DCL CRUISE (Bazzill Only) --Please read the last page if you were in this swap!

[havencruiser]

I thought page kits would work better than actual layouts since we seem use a variety of sizes of scrapbooks. Please don't make your kits specific to any one Disney ship so that we can accomodate either Magic or Wonder cruisers.

Please pick a topic from those suggested below (or choose one of your own) and make a complete 2-page kit containing the following items:
--2 6x6 pieces of Bazzill cardstock ** see note below**
--2 6x6 pieces of patterned paper to match your theme
--1 embellished title with a title that matches your theme ( no wider than 6")
--1 embellished photo mat (no smaller than 3x3" up to whatever size you wish to make that would fit onto a page if somebody is using it for a 6x6" album)
--1 embellished journal item (tag, library pocket, matchbook)
--1 yd fiber or ribbon (no plain yarn)
--1 embellishment packet of 8 plain brads or 4 shaped brads
--1 surprise item (handmade or store-bought ----no flat stickers, please)
Please create quality kits that are more than the "bare minimum" of what is listed. We should be able to use these kits to make complete pages.

Note:All cardstock used should be Bazzill in your choice of colors. Patterend paper and embellishment should match your theme. Please send a little note with each page kit listing what colors of Bazzil you used so that the recipients can get more if they want to add to what you provided)

Group 1 -CLOSED-- Make 9 kits
Getting There- TAKEN by havencruiser
Anchors Aweigh! (cruise terminal or Sail-Away party) TAKEN by DisneyFreak Jackie
Onboard Activities TAKEN by scrapcreator
Dining Around -TAKEN by Mickeyteacher
Ports of Call TAKEN by Yoda'sMom
DCL Magical Moments TAKEN by dianalyn
Colors of Disney TAKEN by michellepooh
On Deck 9 (for pool pictures) TAKEN by ddavis860
Cabin Shots TAKEN by pjpoohbear

Group 2 - Swapper's Choice - CLOSED -Make 10 kits
1. Meeting the Captain - TAKEN by Havencruiser
2. Pirates in the Caribbean -TAKEN by ddavis860
3. Deck 9 Eats (casual dining) - TAKEN by pjpoohbear
4. Nautical -TAKEN by Yoda'sMom
5. Character Greetings -TAKEN by michellepooh
6. Castaway Cay - TAKEN by Caitsmama
7. "The Ship"--- NSKjerven
8. TBD -- Caitsmama (Spot #2)
9. Palo --- OhMom
10.Till We Meet Again -- scrapcreator


Mailing Details:
Please post your topic on the board and then PM me with it. I will send you my address in reply to your PM. Please use Disney creative magic when making your items and submit pieces of a quality you would like to get in return. Please feel free to PM me with any questions. I will be updating the thread regularly. The DEADLINE for getting the page kits to me will be 9/15/06.Place each of your kits in a ziploc bag with a label indicating your forum name, and real name on it. Then place all the individual bags in a larger ziploc bag with the same sort of label on it. Somewhere on this bag, also place your street address in case anything happens to the outer envelope. Please include a self-addressed envelope for the return trip home or indicate on the envelope if you would like me to reuse it.
Also include enough postage in a labeled ziploc bag for the return trip home PLUS a few extra stamps in case the package is heavier than what you sent. I will return the extra postage.

PM me for mailing info when you are ready to mail :Pinkbounc

[disneyfreakjackie]

WooHoo!!! Bazzill only ... I'm in!!!

I'll take:

Anchors Aweigh! (cruise terminal or Sail-Away party) :cloud9:

Thanks!!

[YodasMom]

Could I take "Ports of Call", please? Do I need to specify a Port? If so, I would do Castaway Cay.

Thanks for hosting...........I love the Bazzill, too!

[Mickeyteacher]

Can I do dining around? Thanks for hosting.
Shawna

[pjpoohbear]

I would like to play, can I do "Cabin Shots".

So I could theme towards say, Our Cabin on one side and Towel Animals on the other side?

Penny

[havencruiser]

It's best NOT to specify a port of call (other than Castaway Cay, if you want to) since the different ships go to different places.

[havencruiser]

I updated the 1st post to include everybody's topic requests. We're at 5 swappers now....aiming for 10 :-)

[PixieDust32]

Oh :sad2: me never done the cruise, so I am passing this one.

Have Fun.

[ddavis860]

:banana:

I would like "On Deck 9" for Group 1. If another group opens I'd like "Pirates in the Caribbean Party." :teeth:

[havencruiser]

I will put you down for Deck 9 but if you would prefer to do Pirates now, let me know. Either one would be wonderful!

[scrapcreator]

I'd like to play - how about Activities Onboard? or DCL Magical Moments would be my 2nd choice. Thanks!

Jeanne

[havencruiser]

Onboard Activities are yours for the taking! I will sign you up!

[Michellepooh]

I would like "Colors of Disney". Thanks!

[Diana Lyn]

I'll take Magical Moments.

Thanks for hosting!!

I just got my cricut today, so this is going to be fun!

[havencruiser]

Welcome, Diana and Michelle! I listed your topics and am so glad you joined us..... and I can't wait to see the Cricut stuff. I am so envious ;-) :rolleyes2

[ddavis860]

I will put you down for Deck 9 but if you would prefer to do Pirates now, let me know. Either one would be wonderful!

I'm good either way... I'm actually hoping that another group opens so I can do both :banana:

Diana Lyn, congrats on your Cricut... Isn't it fun!! :teeth:

There was a link to a previous page kit cruise swap...can anyone point me in that direction? I have searched and searched :confused3

[havencruiser]

I closed Group 1 at 9 participants and opened another group for up to 10 swappers. That way, those folks who want to do another spot can do so. I will take another spot as well. Group 2 is open for any topic not covered in Group 1. Just please post your topic so I can maintain a list and we don't have duplicates.

Sharon

[ddavis860]

I'm thinking it's up to you, since you are hosting. :thumbsup2

[ddavis860]

:yay: I'd like "Pirates in the Caribbean" in group 2 please :teeth:

[pjpoohbear]

I would also like to do a second topic for group 2.

Changed my mind, if anyone read my pervious rambling about a character pics kit, then please feel free to take that idea.

I would like to do instead, Deck 9 Eats - this could compliment the deck 9 pool kit. I will include both names for the buffets and the ice cream/sandwich stop, along with stuff for the other locales for snacking on deck 9.

Penny

[YodasMom]

For Group 2, could I do a nautical theme?

[havencruiser]

Yipeeee......the 2nd group is filling, too! I have gotten everybod'ys selected topic on the first post and will go back when I get a free minute and add the names of who chose each topic.

[Michellepooh]

I'd like to join Group 2 as well. Could I do something with character greetings?

[havencruiser]

Character Greetings would be great! I can't believe I forgot that one!

[havencruiser]

BUMP :cheer2:

[pjpoohbear]

Anyone up for ....

Nightlife
Our CM's
The Ship
Artwork at Sea,

I am losing it, too many ideas in my head, augh!

Pj

[havencruiser]

bump....let's fill up Group 2 :cool1:

[Caitsmama]

I'd love to join this! Can i do Castaway Cay for group 2? We haven't been on the cruise yet, but are going in the future!

[havencruiser]

sure! I will put you down for Castaway Cay in Group 2~


You will :love: love your cruise!!!!!
Sharon

[kris1973]

I have a pretty stupid question....what is bazzill?

I must not be as creative as I thought because it looks like all the things on the ship or cc have been taken. If you have any suggestions on what I could scrap I would love to hear them. If people can do doubles I would love to take Castaway Cay.

Kristin

[havencruiser]

Hi Kris,

Bazzill is a wonderful line of cardstock that comes in specifically named colors. If your local scrapbook store doesn't carry it, it is available online at www.scrappingdeals.com or various other scrapbook online stores. It generally is not sold in national chain stores. What makes it great to use in swaps is that swappers can then match what they receive if they want to add additional items on their pages. That is why I have asked that each swapper include a note with their items stating what Bazzill colors they used.

As for topics, Group 2 is a "choose your own" topic. Castaway Cay is already taken but here are some suggestions from a previous post:
Nightlife
Our CM's
The Ship
Artwork at Sea
Please feel free to choose any other topic that hasn't already been listed for Group 1 or Group 2. Many of the same folks are in both groups so we shouldn't duplicate topics from Group 1.
Happy Scrappin'
Sharon

[ohMom]

if there is still a spot in Group 2 i'd like to join -- sign me up as 'TBD' and i'll think on the topic today and get back tonight

[havencruiser]

There is still room.....I will add you to Group 2 :thumbsup2

[kris1973]

I will take Towel Animals in the stateroom.

Kristin

[scrapcreator]

Looks like you have 1 more spot? I'll take it if available. Would anyone like something about returning home/'till we meet again (I can't remember what the banner said - I'll have to look).

Or, A Day at Sea?

Jeanne

[ddavis860]

Looks like you have 1 more spot? I'll take it if available. Would anyone like something about returning home/'till we meet again (I can't remember what the banner said - I'll have to look).

Or, A Day at Sea?

Jeanne

My family is always laughing at me that day...cause I cry when I get on the ship and I cry when I leave :sad:

I like both ideas :teeth:

[havencruiser]

Jeanne,
I LOVE the "Till We Meet Again" idea. If you decide to do Day at Sea, I will change the topic for you. Welcome aboard to our swap group!

Sharon :grouphug:

[ohMom]

group two -- i'm thinking of one of these:

character breakfast
Palo
pool
chocolate buffet

anyone care to give opinions in group two feel free! :listen:

[havencruiser]

I like ALL of them!! :cheer2:

[scrapcreator]

I will take Towel Animals in the stateroom.

Kristin

:cool1: Cool! I've got sooooo many pics of towel animals, lol!

OK, this is going to be fun! Till We Meet Again (or whatever the banner says) works for me.

Jeanne

[ohMom]

i've decided to go with a Palo theme -- thanks

[nskjerven]

Hey there:

How about I'll take

"The Ship"

Other than the name(s) being different they are pretty much the same, yes? (okay no comments from the peanut gallery on the Airel and the Helmsman Mickey in the Atriums please)

Nan

p.s. Sharon, I'll pm you for a phone # I'd like to chat about some ideas since this is my first swap.

[Caitsmama]

Just to pop in here, Bazzill is available at AC Moore in multi packs, which is where i am getting mine, you can use a 40% off coupon, if you need one, i can email you one! Email me at smvenancio@yahoo.com and put AC coupon in the subject line! or go to www.acmoore.com and sign up for thier mailing list.. they email coupons every week! Also, Sizzix is on sale 50% off (machine and dies) this week!!

[havencruiser]

Thanks for the AC Moore info! I get my Bazzill at www.scrappingdeals.com

It's 39 cents for a single sheet and they also sell 25-packs.

Sharon

[havencruiser]

BUMP....one spot left!!

[Caitsmama]

Is there still a spot left in this group 2 that i am in? If so, i would like to take it, and i will have 2 spots in this group.. Let me just think on my topic tonight (if that is ok), i think i will do a gift album for my in-laws with the second spot.. So, let me know if it is still available!
Thanks so much..
Stacy

[havencruiser]

Hi Stacy,
The second topic is yours!

[havencruiser]

BUMP :cool1:

[havencruiser]

BUMP :cool1:

[Caitsmama]

I am doing "The Golden Mickeys" for my second spot for sure. This is my final answer. LOL Sorry for the confusion!! :rotfl:

[ddavis860]

:banana:

Did some shopping today...This is going to be FUN!!! :Pinkbounc

[ulittletinker]

bump :cool1:

[Caitsmama]

OMG.. i worked on one of my spots last night, and it is coming out so cute! (If i do say so!!)LOL I can't wait for this swap!!!!

[havencruiser]

I can't wait to see everybody's stuff! I am probably going to try to work on them when I go to SDV in August.

[Caitsmama]

Oh man, have fun at SDV.. I was soooooooo tempted when i got the southwest "ding" today, and could get air so cheap..lol. But we are going in Nov, and i own my own biz, and the summer is our prime time, so i can't.
But, a friend and i are planning on going next yr!! Have you gone before??

[havencruiser]

I've never gone before (AND....just happened to get back from there :confused3 ) but couldn't resist this! There's a big Creative Memories Expo 15 minutes away from me this week-end and I'm registered for that too!

[havencruiser]

bump :thumbsup2

[YodasMom]

I just logged on to ask a question..........funny, you should just bump it up!

Anyway.........Regarding the 6 x 6 patterned paper (2 sheets) that we are to send with the kit, do they need to be the same pattern?

I've got my stuff, but just need to finish a few more swaps before I put these together.

Thanks!!

[Caitsmama]

Well, i am cropping tonight at the local lss, need to work on this swap there.. I like to do swaps at the lss, since there is usally lack of room, and i work on my own books at home in my scrapbook room, since i can spread out and make a mess.
But, at home i can get to distracted with swaps, lol.. so if i am "stuck" at the lss for 6 hrs and ONLY bring my swap stuff, i HAVE to do it!!! LOL
Now, onto my "golden mickey spot" i seem to be having a heck of a time with this, since i have never seen it or been on the cruise.

[havencruiser]

The Golden Mickeys at like the "Academy Awards" which that helps. Of course, all the movies are Disney movies! I have a Sizzix die of a filmstrip which my mind keeps wandering to when I think of the Golden Mickeys.
Have fun at the LSS!
Sharon

[havencruiser]

The patterned papers don't have the be the same for each kit. However, I would think if would work best if both pages within a kit were the same.

[havencruiser]

Speaking of going "out" to work on swaps......
How much "extra" work is it to get everything together to have the right stuff to get things done outside your scraproom? I am going to the Disney crop at the Yacht Club later this month and am wondering how NOT to take my entire scrap room contents just so that I didn't "Forget" something I needed?
Sharon

[Diana Lyn]

Speaking of going "out" to work on swaps......
How much "extra" work is it to get everything together to have the right stuff to get things done outside your scraproom? I am going to the Disney crop at the Yacht Club later this month and am wondering how NOT to take my entire scrap room contents just so that I didn't "Forget" something I needed?
Sharon

I just got back from Valley Forge and I'm heading to the YC in a few weeks, so I've become the expert packer! It's really not too much work. I try to preplan pages with exactly everything I need to complete the page so I don't end up bringing 9000 sheets of paper and embellishments. As far as tools go, I pretty much just bring my basic trimmer, CM cutting system and crop a dile. And adhesive---lots and lots and lots of adhesive. No matter how much I bring, I always run out.

I wouldn't worry so much about forgetting stuff. If it's a tool, chances are someone has it that you can borrow. If it's some sort of embellishment, you can always leave a blank spot and fill it in when you get home.

[havencruiser]

Hi Diana,
I will be at YC, too! If you have your DCL pages done for this swap, I will be happy to bring them home with me so you won't have to bother mailing them. I have a bunch of Disney swaps to work on at YC. I figured if I brought all the Disney stuff with me, that would eliminate having to decide which of all the non-Disney stuff I would need to work on regular scrapbook pages.
See you at YC!
Sharon

[Caitsmama]

Sharon, What i did.. is, I did a "trial run" of what i wanted to do for my spot, did all the elements (1 of each), then, gather all my materials to recreate those elements, pre cut my cardstock and paper (if i have time), then just pack whatever else i need to complete them like the demo one i did. So, when i have all my stuff, i just put it in a gallon bag.. So, when i pull out the gallon bag at the crop, all my stuff to complete those elements is right there in the bag.. No extras. Plus the demo one i already did. Then i just copy it - x's 10 or whatever.
That is the total key - PREPLANNING! But, i usally don't like to work on my own full size books at crops, due to the fact i am usally lacking space, and i like to socialize and stuff.. I find i am not as "creative" at a packed crop. Too much going on. But, if i preplan layouts or whatever, and put my sketch in the bag with all my elements, i can at least get my stuff done without much thinking involved.
Also, b/c my brain shuts off at 9pm. That is my rule. LOL All my friends know it!! Don't ask me for scrappin advice after 9pm!!!
But, at 5 or 6 am, i can knock your socks off!! LOL

[Diana Lyn]

Hi Diana,
I will be at YC, too! If you have your DCL pages done for this swap, I will be happy to bring them home with me so you won't have to bother mailing them. I have a bunch of Disney swaps to work on at YC. I figured if I brought all the Disney stuff with me, that would eliminate having to decide which of all the non-Disney stuff I would need to work on regular scrapbook pages.
See you at YC!
Sharon

Cool!! My stuff is done already, I finished at VF, so I'll bring it with me! :cool1:

[havencruiser]

Hi Ladies!
How are your kits coming along??? I can't wait to see all of them. I have finished all (well, almost all) of my other swaps that come before this one and plan on working on this one on Sunday after DD's 16th Birthday Luau :Pinkbounc
I was looking at the bunch of other swaps I have due after this one and realized that they are ALL Disney swaps. Is there such a thing as Compulsive Disney Disorder??? I think I have it. :rolleyes1

[havencruiser]

BUMP :thumbsup2

[YodasMom]

I have all my supplies and plans in order.

But, I need to finish a couple of other DIS swaps before I put these together. It should go fast once I get to it. :)

[havencruiser]

I did the same thing. I got all the supplies in order and am taking the "Goodies" to work on at the Dreams Unlimited event next week-end in Orlando. I have a whole bunch of other Disney swaps to work on before this one is due. :rolleyes1

[Caitsmama]

OMG, i can't even tell you how much fun i had on this swap!! I am just about done with my 2 spots.. I have never spent this much time on one swap, but had so many great ideas!! And i am VERY happy with how my stuff turned out. Too bad i am not even going on the DCL til 2008!!!! HAHAHAHAHA
Hoping to have my stuff postal next week!

[havencruiser]

I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the swap! I am working on this one tomorrow. I have been having so much fun getting the stuff together. I can't wait to see everybody's stuff. I was on DCL last Christmas and am going again this Christmas. I hope to scrap the first trip before taking the second. :rolleyes1 Too much swappin' and not enough scrappin'!

[Caitsmama]

Sharon, Do you go FOR Christmas? That must be kinda cool!! Getting away from all the hustle and bustle.
And i know you are planning to leave soon for SDV right? when are you leaving?? I am so jealous!! Are you scrapping your stuff or working on swaps?

[havencruiser]

Last year the cruise started before Christmas (12/24). This year it starts on 12/26 but we are going to WDW on 12/21 to spend a few days there before the cruise. It was beautiful onboard with all the holiday decorations.
I am going to OKW and YC next week for the scrapbooking event.
This DCL swap is the last one I am completing before FLA. I plan to do it over the week-end and then spend the rest of next week packing all the stuff for the scrapbooking event and head off to OKW on Thursday and move to the Yacht Club on Friday. Wooooohoooooo! :Pinkbounc

[havencruiser]

Hi everybody,
If you are in this swap and will be at the scrapbooking event at the Yacht Club next week-end and would like to deliver them to me directly, I would be happy to meet you AND take your things home with me. That way, you would only need postage for their return trip home. Even if you don't have them done but are there, I would love to meet you anyway! I will be staying at the Yacht Club.
Sharon

[ohMom]

just checking in -- i'm still in :) my DDs go back to school next monday and that will free up some shopping time for me. i plan on getting it mailed around or before Sept 8

[disneyfreakjackie]

Hi!! I just wanted to let you know that I mailed mine yesterday, 8/22/06!! Can't wait to get everything back!! :thumbsup2

[havencruiser]

When I get back from WDW, I will start a "packages received" thread. Thanks for letting me know it's on it's way.
Sharon

[Mickeyteacher]

I'm planning to finish tomorrow since I do not have school. I need to finish my titles and a surprise item. I will let you know when I finish.
Shawna

[PixieDust32]

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[YodasMom]

Hi Havencruiser............
I'm working on this swap now, and just want to clarify one of the elements.

For the "journal item" you specified as one of the elements........In addition to the ones you had in parentheses "(tag, library pocket, matchbook)", can we also do other things like a file folder, journal box, etc? And also, if we do a tag, do you want room left for journaling, or a fully embellished tag?

Having fun on this one!

Thanks again! :)

[havencruiser]

Any "journal item" you want to do is fine with me. As for embellishing or leaving the other ones, I'd say use your best judgement. There's no right or wrong way, in my opinion. What I would suggest is that you do a mix.

[YodasMom]

Any "journal item" you want to do is fine with me. As for embellishing or leaving the other ones, I'd say use your best judgement. There's no right or wrong way, in my opinion. What I would suggest is that you do a mix.

Thank you!!! :sunny:

[havencruiser]

I still have one extra set of Swap pages left from this swap. I contacted the one of the swappers because she did not send a return address but I never heard from her and now can't remember who it was. If you were in this swap and never got your pages back (except for those who were also in the Paint Can swap and asked me to mail them together) please let me know.
thanks,
Sharon

[rsjj]

i'd like to see some pix..if anyone is willing to do it? thank you! i would be very happy...please?...someone?...please? :flower: