Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types - Page 257

Gemme · 10-26-2015, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bèsame*

I'm all tied up in the last stages of my tri-project. (I just don't know how to say that word! , lol)

I've pickup all the pieces and carried them across statelines to finish. It's always fun to explain to my Mom, what I'm working on now...lol

(trip tick)

That's dedication!

I've heard something from clay, Breathless & Surferboi, CCB, ahk, ami, Besame and Sweetcheeks and have received ami's project. I expect Sweetcheeks' to come today given when she said it went into the mail.

We're down to the wire. I'm so excited!!!!!

(and I just can't hide it)

~SweetCheeks~ · 10-26-2015, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

(trip tick)

That's dedication!

I've heard something from clay, Breathless & Surferboi, CCB, ahk, ami, Besame and Sweetcheeks and have received ami's project. I expect Sweetcheeks' to come today given when she said it went into the mail.

We're down to the wire. I'm so excited!!!!!

(and I just can't hide it)

My expected date of delivery was October 30th, something about it going to the east coast from California. But I am hopeful it arrives earlier.

clay · 10-26-2015, 04:09 PM

Mine went out today...should reach you Thursday OR Friday at latest!

Thank you for wrangling this fun project! I haven't ever made "triptychs" before....

I am so darn excited to see everyone's takes on the project idea!!! ....

Are they here yet?!?! lol

candy_coated_bitch · 10-26-2015, 04:53 PM

I glittered!!!!

Two triptychs do not have glitter so clay's butch allergies can receive one of those lol. I will let the projects dry overnight, then bag them and mail them tomorrow. I will confirm when I have done so.

clay · 10-26-2015, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

I glittered!!!!

Two triptychs do not have glitter so clay's butch allergies can receive one of those lol. I will let the projects dry overnight, then bag them and mail them tomorrow. I will confirm when I have done so.

Thank you much for the NO glitter! I truly appreciate it! I can not stand that stuff!!! .

Gemme · 10-26-2015, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by clay

Thank you much for the NO glitter! I truly appreciate it! I can not stand that stuff!!! .

Oooops.

Welll........

clay · 10-26-2015, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

Oooops.

Welll........

brat!!!!!

Do I "see" a rainbow glitter covered clay in my future....ahhhhchhhhooooooo...

cara · 10-27-2015, 12:47 AM

I am still working on my projects. They are 90% complete and will be in the mail on Wednesday. Am I okay to send via FedEx, Gemme?

Cara

Gemme · 10-27-2015, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cara

I am still working on my projects. They are 90% complete and will be in the mail on Wednesday. Am I okay to send via FedEx, Gemme?

Cara

You can, but it's not a requirement. As long as your postmark is on the 28th, you're fine.

Gemme · 10-27-2015, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

Triptych

Here's some examples.

What I want is a triptych....however you see it. The theme is up to you. Let your imagination loose! Positive emotional connection please, no sadness or anger allowed.

Please do not create pieces larger than 5x7. It can be one single piece with 3 panels or carved panels that are hinged together or a unique design to you. As long as it's one piece and it makes you happy.

There is no restriction on materials. Photos are fine as long as they are happy and meet the size parameter. If you go glitter crazy, please warn me/the recipient.

Make sure to clearly note which work is yours on each piece. You can write it on the back or put the pieces in a baggie and write it on the baggie. Whatever works as long as we know without a doubt who did what. I like what we've been doing with noting the artist, the date and the project on the pieces. That's a nice touch that I'd like to continue.

There is no restriction on the number of participants. I'm giving us a month to complete and send them, which should be fair even if we get a good sized bunch.

The deadline to mail the project is October 28th. Your work MUST be postdated on or before this date.

Please include $5 for repacking and postage costs. Grazie!!!

We already know what the next project is and who is wrangling it so please get your work in on time so we can roll right into the next project and finish before the end of the year.

"For 2015, the rule is if one of us is more than a week late or drops out of a project for whatever reason, that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a group project again until January 1st, 2016. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. This rule must be posted at the bottom of all new projects that are being wrangled so that members can thoughtfully consider whether we wish to commit to a new project."

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Originally Posted by Gemme

I'd like your attention, please.

Someone brought my attention to something. In the examples I linked, there is a triptych that I do NOT want to see from anyone.

Cowboys are fine but, please, no naked cowboys.

Even if they make you happy.

No full frontal nudity, please.

Side boob is okay, because I'm not a prude.

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Originally Posted by Gemme

The sign up is officially closed.

These are our Triptych Project Participants:

1. Gemme
2. clay.........
3. nycfem
4. Cara
5. Breathless
6. Surferboi
7. CCB
8. ahk
9. AMI
10. Besame
11. Sweetcheeks

You will make 10 triptych pieces, unless you'd like to receive one back for yourself and in that case, you'd make 11.

Please see the details above and if you have any questions, don't be shy about it. Someone else might have the same question.

I will make one change to our standard procedure. I will give you all the option of how you want your projects mailed back to you. If you are fine with a padded manila envelope, then send $5.00 for postage and repackaging. If you would like a boxed package, please send $7.00.

This project has been about giving the participants as much power as possible throughout the process. Why stop now?

One...two...three...CREATE!!!!

I can't wait to see what you all come up with!

Please remember that you have two options for your returned packages. Send me $5 if you want your goodies returned to you in a padded manila envelope and enclose $7 if you want them returned in a small box.

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Originally Posted by ~SweetCheeks~

My expected date of delivery was October 30th, something about it going to the east coast from California. But I am hopeful it arrives earlier.

That's fine.

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Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

I glittered!!!!

Two triptychs do not have glitter so clay's butch allergies can receive one of those lol. I will let the projects dry overnight, then bag them and mail them tomorrow. I will confirm when I have done so.

I knew you could do it!

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Originally Posted by clay

brat!!!!!

Do I "see" a rainbow glitter covered clay in my future....ahhhhchhhhooooooo...

You can take something for that, you know.

candy_coated_bitch · 10-27-2015, 12:13 PM

Mine went priority today and you should have them on Thursday. I put your $5 in a separate envelope but that's on its way too.

Bèsame* · 10-28-2015, 07:53 AM

I cut all the ribbons and tied them up in a box, sending some fun stuff on their way to Gemme's. That was great fun! Thank you for a fun project

Went out yesterday, should arrive in 2-3 days.

cara · 10-28-2015, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

You can, but it's not a requirement. As long as your postmark is on the 28th, you're fine.

It's easier for me to send Fed Ex because they pick up in our building and I don't have time to get to the downtown post office during my 30 minute lunch break. Blah blah blah. All that to say I've got the envelope ready to ship today, and it is due to arrive by 4:30 pm on Monday, Nov. 2nd. ☺️

This was fun! It took me FOREVER to figure out what to do. Hopefully they are to everyone's liking. 🎨

Cara

cara · 10-28-2015, 02:11 PM

I just re-read the project guidelines and realize now that I sent 9 projects and not 10! Grumble. I will put one more together tonight and send it via post tomorrow. It'll probably arrive before my Fed Ex package arrives on Monday with a little luck. 🍀

Cara

Gemme · 10-28-2015, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cara

It's easier for me to send Fed Ex because they pick up in our building and I don't have time to get to the downtown post office during my 30 minute lunch break. Blah blah blah. All that to say I've got the envelope ready to ship today, and it is due to arrive by 4:30 pm on Monday, Nov. 2nd. ☺️

This was fun! It took me FOREVER to figure out what to do. Hopefully they are to everyone's liking. ��

Cara

I'm sure they are great!

I received CCB's and SweetCheeks' projects and they are GORGEOUS! Very creative, ladies!

clay will be happy to know that CCB's glitter is not too much. It's just enough!

Gemme · 10-29-2015, 06:45 PM

Two more arrivals! I received clay and Besame's projects. Excellent work!!!

Gemme · 11-02-2015, 06:28 AM

Participants for the Triptych Project

1. Gemme-here
2. clay-received
3. nycfem
4. Cara-en route
5. Breathless-en route
6. Surferboi-en route
7. CCB-received
8. ahk
9. AMI-received
10. Besame-received
11. Sweetcheeks-received

Hopefully, I'll get some goodies today!

cara · 11-02-2015, 12:29 PM

I got a notification that my package was delivered and signed for by the receptionist/front desk today. Hooray! I hope the usps letter arrived today, too.

🎉

Gemme · 11-02-2015, 07:02 PM

I got them both today, cara! Nycfem's too.

Yay!!!!

homoe · 11-02-2015, 07:17 PM

Any ideas on what might be the new project? This always sound like so much fun especially as folks post when the mail arrives!

10-26-2015, 04:09 PM	#5123
clay Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch (Silver Fox) Dom Daddi Preferred Pronoun?: 50 Shades of Clay Darker & Deeper Relationship Status: married to my forever Join Date: May 2011 Location: salt air & sandy beaches Posts: 13,136 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 97,015 Thanked 31,676 Times in 7,748 Posts Rep Power: 21474864	Gemme.... Mine went out today...should reach you Thursday OR Friday at latest! Thank you for wrangling this fun project! I haven't ever made "triptychs" before.... I am so darn excited to see everyone's takes on the project idea!!! .... Are they here yet?!?! lol __________________ To find someone who will love you for no reason, and to shower that person with reasons, that is the ultimate happiness. ~Robert Brault

10-26-2015, 04:53 PM	#5124
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	I glittered!!!! Two triptychs do not have glitter so clay's butch allergies can receive one of those lol. I will let the projects dry overnight, then bag them and mail them tomorrow. I will confirm when I have done so. __________________ My Etsy Shop My Patreon My Website

10-27-2015, 12:47 AM	#5128
cara Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer/lesbian femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: Married to my love 08.15.15 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,401 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,995 Thanked 13,254 Times in 2,725 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I am still working on my projects. They are 90% complete and will be in the mail on Wednesday. Am I okay to send via FedEx, Gemme? Cara __________________ "The world in which you were born is just one model of reality. Other cultures are not failed attempts at being you; they are unique manifestations of the human spirit." ~Wade Davis

10-27-2015, 12:13 PM	#5131
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	Mine went priority today and you should have them on Thursday. I put your $5 in a separate envelope but that's on its way too. __________________ My Etsy Shop My Patreon My Website

10-28-2015, 07:53 AM	#5132
Bèsame* Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femm Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: loved by many Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Closer to the waves Posts: 15,341 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,067 Thanked 40,900 Times in 10,700 Posts Rep Power: 21474864	I cut all the ribbons and tied them up in a box, sending some fun stuff on their way to Gemme's. That was great fun! Thank you for a fun project Went out yesterday, should arrive in 2-3 days. __________________ kisses A kiss is a whisper in your mouth. Can I borrow a kiss? I promise to give it back.

10-28-2015, 02:11 PM	#5134
cara Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer/lesbian femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: Married to my love 08.15.15 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,401 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,995 Thanked 13,254 Times in 2,725 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	FFS! I just re-read the project guidelines and realize now that I sent 9 projects and not 10! Grumble. I will put one more together tonight and send it via post tomorrow. It'll probably arrive before my Fed Ex package arrives on Monday with a little luck. 🍀 Cara __________________ "The world in which you were born is just one model of reality. Other cultures are not failed attempts at being you; they are unique manifestations of the human spirit." ~Wade Davis

10-29-2015, 06:45 PM	#5136
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	Two more arrivals! I received clay and Besame's projects. Excellent work!!! __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

11-02-2015, 06:28 AM	#5137
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	Participants for the Triptych Project 1. Gemme-here 2. clay-received 3. nycfem 4. Cara-en route 5. Breathless-en route 6. Surferboi-en route 7. CCB-received 8. ahk 9. AMI-received 10. Besame-received 11. Sweetcheeks-received Hopefully, I'll get some goodies today! __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

11-02-2015, 12:29 PM	#5138
cara Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer/lesbian femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: Married to my love 08.15.15 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,401 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,995 Thanked 13,254 Times in 2,725 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I got a notification that my package was delivered and signed for by the receptionist/front desk today. Hooray! I hope the usps letter arrived today, too. 🎉 __________________ "The world in which you were born is just one model of reality. Other cultures are not failed attempts at being you; they are unique manifestations of the human spirit." ~Wade Davis

11-02-2015, 07:02 PM	#5139
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 them both today, cara! Nycfem's too. Yay!!!! __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

11-02-2015, 07:17 PM	#5140
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,561 Times in 14,920 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	Any ideas on what might be the new project? This always sound like so much fun especially as folks post when the mail arrives!