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nycfem 08-08-2017 12:49 AM

Woohoo! I finished mine (have yet to mail). I like mine a lot but did make an error, which is that I was trying to put stickers and washi tape on a velvety background... which, DUH, doesn't really stick! So they are not a hearty product, but some of the things I tried did work, so I'll leave that for you all to be suprised with ;). I really appreciate these projects because they get me to try out things I've never tried before. Sometimes things don't come out perfect but I end up learning things I'd do differently or things I like a lot that I never knew about before. Great project, Besame!

Bèsame* 08-08-2017 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycfem (Post 1161914)
Woohoo! I finished mine (have yet to mail). I like mine a lot but did make an error, which is that I was trying to put stickers and washi tape on a velvety background... which, DUH, doesn't really stick! So they are not a hearty product, but some of the things I tried did work, so I'll leave that for you all to be suprised with ;). I really appreciate these projects because they get me to try out things I've never tried before. Sometimes things don't come out perfect but I end up learning things I'd do differently or things I like a lot that I never knew about before. Great project, Besame!

I Sooo agree. Some of my ideas had glitches and I had to work around some things! I like trying new things too!
I hope everyone was challenged with the ingredients of this project. I'm really looking forward to seeing your finished works of art.

nycfem 08-09-2017 12:08 AM

I mailed my projects priority today and they are thought to arrive on August 12th. Besame, when you open them, stickers may fall off like autumn leaves...

candy_coated_bitch 08-09-2017 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by nycfem (Post 1162142)
I mailed my projects priority today and they are thought to arrive on August 12th. Besame, when you open them, stickers may fall off like autumn leaves...

That's making me sad. The thought of falling stickers, say it ain't so.

Bèsame* 08-10-2017 02:22 PM

Arriving to my mailbox:
Sis...let's hear it for Canda!
Clay..got them :)
Blaze...I'm pushing for a finished project soon!
Me...completed :)

Nyc...I'm going to look for yours next

Just let me know if you have sent your art work on its way.
Many thanks!

Gemme 08-14-2017 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bèsame* (Post 1162524)
Arriving to my mailbox:
Sis...let's hear it for Canda!
Clay..got them :)
Blaze...I'm pushing for a finished project soon!
Me...completed :)

Nyc...I'm going to look for yours next

Just let me know if you have sent your art work on its way.
Many thanks!

My work work is done and all that is left is the labeling and packaging. They will go out tomorrow!

Bèsame* 08-14-2017 09:12 AM

I have received Nyc's...yay.

Psst....there was absolutely no sticker fall out :)

I'll be looking for others.

nanners 08-15-2017 08:47 PM

Mine are done and going in the mail on Thursday. I'll mail them priority so you should get them hopefully on Saturday!

I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone came up with!

Gemme 08-16-2017 04:59 AM

Mine went out yesterday and you should get them on/by Friday, Besame.

Bèsame* 08-17-2017 08:44 AM

The 19th is sneaking up....thank you to those who communicated about their projects traveling thru the mail!
1. Besame*...............✅here
2. Clay......................✅here
3. nycfem / Jennifer....✅here
4. Gemme.................🕗on their way
5. purepices...............❓unknown at this time
6. Sis........................✅here
7. Cara......................❓unknown at this time
8. suzanne ami...........❎here
9. Blaze.....................❎here
10. nanners...............📬going into mail today

Best part about being a Wrangler...seeing how creative we can be with the instructions given! Well, I get to see them first!
Your turn will come in a week or so...

Thank you all with the wonderful pieces of art I've seen this far.
Hopefully, someone is thinking of our next project....

nanners 08-18-2017 09:05 AM

mine went in the mail yesterday priority mail and they should arrive on Monday.

purepisces 08-18-2017 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bèsame* (Post 1163709)
The 19th is sneaking up....thank you to those who communicated about their projects traveling thru the mail!
1. Besame*...............✅here
2. Clay......................✅here
3. nycfem / Jennifer....✅here
4. Gemme.................��on their way
5. purepices...............❓unknown at this time
6. Sis........................✅here
7. Cara......................❓unknown at this time
8. suzanne ami...........❎here
9. Blaze.....................❎here
10. nanners...............��going into mail today

Best part about being a Wrangler...seeing how creative we can be with the instructions given! Well, I get to see them first!
Your turn will come in a week or so...

Thank you all with the wonderful pieces of art I've seen this far.
Hopefully, someone is thinking of our next project....


Mine should be there by Tuesday. Is that too late? Will I be ineligible for the next six months?

Gemme 08-18-2017 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by purepisces (Post 1164000)
Mine should be there by Tuesday. Is that too late? Will I be ineligible for the next six months?

Tuesday would be fine. The deadline is the 19th and the late grace period is one week from that date. If it came the Tuesday after next, you'd be screwed.

Bèsame* 08-18-2017 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemme (Post 1164030)
Tuesday would be fine. The deadline is the 19th and the late grace period is one week from that date. If it came the Tuesday after next, you'd be screwed.

Received Gemme's today ! Will be on the look out for purepisces next week.

nanners 08-20-2017 04:13 PM

Besame,

My tracking number says my package was delivered yesterday...did you get it?

Bèsame* 08-20-2017 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nanners (Post 1164497)
Besame,

My tracking number says my package was delivered yesterday...did you get it?

I haven't check the mail box. I will in the morning.

Bèsame* 08-21-2017 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bèsame* (Post 1164548)
I haven't check the mail box. I will in the morning.

It was there!

Just waiting on purepisces and cara. I have yet to hear from Cara? ??

Come out come out where ever you are. ...

Bèsame* 08-25-2017 01:54 PM

I have received purepices package!!! Yay to the all right, in the nick of time:)

Cara, you have a little more than 24 hours to squeeze in on the time frame. I'm rooting on you!

And then...There is this weather thing..

purepisces 08-25-2017 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bèsame* (Post 1165359)
I have received purepices package!!! Yay to the all right, in the nick of time:)

Cara, you have a little more than 24 hours to squeeze in on the time frame. I'm rooting on you!

And then...There is this weather thing..

Yay! I was afraid this hurricane was going to ruin my chances of the delivery being made on time.

Gemme 08-26-2017 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by purepisces (Post 1165366)
Yay! I was afraid this hurricane was going to ruin my chances of the delivery being made on time.

"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds".

Yay!

Oklahomagal 08-26-2017 08:40 AM

Hello all how do i get in on this

clay 08-26-2017 01:14 PM

hello Oklahoma @ welcome to this thread!

This project has ended and we are waiting to get the finished pieces mailed back to us in about a week......our wrangler for this one is in Texas, so not sure if weather will affect this mailout or not....

There will be a new one coming up (sooner I hope...:)...) and whomever wrangles it will be posting their parameters....a sign up sheet will be posted & you can then sign up.

I think our next one is going to be started in September..and last I heard would be a post secrets one...

Just keep abreast of this thread & watch for announcements. We have specific sign up & deadlines for project to be in by. There is a 7 day grace period after deadline to have projects in by....after which any project received after that isn't able to join any other projects for 6 months from that date....and is required to make a post stating their 6 months date to rejoin. During that 6 months you can and are welcomed to post here anytime.....hope to see you around & on the projects....hope this helps...I expect others will be along to post anything I may have missed.....again..thanks for your interest!

FireSignFemme 08-26-2017 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oklahomagal (Post 1165472)
Hello all how do i get in on this

The wrangler of the project will start a sign up list in this thread. Those interested add their name to the list to indicate they want to participate. To get on the list just hit the quote button, add your name, then post your message to the group as a reply to the thread. Hope this has been helpful and welcome to the - Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types, club. :)

P.S. When you sign up to participate in a swap the wrangler will qoute and/or link back to the participation rules. It's a good idea to look at them before signing up, agreeing to commit to a project.

Bèsame* 08-29-2017 03:10 PM

I went over to the post office and it was closed. Imagine that!
I weighed all the packages and was able to buy a stamp. They can't be tracked, but they are in the mail. Let's see how long this takes.

Everyone did a fantastic job with scavenging up parts to your art work. Just wait till you see them.....expect packets of summer sunshine via the eye of the storm.


I'm sorry to say, I did not hear from or receive anything from Cara.

And Sis, as soon as the post office re-opens, yours will be coming your way 😉📩


Gemme 09-02-2017 06:56 PM

I got my package today and it's fantastic!!! clay, I was trying to do something with your particular design component but I couldn't figure it out but I absolutely love what you did. I didn't have any pieces that I didn't like. They are all so original and fun. Thank you all for such a lovely round.

nanners 09-04-2017 03:53 PM

I got mine in the mail on Saturday...Thank you everyone! They're wonderful and it was cook to to see how creative everyone could be!

I'm excited for another project to begin!

nycfem 09-05-2017 07:25 PM

Oh, Wow, I loved the penpal project arrival today! Besame, what a great project!

SPOILER ALERT - Please don't read on if your projects haven't arrived yet:
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Ami- I love the "Be Free"/ "Just breathe" and I love how, as usual, your projects are just gorgeous in every detail!

Besame- omg, that dubble bubble bikini knocked me out, mega creative, and the ribbons just made it all the better! You are amazing!

Blaze- super cute turtle! I love the teal and the shiny and your use of a paint chip!!!

Clay- that pineapple is bangin'- seriously creative and fun!

Gemme- (((((the little red balloon))))), also your ocean came out very accurate!

Nanners- Absolutely so cool how you stamped out summer nights, great use of a popsicle stick, looks so cool! And I love the shiny sand tape! Paint chips came out cool too!

nycfem- It was cool to see what you did and look back on it! It's neat to see it in the context of the other projects!

purpisces- so good to have you back, loved the tiny text!

Good times, y'all!!!!!!!!

candy_coated_bitch 09-05-2017 09:47 PM

Sounds like this project was a huge success!

clay 09-07-2017 08:54 AM


I was out of town until late last evening, so I had my bag of goodies waiting in the mail box.

It was pure joy to see all the individual creations. Very diverse, yet all so wonderfully thought out & done.

I second all that nycfem said...I was up very late last night....family energencies....so appreciated having these to look forward to.

Thanks again Besame' for wrangling a really cool project. I hope we do this one again...:).


Bèsame* 09-12-2017 08:44 PM

Looks like 4 packages out of the 7 I sent have been received. Sis, yours will be there shortly.

Anybody else???

Where is the next project????? Sorry anxious..not sorry.

homoe 09-12-2017 09:14 PM

Yes, what is the next project? Inquiring minds want to know :jester:

Gemme 09-12-2017 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe (Post 1168767)
Yes, what is the next project? Inquiring minds want to know :jester:

Given that many of our participants live in hurricane affected areas, there might be a delay before nycfem gives us the details of her Post Secret project.

purepisces 09-15-2017 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bèsame* (Post 1168743)
Looks like 4 packages out of the 7 I sent have been received. Sis, yours will be there shortly.

Anybody else???

Where is the next project????? Sorry anxious..not sorry.

Sorry I haven't checked in sooner, but I received mine and they are wonderful! Thank you all so much! I've missed this. :)

GeorgiaMa'am 09-29-2017 08:14 PM

Some of you may know the saga of the tree that wound up in my spare bedroom during Irma. Well, it has presented me with the opportunity to redecorate the room, as almost everything in that room had to be thrown away. I've decided to get a desk or table of some sort and a comfy office chair and make at least one corner of the room a craft area. I guess I will need some kind of storage. It will also give me a permanent home for my sewing machine.

For those of you that have permanent crafting areas in your homes, what advice can you offer about setting up a craft area? I would really appreciate any ideas for conserving space, multipurposing, storage, and whatever other pieces of wisdom you may care to impart.

Thanks in advance!

clay 09-29-2017 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am (Post 1171887)
snipped conversation

For those of you that have permanent crafting areas in your homes, what advice can you offer about setting up a craft area? I would really appreciate any ideas for conserving space, multipurposing, storage, and whatever other pieces of wisdom you may care to impart.

Thanks in advance!

Proverbial silver lining behind Irma's wrath...

Georgia Ma'am...I purchased 4 of those silver shelving units (one can get black or silver...) for my craft area...is 5 shelves high and has a lip to prevent storage bins sliding off.

I bought some of the sterilite bins (shoe box size & bigger) for different crafty goodies....ie one has rubber stamps....one holds my alcohol inks...another has all my acrylic painst

I also have 4 different sizes of the stackable totes on wheels..each drawer slides in and out. I use the bigger drawers for my sheets of papers for crafting while another holds my glues, etc.

An idea is to look on CL for good, clean used storage items...usually found on arts & crafts section...will save a ton of monies....

I have 2 6ft tables I use for my craft area. I have a set of the plastic risers for beds I put under one of my tables legs on each corner...that allowed for me to roll the stacking/roller bins under one table & saved me space. Your sewing machine could be set up on one of these tables leaving another free for crafting. There are also 4 ft tables to be bought if 6Ft is too long!

Those rolling stackable units are great for sewing notions, threads, bobbins, bits n bobs...:)

Anyway, maybe some of these ideas will help you out. I am really tired tonight so unable to think any deeper...lol

You will LOVE this craft room


Gemme 09-30-2017 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am (Post 1171887)
Some of you may know the saga of the tree that wound up in my spare bedroom during Irma. Well, it has presented me with the opportunity to redecorate the room, as almost everything in that room had to be thrown away. I've decided to get a desk or table of some sort and a comfy office chair and make at least one corner of the room a craft area. I guess I will need some kind of storage. It will also give me a permanent home for my sewing machine.

For those of you that have permanent crafting areas in your homes, what advice can you offer about setting up a craft area? I would really appreciate any ideas for conserving space, multipurposing, storage, and whatever other pieces of wisdom you may care to impart.

Thanks in advance!

Depending on how much you have and how much space you have, maybe something like this?

I have two desks in a decent sized room that doubles as our 'crap' room too. I have one large, flat desk with a drawer that is high off the ground so I can stack bins underneath like clay does. I also have an L shaped desk that fits in the corner nicely and has a matching rolling file cabinet. I picked up some rolling carts that can be assembled easily from Michael's that I bought with coupons and using awesome sales as they are very, very overpriced in store. Then, I have clear bins on wheels that I can either stack or stuff in a corner or underneath something. I also use a 6 ft buffet I have for craft storage but it's primary purpose is to hold stuff like artwork and magazines and books on top. My craft room is far from organized right now and likely won't be so any time soon with Vegas and work but I think what I have is sufficient despite having as much 'stuff' as I do. If you have as much or more stuff than I do, you might have a problem fitting it all in one room.

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Bèsame* 09-30-2017 08:52 AM

my craft room is my organized mess just for me...

I have a big six foot long table up on bed boosters as well. It brings the table to my height and saves my back. It also gives me lots of room for my little shelf concoction I made against the wall...my glass block collection used. One on each end, with a wooden shelf in between. Three shelves that hold many shoe sized bins. Paints, jewelry stuff. There are also fav wooden boxes and cute hat boxes filled with trims and embroidery threads.

On top of the table, my sewing machine sits and the other end is the cutting mat. There are a couple of those shelf dividers that are used in cupboards towards the back of the table. On top are my fav mugs and tall boxes filled with scissors, rotary cutters, pencils and markers. My granny's milk glass lamp, keeps my crafting well lighted.

I have my granny's walnut hutch on another wall. I took the sliding glass doors off and have square baskets turned on their sides to hold my fabric fat quarters and colorized. (For the most part..lol) A couple of bigger plastic boxes hold ribbons. The drawers hold, various other things, stamps, yarns, more fabric...good stuff!

Don't forget a big cork bulletin board!

On my door I made a hanging sign in glitter letters..."material girl"
And on a wall, wall hanging my Mom made.." Dilly dallying and lollygagging allowed "

GeorgiaMa'am 10-01-2017 05:10 PM

Thanks clay, Gemme and Bèsame* for all the advice! I'm definitely considering a larger table than the one I originally envisioned. Also, thanks for the great ideas for storage! I will have to "think outside the box" on this one.

GeorgiaMa'am 10-01-2017 05:10 PM

Has anyone heard from nycfem? I don't think she's been around since H. Irma.

candy_coated_bitch 10-01-2017 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am (Post 1172246)
Has anyone heard from nycfem? I don't think she's been around since H. Irma.

I've been in touch with her recently and she is A-ok!


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