Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[clay]

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

I'm patiently waiting for our Spring project, but yet antsy for something to work on next...

I'm going to throw out a project. It will be easy, yet very personal.

First Summer Project

Share with us some of your favorite summer dishes, drinks, dips, BBQ secrets, etc. Let me know if this sounds interesting to you. I have ideas on how we can pull it all together and be creative at the same time. I don't think it should take that long, possibly 3 weeks.

Details will come later, after I know I have some takers.

me, two! Lol

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

I would be willing to do an evening sign up if that works, but unwilling to let others sign someone else up. I agree that gets murky.

How about 9pm? Would that work Gemme? I will only change the sign up time once, so if that works for Gemme (since she spoke up first) and no one else has any major conflicts it will be Saturday April 25th at 9pm.

Speak now or forever hold your peace, everyone.

Any time from 7pm on would be great, so 9pm definitely works for me. I spent some time cruising Etsy last night and I found some really neat projects that I have no chance in Hell of being able to complete BUT I think I found some that I can do in the time frame given so I am totally jazzed about this project. I've got MY theme picked out already. You know what they say....if you dream it, if you believe it, you will manifest it.

One thing I would like clarification on is the size. You said the 32 matches box size but mine are empty when I get them so I don't have a frame of reference to go by. Do you mean the size we did before (a little over 1 inch wide and a little over 2 inches long) or a larger size? I'm asking for a specific measurement or an 'educated guesstimate' if you can give one as I have found several options that I could order but need to know if we're looking at something in the 1x2 range or the 2x3 range or the 2x4 range or the 2.5x5 range, etc.

Thanks a bunch!

I appreciate CCB being very specific and yes, it will suck greasy monkey balls if I don't get on the list, but I respect the limitations set. She didn't just PFA them. She thought about them and they are based on years of experience with projects and wrangles and the things that can go bump in the night and wrong in our lives.

We have some newish folks and they may not understand the frustration we've experienced when deadlines are extended out again and again for late arrivals and when the projects don't get sent back when they say they are going to be. Like now. I'm sure something came up that Tommi didn't expect but those of us who participated are anxiously awaiting our little gems of crafty goodness and it's hard. It's like having to wait for a birthday pressie we were promised. Hard!

A note for future wranglers. The time frame rules MUST apply to you as well. I have no worries that Besame will be prompt but others might not be. I caution those who want to wrangle to keep in mind that you MUST return our projects to us when you say you will or the rules regarding lateness will apply to you as well. We didn't specifically spell that out before but it must be enforced as well for the wrangles to run like well-oiled machines.

The project MUST be postdated by the date the wrangler states in the thread, the wrangler MUST be honest and firm and not allow late comers to throw off the project (and MUST let the rest of us know who was late) and the wrangler MUST send out the projects when they say they will.

No more months long waiting for projects to come in or go out. We all have busy lives and those of us that contribute have expectations based on what is put into the thread. No one else's work/lives/schedules/etc should be compromised due to another's. It's as simple as that.

[nycfem]

MODIFIED reminder for all future projects:

"For 2015, the rule is if one of us is late in meeting the due date for a project or drops out of a project after the closing date for sign up has passed (in instances where there is a closing date), that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a project again until 2016. No exceptions. Timeliness also applies to wranglers who must send out projects within a week of the due date for the project. For full transparency and to eliminate any confusion, on the day after the due date wranglers must also post a final list of the names of members from whom they received projects and the names of those who did not meet the due date. This rule must be posted 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 whether as a wrangler or by signing up."

[clay]

thank you Gemme & nycfem! I appreciate this clarity and rightfully respect these rules...and absolutely agree to them!

[candy_coated_bitch]

New sign up date and time: Saturday, April 25th at 9PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time (otherwise known as, the time where CCB is in Massachusetts)

NO MORE CHANGES WILL BE MADE TO THE TIME/DATE OF SIGN UP, DUE DATES, OR NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS ALLOWED. All new information is reflected below in red. This includes the sign up date, matchbox sizes, and new participant and wrangler rules.

For this project we will be doing:

MATCHBOX SHRINES

What is a matchbox shrine you ask? Good question. It's a miniature shrine created inside a small (the 32 count matches size) match box. The measurements of the box are approximately 1.5" X 2.25". Please stay within this size range.

A shrine is defined as:
1.
a building or other shelter, often of a stately or sumptuous character, enclosing the remains or relics of a saint or other holy person and forming an object of religious VENERATION and pilgrimage.
2.
any place or object hallowed by its HISTORY or associations:
a historic shrine.
3.
any structure or place consecrated or devoted to some saint, holy person, or deity, as an altar, chapel, church, or temple.
4.
a receptacle for sacred relics; a reliquary.

Obviously, this doesn't need to be literal and/or religious--but the spirit of creating a miniature scared space that has some sort of meaning is the point. Plan to delight you recipients and creature something they will treasure!

For some references on what different sorts of matchbox shrines look like please use some of these resources (linky loos):

Pinterest
Google Image Search
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=a9_sc_1?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Amatch+boxes&keywords= match+boxes&ie=UTF8&qid=1428737676"]Buy matchboxes on Amazon.[/ame]

Please familiarize yourself with what a matchbox shrine is and the time commitment in making them as you consider signing up for this project. It *IS* a commitment. The good news is that this will be a super fun trade (with a twist even!), the bad news is there are some strict rules and also some guidelines which are not rules but recommendations.

RULES:

1) Because this IS a time consuming project and I want folks to really be able to focus on their creations, the number of participants is being capped at 6. Which means making *FIVE* matchbox shrines, one for each of the other participants. That is a lot work, actually and I will not budge on the number.

2) Signing up is strictly first come, first serve. I will post the sign up two weeks from today, so folks have time to think about whether or not they can truly commit to this. And at that point it's out of my hands. I will post the sign up Saturday, April 25th at 9PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time, aka. CCB Standard Time. The next five to sign up are in.

3) Projects will be due *TWO MONTHS* after the sign up date. I want to give folks enough time to put the work into their shrines, but not let so much time go by that people start forgetting there's a deadline. So projects are due in the mail on or before Saturday, June 20th. Please include $5 to help handle shipping costs. I will be mailing projects back out on Saturday June 27th. The June 20th due date is THE LAST POSSIBLE DAY to put your project in the mail. It would be even better if you did it earlier to ensure timely arrival!

4) NO LATE PROJECTS. Seriously. Just--don't. I am giving you two weeks to truly search your soul as to whether or not you want to take this on. No excuses. As per the agreement of the thread--people who have outstanding projects unsent are not allowed to join. Anyone who joins this and flakes will end up publicly named and put on the list of people no longer able to join projects for that next year. Also, because of the time intensive nature of the project (and the twist which will be named momentarily), please also realize that dropping out puts a huge wrench into the works. I understand sometimes life happens but please, please, please try your 100% best to follow through if you sign up for this project.

TWIST
When each person signs up they will name a theme. This theme is how they want THEIR matchboxes decorated. So, say I pick the circus as my theme. That means everyone else makes a shrine for me with a circus theme. And it means that each shrine you make will be tailored to another participant. Hence, another level as to why this project requires a lot of thought and time. Also, themes are first come first serve. If someone who has signed up before you names a theme you want, womp womp, sorry pick a new one!

I *REALLY* want people to get projects they love and it's rare to tailor something to what the recipient wants. I think this will be a fun challenge!

GUIDELINES WITH SHRINES

Shrines are meant to have some elements of three dimensionality, texture, sculptural elements, etc. Please do NOT make something that is completely flat and one dimensional on the outside and completely flat and one dimensional on the inside, and containing no small objects.

Please decorate the outside with at least two (2) flat/base materials on your box. For example--don't use just one layer of paper or paint. Use paper and paint, paper and fabric, paint and glitter, paper and rubber stamping, etc. etc. Just think layers. I am not going to make this a rule per se--but just look at pics of shrines and use your better judgement and your best work!

Please use three dimensional elements in decorating the outside. Rhinestones, shells, sand, string, cardboard add ons, clay, etc. etc. The sky is the limit, really.

Please decorate the inside. No plain cardboard insides.

Please put something INSIDE your box. It doesn't matter what it is. A rock, a totem, an amulet, a coin, a key, a miniature card or letter. A shrine is meant to house something--so include something for your shrine to house. It does NOT have to cost money or be expensive, just a little something with a special feel to it.

LASTLY: HAVE FUN AND COME TO ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS!!!
I'll be checking the thread daily.

For 2015, the rule is if one of us is late in meeting the due date for a project or drops out of a project after the closing date for sign up has passed (in instances where there is a closing date), that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a project again until 2016. No exceptions. Timeliness also applies to wranglers who must send out projects within a week of the due date for the project. For full transparency and to eliminate any confusion, on the day after the due date wranglers must also post a final list of the names of members from whom they received projects and the names of those who did not meet the due date. This rule must be posted 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 whether as a wrangler or by signing up.

[nanners]

Hello!

I noticed Tommi had not been online for almost 2 weeks, so I text messaged him...

Tommi is and has been sick. He will get the projects out by Monday next week. (A week from tomorrow I think he meant).

Carry on...

nanners

[candy_coated_bitch]

**BUMPING**

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

New sign up date and time: Saturday, April 25th at 9PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time (otherwise known as, the time where CCB is in Massachusetts)

NO MORE CHANGES WILL BE MADE TO THE TIME/DATE OF SIGN UP, DUE DATES, OR NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS ALLOWED. All new information is reflected below in red. This includes the sign up date, matchbox sizes, and new participant and wrangler rules.

For this project we will be doing:

MATCHBOX SHRINES

What is a matchbox shrine you ask? Good question. It's a miniature shrine created inside a small (the 32 count matches size) match box. The measurements of the box are approximately 1.5" X 2.25". Please stay within this size range.

A shrine is defined as:
1.
a building or other shelter, often of a stately or sumptuous character, enclosing the remains or relics of a saint or other holy person and forming an object of religious VENERATION and pilgrimage.
2.
any place or object hallowed by its HISTORY or associations:
a historic shrine.
3.
any structure or place consecrated or devoted to some saint, holy person, or deity, as an altar, chapel, church, or temple.
4.
a receptacle for sacred relics; a reliquary.

Obviously, this doesn't need to be literal and/or religious--but the spirit of creating a miniature scared space that has some sort of meaning is the point. Plan to delight you recipients and creature something they will treasure!

For some references on what different sorts of matchbox shrines look like please use some of these resources (linky loos):

Pinterest
Google Image Search
Buy matchboxes on Amazon.

Please familiarize yourself with what a matchbox shrine is and the time commitment in making them as you consider signing up for this project. It *IS* a commitment. The good news is that this will be a super fun trade (with a twist even!), the bad news is there are some strict rules and also some guidelines which are not rules but recommendations.

RULES:

1) Because this IS a time consuming project and I want folks to really be able to focus on their creations, the number of participants is being capped at 6. Which means making *FIVE* matchbox shrines, one for each of the other participants. That is a lot work, actually and I will not budge on the number.

2) Signing up is strictly first come, first serve. I will post the sign up two weeks from today, so folks have time to think about whether or not they can truly commit to this. And at that point it's out of my hands. I will post the sign up Saturday, April 25th at 9PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time, aka. CCB Standard Time. The next five to sign up are in.

3) Projects will be due *TWO MONTHS* after the sign up date. I want to give folks enough time to put the work into their shrines, but not let so much time go by that people start forgetting there's a deadline. So projects are due in the mail on or before Saturday, June 20th. Please include $5 to help handle shipping costs. I will be mailing projects back out on Saturday June 27th. The June 20th due date is THE LAST POSSIBLE DAY to put your project in the mail. It would be even better if you did it earlier to ensure timely arrival!

4) NO LATE PROJECTS. Seriously. Just--don't. I am giving you two weeks to truly search your soul as to whether or not you want to take this on. No excuses. As per the agreement of the thread--people who have outstanding projects unsent are not allowed to join. Anyone who joins this and flakes will end up publicly named and put on the list of people no longer able to join projects for that next year. Also, because of the time intensive nature of the project (and the twist which will be named momentarily), please also realize that dropping out puts a huge wrench into the works. I understand sometimes life happens but please, please, please try your 100% best to follow through if you sign up for this project.

TWIST
When each person signs up they will name a theme. This theme is how they want THEIR matchboxes decorated. So, say I pick the circus as my theme. That means everyone else makes a shrine for me with a circus theme. And it means that each shrine you make will be tailored to another participant. Hence, another level as to why this project requires a lot of thought and time. Also, themes are first come first serve. If someone who has signed up before you names a theme you want, womp womp, sorry pick a new one!

I *REALLY* want people to get projects they love and it's rare to tailor something to what the recipient wants. I think this will be a fun challenge!

GUIDELINES WITH SHRINES

Shrines are meant to have some elements of three dimensionality, texture, sculptural elements, etc. Please do NOT make something that is completely flat and one dimensional on the outside and completely flat and one dimensional on the inside, and containing no small objects.

Please decorate the outside with at least two (2) flat/base materials on your box. For example--don't use just one layer of paper or paint. Use paper and paint, paper and fabric, paint and glitter, paper and rubber stamping, etc. etc. Just think layers. I am not going to make this a rule per se--but just look at pics of shrines and use your better judgement and your best work!

Please use three dimensional elements in decorating the outside. Rhinestones, shells, sand, string, cardboard add ons, clay, etc. etc. The sky is the limit, really.

Please decorate the inside. No plain cardboard insides.

Please put something INSIDE your box. It doesn't matter what it is. A rock, a totem, an amulet, a coin, a key, a miniature card or letter. A shrine is meant to house something--so include something for your shrine to house. It does NOT have to cost money or be expensive, just a little something with a special feel to it.

LASTLY: HAVE FUN AND COME TO ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS!!!
I'll be checking the thread daily.

For 2015, the rule is if one of us is late in meeting the due date for a project or drops out of a project after the closing date for sign up has passed (in instances where there is a closing date), that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a project again until 2016. No exceptions. Timeliness also applies to wranglers who must send out projects within a week of the due date for the project. For full transparency and to eliminate any confusion, on the day after the due date wranglers must also post a final list of the names of members from whom they received projects and the names of those who did not meet the due date. This rule must be posted 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 whether as a wrangler or by signing up.

[nycfem]

Any update on how my puzzle project is going, Nanners?

Originally Posted by nanners

Hello!

I noticed Tommi had not been online for almost 2 weeks, so I text messaged him...

Tommi is and has been sick. He will get the projects out by Monday next week. (A week from tomorrow I think he meant).

Carry on...

nanners

[Tommi]

This weekend....I have all your stuff.

My sincerest apologies. I have been deathly ill, and did not want to share my germs even by mail.

Sick enough to even go to the doctor. I have had something...like bronchial or walking pneumonia, flu, ugly nasty stay in bed kind of illness. even during a planned trip we had to take.

I guess 2 International flights, Montreal , Home, Toronto, home, plus 3 other flights, Portland, Phoenix, St. Louis helped me to catch something really nasty. Then a conference we were part of in Tampla. UGh.

Doc was concerned because it had lingered so long. So bedrest, isolation and chicken soup and the girl got me through.

Have to catch up with really overdue work stuff, reports , calls, Doc appointment follow-up in AM, then The PLANET Project is next.

kaijira will help me on Sat and we will get it in the mail.

[nycfem]

Tommi, so sorry that you were so sick but glad that you are feeling better! Did you get a mailing from everyone on the list for this project?

[candy_coated_bitch]

Sign ups tomorrow night, 9pm Eastern Daylight CCB time!!! Be there or be square---------->

For this project we will be doing:

MATCHBOX SHRINES

What is a matchbox shrine you ask? Good question. It's a miniature shrine created inside a small (the 32 count matches size) match box. The measurements of the box are approximately 1.5" X 2.25". Please stay within this size range.

A shrine is defined as:
1.
a building or other shelter, often of a stately or sumptuous character, enclosing the remains or relics of a saint or other holy person and forming an object of religious VENERATION and pilgrimage.
2.
any place or object hallowed by its HISTORY or associations:
a historic shrine.
3.
any structure or place consecrated or devoted to some saint, holy person, or deity, as an altar, chapel, church, or temple.
4.
a receptacle for sacred relics; a reliquary.

Obviously, this doesn't need to be literal and/or religious--but the spirit of creating a miniature scared space that has some sort of meaning is the point. Plan to delight you recipients and creature something they will treasure!

For some references on what different sorts of matchbox shrines look like please use some of these resources (linky loos):

Pinterest
Google Image Search
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=a9_sc_1?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Amatch+boxes&keywords= match+boxes&ie=UTF8&qid=1428737676"]Buy matchboxes on Amazon.[/ame]

Please familiarize yourself with what a matchbox shrine is and the time commitment in making them as you consider signing up for this project. It *IS* a commitment. The good news is that this will be a super fun trade (with a twist even!), the bad news is there are some strict rules and also some guidelines which are not rules but recommendations.

RULES:

1) Because this IS a time consuming project and I want folks to really be able to focus on their creations, the number of participants is being capped at 6. Which means making *FIVE* matchbox shrines, one for each of the other participants. That is a lot work, actually and I will not budge on the number.

2) Signing up is strictly first come, first serve. I will post the sign up two weeks from today, so folks have time to think about whether or not they can truly commit to this. And at that point it's out of my hands. I will post the sign up Saturday, April 25th at 9PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time, aka. CCB Standard Time. The next five to sign up are in.

3) Projects will be due *TWO MONTHS* after the sign up date. I want to give folks enough time to put the work into their shrines, but not let so much time go by that people start forgetting there's a deadline. So projects are due in the mail on or before Saturday, June 20th. Please include $5 to help handle shipping costs. I will be mailing projects back out on Saturday June 27th. The June 20th due date is THE LAST POSSIBLE DAY to put your project in the mail. It would be even better if you did it earlier to ensure timely arrival!

4) NO LATE PROJECTS. Seriously. Just--don't. I am giving you two weeks to truly search your soul as to whether or not you want to take this on. No excuses. As per the agreement of the thread--people who have outstanding projects unsent are not allowed to join. Anyone who joins this and flakes will end up publicly named and put on the list of people no longer able to join projects for that next year. Also, because of the time intensive nature of the project (and the twist which will be named momentarily), please also realize that dropping out puts a huge wrench into the works. I understand sometimes life happens but please, please, please try your 100% best to follow through if you sign up for this project.

TWIST
When each person signs up they will name a theme. This theme is how they want THEIR matchboxes decorated. So, say I pick the circus as my theme. That means everyone else makes a shrine for me with a circus theme. And it means that each shrine you make will be tailored to another participant. Hence, another level as to why this project requires a lot of thought and time. Also, themes are first come first serve. If someone who has signed up before you names a theme you want, womp womp, sorry pick a new one!

I *REALLY* want people to get projects they love and it's rare to tailor something to what the recipient wants. I think this will be a fun challenge!

GUIDELINES WITH SHRINES

Shrines are meant to have some elements of three dimensionality, texture, sculptural elements, etc. Please do NOT make something that is completely flat and one dimensional on the outside and completely flat and one dimensional on the inside, and containing no small objects.

Please decorate the outside with at least two (2) flat/base materials on your box. For example--don't use just one layer of paper or paint. Use paper and paint, paper and fabric, paint and glitter, paper and rubber stamping, etc. etc. Just think layers. I am not going to make this a rule per se--but just look at pics of shrines and use your better judgement and your best work!

Please use three dimensional elements in decorating the outside. Rhinestones, shells, sand, string, cardboard add ons, clay, etc. etc. The sky is the limit, really.

Please decorate the inside. No plain cardboard insides.

Please put something INSIDE your box. It doesn't matter what it is. A rock, a totem, an amulet, a coin, a key, a miniature card or letter. A shrine is meant to house something--so include something for your shrine to house. It does NOT have to cost money or be expensive, just a little something with a special feel to it.

LASTLY: HAVE FUN AND COME TO ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS!!!
I'll be checking the thread daily.

For 2015, the rule is if one of us is late in meeting the due date for a project or drops out of a project after the closing date for sign up has passed (in instances where there is a closing date), that person is welcome to continue posting but is not allowed to sign up for a project again until 2016. No exceptions. Timeliness also applies to wranglers who must send out projects within a week of the due date for the project. For full transparency and to eliminate any confusion, on the day after the due date wranglers must also post a final list of the names of members from whom they received projects and the names of those who did not meet the due date. This rule must be posted 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 whether as a wrangler or by signing up.

[purepisces]

The wait is killing me!

[candy_coated_bitch]

PLEASE READ THE ABOVE POST DETAILING THE PROJECT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING UP!!!

PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP UNLESS YOU HAVE EVERY INTENTION OF COMPLETING THE PROJECT!!! There is no grace period for deciding to drop out.

You may NOT sign another person up besides yourself.

The limit is six participants. So, the first five people after me to sign up will make up the project. Please don't forget to post your theme. Themes are also first come, first serve. If someone else picks yours--start gettin' creative!

Lastly--HAVE FUN!!!!! I'm way excited.

1) CCB - mermaid goddesses
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

[amiyesiam]

[QUOTE=candy_coated_bitch;985639]PLEASE READ THE ABOVE POST DETAILING THE PROJECT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING UP!!!

PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP UNLESS YOU HAVE EVERY INTENTION OF COMPLETING THE PROJECT!!! There is no grace period for deciding to drop out.

You may NOT sign another person up besides yourself.

The limit is six participants. So, the first five people after me to sign up will make up the project. Please don't forget to post your theme. Themes are also first come, first serve. If someone else picks yours--start gettin' creative!

Lastly--HAVE FUN!!!!! I'm way excited.

1) CCB - mermaid goddesses
2)
3)
4)AMi Fairy Gardens
5)
6)

[purepisces]

Originally Posted by purepisces

The wait is killing me!

Did I make it???

[purepisces]

[quote=amiyesiam;985640]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

PLEASE READ THE ABOVE POST DETAILING THE PROJECT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING UP!!!

PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP UNLESS YOU HAVE EVERY INTENTION OF COMPLETING THE PROJECT!!! There is no grace period for deciding to drop out.

You may NOT sign another person up besides yourself.

The limit is six participants. So, the first five people after me to sign up will make up the project. Please don't forget to post your theme. Themes are also first come, first serve. If someone else picks yours--start gettin' creative!

Lastly--HAVE FUN!!!!! I'm way excited.

1) CCB - mermaid goddesses
2)purepisces
3)
4)AMi
5)
6)

[candy_coated_bitch]

Buy

Originally Posted by purepisces

Did I make it???

Yes.

We need your themes though, purepisces and Ami.

[Gemme]

1) CCB - mermaid goddesses
2)Gemme-theme to follow since CCB took part of mine
3)
4)AMI
5)
6)

[amiyesiam]

Originally Posted by Gemme

1) CCB - mermaid goddesses
2)Gemme-theme to follow since CCB took part of mine
3)purepicese
4)AMI fairy gardens
5)
6)

Corrected/updated

[candy_coated_bitch]

Ignore me. I'm trying to help and making it more jumbled!