Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types - Page 60

purepisces · 10-30-2010, 07:43 PM

I wondered if anyone is interested in participating in this sketchbook project? Sounds like fun ... and kind of like what we already do, without the museum tour, of course! The signup deadline is Nov. 15th and the books have to be mailed in by Jan. 15th.

http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject

nycfem · 10-30-2010, 07:49 PM

Yes, I've already started mine. It's a "rain" theme. Are you doing it?

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Originally Posted by purepisces

I wondered if anyone is interested in participating in this sketchbook project? Sounds like fun ... and kind of like what we already do, without the museum tour, of course! The signup deadline is Nov. 15th and the books have to be mailed in by Jan. 15th.

http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject

Gemme · 10-30-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by purepisces

I wondered if anyone is interested in participating in this sketchbook project? Sounds like fun ... and kind of like what we already do, without the museum tour, of course! The signup deadline is Nov. 15th and the books have to be mailed in by Jan. 15th.

http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject

It sounds very interesting! I'll think on it for a day or so. I see that one of the museum stops is in Austin, so that would be awesome to be able to see all of our work! I think I might miss not getting anything back though.

Ahhh. I just watched the video on it and it's very cool but I don't have the money to participate right now. So, not for me. I might still see the exhibit when it comes to Austin, though.

purepisces · 10-30-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nycfembbw

Yes, I've already started mine. It's a "rain" theme. Are you doing it?

I think I will ... I'm just trying to decide on the theme. I'm torn between "lines and grids" "figuring you out" and "below the surface" ... oh, who am I kidding, I have ideas for all of them except "jackets, blankets & sheets" and I have no idea what that's about!

Diva · 10-30-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by purepisces

I wondered if anyone is interested in participating in this sketchbook project? Sounds like fun ... and kind of like what we already do, without the museum tour, of course! The signup deadline is Nov. 15th and the books have to be mailed in by Jan. 15th.

http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject

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Originally Posted by nycfembbw

Yes, I've already started mine. It's a "rain" theme. Are you doing it?

I'm doing it! Mine is ~ big surprise ~ "Happy Thoughts". This is VERY neat, as it's touring to Austin!!!! I'm way tickled about that!

YEA!

cara · 10-31-2010, 11:54 PM

I'm back from visiting my brother and sister-in-law for the weekend and was pleasantly surprised to see nycfemmebbw's art project had arrived when I got home!

How is everyone doing on the project? I am still contemplating ideas, but hope to have time in the next few weekends to work on them. No more traveling for me until the new year (boo! but yay for r & r time!).

cara

Gemme · 11-01-2010, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cara

I'm back from visiting my brother and sister-in-law for the weekend and was pleasantly surprised to see nycfemmebbw's art project had arrived when I got home!

How is everyone doing on the project? I am still contemplating ideas, but hope to have time in the next few weekends to work on them. No more traveling for me until the new year (boo! but yay for r & r time!).

cara

Organic and I haven't started yet. I have, however, found the spot I'm going to put them to dry during the various stages of painting. Baby steps, right?

diamondrose · 11-02-2010, 01:31 PM

i got an early start, but slowed as the weeks went by. I have 5 more to make, then they will be in the mail!

justkim · 11-02-2010, 01:54 PM

I am still trying to figure out what it is I want to send...
*scratches her head and wanders off to work on her math homework...

Gemme · 11-02-2010, 03:05 PM

I started out doing mine on Austin but the more I've thought about it, it's going to come out looking a lot like my last project, since I have only explored a little bit, but I've seen LOTS of the Austinites.

Soooo....I'm going to have to make it work. I'll channel my inner Tim Gunn.

amiyesiam · 11-04-2010, 05:44 PM

I have not started mine

I just learned there is a name for "borrowing" crafting ideas from others:

it is called Scraplifting

I hang my head in shame, for I am a scraplifter

Gemme · 11-04-2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by amiyesiam

I have not started mine

I just learned there is a name for "borrowing" crafting ideas from others:

it is called Scraplifting

I hang my head in shame, for I am a scraplifter

I am a referential artist. That means that my inspiration often comes from the work that others have done. I don't plagiarize, as I give credit where credit is due, but I do get ideas from their work. I think the term scraplifting is kinda cute, but I can't imagine you being guilty of it.

In other news, everyone please think good, positive thoughts for me tomorrow afternoon. I have a job interview and it's been almost 3 months of unemployment, so I am very excited and hopeful about this interview.

*breathes*

cara · 11-04-2010, 06:04 PM

I like looking at other people's ideas, but mostly when I'm being crafty, I like to 1) play with what I have (and I

the challenge of using recycled materials), and 2) creating 8, 10, 15 or however many of similar but different projects. I'm the same way when creating cards. It drives my mom crazy because she likes me to make 2 of everything so she can reference them. I usually can't stand to make the same thing more than once! lol.

cara · 11-04-2010, 07:57 PM

Projects should be postmarked and sent to me no later than Monday, November 22nd. (That's only 18 days away, folks!) If you have not already done so, please PM your mailing address to me even if you think I already have it. I will PM my mailing address back to you. (Only a handful of the 14 have done this yet...)
Here are the project "rules" again:

Simple Postcard Swap

In this project, we will be sending postcards about or from the cities in which we live. An acceptable alternative can be a city or cities which we have visited or want to visit. The postcards can be handmade or store bought, and should be a standard size (4x6...no larger than 5x7, please). In the blank space on the back of each card, please write a story, poem, or letter about the place pictured on the front of the card. Be creative! It's okay to "doctor up" store bought cards using any type of material that can be sent through the mail. You will need to send one postcard for every participant in the project. Remember to sign your name somewhere on the postcard so we know who it's from. Please do not worry about including money for postage this round. This is because I am horrible about remembering to include my check and no doubt owe some of you!

Tommi · 11-04-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

I am a referential artist. That means that my inspiration often comes from the work that others have done. I don't plagiarize, as I give credit where credit is due, but I do get ideas from their work. I think the term scraplifting is kinda cute, but I can't imagine you being guilty of it.

In other news, everyone please think good, positive thoughts for me tomorrow afternoon. I have a job interview and it's been almost 3 months of unemployment, so I am very excited and hopeful about this interview.

*breathes*

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Tommi · 11-04-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cara

Projects should be postmarked and sent to me no later than Monday, November 22nd. (That's only 18 days away, folks!) If you have not already done so, please PM your mailing address to me even if you think I already have it. I will PM my mailing address back to you. (Only a handful of the 14 have done this yet...)
Here are the project "rules" again:

Simple Postcard Swap

In this project, we will be sending postcards about or from the cities in which we live. An acceptable alternative can be a city or cities which we have visited or want to visit. The postcards can be handmade or store bought, and should be a standard size (4x6...no larger than 5x7, please). In the blank space on the back of each card, please write a story, poem, or letter about the place pictured on the front of the card. Be creative! It's okay to "doctor up" store bought cards using any type of material that can be sent through the mail. You will need to send one postcard for every participant in the project. Remember to sign your name somewhere on the postcard so we know who it's from. Please do not worry about including money for postage this round. This is because I am horrible about remembering to include my check and no doubt owe some of you!

I'll be working on it this weekend cara. I have your addy***

Diva · 11-04-2010, 08:14 PM

I showed Gemmie my coffee stained beginnings.....

You KNOW I'm not gonna be able to do much of anything on mine until after the Pre~Thanksgiving Gathering (13th)......so mine will be comin' in under the wire.

In other words......like normal. <eyebat:

Gemme · 11-05-2010, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

I showed Gemmie my coffee stained beginnings.....

You KNOW I'm not gonna be able to do much of anything on mine until after the Pre~Thanksgiving Gathering (13th)......so mine will be comin' in under the wire.

In other words......like normal. <eyebat:

I TOLD you that you could use the stains to your benefit. There are some that could actually turn out kinda nice, like Henna tattooing.

I haz vision!

In other news, Organic has been judging my potential interview clothes. He's said things such as "it shows too much skin" for a scoop neck sweater and "that's nice; I like that" to pants that were clearly too form fitting. Methinks he's looking at my like a boyfriend. While that doesn't help with the choosing of the clothes, it kinda makes me schmoopy.

Tommi · 11-05-2010, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemme

I TOLD you that you could use the stains to your benefit. There are some that could actually turn out kinda nice, like Henna tattooing.

I haz vision!

In other news, Organic has been judging my potential interview clothes. He's said things such as "it shows too much skin" for a scoop neck sweater and "that's nice; I like that" to pants that were clearly too form fitting. Methinks he's looking at my like a boyfriend. While that doesn't help with the choosing of the clothes, it kinda makes me schmoopy.

Shnoopy huh***. Clothes on. Clothes Off. I get it*
Hmmmm, is OB checking out the interviewee in other ways, such as practicing KSA's, position apptitude, and oral intercourse?

KSA's , Position, *WEG*

Gemme · 11-05-2010, 06:31 PM

Interview went well. I wore the scoop neck sweater. Ann Taylor can't be beat.

Thread related: I'm starting my project tomorrow!!!

10-30-2010, 07:43 PM	#1181
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10-31-2010, 11:54 PM	#1186
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: Snohomish County, Washington State Posts: 3,401 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,994 Thanked 13,254 Times in 2,724 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I'm back from visiting my brother and sister-in-law for the weekend and was pleasantly surprised to see nycfemmebbw's art project had arrived when I got home! How is everyone doing on the project? I am still contemplating ideas, but hope to have time in the next few weekends to work on them. No more traveling for me until the new year (boo! but yay for r & r time!). 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

11-02-2010, 03:05 PM	#1190
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: 36,589 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,212 Thanked 108,768 Times in 25,661 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	I started out doing mine on Austin but the more I've thought about it, it's going to come out looking a lot like my last project, since I have only explored a little bit, but I've seen LOTS of the Austinites. Soooo....I'm going to have to make it work. I'll channel my inner Tim Gunn. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

11-04-2010, 05:44 PM	#1191
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11-04-2010, 06:04 PM	#1193
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: Snohomish County, Washington State Posts: 3,401 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,994 Thanked 13,254 Times in 2,724 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I like looking at other people's ideas, but mostly when I'm being crafty, I like to 1) play with what I have (and I the challenge of using recycled materials), and 2) creating 8, 10, 15 or however many of similar but different projects. I'm the same way when creating cards. It drives my mom crazy because she likes me to make 2 of everything so she can reference them. I usually can't stand to make the same thing more than once! lol. __________________ "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

11-02-2010, 01:31 PM	#1188
diamondrose Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 1,384 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2 Thanked 2,895 Times in 923 Posts Rep Power: 13536273	i got an early start, but slowed as the weeks went by. I have 5 more to make, then they will be in the mail!

11-02-2010, 01:54 PM	#1189
justkim Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Relationship Status: <3 myself Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 2,023 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,062 Thanked 6,801 Times in 1,553 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I am still trying to figure out what it is I want to send... *scratches her head and wanders off to work on her math homework...

11-04-2010, 07:57 PM	#1194
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: Snohomish County, Washington State Posts: 3,401 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,994 Thanked 13,254 Times in 2,724 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Project Reminder! Projects should be postmarked and sent to me no later than Monday, November 22nd. (That's only 18 days away, folks!) If you have not already done so, please PM your mailing address to me even if you think I already have it. I will PM my mailing address back to you. (Only a handful of the 14 have done this yet...) Here are the project "rules" again: Simple Postcard Swap In this project, we will be sending postcards about or from the cities in which we live. An acceptable alternative can be a city or cities which we have visited or want to visit. The postcards can be handmade or store bought, and should be a standard size (4x6...no larger than 5x7, please). In the blank space on the back of each card, please write a story, poem, or letter about the place pictured on the front of the card. Be creative! It's okay to "doctor up" store bought cards using any type of material that can be sent through the mail. You will need to send one postcard for every participant in the project. Remember to sign your name somewhere on the postcard so we know who it's from. Please do not worry about including money for postage this round. This is because I am horrible about remembering to include my check and no doubt owe some of you! __________________ "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

11-04-2010, 08:14 PM	#1197
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,179 Times in 5,238 Posts Rep Power: 0	I showed Gemmie my coffee stained beginnings..... You KNOW I'm not gonna be able to do much of anything on mine until after the Pre~Thanksgiving Gathering (13th)......so mine will be comin' in under the wire. In other words......like normal. <eyebat:

11-05-2010, 06:31 PM	#1200
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: 36,589 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,212 Thanked 108,768 Times in 25,661 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	Interview went well. I wore the scoop neck sweater. Ann Taylor can't be beat. Thread related: I'm starting my project tomorrow!!! __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.