Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[Tommi]

Hippity Hoppity
Spring is on its way.

There is hope, after the last of the snow, that the world will be green again.

First day of Spring is March 20th, and too close to meet that day for many of us. So, the Easter Bunny comes hop hop hopping along (to some of us) April 5, 2015. A basket, a tiskit a tasket, green and yellow basket. ! !
A colored egg, a bunny, a spring bouquet, a glimpse of spring happiness. A picture, a postcard, a crafty project, a pot holder, a fake egg, or a real egg (Umm) colored real pretty. A coloring book picture. Your choice. Just stay in those reasonable dimensions ( 4x6 ).

Friday, February 13
Sign Up Deadline

March 24
LAST DAY TO SHIP/
MAIL Wrangler

Wrangler gets a PM that its in the mail.

Completed Projects Sender's Name will be posted on receipt. Packaged and returned to senders mailboxes ASAP after receipt of the last one.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Is there a limit on participants in this project? I just want to check in before I sign up.

[Logicaly]

Super excited and we already know what we are going to make! If I wasn't so tired we would start tonight.

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

Is there a limit on participants in this project? I just want to check in before I sign up.

That's a good question. Our lists wax and wane,( Increase and decrease, as in size, number, strength, or intensity ) by the time the project kick-off time comes.

My suggestion, woud be to wait to see how many are signed up by the deadline, and decide.

Have fun creating.

I know some who will get going right away, even before the listing deadline.
So, let the fun begin.

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by Tommi

Hippity Hoppity
Spring is on its way.

There is hope, after the last of the snow, that the world will be green again.

First day of Spring is March 20th, and too close to meet that day for many of us. So, the Easter Bunny comes hop hop hopping along (to some of us) April 5, 2015. A basket, a tiskit a tasket, green and yellow basket. ! !
A colored egg, a bunny, a spring bouquet, a glimpse of spring happiness. A picture, a postcard, a crafty project, a pot holder, a fake egg, or a real egg (Umm) colored real pretty. A coloring book picture. Your choice. Just stay in those reasonable dimensions ( 4x6 ).

Friday, February 13
Sign Up Deadline

March 24
LAST DAY TO SHIP/
MAIL Wrangler

Wrangler gets a PM that its in the mail.

Completed Projects Sender's Name will be posted on receipt. Packaged and returned to senders mailboxes ASAP after receipt of the last one.

1. Tommi

Go ahead, ..........

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by Tommi

That's a good question. Our lists wax and wane,( Increase and decrease, as in size, number, strength, or intensity ) by the time the project kick-off time comes.

My suggestion, woud be to wait to see how many are signed up by the deadline, and decide.

Have fun creating.

I know some who will get going right away, even before the listing deadline.
So, let the fun begin.

So in short--there's no limit.

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

So in short--there's no limit.

In short, no..

Historically, it averages around 9-11, can never recall it over 16

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by Tommi

Hippity Hoppity
Spring is on its way.

______________________________:dance2:
There is hope, after the last of the snow, that the world will be green again.

First day of Spring is March 20th, and too close to meet that day for many of us. So, the Easter Bunny comes hop hop hopping along (to some of us) April 5, 2015. A basket, a tiskit a tasket, green and yellow basket. ! !
A colored egg, a bunny, a spring bouquet, a glimpse of spring happiness. A picture, a postcard, a crafty project, a pot holder, a fake egg, or a real egg (Umm) colored real pretty. A coloring book picture. Your choice. Just stay in those reasonable dimensions ( 4x6 ).

Friday, February 13
Sign Up Deadline

March 24
LAST DAY TO SHIP/
MAIL Wrangler

Wrangler gets a PM that its in the mail.

Completed Projects Sender's Name will be posted on receipt. Packaged and returned to senders mailboxes ASAP after receipt of the last one.


1. Tommi
2. clay
3. nycfem
4. logicaly & bright_arrow
5. Gemme
6 Katniss
7.Bèsame
8.
9.
10.
11
12.
13.
14.
15.

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[purepisces]

1. Tommi
2. kaijira
3. clay
4. nycfem
5. logicaly & bright_arrow
6. Gemme
7. Katniss
8.Bèsame
9.purepises
10.
11

[nycfem]

Just a reminder to all:

"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 project again until 2016. No exceptions. 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."

Don't say we didn't tell ya

[Tommi]

Hippity Hoppity
Spring is on its way.

There is hope, after the last of the snow, that the world will be green again.

First day of Spring is March 20th, and too close to meet that day for many of us. So, the Easter Bunny comes hop hop hopping along (to some of us) April 5, 2015. A basket, a tiskit a tasket, green and yellow basket. ! !
A colored egg, a bunny, a spring bouquet, a glimpse of spring happiness. A picture, a postcard, a crafty project, a pot holder, a fake egg, or a real egg (Umm) colored real pretty. A coloring book picture. Your choice. Just stay in those reasonable dimensions ( 4x6 ).

Friday, February 13
Sign Up Deadline

March 24
LAST DAY TO SHIP/
MAIL Wrangler

Wrangler gets a PM that its in the mail.

Completed Projects Sender's Name will be posted on receipt. Packaged and returned to senders mailboxes ASAP after receipt of the last one.[/QUOTE]

1. Tommi
2. Ts_kaijira
3. clay
4. nycfem
5. logicaly & bright_arrow
6. Gemme
7. Katniss
8. purwpices
9. Bèsame

10.
11.
12.



***********Thoughtful Consideration for Others Rule*******************
Just a reminder to all:

"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 project again until 2016. No exceptions. 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."

Don't say we didn't tell ya
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[Tommi]

Originally Posted by Tommi

Hippity Hoppity
Spring is on its way.

There is hope, after the last of the snow, that the world will be green again.

First day of Spring is March 20th, and too close to meet that day for many of us. So, the Easter Bunny comes hop hop hopping along (to some of us) April 5, 2015. A basket, a tiskit a tasket, green and yellow basket. ! !
A colored egg, a bunny, a spring bouquet, a glimpse of spring happiness. A picture, a postcard, a crafty project, a pot holder, a fake egg, or a real egg (Umm) colored real pretty. A coloring book picture. Your choice. Just stay in those reasonable dimensions ( 4x6 ).

Friday, February 13
Sign Up Deadline

March 24
LAST DAY TO SHIP/
MAIL Wrangler

Wrangler gets a PM that its in the mail.

Completed Projects Sender's Name will be posted on receipt. Packaged and returned to senders mailboxes ASAP after receipt of the last one.

1. Tommi
2. Ts_kaijira
3. clay
4. nycfem
5. logicaly & bright_arrow
6. Gemme
7. Katniss
8. purwpices
9. Bèsame

10.
11.
12.



***********Thoughtful Consideration for Others Rule*******************
Just a reminder to all:

"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 project again until 2016. No exceptions. 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."

Don't say we didn't tell ya
HOBBIES, CRAFTS, INTERESTS > Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types[/QUOTE]

[Tommi]

1. Tommi
2. Ts_kaijira
3. clay
4. nycfem
5. logicaly & bright_arrow
6. Gemme
7. Katniss
8. purwpices
9. Bèsame

10.
11.
12.



***********Thoughtful Consideration for Others Rule*******************
Just a reminder to all:

"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 project again until 2016. No exceptions. 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."

Don't say we didn't tell ya
HOBBIES, CRAFTS, INTERESTS > Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types[/QUOTE]

[Tommi]

1. Tommi
2. Ts_kaijira
3. clay
4. nycfem
5. logicaly & bright_arrow
6. Gemme
7. Katniss
8. purwpices
9. Bèsame

10.
11.
12.



***********Thoughtful Consideration for Others Rule*******************
Just a reminder to all:

"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 project again until 2016. No exceptions. 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."

Don't say we didn't tell ya
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[GeorgiaMa'am]

I think I would like to participate, but I'm not really sure what it is I'm promising to do. I think I understand the basic concept, but I'm pretty sure I'm missing some basic information. (What does the wrangler do? 4x6 is the ideal size - so are only flat projects acceptable? Does it have to come in under a certain weight? Do we make as many projects as there are participants, or do we only make one project? What makes a good project?) Anyway, is there a basic informational post for noobs to this thread who want to come out and play? If not, can someone please help me out?

Thanks,
GeorgiaMa'am

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am

I think I would like to participate, but I'm not really sure what it is I'm promising to do. I think I understand the basic concept, but I'm pretty sure I'm missing some basic information. (What does the wrangler do? 4x6 is the ideal size - so are only flat projects acceptable? Does it have to come in under a certain weight? Do we make as many projects as there are participants, or do we only make one project? What makes a good project?) Anyway, is there a basic informational post for noobs to this thread who want to come out and play? If not, can someone please help me out?

Thanks,
GeorgiaMa'am

I can answer some of your questions, and will leave those that pertain to this specific project to Tommi as it is his. (Like weight/size limits, etc.)

I couldn't find a good FAQ post for newbies, unfortunately.

A wrangler is the person who decides to facilitate a project. This usually includes coming up with the specifics of their particular project, having all completed projects mailed to them from each of the participants, and then putting together packages including a project from everyone who participated and sending them back out. Theoretically everyone ends up with a package that contains one project from each of the other participants. It kinda sounds complicated but it's actually simpler than having everyone mail each item out individually.

Most of the time (unless stated otherwise), you make a project for each participant.

A "good" project is really anything you put your love and creativity into.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Tommi

1. Tommi
2. Ts_kaijira
3. clay
4. nycfem
5. logicaly & bright_arrow
6. Gemme
7. Katniss
8. purwpices
9. Bèsame

10.
11.
12.



***********Thoughtful Consideration for Others Rule*******************
Just a reminder to all:

"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 project again until 2016. No exceptions. 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."

Don't say we didn't tell ya
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What happened to purepisce's name?

Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am

I think I would like to participate, but I'm not really sure what it is I'm promising to do. I think I understand the basic concept, but I'm pretty sure I'm missing some basic information. (What does the wrangler do? 4x6 is the ideal size - so are only flat projects acceptable? Does it have to come in under a certain weight? Do we make as many projects as there are participants, or do we only make one project? What makes a good project?) Anyway, is there a basic informational post for noobs to this thread who want to come out and play? If not, can someone please help me out?

Thanks,
GeorgiaMa'am

I totally get this and we appreciate you wanting to clarify before committing yourself!

It does not have to be flat. Tommi gave us a few options for this Spring themed project......poems, potholders, eggs (no real ones, please....food rotting in the mail and at Tommi's abode is not appetizing), etc. The idea is to not have many different sized projects for ease of mailing (an inchie with a 5x7 framed piece could spell danger for the inchie for example).

Think of the wrangler as a hub. Our projects go in as one box, get divided down (you have the option of assigning who gets what if the wrangler allows) and reshipped out a box containing one project from each of the participants who got their work in before the deadline.

We've been loosey goosey with deadlines in the past but it's led to a lot of frustration for those who complete their projects on time, so no more! If you participate, make absolute sure to get your work to Tommi by the deadline.

The wrangler is usually someone who has done a few projects, knows the ins and outs of the process and we trust with our personal info. Letting newbies wrangle, in most cases, has not worked out well in my experience.

Right now, there are 9 participants. If that does not change and you do decide to do the project, you can make either 9 or 10 if you want one back. Some of us will do that so our 'collection' from that particular wrangle is complete.

The things I think that will help you decide is to look at the project post of Tommi's and see his suggestions, think of what you'd like to do and see if you have the materials, the time and the patience to do it and get it mailed before the deadline. If the answer is yes, great! If the answer is no or probably not or not sure, I'd wait this one out.

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

A "good" project is really anything you put your love and creativity into.

Agreed!

[flapdoodle]

Originally Posted by amiyesiam

I am new to this art journalling stuff. Each week they have prompts(on saturdays) Part of why I am doing this is to move beyond the mine isn't as good/doesn't look like I want it to/i don't want to share because Idon't want to be judged stuff.

I teach art journaling, everyone thinks their pages aren't good or "right". There is no right or wrong, it's a journal, much like the written word type, the theory being, what you produce at any given moment is what was meant to be there. I would love to share and exchange tips and tricks, and products used.

Keep up with the art journal, I have about 10 going on any given day. It is one of my greatest outlets, I just love it.

[Katniss]

Hey all,

Decided I have too much going on to give this project the time it deserves so taking my name off before the Friday deadline. Everyone enjoy and happy spring! (Saw a few daffodils blooming today so it must be on the way!)

Katniss~~

Originally Posted by Tommi

1. Tommi
2. Ts_kaijira
3. clay
4. nycfem
5. logicaly & bright_arrow
6. Gemme
7. purepices
8.Bèsame

9.
10.
11.
12.



***********Thoughtful Consideration for Others Rule*******************
Just a reminder to all:

"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 project again until 2016. No exceptions. 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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[nycfem]

Ditto for me. Sorry, just feeling overwhelmed these days!

Originally Posted by Katniss

Hey all,

Decided I have too much going on to give this project the time it deserves so taking my name off before the Friday deadline. Everyone enjoy and happy spring! (Saw a few daffodils blooming today so it must be on the way!)

Katniss~~