Tag: SiPSpringWorkshop2021

As Stuck in Plastic’s virtual #sipspringworkshop2021 is about to kick off. It brought great sadness to @bevvypix, as she remembered the last workshop. You see, she had a chance to do some photographic commercial work and she really needed the work. So, she had to make a decision to give up her place on the workshop. 

That being said, she knew that although she had to work. She cheekily decided to try and get the crew to send her an envelope package anyway. She just knew, all the participant was going to receive a welcomed surprise filled with goodies to complete the workshop tasks.

Interestingly, the element the impending surprise and not knowing what was inside the packages created much excitement, especially within the group of participants. As a spectator, all bevvypix could do was watch as the envelopes arrived to the different people. 

She knew they were going to have an amazing time, full of fun.

An Uncollected Package Arrives in Finland

Upon hearing the news that Maelick hadn’t collected his package from his local post office in Finland. This triggered off an idea, and bevvypix immediately thought of a plan to intercept his envelope. In order to do this, she would have to create a fake ID and the potential use of a Lego mini figure, meant she was able to create a representative of Maelick and perhaps get away with imposter syndrome.

But then she faced a slight problem, travel from the UK was with its limitations and her ability to get to Finland was now not an option. She was doomed, how on Earth can she now intercept the package all the way from Wales? 

Then surprisingly in conversation, she remembered someone mentioned about the Flash. Ahhha! now that’s just what Bevvypix needed, someone who could rush in and out in a flash.

She relied on her negotiation skills and asked the Flash to join her as a partner in crime. The flash would be able to move super quick, even the snowflakes wouldn’t have time to land.

In a Flash

As Bevvypix waited patiently on the corner of Main Street for the Flash to return. It suddenly dawned on her. After a conversation in which Natasja aka @by_a.n.n.a had mentioned that she would like to visit Finland with bevvypix, it later became evident that could this be Natasja holding the stolen valuable package?

Having prepared the journey from Denmark across the snowy landscape of Finland, The Flash grabbed the envelope, and no one noticed. It was a genius idea. No one would suspect anything.

When the Flash arrived in the UK, bevvypix was stood waiting by Her Majesties Royal Mail Post Box so not to give the game away. But then, she became consumed by guilt, what had they done? Stealing Maelick’s envelope meant that he was going to also be unable to join in the fun and that was certainly a crime against SiP. 

Both Bevvypix and The Flash decided it was best to return the package to its rightful owner and hoped that Maelick hadn’t been to collect it beforehand. However, the flash did leave another package instead with bevvypix.

Superheroes in Progress

Now that Bevvypix was aware she was going to have to trigger a plan B. There was no way she was going to get an envelope without help. Even thou she had every confidence that Stuck in Plastic would have sent something even thou they knew she couldn’t attend.

She called on whom she believed to be a group of superheroes to help her quest to find #wheresbevvyspackage. In fact, the characteristics of the Flash was making her begin to question if it was the Sip crew in disguise? Perhaps she will never know, or will she find out in due course? 

Wait ‘Till ya get a load of Me

After a recent photoshoot with Deadpool, she had mentioned her despair over not being able to attend the Spring 21 workshop and he offered to help her. Thinking back now, she remembers him speaking something in French, but she thought nothing of it at the time. 

They walked over to the post box and in true Deadpool fashion, he put his hand inside the gap to reach for the envelopes. In an attempt to retrieve an envelope addressed to Bevvypix, he forced his arm in further, then his arm got stuck.

At the time, he was taking about Panda’s, maybe this was some sort of a distraction? This confused Bevvypix as she thought pandas were irrelevant on this occasion. Looking back, was that Julien aka @Ballou inside that red suit?

All of a sudden, he shouted, “Oh La La” and upon releasing his arm, Bevvypix notice that his limb had become trapped and fell off. This wasn’t a problem for Deadpool, if you have watched the movies then you would know he can regenerate his limbs and as another lockdown was looming, seemed like the best time. At this point he decided to hand the envelope retrieval over to Venom.

With a little Help from my Friends

Originally Venom was known to enjoy the dark side, but recently he wanted to help others and today was the day. Although Royal Mail post boxes are secured solid to the ground and it would be impossible to lift them and at the same time a crime to steal post or tamper with the boxes. Venom showed no mercy and that dark side was still visible. 

Not letting on, he thought, if he could get his envelope out of the box before it was delivered to his address. Perhaps he could genetically clone it using a superpower code. And then, Bevvypix would have a duplicated version of the real thing.  He was talking as he rattled the heavy metal box. However, this was no ordinary accent. It sounded more like it was from a place near Manchester. Indeed, it sounded closer to a British accent. Was this Chris aka @chrisrosephoto … ???

Bevvypix was aware he loved Star Wars, but she never contemplated he would ever turn to the dark side.  On the contrary, a pattern was beginning to emerge. These superheroes that were helping, are becoming all too familiar. However, Bevvypix was never going to know who it was behind the mask, she could only hazard a guess.

Every Superhero need a Captain

With Deadpool and Venom failing to break into the post box. The commotion caught the attention of Captain America. Upon his arrival, it was evident that Bevvypix had heard this accent before. Bevvypix was confident this could potential be Boris aka @_Me2_ a true leader and a defender of a good causes. 

In order to help, the only thing to do was use Thors hammer. He had rescued it from the clutches of evil and was in the process of returning it to its rightful owner. He had also just saved Planet earth from impending doom.

As a matter of fact, as strong as the hammer was, it couldn’t penetrate through. Indeed, the hard structure was impenetrable. As he smashed against the metal with such force. The red paint exploded into the air and then … Appearing from the letter opening something fell out. Was this the envelope that Bevvypix had longed for?

A Message to Gothamburg City

With the disappointment starting to flow through Bevvypix, she was about to give up. How can this be, all the superheroes help and not even her envelope remotely in her sight. It was time to call on the Batman. 

Without further ado, bevvypix released the famous bat signal and waited for a response. She knew that Gothamburg City was far away. Could this cry for help be possible, could the Batman deliver the envelope addressed to Bevvypix and put her out of her misery.

Her call was answered and through the darkness of night, the dark knight appeared holding what seemed to be a package. As he approached, he was holding out the envelope, but Bevvypix knew somehow this couldn’t be her package, everyone else had failed with the delivery. She heard Batman saying “ist das deins Bevvypix.”  

In light of these words, she realised that the Batman sounded a lot like Stefan aka @herrsm He had come to save the day. As he got closer, it was sadly not Bevvypix’s workshop package. However, it was a different type of package. “Offnen Sie nicht bis zu Ihrem Geburtstag”  Batman said. What did this mean?

Spidey Senses

Out of nowhere, then appeared Spiderman holding an envelope. To be honest he was waving it in front of her face and teasing her. Indeed, it was not bevvypix’s envelope, but he had heard that his package was taken some two weeks prior to the workshop and his Spidey senses guessed it must have been Bevvypix.

After collecting his envelope from the Finnish Post office, his Spidey senses were drawing him to the culprit. Now, and this was only another guess but is that you Maelick aka @maelickinthenorth ? 

Then he disappeared leaving only an envelope full of photographs from the workshop that he had captured. The envelope felt cold and that was when Bevvypix realised there is only one person with cold snow at the moment and it must have been Maelick.

No Joking

The whole situation was making Bevvypix wonder if the crew were playing tricks on her. Furthermore, and to top it off, the Joker arrived with his humorous sidekick Miss Harleen Quinzel. Having got word that Bevvypix was waiting to find her package. They arrived waving around a package/envelope. Not to mention a baseball bat that was stopping Bevvypix from approaching Mr J. At first, she thought Harley was Karine aka @eatmybones in fancy dress, but then she knew different because Karine was way too busy to joke around.

The corresponding address was out of her visual, all the Bevvypix could see was a similar envelope to what she was looking for. And off they went, taking the envelope with them. 

The Joker’s laughter scrawled across the Street as a constant reminder that  Bevvypix was not going to find her package. She had put up a good search but sadly to no avail. By the same token, she knew she had tried and failed her mission. In spite of this, she knew the workshop was going to be a good one. Afterall she had photographs to look back on when she was allowed to open the envelope.

By Order of The Peaky Blinders

With the intention to give up her quest and admit defeat. All the Superheroes dispersed and went on to continue helping others and Bevvypix was left wondering about the May Workshop that she was definitely attending, was she going to receive a package.

Then from nowhere, she heard voices shouting, “By Order of the Peaky Blinders, Bevvypix here is your package.” Slightly confused Bevvypix reached out for her envelope, it had her name written on the front and they ordered her to not open it before her birthday, just days before the workshop. 

Notably, these may not be your typical Superheroes, Indeed far from that particular characterisation.  However, they looked familiar, more to the point she actually now thinks that they were her boys dressed interpreting The Peaky Blinders. And if it was them, they did a really good impression. In order to trick her, they had hidden the envelope in a secret location and then placed a bet that she would search for it. 

You’ve Got Mail

All things considered the adventure and search continued for the potential workshop envelope, well at least May’s delivery.

In the meantime, Bevvypix anticipates the excitement ahead of opening Batman’s package. Whatever is inside she knows it was so kind to think of her and for that she is truly thankful. And recently she has received further packages, will she be able to open them before they self destruct.

Bevvypix will be sure to follow the Spring workshop on Saturday 3rd April 2021. You can also join the SiP crew and Friends by following #sipspringworkshop2021 and maybe next time you can also join in the fun. Those of you who are attending, have an amazing creative time and I look forward to seeing the results.

Diolch (Welsh for Thank You) 

Bev x

Bevvy Thomas

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