MAIL SWAP APRIL 2007: mmm...chocolate! [Archive]

webchyck

03-28-2007, 05:51 PM

Well, what with Easter right around the corner, I couldn't help but have my thoughts turn to chocolate bunnies, so that's why this month's theme is chocolate. It just had to be done!

If you want to play this month, send me an email (webchyck@comcast.net)with the subject: APRIL SWAP. Please include your name, mailing address and email address (for you veterans, just reply to this thread saying you're participating...I have your info...unless it's changed). You have until midnight Eastern on April 7th to sign up. On the 8th everyone who has registered will receive a list of all the other artists with whom they will be trading. You will then have until April 30th to create, print, and mail your artist trading cards to the other participants. (Keep postal rates in mind before you sign up as you are responsible for mailing the cards yourself. If we have enough participants in a particular country, we can group them together, otherwise it will be an international endeavor.) Each swap group will have no more than 9 participants (including yourself), give or take 6 or so...we sort of adjust it every month! LOL! You may create one ATC based on the theme and replicate it for everyone or you may create nine unique ATCs to send out. You may also use any combination of paper and digital you like for this swap.

If anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. We do have a lot of information about Artist Trading Cards (http://www.digitalartquirks.com/forum/../articles/article_atc_becky_march2006.htm) in an an ARTicle in our Resource section that might answer any questions you have.

This theme should result in some yummy cards! Can't wait to see 'em!

PamPie

03-28-2007, 06:44 PM

Mmmmmmmm...
Please everyone--use the plastice sleeves, cuz I might be drooling on the cards when they arrive...heh heh!

Sign me up, Becky :p

Nevermore

03-28-2007, 07:28 PM

How could I not be in? I live for my swap...

ruthpics

03-28-2007, 08:06 PM

Delicious...I am in!

webchyck

03-28-2007, 09:02 PM

Do we need to send these packed in dry ice to keep the chocolate from melting? LOL!

ruthpics

03-28-2007, 11:08 PM

Actually, mine will probably be devoured before it hits the mail...might just send the wrapper LOL!

ScrapAlice

03-28-2007, 11:13 PM

Count me in! Now...I want some chocolate right now. And none in the house. *Sniff*

DeniseD

03-28-2007, 11:46 PM

Actually, mine will probably be devoured before it hits the mail...might just send the wrapper LOL!

Oh, this gives me fun ideas! Sign me up. :)

kygirl

03-28-2007, 11:49 PM

Who can resist chocolate? Please count me in.

Marretje

03-29-2007, 05:24 AM

Yummie, I'm in too.

Pixeldigger

03-29-2007, 07:28 AM

Me too, please

webchyck

03-29-2007, 11:33 AM

I've got you all down! Now, don't make your cards too early...I don't want to see any of that disgusting "bloom" on my chocolate ATCs...LOL!

mizamigo

03-29-2007, 03:33 PM

I can't resist a quality piece of chocolate... so I guess I'm in also.

Sign me up Scotty (errr, make that Becky!) <LOL> !

Diginellie

03-29-2007, 11:43 PM

Oh yes please I'm in - this is a great theme :)

happyrobyn

03-30-2007, 12:40 AM

yeah. me. brown stuff.

Pixeldigger

03-30-2007, 05:26 AM

Already started making mine. I'm doing each one individually - you'll see why when you get them. Not my usual style of things, I am trying an experiment this time.

Diginellie

03-31-2007, 01:40 AM

I went shopping this morning and the shops are full of chocolate, all way too much! - I am not buying any this year but this swap will allow me to enjoy it all vicariously - a much less fattening and cheaper option :)

happyrobyn

03-31-2007, 10:20 AM

I want a gold star Becky. I have this DONE!!!! Both fronts and backs. Just waiting for you to tell me how many to print!

webchyck

03-31-2007, 10:47 AM

Wow! Robyn's done already? But that doesn't mean she'll get them mailed on time, does it? LOL She'll start picking out curtains for the new house and forget all about us!

Pixeldigger

03-31-2007, 11:02 AM

I have finished five fronts so far - hard going, but definitely quirky this time round.

Nevermore

03-31-2007, 12:32 PM

I want a gold star Becky. I have this DONE!!!! Both fronts and backs. Just waiting for you to tell me how many to print!

Rotflmbo-- Crew habits die hard, especially when beaten in, eh, Robyn? I have to admit my first thought was a Becky thought. As in, sure you have them done but that doesn't mean you are going to send them anytime soon!;)

happyrobyn

03-31-2007, 02:35 PM

Rotflmbo-- Crew habits die hard, especially when beaten in, eh, Robyn? I have to admit my first thought was a Becky thought. As in, sure you have them done but that doesn't mean you are going to send them anytime soon!;)
Hey now ... I have to get in my car and go to the post office. It's all very confusing for this puny brain.

Anna17

03-31-2007, 02:54 PM

I've never done one before, but it seems like it would be alot of fun so count me in!

happyrobyn

03-31-2007, 02:59 PM

YAY! A newbie to the group. Welcome Anna! Now I have a reason to get mine done on time!! LOL!

PamPie

03-31-2007, 05:56 PM

I've never done one before, but it seems like it would be alot of fun so count me in!
Anna, so glad you will join us! Read all the info in the first posting of this thread--then get ready for some fun. We are addicited to this swapping thing--it is truly a treat to receive little pieces of art in the mailbox :)

Pixeldigger

03-31-2007, 06:20 PM

Can we have another big group? I now have 12 fronts done and all of them slightly different - the first time I have done a series, rather than a set of identical ones.

happyrobyn

03-31-2007, 09:03 PM

Can we have another big group? I now have 12 fronts done and all of them slightly different - the first time I have done a series, rather than a set of identical ones.
I like big. I'm all for big. Becky - can we have BIG?!

webchyck

03-31-2007, 09:27 PM

We all know SIZE MATTERS...especially where chocolate is concerned...actually not so much SIZE as quanitity, so yes, there will be a big group!

graybonnie

04-02-2007, 07:48 AM

Count me in.... dark choclate, white chocolate, milk choclate, it doesn't matter.... big group okay with me.

indybev

04-02-2007, 12:20 PM

I'm a lurking newbie. Think I'm going to wait until May to sign up, but I'm wondering what goes on the backs? I thought that was just for name, address, etc.

PamPie

04-02-2007, 03:34 PM

I'm a lurking newbie. Think I'm going to wait until May to sign up, but I'm wondering what goes on the backs? I thought that was just for name, address, etc.
Bev--there's still plenty of time to sign up for April--c'mon, join us!
As for the backs, you can either use ATC backs stamps {example} (http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16220&cat=0&page=12), or make something that compliments the front and lists something similar to the example stamps. I've seen quite a variety while trading with these ladies monthly--it's pretty much 'anything goes' :cool:

wmnwrtr

04-04-2007, 12:56 PM

Sign me up--I'll eat chocolate while I design--what inspiration!

webchyck

04-04-2007, 04:56 PM

We're at 16...Bev, are you sure you don't want to join us this month?! Three more days to decide!

Pixeldigger

04-05-2007, 04:23 AM

OK, I have finished 15 cards now, so I know what I'll be doing a little while longer - yup, more cards!

Nevermore

04-05-2007, 07:30 AM

Kay, I am being FORCED because of the design decision to eat a Caramilk for every card. I am considering it an approporiate sacrifice for the swappers.

IndyBev, c'mon board! It is fun. Pam's post was useful but do note if you are truly crazy, the backs do not have to match the fronts. This is not good form and people will harass you about signing your name but if you can weather that storm, you will be fine!

happyrobyn

04-05-2007, 08:41 AM

IndyBev, c'mon board! It is fun. Pam's post was useful but do note if you are truly crazy, the backs do not have to match the fronts. This is not good form and people will harass you about signing your name but if you can weather that storm, you will be fine!
We would harass you anyway! ;)

digime

04-06-2007, 11:24 PM

mmm...chocolate is always so tempting, but I think I'll sit this one out Becky...I'll eat the chocolate, instead of creating it! LOL!

I have lots on my plate this month (and unfortunately it's not all chocolate!), with family stuff and a few other projects that I have going on, so I'll be back to the ATC swap in May. Have a delicious time everyone!

happyrobyn

04-07-2007, 12:41 AM

We'll miss you Kate!

webchyck

04-07-2007, 12:28 PM

Today is the last day to sign up! Lists go out tomorrow!

DeniseD

04-07-2007, 05:27 PM

Shoot! Becky, I'm gonna have to miss this one, some things I need to take care of. Have fun ladies! ;)

Nevermore

04-07-2007, 10:36 PM

Dear Kate and Dee dee, you will both be missed! Take care of business and come back next month!

Nevermore

04-07-2007, 10:41 PM

1. I have only eaten 3 Caramilks so far. There is no way I am going to be able to manage 13 more ...
2. I was doing a test run and a glue dot strip fell on one of my saved gold foils and totally wrecked it. That would mean 14 more Caramilks ...
3. Sigh, just noticed that one of the saved gold foils has a bit of stuck caramel on it that I can't get off. If it survives the glue pool (see below), I have one and only one gold foil. How do you guys feel about tin foil?

Does everyone else just sit around whacking these things together like peeling potatoes? I tell you, I STRUGGLE. So, after two hours I have backs and fronts printed and cut and 1 almost put together. When I switched from glue dots to glue to adhere the front, the tip of the glue stick fell off and there is a huge pool of glue. I am trying to sop it up. No wonder Van Gogh cut off his ear. The poor guy was probably trying to get his ATCs done.

At this point, I have to go do some digital stuff. I was going to do a Happy Mandela but better wait a few minutes for the serenity to calm the fear and loathing of glue dots and the like.

happyrobyn

04-07-2007, 11:21 PM

Does everyone else just sit around whacking these things together like peeling potatoes?
I normally glue mine together while waiting in the car line to pick kids up from school. I almost always walk up to get them but when I have ATC's to do, I will drive and the teachers always ask why I decided to drive. LOL!

Um ... what's a glue dot anyway?

Nevermore

04-07-2007, 11:29 PM

Oh Robyn this is so what I don't want to hear! In my household, a hush descends. MOMMY IS PUTTING HER CARDS TOGETHER, LOOOOOOOOOOOOOK OUT!

A glue dot is the invention of the devil. It comes in a cardboard box and ostensibly you can pull out the required length of paper tape through a slit in the box. As if. There is a long length of rolled paper tape with glue dots on it, sticky side out. You are supposed to press the "paper tape with glue dot" onto what you want glued and peel back the paper tape leaving a glue dot, sticky side up. In real life, this rarely happens. When you pull the tape, half the dot comes with it. When you cut it with your scissors, they get all glommed up. When you take the tape out of the box it falls on things and sticks itself to them. On the other hand, it does not form large pools of liquid adhesive. It might be time to go back to mod podge, I just got turned off by it's bubbling all over the place. I do use my xyron but can't for this project because it is complicated (for me).

I cannot think of gluing while waiting in a car line. I would end up with my tongue glued to the signal stick and my left cheek adhered to the horn. They would need the Jaws of Life to get me out.

happyrobyn

04-07-2007, 11:47 PM

THE JAWS OF LIFE!!!! You're killing me! Too funny.

To glue mine, I use Zig 2 Way Glue (http://www.save-on-crafts.com/jumtipglupen.html) (with a jumbo tip). Not messy at all ... unless ... you store said glue stick upside down! Which I have done on numerous occasions.

Nevermore

04-08-2007, 12:07 AM

Can't find it in Canada but there is a brand called Aileens available at Michaels which claims to do the same thing ie. be permanent or just sticky. Scratching head and wondering if I can't handle glue if I should really go to a product that is glue plus. I will pick it up, I have to try to get some gold foil because tin foil isn't going to work. Joe told me I should just sacrifice some chocolate bars until I told him I needed 15 more (16 if I make one for me). That got me the raised eyebrow.

happyrobyn

04-08-2007, 12:44 AM

C'mon Kim ... eat more chocolate!!! LOL!

Pixeldigger

04-08-2007, 05:45 AM

Kim, you do my soul good and make me laugh. I agree with you about sticking stuff in the car - NO WAY would I attempt any such feat.

I am certainly not churning my cards out this month, each one is being painstakingly made by hand, all very slightly different. It is so frustrating when one gets almost finished, then, with a twitch of an arm muscle, there is a strong mark across the entire card that cannot be removed. Scrap that card and do another. I have 15 cards finished, but I have made more than that, I just shredded the failures, but I have had so many hand done ATCs from other people, I felt the need to try to do this as well, almost as a way of saying Thanks to everyone. Don't get me wrong, I AM enjoying the manual creation and I'm very surprised that my experiment is actually working. I knkow that you will all appreciate the level of work in them

mizamigo

04-09-2007, 11:48 AM

Well, I was just sitting here patting myself on the back because I actually finished doing my MARCH stained glass ATCs and my April Chocolate ATCs and got them to my post office and had all the stamps affixed to the envelopes and they are gone, gone, gone. Now I read that some of you (who shall remain nameless, Kim and Judy) are now producing ATCs which are hand made. How am I supposed to compete with that, I ask you! I'm having a hard enough time printing my digital ATC and getting the backs on to the tops in the "both up sides meet here" place. I don't know if I am going to be allowed to be in this group anymore with just plain ol' stuff.

And wait until you see my ATC covers. You are going to laugh out loud (except maybe Max would like a couple of them. Let me know, Kim, and I'll send him some.)

Anxiously awaiting all those hand-made works of art. I might even frame them instead of hiding them away in my ATC book and just looking at them by myself.

Nevermore

04-09-2007, 08:27 PM

mizamigo

04-09-2007, 08:52 PM

I do believe you have completely mixed me up with someone else.

I have no CLUE what you mean by hand made. I consider the fact that I have to put a front and back together and do some cutting to TOTALLY QUALIFY as handmade. Are you expecting me to do something on top of that? Are you nuts?

Kim, I would never confuse you with someone like that!!! But you have been talking about glue dots and scissors and other stuff that you actually have to manually do!!!

Marretje

04-12-2007, 05:58 PM

Mmmmm, Chocolate, Judy your card is in, delicious what a work to make them all by hand, very special and never to old to learn something and it sure is our favorite product, thank you so much.

However after this swap I don't know if chocolate still is my favorite product, half way I changed my mind, eaten to much chocolate :D. So my cards are, without chocolate, on their way.

Nevermore

04-12-2007, 07:42 PM

Dear Mar, you are hanging out with us way way too much and are getting quirkier by the month. Who else but a quirk would do a Chocolate Swap without any chocolate? Brilliant. Wish I had thought of it.

PamPie

04-13-2007, 07:58 PM

Victoria--I love caramel--thanks so much for your chocolate yum in my mailbox today :)

webchyck

04-13-2007, 08:00 PM

Hey....I got goodies in the mail! You guys!!! I'm not swapping (but then you knew that, right?!) I really appreciate them, though! Ran right over to show my DD the Quetzalcoatl one! Wow! That was some impressive ATCing there, Judith! And thank you Victoria for sending me chocolate and stained glass together! The butterfly is stunning! And yep, my caramel infused chocolate is long gone! LOL! Thanks so much!

mizamigo

04-13-2007, 09:14 PM

I just felt so bad that I didn't send out my March ATCs on time that I included the April "Chocolate" ATC with the mail I sent out. I hope I didn't goof up anyone's diet. Weight Watchers here I come.... so how about a WW ATC sometime???? OK, forget it. Usually it's not a problem.

graybonnie

04-14-2007, 08:20 AM

Alice...your envelop brought a big old smile to my face last night. Killer day and your sweetness took the edge off. Huge chuttle...great ATC protectors. :D

PamPie

04-15-2007, 12:50 AM

Judy, you went to a lot of work on your card, it looks like--it's really neat!

Nevermore

04-15-2007, 10:40 PM

Judith, please tell me what you did to get that foil all marked up like that and where did you get the great foil? Oh, yes, I certainly do love the card! I am just amazed at the technique you used.

mizamigo

04-16-2007, 05:01 PM

Judith,
I, too, am blown away by the lovely Mayan card. What a treat to see that fantastic mandala on the card and then to open it and see that foil... WOW! Now I want to go to the post office and recall my "plain" old ATC!!!

kygirl

04-16-2007, 08:57 PM

Victoria, I got your card today. What can I say that won't give it all away? How about "yummy?" Thanks so much.

Marretje

04-17-2007, 03:43 AM

Victoria I got your cards yesterday, they are both absolutly gorgeous, I love them and be happy that I have them in my collection.

And about the Yummie, well it's here 29 degrees and after a long day in the mailbox of the mailman :eek:. But I guess when it had frozen, which should be the normal weather in the Netherlands, it would be a really yummie. But I love to see foreign things so thank you so much. I'm still smiling :D you had made my evening and there was no damage on the cards.

graybonnie

04-17-2007, 07:31 AM

Judith ROCKS! Very cool!

ruthpics

04-17-2007, 01:47 PM

Amazing card Judy! Very intricate work. Thank you!

indybev

04-17-2007, 08:51 PM

Thanks, guys. You make me feel really welcome. Since I'm involved in two other swaps, I think I'd better stick to my plan to get my feet wet in May!!

Diginellie

04-18-2007, 12:02 AM

I have had a major disaster with my cards this month :eek: and to make things worse they are all in the mail!!! To cut a long story short I used canvas to print them for the first time and they looked great. Then I used a glue I have never used before - a UHU brand, a good brand, but it has reacted badly with the canvas and the ink from the printer and the cards are ruined :o I know this because I kept one for myself and I found it today when I was looking at the album. I am so upset about this because I spent all Sunday afternoon cutting and gluing them and addressing envelopes etc. Then I posted them on Monday morning. So you will all have to bin them when you get them and I will double up next month. I am really sorry about this.

On a happier note I received 2 lovely cards from Victoria today with a bonus chocolate (made it thru customs woo hoo). Thanks Victoria they are beautiful.

Nevermore

04-18-2007, 12:15 AM

Oh, don't fret please! I had to print out a little apology to stick in mine for messing them up. Look at it this way--you mailed them and then discovered a flaw (which may not be a problem with anybody else's, maybe it is just something in the Australian air or something!) whereas I discovered the flaw and mailed them anyway and have no intention whatsoever of doubling up next time!

I know we all love our swap, I know we all (well, okay, some) angst over them and really want them to be brilliant but they can't always be every time (well, okay, some people's are but we can't just kick them out of the swap can we?).

Diginellie

04-18-2007, 12:52 AM

kygirl

04-18-2007, 11:10 AM

Oh, Helen. Please don't worry. Maybe it was just your card, and if not, we'll just write it off to experimentation, which is a wonderful thing. Plus, you've taught us all something we needed to know about canvas paper and glue sticks. See, you're our teacher. :)

PamPie

04-18-2007, 12:30 PM

Thanks Kim that makes me feel better :) - I know that in the big scheme of things we shouldn't worry about stuff like this, but I can't help it. Anyway, can anyone whose card is illegible please let me know. :)
It is art regardless, Helen--I am even more curious now about what you've sent! If the glue and canvas react for each card, they each could be quite unique, don't you think? :cool:

ruthpics

04-18-2007, 09:17 PM

Helen, don't worry about your card. There are no mistakes in art! That is the rule I try and live by (not always easy).

Victoria...thank you for your cards! They arrived safe and sound in my mailbox! Stunning stained glass and yummy chocolate! Thank you! I will be nibbling my chocolate with a glass of milk shortly!

graybonnie

04-18-2007, 10:57 PM

Victoria ~ your chocolate is yummy and the butterfly is beauty! Thanks ever so much :)

PamPie

04-19-2007, 01:24 AM

Never quit, Donna! ;) Gorgeous chocolate-y card...

graybonnie

04-19-2007, 07:24 AM

Love your quirk spin Donna!

ruthpics

04-20-2007, 09:37 PM

Kim, Kim, Kim, absolutely no need to be so hard on yourself! First off, very clever (as always) card! I love the concept...don't want to say too much to give it away. The fact that the wrapper didn't turn out as you intended is not a bother at all - I enjoyed having a small peek at what was inside as I unwrapped it - and it smells like chocolate! So what you have given me, is a wonderful interactive card with a sweet aroma! Thank you!

Nevermore

04-20-2007, 09:52 PM

You are sweet Ruth--I do assure you all materials were washed as best I could! I know you can always make the best of a bad situation, just wish I didn't have to! I got your cards today and howled at both. Your punning one lit Max's eyes up! Also got a card from the Netherlands! Mar, beautiful as always.

Nevermore

04-20-2007, 09:52 PM

Did I tell MizAmigo I got her wonderful card? Of course, I only got 1/2 a treat. No guesses about who got the other half!

mizamigo

04-20-2007, 10:36 PM

I received a fantastic card from Donna today. I love it!!!

If the notes are anything to go by, I sure hope my postal worker gets them through to me soon. I can't wait to see everyone's cards.

kygirl

04-21-2007, 05:09 PM

Two cards today. Caroline, yours is so pretty, and I loved the bonus. Kim, your card is so clever; I don't know why you're apologizing. Loved them both.

mizamigo

04-23-2007, 04:22 PM

I also got 2 envelopes over the weekend. I love going to my mailbox now and seeing what wonderful surpises are there for me. Kim, I love the ATC I got from you - very clever girl. I thought it was real (for just a moment!); and Caroline thanks so much. I love them.

Now, I'm off to see what wonders are in my box today...

And want to thank Ruth (funny!!!) and Mar (gorgeous!) for the ATCs that came today.

webchyck

04-23-2007, 07:18 PM

You girls are so sweet to me! Thank you to Ruth and Mar for including me in your mailings even though I'm not reciprocating! I sure love your cards! I'm ready to vote for more chocolate! And I laughed when I saw Ruth's white chocolate card! Of course, how perfect was the whole Baby Ruth idea?! Wonderful! I will treasure these cards always.

kygirl

04-23-2007, 07:47 PM

You're too funny, Ruth. Love the Baby Ruth card (is that you?), and what can I say about White Chocolate? LOL

ruthpics

04-23-2007, 09:24 PM

You're too funny, Ruth. Love the Baby Ruth card (is that you?), and what can I say about White Chocolate? LOL

Yes, Donna, it is me!

I received a couple of cards today too!

I am not a quitter either Donna - so bring on the chocolate! Fantastic card!

Mar, I vote the same way. Wonderful card!

Thank you both!

DeniseD

04-24-2007, 01:34 AM

Thanks a bunch Donna & Victoria for the cards! They are both quirky & I really appreciate them. I'm looking forward to getting back into the swap next month.:)

Does anyone know next month's theme?

graybonnie

04-24-2007, 07:55 AM

Carolyn and Mars ~ what fabulous creations... love your quirky spins :D

webchyck

04-24-2007, 08:52 AM

Thanks a bunch Donna & Victoria for the cards! They are both quirky & I really appreciate them. I'm looking forward to getting back into the swap next month.:)

Does anyone know next month's theme?

I'll post the official sign up thread later for May, but for those that want to get started, May's theme is Games People Play. I believe Carolyn sent me that one!

Marretje

04-24-2007, 10:12 AM

Ruth I LOVE your card, I can understand why you used the label and your photo, you where such a cutie, and the white chocolate seems yummy too.

Donna also your card arrived and gorgeous as usual, love it too.

DeniseD

04-24-2007, 05:14 PM

I'll post the official sign up thread later for May, but for those that want to get started, May's theme is Games People Play. I believe Carolyn sent me that one!

What a fun theme, thanks Becky. :)

PamPie

04-24-2007, 05:52 PM

Such wonderful treats continue to appear!

Carolyn--thanks a latte!
Helen--so charming, and I can't see that the adhesive altered it!
Mar--I vote as you do :D

graybonnie

04-24-2007, 09:35 PM

Ruth, you picked one of my favorites. Should I send you some when I mail my card?

webchyck

04-25-2007, 10:19 PM

Kim, you are definitely being too hard on yourself on the wrapper...we totally get the concept and it's fab! But the real treasure is the card! Free range chocolate certainly must be healthier for us, right? Thanks so much for including me in the swap. Twas not necessary, but it made my day!

happyrobyn

04-26-2007, 07:58 AM

Kim, you are definitely being too hard on yourself on the wrapper...we totally get the concept and it's fab! But the real treasure is the card! Free range chocolate certainly must be healthier for us, right?
I agree 100%!!! What an awesome card Kim! And the wrapper is perfect! Thanks so much for the card!

graybonnie

04-26-2007, 08:08 AM

Kim, I like peeking at a secret! Your card is magical!

PamPie

04-26-2007, 04:01 PM

So many adjectives are being tossed out there regarding the cards we've received so far {delicious, gorgeous, magical, fabulous, clever, pretty, cool, impressive, etc.}--please reserve 'boring' for mine :eek:
I've mailed some out and will do the rest by the weekend...

kygirl

04-26-2007, 04:31 PM

Pam, didn't anyone tell you that we don't allow the "b" word around here? ;)

Nevermore

04-26-2007, 08:26 PM

I am glad people are liking my card in general--but it would have been better if I hadn't mucked it. Anyway, I did use my new punch and that was something, tee hee. Also used that same punch on the fat chunky pages (only one mishap and so far that person hasn't spoken up so I am not going to incriminate myself! Personally, I thought the idea of free range chocolate was inspired but I have been under the undue influence of chickens lately so it may not have been quite as funny as I thought it was. I do know that a friend who saw the fat chunky pages did comment that I seemed to be stuck in a bearded female phase (almost 20 years ago I did an Andy Warhol papier mache bowl for her with swirling Marilyn Monroes all of whom sported facial hair). All by way of my confessing that I do seem to get obsessed. I am not sure how that plays out on those around me (I am afraid to ask) but I personally enjoy my obsessions. They don't irk or disturb me, they aren't horrific manifestations or anything like that. I doubt they will ever drive me to cut off my ear. I like how they pull everything together for me. It is like going through a whole week saying "yes, but what does it mean for chickens?" and it is incredible how many things are relevant for chickens (or blackbirds or facial hair)... I think I would make an excellent insane person. Not that that is on my ten top things to do before I die list. Well, is this an unexpected ramble or what? Sorry, very hungry, bone weary and this was the first post I started. I am doing those long 15 hour days right now and when I get home I tend to disintegrate a bit. I guess I better go spend some time with Max. Poor kid. Who are those idiots who talk about quality time with their kids? Trust me, my kid ain't get any kind of quality at all. Thank goodness he is still at the puppy dog stage where he loves me because it is in the nature of puppy dogs to love and because, of course, I feed him. Better feed myself. I would sign off more later but in context that sounds more threatening than cheery, rotflmao! :)

kygirl

04-26-2007, 09:08 PM

Kim, I don't know of another person who could have put cutting off one's ear, Marilyn Monroe, chickens, and child rearing all in one paragraph. ROFL Get some food, some rest, and a few hugs from Max and you'll be back to normal in no time.

graybonnie

04-26-2007, 09:42 PM

LOL...oh Kim...it is nice to know you are in our world. Tell Max we miss him! You are a hoot which brightens many of long days for me. :D LOL

Diginellie

04-27-2007, 07:06 AM

I love it when The Raven is in full flight :)

Diginellie

04-27-2007, 07:16 AM

OK - Here's Australia checking in - this week I received Kim's very interesting card - free range chocolate is different and the wrapper was a fun challenge. Then there was Babe Ruth and the white chocolate LOL .I'm a bit culturally challenged here as I had never heard of a chocolate called Baby Ruth. So clever. Then came the wonderful cards from Mar and Donna. These look so wonderful and even feel good. And then there is Judy's clever twist. With a history lesson to boot and the reverse of yours Judy is so special. I spend as much time looking at the backs as the fronts :)

I am about to post mine in the gallery so you can see what it looked like before the adhesive gremlin got to it. My own fault I think, I found in tiny print on the bottle that it is not suitable for photos. So I have learnt a lesson here.

Nevermore

04-27-2007, 08:18 AM

Doncha HATE that tiny print!

PamPie

04-27-2007, 12:38 PM

Yay, treats from the Ontarioians (Ontarioites? Ontarians? Onties?)!

Baby Ruth--I am not one bit surprised at your candybar choice--it's a darling card, and I'm thrilled to know that eating one will give me energy, due to the dextrose--LOL! And that white chocolate--good one ;)

Kim--I felt like Charlie in Willy Wonka opening my chocolate bar with the Golden Ticket! Love the cleverness with the wrapper, as well as the free range--great thinkin'...

Nevermore

04-27-2007, 06:22 PM

Pam! You got it! The slot through which you see the Golden Paper was supposed to be a Willy Wonka thing!!! Clever girl! When no one else said anything I figured I would just keep my mouth shut, lol, because I have said enough about this series. I am not a Wonka fan but in both movies I did get a little stomach action waiting to see the if the ticket was there even if I knew the story inside out.

PamPie

04-27-2007, 09:08 PM

Pam! You got it! The slot through which you see the Golden Paper was supposed to be a Willy Wonka thing!!! Clever girl! :D :D Hooray for me!! :D :D

ruthpics

04-27-2007, 11:40 PM

Thank you Helen for the lovely card. Wonderful images and chocolate does sing...oh so sweet!

Carol, thank you for your cards...the calendar is terrific! Love the Choco Latte...I can almost taste it!

kygirl

04-28-2007, 03:40 PM

Pam, your card showed up today. Just yummy! Now I'm craving chocolate.

PamPie

04-29-2007, 11:35 AM

Pam, your card showed up today. Just yummy! Now I'm craving chocolate.
The piece in between the front and back--wax paper from my kitchen...

Nevermore

04-29-2007, 11:54 AM

mizamigo

04-29-2007, 05:28 PM

Now it appears I am going to have to participate in these swaps secretly as Max has taken to taking off with items: viz. Ms. Amigo's Pokeman trading sleeves (both!), the cool little calendar... I have not completed a full room check yet so not sure what else is AWOL

Kim,
I'm so glad Max likes those sleeves! I thought they were so cute and since I couldn't find the plain wappers, I decided to be quirky and use those.

Pixeldigger

04-29-2007, 08:23 PM

I get back from my holiday tomorrow morning, so I hope lots of cards will be waiting for me. I am writing this at the airport and I DID manage to get to Michaels, so now I know what you have all been raving about.

Nevermore

04-29-2007, 08:44 PM

but I am done the May swap before it is even posted :rolleyes: Guess I can use the entire month to think up some way I can muck it up!

PamPie

04-29-2007, 10:57 PM

but I am done the May swap before it is even posted :rolleyes: Guess I can use the entire month to think up some way I can muck it up!
You are ahead of the GAME it sounds like, Kim--just don't forget to sign up for May (http://www.digitalartquirks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1336)!

Diginellie

04-30-2007, 07:04 AM

Carolyn your card arrived in Australia today. I just love this one, especially the little addon on the front, it is sparkling in the light of my lamp as I type this. Love the back too :)

Marretje

05-02-2007, 11:11 AM

Today I received the Yummy card of Carolyn, I had run to the kitchen because by seeing the card I needed a cup of Latte :D.

The special card of Pam. Pam how many pounds are you grown for making the cards?

And the 'special effect' card of Helen. If you said nothing I really should have asked you, how did you manage it. It seems like such a card that when you move it the print will change.

Ladies I love them all, thank you for this wonderful swap.