Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[clay]

On post 5540 Georgia Ma'am is signed up....but on the one CCB posted she isn't....just want to make sure we didn't overlook her.....

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Hey!

Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am

1. Breathless
2. Besamé
3. Deb
4. clay....................
5. Gemme
6. nycfem / Jennifer
7. GeorgiaMa'am
8. CCB
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[candy_coated_bitch]

Oh my god, I'm so sorry GeorgiaMa'am! Not sure how I did that.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I'm on the fence with this project. Help fellow pen pals!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

I'm on the fence with this project. Help fellow pen pals!

How so? .

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

I'm on the fence with this project. Help fellow pen pals!

I say DO IT!

Here are some inspiration tid bits:

• Break up a cd/dvd (smashing it could be fun by itself) and use the bits as mini mosaics (because who doesn't love mini art?)
  
• Use full dvd/cds, paint them with a thick coat of white or black paint or gesso and scribble to your heart's content
  
• I intend on checking out Saver's to see if I can score some uber cheap discs, if cost is a concern
  
• Orrrrrrr if you have access to something that can shave the discs, you can shape them into vague images and then paint it on the disc (flowers, faces, animals, etc)
  
• If you get your hands on discs that don't have any labels or anything, you can just color or paint straight on it and have a cool, shiny background for the negative

I think you'll do great!!!

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by Gemme

I say DO IT!

Here are some inspiration tid bits:

• Break up a cd/dvd (smashing it could be fun by itself) and use the bits as mini mosaics (because who doesn't love mini art?)
  
• Use full dvd/cds, paint them with a thick coat of white or black paint or gesso and scribble to your heart's content
  
• I intend on checking out Saver's to see if I can score some uber cheap discs, if cost is a concern
  
• Orrrrrrr if you have access to something that can shave the discs, you can shape them into vague images and then paint it on the disc (flowers, faces, animals, etc)
  
• If you get your hands on discs that don't have any labels or anything, you can just color or paint straight on it and have a cool, shiny background for the negative

I think you'll do great!!!

Thanks. Gemme. Thanks for for the ideas. I think I might have some percolatig. Or of my concerns is that cds are a little cost prohibitive for me so I want a solid idea before I commit. I wont be able to do much experimenting.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am

How so? .

I guess I'm knd of looking to be encouraged that i can do it. I'm open to ideas.

[Bèsame*]

yay! I finally got to peek at our color resist projects. I love how we all interpret things! Thank you to all and especially our fearless wrangler. Job well done

[Breathless]

Here CCB are some additional ideas, hope you can find some inspiration You can do it!! I thought this project would be a nice little change and allow us to play with different mediums.. I have seen your etsy store, and there is nothing you can't do

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/156359418291249126/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/387380005426705804/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/335447872224087460/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/384072674445974195/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uk7cKu4XrY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeIGpoH7Kkg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U50Am87344E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxEVzlubVU8

[clay]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

I guess I'm knd of looking to be encouraged that i can do it. I'm open to ideas.

CCB....you can used "old CD's"...I "recycled" 20 from my huge collection I didn't care to keep any longer, and I had some "blank" ones as well. You can get some used ones at a pawn shop, etc. Or ask friends if they have any to give you......

As far as "expenses", this is the least expensive project I have participated in. For once, I happened to have all the things I will need for my ideas! Hence, the name "recycle".

I am sure you will do something awesome. You can do it girl!!!!

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

Thanks. Gemme. Thanks for for the ideas. I think I might have some percolatig. Or of my concerns is that cds are a little cost prohibitive for me so I want a solid idea before I commit. I wont be able to do much experimenting.

Don't forget that you don't have to use one whole disc for each project. You can do all the projects with pieces from just one or two discs if you want.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Thanks everyone for the ideas and encouragement! Ok feeling like i can do this now. I'm still not sure what I'll do but I will find my way. You guys are the best!

[FireSignFemme]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

...my concerns is that cds are a little cost prohibitive.

Goodwill and other secondhand shops, yard sales and Ebay are other possible places to find low cost cds.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by FireSignFemme

Goodwill and other secondhand shops, yard sales and Ebay are other possible places to find low cost cds.

Thanks!

[Bèsame*]

Lets see...SheDaisy, Travis Tritt, and my homemade Madonna CD is no longer useable....lol

[clay]

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

yay! I finally got to peek at our color resist projects. I love how we all interpret things! Thank you to all and especially our fearless wrangler. Job well done

Thanks Besame'. I appreciate your kind words!!!

[Breathless]

Bump bump.. Received a private message from firesignfemme asking for assistance being added to the list... Just a couple days left of sign up ;-)

1. Breathless
2. Besamé
3. Deb
4. clay....................
5. Gemme
6. nycfem / Jennifer
7. GeorgiaMa'am
8. CCB
9. FireSignFemme
10.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

Lets see...SheDaisy, Travis Tritt, and my homemade Madonna CD is no longer useable....lol

Not Madonna!!!



Well, she is the Queen of Reinvention, so maybe that's fitting. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

Lets see...SheDaisy, Travis Tritt, and my homemade Madonna CD is no longer useable....lol

I'm getting rid of Quicken SE, IBM OS/2, MS Encarta and Crayola Art Studio for "Windows" - no version listed. I can't quite decide what I want to do with them though - I want to use the little envelopes somehow, too. Hmm - still thinking.