Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[ahk]

So when do we find out who we are sending to? I kind of want to know so I can get an idea of how I want to create my project.

Thanks.

[nycfem]

Bumping final list :-)

Originally Posted by nycfem

List Closed!

1)Stepfordfemme
2) Gemme
3)Ahk
4) CCB
5) Nanner's
6)Medusa
7)Besame*
8)nycfem
9)purepisces
10)sis
11) Zimmeh
12)breathless (confirmed)

[Gemme]

So, if I'm understanding correctly, we're doing one puzzle project for Stepfordfemme's wrangle and that's due, in her hands, no later than July 15th.

In the meantime, Besame will also begin a wrangle that will be due before then.

Do I understand correctly?

[Bèsame*]

I'm still game to have one in the middle. I'm waiting for this project and all the logistics to finish up and then in a few days, I'll present my idea and see if I get any takers.

Practicing patience...we all have things going on

[ahk]

Originally Posted by Gemme

So, if I'm understanding correctly, we're doing one puzzle project for Stepfordfemme's wrangle and that's due, in her hands, no later than July 15th.

In the meantime, Besame will also begin a wrangle that will be due before then.

Do I understand correctly?

I don't think we send directly to stepfordfemme- we send to the person directly (cost of money). Stepfordfemme is suppose to be drawing names and letting us know who we trade with. That was my understanding.

[ahk]

Originally Posted by stepfordfemme

NEW PROJECT-



I chose this because I want this to be affordable and inclusive. I don't want anyone to not participate because it's too much $ or effort. Also we can move this project to the back burner for Besame's once sign up is done. Win-win!.

I would like to do it by random draw of all participants names--Everyone signs up...then I draw and let you know who you're going to ship to DIRECTLY.

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A lot of good info here.... about what's happening.

Take a look.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by ahk

I don't think we send directly to stepfordfemme- we send to the person directly (cost of money). Stepfordfemme is suppose to be drawing names and letting us know who we trade with. That was my understanding.

Yep, I did see that. Brain fart. Thanks for the reminder!

I just wanted to be sure that my understanding of us having two projects going at the same time was correct.

All I was looking for was a yes or no, folks.

[okieblu]

AFTER the next 2 projects are past, it would be really cool to do one with the matchbooks. Possibly wearable art? snikker-my area. No, I dont think I need to wrangle one yet, I've only done one so far, and I was a couple days past deadline on that one. So, I gladly toss this idea out into the aether, hoping someone picks it up to wrangle.

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by okieblu

AFTER the next 2 projects are past, it would be really cool to do one with the matchbooks. Possibly wearable art? snikker-my area. No, I dont think I need to wrangle one yet, I've only done one so far, and I was a couple days past deadline on that one. So, I gladly toss this idea out into the another, hoping someone picks it up to wrangle.

Raising hand. Would love to. New area to me to create, but I love wranglin..
***Getting assistance from okieblu on ideas..smiling** (your area, snikker too)...as mine would be to have them near the fireplace...

[nanners]

So, Besame's project is up next, then maybe Tommi can wrangle matchboxes, then Okieblu can wrangle wearable art? I'm in for it all!

[amiyesiam]

Originally Posted by nanners

So, Besame's project is up next, then maybe Tommi can wrangle matchboxes, then Okieblu can wrangle wearable art? I'm in for it all!

I didn't think Besames project is up next, no decision has been made.

Stepfordfemmes project is a go and is due July 15 and sign ups are done.

Okieblue suggested a wearable art matchbook project, but understands that hey you (prefered pronoun) are not ready to wrangle a project. Tommi said he would be willing to wrangle Okieblues project idea. That would be after Stepfordfemmes project is done.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I would definitely love to see an altered matchbox project. Just to clarify--when ahk originally brought it up the idea it was for match boxes, not match books--which are two different things. It's a project we have both participated in several times in the past.

Anyway--the idea is to use one of the little match boxes where it is a box with the little drawer that slides out with the matches in there. You take the matches out, then both decorate the outside of the box and fill the inside with contents/little treasures. They are usually done around a theme, such as a color. So the outside would be decorated mostly green, for example, then filled with little green items. The match boxes are so awesome! It's like getting a mini treasure box.

So anyway, just wanted to volunteer the explanation of what they are. If Tommie wrangled, obviously he can suggest whatever theme or anything else he wants. Just seemed like no one had really heard of these before. I'd be very excited to do these again!!! Also, I like the idea of wearable art.

[okieblu]

Originally Posted by Tommi

Raising hand. Would love to. New area to me to create, but I love wranglin..
***Getting assistance from okieblu on ideas..smiling** (your area, snikker too)...as mine would be to have them near the fireplace...

That would be great, Tommi! Match boxes as wearable art!

Sure, Be glad to help anyway I can!

[okieblu]

Originally Posted by nanners

So, Besame's project is up next, then maybe Tommi can wrangle matchboxes, then Okieblu can wrangle wearable art? I'm in for it all!

My idea was match boxes AS wearable art. And I think Tommi is going to go with that.
Though I wouldn't mind wrangling some other wearable art project, later down the line. Gotta think of something that is vaughly affordable though. And accessable to most of the group.

[okieblu]

Hi!
Have you had a chance to mail those out yet? So looking forward to getting them!

[purepisces]

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

I'm still game to have one in the middle. I'm waiting for this project and all the logistics to finish up and then in a few days, I'll present my idea and see if I get any takers.

Practicing patience...we all have things going on

Looking forward to having a project due before the one in July! Since we are only making 1 puzzled themed project, I'll still have time for more creative endeavors.

[purepisces]

Originally Posted by stepfordfemme

NEW PROJECT- Please read carefully before committing
DEADLINE IS JULY 15th

This is BOLDED for emphasis as we have a participant that is signing up under the premise that I can meet her travel window.
Please do not over commit yourself.
Please do not sign up if you dropped out of other projects.
Please do not leave people hanging as this is going to be a 1-for-1 exchange. Please do not be late

As wrangler, I'm going to reserve the right to look back at your previous posts and see how you've fared in previous projects in terms of drop outs. You can all PM me if you have any questions about this.

Theme

Puzzles!

Interpret this how you will, use puzzles in your work. As part of your work.

Secret cryptex, decoder keys, 2 in 1 projects, game pieces as artwork, hidden compartments, surprises!

I want to give you all a chance to use your imagination for the piece....Altoid tins, small trinket boxes,magnets, small canvas artwork, business card holders, bracelets, keychains, you name it....

Sizing
All pieces MUST BE no bigger than lets say.....6" x 6" x 6" - room to play folks!

Participation
This is a 1-for-1 exchange. I'd like for us all to get something really awesome!~

I chose this because I want this to be affordable and inclusive. I don't want anyone to not participate because it's too much $ or effort. Also we can move this project to the back burner for Besame's once sign up is done. Win-win!.

I would like to do it by random draw of all participants names--Everyone signs up...then I draw and let you know who you're going to ship to DIRECTLY.

You are responsible for postage

I've changed the cap to 12 & I will post Tommi & Gemme's names since they are away from the site today remove your names if you aren't interested in staying with it.

Can't wait to find out who I'll be making my project for!!!

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by okieblu

That would be great, Tommi! Match boxes as wearable art!

Sure, Be glad to help anyway I can!

Aye,

[nycfem]

I received Nanners' projects today (exquisite!!!) and will mail the projects out this weekend. Y'all will love 'em!

Originally Posted by okieblu

Hi!
Have you had a chance to mail those out yet? So looking forward to getting them!

[nycfem]

Since I'll be sending out the half-inchies project this weekend, I am just reposting the list of all who participated for easy reference should anyone need it to refer back to:

1. nycfem/Jennifer
2. CCB
3.Besame
4. nanners
5. okieblu
6. Tommi
7. Medusa
8. Ts_kaijira
9.suzanne (ami)
10. Gemme

Everyone will receive 9 half-inchies.