Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?

Subject: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 01:56 PM

Something Animaterra said, over in Spaw's DONATION thread, gave me an idea.

I would appreciate your ideas and comments on the following. I do not intend it as any kind of usurpation of anyone's work, etc. I wonder if there are enough of us to do this, as a sort of Cooperative. Please let me know what you think. Thanks:

"How about I build a site like that (talking abotu the one where I put Spaw's son's photo) where Mudcatters can display their crafts etc. that they'd like to sell, with a portion going to the Mudcat? A sort of Mudcat Craftsperson's Co-op. All transactions would have to be between the individuals, I wouldn't want to be repsonsible in anyway for that, BUT I would love to maintain a *gallery* of photos for everyone. Whaddya think? I had already offered to put up some pix of anudder Mudder's SO's stuff...so...input, 'Catters, input!"

Thanks, again,

kat

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Allan C.
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 02:04 PM

Wouldn't this be duplication of effort? Pictures can already be posted on the auction pages. Am I missing something here?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Homeless
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 02:10 PM

Allan - I think what kat is suggesting is a virtual store for selling things on an ongoing basis as opposed to a one shot auction thing. For instance, suppose I make hand-woven baskets in my spare time. I could put one in the auction and once it is sold it's over and Mudcat gets the net proceeds. Additionally, I could send in a picture to this new site, with a price tag, and anyone who wants to purchase a basket can contact me and I'd sell them one.
Is that an accurate description of what you have in mind, kat?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 03:20 PM

Yes, Homeless, thanks! I do muddle a bit sometimes, sorry Allan.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: GUEST,Mrr
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 03:23 PM

Sounds like a good idea to me!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Alice
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 03:35 PM

Actually, we could do it from our own websites if we have them. I'll start with this one. I'll donate a dollar to the Mudcat (my profit margin isn't very big) from each item purchased at my shirt/mug/mousepad store. Alice Flynn tee shirt, mug, mousepad store.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 03:43 PM

That's great, Alice, I was hoping you would make some comments. I was just thinking that rather than taking up Max's time to get us all listed on the support page where other retailers are listed, and rather than just havea floating thread with our offers (which are very generous and kind), that it would be more of a "centrally-located" thing. Those who have websites with more info could put up one sample pix with a link of something.

I've actually been thinking of this a lot in the past two years. Knowing there were many of us who do like you do, Alice, but not having a set place where we could offer our support to one another or send others to for purchases.

Thanks, let's keep talking everyone...

kat

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Alice
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 03:47 PM

A page for links as well as a "home" for those who don't have their own site is a good thing (Martha Stewart?) all contributing to Mudcat, more the merrier.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Morticia
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 03:50 PM

It sounds like a good idea to me Kat, all my xmas presents bought in one fell swoop without leaving home and a chunk going to Mudcat? Perfect!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 03:54 PM

LOL, Alice, I ain't no Martha Stewart!**BG**

Yeah, thanks Morty, et al. I guess the next queston would be, "who among you has something you'd like to list/showoff/offer, etc.?"

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Roger in Sheffield
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 03:55 PM

sounds good to me
Roger

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Bert
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 04:04 PM

kat, great idea. Don't forget to ask Guy Wolff if you can include his pots.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Bill D
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 04:11 PM

well, Ferrara & I have been meaning to establish web sites of our crafts...not sure if this would fit in, but it sounds like fun...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 04:15 PM

Sure it would Bill. In fact I've been thinking about your stuff and have always wanted to see more of it. All we'd have to do is put up a couple of pictures. With contact info. If you want any help getting a site up quickly and easily with prefab designs, I've have had some luck....this could be a lot of fun, I think!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Clinton Hammond2
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 04:29 PM

I guess I'd be willing to donate a portion of sales that were refered from the Catt or something... but how many catters out there want to wear chainmaille jewlery??

My Web Site With Chainmaille Stuff On It

Email/ICQ/PM me and let me know what the scoop is...

{~`

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 04:34 PM

Could someone ring up Martha and tell her my house is a mess and while she's here trying to keep even with the daily stuff, could she make some of those homemade potato chips with the little parsley sprig in each one?

Spaw--Good idea BTW

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Ed Pellow
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 04:39 PM

If you lot are serious - I'll offer to design and host it.

I've designed a few sites (mostly for collegues and friends)and would be pleased to put in the work providing people are serious about this - and it isn't just a whim...

Sorry if that sounds negative - but, well I'm sure you know what I'm saying...

Ed

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Clinton Hammond2
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 05:11 PM

I'm serious, provided I could find a soild way to insure that the money going to Mudcat came from a Mudcat referal... No offence, but I'm not gonna donate 5 bucks to the cat everytime I get a chanimaille order... I may have to attach a skill testing question! LOL!!!

Anyone got any ideas?

[~`

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: GUEST,Grey Wolf
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 05:38 PM

This place is fast becoming a

CULT

.

(Time to bolt.)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Clinton Hammond2
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 06:05 PM

What do you mean, "BECOMING"???

LOL!!!

{~`

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 06:06 PM

Ed you're a real maven.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 06:14 PM

Thanks, Ed. That sounds good. I've just sent you a link to my jewelry site. We'll talk some more as this all gels, eh?

kat

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Bill D
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 06:14 PM

cult or community....guess it depends on point of view..anybody feel brainwashed?...(I know there's a few minds that may NEED it)..(them Grey wolves always were a skittish sort...)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Ed Pellow
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 06:17 PM

Spaw,

I'll take that as a compliment :-)

Could never disagree with a Neil Young fan

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Alice
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 07:33 PM

Grey Wolf, I have thought for quite awhile that Mudcat has aspects of a benign cult (insider language, etc.) but for it to be a destructive cult, it needs to have the aspects of deception (what it is behind the scenes is not what it appears to be on the surface) and control (one gradually has more and more of their life taken over in time, money, close relationships...... hmmmmmm... maybe I need to reconsider that "benign" label). ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Áine
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 09:00 PM

dear kat,

Please let me know when you have your site up and running (along with the URL), and I'll link to you from the Mudcat Songbook/Song Challenge! pages!! This is a brilliant idea!

-- Áine

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 09:08 PM

Thanks, Darlin'...but I think Ed is going to be doing it...glad you like the idea and I know he will do a wonderful job. Thanks, Ed!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Áine
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 09:14 PM

Alrightey then! Ed -- send me the URL when you get set up so I can link you to the Songbook, OK?

-- Áine

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 09:48 PM

Ed's gonna' get it done Aine.....The boy's a real maven.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: Willie-O
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 10:11 PM

Well, well, this is a notion. You might not be aware that Mr R Fielding amongst his other abilities does rather fantastic leatherwork...better rattle the bars on his cage thar.

W-O

Subject: RE: Mudcat Arts & Crafts Gallery?
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 11:05 PM

I had heard that W-O, and asked for a pic a looonggg time ago, but His Holiness, the Sacred Cow, never shewed!**BG**

Had heard he is doing a strap for the Sables & Clark Mudcat Adventure One-of-a-kind, Fully Autographed Geetar to be put in auction which will be totally awesome, so...yeah, I will bug him postehaste! Thanks for the heads up!