Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[FireSignFemme]

Earlier there was a post about taking it twinchie on up to 3x5” size, user's choice, but I can't find that post now. Anyway if that's still the case I'd be interested.

[clay]

Thanks for all the really great feedback. So far, just tossing ideas around.....want to wait til this project has been mailed out, so ...

Mainly just curious if my idea was a good one...apparently so...

BBL after this project is mailed out..

[nanners]

Vision Board status!

1.Nanners: Wrangler

2.Clay: .Received

3.Butchie's Mabel: Received

4.Gemme- Received

5.Lyte: Received

6. Georgia Ma'am: arriving tomorrow per my informed delivery

7. nycfem / Jennifer: Received

8. CCB: en route

9. FSF: Received

I should be able to get these mailed out on Saturday morning. I'd like to mail them priority but I don't think that's going to happen, we'll see how much the postage is. I'll report back after I get the last two.

[nanners]

Originally Posted by FireSignFemme

Earlier there was a post about taking it twinchie on up to 3x5” size, user's choice, but I can't find that post now. Anyway if that's still the case I'd be interested.

Clay, could we have the choice to make the ATC size OR twinchie size? Another size would be the round twinchies...just a thought.

[Gemme]

Yay! I'm glad they got there safe and sound.

As for the zentangles, I have my Microns and cardstock and just might start tinkering with them tomorrow. It's a day off with only a few errands so I'll have time to doodle and dawdle during the day.

[clay]

Originally Posted by nanners

Clay, could we have the choice to make the ATC size OR twinchie size? Another size would be the round twinchies...just a thought.

I am thinking folks can choose the size they want...

twinchie is a 2' x 2", right?

ATC is 2.5" x 3.5"

rinchies are: 1' rounds, right?

So, will these 3 size choices be amenable to the project?

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by clay

I am thinking folks can choose the size they want...

twinchie is a 2' x 2", right? RIGHT!

ATC is 2.5" x 3.5" RIGHT!

rinchies are: 1' rounds, right? RIGHT!

So, will these 3 size choices be amenable to the project?

I'm good with these options. I might even switch the sizes up for different people. I now have more errands on my list but will still get around to playing with this today. I love zentangles! It's so relaxing and soothing to do them as most repeating pattern crafty stuff is.

[clay]

Really great ideas & feedback!!

Here are my thoughts:

1. You can use any or all 3 choices of sizes
a. ATC 2.5 x 3.5
b. twinchie 2" x 2"
c. rinchie...a round 1" shape

2. You can use color OR do a B&W, or mix it up

3. TOTALLY OPTIONAL!!! You have choice to incorporate an animal OR a sun OR a whatever you wish into the piece.

ONLY requirement is to use a zentangle as primary art!

Cardstock should be used for these....

4. Bolder markers or crayons won't work with this project....probably microtip or ultra fine markers OR very sharp colored pencils

5. 4 week turn around time.

6. I was thinking if you do a rinchie, maybe make 2 of those for each participant...

OK...anyone please chime in....thoughts, ideas, suggestions, or hugs greatly appreciated!

Let's get our zentangle on....

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Originally Posted by Gemme

Yay! I'm glad they got there safe and sound.

As for the zentangles, I have my Microns and cardstock and just might start tinkering with them tomorrow. It's a day off with only a few errands so I'll have time to doodle and dawdle during the day.

Another beginner question: Do you draw out your Zentangle with pencil and then go over with ink, or do you just freehand it in ink?

[Lyte]

Last time I did a twinchie type thang... the shape was octagon … or pentagon… I've forgotten which. lol So... can we do whatever shape... so long as we keep it within the dimensions listed below?

Can we use other medium … foundation... besides cardstock?

Four weeks seems a little short... since the designing/drawing/coloring/etc is going to be done by hand … and we don't yet know how many will be participating.

Originally Posted by clay

Really great ideas & feedback!!

Here are my thoughts:

1. You can use any or all 3 choices of sizes
a. ATC 2.5 x 3.5
b. twinchie 2" x 2"
c. rinchie...a round 1" shape

2. You can use color OR do a B&W, or mix it up

3. TOTALLY OPTIONAL!!! You have choice to incorporate an animal OR a sun OR a whatever you wish into the piece.

ONLY requirement is to use a zentangle as primary art!

Cardstock should be used for these....

4. Bolder markers or crayons won't work with this project....probably microtip or ultra fine markers OR very sharp colored pencils

5. 4 week turn around time.

6. I was thinking if you do a rinchie, maybe make 2 of those for each participant...

OK...anyone please chime in....thoughts, ideas, suggestions, or hugs greatly appreciated!

Let's get our zentangle on....

[Bèsame*]

I feel 4 weeks is good. We have an average of about 10 per project...that's 28 days.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Hi Nanners,

The P.O. says my package was delivered today at 1:20 pm at your mailbox. Please confirm so I can stop worrying about it!

Thanks,

[nanners]

GeorgiaMa’am and CCB, both of yours arrived today!!

I will try to get to the post office before they close on Saturday UNLESS the 8-12 inches of snow comes early.

Clay, I’m fine with the sign up being posted whenever you want. I’m excited about the zentangles! Another “first” for our group I believe.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by clay

Really great ideas & feedback!!

Here are my thoughts:

1. You can use any or all 3 choices of sizes
a. ATC 2.5 x 3.5
b. twinchie 2" x 2"
c. rinchie...a round 1" shape

2. You can use color OR do a B&W, or mix it up

3. TOTALLY OPTIONAL!!! You have choice to incorporate an animal OR a sun OR a whatever you wish into the piece.

ONLY requirement is to use a zentangle as primary art!

Cardstock should be used for these....

4. Bolder markers or crayons won't work with this project....probably microtip or ultra fine markers OR very sharp colored pencils

5. 4 week turn around time.

6. I was thinking if you do a rinchie, maybe make 2 of those for each participant...

OK...anyone please chime in....thoughts, ideas, suggestions, or hugs greatly appreciated!

Let's get our zentangle on....

I would keep your initial 5 week window that you first mentioned but the rest sounds divine.

Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am

Another beginner question: Do you draw out your Zentangle with pencil and then go over with ink, or do you just freehand it in ink?

Personally, I've done both. It depends on how serious I am about the end result being super precise. A lot of people do draw out the main shape(s) and then fill in the spaces as they go. I'd do a super quick small one each way and see what works best for you. Or, you can just trace a small stencil if you'd rather. That would be easy.

The zentangley part doesn't have to be super complicated. You can do tiny crosses in one section and circles in another and then parallel lines in the next one, etc. The main things to keep in mind are switching up the designs next to one another so you see the contrast (that's what makes it fun and visually appealing!) and to keep your connections tight (if a line is supposed to go all the way to the end of the page or image, don't let it fall short for example).

This is a really fun type of project because it's fancy doodling and I think most of us do that.

Originally Posted by Lyte

Last time I did a twinchie type thang... the shape was octagon … or pentagon… I've forgotten which. lol So... can we do whatever shape... so long as we keep it within the dimensions listed below?

Can we use other medium … foundation... besides cardstock?

Four weeks seems a little short... since the designing/drawing/coloring/etc is going to be done by hand … and we don't yet know how many will be participating.

Twinchies are a 2 inch by 2 inch square, hence the name Twinchie. Octagon??? lol

You'll want to use a sturdy paper but you can use watercolor paper if it's smooth and doesn't have much of a tooth. You can actually find paper designed for markers, which is great too. The thin stuff bleeds through and if there's too much tooth, it'll make your lines wonky.

I can knock an atc out of the park in about half an hour if I'm being super nitpicky or using a lot of color. They are actually very quick once you get going! One thing I like about zentangles is that even if you have a basic design and don't get fancy with shiny happy stuff, they look phenomenal. In fact, the cleaner and more simple they are, the better they look to me. I'm a sucker for them.

[Lyte]

If it's four weeks into the Wrangler's hands, then it's more like 3.5 weeks because a few of those days are need for shipping... so more like 24 days.

Don't think there's ever been a minimum number of days rule. No penalty for quicker artists who ship early.

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

I feel 4 weeks is good. We have an average of about 10 per project...that's 28 days.

[clay]

ZENTANGLES....


What is Zentangle?

Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing. It increases focus and creativity. Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of personal well being.Jun 3, 2012



Let's Draw - 001: How to Draw Zentangles (Doodle Art) - YouTube




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ske2jBRBEB8


Parameters:

• Can be any of OR a combination of these 3 sizes....

a. twinchie.....2"x2"

b. trinchie.....a ROUND shape BUT must measure 2" in diameter... I "made" this one up as a one inch just doesn't seem big enough...)

c. ATC......2.5" x 3.5"

The project foundation needs to be done on a sturdy kind of paper OR board OR a zentangle tile ( I just found out they have these at Michael's...thanks, Gemme!)...IE...cardstock.


***** IF you use a heavier foundation, please be sure to consider sending extra fees for return postage for finished projects back to others.
You have creative freedom to choose to do COLOR OR B&W...or a mix & match of both.


It is probably best if we use a very fine felt marker or an extra sharp colored pencil, so as there are sharp, crisp lines...


You may have the creative freedom to add some kind of symbol in your Zentangle IF YOU WISH. IE: a sun, an animal, or a tree


You can chose to make an assortment of sizes, still only ONE per person UNLESS you choose to do more... For example, we have say 10 sign up, I may choose to make 3 of option a., 3 of option b, and 4 of option c....


Have fun, be creative, go outside the box.....


• Sign up starts at 9:00 PM Eastern time 03/10/19 (Sunday) and closes at 9:00 PM Eastern on 03/17/19 (Sunday)

Gives us FIVE weeks to get them done & in by!


Projects are due back by 04/21/19 and are officially late if not received by 04/28/19. I will mail them back out within a couple or 3 days after final deadline...

Maybe have a limit of 10 for this project?


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• You must make one Zentangle for each participant.


• On the back of your project please list these things: Project Name, your name, and WHOM it is for UNLESS you want wrangler to assign them.


• Projects are due to me by April 21st. . You have a week grace period but after that, (April 28) your project will become shredded fodder and you don't get your package of projects that others made you. You also won't be able to participate again for 6 months.


• Include $7 for the wrangler with your project.
• Please, no glitter that is not sealed.

~ Please, nothing from a smoking home, as several are sensitive to smoke! Thank you!




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RULES AS AGREED UPON TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF EACH PROJECT:
"For 2019, the rule is if one of our projects is received by the wrangler more than seven days after the due date, or one of us 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 six months from the latest date that the project was supposed to be due. No exceptions. This rule applies to participants and to wranglers. Wranglers must mail out projects within one week of the latest date that the projects were supposed to be due. In addition to waiting six months before being able to join a penpal project, the person who has not met the latest deadline must post directly on the penpal thread within a week of missing the latest deadline stating that they have not adhered to the deadline (reason is welcome to be included or does not have to be) and, most importantly, the date on which they will be able to return to participating in the penpal projects. They must scroll back and add themselves to the bottom of the list of any other participants who have not met the late date for any project for 2018. If that is not done, then the member is welcome to participate in the thread with "thanks" and reps and thread chat but not to participate in any future projects for 2018. The reason for this is personal responsibility, so that we have a running record right on the thread that is easy to refer back to when needed. 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.

Example: Bitsy misses the late date for a project. Within a week of that late date she must scroll down and find the most recent list of people who have missed the late date in 2018 and copy that list to a new post and add herself. Bitsy's post would look something like this:

'Sorry, I had the bird flu and missed the late date of 2/21/18. I can start participating in new projects on 8/21/18. I have added myself to the list below:

1. Tony (missed the late date of 1/28/18, able to participate 7/28/18)
2. Bitsy (missed the late date of 2/21/18, able to participate 8/21/18)'

This rule must be posted in its entirety 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."

Please if you are currently timed out put yourself on the list and the dates of your time out because I am not responsible for doing that.

[Lyte]

Originally Posted by Gemme

Twinchies are a 2 inch by 2 inch square, hence the name Twinchie. Octagon??? lol

Umm... actaully, when we did them I Googled and saw twinchies that were 2 x 2 in a variety of shapes... all except octagon of course.

Why would you mock artistic license or artistic endeavor?

[clay]

I was hoping to hear from nycfemme on this.... I am a little dubious "posting" it having not heard from her...

What say ye, nyc? Your input greatly appreciated & respected.

I did give a 5 weeks timeframe for everyone.....most of us will be doing this kind of project for the very first time......self included...

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by nanners

GeorgiaMa’am and CCB, both of yours arrived today!!

I will try to get to the post office before they close on Saturday UNLESS the 8-12 inches of snow comes early.

Clay, I’m fine with the sign up being posted whenever you want. I’m excited about the zentangles! Another “first” for our group I believe.

Awesome, thanks for letting me know!

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Lyte

Umm... actaully, when we did them I Googled and saw twinchies that were 2 x 2 in a variety of shapes... all except octagon of course.

Why would you mock artistic license or artistic endeavor?

Not mocking. Just getting a kick out of imagining a wonky little octagon.

I'm curious...do you know where you searched because they are pretty straightforward (inchie is an inch on each side, twinchie is two inches on each side, etc) and I'd love to see something outside the box.