This week, the random.org number generator chose #11: IKE. Last week Ike shared an adorable watercolor painting (that has us dreaming of Spring!)! Please be sure to stop by Ike's blog to see more!
As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Week 1 and Week 2 posts.
This week, the random.org number generator chose #23: Linda Calverley. Last week Linda shared a week's worth of wonderful paintings she created for an art challenge. This adorable puppy is just one of them - please be sure to stop by her blog to see the rest!
As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Week 1 and Week 2 posts.
As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Week 1 and Week 2 posts.
Welcome to Week 2, Year 3 of Paint Party Friday! We would like to again thank the artists that contributed their time and talents to the Paint Party Friday Auction Blog Hop to Benefit The Sandy Hook Elementary School. Thank you for helping to make this auction blog hop possible! We also want to thank all of you who put in bids, whether yours was the winning bid or not, for these lovely pieces of art. And to all of the rest of you for your encouragement and comments. You are each such a special part of the Paint Party Friday community and your support, effort, and kindness mean the world to us...
It looks like the final total for the auction was over $400.US!
Year 3 - hmmm. We have been debating about what, if anything, to have as a "theme" for Year 3. Year 1 had our art-related or fun polls, Year 2 focused on our Featured Artists. For Year 3, we will continue to have our weekly painting check-ins so we can all paint and party together. Do you want us to do anything more than that though? Some themes/ideas that have been put forward are:
- a totally optional challenge put forward by one of you for the following week (though some of you really love that PPF has no challenges...)
- a PPF Painting Spotlight:a featured painting of the week selected (by random draw) from the previous week's links
- links to favourite tutorials (Kristin is already doing some of this on her blog)
- ????
What do you think? Any ideas for a theme? Or shall we just do the check-ins without much ado? Please let us know in the comments, or if you prefer email us with suggestions.
In addition to a great auction last week, it was another hopping party with wonderful art!
As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Week 1 and Week 2 Check-Ins.
Have a lovely creative week everyone!
P.S. It seems the amount of spam has been increasing. Ugh. Rather than using the horrid and amazingly difficult captcha, we encourage you to either moderate comments or not allow anonymous commenters. Don't click on the links. Just delete the comments. Most are caught in your blog's spam filters anyhow but ignoring and deleting is the easiest strategy! Captcha prevents most people from commenting so please try not to use it. Just delete the spam. Thanks!!
Welcome to Week 1, Year 3 (!!!) of Paint Party Friday! We are thrilled with the fun and inspiration that is shared here every week. So, in honor of our anniversary, and this wonderful community of artists, we are so excited to bring you the Paint Party Friday Auction Blog Hop to Benefit The Sandy Hook Elementary School! (What better way to celebrate than by giving back?!?)
We would like to thank the artists that contributed their time and talents to this auction blog hop. You are each such a special part of the Paint Party Friday community and your support, effort, and kindness mean the world to us... Thank you for helping to make this auction blog hop possible!
Even if you haven't created a painting for the Auction Blog Hop, you can still help... Bids for the artwork are a great way to show your support (bidding takes place at each individual's blog, not the Paint Party Friday blog), and we would love it if you would help spread the word: Facebook, twitter, and instagram are all great places to share this post!
Please click on the link below each of the following images to visit each individual auction:
(Bids will not be accepted at The Paint Party Friday blog.)
As you make your bids, please keep in mind that all proceeds go to a worthy cause... Happy Bidding!
As always, everyone who has a painting post (auction related, or not) is welcome to link-up below.
*** Auction Participants: Please also use Mister Linky. And, when you type in your name, be sure to write "AUCTION PIECE". Thank you again for your contributions!!!
As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Week 1 and Week 2 Check-Ins.
Welcome to Paint Party Friday Week 52, Year 2! The Auction Blog Hop to Benefit The Sandy Hook Elementary School is next week! There is still time to create an auction post and participate. (If you'd like more details, please click here.) Even if you haven't sent us an image, you can still participate. You will be able to link your auction post next week, the only difference is that your image may not show up on the PPF homepage the day of the auction. (We will continue to check our inbox for images though, so we'll try to include ones that are sent in past today's deadline.)
Today, we are sharing a sample auction post that might help to give you some ideas for when you are writing yours, and we hope it will also answer any remaining questions. (This is just a sample - it is not an actual auction post.) If not, please ask any questions you have in the comments or by email...
"Tribute (One World One Heart)" 10 1/2"x11" acrylic on wood
I am thrilled to welcome you to my auction post for The Paint Party Friday Auction Blog Hop to Benefit the Sandy Hook Elementary School!
On December 14th, 2012, tragedy struck as 20 innocent children and 6 brave adults lost their lives in the second deadliest shooting in American history...
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This would be a good place to write what impact the Sandy Hook Tragedy had on you, why you're auctioning the painting, and any other personal things you may want to include.
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All proceeds from this painting will go directly to a Sandy Hook Elementary Charity.
(Details below.)
About the Painting:
This painting was created with acrylics on a 10 1/2" x 11" piece of wood.
The 1/2" sides are painted black and it has a coating of gloss polyurethane for protection.
The back is signed and dated by me, and it has a sawtooth hanger attached
(so that it is ready for immediate display)!
Auction Details:
This auction will run from Friday March 15th, 2013 until
Monday March 18th, 2013 at 11:59 pm EDT.
(I am in New York, to find out what time that is where you are click here.)
Shipping (anywhere worldwide) is free.
(If painting is shipped internationally, shipping is still free BUT
the buyer is responsible for any duty/taxes/etc.)
How to bid:
1. Place a bid (with a way to reach you) in the comments section.
2. Bookmark this page so that you can easily check back to see if you've been outbid
(and need to make another bid).
3. If you are the winning bid, I will contact you.
4. Payment will be made from you to a Sandy Hook Elementary charity (see below).
*I will not personally be collecting any money.*
5. Once you have made your donation to the Sandy Hook Elementary charity, you will send your proof of donation (a forwarded receipt) to me at:
insertanemailaddresshere (at) gmail (dot) com
6. After I have received your proof of donation (and you have given me your address), I will mail your painting out to you!
As you make your bids, please keep in mind that all proceeds go to a worthy cause...
Happy Bidding!
Sandy Hook Elementary Charities where donations can be made:
The above post was just an example. When you are writing your own auction post, you can write whatever you would like, but be sure to include important details like:
- The size of the painting and materials used to create it
- When the bidding starts and when the bidding ends (we recommend keeping the auction open for at least the weekend).
- How (and where) to make a donation
- If you will ship internationally (remember that as an auction participant, you are responsible for shipping costs)
***IMPORTANT*** :
Although Paint Party Friday will post images and links on the day of the auction, the Paint Party Friday blog will notbe accepting bids, collecting or sending money, contacting winning bidders, or shipping any paintings. Each participant will be responsible for their own individual auction.
We're excited for next week, hope you are too! Meanwhile the party comtinues to hop and the art is awesome and inspiring. Thanks everyone!
As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Week 1 and Week 2 Check-Ins.
Welcome to Week 49, Year 2 of Paint Party Friday! And, Happy Random Acts of Kindness Week! As the PPF Auction Blog Hop To Benefit The Sandy Hook Elementary School fast approaches, the anticipation and excitement are building! (To read all about it please click here.)
This week, we're answering another question about the Auction Blog Hop:
Q: Can anyone join in the auction or do you have to regularly participate in PPF?
A: Anyone can join in and contribute art. Anyone can buy!
So please tell all your friends. Invite them to the party next month. Let's make it extra fun!
To find out how YOU can take part, please click here!
If you'd like to learn more about the charities, here are the details:
What a party last week! 104 partyers and such fabulous paintings! Wow.
Now, on to the check-in!
As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Week 1 and Week 2 Check-Ins.
Welcome to Week 48 (Year 2)! In Week 41 and Week 45, we put forward the idea about holding an auction to benefit The Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT - in memory of the children and teachers who were killed in December. We have now created a special page with all the details - the auction is fast approaching, only 5 weeks away!
If you'd like to learn more about the charities, here are the details:
We are getting excited, wondering what your creations for the auction will be like... (and what we can buy!)
Now, on to the check-in!
As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Week 1 and Week 2 Check-Ins.
* This may be a good time to remind you to check and make sure you are not a "no-reply" blogger and to change your status so you can easily be contacted directly by email. Jenn of "Just Add Water Silly" has a good explanation of how to do this.
Welcome to Week 45 (Year 2)! In Week 41, we put forward the idea about holding an auction to benefit The Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT - in memory of the children and teachers who were killed in December. Many of you seemed very interested, and we have since brainstormed to come up with the best possible way to do it...
If you are interested in participating, here is how the PPF Auction Blog Hop to Benefit The Sandy Hook Elementary School will work:
*Please be sure to read ALL of the information listed below, and then feel free to share your thoughts, suggestions, and ask any questions you may have.
1. Each auction participant will create a painting (or choose something that they've already painted) to be auctioned off on Friday, March 15th, 2013. (8 weeks from today.) This is PPF's second birthday and the start of our Year 3. This community (you!) are so wonderful and supportive, that we feel the best way to celebrate our "birthday" would be share some of the awesome creativity and generous spirit here with a community that is still in need.
2. Each auction participant will create an auction post on their own blog where they will showcase and describe the painting, tell whether or not international bids will be accepted, and possibly set a minimum bid. (Shipping should be free to the winning bidder and paid for by each individual auction participant.)
3. A week before the auction, each participant will email a photo of the piece they will be auctioning along with the website link where they will be auctioning it. (Photos and web addresses should be emailed to paintpartyfriday (at) gmail (dot) com no later than Friday, March 8th, 2013.)
4. The day of the auction, the Paint Party Friday blog will post images of all the paintings that are part of the auction with a link to the participant's website underneath.
In addition, each auction participant should use Mister Linky to link directly to their auction post. Auction participants should put in their name with the words "AUCTION PIECE" in all capital letters. (See the example below.) (Non-auction PPF entries are also welcome to link as usual - obviously without the added words on Mr. Linky...)
5. All participants will accept bidson their own blogsin the comments section.
6. All participants will be responsible for writing their own auction post, accepting bids, contacting the winning bidder, making sure a donation has been made (see #7), and shipping their own paintings to the winning bidder.
7. Payment will be sent directly from the winning bidder to a Newtown, CT charity. (Please see below for links to Sandy Hook charities.) *Once proof of donation in the amount of the winning bid is given to the auction participant (in the form of a receipt/email receipt), then the auction participant will be responsible for mailing out the painting to the winning bidder.
8. You don't have to have an auction entry to buy a painting (or make a contribution). So please tell all your friends about it!
***IMPORTANT*** :
Although Paint Party Friday will post images and links on the day of the auction, the Paint Party Friday blog will notbe accepting bids, collecting or sending money, contacting winning bidders, or shipping any paintings. Each participant will be responsible for their own individual auction.*
Paint Party Friday has become such a wonderful community and we're hoping that the PPF Auction Blog Hop To Benefit Sandy Hook Elementary School will be a fun and exciting way to purchase some great art while supporting a worthy cause.
Sandy Hook Elementary Charity Websites:
https://newtown.uwwesternct.org/
http://newtownmemorialfund.org/
Now, on to the check-in!
As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Week 1 and Week 2 Check-Ins.
* This may be a good time to ensure you are not a "no-reply" blogger and change your status so you can easily be contacted directly by email. Jenn of "Just Add Water Silly" has a good explanation of how to do this.
P.S. Kristin wrote a lovely post with a wonderful idea "Kindness Gone Viral" but never linked to it here. Please check it out! (EVA)
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