Monthly Archives: December 2009

Penny For Your Thoughts Book Participants Needed

Posted on December 28, 2009 by admin

Now that we have 100 artists producing penny postcard art, it’s time to launch the next phase of the Penny Experiment project. This project will be 100 “Penny For Your Thoughts” books. Basically, it needs to be a book of … Continue reading →

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First Food Purchases

Posted on December 27, 2009 by admin

Let me begin by stating that this first round of buying is not typical (if only it were) due to some good coupons I had that are not readily available to the general public. That being said, the way that … Continue reading →

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Coupon Help Needed!

Posted on December 26, 2009 by admin

Now that I have $1000 to spend on buying food for food banks, I’m going to need your help. Getting the best deals on food means finding coupons to match with sales to get those items at greatly discounted prices. … Continue reading →

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100 Pennies United For Meals Currency #100 Penny Art

Posted on December 26, 2009 by admin

100 Pennies United for Meals “Currency” — Chris Hammer Inspiration: Food Stamps, Old Hawaiian style paper money About the Art: A few penny types and US Dollar mottoes The significance of the number: I used 100 US Pennies, the brightest … Continue reading →

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What Can Be Accomplished In A Month In Your Spare Time

Posted on December 25, 2009 by admin

“Always concentrate on how far you have come, rather than how far you have left to go. The difference in how easy it seems will amaze you.” –Heidi Johnson It’s been a month now since I began Penny Experiment working … Continue reading →

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Summer of Love ’93 #93 Penny Art

Posted on December 24, 2009 by admin

Summer of Love ’93 — Elizabeth Humphrey Inspiration / About the Art: 1993 was a year of great love for me, so I chose number 93 to depict my own experience and the connection love has to this project; galvanizing … Continue reading →

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One Penny Becomes $1009

Posted on December 24, 2009 by admin

I have always believed that if you have a goal which you are committed to achieving, there are creative ways to make it happen. It is through this creativity that I have been able to overcome the first major obstacle … Continue reading →

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My Two Cents #2 Penny Art

Posted on December 23, 2009 by admin

My Two Cents — Kye Sangha Inspiration: Everyone has an opinion, everyone has something to say. I happen to believe that no one should go hungry, but it’s just a thought unless acted on. About the Art: The most beautiful … Continue reading →

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Penny Postcard Art Sale Dilemma

Posted on December 22, 2009 by admin

I’ve had several artists email me and suggest that maybe the best way to sell the art isn’t on an individual basis, but to display it all as a series at an art gallery and then auction it off. This … Continue reading →

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The Square Becomes A Circle #49 Penny Art

Posted on December 21, 2009 by admin

The Square Becomes A Circle — Julienne Givot Inspiration: I’ve always thought of pennies as our “little copper friends” and mused as to why we disrespect them so often. They are symbolic of how even when something is small it … Continue reading →

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