Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Soft*Silver

my projects are all done! I am by no means good at crafting but I enjoy doing things so just treat mine like you would a kid's...just tell me "oh how pretty!" and smile..lol

I did do the best I could.

I ran out of items to use so I had to incorporate some of my own things. I couldnt use everything Gemme sent...just two small things didnt get used. But I was amazed I got so many of the items used! Including the chalk..which I made into a very special "thing"

I have to wait until tuesday (have to wait for hubbie's payday) to mail but I am sending by priority so it will get to gemme just in the nick of time!

this was fun!

That's how I work too, Soft. No worries on that. I like mixed media because it allows me to be messy and I can always say "I meant for it to look like that" when something doesn't turn out right.

However you get it to me is fine. Just make sure that it's absolutely no later than the 26th. That's the final hard limit can't miss deadline.

I look forward to seeing what you did!

Originally Posted by amiyesiam

No, none of the bags ripped. They were ripped by me on purpose. I didn't have any other bags in the house. Sorry about that. At 54 I just don't worry about this kind of thing anymore. I just don't have the energy to pretend to be normal anymore. And I was not writing what I used when you provided a perfectly lovely list for me to copy! That was a great help.
And thank you for doing this. Total fun.

You're welcome. I used the list to make sure each package out to you all got the same materials, so I'm glad you found it useful too. No worries on the bags. Nothing was damaged except one little star fell off but I can adhere that back for you.

Originally Posted by Lyte

Doh! Sorry.. I just noticed your paragraph to me below!

I didn't include a list.of what I used. I didn't think it was required unless one was looking to get credit for using everything. I didn't use everything.

It was a requirement of everyone. No one is exempt! That's why I used bold letting and capitalized the MUST. That means I'm serious! You still have time to get it to me. Send me a list of what you can remember using and I can make copies to put in with your packages. Make sure I get it before the 26th.

[Soft*Silver]

is there a next project waiting in the shadows?

[nycfem]

I mailed mine out today just now priority mail. Let the good times roll!

[Lyte]

Well I was just naughty wasn't I?! lol

I'll get you a that list.

Originally Posted by Gemme

It was a requirement of everyone. No one is exempt! That's why I used bold letting and capitalized the MUST. That means I'm serious! You still have time to get it to me. Send me a list of what you can remember using and I can make copies to put in with your packages. Make sure I get it before the 26th.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Soft*Silver

is there a next project waiting in the shadows?

Not yet. We usually wait until the current project is, at the very least, being ready to send back out to the participants. I've only received 2 of the packages so we're a bit off from that point.

Originally Posted by nycfem

I mailed mine out today just now priority mail. Let the good times roll!

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.

That is all.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Gemme, would you be willing to post the items sent to everyone? I'm dead curious.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

Gemme, would you be willing to post the items sent to everyone? I'm dead curious.

I have no problems with that as everyone has received the package so, sure.

I had 3 mini bags of embellishments (tiny beads, charms and a brad and gold stars), 1 piece of craft tissue paper, 2 embossed tags, 3 mini cupcake liners, 3 butterfly strip stencils, 2 doilies, 2 paper birds, 1 heart sticker, 1 beige cord, 2 rubber bands, 1 length of yarn, 6 stamped images, 1 cotton ball, lengths of tulle, 1 length of gold medallions, 2 wood stencils, 2 pieces of decorative tape, 1/2 of a small washi tape roll, 2 pieces of chalk, 1 ribbon, strips of rhinestones, 9 napkins of varying themes and a lot of miscellaneous papers and cardstock.

Oh, and a partridge in a pear tree.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by Gemme

I have no problems with that as everyone has received the package so, sure.

I had 3 mini bags of embellishments (tiny beads, charms and a brad and gold stars), 1 piece of craft tissue paper, 2 embossed tags, 3 mini cupcake liners, 3 butterfly strip stencils, 2 doilies, 2 paper birds, 1 heart sticker, 1 beige cord, 2 rubber bands, 1 length of yarn, 6 stamped images, 1 cotton ball, lengths of tulle, 1 length of gold medallions, 2 wood stencils, 2 pieces of decorative tape, 1/2 of a small washi tape roll, 2 pieces of chalk, 1 ribbon, strips of rhinestones, 9 napkins of varying themes and a lot of miscellaneous papers and cardstock.

Oh, and a partridge in a pear tree.

Thank you!!! That's quite a creative and eclectic list. I'm sure the finished products will be awesome!

[cara]

Hey Gemme,

Mine are scheduled for pick up from the office today. They should be to your address on Friday. Let me know if you need the tracking number.

❤️ & 🎨

[purepisces]

Originally Posted by Gemme

Not yet. We usually wait until the current project is, at the very least, being ready to send back out to the participants. I've only received 2 of the packages so we're a bit off from that point.



Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.

That is all.

But, I'm so excited to see what the next project it going to be!

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by cara

Hey Gemme,

Mine are scheduled for pick up from the office today. They should be to your address on Friday. Let me know if you need the tracking number.

❤️ & 🎨

Awesome!

Originally Posted by purepisces

But, I'm so excited to see what the next project it going to be!

Well, you are just going to have to hold your horses, missy miss.

That's what happens when you stay away. Now, stick around and play more often...that's an order! lol

For the rest of you....

Participants

1. Gemme
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer-------received
5. Cara
6. Lyte------received
7. amiyesiam--------received
8. GeorgiaMa'am

*Deadline for finished projects to be in my grubby little hands: 6/19/17
*Officially late, and on the naughty list, if not received on/by 6/26/17.
*Completed projects will be mailed out no later than 6/29/17****providing I have everyone's in hand, that is

It's looking rough, y'all. I only have 3 in hand and am still waiting on 4. Thanks for the update, Cara! I'll keep an eye out for it. Everyone else's should also already be in the mail in order to mail the final deadline.

Is everyone good? Check in, please.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Originally Posted by Gemme

It's looking rough, y'all. I only have 3 in hand and am still waiting on 4. Thanks for the update, Cara! I'll keep an eye out for it. Everyone else's should also already be in the mail in order to mail the final deadline.

Is everyone good? Check in, please.

I will have to overnight mine to you. I'm almost done, but I have been dealing with this tooth. I'll make it, though.

[purepisces]

Originally Posted by Gemme

Awesome!



Well, you are just going to have to hold your horses, missy miss.

That's what happens when you stay away. Now, stick around and play more often...that's an order! lol

Well, you've got me there, Gemme!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Gemme, I sent mine out today by overnight. You should have it tomorrow afternoon.

Thanks for wrangling this one - it was so much fun!

[Gemme]

1. Gemme----it's over there *points*
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer-------received
5. Cara------received
6. Lyte------received
7. amiyesiam--------received
8. GeorgiaMa'am-------en route


Breathless and Soft, please remember that the 26th is the absolute final deadline. I MUST have your projects in hand on or before that date or you will not be able to participate in any projects for 6 full months. I look forward to seeing what you've come up with!!!! Everyone's so far has been quite lovely.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Hi Gemme, FedEx says mine was delivered today at 12:13pm. Please let me know when it's in your hands! Thanks!

[Breathless]

Unfortunately mine have not come together in time, and there is no way for them to arrive by the dead line. (we do not have shipping on weekends in my area) My city was hit by a tornado like storm and we were crippled with no power and clean up. I had shredded the paper into pulp to make home made recycled paper, and well Mother Nature and the Goddess just didn't allow it to come together in time for shipping. I apologize. Gemme, I am about to send out a second round of post cards and I will put a few dollars in yours to replace money you spent shipping to me. It was a great project!

Originally Posted by Gemme

1. Gemme----it's over there *points*
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer-------received
5. Cara------received
6. Lyte------received
7. amiyesiam--------received
8. GeorgiaMa'am-------en route


Breathless and Soft, please remember that the 26th is the absolute final deadline. I MUST have your projects in hand on or before that date or you will not be able to participate in any projects for 6 full months. I look forward to seeing what you've come up with!!!! Everyone's so far has been quite lovely.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am

Hi Gemme, FedEx says mine was delivered today at 12:13pm. Please let me know when it's in your hands! Thanks!

It was! I apologize for not updating the thread. I have company and have been distracted. They came and are beautiful! Thank you so much.

Originally Posted by Breathless

Unfortunately mine have not come together in time, and there is no way for them to arrive by the dead line. (we do not have shipping on weekends in my area) My city was hit by a tornado like storm and we were crippled with no power and clean up. I had shredded the paper into pulp to make home made recycled paper, and well Mother Nature and the Goddess just didn't allow it to come together in time for shipping. I apologize. Gemme, I am about to send out a second round of post cards and I will put a few dollars in yours to replace money you spent shipping to me. It was a great project!

I'm so sorry to hear this, B. I hope no one was hurt.

That leaves Soft's project. I hope it comes in tomorrow!

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Gemme

1. Gemme----it's over there *points*
2. Breathless
3. Soft*Silver
4. nycfem / Jennifer-------received
5. Cara------received
6. Lyte------received
7. amiyesiam--------received
8. GeorgiaMa'am-------received


Breathless and Soft, please remember that the 26th is the absolute final deadline. I MUST have your projects in hand on or before that date or you will not be able to participate in any projects for 6 full months. I look forward to seeing what you've come up with!!!! Everyone's so far has been quite lovely.

The 26th came without any further additions to our collections so Soft and Breathless won't be able to participate for 6 months in any projects. Soft, if yours is on its way, please let me know. I'll hold off on sending the others out if yours is already on its way.

[Gemme]

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