Bruce markwardt
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I gave up on my first attempt. Started into the second...
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Hang in there Bruce and better luck on the second one.
edstreet
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STOP the presses! Hold your hats, abandon all hope ye who enter here, the ED has made an entry! 
Oh if everyone could see this mighty fine work of art. This entry is truly worthy of the pen makers guild.
Oh if everyone could see this mighty fine work of art. This entry is truly worthy of the pen makers guild.
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:rotfl: Well I guess that about wraps it up folks, Ed's pen has just about done it all! I guess I should return all other submissions with an appology :rotfl:
Nope, plenty more room for more entries and they are starting to trickle in.
Lots of talent and geat pens out there just waiting to be made.
Nope, plenty more room for more entries and they are starting to trickle in.
Lots of talent and geat pens out there just waiting to be made.
JohnGreco
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Got started yesterday (going well!) but daughter is home sick today and snowmageddon coming tomorrow night...UGH!!
Ed has thrown down the gauntlet, must...finish...my entry...
Ed has thrown down the gauntlet, must...finish...my entry...
JohnGreco
Member
Ruined a section of material trying to improvise instead of waiting for the tools I ordered...probably not going to be able to enter after all :/ Best of luck to all of the contestants!
edstreet
Member
Thats not good hang in there and keep trying! The deadline is not here yet and you have plenty of time still.
hang in there and keep trying! The deadline is not here yet and you have plenty of time still.
mbroberg
IAP Activities Manager, Emeritus
Don't give up! Remember, Mistakes = Design Opportunities!
mbroberg
IAP Activities Manager, Emeritus
Here is a link that will get you the rules and the entry form. As you will see in the rules you cannot enter a pen that has been previously posted.
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f229/advanced-beautiful-pen-contest-sponsored-exotic-blanks-118822/
Welcome, Good Luck!
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f229/advanced-beautiful-pen-contest-sponsored-exotic-blanks-118822/
Welcome, Good Luck!
Bruce markwardt
Member
Attempt #2 is going much better. My major need is some shop time!
Anyone need any help out there? technical, or philosophical, maybe some pointers on which end of pen is up? I have an interior design panel standing by if you want to make sure your colors in your pen dont clash. Im thinking with all this stimulating conversation we have had we may need a crises Hot line. 1-800- HELP Me Make a pen!
It looks like we are going to go down to the wire on submissions. How about some teaser shots?
It looks like we are going to go down to the wire on submissions. How about some teaser shots?
Ed McDonnell
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Here's a teaser in no particular orientation, at some crazy level of magnification that is intended to mystify and confound all who dare to examine it. This will definitely be part of my entry unless it's not, but don't hold me to that because I'm not 100% sure, despite my affirmative statement. Some of this stuff is beyond my control (assuming I am able to convince myself that when things go wrong during the pen making process it wasn't really my fault and thus was beyond my control....).
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edstreet
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I was going to ask if you were off your meds Ed, Then I realized both of you that posted are Ed. Then I realized it was still a pertinent question.:biggrin:
Ed McDonnell
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If you stare at what I'm making long enough, you might need meds (or feel like you had some). :biggrin:
Ed
looks like an ad for one of those power drinks that are 200 % caffeine
Ed McDonnell
Member
Hey!!!!....Wait a minute. I thought I had the camera aimed at the pen. Now that you mention it..........
Ed
edstreet
Member
Hey watch it, Im PHAT!:biggrin: Unfortunatly both ways you spell it.:frown:
edstreet
Member
When is the deadline for submission?
The 17th at 11:59:59 pm EST
or if your into the Olympics
11:59:59.9999 PM:biggrin:
11:59:59.9999 PM:biggrin:
Hey those teaser photos worked as we have another submission!
Pitoon
Member
just out of curiosity....how many entries are we up to now? that's pretty cool that you put up some teasers, lol!
Pitoon
Pitoon
7 so far but the mass invasion of entries wont come in until sunday or monday after the final weekend.
Every one needs to be on the look out for that low down no good entry stealing varmint that is trying to convince you all to make a pen in the ARFMMSC contest.. Why that man know no shame! He is probably lurking around here right now just figuring out new ways to steal my contestants. :biggrin:
Why that man know no shame! He is probably lurking around here right now just figuring out new ways to steal my contestants. :biggrin:
Ed McDonnell
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Every one needs to be on the look out for that low down no good entry stealing varmint that is trying to convince you all to make a pen in the ARFMMSC contest..
This is just outrageous. Outrageous I say!!
I don't know who this varmint is, but we need to track her down and hang her high!!! Now, before this really gets out of control.
Ed
I would like to welcome all you new contestants from the other contests I have managed to ummm "convince" (yeah thats the word) to leave those other not as much fun contests and join in with the cool pen makers on Iap! Why we have the prettiest cheerleaders, the best marching band and best looking chairperson!:biggrin:
Ed McDonnell
Member
Ha!!! Prove it. I'm going to post my picture and the we'll see if you have the nerve to post your own. Let's let the members of IAP decide who the best looking chairperson is.
Now, I just have to decide whether to post my picture in your thread (where it will almost certainly drive people to other contests (especially if you post yours along with it!! :wink
or whether I should post it in my own contest. It's getting harder and harder to come up with ideas on hyping my contest and posting my picture could be good for laughs an provide a lot of hype potential.Ed
Here is mine.
Some other not so good looking chairpersons
heh heh
heh heh
Ed McDonnell
Member
Wow! You are a lot older (and hairier) than I expected!!!! It must be tough living in that West Coast humidity.
Ed
Ed
Ed McDonnell
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It's official. I have moved from the planning stage to the execution stage for my entry.
Despite the best attempts of someone, who I will not publicly name (because I'm a better sportsman and besides, I don't want to publicly call out Mike) , to distract me from my pen making activities by ladling chum all over the forums that he knows I can't resist, I've got my pen started.
I turned something round. Actually, two somethings.
Now, I better get back to the shop before I get hooked by any more of that bait that's being trolled all over...... :biggrin:
Ed
Despite the best attempts of someone, who I will not publicly name (because I'm a better sportsman and besides, I don't want to publicly call out Mike) , to distract me from my pen making activities by ladling chum all over the forums that he knows I can't resist, I've got my pen started.
I turned something round. Actually, two somethings.
Now, I better get back to the shop before I get hooked by any more of that bait that's being trolled all over...... :biggrin:
Ed
Quick while Ed is distracted everyone make a pen!
JohnGreco
Member
OK, I gave it another go and was successful (on that step). Now I jut need to work around my kids being home from school for snow days...and orders coming in...Arg!
good to hear it John. Now I know most people will tell you that you have to set your priorities and yes Im one of them. ............. Make the pen........
We are starting to wind down for the day and looking forward to seeing some great entries. Have fun, be safe and make a great pen.
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Bruce markwardt
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Mine is DONE!!! And the amazing thing is that I'm reasonably happy with it.
Now, on to the photo process….
Now, on to the photo process….