Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types

[clay]

UPDATE:

TODAY is dealine to get packets from all who signed up. I did NOT get 2 packets....CCB (who let me know) and FireSignFemme (whom hasn't responded to my messages).

I will return the ones you have each made for them, with your return goodies.That way we don't get a running dialogue here, to keep clarity for this ole mind...lol. And I won't have to send a bunch of responses back out.

Thank you for all who honored their committment, and got your projects in on time. It is a huge appreciation for me!!

[FireSignFemme]

I'm sorry I'm not going to be able to ship out. We have family things going on. Again I apologize.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Originally Posted by FireSignFemme

I'm sorry I'm not going to be able to ship out. We have family things going on. Again I apologize.

Sorry to hear this. Of course family comes first. I hope all goes well for you and your family.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I lost a whole week of working on my matchboxes because I went on vacation, and I've spent the last few days recovering from vacation. (Why do you need to recover from a vacation where you do nothing but sit around and watch TV and sunsets? you may ask. It probably has something to do with all the traveling and packing and unpacking and the amount of alcohol consumed. Mostly that last one.) I've had lots of ideas for my matchboxes while lying in bed, though. I'm looking forward to getting started on them again.

How's everyone else doing? Who's gotten started?

[nina03]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am

I lost a whole week of working on my matchboxes because I went on vacation, and I've spent the last few days recovering from vacation. (Why do you need to recover from a vacation where you do nothing but sit around and watch TV and sunsets? you may ask. It probably has something to do with all the traveling and packing and unpacking and the amount of alcohol consumed. Mostly that last one.) I've had lots of ideas for my matchboxes while lying in bed, though. I'm looking forward to getting started on them again.

How's everyone else doing? Who's gotten started?

I've finished the thing that goes inside each box. I'm struggling a bit with decorating the box itself though. The match boxes I bought are paper, but they're coated with some kind of plastic. They repel paint and colored pencils like water off a duck. I tried sanding them. It kind of helped. I may just paint on paper then glue the paper to the box.
I'd welcome ideas, if anyone has any. I'm so excited about this project!!!

[Bèsame*]

Originally Posted by nina03

I've finished the thing that goes inside each box. I'm struggling a bit with decorating the box itself though. The match boxes I bought are paper, but they're coated with some kind of plastic. They repel paint and colored pencils like water off a duck. I tried sanding them. It kind of helped. I may just paint on paper then glue the paper to the box.
I'd welcome ideas, if anyone has any. I'm so excited about this project!!!

here is what I'm doing..
I took one box apart on the seam to create a pattern. Mine are going to be 3-D. So I'm making the cover and wrapping it when its finished. The pattern is a little bigger around the perimeter so I can trim as needed.

Try using an alcohol wipe to remove the plastic coating? Or a quick wipe with polish remover? Do an experiment.

I'm having fun! The energy abounds!! ☀️☀️☀️

[nina03]

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

here is what I'm doing..
I took one box apart on the seam to create a pattern. Mine are going to be 3-D. So I'm making the cover and wrapping it when its finished. The pattern is a little bigger around the perimeter so I can trim as needed.

Try using an alcohol wipe to remove the plastic coating? Or a quick wipe with polish remover? Do an experiment.

I'm having fun! The energy abounds!! ☀️☀️☀️

I didn't even think of trying alcohol or nail polish remover. I'm trying those next. Thanks for the ideas! I can't wait to see your finished project!

[clay]

I haven't started my matchbox projects...having been inundated with trips to Orlando daily, a barrage of tests, scans..BUT I will surely get them started soon!!

Planning on mailing finished post secrets out by first of next week.....you will LOVE ALL of them!! Super proud of those who participated!! You all rock!

[clay]

Matchboxes.....am loving reading your ideas, communications, input, and for sharing with others ideas that may work, or helping them solve a challenge they may have....UNITY, my penpallers/crafters. That is why I LOVE this group. All inclusive, diversity, & love & kindness with one another.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Originally Posted by nina03

I've finished the thing that goes inside each box. I'm struggling a bit with decorating the box itself though. The match boxes I bought are paper, but they're coated with some kind of plastic. They repel paint and colored pencils like water off a duck. I tried sanding them. It kind of helped. I may just paint on paper then glue the paper to the box.
I'd welcome ideas, if anyone has any. I'm so excited about this project!!!

Maybe permanent magic markers? just for another idea. I like the gluing paper to the box idea, though. Good luck!

[clay]

Originally Posted by nina03

I've finished the thing that goes inside each box. I'm struggling a bit with decorating the box itself though. The match boxes I bought are paper, but they're coated with some kind of plastic. They repel paint and colored pencils like water off a duck. I tried sanding them. It kind of helped. I may just paint on paper then glue the paper to the box.
I'd welcome ideas, if anyone has any. I'm so excited about this project!!!

nina03...I have used Elmer's glue before, torn pieces of colored tissue paper & "decorated" the outside that way.

Some used scraps of material & covered it, also using glue.

So long as YOU put your "energy" into it, we will love whatever idea you use. Let it just "flow"....

[nina03]

Thanks for all of your great ideas! The rubbing alcohol worked great! Can't wait to see what everyone is making!

[nanners]

Originally Posted by clay

nina03...I have used Elmer's glue before, torn pieces of colored tissue paper & "decorated" the outside that way.

Some used scraps of material & covered it, also using glue.

So long as YOU put your "energy" into it, we will love whatever idea you use. Let it just "flow"....

LOL! I used your first idea above but that part was done a couple weeks ago. Mine are done and shipped. You should get them on Saturday. I had to get them done before our cruise.

[clay]

Originally Posted by nanners

LOL! I used your first idea above but that part was done a couple weeks ago. Mine are done and shipped. You should get them on Saturday. I had to get them done before our cruise.

Okie dokie...thanks for getting those in! Enjoy the cruise. Where y'all going to cruise to?

[nanners]

Originally Posted by clay

Okie dokie...thanks for getting those in! Enjoy the cruise. Where y'all going to cruise to?

The cruise is an Olivia Cruise (all women) and goes to Half Moon Cay, San Juan, Puerto Rico, St Thomas and Turks & Caicos.

Please let me know when you get the package from me.

[clay]

[QUOTE=nanners;1292373]The cruise is an Olivia Cruise (all women) and goes to Half Moon Cay, San Juan, Puerto Rico, St Thomas and Turks & Caicos.

Please let me know when you get the package from me. [/QUOTE]

Hi nanners...sounds like a fun cruise. I always wanted to do an Olivia Cruise.....

Your package arrived this evening in the mail. We were out since 500AM, ....got home a half hour ago......ate...just trying to unwind..will open package tomorrow!!

Thanks!!

[clay]

MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/22023

PARTICIPANTS: 8 signed up...make 7
clay
Soft Silver
nycfem
GeorgiaMa'am
Nina03
Besame
Gemme
nanners........RECEIVED 02/03/23


~~~~~~~~~~~~~will mail out week of 03/07/23~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/23
CCB till 7/23/23
FireSignFeme 7/24/23


POST SECRETS will mail out 02/07/23...FYI

[clay]

UPDATED TO ADD nycfem matchboxes were received as well....

MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/22023

PARTICIPANTS: 8 signed up...make 7
clay
Soft Silver
nycfem.............RECEIVED 01/05/23
GeorgiaMa'am
Nina03
Besame
Gemme
nanners........RECEIVED 02/03/23


~~~~~~~~~~~~~will mail out week of 03/07/23~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/23
CCB till 7/23/23
FireSignFemme till 7/24/23


POST SECRETS will mail out 02/07/23...FYI
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[clay]

EVERYONE will get their packages, hopefully on Friday!!

NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED ON ANY OF THEM!!!

Check your PM's....sent you the tracking numbers for your package!!


EXCEPT nina03....yours should come by MONDAY, the 13th!!

[clay]

MATCHBOX PROJECTS:
FINAL DUE: 02/28/2023

PARTICIPANTS: 8 signed up...make 7
clay
Soft Silver
nycfem.............RECEIVED 01/05/23
GeorgiaMa'am
Nina03
Besame
Gemme
nanners........RECEIVED 02/03/23


~~~~~~~~~~~~~will mail out week of 03/07/23~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


ARTISTS ON HOLD
Orema till 6/30/23
CCB till 7/23/23
FireSignFemme till 7/24/23

FYI...I will be out of state, camping in Georgia 02/10-02/15/2023

AND celebrating my 2 year anniversary & Valentine's Day with my sweet wife.

I don't have Internet access at campgrounds...so will check back in online 02/16!

Hope you all are having fun making matchboxes. You have 3 weeks left to get them in. I have 2 folks' already received. Good job!!