Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by nycfem

I know it's part of the challenge but darn it why can't the inside of matchboxes be just a little bit larger?

It should be like one of those wizarding tents in Harry Potter--all normal sized looking from the outside but then opening up and being huge on the inside. We could shove all kinds of stuff in there.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I started work in earnest on my projects today. Aaaaand.....I really thought I had more talent than this.

[ahk]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

And here I thought I was going easy on you guys with the mermaid theme!

I'm getting so excited to see all of these now! *squeee!* I haven't really started yet except for the planning stages and the gathering of some supplies. I hope I don't run into any major issues.

The mail out date is Saturday, June 20th.

It all makes sense now.

In my calendar I had Shrines due, June 20th, but I had no idea what it was referring to, thinking I had to pay the Shrine circus or something.

I've been a bit out of it lately -- please continue.

CCB-- I'll send my projects out closer to June.

[candy_coated_bitch]

No paying of the shrine circus, ahk! Unless you count your donation to our crazy little cause!

I have begun work on my shrines in earnest and must say I am now very pleased with how they're coming out!

[Gemme]

I may have muttered a curse towards one of you this afternoon.

I won't say which one and what I said but it might have involved Wile E. Coyote type damage.

[Bèsame*]

OK, I have my craft table up and most of my room organized. Let's get something started!!

First Summer Project

Lets pull our favorite summer recipes together. It can be a dip, a drink, a snack, marinate, etc..the sky is the limit for recipe ideas.

You: write 2-5 of your fav recipes, a set for each person who signs up. Then design your section, with a page tab. A design tab page for each set of recipes for each person who signs up.
I'll include some ideas for your recipe pages, size to be posted later. And some ideas for your tab page.
Mail them off by the determined date, on time, no delays.

me: receive all beautifully designed recipe cards and tab page from all thos who have signed up. I'll hole punch them all and pull them together into a summer recipe book. Mail them out, and then we can test everyone's great treats all summer long.

The idea sorta looks like this...


If this is something that you want to participate in, let me know. I'll post more detailed instructions once I see an interest in this project.

For the newbies, this a project where you make enough for everyone who signs up. Send it to the 'project wrangler' , me. (I'll collect from everyone, and send out a completed project) You will then receive a project with something from everyone who participated. It's fun, read back thru some of the past posts and check out other projects.

Remember, if you sign up, you must follow the guidelines that have been put in place this year.

P.S. ..Sis, I will make this project fit around your dates!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

OK, I have my craft table up and most of my room organized. Let's get something started!!

First Summer Project

Sign me up!

[justkim]

[QUOTE=Bèsame*;990207][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="4"][COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"][I]OK, I have my craft table up and most of my room organized. Let's get something started!!

First Summer Project

This sounds like a grand idea! Please sign me up!
Yes, I have read the rules and agree to the terms. It has been a while since I have felt like doing much of anything, but this just speaks to me. Looking forward to hearing more about it.

[sis]

Yes, absolutely interested although I will need the parameters soon as I have to order all my supplies on line over here in China! Thank you for being will to work within my time line!

Deb

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

OK, I have my craft table up and most of my room organized. Let's get something started!!

First Summer Project

Lets pull our favorite summer recipes together. It can be a dip, a drink, a snack, marinate, etc..the sky is the limit for recipe ideas.

You: write 2-5 of your fav recipes, a set for each person who signs up. Then design your section, with a page tab. A design tab page for each set of recipes for each person who signs up.
I'll include some ideas for your recipe pages, size to be posted later. And some ideas for your tab page.
Mail them off by the determined date, on time, no delays.

me: receive all beautifully designed recipe cards and tab page from all thos who have signed up. I'll hole punch them all and pull them together into a summer recipe book. Mail them out, and then we can test everyone's great treats all summer long.

The idea sorta looks like this...


If this is something that you want to participate in, let me know. I'll post more detailed instructions once I see an interest in this project.

For the newbies, this a project where you make enough for everyone who signs up. Send it to the 'project wrangler' , me. (I'll collect from everyone, and send out a completed project) You will then receive a project with something from everyone who participated. It's fun, read back thru some of the past posts and check out other projects.

Remember, if you sign up, you must follow the guidelines that have been put in place this year.

P.S. ..Sis, I will make this project fit around your dates!

[Bèsame*]

Come on...mystery pen pal...sign up already

[Blaze]

Owwww food, recipes.. Please count me in!

[Bèsame*]

Originally Posted by Blaze

Owwww food, recipes.. Please count me in!

Most definitely! And you won't even have to mail them in!


Thank you

[nycfem]

Bumping CCB's closed project due June 20th:

1) CCB - mermaid goddesses
2)Gemme-mythical creatures and their associated elements (such as Dragons&Fire OR Unicorns&Earth OR Pegasus&Air OR Water Sprites& Water), no mermaids for Gemme
3)purepicese-Buddah/Zen
4)AMI fairy gardens
5)nycfem - cute, colorful hamburgers
6)ahk-- day of the dead aka sugar skulls

Also ading: Anyone who signs up for Besame's project will have a definite happy ending because that girl can cccrrraaaafffffttttt!

[amiyesiam]

Idea's and plans are coming together!

[Bèsame*]

First Summer Project

Lets pull our favorite summer recipes together. It can be a dip, a drink, a snack, marinate, etc..the sky is the limit for recipe ideas.

You: write 2-5 of your fav recipes, a set for each person who signs up. Then design your section, with a page tab. A design tab page for each set of recipes for each person who signs up.
I'll include some ideas for your recipe pages, size to be posted later. And some ideas for your tab page.
Mail them off by the determined date, on time, no delays.

me: receive all beautifully designed recipe cards and tab page from all those who have signed up. I'll hole punch them all and pull them together into a summer recipe book. Mail them out, and then we can test everyone's great treats all summer long.

The idea sorta looks like this...



Ok, looks like we have five interested crafters so far. I'm going to open this up for sign ups. Of course the more the merrier, but I'm going to limit this to 10. Writing 2-4 recipes times 10, is plenty.
Once you sign up, I'll notify you with more details via email. I think that will be easiest , due to the fact of measurements and the examples of creativity I will share.
There will be a sign up cut off date of Monday, June 1

Be in the mail, July 6th. I'll assemble and get them out in 4 days after I receive the projects from our out of the country crafters. ( working around our PenPal crafter, Sis, who will be in Canada.)

When sending your completed projects to me, please include $5 for return postage.

This looks to be a fun project, I'm excited and have lots of ideas! Just remember, that if you sign up, you need to adhere to the timeline to participate in future projects.

[sis]

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

First Summer Project

Lets pull our favorite summer recipes together. It can be a dip, a drink, a snack, marinate, etc..the sky is the limit for recipe ideas.

You: write 2-5 of your fav recipes, a set for each person who signs up. Then design your section, with a page tab. A design tab page for each set of recipes for each person who signs up.
I'll include some ideas for your recipe pages, size to be posted later. And some ideas for your tab page.
Mail them off by the determined date, on time, no delays.

me: receive all beautifully designed recipe cards and tab page from all those who have signed up. I'll hole punch them all and pull them together into a summer recipe book. Mail them out, and then we can test everyone's great treats all summer long.

The idea sorta looks like this...



Ok, looks like we have five interested crafters so far. I'm going to open this up for sign ups. Of course the more the merrier, but I'm going to limit this to 10. Writing 2-4 recipes times 10, is plenty.
Once you sign up, I'll notify you with more details via email. I think that will be easiest , due to the fact of measurements and the examples of creativity I will share.
There will be a sign up cut off date of Monday, June 1

Be in the mail, July 6th. I'll assemble and get them out in 4 days after I receive the projects from our out of the country crafters. ( working around our PenPal crafter, Sis, who will be in Canada.)

When sending your completed projects to me, please include $5 for return postage.

This looks to be a fun project, I'm excited and have lots of ideas! Just remember, that if you sign up, you need to adhere to the timeline to participate in future projects.

I'm in!

1. Deb

[Bèsame*]

Summer Recipe Project

1. Deb
2. Bèsame*

[amiyesiam]

The process:
1~OMG why did I sign up for this, otherwise known as the panic period, it comes and goes through out the process.

2. Self talk~ the knock it off, grow up, get a grip, make a plan phase. This is the part where the intelligent part of my brain kicks in and reminds myself that the "thinking about it phase" is infact happening even though I am not thinking about it.

3~ The start putting something on paper phase, So Iget something on paper so I don't forget my ideas.

4~the actually start doing something phase, this is where I am at! projects have been begun!!!!!!!!!!!!

[*Anya*]

Originally Posted by nycfem

Bumping CCB's closed project due June 20th:

1) CCB - mermaid goddesses
2)Gemme-mythical creatures and their associated elements (such as Dragons&Fire OR Unicorns&Earth OR Pegasus&Air OR Water Sprites& Water), no mermaids for Gemme
3)purepicese-Buddah/Zen
4)AMI fairy gardens
5)nycfem - cute, colorful hamburgers
6)ahk-- day of the dead aka sugar skulls

Also ading: Anyone who signs up for Besame's project will have a definite happy ending because that girl can cccrrraaaafffffttttt!

Please post pictures in the gallery!

I would love to see all of the finished artwork before it is mailed out!

Pretty please?!

I am a horrible artist and crafter but so enjoy seeing the beauty in what others create!

[clay]

Originally Posted by *Anya*

Please post pictures in the gallery!

I would love to see all of the finished artwork before it is mailed out!

Pretty please?!

I am a horrible artist and crafter but so enjoy seeing the beauty in what others create!

hey Anya.....they usually do not post pics of projects til all participants receive theirs! Most of us like being surprised to open the project artworks! But perhaps pics can be posted after received.....the wranglers could opt to do so. Thanks for the positive comments in your post! I am excited to see these latest projects as well!