I am new to this art journalling stuff. Each week they have prompts(on saturdays) Part of why I am doing this is to move beyond the mine isn't as good/doesn't look like I want it to/i don't want to share because Idon't want to be judged stuff.

I as wondering do the most awesome people of this thread still do monthly exchanges? Trying to get back I to the swing of thing here!

Looks like we did a winter hibernation kind of thing. Yawning into the sunshine. Too close for Valentines Day, so, anyone want to do a March Madness kind of theme.
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Spring is the Thing?

Com on out an play in the sunshine. :typewriter:

It has been quite some time but me and the girl would love to participate in any activity. We are dying for a reason to be crafty!

Yes, Gemme,
I was default if, someone if they

.....dropped off the edge of the earth...
said the residents,

1491 AD

Yes, Gemme,
I do believe I was default if, someone if they sailed~ ~

.....dropped off the edge of the earth...
said the Sailors.

1491 AD

2015 Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types
 

Honoring the previous participants who were interested, and calling out to the Whooo Whooooo who..with those ideas and desires.

Awaiting to hear from YOU...Willing to wrangle. past positive Wrangling experience.

Calling ALL Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

Sign up if you have any interest, details will follow ,,,:moonstars: :seeingstars::groupphoto::ambulance::walking-poodle::bingo::goodscore::elefant::pursebee::cat:

Color me in pls and thank you!

Blindly Interested...maybe? Maybe not?
 

Who said Build it They will come???:hamactor:

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Yes interested

Woot count us in! Me and my girl desdy will be working as one if that is okay!

Sorry it's bright_arrow!

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2. kaijira
3. clay
4. nycfem
5. logicaly & bright_arrow
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We never talked about having members who were on a time out participate so I leave that judgment call up to Tommi, as he's the wrangler.

Personally I think as long as their doing it as one entity and not two and logically is not on time out and is doing the finagling, it's passable.

We never talked about having members who were on a time out participate so I leave that judgment call up to Tommi, as he's the wrangler.[/QUOTE]

If it is a problem I will withdraw myself before we get started just let me know. I just figured since we live together and was going to be sitting there working on it with me I would say so and let everyone else know about that too. Didn't think it would be an issue but please let me know!

well, i'm a mod and i think it's ok given the circumstances described, unless tommi as the wrangler disagrees.

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3. clay
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Tommi, while I am excited to get a new project underway I put my name on a list that I have no idea what the deadline or parameters are or even if I will be able to participate. We need the guidelines to see if we can complete it given the new rule for projects.

Have you worked that out yet?

nycfem said this:

New rule for penpal thread that applies to all group projects:

I think we've experienced a slow down on this thread because folks are reluctant to sign up for projects when we are having some people repeatedly not come through with what they signed up for.

For 2015, the rule is if one of us is more than a week late or drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a project again until 2016. No exceptions. This rule must be posted at the bottom of all new projects that are being wrangled so that members can thoughtfully consider whether we wish to commit to a new project.

This is not a punishment but is a way to try and make the group projects something members can trust that we are getting what we signed up for.

This is a new beginning, so we are all starting at the same place.

Gemme said:

I like the idea of not tossing out a sign up deadline right away too. Announce the project and give all of us at least a week or two to mull it over and see if we can get the materials together and can put the time aside that the project will entail. THEN do the sign up.

I wouldn't mind each project taking a bit more time if there'd be less drop outs and more mindfulness.

But I'd have to say the MOST frustrating thing, as a person who's crafted in all aspects....wrangler, participant, early, late, etc....are those who are late.

If memory serves me, there is still an outstanding project out there for one of our members.

Tardiness affects all of us, especially those like Sis, who sometimes have strict deadlines to adhere to. It's also disrespectful.

For 2015, for myself and all participants, I'd like to not have any of that. Going forward, whatever the deadline is, that is the last date that your project can be postmarked in order to participate in that project.

Finis.

Hippity Hoppity Spring is on it's way
 

:smelling-flower::artist::knitboy::quickdraw::dance2: :skateboard:
There is hope, after the last of the snow, that the world will be green again.

First day of Spring is March 20th, and too close to meet that day for many of us. So, the Easter Bunny comes hop hop hopping along (to some of us) April 5, 2015. A basket, a tiskit a tasket, green and yellow basket. ! !
A colored egg, a bunny, a spring bouquet, a glimpse of spring happiness. A picture, a postcard, a crafty project, a pot holder, a fake egg, or a real egg (Umm) colored real pretty. A coloring book picture. Your choice. Just stay in those reasonable dimensions ( 4x6 ).

Friday, February 13
Sign Up Deadline

Wrangler gets a PM that its in the mail.

Completed Projects Sender's Name will be posted on receipt. Packaged and returned to senders mailboxes ASAP after receipt of the last one.

Super excited and we already know what we are going to make! If I wasn't so tired we would start tonight.

That's a good question. Our lists wax and wane,( Increase and decrease, as in size, number, strength, or intensity ) by the time the project kick-off time comes.

My suggestion, woud be to wait to see how many are signed up by the deadline, and decide.

Have fun creating.

I know some who will get going right away, even before the listing deadline.
So, let the fun begin.:hangloose:

Go ahead, ..........

So in short--there's no limit.

In short, no..

Historically, it averages around 9-11, can never recall it over 16

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1. Tommi
2. kaijira
3. clay
4. nycfem
5. logicaly & bright_arrow
6. Gemme
7. Katniss
8.Bèsame
9.purepises
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Just a reminder to all:

"For 2015, the rule is if one of us is more than a week late or drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a project again until 2016. No exceptions. This rule must be posted at the bottom of all new projects that are being wrangled so that members can thoughtfully consider whether we wish to commit to a new project."

Don't say we didn't tell ya :D

Thoughfully consider your promise to participate when nsigning up
 

:smelling-flower::artist::knitboy::quickdraw::dance2: :skateboard:
There is hope, after the last of the snow, that the world will be green again.

First day of Spring is March 20th, and too close to meet that day for many of us. So, the Easter Bunny comes hop hop hopping along (to some of us) April 5, 2015. A basket, a tiskit a tasket, green and yellow basket. ! !
A colored egg, a bunny, a spring bouquet, a glimpse of spring happiness. A picture, a postcard, a crafty project, a pot holder, a fake egg, or a real egg (Umm) colored real pretty. A coloring book picture. Your choice. Just stay in those reasonable dimensions ( 4x6 ).

Friday, February 13
Sign Up Deadline

Wrangler gets a PM that its in the mail.

Completed Projects Sender's Name will be posted on receipt. Packaged and returned to senders mailboxes ASAP after receipt of the last one.[/QUOTE]

1. Tommi
2. Ts_kaijira
3. clay
4. nycfem
5. logicaly & bright_arrow
6. Gemme
7. Katniss
8. purwpices
9. Bèsame

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***********Thoughtful Consideration for Others Rule*******************
Just a reminder to all:

"For 2015, the rule is if one of us is more than a week late or drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a project again until 2016. No exceptions. This rule must be posted at the bottom of all new projects that are being wrangled so that members can thoughtfully consider whether we wish to commit to a new project."

Don't say we didn't tell ya :D
HOBBIES, CRAFTS, INTERESTS > Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

1. Tommi
2. Ts_kaijira
3. clay
4. nycfem
5. logicaly & bright_arrow
6. Gemme
7. Katniss
8. purwpices
9. Bèsame

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***********Thoughtful Consideration for Others Rule*******************
Just a reminder to all:

"For 2015, the rule is if one of us is more than a week late or drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a project again until 2016. No exceptions. This rule must be posted at the bottom of all new projects that are being wrangled so that members can thoughtfully consider whether we wish to commit to a new project."

Don't say we didn't tell ya :D
HOBBIES, CRAFTS, INTERESTS > Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types[/QUOTE]

You could get started on 8 projects today. No delay. We are here to stay.
 

1. Tommi
2. Ts_kaijira
3. clay
4. nycfem
5. logicaly & bright_arrow
6. Gemme
7. Katniss
8. purwpices
9. Bèsame

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***********Thoughtful Consideration for Others Rule*******************
Just a reminder to all:

"For 2015, the rule is if one of us is more than a week late or drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a project again until 2016. No exceptions. This rule must be posted at the bottom of all new projects that are being wrangled so that members can thoughtfully consider whether we wish to commit to a new project."

Don't say we didn't tell ya :D
HOBBIES, CRAFTS, INTERESTS > Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types[/QUOTE]

Monday ...hello
 

1. Tommi
2. Ts_kaijira
3. clay
4. nycfem
5. logicaly & bright_arrow
6. Gemme
7. Katniss
8. purwpices
9. Bèsame

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***********Thoughtful Consideration for Others Rule*******************
Just a reminder to all:

"For 2015, the rule is if one of us is more than a week late or drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a project again until 2016. No exceptions. This rule must be posted at the bottom of all new projects that are being wrangled so that members can thoughtfully consider whether we wish to commit to a new project."

Don't say we didn't tell ya :D
HOBBIES, CRAFTS, INTERESTS > Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

I think I would like to participate, but I'm not really sure what it is I'm promising to do. I think I understand the basic concept, but I'm pretty sure I'm missing some basic information. (What does the wrangler do? 4x6 is the ideal size - so are only flat projects acceptable? Does it have to come in under a certain weight? Do we make as many projects as there are participants, or do we only make one project? What makes a good project?) Anyway, is there a basic informational post for noobs to this thread who want to come out and play? If not, can someone please help me out?

Thanks,
GeorgiaMa'am

I can answer some of your questions, and will leave those that pertain to this specific project to Tommi as it is his. (Like weight/size limits, etc.)

I couldn't find a good FAQ post for newbies, unfortunately.

A wrangler is the person who decides to facilitate a project. This usually includes coming up with the specifics of their particular project, having all completed projects mailed to them from each of the participants, and then putting together packages including a project from everyone who participated and sending them back out. Theoretically everyone ends up with a package that contains one project from each of the other participants. It kinda sounds complicated but it's actually simpler than having everyone mail each item out individually.

Most of the time (unless stated otherwise), you make a project for each participant.

A "good" project is really anything you put your love and creativity into. :)

What happened to purepisce's name?

I totally get this and we appreciate you wanting to clarify before committing yourself!

It does not have to be flat. Tommi gave us a few options for this Spring themed project......poems, potholders, eggs (no real ones, please....food rotting in the mail and at Tommi's abode is not appetizing), etc. The idea is to not have many different sized projects for ease of mailing (an inchie with a 5x7 framed piece could spell danger for the inchie for example).

Think of the wrangler as a hub. Our projects go in as one box, get divided down (you have the option of assigning who gets what if the wrangler allows) and reshipped out a box containing one project from each of the participants who got their work in before the deadline.

We've been loosey goosey with deadlines in the past but it's led to a lot of frustration for those who complete their projects on time, so no more! If you participate, make absolute sure to get your work to Tommi by the deadline.

The wrangler is usually someone who has done a few projects, knows the ins and outs of the process and we trust with our personal info. Letting newbies wrangle, in most cases, has not worked out well in my experience.

Right now, there are 9 participants. If that does not change and you do decide to do the project, you can make either 9 or 10 if you want one back. Some of us will do that so our 'collection' from that particular wrangle is complete.

The things I think that will help you decide is to look at the project post of Tommi's and see his suggestions, think of what you'd like to do and see if you have the materials, the time and the patience to do it and get it mailed before the deadline. If the answer is yes, great! If the answer is no or probably not or not sure, I'd wait this one out.

Agreed!