Indianapolis Art Trading Group

[adriayna]

Woot! Its official! We have a group. Artists in Indiana Group = ARTING

Members of our group on the site (we are always welcoming new members!):

Adriayna
Crazycat
Gingersnap
Inkadinkado
Janjo33
KatieV
Mingo
ruwbl
xraypinky

New members and out-of-towners welcome! And friends not on the site.

Our next scheduled get-together: August 17th and its being hosted by Crazycat. We will be doing block printing and handmade stamp carving!

[Janjo33]

Very cool - our own LOCAL group - anymore Indiana peoples out there? Come on and join our new group! Janet

[adriayna]

I know, its so exciting! Judi and I have been trying to find people for YEARS now, and this all came together so quickly! Yay!!!! Please join us, Indiana friends!

[crazycat]

I know, its so exciting! Judi and I have been trying to find people for YEARS now, and this all came together so quickly! Yay!!!! Please join us, Indiana friends!

Yeah, I sort of have the effect of being a big iron bar drawing in all the cool fridge magnets.:biglaugh:

Seriously, I had such a good time and the experience was so stimulating that I'm still making art.:cute:

[Gingersnap]

Well, ladies, here is the link to the party photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/judithann/ They are ass-backwards, but too many photos to reorganize.

The other thread closed before I could post anything so I hope it is OK to post the link here.

I had a great time and it was so nice to meet you all. Feel free to add your comments to the photos.

For those of you who were looking for an alternative to Modge Podge as a paper protector, the new product I found and love that is archival safe, easy to use, and doesn't stick is Judikins - MicroGlaze - All Purpose Paper Protector and you can purchase it online at Scrapbook.com. It is not an adhesive, just a transparent protection that you put on with you finger.

[goatgoddess]

so glad you all had fun - so where are the pics? :)

[adriayna]

In the link above, GG! :)

[adriayna]

I should add that Cathy took some too. Including a hilarious one with me with the Salmonella Tomato ad in the Indianapolis newspaper. I can't wait to see it!

[goatgoddess]

Oh we posted nearly the same time - how funny! So glad you were feeling good enough to go - I have taken romas off my shopping list - what a way to remember texas

Looks like you all had so much fun! thanks for posting pics! can't wait to see Crazycats.

[amyfaerie]

so . . . i'm so glad i was able to see the photos at judithann's flickr site! you all look like you were having SOO much fun!

someone needs to label a group photo! i'm only certain of who inka and dana are . . . and i'm not sure of the rest of you! LOL!

dana, i'm SO glad the tomato thing is running its course--how awful to be down for SO long with it!

[Gingersnap]

I have added the names to the group photo.

[Janjo33]

Thanks for posting the photos Judi! I haven't even looked at the ones in my camera yet - but will get them uploaded to flickr this evening.

[KarenM]

I am sooo GREEN with jealousy ;) I wanted to come in the worst way.
You just have to keep the group going until fall!!! So I can join you. OR you could all decend on OHIO LOL. Just kidding, a bit tied down for the moment, but looking to the future :)

I so enjoyed the photos!!! Lovely to put faces to names.
So glad you had a good time and are planning to keep it going.

[Gingersnap]

I hope you can join us KarenM. Keep us in mind, we would love to add more people to the group.

[adriayna]

KarenM, we'd love if you came to our papermaking day in July! Anyone else on the site is also welcome to come...and you can stay with me and hang out if you'd like :)

[crazycat]

Not too surprisingly, I've been asleep off and on since yesterday. :sleep: I will be uploading the pix from my camera as soon as I find the cable... :rolleyes:

[KarenM]

Thanks guys! Dana how nice of you, but alas, I can't plan anything till fall. DH is going through chemo every three weeks until somet time is Aug. and then he needs to recoup..so can't venture that far...would absolutely LOVE to though.

[adriayna]

Oh, so sorry to hear, Karen. Well keep us in mind and know that you are always welcome!

Guess what, ladies! I freaking broke my toe today! Just as I got better from salmonella tomatoes, I now am going to be on crutches. Lololol. things just keep adding up here.

[KatieV]

OMG - how did you do it? Were you in battle?? ;)

[KarenM]

Dana, just think of it as an excuse to do art :)

[crazycat]

Finally able to post my pix: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23877991@N08/

:elvis:

[crazycat]

OMG - how did you do it? Were you in battle?? ;)

:biglaugh:

[Janjo33]

I posted my few art sleepover photos at flickr. You can see them below - not sure what else you'll see there - I know I have like 11 scrapbook pages - each from a different year - you're welcome to see my cute sons on those - LOL

Janet
P.S. how come I can't figure out my flickr address - but this might work!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47346371@N00/

[adriayna]

Well, I broke it about six months ago. But no, it wasn't doing battle or anything fun. I smacked it really hard on the coffee table :(.

[crazycat]

Either someone left her heat gun or it magically appeared on my table.:wub: Anyone?

[Gingersnap]

If its blue, its mine. If you could mail it I would be happy to repay the postage and handling.

[ruwbl]

I live in Indy and would love to join your group. Any initiations I should know about?

[vintagepix]

I'm hoping to do a work trip to Indy sometime this summer depending on gas prices and the progress of my research project. If it comes to pass, I'll be driving through Lafayette and staying with a friend in Zionsville, so I hope I'll get a chance to meet up with some of you (though should I be afraid after seeing the group photos?)
:rolleyes:
Carolyn

[crazycat]

I live in Indy and would love to join your group. Any initiations I should know about?

Other than swimming the gator pool...? I don't remember anything else.

(though should I be afraid after seeing the group photos?)

Yessssss. Be afraid.:P

[Janjo33]

ruwbl - welcome to the group! Hopefully you can join us for our next live get together, but if not, you can certainly post here in our very own thread.

Plus if we get this Indy group going maybe we can plan all kinds of fun activities. There's a bar on the northside - Hot Shotz (http://hotshotzpub.com/) that has an art night on the fourth Thursday every month. I'm sure there are other places too.

Janet

[crazycat]

If its blue, its mine. If you could mail it I would be happy to repay the postage and handling.

It is blue and I'll put it in the mail tomorrow.

There's a bar on the northside - Hot Shotz (http://hotshotzpub.com/) that has an art night on the fourth Thursday every month.

OMG, that's like 5 minutes from my house. How fun!:D

[KatieV]

I never heard of a bar having an art night --- have you been before?? Sounds interesting :jiggy:

[inkadinkado]

vintagepix i live in zionsville! we will have to get together for sure!

[adriayna]

I live in Indy and would love to join your group. Any initiations I should know about? Yay! Welcome to the group. Don't listen to cathy--there are no initiations. Our group is actually very new still. I'll add you to the list--and you can see our next scheduled get-together is for July 19th - Handmade papermaking!

[adriayna]

I'm hoping to do a work trip to Indy sometime this summer depending on gas prices and the progress of my research project. If it comes to pass, I'll be driving through Lafayette and staying with a friend in Zionsville, so I hope I'll get a chance to meet up with some of you (though should I be afraid after seeing the group photos?)
:rolleyes:
Carolyn

Hope you have a chance to stop for some food and meet me for lunch in Lafayette! I would be happy to meet with you! :)

[Gingersnap]

Welcome to our group, ruwbl. I can't wait to meet you.

Thanks. Cathy, for dropping my heat gun into the mail. I am such a dummy button.

[crazycat]

Don't listen to cathy--there are no initiations.

Like anyone's going to believe me anyway. :goofy:

[ruwbl]

And I was so looking forward to swimming with the gators again. Reminds me of my youth! Thanks all for making me feel so welcome.

[adriayna]

You must have been something else! Hahahaha. I have yet to try gator swimming myself!

[crazycat]

Quote from a fictional Somerset Studio article:

"The Indianapolis artist group meets once a month and is open to all local artists within driving distance of Indianapolis. The group's only requirement is new members must swim the White River and wrestle a live alligator."

We need a name for our group. I'm in favor of something that creates a cool acronym. Like INKIES -- INdianapolis Kooky Independent Expressive Society"

:jiggy:

[Janjo33]

ARTING
Artists in Indiana Group

Just throwing out another one to get the group brainstorming. Janet

[Gingersnap]

Very clever, cat.

[xraypinky]

Hi everyone! I just caught wind of this group (yes, I was standing uphill. ha ha)
I would really like to get together with you gals. Sadly, I can't make it July 19th, (boo), because I am on call at the hospital and have to be close. I take it once a month, and that is the weekend it falls on. I am so bummed out.
I definetly want to hear more about this though! Keep me posted please!

[adriayna]

Lol, that is a brilliant name!

And welcome to the group xraypinky! We will have some kind of get-together in August, so we hope you can make it :).

[xraypinky]

Thanks! I really hope I can make it in August too! I subscribed to the thread so I will be watching for details!

[adriayna]

I'll add you to the group list!!!

[crazycat]

ARTING
Artists in Indiana Group

Just throwing out another one to get the group brainstorming. Janet

I like that. Our motto can be: Just ARTING around!
:P

[KatieV]

Our motto can be: Just ARTING around!
:P

ROFL!!!!! :biglaugh:

[KarenM]

isn't that what most people think of "us" anyway ;)

[KatieV]

LOL - my husband teases me about it. He misheard me once when I asked him to go to an arts and crafts fair downtown. He thought I wanted to go see "arts and craps." Now he says that all the time when I'm working on something. :laugh:

[vintagepix]

vintagepix i live in zionsville! we will have to get together for sure!

I'll be staying with my friend/former professor (so have to be on my best behavior ;))

Hope you have a chance to stop for some food and meet me for lunch in Lafayette! I would be happy to meet with you! :)

Yeah, if I survive driving through Chicago, then I'll be ready to stop for a break (or a nervous breakdown)!

"The Indianapolis artist group meets once a month and is open to all local artists within driving distance of Indianapolis. The group's only requirement is new members must swim the White River and wrestle a live alligator."


With all this rain, haven't the alligators escaped from the White River and taken up residence in the art bars?

He thought I wanted to go see "arts and craps." Now he says that all the time when I'm working on something.

Ah, husbands.... But we love them anyway....

I hope to have a better idea of my summer schedule by the end of next week and look forward to meet all y'all or whoever has the time, etc.

Cheers,
Carolyn

[Janjo33]

You're so good with words! :wub:

I like that. Our motto can be: Just ARTING around!
:P

[crazycat]

You're so good with words! :wub:

That's the latent writer dwelling in my soul. :spinny:

[inkadinkado]

does anyone have judi's address?

[adriayna]

I don't have it--I never mail her stuff, haha. I just hand it to her!

[crazycat]

New topic.

In the past, I have found Evite to be very helpful in organizing get-togethers. Evite has features which allow guests to RSVP and to post what they intend to bring for potlucks. Does anyone object to using outside email addys to send event updates and reminders?

[KatieV]

Evite is fun! Really handy.

[xraypinky]

No objections from me!

[adriayna]

Yeah, that would work. We might also consider chipping in and starting a meetup group to get more members. I think its like $15 or $20 for the year.

[Janjo33]

How can I put a link to this thread in my profile or maybe in my signature? Janet

[adriayna]

You just cut and paste the URL and then edit your profile in your usercp area :)

[inkadinkado]

WOW the postal system works fast! Judi and I both mailed things out to each other yesterday morning and both received them this afternoon! So now I can finally post the awards everyone received:

Hostess with the Mostest
Whether she’s feeding us gourmet meals, planning fun field trips, or even going on a scavenger hunt for lost art supplies, this hostess really knows how to throw an art/pajama party! Willing to share her house, her materials, and heck even her husband when it came down to stuffing the cake  this cat is crazy about her new art pals. That is why I’m proud to present Cathy with the “Hostess with the Mostest” award!

Salmonella Survivor
Did Snow White let eating a poison apple stop her from kissing Prince Charming and living happily ever after? Then why would a little tomato induced Salmonella stop Dana from attending the Cat’s Pajamas? This devoted ATC’er left her bird, her man, and her porcelain throne to make an appearance . . . and that is why I’m proud to present Dana with the “Salmonella Survivor” award!

Doppler Radar
The raging waters of a flood couldn’t hold this artist back from getting to an art retreat. If there is an open road, she’ll take it. If there are no roads open, she’ll find one . . . even if that means taking a detour into another state! Constantly checking the weather and road updates for an opportunity to head north, even if it means missing most of the fun, she will not let you down. That is why I’m proud to present Katie with the “Doppler Radar” award!

Silent but Deadly
She may be the quiet type, but don’t let that fool you, this artist has a lot to say . . . and when she speaks, you’d better listen. Whether she’s giving you advice about marriage, art supplies or techniques, or just making you laugh with one of her witty comments, everything she has to say is worth the wait! That is why I’m proud to present Judi with the “Silent but Deadly” (in an awesome way of course) award!


Smitten
For love or for art? That is the question. Although all of the ladies at our pj party have significant others, this particular artist was glowing from head to toe. She also let us in on her little secret about the 4 month rule, and it looks like this one’s a keeper. Being able to separate business from pleasure, she put her new man aside to come hang out with the ladies, and put her cell phone down to pick up a gel pen. That is why I’m proud to present Janet with the “Smitten” award!

Can't wait to do it again!

[KatieV]

Those were fun :cute: Thanks for the award!!

[adriayna]

I loved mine--and the write ups were so cool! :)

[Gingersnap]

I especially loved yours, Dana. What a trooper you were. Thank you, Christina for your thoughtfulness. What fun.

[adriayna]

All I can say is that I take my art seriously! :)

[Janjo33]

Christina deserves a crown for Queen of Awards. :yes: Oh wait, we already got that picture! :D

[crazycat]

Too bad I couldn't get Kevin into that cake...:twitcy:

Fantastic, Inka. I loved my award and everyone else's was just as clever!:jiggy:

[KatieV]

My mom is coming to visit me and she'll be here on the 19th - okay if she comes with? Mother-daughter papermaking sounds fun :D

[crazycat]

Hey, I'm all about mother-daughter bonding....:laugh:

[Janjo33]

How about best friend bonding? Although I think I mentioned that my girlfriend would be coming with me, I want to make sure there is room. Both of us have our own equipment and I plan to look in my attic for more trays. And I've been bragging about our papermaking party here and there so we'll definitely have to post pictures again!
Hugs to all. Janet

[xraypinky]

Good news! I can come now on July 19th - trading someone a Saturday for a Saturday of call. I won't be able to stay the night, but I would love to spend the day with the group. I would also like to bring my Mom too - if that is alright. We can bring a card table or more if we need - just let me know if you have room. It sounds like so much fun!!

[adriayna]

ANYONE is welcome to come! Friends, moms, etc. The more the merrirer for papermaking!


Some papermaking instructions:

You should start saving up "stuff" for paper making. Dried flowers and weeds, grasses, little bits of paper, dryer lint, tea, anything small and not too hard. Lace works well, as does colorful napkins, glitter, and so forth.

[KatieV]

OOoh, I can get tons of dryer lint. The people in my apartment complex never empty those lint thingies :D

Do you use new tea in tea bags or tea that we've already used?

[adriayna]

Either works. Both work nice. I say drink the tea first. If you use tea bags that haven't been used, they give more color :)

[Janjo33]

My girlfriend (Lisa) and I both have our own mold, deckle, press and trays that we will bring. Our molds are a little bigger than 8.5 X 11. Lisa's dad made them for us. :wubclub: I also have a lovely paper recipe book that I will bring and some dried mint leaves.

We have always used the underbed storage tubs as trays. What size are your molds, Adriayna? I think I have some of this type of tub empty up in my attic that I could bring. I also will bring my blender.

As you can tell, I am getting psyched up!

[xraypinky]

Are we using evite for this gathering?
I saw it mentioned earlier in the thread - I just signed up for an account. I have no idea how to use it, or the features or anything.

Also, will the shiny metallic confetti shapes work for papermaking, or is that too big?

[adriayna]

Metallic might work, it depends on how big. The issue is that if it is on the outside of the paper, it usually falls off. But we can try it!

The only thing I don't have in abundance are tubs for the pulp, actually. So yeah, Janjo, please bring a few extra tubs! I used to use the tupperware containers but I filled them with stuff, hahaha!

My mould and deckle sets are mostly 8.5x11" + 1" on each side for the wood. I also have a 11x16 one that is just freaking cool.

[crazycat]

Are we using evite for this gathering?
I saw it mentioned earlier in the thread - I just signed up for an account. I have no idea how to use it, or the features or anything.


I need everyone to PM me an outside email addy so I can use that for the Evite group box. I'm traveling at the moment, so you can either PM me here or email me at crazycat66@gmail.com

[Janjo33]

I have 3 extra empty trays out in my garage that I will bring. These are all the large underbed storage containers which gives room to dip the mould and deckle and have room for your hands.
I actually store my paper making supplies in an underbed storage tub so that everything is together. I have excess scrap paper in there as well as equipment.
And I have 6 or 8 one gallon plastic ice cream tubs which are great for holding pulp as we blend batches up, so I will bring those, too.
Janet

[adriayna]

That would be great. Unfortunately, I have many more supplies than only one box will hold! I think I'm currently at 5-6 large boxes plus some small ones. I've been doing this for over 15 years, hahahaha!

[inkadinkado]

is this still scheduled for the 19th? i need to request off from work soon huh!

[adriayna]

Yeah, as far as I know it is :). Cathy? Are we still ok to use your home for this on the 19th?

[crazycat]

The 19th is still on, but I haven't sent the evite because not everyone had given me an outside email addy before I left on my vacation. I'll compile the addys I have and send it out later today, I'm still a bit wobbly from the drive home yesterday...:confused:

[adriayna]

Cathy, did we set a time? Can we start pretty early so that the paper will have time to dry?

I recommend others bring some other art supplies--we will need to give a few hours of drying time after making it :)

[crazycat]

We can start at the crack of dawn, if that's what everyone wants to do. When do you suggest we start? 8? 9? 10?

[adriayna]

9 or 10 would be great. I can get there by 9-9:30 and start setting up. It will require about a 1/2 hour setup time at least.

[Janjo33]

I will bring 1 or 2 tables. I have a small "conference" table that's about 2 feet by 40 inches and I think I have a regular card table in the garage - I just have to find it - LOL

[adriayna]

I think I have a regular card table. But I might be bringing a full car of people and supplies, so I'm not sure if I can bring it!

Cathy, do you have any buckets and boards? those would work too, in a pinch :). The only other thing I know we will need is a hose and also an extension cord for the blender.

[crazycat]

Cathy, do you have any buckets and boards? those would work too, in a pinch :). The only other thing I know we will need is a hose and also an extension cord for the blender.

We've got outlets and extension cords and I'll ask hubby to hook up the hose. I think I have one bucket left over from my Girl Scout days. I'll try and locate it.

Weather man is predicting hot hot hot so I'm preparing the garage to use instead of the deck. We can still use the deck, but I'm thinking it will be too hot and at least in the garage we can have fans blowing air. :spinny:

[adriayna]

That is great! Hot hot hot means paper dries nice and fast. We will make paper in the garage, and press it outside and let it dry. Woot!

I think I'm bringing 2 people with me. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to pick up one of them--she is currently in Carmel for the summer, and lives very close. I will have my hands (and car) full of papermaking stuff!

[crazycat]

That is great! Hot hot hot means paper dries nice and fast. We will make paper in the garage, and press it outside and let it dry. Woot!

I think I'm bringing 2 people with me. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to pick up one of them--she is currently in Carmel for the summer, and lives very close. I will have my hands (and car) full of papermaking stuff!

Where does she live? If she's relatively close, could come pick her up earlier or send Kevin.

[xraypinky]

Regretfully, I am not able to come to join you after all. I am going to be tied up with a class - paper to write (Business Ethics) - and I am not going to be able to get free. I am sorry! I am shooting for August after all.

[Janjo33]

April, So sorry we won't get to meet you this time! We'll be sure to share pictures and if my paper comes out okay, I'll send you a piece.

[xraypinky]

Thanks! And I haven't forgot about your girafee card - I know what I'm gonna do just need the time to do it! :)
April


April, So sorry we won't get to meet you this time! We'll be sure to share pictures and if my paper comes out okay, I'll send you a piece.

[adriayna]

Cathy, she is in Carmel. She's at

9024 Lake Nora W Dr Indianapolis, IN 46240

I'm pretty sure its near Meridan st. Can you do it?

[crazycat]

paper to write (Business Ethics) -

Hee Hee. I've taken that oxymoron class, along with Management Problem Solving Methods -- LOL LOL LOL :goofy:

Cathy, she is in Carmel. She's at

9024 Lake Nora W Dr Indianapolis, IN 46240

I'm pretty sure its near Meridan st. Can you do it?

I know where she is. Can you give her my phone number and have her call me so we can set up a time?

[adriayna]

I will PM you with it! :)

[adriayna]

Oh shit. My phone is dead. Let me email her and get it from her first! :P

[adriayna]

Ok! Just to let you guys know--wear OLD clothes and OLD shoes! I forgot to mention that before. You will get wet. Good thing it will be nice and hot outside :)

[crazycat]

Too warm maybe... I'm prepared to set up in the W/D in the basement. :skeptical:
If necessary, we'll use Boo to clean up the extra water...

[KatieV]

wahooooo! That was so much fun! Waiting for the rest of the paper to dry :)

[crazycat]

I've put up a couple of pix in the gallery under 'Paperpalooza' but uploads to Webshots from Panera (where I'm moochin' again) are "DEEnied!"

I have a sunburn on the back of my neck. Ouch! :embarrassed: But so worth it...

[Janjo33]

I have my paper spread out in the kitchen - some is wet and others are only damp - LOL. I had a wonderful time - thanks Cat and everyone!

[adriayna]

Priyam came back to Lafayette with me for the rest of the weekend. Our papers are spread out throughout the house drying!

Thanks for posting pics, cathy! I can't wait ot see the video!!!

[frozenfire]

Hi everyone,

I live in Indiana too (although it says I live in the Twilight Zone in my profile lol)! I was wondering, do you guys get together sometimes to do crafty atc stuff? If so, then what are the dates and where do you meet?

[Janjo33]

frozenfire, We'd love for you to join us! Of course we make ATCs and at our first get together we made ATCs at a sleepover. This past weekend we made paper and many of us plan to use it in ATCs of course. In August we're going to do block printing after carving our own linoleum blocks - it will be fun! I've already forgotten the date, so crazycat or Adriayna will probably post the info here.
Janet:)

[crazycat]

Yikes! We had decided on August 17th, but (pleading exhaustion) I've now remembered that's hubby's birthday. I don't think that's going to be an issue, but I'll need to discuss with him. We like to make a fuss over him on his birthday, but he isn't always into being fussed over. :cute:

frozenfire, PM me an outside email and I'll add you to the evite list we're using for this group.

Here's a link to the webshots account:
http://thumb10.webshots.net/t/50/750/0/26/45/2675026450032700810AYVymy_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/album/564170359FuZhzk)

[adriayna]

I made books today with Priyam with the handmade paper. I need to photograph them. They came out BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[Janjo33]

Got my photos uploaded to Flickr - check them here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47346371@N00/
Download any you want. :yes:

[KatieV]

Great photos, Janet! Thanks for posting them!

[adriayna]

Yay!

I'd like to start organizing for our NEXT get together--block printing. Can everyone start by listing what they have? I will need to purchase blocks (which we can all chip in on). Does anyone also want their own carving tools (that do not already have them?) I can get those as well. I'm putting in an order to Dick Blick this upcoming week.

I have

--Wooden blocks
--Lino blocks (limited)
--Brayer
--Glass for paint
--block paint (don't like it though- we'll use acrylic!)
--carving set

[KatieV]

What kind of carving tools do we need? I saw this on DickBlick: http://www.dickblick.com/zz402/03/

I have:
-- small brayer -- I think it's 5 inches wide (hope it doesn't matter that it's dirty!)
-- a glass cutting board (do we need glass for printing?)
-- a few white erasers that could be carved

I also have cheap acrylic paints if those are useful.

[Janjo33]

Lisa and I both have brayers and I intend to use my son's wood carving tools - he has one of those sets of 6 or 8 different shape blades. I think Lisa said she has a piece of glass and I will have to look for mine! Tell us about the paint because I also have lots of bottles of acrylic paint. Or are you going to get a big bottle of black?

I looked at Blick's and see 12 3X4 linoleum blanks for 4.49 - is that what you're thinking of? I guess I wasn't aware that we need wood blocks - you have plenty of those?

Sorry I didn't make this a "list" of what I own and you had to read through my rambling reply! LOL

[adriayna]

No, they aren't really wood blocks. They are like a lino block with wood in it. Its hard to explain.

Yeah, I was going to buy some lino blocks and also some other stamp cutting stuff--some harder, some softer, so people can try out different types.

Cheap acrylic paint is the way to go, really :). And you don't want just black--it depends on what you are making. A reduction print would use several different types. Ink pads are also useful for smaller stamp-like carvings.

Katie--that speedball set is EXACTLY what you need!

[KatieV]

Cool! Then I'll want to order one of those when you do your big order. How many blocks will we each get?

I have pigment ink pads and dye ink pads - can bring those along with the cheapie paints.

[frozenfire]

Hi

Your next meet that you are talking about, is that on Aug 17, in Carmel?

[Janjo33]

Yes - the date is Aug 17th in Carmel. Unless we change because it's actually Crazycat's husband's birthday. Not sure we've discussed or firmed up whether to keep the date.

Janet

[frozenfire]

Sorry I got so many questions. Is there anything I would need to bring? How long does it usually last. And what do you guys do.

[KatieV]

Well, everytime is a little different - we've only met twice so far. We're trying to figure out how much we have for the printmaking, and then there will probably be a list of things we need. Adriayna's putting together an order on DickBlick for the blocks, so we'll give her money for that.

[adriayna]

We are going to do block printing next.

Ok, I will order a set for Katie. Does anyone else want/need a speedball set?

I will order some of these: Soft Cut blocks (very nice!) http://www.dickblick.com/zz404/01/

And some of these:

http://www.dickblick.com/zz404/20/

This is the stuff i already have that I will bring. Its a little hard to work with, IMHO:

http://www.dickblick.com/zz404/17/

[frozenfire]

Ok im quite sure i can go to this. It sounds so fun But i have very little info on block printing. Thats why i'm being such the question queen. So what are all the supplies i need to have for this, I really have no clue what's involved. and if you are ordering this stuff. how much does it cost and do I need to bring some money when I come?

Crystal :)

[vintagepix]

Hi y'all - I don't have exact dates yet, but it looks like I'm going to be visiting Indy around the weekend of Aug. 9-10. I'm probably going to be there 5-6 days depending on my research schedule, which I hope to have sorted by the end of this week (famous last words). I don't want anyone to have to go out of their way or anything, but I'd love to meet up and trade as all our schedules permit. I'll be driving through Lafayette on my way into and out Indy, of course, and as I mentioned before will be staying with my friend/former professor in Zionsville.
:v_spin:
Carolyn

[adriayna]

frozenfire - the links above will give you an indication of the cost. For the block printing set and a few blocks, about $15 with shipping. Or we can share tools, and then I'll just ask for people to donate a few bucks for the blocks :). I dont' know how many sets we will have for sure, as so far its just me and Janet that have sets, and Katie wants me to order one for her. So that is three.

[KatieV]

Would it help if I got the tool set with two handles? It's only a few dollars more, and that way more people could carve at once.

[adriayna]

If you really want, Katie. Its up to you! Two isn't really a bad thing if you are doing a lot of different carving.

Val, I can't wait to see you in Lafayette! :)

[KatieV]

Hehe, two handles are better than one :)

Yesterday I used some of the paper from our party to put together a hedgehog. Here he is:

[adriayna]

So cute! I'd love to see him in person.

[crazycat]

It took a half dozen attempts, :arghh:but I think I forced Evite to spit out the announcements to the next ARTING. If you do NOT receive an Evite, let me know.

[adriayna]

Cathy, Can you email me the email list? There are people coming who aren't members of this site and I need to see if they want to chip in for the materials.

[crazycat]

Cathy, Can you email me the email list? There are people coming who aren't members of this site and I need to see if they want to chip in for the materials.

Will do.

[adriayna]

Cathy, I didn't get an evite, but I sent an email out to the group anyways :). So people will know one way or another!

[crazycat]

Hmmmmm... I don't think anyone received their evite. I will look into this:skeptical:

[Janjo33]

I got two evites back-to-back after receiving adriayna's email. And very soon I'm going to respond! My past week has been a little hectic. I think I'll just be needing lino blocks though! Do you think 3 each for Lisa and I would be too many?

[adriayna]

How big do you want? If you are making smaller stamps, that is plenty.

[crazycat]

I got two evites back-to-back after receiving adriayna's email.

Me too. It was like Evite had failed to mail out the first time, even though the host page said the message had been sent.

[Janjo33]

Used some of my handmade paper on some swap ATCs - plus there's one extra if anyone wants to trade :D
Janjo Wine 4 (http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/index.php?n=27622)

[crazycat]

FYI

Today, I went to the Michael's in Westfield (off of Meridian) and they have sheets of mat board on clearance for $1 a sheet. These are 3'x3' sheets in all sorts of colors and textures. I don't know if they are doing it at all Michael's or just in Westfield, but I thought it was a deal and a half!:yes:

[Mingo]

OK, Janjo just pointed me here. I don't know how groups work on this forum, or what Evite is - but I'm a fast learner!

I can't do anything else in August - all weekends are booked! And Crazycat, my dh's birthday is the 16th. :)

But, I do find it pretty easy to get to Indy - my folks live in Whiteland (just south of Greenwood) and I can drop my dd off with them for a visit and head on north. Maybe sometime in the near future!

Thanks!

[adriayna]

Cathy, if you get back there, I'd love a few sheets of matboard. Get me 5 if possible and I'll pay you back!

[vintagepix]

Hi everyone - I'm planning to drive down from Wisconsin to Zionsville on Friday, Aug. 8 and drive back to Wisconsin on Friday Aug. 15. I don't want to hijack this thread so if you're interested in meeting up send me a pm before this Friday with your phone number and I'll send you my cell and hopefully we can coordinate something! (I'm not sure how much internet access I'll have in Indy). I so wish I could stay for the next weekend and see you all en masse, but I have to be back in Wisconsin by the 16th.
Wheee!!!
:goofy:
Carolyn

[adriayna]

Sent you a PM, Carolyn. So sorry you aren't going to be able to make our block printing day! :(

[Janjo33]

Welcome Mingo! Did you subscribe to the thread? Adriayna will add your name at the front of the thread. Evite is another website that allows free get together planning with email invitations and a place to put in responses. But we won't plan our next crafting party until we're at the Aug 17th one. I'm glad you don't think Carmel is too far!
Janet

[Mingo]

Yep, I'm subscribed. So all is set.

One of my stitching groups meets in Fishers monthly. When I can make it, I try to get up there. It allows me to combine a trip to my parents with something fun, making the gas money less of an issue. :)

Thanks!

[adriayna]

Welcome mingo! Will you be making it on the 17th?

I wanted to tell everyone that the dick blick order arrived today and that i have all the materials everyone ordered.

For those of you who didn't order--fear not, I have extras here (including both tips and carving blocks) so you will be free to play around! All are welcome to join us!

[Mingo]

I'm afraid I won't make the 17th. We've got every weekend in August booked. The 16th is dh's birthday, too, which is part of the plans for that weekend.

Hoping for a future date, though! Thanks!

[adriayna]

Sure, we are trying to meet monthly! So one of these months... hehe.

Cathy, can you be so kind as to post directions to your house with the construction in mind? Last time I drove around for 45 minutes before I found your house! :)

[crazycat]

Last time I drove around for 45 minutes before I found your house! :) That's all part of the adventure, Dana!


To Crazycat's House:

From I-465 (N) take the Carmel exit. You'll take Keystone north until you reach 116th, turn right on 116th.
:policeman:Watch out for speed traps! :policeman:
Drive until you see an elementary school on your right. The next right is Haverstick. Turn right on Haverstick. You will pass the elementary school on your right, come to a stop sign, and then on your LEFT you will see Rolling Springs Dr. Turn left and continue on Rolling Springs.
The SECOND LEFT will be Wood Ct. and my house (11105) is on the corner. We have a large driveway with a (unused) basketball hoop. You can pull up and park wherever there's black top.:)

PLEASE NOTE: Rolling Springs is a long and rambling street. DO NOT TURN OFF OF 116th ON TO ROLLING SPRINGS DR. as this is the wrong half of Rolling Springs and will only result in you being lost and getting cranky.

[frozenfire]

For the Aug. 17 meet, should I bring pictures of things I want to carve into stamps, or some drawings or something??

[adriayna]

I was SO cranky when Rolling springs was not a good street.

Frozenfire, yes, that would be helpful to bring reference pieces :)/

[crazycat]

I was SO cranky when Rolling springs was not a good street.


Really? :shocked: I really couldn't tell......:wubclub::wubclub::wubclub:

[adriayna]

Lol, it might have been PMS!

[adriayna]

Thank you ladies for the wonderful stamp-carving day! I look forward to our next get-together on September 7th! :)

[KatieV]

Weeee! That was a lot of fun! Thanks for hosting us again, Cathy! I'm keeping an eye out for neat turquoise colored stuff to use in our chunkies.

[Janjo33]

Funny story: I bought a Crop-a-dile in 2007 (on sale) and had not opened it. Today my son has been struggling to punch holes in some leather with other tools - I'm like, well, we could try this Crop-a-dile - still in the package. Within minutes he had punched 8 holes in the leather as if it was butter! So now I am ready for our chunky pages :D

[ruwbl]

That Crop-a-dile is an amazing tool (although the Crop-a-dile Big Bite is kind of junk!) It will go through thin metal as well.

[adriayna]

Is the big bite really junk? That's too bad to hear. I was thinking about getting one for my book making :(

[crazycat]

It was great! I'm really looking forward to cutting all those 4x4 mats for the chunky books. Wait! What am I saying....?

I've uploading the pix so Dana can spread them all over the site in her quest to jealous-ify other users. :rolleyes: I think you can image search them as "Arting"

I'll be uploading full size pix to my Webshots account and I'll send out a viewing invite from Webshots

(update) Okay, I'm not sure I have everyone's email so if you don't get an email, then use this link: http://thumb10.webshots.net/t/72/72/9/61/75/2289961750032700810RYMPGg_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/album/565535837zbmTgp)

[adriayna]

Cathy, I have NO idea what you are talking about! *wink*

[KatieV]

What lovely photos, Cathy!! Thanks for posting them! :wub:

[KatieV]

Oh! I have been working on some cards -- I will be prepared when we meet again! I've got 14 cards that are almost done -- fabric collage, fun stuff :)

[crazycat]

Me too. I whipped up a couple of dozen blanks and I'm doing my best to transform them into 'little trading treasures':v_spin:

[adriayna]

I'll be lucky if I have another 5, lol.

[Janjo33]

I've made 9 collaged birds for this weekend's CAT! Thought you all might like to see the bird made with some of my pinkish handmade paper.
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=31731&w=s

[KatieV]

Oooh, that's a great bird! I haven't used much of my handmade paper -- kinda reluctant to cut it up! :wub:

[adriayna]

So lovely! I've been using it like mad, lol. But I have stacks and stacks of it here. I made it twice more since we had our papermaking day so I could stock up for the winter. Its great for chunky books.

[crazycat]

I've made 9 collaged birds for this weekend's CAT! Thought you all might like to see the bird made with some of my pinkish handmade paper.
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=31731&w=s

WWWWWAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. Do want! Do want!

[Janjo33]

crazycat, want me to save it for you? I can bring it to trade on the 7th. LMK - no one else has asked for that bird - it has other people's handmade paper on it, too

[crazycat]

crazycat, want me to save it for you?

Yes! Yes! Now I must go and create something really spectacular to offer you in return...:unsure:

[balletbon]

I'm coming to visit Dana in October, I think I am going to meet you guys! I am Dana's Mom! balletbon

[KatieV]

Hi!! Looking forward to it :D

[crazycat]

I'm coming to visit Dana in October, I think I am going to meet you guys! I am Dana's Mom! balletbon

Maybe we should bill this group as "mom-friendly" :yes:

[KatieV]

Woooops! This was our first week of classes and I was totally spaced out. So sorry this month's meeting didn't make it. Do we have a weekend in October already picked out?

[adriayna]

Mom is coming the first weekend, but we are set to go to the renaissance faire, so I'm not sure if that weekend will work.

[crazycat]

Mom is coming the first weekend, but we are set to go to the renaissance faire, so I'm not sure if that weekend will work.

The first weekend in Oct. is when I celebrate my birthday, so how about the 2nd or 3rd Sunday in October?

[Mingo]

I might be able to do the 12th, but the first and third are out (stitching retreat on the third - woohoo!) I'd love to make one!

[adriayna]

I can make any other weekend except the 1st, I believe.

[KatieV]

I think either 2nd or 3rd is fine. Will it be chunkies?

[adriayna]

Yeah, let's reschedule our chunkies!

[ruwbl]

As always, I will have to wait to see what my schedule at Archivers is before I can commit to any weekend, but hopefully I'll make it to one soon. I'd love to meet everyone.

Adriayna, are you and your mom going to the renaissance faire in Fishers? I have not been to it for a couple of years, but it was shaping up to be a very nice festival the last time I was there. I hope to make it this year. Also - I checked out your tarot of trees site. Beautiful work. You amaze me!

[adriayna]

Yeah, we are going on that Sunday. Mom wants to hit the Purdue vs. Penn State football game on Saturday the 4th. So maybe we can meet up on the 5th at Fishers! We've been working hard on our garb, lol.

[crazycat]

I had planned to go on Saturday, but now hubby tells me he'd like to go too. Maybe I'll make the switch to Sunday and join you.

[adriayna]

That would be great! :)

[ruwbl]

My partner and I could easily go on Sunday, then maybe we could all meet there. (sorry, no special "garb" on our part though).

[crazycat]

My partner and I could easily go on Sunday, then maybe we could all meet there. (sorry, no special "garb" on our part though).

I refuse to go if Russell's not willing to break out his pantaloons for this occasion!:rolleyes: *snicker* Why I plan to wear my wenching outfit which last saw daylight in the late 80s. Come to think of it, that was before I had a kid. I might need to loosen my corset strings a tad...:twitcy:

[ruwbl]

I actually have a pretty nice wizard costume I made for a Halloween party some years ago, but then people expect you to do magic and the best magic I do is making food disappear (I'm very good at that though!)

[crazycat]

I plan to dress my hubby up as a 'curiosity' and charge people to look at his big head. LOL Poor Kevin. But check out this photo, doesn't his head look 3x bigger than mine?

[KatieV]

HAhaahahahaha :laugh: it does!! how did that happen with the photo??

[ruwbl]

Maybe your head is just freakishly small!

Okay, I just clicked your banana slug link. That thing is disgusting!

[crazycat]

Banana slug are very frightening when you come across them on a dark trail.

*sniff* My head is the same size as Katie's head.

[adriayna]

Oh dress kevin up! That would be great! Reuben is dressing up, of course.

[crazycat]

As if we didn't all have enough to do in our lives...

I have been wanting to do a zine FOREVER and I saw this (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15165283) posted on Etsy and thought "ARTinG can do that!" We could call it "ARTinG Around" or something like that.:twitcy:

I am willing to front the cash and do all the physical labor involved in the actual production, if some of you would be willing to contribute articles and artwork. Speaking honestly (= not trying to butter anyone up) all of us have creative talent and knowledge that can be shared with a wider audience.

We could offer it on Etsy (and here too I suppose?) and charge just enough to cover the cost of the first issue and lay the ground work for a 2nd issue (oh yes, I'm thinking ahead!).

What do you think? Please, please say yes! I so want to do this!!!!!:jiggy:

[KatieV]

Hmmm...I thought the zine craze was dying down -- I guess I was wrong!!

[KatieV]

What about writing up one of our meetings for the Art Trader? No printing costs :D

[crazycat]

Hmmm...I thought the zine craze was dying down -- I guess I was wrong!!

What about writing up one of our meetings for the Art Trader? No printing costs :D

*eyes filling with tears, lip beginning to wibble*

[adriayna]

Uh Cathy, I already edit one zine--art trader! We can contribute as much as we want to it :).

[crazycat]

Uh Cathy, I already edit one zine--art trader! We can contribute as much as we want to it :).

*wibble wibble*

[Janjo33]

Okay - back to our chunky play date. How does Sunday, Oct 12th, sound to everyone? Lisa has made some needle felted bases that are to die for! :yes: Janet

[crazycat]

I can do the 12th, but the 19th would be better for me. What you all?

[Mingo]

I'm out the 19th at a stitching retreat. But, really, no idea if I could make the 12th either - depends on when this family three-day weekend we're trying to take might actually happen...and that depends on weather (we need a river to rise with some rain...)

I'll just watch and see what happens!

[adriayna]

I can do either the 12th or the 19th.

[Janjo33]

I'm working 12 hours on the 19th (also the 18th, 25th & 26th) in Lafayette at the new Clarian Arnett hospital. I'll be doing computer support in the lab. If everyone decides on the 19th, I'll be :sad: :sad: :sad:

[adriayna]

Hey Janet! I live in Lafayette! Do you need a place to crash or someone to eat dinner with one night?

[crazycat]

So where are we? Firmly on the 12th?

[adriayna]

Fine with me! :)

[KatieV]

Okay!

[crazycat]

I've set up the Evite. I made a mistake with the date the first time, but I've corrected it now.:twitcy:

[adriayna]

Sounds great. Turquoise chunkies on the 12th!
And we can also discuss a possible christmas gift swap!

[KatieV]

Cool! It's on the chunky-a-thon weekend!

[adriayna]

We always manage to do that, lol.

[Mingo]

So, *if* I can make it and it's the 12th - would I feel left out if I'm not doing chunkies? I mean, of course I get to meet everyone, etc. - but just wondering... ;)

(Really, I'm trying to avoid other temptations. First ATCs, then inchies, now rolos...DH isn't really thrilled!)

[adriayna]

You could create other stuff, I'm sure. We were making chunkies to trade there though. So its up to you.

And I think once you see my chunky book collection, it will be hard to resist! (although my best chunky books are on my wall, not easily transportable!)

[Janjo33]

Thanks for the offer, but right now I'm planning to drive back and forth and be away from home only 14.5 hours each day. I've got kids and a house to check in on - my same excuse why I won't go anywhere fun either - like Chicago :cry:

Hey Janet! I live in Lafayette! Do you need a place to crash or someone to eat dinner with one night?

[Janjo33]

Mingo - I sure hope you can join us! Everyone will be doing mixed media on the chunkies, but our chosen main color is turquoise so there will be lots of turquoise supplies I bet. Also, crazycat is cutting bases for us out of mat board, so that part will be taken care of. But you can always work on ATCs instead because that's our first love.

[adriayna]

Yeah, its going to be pretty laid back and fun, Mingo!

[crazycat]

Please, please come Mingo!


Other, more practical matters:

Mingo, are you on the Evite list? I have added some emails that I don't recognize so I'm not sure if your're on or not.

[crazycat]

In other news...

I'm definitely going to the RenFair on Sunday the 5th. Is anyone else going to be there? If so, do we want to hook up at some point?

[Mingo]

It looks like I will make it the 12th. :)

It's a bit convoluted - I'm in between travel weekends and my parents' 57th wedding anniversary. So...I'm driving to their house, dropping off Kate, and heading north to Carmel. DH is riding his bicycle up to my folks' around 4:30ish. Then, I'll be going back to my folks' and most likely out to dinner with them for their anniversary before we all drive back to Nashville.

If you aren't confused, would you explain it to me? LOL!

Anyway - I'll bring ATC stuff, find a non-chunky corner, and listen to the chatter. Looking forward to it!

[crazycat]

DH is riding his bicycle up to my folks'

I was with you up to that point, then I was lost. Where is he riding from???:confused:

[Mingo]

DH rides from our house in Nashville to my parents - just off exit 95 in Whiteland. It's about a 50 mile ride for him, so a good training ride.

Makes it nice - Kate and I can drive up (with his rack and clothes in the car) and then he can come at his leisure, not have to hang out with my folks all day, and do something he loves.

We just have to hope for decent weather....

[crazycat]

about a 50 mile ride for him, so a good training ride.

:shocked::swoon::shocked:

yikes!

[adriayna]

Ladies, I know we briefly talked about doing a secret santa swap or something. Or we could do that "mean santa" swap-- you know where everyone brings one gift (like art supplies) and then opens it and then people can steal others' gifts? I'm just thinking out loud here.

[KatieV]

That would be easier -- we'd only have to get one gift ready instead of trying to figure out exactly how many people would come. But that game is mean!! :D

[adriayna]

LOL, it would be really fun to play with art supplies though! I can't remember the exact title of the game. Is it really mean santa? LOLOL. I know just what I'd bring.

[KatieV]

When we did it someone called it a chinese auction. Definitely not PC!

[crazycat]

We used to play it at Christmas and we called it GREED. It's silly, but if everyone is having fun it's hardly mean.

You do need to stick to a 3 trade rule, tho or it can go on forever...:no:

Are we playing it this time or in November?

[adriayna]

We should play closer to the holidays. I was just thinking about what we might do for the holiday season. Thinking out loud...lol

[crazycat]

While we're on the topic of holidays...

I have all this soap making stuff and thought it might be fun to make gift soaps. Not just plain soaps, but soaps with art inside! We could laminate twinches or inches and put them inside the glycerin soaps. Alternatively, we could make the bars and then wrap them in decorative papers with ribbons and stuff. What do you think??

[adriayna]

I have soapmaking stuff too! You know, I have a lot of colors. We might be able to make artistic soaps. Its super easy too--just requires a microwave.

[KatieV]

I've never done soap before! Sounds like fun!

[KatieV]

I'm looking forward to Sunday -- are we doing pizza? After or before the chunkies?

[crazycat]

Let's do it afterward so I don't have to cook dinner:laugh:

[adriayna]

Sounds fine to me. I am going to bring my chunkies as examples--the ones that aren't on the walls.

[KatieV]

I've got two books I'm gonna bring too - and I've got a crop-a-dile too :)

[adriayna]

I just traded up to a crop a dile big bite :)

[KatieV]

Ooooooooooooh, that'll be fun to see!!! I've been thinking about doing that too.

[adriayna]

Mom wanted one, so I gave her mine and bought the biggie! :)

[Janjo33]

I'm furiously gathering up turquoise goodies - waited till the last minute just like I said I wouldn't!
See everyone in a few hours. Janet

[adriayna]

LOL, I haven't even started packing up yet. I need to finish two more job applications before I am letting myself go!

Current total: 26 of 85 :P

[KatieV]

I am scrambling to gather up turquoise things too!

[adriayna]

WOOT! 4 job applications done. I'm grabbing some lunch, packing up my stuff, and heading off :)

[adriayna]

Well Ladies, I had a great time!!!! I hope you did too! And boy was that pizza to die for!

So when are we on for next month? Mid-November?

Ruwbl, I hope you can make it! :) :) :). I want to meet you! Is saturday or sunday better for you?

[KatieV]

Yeah, that was fun! These pages look great together!! :D

[Mingo]

I'm finally home. Kopper Kettle wasn't really that bad tonight. (Actually, their food is always good, I just prefer other dining options!)

I promised I'll finish chunky pages sometime in the near future. And I'll get back on weekends in Nov.

Thanks again, Crazycat, for a great afternoon! Just wish there was more of it! :)

[Janjo33]

Mingo - I finshed your chunky up at home and have posted it here. Glad to hear you plan to finish yours because my book needs one more page to be just the right thickness. :D

http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/images/1430/small/1_Turquoise_Chunky.jpg

[ruwbl]

adriayna, Sundays usually work best for me although I can make a Saturday work as well, but I need to know enough in advance to request off from my second job. (I work part time at an Archivers scrapbook store).

I was also curious about how well you liked the crop-a-dile big bite. I really like my regular crop-a-dile, but have not been at all excited by the big bite.

[Mingo]

Oh, Jan - it's wonderful! I'll be pleased to add it to my "book" - when I get it finished.

Obviously, I need to slow up somewhere. I had a dream last night that I had a swap due "today" that I'd totally forgotten. Sort of like college finals week, when you dream you forgot to attend a class.... :)

But, I also got a great idea for one of my swaps this morning, too - so that's fun! And, while I was falling asleep last night, I was thinking about all the teal "stuff" I have around here that would work nicely on my book pages, so....

[adriayna]

Ruwbl, I really like the big bite. The little one didn't punch holes far enough in. I find it a little less cumbersome to use because of the bigger handle--you can put some more force into it. So yeah, I like it :)

So can we set a tentative date then? Sundays seem good for everyone.

How does the 2nd week in November sound -- November 15th?

(I'm just throwing this out there. Any weekend except for around thanksgiving works for me).

[adriayna]

Oh, and I need to post a pick of my pages! LOL

[crazycat]

I think I'm good for any Sunday or Saturday up until the Monday before Thanksgiving.