Butch Femme Planet - Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

Thank you to everyone who sent in your secrets. I have gone back to look over them several times today. My mind keeps returning to them, mulling them over. I appreciate every one.

nycfem

01-28-2016 09:22 PM

Betwinchies are the same concept as an inchie only it is a 1 1/2 inch square.

Twinchies are the same concept as an inchie only it is 2 inches squared.

Rinchies are the same concept as an inchie only it is a circle of one inch diameter. A 1 inch circle punch works well.

clay	01-28-2016 10:16 PM

psssttt....my secrets arrived today. They were a pleasant way to close my evening of what was a very long day....I held them each, smiling, imagining whom may have made each one...feeling their own energies...I love them...I.LOVE.THEM! Can you see my smiles across the miles...:).....I really enjoyed this one so much!! Thank you jen....awesome job!!

Thank you to all who participated....such amazing sharing of your secrets.....:hangloose:.

Gemme

01-28-2016 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nycfem (Post 1041568)

All of these are fine if micros, minis and standard ATCs are just not your thing.

Surprise us!

Orema

01-30-2016 06:11 AM

I do most of my artwork on the computer. Very similar to what I did for my postsecret project.

Would that be acceptable for the ATC project? If not, I'd understand but would like to drop out because I'm just not inspired to do any hand art. I went into Michael's yesterday and realized the hand art just wasn't moving me.

Let me know what y'all think. I can always join in on another project, providing I haven't waited too late to drop out.

Gemme

01-30-2016 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Orema (Post 1041837)

It's not too late to drop out if that's your choice. You have until the 3rd to do so.

As a general rule, our craft exchanges are handmade. I went to Wikipedia for the definition of artist trading card and this is what it says:

Artist trading cards (ATCs) are miniature artworks about the same size as modern trading cards or baseball cards,[1] or 2 1⁄2 by 3 1⁄2 inches (64 mm × 89 mm),[2] small enough to fit inside standard card-collector pockets, sleeves or sheets.[3] When sold, they are usually referred to as art cards, editions, and originals (ACEOs). Popularized in 1996, the ATC movement developed out of the mail art movement and has its origins in Switzerland.[4] Cards are produced in various media, including dry media (pencils, pens, markers, etc.), wet media (watercolor, acrylic paints, etc.), paper media (in the form of collage, papercuts, found objects, etc.) or even metals or fiber. The cards are usually traded or exchanged.

M. Vänçi Stirnemann is credited in many circles with popularizing the modern artist trading card in 1996,[5] holding trading sessions in Zurich, Switzerland. This resurgence of interest in the cards spawned the ACEO movement.

Although it tips to handmade techniques, I'm not opposed to computer work. I'd say do you but don't be afraid to try something new too. Maybe some embellishments on the card post print? It will be harder, I think, to personalize them through the computer but I'm excited to see what you can come up with.

candy_coated_bitch

01-30-2016 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nycfem (Post 1041568)

I'm torn between twinchies and micros. Maybe I'll do a twinchie and a matching baby! I think I just had my moment of inspiration!

candy_coated_bitch

01-30-2016 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Orema (Post 1041837)

Here's what I think. I am inclined to believe that ATCs and their various iterations should be hand made. For reasons being they can be quite time consuming to make a bunch of multiples and it's much easier to just hit print eight times.

However, we are being very loose in our interpretation of ATC this round. So perhaps a digital ATC could work. I could be down with some digital art as long as I felt like you took time to be creative and expressive with it. Which I believe you would be. So I think my ultimate vote is yes to dgital art, but bring your A game.

Orema

01-30-2016 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch (Post 1041864)

Thanks for your input, CCB.

I'm gonna pass this time but will catch up with y'all on another project. :)

Here's the updated list of participants:

1. Gemme
2. nycfem/Jennifer
3. CCB
4. Breathless
5. Bèsame*
6. GeorgiaMa'am
7. Katniss
8.

Ciao for now.
:bow:

nycfem

01-30-2016 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Orema (Post 1041866)

There's still time to rethink dropping out. Please do consider, as "variety is the spice of life." Digital art is the wave of the future, and I'd be totally curious to see what you came up with! Probably some of us don't really know what you mean, so it would give us a chance to see that style. And we are a nonjudgmental crowd. Just a thought!

Orema

01-30-2016 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nycfem (Post 1041870)

Thanks, nycfem. My hand art is more time consuming than my computer art, though both would pass muster. I'm concerned about the time I would need and would feel rushed with my other possible commitments. So I'm dropping out.

I thought it would be more manageable for me when I joined, but I can see it won't be. I appreciate the time givien for a second thought. :)

Will catch y'all on another project.

GeorgiaMa'am

01-30-2016 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Orema (Post 1041880)

I'm sorry you're dropping out, Orema. I was really looking forward to your contribution, especially after seeing your postsecret, which I found very moving and artistic. I completely understand about time, though.

I'm glad you brought up the computer art issue, though, thank you. I am planning to use some computer art in my ATCs also. I was going on the advice of the videos that Gemme posted, wherein at least a couple of times it was mentioned that there are no rules, other than (1) they have to be a certain size, and (2) you can't sell them. So I hope that's okay. I'm on my way now to do some photography that I want to use in this project, and it will be digitized.

Gemme

01-30-2016 05:52 PM

That sounds lovely, Georgia.

Breathless

01-30-2016 08:29 PM

I too, am sad to see Orema drop out, and I too feel like I need to say something. This group is about inclusion, and art comes in all forms some people don't feel like they are good enough to make the grade, myself included at times. To avoid the hit print 8 times simply stating each is to be individual and original? The medium to be used was not stated like Besame's 90 % paper on the sun project, and since they are supposed to be Artist trading cards, I truly don't want to limit their means of expression.

Orema

01-30-2016 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Breathless (Post 1041950)

Breathless, I can't make this happen without stressing out. I was going to start with computer art and add to it, but the only way I can do them by the deadline, with my current commitments, is to mass produce relying mostly on the computer and I really don't want to do that. And I'm not feeling the hands-on approach either (laughing at myself).

I also have a chance to do some freelance work on Valentine's Day weekend so that's one less weekend for me to work on this project. I really didn't think this out properly but will next time.

It works out for me and I'm not penalized for leaving early and I know I'm welcome to join another project.

:bow:

clay	01-31-2016 08:07 AM

Orema...I am sad that you have to drop out of this one. I totally understand stress & deadlines...so respect your decision. Besides, there will be a lot more awesome projects down the pike....so come on back ...:)

I really am enjoying your postsecret card.....way cool. That is what I like about this group....so different, so creative, and so much artistic expression....I am always so excited to get the finished project at hand....makes me smile for days....:hangloose:

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Originally Posted by Orema (Post 1041951)

Gemme

02-01-2016 07:05 AM

Updated list of participants:

1. Gemme
2. nycfem/Jennifer
3. CCB
4. Breathless
5. Bèsame*
6. GeorgiaMa'am
7. Katniss
8.
9.

We should hear soon about clay but I'm crossing my fingers that she will be able to participate, so that would make at least 14 pieces (7x2). Again, if you'd like to make a series versus a pairing, you are more than welcome to do so but please remember that not everyone will be able to do so given the tight deadline.

The project MUST be postmarked on February 29th. This is not the project to be late.

Be creative, have fun and do you!