Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Originally Posted by clay

I LOVE the paper mosaic idea!

Me too!!!!!

[ahk]

Sign-up Deadline: July 6, 2015 (Monday)
Date items must be sent by: July 25, 2015 (Saturday)
Number of Swap Partners: 7
Please send 5 dollars along with your cards to help with shipping.


1.) ahk (done)
2.) nycfem
3.)Bèsame* received. Are they all the same? Because I want to see them but don't want to individually unwrap if they are.
4.) CCB
5.) purepisces
6.) clay -received.
7.) Gemme
8.) Ami - received.

How is everyone doing on their project? Oh, and could everyone who hasn't sent their projects include their mailing address inside the box, much appreciated.

[amiyesiam]

Originally Posted by ahk

Sign-up Deadline: July 6, 2015 (Monday)
Date items must be sent by: July 25, 2015 (Saturday)
Number of Swap Partners: 7
Please send 5 dollars along with your cards to help with shipping.


1.) ahk (done)
2.) nycfem
3.)Bèsame* received. Are they all the same? Because I want to see them but don't want to individually unwrap if they are.
4.) CCB
5.) purepisces
6.) clay -received.
7.) Gemme
8.) Ami - received.

How is everyone doing on their project? Oh, and could everyone who hasn't sent their projects include their mailing address inside the box, much appreciated.

Mine are all a bit different but you decide who gets what! And which one to keep.

[ahk]

Originally Posted by amiyesiam

Mine are all a bit different but you decide who gets what! And which one to keep.

No worries. I'm gonna keep them the way you had them, I figured they were specific made for each other.

and thank you for the pm.

[nycfem]

Here's a general question: Do members want to know either from wrangler or from individuals who receive (because sometimes projects are wrapped) if your/my project arrived damaged? I am not asking this in relation to any specific project but just in general for our projects on this thread. I would definitely like to know! I think people feel bad about offending or embarrassing someone to tell them that something broke or came off or whatever, but I feel the opposite: I'd like to know so that I know for the future what works in the mail and what doesn't. In other words, I find it helpful. It doesn't mean the person gets a new one- it's just for the sake of learning. Thoughts? I know this may be personal to each individual so that's why I was thinking those who might want to share their preference might enjoy doing so on this thread.

[clay]

Originally Posted by nycfem

Here's a general question: Do members want to know either from wrangler or from individuals who receive (because sometimes projects are wrapped) if your/my project arrived damaged? I am not asking this in relation to any specific project but just in general for our projects on this thread. I would definitely like to know! I think people feel bad about offending or embarrassing someone to tell them that something broke or came off or whatever, but I feel the opposite: I'd like to know so that I know for the future what works in the mail and what doesn't. In other words, I find it helpful. It doesn't mean the person gets a new one- it's just for the sake of learning. Thoughts? I know this may be personal to each individual so that's why I was thinking those who might want to share their preference might enjoy doing so on this thread.

Wonderful question! Yes. I do want to know from either/or in this thread! I have some concerns with the ATC's I made. From my shipping point I did ask them to mark " hand cancel" all over envelope. Usually I do that...that way the item is actually hand cancelled...hand stamped and doesn' t go through auto stamp process!

[clay]

My thought...and is just a thought......perhaps bigger projects may require $10 for shipping. I did send more than $5 on the recipe project because of the sheer bulkiness of them...glad I did because that postage was more for return project....just pondering this...is all.....

[nycfem]

Yes I usually send $10 if what I'm sending is a little extra heavy.

Originally Posted by clay

My thought...and is just a thought......perhaps bigger projects may require $10 for shipping. I did send more than $5 on the recipe project because of the sheer bulkiness of them...glad I did because that postage was more for return project....just pondering this...is all.....

[nycfem]

That's a great idea Clay. Do you think I could do that if I'm sending something by priority mail? Just right hand cancel on it? Since I usually don't interact with a human being when mailing.

Originally Posted by clay

Wonderful question! Yes. I do want to know from either/or in this thread! I have some concerns with the ATC's I made. From my shipping point I did ask them to mark " hand cancel" all over envelope. Usually I do that...that way the item is actually hand cancelled...hand stamped and doesn' t go through auto stamp process!

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by nycfem

Here's a general question: Do members want to know either from wrangler or from individuals who receive (because sometimes projects are wrapped) if your/my project arrived damaged? I am not asking this in relation to any specific project but just in general for our projects on this thread. I would definitely like to know! I think people feel bad about offending or embarrassing someone to tell them that something broke or came off or whatever, but I feel the opposite: I'd like to know so that I know for the future what works in the mail and what doesn't. In other words, I find it helpful. It doesn't mean the person gets a new one- it's just for the sake of learning. Thoughts? I know this may be personal to each individual so that's why I was thinking those who might want to share their preference might enjoy doing so on this thread.

I would want to know.

[clay]

Originally Posted by nycfem

That's a great idea Clay. Do you think I could do that if I'm sending something by priority mail? Just right hand cancel on it? Since I usually don't interact with a human being when mailing.

Yes you sure can! I use a bold black sharpie so it shows well and I write it couple places front & back! Thank you J.!

[candy_coated_bitch]

My ATCs are done, packaged, and ready to go in the mail tomorrow. I will confirm when I go to the post office and they are officially out, but that is the plan and I may not make it back to the thread right away.

[nycfem]

What's the cheapest way to send packages? Postal tips, anyone?

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by nycfem

What's the cheapest way to send packages? Postal tips, anyone?

Cram everything into the 'if it fits, it ships' boxes. The stuff is safer that way too.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I find unless something is inordinately heavy, first class is always cheapest. It's how I send almost all my boxes and large flat envelopes. I think unless something is heavy, the flat rate boxes usually end up being more expensive. But for heavier packages they are the way to go.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Originally Posted by nycfem

Here's a general question: Do members want to know either from wrangler or from individuals who receive (because sometimes projects are wrapped) if your/my project arrived damaged? I am not asking this in relation to any specific project but just in general for our projects on this thread. I would definitely like to know! I think people feel bad about offending or embarrassing someone to tell them that something broke or came off or whatever, but I feel the opposite: I'd like to know so that I know for the future what works in the mail and what doesn't. In other words, I find it helpful. It doesn't mean the person gets a new one- it's just for the sake of learning. Thoughts? I know this may be personal to each individual so that's why I was thinking those who might want to share their preference might enjoy doing so on this thread.

Yes, I would like to know.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Recipe project:

I bought the ingredients today to make sis's strawberry cake. I can't wait to try it. This will be the first one I have tried from our recipe project. There are several I'm excited to try, but the strawberries in the store today were so beautiful and _on_sale_!

[ahk]

Originally Posted by ahk

Sign-up Deadline: July 6, 2015 (Monday)
Date items must be sent by: July 25, 2015 (Saturday)
Number of Swap Partners: 7
Please send 5 dollars along with your cards to help with shipping.


1.) ahk (done)
2.) nycfem
3.)Bèsame* received.
4.) CCB
5.) purepisces
6.) clay -received.
7.) Gemme
8.) Ami - received.

How is everyone doing on their project? Oh, and could everyone who hasn't sent their projects include their mailing address inside the box, much appreciated.

Don't forget that Saturday (July 25) is the deadline for mailing out your projects. And please don't forget to include a return address inside the box. Much appreciated.

[ahk]

Originally Posted by ahk

Sign-up Deadline: July 6, 2015 (Monday)
Date items must be sent by: July 25, 2015 (Saturday)
Number of Swap Partners: 7
Please send 5 dollars along with your cards to help with shipping.


1.) ahk (done)
2.) nycfem received.
3.)Bèsame* received.
4.) CCB
5.) purepisces
6.) clay -received.
7.) Gemme
8.) Ami - received.

How is everyone doing on their project? Oh, and could everyone who hasn't sent their projects include their mailing address inside the box, much appreciated.

Don't forget that Saturday (July 25) is the deadline for mailing out your projects. And please don't forget to include a return address inside the box. Much appreciated.

[Breathless]

So is there a next project in mind? And if so, is there a sign up date?