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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2016 18:27:50 GMT
UPDATE: I have extended the date to submit by a week to 6/27!!!! Hi all, Virginia/compwalla is going through a very difficult time with cancer, as most on the board are probably aware. She has been a part of Two Peas for a very long time and I know I am not alone in wanting to let her know that she's a valued member of the community. I think it would be a nice gesture for us to create a book for her with messages from peas. You are free to submit anything you want to be included - as long as it's ready to go. - If your submission is an image file, please include that as a .jpg with sufficient resolution for printing.
- If it's text only, please proofread it and be sure it's exactly how you want it (though I cannot promise what font it will be in - it will depend on the options from the printer). I will not be proofreading the text, just copying and pasting.
- If there are multiple things (say, a couple pictures + text) that you want laid out in a specific way, please create the look you want in a single .jpg file and send that.
- If you want your name on it, please be sure to include it how you want it - your pea name, your real name, whatever. But if the body of the email does not include a name (real or pea), I will include the message and/or image, but there WILL NOT be a name associated with it in the book.
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to post here or ask via PM.
Everything you submit will be kept private - images, words, email address, name, everything - I will put it in the book and that's it. Obviously, I have no control over what Virginia does with it but somehow I doubt she'll use any information against anyone. No spreadsheet keeping I will be paying for the printing and shipping. There is no cost to participate, nor will I accept any donations because we've all seen how that can go in the past. No bad blood of a project of kindness! ETA: The book size will be 8x8. ALL SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO blurborama@icloud.com NO LATER THAN MONDAY, JUNE 27. I HAVE EXTENDED THE DATE BY ONE WEEK TO GIVE MORE PEOPLE A CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE
***IF FOR SOME REASON YOU CAN'T MEET THE DEADLINE BUT WANT TO CONTRIBUTE, PLEASE EMAIL AND WE CAN TRY TO WORK SOMETHING OUT
PLEASE DO NOT MENTION THIS OFF OF THIS PARTICULAR THREAD. VIRGINIA CANNOT ACCESS THIS BOARD BUT IF IT'S MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, SHE COULD SEE IT AND SPOIL THE SURPRISE.
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Post by admin on May 27, 2016 11:04:47 GMT
I'd just like to add my thanks to Busypea for doing this, I never cease to be impressed by the generosity of the Peas when it really counts. As already mentioned, this is to be a surprise for Virginia. There is absolutely no obligation to take part if you don't wish but please don't spoil it for others by mentioning it elsewhere.
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Post by TankTop on May 27, 2016 11:34:04 GMT
Such an awesome thing to do.
Can you give me some direction? I am not picturing in my mind what you are looking for specifically.
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Post by J u l e e on May 27, 2016 11:43:27 GMT
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Post by gypsymama on May 27, 2016 12:03:57 GMT
how sweet and thoughtful of you!
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Post by alissa103 on May 27, 2016 12:11:34 GMT
Awesome! What size book are you printing? I think I'd like to make her a scrapped piece. Mixed media or something that I can scan or photograph.
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Post by scrappert on May 27, 2016 12:20:58 GMT
Love this idea. Thank you for doing this.
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Post by IAmUnoriginal on May 27, 2016 14:29:37 GMT
Great idea. Thanks for giving us plenty of time to put some thought into it.
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Post by scrapmaven on May 27, 2016 14:29:49 GMT
Busypea, you're very thoughtful and kind. I think this is something that Compwalla will truly enjoy. Thank you for doing this for Compwalla.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 15:40:10 GMT
Such an awesome thing to do. Can you give me some direction? I am not picturing in my mind what you are looking for specifically. It really could be anything - maybe a note to her that's lighthearted and funny about something on the board, or maybe something serious and heartfelt. Maybe inspiration, maybe gallows humor. Really, there are no rules. Just anything you'd like to communicate to her. Or maybe there's a picture or drawing or painting or quilt that you'd like to include an image of for some reason. Maybe with an explanation or maybe not. It's really up to you. We have lost so many members of 2 Peas over the years and we always have so much to say about them after they are gone. I hope Virginia beats the odds and is with us for a long long time to come, but if she doesn't, I think it would be lovely for her to hear the things we'd say about her while she's still here. I know that doesn't provide a lot of clarity, but I hope it helps a little. This is OUR book, not mine, so besides the basic parameters of submitting things and it's going to be printed, not handmade, I don't feel it's up to me to provide "rules" of what's ok, and what's not. If it can be printed and you can email it to me, we can make it work.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 15:43:22 GMT
Awesome! What size book are you printing? I think I'd like to make her a scrapped piece. Mixed media or something that I can scan or photograph. I haven't totally settled on a size but am thinking 8 x 11. However, if it would be better to do a square size because people want to do art/layouts/whatever, that's totally doable too. Maybe I should do a poll?
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on May 27, 2016 15:51:02 GMT
Thank you for affording us this opportunity to show her how much this community cares for her.
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Post by Restless Spirit on May 27, 2016 16:37:46 GMT
I can't begin to find the words to express how I feel about this gesture of kindness and compassion.
I only hope I can contribute something worthy of this wonderful project. It may only be words that I submit, but they will be sincere and heartfelt.
Thank you Busypea for giving us this opportunity.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 17:59:42 GMT
I only hope I can contribute something worthy of this wonderful project. It may only be words that I submit, but they will be sincere and heartfelt. Everything is worthy! Our words, gestures, etc. don't have to be perfect to express that we care.
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Post by nicolep on May 27, 2016 19:16:47 GMT
Oh my. This is wonderful! I am VERY new here and this almost brought tears to my eyes. SUCH THOUGHTFULNESS!
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Post by Delta Dawn on May 27, 2016 19:18:12 GMT
I want to do a little thing of metal chickens. I will scour the internet for funny metal chickens and have that be my contribution. Would that be a fun thing to do? Stupid? I want to do something that is funny.
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Post by smginaz Suzy on May 27, 2016 22:13:27 GMT
Knock, knock, Mother F- Of course it would be funny, Beyoncé!
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Post by charlatan on May 27, 2016 22:48:26 GMT
What a lovely idea, busypea. You're right - we often don't do enough to acknowledge the importance of people in our live until it's too late.
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Post by anniefb on May 27, 2016 22:57:30 GMT
how sweet and thoughtful of you!
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Post by desertgirl on May 27, 2016 22:59:54 GMT
I'm in. Thanks for stepping up. She's going to love it.
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Post by GiantsFan on May 28, 2016 2:10:55 GMT
What a lovely idea. I'm not very creative, but I will try to come up with something.
Thanks, @busypea for doing this.
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Post by lucyg on May 28, 2016 4:06:08 GMT
Thank you, @busypea . It's just awesome that you stepped up to take on this project. ETA I've never put together a photo book, but I think you could do an 8.5x11 book and make some of the images square if that's more appropriate. They just wouldn't take up the whole page.
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Post by gmcwife1 on May 28, 2016 4:46:10 GMT
Thank you for doing this!
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Post by oaksong on May 28, 2016 13:41:06 GMT
What a sweet, sweet idea! She will love it. I would vote for a square, just because it might be easier for people to fill the space.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2016 19:36:29 GMT
I think this is such an awesome idea. But I'm with the others..struggling on what is worthy for such a special book for such a special person! I'm sure we will all come up with something!!
Thank you for doing this! Makes me love this group so much more!
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Post by peasapie on May 28, 2016 22:28:42 GMT
Thank you so much for thinking of this. I'm an art journal person, so I would make a page and scan it to whatever dimensions you say. Wonderful idea.
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Post by lovetodigi on May 28, 2016 23:48:17 GMT
Yes, yes, yes. I want to contribute and will try to get something to you later next week. Thank you so very much for doing this for Virginia. I know she is going to love it. You are a fantastic, kind soul. Thank you again.
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Post by KelleeM on May 29, 2016 11:12:06 GMT
I'm so glad I saw this! @busypea...thank you for taking on this project! The Peas rock!!!
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Post by calgal08 on May 30, 2016 18:10:24 GMT
LOVE this idea, thank you!
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Post by freecharlie on May 31, 2016 14:30:05 GMT
I'm glad I saw this. I typically pea from my phone and this thread does not show up on it. I just happened to log in and saw it. I'll be making something for her once I get home.
Thanks for doing this!
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