what kind of wrinkles, paper, face, clothes, ??? lol

lol...the elderly..

ack!! it is very challenging.

a mermaid to share

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I 've got to tell you that Jeanne's dolphin is even better in person!!

Nice mermaid Kay!

I haven't started my cards but have got the sketching underway. I like to plan a bit & if I get a great sketch I transfer as is or I just use the sketch as the guide to what I'll include. Can't wait to start though as I am thinking of doing some on black paper!

How many cards do we draw so far ...is there a count >? and have the registration for this trade closed ?

so far we have 12 ppl signed up..it closes on the 30th..probably all have signed up that is interested so far..it is a great group though

Thanks Clara for your kind hospitality and the hospitality of all you lovely ladies.
I often enjoy being the lone guy and getting the feminine perspective.

Love your Mermaid, Kay!

You all do such such beautiful cards and I'm sure there will be some great ones with
this theme. So many wonderful possibilities..

If you guys can put up with my "down to the last minute cards" I would like to join in too.

of course we would love to have you join us again paulette..

i am still waiting to get my safari card and will post it once i do that was a great theme you did

so paulette makes 13 people we draw 12 .

yep..so far we have a great group of 13..tomorrow closes the signup

so all of you who participated in the safari trade, i still have your address..

i need addresses from the rest..so please pm your address to me and i will send a list out to all..

wow nice group I haven't started yet but I have some nice ideas already at least I think they are nice ideas...lets see if I can put them down on paper I think I'll start tonight

I have finished two so far.

thats great jeanne! i love to see the enthusiasm and it is contagious..i shall, i think perhaps start cutting my paper tomorrow..

this is exciting, I have skechted 9, still need some adjustments but I am really enjoying this

oh man, I have not even started to think about what I am going to do. You guys are way ahead of me!

you have plenty of time, no worry, I'm just the kind of person that can't wait!!

wow..i love it..that is so great..you girls are well on your way.

Amesie we do have plenty of time hun..hey did you express an interest in hosting the next trade? i think it would be wonderful.. just let me know ok?

ok guys today will wrap up the sign up week..

i need addresses pm'ed to me from the newcomers so i can compile my list

and i got my paper cut too..well most of em anyway

Uh oh, I dont see my name up on the sign up list...wanted to remind ya'll I am interested in participating, don't forget me!! I already have 9 sketched out. Anyhow, just a reminder, before ya'll close the sign up today.

~Sea

where were you hiding that Kay didn't see you "under the sea"??

so that makes a group of 14 so we all make 13 cards right?!

i am so sorry sea...i seen your first post too and thought i did that.. i am glad you caught me hon..

yes that makes 14 so we need 13 cards to make..what an awesome group!!

Yea, I had a neat idea for the next trade...I haven't hosted before, but I think it will be fun!

that is terriffic amy...i am anxious to see the idea and to participate as well..if you need any help at all just ask...we are only a pm away

trish has expressed an interest in joining as well..i shall wait to hear from her if it is def..if so that is 15 ppl signed up and 14 cards to make

wow nice size trade

i know..this is great group.providing no one drops out on us

i need the addresses of:
mumwond
cassie
nithya
trish ??


as soon as i get these i shall pm the list to all

Amy any hints at the next subject?

ok guys and dolls,

sign up is officialy closed..we have a group of 15 so we need to make 14 cards..AWESOME group!!

i still need the address for


cassie (azot)
nithya

I was thinking somewhere along the lines of prehistory and dinosaurs....

oooh..sounds interesting

Thats a cool unique idea

Thanks. I work at a preschool and my kids are really into dinosaurs and we just started a long-term investigation on them. I realized that a lot of them were really neat looking!

wow preschool...busy lady..i must agree dinosaurs certainly have plenty of personality, i think it will be fun..gosh how long has it been since i looked up dinosaurs..that in itself will be fun

I'll definitely be joining in the next trade. Sorry missed this one, but I'll be watching the resulting artwork from it anyway.

i have pmed the two ladies that we are waiting on ..and i shall get the list out to you guys hopefully tomorrow sometime..

Can't wait for the list, have some ideas sketched out!!

Hmmmm.......dinosaurs.....................like it ...................have to start scouting now for ideas.

hello all..today i shall have to take the baby and mother to the dr...i think he may have a lil bug..but it sure could be all those teeth he is trying to cut at once...bless his heart 7 of em..when i return i shall get the list out minus the two ladies i have contacted and if they do decide to send their addresses i shall send them along to you as well..


hugs to all
Kay

there..i have sent out the address list to all..if i missed anyone please let me know..there are still the two ladies we are waiting for and i shall send theirs along when and if i get it

oh and it turns out baby has a virus..poor dear..he is home resting with his mum today

oh poor baby, hope he gets better in no time.

I got some more watercolored pencils, as a gift from my sister today, and she also bought me a watercolor shetch book
I'm gonna be busy trying them out

that is terriffic..the gift that keeps on giving.. I have just finished my 3rd card..and am right into it..

Hope the little one feels better soon. It's so touch to see them ill expecially when they are too little
to tell you where it hurts. It really somethimes just melts your heart.

You all are really going getting a quick start. I can't wait to see your cards.
I know the cards are going to be quite beautiful. The theme has so much potential for many colors.
I must say I've racked my brain to come up with ideas. I finally hit on
a motif which I hope to get going on this weekend if my wife lets me out of some of the
weekend chores. lol

Happy Friday everyone !!!

I am sorry to say I have to drop from this trade .. I have some personal pressing issues I need to take care of .. I will keep my eyes on the cards because this will be a very neat trade and fun to see the cards as they are posted .

Sorry to see you drop out Kim, hope all the issues are sorted to your satisfaction. And look fwd to seeing your comments cheering us on from the sidelines!

Kay, sorry to hear about Bub, hope he recovers quickly.

we hope all will be well kim

hugs to you

ooohhhh no, I'm really sorry you have to skip this trade Kim, but life isn't always as we wish hope you sort things out quickly and please keep popping in
take care

So sorry you're not going to be in this one, Kim. I really look forward to seeing your work and learn so much from your comments.
I hope everything goes to your satisfaction and I so look forward to seeing your comments and in the next one.

hey guys...i've been having a great time and hope all is going well and everyone is enjoying..i have completed my 6th one tonite and have been loving it..

I'm having fun too with my new water colour pencils finished my 3rd one and moving to the next one right now

Hi I'm having fun too. It's been raining all day today, so I've actually got eight done. I picked up a leaflet while on holiday in Egypt at the Red Sea, with masses of fish, etc., so I'm using that as reference, so you will be getting some exotic species!
I know you've probably told me before, but how many have I to produce? I've got the addresses, Kay, but I haven't printed them out yet.
Thanks again for running this exchange.