated with some kind of plastic. They repel paint and colored pencils like water off a duck. I tried sanding them. It kind of helped. I may just paint on paper then glue the paper to the box.
I'd welcome ideas, if anyone has any. I'm so excited about this project!!!

[Bèsame*]

I've finished the thing that goes inside each box. I'm struggling a bit with decorating the box itself though. The match boxes I bought are paper, but they're coated with some kind of plastic. They repel paint and colored pencils like water off a duck. I tried sanding them. It kind of helped. I may just paint on paper then glue the paper to the box.
I'd welcome ideas, if anyone has any. I'm so excited about this project!!!

here is what I'm doing..
I took one box apart on the seam to create a pattern. Mine are going to be 3-D. So I'm making the cover and wrapping it when its finished. The pattern is a little bigger around the perimeter so I can trim as needed.

Try using an alcohol wipe to remove the plastic coating? Or a quick wipe with polish remover? Do an experiment.

I'm having fun! The energy abounds!! ☀️☀️☀️

[nina03]

here is what I'm doing..
I took one box apart on the seam to create a pattern. Mine are going to be 3-D. So I'm making the cover and wrapping it when its finished. The pattern is a little bigger around the perimeter so I can trim as needed.

Try using an alcohol wipe to remove the plastic coating? Or a quick wipe with polish remover? Do an experiment.

I'm having fun! The energy abounds!! ☀️☀️☀️
I didn't even think of trying alcohol or nail polish remover. I'm trying those next. Thanks for the ideas! I can't wait to see your finished project!

[clay]

I haven't started my matchbox projects...having been inundated with trips to Orlando daily, a barrage of tests, scans..BUT I will surely get them started soon!!

Planning on mailing finished post secrets out by first of next week.....you will LOVE ALL of them!! Super proud of those who participated!! You all rock!

[clay]

Matchboxes.....am loving reading your ideas, communications, input, and for sharing with others ideas that may work, or helping them solve a challenge they may have....UNITY, my penpallers/crafters. That is why I LOVE this group. All inclusive, diversity, & love & kindness with one another.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I've finished the thing that goes inside each box. I'm struggling a bit with decorating the box itself though. The match boxes I bought are paper, but they're coated with some kind of plastic. They repel paint and colored pencils like water off a duck. I tried sanding them. It kind of helped. I may just paint on paper then glue the paper to the box.
I'd welcome ideas, if anyone has any. I'm so excited about this project!!!

Maybe permanent magic markers? just for another idea. I like the gluing paper to the box idea, though. Good luck!

[clay]

I've finished the thing that goes inside each box. I'm struggling a bit with decorating the box itself though. The match boxes I bought are paper, but they're coated with some kind of plastic. They repel paint and colored pencils like water off a duck. I tried sanding them. It kind of helped. I may just paint on paper then glue the paper to the box.
I'd welcome ideas, if anyone has any. I'm so excited about this project!!!

nina03...I have used Elmer's glue before, torn pieces of colored tissue paper & "decorated" the outside that way.

Some used scraps of material & covered it, also using glue.

So long as YOU put your "energy" into it, we will love whatever idea you use. Let it just "flow"....:)

[nina03]

Thanks for all of your great ideas! The rubbing alcohol worked great! Can't wait to see what everyone is making!

[nanners]

nina03...I have used Elmer's glue before, torn pieces of colored tissue paper & "decorated" the outside that way.

Some used scraps of material & covered it, also using glue.

So long as YOU put your "energy" into it, we will love whatever idea you use. Let it just "flow"....:)



LOL! I used your first idea above but that part was done a couple weeks ago. Mine are done and shipped. You should get them on Saturday. I had to get them done before our cruise.

[clay]

LOL! I used your first idea above but that part was done a couple weeks ago. Mine are done and shipped. You should get them on Saturday. I had to get them done before our cruise.

Okie dokie...thanks for getting those in! Enjoy the cruise. Where y'all going to cruise to?

[nanners]

Okie dokie...thanks for getting those in! Enjoy the cruise. Where y'all going to cruise to?

The cruise is an Olivia Cruise (all women) and goes to Half Moon Cay, San Juan, Puerto Rico, St Thomas and Turks & Caicos.

Please let me know when you get the package from me.

[clay]

The cruise is an Olivia Cruise (all women) and goes to Half Moon Cay, San Juan, Puerto Rico, St Thomas and Turks & Caicos.

Please let me know when you get the package from me.

Hi nanners...sounds like a fun cruise. I always wanted to do an Olivia Cruise....:).

Your package arrived this evening in the mail. We were out since 500AM, ....got home a half hour ago......ate...just trying to unwind..will open package tomorrow!!

Thanks!!

[clay]

MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/22023

PARTICIPANTS: 8 signed up...make 7
clay
Soft Silver
nycfem
GeorgiaMa'am
Nina03
Besame
Gemme
nanners........RECEIVED 02/03/23


~~~~~~~~~~~~~will mail out week of 03/07/23~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/23
CCB till 7/23/23
FireSignFeme 7/24/23


POST SECRETS will mail out 02/07/23...FYI

[clay]

UPDATED TO ADD nycfem matchboxes were received as well....

MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/22023

PARTICIPANTS: 8 signed up...make 7
clay
Soft Silver
nycfem.............RECEIVED 01/05/23
GeorgiaMa'am
Nina03
Besame
Gemme
nanners........RECEIVED 02/03/23


~~~~~~~~~~~~~will mail out week of 03/07/23~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/23
CCB till 7/23/23
FireSignFemme till 7/24/23


POST SECRETS will mail out 02/07/23...FYI
clay is online now Add to clay's Reputation Report Post

[clay]

EVERYONE will get their packages, hopefully on Friday!!

NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED ON ANY OF THEM!!!

Check your PM's....sent you the tracking numbers for your package!!


EXCEPT nina03....yours should come by MONDAY, the 13th!!

[clay]

MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/2023

PARTICIPANTS: 8 signed up...make 7
clay
Soft Silver
nycfem.............RECEIVED 01/05/23
GeorgiaMa'am
Nina03
Besame
Gemme
nanners........RECEIVED 02/03/23


~~~~~~~~~~~~~will mail out week of 03/07/23~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/23
CCB till 7/23/23
FireSignFemme till 7/24/23


FYI...I will be out of state, camping in Georgia 02/10-02/15/2023

AND celebrating my 2 year anniversary & Valentine's Day with my sweet wife.

I don't have Internet access at campgrounds...so will check back in online 02/16!

Hope you all are having fun making matchboxes. You have 3 weeks left to get them in. I have 2 folks' already received. Good job!!

[nycfem]

My post secret postcards came today and they were just AMAZING! I really appreciate it how people didn’t sign there’s except for one goober (me!). I think they are a lot better when not signed. Also, the secrets just really went through my heart —they were very well done!!!

[nina03]

Mine came earlier than expected!! Thank you all so much for sharing your vulnerability. This was an awesome project!

[Orema]

Thank you for the thoughtful cards, everyone. Each one is special. Couldn't stop the tears by the time I got to the last one. Wishing us all well.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Thank you everyone for sharing your secrets. I will keep them safe.

[clay]

Everyone has now received their post secrets packages. I verified that soft silver got hers, via UPS tracking!!

Thank all of you for a fun project! POST SECRETS now all closed up....:)

[clay]

MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/2023

PARTICIPANTS: 8 signed up...make 7
clay
Soft Silver
nycfem.............RECEIVED 01/05/23
GeorgiaMa'am
Nina03
Besame
Gemme
nanners........RECEIVED 02/03/23


~~~~~~~~~~~~~will mail out week of 03/07/23~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/23
CCB till 7/23/23
FireSignFemme till 7/24/23




Hope you all are having fun making matchboxes. You have 10 days left to get them in. I have 2 folks' already received. Good job!!

[nina03]

Mine are done and ready to mail!! I'm so excited to see what everyone has done!!

[clay]

[QUOTE=clay;1292493][B][COLOR="Blue"]MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/2023

PARTICIPANTS: 8 signed up...make 7
clay
Soft Silver
nycfem.............RECEIVED 01/05/23
GeorgiaMa'am
Nina03
Besame
Gemme
nanners........RECEIVED 02/03/23


~~~~~~~~~~~~~will mail out week of 03/07/23~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/23
CCB till 7/23/23
FireSignFemme till 7/24/23



PROJECTS DUE IN 7 DAYS!!! 02/28/23

Check in with me please?? Thanks.....

[GeorgiaMa'am]

PROJECTS DUE IN 7 DAYS!!! 02/28/23

Check in with me please?? Thanks.....

Still have 4 that are partially complete. I will get them in the mail tomorrow or the next day.

[nina03]

Mine are going in the mail today. I'll try to remember to send Clay the tracking number when I mail them.

[nina03]

I sent mine today! They should be there Monday. Clay, I sent you the tracking number in a message.

[clay]

][COLOR="Blue"][QUOTE=clay;1292493]MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/2023

PARTICIPANTS: 8 signed up...make 7
clay..........RECEIVED
Soft Silver
nycfem.............RECEIVED 01/05/23
GeorgiaMa'am
Nina03.......enroute
Besame.......enroute
Gemme
nanners........RECEIVED 02/03/23


~~~~~~~~~~~~~will mail out week of 03/07/23~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/23
CCB till 7/23/23
FireSignFemme till 7/24/23



PROJECTS DUE IN 3 DAYS!!! 02/28/23

Check in with me please?? Thanks.....


PLEASE UPDATE ASAP:

Gemme

Georgia Ma'am

Soft Silver.......
thanks!

[Soft*Silver]

Hi guys… I did, in fact receive the postcards, and I loved everyone of them! Thank you all for sharing your secrets with me and allowing me to share mine
*
I have some unfortunate news. I’m not able to send in my matchboxes. I had them in my craft room/garden room, and as I was moving some new raised beds still in packages around, I smashed all of the match boxes. I was mortified! I had created little garden beds inside. They had turned out actually quite nice and I’m disappointed I’m not gonna be able to share them with you. They weren’t completely done but I liked what I had gotten done. I’m so sorry! I know that I have to be suspended for six months. Will you be posting photos? I’d still love to see what yours were.

[clay]

[COLOR="Blue"]][QUOTE=clay;1292493]MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/2023

PARTICIPANTS: 8 signed up...make 7
clay..........RECEIVED
Soft Silver................NOT ABLE TO PARTICIPATE.........Notified me..02/25/23
nycfem.............RECEIVED 01/05/23
GeorgiaMa'am
Nina03.......enroute
Besame.......enroute
Gemme
nanners........RECEIVED 02/03/23


~~~~~~~~~~~~~will mail out week of 03/07/23~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/2023
CCB till 7/23/2023
FireSignFemme till 7/24/2023
Soft Silver till 08/28/2023



PROJECTS DUE IN 3 DAYS!!! 02/28/23

Check in with me please?? Thanks.....


PLEASE UPDATE ASAP:

Gemme

Georgia Ma'am

Soft Silver.......Sorry about your project...:(. Bummer!!!
thanks!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Mine will be there on the 28th. I wish I could have gotten them there sooner, but it was not possible.

Doesn't Soft Silver have a 7 day grace period to turn in something? It may not be as elaborate as what she had originally planned, but she could still do something, right? It's situations like this which is what the grace period is for.

[clay]

Mine will be there on the 28th. I wish I could have gotten them there sooner, but it was not possible.

Doesn't Soft Silver have a 7 day grace period to turn in something? It may not be as elaborate as what she had originally planned, but she could still do something, right? It's situations like this which is what the grace period is for.

At this stage of the project, it wouldn't be fair to have 1 person get a 7 day grace period. All other projects are either here, or on their way now. While it is unfortunate that Soft's project was crushed 3 days before due date, she has an option to salvage or redo something to get overnighted to me Monday, the 27th, thus remaining compliant with the project!

What I suggest is this....if Soft Silver wishes to go ahead & submit the crushed projects to me, she has today & tomorrow to get them completed, can overnight them Monday, and still be in DUE DATE timeframe.

This project had 3 months, to be finished, that is a generous timeframe alloted. I want everyone to be treated fairly, and transparently on any projects we do!

Anyone else have input? Thank you ahead of time.

[clay]

Hi guys… I did, in fact receive the postcards, and I loved everyone of them! Thank you all for sharing your secrets with me and allowing me to share mine
*
I have some unfortunate news. I’m not able to send in my matchboxes. I had them in my craft room/garden room, and as I was moving some new raised beds still in packages around, I smashed all of the match boxes. I was mortified! I had created little garden beds inside. They had turned out actually quite nice and I’m disappointed I’m not gonna be able to share them with you. They weren’t completely done but I liked what I had gotten done. I’m so sorry! I know that I have to be suspended for six months. Will you be posting photos? I’d still love to see what yours were.

Soft, I am so saddened about your projects. You DO have option to go ahead & send what you have, albeit crushed, and we will accept it. You can OVERNIGHT it Monday, still be in compliance with due date rule. I bet the part you had done would have been awesome. Sounds like a really cool matchbox to get.

There is no longer a gallery NOR do we post pics of our projects. This is a special aspect, for participants.....we agreed on this several years ago, as a group!

Let me know what you decide, please? Good luck!

[clay]

[COLOR="Blue"]][QUOTE=clay;1292493]MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/2023

PARTICIPANTS: 8 signed up...make 7
clay..........RECEIVED
Soft Silver................NOT ABLE TO PARTICIPATE.........Notified me..02/25/23
nycfem.............RECEIVED 01/05/23
GeorgiaMa'am.....enroute
Nina03.......enroute
Besame.......enroute
Gemme.....enroute
nanners........RECEIVED 02/03/23


~~~~~~~~~~~~~will mail out week of 03/07/23~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/2023
CCB till 7/23/2023
FireSignFemme till 7/24/2023
Soft Silver till 08/28/2023



PROJECTS DUE IN 2 DAYS!!! 02/28/23

[clay]

JUST SOME FYI....please do NOT send any projects, going forward, requiring a signature!!!

Thank you all!!

[Gemme]

Mine will be there on the 28th. I wish I could have gotten them there sooner, but it was not possible.

Doesn't Soft Silver have a 7 day grace period to turn in something? It may not be as elaborate as what she had originally planned, but she could still do something, right? It's situations like this which is what the grace period is for.

At this stage of the project, it wouldn't be fair to have 1 person get a 7 day grace period. All other projects are either here, or on their way now. While it is unfortunate that Soft's project was crushed 3 days before due date, she has an option to salvage or redo something to get overnighted to me Monday, the 27th, thus remaining compliant with the project!

What I suggest is this....if Soft Silver wishes to go ahead & submit the crushed projects to me, she has today & tomorrow to get them completed, can overnight them Monday, and still be in DUE DATE timeframe.

This project had 3 months, to be finished, that is a generous timeframe allotted. I want everyone to be treated fairly, and transparently on any projects we do!

Anyone else have input? Thank you ahead of time.


I agree with clay. All is not lost! Honestly, I only spent 3 days on my projects and that was a couple of hours in the evenings after 9-11 hour work days. Part of that was my natural procrastinating tendency but the majority of it is that I've been struggling with a nasty escalating depressive event over the past several weeks that has really created an energy block (good thing the matchbox project was energy themed, no?) and stifled my creativity, not to mention making going through the basic motions of existence and working a very physically demanding job extremely difficult.

The reason the group created the 'craft jail' was because so many people were bailing on projects halfway through and/or were saying 'it's coming, it's coming' and nothing ever came. That's unfair to the remainder of the participants so we--as a group--designed as fair a consequence as we could think of and a short time out is really not horrible in the long run.

Given that these projects are often tiny bits of our secret self that we send off to everyone, it's a very personal thing when not everyone works the projects with the same intention. I'm still salty about the book that disappeared all those years ago. I did a really adorable collage in it!

clay had great suggestions and, you know, Soft....I think I might prefer the crushed project. It would have character and a story to go with it. I say send the squished ones as is along with whatever ones you complete this weekend. It would be about $30 in postage to overnight the boxes on Monday but it is what it is. I've had to pay it before when I was really behind on a project and I survived. :)

[Gemme]

JUST SOME FYI....please do NOT send any projects, going forward, requiring a signature!!!

Thank you all!!



This should ALWAYS be the case. I don't know about you but my mail person will NOT hunt me down to sign a package and then it gets routed around and around and I would have to go to the post office to pick it up at 8am because that is the only time it's open and I'm not at work.

Tracking is enough.

[clay]

This should ALWAYS be the case. I don't know about you but my mail person will NOT hunt me down to sign a package and then it gets routed around and around and I would have to go to the post office to pick it up at 8am because that is the only time it's open and I'm not at work.

Tracking is enough.

Thank you for this info!

One HAS to specifically say "NO signature required, please?" .

[clay]

Like you, I, too, have had many medical challenges during last 2 months. I was hospitalized 2 weeks....in congestive heart failure!

My vision is still GREATLY impaired, and esp left eye. That makes right eye strain harder, so I spend several intervals a day doing special eye drops, moist, warm compresses, and I have to rest my eyes more than not.

I have suffered 4 falls....a concussion with last one, torn up my elbow and shins....have had 4 CT scans to ensure no brain bleeds.

I have several lung nodules being monitored, so spent a whole day enduring Pulmonary Function tests, plus a 6 min walk/endurance test....

Am on HIGH DOSE steroids that wreck my body, make my face look like a basketball, plus weight gain. HOPING to get weaned off this next month!

Am also on a very toxic (to lungs) med to control my Afib...so have to be constantly monitored on that! Am in Orlando (1.5 hr each way) 3 or 4 days a week! BUT I still plug away.

These meds rob me of my energy & breath BUT hopefully not too many more months.

These projects were born when I got all that bad news, so I just do a little here & there, as we have had ample time to do these.

I am "good" for most part....just living life as best I can.

Thank you all for your support/friendship/and participating, despite life's curveballs!!

I agree with clay. All is not lost! Honestly, I only spent 3 days on my projects and that was a couple of hours in the evenings after 9-11 hour work days. Part of that was my natural procrastinating tendency but the majority of it is that I've been struggling with a nasty escalating depressive event over the past several weeks that has really created an energy block (good thing the matchbox project was energy themed, no?) and stifled my creativity, not to mention making going through the basic motions of existence and working a very physically demanding job extremely difficult.

The reason the group created the 'craft jail' was because so many people were bailing on projects halfway through and/or were saying 'it's coming, it's coming' and nothing ever came. That's unfair to the remainder of the participants so we--as a group--designed as fair a consequence as we could think of and a short time out is really not horrible in the long run.

Given that these projects are often tiny bits of our secret self that we send off to everyone, it's a very personal thing when not everyone works the projects with the same intention. I'm still salty about the book that disappeared all those years ago. I did a really adorable collage in it!

clay had great suggestions and, you know, Soft....I think I might prefer the crushed project. It would have character and a story to go with it. I say send the squished ones as is along with whatever ones you complete this weekend. It would be about $30 in postage to overnight the boxes on Monday but it is what it is. I've had to pay it before when I was really behind on a project and I survived. :)

[nycfem]

“Thirding” this (since Gemme seconded it). I live in an apartment building in NYC where sigs just don’t happen and it will get sent right back to you. Thanks!

JUST SOME FYI....please do NOT send any projects, going forward, requiring a signature!!!

Thank you all!!

[nina03]

I'm so sorry about the signature required! I didn't ask for that, so I don't understand why the post office lady did that. I didn't tell her no signature required, but I thought signature was something I had to affirmatively request, not tell them not to do it! I hope that they make it to you, and don't get sent back.

[Bèsame*]

Well...when it came time for me to pack up my cute little boxes, I had my drothers with that giant storm, if it would make it. And then..ahh duh, it's only going a couple of hours away. LOL. So..

I did a thing. I hand delivered them to our awesome wrangler. Such a delight to finially meet someone I have known and chatted with!
Lovely wife and Clay💝

I'm ready to be a wrangler. This project was fun and got me back into the creative craft mode! Any ideas floating in your minds??
Paint chips? Zen doodle? That tri art ( what's that called Gemme), scavenger list? Mandala painting on a recycled CD?(foregoing the rock) collage art??
https://modpodgerocksblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/DIY-Magazine-Collage-800x1200.jpg.webp
Think about it

[clay]

[COLOR="Blue"]][QUOTE=clay;1292493]MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/2023

PARTICIPANTS: 8 signed up...make 7
clay..........RECEIVED
Soft Silver................NOT ABLE TO PARTICIPATE.........Notified me..02/25/23
nycfem.............RECEIVED 01/05/23
GeorgiaMa'am.....enroute
Nina03.......RECEIVED 02/27/23
Besame.......RECEIVED 02/26/23
Gemme....enroute
nanners........RECEIVED 02/03/23


~~~~~~~~~~~~~will mail out week of 03/07/23~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/2023
CCB till 7/23/2023
FireSignFemme till 7/24/2023
Soft Silver till 08/28/2023



PROJECTS DUE TOMORROW!!! 02/28/23

[clay]

Well...when it came time for me to pack up my cute little boxes, I had my drothers with that giant storm, if it would make it. And then..ahh duh, it's only going a couple of hours away. LOL. So..

I did a thing. I hand delivered them to our awesome wrangler. Such a delight to finially meet someone I have known and chatted with!
Lovely wife and Clay💝

I'm ready to be a wrangler. This project was fun and got me back into the creative craft mode! Any ideas floating in your minds??
Paint chips? Zen doodle? That tri art ( what's that called Gemme), scavenger list? Mandala painting on a recycled CD?(foregoing the rock) collage art??
https://modpodgerocksblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/DIY-Magazine-Collage-800x1200.jpg.webp
Think about it


The pleasure was all ours, to finally meet YOU, Uni Q!!

Thank you for your diligence in making sure they arrived on time!!

The TripTich is the tri panel project you are talking about!!

I am down for something......I just will not be able to do any thing really small, with my vision like it is!

Anyone else?

[nanners]

Well...when it came time for me to pack up my cute little boxes, I had my drothers with that giant storm, if it would make it. And then..ahh duh, it's only going a couple of hours away. LOL. So..

I did a thing. I hand delivered them to our awesome wrangler. Such a delight to finially meet someone I have known and chatted with!
Lovely wife and Clay💝

I'm ready to be a wrangler. This project was fun and got me back into the creative craft mode! Any ideas floating in your minds??
Paint chips? Zen doodle? That tri art ( what's that called Gemme), scavenger list? Mandala painting on a recycled CD?(foregoing the rock) collage art??
https://modpodgerocksblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/DIY-Magazine-Collage-800x1200.jpg.webp
Think about it



A magazine collage sounds good. I’m thinking 1/4 size of a piece of copy or typing paper??
Zen doodle sounds good too.
After that I’d love to wrangle a Twinchies project.
Cool that you hand delivered! I could have hand delivered mine too, went right past Clay’s city on my way to & from the cruise. I’ll be home tomorrow afternoon.

[clay]

YES! You COULD have hand delivered them, too! You two would have been welcomed!

Ohhh, I LOVE a magazine collage. Looks neat!!! I would need to do an 8x10......my sight is really bad now.

Twinchies are fun BUT not one I can do now, unfortunately!

Zen Doodles are fun, but again, I would have to do at least a 4x8....NOTHING SMALLER for ANY kind of projects, for me, though.





A magazine collage sounds good. I’m thinking 1/4 size of a piece of copy or typing paper??
Zen doodle sounds good too.
After that I’d love to wrangle a Twinchies project.
Cool that you hand delivered! I could have hand delivered mine too, went right past Clay’s city on my way to & from the cruise. I’ll be home tomorrow afternoon.

[clay]

MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/2023

PARTICIPANTS: 7 signed up...make 6
clay..........RECEIVED

nycfem.............RECEIVED 01/05/23

GeorgiaMa'am.....enroute

Nina03.......RECEIVED 02/27/23

Besame.......RECEIVED 02/26/23

Gemme.......RECEIVED 02/27/28

nanners........RECEIVED 02/03/23



~~Soft Silver dropped out 02/25/23. Your finished projects for her will be returned with your packages.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~will mail out week of 03/07/23~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/2023
CCB till 7/23/2023
FireSignFemme till 7/24/2023
Soft Silver till 08/28/2023



PROJECTS DUE TOMORROW!!! 02/28/23

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I'm ready to be a wrangler. This project was fun and got me back into the creative craft mode! Any ideas floating in your minds??
Paint chips? Zen doodle? That tri art ( what's that called Gemme), scavenger list? Mandala painting on a recycled CD?(foregoing the rock) collage art??
https://modpodgerocksblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/DIY-Magazine-Collage-800x1200.jpg.webp
Think about it



I'm intrigued . . . what is the paint chips thing? And do you mean triptychs? And how would a scavenger list work?

I'm so glad you want to wrangle!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

After that I’d love to wrangle a Twinchies project.


So glad you want to wrangle, too, nanners! Let's keep this thing going!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

clay, my projects will get to you by noon tomorrow. Unfortunately, I forgot to put the money in! I can mail it to you, or I can PayPal you, or I can Zelle you. What do you prefer? I apologize for the inconvenience.

[Gemme]

I'm ready to be a wrangler. This project was fun and got me back into the creative craft mode! Any ideas floating in your minds??
Paint chips? Zen doodle? That tri art ( what's that called Gemme), scavenger list? Mandala painting on a recycled CD?(foregoing the rock) collage art??
https://modpodgerocksblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/DIY-Magazine-Collage-800x1200.jpg.webp
Think about it



I love a good collage, always. Zen doodles are nice. As others have said, I think you mean the triptychs. It's so interesting to see what different people come up with using the same materials, isn't it? I really enjoyed wrangling that project.

I'm so happy my projects got to you on time, clay! A day early, actually, so that's even better.

[clay]

clay, my projects will get to you by noon tomorrow. Unfortunately, I forgot to put the money in! I can mail it to you, or I can PayPal you, or I can Zelle you. What do you prefer? I apologize for the inconvenience.

Mail it will be fine. Paypal takes out a few dollars coming & going, so just mail me $$....no checks pls...:)

[Soft*Silver]

Thank you, all for being understanding and for wanting my projects anyway, but I threw them out. I was in a whirlwind of trying to get the garden stuff out the door and into the shed so I could work on everything outdoors. They were really smashed! Lol.

[clay]

[COLOR="Blue"][QUOTE=clay;1292493]MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/2023

PARTICIPANTS: 7signed up...make 6
clay..........RECEIVED
nycfem.............RECEIVED 01/05/23
GeorgiaMa'am.......RECEIVED 02/28/23
Nina03.......RECEIVED 02/27/23
Besame.......RECEIVED 02/26/23
Gemme.......RECEIVED 02/27/23
nanners........RECEIVED 02/03/23


~~~~~~~~~~~~~will mail out week of 03/07/23~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/2023
CCB till 7/23/2023
FireSignFemme till 7/24/2023
Soft Silver till 08/28/2023



ALL projects are now in! Thank you everyone!! GREAT JOB!! You ALL did an incredible craft project. I LOVE them all!! So unique, yet individual!

[clay]

CRAFTERS:

ALL your packages went out today, and says all should arrive Monday, 03/06/2023.

I will send each your tracking numbers!! Check in reps as some of your PM boxes are FULL!!

Thanks to all of you for doing my TWO projects AND being on time!

I LOVE every one of mine!! ALL of you stepped out of the box!! GOOD JOB!!

ALL of this project is now closed!!

[nanners]

Clay, thanks for wrangling! Im excited to get the mail Monday! Our post office is slow so it might be Tuesday.

Besame, are we going to do the magazine collage? I think an 8 X 10 size would be great and easy (plus cheap) to mail. I want to start, LOL!

[clay]

Clay, thanks for wrangling! Im excited to get the mail Monday! Our post office is slow so it might be Tuesday.

nanners...YVW! I really enjoyed doing these two! It is much needed "therapy" for me!!!

Maybe you will get them on Monday. They are so amazing!!!

Besame, are we going to do the magazine collage? I think an 8 X 10 size would be great and easy (plus cheap) to mail. I want to start, LOL!

me, too. I would enjoy the collage & size....lol...

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Besame, are we going to do the magazine collage? I think an 8 X 10 size would be great and easy (plus cheap) to mail. I want to start, LOL!

I agree, it seems like fun! I guess we have to make one for every person who signs up? That seems like a lot. Maybe it's not as complicated as it seems - any feedback from those who have done this before?

[nina03]

I'm on board for the collage project. What should we do for a theme this time?

[clay]

I'm on board for the collage project. What should we do for a theme this time?

YAY! Glad to see you onboard!!!

Wrangler usually sets parameters, etc etc...and will ask others' ideas. Besame will be along here sometime....to get our creative juices flowing!!!

[clay]

I agree, it seems like fun! I guess we have to make one for every person who signs up? That seems like a lot. Maybe it's not as complicated as it seems - any feedback from those who have done this before?

Hi Georgia....yes, we would make one for each participant!

I remember us doing a "collage" a few years back, with "SUN" as our theme. I think we did it using paint chips, something along the size of 5x7. I just remember how cool a project it was, and some awesome things were made!!!

Hope this helps. You could use bigger pieces of ripped magazine pages OR paint chips (IF we go that route) and it seem less "challenging"?? :)

[clay]

Georgia Ma'am....due to be delivered by 800pm tonight...out now for delivery

nanners//Kat//Besame//nycfem...all yours were delivered today!

nina03...shows yours in transit in Wa State...hoping you get it today. Please post here so I know!! Thanks

[nina03]

Georgia Ma'am....due to be delivered by 800pm tonight...out now for delivery

nanners//Kat//Besame//nycfem...all yours were delivered today!

nina03...shows yours in transit in Wa State...hoping you get it today. Please post here so I know!! Thanks

Mine came already and I'm almost speechless. You all put so much thought, care, and kindness into these tiny boxes, and they are all beautiful. Thank you all so very much. Also, it's amazing to me that we all took that theme and went in so many different directions, and yet we're all still on theme with our projects. We have such interesting creative minds in this group. Xoxoxo

[clay]

Mine came already and I'm almost speechless. You all put so much thought, care, and kindness into these tiny boxes, and they are all beautiful. Thank you all so very much. Also, it's amazing to me that we all took that theme and went in so many different directions, and yet we're all still on theme with our projects. We have such interesting creative minds in this group. Xoxoxo

This is a GREAT little group. The projects are always so amazing. We have "basic" parameters yet all share same theme.

[Gemme]

I agree, it seems like fun! I guess we have to make one for every person who signs up? That seems like a lot. Maybe it's not as complicated as it seems - any feedback from those who have done this before?

The main difficulty would rely on the size of the collage pieces. Larger pieces would certainly be easier.

Hi Georgia....yes, we would make one for each participant!

I remember us doing a "collage" a few years back, with "SUN" as our theme. I think we did it using paint chips, something along the size of 5x7. I just remember how cool a project it was, and some awesome things were made!!!

Hope this helps. You could use bigger pieces of ripped magazine pages OR paint chips (IF we go that route) and it seem less "challenging"?? :)


I liked the mosaic project!

Georgia Ma'am....due to be delivered by 800pm tonight...out now for delivery

nanners//Kat//Besame//nycfem...all yours were delivered today!

nina03...shows yours in transit in Wa State...hoping you get it today. Please post here so I know!! Thanks

Got it! I love the variety. What a great job, everyone!!!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Mine came today, too! Thank you everybody for sharing your creativity and efforts. I enjoyed opening them so much, and I'll enjoy opening them again tomorrow!

[nycfem]

Where did you find any pride pin? Reason I wondered is because my friend has a business selling them on Etsy 😊

Mine came today, too! Thank you everybody for sharing your creativity and efforts. I enjoyed opening them so much, and I'll enjoy opening them again tomorrow!

[nycfem]

The match boxes came today, and I could not have been more wowed. To say they exceeded my expectations is an understatement. They were pure magic! I felt so much love and excitement in my heart, looking at them and playing with them :-)

[nanners]

I'm stunned at the talent all y'all have! I love each matchbox and opened each one with delight!
My husbutch stood right beside my recliner and was wowed as I opened them. Now she understands how much I love doing this!
Thank you Clay for wrangling and here's to the next project! :thumbsup::cheerleader:

P.S. Yes, my font is larger...I had cataract surgery last fall on both eyes and now just have to wear readers...or be lazy and use larger fonts, LOL! But no more regular glasses after wearing them for 50 years.

[clay]

I'm stunned at the talent all y'all have! I love each matchbox and opened each one with delight!
My husbutch stood right beside my recliner and was wowed as I opened them. Now she understands how much I love doing this!
Thank you Clay for wrangling and here's to the next project! :thumbsup::cheerleader:

P.S. Yes, my font is larger...I had cataract surgery last fall on both eyes and now just have to wear readers...or be lazy and use larger fonts, LOL! But no more regular glasses after wearing them for 50 years.
YVW! It was a joy to wrangle these two projects!

AND< I am "happy" a larger font!! I am having horribly blurred vision since November with this temporal arteritis! I am on HIGH dose steroids daily, use drops for eye pressure, etc etc. SO I APPRECIATE! Good job on the "new vision". One of the side effects of this TA is losing vision (blind), hence high dose meds....:(

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Where did you find any pride pin? Reason I wondered is because my friend has a business selling them on Etsy 😊

Amazon. They were very reasonably priced.

[Bèsame*]

I haven't disappeared or ran away. Even though I want tooooo

I'll be back later today with craft news.

I'm not sure if ever one is on board with magazine/
craft paper/ fabric collage??

Seems like its gonna be the next project??

Be back later 💗💗💗

[Bèsame*]

https://artsandbricks.com/wp-content/uploads/bird-collage-with-pattern-square.jpg


https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614W+yNaOxL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_FMwebp_.jpg


http://hobbylesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/7.1.jpeg

[clay]

https://artsandbricks.com/wp-content/uploads/bird-collage-with-pattern-square.jpg


https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614W+yNaOxL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_FMwebp_.jpg


http://hobbylesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/7.1.jpeg

I LOVE this idea.....I VOTE YES for it.......maybe offer 2 mediums.....paint chips AND magazine pages collages?? Gives others choices!....what say ye everyone else.....Let's Go!!! LOL

[Bèsame*]

Spring Collage Project
With a twist hidden object!

Time for us to rip, tear, or cut up craft paper, wrapping paper, magazines or newsprint. Transform these fun elements into a picture. You can use glue, glue sticks, Modge Podge or anything that will attach to the base. The base should be of at least card stock weight. You have a size perimeter of nothing smaller than 5x7 or larger than 8x11 ( remember shipping costs)
Sign ups start 1...2...3...Now today!
Sign up ends in one week, March 17th

You will to make a collage for every crafter that signs up. Please mail them back to me by April 14th and should arrive or be late by April 20th. That's 4 weeks. I will reach out with my address after we close sign ups. I will get them back into the mail by April 24th with $10 for return shipping costs.
Are you ready for a theme?? It's gonna be SPRING, with a twist of finding a hidden object. Hmmm, what can that BE? Spring always brings in the best STRAWBERRIES!!
Incorporate a strawberry into your work of art! Make us search for that red berry!

Crafters remember to follow sign up and returning project dates. It's most important for you to plan and schedule a prompt return. We know what the consequences are.

Spring Hidden (strawberry)Twist Collage project

Sign up now, get in on the fun of tearing it up!!

1. Besame
2. Clay
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
And so on...

Hope to see your name of this list!

[nanners]

Spring Collage Project
With a twist hidden object!

Time for us to rip, tear, or cut up craft paper, wrapping paper, magazines or newsprint. Transform these fun elements into a picture. You can use glue, glue sticks, Modge Podge or anything that will attach to the base. The base should be of at least card stock weight. You have a size perimeter of nothing smaller than 5x7 or larger than 8x11 ( remember shipping costs)
Sign ups start 1...2...3...Now today!
Sign up ends in one week, March 17th

You will to make a collage for every crafter that signs up. Please mail them back to me by April 14th and should arrive or be late by April 20th. That's 4 weeks. I will reach out with my address after we close sign ups. I will get them back into the mail by April 24th with $10 for return shipping costs.
Are you ready for a theme?? It's gonna be SPRING, with a twist of finding a hidden object. Hmmm, what can that BE? Spring always brings in the best STRAWBERRIES!!
Incorporate a strawberry into your work of art! Make us search for that red berry!

Crafters remember to follow sign up and returning project dates. It's most important for you to plan and schedule a prompt return. We know what the consequences are.

Spring Hidden (strawberry)Twist Collage project

Sign up now, get in on the fun of tearing it up!!

1. Besame
2. Clay
3. Nanners
4.
5.
6.
7.
And so on...

Hope to see your name of this list!


Yeaaa! I’m gonna get started tomorrow!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Spring Collage Project
With a twist hidden object!

Time for us to rip, tear, or cut up craft paper, wrapping paper, magazines or newsprint. Transform these fun elements into a picture. You can use glue, glue sticks, Modge Podge or anything that will attach to the base. The base should be of at least card stock weight. You have a size perimeter of nothing smaller than 5x7 or larger than 8x11 ( remember shipping costs)
Sign ups start 1...2...3...Now today!
Sign up ends in one week, March 17th

You will to make a collage for every crafter that signs up. Please mail them back to me by April 14th and should arrive or be late by April 20th. That's 4 weeks. I will reach out with my address after we close sign ups. I will get them back into the mail by April 24th with $10 for return shipping costs.
Are you ready for a theme?? It's gonna be SPRING, with a twist of finding a hidden object. Hmmm, what can that BE? Spring always brings in the best STRAWBERRIES!!
Incorporate a strawberry into your work of art! Make us search for that red berry!

Crafters remember to follow sign up and returning project dates. It's most important for you to plan and schedule a prompt return. We know what the consequences are.

Spring Hidden (strawberry)Twist Collage project

Sign up now, get in on the fun of tearing it up!!

1. Besame
2. Clay
3. Nanners
4. Georgia Ma'am
5.
6.
7.
And so on...

Hope to see your name of this list!


I'm so excited to get started!

[Gemme]

Spring Collage Project
With a twist hidden object!

Time for us to rip, tear, or cut up craft paper, wrapping paper, magazines or newsprint. Transform these fun elements into a picture. You can use glue, glue sticks, Modge Podge or anything that will attach to the base. The base should be of at least card stock weight. You have a size perimeter of nothing smaller than 5x7 or larger than 8x11 ( remember shipping costs)
Sign ups start 1...2...3...Now today!
Sign up ends in one week, March 17th

You will to make a collage for every crafter that signs up. Please mail them back to me by April 14th and should arrive or be late by April 20th. That's 4 weeks. I will reach out with my address after we close sign ups. I will get them back into the mail by April 24th with $10 for return shipping costs.
Are you ready for a theme?? It's gonna be SPRING, with a twist of finding a hidden object. Hmmm, what can that BE? Spring always brings in the best STRAWBERRIES!!
Incorporate a strawberry into your work of art! Make us search for that red berry!

Crafters remember to follow sign up and returning project dates. It's most important for you to plan and schedule a prompt return. We know what the consequences are.

Spring Hidden (strawberry)Twist Collage project

Sign up now, get in on the fun of tearing it up!!

1. Besame
2. Clay
3. Nanners
4. Georgia Ma'am
5. Gemme
6.
7.
And so on...

[nina03]

Spring Collage Project
With a twist hidden object!

Time for us to rip, tear, or cut up craft paper, wrapping paper, magazines or newsprint. Transform these fun elements into a picture. You can use glue, glue sticks, Modge Podge or anything that will attach to the base. The base should be of at least card stock weight. You have a size perimeter of nothing smaller than 5x7 or larger than 8x11 ( remember shipping costs)
Sign ups start 1...2...3...Now today!
Sign up ends in one week, March 17th

You will to make a collage for every crafter that signs up. Please mail them back to me by April 14th and should arrive or be late by April 20th. That's 4 weeks. I will reach out with my address after we close sign ups. I will get them back into the mail by April 24th with $10 for return shipping costs.
Are you ready for a theme?? It's gonna be SPRING, with a twist of finding a hidden object. Hmmm, what can that BE? Spring always brings in the best STRAWBERRIES!!
Incorporate a strawberry into your work of art! Make us search for that red berry!

Crafters remember to follow sign up and returning project dates. It's most important for you to plan and schedule a prompt return. We know what the consequences are.

Spring Hidden (strawberry)Twist Collage project

Sign up now, get in on the fun of tearing it up!!

1. Besame
2. Clay
3. Nanners
4. Georgia Ma'am
5. Gemme
6. Nina03
7.
And so on..

[nycfem]

Spring Collage Project
With a twist hidden object!

Time for us to rip, tear, or cut up craft paper, wrapping paper, magazines or newsprint. Transform these fun elements into a picture. You can use glue, glue sticks, Modge Podge or anything that will attach to the base. The base should be of at least card stock weight. You have a size perimeter of nothing smaller than 5x7 or larger than 8x11 ( remember shipping costs)
Sign ups start 1...2...3...Now today!
Sign up ends in one week, March 17th

You will to make a collage for every crafter that signs up. Please mail them back to me by April 14th and should arrive or be late by April 20th. That's 4 weeks. I will reach out with my address after we close sign ups. I will get them back into the mail by April 24th with $10 for return shipping costs.
Are you ready for a theme?? It's gonna be SPRING, with a twist of finding a hidden object. Hmmm, what can that BE? Spring always brings in the best STRAWBERRIES!!
Incorporate a strawberry into your work of art! Make us search for that red berry!

Crafters remember to follow sign up and returning project dates. It's most important for you to plan and schedule a prompt return. We know what the consequences are.

Spring Hidden (strawberry)Twist Collage project

Sign up now, get in on the fun of tearing it up!!

1. Besame
2. Clay
3. Nanners
4. Georgia Ma'am
5. Gemme
6. Nina03
7. nycfem
8.
And so on..

[clay]

My wife is chomping at the bits to join BFP AND this project.

I will have her join & sign on!

Hopefully she will get approved & can sign up this evening!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

My wife is chomping at the bits to join BFP AND this project.

I will have her join & sign on!

Hopefully she will get approved & can sign up this evening!

Always great to have another BFPer!

[nanners]

Spring Collage Project
With a twist hidden object!

Time for us to rip, tear, or cut up craft paper, wrapping paper, magazines or newsprint. Transform these fun elements into a picture. You can use glue, glue sticks, Modge Podge or anything that will attach to the base. The base should be of at least card stock weight. You have a size perimeter of nothing smaller than 5x7 or larger than 8x11 ( remember shipping costs)
Sign ups start 1...2...3...Now today!
Sign up ends in one week, March 17th

You will to make a collage for every crafter that signs up. Please mail them back to me by April 14th and should arrive or be late by April 20th. That's 4 weeks. I will reach out with my address after we close sign ups. I will get them back into the mail by April 24th with $10 for return shipping costs.
Are you ready for a theme?? It's gonna be SPRING, with a twist of finding a hidden object. Hmmm, what can that BE? Spring always brings in the best STRAWBERRIES!!
Incorporate a strawberry into your work of art! Make us search for that red berry!

Crafters remember to follow sign up and returning project dates. It's most important for you to plan and schedule a prompt return. We know what the consequences are.

Spring Hidden (strawberry)Twist Collage project

Sign up now, get in on the fun of tearing it up!!

1. Besame
2. Clay
3. Georgia Ma'am
4. Gemme
5. Nina03
6. nycfem
7.
8.
And so on..

I’m removing myself from this project. I have too much going on in my life right now to give my attention to it. I’m hoping I’ll be up for the next one. I’d even like to consider being the next wrangler.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

My wife is chomping at the bits to join BFP AND this project.

I will have her join & sign on!

Hopefully she will get approved & can sign up this evening!

clay, you better get your wife on the ball if she's going to sign up! I'm looking forward to having another crafty person on board.

Tomorrow is the final day to sign up - March 17. Everyone, make sure you get it done before you start drinking all that green beer!

[clay]

clay, you better get your wife on the ball if she's going to sign up! I'm looking forward to having another crafty person on board.

Tomorrow is the final day to sign up - March 17. Everyone, make sure you get it done before you start drinking all that green beer!

Hey Georgia...she is not going to join at this time. Her plate is "full" at the moment, but sometime she wants to! She is as excited to open pkg.'s of goodies, as I am. She opens each one, and LOVES IT!!

[nycfem]

Project closed! Make five and send them to Bésame! Ready get set GROW! 😊

Spring Collage Project
With a twist hidden object!

Time for us to rip, tear, or cut up craft paper, wrapping paper, magazines or newsprint. Transform these fun elements into a picture. You can use glue, glue sticks, Modge Podge or anything that will attach to the base. The base should be of at least card stock weight. You have a size perimeter of nothing smaller than 5x7 or larger than 8x11 ( remember shipping costs)
Sign ups start 1...2...3...Now today!

You will to make a collage for every crafter that signs up. Please mail them back to me by April 14th and should arrive or be late by April 20th. That's 4 weeks. I will reach out with my address after we close sign ups. I will get them back into the mail by April 24th with $10 for return shipping costs.
Are you ready for a theme?? It's gonna be SPRING, with a twist of finding a hidden object. Hmmm, what can that BE? Spring always brings in the best STRAWBERRIES!!
Incorporate a strawberry into your work of art! Make us search for that red berry!

Crafters remember to follow sign up and returning project dates. It's most important for you to plan and schedule a prompt return. We know what the consequences are.

Spring Hidden (strawberry)Twist Collage project

Sign up now, get in on the fun of tearing it up!!

1. Besame
2. Clay
3. Georgia Ma'am
4. Gemme
5. Nina03
6. nycfem

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Hi crafty peeps!

I have gathered all my materials, and I have ideas in my head for all my designs, including the hidden strawberry thing. I just haven't actually started doing anything. I always do this to myself, plan everything ahead of time, but wait until the last minute to actually start working on projects - mainly because I will have to clean off the kitchen table and find a place for everything before I start.

How is everybody else doing? Have you gotten started yet? Are you nearly done?

[nycfem]

I’m done, just need to mail it out. I had a blast with this project. We can always count on Bésame to cheer us up for spring! The hidden strawberry was also great fun!!

[clay]

Mine are done. I just have to package them up....letting them get good & dry!!) before mailing!

[clay]

My pkg went out today!!!

Will arrive Thursday, Besame'!!!

Messaged you the tracking #!

Thank YOU for such a delightful project!!

[clay]

Just a reminder...BE SURE you tell whomever mails your pkg....to say specifically...NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED! They do not always ask!!

Just being helpful!! :)

[clay]

My package was delivered TODAY at 1057AM.... YAY! That is off my plate now!

[FireSignFemme]

I can't figure out where I'm supposed to add my name to the didn't meet the project on time/get it in at all list? Thanks

[clay]

I can't figure out where I'm supposed to add my name to the didn't meet the project on time/get it in at all list? Thanks

Here are artists on hold:

I added yours on my last project.


ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/2023
CCB till 7/23/2023
FireSignFemme till 7/24/2023
Soft Silver till 08/28/2023

[nina03]

Mine are still works in progress, but they will be there no later than the late day of the 20th.

[nycfem]

Stamps are going up to $.66!! Get your forever stamps whenever you can!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Stamps are going up to $.66!! Get your forever stamps whenever you can!

Thanks, I'm going to the P.O. tomorrow!

BECAUSE

I finished my projects and they're going in the mail tomorrow! And now I will also get some cheap(er) stamps!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Besame*, USPS Tracking says my package was left in your mailbox today at 12:12 pm. Please let me know when it's in your hands - thanks!

And thanks for wrangling this project - it was fun, especially finding ways to hide the strawberries!

[nina03]

Mine are still coming, but they're not going into the mail until Tuesday. I'm at a work training all weekend, and Max will have the car all day Monday, so first thing Tuesday morning it is. I'm going to have to send them overnight to get them in by Thursday, but they'll be there. Besame, I'll send you tracking when I mail them so you know they're on their way. I'm sorry I'm so down to the wire this time. It's been a really hectic month. I love this project, though, and have so enjoyed the collages that I think I'm going to keep making them.

[Bèsame*]

Hello hello hello

I'm not MIA, I'm still here. I'm not a very attentive wrangler this time round. I have been really really busy I haven't sign on in days.

I have received Clay and GeorgiaMa'am's projects. You will be excited over what I have seen, for sure.

They need to be here in my hands by April 20th, Thursday.

Gentle push.....

[nina03]

Hello hello hello

I'm not MIA, I'm still here. I'm not a very attentive wrangler this time round. I have been really really busy I haven't sign on in days.

I have received Clay and GeorgiaMa'am's projects. You will be excited over what I have seen, for sure.

They need to be here in my hands by April 20th, Thursday.

Gentle push.....

Mine are coming. As I said above, they won't hit the mail until Tuesday, but I will send them overnight so they get there on time, and send you tracking when they are in the mail.

[Gemme]

Projects out first thing this morning and are expected on 4/20.

I want to formally apologize to everyone now. I had a great idea, love collages and had started to do something super cute but apparently, my creativity doesn't function whilst grieving and I had to keep dumbing the work down repeatedly in order to just get it done and have something to send out.

[nina03]

Projects out first thing this morning and are expected on 4/20.

I want to formally apologize to everyone now. I had a great idea, love collages and had started to do something super cute but apparently, my creativity doesn't function whilst grieving and I had to keep dumbing the work down repeatedly in order to just get it done and have something to send out.

Gemme, you have nothing to apologize for. Please take the best care of yourself that you can. Sending healing thoughts while you grieve.

Besame, mine are on the way. They said delivery is guaranteed for tomorrow by 6pm. I made sure that there's no need for a signature. I've got the tracking number if you need it.

[nina03]

I just checked the tracking and it's not delivered. I hope it gets there tomorrow. That was a money back guarantee of delivery by today. I guess the USPS owes me some cash.

[nina03]

I just checked the tracking and it's not delivered. I hope it gets there tomorrow. That was a money back guarantee of delivery by today. I guess the USPS owes me some cash.

I just checked tracking and it says it was delivered!! Woohooo! I'm so glad it's not late!

[clay]

Any updates for this project?

Sooo excited to get them back......did they go out on 24th, Oh Wrangler Uni Q!!??

Thanks

[Bèsame*]

update update!!

I have received and sent out projects. They should arrive to you by Friday.

You all did a wonderful job. I love how we adapt and interpret the craft task. Wait till you see the different mediums that were used! I'm not going into detail because I want you all to see what I've already seen and be surprised.

Thank you my wonderful participants.


Ok, soooooo what's next???

[nanners]

I’d like to be the next wrangler. I need a distraction in my life. Lots going on with aging parents and I’m in MN dealing with it currently.

How does everyone feel about doing Zentangles?
I’ll post an example later but you can look at them on Pinterest or google Zentangle. I’d probably require it to be 3.5 to 4” square.

Thoughts?

[clay]

I’d like to be the next wrangler. I need a distraction in my life. Lots going on with aging parents and I’m in MN dealing with it currently.

How does everyone feel about doing Zentangles?
I’ll post an example later but you can look at them on Pinterest or google Zentangle. I’d probably require it to be 3.5 to 4” square.

Thoughts?

I am liking this idea.....if could do at least 4" ones, I maybe can join. Still with blurred vision (working on that remedied soon).

Great idea. Thanks for stepping up! Nan...(sorry to hear with the challenges of your folks.....:(. THAT is NOT for the faint of heart...:(

[nanners]

4” square works for me.

I’ll wait a couple days and let people chime in.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Could we make it between 3-1/4 to 4 inches square? I think 3-1/4" is the size of standard, commercial Zentangle paper.

[clay]

Ohhh Emmm Geeeee...got my package today! I LOVE LOVE LOVE all of them.

My wife was "squeeing" with such joy, she is always so excited to open them with me.

I KNOW some very heartbreaking events occured in last few weeks, for a few of us...BUT we ALL persevered and did this project. That speaks volumes to me!

I LOVE all of you...thank you for some sunshine, rainbows, & "strawberry hunts" to brighten a rather down day for me....:)

[Bèsame*]

Ohhh Emmm Geeeee...got my package today! I LOVE LOVE LOVE all of them.

My wife was "squeeing" with such joy, she is always so excited to open them with me.

I KNOW some very heartbreaking events occured in last few weeks, for a few of us...BUT we ALL persevered and did this project. That speaks volumes to me!

I LOVE all of you...thank you for some sunshine, rainbows, & "strawberry hunts" to brighten a rather down day for me....:)

Oh yay!!

I know exactly how you feel. I squealed and oooh and ahhh! I hope you all do the same tomorrow.

I'm game for Zentangles!

[Gemme]

I got my package today, too. Great job! You all are sooo creative!!!

As for zentangles, I love them and would join a round. The last one we had was really fun and doing them can be relaxing and somewhat therapeutic.

The tiles come in multiple sizes. The most common are 3.5x3.5 and 4.5x4.5 but I've seen packs of 6x6 as well. They are usually square but I've seen round ones too and they come in different colors (white, black, grey and brown are most common). They are easily found on Amazon or in craft stores.

I've been eyeing my Micron pens lately so this would be the perfect opportunity to use them.

[nina03]

Mine came today, too! I thought I'd be waiting longer since I'm on the other coast. They're all so beautiful. Thank you all so much.
I've never done the zentangles, but I'd try. Count me in.

[nanners]

I’ll make the Zentangle project where you can use any size but no larger than 5” X 5”.

Could anyone help me out and post some pictures of Zentangles? I can’t seem to post pictures, I forgot how, lol!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Mine came today and they are wonderful! Thank you everybody. Some of those strawberries were really well hidden!

[Gemme]

I’ll make the Zentangle project where you can use any size but no larger than 5” X 5”.

Could anyone help me out and post some pictures of Zentangles? I can’t seem to post pictures, I forgot how, lol!

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[nanners]

Thanks Gemme!

I’ll post the sign up either tonight or tomorrow morning. Still dealing with family stuff. I need to get on my laptop to do it. I’m excited about this and I definitely need a distraction.

[nanners]

****Zentangle Project****

Welcome to The Zentangle Project!

Quantity:

You will be making 1 Zentagle for each person that signs up.

Parameters:

No larger than 5" X 5"
Please send $10 for wrangler.

For inspiration you can search in Pinterest or Google. You can make this all abstract or incorporate objects, animals, etc into your Zentangle. You can do black and white or use color.

Sign up starts 5/1/2023 at 8am and ends on 05/8/2023 at 8am.
Please mail them back to me by 5/31/2023 and should arrive or be late by 6/7/2023. I will reach out with my address after we close sign ups. I will get them back into the mail by 6/10/2023

And GO!

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

ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/2023
CCB till 7/23/2023
FireSignFemme till 7/24/2023
Soft Silver till 08/28/2023

[clay]

****Zentangle Project****

Welcome to The Zentangle Project!

Quantity:

You will be making 1 Zentagle for each person that signs up.

Parameters:

No larger than 5" X 5"
Please send $10 for wrangler.

For inspiration you can search in Pinterest or Google. You can make this all abstract or incorporate objects, animals, etc into your Zentangle. You can do black and white or use color.

Sign up starts 5/1/2023 at 8am and ends on 05/8/2023 at 8am.
Please mail them back to me by 5/31/2023 and should arrive or be late by 6/7/2023. I will reach out with my address after we close sign ups. I will get them back into the mail by 6/10/2023

And GO!

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

ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/2023
CCB till 7/23/2023
FireSignFemme till 7/24/2023
Soft Silver till 08/28/2023


Clay is #2 BUT I do not know how to add me...can some kind soul do that? Please? Thanks

[nanners]

****Zentangle Project****

Welcome to The Zentangle Project!

Quantity:

You will be making 1 Zentagle for each person that signs up.

Parameters:

No larger than 5" X 5"
Please send $10 for wrangler.

For inspiration you can search in Pinterest or Google. You can make this all abstract or incorporate objects, animals, etc into your Zentangle. You can do black and white or use color.

Sign up starts 5/1/2023 at 8am and ends on 05/8/2023 at 8am.
Please mail them back to me by 5/31/2023 and should arrive or be late by 6/7/2023. I will reach out with my address after we close sign ups. I will get them back into the mail by 6/10/2023

And GO!

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

ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/2023
CCB till 7/23/2023
FireSignFemme till 7/24/2023
Soft Silver till 08/28/2023


Added Clay

[Bèsame*]

****Zentangle Project****

Welcome to The Zentangle Project!

Quantity:

You will be making 1 Zentagle for each person that signs up.

Parameters:

No larger than 5" X 5"
Please send $10 for wrangler.

For inspiration you can search in Pinterest or Google. You can make this all abstract or incorporate objects, animals, etc into your Zentangle. You can do black and white or use color.

Sign up starts 5/1/2023 at 8am and ends on 05/8/2023 at 8am.
Please mail them back to me by 5/31/2023 and should arrive or be late by 6/7/2023. I will reach out with my address after we close sign ups. I will get them back into the mail by 6/10/2023

And GO!

1. Nanners
2. Clay
3. Besame*
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/2023
CCB till 7/23/2023
FireSignFemme till 7/24/2023
Soft Silver till 08/28/2023
**********

[GeorgiaMa'am]

****Zentangle Project****

Welcome to The Zentangle Project!

Quantity:

You will be making 1 Zentagle for each person that signs up.

Parameters:

No larger than 5" X 5"
Please send $10 for wrangler.

For inspiration you can search in Pinterest or Google. You can make this all abstract or incorporate objects, animals, etc into your Zentangle. You can do black and white or use color.

Sign up starts 5/1/2023 at 8am and ends on 05/8/2023 at 8am.
Please mail them back to me by 5/31/2023 and should arrive or be late by 6/7/2023. I will reach out with my address after we close sign ups. I will get them back into the mail by 6/10/2023

And GO!

1. Nanners
2. Clay
3. Besame*
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/2023
CCB till 7/23/2023
FireSignFemme till 7/24/2023
Soft Silver till 08/28/2023


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

[nina03]

****Zentangle Project****

Welcome to The Zentangle Project!

Quantity:

You will be making 1 Zentagle for each person that signs up.

Parameters:

No larger than 5" X 5"
Please send $10 for wrangler.

For inspiration you can search in Pinterest or Google. You can make this all abstract or incorporate objects, animals, etc into your Zentangle. You can do black and white or use color.

Sign up starts 5/1/2023 at 8am and ends on 05/8/2023 at 8am.
Please mail them back to me by 5/31/2023 and should arrive or be late by 6/7/2023. I will reach out with my address after we close sign ups. I will get them back into the mail by 6/10/2023

And GO!

1. Nanners
2. Clay
3. Besame*
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. Nina03
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/2023
CCB till 7/23/2023
FireSignFemme till 7/24/2023
Soft Silver till 08/28/2023


Ooooh, so excited about this one. I've never done zentangles, and I already ordered a workbook to teach myself how to do them. This project exchange has been so good for my mental health. I appreciate how much time, energy, and care you all put into your projects. Thanks! :stillheart:

[nanners]

Bump! Hopefully we can get a couple more participants!

[Gemme]

****Zentangle Project****

Welcome to The Zentangle Project!

Quantity:

You will be making 1 Zentangle for each person that signs up.

Parameters:

No larger than 5" X 5"
Please send $10 for wrangler.

For inspiration you can search in Pinterest or Google. You can make this all abstract or incorporate objects, animals, etc into your Zentangle. You can do black and white or use color.

Sign up starts 5/1/2023 at 8am and ends on 05/8/2023 at 8am.
Please mail them back to me by 5/31/2023 and should arrive or be late by 6/7/2023. I will reach out with my address after we close sign ups. I will get them back into the mail by 6/10/2023

And GO!

1. Nanners
2. clay
3. Besame
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. nina03
6. Gemme
7.
8.
9.
10.

ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/2023
CCB till 7/23/2023
FireSignFemme till 7/24/2023
Soft Silver till 08/28/2023


It's easier to add to if it's not quoted.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Just some news: My mailbox recently fell over and pretty much disintegrated when it hit the ground. So my sister and BIL came over today to put up a new one for me. It's a much nicer mailbox than the one I've had for the last 30 years, and bonus! It's bigger than my old one! Now I can get bigger and more projects without them being folded over!

[nina03]

I think sign up closes today, so I'm bumping this to try to get it in front of anyone who meant to sign up and forgot. You won't be sorry that you signed up. The projects we've exchanged in the last six months ago have been so fun to do, and the things I've gotten back from people have been amazing.

[nanners]

Sign ups are closed now. You will make 5 zentangles. Have fun!

****Zentangle Project****

Welcome to The Zentangle Project!

Quantity:

You will be making 1 Zentangle for each person that signs up.

Parameters:

No larger than 5" X 5"
Please send $10 for wrangler.

For inspiration you can search in Pinterest or Google. You can make this all abstract or incorporate objects, animals, etc into your Zentangle. You can do black and white or use color.

Sign up starts 5/1/2023 at 8am and ends on 05/8/2023 at 8am.
Please mail them back to me by 5/31/2023 and should arrive or be late by 6/7/2023. I will reach out with my address after we close sign ups. I will get them back into the mail by 6/10/2023

And GO!

1. Nanners
2. clay
3. Besame
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. nina03
6. Gemme

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I am getting a craft room! I have been cleaning my house like crazy with a friend who is helping me, and I have decided to turn my living room into a craft room! I never use it as a living room - we never go in there. I have a big table I'm going to put in there to work on, and all my supplies. I'm going to get a comfy desk chair for it, and a TV. I will need storage bins for all my supplies, because it's currently in shopping bags and cardboard boxes.

Does anyone who has a craft room or dedicated craft area have any advice about what else I should get or do?

[clay]

My zentangles are done, went out in mail today!!!!!

Expected delivery is Saturday, nan, so be on look out!

Thanks for doing this project.

I will PM you tracking #

[GeorgiaMa'am]

My zentangles are done, went out in mail today!!!!!

Expected delivery is Saturday, nan, so be on look out!

Thanks for doing this project.

I will PM you tracking #

You are the first, clay, AFAIK, and it serves as a swift kick in my bum to get mine done! I haven't even started, what with all the trauma, and cleaning my house. I finally got done with the house yesterday, but I have not started putting together my craft room yet. And, I am not going to delay my projects to work on the craft room because that would just be counterintuitive. I have a clean dining room table to work on now which will serve just fine!

[clay]

Tracked my package. Saying was delivered 05/19/2023 @ 1016 AM. So, good to know!!

[nanners]

I am getting a craft room! I have been cleaning my house like crazy with a friend who is helping me, and I have decided to turn my living room into a craft room! I never use it as a living room - we never go in there. I have a big table I'm going to put in there to work on, and all my supplies. I'm going to get a comfy desk chair for it, and a TV. I will need storage bins for all my supplies, because it's currently in shopping bags and cardboard boxes.

Does anyone who has a craft room or dedicated craft area have any advice about what else I should get or do?

GeorgiaMa'am,
I have a 10 X 12 She Shed that was built about a year ago that was built for me. I have 5 steel shelves I bought on Amazon that are very helpful in organizing. One is for sewing, one for scrapbooking, one for card making, one for books and misc items and one for overflow. I have a pegboard with accessories I'm putting up soon (spray painted PINK!). I have an 8 ft banquet table and a 6 ft banquet table...and my shed has windows on all 4 sides, so I have ventilation and on nice days I have them open to listen to the birds.
Now it's getting hot and it's too hot to be in there, so my next expediture will be for a portable air conditioner.
I hope you have many inspirational times in your craft room!

[nanners]

Tracked my package. Saying was delivered 05/19/2023 @ 1016 AM. So, good to know!!

Yes Clay, I did recieve it....sorry for the latre response. Life has been extremely stressful, but it is calming down now, thank heavens!

[nanners]

Today is 05-24-2023 and the project is due and should be in my hands by 05-31-2023. Remeber Monday the mail does not go out!

1. Nanners
2. clay Received!
3. Besame
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. nina03
6. Gemme

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Today is 05-24-2023 and the project is due and should be in my hands by 05-31-2023. Remeber Monday the mail does not go out!



Whoa, nanners, I am sorry to point this out, but your instructions say "Please mail them back to me by 5/31/2023 and should arrive or be late by 6/7/2023." I know, you're just excited to see them all!

[nanners]

Whoa, nanners, I am sorry to point this out, but your instructions say "Please mail them back to me by 5/31/2023 and should arrive or be late by 6/7/2023." I know, you're just excited to see them all!





Oopsy! You are correct! Sorry everyone. I’m pretty scatter brained lately, but yes..I’m excited to see them all.

[Gemme]

I am getting a craft room! I have been cleaning my house like crazy with a friend who is helping me, and I have decided to turn my living room into a craft room! I never use it as a living room - we never go in there. I have a big table I'm going to put in there to work on, and all my supplies. I'm going to get a comfy desk chair for it, and a TV. I will need storage bins for all my supplies, because it's currently in shopping bags and cardboard boxes.

Does anyone who has a craft room or dedicated craft area have any advice about what else I should get or do?

Not knowing the footage you are working with, I've always been drawn to these (https://www.amazon.com/Sauder-Miscellaneous-Storage-Sewing-Armoire/dp/B09J3Y7NFK/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2R0FGV3FR0LGS&keywords=craft%2Bstorage%2Bcabinet&qid=1685068842&sprefix=craft%2Bstorage%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-7&th=1), especially in tight quarters.

Or maybe a cabinet like this (https://www.amazon.com/Function-Home-Kitchen-Farmhouse-Adjustable/dp/B08J411NR9/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2R0FGV3FR0LGS&keywords=craft%2Bstorage%2Bcabinet&qid=1685068973&sprefix=craft%2Bstorage%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-15&th=1) and adapt it to your supplies?

If you have a decent amount of space, I would consider doing shelving like nanners. It goes a long way and can go all the way up to the ceiling if more space is needed. Do your best to have as natural a light source as possible and, if that's not in the cards, Ottlite (https://www.amazon.com/OttLite-LED-Floor-Lamp-LED-Living-Room-Bedroom/dp/B0B299Y1BM/ref=sr_1_15?crid=1940YEXWUDBF0&keywords=ottlite&qid=1685069258&sprefix=otlite%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-15) makes amazing lamps and light sources that last forever and provide natural light. Absolutely worth the investment! Winsome and Devaise are companies that make craft storage cabinets and organizers, many on wheels for easy maneuvering. A lot of Devaise's smaller cabinets and drawers come fully assembled (minus the casters, which are super easy to put on).

Now, my personal wish item is this beauty (https://www.amazon.com/Sauder-421419-Craft-Tower-Finish/dp/B07C65J7N3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37H0UEDZ902CT&keywords=craft%2Bswivel%2Bcabinet&qid=1685069686&sprefix=craft%2Bswivel%2Bcabinet%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1&th=1). It's got a little bit of everything...pegboard, drawers, display shelves and it's all on a swivel base. Perfection! One day she will be mine.

When determining what goes where, mind your plugs unless you have wireless charging capability. Rolling cabinets move better on hard surfaces so if you have carpet, you might want to put the sliding furniture movers under them so if you need to move things around, it won't be a big production for you.

Craft rooms are like finger prints; no two are exactly the same. Even if they have the exact same equipment and layout, the supplies will find different nooks and crannies in which to reside. You just have to do what feels right to you.

Good luck and have fun!!!

[Gemme]

Oopsy! You are correct! Sorry everyone. I’m pretty scatter brained lately, but yes..I’m excited to see them all.

Mine will go out either 5/30 or 6/2 but will be in your hands, one way or another, before 6/7.

[Bèsame*]

Mine will go out either 5/30 or 6/2 but will be in your hands, one way or another, before 6/7.
same for me!

[nanners]

Projects are due 06-07-2023 which is next Wednesday!

1. Nanners done!
2. clay Received!
3. Besame Received!
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. nina03
6. Gemme

[Gemme]

Projects are due 06-07-2023 which is next Wednesday!

1. Nanners done!
2. clay Received!
3. Besame Received!
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. nina03
6. Gemme

Mailed today and expected to arrive on Monday!

[Bèsame*]

ooops..
I have a bad habit of getting sooo excited to get them in the mail, I forget to put the money in. It went out yesterday..
In separate envelope.

Sorry. Be on the lookout. Pink envelope.

[nina03]

True to my usual form, mine are going out last minute. I'm mailing them first thing Monday, sending them overnight, so they should be there on time.

[Gemme]

ooops..
I have a bad habit of getting sooo excited to get them in the mail, I forget to put the money in. It went out yesterday..
In separate envelope.

Sorry. Be on the lookout. Pink envelope.



True to my usual form, mine are going out last minute. I'm mailing them first thing Monday, sending them overnight, so they should be there on time.

Well, at least we're consistent, right?
Thank goodness there was a small group or I'd still be sketching lines and jacking my neck up.

[nina03]

I mailed mine overnight but they said that they can't guarantee overnight delivery to Nanner's address, so they're guaranteed for Wednesday the 7th by 6pm. I hope they get there by then.

[nanners]

Projects are due 06-07-2023 which is next tomorrow!

2. clay Received!
3. Besame Received!
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. nina03 enroute
6. Gemme Received!

Has anyone heard from GeorgiaMa'am? I'm concerned.

[nanners]

1. Nanners done!
2. clay Received!
3. Besame Received!
4. GeorgiaMa'am
5. nina03 Received!
6. Gemme Received!

Everyone did beautiful artwork and I can't wait for y'all to see them!
I will be sending the packages out on Friday. I put the ones you made for GeorgiaMa'am in with the ones people made for you.
I wish GeorgiaMa'am would let us know if she's ok. Unfortunately she's on the 6 month non-participation list, I'll let her add herself when she posts.

OK, who would like to wrangle next?

Ideas?

[nina03]

I want to wrangle next, unless someone else has a burning desire to do it.
My (really Max's) idea is decorated recipe cards with our favorite recipe written on it. I am also open to ideas.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Hi everyone,

I'm so sorry for worrying you all. I've just spent a week and a half drugged to the gills and hallucinating with a kidney infection in a hospital in the middle of nowhere Georgia. My fam was around, thank Goodness, or I might not have made it through as well as I did. As it is, I am still recuperating and in bed but at least I'm at home.

I'm so sorry about the projects. They were great! If I do say so myself, but I got sick before I had a chance to put them in the mailbox. Now I don't even know where they are, along with my laptop cord and phone charger. I'm especially sorry I will miss out on getting to see everyone's work, because I know it was amazing, and also that I will be on the naughty list for the next 6 months. I will put myself on it when I have a chance. I really appreciate the effort everyone put in to making me a project even though I didn't get to see it. I will be around bfp and let you know how I'm doing.

[Gemme]

Hi everyone,

I'm so sorry for worrying you all. I've just spent a week and a half drugged to the gills and hallucinating with a kidney infection in a hospital in the middle of nowhere Georgia. My fam was around, thank Goodness, or I might not have made it through as well as I did. As it is, I am still recuperating and in bed but at least I'm at home.

I'm so sorry about the projects. They were great! If I do say so myself, but I got sick before I had a chance to put them in the mailbox. Now I don't even know where they are, along with my laptop cord and phone charger. I'm especially sorry I will miss out on getting to see everyone's work, because I know it was amazing, and also that I will be on the naughty list for the next 6 months. I will put myself on it when I have a chance. I really appreciate the effort everyone put in to making me a project even though I didn't get to see it. I will be around bfp and let you know how I'm doing.

Glad to see you are okay now and on the mend. Take care of yourself!

[nanners]

Hi everyone,

I'm so sorry for worrying you all. I've just spent a week and a half drugged to the gills and hallucinating with a kidney infection in a hospital in the middle of nowhere Georgia. My fam was around, thank Goodness, or I might not have made it through as well as I did. As it is, I am still recuperating and in bed but at least I'm at home.

I'm so sorry about the projects. They were great! If I do say so myself, but I got sick before I had a chance to put them in the mailbox. Now I don't even know where they are, along with my laptop cord and phone charger. I'm especially sorry I will miss out on getting to see everyone's work, because I know it was amazing, and also that I will be on the naughty list for the next 6 months. I will put myself on it when I have a chance. I really appreciate the effort everyone put in to making me a project even though I didn't get to see it. I will be around bfp and let you know how I'm doing.

Oh GeorgiaMa'am, I'm so sorry you were so ill. I knew something was really wrong and I'm glad you let us know. I'm also glad you're through the worst of it.

How would everyone feel about me sending the ones you made for GeorgiaMa'am to her?? She'd still be on the naughty list for 6 months (that makes me sad).

I haven't sealed the envelopes yet...I'm taking that as a sign from the universe that I wasn't done with the envelopes yet.

If you'd rather have the one you made for GeorgiaMa'am sent back to you, please PM me ASAP. I'm sending them out tomorrow about noon and I won't seal them until then.

GeorgiaMa'am, can you please PM me your address?

[nina03]

Yes! Please send them to Georgia Ma'am!

Also, I think that we, as a community, get to decide when the rules need to be flexed for extenuating circumstances. I, for one, really think that Georgia Ma'am shouldn't be on the naughty list for six months when she was so sick. I am all for giving grace in challenging moments, and Georgia Ma'am has had an extremely difficult year altogether. We can choose kindness in this moment in every way, both by sending her the art that was meant for her, and by letting her choose to join the next project if she has the physical and emotional capacity to do so. We have chosen to give extra time in the past when people were past the deadline due to extreme weather, and I think that this falls under the same kind of "circumstances beyond our control" clause.

[nanners]

Yes! Please send them to Georgia Ma'am!

Also, I think that we, as a community, get to decide when the rules need to be flexed for extenuating circumstances. I, for one, really think that Georgia Ma'am shouldn't be on the naughty list for six months when she was so sick. I am all for giving grace in challenging moments, and Georgia Ma'am has had an extremely difficult year altogether. We can choose kindness in this moment in every way, both by sending her the art that was meant for her, and by letting her choose to join the next project if she has the physical and emotional capacity to do so. We have chosen to give extra time in the past when people were past the deadline due to extreme weather, and I think that this falls under the same kind of "circumstances beyond our control" clause.
Nina03, I am feeling the same way and if everyone agrees that there will be no naughty list for circumstances beyond someone's control.
I work my recovery program diligently and I learn acceptance, forgiveness, grace and so many other things. I feel the kindness and love in your post.

On another note, I love your idea of the recipe cards!!!

[clay]

Thanks for the update.

By all means, please send mine on to GeorgiaMa'am!!

I am amenable to "no time out" for her...she has had a really challenging year....with an aging, dementia mother, lost her doggy, and her partner of 17years!!

NONE of those are of her own volition...so, yes, "circumstances beyond her cntrol!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Not knowing the footage you are working with, I've always been drawn to these (https://www.amazon.com/Sauder-Miscellaneous-Storage-Sewing-Armoire/dp/B09J3Y7NFK/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2R0FGV3FR0LGS&keywords=craft%2Bstorage%2Bcabinet&qid=1685068842&sprefix=craft%2Bstorage%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-7&th=1), especially in tight quarters.

Or maybe a cabinet like this (https://www.amazon.com/Function-Home-Kitchen-Farmhouse-Adjustable/dp/B08J411NR9/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2R0FGV3FR0LGS&keywords=craft%2Bstorage%2Bcabinet&qid=1685068973&sprefix=craft%2Bstorage%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-15&th=1) and adapt it to your supplies?

If you have a decent amount of space, I would consider doing shelving like nanners. It goes a long way and can go all the way up to the ceiling if more space is needed. Do your best to have as natural a light source as possible and, if that's not in the cards, Ottlite (https://www.amazon.com/OttLite-LED-Floor-Lamp-LED-Living-Room-Bedroom/dp/B0B299Y1BM/ref=sr_1_15?crid=1940YEXWUDBF0&keywords=ottlite&qid=1685069258&sprefix=otlite%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-15) makes amazing lamps and light sources that last forever and provide natural light. Absolutely worth the investment! Winsome and Devaise are companies that make craft storage cabinets and organizers, many on wheels for easy maneuvering. A lot of Devaise's smaller cabinets and drawers come fully assembled (minus the casters, which are super easy to put on).

Now, my personal wish item is this beauty (https://www.amazon.com/Sauder-421419-Craft-Tower-Finish/dp/B07C65J7N3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37H0UEDZ902CT&keywords=craft%2Bswivel%2Bcabinet&qid=1685069686&sprefix=craft%2Bswivel%2Bcabinet%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1&th=1). It's got a little bit of everything...pegboard, drawers, display shelves and it's all on a swivel base. Perfection! One day she will be mine.

When determining what goes where, mind your plugs unless you have wireless charging capability. Rolling cabinets move better on hard surfaces so if you have carpet, you might want to put the sliding furniture movers under them so if you need to move things around, it won't be a big production for you.

Craft rooms are like finger prints; no two are exactly the same. Even if they have the exact same equipment and layout, the supplies will find different nooks and crannies in which to reside. You just have to do what feels right to you.

Good luck and have fun!!!


These are all really amazing recommendations Gemme, and give me a lot to think about. So much to wish for! It will take me longer to put this together than I originally thought.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Thank you everyone for your kind wishes and support. You all are very generous about the offer for a reprieve from the naughty list, and I will gratefully accept whatever everyone decides. I love working on our projects and receiving everyone else's work. I just don't want anyone to feel slighted, because I think sometimes we all have had circumstances that are overwhelming and out of our control.

I did get a chance to take pictures of the projects I made before they were lost, and if I have your phone number I have already or will shortly send you a pic of the one I made for you. I know it's not the same as having the actual piece, but if you would like your pic and haven't gotten one from me in the next couple of hours or so, please PM me your phone number and I will text it to you.

(((Hugs everyone)))

[nanners]

According to USPS Tracking everyone except Nina03 got their pacakages today. Nina03, yours will be delivered tomorrow or Wednesday.

Are we ready to start the next project?

Also should we have a conversation about amending the rules for people being late with their projects?

Thanks GeorgiaMa'am for the picture of the zentangle!

[clay]

Got my package yesterday! Thank you for the fun project!!
I love each of the zentangles I did get!!! I LOVE them!

Thank you, GeorgiaMa'am for the pic of the one you made me!! I LOVE it!!!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Wow! I got my package of projects and all I could say as I looked at each one was "Wow!!!" They are all so amazing. Now I'm inspired to see how I can better incorporate color into my Zentangles. I've never quite known how to begin, but now I want to move on. Thank you everybody for sending them to me, and for making them for me.

[nina03]

I got my package yesterday and they were beautiful! Thank you everyone for sharing your art.

I'd volunteered to wrangle the next one, and my suggestion was decorated recipe cards. I'm also open to any other ideas. For a timeline say a month from the close of sign up?

Also, in terms of the naughty list, I feel like the death of a close family member, hospitalization, or severe weather that closes down the post office all count as "out of someone's control." There are probably things I'm missing, but those should all be on the list. As for asking for that space to miss or be late, I think that we are all adults and it should just be the honor system. Nobody should have to prove what they're saying.

I'm interested in everyone else's thoughts. I like this crafty community so much.

[clay]

I got my package yesterday and they were beautiful! Thank you everyone for sharing your art.

I'd volunteered to wrangle the next one, and my suggestion was decorated recipe cards. I'm also open to any other ideas. For a timeline say a month from the close of sign up?



I'm interested in everyone else's thoughts. I like this crafty community so much.

I am not going to be able to do the recipe cards. My vision makes it difficult enough to draw, color, etc BUT to write...it is horrible. PLUS, recipe cards are usually not very big.

I STILL have high eye pressure, contributes to blindness (my vision is 20/60 ish so NO BUENO) and I use eyedrops 4 times a day, so those irritate my eyes to a degree.

Will look on from afar, crafters!

[nina03]

I am not going to be able to do the recipe cards. My vision makes it difficult enough to draw, color, etc BUT to write...it is horrible. PLUS, recipe cards are usually not very big.

I STILL have high eye pressure, contributes to blindness (my vision is 20/60 ish so NO BUENO) and I use eyedrops 4 times a day, so those irritate my eyes to a degree.

Will look on from afar, crafters!

Hi Clay,
I'd rather pick another project than have you unable to participate. How about any of these as themes??
Water (oceans, lakes, rivers, beaches, fish, whatever tickles you)
Home
Transitions
Flowers/ trees anything that grows in the summer
Let's do the size as big as 8.5 × 11, and no smaller than 5×5. Must be flat, but can be decorated any way you want.
Do any of those themes sound good to everyone? It's really important to me that everyone is included who wants to be.

[clay]

Hi Clay,
I'd rather pick another project than have you unable to participate. How about any of these as themes??
Water (oceans, lakes, rivers, beaches, fish, whatever tickles you)
Home
Transitions
Flowers/ trees anything that grows in the summer
Let's do the size as big as 8.5 × 11, and no smaller than 5×5. Must be flat, but can be decorated any way you want.
Do any of those themes sound good to everyone? It's really important to me that everyone is included who wants to be.

Awww, nina03, that is an incredibly sweet gesture to rethink your project for me. I REALLY appreciate that so much.

An 8.5x11 project substrate would be ideal.

AND, everyone knows how much I love anything to do with beaches, dolphins, etc...:)

Freeform mediums are even better for me (I LOVE the paint chip projects, and using colors).

With the wide parameters, I think I can make something, for sure!

Thanks! See how everyone else feels.....get input!!! I want everyone else to want to participate as well!

[nanners]

Hi Clay,
I'd rather pick another project than have you unable to participate. How about any of these as themes??
Water (oceans, lakes, rivers, beaches, fish, whatever tickles you)
Home
Transitions
Flowers/ trees anything that grows in the summer
Let's do the size as big as 8.5 × 11, and no smaller than 5×5. Must be flat, but can be decorated any way you want.
Do any of those themes sound good to everyone? It's really important to me that everyone is included who wants to be.

Can we broaden the theme to nature?
Is this going to be a drawing or just free form do whatever you want as long as the theme is there?

[nina03]

Can we broaden the theme to nature?
Is this going to be a drawing or just free form do whatever you want as long as the theme is there?
I like the idea of nature as the theme, and I really
love the idea of a free for all in terms of what people make. This is a chance to go crazy as long as it's between 5x5 and 8.5x11 and flat. Also, please seal your glitter well! How much time should we give for a sign up deadline?

[clay]

I like the idea of nature as the theme, and I really
love the idea of a free for all in terms of what people make. This is a chance to go crazy as long as it's between 5x5 and 8.5x11 and flat. Also, please seal your glitter well! How much time should we give for a sign up deadline?

That is a great idea....nature & "free form".

FYI: Want to make sure no 3D type embellishments, etc...as those would be hard to mail back, require more special packaging for returns ($$).....surface has to be flat!!!

Typically we allow 1 week for signups.

4 weeks to complete project

date to have back to you and a 1 week "extra" before on naughty list.

Thanks, nina03!!

[Bèsame*]

Yay! I received mine last week. I love how we all have different ideas! My friends are just excited to see the finished art pieces. I carry them around for a week.

I'm loving the new idea, I promise to keep it flat, I'm thinking fabrics???

[Gemme]

For some reason, I didn't have access to the site for a few days so pardon my delay in saying that the projects were nothing short of stunning. Georgia, the one you showed me is adorable! I love them all.

As for the current project on the table, Nature is great and very open as a theme and the size range of 5x5 to 8.5x11 gives us a lot of options as well.

I would like to revisit the 'flat' discussion though. Nothing crazy like 3D flowers or anything but what popped in my head initially would add a wee bit of height to parts of the piece. Like a puffy sticker kind of height. Nothing that would increase volume significantly or add too much to the weight or increase $$$ investment for anyone.

Would anyone have an issue with that?

[nanners]

For some reason, I didn't have access to the site for a few days so pardon my delay in saying that the projects were nothing short of stunning. Georgia, the one you showed me is adorable! I love them all.

As for the current project on the table, Nature is great and very open as a theme and the size range of 5x5 to 8.5x11 gives us a lot of options as well.

I would like to revisit the 'flat' discussion though. Nothing crazy like 3D flowers or anything but what popped in my head initially would add a wee bit of height to parts of the piece. Like a puffy sticker kind of height. Nothing that would increase volume significantly or add too much to the weight or increase $$$ investment for anyone.

Would anyone have an issue with that?

Good to see us all back! No issue with that for me...I can't wait to get started.

I'm thinking fabric or puffy sticker kind of height would be fine.

Are we ready for sign ups?

[nina03]

It's time for the new project! The theme is NATURE. Interpret that however you like.
Animals? :frog:
Trees? :farmtree:
Waterways? :shark:
Fishies? :fishswim:
Birds? :cluck:
All of it is good, and anything else you can think of that fits the theme.

Size range is 5x5 up to 8.5x11. Keep it relatively flat, think no fatter than puffy stickers, or fabric. Use any medium you want. Paint, collage, fabric art, embroidery, drawing, do whatever you are inspired to do. Contain your glitter in some fashion, please. Send $10 with your projects for shipping.

Sign ups open right now, and close in one week, by the end of the day on 6/27/23.
Projects due on 7/25/23, and late if not here by the end of the day on 8/1/23.
1. Nina03
2. Clay
3.
4.
5.
6.

[nycfem]

If someone could please add me to this project I would greatly appreciate it. I’m so bummed that I missed out on the zentangles. That is a big favorite of mine. For some reason I don’t get notifications for this thread in my email inbox. Grrr… now to be fair Clay actually sent me a text telling me about the project, but somehow I expected Clay to give me a second nudge and really baby me like clay did the project before. Thankfully, Nanners and Clay have been pushing me for this one. TBH, I can never get enough reminders from everyone. I hate private messages, but please text me to the max! It helps! As far as giving reprieves, maybe we should do a general reprieve for everyone and start from zero again? Also, thank you for not making things totally flat but more within reason. I like the flexibility.

[nina03]

It's time for the new project! The theme is NATURE. Interpret that however you like.
Animals? :frog:
Trees? :farmtree:
Waterways? :shark:
Fishies? :fishswim:
Birds? :cluck:
All of it is good, and anything else you can think of that fits the theme.

Size range is 5x5 up to 8.5x11. Keep it relatively flat, think no fatter than puffy stickers, or fabric. Use any medium you want. Paint, collage, fabric art, embroidery, drawing, do whatever you are inspired to do. Contain your glitter in some fashion, please. Send $10 with your projects for shipping.

Sign ups open right now, and close in one week, by the end of the day on 6/27/23.
Projects due on 7/25/23, and late if not here by the end of the day on 8/1/23.
1. Nina03
2. Clay
3. nycfem
4.
5.
6.

[nina03]

If someone could please add me to this project I would greatly appreciate it. I’m so bummed that I missed out on the zentangles. That is a big favorite of mine. For some reason I don’t get notifications for this thread in my email inbox. Grrr… now to be fair Clay actually sent me a text telling me about the project, but somehow I expected Clay to give me a second nudge and really baby me like clay did the project before. Thankfully, Nanners and Clay have been pushing me for this one. TBH, I can never get enough reminders from everyone. I hate private messages, but please text me to the max! It helps! As far as giving reprieves, maybe we should do a general reprieve for everyone and start from zero again? Also, thank you for not making things totally flat but more within reason. I like the flexibility.

I added you to the list!!! I'm fine with doing a general reprieve and letting everyone join in. How does everyone else feel about that? The artists currently on hold are:

ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/2023
CCB till 7/23/2023
FireSignFemme till 7/24/2023
Soft Silver till 08/28/2023

Given that everyone on that list would be off that list either during or right after this project, I say let everyone come play. What does everyone think?