Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[Bèsame*]

Oh, I've put in at least 5 hours into it and have about 3 more to go. I'll be searching for a treasure to go inside


Oh the puzzles....

[Medusa]

I got my puzzle project from nycfem and it was FABULOUS!! Seriously one of the most amazing pieces of art that I own now!!

Mine is 99% done. Just need to locate a certain type of something (which will be easy but will require a trip to a craft store) and get it mailed out! Mine will arrive before July 15th. (maybe by the end of this week!

[Zimmeh]

I need to pick up one thing formy project and it will be finished and mailed out on Thursday!

Zimmeh

[sis]

Mine was posted on Monday ..... and to continue with the puzzle theme, here's a clue to where it is headed ..... OUTSIDE OF CANADA!

Deb

[Gemme]

My puzzle project went out early this morning. I hope it's not humid in Canada right now, otherwise my work might stick together.

Again.

Oy.

[Breathless]

today was the day!! Received the package of beautiful cards... Thank you all so very much!! They are now ALL taking over the mantel of my fireplace.. ;-) <3 it!!

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

Paint Chip Project

Coming to a mailbox close to you!

Please let me know you received your package

Yes,
packages of Paint Chip happiness arrived when we were on vacation.

Enjoying them spread out all over the coffee table with the kitten interested in them all. So many unique ways to display free piece's of color.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I'm still working on my puzzle project, but it will definitely go out by the 15th.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Update: Glitter has officially taken over. I think I might have glitter in unmentionable places.

[Tommi]

On your mark~~~~

*THE REAL ALTERED MATCHBOX PROJECT*
is coming soon. Let's just all have some fun.
Wrangled sign up list will be open from July 15-26, 2014 ~ no participant #limit
**Send to Wrangler Tommi by Aug. 26, 2014

Originally Posted by Tommi

As other projects are filling in and filing out, we are looking forward to the
Altered Matchbox Project.
The usual and customary
Title: Altered Matchboxes
No bigger than 4"x6" each
Include $5.00 for postage.

*THE REAL Altered Matchbox Wrangled sign up list will be open for two weeks , July 15-26, 2014 ~ no participant #limit
**Send to Wrangler by Aug. 26, 2014

Google Images and YouTube, "altered matchboxes" for plenty of ideas and help.

http://www.pinterest.com/melassa/15-matchboxes/

http://www.pinterest.com/susanperea/altered-matchboxes/

etc.


Template if you want to make your own.



So, you can get started whenever you want....There will be at least 4 or 5 of us..

Quote:
Originally Posted by okieblu
AFTER the next 2 projects are past, it would be really cool to do one with the matchbooks. Possibly wearable art? snikker-my area. No, I dont think I need to wrangle one yet, I've only done one so far, and I was a couple days past deadline on that one. So, I gladly toss this idea out into the aether, hoping someone picks it up to wrangle.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommi
Raising hand. Would love to. New area to me to create, but I love wranglin..
***Getting assistance from okieblu on ideas..smiling** (your area, snikker too)...as mine would be to have them near the fireplace...
Quote:
Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch
I would definitely love to see an altered matchbox project. Just to clarify--when ahk originally brought it up the idea it was for match boxes, not match books--which are two different things. It's a project we have both participated in several times in the past.

Anyway--the idea is to use one of the little match boxes where it is a box with the little drawer that slides out with the matches in there. You take the matches out, then both decorate the outside of the box and fill the inside with contents/little treasures. They are usually done around a theme, such as a color. So the outside would be decorated mostly green, for example, then filled with little green items. The match boxes are so awesome! It's like getting a mini treasure box.

So anyway, just wanted to volunteer the explanation of what they are. If Tommie wrangled, obviously he can suggest whatever theme or anything else he wants. Just seemed like no one had really heard of these before. I'd be very excited to do these again!!! Also, I like the idea of wearable art.
Quote:
Originally Posted by okieblu
That would be great, Tommi! Match boxes as wearable art!

Sure, Be glad to help anyway I can!

Quote:
Originally Posted by okieblu
Hi Tommi!

When do you think you might start a signup sheet for the altered matchbox project? Middle of July or later? I'm getting ansty, lol!

[amiyesiam]

Originally Posted by Tommi

On your mark~~~~

*THE REAL ALTERED MATCHBOX PROJECT*
is coming soon. Let's just all have some fun.
Wrangled sign up list will be open from July 15-26, 2014 ~ no participant #limit
**Send to Wrangler Tommi by Aug. 26, 2014


Quote:
Originally Posted by okieblu
AFTER the next 2 projects are past, it would be really cool to do one with the matchbooks. Possibly wearable art? snikker-my area. No, I dont think I need to wrangle one yet, I've only done one so far, and I was a couple days past deadline on that one. So, I gladly toss this idea out into the aether, hoping someone picks it up to wrangle.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommi
Raising hand. Would love to. New area to me to create, but I love wranglin..
***Getting assistance from okieblu on ideas..smiling** (your area, snikker too)...as mine would be to have them near the fireplace...
Quote:
Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch
I would definitely love to see an altered matchbox project. Just to clarify--when ahk originally brought it up the idea it was for match boxes, not match books--which are two different things. It's a project we have both participated in several times in the past.

Anyway--the idea is to use one of the little match boxes where it is a box with the little drawer that slides out with the matches in there. You take the matches out, then both decorate the outside of the box and fill the inside with contents/little treasures. They are usually done around a theme, such as a color. So the outside would be decorated mostly green, for example, then filled with little green items. The match boxes are so awesome! It's like getting a mini treasure box.

So anyway, just wanted to volunteer the explanation of what they are. If Tommie wrangled, obviously he can suggest whatever theme or anything else he wants. Just seemed like no one had really heard of these before. I'd be very excited to do these again!!! Also, I like the idea of wearable art.
Quote:
Originally Posted by okieblu
That would be great, Tommi! Match boxes as wearable art!

Sure, Be glad to help anyway I can!

Quote:
Originally Posted by okieblu
Hi Tommi!

When do you think you might start a signup sheet for the altered matchbox project? Middle of July or later? I'm getting ansty, lol!

Tommy Would we be doing one for every one or one for l person? If one for every one would there be extra time? I Would need extra time as I am very far behind on life. The only child is home until July 19. which is a good but time consuming

[okieblu]

Tommi--

Could you post a link to that template please?

[ahk]

You don't need templates for match boxes. If you mess around with figuring out how to cover them, it can be done. If you're also doing little boxes, they shouldn't take too mich time. I find the most time consuming part is filling the little boxes with goodies.

If you need a template- just google - matchbox template

It's pretty simple and really fun!

CCB and I did a swap recently of altered matchbox, maybe she can post a pic of what was received.

Anyways, I look fwd to doing a swap soon. I bought lots of new paper and paint. The only thing I really need to do is get some small items to cram in box. Thanks Tommi for wrangling this idea.

[ahk]

http://blog.swap-bot.com/rachels-matchbox-template/

Here are two different methods.

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/772

The second link shows ideas of what to fill boxes with.

Swapbot is a good reference. Martha Stewart also has odeas. Do your research now, so you have an idea and you don't get behind.

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by amiyesiam

Tommy Would we be doing one for every one or one for l person? If one for every one would there be extra time? I Would need extra time as I am very far behind on life. The only child is home until July 19. which is a good but time consuming

I was hoping we could have a list and exchange with everyone, versus getting and making just one.

Shall we vote?

(even though we don't start an official list till the 15th)

As far as time...if you can't make the deadline, I can send you/rs individually whenever.

Exchange with everyone on the list.
1. Tommi
2.Ts_kaijira
3.
.etc
Exchange to one on the list
1.
2.
3.etc

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by okieblu

Tommi--

Could you post a link to that template please?

Here is a good one:
"""These templates are free for your use to make craft items to give or sell, to use for teaching purposes, or for submitting projects to magazines.
I would appreciate it if you provide a link to my Web site. """
http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwoo...s/matchbox.htm

and another.
http://blog.swap-bot.com/rachels-matchbox-template/

[deb0670]

i would like to exchange with everyone on the list.

Originally Posted by Tommi

I was hoping we could have a list and exchange with everyone, versus getting and making just one.

Shall we vote?

(even though we don't start an official list till the 15th)

As far as time...if you can't make the deadline, I can send you/rs individually whenever.

Exchange with everyone on the list.
1. Tommi
2.Ts_kaijira
3. deb0670
.etc
Exchange to one on the list
1.
2.
3.etc

[amiyesiam]

Originally Posted by Tommi

I was hoping we could have a list and exchange with everyone, versus getting and making just one.

Shall we vote?

(even though we don't start an official list till the 15th)

As far as time...if you can't make the deadline, I can send you/rs individually whenever.

Exchange with everyone on the list.
1. Tommi
2.Ts_kaijira
3.
.etc
Exchange to one on the list
1.
2.
3.etc

I am good with exchanging with everyone. Can we have a extra week or two to get them done?
I am losing whole days to Family activities.

[Bèsame*]

Originally Posted by Tommi

I was hoping we could have a list and exchange with everyone, versus getting and making just one.

Shall we vote?

(even though we don't start an official list till the 15th)

As far as time...if you can't make the deadline, I can send you/rs individually whenever.

Exchange with everyone on the list.
1. Tommi
2.Ts_kaijira
3.
.etc
Exchange to one on the list
1.
2.
3.etc

I'm good with everyone!

[clay]

Tommi...can someone please add me to this list. I have "limited vision" at the moment....some minor surgery yest...BUT wanted to watch this thread esp...THANKS for adding me....clay!

Originally Posted by Tommi

I was hoping we could have a list and exchange with everyone, versus getting and making just one.

Shall we vote?

(even though we don't start an official list till the 15th)

As far as time...if you can't make the deadline, I can send you/rs individually whenever.

Exchange with everyone on the list.
1. Tommi
2.Ts_kaijira
3.
.etc
Exchange to one on the list
1.
2.
3.etc