ART Diego! ~ FEB 2016 ~ San Diego, CA

[nanner]

What a huge amount of work for you! So sorry this has been such a challenge.

[jazzie]

Well it is taking longer than I thought, just like most things in life but I think we're all worth it :~]

[dina54]

Really appreciate all your hard work!

[jazzie]

Puzzle Project Update
We’re getting closer to mailing.

Yesterday, Helene and I spent the day trying to make sure each puzzle had at least one piece from each player. We’re close but have a few to rearrange.

The puzzles will not be mailed whole, but this helps us see if any one puzzle has too many from one person. Some of the puzzles got 4 and 5 pieces from one player in our random doling of the pieces, which means some puzzle ended up with none. But as you can see they all look great no matter what combination of pieces you end up with, but since the whole idea was to have a little bit of art from everyone, double&triple-checking is needed. But soon dearies.

[Linda4atc]

So much work! You two are so sweet to tackle this with so much dedication.

Ohh and everyone I traded boxes with should have received them so I have them in my gallery if anyone is interested.

[jazzie]

For those of you who don't frequent FB often...

All puzzles have either been hand-delivered, Postie-delivered, or are in transit.
If you do not receive your puzzle within the next few days, please let me know as they all have tracking #'s.

If you're not on FB at all, please let me know and I can email the helpful hints so you can have fun putting it together.

[Linda4atc]

I will check for it Monday and let you know Tuesday if I got it. Thank you again for doing so much before, during and now after this event. You Rock.

And Nanner I was just thinking about pickle chips this morning Are you going to do a Pickle chip swap anytime in the future?

[nanner]

Oh, Linda, I can't even tell you how happy it makes me that you are thinking about PICKLE CHIPS! I am flush with swaps and projects at the moment, so no immediate hosting plans.

Puzzle Peeps! I assembled my puzzle, mod-podged it together, and hung it on an art locker I have. Such a great collaborative piece. Thanks, all!

[dina54]

I have received my puzzle but it has been such a crazy week that I haven't even had a chance to open the package. I will post pics as soon as I get it (and my s#!t) together.

[Waterblossoms]

My puzzle arrived also...am working on mounting it...will post photo when done. Love it!

[jazzie]

PUZZLES
I think all of the traveling puzzles have hit their mark – at least that’s what the tracking #’s say. If that info is incorrect, let me know and we’ll contact the USPS. Those that have posted theirs look great. Thanks for participating! Thanks to Helene and NancyJB for their hand-delivering services. THANK YOU Helene for the time you devoted to moving the project along during less than ideal circumstances – the help and ideas were much appreciated.

MORE THANK YOU’s
*Thanks to Helene, rapa, NancyJB, Pochadiva, Barbara, and lindagiese for meeting to plan and bounce ideas off of each other…

*Thanks to rapa for designing the sugar skull template for the exchange, and NancyJB for stepping into Helene’s shoes to run it, and Helene for coming up with a new way to have fun…

*Thanks to Tandy, MistiKo, and lindagiese for taking the time to write up and post their tutorials...

*Thanks to ALL those with cars that helped show the others around…

*Thanks to Canson [paper samplers], Chartpak [Spectra Markers], Colorfin [Pan Pastels], Golden Artists Colors [QoR Watercolors], Plaid Enterprises [Fabric Inks and Ceramcoat Paints], Salis International [Hydrus Watercolors], Savoir-Faire [Sennelier Oil Pastels] for donating products to share that were so much fun to experiment with…

*Thanks to Terry Mott @ Homewood Suites for the hospitality and all the little extras for our art room – especially opening it up to us on Thursday night…

*Thanks to chatty for posting a TON of pics on Shutterfly...

*Thanks again for the group gift and individual surprises – I appreciate and cherish it all as I do all of you and your gifted souls!

HAPPY TRAILS
To wrap things up I think I’ve covered everything – apologies if I missed anyone/anything.
It was my pleasure to facilitate the gathering and as long as HMR is on hiatus, I’d be happy to do it again!

[Linda4atc]

And thank you Jackie, it was AMAZING! Hugs