2.5 weeks left...and additional grace week....:)
 

Thanks, I have a crystal clear acrylic spray that I think I could try (since I already have it). I sooooo should have taken a photo of them. I made ten of them, one for each of my colleages, and I think they really liked them. They came out really special even though they could have had better sealing on the wild side of it. This group has given me good practice for mass producing individualized projects! OMG, people were floored :D

My Zentangles are done- had tremendous fun with them. Will get to the post office at some point...

Some kinda spray "shield" sounds like a great idea! :koolaid:

I've often wished that after the projects are all sent out that, photos could be shared of everyone's work... particularly when each piece is unique to each participant. Naturally, I get to see what was created for me but I'm still very curious to see what was created for everyone else! I've learned so much about craftiness from this group! :)

Not everyone cares to share, But if someone wants to share a picture of their own work, that is certainly fine!

Of course, I wasn't thinking it ought to be a mandatory thing. Iol More of an "FYI" that if there are those who wish to share then ... FYI, there are those who would appreciate their sharing. Se moi! ;)

This is a really good idea, Gemme.

It was the gold flakes that really lost their sparkle and texture under the mod podge. But I didn't want gold flakes falling on people, so I guess that's the part that would have benefited from being sprayed instead of sealed with goop.

17 days left to get them to me...:)
 

ZENTANGLES....


What is Zentangle?

Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing. It increases focus and creativity. Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of personal well being.



Let's Draw - 001: How to Draw Zentangles (Doodle Art) - YouTube




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ske2jBRBEB8


Parameters:

• Can be any of OR a combination of these 3 sizes....

a. twinchie.....2"x2"

b. trinchie.....a ROUND shape BUT must measure 2" in diameter... I "made" this one up as a one inch just doesn't seem big enough...)

c. ATC......2.5" x 3.5"

The project foundation needs to be done on a sturdy kind of paper OR board OR a zentangle tile ( I just found out they have these at Michael's...thanks, Gemme!)...IE...cardstock.


***** IF you use a heavier foundation, please be sure to consider sending extra fees for return postage for finished projects back to others.
You have creative freedom to choose to do COLOR OR B&W...or a mix & match of both.


It is probably best if we use a very fine felt marker or an extra sharp colored pencil, so as there are sharp, crisp lines...


You may have the creative freedom to add some kind of symbol in your Zentangle IF YOU WISH. IE: a sun, an animal, or a tree


You can chose to make an assortment of sizes, still only ONE per person UNLESS you choose to do more... For example, we have say 10 sign up, I may choose to make 3 of option a., 3 of option b, and 3 of option c....


Have fun, be creative, go outside the box.....


• Sign up starts at 9:00 PM Eastern time 03/09/19 (Saturday) and closes at 9:00 PM Eastern on 03/16/19 (Saturday) SIGNUPS NOW CLOSED!

Gives us SIX weeks to get them done & in by!

Project participant limit of 10, please!! Thanks!



Projects are due back by 04/21/19 and are officially late if not received by 04/28/19. I will mail them back out within a couple or 3 days after final deadline...

• You must make one Zentangle for each participant.


• On the back of your project please list these things: Project Name, your name, and WHOM it is for UNLESS you want wrangler to assign them.


• Projects are due to me by April 21st. . You have a week grace period but after that, (April 28) your project will become shredded fodder and you don't get your package of projects that others made you. You also won't be able to participate again for 6 months.


• Include $7 for the wrangler with your project.
• Please, no glitter that is not sealed.

~ Please, nothing from a smoking home, as several are sensitive to smoke! Thank you!




.

1. clay (wrangler)....RECEIVED...:)

2. nanners

3. GeorgiaMa'am

4. GEMME!!!

5. nycfem/Jennifer

6. CCB.....RECEIVED!

7. Bèsame*



RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018 & 2019. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2019. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/19, able to participate 7/28/19)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/19, able to participate 8/21/19)'

This rule must be posted in its entirety at the bottom of all new projects that are being wrangled so that members can thoughtfully consider whether we wish to commit to a new project."

Please if you are currently timed out put yourself on the list and the dates of your time out because I am not responsible for doing that.

Friendly reminder.....:)....We have 17 days left (this includes the grace week!)....since the 28th is a Sunday, I must get them by Saturday evening...April 27th!

WTG, CCB!!! AND CLAY!!!

FYI.....
 

Mine are done! They'll be in the mail tomorrow or Saturday. Just for the record I would like to do these again (but not right away) in a larger size too, and I would request the "official" Zentangle size of 3.5 x 3.5". Tiles seem to be readily available in that size and 6 x 6".

FSF, your Vision Board project was returned to me in the mail. Please PM me with your address. I used exactly what your return address was on the ones you sent me, I’m confused.

Who knows I could have done anything, including forget my own address :seeingstars: I'll send it to you in a PM.

Just to pop in and give my two cents. I'd also be interested in doing another zentagles project at a bigger size. That's why I chose ATC over twinchie. I just felt too cramped. I'm interested to see how they turned out, though. From everyone whose eyeballs are bleeding.

I did small but it was weird. I had to keep trying to do what I wanted and starting over. It kept seeming like I could do the simple pattern I wanted, and then it kept coming out not like it was in my mind, so I'd have to try again! Perhaps the small size might have been the issue. I did eventually get to a place I was happy with.

I mailed mine today. I had a scary experience at the post office. I put my priority mail envelope in the big "Jaws of Life" metal package holder/door, and then I did the thing where you open it back up to make sure it has gone through- and instead of having gone through, it had slipped between a very thin opening between the metal sides of the bin- such that it was trapped, half-way in and half-way out. It was tightly half way in / half way out, and I had to rip the envelope and LUCKILY I was able to get all of the Zentangles out- BARELY! I also was able to get the purchase sticker to redo! I went and told the post office employees, but of course they didn't apologize or seem to care. There was something broken that made that space where the envelope got caught and wedged in. It was so scary when I realized I couldn't pull it out! But... all's well that ends well. Still... that was a first, and hopefully a last. A worst fear coming true!

Well, I rambled but I'm sure as my fellow pen friends, you get it.

That's crazy!!! Totally understand the fear and dread you must have felt. Thank Goddess you were able to rescue the zentangles!

Yes, yours was the only one that got caught in that actual part where the metal was holding the package halfway in and halfway out. You will see a tiny little "bite" mark on the plastic bag where somehow I was able to rescue it! But it did not get damaged :-).

1. clay (wrangler)received

2. nanners.............received

3. GeorgiaMa'am

4. GEMME!!!...............enroute

5. nycfem/Jennifer.......enroute...

6. CCB..........RECEIVED

7. Bèsame*



As of tomorrow....only 8 days left to get them to me....(OP had end date 04/28/19) BUT that is a Sunday....so all projects have to be to me by Saturday 04/27/19....:)

Oh good, I'm so glad!!

:soapbox:
Our post office has just went all to hell in a handbasket. We have those drive by drop off bins too and when there's a problem the people inside just don't know what the hell you're talking about. They act like - This can't be about us because those drop off boxes out there, not our bad. They're part of some another universe. I've never once had any postal worker, concerning those bins say - Hmm let me check that for you. Or even - Thanks for letting us know I'll put in a service request. Growing up two of my father's friends as well as a great uncle of mine were postal carriers and as far as customer service is concerned, IMO it's all been going downhill ever since. The only good news about the passage of time, at least that friend of my mother's who worked there either finally retired or croaked. She was horrid and a little mentally unstable I think. I mean she cried when they told her she couldn't live above the post office. Yeah because that's what they're going to do at the post office, build you a crow's nest.

1. clay (wrangler)received

2. nanners.............received

3. GeorgiaMa'am

4. GEMME!!!...............received

5. nycfem/Jennifer.......en route

6. CCB..........received

7. Bèsame*



Today begins the final days....our "buffer week"....:). Look forward to receiving rest of the projects this week...:)

I can tell you I got Gemme's today....and ALL the ones so far are awesome......you will all be so surprised & happy with them....:)

Hey, clay, mine are on the way, too! Did you miss my message?

Any thoughts?

I bought this piece of costume jewelry, heavy silver but rusted. I colored it with a silver paint marker- and wow, it looked perfect. But silver paint markers rub off, so I had to seal it with something. I sealed it with satin mod podge. However, that caused it to show the rust again. I wonder for the future (not for this specific piece) what I should have done? I loved the look of the silver paint marker. However, what to seal it with? Maybe clear silver glitter nail polish? Any other thoughts?

Sorry nycfem, I am clue-free. Hope someone who knows about this type thing will jump in with the perfect answer for you.
:)

I'd try a spray sealant like Alchemy Jewelry Sealer. Nail polish would likely break down the marker and make it show the rust again.

I actually HATE Mod Podge and think it causes more problems than solutions and use it only for one special technique, otherwise I find spray sealants appropriate to the job are preferred. But that's just my opinion.

Thanks for the guidance, everyone. CCB, What is the one technique you use mod podge for?