Yes! Me Too! Let's play with art!

But in fairness, I noticed when I copied the "Fine Print" that the rule only extends through 2019 as written. Do we want to keep it as is and only update the years? Or do we need to change it?

Also, on a related topic, I think that nycfem should totally get a pass on the wrangler one-week rule for the post secrets project, because duh! COVID.

I have copied the Fine Print below in a regular size, for those of us with aging eyes:


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."

!!!Zentangle Art!!!

For this kind of Zentangle Art, this will be the kind of Zentangle where you draw a representative image and then "Zentangle" it. See here for examples:
https://www.pinterest.com/dhrushitraval/zentangle-art/

THEME: flora and fauna - totally optional, draw something else if you like!

Color or black and white images are acceptable. Go crazy and have fun!

SIZE: the standard "official" Zentangle tile size of 3.5" x 3.5", OR twinchies 2" x 2", OR four twinchies that fit together to make one tile (4" x 4") - your choice!

Make one piece for each person who signs up (or four pieces if you want to make four twinchies that fit together as one tile for a project). When you send your pieces to me, please include $7 for shipping. Remember to put the name of the person it goes to on it, and also your name. If you don't put a name, I will distribute them randomly.

DEADLINE: The deadline to have these to me (Georgia Ma'am) is Monday, September 14. The final-final deadline is Monday, September 21.

SIGN UPS start NOW! and the deadline to sign up is Sunday, August 9 at 7 p.m. EDST.

1. Georgia Ma'am
2. Clay
3. CCB
4.
5.
6.
etc.

Fine print: (subject to amendment - see next post)

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."

I also agree that with nycfem there were extreme extenuating circumstances with the Post Secret project. I think during times of global pandemics we can give a pass.

SIGN UPS start NOW! and the deadline to sign up is Sunday, August 9 at 7 p.m. EDST.

1. Georgia Ma'am
2. Clay
3. CCB
4. Besame*
5.
6.
etc.

***********

Tiles ordered. Microns ordered.

Would everyone be willing to tell me your favorite animal? I already know Clay's.

Cat ....................

Dogs, any kind, mutts or pure bred

Hello
 

Just wanted to check out what you are all up to. Still on stay at home and get creative, but wait, I need to clean out the garage, or fix the dripping faucet, or..why don’t I wash the windows.

Okay, I knew I had cabin COVID fever when I decided to clean all the light switches with Q-tips and peroxide. Not wasting isopropyl alcohol during hard times.

Maybe I’ll untangle paper clips tomorrow. Oh damn, it is tomorrow. :|


Zen tangle looks like fun. But never ever have done it, no experience.

I’ll check back in after this one

Thanks for telling me your animals! I had kinda figured nycfem's and GeorgiaMa'am's but Besame* you have surprised and challenged me!

Hi, everyone!

Guess what... I mailed out everyone's postsecret packages today! It was my first time going into a post office since the beginning of March! I used gloves, hand sanitizing wipes, glasses, and a mask. So here are some notes for you about your post secret projects:

(1) I put the secrets in a flat priority mail envelope and also a gift from me is in the flat priority mail envelope so ya better look! I put them in this type of envelope to minimize the chance of them bending.

(2) I then put the flat priority mail envelope into one of the flexible priority mail envelopes because I enclosed a second gift for each of you that is not flat.

(3) Why did you get gifts? Because you have been so understanding, patient, and kind, and I appreciate our pen pal group so much.

You will love the secrets! They have held up over time!!!

Hope you enjoy!

USPS Informed Delivery
 

Do you know about USPS Informed Delivery feature? It's a really good service that some of you may find useful.

It's offered by USPS and notifies you daily of packages and letters that will be (or should be!) in your mailbox or PO Box by the end of day.

I signed up and so far so good. Have only received letter notifications since signing up. It's not available in all postal codes, but it's still worth checking out if you haven't done so already.

https://informeddelivery.usps.com

:poc-cool:

You had an adventure into COVID world..Thank you jen..

Zentangled

1. Georgia Ma'am
2. Clay
3. CCB
4. Besame*
5. Ts_kaijira
6. Tommi

Somehow nycfem got bumped off this list, so I'm putting her back on. So sign ups are now
CLOSED
We will each make 6 Zentangles, or 7 if you want to keep one for yourself. They can all be different or the same. I'll repost the complete instructions soon. Have fun Zentangling!

!!!Zentangle Art!!!

Sign ups are CLOSED. Welcome to everyone who signed up!

For this kind of Zentangle Art, this will be the kind of Zentangle where you draw a representative image and then "Zentangle" it. See here for examples:
https://www.pinterest.com/dhrushitraval/zentangle-art/

THEME: flora and fauna - totally optional, draw something else if you like!

Color or black and white images are acceptable. Go crazy and have fun!

SIZE: the standard "official" Zentangle tile size of 3.5" x 3.5", OR twinchies 2" x 2", OR four twinchies that fit together to make one tile (4" x 4") - your choice!

1. Georgia Ma'am
2. Clay
3. CCB
4. Besame*
5. nycfem
6. Ts_kaijira
7. Tommi

Make one piece for each person who signed up (or four pieces if you want to make four twinchies that fit together as one tile for a project). So, we will each make 6 projects (7 if you want to keep one for yourself). They can all be the same or they can be different. When you send your pieces to me, please include $7 for shipping. Remember to put the name of the person it goes to on it, and also your name. If you don't put a name, I will distribute them randomly.

DEADLINE: The due date to have these to me (Georgia Ma'am) is Monday, September 14. The final-final deadline is Monday, September 21. Before the deadline, I will PM my mailing address to everyone.

Fine print:

RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2020, 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 2020. 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 2020. 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 2020 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 2/21/20. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/20. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/20, able to participate 7/28/20)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/20, able to participate 8/21/20)'

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."

Uhm . . . you're right. And I did originally say that I would give a week for signups. I just miscalculated. If you want to sign up, Gemme, I would agree to it. And if this messes up anybody who has already ordered their supplies, let me know, and I'll make it right.

I got my secrets!!! Yay!!! They were all great, thank you everyone who participated! Also thank you, nycfem, for the little gift bag. I so enjoyed opening it.

My post secrets came too! Wow, we have some great secrets. And I will keep them forever.

Hello Penpal Friends - I suppose now is as good a time as any to tell those of you who don't already know, I have cancer. Yesterday I found out my surgery will be on September 24. This means that I will have to send out all the Zentangle packets on September 22-23. This also means that everyone must get their packets to me on the final-final due date of September 21, or it will end up sitting in my mailbox for who knows how long, and then who know what will happen to it after the election when Postmaster General Louis DeJoy gets his hands on it again. Your late projects could end up decorating some politician's office or in the hands of a disgruntled postal worker. Don't let this happen to you! Getting your projects to me in a timely way will be most appreciated.

Thanks!

Zentangle Art Project

I did it! I finally put pen to paper and started my first piece. I finally got my ideas together in my head, and did some doodles on scrap paper, and now I'm working on the real thing. I'm a little short on ideas for how to incorporate color into these, as I'm not used to using color with Zentangle - for some pieces I've got it all lined up, others not so much. But I really want to use color with these.

How is everyone else doing?

I finished them and really enjoyed making them. I had some anxious moments where I wasn't sure what direction I was going in but I just had faith in the process and followed my muse... not to be too New Age or anything. However, I keep forgetting to mail them... I incorporated some color and enjoyed doing so :).

I also want to add how much I appreciated how much freedom there was in this project in regard to options.

I had to scrap a few of my first tries (sucks when you put a lot of work in) because my concept was a little complex for me lol. You know when you get something in your mind and then find it's kinda harder than it seemed lol. But ultimately I achieved it to a passable extent lol.

Dear Pen Pal Friends,

I have made a gross overestimation in my capabilities. I had no idea there would be so many doctor's appointment and procedures before my actual day of surgery.I am so very busy - and admittedly, also so very tired - that I have neglected to send you my address for you to forward your projects to.

Fortunately, nycfem has graciously agreed to take over wrangler duties for this project. I'm sure she will contact you soon with her mailing address. Please send you projects directly to her, and she will redistribute them.

I will also add my name at the bottom of the list and take myself off of projects for the next six months. I will miss you guys and our projects so much! But I'm sure I will drop in to say hello, as well as seeing you around BFP in other threads.

I'm sorry for this snafu, and I hope it doesn't inconvenience any of you. I also hope you are enjoying your art projects!

Best Regards,
GeorgiaMa'am

LIST OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE MISSED THE LATE DATE:

"Sorry, I miscalculated the amount of pre-op work it would take to have surgery and missed the late date of 9/21/20. I can start participating in new projects on 3/21/21. I have added myself to the list below:

1 Georgia Ma'am (missed the late date of 9/21/20, able to participate 3/21/21.

Since we had A very short window to begin with and since we have the unforeseen circumstances of a new wrangler a.k.a. me, please have your packages to me by September 28. Thank you!

LIST OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE MISSED THE LATE DAT

1 Georgia Ma'am (missed the late date of 9/21/20, able to participate 3/21/21.
2 Missed the date of 9/28/20, able to participate 3/28/21.

Dear pen pal friends,
I'm so sorry to say I just couldn't get my shit together for the zentangles. I apologize deeply to those who took the time to make me one. I feel really bad, but life happened.

Hey, everyone, whether you are on a 6 month hiatus or not participating in projects for any reason- you are still very welcome on this thread. The more the merrier. :)

CCB and GeorgiaMa’am posted that they were unable to participate.

Yay! Mail in my mail box!

I received the project pack. Thank you NYC for stepping in.

I was wondering if you could see my name in the watermelon???