PET Swap, Sign-ups ~Closed.~

[KatDisney]

Hi Ladies, Sorry I just got home this swap is DUE February 6th!!!! Please mail by February 1st to ensure that your packages arrive in time. I so am a “Copy Kat” as I borrowed the Details etc from KaMommy 

The Details
1. Choose a group. There will be three groups to start out with. Group 1 will be for Dogs ONLY. Group 2 will be for Cats Group 3 will be for any pet, dogs and cats together. Etc.
2. Choose two elements for each slot you select – see the list below. Post your choices of elements. It will be fine if some of the elements duplicate within a group. Just think about what you want to receive back as you make your element selections.
3. PM me with your DIS name, name, home address, email address, and phone numbers. Email and phone numbers will only be used to follow up if I have not heard from you.
4. Post your weekly status on the Progress thread - which will be posted after the slots are filled.
You must check in 2 weeks prior to the due date. If I have not heard from you by then I will send you a pm or an email. I WILL ANGEL YOUR SPOT IF I DO NOT HEAR FROM YOU WITHIN TWO DAYS OF THE PM OR EMAIL.
5. Check the progress thread for your status - it will be updated with ship info and received info.
6. Packing Instructions - use a Ziploc for each person and put everything for that person into their bag. Please label each bag with your name so we know who made each element. Include $4.05 for postage (or stamps if you don't want to send cash)

Please don’t send metered or click-it/ship-it postage – some hostesses have had issues with these.

7. PM me if you have problems and need to drop out or if an emergency happens (we all know things happen beyond our control sometimes), let me know so we can make arrangements for an angel or other help if needed.
8. There will be 10 people per group.
9. HAVE FUN!!

Element Selection:
Please, no hand lettering on any items, use computer fonts, rub-ons, stamps, etc.
Embellished means using brads, eyelets, charms, ribbon, 3D stickers (matted stickers are okay too) or embossing.

1 Topper - 8 inches wide, 2 inches high, double matted and embellished
2 Photo Mats – 4-1/4 x 6-1/4 paper on top of 4-1/2 x 6-1/2 paper, embellished
2 Photo Frames – sized for 4 x 6 pictures, double matted and embellished
2 Journaling boxes - double matted and embellished, at least a 3 x 4 writing area
2 Tags - double matted and embellished, include either fibers/ribbons or eyelet in the hole, no smaller than 2 x 3, larger if you wish
4 Embellished Squares - double matted and embellished
1 Shaker Box
1 Paper Piecing
1 Matted Song Lyric/Poem or Quote: Song Lyric/Poem/Quote area must be NO smaller than 2 ½ x 3 ½, double matted and embellished
1 set Box ‘n’ Tag: following above guidelines for each element
4 Bottlecaps
2 Mini file folder
1 Library pocket and tag
1 Store “bought” embellishment
2 License plates

[KatDisney]

Group 1: Dogs
1. Katdisney - Journal box, Quote &
2. PigletsPal - Topper/Bottle Caps
3. AlexWyattMommy - 2 Tags and 4 squares
4. YodasMom - A Quote/Poem/Song and topper
5. StitchIsOurHero - 2 journal boxes and 2 tags
6. ddavis860 - library pocket and tag & journal box
7. disneyfreakk -2 photo mats & 2 tags
8. Ohmom - 2 'dog' tags & A Quote/Poem/Song
9. aries1980 - paper piecing and mini accordion album folders
10. marlynnp - photo mats/frames and a shaker box.


Group 2: Cats
1. Katdisney - 2 journal boxes & Tag
2. PigletsPal - Frames/4 Squares.
3. StitchIsOurHero - topper and 2 tags
4. New England Eeyore - 2 tags and 2 journal boxes
5. TPCShauna - Library Pocket and Tag & Quote/Poem/Song
6. aries1980 - paper piecing and mini accordion album folders
7. maria34a - 2 Mini file folders and 1 Library pocket and tag
8. bookmama - topper and 2 tags



Group 3: Dogs
1. disneyfreakk - 4 Embellished Squares & 1 Shaker Box
2. Yodasmom - quote/poem/song and a library pocket and tag
3. Ohmom - 1 lyric/poem & 2 journal boxes
4. Katdisney - Topper & Tag and ribbon with brads
5. marlynnp - topper and tags!
6. MissBubbles - photo mats & tags
7. Maria34a - 2 Journaling boxes and 1 Library pocket and tag
8. AlexWyattMommy - 1 License Plate and 1 File Folder & 2 tags

[AlexWyattMommy]

Dog - 2 Tags and 4 squares

[YodasMom]

Please put me down for Group 1: Dogs. Yay!! paw:paw: paw:

ETA: I will do: A Quote/Poem/Song and topper.

If anymore Dogs only groups open up, I would love to sign up for them.

Thanks for hosting! pluto:

[StitchIsOurHero]

Whoo-hoo!!! I'm so in this!!

Could I please have a spot in the cat group and a spot in the dog group? We have 2 cats and 3 dogs, so I have to be an equal opportunity scrapper! ;)

On the dog one, I'll do 2 journal boxes and 2 tags, and on the cat one, I'll do a topper and 2 tags.

I am a copy cat, too, by the way (but without the cool name tie-in ;) ) I lifted KAMommy's directions, too! :thumbsup2

How many people are in each group? I may try to work on this this weekend! Thanks again for hosting!!

[ddavis860]

:banana: or should I say :dogdance:

I'd like to do be in the dog group:

Can I do a library pocket and tag

And a journal box

[disneyfreakk]

Dog group please. I would also like to be in another dog group if that option comes up.

2 photo mats
2 tags

[ohMom]

Dog group please!!

yea!!

what's left?

can I do:

1 matted lyric/poem
2 journaling boxes

[KatDisney]

ohmom,

you can pick whatever you'd like to make :)

I will open another dog group since it seems to be the most popular :)pug:

[ohMom]

ok -- sorry i edited above -- had to review my sizzix order :) i ordered lots of tags but seemed to be quite a few already signed up. I did order the 'dog tag' original die cut though if anyone wants I'll change

[disneyfreakk]

group 4

4 Embellished Squares
1 Shaker Box

[YodasMom]

Great.........I will also sign up for Group 4: Dogs pluto:

I will do a quote/poem/song and a library pocket and tag. paw: paw: paw:

[AlexWyattMommy]

I like the "dog" dog tag idea. Please make those.

[New England Eeyore]

Yay!!

I'll join Cat please - 2 tags and 2 journal boxes.

[KatDisney]

ok -- sorry i edited above -- had to review my sizzix order :) i ordered lots of tags but seemed to be quite a few already signed up. I did order the 'dog tag' original die cut though if anyone wants I'll change

Oh yes do the dog tag! Tags are great I use them on almost everything I do so I am always happy getting lots of them :) so do you want to drop the journal boxes or the lyric?

[TPCShauna]

Group 2 - Cats

Library Pocket and Tag
Quote/Poem/Song

[ohMom]

Oh yes do the dog tag! Tags are great I use them on almost everything I do so I am always happy getting lots of them :) so do you want to drop the journal boxes or the lyric?

i'll drop the journal boxes and replace with

2 'dog' tags http://www.sizzix.com/shop.cfm?function=detail&ProductItemNumber=38-1161&

oh but i ordered a cute dog embossing thing too

can i sign up for group 4. i don't want to be a piggie

if there is room, i'll do group 4

1 lyric/poem
2 journal boxes

[KatDisney]

. i don't want to be a piggie




Well it ISSSSSSS a pet swap ya know.. :rotfl2:

[ohMom]

another thought -- i'm keeping on an eye on the pets, pets and more pets group to see what others have. i guess i'm gun-shy for not wanting 9 other 'pets' that don't apply to me. scrappable pictures for me would include hamsters and horses

kat -- i looked for a cute jumping piggie smile but no, not one!

[KatDisney]

Another thought on the Pets pets group, It can be dogs and cats together which is what I am thinking to do since I have one of each and have alot of them together. I also can use horses.

Also, if you get something that you can't use that pizza box will be Floating around soon and you could always toss in the "unuseable" pets into there I would think.

[aries1980]

Ill do one for dogs and one for cats!!!

[aries1980]

Ill take paper piecing and mini accordion album folders for both groups!!

[marlynnp]

Spot 10 in dogs please - I'll let you know what in a bit

[marlynnp]

I'll do photo mats/frames and a shaker box.

[marlynnp]

ok, now that I've calmed down (thougt I almost missed it:scared: , lol) I see there is another dog group. I'll take a spot there too - topper and tags!

[KatDisney]

hehehe marlynnp, glad you could join us! this is going to be a great swap I can already "feel" it.. either that or my arthritis hasn't recovered from our trip to Oregon. :upsidedow

[MissBubbles]

Can I join the dog group - photo mats & tags.

Thanks!

[PigletsPal]

I will do for Dog: Topper/Bottle Caps
Cat: Frames/4 Squares.

Thanks for letting me join in......:)

[maria34a]

Hi Ladies, Sorry I just got home this swap is DUE February 6th!!!! Please mail by February 1st to ensure that your packages arrive in time. I so am a “Copy Kat” as I borrowed the Details etc from KaMommy 

The Details
1. Choose a group. There will be three groups to start out with. Group 1 will be for Dogs ONLY. Group 2 will be for Cats Group 3 will be for any pet, dogs and cats together. Etc.
2. Choose two elements for each slot you select – see the list below. Post your choices of elements. It will be fine if some of the elements duplicate within a group. Just think about what you want to receive back as you make your element selections.
3. PM me with your DIS name, name, home address, email address, and phone numbers. Email and phone numbers will only be used to follow up if I have not heard from you.
4. Post your weekly status on the Progress thread - which will be posted after the slots are filled.
You must check in 2 weeks prior to the due date. If I have not heard from you by then I will send you a pm or an email. I WILL ANGEL YOUR SPOT IF I DO NOT HEAR FROM YOU WITHIN TWO DAYS OF THE PM OR EMAIL.
5. Check the progress thread for your status - it will be updated with ship info and received info.
6. Packing Instructions - use a Ziploc for each person and put everything for that person into their bag. Please label each bag with your name so we know who made each element. Include $4.05 for postage (or stamps if you don't want to send cash)

Please don’t send metered or click-it/ship-it postage – some hostesses have had issues with these.

7. PM me if you have problems and need to drop out or if an emergency happens (we all know things happen beyond our control sometimes), let me know so we can make arrangements for an angel or other help if needed.
8. There will be 10 people per group.
9. HAVE FUN!!

Element Selection:
Please, no hand lettering on any items, use computer fonts, rub-ons, stamps, etc.
Embellished means using brads, eyelets, charms, ribbon, 3D stickers (matted stickers are okay too) or embossing.

1 Topper - 8 inches wide, 2 inches high, double matted and embellished
2 Photo Mats – 4-1/4 x 6-1/4 paper on top of 4-1/2 x 6-1/2 paper, embellished
2 Photo Frames – sized for 4 x 6 pictures, double matted and embellished
2 Journaling boxes - double matted and embellished, at least a 3 x 4 writing area
2 Tags - double matted and embellished, include either fibers/ribbons or eyelet in the hole, no smaller than 2 x 3, larger if you wish
4 Embellished Squares - double matted and embellished
1 Shaker Box
1 Paper Piecing
1 Matted Song Lyric/Poem or Quote: Song Lyric/Poem/Quote area must be NO smaller than 2 ½ x 3 ½, double matted and embellished
1 set Box ‘n’ Tag: following above guidelines for each element
4 Bottlecaps
2 Mini file folder
1 Library pocket and tag
1 Store “bought” embellishment
2 License plates

Hi! Please sign me up for group 2 Cats, I will do (2 Mini file folders and 1 Library pocket and tag)
Also sign me up for Group 4 Dogs and I will do 2 Journaling boxes and 1 Library pocket and tag)

Thanks!
Maria

[KatDisney]

all updated :)

[KatDisney]

Any others want to join in?

[BernardandMissBianca]

Just checking in Kat, how are things going?
Dogs filled up pretty quick, huh?!
I would join but I am not ready to scrap Popcorn's pictures yet. The holidays still hurt so maybe next time.

[disneyfreakk]

Buffy, sorry to hear of your loss.

Well ladies, I am almost done with my two groups. I might wait until we either have more people in the second dog group to do the shaker boxes. Yep, thats all I have left to do! ( Told you I was excited about this swap! lol ) Come on ladies, we have 3 more spots to fill on the 2nd dog group, and I think the cat group needs 3 more too.

[AlexWyattMommy]

For group 3, could I do 1 License Plate and 1 File Folder as one element choice and than 2 tags? If not that is okay. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks.

[KatDisney]

BernardandMissBianca,

Things are going pretty good so far but the year has only just begun :) I am determined to really put forth my "A" game this year and setting some goals for myself which will be good for me.

disneyfreakk!! you are amazing!

AlexWyattMommy, your changes are fine :) I will upate your elements.. You want group 3? or another group?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Group 3 please. We don't take photos of our cats. But we have tons of the dog.

[aries1980]

half way down with mine ust checkin in!!

[KatDisney]

Im going to close this swap tonight so Final call for any more scrappy doos

[AlexWyattMommy]

Just checking in.
I have my plates printed. Need to figure out how embellished or simple to go with them.
I cut out my file folders (by hand so please excuse the wavy lines at the very top) and am ready to embellish.
I have the tags cut and the squares cut (okay I cheated with these I have sheets of already made squares, but I promise to make them look good).
So I'm pretty stoked about getting these done on Sunday.

[StitchIsOurHero]

AWM, you are on the ball!! I have my stuff, but I haven't started. This weekend, I have big plans to get my swaps done!! :)

[New England Eeyore]

I've made progress on this one. I have one set of journal boxes done. I think I may make a trip to one more store (after visiting 3 other ones this week:rolleyes1 ) on Saturday to look for one more thing. My original ideas for tags just aren't doing it for me right now. Inspiration will strike, though!

[disneyfreakk]

done :)

Kat, I need your addy. And would you mind mailing mine back in the priority box if I send the $8.10?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Ugh! I must have Micksteritis. I hate my elements on this swap like she hates hers on Epcot. I had purchased all my embellishments before the holidays. I have these total cool Karen Foster Brads. And well, long story short, none of it makes sense. The premade squares I bought don't really match the Karen Foster Paper. Bad case of the Clash.

Okay, after the kids have baths and head washings I will try again.

[New England Eeyore]

I finished this swap this weekend. I'm all out of Priority Mail envelopes though so I won't be mailing it until later this week.

[MissBubbles]

Finished mine for Group 2 - dogs over the long holiday weekend. I just need the mail to address and they can go out.

[marlynnp]

I have one group finished and I hope to get the other group finished no later than Thursday night!

[YodasMom]

I'm ready to start working on this swap now that I finished a couple of earlier ones. I have all my supplies and my ideas. Just need the time to work on it, probably mostly this weekend. I expect to be ready to mail by the first of next week.
paw: pluto: paw:

[maria34a]

I am working on mine tonight!!! I finished the other swap and now it is on to critter swaps!!!!!

[KatDisney]

HI Ladies,

I am finally home again. My work sent me on another trip with just a days notice. I've been gone for a week and now I am behind again!~:mad: But I am checking in :) Im still here. Talk to you all tomorrow as I just got in

Kat

[TPCShauna]

Hi Kat! :wave2:

I got a lot done on my library pockets and tags at my crop last Sunday and then WPASADI called so I've not touched it since.

The good news is that our challenge is due tomorrow and the judges won't even START judging until Sunday so I should have plenty of time this weekend to finish this swap.

I'm so excited to get my goodies!

[StitchIsOurHero]

Welcome home, Kat! I have my stuff and my ideas for this one, so I am hoping to finish it this weekend! :thumbsup2

[TPCShauna]

Calling Cat Group Swappers!

I have a question. I'm doing a quote and I can't decide which one to use.

Would you prefer a humorous, sweet or intellectual kitty quote?

Please let me know ASAP as I would really LOVE to finish this swap tomorrow while I'm watching the games.

Thanks!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I AM DONE!!:yay:
I will be sending these on Monday. Will post again when they have left my hands.

[bookmama]

got the toppers done, now i'm working on tags. I'm actually on schedule:rotfl:

[PigletsPal]

Most of my pictures are of the cats sleeping. So what ever fits..........sorry not much help am I...............:rotfl2:

Hi Kat! :wave2:

I got a lot done on my library pockets and tags at my crop last Sunday and then WPASADI called so I've not touched it since.

The good news is that our challenge is due tomorrow and the judges won't even START judging until Sunday so I should have plenty of time this weekend to finish this swap.

I'm so excited to get my goodies!

[disneyfreakk]

I AM DONE!!:yay:
I will be sending these on Monday. Will post again when they have left my hands.

would you mind sending Kats address to me via PM so I can send my stuff too? :)

[New England Eeyore]

Calling Cat Group Swappers!

I have a question. I'm doing a quote and I can't decide which one to use.

Would you prefer a humorous, sweet or intellectual kitty quote?

Please let me know ASAP as I would really LOVE to finish this swap tomorrow while I'm watching the games.

Thanks!

Any of the above would work for me. My cat is funny, sweet and highly intelligent!;)

[StitchIsOurHero]

Shauna--any of those would work for me, too. We have pics of the cats doing all sorts of crazy things, and I am pretty sure they are more intelligent than I am, so whatever works for you works for me! ;)

I got my cat stuff done tonight. I have one element cut for the dog group. I'm hoping to assemble that element and at least get the other one cut out tomorrow night. My goal is to send these out to you on Wednesday! :dogdance:

[AlexWyattMommy]

My pets are postal. Priority with DC 03050830000368109105

[ohMom]

checking in -- i'm just getting started but will have mailed on time

i'm sorry i have 2 stupid questions --

does 'double matted' mean two or three layers total? i just noticed the tags are to be double matted. how do you all make the additional layers if you punch out the tags with your sizzix? i have the dog tag sizzix die and the big one is about 2 1/2 x 5", but there is no one just a hair smaller for matting?

and secondly, dog group one -- should the tags be empty so you can add your own wording or should they have something on them? you know like a dog? i have a CUTE sizzix embossed dog. should he be in the center of the tag, or do you all want something to it?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Not a stupid question. I thought double matted meant three layers, but it means two.
For your Dog Tag shaped one, you could cut another one in a different color and cut it in 1/2 and put that on it. True it would only be double matted for 1/2 of the tag, but I but it would still look cute. Or you could put them slightly off center from each other, so one is peeking to one side.

My tags have die cuts on them. Two layers of paper than the die cut and some ribbon diagonal across on one. The other one has a brad & die cut. I bet the embossed dog would look great.

[YodasMom]

checking in -- i'm just getting started but will have mailed on time

i'm sorry i have 2 stupid questions --

does 'double matted' mean two or three layers total? i just noticed the tags are to be double matted. how do you all make the additional layers if you punch out the tags with your sizzix? i have the dog tag sizzix die and the big one is about 2 1/2 x 5", but there is no one just a hair smaller for matting?

and secondly, dog group one -- should the tags be empty so you can add your own wording or should they have something on them? you know like a dog? i have a CUTE sizzix embossed dog. should he be in the center of the tag, or do you all want something to it?

I use Sizzix dies on almost all of my tags. I punch out two different colors with the same size tag dies. Then, I adhere them together so the the top layer is adhered maybe 1/4 inch from the lower layer and so that only the hole on the top layer shows. When I do that the double matting of only the upper part of the tag show, though. Then I punch through the hole with a hole punch so that the hole in the tag goes through both layers. I usually use an eyelet in the hole. Unless the tag is for a library pocket, I usually decorate the whole tag and use the tag for an embellishment, but you can also leave some room for journaling if you want.

Double matted is two layers.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I wondered how you made your scalloped tags. I love those. :love:

[ohMom]

I use Sizzix dies on almost all of my tags. I punch out two different colors with the same size tag dies. Then, I adhere them together so the the top layer is adhered maybe 1/4 inch from the lower layer and so that only the hole on the top layer shows. When I do that the double matting of only the upper part of the tag show, though. Then I punch through the hole with a hole punch so that the hole in the tag goes through both layers. I usually use an eyelet in the hole.

i'm trying :blush: do you have a picture? you lost me on "only the hole on the top layer shows" -- is the top layer angled/crooked? are you saying you line the holes or angle it enough that the holes are not over each other?

i'm sorry -- but :thanks: for your help!! new die cut machine for me and i really want to learn the tricks!

[ohMom]

oh wait! do you flip them end to end so top layer with hole is opposite bottom layer hole?

[TPCShauna]

I finished my library pocket and tags yesterday while I was watching the games. They are 100% made with my new Cricut! I :love: them!

I'm going to work on my quote today. I think I know which one I'm going to use. I probably won't be able to mail until Saturday 'cause I just don't have time but I am planning to be postal by Saturday at the latest!

[YodasMom]

i'm trying :blush: do you have a picture? you lost me on "only the hole on the top layer shows" -- is the top layer angled/crooked? are you saying you line the holes or angle it enough that the holes are not over each other?

i'm sorry -- but :thanks: for your help!! new die cut machine for me and i really want to learn the tricks!

I put both tags together (and don't do any flipping), so one is directly behind (or underneath) the other. Then I move the top tag down 1/4" just until the hole of the bottom tag is covered by the top of the top tag, and adhere. Thus, only the layer of the bottom tag that shows is the top of the bottom tag. The rest that shows, is the top tag. I often also add other layers to portions of the top tag, but what I described is the basic design. Then I embellish the top of the tag once all the layers are there. The only hole that shows when I do this is from the top tag. So, I have to punch a hole, after they are all together through the bottom tag right where the hole of the top tag is.

If you look on the thread for MNSSHP at the photos. I did the Headless Horseman theme and did a tag that illustrates this. There are a lot of ways of doing tags, but that's just an example of how I do them without making two different sized layers.

Hope this isn't too confusing.

[YodasMom]

Mine are all done, and I plan to mail tomorrow. pluto:

[marlynnp]

I just finished and my shakers boxes are 100% made with my cricut and I love them too! LOL :) This machine is too darn cute.:love:

[StitchIsOurHero]

I know what you mean, marlynnp! I love my Cricut, too!!

I didn't get everything finished up last night, and tonight we have a basketball game. I will be finishing up tomorrow, and DH said he would mail them on Thursday. I'll post to let you know they are on their way! I am very excited about this swap!! :banana:

[maria34a]

I have to start all over on my stuff!!! I ended up ordering some stuff on line and am just waiting for that to come in and when it does I will finish. I started and just didn't like what was happening with it!!!! I am very picky about what I create!!!! It just wasn't happening for me!!! I spent about 3 hours on this stuff and I hated all of it!!!! :rotfl2: Sooooo it all went in the bin for something else and I had to put on the thinking cap again and order supplies...

[PrincessNancy96]

I just finished and my shakers boxes are 100% made with my cricut and I love them too! LOL :) This machine is too darn cute.:love:

Ok, I want instructions on how you did your shaker w/ the cricut.. Mom has one and I can teach her.. I'm sure it's not hard but... I don't have one (YET)

[MissBubbles]

Are we supposed to be getting a PM with a mailing address for these? Mine are ready and have been for about a week but I don't know where they are going yet.

[YodasMom]

Mine are ready to send out, too. I was going to mail today since I have your address from the CJ. But, I think I am going to wait until I officially hear that everything is OK your way, Kat, to send. Just want to make sure you're there. I know you'e been busy with work. Hope you're OK!!

[marlynnp]

Ok, I want instructions on how you did your shaker w/ the cricut.. Mom has one and I can teach her.. I'm sure it's not hard but... I don't have one (YET)

Ok, first of all I have the Tags, Bags, Boxes and more cartridge. There are several tag shapes - I picked an elongated oval shape (like military dog tag). Cut one with the window option (the front of box) and the other with the blackout option (back). Add a puppy in a bathtub, white/iridescent mini beads, foam tape and plastic ~ voila!

I'd post a pic but I mailed my package when I was out at lunch.

I also used the rectangle window cut-out as an embellishment on a photo mat!

The other cool thing I used that I really like is cork. I found 12x12 sheets of it at Michaels or AC Moore (I wish I remembered which) and I definitely want to get more. It really adds great texture.

[PrincessNancy96]

Thanks Mar!! I'll put that on my list!!! :)

[disneyfreakk]

Ok, first of all I have the Tags, Bags, Boxes and more cartridge. There are several tag shapes - I picked an elongated oval shape (like military dog tag). Cut one with the window option (the front of box) and the other with the blackout option (back). Add a puppy in a bathtub, white/iridescent mini beads, foam tape and plastic ~ voila!

I'd post a pic but I mailed my package when I was out at lunch.

I also used the rectangle window cut-out as an embellishment on a photo mat!

The other cool thing I used that I really like is cork. I found 12x12 sheets of it at Michaels or AC Moore (I wish I remembered which) and I definitely want to get more. It really adds great texture.


So is the window option only on the Tags, Bags, Boxes and more cartridge? I havent gotten this one yet, but if I can do shaker boxes with it I get it ASAP! lol. I cut all of the centers of my shaker boxes out by hand! :scared1: But dont worry, I actually do a good job... lol.

[StitchIsOurHero]

Ooh, another reason to get Tags, Bags, Boxes and More!! I've been eyeing that one!! :thumbsup2

[AlexWyattMommy]

I've been using my Fiskars to cut out the inside for shaker boxes.
I did buy 20 premade shaker boxes of ebay that were made with a sizzix die cut. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but these guys are little. And I mean little. So my AK swap will be getting two little shaker boxes instead of one decent sized one. I guess I better go post that over there. :cutie:

[marlynnp]

I bought those last year - they are the size of a slide frame.... still haven't used them, lol.
:confused3 Besides, I couldn't figure out out to seal them so the beads couldn't fall out. I think that cricut cartridge has the same template if anyone knows how to use it, lol.


I've been using my Fiskars to cut out the inside for shaker boxes.
I did buy 20 premade shaker boxes of ebay that were made with a sizzix die cut. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but these guys are little. And I mean little. So my AK swap will be getting two little shaker boxes instead of one decent sized one. I guess I better go post that over there. :cutie:

[StitchIsOurHero]

Mine are finished and boxed up. DH is going to take them to the post office tomorrow! :yay: I'll pm you my DC number, Kat, either tomorrow night or Friday. Thanks again for hostessing! :dance3:

[YodasMom]

I mailed mine earlier today, Kat, priority with DC. paw: paw: paw: paw: paw: paw: paw:

Thanks so much for hosting!! pluto:

Oh, and Gracie wanted me to tell you that she snuck something in the box for your poochie. :love:

[StitchIsOurHero]

Just wanted to confirm that mine are officially on the way as of yesterday. You will probably get them Monday! :thumbsup2

[disneyfreakk]

Are we supposed to send it with DC? I usually just mail everything priority and hope for the best! lol

[YodasMom]

Are we supposed to send it with DC? I usually just mail everything priority and hope for the best! lol

The reason I usually add DC is to keep the PO a little more accountable, and hope they pay more attention to what they're doing. Although, DC just means that it's been delivered somewhere. It doesn't confirm the person you address it to actually receives it.

[StitchIsOurHero]

I added DC just because I always worry about it getting lost along the way. Of course, the DC just makes me obsessively track it and worry about if it's going to get there! :rotfl2:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Your item was delivered at 11:10 AM on January 24, 2007 in EL MIRAGE, AZ 85335.

I hope everything is okay on your end and that they made it there okay.

[StitchIsOurHero]

I just checked my DC, and it says:

Your item was delivered at 11:32 AM on January 27, 2007 in EL MIRAGE, AZ 85335.


I hope everything is good and that it made it ok!! :thumbsup2

[marlynnp]

I'd appreciate comfirmation that mine was received too!

[TPCShauna]

Hey Kat!

Is everything OK? I am ready to mail but want to make sure everything is alright before I do so.

Pop in when you have a moment!

Cheers,
Shauna

[KatDisney]

Hi Everyone,

Yes I recieved the following packages. Sorry wasn't checking my mail every day this past week.

I have recieved:

newenglandEeyore
alexwyattmommy
Stitchisourhero
marlynnp

Great job ladies!

[StitchIsOurHero]

I'm glad they made it ok! :)

[marlynnp]

:cool1: yay! now I don't need to dig out my DC#

[AlexWyattMommy]

And I am glad you are alright. We worry about you (and everyone else) when we don't hear from you in a while.:)

[maria34a]

Finished the Kitty stuff now on to the Doggie stuff!!!!

[TPCShauna]

It's good to hear from you, Kat!

I was planning to mail Saturday but didn't make it to the P.O. and then didn't want to mail until I heard from you to make sure everything was OK. I didn't bring my package with me today ('cause I just got the update) and I won't be home until 9:30 pm tonight so I will mail tomorrow!

Glad to hear that everything is OK!

[PigletsPal]

Mine went postal this afternoon.

[YodasMom]

Hey Kat~ My delivery confirmation search says that my package was delivered this morning. When you get a chance, could you let me know that you have it, please?

It's good to see you back on the Board!

[KatDisney]

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[YodasMom]

I will check my mail in the AM on the way to work, I got home late and totally spaced the mailbox. I'll post from work Karen..



I sent my swap in a box, Kat, that I don't think would fit in a regular mailbox, but maybe your situation is different. The DC did say it was delivered, though.

Hope it's there!:scared1:

[disneyfreakk]

I am on my way to mail my stuff. I will post the DC when I get back. :) I am extreemly excited about this swap! I hope everyone likes my stuff as much as I do! Its nice to swap something other than Disney every once in a while! lol

Happy scrapping!
Kellie

[YodasMom]

This may be a little off topic, but it is a Pet Swap so I guess it fits here more than other areas.......

Yesterday, I mentioned on another thread that any trips to WDW this year would probably be planned closer to the date of travel because I am wanting to get a new puppy and am attempting to make a job change. :teacher:

I had e-mailed the breeder that I had gotten my corgi (Yoda) from 14 years ago to tell her that he had died in July, that I was heartbroken, and was wanting another one of her corgis sometime this year. She did not have any pups but said she would let me know this year when she had a new litter. Well, on the anniversary of the date that I got Yoda, I started getting really anxious for a new pup kind of related to him.....and I started e-mailing and calling her. She just got back to me last night saying that she is in the process of breeding now and is hoping to have a pup that will be perfect for me. That would be around 9 weeks till they are born (whenever they're conceived) and then another approx. 10 weeks after that until I could pick up the pup. So, I may be looking at June sometime to welcome little "Disney" or little "Pluto"pluto: into my home!!

Whoo Hoo!!! I'm so happy!! :yay: :cool1: :yay:

I also got 2 preliminary job offers, yesterday, that I will be going through the process of considering which I want to pursue. What a day!! party:

Sorry, this is off topic, but I figured the group on this thread was a bunch of animal lovers and it would be safe to share. Thanks for listening! :flower3:

[AlexWyattMommy]

You are darn tootin' it is okay to share here!!

Ooo a little Disney in your life everyday? How cool is that? Congrats and hope the wait doesn't seem like forever.

And here's hoping you pick the right job for you right now. And that all the people who work there are Disney nutz too.pixiedust:

[YodasMom]

You are darn tootin' it is okay to share here!!

Ooo a little Disney in your life everyday? How cool is that? Congrats and hope the wait doesn't seem like forever.

Thanks, AWM!!

Part of the process is basking in the anticipation and enjoying getting ready, although I've got tons of dog stuff and still have an older female who wants a new friend to play with. I love the whole process of choosing names, etc,...although I guess I have that covered (kind of), too, since I'm wanting one of those two names if they fit the personality of the pup. It's so nice not to have to obsess about when and whether she's going to contact me, now that I heard from the breeder. :cool1:

[disneyfreakk]

Congrats to you YodasMom! Its always exciting to become a fur-mommy agian. ;) My DH has been trying to talk me into another furbaby, but we already have 3. lol.

So what kind of dogs/cats does everyone have? And what are their names? Here are my kids :

Sassafrass "Sassy" - Chinese Pug (9 years old, but acts like she is 120. lol)
Oreo - Boston Terrier (7)
Polly "Pooh" - Boston Bulldog (4)

I mailed my stuff today. The DC number is 03041560000634574141 .

[KatDisney]

I have my most beloved " Charlie" he is a doxie, he is so precious. I will share the story behind him. About 3 years ago, a lady near where I lived was pulled over for some traffic viloation or other. She was eventually arrested. But when she was pulled over she had 27 dogs in her hatchback car. Doxies/dashounds. 7 of the females were pregnate!


Animal control was called and they took all the dogs from her. In one of the local papers they said Animal control was looking for "Foster homes" for all the dogs. I really wanted one. I called and they took my name and put me on a list. A few weeks went by and I had heard nothing so I called again and the Animal control officer told me I could come down and pick one out. When I walked in my heart just cried. I wanted to take the few that were left home with me. I picked the 2 that I felt needed me the most. We went into the back room where they could be set down and "Charlie" just came over to me and crawled in my lap.

The ACO ( animal control officer) said he seemed to be one of the "broken" ones. He didn't like men at all and was shy around kids. I told her I wanted him. So I signed my papers, and with my new baby in my arms we went to the vet to get a rabies shot ( it was required and the animal control paid for it. Now keep in mind we are just "foster parents" still.

I arrived home with him and my husband was sitting at his computer, he asked if I got one. I said of course I did. I then set Charlie down on the ground. He RAN over to my husband and jumped in his lap!!! the dog who hates men! I was in shock. To this day he loves my husband and loves to sit in his lap. He dosen't care for any other man though/ Strange as that is.

We had to potty train him. My poor hardwood floors :( It took awhile but we managed it. When we put his food in his dish he wouldn't eat. So for the first week we had him we had to hand feed him. The following weeks he started eating out of his bowl but only taking one piece at a time and backing away from the bowl to eat it.

Then the news came that his owner was allowed to have only 3 of her dogs back and she got to pick the 3 she wanted. Lucky for us Charlie wasn't one of them. We then were able to adopt him.

2 Weeks after we adopted him he was in the back yard and we had left. My oldest daughter was home with him but didn't realize he was in the back yard. He chewed a hole in the wood fence and got out. I was frantic. I called everyone short of the FBI and Military. I plastered posters, put an add in the newspaper, radio stations, called the animal control daily. I was a mess.

19 days later I recived a phone call. They had found him. He was 10 miles from home. Skinny as a rail and injured. I was so excited I drove to the Animal control still in my jammies. I was asked to stay in the office and when they brought Charlie around the corner he saw me and started howling and crying it was so emotional ( I still tear up thinking about it) I called my husband and he could hear Charlie and he wanted to come home but couldn't.

He was injured. His flea collar had gotten wrapped around his left leg when he went under the fence. It was cutting off his leg. I rushed him to the vet. They tol dme thye had to keep him over night, I said oh hell no he is coming home. I will bring him back in the morning for his surgery. They did everything they could to make him comfortable. It was hard taking him back the next morning as I wanted to be with him.

Now he is the light of my life. He has healed and just completly a differant dog than the day I brought him home. And that is the short story of my Charlie Brown.

My other pet is my Kitty Sweetie :) We got her from The Human Society :) She is a spoiled princess cat.

[AlexWyattMommy]

My furbaby is "Missy", she is a Siberian Husky. My sister bred her Husky Tasha and this one of the first litter. I flew to NY to babysit the puppies while my sister and her family went to...DISNEY! without me...anyway I fell in love with the one my sis knickname SB, because she thought the dog was stupid.
Turns out she was the smartest one of the litter. She potty trained in one and a half accidents. I picked her up in the middle of one, took her outside and said THIS is where you go. And that was it. Never another mess. She was hand signal trained (don't do it anymore) and could walk without a leash. We have 25 acres now, so we don't walk her, she takes her constitutional by herself. She'll be 12 this June. Poor old girl. But boy you should see her play in the snow even now.

We have three cats, Beemer, Sister and Brother. They live outside in the barn. But don't feel bad for them. They live in the heated office part of it with a cat door to the barn and then outside. They are quite happy little creatures. Good mousers too.

Can't wait to hear more stories.

[ddavis860]

Sharing our pets...

Well, I have had many dogs and 1 cat blessing my life. I still miss my precious Duncan, a golden/yellow lab mix, who was with me for a short 7 years, and was quite ill for most of them. We nickname all our pets...his was "poophead"...don't ask...

My 1 cat was Cookie, rescued from a terrible pet store. She had ear mites, and was way too young to be away from mommy. She sucked buttons, fingers, anything for a long long time. Her nickname was "Missy Cookie"

We now have 2 dogs. One is DS18's yellow lab. Her name is Holly. She has to find you a toy when you come home, and then sings with it in her mouth. She also goes between your legs, and if you scratch her back and say "Happy Holly Happy Holly" she will dance for you...always a big laugh for new visitors. Her nickname is "Pudge"

The other dog was supposed to my mine, but adopted DS14 instead. Her name is Maggie and she is a chocolate lab. She doesn't dance, she hops with excitement when she goes between your legs. She doesn't get a toy, but sits back and waits patiently till Holly gets her attention, then she comes up and LUUUURRRVVVVSSSS all over you. Her nickname is "Goozer" which has turned into "Magoo", and now DS is calling her "Montagoo" Poor dog...

I would love another, but DH says 2 is enough...I say no, but what can I do :confused3

Here are "The Girls" The dogs and I are the only ones that get princess pages at my house. Too many boys here...
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/ddavis860/100_0297.jpg

[YodasMom]

Well, I already told you about my current story with the puppy that is hopefully "in the oven" or soon will be!!

Gracie is my 12 year old corgi / collie mix. She's very pretty, believe it or not. I wanted a playmate for Yoda, and called the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue in my region. They put me on the list, had me complete an application, and then I waited and waited. Most of the rescue dogs they got, at first, were ones that would not fit in a home that already had other pets, or wouldn't get along with a male, or would not do well with a young dog like Yoda was at the time. After a long wait, I got a call about Gracie who had been turned into a "pound" in northern Michigan by a truck driver who didn't have time for her. She was turned over to Corgi rescue. She made the trip to a foster home in Illinois and the foster Mom arranged to come to my home to do a home visit to "approve" me and my home and also for her to meet Yoda. They played the whole time. I adopted her and she's been part of the family for 10 years. She acts more like 8 years old than 12 and is very playful when she's around other peoples' dogs.

Yoda was my Pembroke Welsh Corgi that I had for almost 14 years until he died last summer. He was so loyal, was always with me and wrapped himself around my heart from the first moment. Kat, your description of your attachment to your Charlie sounds like how mine was with Yoda. I could go on and on, but anyway.........:cloud9:

Hey, did you get my box?

[KatDisney]

Karen,

Yup I got your box and when I opened it Charlie was sitting right there. When I pulled out the Doggie treats he just got all excited. He followed me all the way to my computer since I carried them with me...


Thank you so much! I gave him one already and he is one happy pup!

P.S. your pieces are once again beautiful! I can't wait to scrap pictures of Charlie :)

Charlie is my baby, I can't even imagine life without him.

[marlynnp]

My fur babies are dachshunds. I've had dachshunds for over 25 years - they have such personality!

Currently I have two. Zeke, who was a rescue and we believe he is about 13 or 14 years old now. I got him and his 'wife' together back in December of 1996 a week before Christmas. His mate Zena died a couple years ago of renal failure. Zabella, is our 2 yo puppy. I got her from a breeder as my DD was only 5 and I didn't want to deal with a dog that may have 'issues'.

And yes, ever since my 1st dachsie they've all had names beginning with a 'Z' - my mother's do also. The first was Zushka which is Russian for Sophia. My mom was a nurse and had a patient with that name and liked it. That started it all. Between the two of us we've had. Zushka, Zoe, Zirca, Zena, Zeke, Zues, Zenida, Zachary,Ziggy, Zabella. We've both had as many as 4 at one time and my mother, who now works for a vet, has rescued some with back problems.

[YodasMom]

Glad Charlie enjoyed the treats, Kat. When you mentioned you have a Dachsie, I wasn't sure if the treats would be too big, or not.

I think of all the dogs we had when I was growing up, our dachsie (Hildegard) had the personality that was most similar to my corgis....bossy, comical, loyal, talkative, etc. I've only had corgis as an adult, though.
Oh, and of course, Corgis have the same back problems as Dachsie's due to the really long backs and short legs.

[YodasMom]

DDavis860, your labs are beautiful!!! My brother has two. They're wonderful dogs!

[maria34a]

OK I have to tell you all about my Bella Girl!!! She is my fur baby!!!! :cloud9: I had to put my Petou down due to Alpha Male Syndrome, he was attacking everyone in site including me. I so loved that dog, he was my Jack Russell Terrier, but when my husband died, I think something just snapped in him too. He was never the same after. When he started going after my nephews and attacking them, I knew it was time... I just couldn't risk anyone besides myself especially a baby getting hurt really bad. Then 3 weeks later, My 24 year old cat Leroy died from old age. He just couldn't hang on anymore... So it was really rotten, in one year, I lost my husband, my dog and my cat!!! I thought my life was just over... Then about 5 months later I was looking on line at local shelters and there was this picture of a dog and I fell in love! I e-mailed and called immediatly!!! She was still there and I went right away and saw her! Well that was it, I was in love, she was my little girl!

She was bald, sores all over her little body, covered with fleas, skinny and pathetic looking, but the cutest face you ever did see and I knew with love and affection this little dog would be the best! I was right, she now has a great coat of hair all blond and silky, and she is a full 9 pounds!!! No sores ever!!! AND never pathetic looking ever unless she is out in the rain or snow!!!! Or after a bath and all wet!!!! LOL!!!! OR whining for attention!!!!

The shelter did not know her name, because a drunk man threw her at them and left saying he didn't want her anymore. So they gave her the name Tahalulabelle, and I just thought WoW, that name is just HUGE for a doggie to learn right away so I shortened it to Bella! So I call her my Bella girl!!! I dress her in little shirts and coats and she is just the cutest doggie!!!! I spoil her rotten!

October this year, my sister found a litter of kittens behind her shed that she was taking down and we took them to the shelter, I adopted one of them and named her Spooky!!! She was 3 weeks old when I got her and I bottlefed her! She didn't want to get off the bottle, so she had to go back to her littermates for 2 weeks to learn how to use the litterbox and eat! Well after watching her sister and brothers doing it she picked it up in 2 days!!! Little brat!!! Anyway, since she was on the bottle formula for so long, she was the biggest kitten out of the litter!!!! She was double the size of all the others! :rotfl2: They were so cute!!!! Anyway, I have her home and she spent her first Christmas destroying the tree and having lots of fun eating the presents! Yeah, and she loves WATER!!!! I can't keep her away from it!!! She showers with me every morning and I can't keep her out of the toilet! She likes to do cannonballs into it!!! I am not kidding!!! She is psyco kitty!!!! Every morning she is soaking wet!!!! Then I have to take the hairdryer and dry her, she loves it!!! WEIRDO!!!! :rotfl:

So this is my life now! Besides the new Boyfriend and little man who is 5!!!!

[maria34a]

I also wanted to say that everyone has such a great story about their pets!!! Congrats Karen!!! Can't wait to see pics of the new baby!!!!

[MissBubbles]

I have 3 furbabies right now.

My oldest is a 13 year old Schipperke named Gilly. I got her from the Humane Society when she was 2 1/2 years old. I wish I knew why someone gave her up (or abandoned her, or ???)but I don't. She is definately the Alpha Dog in the house. Very bossy, very active (if it wasn't for all the white hair she has you'd never know she was 13) and very loving. I named her Gilly - her original name was Onyx - because Schipperke means "Little Skipper" in Belgian and the first thing I thought of was Gilligan's Island, since Gilligan was Little Skipper.

My second oldest is Tippy, a 10 year old Schauzer mix. She has the sweetest disposition of any dog I've ever had. I got her from a lady I used to work with when her mom's Standard Schauzer had puppies and Tippy was the last pup in the litter.

My last dog is a 3 year old Beagle named Molly. She is a big beagle (around 40 pounds) and big boned but very agile. She is an excellent rodent catcher (don't let Mickey & Minnie know!) - her total for the year is 4 mice and one rat - and is my "bunk buddie" sleeping right next to me in bed. Molly was a shelter dog who was bounced around from home to home and never really had a permanent family. Her foster mom brought her to my house for review and to see if she would work out. Her fee was $80 which was waived because the foster mom thought I would be such a good home for her. The only stipulation was that if I ever wanted not to have her I should call the foster mom instead of taking her to a shelter. No such problem - except for the first few weeks where some adjustment to the pack took place, she's fit right in.

I love to pop on here and read all the wonderful rescue stories and stories of how Dis Members hold their pets so close to their hearts. I'm so excited to see all the great swap goodies and I hope that we can do this yearly.

[ohMom]

ok gals -- i'm reading all these wonderful stories over my lunch and then i PROMISE to finish my swap items today!! most likely tonight and mail tomorrow.

anyhow -- i just have to share our doggies too.

way back when seems like forever ago -- we adopted our first dog from the shelter. in the fall of 2002 my DDs and visited the shelter and my oldest, the true dog lover of the family; was drawn to bigger dogs. we live in a housing development and have a small yard. now I was drawn to this one medium sized guy that just looked so small with all the bigger dogs there, cowering outside scared to death. i went over and petted him, he was so scared i just hated to leave him. That night took DH out to see him and by the next day we adopted him. His name was Sparky and we kept it. DD, Taylor took him to obedience classes and he was such a master-pleaser he did so well. She was 10 years old. She then joined 4H, a dog club, and began to learn how to show dogs, groom them, train them, etc. She did 4H for 2 years and then really pined for an AKC dog to show year round. DH and I decided to let her get one when she was 12 and she researched, interviewed breeders, etc and decided on minature wirehaired dachshund. After christmas she got a call that a black/tan boy was available for her, as long as she agreed to 'finish' him in the world of AKC showing. She did that, began training and traveling with her doxie breeder and continues today. Last summer she was invited to travel with a professional handler, which is a big deal. She shows and grooms multiple breeds; dachshund, weimeraner, German wire-haired pointers, co-owns a yellow lab (with her original obedience instructor), boxers, and more i can't think of. mostly in the Hound and Sporting group. She has won Best of Breed before, but not Best in Group yet. anyhow - here is a picture of a door sign i made for our Nov 2005 cruise, sorry it's big:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b322/ohmom/dogsign001.jpg


How fun that there are several doxie owners here! she has a really cute poem from a dachshund book that i'll post later

[StitchIsOurHero]

I have LOVED reading these stories today! I can read the threads at work, but I can't post, so these stories kept me uplifted all day. DH & I don't have children (don't know if we can/will), but we have our "fur babies". We have 5--yes, 5--2 cats and 3 dogs. Here is the breakdown of our darlings:

Our "oldest" is Fish, a cat. He turned 7 in July. When DH & I were dating, we went to PetSmart to get me a dog. We looked at the adoptable ones (our PetSmart has a Humane Society in it. . .not sure if they all do). DH fell in love with this cat. I had NEVER had an inside cat. At the time, he was about 10 weeks old and he was a little ball of fur. We brought him home at the first of July. I took him to the vet for a check-up, and they told me that he was a Mainecoon--an actual breed, where they have the big fluffy hair and can weigh up to 30-40 pounds. :scared1: About 3 weeks later, we went on vacation with my parents and DMIL kept our "baby". Turns out he had ringworm, and they had to shave him. He looked like Dr. Evil's cat on Austin Powers. It was so sad, but so funny! We had to take him every week for 6 weeks to be dipped in a sulfur bath (stinky!!) and shaved again. Now, though, he is king of the house--he weighs a little over 20 pounds, sleeps in the bed with us, with his head on my pillow and his body stretched out like a human! He is definitely DH's cat!!

Our other cat baby is Maggy or Maggy May (after the Rod Stewart song). She turned 7 in December. Right before DH & I got married, we were moving into our apartment. A woman I worked with (who introduced DH & me) called about 9 p.m. one night. She said that her friend was a vet and had called her. Evidently, someone had put a box containing Maggy and 3 of her siblings in the middle of the road to be run over. Nice, huh? :furious: Another person (:angel: ) had picked them up and taken them to the vet's house. The woman from work had seen them and thought one looked like Fish. We went to pick her up right then. She was about 3 weeks old and she fit into DH's hand. We think she was abused during her first 3 weeks of life. She immediately attached herself to me--to this day, we think she believes I am a cat. She tried to nurse on my finger and even now, she will follow me to whatever room I go to so she can make sure I don't leave her. She's my baby! (She's also been known to see the suitcases indicating a vacation and then wait until we leave the room and throw up on them! :sad2: ).

As though this isn't long enough, we have 3 outside dogs. The original two are Buster & Keaton--both golden retrievers. They are brother and sister. Buster (the boy) is blonde, and Keaton (the girl) is more of a reddish color. About 2 weeks after I had a miscarriage in 2003, a little girl I coached told me that she had golden retriever puppies. She asked if we wanted one, for free. I had never had an outside dog--or a BIG dog. We went down and adopted Buster. About 3 days later, DH decided Buster needed a playmate, so we adopted his sister, Keaton. They have been such blessings to us!! They are so fun to play with!!

Our youngest is Lucy, a lab mix who is solid white. Last January, DH & I were going to get an inside dog. We went to adopt one, and DH saw Lucy and fell in love. The woman said, "Oh, she's going to be small. No more than 8 or 10 pounds." Yep, that was NOT right. She was 20 pounds by the time for her first vet visit (3 weeks later). She was an inside dog for about a month, and then she moved herself outside. She loved to go outside (we have a fenced in yard where the dogs live) and play with B & K, and one day, she just refused to come in. She is a bundle of joy!!

I know this is the longest post ever, but i just wanted to share our fur babies!!

[ddavis860]

Wow, we all have such great furbabies! I'm loving reading these stories.

[New England Eeyore]

I love reading all the stories of your furbabies!

Before last year I was NOT an animal person. I even went as far as to say I hated animals. Even more specifically I hated cats. I could almost see the appeal of a dog, but a cat just seemed smelly and not that much fun. For years I nixed any talk of us getting a pet. But DH, in his infinite wisdom, knew to make an end run around me on this one and surprised me one day by bringing home a kitten.

Last spring we got this torrential rainfall that caused major flooding in our area. The kitten showed up in the rain on the doorstep of one of DH's coworkers. She tried without luck to find an owner and since she couldn't keep it, she brought it to work and asked if anyone could take him home. DH took one look and fell in love. When he brought him home, at first I said, "Bring him back!" but I was a lot distracted by the fact that our own cellar was flooded so I wasn't as upset as I might have been on another day. I didn't fall in love as quickly as DH did - it took me about 45 minutes. ;) But I was hooked. We brought him to the vet (because we didn't even know if he was a boy or a girl) and we learned he was a he, and he was very healthy and those funny looking tootsies meant he was double-pawed. We decided to name him Lucky, because to me the double-paws seemed a sign of luck and DH said he was lucky that he found us and we found him. What's funny is that DH and I each came up with the name separately!

Lucky's almost a year old now and I can't imagine my life without him! I am so the proud mama - I take pictures like you wouldn't believe and I think everything he does is adorable. He's very smart, of course, and absolutely beautiful. And he's very affectionate and sweet and hysterically funny. SIOH - you said your cat thinks you're a cat too - I'm pretty sure Lucky thinks he's a human. When he goes to the vet he does not get along with the other cats and he gives them a look like "What on earth are these strange things?" It's no wonder he thinks that way though. After we had had Lucky a few months my DH came home and said that original coworker had "found Lucky's mother." I panicked, thinking we were going to have to give him back, but it turns out he meant, literally, Lucky's mother - the cat that gave birth to him. I assumed she meant the previous owner, because in my mind, I'm Lucky's mother! She had seen a cat that looked a lot like Lucky with a new litter of kittens that looked just like him. She figured out who the owner was - a woman with tons of cats that she didn't take care of so it was definitely a good thing that he 'left home.' It's just a sign of his intelligence - he could see things weren't going to be good for him there so he headed off in search of a better life!

Nobody who knows me can believe I made such a huge shift to loving an animal this much, especially my DH. I tell them that Lucky is just very special!

Here's my gorgeous boy:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/NewEnglandEeyore/Lucky/IMG_1546.jpg

[MissBubbles]

My package went postal this morning! :thumbsup2

[bookmama]

xsending by priority on sat

[KatDisney]

We got another package in the mail today..


Pigletspal your goodies arrived they are wonderful :)

[disneyfreakk]

OMG, you guys arent going to believe this. :sad2: I went to check my DC just now, and here is what it says :

"Label/Receipt Number: 0304 1560 0006 3457 4141
Status: Undeliverable as Addressed

Your item was undeliverable as addressed at 12:26 PM on February 1, 2007 in EL MIRAGE, AZ 85335. It is being returned if appropriate information is available. "

Kat PMed me her addy, but forgot the house number and I didnt think anything of it. So I mailed it to the exact address she sent me. :rolleyes: SOOOOOO, If it doesnt get back to me by monday I just dont know what to do. I will be out of town for 3 MONTHS. :sad: :sad: :sad: I sent it out girls, honestly I did. I dont want anyone to think I am a flake! Any ideas of what to do??:confused3

[StitchIsOurHero]

I bet you'll get it back before Monday! Sending pixie dust your way!! pixiedust:

[disneyfreakk]

Thanks for the pixidust Brook!

Kat pmed me and said she is going to run by the post office to see if its still there! I sure hope it is! lol. I tell ya, if it wasnt for bad luck I'd have no luck at ALL! :sad2:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Are you friendly with your mail people? I could leave the corrected information at my PO and they would attach a new label for me. We are a really tiny PO so maybe that's why.

[KatDisney]

I went to the post office and they had already sent it back out on the 2:30 truck. :crazy2: I have NO idea how in the world I missed giving you the house numbers.

[disneyfreakk]

thanks for going to the post office Kat. Maybe they priority mailed it back to me! lol. I will keep everyone updated.

AlexWyattMommy, I dont know if the PO would do that for me or not. I can ask tho. Thats a good idea!

[PigletsPal]

We got another package in the mail today..


Pigletspal your goodies arrived they are wonderful :)

Glad to hear that. Thanks for letting me know.

[ohMom]

mine too went postal today

Kathy -- i bought the 4.05 stamp, enclosed it, etc then realized my priority box was $6.20! that was .50 for DC; but i'm going to owe you more for my return postage. should I just go ahead and mail you some additional stamps?

[KatDisney]

No packages today..
ohMom, don't worry about it :)

[ddavis860]

Mine will be postal first thing in the morning...

[KatDisney]

HI ladies,

In the mail I received 2 packages :)

Ohmom - wonderful pieces, and Charlie sends his thanks for the wonderful puppy treat. and I love the stickers!

missbubbles - Wonderful pieces as well - thank you for gift of sticker embellishments those will be put to great use!

[maria34a]

I have been sick this weekend and am still sick... :sick: my package is going to be a day late... Sorry!!! I will mail it out overnight tomorrow and it will get to you on Wed. Sorry everyone! Its just so cold out there and I don't feel good... whaaa! whaaa!!! (that's whining in case you didn't know!) put it in for good measure!!!! Hoping it will work!!!! Did it??? :rolleyes1

Really though, I am sick and I will get it out tomorrow!

[TPCShauna]

I'm really starting to freak out about my package. I sent it last Wednesday but you still haven't received it.

I don't get delivery confirmation because it doesn't tell you anything anyway so I don't even know if the P.O. is claiming it was delivered.

Kathy, please let me know if it comes today! I'm worried!!! :scared:

[KatDisney]

TPCShauna no package today :(

No packages at all in the mail today.

[TPCShauna]

Thanks for letting me know. I'm really concerned about where it could be. You are so close to me that it should have arrived by now. It only takes Priority a week to get to the East Coast and you're right next door! :confused:

[ohMom]

glad to see mine arrived safely and pixiedust: for TPCShauna's package to arrive safely today! and more for maria to get well soon!!!

glad Charlie liked his goodie :) you too! thanks for hosting!:thanks:

[KatDisney]

Another package in the mail..

ddavis, and they are just adorable! thanks for the mickey head buttons :) I love them. I plan to use them for my upcoming disneyland trip next month :)

[ddavis860]

Another package in the mail..

ddavis, and they are just adorable! thanks for the mickey head buttons :) I love them. I plan to use them for my upcoming disneyland trip next month :)


:teeth: Thanks Kat, I'm so glad they got there on time!!

[TPCShauna]

No package from me? :eek: :sad1:

[maria34a]

Ok, not only was I sick, but my computer died at home too! What a week!!! I am at work today! Not feeling well, but here all the same and I am going postal with overnight cause I am way beyond late... :rolleyes1

I am sooooooo sorry about that guys!!! This asthma is just kicking my butt! The cold air and wind isn't helping at all either! I have been so sick! Been using my breathing machine like crazy and still having issues! Please forgive me and hopefully you will all enjoy what I have made!

[StitchIsOurHero]

maria34a & Shauna--sending both of you pixiedust: for feeling better and for the package to get there! :thumbsup2

[New England Eeyore]

:wizard: for your package, Shauna. The postal service has some weird routes sometimes. Once I was mailing a package from Massachusetts to upstate New York. I did get DC and when it took a super long time to get there we discovered it had made a side trip to New Jersey first! Who knows how they come up with things? But I hope it arrives soon!

[disneyfreakk]

well, they didnt priority mail my package back to me. :rolleyes: But I did talk a neighbor into mailing it for me when it gets back home. It should be at Kats house sometime next week. Kat said she would wait for my box to get to her. I hope this is okay with everyone!

Happy scrapping!
Kellie

[TPCShauna]

I'm assuming that you still didn't get my package?

So do I start making them again or wait one more day?

[maria34a]

Kathy, I sent my package off yesterday and they said you should receive by 3pm today.

You can track it by going to www.usps.com and the tracking number is
EQ 521235402 US

I also waived the signature, so they will leave it for you if you are not home. I did goof however!!! In my rush to get it out, I forgot to put postage in there for mailing my stuff back!!! I am going to send you another envelope with postage, please just hold on to my stuff until you get my postage and then you can mail it back to me!!! My apologies!!!! I am a goof!!!! I am just going to mail it in a regular envelope!!!! So please be on the look out for that!

[KatDisney]

TPCShauna, As of yesterdays mailing I still didn't get your package :( Give it another day.

maria34a. No worries, hope your feeling better.

disneyfreakk, I will wait for your package:)

aries1980, how are you doing?

[YodasMom]

I'm assuming that you still didn't get my package?

So do I start making them again or wait one more day?

Shauna, I know how you feel. You know, I bet it will still arrive. I sent a box priority to a friend last year, in priority packaging, and it took two to three weeks to arrive in the Phillie area (and I'm in Illinois). It was also insured. I did complain at the post office and they apologized saying that it sometimes happens. I'm sure you also had your return address on it. I have a feeling it will still get there. I know it's really nerve-wrecking!! I think we're all behind you, though!!

[ohMom]

shauna i would hate for you to remake everything -- i'm fine holding out to see what happens. there seem to be a couple in transit still anyhow so there is no loss. it's clearly not like i have nothing to scrap and i'm waiting so i can finally have something to do!! LOL LOL LOL -- that's funny if you only knew how far behind i am!!

[maria34a]

Kathy,
Just wondering if you have received the package yet?

Shawna,
Please don't remake anything!!!! Let's just wait and see what happens! I am in no rush either! I don't want you to have to remake everything!

[KatDisney]

Maria I'm still at work but I pulled up the Tracking number and this is what I got.. so I should have it when I get home. Nothing came int he mail yesterday.

Your item was delivered at 10:14 AM on February 9, 2007 in EL MIRAGE, AZ 85335

Yes I got it and I LOVE the cats meow file folder!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

So, did Shauna's things make it to you? I really hope so. Hate to think about the hard work done and then just be stuck in the corner of some ol'post office.:sad1:

[TPCShauna]

I am assuming that it has not arrived because there hasn't been a great big "It's here, it's here" post. :sad1: I'm headed to the scrap store after work. I was cleared to do some "close work" so I'll fire up my Cricut and see what I can get done tonight to recreate my work.

Boo-hoo! :sad2:

[disneyfreakk]

Well that sucks Shauna! :(

I talked to my neighbor just now and she said that the package did come back to me and she will mail it out tomorrow when she goes to "town" . LOL. I asked her to mail it back to Kat with DC and I will post the DC numbers when she calls me back with them. THANK YOU so much Kat! This has been one messed up swap! lol. You are a real trooper! ;)


~ Kellie

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm really sorry Shauna. :sad1: I hope your remaking goes smoothly.

[StitchIsOurHero]

I'm sorry, Shauna! Sending you pixie dust for your re-creating! :wizard:

[YodasMom]

I'm so sorry you have to remake your things, Shauna. Take your time and take care!

Glad your's made it back home safely, Kellie.

We're sitting here watching Westminster Dog Show tonight. Yoda would have watched the whole contest and put his 2 cents in with his opinion, if he were still here. But, Gracie is sitting here staring at me and begging for treats. So, when I cut this last library pocket, I'll get up and give her one.

Have a good night everyone! pluto:

[maria34a]

Shawna, I am really sorry you have to remake everything... That just bites! Here is a hug for you! :hug:

[maria34a]

Maria I'm still at work but I pulled up the Tracking number and this is what I got.. so I should have it when I get home. Nothing came int he mail yesterday.

Your item was delivered at 10:14 AM on February 9, 2007 in EL MIRAGE, AZ 85335

Yes I got it and I LOVE the cats meow file folder!!!


I am so glad you got it! I'm glad you like everything! It's the first time I have used stickers on projects and was wondering how it would be received! Thanks!

[TPCShauna]

Thanks ladies! I got my library cards and tags cut last night and some of them assembled. I am restricted to half an hour a day of "close work" due to my corneal ulcer so I didn't have time to finish them but I will work on them some more today.

I'm so sorry. Someone, somewhere must be loving my cute kitty stuff! :sad1:

[AlexWyattMommy]

It took me until this post to figure out what you meant by close work. I thought you meant "end of day" work, not "near to you" work.
I haven't googled your condition yet, but I hope it something that will heal quickly.:flower3:

[TPCShauna]

It took me until this post to figure out what you meant by close work. I thought you meant "end of day" work, not "near to you" work.
I haven't googled your condition yet, but I hope it something that will heal quickly.:flower3:

I woke up two weeks ago with a beet red eye and severe pain in my right eye. After trying to "deal" with it for the morning, I went to the optometrist who told me I had the "largest corneal ulcer" he had ever seen. He gave me some antibiotic eye drops that I used for a week and half before he figured out that they weren't working so he sent me to a corneal specialist last Friday. Mind you, this whole time I was restricted from computer work (not that I stopped), watching TV and all close work (reading, scrapping, knitting, etc.) and I had to wear sunglasses and a hat everywhere I went. By last Friday, my eye was still totally swollen and red and the corneal specialist freaked out on me, presribed three different antibiotic drops/ointments and made me come back yesterday. The good news is that my eye is FINALLY getting better. The pain is mostly gone but my vision is still blurry and she still has me limited to only 1/2 hour of "close work" a day.

So that is what I mean when I say "close work". Honestly, it is nice to be able to do something other than watch TV and be online against doctors' orders. The bad news is that it will take me a bit to finish because my eye still gets really tired and starts to burn if I focus too long on anything.

Thanks for the well wishes, though! I am definitely ready for it to be better!

[maria34a]

OMG!!!! And on top of all that you are remaking these things? Geez, we could have waited a bit longer to see if your package arrived!!!! You poor thing!!!!

Well here is hoping you feel better soon and take care of that eye, we only have 2 of them for our lifetimes!!!!

[KatDisney]

Hi ladies!

just checking in, no new packages.. Shawna, you are a real trooper! Im sending you lots of pixie dust! and lots of prayers for healing

[AlexWyattMommy]

Have we heard from everyone?

[disneyfreakk]

okay, second DC # is 0300 6000 0000 1891 4176

Hey Kat, if you get some time would you take and post pictures?? I wanna see! lol

Hope all is well with everyone,
Kellie

[KatDisney]

Just waiting on 2 more :) Bookmama yours arrived today :)

DisneyF, I sure will post pictures ;)

Kat

[ohMom]

shauna -- i'm so sorry about your eye and then having to remake your swap!! oh my mucho PD heading your way!!

anyhow - a while back i promised to post a cute dachshund tidbit for those of us with doxies, but really this sentiment could be used for most any dog I bet! thought you may like it for a layout sometime, it's from Dachshunds for Dummies book:

The Dachshund philosophy:

How does a dachshund view the world? Much like a toddler. You may have seen versions of this list before, referring to Dachshunds, or, in a slightly differently form (but not too different!) to small children. This is how a Dachsie thinks:


If I like it it's mine.

If I think I might like it, it's mine.

If it's in my mouth, it's mine.

If it was ever in my mouth, it's mine.

If I can take it from you, it's mine.

If you take it from me, it's still mine.

If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.

If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way.

If I'm chewing something, all the pieces are mine.

If it looks just like mine, it's mine.

If I saw it first, it's mine.

If you are playing with something and you put it down, it automatically becomes mine.
Everything I've ever laid eyes or teeth upon is mine........including you!

[YodasMom]

I've seen that "Dachsund philosophy" written as a dog's philosophy and also written with every breed under the sun in the title. When you think about it, it applies to most dogs, especially puppies. And some puppies never seem to age, even when they're 14 years old!! It's in one of my corgi's scrapbook.

[disneyfreakk]

woo hoo! DC showes that package was delivered! :banana:

[KatDisney]

Didnt check my mail yesterday but Im heading that way soon :))

[TPCShauna]

OK Ladies. Thank you for your patience. I have re-done my elements and will be mailing tomorrow morning with DC.

Thank you all for being willing to wait for me. My eye has improved quite a bit and I'm allowed a full hour a day to do close work. The corneal specialist said that I should be lucky and won't have any scarring.

Thanks for all the PD!

[StitchIsOurHero]

I'm glad you're doing better, Shauna!! :thumbsup2

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm glad to hear about the no scarring!!

Glad you are doing better.

[disneyfreakk]

Shauna,

glad that your surgery went well!

Kat,
did my package make it to you yet?


*hugs*
Kellie

[maria34a]

The Dachshund philosophy:

How does a dachshund view the world? Much like a toddler. You may have seen versions of this list before, referring to Dachshunds, or, in a slightly differently form (but not too different!) to small children. This is how a Dachsie thinks:


If I like it it's mine.

If I think I might like it, it's mine.

If it's in my mouth, it's mine.

If it was ever in my mouth, it's mine.

If I can take it from you, it's mine.

If you take it from me, it's still mine.

If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.

If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way.

If I'm chewing something, all the pieces are mine.

If it looks just like mine, it's mine.

If I saw it first, it's mine.

If you are playing with something and you put it down, it automatically becomes mine.
Everything I've ever laid eyes or teeth upon is mine........including you!

I love this! I have a kitten and she is EVIL, (she takes after me) :lmao:
Anyway, this quote describes her to a T!!!!!

[maria34a]

OK Ladies. Thank you for your patience. I have re-done my elements and will be mailing tomorrow morning with DC.

Thank you all for being willing to wait for me. My eye has improved quite a bit and I'm allowed a full hour a day to do close work. The corneal specialist said that I should be lucky and won't have any scarring.

Thanks for all the PD!

More pixiedust: headed your way so you heal even quicker! Glad to hear there is no scarring! That is great news!

[KatDisney]

Still waiting for one more package.

[disneyfreakk]

So I can assume my package made it (finally! lol) ?

[KatDisney]

So I can assume my package made it (finally! lol) ?


Yes I got your package, sorry I thought I posted it.

[maria34a]

Kat,
Hope everything is Ok with you, noticed that you took yourself out of the Calendar swap...

[KatDisney]

Thanks Maria, Everything is just dandy on my end.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Kat is this swap officially completed? I'm was going to take the url off the calendar page if it is.

Thanks for hosting btw!! If we do another one I may join. I'm not ready to scrap Popcorn's book yet, but I'm getting close.

nevermind, I really should read first! LOL You are stilling waiting to return mail right?

[KatDisney]

Still waiting for one package to arrive, one person went MIA with no word so im not waiting for her. So as soon as I get the last package it will be swapped out, mailed and wrapped..

[ddavis860]

:banana:

Can't wait to get this one back!!!!

[marlynnp]

:banana:

Can't wait to get this one back!!!!


Me too! My DD is driving me crazy - she wants sooo bad to do the pet scrapbook. Yesterday I was able to satisfy her with drawing page sketches of what she plans.:)

[MissBubbles]

Any news on when this will ship out to us? (anxiously waiting......):dogdance:

[TPCShauna]

DH didn't mail mine Priority because he didn't want to go to the Post Office so it was sent regular mail. I'm thinking my package should be there any day now if it hasn't arrived already.

Thanks again for waiting for me, ladies. I'm sorry to have held you up!

BTW, my original pieces have never come back to me. Somebody must be having a grand ol' time with them. I expect them to show up on E-bay any day now!

[KatDisney]

Your package arrived today!!! Im hoping to get this swapped out this weekend and mailed monday.

[TPCShauna]

Your package arrived today!!! Im hoping to get this swapped out this weekend and mailed monday.

Are they OK? Thanks for letting me know!

[KatDisney]

Are they OK? Thanks for letting me know!

They are wonderful! I love the Quote! it's perfect for my sweet kitty

[TPCShauna]

They are wonderful! I love the Quote! it's perfect for my sweet kitty

Oh good! I agonized over that quote for days and days. I'm so glad you like it. I hope everyone else does as well!

[StitchIsOurHero]

Ooh! I can't wait to see these!! :banana:

[ddavis860]

:dogdance:

[maria34a]

Whoo! Hoo! I am getting excited now!!!! Can't wait for this swap to arrive and see everyone's stuff!!!! :cat: :dogdance:

[New England Eeyore]

Can't wait to see them either!

[MissBubbles]

Yippee! Thanks for letting us know - bummer with the package lost (hope it turns up eventually).

[PigletsPal]

Can't wait to see everyones work.

[disneyfreakk]

has anyone gotten their stuff back yet??

[ddavis860]

Were they mailed on Monday? If so I should be getting on Thurs or Fri, takes about that long from Kat's to my house.:dogdance:

[KatDisney]

The first packages are going out tomorrow. I've wasn't able to get to the PO monday. Several of the packages will have DC so I will just post those numbers here instead of sending them out one by one if thats ok. Hopefully everyone will get them by saturday

[StitchIsOurHero]

Whoo-hoo!! Can't wait!! :banana:

[StitchIsOurHero]

I stalked our poor mail person today, but no package yet. That's what I get for being impatient! :rotfl2:

[KatDisney]

EVERYTHING but one package has been mailed! :cool1: I am waiting for an address but other than that you all should be getting mail monday or tuesday. I have DC for all but 5 packages .

ohmom - 03061070000096795870
alexwyattmommy - 03061070000096795863
ddavis - 03061070000395428639

zipcodes:

01960-0461040672004649229 Suzanne, your CJ is also in the box :)

19508-04610406720046049236

61065-04610406720046049243

76834-04610406720046049250

30040-04610406720046049267

I am pretty sure that I got DC for all those who wanted it, I know I paid for several that didn't ask for it and I would have done it for all the packages but my daughter put the other 5 packages in the slot before I was ready for them to be put in there. PLEASE let me know when you all get them in the mail. I will post pictures this evening. The work as always was simply amazing. Thank you for participating, for your patience and most of all letting me host a wonderful swap. To all those who send myself and charlie gifts, Thank you so very very much!

[StitchIsOurHero]

Oh yay!!! I have tryouts starting this week, so this will be something to look forward to when I get home at night!! :thumbsup2

Thanks again, Kathy, for hosting this one! I can't wait to see all of the stuff!!

[New England Eeyore]

Yay! And thanks for sending me my CJ too - I can't wait to see it!!!

[PrincessNancy96]

Can't wait to see pictures Kat... :)

[YodasMom]

I received my swap back today. Everything was really cute. Thanks every one!!

I made enough for everyone, though, so that I could also have my own back. And, in Group 3, I did not get my own. Did anyone get an extra of my dog kit in Group 3? I SO wanted one!! My baggies are all labeled in detail.

Thanks everyone!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hmmm, same here. I got two of my own from one group, but not my own in another group. Which was the license and I didn't make a prototype of that group. I do not have any other doubles.

[YodasMom]

:sad1: :sad:
If it were a Disney swap, I wouldn't mind quite as much, but these are my babies! Yes, I got 2 of Group 1 back, too, but that's because someone flaked. I did send enough for me to get one in Group 3, though.

[New England Eeyore]

Mine arrived today! Nice job, everyone! My kitty seemed to know it was all about him too because he jumped right up on my lap to watch as I opened the bags. I can't wait to use these for his book.

Thanks for hosting, Kat!

[KatDisney]

There were a few I was wondering about, I don't have any extras here so PLEASE check your boxes. I even had DH helping me sort them there was a person in groups 1 & 2 that flaked. If need be I can send the ones I got to you if your missing something but like I said I don't have any extras here.

[YodasMom]

There were a few I was wondering about, I don't have any extras here so PLEASE check your boxes. I even had DH helping me sort them there was a person in groups 1 & 2 that flaked. If need be I can send the ones I got to you if your missing something but like I said I don't have any extras here.

Someone must have two of ours then.

[disneyfreakk]

Thank you for the DC Kat, I didnt know you were going to do that or I would have sent you more money! lol. My package said delivered, but I wont be home for a while. But, I WILL look at everything and send out any extras I got to those of you who are missing your stuff if it somehow landed in my box. :cutie:

I cant wait for the photos!

[marlynnp]

I received my swap back today. Everything was really cute. Thanks every one!!

I made enough for everyone, though, so that I could also have my own back. And, in Group 3, I did not get my own. Did anyone get an extra of my dog kit in Group 3? I SO wanted one!! My baggies are all labeled in detail.

Thanks everyone!!


I didn't get mine back in group 3 either. :(

[StitchIsOurHero]

I got mine!! I checked my box, though, and I don't have two of any, except where I got my own back from the flaker.

Thanks again for hostessing, Kat!! Great job, everyone! :)

[YodasMom]

I just checked all my items and, in addition to not getting mine back in Group 3, I also did not get yours for Group 1, Kat........So, I'm missing 2 people's things.

[marlynnp]

I was trying to narrow it down.... had 8 items for the group, right number.... checked names and found that the item from PigletsPal was in the wrong bag - which now makes my group 1 pack have 10 items (as it should) and my group 3, 7 items (my own the missing one)

[KatDisney]

Disneyfreakk.. hehe no worries, I was trying to put forth the extra effort and getting DC on everyones packages to show proof that the items were in fact mailed.

I am baffled at the missing items though.. They have got to be in someones box but like I said I even had my husband helping me sort ( maybe there lies the problem..lol) but he was even watching me pick up one from each pile for each group.

[disneyfreakk]

I was trying to narrow it down.... had 8 items for the group, right number.... checked names and found that the item from PigletsPal was in the wrong bag - which now makes my group 1 pack have 10 items (as it should) and my group 3, 7 items (my own the missing one)

Kat said someone flaked in group 1, so I wonder how you got 10 items for group 1?? :confused:

Who flaked kat? Maybe when you post pics we can all tell which ones we made for which group. That might help out in finding the missing stuff since not everyone puts their names of the bags.

[TPCShauna]

Got my stuff and love almost everything.

I'm in Group 2 and there were no dupes for me other than mine from the flaker.

Good luck to everyone in finding your goodies!

Thanks for hosting, Kat!

[YodasMom]

Kat said someone flaked in group 1, so I wonder how you got 10 items for group 1?? :confused:

Who flaked kat? Maybe when you post pics we can all tell which ones we made for which group. That might help out in finding the missing stuff since not everyone puts their names of the bags.

In Group 1, I got 2 of mine back since someone flaked....so that should still make 10, but I got 9 in that group because I didn't get Kat's.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Same here Yoda. I only have 9 items for group 1 and 7 for group 3 (dog 2).
So someone has a very nice box. :rotfl: They have all ours plus Kat's items.

[KatDisney]

Ok, aries1980 flaked in group 1 and 2...

Group 1 had 10 players.. minus the flakey so that would leave 9

Group 2 had 8 players..Minus the flakey that would leave 7

Group 3 had 8 players.. Minus the flakey that would leave 7..

Im going to do the pictures now.. I am so sorry this got messed up some how. I just am so baffled.

Also...

Check your bags from Piglets Pal she put everything from both her groups in one baggie with your name on the baggie..

[disneyfreakk]

so who flaked in group 3?

[TPCShauna]

OK. Maybe I don't have the right stuff from Piglet's Pal.

I have one bag with four embellished squares, two super cute frames PLUS two photo mats. Is that right?

[YodasMom]

Ok, aries1980 flaked in group 1 and 2...

Group 1 had 10 players.. minus the flakey so that would leave 9

Group 2 had 8 players..Minus the flakey that would leave 7

Group 3 had 8 players.. Minus the flakey that would leave 7..

Im going to do the pictures now.. I am so sorry this got messed up some how. I just am so baffled.

Also...

Check your bags from Piglets Pal she put everything from both her groups in one baggie with your name on the baggie..


No one flaked in Group 3! We each should have received 8 in Group 3.

In Group 1, we got 2 of our own back so we still should have received 10.

[disneyfreakk]

No one flaked in Group 3! We each should have received 8 in Group 3.

In Group 1, we got 2 of our own back so we still should have received 10.

you're right.

[KatDisney]

Here is the link to the photos, I still have to label them and arrange them. The ones missing are mine since I didn't make myself one yet.

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/558143120xrVvRp?track_pagetag=/page/photo/goodtimes/friendsfun&track_action=/Owner/MediaInfo/AlbumTitle


Sorry!

[disneyfreakk]

you forgot the link Kat! lol

[KatDisney]

I think I'm losing my mind.:confused:

[disneyfreakk]

GREAT WORK LADIES!! WOW! :dance3:

hpim1201 (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2650386510098429939mkVeKx) is mine from group 1
hpim1197 (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2553461460098429939UWSYPv) is mine from group 3

[KatDisney]

1. Katdisney – @ Received
2. PigletsPal - @
3. AlexWyattMommy - @ Received
4. YodasMom - @ Received
5. StitchIsOurHero - @ Received
6. ddavis860 - @ Recieved
7. disneyfreakk - @ Received
8. Ohmom - @ Received
9. aries1980 - Flaked
10. marlynnp - @ Recieved


Group 2: Cats
1. Katdisney - Received
2. PigletsPal -
3. StitchIsOurHero - Received
4. New England Eeyore - @ Received
5. TPCShauna - @ Received
6. aries1980 - Flaked
7. maria34a - @ Postal
8. bookmama - @ Received



Group 3: Dogs
1. disneyfreakk - Recieved
2. Yodasmom - Recieved
3. Ohmom - Recieved
4. Katdisney - Recieved
5. marlynnp - Recieved
6. MissBubbles - @ Recieved
7. Maria34a - Postal
8. AlexWyattMommy - Recieved


6 packages still awaiting arrival...According to the USPS tracking. all the packages with tracking have been delivered.

[AlexWyattMommy]

hpim1190 is the one I am missing of mine.

Because I think I forgot to say it before...

GREAT JOB on the ones I recieved. They are so different and wonderful. How could so many of us use the same ribbon, but it look so different? And the quality of the items I recieved, well, I would be very proud to show them all off in my albums. Thank you all so much for the effort put forth.


Kat, I know this isn't easy on you. Hopefully we will find out where the elements went and get it all straightened out in no time. Where is that cup of tea smilie? We need one. But here is this one for now...:flower3:

[ohMom]

i got my package yesterday! everything is WONDERFUL!!!!

i didn't check to make sure i got all the correct items though -- i can do that later! thanks Kat :teeth:

[MissBubbles]

I got mine yesterday as well. Wonderful things inside! :yes: Thanks everyone!!

[YodasMom]

HPIM 1200 is the one of mine from Group 1 that I did not receive as well as Kat's from Group 1.

[bookmama]

just got swap stuff yesterday :yay: everything looks so nice. My stuff looks so ametuer (i spelled that wrong) compared to everyone else's. My mother says it because I'm just starting out and I'll get better with time.

but everything was lovely. My son is going to love the scrapbook I'll be doing with him and his superkitty.:)

[AlexWyattMommy]

bookmama, have you looked at the swap glossary thread? It has some links to websites that give you step-by-step instruction on how to make most of the elements.

To help with the overall feel, pick one main color for all your elements. Than only use one or two other complimenting colors until you get the hang of it. Simple is very okay, as long as you are using good quality paper and embellishments.

I noticed your cutting was jagged and uneven. Do you have a scrapbooking store near you? Like an Archivers or locally owned one. They will have special die cutting machines you can use - for free - if you buy the paper there at that store. This will help you tremendously with keeping clean lines and not spending a lot of money on machines & gadgets.

If you need advice or help - please ask someone - we are willing to help. We have all been new and amatuerish.

[bookmama]

I noticed your cutting was jagged and uneven. Do you have a scrapbooking store near you? Like an Archivers or locally owned one. They will have special die cutting machines you can use - for free - if you buy the paper there at that store. This will help you tremendously with keeping clean lines and not spending a lot of money on machines & gadgets.

If you need advice or help - please ask someone - we are willing to help. We have all been new and amatuerish.

thanks. I'll try that with the next swap, i bought a paper trimmers and no matter how hard i try to keep the paper straight it always comes out crooked. My mom says its the family curse--we can't draw a straight line with a ruler.

[ddavis860]

I got mine yesterday too. LOVE LOVE LOVE everything! You guys are the BESTEST!!! As my son says "Awesometastic!!"

I'll check for extras tomorrow. I haven't had the chance yet.

[TPCShauna]

thanks. I'll try that with the next swap, i bought a paper trimmers and no matter how hard i try to keep the paper straight it always comes out crooked. My mom says its the family curse--we can't draw a straight line with a ruler.

It's not you. I've bought three different paper trimmers - both the Creative Memories cutting system straight edge and the new CM straight cutter and the Fiskars grey and orange cutter. NONE of them cut straight. Only the expensive ones trim in a straight line. Don't feel bad. It drives me crazy, too!

[YodasMom]

Any news about the missing pieces?

[KatDisney]

I've not heard anything yet some still need to check their packages, one still needs to check in and the last package is now postal, I did check Maria's and all her items are correct with no extras.

[disneyfreakk]

Kat,

I know you havent taken pics of your swap stuff, but what did you make?? :yay:

[KatDisney]

I took some yesterday I will post them tonight..

[disneyfreakk]

so did anyone find extra stuff in their package?? Or is anyone else missing anything?

[KatDisney]

I've not heard anything yet, they have to be in someones package