Members wildrose Posted June 22, 2008 Author Members Report Posted June 22, 2008 I've not heard much from this time's PIF folks...I hope others are getting some goodies in the mail too? Holly Moore Wild Rose Creations http://www.wrcleather.com
Members leathernut Posted June 22, 2008 Members Report Posted June 22, 2008 (edited) Leathernut, the idea is that to spread good will, cheer, karma, etc... , we 'sign up' on a list for a "Pay It Forward" (PIF) item. You find yourself on the list, look at the name below yours, and make and send something to that person. It's a wonderful idea that kinda blossomed into a marvelous thing. The item's (as far as I know) design, craftsmanship, etc. are up to the creator. It gives all participating a glimpse into something that they perhaps had not considered in leather working. There is no specification as to $ value of the piece, but I like to think that all participating are making things with care and thought. I don't think there's any cases where a saddle maker has sent a $6000 dollar saddle to someone as a PIF, but hey, I can hope.... ...ahem...this is really just a nice way to send some of your work to your online friends- to show off your work, and try to brighten somebody's day. It's a leatherworker.net version of "Send someone a gift to make them happy, and don't worry about what you get for it." I'll use the PIF I sent Jammon as an example. I read his profile, then decided on what to send him, made it, and sent it. I made it as well as I could, and tried to incorporate some design elements that he and his daughter, being fairly new to leather working might not have had exposure to. That's it. Nothing more, nothing less. Just a way for us to spread good cheer. Sign up and join us! I think Holly has set the sign up deadline at the beginning of May, so there's plenty of time. thats sounds like a nice thing your doing for everybody.i could use some cheering up.going thru a hell of a divorce right now,and my poor kid stuck in the middle.i think the outcome ,i have joint custody..sorry just had to vent.count me in..if its not to late thanks Dan ps..you quoted helps to spread cheer,good karma,bring it on,i could use a lot of that,right about now.. Edited June 22, 2008 by leathernut http://hellbentcustomseats.blogspot.com/
Members wildrose Posted June 23, 2008 Author Members Report Posted June 23, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear of your tough time While we're done with matching people up for this round, and some folks are just waiting for their "goodies" to arrive, I do think Pay It Forward will happen again - so keep your eyes out! Holly Moore Wild Rose Creations http://www.wrcleather.com
Members tazzmann Posted June 23, 2008 Members Report Posted June 23, 2008 I got my PIF from BillyP in the mail this weekend! I must say it is awesome! I will post a pic as soon as I figure out what happened to my camera... Thanks Billy! I have a special place for it on my bench! Tazz Michael S Tully Vancouver, WA Night Owl Leather [url="http://www.nightowlleather.com"]http://www.nightowlleather.com[/url] [url="http://www.kz650.info"]http://www.kz650.info[/url]
Members leathernut Posted June 24, 2008 Members Report Posted June 24, 2008 thanks wildrose,life sure is tough...i will keep my eyes open...thanks for your kind words.. http://hellbentcustomseats.blogspot.com/
Billy P Posted June 24, 2008 Report Posted June 24, 2008 Hello everyone, I hope everybody in the forum is doing fine and having a good day. A little while back I too recieved a package in the mail. Regis sent me the most beautiful checkbook cover that I've ever seen. The reason I haven't posted before now is I was wanting to send a picture of it, but I'm having some sort of problem with adding pictures to anywhere. When my daughter has some time off work and can get down here she's gonna help me figure it out, I hope. One other thing that is maybe not PIF, but maybe it is, I wanted to add this. Some time back Smilin Jim came up with the idea and plans for a lace cutter and beveler. He offered to send them to some people if they let him know. Well I did and he did, he sent me a set. I'm right handed and have nerve damage from diabetes, mostly no feeling in my right hand and my feet. I haven't really ever tried to cut much lace, as I couldn't hold the other things very well. The one that Jim makes is a whole nother ball game I've been using it some and it works really well, plus is't easy to set up, change blades, and everything else. Jim I wanted to thank you publickly for the cutter and the beveler. You were good enouth to offer it to us opoenly and I wanted to thank you openly, as it has sure been a help to me. Bye for now everyone and sincerely hope everyone has a nice evening, with kindest regards Billy P Billy P SideLine Leather Co. Leatherworker.net/Forum
ferret Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 Not exactly a pif, this just arrived unexpectedly from Pip. It's just brightened up a very soggy summer. Politicians are like nappies, both should be changed regularly for the same reason.
Froghunter Posted July 12, 2008 Report Posted July 12, 2008 I just recieved my PIF from RDB today...It's SUPER COOL! I'll get a pic of it in use this weekend! It's a tool pouch for me to use in the store while giving classes, etc! THANKS soooooo much I'll get a lot of use out of it! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pounding on dead animal flesh, who woulda Thunk it!
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