Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types - Page 167

Gemme · 06-30-2013, 01:08 PM

I got my package. What lovely work, everyone!

Congrats on the engagement, Jennifer!

LaneyDoll · 07-02-2013, 09:37 PM

I got mine!!! They are fabulous and I am ready to do this again!

cara · 07-02-2013, 10:28 PM

Someone is commissioning a piece of artwork from me!

Tommi · 07-02-2013, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycfembbw

Anyone who did the "postsecret project" I mailed out your packages!

. Can't wait for everyone to enjoy them as much as I have!
Also please PM your address to ahk if you would like for him to send you his card individually.
Thanks, everyone, for participating! Can't wait to wrangle it again next year

Yes wrangler, I got mail, and they are all so unique..Now who is who??

laruss · 07-03-2013, 10:14 AM

to work on your ATC's.

How is everyone doing?

I will walk over to the post office this afternoon and see if I have any mail.

Looking forward to seeing everyone's work.

Happy creating everyone.

sis · 07-03-2013, 10:39 PM

I'm sitting in the airport on my way to Canada as I sit here typing ..... Have my cards all ready to go ...... Will mail them on Monday! Have a great 4th of July to all my American friends!

Deb

Soft*Silver · 07-03-2013, 11:35 PM

I am hoping to rejoin this group again. I had to leave last year when I was opening my store. This year, I am moving the store, lock stock and barrel, AND I am getting married. Both things are happening on or before July 14th. Once its all over, I will need some creative outlets. I am aching for some projects!

By the way, the lovely sign you all made for the store.."you are so beautiful" is traveling with me. We havent decided where it will go up but its going up! My customers have even asked me not to forget it!

sis · 07-05-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sis

I'm sitting in the airport on my way to Canada as I sit here typing ..... Have my cards all ready to go ...... Will mail them on Monday! Have a great 4th of July to all my American friends!

Deb

........ they're OFF!!! WOOT!!!! Mailed my cards this morning! And, then mailed my $10 to assist with postage as somehow my jet-lagged mind FORGOT to tuck it in with the cards. Sending fairy glitter to everyone that is working on their cards ..... enjoy the process!

Deb

deb0670 · 07-05-2013, 04:25 PM

i have not gotten mine started yet. Was waiting for my payday that came and went, along with any ability to do so.. i humbly apologize for not being able to do anything sooner.

candy_coated_bitch · 07-05-2013, 05:46 PM

Don't we have until the 11th? You early birds are making the procrastinator nervous LMAO.

I can't wait to see what everyone has done.

Gemme · 07-06-2013, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

Don't we have until the 11th? You early birds are making the procrastinator nervous LMAO.

I can't wait to see what everyone has done.

Yep, the deadline to mail them out is the 11th of this month. Still some time to go, procrastinator.

justanolecowboy · 07-06-2013, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemme

Yep, the deadline to mail them out is the 11th of this month. Still some time to go, procrastinator.

whew....this was my to do project for the weekend to finish up....nothing like waiting until the last minute....time kinda got away from me...but they will be in the mail early next week!

Bleu · 07-07-2013, 11:40 AM

Hi everyone,

ugh! I do not like doing this but I have no choice. Life has really gotten in the way of this project for me.

I am going to have to bow out at this time.

I've got only four cards made thus far and there is so much crazy going on for me right now that I just won't be able to complete the rest in time.

Please forgive me and pardon any inconvenience this has caused. I really hate backing out of things I have given my word on doing. Besides, I was having a lot of fun with it.

~Bleu

nycfem · 07-07-2013, 01:15 PM

Hey, Bleu,

While everyone talks at the beginning about getting them in on time, you were one of three people at most who got the last project in on time!

I didn't get people's cards for up to three months after the due date (and I'm not just talking a few on the list!). So while I certainly don't advocate for that long a delay, this is a pretty forgiving group when it comes to things being on time. Since you've already made 4 (and a few of us have already made you yours), I hope you will think about staying in the project. Your art is always a pleasure. Would you consider continuing to participate and just taking a few extra weeks?

Jennifer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bleu

Hi everyone,

ugh! I do not like doing this but I have no choice. Life has really gotten in the way of this project for me.

I am going to have to bow out at this time.

I've got only four cards made thus far and there is so much crazy going on for me right now that I just won't be able to complete the rest in time.

Please forgive me and pardon any inconvenience this has caused. I really hate backing out of things I have given my word on doing. Besides, I was having a lot of fun with it.

~Bleu

nanners · 07-07-2013, 02:04 PM

Bleu, if you agree to stay in, I won't feel so bad, because at this point I was ready to say the same thing you did, but I felt really guilty about it. I don't think min ewill be 3 months late, but I do think they might end up being a month to 6 weeks late. Somehow "Life" snuck up on me...and I've done some scrambling to make money for my trip to the reunion...thus working more than 10 hours days and getting to the point of exhaustion. I know it will be worth it in September, but i also feel like I'm letting a group of friends here down. I am sorry, but mine will be late.

candy_coated_bitch · 07-07-2013, 04:06 PM

Bleu, I won't mind if your ACTs are late, either. Things have been really, REALLY stressful for me right now. And while I am pretty certain mine will go out on time for this project--I have a couple other outstanding projects. I owe people letters, and pictures, and journal entries. Life does get in the way sometimes. *shrug.

I'm not sure how others feel. I am fairly patient. I would also encourage you to participate in any way you can. (((Bleu))))

sis · 07-07-2013, 04:24 PM

Okay, first off, I am a forgiving person. And, I totally understand that life does get in the way. However, I joined this project based on the date of commitment due to my being able to be in Canada to send and receive said project. I trust the Canadian and American postal system; I do not trust the Chinese postal system. Every package that is sent into China is inspected - anything on the ATCs that are deemed inappropriate will result in the entire package being destroyed. Is there a possibility that there could be some consideration given to the situation I am in? Thoughts?

On a side note, yes, I have participated in ONE project several years ago ..... I did received the Altoid tin and I did contact the sender directly to insure there would be nothing untoward on the tin. The tin arrived in China Post packaging as it had been inspected - some of the décor needed to be reattached due to the inspection.

Deb

Gemme · 07-07-2013, 05:24 PM

I'm okay with extending the deadline a bit but I do see where sis is coming from. Not sure where that leaves us. Guess laruss will let us know.

nycfem · 07-07-2013, 05:28 PM

Sis, your line of thinking makes a lot of sense. Is there an amount of time that it could be extended that would not conflict (i.e. like two weeks) or would even that be pushing it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by sis

Okay, first off, I am a forgiving person. And, I totally understand that life does get in the way. However, I joined this project based on the date of commitment due to my being able to be in Canada to send and receive said project. I trust the Canadian and American postal system; I do not trust the Chinese postal system. Every package that is sent into China is inspected - anything on the ATCs that are deemed inappropriate will result in the entire package being destroyed. Is there a possibility that there could be some consideration given to the situation I am in? Thoughts?

On a side note, yes, I have participated in ONE project several years ago ..... I did received the Altoid tin and I did contact the sender directly to insure there would be nothing untoward on the tin. The tin arrived in China Post packaging as it had been inspected - some of the décor needed to be reattached due to the inspection.

Deb

nanners · 07-07-2013, 05:56 PM

Sis, I understand. I will try hard to do them ASAP. Thank you for letting us know this. It does matter to me.

06-30-2013, 01:08 PM	#3321
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,631 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,498 Thanked 107,995 Times in 25,667 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	I got my package. What lovely work, everyone! Congrats on the engagement, Jennifer! __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

07-02-2013, 09:37 PM	#3322
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07-02-2013, 10:28 PM	#3323
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07-03-2013, 10:14 AM	#3325
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07-03-2013, 10:39 PM	#3326
sis Diva! How Do You Identify?: StoneFemme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her Relationship Status: Content! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada! Posts: 322 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,170 Thanked 1,403 Times in 296 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	I'm sitting in the airport on my way to Canada as I sit here typing ..... Have my cards all ready to go ...... Will mail them on Monday! Have a great 4th of July to all my American friends! Deb __________________ Oh! Please do not touch me! Oh! Please do not touch! Oh! Please do not! Oh! Please do! Oh! Please! Oh!

07-03-2013, 11:35 PM	#3327
SoftSilver Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rose cottage Posts: 5,592 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,948 Thanked 15,907 Times in 4,062 Posts Rep Power*: 21474857	I am hoping to rejoin this group again. I had to leave last year when I was opening my store. This year, I am moving the store, lock stock and barrel, AND I am getting married. Both things are happening on or before July 14th. Once its all over, I will need some creative outlets. I am aching for some projects! By the way, the lovely sign you all made for the store.."you are so beautiful" is traveling with me. We havent decided where it will go up but its going up! My customers have even asked me not to forget it! __________________ Pole bachit, a lis chuye. The field sees, the forest hears

07-05-2013, 04:25 PM	#3329
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07-05-2013, 05:46 PM	#3330
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07-07-2013, 11:40 AM	#3333
Bleu Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Bleu Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: @ home Posts: 2,771 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,565 Thanked 2,699 Times in 733 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Hi everyone, ugh! I do not like doing this but I have no choice. Life has really gotten in the way of this project for me. I am going to have to bow out at this time. I've got only four cards made thus far and there is so much crazy going on for me right now that I just won't be able to complete the rest in time. Please forgive me and pardon any inconvenience this has caused. I really hate backing out of things I have given my word on doing. Besides, I was having a lot of fun with it. ~Bleu

07-07-2013, 02:04 PM	#3335
nanners Member How Do You Identify?: her femme Preferred Pronoun?: girl Relationship Status: Blissfully married to the love of my life. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MS Posts: 1,159 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,450 Thanked 4,902 Times in 1,096 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Bleu, if you agree to stay in, I won't feel so bad, because at this point I was ready to say the same thing you did, but I felt really guilty about it. I don't think min ewill be 3 months late, but I do think they might end up being a month to 6 weeks late. Somehow "Life" snuck up on me...and I've done some scrambling to make money for my trip to the reunion...thus working more than 10 hours days and getting to the point of exhaustion. I know it will be worth it in September, but i also feel like I'm letting a group of friends here down. I am sorry, but mine will be late.

07-07-2013, 04:06 PM	#3336
candy_coated_bitch Pixie Stick How Do You Identify?: The arteest formerly known as musicfemme. Preferred Pronoun?: She. Relationship Status: Happily taken. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 11,293 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 31,723 Thanked 31,851 Times in 6,111 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Bleu, I won't mind if your ACTs are late, either. Things have been really, REALLY stressful for me right now. And while I am pretty certain mine will go out on time for this project--I have a couple other outstanding projects. I owe people letters, and pictures, and journal entries. Life does get in the way sometimes. *shrug. I'm not sure how others feel. I am fairly patient. I would also encourage you to participate in any way you can. (((Bleu))))

07-07-2013, 04:24 PM	#3337
sis Diva! How Do You Identify?: StoneFemme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her Relationship Status: Content! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada! Posts: 322 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,170 Thanked 1,403 Times in 296 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Okay, first off, I am a forgiving person. And, I totally understand that life does get in the way. However, I joined this project based on the date of commitment due to my being able to be in Canada to send and receive said project. I trust the Canadian and American postal system; I do not trust the Chinese postal system. Every package that is sent into China is inspected - anything on the ATCs that are deemed inappropriate will result in the entire package being destroyed. Is there a possibility that there could be some consideration given to the situation I am in? Thoughts? On a side note, yes, I have participated in ONE project several years ago ..... I did received the Altoid tin and I did contact the sender directly to insure there would be nothing untoward on the tin. The tin arrived in China Post packaging as it had been inspected - some of the décor needed to be reattached due to the inspection. Deb __________________ Oh! Please do not touch me! Oh! Please do not touch! Oh! Please do not! Oh! Please do! Oh! Please! Oh!

07-07-2013, 05:24 PM	#3338
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,631 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,498 Thanked 107,995 Times in 25,667 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	I'm okay with extending the deadline a bit but I do see where sis is coming from. Not sure where that leaves us. Guess laruss will let us know. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

07-07-2013, 05:56 PM	#3340
nanners Member How Do You Identify?: her femme Preferred Pronoun?: girl Relationship Status: Blissfully married to the love of my life. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MS Posts: 1,159 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,450 Thanked 4,902 Times in 1,096 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Sis, I understand. I will try hard to do them ASAP. Thank you for letting us know this. It does matter to me.