It's a Wrap art doll collaboration

[notinkansas]

Signup date– WE ARE FULL!
First Mail Date - June 20th
Number of participants – six, USA only

It's a Wrap!

Please read carefully. This swap will require a COMMITMENT of time, effort and funds for mailing and supplies. (Using your existing art supply stash is highly encouraged! Art supply hoarders unite!)

For this swap you will be part of an artistic collaboration for a scroll art doll.

You are tasked with supplying a "starter" stump doll. (It does not have to be made entirely of cloth but please consider mailing costs.) Each other artist will make a scroll panel in the theme of your doll on their turn.
Provide a theme / back story about your doll and a brief list of dos and don't your panels. Try to be as open to artistic interpretation as possible!

The rules:

THERE ARE NO WITHDRAWS!!!!!
You must adhere to a monthly mailing schedule.
You must be a member in good standing. No negative or neutral iTrader for 3 months. Positive iTrader of 15+ is required.
You must, just be willing to commit time and effort to doing your very best work to contribute to a completed doll that will be cherished by it's owner.
You must send me your name, address, email address and phone number and any other way to contact you that you can think of. I WILL find a way to track you down if you go MIA.
You must stay active in the thread....post your progress, stop in and say "hi", be social. We will be together here for a while. Let's make it fun and friendly!

Postage & Mailing:

You will need some sort of mailing box that is sturdy enough to survive opening and remailing to subsequent artists. We will decide, as a group, maximum size of dolls/boxes. Sorry it is unlikely that a padded envelope will be sufficient.

Dolls need to be mailed according to the monthly travel plan that will be provided after the group is full.

A. notinkansas
B. Bluesky
C. CiCiCreates
D. theweavershand
E. art_junkie
F. Essy

[notinkansas]

mailing schedule:

art_junkie: Essy, CiCiCreates, Bluesky, notinkansas, theweavershand

theweavershand: art_junkie, Essy, CiCiCreates, Bluesky, notinkansas

notinkansas: theweavershand, art_junkie, Essy, CiCiCreates, Bluesky

Bluesky: notinkansas, theweavershand, art_junkie, Essy, CiCiCreates

CiCiCreates: Bluesky, notinkansas, theweavershand, art_junkie, Essy

Essy: CiCiCreates, Bluesky, notinkansas, theweavershand, art_junkie

You will mail to the same person every month. (Your "person" is the first one after your user name.)

[CiCiCreates]

CiCiCreates:
THEME - “Millicent’s Art Gallery” - Millicent is my doll’s name, and she runs a successful art gallery. Millicent can be a bit haughty, but she really knows her stuff, as evidenced by your wonderful art in this gallery. For your scroll panel (6”x6”), please create “paintings on the wall”. There can be 2 paintings on your panel or a grouping of more in various sizes.
DO’s - Please contribute a variety of styles and genres (landscapes, florals, abstracts, etc.) done in fabric markers, colored pencil, and/or acrylic paints (Textile Medium helps). Each painting should include a different attractive frame. Feel free to use my fabric trims as frames, using mostly stitching with minimal glue to reduce bulk. Do miter corners so it looks like a real frame. Just painting a decorative frame on is fine too!
DON’Ts: No violent or nude subjects. No bulky embellishments, which could make the scroll difficult to roll. Have fun!

NOTE - I will provide panel fabric, and I will attach panels when doll is returned to me.

[notinkansas]

notinkansas:
THEME- Bee Creative-
5"X5" panels.
Use my fabric as your backing. Other than that pretty much anything goes. Think of my panels as a mixed media chunky page. Fabrics, fibers,beads, paint,ink. Any and/or all are great!
I will attach all panels when I get the doll back.

[theweavershand]

thank you for the doll pics, Kelly. I'm still not sure how the "scroll" part works or what that looks like.

[Essy]

Essy:
Theme: Princess Prim
Princess Prim has diamonds, but cannot imagine much color or themes beyond her Kingdom of Prim. Show her the beauty in any color or theme, except please no scary, horror, dark, or adult themes as these would give this timid princess a scare. Themes like animals, insects, art, steampunk, whimsical, rustic & prim as you see it, etc...be as eclectic as you wish with your scroll piece. Princess Prim looks forward to wrapping herself up in the scroll made with thoughtfulness and love just for her.

4"x4" panels, I will attach all panels when I get doll back

Do's- Any color and theme, except...
Don'ts- No scary, horror, dark, or adult themes
Please feel free to look at the themes on my profile page if you need ideas. Have fun!

[notinkansas]

Amy...I'll email you.

[notinkansas]

While searching Pinterest for inspiration for this project I came across snippet rolls. Here are a couple of pics of the one I made for myself.
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[CiCiCreates]

Wow, that is really pretty! I am going to look that up. Thanks for sharing pictures.

[CiCiCreates]

Millicent's hair is giving me fits! It is red/auburn colored embroidery floss done in a high chignon. Arrange and glue, arrange and glue, etc. I do think it will work though. Then I still have to attach head to torso cylinder piece. QUESTION: Are we supposed to contribute the first panel of our own theme, kind of like an example of our description? Or not, just do the doll itself?

[theweavershand]

Thanks so much for sending the pattern, Kelly!

I second CiCi's question about doing the first panel ourselves and also have a question about the panels. Do we send the cut panels with the doll and sew them together later or do we make a long scroll, attach it to the doll and have people work on it like that?

[CiCiCreates]

I personally am planning to cut 6” squares for my panels, and send them with my doll, along with extra fabric in case artists want to practice on it with various media. Then I plan to sew them together when they come back to me, then stitch the long scroll piece to the doll torso ( for some reason, I hate calling it a “stump” - lol).

[theweavershand]

so...if the scroll part is separate or being sent as separate panels, is it still necessary to mail the doll with it?

I'm sorry im having such a hard time grasping this concept.

[CiCiCreates]

Understandable, theweavershand! A few of us had quite a few PMs back and forth regarding how this might work! It’s a good question, and the only real reason I know of is that both Kelly and I just wanted to see and feel everyone’s doll. Sorry to answer for you, Kelly, but I just happened to be on here when the question was asked.

[Bluesky]

Having trouble naming my doll. She's done. Panel mostly done...just can't find the name that I go that's her.

[CiCiCreates]

Are you still doing the Indian Garden theme? Maybe it could be a name related to that?

[Essy]

Just a bit confused...I thought we were just sending the doll so each player would get a feel of what they would like to do for their scroll piece for that particular doll. I didn't know we also had to make our scroll piece to send with the doll? I was planning on doing my scroll piece when I received her back along with the scroll pieces from the other players.

[theweavershand]

can someone post a pic of what they are mailing when they are ready so I can be sure I'm doing this right, please?

[CiCiCreates]

Just a bit confused...I thought we were just sending the doll so each player would get a feel of what they would like to do for their scroll piece for that particular doll. I didn't know we also had to make our scroll piece to send with the doll? I was planning on doing my scroll piece when I received her back along with the scroll pieces from the other players.

Yes, I think that was my question in Post #10, and Theweavershand too. I think Bluesky did her own first panel. We’ll have to get Kelly’s answer on this, maybe it’s up to each artist....

[notinkansas]

Wow....seemed like I was only gone for a minute.....;)
We are mailing the doll. I am mailing fabric squares for each player to use as the backing for their panel for my doll. I attached a 'starter' panel to the side seam of my doll. Even tho it's still a WIP I will take a picture of my Bee and post it tomorrow so you all can get a general idea. But the scroll is your preference...separate panels of one long piece where everyone gets a section for arting. Just list of all in your dos and don't s.

That being said, does everyone think they are good with the 15th as a mailing date of do we need to push it back?

[CiCiCreates]

Thanks for the answers! Maybe push date back to the 20th?

[Essy]

I thought the same thing theweavershand (post #13) I understand now it's just the doll that will be mailed, so each player gets a feel of what to do with with the scroll piece they make for that player's doll.

Thanks CiCiCreates and thank you notinkansas for the updates :)
I'm still good for the 15th, but I'm good for when all the player's are ready :)
Has the box size we use to mail been decided upon?

[notinkansas]

Essy, just something sturdy that will accommodate your doll is fine.

[notinkansas]

Having trouble naming my doll. She's done. Panel mostly done...just can't find the name that I go that's her.

"She Who Shall Be Named Later "

[notinkansas]

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remember....she's a work in progress!

[Essy]

Okay, thank you notinkansas, I will look for a box now ;) Awe, your doll is adorable notinkansas!!

[CiCiCreates]

Your bee doll is wonderful! Now I’m wondering if I want to “decorate” the body. I was just going to leave it the plain muslin. Yours is so cute!

[Bluesky]

Snicker....love the name Kelly. Will post later when I get home...my dolls body is decorated.

[Bluesky]

Kelly you did see the bee atc swap on August 8th?

[Bluesky]

Carol will Millicent allow contemporary art ... possibly an interactive piece?

[CiCiCreates]

Yes, she is interested in the entire spectrum, any genre.

[notinkansas]

Kelly you did see the bee atc swap on August 8th?
Yep gonna bee making my cards next week!

[CiCiCreates]

If everyone else is ok with first mail date being the 15th, I can probably swing it. My doll and scroll base are almost finished. Her head and hair were so involved (she will also have pearl earrings and wire-rimmed glasses) that I may leave her torso part plain. I figure the scroll will eventually cover it anyway. Just have to finish the scroll base, attach the head, and then create my own gallery wall panel.

[theweavershand]

im going to try to have mine done in time. i havent started on her yet as ive been having so much trouble wrapping my head around this concept. now that i think i get how this works, i can get her made. hopefully in time to mail out on or as near to the 15th as possible.

[Bluesky]

Say hello to Nandini(bringer of joy) and my first panel. My theme is folk artist who loves the look of religious icons and texiles from India. I was inspired by the purchase of a Indian tunic that I used to make the doll. Also the panel inspiration is from the Angels & icons workshop at gwenlafleur.com (sorry unable to attach images or link). Please look at her work. Love it! Love it! I will enclose textile scraps from India and most likely panel backs as well. Be colorful be bright! Be inspired! Seriously I truly love the detail of texiles from India. Gold trims, beads , sequins etc....please add elements from the garden especially flowers. Have fun!

[Bluesky]

Here's another panel I'm including....I think I have done one two many moleys. It kind of a theme page.

[Bluesky]

I know the pictures have pins in them...still working on all... also please put an angel/ divine being (is on style) the panel.

[Bluesky]

Sorry icon style not is on style. Smart phone got too smart.

[Bluesky]

Sorry... My panels are 6 by 6 and I will see together when I get them back.

[CiCiCreates]

Bluesky, wonderful doll! And your first panel is a great example for us of what you’d like to see. I do happen to have some pretty gold lace (might actually be the same as yours) and silky fabrics- can’t wait to do my panel for your doll!

[notinkansas]

just beautiful Bluesky!!!

[Essy]

I know the pictures have pins in them...still working on all... also please put an angel/ divine being (is on style) the panel.
Bluesky, in India animals like the elephant, the peacock are considered icons, would an elephant or peacock be okay to use as the icon/image for your panel?

[Bluesky]

Essy are you thinking the actually animal as a whole or human with animal head? I'm asking as I saw the artwork from Gwen's workshop and went whoa! So like a gansh?(the Hindi god with elephant head) I would be fine with....the animal as part of the scene...yes..... as the main "person" if you would need an unique interpretation as I saw this project as a Byzantine religious icon meets India mash up.

[notinkansas]

Just checked out Gwen LaFleur's site. Once I navigated through to the workshop pictures, I was amazed!

[Essy]

Bluesky, I now see what you saw in gwenlafluer's site under angels and icons. I was looking at the wrong art work on her site, still beautiful but couldn't grasp what you were talking about. The angels and icons she made are really cool, and colorful! It's pretty much an image of a human with wings and lots of pretty decor and embellishments...I like gwen's interpretation too...now I understand ;)

[CiCiCreates]

I looked at that site too, earlier in the day. I really think it will be fun! Our little haughty Millicent is proving true to the personality I created for her. I was very frustrated during most of the day getting her to cooperate while I tried to attach her head and neck to the base part (yeah, it’s all her fault, right?). Anyway, we got over that challenge and things are looking up now! Next is her earrings, glasses, and scarf. THEN I can work on my own panel!

[notinkansas]

Gonna push the first mail date to the 20th. My mother-in-law passed away last night...it's gonna be a sad week.

[Essy]

So sorry about your loss notinkansas, my sympathy to you and your family.

[CiCiCreates]

I’m deeply sorry to hear that, Kelly. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

[Bluesky]

So sorry..lots of love & prayers your way.

[theweavershand]

so sorry, Kelly! prayers lifted and much love sent your way! <3

[art_junkie]

I have a theme...Miss Kitty Fish Sticks Pockets Full of Love.

This is a cat-themed doll. It will be traveling with a completed scroll. Ultimately the scroll will have pockets filled with things she loves. Artists are asked to put their art on pockets and attach their pocket to the scroll. Please make something to put in the pocket. I think hearts would be sweet, but it could be anything a Miss Kitty Fish Sticks might like, ie a fish or a kitten.

I will be sending her along with bits of things, please feel free to plunder whatever tickles your fancy. You do not need to specifically use the bits on MKFS. Painted or sewn or 2-d pocket fillers are fine.

Good Karma extra credit for sequins. I will have pocket dimension size later this week.

[notinkansas]

MKFS sounds amazing!!!

[CiCiCreates]

AJ, once again, you are incredibly creative! Miss Kitty Fish Sticks sounds so fun!

[CiCiCreates]

When I was quilting, we learned a little tip for painting on fabric. I used it when writing info on my labels and also for marker/paint images on individual blocks. If you iron a square of freezer paper, glossy side against fabric, it kind of stabilizes and holds the fabric taut, making it easier to paint on. It just takes a few quick passes across the paper (on fabric) with a hot iron, do your art, then it just peels off when finished. I have prepared all of my “traveling “ panels this way for everyone’s convenience. Again, it just peels off if you don’t want to use it this way, but I am used to it and find it easier.

[Bluesky]

Catnip anyone?

[Bluesky]

Oh yes...I have sequins!!!!!

[CiCiCreates]

Me too!

[notinkansas]

thanks for the tip CiCi!
I have some sequins too!

[CiCiCreates]

Looks like we all get good Karma extra credit!

[art_junkie]

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Miss Kitty Fish Sticks: once she comes home I will tie her scroll shut. Looks like the pockets are small, 4 1/2 inches wide and 4 inches tall. If they are too difficult to attach on 3 sides, please attach on 2 parallel sides. Pockets should be sewn onto the blue swirly side of the panel rather than the quilted side.

[art_junkie]

Her face is painted and she is horizontal rather than vertical. She looks like she is flying. She is traveling with bits, feel free to use, hoard for other projects, or ignore the bits.

[theweavershand]

she is fantastic, AJ!

[Essy]

Great dolls Bluesky and art_junkie! Everyone is so creative, I'm so happy to be part of the group ;)

[notinkansas]

Love MKFS!

[Essy]

I would very much appreciate an idea of the dimensions of a box I should look for to mail my doll in, she is under 9". I bought a xs box at post office that ships by weight which is the least cost, but it's still too big, any ideas? Thanks in advance.

[CiCiCreates]

I think the Medium size Flat Rate box is 11”x8 1/2”x 5 1/2” deep. I think mine would work ok with that. I’m sure I would still need to use packing materials to take up some space, but probably not a lot.

[CiCiCreates]

My doll is a little over 9” tall, and I will also be sending the panel squares in a baggie and also some trims to use as picture frames in a second baggie.

[notinkansas]

I've got an Amazon A3 box. As small as I think it is, it's still big. Enter bubble wrap and newspaper.

[Essy]

Thank you CiCiCreates and notinkansas, I really appreciate it! Then the xs box should work, and I also have an A3 box from amazon, you're right notinkansas there's quite a bit of room left :) ...now I have an idea of which to use, thank you both so much.

[theweavershand]

Okay...i think my doll is done. Lets see if i can explain what i have in mind. Ive named her Grandma Gladys, after my grandma, and the theme is Homespun Wisdom. I was inspired by memories of being a kid in the summer. Trips to visit the grandparents, snapping beans and eating fresh corn from the garden, long hot days, rolling in the cool grass, fields full of flowers, outdoor concerts, trips to the pool, and more. Simple pleasures, simple times, simple folk art style.

The scroll will become her "apron". I am sending 4 X 5 inch squares of muslin for each of you to decorate. I will finish and connect them when they return to me. You may use paint, pen, fabric, stitching, etc. to create a panel in a simple folk art/sampler style. You will also include a bit of homespun wisdom that has meaning or memories for you.
I am including a finished panel to give you an idea of what I have in mind. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. I hope I explained it well enough.

[notinkansas]

Grandma Gladys warms my heart!!!

[notinkansas]

I am going to love doing this project! What a great group we have here!

[CiCiCreates]

Agreed!!! Everyone’s will be so enjoyable and yet so different from each other. Amy, what a great idea. Sounds like you had a wonderful childhood with all those memories.

[CiCiCreates]

That darned Millicent almost didn't accept one of my paintings! She can be somewhat intimidating, but I think she knew what a struggle I was having, and how hard I was trying, so she relented. That said, my panel is almost ready to show (along with Millicent).

[Essy]

Introducing Princess Prim with her "diamonds". Please don't worry if some of her "diamonds" fall off, they shouldn't, but if they do I'll glue them back on when she returns or I have others to replace them with.
The ones on her head are sewn on so they should be okay.

[Essy]

Great doll and theme theweavershand! :)

[theweavershand]

love yours too, Essy! She is beautiful!

[CiCiCreates]

Princess Prim is very sweet. Can’t wait to introduce her to the beauty outside her realm.

[notinkansas]

Princess Prim is marvelous!!!

[CiCiCreates]

Here is Miss Millicent at last! I decided to decorate her body after all. I actually had a fabric already printed with these "paintings" I did color over them though.

[CiCiCreates]

Here is my scroll panel.

[CiCiCreates]

If you want to do only two paintings to a panel, that would be a lot easier. Please just do whatever you like! My
"Carol's Miro" and the portrait were done n acrylics with some fabric marker. The floral was done in markers and colored pencil, and the sunset was entirely colored pencil. Just so you can see what the various media look like on fabric.

[notinkansas]

Miss Millicent is to die for CiCi! You all have created amazingly fun dolls!

[notinkansas]

Mailing schedule is up on post #2!

[Essy]

Thank you very much theweavershand, CiCiCreates, and notinkansas! :) Miss Millicent is marvelous CiCi! She looks picky about the art she will display in her gallery ;) excited to make her some paintings! Thank you for sharing what media you used for the paintings, it's a big help.

[theweavershand]

Miss Millicent is wonderful! love the art work too!

[CiCiCreates]

NIK, will the Mail by date be the 20th of each month?

[theweavershand]

Mine is ready to go out in the mail tomorrow. ill post the tracking # when I have it.

[Essy]

Packing Princess Prim to post by June 20th, will post tracking number also :)

[CiCiCreates]

I will be watching for her!

[Essy]

Thank you CiCi! :)

[theweavershand]

Gladys is on her way to you, Ruth. Here is the tracking #9500113406889169459936.

[notinkansas]

Queen Beeatrix will be flying out Friday or Saturday.

[CiCiCreates]

Perfect name!

[notinkansas]

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finally finished her!

[CiCiCreates]

OMG, she’s SOOO cute! Love her antenna and your finished panel.

[art_junkie]

mailing tomorrow

[Essy]

Queen Beeatrix is adorable notinkansas! Great, will keep a look out for MKFS art_junkie! ;)

[notinkansas]

NIK, will the Mail by date be the 20th of each month?

Sorry I missed this post. Yes, let's do monthly on the 20th.

[art_junkie]

Posted this am delivery date is MONDAY.

Miss Kitty Fish Sticks is traveling with bits to share....use, hoard, or steal. They are not to come home with her.

[CiCiCreates]

Kristen, Miss Millicent has begun her journey to you. She should arrive on Wednesday the 26th. tracking number is 9534 6104 5127 9171 5380 56. I hope she arrives ok. After mailing 5 dolls to you in the last rotational swap with no issues, this postal worker insisted that the zip code used would send it to Miami (which I know is very close). Anyway, we do have the tracking number!

[Essy]

Awesome! Sounds good art_junkie! ;) Already started working on the pocket but holding off on adding too much just yet until I check out what's available to use and get to introduce myself to Miss Kitty Fish Sticks :)

CiCi, Princess Prim is on her way, estimated delivery Monday (6/24/19) tracking #9500 1145 2197 9171 1236 44
Have fun!

[CiCiCreates]

Thanks Essy, I am really excited about meeting her!

[Essy]

Thank you CiCi!

[Bluesky]

Cutler Bay is part of Miami.

[Bluesky]

Sent doll to you Kelly. Will post tracking later.

[notinkansas]

Amy my doll is on her way! Estimated arrival on Monday. I'll post the tracking # tomorrow.

[art_junkie]

Granny is landed, and is resting nicely after being unpacked

[CiCiCreates]

Essy, Her Highness has arrived early, I was surprised! She is relaxing safely in my craft room while I plan what to do for her.

[notinkansas]

Forget the tracking number Bluesky....she's already here!!!!

[CiCiCreates]

Essy, I just want to be sure I understand what Princess Prim wants on her scroll. She wants color and beauty, right? Does that mean anything that I would consider beautiful? I have something in mind which you could say is “beauty in a whimsical style”.

[Bluesky]

Yeah! Have fun Kelly!

[Essy]

CiCi, yes, please do what you would consider beautiful and "beauty in a whimsical style" sounds wonderful! Have fun and thank you!

[Essy]

Art_junkie, Miss Kitty Fish Sticks has arrived, she's adorable! I took a few bits to possibly use on some of the other scrolls, thank you! Their is plenty of good bits left :)

[theweavershand]

Queen Beeatrix buzzed in today and she is glorious! the pics dont do her justice. i hope i can.

[CiCiCreates]

Sorry, Bluesky, now everyone has theirs but you. Hubby took it to PO for me and I don’t think it went Priority. Tracking still says this Wednesday.

[Bluesky]

I believe it is in Jacksonville, FL today. So probably opa locks tomorrow then me on Wednesday in Cutler Bay(yes part of Miami)

[Essy]

Art_junkie, a question before I sew pocket onto scroll, I noticed at the opening/beginning of the scroll there's a loose square piece of gold fabric, do you want me to start my pocket below that? Or can I put my pocket at the start of scroll?

[art_junkie]

I have no clue what the gold fabric might be. Sorry I did not leave any secret hints.

Please start a pocket where you want, remembering that there are 4 other pockets in addition to yours. Heck in the middle would work too....

[Essy]

Okay, sounds good! Will get to work on it, thank you!

[CiCiCreates]

Kristen, I'm getting nervous....can't imagine why it says "out for delivery" for the last three days. Next time I will be sure to send it Priority (although that might not be the problem).

[Bluesky]

Doll is here sending you an pm.

[CiCiCreates]

Thanks for the PM, Kristen! I’m just glad she is finally with you!

[CiCiCreates]

Essy, Princess Prim thinks puppy-dog eyes are beautiful (just a little hint).

[Essy]

CiCi, awe, your scroll piece already sounds precious! I'm excited to see it!! :)
So glad to know your doll arrived for Bluesky! Yay!!

[Bluesky]

Unfortunately an modern artiste has taken over the gallery and is doing a full installation. These artist are so demanding and temperamental !

[CiCiCreates]

Oh boy, some drama! I’m glad Millicent can be perceptive and diplomatic when dealing with artists, she has lots of experience.

[Bluesky]

Even when artist is demanding to use sequins?

[CiCiCreates]

I personally have nothing against it, but I’ll leave you to deal with Millicent.

[Bluesky]

Bribing her with favorite color (blue I'm assuming)

[Bluesky]

And some frozen strawberry lemonade as it's so hot.

[CiCiCreates]

Ooh, she loves that! You are very clever!

[notinkansas]

you guys are too much!!!

[Bluesky]

Yo listen up, here's the story about Millicent that lives in a blue world and all day and all night and everything she's is just blue with her, inside and outside...........I'm blue da ba few da ba daa.

[Essy]

I have finished the pocket and toys included for MKFS, hope she enjoys them! My question now is do I wait till July 20th to mail MKFS to CiCi, or may I mail her sooner?
I will take photos of pocket and toys tomorrow and post them to thread, unless we're not supposed to?

[notinkansas]

I have finished the pocket and toys included for MKFS, hope she enjoys them! My question now is do I wait till July 20th to mail MKFS to CiCi, or may I mail her sooner?
I will take photos of pocket and toys tomorrow and post them to thread, unless we're not supposed to?

Essy....of course post pictures! We are a nosy bunch! I would prefer waiting until the 20th for mailings.

[CiCiCreates]

Yes, I agree to wait till at least a few days within the due date or things could get confusing. I love posting and seeing the pictures! I can also post a pic of the first panel on Princess Prim’s scroll. Coming soon!

[CiCiCreates]

Bluesky, I'm embarrassed to admit I hadn't heard that song before, googled the lyrics and then watched it on YouTube. It is very catchy, upbeat, and the dancers were great! I'm sure Millicent loves it - it's one of those things that people would never assume about her.

[Essy]

Okay, great, thanks for the info it helps me to know what to do ;) I will mail it by 20th.

[Essy]

First photo is attached decorated pocket, second photo is MKFS toys a fabric wrapped stick with a dangling heart and bell to bat at with her paws, bell doesn’t make sound sorry, on gold stretchy string with her initials MKFS and a Kitty doll with velcro paws holding her two little fish sticks, that she loves! Third photo is with kitty doll arms open to see detail sequins, drew heart strings in her pocket, and a robot in the other pocket :)

I think MKFS likes her gifts :)

[Essy]

A note I did stuff kitty doll, her fish sticks and fabric heart with minimal stuffing so as to stay as flat as possible so it's not bulky.

[CiCiCreates]

Essy, just a darling pocket and toys for MKFS! I do really love those little fish sticks.

[Bluesky]

Outside book cover is one thing.....what's inside in something else. Of course one side of her for the gallery and another outside. The song is one of my favorites. I'm kinda all over the place with musical tastes.

[Bluesky]

I see essy is racking up her good karma points! Love the fish sticks.

[notinkansas]

oh Essy you're setting the bar high! MKFS goodies are adorable! Fish Sticks are just fabulous!

[CiCiCreates]

The courtiers have decided to gift Her Highness, Princess Prim, with a Spaniel puppy to scamper along the palace halls. Here she is:

[CiCiCreates]

Besides the puppy eyes, my additional ideas of beauty were the flowers and a butterfly.

[theweavershand]

love the kitty toys! absolutely adorable and brilliant!

[Essy]

Thank you so much CiCi, notinkansas, Bluesky, and theweavershand it means a lot and your kind compliments are encouraging!
Bluesky, you know it! ;) Sequins led the way :)
CiCi, I'm in love! The scroll piece is adorable!!!:wubclub: Her highness is going to love her puppy! Her highness gives her nod of approval while holding in her giddy delight inside her!

[art_junkie]

Holy mole, it looks like MKFS got the mother lode of awesomeness! Frighteningly high bar you set there, Essy

[notinkansas]

that puppy is sheer cuteness!

[Essy]

Art_junkie, thank you so much, and your kind words are an encouragement! So happy you like the pieces :)

[Bluesky]

Told ya...the artiste wanted entire gallery wall for herself. Go big or go home.

[notinkansas]

wow!!!!

[CiCiCreates]

Blingingly Beautiful, Bluesky! Millicent was probably impressed with your innovation!

[Essy]

Bluesky, great bead work!

[Bluesky]

Thanks all! I'm in a beaded sequiny mood. Shimmer & shine!

[art_junkie]

ohh... ahh...the crowd goes wild Kristin! Nice work!

[CiCiCreates]

Bluesky, I’m planning to mail Essy’s princess Prim to you on Thursday, will let you know when and the track number. Promise I will pay closer attention to your address this time!

[notinkansas]

Almost finished with my Angel icon panel. Will be ready to mail by Friday.

[theweavershand]

My husband had a stroke on Thursday night and has been in the hospital since. I have not had a chance to do anything else. I'm going to try to get this done and mailed on time but if not ill try not to be too late with it.

He is making great progress but it is going to be a long road for all of us.

[CiCiCreates]

I’m really sorry to hear this, but glad he is making progress. It will be a long process, my prayers are with you both.

[notinkansas]

my prayers are with you and Phil. a little late is fine...you certainly have other more important issues to deal with. (((Hugs)))

[Bluesky]

Big hugs and prayers. Sending good thoughts your way.

[notinkansas]

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Saranya, goddess of clouds and the dawn.

[CiCiCreates]

That’s just gorgeous!

[notinkansas]

The wings aren't quite as "bold" IRL. They're shiny gold and the camera reflection really makes them stand out way too much.

[CiCiCreates]

Love the pretty interpretation! Bluesky’s scroll panels will be fun to work on.

[Bluesky]

Wow! Woozers!!! OMG!!! Smoking petunias!!! Love it!

[CiCiCreates]

Bluesky, Princess Prim is making her journey to you now. Should arrive by Saturday, and tracking number is 9505 5104 5126 9199 4794 87.

[Essy]

CiCi, Miss Kitty Fish Sticks is on her way to you!
Tracking# 9505 5145 2196 9200 0302 37
Expected delivery date Mon 7/22/2019

Beautiful piece notinkansas!

theweavershand, so sorry your husband had a stroke, it's good to hear he's making great progress, you and your family are in my thoughts.

[theweavershand]

Thanks, everyone. He continues to improve and hopefully will be ready to move to rehab soon.

I am working on your panel, Kelly. Its slow going as i have limited energy when i get home from the hospital but i have the design in my mind and the work is progressing. It is a blessing to have something like this to work on right now.

[notinkansas]

So glad Phil is progressing!

[art_junkie]

posted today should arrive on Tuesday.

[Bluesky]

Princess has arrived. Notinkansas the doll should bland tomorrow. Tracking is 9505515224489201416726

[notinkansas]

Millicent has arrived safe and sound on Ohio! She's just as amazing as I thought she would be!

Amy...Kristen's doll is on her way to you. #9505 5143 8788 9203 2291 56

[CiCiCreates]

I just received Miss Kitty Fish Sticks today. She is sunning in the window (don’t worry, I won’t let her fade!). It was fun going through all the little extra goodies from Art Junkie. Some I think I might be able to use on other players’ scrolls!

[theweavershand]

im still working on my panel. i have the design done and just need to put the back on to finish it.

[Essy]

Grandma Gladys has arrived and is enjoying some tea with me :)

[theweavershand]

Bluesky's unbelievably stunning doll is here safely. Wow, the bar is set high on this one.

Kelly's doll is on its way to you, AJ. Tracking #9505513406889206479579

[Bluesky]

In the town where I was born
Lived a man who sailed to sea
And he told us of his life
In the land of submarines
So we sailed up to the sun
Til we found a sea of green
And we lived beneath the waves
In our yellow submarine

[Bluesky]

Here's essy's something beautiful.

[Bluesky]

Inspired by glass bottom boat/submarine tour I had in Aruba.

[Bluesky]

Yes I had turtles swimming by. A sunken German ship.

[CiCiCreates]

That is truly gorgeous! Love all the wonderful elements, especially the little turtles!

[Essy]

OH Wow!!!! It's Gorgeous!!!:jiggy: I'm in Awe Bluesky!!

[notinkansas]

OH WOW is right!

[CiCiCreates]

I am working on the pocket and inserts for MKFS. The first pocket insert I made may just not work well in the pocket, because it is a little stiff and may not roll well. I will just send it along anyway, as a gift for MKFS. It is a picture book of famous cats. Here are a few pages.

[CiCiCreates]

The book is 2 1/2" square, and fits nicely in the pocket, I just don't know how easily it will roll. Pocket and other inserts will be posted in a few days.

[Bluesky]

Cool idea!

[Essy]

Adorable idea CiCi! :)

[notinkansas]

Very cute CiCi!

[CiCiCreates]

Here is Miss Kitty Fish Sticks posing in her new collar. It has a red bow, her ID, and a metal charm of a ball of yarn. It will roll up and go inside her pocket, just wanted to show that it does fit her.

[CiCiCreates]

Here is the pocket I made. It has a real kitty looking at fantasy pussy willow branches, including black bead features and iridescent sequin buds (hard to see).

[CiCiCreates]

Last one shows the pocket with the inserts: A lightly stuffed felt heart, the picture book, and her collar.

[art_junkie]

Oh this is just charming. I cannot express how bra twirling thrilled I am with all her little bits and details. Thank you.

[Essy]

CiCi, the items you made for MKFS are super creative, and adorable!! :)

[notinkansas]

fab additions to MKFS!

[Essy]

theweavershand, hope you like it! "It's the little things in Life", I chose this because as a kid I always wondered why older people would say this, now I understand, as an older person myself I now appreciate the simpler, "little things"..watching birds, hearing them sing, enjoying the fluttering butterflies, ladybugs...looking at flowers even seeing a cool mushroom pop up in the yard!

By the way, I used a piece of fabric for backing from the free goodies art_junkie so generously included with MKFS, thank you art_junkie!

[CiCiCreates]

Essy, that is just wonderful! It is the perfect looking folk art style, and will go so well with what I already have in mind to do for theweavershand.

[Bluesky]

Lovely!

[Bluesky]

Yes Cici I came home today.

[CiCiCreates]

So glad you are home, hope things are ok now. I will probably mail MKFS to you this Friday, will let you know.

[Bluesky]

On my way to better health. Miss kitty can be a therapy cat .

[notinkansas]

Essy I love the little things! So adorable!

[theweavershand]

theweavershand, hope you like it! "It's the little things in Life", I chose this because as a kid I always wondered why older people would say this, now I understand, as an older person myself I now appreciate the simpler, "little things"..watching birds, hearing them sing, enjoying the fluttering butterflies, ladybugs...looking at flowers even seeing a cool mushroom pop up in the yard!

By the way, I used a piece of fabric for backing from the free goodies art_junkie so generously included with MKFS, thank you art_junkie!

Its absolutely perfect! That is definitely a family motto for us especially right now. I love it!

[CiCiCreates]

Bluesky, Miss Kitty should reach you on Monday. Tracking is: 9505 5104 5127 9228 5672 38.

[Essy]

CiCi, Bluesky, notinkansas, and theweavershand thank you so much for the encouraging comments! So happy you like it theweavershand! :)

[theweavershand]

Just finishing up my panel for Bluesky's beauty. Hoping to have it in the mail on Monday.

[notinkansas]

Just finishing up on my "gallery wall" for CiCi's dolly. Will mail to you early next week too Amy.

[notinkansas]

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These "masterpieces" are for submission to Millicent's museum!

[CiCiCreates]

Millicent says she loves the way the floral still life fills the space, and the highlights on the vase. Also loves the colorful abstract and that great Picasso-esque lady! Very exciting!

[CiCiCreates]

And the other one is Mondrian, right? So cool!

[notinkansas]

yes...tried my best to give you three different styles. tiny is difficult for me these days.��

[CiCiCreates]

Love them all!

[Essy]

Cool masterpieces notinkansas!

[Essy]

CiCi, Grandma Gladys is on her way to you :)
Tracking # 9500 1145 2197 9231 1308 03

[CiCiCreates]

Thanks so much, I will watch for her!

[Bluesky]

Miss kitty has arrived..... here's a laugh...I told my mother I was getting a cat today while we where watching a clear the shelters commercial....she thought I was going to adopt a living breathing cat

[CiCiCreates]

Too funny, and thanks for letting me know.

[notinkansas]

Bluesky...tell your mom you're only fostering.😁

[Bluesky]

Nik.... great idea..

[art_junkie]

My Bee Panel: Metallic gold fabric with beaded ultra suede cells. Found a vintage rhinestone bumble bee pin to complete the panel. Sending along a flower rhinestone pin for another artist to use

[art_junkie]

Re shelter cats: we have 7 foster kittens at work. I have to resist bringing them all home every day.

Mailing the Bee Queen today.

[CiCiCreates]

Beautiful panel, and very creative as usual. I’m glad that pretty pin is a bee and not a butterfly.....I collect rhinestone butterfly pins (LOL)

[Essy]

Very cool panel art_junkie! Aww, I would feel the same about the kittens you speak of...would be hard to resist bringing them home.

[notinkansas]

I love the honeycomb panel! And CiCi....keep your hands off that rhinestone pin! It's mine...all mine!!!;)

[CiCiCreates]

It’s pretty, huh? It’s a good thing it isn’t a butterfly!

[CiCiCreates]

Essy, your package (Grandma Gladys) arrived a day early! I am excited to work on her panel. Isn't she a comforting presence?

[notinkansas]

Amy...the art gallery is headed your way. Will post tracking # tomorrow.
9505 5143 8786 9233 4596 17

[Essy]

CiCi, Wow! That was fast delivery! :D

[theweavershand]

Amy...the art gallery is headed your way. Will post tracking # tomorrow.
9505 5143 8786 9233 4596 17
Awesome! Bluesky's was mailed to AJ yesterday.

[art_junkie]

I have Blue Sky's blingy girls. You guys are knocking it out of the park!

[Essy]

Queen Beeatrix buzzed in today in all her royal adornment! We are chatting about her fuzzy sweet bees in their behives she has in her Kingdom! How delectable her royal honey sounds that her sweet honeybees provide her with ;)

[theweavershand]

Millicent and her impressive art collection are here. Millicent's hair is, in itself, a thing of beauty! I hope my art is good enough to hang with these other masterpieces.

[CiCiCreates]

Thanks for the compliments, Amy, especially about her hair - I did struggle with that! And I know your art will be “good enough”. Many different styles are acceptable, be confident and don’t let Millicent intimidate you!

[Bluesky]

Nik princess prim on way to you...tacking 9505515224469336233482

[notinkansas]

Can't wait!

[notinkansas]

Pretty Princess Prim has arrived safe and sound!!!

[Essy]

Notinkansas, here is your panel, it's Princess Bee Keeper, Queen Beeatrix before she was Queen :) I hope you like it. The panel came out a little bigger than 5"×5" I hope that's okay. I went by the fabric piece for back of panel you included.

[CiCiCreates]

So very clever and well done!

[Essy]

Thank you CiCi!

[CiCiCreates]

Essy, it goes so well with what I had in mind for my panel - her coronation ceremony.

[CiCiCreates]

Here is my panel for Theweaversshand and Grandma Gladys. it says "Come share with me a cup of tea, and let our earthly troubles be". Might look a touch more country than folk art, but I tried!

[notinkansas]

Essy, I just love her! Super fun and whimsical! I just settled on my idea for yours. Will get to work on it this weekend!
Lovely work again CiCi!

[Essy]

NIK, oh I'm so happy you are happy with Princess Bee Keeper :) Yay!! I'm excited to see what you come up with! Have fun with it!! ;)
CiCi, a coronation ceremony for Queen Beeatrix, very cool! I can't wait to see it! Your Grandma Gladys panel is adorable!

[theweavershand]

I adore it, CiCi! I'm so excited about the way she is turning out!

After a month of waiting for a downstairs apartment we finally got to move yesterday. Today we found out that my husband's insurance company is unwilling to pay for anymore inpatient therapy so i have to really scramble to get the new apartment suitable and safe for him to come home on Saturday, weeks before we were expecting him to. I also have to make time to get some quick training from them on how I can help him. This came so completely out of the blue that none of us were prepared at all.

Needless to say, I will try to begin working on the lovely little art gallery as soon as I can but I may be late mailing for this round.

[Essy]

Theweavershand, I'm so sorry, my prayers are with you and your husband.

[Bluesky]

Miss kitty fish sticks is a member of CCC.