Isn’t there that one week grace period?

Is there? It sounds familiar now that you mention it!

I’ve always been a fan of the one week Grace.

I am also a fan of the one week grace period! Sometimes shit happens that nobody can control, like broken cars and hurricanes. I am all for grace in the face of the uncontrollable!

Don't give up. Get your projects out tomorrow and send them as fast as your wallet allows because I know how adorbs they are going to be.

No grace period was set up in order to get the projects to everyone before Tofurkey Day and we all knew it was tight going in since the project idea came together basically at the last minute.

If no one cares about the timing in regards to receiving their complete packages, it seems cruel to throw 5 of the 9 participants on the naughty list if the projects don't show up tomorrow. I'll just throw a little something extra in the packages of those who got theirs to me early to even things out a bit.

Our candy_coated creator is close enough to me that if she mails her package tomorrow, I should have it by Tuesday, and everyone else's that might be late will probably be here by then as well.

What if I push the deadline back to Tuesday, November 15th? That will delay me getting things together and getting them back out to you all as well so then my deadline would be Saturday, November 19th to get them mailed back out. Some will reach you in time for the Day of Gluttony but not all.

Everyone okay with that?

Me too. I'm sure at one time we had a one week grace period. And these were exactly the kind of circumstances it was for: car trouble, hurricanes, postal service snafus, etc.

What would it take for us to consider reinstating it, both for this project and going forward?

Sorry, I forgot to check for another page of posts before I sent this.

Obv I'm in favor of the new dates that Gemme put forth. Totally okay with me to wait a bit longer.

I sent my package from the post office and it was supposed to get there tomorrow. However, I just now tried tracking it and this was the message the USPS website gave me:

"Information Available Soon

USPS doesn't yet have a status update on this item shipped from the Post Office. Information is usually updated within the hour of your visit. Please check back soon."

Now I am really worried. Hopefully it is just a delay, and it isn't lost.

I am completely fine with waiting for everyone to get their stuff in.
Georgia Ma'am, the last time I got that message on usps tracking the package showed up the next day. I think things are still moving, but not always getting updated on the tracking. I have faith it'll get there! Also, I wanted to tell you how glad I am that you're back. You were missed while you were away.

I sent mine regular mail, like inside a card dropped in a mailbox 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

1. Gemme SITTING ON MY DESK
2. clay
3. Orema RECEIVED
4. GeorgiaMa'am RECEIVED
5. cricket26 RECEIVED
6. Besame*
7. nycfem RECEIVED
8. CCB
9. Nina03 RECEIVED

We're getting there! Everything has been so lovely, I can't wait to see them all together because we've all done something different.

Hi everyone. I changed my BFP password but then had trouble logging back in. It took awhile for things to get sorted out. Wasn't able to get things resolved until today so looks like I'm missing out this time. Dang. However I did purchase postage and handling stamps before everything got messed up and I can send those. Please PM and let me know where to mail them and I'll get those out as promised. Thanks

1. Gemme SITTING ON MY DESK
2. clay RECEIVED
3. Orema RECEIVED
4. GeorgiaMa'am RECEIVED
5. cricket26 RECEIVED
6. Besame* RECEIVED
7. nycfem RECEIVED
8. CCB RECEIVED
9. Nina03 RECEIVED

The gang is all here! I'll get the packages together over the next couple of days as well as figuring out what to add to the early birds packages and send them out this coming Saturday.

Hi Gemme, I tried to send you a private message and it says your inbox is full. I wanted to make sure that Max put our return address on the package, or do you need me to message it to you?

UPDATE ON ME....
 

That headache sounds like it followed a serious bump on the head, if you
think you delivered in the hospital. Was it a boy or a girl?
:jester:

Gemme, thank you SO MUCH for running this. Would it help if I sent more $ to cover more of your shipping costs? I would love to do another one of these. It was the first time I'd played with my craft stuff in a long time, and I forgot not just how much I enjoy it, but how much I need to do stuff like this. It really feeds my heart and soul to be up to my elbows in paint and glue and pretty paper, making things. Having the excuse of sending it to this community, that has been a source of joy, support, community, and comfort for so long makes it even better. Count me in on the next one. Maybe a spring/summer theme?

Gemme.....thank YOU so much for making this a "thing". Dayum, I MISSED US!

I am considering wrangling next one......let me have some time for my head to heal up more, get my med regimen stable, and pontificate on themes. I kind of, sort of, perhaps, have an idea or 3!

NOTHING to start til POST Turkey Day & Santa Claus. (on my part).

Let me say, I was so going to add $7 as we know from multiple experiences, postage is always more, even when we do flats.

I PROPOSE, we do NOT do any projects with big embellishes for that reason It is just NOT feasible, I have/did stand in line, trying to pay extra, a LOT EXTRA, once before or twice.

Just my professional (right, ??!!) opine...what say ye, crafty peeps....:)

If somebody has a great idea for a project with big embellishes, and everyone agrees in advance to the cost of postage, I don't see a problem with it. I don't want to just automatically rule out anything that might be a great project, if everyone who signs up agrees to the costs. I wouldn't want to do all, or even most projects on a large scale, but I don't want to limit us.

(Off topic: I cannot WAIT to get our projects! I got a package with no return address today that was flat and the right size, and I thought, "Wow, that was quick!" I was so disappointed when I opened it and found a pair of earrings - even though I really do want the earrings, but I could have waited a little longer for those. :| )

I know, riiiight!?! This has been a welcome reprieve from the craziness of the world.

I'm looking forward to the next one as well.

Hey, hey....we already have a wrangler candidate! I love our little group.

I agree that it would be good to do something after the holidays but if you are willing and able, please don't wait too long to offer an idea. We've got the bug again and I know my fingers aren't the only ones wanting to tinker in my crafty bits.

Agreed. We have never really done HUGE projects but sometimes they can get hefty with embellishments and general accoutrements and I also don't want to completely eliminate the possibility of them but it would definitely be a case by case kind of thing and anyone that does add a wee bit more than the project called for would be expected to include more postage. It's only fair.

It'll come in a standard 6x9 manila envelope that says HANDLE WITH CARE and has washi tape on it. Every package has a different design for the washi tape. No earrings but that would be an interesting project would it not?

No, sweetheart, I was only meaning for projects I wrangle.......not ad infinite....by all means, I LOVE to embellish, and if folks want to pay that extra, I wholly support it. Sometimes my brain goes into overdrive, and I am not clear (except as mud) lol.....thanks for making me aware of it...:). Big love...

I don't know if it was your project or not, CCB, but nycfem once shared with me that she uses clear nail polish with glitter in it and that seems to work alright. Also, have you or has anyone else here tried those "pens" that have glue and ink inside? I have not but I have wondered about them. How are they?

Gemme, your box is still full! :giggle:

I took pics of everything I sent except for the extra flower one that I sent for you. Can you please snap a pic of it and send it to me? I can send you my email or phone number to get it, once you clear out some space in your box.

Thanks! :bunchflowers:

Also, I am SOOOO excited to get my package!! I know it's going to take a hot minute to get all the way over to the west coast, but I want it to HURRY HURRY. I cannot wait to see what you all made.

Package Day
 

I got another flat package today of the right size and shape - no washi tape but I had forgotten that part - and I got excited ALL OVER AGAIN, but to no avail, it was not our projects. DISAPPOINTED! But I did really like what I got - a pink, sparkly lapel pin that says "Queer Elder". (I have got to quit ordering tchotchkes.)

I’m so excited this group has a project! I had wanted to sign up for it, but I had eye surgery, followed by a two week bout of RSV. I hope to get involved in the next project.

Wow. Got my package today and what a lovely surprise. Filled with colorful and creative goodies—and just for me. I so appreciate the effort you all put into this.

Sending a heartfelt thank you to everyone for the gifts.

:bow:

Thank you!
 

I received my package today and was so happy to see all the goodies inside! I will cherish each one, and one reminds me of where I grew up :)

Thank you so much for letting me be a part of this project I enjoyed making them as much as getting some back! :)

We should do this more often! :)

Wow, this package was definitely a big gift! Thank you to Gemme for the awesome wrangling, and to everyone for the beautiful art!