Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[Diva]

Ok, Cara....be lookin' for mine soon! :)


OH! I wanted to tell Y'all a neat project I've started.....You know how I'm drawn toward the collage thing, right?

Well....I started wondering whether or not I could do this on canvas...and make it more artsy~fartsy. I researched online and found this was done a lot and it's not difficult!

So this last night, I began one for my daughter for Christmas. I think it's gonna be pretty neat! Maybe I should take shots & post the various stages...I'm having fun with it, for sure! I guess it's time to rip up the carpet in the Girl Room, huh? :eyebat"

[katsarecool]

When i get it, i will take it to work and scan and copy it. No worries. Hugs! ~cara
oh my gosh you are wonderful!!!!! Thank you so much!!!

[katsarecool]

Cara, it is on its way now!!! And I feel good about that and you too!

[cara]

i got Diva's project in the mail today. YEAH!!!! :D

Thank you, Diva. You know why. :stillheart:

[cara]

Remember to get your projects postmarked by next Monday, Nov. 22nd. I have received projects from nycfemmebbw and Diva. I am waiting ever so excitedly for projects from the following people:

ami
Organic
Gemme
Katsarecool
diamondrose
purepisces
Tommi
justkim
LeftWriteFemme
RAIN
Greeneyedlady

Thanks so much, everyone!!! :)

:stillheart:

[Diva]

Remember to get your projects postmarked by next Monday, Nov. 22nd. I have received projects from nycfemmebbw and Diva. I am waiting ever so excitedly for projects from the following people:

ami
Organic
Gemme
Katsarecool
diamondrose
purepisces
Tommi
justkim
LeftWriteFemme
RAIN
Greeneyedlady

Thanks so much, everyone!!! :)

:stillheart:


WOW!! You got mine alREADY!?!?! Neato! :D

[cara]

WOW!! You got mine alREADY!?!?! Neato! :D



i sure did! Thank you. They are great!!! :)

[Diva]

I've posted a picture of the collage-on-canvas piece I'm working on for my daughter.

Be gentle, it's my first attempt at this sorta thing....and it's still incomplete....it's really been fun, though!

Look under the album "My Art".

[nycfem]

What a special gift, and whaddayaknow, your usual magnificent talent is shining through this first time project!

Have any tips for us on how to make one of these?

I've posted a picture of the collage-on-canvas piece I'm working on for my daughter.

Be gentle, it's my first attempt at this sorta thing....and it's still incomplete....it's really been fun, though!

Look under the album "My Art".

[diamondrose]

Remember to get your projects postmarked by next Monday, Nov. 22nd. I have received projects from nycfemmebbw and Diva. I am waiting ever so excitedly for projects from the following people:

ami
Organic
Gemme
Katsarecool
diamondrose
purepisces
Tommi
justkim
LeftWriteFemme
RAIN
Greeneyedlady

Thanks so much, everyone!!! :)

:stillheart:

My project is on the way! I sent it out wens.

[girl_dee]

is there where I can post about a complete fetish with inkpens, stationery and fun writing materials??

I just wrote some cards and letters out and I LOVE it...

[girl_dee]

I've posted a picture of the collage-on-canvas piece I'm working on for my daughter.

Be gentle, it's my first attempt at this sorta thing....and it's still incomplete....it's really been fun, though!

Look under the album "My Art".

where do I find Your Art? :blink:

[justkim]

Yeah! You found us! It is sure is one heck of a fetish... Glad to see you made it...


is there where I can post about a complete fetish with inkpens, stationery and fun writing materials??

I just wrote some cards and letters out and I LOVE it...

[justkim]

Okay I may or may not have forgotten what the heck I am doing... Someone help me out by refreshing my overloaded mind or perhaps just a swift kick in the pants... I got my post cards today as I finally got paid... They will be sent out tomorrow... I apologize in advance... I may or may not be on the verge of tears because I simply forgot...

[amiyesiam]

Here is Cara's info for this project
they should be mailed by this monday (23rd)
Mine got mailed today




Projects should be postmarked and sent to me no later than Monday, November 22nd. (That's only 18 days away, folks!) If you have not already done so, please PM your mailing address to me even if you think I already have it. I will PM my mailing address back to you. (Only a handful of the 14 have done this yet...)
Here are the project "rules" again:

Simple Postcard Swap

In this project, we will be sending postcards about or from the cities in which we live. An acceptable alternative can be a city or cities which we have visited or want to visit. The postcards can be handmade or store bought, and should be a standard size (4x6...no larger than 5x7, please). In the blank space on the back of each card, please write a story, poem, or letter about the place pictured on the front of the card. Be creative! It's okay to "doctor up" store bought cards using any type of material that can be sent through the mail. You will need to send one postcard for every participant in the project. Remember to sign your name somewhere on the postcard so we know who it's from. Please do not worry about including money for postage this round. This is because I am horrible about remembering to include my check and no doubt owe some of you!

:stillheart:

[Diva]

What a special gift, and whaddayaknow, your usual magnificent talent is shining through this first time project!

Have any tips for us on how to make one of these?

I just saw so many examples of it here and there on line...and I thought: I can do this! So I Googled "collage on canvas" and found some techniques.

This particular project is on an 8x10 [CHEAP] canvas from Hobby Lobby. I used [CHEAP] acrylic paints from Wal~Mart. My base color is purple as that's Erin's favorite color. I watered down the paint, started at the top of the canvas and let it dribble down for drama. Then added lime green in places and even painted a little coffee on there, too.

The words, question mark and angry child are either out of a magazine or something I printed on my printer. The vase (bottom left) is more card stock.

I let the paint dry first, then painted the back of the words with Gesso. It acts as a gluing agent. Then I painted over the words/pictures with the Gesso again.....thinly. It dries pretty transparent, as You can see.

The vase is more card stocky and it didn't respond well to the Gesso as glue. It has a tendency to curl a bit. The 'flowers' are just more acrylic, but undiluted, starting in the center and pin-wheeling them out. Stick a stem and some leaves on there and You have easy flowers!

I want another word over the two on the left. Have to find it on file. (I should take a pic of that, too....all the magazine cut-outs I have filed away in a notebook! Alphabetically. Can You say "OCD"!?!?!? <giggling> )

I'll paint the outside edge and then glue ribbon around it and attach a picture hanger on back.

Remember to let things dry between applications. That's the only time-consuming thing there is on this.

where do I find Your Art? :blink:

If You look to the left <~~~ it says Gallery. Click on that. Then there's an album called "My Art" and click on that. Currently, there's only one picture.....the canvas.

Thanks, Y'all!!!! MWAH!

[girl_dee]

Ok I found it.. VERY NICE!!!

Does anyone else steal nice pens.. like will GET the pen if they want it?

[cara]

Today in the mail I received projects from Katsarecool and diamondrose! I am so impressed by everyone's projects, so far. WOW! and THANK YOU!!! :)

nycfemmebbw - received
Diva - received
ami
Organic
Gemme
Katsarecool - received
diamondrose - received
purepisces
Tommi
justkim
LeftWriteFemme
RAIN
Greeneyedlady
cara - received (hehe)

:stillheart:

[Tommi]

Remember to get your projects postmarked by next Monday, Nov. 22nd. I have received projects from nycfemmebbw and Diva. I am waiting ever so excitedly for projects from the following people:

ami
Organic
Gemme
Katsarecool
diamondrose
purepisces
Tommi :gotmail:
justkim
LeftWriteFemme
RAIN
Greeneyedlady

Thanks so much, everyone!!! :)

:stillheart:

Watch for the Royal Blue Package that left California via USPS at 1PM today. :gotmail:

[LeftWriteFemme]

I am so sorry to be late, but I can't get my project out until tomorrow........please forgive me!

[justkim]

Got mine in the mail this morning... After throwing freight and stalking shelves... At least I have a job... Cara I included a couple extra there is a not attached... Thank you for being the boss this time around...

[cara]

Yesterday in the mail I received projects from amiyesiam! I'm excited to see what's in the envelope, ami (haven't opened one yet to find out). :)

nycfemmebbw - received
Diva - received
ami - received
Organic - sent not received
Gemme - sent not received
Katsarecool - received
diamondrose - received
purepisces - ???
Tommi - sent not received
justkim - sent not received
LeftWriteFemme - sent not received
RAIN - ???
Greeneyedlady - ???
cara - received (hehe)

[katsarecool]

Yesterday in the mail I received projects from amiyesiam! I'm excited to see what's in the envelope, ami (haven't opened one yet to find out). :)

nycfemmebbw - received
Diva - received
ami - received
Organic - sent not received
Gemme - sent not received
Katsarecool - received
diamondrose - received
purepisces - ???
Tommi - sent not received
justkim - sent not received
LeftWriteFemme - sent not received
RAIN - ???
Greeneyedlady - ???
cara - received (hehe)So what do the look like? This must be so exciting for you!

[cara]

So what do the look like? This must be so exciting for you!

It is VERY exciting! i haven't yet peeked. i want to get them all, sort and send, then open my envelope. :D

:stillheart:

[amiyesiam]

Yesterday in the mail I received projects from amiyesiam! I'm excited to see what's in the envelope, ami (haven't opened one yet to find out). :)

nycfemmebbw - received
Diva - received
ami - received
Organic - sent not received
Gemme - sent not received
Katsarecool - received
diamondrose - received
purepisces - ???
Tommi - sent not received
justkim - sent not received
LeftWriteFemme - sent not received
RAIN - ???
Greeneyedlady - ???
cara - received (hehe)

Damn you are organized!
Good to see you home and safe, warm, and fed!
and oh gosh
OPEN one LOL

also, someone got a scoreboard for CHristmas and had to try it, hence the envelopes :)

[justkim]

I didn't get my artsy fartsy on...
I think it is still packed... in a box... I promise to get it together and be more crafty on the next go round... Cara mine should be there by Friday at the latest...

[cara]

I didn't get my artsy fartsy on...
I think it is still packed... in a box... I promise to get it together and be more crafty on the next go round... Cara mine should be there by Friday at the latest...

i had a hard time finding my muse for this project, too. it's okay! the point was to have fun! :)

:stillheart:

[cara]

Damn you are organized!
Good to see you home and safe, warm, and fed!
and oh gosh
OPEN one LOL

also, someone got a scoreboard for CHristmas and had to try it, hence the envelopes :)

i was wondering how you found all these amazing envelopes. i opened one and wow! you are so creative! :)

:stillheart:

[amiyesiam]

i was wondering how you found all these amazing envelopes. i opened one and wow! you are so creative! :)

:stillheart:

Martha Stewart has a new score board out
19.95 at micheals craft
use a 50% off coupon
and it is 10.00 dollars

Yeah I went a little nuts
Corkey kept saying put it away it is a christmas present

and thank you

[cara]

Martha Stewart has a new score board out
19.95 at micheals craft
use a 50% off coupon
and it is 10.00 dollars

Yeah I went a little nuts
Corkey kept saying put it away it is a christmas present

and thank you


!

!!!

If i knew where the local Michael's was and how i could get there, i'd be all over that!

:stillheart:

[amiyesiam]

!

!!!

If i knew where the local Michael's was and how i could get there, i'd be all over that!

:stillheart:


Seriously, YOU have choices lol

Local Micheals

2921 S 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98409-5605

5730 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499-3895

32061 Pacific Hwy S
Federal Way, WA 98003-6001


4621 S Meridian Ave.
Puyallup, WA 98373-3429

[cara]

Seriously, YOU have choices lol

Local Micheals

2921 S 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98409-5605

Wow! I know exactly where the Tacoma one is. Sweet! :)

:stillheart:

[Tommi]

i had a hard time finding my muse for this project, too. it's okay! the point was to have fun! :)

:stillheart:

I think my muse was on a cruise , so I purchased muse stand ins.:fastdraq:

[purepisces]

Yesterday in the mail I received projects from amiyesiam! I'm excited to see what's in the envelope, ami (haven't opened one yet to find out). :)

nycfemmebbw - received
Diva - received
ami - received
Organic - sent not received
Gemme - sent not received
Katsarecool - received
diamondrose - received
purepisces - ???
Tommi - sent not received
justkim - sent not received
LeftWriteFemme - sent not received
RAIN - ???
Greeneyedlady - ???
cara - received (hehe)

Mine went out in a priority mail at lunch yesterday!

[cara]

Over the past few days, i've received projects from justkim, purepisces, and Tommi! YEAH! :) Super job and Thanks so much!!! Here's the update:

nycfemmebbw - received
Diva - received
ami - received
Organic - sent not received
Gemme - sent not received
Katsarecool - received
diamondrose - received
purepisces - received
Tommi - received
justkim - received
LeftWriteFemme - sent not received
RAIN - ???
Greeneyedlady - ???
cara - received

Has anyone heard from RAIN or Greeneyedlady lately? i will send them a quick email in case they check their inboxes. I would like to send the packets out by the end of November, if at all possible.

Thanks, everyone. This has been fun! :)

:stillheart:

[nycfem]

If you end up not getting cards from those who are out of touch, please if you don't mind send me back my extras. I always send my extras to friends not on the thread. That really goes for every project :)

[amiyesiam]

If you end up not getting cards from those who are out of touch, please if you don't mind send me back my extras. I always send my extras to friends not on the thread. That really goes for every project :)

what a good idea!

[cara]

Rain's email inbox is full and not accepting messages. Her profile says she has not been online since 11-08-10. Does anyone happen to know her personally and is able to contact her for me?

Thanks!

:stillheart:

[Diva]

If you end up not getting cards from those who are out of touch, please if you don't mind send me back my extras. I always send my extras to friends not on the thread. That really goes for every project :)

Yeah....me, too!

Rain's email inbox is full and not accepting messages. Her profile says she has not been online since 11-08-10. Does anyone happen to know her personally and is able to contact her for me?

Thanks!

:stillheart:

Forgive me, but how many times is this now? :|
It's gettin' old....just sayin'.

[cara]

Forgive me, but how many times is this now? :|
It's gettin' old....just sayin'.


Well, hopefully she's okay. But yeah...i hear what you're saying. Maybe we should have some sorta probation period for people who sign up for future projects and are known to flake. There are others, no?

:stillheart:

[Diva]

Well, hopefully she's okay. But yeah...i hear what you're saying. Maybe we should have some sorta probation period for people who sign up for future projects and are known to flake. There are others, no?

:stillheart:

I think we had this convo a few months back over this very thing....and of course ~ SURPRISE! ~ my hands got spanked. Oh well.....when we all work on our projects as hard as we do, it's insulting when someone bales over and over again.

In a more positive line...I can't wait to see the cards! And I think You should just send them to us sans R's & G's.....that's my op on the matter. :eyebat:

[cara]

I think we had this convo a few months back over this very thing....and of course ~ SURPRISE! ~ my hands got spanked. Oh well.....when we all work on our projects as hard as we do, it's insulting when someone bales over and over again.

In a more positive line...I can't wait to see the cards! And I think You should just send them to us sans R's & G's.....that's my op on the matter. :eyebat:

FWIW i do agree with you. i am planning to send the projects Dec. 1st no matter what. i will send back extras to the person who originally created them.

The projects are very fun and creative this go around. It has been neat getting lots of packages in the mail and seeing everything before the rest of the group. :D

:stillheart:

[katsarecool]

I am sorry that there were some bailouts without explanation. That sort of stinks!!! But excited the ones you have are being sent out soon!

[Gemme]

I think we had this convo a few months back over this very thing....and of course ~ SURPRISE! ~ my hands got spanked. Oh well.....when we all work on our projects as hard as we do, it's insulting when someone bales over and over again.

In a more positive line...I can't wait to see the cards! And I think You should just send them to us sans R's & G's.....that's my op on the matter. :eyebat:

Now, now missy. We all know you like a little spanking once in a while. :eyebat:

BUT

You're right. You and I have had this conversation ourselves. It's not fair and is very insulting for the rest of us to do the work and then, not only bail out on us, but to do it with NO notice to anyone goes beyond rude.

I am sorry that there were some bailouts without explanation. That sort of stinks!!! But excited the ones you have are being sent out soon!

Life sometimes gets in the way for all of us. This time, Pixie had to withdraw from the round, but she gave us notice about it. For others, it's become a pattern to sign up and then vanish with no notice to anyone until weeks or months later.

However, the vast majority of us love artsy stuff and love this opportunity to get together in some way and share our talent and love of the world of art. This is why I asked you to take a look at this thread. Your work is lovely and I thought that you would fit right in with us. :cheesy:

[Diva]

When Gemmie busts me, I almost FEEL like I've been spanked. :eyebat:

Thank You, please, may I have another?

I mean.....wrong thread..... :|

[Diva]

I just posted stage 3 of my canvas collage for Erin. Last night, I added an angel wing to give the 3-D effect....it's a heavy silver wing....I actually found it at WAL-MART of all places! lol

[cara]

i know you can't see it, but you all are helping decorate my apartment for the holidays! i tried to get a shot of it and put it in my avatar. i've got past projects lining the trim on the wall and the post on the left of the tree. :)

:stillheart:

[cara]

update: the project mailing is being delayed until tomorrow, possibly Friday. i have received LeftWriteFemme's project (super cool! Thank You!) and waiting on Gemme & Organic's. Haven't heard from Rain or Green, so i'm taking a wild guess that they did not complete the project and...forgot to inform me/us. Thanks for your patience! :stillheart:

[justkim]

Wanders into the thread...
Don't laugh...
I totally forgot I had sent you my post cards...
I had completely forgotten about this with how fast the Holiday's have managed to take over my life...
I can't wait to receive my goodies...
*does the happy girl dance...

[katsarecool]

I love your new avatar!!!update: the project mailing is being delayed until tomorrow, possibly Friday. i have received LeftWriteFemme's project (super cool! Thank You!) and waiting on Gemme & Organic's. Haven't heard from Rain or Green, so i'm taking a wild guess that they did not complete the project and...forgot to inform me/us. Thanks for your patience! :stillheart:

[Gemme]

update: the project mailing is being delayed until tomorrow, possibly Friday. i have received LeftWriteFemme's project (super cool! Thank You!) and waiting on Gemme & Organic's. Haven't heard from Rain or Green, so i'm taking a wild guess that they did not complete the project and...forgot to inform me/us. Thanks for your patience! :stillheart:

Uh oh. They were supposed to be there by today at the latest. Please let me know if they don't come tomorrow and I'll start tracking the box down.

[cara]

Nothing last night, Gemme. i will check tonight when i get home and let you know. Thanks! :stillheart:

[cara]

Organic and Gemme your projects have arrived!!! :)

Thanks so much. If i have time tomorrow to get to the post office, i will send everyone's projects tomorrow. Otherwise, it will definitely be on Saturday.

YAYAYAY! :)

:koolaid:

:stillheart:

[Tommi]

Organic and Gemme your projects have arrived!!! :)

Thanks so much. If i have time tomorrow to get to the post office, i will send everyone's projects tomorrow. Otherwise, it will definitely be on Saturday.

YAYAYAY! :)

:koolaid:

:stillheart:

:artist::pacman::pendulum::pacman:

YEAH...is there another project.

[Gemme]

Organic and Gemme your projects have arrived!!! :)

Thanks so much. If i have time tomorrow to get to the post office, i will send everyone's projects tomorrow. Otherwise, it will definitely be on Saturday.

YAYAYAY! :)

:koolaid:

:stillheart:

Thank goodness! I was starting to get concerned. I think the post office closer to Diva is better than the one that is on the way to the gym for Organic and myself. We might switch.

Take your time. If my calculations, and knowledge of us is correct, we won't have a project until next year (Duh!) and it will be Miss Diva wrangling, because she asked to do the Valentine's Day project. So, there's plenty of time in between the projects.

Sttttrrrrrreeeeeeeeettttttccccccchhhhhh it out. :)

[Gemme]

:artist::pacman::pendulum::pacman:

YEAH...is there another project.

Soon! See above!

[katsarecool]

Yeah, Miss Diva Project!!!

[Tommi]

When Gemmie busts me, I almost FEEL like I've been spanked. :eyebat:

Thank You, please, may I have another?

I mean.....wrong thread..... :|

:leatherdad::seesaw:

[cara]

Thank goodness! I was starting to get concerned. I think the post office closer to Diva is better than the one that is on the way to the gym for Organic and myself. We might switch.

Take your time. If my calculations, and knowledge of us is correct, we won't have a project until next year (Duh!) and it will be Miss Diva wrangling, because she asked to do the Valentine's Day project. So, there's plenty of time in between the projects.

Sttttrrrrrreeeeeeeeettttttccccccchhhhhh it out. :)

Yeah and some of us have a buttload of cards to send out this month.

Did you know you can order boxes online from USPS for free and they will even send them to you? i ordered some yesterday. Plus a buttload of stamps (not for free) for the cards i hafta send out. :|

(just a bit overwhelmed by the cards. lol!)

:stillheart:

[Diva]

So.....that being said....do You want me to wait until after Christmas to get it started? Or go ahead and post something now?

I'm cool with either way...... feedback please....

[katsarecool]

Yeah and some of us have a buttload of cards to send out this month.

Did you know you can order boxes online from USPS for free and they will even send them to you? i ordered some yesterday. Plus a buttload of stamps (not for free) for the cards i hafta send out. :|

(just a bit overwhelmed by the cards. lol!)

:stillheart:

But they are going to look so pretty in your home!!!

[Gemme]

Yeah and some of us have a buttload of cards to send out this month.

Did you know you can order boxes online from USPS for free and they will even send them to you? i ordered some yesterday. Plus a buttload of stamps (not for free) for the cards i hafta send out. :|

(just a bit overwhelmed by the cards. lol!)

:stillheart:

I know! I printed the lists out and it took 4 pages. Four. Pages. :blink: Luckily, some of them are duplicates, but not nearly enough for me to do this super fast.

I did know that! :)

*breathe in, breathe out*

[Gemme]

So.....that being said....do You want me to wait until after Christmas to get it started? Or go ahead and post something now?

I'm cool with either way...... feedback please....




I think it might be less stressful all the way around to wait until after the New Year? Or at least Christmas.

I'm excited you're wrangling! :clap:

[Gemme]

Now.______________


Impatient!!!

:giggle:

[Tommi]

Impatient!!!

:giggle:

Yes. Now is always the best.

Immediately, if not sooner.:police:

[cara]

I'm excited you're wrangling! :clap:

Me, too!

Let's try for a flake-free project. :D

:stillheart:

[Tommi]

So.....that being said....do You want me to wait until after Christmas to get it started? Or go ahead and post something now?

I'm cool with either way...... feedback please....




*Now____________
*To tells us what you want,
and to start the list anyway

[Gemme]

*Now____________
*To tells us what you want,
and to start the list anyway

You want the list? We can do the list! One list coming up!

[Gemme]

Diva's Yet Unnamed and Described But Obviously FABULOUS Valentine's Day Project List


1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
.
.
.
.
.

[Diva]

Diva's Yet Unnamed and Described But Obviously FABULOUS Valentine's Day Project List


1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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Too funny......................

[amiyesiam]

Looks at list
begins to sob
i wasn't an auto matic add
:crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::watereyes::watereyes:
Iz dejected

[Diva]

Diva's Yet Unnamed and Described But Obviously FABULOUS Valentine's Day Project List


1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :heartbeat:
7.
8.
9.
10.
.
.
.
.
.

[nycfem]

Diva's Yet Unnamed and Described But Obviously FABULOUS Valentine's Day Project List


1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8.
9.
10.

[Tommi]

Diva's Yet Unnamed and Described But Obviously FABULOUS Valentine's Day Project List


1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8.
9.
10._________________ :stillheart:
11.
12.
13.
14. ___________________ :rose:
15.
16.
17. ______________ :kissy:
18.
19.
,
,
,
,



:pile: :mohawk::phonegab::cherry:(f)

Happy Valentine's Day almost.

[Spirit Dancer]

:pile: :mohawk::phonegab::cherry:(f)

Originally Posted by nycfembbw
Diva's Yet Unnamed and Described But Obviously FABULOUS Valentine's Day Project List


1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8. Tommi
9.Spirit Dancer
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.

[purepisces]

Diva's Yet Unnamed and Described But Obviously FABULOUS Valentine's Day Project List


1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8. Tommi
9.Spirit Dancer
10. purepisces
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.

[Pixie]

Diva's Yet Unnamed and Described But Obviously FABULOUS Valentine's Day Project List


1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8. Tommi
9.Spirit Dancer
10. purepisces
11.pixie!!!!
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.

Wahooo!!I have somewhere to make it and have them sent to now!

[diamondrose]

Wahooo!!I have somewhere to make it and have them sent to now!

Diva's Yet Unnamed and Described But Obviously FABULOUS Valentine's Day Project List


1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8. Tommi
9.Spirit Dancer
10. purepisces
11.pixie!!!!!
12.diamondrose
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
looking foward to this!!

[Gemme]

Looks at list
begins to sob
i wasn't an auto matic add
:crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::watereyes::watereyes:
Iz dejected

Iz sowwy.

:cookielove: Cookie?

I forgotz you can work on 5001 projects at the same time. :blink:

[amiyesiam]

Iz sowwy.

:cookielove: Cookie?

I forgotz you can work on 5001 projects at the same time. :blink:

I just teasing:)
I am baking cookies!

I does not have 5001 projects

I haz these projects:

finish the 2 pair of fingerless gloves (will be done tonight)
make 3 more christmas cards (will be done tonight)
make 2 tote bags
finish cookie making
finish current scrapbook pages from Brig Niagara voyage ( will be done this week)

in January
start next sweater
make Corkey a thing to store his woodworking tools
Start Tattered Angels journal kit (being good and leaving christmas pressy alone till after the holiday)
and Diva's valentines project that we don't have details on yet!

that is only 5 projects for this year
you added 4096 extra
LOL

[Gemme]

I just teasing:)
I am baking cookies!

I does not have 5001 projects

I haz these projects:

finish the 2 pair of fingerless gloves (will be done tonight)
make 3 more christmas cards (will be done tonight)
make 2 tote bags
finish cookie making
finish current scrapbook pages from Brig Niagara voyage ( will be done this week)

in January
start next sweater
make Corkey a thing to store his woodworking tools
Start Tattered Angels journal kit (being good and leaving christmas pressy alone till after the holiday)
and Diva's valentines project that we don't have details on yet!

that is only 5 projects for this year
you added 4096 extra
LOL

I wanted to leave you some wiggle room. :blink:

[Diva]

I just teasing:)
I am baking cookies!

I does not have 5001 projects

I haz these projects:

finish the 2 pair of fingerless gloves (will be done tonight)
make 3 more christmas cards (will be done tonight)
make 2 tote bags
finish cookie making
finish current scrapbook pages from Brig Niagara voyage ( will be done this week)

in January
start next sweater
make Corkey a thing to store his woodworking tools
Start Tattered Angels journal kit (being good and leaving christmas pressy alone till after the holiday)
and Diva's valentines project that we don't have details on yet!

that is only 5 projects for this year
you added 4096 extra
LOL


:|



......................................

[cara]

Since it's my first time wrangling, i had no idea how long it would take to sort and package all the projects!!! Wow. Also, the envelopes i bought aren't going to work. So, i am going to take them to the post office on Monday and send the projects out then. Sorry it is taking me so long, everyone. :(

:stillheart:

[katsarecool]

Cara, try not to worry ok? I do not see anyone complaining either. Take care!!! Someday it will be my turn. LOL Looking forward to it.:seeingstars:

[Diva]

Cara, You're doin' just fine! Thanks so much for wrangling!!!

[Gemme]

No worries, Cara.

1. It's the holidays.
2. We all know life gets in the way of stuff sometimes.
3. Those of us who have wrangled have all had our first wrangle.
4. It'll get to us closer to Christmas, so it's like a pressie! :present:
5. After a little :wine:, no one's in a hurry to do much of anything.

[cara]

well they arent packaged pretty or anything because i was in a huge hurry, but they are mailed! look out for prezzies by end of week. whee! :)

[Gemme]

well they arent packaged pretty or anything because i was in a huge hurry, but they are mailed! look out for prezzies by end of week. whee! :)

:freak:

Prezzies!

:clap:

[Diva]

well they arent packaged pretty or anything because i was in a huge hurry, but they are mailed! look out for prezzies by end of week. whee! :)



Just like so many other things....it's what's inside that counts!!! Thanks for wranglin'!

[nycfem]

As the saying goes, if the package aint too pretty it's because I'm not for sale :)

Thanks for wrangling, Cara!

well they arent packaged pretty or anything because i was in a huge hurry, but they are mailed! look out for prezzies by end of week. whee! :)

[cara]

i can see my dining room table again!!! :)

[diamondrose]

I recieved my goodies today!!!! Thank you everyone for the awesome creativity!!!

[katsarecool]

I recieved my goodies today!!!! Thank you everyone for the awesome creativity!!!

I am so glad that you liked them!!!! Woo! Hoo!

[Pixie]

I just want to say thank you, it was a surprise to open the mailbox today and see something for me in there. Thank you so much for making and sending me ones from last round, it touched me. I appreciate you all so very much, you have made my holidays.

[cara]

I just want to say thank you, it was a surprise to open the mailbox today and see something for me in there. Thank you so much for making and sending me ones from last round, it touched me. I appreciate you all so very much, you have made my holidays.


i'm so happy to hear you received it! We just wanted to let you know we were thinking about you and sending you our love.

:stillheart:

cara

[Pixie]

i'm so happy to hear you received it! We just wanted to let you know we were thinking about you and sending you our love.

:stillheart:

cara

It meant the world, y'all are the best!

[katsarecool]

Well also received a little box with lots of love inside!!!! thank you all so very much and thank you Cara for wrangling this month!!!

The cards are all so beautiful and very creative!!! And original too!

I have a few questions though. Who is OB? And where does Leftwriterfemme live. It did not mention a state!!! And it seems Gemme has a fondness for green ink! Cara, a special thanks for sending me a print of my watercolor peaches! Ya'll did know they were peaches and not peach colored butts right? :) And so many from Texas!!!

thanks again and this made my day!!!

[purepisces]

I can't wait to get home and check the mail ... hope I get mine today!

Ms. Diva - when are we going to find out what your project is ... if I finish my Christmas cards soon, I'll be ready to get started!

Jennifer - I did not forget about your post-secret project ... I didn't get to participate last time, so I am really looking forward to it! So, don't think about backing out of wrangling it! ;)

Cara - thanks for wrangling the last round, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's work!

Tommi - I hope you feel better soon!

ami - thanks for posting those links for craft supplies a few pages back ... I'm going shopping!

Gemme - well, I don't have anything specific to say, but I wanted to say "Hi" anyway. How is the job search going? I still wish you had moved to town a few weeks earlier so I could have gotten you an interview with my company! :(

[Gemme]

Well also received a little box with lots of love inside!!!! thank you all so very much and thank you Cara for wrangling this month!!!

The cards are all so beautiful and very creative!!! And original too!

I have a few questions though. Who is OB? And where does Leftwriterfemme live. It did not mention a state!!! And it seems Gemme has a fondness for green ink! Cara, a special thanks for sending me a print of my watercolor peaches! Ya'll did know they were peaches and not peach colored butts right? :) And so many from Texas!!!

thanks again and this made my day!!!

OB is Organicbutch. My honey! :)

I can't wait to get home and check the mail ... hope I get mine today!

Ms. Diva - when are we going to find out what your project is ... if I finish my Christmas cards soon, I'll be ready to get started!

Jennifer - I did not forget about your post-secret project ... I didn't get to participate last time, so I am really looking forward to it! So, don't think about backing out of wrangling it! ;)

Cara - thanks for wrangling the last round, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's work!

Tommi - I hope you feel better soon!

ami - thanks for posting those links for craft supplies a few pages back ... I'm going shopping!

Gemme - well, I don't have anything specific to say, but I wanted to say "Hi" anyway. How is the job search going? I still wish you had moved to town a few weeks earlier so I could haven't gotten you an interview with my company! :(

Awww, no worries. I'll find the right job when it's time. Now would be good, but I'm still trying to be positive. :)

[Diva]

OH!
I got my Goodie Box today and just love the postcards!!!! I smiled over every last one!


I'll announce in a couple of days......:eyebat:

[Gemme]

Organic and I got our box too. Lovely work, folks. Lovely!

I'm excited about our Valentine project and even the next one (that's yours, right, Jennifer?)! :clap:

Organic said everyone was cool, too. :)

[justkim]

Lil' Miss Pixie, just because you couldn't doesn't mean we shouldn't... Everybody needs a little sunshine... Remember, you are never alone...

Kim



I just want to say thank you, it was a surprise to open the mailbox today and see something for me in there. Thank you so much for making and sending me ones from last round, it touched me. I appreciate you all so very much, you have made my holidays.

[katsarecool]

thank you Gemme! and thank you everyone who participated! It was a lot of fun (still is) and I appreciate each and every one of you!!

[Tommi]

I went to the Doc...:|..I have the flu. :tea: I'm home till Monday.

I bought 6 cans of soup and a gallon of French Silk chocolate ice cream.

I'll be better tomorrow. ;)


Looking forward to my prezzies and I know they will cheer me up.

[katsarecool]

I went to the Doc...:|..I have the flu. :tea: I'm home till Monday.

I bought 6 cans of soup and a gallon of French Silk chocolate ice cream.

I'll be better tomorrow. ;)


Looking forward to my prezzies and I know they will cheer me up.On the bright side; you are probably more than half way through the course of it!!! Get better!!!!

[Tommi]

On the bright side; you are probably more than half way through the course of it!!! Get better!!!!

Thanks. The ice cream felt good, and the meds the Doc gave me have helped. Just staying home with chocolate ice cream, cans of soup and crackers till Monday. Two cats are happy for the company.

Get a flu shot. (f)

[katsarecool]

Thanks. The ice cream felt good, and the meds the Doc gave me have helped. Just staying home with chocolate ice cream, cans of soup and crackers till Monday. Two cats are happy for the company.

Get a flu shot. (f)

Glad you are feeling better!!!! I got my flu shot almost two months ago. But I agree about getting the flu shot! I got mine at Walgreens and the pharmicist gave the best injection I have ever had!!!

[morningstar55]

have any of ya'll been to this site??
http://www.artwanted.com

[katsarecool]

No!Whats it like?

[morningstar55]

No!Whats it like?

its great. you can make a portifoilo there and sell your art....
i havnt been active with it for a while now.... dont know why..
hadnt sold anything yet... BUT .. my war pony got picked for a calander .. which didnt get paid for just got to my art and name out there ...
there r so many awsome artist there.

[katsarecool]

Sounds interesting! But you should have been paid for that!!! Any submission that is chosen for whatever reason; the artist should be paid!!

[Diva]

:rrose:VALENTINE'S DAY PROJECT:rrose:


So here we go.....

SIZE: No larger than 4" X 6"
WHAT: A Valentine's Day card
SPECIFICS: Create a Valentine's Day card.....BUT.....You may not use RED and You may not use :stillheart:s.

DUE: I need to receive these by Friday, Feb. 4th so that I can get them to Y'all well before Valentine's Day.

Go Ye therefore and be Ye creative!!!! :eyebat:

[morningstar55]

:rrose:VALENTINE'S DAY PROJECT:rrose:


So here we go.....

SIZE: No larger than 4" X 6"
WHAT: A Valentine's Day card
SPECIFICS: Create a Valentine's Day card.....BUT.....You may not use RED and You may not use :stillheart:s.

DUE: I need to receive these by Friday, Feb. 4th so that I can get them to Y'all well before Valentine's Day.

Go Ye therefore and be Ye creative!!!! :eyebat:




WHAT??!! No...... :stillheart: hearts?? or red?? hmmmmm but but but ...... its valentines.
you like to give us challenge's dont ch ya?? lol

[morningstar55]

here is a awsome radio station to create by ..... :)

http://radiotime.com/station/s_16747/Native_Radio_-_Contemporary_Music.aspx

[Tommi]

:rrose:VALENTINE'S DAY PROJECT:rrose:


So here we go.....

SIZE: No larger than 4" X 6"
WHAT: A Valentine's Day card
SPECIFICS: Create a Valentine's Day card.....BUT.....You may not use RED and You may not use :stillheart:s.

DUE: I need to receive these by Friday, Feb. 4th so that I can get them to Y'all well before Valentine's Day.

Go Ye therefore and be Ye creative!!!! :eyebat:



You must be joking!!! No heart on .................... card (w)
Okay. :hamactor:

[amiyesiam]

:rrose:VALENTINE'S DAY PROJECT:rrose:


So here we go.....

SIZE: No larger than 4" X 6"
WHAT: A Valentine's Day card
SPECIFICS: Create a Valentine's Day card.....BUT.....You may not use RED and You may not use :stillheart:s.

DUE: I need to receive these by Friday, Feb. 4th so that I can get them to Y'all well before Valentine's Day.

Go Ye therefore and be Ye creative!!!! :eyebat:




please define red

do you just mean true red
but like blood red is ok
or light red is ok
or no red as in no shade of red from black red to lightest pink


and ummmm
as for hearts
does no hearts mean no upsidedown black broken hearts with daggers through them
or do you just mean whole rightside up red/pink/white hearts
and do pictures of real hearts count?

thank you for your clarification
the ever helpful
and detail oriented
ami

[Diva]

please define red

do you just mean true red
but like blood red is ok
or light red is ok
or no red as in no shade of red from black red to lightest pink


and ummmm
as for hearts
does no hearts mean no upsidedown black broken hearts with daggers through them
or do you just mean whole rightside up red/pink/white hearts
and do pictures of real hearts count?

thank you for your clarification
the ever helpful
and detail oriented
ami



<lookin' @ Ami sideways>

Dear GAY. Of COURSE, Detail McDetailerson.......... :eyebat:

So. "No hearts", upside~down, rightside up, sideways, inside~out, splayed & laid open, real, broken, daggered, et al.
I believe "pinks", "peaches", "oranges" are fine.....but true red, blood red, tomato red, maroon, burgundy, 'black-reds'.....no.

How's that? :D

Ever helpful myself.....
~Diva

[amiyesiam]

<lookin' @ Ami sideways>

Dear GAY. Of COURSE, Detail McDetailerson.......... :eyebat:

So. "No hearts", upside~down, rightside up, sideways, inside~out, splayed & laid open, real, broken, daggered, et al.
I believe "pinks", "peaches", "oranges" are fine.....but true red, blood red, tomato red, maroon, burgundy, 'black-reds'.....no.

How's that? :D

Ever helpful myself.....
~Diva

oh thank you !
does this mean I can't google heart shaped veggies?:blink:

[Tommi]

oh thank you !
does this mean I can't google heart shaped veggies?:blink:


Dadevil made me duit
http://www.xsecurityandprotection.com/images/beating_heart.gif

[Diva]

oh thank you !
does this mean I can't google heart shaped veggies?:blink:



No hearts.
Even artichoke hearts or hearts of palm.....You silly! lol

[Diva]

Dadevil made me duit
http://www.xsecurityandprotection.com/images/beating_heart.gif



:|.............................

[nycfem]

How many of these heartless cards do we send you, Diva? It's nice to know before starting to plan out supplies, steps in the process, etc. Thank you in advance for your kind reply.

:rrose:VALENTINE'S DAY PROJECT:rrose:


So here we go.....

SIZE: No larger than 4" X 6"
WHAT: A Valentine's Day card
SPECIFICS: Create a Valentine's Day card.....BUT.....You may not use RED and You may not use :stillheart:s.

DUE: I need to receive these by Friday, Feb. 4th so that I can get them to Y'all well before Valentine's Day.

Go Ye therefore and be Ye creative!!!! :eyebat:

[Gemme]

Sounds interesting! But you should have been paid for that!!! Any submission that is chosen for whatever reason; the artist should be paid!!

Not necessarily. The anthology that Medusa's working on here is not a paying gig. The only payment is a copy of the book for those whose work is included. I do think that morningstar should have gotten a copy of the calendar her work was in, though.

:rrose:VALENTINE'S DAY PROJECT:rrose:


So here we go.....

SIZE: No larger than 4" X 6"
WHAT: A Valentine's Day card
SPECIFICS: Create a Valentine's Day card.....BUT.....You may not use RED and You may not use :stillheart:s.

DUE: I need to receive these by Friday, Feb. 4th so that I can get them to Y'all well before Valentine's Day.

Go Ye therefore and be Ye creative!!!! :eyebat:



I.

Love.

It.

:stillheart: <--gotta get it out of my system now smiley

please define red

do you just mean true red
but like blood red is ok
or light red is ok
or no red as in no shade of red from black red to lightest pink


and ummmm
as for hearts
does no hearts mean no upsidedown black broken hearts with daggers through them
or do you just mean whole rightside up red/pink/white hearts
and do pictures of real hearts count?

thank you for your clarification
the ever helpful
and detail oriented
ami



*squishes you*

<lookin' @ Ami sideways>

Dear GAY. Of COURSE, Detail McDetailerson.......... :eyebat:

So. "No hearts", upside~down, rightside up, sideways, inside~out, splayed & laid open, real, broken, daggered, et al.
I believe "pinks", "peaches", "oranges" are fine.....but true red, blood red, tomato red, maroon, burgundy, 'black-reds'.....no.

How's that? :D

Ever helpful myself.....
~Diva

Awww, I coulda used burgundy.

Okay, no colors that could...at any point....be blood. No rusts, no deep red, no bright red, no iron-y colors at all.

BUT

Pastels in the tones of peach and pink are acceptable.

*clarifying*

No hearts.
Even artichoke hearts or hearts of palm.....You silly! lol

I now have the urge to put a damn artichoke in mine. :blink:

How many of these heartless cards do we send you, Diva? It's nice to know before starting to plan out supplies, steps in the process, etc. Thank you in advance for your kind reply.

Excellent name, Jennifer!

[katsarecool]

Gemme, I was speaking about any site that hosts visual artists and their work. I am on several and the host site always gets back to me if someone is intereted in purchasing my art. As it should be.

[Gemme]

Diva's Heartless Valentine Card Project

1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8. Tommi
9. Spirit Dancer
10. purepisces
11. pixie
12. diamondrose
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

[Gemme]

Gemme, I was speaking about any site that hosts visual artists and their work. I am on several and the host site always gets back to me if someone is intereted in purchasing my art. As it should be.



I thought you were referencing her mention of being added to an art calendar. She said she didn't sell anything else, so I must have misread you. :)

[katsarecool]

I thought you were referencing her mention of being added to an art calendar. She said she didn't sell anything else, so I must have misread you. :)

Perhaps it is I that misread it. I thought I read they used a piece of her work in the calendar... if that is the case then she should be compensated. Unless there is a previous agreement with the site. I took a peek and prefer the sites I am already on. It reduces the risk of plagerism! I love www.redbubble.com!

[Diva]

How many of these heartless cards do we send you, Diva? It's nice to know before starting to plan out supplies, steps in the process, etc. Thank you in advance for your kind reply.



Kind? KIND!?!?!?!?! hee hee

I failed to mention a cut~off date for joining, didn't I?

Today's the 10th.....let's say the 15th. And let's shoot for 15 participants....how's that? Is that enough time to decide on whether or not You wanna be heartless with us? :eyebat:

Love it. Oh...and by the way.... :heartbeat:

[nycfem]

Did I say "kind"? I meant to say your heartless reply. :pirate-steer:

Kind? KIND!?!?!?!?! hee hee

I failed to mention a cut~off date for joining, didn't I?

Today's the 10th.....let's say the 15th. Is that enough time to decide on whether or not You wanna be heartless with us? :eyebat:

Love it. Oh...and by the way.... :heartbeat:

[purepisces]

Diva's Heartless Valentine Card Project


1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8. Tommi
9. Spirit Dancer
10. purepisces
11. pixie
12. diamondrose
13. purepisces
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

[amiyesiam]

Did I say "kind"? I meant to say your heartless reply. :pirate-steer:

she is also redless:seeingstars:

[amiyesiam]

Diva's Heartless Valentine Card Project


1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8. Tommi
9. Spirit Dancer
10. purepisces
11. pixie
12. diamondrose
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

you already made the list!

[Diva]

Diva's Heartless Valentine Card Project


1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8. Tommi
9. Spirit Dancer
10. purepisces
11. pixie
12. diamondrose
13.
14.
15.

Notice I took it down to 15. Because as we all know......I'm heartless that way. :eyebat:

[morningstar55]

Diva's Heartless Valentine Card Project

aLmSRt1MMrw

[katsarecool]

Diva's Heartless Valentine Card Project


1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8. Tommi
9. Spirit Dancer
10. purepisces
11. pixie
12. diamondrose
13.
14.
15.

Notice I took it down to 15. Because as we all know......I'm heartless that way. :eyebat:



Hey do we have two Tommies? If so how delightful!

[Diva]

Diva's Heartless Valentine Card Project


1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8. diamondrose
9. Spirit Dancer
10. purepisces
11. pixie
12.
13.
14.
15.

Notice I took it down to 15. Because as we all know......I'm heartless that way. :eyebat:

[katsarecool]

Diva's Heartless Valentine Card Project


1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8. diamondrose
9. Spirit Dancer
10. purepisces
11. pixie
12.
13.
14.
15.

Notice I took it down to 15. Because as we all know......I'm heartless that way. :eyebat:


I am looking forward to this challenge!!! :)

[morningstar55]

ya know..... this is such a interesting challenge...
and im kinda hesitant to throw my name in the hat for this heartless project..
*sigh*
will have to give it a bit more thought..
plus im not sure im getting how we are to send this stuff...... same way we are doing christmas cards??
which btw..... soon as i come across a mail box, i wil mail all the rest of my cards .. why does it seem like when i dont need a mail box i see them everywhere?

[LeftWriteFemme]

I got my package today!!! I love them all!!!
Daddy is always telling me what a creative group this is and Hy (not surprisingly) is so right!!!
You all are wonderful and surprising!
Cara, thank you for sending everything out is was so wonderful to go to the Post Office and find a box of fun waiting there for me.
Oh, and I apologize for not putting a state designation on my card, I always think I wear my Jersey girl status on my sleeve, but I guess I'm wrong and by the way that is the very building I live in, but the roof line has been changed and the water has been drained.

Also, I have realized that I am just heartless enough to take on Diva's challenge, so I am throwing my empty chest into the ring......or something like that.
:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer: just getting it out of my system!!!!! Okay, I'm better now! I think green is the new red




Diva's Heartless Valentine Card Project


1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8. diamondrose
9. Spirit Dancer
10. purepisces
11. pixie
12. LeftWriteFemme
13.
14.
15.

[Diva]

By the by.......please don't forget to put in some buckaroos for help with postage....and thank You!

:blueheels: <~~shoe hearts :|

[amiyesiam]

By the by.......please don't forget to put in some buckaroos for help with postage....and thank You!

:blueheels: <~~shoe hearts :|




any particular country those buckaroos have to come from?
and
are they anything like underroos?
and
can we send pennys
I gots lots of pennys

working on Diva's last nerve

[Tommi]

Today ..I ripped open the envelope and there were the greatest cards from ya'll...
I am going to hang them with the Christmas cards along the firelpace. How neat.

What a talented group.

PS. When you get mine, the stick-on (once it is taken off the card) is a magnet.

[katsarecool]

Thank you Tommi! My magnet is already on the refrigerator! It is adorable!!!

[Tommi]

By the by.......please don't forget to put in some buckaroos for help with postage....and thank You!

:blueheels: <~~shoe hearts :|




any particular country those buckaroos have to come from?
and
are they anything like underroos?
and
can we send pennys
I gots lots of pennys

working on Diva's last nerve

Maybe:
http://www.scwda.ch/web/images/stories/clubs/buckaroos%20definitives%20signet.jpg

[Diva]

any particular country those buckaroos have to come from?
and
are they anything like underroos?
and
can we send pennys
I gots lots of pennys

working on Diva's last nerve



Tell Corkey to send me whatever it is You're drinkin...... :eyebat:

[amiyesiam]

Tell Corkey to send me whatever it is You're drinkin...... :eyebat:





Dearest Diva

I don't have to drink to be like this!

[Diva]

Dearest Diva

I don't have to drink to be like this!

:eyebat:
Me, neither!

the thought of being in the same space as You makes me giddy and giggly......just sayin'......

[morningstar55]

good morning artsy fartsy peeps...

soo about this heartless project........
do we make all for whoms on the list??
send them out to the adresss we have??
or send them all to 1 place ..... someone help me out here.

[Diva]

good morning artsy fartsy peeps...

soo about this heartless project........
do we make all for whoms on the list??
send them out to the adresss we have??
or send them all to 1 place ..... someone help me out here.

When I close the list off, the number of people who are on the list is the number of cards you make. Then, when completed, you bundle 'em up and send them all to me with $5 (to help offset postage expenses).

When everyone's cards arrive, I will divide them up and then send back to you.

Make sense?
:)

[morningstar55]

When I close the list off, the number of people who are on the list is the number of cards you make. Then, when completed, you bundle 'em up and send them all to me with $5 (to help offset postage expenses).

When everyone's arrive, I will divide them up and then send back to you. And you will have one card from each participant to do with as you wish.

Make sense?
:)





.. ty .. got it.. :) .....

[Gemme]

Diva's Heartless Valentine Card Project

1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8. diamondrose
9. Spirit Dancer
10. purepisces
11. pixie
12. LeftWriteFemme
13. Organic
14.
15.

[lionpaw]

How do Lisa and I get added to Diva's heartless valentine card project, and where do we mail the cards once they are done?....Thanks....Yolanda & Lisa

[Gemme]

Diva's Heartless Valentine Card Project

1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8. diamondrose
9. Spirit Dancer
10. purepisces
11. pixie
12. LeftWriteFemme
13. Organic
14. lionpaw (Yolanda and Lisa)
15.

How do Lisa and I get added to Diva's heartless valentine card project, and where do we mail the cards once they are done?....Thanks....Yolanda & Lisa

Are you going to work together on one piece for each person or will both of you be doing a card for everyone? I've got you on the list for one entry but if both of you are doing the project, then we'll add you as two. :)

[lionpaw]

Hi Gemme! Both Lisa and I will be working on the card project together not individually for a total of 15 cards to be made by us....Thanks!...Yolanda & Lisa

[Gemme]

Hi Gemme! Both Lisa and I will be working on the card project together not individually for a total of 15 cards to be made by us....Thanks!...Yolanda & Lisa

No problem at all! You two are set then. Make sure to have your cards completed, mailed and in Diva's greedy lil hands BEFORE February 4th so that she can repackage the goodies and send the completed packages out to us before the 14th. Oh, and please don't forget to toss in $5 for postage.

[lionpaw]

Yes Gemme, we will have it sent to Diva and the 5 bucks too!....lol....Yolanda & Lisa

[Diva]

No problem at all! You two are set then. Make sure to have your cards completed, mailed and in Diva's greedy lil hands BEFORE February 4th so that she can repackage the goodies and send the completed packages out to us before the 14th. Oh, and please don't forget to toss in $5 for postage.



I think you meant to say "Diva's heartless lil hands".....

:eyebat:

[Tommi]

I am soooo excited to do this :stillheart:less un-red Valentine's Day project.

[Gemme]

I think you meant to say "Diva's heartless lil hands".....

:eyebat:





That I did.

I'm greedy. You're heartless. Our hands meet somewhere in between.

[Tommi]

Hi Gemme! Both Lisa and I will be working on the card project together not individually for a total of 15 cards to be made by us....Thanks!...Yolanda & Lisa

Yeah, :welcome: aboard lionpaw and Lisa.

[katsarecool]

Tommi, I am lovin' your Christmas Kitties!!!

[Tommi]

Tommi, I am lovin' your Christmas Kitties!!!

They make me smile too,
I may try to get Tigger :playingcat:and PeachesBoy :ballcat:to pose for me...but. unlikely.

[amiyesiam]

Yeah that Lionpaw is here!
I have seen their work
it rocks!!!!!!!!!

[morningstar55]

YAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!

I FOUND A MAIL BOX!!!!

and dumped my bag full of them in there.. heh

[diamondrose]

I already have my redless and heartless Valentine day project idea plotted in my head

[justkim]

I got my box today... I may have cried just a little... add that to all the other stuff that went on today... all pleasant mind you... They were happy tears...

[lionpaw]

Yeah that Lionpaw is here!
I have seen their work
it rocks!!!!!!!!!

We have some more good news to share....We went back to a remnant store out here to thank the owners for their supplies and materials , and guess what?.....A customer of their's asked us to make something for her!...Woo Hoo!!!!...Yolanda and Lisa (lionpaw)

[Tommi]

I already have my redless and heartless Valentine day project idea plotted in my head

Lemme see:freetoaster:

[Spirit Dancer]

Diva's Heartless Valentine Card Project

1. Diva
2. Tommi
3. Gemme
4. katsarecool
5. Cara
6. ami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7. Jennifer
8. diamondrose
9.purepisces
10. pixie
11. LeftWriteFemme
12. Organic
13. lionpaw (Yolanda and Lisa)
14
15.



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Sorry it looks like i'll have to set this one out
maybe next time.

[Diva]

Sorry it looks like i'll have to set this one out
maybe next time.

Total bummer!!!!! :(

[katsarecool]

So we still have a few vacant spaces available!!! Come on folks lets jump on the fun event!!!! I love the cards I received from the last one!!! And take them out and look at them everyday!!! It is a lovely way to feel connected to friends on this site!!! I actually get a kick out of seeing the handwriting too!

I am giving a great deal of thought to this next project! Of course it will most likely be another watercolor painting!!!

[diamondrose]

So we still have a few vacant spaces available!!! Come on folks lets jump on the fun event!!!! I love the cards I received from the last one!!! And take them out and look at them everyday!!! It is a lovely way to feel connected to friends on this site!!! I actually get a kick out of seeing the handwriting too!

I am giving a great deal of thought to this next project! Of course it will most likely be another watercolor painting!!!

I love to see the handwritting too!! It adds a degree of personalization!!

[Diva]

Remember.....tomorrow is the cut~off date....

Let's make it midnight, CST.

So far, it appears we're making 12 Heartless, Redless creations.....:eyebat:

[morningstar55]

to one of the greatest artist who ever lived

nkvLq0TYiwI

[diamondrose]

I'v already started on my heartless project for v day!!

[Tommi]

Sorry it looks like i'll have to set this one out
maybe next time.

It really is sad to lose such a good dancer. Give it a second thought. Okay, that was a second....

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/02/letsnotgocamelot.jpg

[Tommi]

Tommi, I am lovin' your Christmas Kitties!!!

Umm.. noone ever said that to me before. :cigar2:

As Diva would say..I'm having a moment..Thanks coolkat..BIG GRIN *
Mindless wandering today.

TOMORROW, I am Santa's Painter.
I spend the day with 40+ little ones, painting faces and making baloon critters for them. Santa and the Mrs. arrive at noon after we get them jacked up on cookies and pizza.

Children's Holiday Party at work...I have been doing everything I could to get that nast flu bug killed and dead and outta my life. I am soooo much better. Doc gave me soemthing for the cough, told me to get advil for my wet toiletpaper filled head.(gross=yes it was)

[morningstar55]

... TY Zimmeys....... got your card.. :)
...some of ya'll are lucky to get so many to give such a nice warm holiday glow... so far i only i recieved only 2.. and some from family and other friends.
oh well.....

[morningstar55]

im putting this on my christmas wish list

http://www.artistsonthego.com

[morningstar55]

i just enter'd this contest.......

http://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/83314?ogn=facebook

and here's another site not sure if ya'll seen it.



http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/JerrysArtarama

[Gemme]

I hope all is well for my fellow penpallers this last week before Giftmas, as a friend calls it. I'm thinking about Diva's project and am excited about it. Today's a final job interview (yay!) and then some elbowing at Costco's and then back home to make dinner for my honey. I've enjoyed receiving cards from some of you and the season in general. Happy holidays!

[Diva]

Good morning, PenPal~ers!
Hey.....I'm really loving doing the collage-on-canvas thing.....just posted some more pictures of the latest stuff!

I'm going to get more done and then open an Etsy account, I think! I'm jazzed!

[amiyesiam]

Good morning, PenPal~ers!
Hey.....I'm really loving doing the collage-on-canvas thing.....just posted some more pictures of the latest stuff!

I'm going to get more done and then open an Etsy account, I think! I'm jazzed!

Lovely Diva!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am almost done my heartless project
but won't mail it for a few weeks

[Diva]

Lovely Diva!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am almost done my heartless project
but won't mail it for a few weeks



I worship You. I haven't even started. lol Imagine THAT! :eyebat:

[amiyesiam]

I worship You. I haven't even started. lol Imagine THAT! :eyebat:




ahh shucks
don't do that
you'll hurt your knees LOL

I completed all my projects
and promptly got new ones ~ Imagine that

[Diva]

ahh shucks
don't do that
you'll hurt your knees LOL

I completed all my projects
and promptly got new ones ~ Imagine that





I kneel in my mind! lol There's no one here to help me up! ;)

And I know what You mean.....I'm the same way!
Still working on my Sketchbook Project, doing canvasi, TOO!
And once the SP is out the door (by the 15th) I'll begin the Heartless/Redless thing.... :D

[nycfem]

My 12 heartless/redless Valentines are almost done after two days of embracing my muse. Well... it didn't start out that way. Here's how it went:

1. Think to myself: "I'm sure that hearts and the color red aren't going to be hard to work around. Valentine's Day isn't all about hearts and red." This will be easy.

2. Look at my Valentine craft supply box and see that just about nearly everything has either hearts or red and usually both!

3. Go into a funk. Curse that wrangler who is going to actually make me think and do something more meaningful :fastdraq:

4. Get tired of pity party and remind self how scared I was during the project Ami wrangled where she sent us the supplies we had to use. That ended up being my favorite project ever because it broadened my horizons. After I'd finished my projects, I ended up buying more of the supplies she'd sent so that I could continue using them on my own!

5. Play around with ideas. MUSE HITS. Compulsively serve my muse, as that's what it becomes, right? Hours pass, days pass :vigil:. Obsessively order one supply item that I am visualizing from CafePress that will finish the projects off.

6. Think to self: "Diva's magic works in mysterious ways." (f)

[Diva]

I think "Curse The Wrangler" was an old Gene Autry song from 1949 or so....

:eyebat:

[amiyesiam]

My 12 heartless/redless Valentines are almost done after two days of embracing my muse. Well... it didn't start out that way. Here's how it went:

1. Think to myself: "I'm sure that hearts and the color red aren't going to be hard to work around. Valentine's Day isn't all about hearts and red." This will be easy.

2. Look at my Valentine craft supply box and see that just about nearly everything has either hearts or red and usually both!

3. Go into a funk. Curse that wrangler who is going to actually make me think and do something more meaningful :fastdraq:

4. Get tired of pity party and remind self how scared I was during the project Ami wrangled where she sent us the supplies we had to use. That ended up being my favorite project ever because it broadened my horizons. After I'd finished my projects, I ended up buying more of the supplies she'd sent so that I could continue using them on my own!

5. Play around with ideas. MUSE HITS. Compulsively serve my muse, as that's what it becomes, right? Hours pass, days pass :vigil:. Obsessively order one supply item that I am visualizing from CafePress that will finish the projects off.

6. Think to self: "Diva's magic works in mysterious ways." (f)


my muse was the paper collection "breathless" by bobunny (I think) though I dont think I actually used any of the paper from that collection.

then I found a stamp I loved at stampington & company
and worked around that

[Gemme]

I haven't started nary a one of the Heartless/Redless project, though I can visualize what I would like them to look like perfectly.

Unfortunately, reality NEVER checks the pictures in my mind before coming into existence.

:blink:

Happy almost New Year!

[katsarecool]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^l l^^^^^^^^^^^^|
l HAVE A SAFE **AND* HAPPY NEW YEAR |”"”;..,___.
|……_______=====_| l______________l _|__|…, ] |
“(@)’(@)”""""""*l'(@)l'(@)l """"""""""""""(@)'(@)""""'(@)
2011 is coming... put this as your status and keep the truck going!

[Diva]

But I don't have a truck......



Pssst.....she thinks she's on Facebook! <giggling>

[katsarecool]

But I don't have a truck......



Pssst.....she thinks she's on Facebook! <giggling>


Oh that is what I get for thumbing back and forth!

[Diva]

Y'all.......<gulp>

Today, I sold my first collage canvas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not sure it's quite sunk in yet.....I'm still in disbelief a bit....even though I'm sittin' here, lookin' at the money! :D

[amiyesiam]

Y'all.......<gulp>

Today, I sold my first collage canvas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not sure it's quite sunk in yet.....I'm still in disbelief a bit....even though I'm sittin' here, lookin' at the money! :D




What an absolutely wonderful way to start the new year!
and
really
why are you surprised?

[Diva]

What an absolutely wonderful way to start the new year!
and
really
why are you surprised?

I got nuthin'......I know if I say what FIRST came to my mouth, You're gonna spank me. :eyebat:




Wait a minute........

[nycfem]

How did you sell it? Us wannabe artists like to know these things!

Congrats! And like Ami said, no surprise!

Y'all.......<gulp>

Today, I sold my first collage canvas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not sure it's quite sunk in yet.....I'm still in disbelief a bit....even though I'm sittin' here, lookin' at the money! :D

[Gemme]

Y'all.......<gulp>

Today, I sold my first collage canvas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not sure it's quite sunk in yet.....I'm still in disbelief a bit....even though I'm sittin' here, lookin' at the money! :D




Congratulations, missy miss! Great job in turning a love into big bucks!

[Diva]

How did you sell it? Us wannabe artists like to know these things!

Congrats! And like Ami said, no surprise!

The people I volunteer for at the hospital wanted to see them, so I took them up today when I went to work. Evidently, they told someone about it and she came to see me and bought the Asian~themed one on the spot!!! I was floored.

I think the surprise lies in the fact that this particular canvas was just the 5th one I had made! Don't worry.....I took her money. :eyebat:

[nycfem]

That's so cool!!! And she's the lucky one- your Asian themed piece is gorgeous! I have a fondness for Asian themed art and your work stayed with me (in my mind, I mean!). Get that Etsy store up! :)

The people I volunteer for at the hospital wanted to see them, so I took them up today when I went to work. Evidently, they told someone about it and she came to see me and bought the Asian~themed one on the spot!!! I was floored.

I think the surprise lies in the fact that this particular canvas was just the 5th one I had made! Don't worry.....I took her money. :eyebat:

[Diva]

My goodness! Life is good!
I sold another piece! It's called "JAVA" (in the Gallery).
I also got a commission to do a larger piece!!!

Also, in the Gallery, I posted the beginnings of my latest piece called "DEAL"...hee hee (the girl's holding cards)

Yeah.....Etsy's callin' my name!

[Tommi]

My goodness! Life is good!
I sold another piece! It's called "JAVA" (in the Gallery).
I also got a commission to do a larger piece!!!

Also, in the Gallery, I posted the beginnings of my latest piece called "DEAL"...hee hee (the girl's holding cards)

Yeah.....Etsy's callin' my name!



They are great Diva. :artist: I wanted the Morning Coffee one. :mohawk:Goooooood stuff. Love the Asian theme one too. I still have the Corset with Asian wirting you did for a project. It holds a special place on a glass display shelf in my Guest Bathroom.
CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS NEW ADVENTURE.

[Diva]

They are great Diva. :artist: I wanted the Morning Coffee one. :mohawk:Goooooood stuff. Love the Asian theme one too. I still have the Corset with Asian wirting you did for a project. It holds a special place on a glass display shelf in my Guest Bathroom.
CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS NEW ADVENTURE.




Oh wow! I had almost forgotten about those corset cards I made! That was a fun project! Thank You, Tommi!!

Ok....after consultation with my Sissy ~ ShariBerry ~ she suggested I use "Twirly Girl" somehow. (When I painted a lot of pottery, I had a Twirly Girl series...someone got my Twirly Girl margarita glass at the Reunion!) So....my Etsy store will be called: Twirly Girl Art

:eyebat:

[Diva]

I've posted the beginning stage of the commissioned piece.....um...yeah....there's a theme. :eyebat:

And the 3D part of it goes on next and it is going to be my favorite thing ever, I think! I might have to do another one similar!

I love corrugated cardboard, wire and sharp instruments....just sayin'....

[Diva]

I've posted stage 2. I think I might call it "Black & Blue", yet that seems so obvious a title, I'm not sure it's fitting.....

Heartwired (like "hot wired") is jumping out at me, too....whadaya think?

[nycfem]

I've posted stage 2. I think I might call it "Black & Blue", yet that seems so obvious a title, I'm not sure it's fitting.....

Heartwired (like "hot wired") is jumping out at me, too....whadaya think?




I vote for Heartwired!

[Diva]

Stage 3 is posted....thanks for the feedback, Jenn!
Heartwired, it is!

[Tommi]

I've posted stage 2. I think I might call it "Black & Blue", yet that seems so obvious a title, I'm not sure it's fitting.....

Heartwired (like "hot wired") is jumping out at me, too....whadaya think?




Yes, and I See it as ..Hardwired.
Just sayin', thatbme. :police:

Heartwired is Fitting...:)

[Tommi]

Oh wow! I had almost forgotten about those corset cards I made! That was a fun project! Thank You, Tommi!!

Ok....after consultation with my Sissy ~ ShariBerry ~ she suggested I use "Twirly Girl" somehow. (When I painted a lot of pottery, I had a Twirly Girl series...someone got my Twirly Girl margarita glass at the Reunion!) So....my Etsy store will be called: Twirly Girl Art

:eyebat:




To the best of my foggy post Reunion collection, I recall Twirly Gorl Magarita being part of the PenPal thread, which our Jennifer won.

Reminding me ..I need to mail 2 Breast Cancer bracelets that were missed when that prize was picked up..jen can you pm me the right addy. I am trying the catch up game...:jester:

[Gemme]

I will begin the Heartless/Redless Project on Monday.

That is all.

[lionpaw]

How did you sell it? Us wannabe artists like to know these things!

Congrats! And like Ami said, no surprise!

And adding to that....Ditto....

[amiyesiam]

I will begin the Heartless/Redless Project on Monday.

That is all.

I am officially done
I have also knitted a hat
am knitting a scarf
started knitting a sweater for a dear friend
and
am working on a winter altered art journal

do you hate me now?

[lionpaw]

I am officially done
I have also knitted a hat
am knitting a scarf
started knitting a sweater for a dear friend
and
am working on a winter altered art journal

do you hate me now?


lol....We are just starting our cards.... geez, we have to catch up to you folks!

[Gemme]

I am officially done
I have also knitted a hat
am knitting a scarf
started knitting a sweater for a dear friend
and
am working on a winter altered art journal

do you hate me now?

Hate is such a STRONG word.....


Yes. :blink:



But I'm over it now cuz that means I'm eventually going to get crafty goodness from you.

I'm super interested in your winter altered art journal. Does it have leaf impressions or clear or irridescent glitter for snow? Inquiring minds...

P.S.~I live very close to the wrangler. Ha! I have something awesome too! :cheer:

lol....We are just starting our cards.... geez, we have to catch up to you folks!

With Ami, it's a lost race before we start. She's Super Crafty!!! And Super Speedy!!! She's full of super speedy craftiness. :blink:

As long as you get them out in time, all is good. :thumbsup:

[lionpaw]

Hate is such a STRONG word.....


Yes. :blink:



But I'm over it now cuz that means I'm eventually going to get crafty goodness from you.

I'm super interested in your winter altered art journal. Does it have leaf impressions or clear or irridescent glitter for snow? Inquiring minds...

P.S.~I live very close to the wrangler. Ha! I have something awesome too! :cheer:



With Ami, it's a lost race before we start. She's Super Crafty!!! And Super Speedy!!! She's full of super speedy craftiness. :blink:

As long as you get them out in time, all is good. :thumbsup:


Lol...Dang, I realized Ami was fast, but I didn't know she was that fast!!!!....As I see the wisps of smoke left behind by Ami's crafting....:blink:...You folks crack us up with your sense of humor!...You made my day...I can hardly wait to share this my honey.....

[amiyesiam]

Hate is such a STRONG word.....


Yes. :blink:

Then I have fulfilled my purpose in life and can be happy (smirk)

But I'm over it now cuz that means I'm eventually going to get crafty goodness from you.

I'm super interested in your winter altered art journal. Does it have leaf impressions or clear or irridescent glitter for snow? Inquiring minds...

P.S.~I live very close to the wrangler. Ha! I have something awesome too! :cheer:


for the journal I started with this
http://www.ohmycrafts.com/tattered-angels-glimmer-kit-frosty-memories.aspx
only I got it at the tattered angels web site for 19.95
and I have a lot of white/silver/shades of blue/and shades of purple stuff
and am doing the whole thing in a winter theme
maybe I will post pictures on FB when I am done

You are lucky you have so many friends so close. We don't. We are happy Lionpaw moved here so we have friends that are nice!


With Ami, it's a lost race before we start. She's Super Crafty!!! And Super Speedy!!! She's full of super speedy craftiness. :blink:

And I lots of time, including time at work to read, knit etc. especially on the weekends.

As long as you get them out in time, all is good. :thumbsup:

So true so true!

[Gemme]

So true so true!

Well, if you moved to AUSTIN (and brought lionpaw with you), you'd have MORE crafty friends near by. :cheesy:

P.S.~The journal looks lovely. I'd love to see pics when you are finished, so please let me know if you post them on fb.

[lionpaw]

So true so true!


Thanks Ami....We are really happy that we have you and Corkey as friends too....We are so fortunate and blessed to have you both in our lives....Lionpaw:D:poc-biggrin:

[lionpaw]

Well, if you moved to AUSTIN (and brought lionpaw with you), you'd have MORE crafty friends near by. :cheesy:

P.S.~The journal looks lovely. I'd love to see pics when you are finished, so please let me know if you post them on fb.



Oh....How sweet of you Gemme to say that....Sniff...Sniff...Big grin from the both of us....Lionpaw:thumbsup:

[amiyesiam]

Well, if you moved to AUSTIN (and brought lionpaw with you), you'd have MORE crafty friends near by. :cheesy:

P.S.~The journal looks lovely. I'd love to see pics when you are finished, so please let me know if you post them on fb.

I will do that!

I lived in bryan/college station TX for one year when I was 18-19

I visited san antionio tx when I was 14

I was stationed at fort sam huston tx for 10 weeks for army reserve training

here are some of my thoughts:

I did not know they could grow bugs that big
your bugs never die
Me and Fire ants are not friends
in any way shape or form
Fire ants don't die
they do bite
I do get sick
it isn't fun
why don't you all learn to drive in the snow?
seriously:|
if it makes you feel better
I went to Florida once and didn't like it there either

[Gemme]

I lived in bryan/college station TX for one year when I was 18-19

I visited san antionio tx when I was 14

I was stationed at fort sam huston tx for 10 weeks for army reserve training

here are some of my thoughts:

I did not know they could grow bugs that big
your bugs never die
Me and Fire ants are not friends
in any way shape or form
Fire ants don't die
they do bite
I do get sick
it isn't fun
why don't you all learn to drive in the snow?
seriously:|
if it makes you feel better
I went to Florida once and didn't like it there either

Maybe we can all move to WA?

Less snow, very few bugs.

Beautiful mountain ranges.

Green EVERYWHERE.

[Diva]

Maybe we can all move to WA?

Less snow, very few bugs.

Beautiful mountain ranges.

Green EVERYWHERE.



When you say "we", I know you're not speaking of ME.

I have visited WA. It's lovely. But no.


Ami....You were in all the wrong towns! ;)
You come to Austin, sis, I'll show You & The Corkscrew a good time! ;) Austin is amazing....

And by the by....I learned how to drive in snow and ice in VA....but You're right about THAT.....one snowflake and these guys flake right out! I have learned to stay off the roads when we get the rare snowfall.....I'm safer that way! :)

[Diva]

YEA!

My idea for the Heartless dealio came to me in a vision....I think You're gonna like 'em! I sent a picture of one (they're all basically the same) to a non~participant and it brought tears to her eyes.....

It's allergy season, after all. :eyebat:

[Tommi]

YEA!

My idea for the Heartless dealio came to me in a vision....I think You're gonna like 'em! I sent a picture of one (they're all basically the same) to a non~participant and it brought tears to her eyes.....

It's allergy season, after all. :eyebat:



Uh Oh....Mine are happy and gay, , no hearts though, just gutsy.
They went in the mail to the Heartless Wrangler this morning.

[Diva]

Jenn.....
I got Your Heartless 'tines!!!! WOW!!!!!! Powerful! I love them! (And thanks for the buckage!)

:eyebat:

[katsarecool]

Diva, please refresh my memory for the day our Valentines are due? thanks!

[Diva]

:rrose:VALENTINE'S DAY PROJECT:rrose:


So here we go.....

SIZE: No larger than 4" X 6"
WHAT: A Valentine's Day card
SPECIFICS: Create a Valentine's Day card.....BUT.....You may not use RED and You may not use :stillheart:s.

DUE: I need to receive these by Friday, Feb. 4th so that I can get them to Y'all well before Valentine's Day.

Go Ye therefore and be Ye creative!!!! :eyebat:



Well....I've already broken my own rule.....mine may be a little bit larger than 4x6.....oh well....I guess if I made the rules, I can break 'em. :eyebat:

[Tommi]

Well....I've already broken my own rule.....mine may be a little bit larger than 4x6.....oh well....I guess if I made the rules, I can break 'em. :eyebat:




Phew, glad to hear it mine are
in an 8 X 12 envelope.

Buck :fastdraq:


just kiddin' ;)

[Tommi]

YEA!

My idea for the Heartless dealio came to me in a vision....I think You're gonna like 'em! I sent a picture of one (they're all basically the same) to a non~participant and it brought tears to her eyes.....

It's allergy season, after all. :eyebat:



When I have visions, it could be BIG trouble....for me..:mohawk:

[lionpaw]

Maybe we can all move to WA?

Less snow, very few bugs.

Beautiful mountain ranges.

Green EVERYWHERE.


lol...That's true....lol

[katsarecool]

Well....I've already broken my own rule.....mine may be a little bit larger than 4x6.....oh well....I guess if I made the rules, I can break 'em. :eyebat:


Received by Feb 4th! got it!

[lionpaw]

I lived in bryan/college station TX for one year when I was 18-19

I visited san antionio tx when I was 14

I was stationed at fort sam huston tx for 10 weeks for army reserve training

here are some of my thoughts:

I did not know they could grow bugs that big
your bugs never die
Me and Fire ants are not friends
in any way shape or form
Fire ants don't die
they do bite
I do get sick
it isn't fun
why don't you all learn to drive in the snow?
seriously:|
if it makes you feel better
I went to Florida once and didn't like it there either


lol...I loved your description Ami.....

Diva.....
The closest we ever came to TX was to go around it at the very top of the state as we went from west to east...

But WA state.....
Imagine being able to drive through so many parks with gigunda conifers all year round....
To hear the gulls overhead when you are by the waterfront off of Puget Sound....
The scent of rain(which is where my wife would go---"OMG! That's everyday!"
But......The overcast skies....That can get to you if you aren't use to it....

Where we are now....Now, that is the best of both coasts....
A beautiful state park that has such a unique habitat for wildlife...
You can get anywhere you want in the city in just 15 minutes....
The snowfall makes you want to curl up with a good book and tea----
That and learn how to turn your car into a snowmobile....lol
In the spring and summer, there is nothing like watching the trees come back to life with color....
And the general population here are sooooo nice!...I mean genuinely nice...
That was the biggest adjustment we had to make----We weren't expecting it.
And if you like to travel, you are only an 1 hour and a half away from Ohio and upstate NY...

[lionpaw]

When you say "we", I know you're not speaking of ME.

I have visited WA. It's lovely. But no.


Ami....You were in all the wrong towns! ;)
You come to Austin, sis, I'll show You & The Corkscrew a good time! ;) Austin is amazing....

And by the by....I learned how to drive in snow and ice in VA....but You're right about THAT.....one snowflake and these guys flake right out! I have learned to stay off the roads when we get the rare snowfall.....I'm safer that way! :)

lol....WA state is a love/hate kind of state...At least, that's what I've observed over the years....I've heard alot about Austin....It reminds me sort of how my wife describes Atlanta to me....

[Gemme]

lol....WA state is a love/hate kind of state...At least, that's what I've observed over the years....I've heard alot about Austin....It reminds me sort of how my wife describes Atlanta to me....

A hot mess? :blink:

Oh, wait. That's MY description of Atlanta. Their roads and traffic skeer me sumthin fierce. Good peaches, though.

[amiyesiam]

Dear Crafty Types:

If you have ever wanted a cuttlebug embossing and die cutting machine
Here is the deal for you:

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this set includes
machine and all cutting mats
and a lot of extras
including 3 three alpha bets (which are expensive)


I wanted one before christmas
and then the prices everywhere went up to 90-100 plus shipping
I decided to wait till after christmas
and just ordered this
oh and at 59.00 it qualifies for free shipping
plus I had a coupon code for 10 percent off (code is COMEBACK) it might work for you

I just scored big time and am happy happy happy

[Diva]

lol....WA state is a love/hate kind of state...At least, that's what I've observed over the years....I've heard alot about Austin....It reminds me sort of how my wife describes Atlanta to me....

I don't 'hate' WA.....in fact, I find WA very lovely. I just don't wanna live there. Austin is my hometown....simple as that. :)

[lionpaw]

A hot mess? :blink:

Oh, wait. That's MY description of Atlanta. Their roads and traffic skeer me sumthin fierce. Good peaches, though.


lol....Yeah....That's what my baby says Atlanta is----Hotlanta and that it's sooooooooo hot down there!:lol2:

[lionpaw]

I don't 'hate' WA.....in fact, I find WA very lovely. I just don't wanna live there. Austin is my hometown....simple as that. :)





I understand what you are saying Diva.....However, the "love/hate" statement I made was just an oversimplified statement representing the comments I've heard over the years from others....It's not so much a "hate" as it is, like you said, but a preference for where you want to live....For example, I would love to visit Atlanta where my wife lived for a time....But, I sure wouldn't want to live there...Erie is our hometown....:D

[Diva]

I have a confession.....I know, wrong thread....but You're gonna read it anyway! ;)

My confession is.......I am embracing the imperfect in my art. <GASP!!!!> Mon DIEU! How can zis BE??????

It's true. The sides of Your cards are......are.....RIPPED, not cut with scissors. :| They are.....they are unEVEN!

And now.....if that were not enough.....my favorite 'stamp' has become the top end of a champagne cork because it is SPLOTCHY and not perfectly round!

I KNOW!


This confession brought to You by an imperfect artist.
Let us pray.
:candle:

[amiyesiam]

I have a confession.....I know, wrong thread....but You're gonna read it anyway! ;)

My confession is.......I am embracing the imperfect in my art. <GASP!!!!> Mon DIEU! How can zis BE??????

It's true. The sides of Your cards are......are.....RIPPED, not cut with scissors. :| They are.....they are unEVEN!

And now.....if that were not enough.....my favorite 'stamp' has become the top end of a champagne cork because it is SPLOTCHY and not perfectly round!

I KNOW!


This confession brought to You by an imperfect artist.
Let us pray.
:candle:





It is called vintage/distressed and it rocks
I love it
I am embracing it
It is freeing

Fly Free Diva Fly Free

[lionpaw]

I have a confession.....I know, wrong thread....but You're gonna read it anyway! ;)

My confession is.......I am embracing the imperfect in my art. <GASP!!!!> Mon DIEU! How can zis BE??????

It's true. The sides of Your cards are......are.....RIPPED, not cut with scissors. :| They are.....they are unEVEN!

And now.....if that were not enough.....my favorite 'stamp' has become the top end of a champagne cork because it is SPLOTCHY and not perfectly round!

I KNOW!


This confession brought to You by an imperfect artist.
Let us pray.
:candle:




lol...have you tried isopropyl alcohol, liquid hair spray, alcohol inks, and crushed up eye shadow (color of your choice) mixed together in a small travel bottle mister on that ripped paper????...See if you like the effect....:|

[amiyesiam]

lol...have you tried isopropyl alcohol, liquid hair spray, alcohol inks, and crushed up eye shadow (color of your choice) mixed together in a small travel bottle mister on that ripped paper????...See if you like the effect....:|

Ummmm NO
you will be sharing right?

On a positive note
we went to ACMoore and I got sock yarn and DPN and am making a sock.
thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I may have gotten some other things too

[Diva]

lol...have you tried isopropyl alcohol, liquid hair spray, alcohol inks, and crushed up eye shadow (color of your choice) mixed together in a small travel bottle mister on that ripped paper????...See if you like the effect....:|

Recipe, please....and thank You! :eyebat:



Sidebar: I'm out of canvasses and I'm chomping at the bit to get more.......:jester:

I'm also out of double~sided tape!!!

[Tommi]

I have a confession.....I know, wrong thread....but You're gonna read it anyway! ;)

My confession is.......I am embracing the imperfect in my art. <GASP!!!!> Mon DIEU! How can zis BE??????

It's true. The sides of Your cards are......are.....RIPPED, not cut with scissors. :| They are.....they are unEVEN!

And now.....if that were not enough.....my favorite 'stamp' has become the top end of a champagne cork because it is SPLOTCHY and not perfectly round!

I KNOW!


This confession brought to You by an imperfect artist.
Let us pray.
:candle:



Our Diva is coloring outside the lines. Imperfect art is the best. I used to paint in the stressful realistic style, and now, love natural art.

You can order canvas online from ASW and have it delivered. Link* (http://www.aswexpress.com/discount-art-supplies/canvas-and-boards.html)

PS.
Want you to know, I really did not make 8 X 12 " cards. I hand cut and trimmed the 5 " X 7" card stock to 4" X 6" before beginning my creations, to be in compliance with the Wrangler's rules

[Diva]

So........I sent my Sketchbook Project off today ~ just under the wire as it's supposed to be postmarked by tomorrow ~ and I was so overwhelmed that I was letting this book go after investing so much in it.

I cried at the Post Office.

That surprised me, really.....I wasn't expecting THAT at ALL! But after so many hours and days and weeks of working on this thing ~ this piece of my heart ~ letting it go was as though I HAD lost a piece of my heart....

So I'm grieving a little..........for my Happy Thoughts Sketchbook......

[Diva]

Tommi....

I got Your Heartless Valentines!!!!! Thanks!!! (I haven't opened them yet....)

[Tommi]

So........I sent my Sketchbook Project off today ~ just under the wire as it's supposed to be postmarked by tomorrow ~ and I was so overwhelmed that I was letting this book go after investing so much in it.

I cried at the Post Office.

That surprised me, really.....I wasn't expecting THAT at ALL! But after so many hours and days and weeks of working on this thing ~ this piece of my heart ~ letting it go was as though I HAD lost a piece of my heart....

So I'm grieving a little..........for my Happy Thoughts Sketchbook......

My "Things That Changed Other Things" Sketchbook went out yesterday too.
It was a different feeling than when one of my paintings or sculptures sell.

I had cuddled it with me in the car, at work, in the morning and at night. My companion that was such good , quiet and entertaining company has moved on..Ahhh, as The World Turns.

I'm gonna check yours out,:goodluck:

[nycfem]

My sketchbook went out too "A Record Year for Rain Fall." Now I'm doing the Fiction project.

[Tommi]

My sketchbook went out too "A Record Year for Rain Fall." Now I'm doing the Fiction project.

Goooooood. Good. WAY 2 GO.
http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy10/xXxMiikaMaddnessXxX/Sanrio/HelloKitty-ItsRainingCute.gif

[Diva]

My sketchbook went out too "A Record Year for Rain Fall." Now I'm doing the Fiction project.

I'm going to do the Photograph project! Thank You for telling us about ArtHouse Coop! It's really fun!