Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by nycfem

Georgia or CCB, do you mind describing the specifics of how to work with gallery glass?

I just used it like glue. I put it on the back of a flat glass flower and just stuck it down. And it's already STUCK even though it says it takes eight hours to dry. Same with the morphine bottle. It has other uses, like the stained glass or fixing cracks in glass or mirrors. But I'm using it exactly like a glue and it's working so far.

[nycfem]

Originally Posted by nycfem

Maybe people could choose between inches and Twinchies?

To clarify what I meant was maybe each person could choose between making an inchie or twinchie or some combination.

[Lyte]

Umm... what's twinchies? What's ATC?

I'm afraid I'm still more Butch than I am crafty!

[FireSignFemme]

Originally Posted by nanners

How about a theme of love and friendship, and have the project due sometime shortly after Valentines Day?

Any thoughts on that everyone?

Like, like, like, like, like - let's do it!

P.S. Twists thicken the plot and are good too

[candy_coated_bitch]

SECRETS!!!! I got my package today and tore right into it. Everyone did such a great job!! I loved all the cards and the secrets. It was a total joy to open. Thank you to everyone for your hard work!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

I just used it like glue. I put it on the back of a flat glass flower and just stuck it down. And it's already STUCK even though it says it takes eight hours to dry. Same with the morphine bottle. It has other uses, like the stained glass or fixing cracks in glass or mirrors. But I'm using it exactly like a glue and it's working so far.

To use it for stained glass, you probably want some kind of raised border - like the frame of a window, or something you make with the Gallery Glass leading. But you don't have to have a border. Then you just cut the bottle of Gallery Glass open so it has a small opening in the tip, turn the bottle upside down, and swirl it around on the glass. You can do it on something lying flat, but you can also use it on something vertical, like a window. Don't shake the bottle, as that will make air bubbles, and you want to avoid air bubbles. And if you don't like it, just peel it off the glass like a window cling once it's dry! (Go ahead, just try some on your bathroom mirror! Have fun!)

[FireSignFemme]

I like the idea of a thoughts about love and/or general friendship art theme as opposed to narrowing it down to just one thing – hearts. However if that's what group will, consensus is, I can go with it.

[FireSignFemme]

Oh an ATC (art trading card) is a work space for art smaller than a post card but bigger than a twinchie (tiny work space) or inchie (itsy bitsy work space). Just type them into google seach, hit images and you'll see examples, be able to tell the difference.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Lyte

Umm... what's twinchies? What's ATC?

I'm afraid I'm still more Butch than I am crafty!

ATC = artist trading card

Inchie = a 1 inch by 1 inch work of miniature art

Twinchie = a 2 inch by 2 inch work of less miniature art



These are great because you don't have to create the Mona Lisa. It's usually focused on one thing. It can be as simple as a flower or even be abstract.

Here are some examples of Twinchies and Inchies.

I also received my package and opened it this morning. Soooo fun and creative, everyone!

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by FireSignFemme

I like the idea of a thoughts about love and/or general friendship art theme as opposed to narrowing it down to just one thing – hearts. However if that's what group will, consensus is, I can go with it.

If we split the difference and just make the topic "LOVE", then those who like the heart theme can work with that and those who like the "Love and Friendship" theme can go with that too.

Problem solved!

I'm digging the miniature/small idea too. Sometimes I get overwhelmed when I try to fill in a large space and then replicate it x number of times. The minis seem to come easier to me.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by Gemme

If we split the difference and just make the topic "LOVE", then those who like the heart theme can work with that and those who like the "Love and Friendship" theme can go with that too.

Problem solved!

I'm digging the miniature/small idea too. Sometimes I get overwhelmed when I try to fill in a large space and then replicate it x number of times. The minis seem to come easier to me.

I think making the theme Love is a good idea. It's open to many interpretations, including hearts, or anything else love and friendship means to you.

I also concur that a like a smaller size. I feel like it's easier to create a bite size and replicate it many times if a lot of people join. Plus I feel like I am forced to be even more creative with a smaller size!

[Bèsame*]

I love the LOVE theme. I would like to see maybe a series of 3 if we go as small as twinchies. I feel that's easy and I like a challenge.

There are lots of ideas on the "Heart" thread to gather ideas.

As I read in some of the previous posts, some didn't really follow the perimeters and did what they wanted..so it's a free for all?

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

I love the LOVE theme. I would like to see maybe a series of 3 if we go as small as twinchies. I feel that's easy and I like a challenge.

There are lots of ideas on the "Heart" thread to gather ideas.

As I read in some of the previous posts, some didn't really follow the perimeters and did what they wanted..so it's a free for all?

It's not supposed to be. What's the purpose of rules if they aren't followed? Of course, I'm a toe the line kind of person when it comes to guidelines and stuff like this so that's my natural bias. There's not really much a wrangler can do if the projects come and they aren't what they are supposed to be unless it's brought up later, when those folks want to sign up for another round.

I think a series would depend heavily on how many people sign up. If it's 10 or less, I'm all for it. I feel that's entirely feasible, even for new recruits.

Have we decided who's going to steer this boat yet? I would prefer someone who hasn't done the last 2-3 rounds so we can get some diversity in 'management'. Any takers?

[candy_coated_bitch]

I agree projects should not be a free for all, and people should follow the concept and rules as closely as possible. I did my time when I didn't.

For example love is a very broad concept, but if we decided on say twinchies, if someone turns in a 5 X 7 piece it's just annoying to me. I am a toe the line person with projects too.

[Lyte]

Thanks for the definitions y'all re twinchies vs Inchies! This must be a sign because I was just cleaning out a closest and came across my collection of TINY books from the 90s! They're still super cute! So... yeah... I'm game for this project!

When y'all say a "series" ... do you mean like a set of two or three pieces per person? If so, I'm cool with that... but I also agree it would depend on how many participate.

Since they're going to be small... wouldn't that make displaying them kinda difficult? Maybe... not so difficult if ... let's say.. they were magnets!? Am I getting carried away?

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Lyte

Thanks for the definitions y'all re twinchies vs Inchies! This must be a sign because I was just cleaning out a closest and came across my collection of TINY books from the 90s! They're still super cute! So... yeah... I'm game for this project!

When y'all say a "series" ... do you mean like a set of two or three pieces per person? If so, I'm cool with that... but I also agree it would depend on how many participate.

Since they're going to be small... wouldn't that make displaying them kinda difficult? Maybe... not so difficult if ... let's say.. they were magnets!? Am I getting carried away?

Yes, to your definition of series. No, to having to display them. You can send the pieces individually and let the recipient figure out what they want to do with them. On the other hand, it's not an issue if you do. I can't imagine any wrangler would require them to be mounted.

[FireSignFemme]

I think commit to one required of everyone, and if some participants choose to make theirs a series then those in the series beyond one could be counted as, considered extras?

[candy_coated_bitch]

I personally dont like committing to a series, especially not knowing how many are signing up. For me, three pieces each is a lot, even if we get. This past round we had twelve participants. There's no way I can make 36 twinchies. If this were to be a series of pieces I wouldn't sign up.

Just my opinion.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by FireSignFemme

I think commit to one required of everyone, and if some participants choose to make theirs a series then those in the series beyond one could be counted as, considered extras?

These seems the easiest idea to me.

[nanners]

Originally Posted by FireSignFemme

I think commit to one required of everyone, and if some participants choose to make theirs a series then those in the series beyond one could be counted as, considered extras?

I agree! Sounds like we just need someone who hasn’t wrangled for the past few projects now.