Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[nycfem]

Breathless, your secrets arrived today!

I will mail the Secret packages tomorrow, and, guaranteed, you all will LOVE them!

[clay]

Originally Posted by nycfem

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I will mail the Secret packages tomorrow, and, guaranteed, you all will LOVE them!

I am so damn excited to see these secrets...I am just beside myself in anticipation.......

Thank you Jen for wrangling & to all who participated....(squirming in my seat for them to arrive wearing a big cheesy grin...can ya tell I am EXCITEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD......)

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Breathless

Maybe a Valentine's exchange?
I am quite fond of the artist trading cards, I've missed out on that one the last time, or even an idea encouraging spring? (Yes I'm feeling wintered -out..lol another idea, that I have thought about is.. I love music, totally wrapped up in all kinds of music in every moment of my day, and when I meet new friends and hear what they are listening to, I feel like my collection of artists tends to expand, curious what everyone else listens to? Could we make that into some sort of a project, share your favourites of all time in kind of a complation of sorts? Burn to disk or card and share? ?

Originally Posted by clay

I thoroughly enjoyed the ATC's....was my first time ever....and would enjoy that project...

AND while I like the idea of sharing of music I would imagine CD's OR even SD cards would prove expensive postage wise, esp. on CD's and SD cards to purchase them ? Anyone else?

My vote is ATC's....cause I am so excited to get going again!

Thanks for some amazing suggestions Breathless!!!!!

Originally Posted by nycfem

Hi Clay, thanks for bringing that issue up. Yes, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules.

Breathless, thanks for all your great ideas. I always enjoy valentine themes whether it is Card otherwise. I am also a fan of ATC's. I am less interested in burning a CD.

Originally Posted by nycfem

I also love doing inchies (ATCs that are 1" x 1") or microinchies (.5" x .5").

Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am

I like the idea of ATCs, including inchies and microinchies. Valentine's isn't very far away, so it would have to be a quick one. I do like the idea of making a mixtape (on CD) for everyone, although I think I would like a little more flexibility than just my favorites of all time. I really used to enjoy making those for people, and it's been a long time since I did one, but I always made them around a theme. It was fun making the covers for the jewel boxes too, although I think including the jewel boxes for an exchange would be really bulky and problematic - they often seem to get broken in the mail. There's no reason we couldn't still include the covers, though.

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

My vote would be for microinchies as I haven;t done them yet and they sound fun and challenging. But I would also be happy to do inchies or ATCs again.

Originally Posted by Gemme

You DO realize that I have very short, fat fingers right?

Me thinks you are a tad bit of a craft sadist.





You don't get them. You make them.



My vote is yes to a music themed project but NOT for exchanging cds/dvds/sim cards/memory sticks/etc.

I love the ATCs that we've done in the past and look forward to more. Inchies would be great and I'd be up for giving the micros a try as long as no one expects much (not just because it won't fit but because...as I mentioned...I have fat fingers and they get in the way).

It's too late for a Valentine Day project but maybe someone might be willing to carry the theme over.

Any word on the remaining secrets, nyc?

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

I've always enjoyed the ATC projects. Perhaps a love song theme? If we pick inches or smaller, I'd want to do a series..like a set of three. I feel if I'm doing something that small, I need more to make it feel complete.

Now that the secrets are out in the mail, is anyone still up for this? I love the idea of ATCs and I'm willing to give micros a try and I think Besame's idea of a series is super fantastic and would really pull the pieces together.

It seems like we came to a semi-consensus of music or love or a combination of the two and it seems like we have enough people interested to do a decent-sized group.

Breathless originally started the idea based on a music exchange and I'm not sure if she'd like to or would be able to wrangle this, but if not I would be excited and honored to do the wrangling on this one if everyone agrees. This is close to my heart (no pun intended!). It could be Valentine's Day inspired but not necessarily V Day themed.

I think it would be fun to leave it up to the participants whether they did a series of micros (.5 x .5), minis (1 x 1), standard (2.5 x 3.5) or a combination of any of them. I would leave it up to the group to vote on a series of three or a series of four. Any more than that would be cumbersome, I think.

I'm just throwing this out there because I was cruising pintrest tonight while watching The Bachelor (semi-gag) and feel the <3 in the air. If we do this, it would be a quick project and the postdate to drop the finished project would be the 29th of February. It's a leap year, so let's leap into a new project!



What do you all think? Breathless? Besame? Jen? CCB? Clay? Georgia? Orema?

Whataya think? Whataya think? Whataya think?

[clay]

I am onboard with Gemme wrangling..........or Breathless wrangling....

I can't see to work with those tiny ones...minis NOR inchies, so will probably sit this one out if that is what the majority wants to do....

I am fond of all the ideas presented personally & love the creativities of each one here.

Were we to do ATC's in 2.5 x 3.5 I would sign up for that one.

So, it's 5 o'clock somewhere...let's get this party started.....

Thanks Gemme!!!




QUOTE=Gemme;1040958]Now that the secrets are out in the mail, is anyone still up for this? I love the idea of ATCs and I'm willing to give micros a try and I think Besame's idea of a series is super fantastic and would really pull the pieces together.

It seems like we came to a semi-consensus of music or love or a combination of the two and it seems like we have enough people interested to do a decent-sized group.

Breathless originally started the idea based on a music exchange and I'm not sure if she'd like to or would be able to wrangle this, but if not I would be excited and honored to do the wrangling on this one if everyone agrees. This is close to my heart (no pun intended!). It could be Valentine's Day inspired but not necessarily V Day themed.

I think it would be fun to leave it up to the participants whether they did a series of micros (.5 x .5), minis (1 x 1), standard (2.5 x 3.5) or a combination of any of them. I would leave it up to the group to vote on a series of three or a series of four. Any more than that would be cumbersome, I think.

I'm just throwing this out there because I was cruising pintrest tonight while watching The Bachelor (semi-gag) and feel the <3 in the air. If we do this, it would be a quick project and the postdate to drop the finished project would be the 29th of February. It's a leap year, so let's leap into a new project!



What do you all think? Breathless? Besame? Jen? CCB? Clay? Georgia? Orema?

Whataya think? Whataya think? Whataya think?

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[Bèsame*]

Yay!


I'm game for any or all!


Ok, I came home and watched that show too....time for Olivia to go home..lol

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I have never done ATCs, although I'd like to give it a try. I have no preference for size. However, I may or may not participate depending on how many people sign up and how many we're doing. If, for example, 10 people sign up, and we're doing a series of 3, that's 30 ATCs, and I don't think I can pull it off with a short turnaround. I will just wait and see what everyone decides.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

Yay!


I'm game for any or all!


Ok, I came home and watched that show too....time for Olivia to go home..lol

Word.

She is special.

Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am

I have never done ATCs, although I'd like to give it a try. I have no preference for size. However, I may or may not participate depending on how many people sign up and how many we're doing. If, for example, 10 people sign up, and we're doing a series of 3, that's 30 ATCs, and I don't think I can pull it off with a short turnaround. I will just wait and see what everyone decides.

Fair enough.

Keep in mind, if you do opt to join, that the smaller the card the faster they go. One thing you can also do is make one large piece of something...one large artistic piece...maybe 8.5x11 or 11x14...and then cut it up into the appropriate sizes for the project. I've done it before and it can be far easier to do it that way than to do each and every one completely different.

I know it's a quick turn around but when I realized this is a leap year, I thought what a waste to not use the 29th of February since it won't be back for 4 years.

[Orema]

I'm in. This is my first time doing this so I'm not sure how my ATCs will come out, but I'm game.

Thanks, y'all.

[candy_coated_bitch]

If we do full sized ATCs I vote for not doing a series. I would likely just not sign up because the number of people and quick turn around. Just my .02.

[Bèsame*]

AND....


I love the idea of leap year being used....its 4 weeks away..29 plus days.
Plenty of time. We all mail out on that day, and our fearless wrangler sends back the postmark part with our return art work. That would be perfectly choreographed!

[nycfem]

I think it would be nice to have a choice of what size ATCs. Also adding: small can take just as long or longer depending on the detail. With minimal time, I'd vote for only one or two cards for each person. Then people who want to make more can make more. I'll probably sign up no matter what's decided .

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

AND....


I love the idea of leap year being used....its 4 weeks away..29 plus days.
Plenty of time. We all mail out on that day, and our fearless wrangler sends back the postmark part with our return art work. That would be perfectly choreographed!

I like this idea. Someone remind me to do this.



If we're going to do this, we'll need to get a move on. I may be a little wild, but I'm all in. Who's with me (officially)?

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Now, I understand that clay won't know if participation is an option until early next week. Can we offer a concession to add clay in if it is possible?

Sizes are optional. Micros, minis or standard 2.5x3.5 ATCs. You do you.

Series: It's a valid point that it will be hard to do a typical series with such a short turn around, so let's do a pairing versus a series. Two per person. Compromise? Like Jen said, if you want to make more, go for it. It would be a nice surprise. Just don't expect more than 2 from anyone else.

Subject: music and/or love and/or love songs

Remember to add $5 in postage for repackaging.

MUST be postmarked on the 29th of February. This is a Monday, folks. You would HAVE to bring it to the post office or print your postage online ON that date. If you can and WILL do that............welcome to the insanity!

[Gemme]

I got my secrets today! Excellent work, everyone.

[Orema]

Originally Posted by Gemme

I like this idea. Someone remind me to do this.



Now, I understand that clay won't know if participation is an option until early next week. Can we offer a concession to add clay in if it is possible?

Sizes are optional. Micros, minis or standard 2.5x3.5 ATCs. You do you.

Series: It's a valid point that it will be hard to do a typical series with such a short turn around, so let's do a pairing versus a series. Two per person. Compromise? Like Jen said, if you want to make more, go for it. It would be a nice surprise. Just don't expect more than 2 from anyone else.

Subject: music and/or love and/or love songs

Remember to add $5 in postage for repackaging.

MUST be postmarked on the 29th of February. This is a Monday, folks. You would HAVE to bring it to the post office or print your postage online ON that date. If you can and WILL do that............welcome to the insanity!

If we're going to do this, we'll need to get a move on. I may be a little wild, but I'm all in. Who's with me (officially)?

I'm in.



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[nycfem]

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[nycfem]

Originally Posted by Gemme

Now, I understand that clay won't know if participation is an option until early next week. Can we offer a concession to add clay in if it is possible?

Voting yes!

[nycfem]

And a reminder:

"For 2016, 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, 2017. 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. And for the purposes of clarification, if someone drops out before the deadline to sign up has been closed then they are not excluded from future projects because they are still following the rules."

[candy_coated_bitch]

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[Breathless]

I am totally cool with gemme wrangling, because of high costs associated with mailing international.. I am looking for a unique idea to do that keeps those costs down for the participants. I excited about doing this one

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[Bèsame*]

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