Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[clay]

Originally Posted by Breathless

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

hey Breathless.....not at the moment...the ATC one is finishing. Back a few posts Besame' posted some ideas, with pics....but no project lined up yet....paper mosaics was the favorite of several of us. Hoping one for that starts soon......I would like to do that one about paper mosaics..meaning I would prefer that choice......good to see you again....clay

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by clay

hey Breathless.....not at the moment...the ATC one is finishing. Back a few posts Besame' posted some ideas, with pics....but no project lined up yet....paper mosaics was the favorite of several of us. Hoping one for that starts soon......I would like to do that one about paper mosaics..meaning I would prefer that choice......good to see you again....clay

Agreed on all accounts.

Let's finish this project and get it back before delving into a new one.

Mine are going out first thing tomorrow morning, before work.

[nycfem]

Speaking of which... ahk gently informed me that my ATCs arrived kinda melted BUT ahk has remedied them enough such that I don't have to stay up all night tonight making new ones. Thanks, ahk . Damn heat and lack of smart packaging by me

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.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by nycfem

Speaking of which... ahk gently informed me that my ATCs arrived kinda melted BUT ahk has remedied them enough such that I don't have to stay up all night tonight making new ones. Thanks, ahk . Damn heat and lack of smart packaging by me

You made us Christmas cookies?!?!?

[ahk]

So- I have heard from CCB and Gemme that the packages are being sent. Anyone know where purepisces is hiding? Hopefully they send today, we don't want the first banned member. Boo.

Excited to see the last few to comein. Thank you to everyone who participated.

[purepisces]

Originally Posted by ahk

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.

On my way to the post office NOW!

[ahk]

Originally Posted by nycfem

Speaking of which... ahk gently informed me that my ATCs arrived kinda melted BUT ahk has remedied them enough such that I don't have to stay up all night tonight making new ones. Thanks, ahk . Damn heat and lack of smart packaging by me

I got your back! No worries.

[purepisces]

Originally Posted by ahk

So- I have heard from CCB and Gemme that the packages are being sent. Anyone know where purepisces is hiding? Hopefully they send today, we don't want the first banned member. Boo.

Excited to see the last few to comein. Thank you to everyone who participated.

Looks like we were posting at the same time. They are on the way, priority mail, expected delivery date is Monday. I will not be banned!

[Bèsame*]

Hey hey hey....summer Mosaic project!

I wanted to throw out a couple of ideas, and it looks like a mosaic project is just what we need! I think I posted that a week ago. I think everyone saw that I was going to plan another go round. Soooo, officially, I will post for sign ups on Monday, along with project directions. I won't limit crafters. I do have an idea for quantity of projects being made, but I'll detail that after sign ups close.

So starting Monday, July 27 thru the 31st, sign up for summer Mosaics! I think a week is plenty of time to decide if you can fit this into your crafting life

[clay]

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

Hey hey hey....summer Mosaic project!

I wanted to throw out a couple of ideas, and it looks like a mosaic project is just what we need! I think I posted that a week ago. I think everyone saw that I was going to plan another go round. Soooo, officially, I will post for sign ups on Monday, along with project directions. I won't limit crafters. I do have an idea for quantity of projects being made, but I'll detail that after sign ups close.

So starting Monday, July 27 thru the 31st, sign up for summer Mosaics! I think a week is plenty of time to decide if you can fit this into your crafting life

thanks Besame'! I am in! Looking forward to this one!

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by ahk

So- I have heard from CCB and Gemme that the packages are being sent. Anyone know where purepisces is hiding? Hopefully they send today, we don't want the first banned member. Boo.

Excited to see the last few to comein. Thank you to everyone who participated.

I'm really sorry to have to say I never made it to the post office. So, my projects will be late. I will do everything I can to make sure they go out Monday. I sincerely apologize, I've got a lot going on right now that just got away from me.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by ahk

So- I have heard from CCB and Gemme that the packages are being sent. Anyone know where purepisces is hiding? Hopefully they send today, we don't want the first banned member. Boo.

Excited to see the last few to comein. Thank you to everyone who participated.

I don't like the word 'banned'. Perhaps 'restricted'?

Mine went out before 9am this morning. It was brought to my attention that my pieces looked a little big. I started with pre-cut cards that measured 2x3 and just gave a smidge more on the sides and top but I didn't measure it out so they may, indeed, be a teensy weensy bit bigger than 2.5x3.5.

They are cute (I've received outside confirmation of this) if that helps.

CCB, there's still hope! If you can get to a post office before midnight, it will still technically be the 25th. You can print the postage online and drop the box off at the post office without it having to be open. If it's the work part of it that you are struggling with, please know that I procrastinated the Hell out of this project (sorry, ahk!) and did the bulk of the work in the last 24 hours. I haven't had much sleep and I sprained my foot/ankle yesterday so I'm ornery as a startled porcupine but it's done. You can do it!

I would like to mention the upcoming project. I love Besame's idea but c'mon y'all. We're doing project on top of project with no breather and even two at once. Am I the only one who'd like to receive the current project before delving into a new one?

Also, Besame just wrangled a round. I totally love the mosaic idea and am down for it, but going forward.....I vote for adding some diversity to the bunch and not having the same wrangler do two in a row. Or at least do a headcount to see if anyone else has an idea too. Sharing is caring 'n all.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I don't have a printer, or someone in the immediate vicinity with one, so printing postage is not an option. My cards have been done for a few days so it's not that. Anxiety and depression got the better of me. I tried, I really did. Believe me I'm the last person that wants to be restricted but that's life. It just ain't gonna happen until Monday, you guys.

[Breathless]

I would love to wrangle one.. however is seems rather costly and counter productive for everyone to send to me internationally and then for me to send back again internationally. I am okay with wrangler going a double round as long as all who want a turn get the opportunity to do so, there is also the option of the next wrangler throwing their name out to be next project lead with their top secret project thoughts kept till reveal day.
I love the paper mosaic idea.. wanting to get it started while I am on days off

[Bèsame*]

I'm a die hard crafter, my creative - ness is never ending. I'm known to have more than one project going. It's up to those who want to participate or not. I've never seen a rule about double wrangling or more than one project going .. ...it's up to you if you want to participate. I'm sorta hurt, that I'm being called out.

[Blaze]

Originally Posted by Gemme

I don't like the word 'banned'. Perhaps 'restricted'?

Mine went out before 9am this morning. It was brought to my attention that my pieces looked a little big. I started with pre-cut cards that measured 2x3 and just gave a smidge more on the sides and top but I didn't measure it out so they may, indeed, be a teensy weensy bit bigger than 2.5x3.5.

They are cute (I've received outside confirmation of this) if that helps.

CCB, there's still hope! If you can get to a post office before midnight, it will still technically be the 25th. You can print the postage online and drop the box off at the post office without it having to be open. If it's the work part of it that you are struggling with, please know that I procrastinated the Hell out of this project (sorry, ahk!) and did the bulk of the work in the last 24 hours. I haven't had much sleep and I sprained my foot/ankle yesterday so I'm ornery as a startled porcupine but it's done. You can do it!

I would like to mention the upcoming project. I love Besame's idea but c'mon y'all. We're doing project on top of project with no breather and even two at once. Am I the only one who'd like to receive the current project before delving into a new one?

Also, Besame just wrangled a round. I totally love the mosaic idea and am down for it, but going forward.....I vote for adding some diversity to the bunch and not having the same wrangler do two in a row. Or at least do a headcount to see if anyone else has an idea too. Sharing is caring 'n all.

Wow. . Then please wrangle. . My girl loves crafts, and I am amazed at her love for crafts and art.. Then go ahead and wrangle Gemme.
But keep in mind, Bèsame is giving an opportunity to those who are interested. She is sharing and caring.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

I'm a die hard crafter, my creative - ness is never ending. I'm known to have more than one project going. It's up to those who want to participate or not. I've never seen a rule about double wrangling or more than one project going .. ...it's up to you if you want to participate. I'm sorta hurt, that I'm being called out.

Besame, your project is a good one. It's interesting and will give us lots of leeway to let our creative juices flow. The problem isn't with the project or your ideas or creativity. Those are all great.

BUT

You didn't ask if anyone else had an idea before steamrolling ahead. No one offered either. Not sure if that was because of the immediate push or if no one has another idea right now. It could be either. It's fair to give all who might be interested a shot at wrangling and at least ask to see who is interested in doing it. The only consideration I remember us having was that in order for someone to wrangle, they should have (successfully) participated in one or two rounds beforehand.

AND

We've already discussed some time ago about not pushing the projects so close together. It's not a new topic I'm bringing up. What you and I do at home does not translate the same way online. Multiple projects clutter the thread and confuse new people.

Again, these are not new ideas I'm bringing up. These were discussed previously.

It's like double dutch.



We have to start slow before gaining momentum and then slow again at the end. Start slow, get the project in and relax before the new one. If memory serves me right, I think it was discussed a week between sending out the current project and starting a new one.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Blaze

Wow. . Then please wrangle. . My girl loves crafts, and I am amazed at her love for crafts and art.. Then go ahead and wrangle Gemme.
But keep in mind, Bèsame is giving an opportunity to those who are interested. She is sharing and caring.

I've wrangled plenty of rounds since I started this thread, Blaze, and I'm sure I'll wrangle more in the future. I have no problem with Besame wrangling IF there was an opportunity for anyone else to get a word in before the talk of the new one. There wasn't. My point is that we've already discussed the issues I'm bringing up and they weren't problematic until recently.

[Blaze]

Problematic? nahhh, everyone is entitled to suggest a project,...a few are interested. for example. ME.

BUT

I will say again, my girl is very artistic, crafty and enjoys sharing and caring. she asked and gave many options. Do don't call her out! She was asking everyone to help pick a project.


AND

There are some that are interested, and gave back their kind and happy feed back to what they wanted.


SO

I'm just saying... be nice, my girl is very nice and likes to craft. With respect to everyone, please don't make it an issue, she doesn't bother anyone.

Yes we are so entitle to our opinions. But sometimes, insult should be kept to one's self.

It's not about seniority, it's about crafting.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Blaze

Problematic? nahhh, everyone is entitled to suggest a project,...a few are interested. for example. ME.

BUT

I will say again, my girl is very artistic, crafty and enjoys sharing and caring. she asked and gave many options. Do don't call her out! She was asking everyone to help pick a project.


AND

There are some that are interested, and gave back their kind and happy feed back to what they wanted.


SO

I'm just saying... be nice, my girl is very nice and likes to craft. With respect to everyone, please don't make it an issue, she doesn't bother anyone.

Yes we are so entitle to our opinions. But sometimes, insult should be kept to one's self.

It's not about seniority, it's about crafting.

Blaze, you are totally missing the point and are in protector mode. Not appropriate here. Besame is not being attacked.

If you would re-read my posts, I have said the SAME THING a few times now. NO ONE ELSE was given the opportunity to see if they wanted to do a project. No where did I say it wasn't a good project or that Besame isn't a good crafter. I love her work; it's always detailed and very thoughtful. I still have many of her projects and enjoy them greatly. Besame's work is not in question. I'm not saying to not do the mosaic project either. It's a good project and I am one of those excited about it.

It was also discussed previously to allow more time between projects. This thread has been going for years, since the other site. We've figured out what works and when something needs to be tweaked, we do that. For example, the punctuality rule that we implemented at the beginning of the year. There was a reason for that. Just like there's a reason for the two things I mentioned above and in previous posts.

That's it. It wasn't a personal assault. It was a chance to share the crafting with more people actually, to allow newcomers a chance to comfortably jump in and to allow those that just participated the chance to see the fruit of their labor before having to start on another project.

On a personal note and for the record, you don't get to tell me what to do. Ever. I'm happy to discuss the thread politics and rules and debate with you about why they came into policy and why I'm bringing it up (which I've done a few times tonight) but you don't get to make it personal, because it's not, and you don't get to direct me. That's completely inappropriate.