Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[Gemme]

Awesome! My idea is in the early stages but what do you think about this?

Create Your Own Creature

I'd already thought about something like this before but clay mentioned wanting to do something similar to the Mermaid Project again and this felt right.

Basically, the core of the idea is to create a brand new creature using at least 2 recognizable features of other creatures, animals, beings or entities. For example, you can take the wings of a Pegasus and the head of a lion, like a different version of a Hippogriff, or you can put human legs on a mermaid torso and the face of an antelope. The options are, literally, endless.

You would even name your creation!

Here's an article about fantasy creatures to give you an idea of what can be mixed and matched. You can also do it PFA style and randomly attach body parts that seem interesting to you and see what happens.

Here's a link to a page about mythical and fantasy creatures for inspiration. This page has tons of links to tons of creatures and critters so it's an excellent resource.

For those feeling experimental, you can use more than 2 but I didn't want to overwhelm anyone. The genius of this project is that it doesn't matter what the end result looks like. Who's going to tell you that you didn't do it right if it's an imaginary creature of your own making? lol

I haven't worked out sizing, materials, et cetera, but wanted to test the water temperature with y'all.

So, what do you all think? Is it something you would be interested in trying?

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by Gemme

Awesome! My idea is in the early stages but what do you think about this?

Create Your Own Creature

I'd already thought about something like this before but clay mentioned wanting to do something similar to the Mermaid Project again and this felt right.

Basically, the core of the idea is to create a brand new creature using at least 2 recognizable features of other creatures, animals, beings or entities. For example, you can take the wings of a Pegasus and the head of a lion, like a different version of a Hippogriff, or you can put human legs on a mermaid torso and the face of an antelope. The options are, literally, endless.

You would even name your creation!

Here's an article about fantasy creatures to give you an idea of what can be mixed and matched. You can also do it PFA style and randomly attach body parts that seem interesting to you and see what happens.

Here's a link to a page about mythical and fantasy creatures for inspiration. This page has tons of links to tons of creatures and critters so it's an excellent resource.

For those feeling experimental, you can use more than 2 but I didn't want to overwhelm anyone. The genius of this project is that it doesn't matter what the end result looks like. Who's going to tell you that you didn't do it right if it's an imaginary creature of your own making? lol

I haven't worked out sizing, materials, et cetera, but wanted to test the water temperature with y'all.

So, what do you all think? Is it something you would be interested in trying?

I would totally be down for this. I've actually been thinking of painting some mythical creatures anyways. I think it's a great and fun idea!

ETA: Just so I understand human features don't count as one of the "creatures", correct?

[nycfem]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

I would totally be down for this. I've actually been thinking of painting some mythical creatures anyways. I think it's a great and fun idea!

ETA: Just so I understand human features don't count as one of the "creatures", correct?

Humans are animals, though, so I'd think they'd count as one, but let's see what the Gemme Creature has to say.

[nanners]

Interesting idea Gemme! So, the first thing that came to mind was creating something with polymer clay. If so, making just one would be great, and we could do it like the mermaid one on that respect.

[nycfem]

I’d rather not do clay but wouldn’t mind receiving something that was Clay.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I'd rather not do clay either.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

I would totally be down for this. I've actually been thinking of painting some mythical creatures anyways. I think it's a great and fun idea!

ETA: Just so I understand human features don't count as one of the "creatures", correct?

The great and powerful nyc is correct. Humans are the least humane animals in this world but we are, indeed, animals.

Originally Posted by nycfem

Humans are animals, though, so I'd think they'd count as one, but let's see what the Gemme Creature has to say.

Gemme Creature. lol

rawr

Originally Posted by nanners

Interesting idea Gemme! So, the first thing that came to mind was creating something with polymer clay. If so, making just one would be great, and we could do it like the mermaid one on that respect.

I have no issues with clay as long as the additional mailing cost was factored into the equation. In fact, I was going to suggest that if someone felt like making their piece more dimensional, they could.

However, I really, really like having the individual pieces in hand. I don't know if some of you know this, but I like to put some of our projects in books, shadow boxes and frames. They are so lovely when a group is put together so you can see the variety of our imaginations. That's harder to do when some are flat and some are dimensional.

Given the nature of the beast, so to speak, I'd allow for plenty of time to get enough pieces done and would impose a set limit so it wouldn't get ridiculous (although I can imagine this wouldn't appeal to all of our crafters).

[nycfem]

That all sounds good to me. I would like to make one for everyone which I think is what you are suggesting?

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by nycfem

That all sounds good to me. I would like to make one for everyone which I think is what you are suggesting?

Yes. Exactly.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I agree to making an individual creation for every participant as long as there's a reasonable cap. I know limiting the numbers does not appeal to some, but due to the nature of the beast, I think it's necessary here.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Oh, also I'd be happy to RECEIVE something made of clay. I just don't want it to be my personal medium.

[Gemme]

Hey, all.

clay isn't feeling well and would appreciate any support we could send hys way. Just wanted to give a head's up in case y'all were wondering where the clayster went.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I've lit a candle and sent mad juju hys way.

[sis]

First, please let Clay know that I am also sending good energy and and healing thoughts ...... I hate to hear that Clay isn't doing well!

Secondly, I'm interested in this particular exchange although I need more details. I was thinking it would be similar to the mermaid project and only one item would be produced. My forming idea is one which would involve a sewing machine and stuffing which would require it to be sent directly to the person receiving it due to shipping costs. Again, these are my thoughts and not expectations.

Deb

[FireSignFemme]

I'm not up for doing a one for everyone thing, but the way it was done last time - one piece for one person and then photocopies to everyone else, that would be doable.

[Gemme]

Nope. Not a one off like the Mermaid Project. I was taking inspiration from the whole fantasy creature idea and the actual focus of the project. That's the similarity I was drawing from. I understand the desire to make only one but that's not where I'm at with this project.

If everyone is fine with me at the helm this time, I'll finalize the details and get a sign up list ready in the next day or two. If so, and I limit the sign up to no more than 7, what is the time frame everyone would be most comfortable with?

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by Gemme

Nope. Not a one off like the Mermaid Project. I was taking inspiration from the whole fantasy creature idea and the actual focus of the project. That's the similarity I was drawing from. I understand the desire to make only one but that's not where I'm at with this project.

If everyone is fine with me at the helm this time, I'll finalize the details and get a sign up list ready in the next day or two. If so, and I limit the sign up to no more than 7, what is the time frame everyone would be most comfortable with?

No, I'm liking the make one for everyone asoect good. If the cap is 7 I think we should have at least two months to finish.

Ok with you at the helm!!!

[nycfem]

I'm down with 2 months.

Also, thanks for letting us know about Clay. Sending mad penpal love to Clay! Not the same without Clay!

[Kätzchen]

Gemme? I am not sure if I can participate in the next crafter's round project, but I have a couple things I wanted to inquire about:

1) If this round is limited to 7 participants, and the project consists of making an creature project for each participant, then what size parameter will each entry be?

2) Is it okay to submit an drawing or is the medium limited to using paints or watercolors or color pencils or ?????

After the last project this summer, I thought I would not be able to participate in another crafting round. I might be able to do it, but will wait to see your final parameters for this particular craft round.

As I understand, so far, this round is about making 3-dimensional fantasy creatures. And, in order to create something with dimensional qualities, we can use mixed media to achieve this effect, correct?

I will wait to see your final list of criteria before I can decide if I can participate, ok?

I'm good with you heading up the next round as wrangler. Like CCB, I'm not down with creating an project that is top heavy by utilizing clay (for example: I am okay with an tiny use of clay vs clay being the predominate medium).

Good Morning to everyone...

[nycfem]

Of course Gemme will pop in to clarify for sure, but I think that they don't have to be 3-dimensional but can have elements of 3 dimensional IF the participant is willing to add extra shipping should that increase the shipping charge.

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

Gemme? I am not sure if I can participate in the next crafter's round project, but I have a couple things I wanted to inquire about:

1) If this round is limited to 7 participants, and the project consists of making an creature project for each participant, then what size parameter will each entry be?

2) Is it okay to submit an drawing or is the medium limited to using paints or watercolors or color pencils or ?????

After the last project this summer, I thought I would not be able to participate in another crafting round. I might be able to do it, but will wait to see your final parameters for this particular craft round.

As I understand, so far, this round is about making 3-dimensional fantasy creatures. And, in order to create something with dimensional qualities, we can use mixed media to achieve this effect, correct?

I will wait to see your final list of criteria before I can decide if I can participate, ok?

I'm good with you heading up the next round as wrangler. Like CCB, I'm not down with creating an project that is top heavy by utilizing clay (for example: I am okay with an tiny use of clay vs clay being the predominate medium).

Good Morning to everyone...