Monthly Swap- Sign-Ups Closed

[Mickeyteacher]

This is open to 2 groups of 12. OPEN to more than one spot each now. I will keep a list here of who signs up with what month’s have been taken.

Due date is March 30th (that is when I need to receive your package. Please mail packages out by March 23. I will wait one week to return them just in case someone‘s doesn‘t arrive on schedule or I need to angel).

1. Choose your month for your kit and your embellishments.
2. These kits will consist of 1 Topper, 2 Photo Mats, and 1 Element of your choice. See list for more details.
3. PM me with your DISname, 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 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 NOT A PM/EMAIL WILL BE SENT AND IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND IN 48 HOURS, YOUR SPOT WILL BE ANGELLED.
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 kit. You‘ll have 12 bags to enclose in the larger (gallon size) Ziploc bag,label the larger bag with your DISname, group and month. – Please be sure to include your name, your DISname. Include $4.05 for postage (or stamps if you don't want to send cash) to return your items. If you are in more then one group- please incluse extra postage- I will return any unused postage. Delivery Confirmation is $0.50.
PLEASE DON’T SEND METERED OR CLICK-IT/SHIP-IT POSTAGE SOME HOSTESS HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THIS RECENTLY.
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 12 people per group. There will be a total of 3 groups.
9. HAVE FUN!!

NO hand written lettering on ANY items. Please use computer fonts, rub-ons, or stamps.
NOTE: Embellished means using brads, eyelets, charms, ribbon/fiber, 3D stickers (matted stickers/clipart are okay too) or embossing.

Element Selection:
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, embellish only if you wish
1 Journaling box and 1 Tag or 2 Squares - double matted and embellished, at least a 3 x 3 writing area
2 Tags - double matted and embellished, include either ribbon/fiber or eyelet in the hole, no smaller than 2 x 3, larger if you wish
2 Embellished Squares - double matted and embellished, 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 or larger if you wish
2 Slide Mounts – be creative here please
1 file folder and 2 bottle caps – folded folder should be no smaller than 2 x 3 and embellished
1 library pocket and tag – no smaller than 3 x 4, tag should have ribbon/fiber or eyelet in the hole – tag can be embellished or matted for journaling
1 License Plate – be creative here
1 Shaker Box – be creative here
1 Paper Piecing – be creative here
1 Matted Song Lyric/Poem, or Quote about the pavilion/ride: Song Lyric/Poem/Quote area must be NO smaller than 2 ½ x 3 ½. It also can be vertical or horizontal double matted and embellished

Page Kit Group 1:

January: michellepooh
February: misplacedmidwestern
March: JennyL
April: Kelly (MickeyTeacher's Friend)
May: Alexwyattmommy
June: MickeyFan2
July: ksjayhawks
August: maria34a
September: Disneyland Emily
October: MickeyTeacher
November: Twigs
December: StitchIsOurHero

Page Kit Group 2:

January: AlexWyattMommy
February: knovak
March: KAMOMMY
April: MazdaUK
May: MickeyTeacher’s Mom
June: Stitchisourhero
July: Maria34a
August: Daisydu
September: 4ltltinks
October: Mickster
November: rlovew
December: MickeyTeacher

Embellishment Kit Group 1:
This group will put together an embellishment kit that will reflect the month chosen. Kits should include:
2 yards of ribbon/ fiber/ or both
10 small brads or 5 big/shaped brads or 10 eyelets or 5 shaped eyelets
Plus two additional choice items
Other suggestions:
10 small or 5 large buttons
5 tiles or 5 acryllic tags.
10 photo turns
1 metal frame
2 bookplates
10 clips
Shaped charms and brads
Primas Flowers
Other items are welcome- just let me know what you are planning to send!

January: Tink&Belle's Mom
February: misplacedmidwestern
March: Maria34a
April: Yodasmom
May: Mickeyteacher's Mom
June: MickeyFan2
July: PrincessNancy96
August: Twigs
September: AlexWyattMommy
October: MickeyTeacher
November: Michellepooh
December: MazdaUK

[mickeyfan2]

PM sent

[YodasMom]

I would like to sign up for the Embellishment Group for January.

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

:wave:

[Michellepooh]

Hi!

Could I please have January for the page kit (doesn't matter which group) and July for the embellishment group?

Thank you! :)

[Mickeyteacher]

Hi!

Could I please have January for the page kit (doesn't matter which group) and July for the embellishment group?

Thank you! :)

Michelle,
July is taken... Would you like another month for the embellishment group?

S :)

[StitchIsOurHero]

Hi! I've typed this twice and then thought--no, I can't do any more swaps. Then DH just shook his head and said, "Oh go do it. It's more video game time for me!" :rotfl2:

Could I have the 1st page kit group with December, please? Is Christmas-related stuff ok? I can do more "cold weather"-related stuff if that works better.

Thanks for hosting!!

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

:wave:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Element September

[Michellepooh]

Could I have November for embellishments, instead? Thanks!

[Mickeyteacher]

Ladies,
I think snow and christmas themes are great. I know that most of us will use them in our books. I know we do not get much snow, but I think it would be fun to use in my book with pictures of us in shorts or at the beach.... Or snow on Main Street.
S :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Okay. I've got some great snow stamps from Stampin Up and a really cool snow effect pen. So please keep my page kit for January.

It would be funny to see beach photos on a snow page. :rotfl:

[Twigs]

Can I have November for the page kit and August for the Embellishment kit?

[Mickeyteacher]

Okay. I've got some great snow stamps from Stampin Up and a really cool snow effect pen. So please keep my page kit for January.

It would be funny to see beach photos on a snow page. :rotfl:

You nknow, we are making up a snow day on Tuesday because we had a threat of ice one morning---- it's fun in the south!

[YodasMom]

I was planning a snow theme for my January embellishments too.

[KatDisney]

Embellishment Kit Group 1: December

Page Kit Group 1: May:

[rlovew]

Can I have the November Page Kit in group 2

Thanks,
Rebecca

[ksjayhawks]

I would like July page kit in group 1. Thanks.

[YodasMom]

Shawna,
I hate to be a pain, but could I please switch from January to April in the Embellishment group? I'm in the mood to do something more springy (if that's a word)!!

Thanks so much!!

[Mickeyteacher]

Shawna,
I hate to be a pain, but could I please switch from January to April in the Embellishment group? I'm in the mood to do something more springy (if that's a word)!!

Thanks so much!!

No problem! I will do it right now!
S :)

[Disneyland_emily]

Ill take Sept for group 1

[MazdaUK]

Could I have April for group 2 page kit please?

Look how long i resisted! I think I need swapaholics anonymous! (no wonder I'm not getting any pages done :blush:

[Mickster]

We are home! Thanks for putting me in Shawna! I'll send you a PM with my info! :)

[maria34a]

Shawna,
Thanks so much for putting me in!!! Could I have March for the Embellishment Group?
Also could you switch me to July for Group 2 Calendar kit? That is my birthday month and I would like to do something for that month! Sorry to be a pain!!!

[jennyL]

I'm back. Thanks for putting me in already.

[MazdaUK]

Can I just clarify topper dimensions please? is 8x2 the largest measurement i.e. the bottom mat?

Also, can I take it no-one minds if they are not all identical as long as they are all identical quality and components (for example, some may have pink letters, some yellow etc. but they will have similar levels of enhancement e.g. all double matted and embellished with say 3 flowers each)?

I'm just sitting here at work doing the maths on the paper needed, so I'm trying to remember what I already have and work out if its enough!:headache: I think I have more than enough as I got a package the other day (but don't tell DH :blush: )

[jennyL]

Can I just clarify topper dimensions please? is 8x2 the largest measurement i.e. the bottom mat?

Also, can I take it no-one minds if they are not all identical as long as they are all identical quality and components (for example, some may have pink letters, some yellow etc. but they will have similar levels of enhancement e.g. all double matted and embellished with say 3 flowers each)?

I'm just sitting here at work doing the maths on the paper needed, so I'm trying to remember what I already have and work out if its enough!:headache: I think I have more than enough as I got a package the other day (but don't tell DH :blush: )

I don't mind if they are different. Sometimes mine are slightly different like you said to help with the supplies I have to purchase.

[maria34a]

Shawna,
I have decided to do another kit!!! Can you please put me down for Group 1 August, I would like to do a Beachy Theme for that!

Tks
Maria

[knovak]

I will take Group 2 - February. I've been going back and forth on if I wanted to join and decided to just take the plunge! Thanks!

[maria34a]

Can I just clarify topper dimensions please? is 8x2 the largest measurement i.e. the bottom mat?

Also, can I take it no-one minds if they are not all identical as long as they are all identical quality and components (for example, some may have pink letters, some yellow etc. but they will have similar levels of enhancement e.g. all double matted and embellished with say 3 flowers each)?

I'm just sitting here at work doing the maths on the paper needed, so I'm trying to remember what I already have and work out if its enough!:headache: I think I have more than enough as I got a package the other day (but don't tell DH :blush: )


I don't mind if they are different either, one time I ran out of a certain color paper and had to finish in another similiar color!

[mickeyfan2]

For June I have chosen a beach/tropical theme in blue colors.

The June embellishments are
2 yards of blue checked ribbon
10 beach themed eyelets. There are 2 of each kind. The different eyelets are crab, beach ball, sail boat, star fish and ice cream cone.
There are 4 pairs of flip flop brads (right foot and left foot) brads in red, yellow, green and orange.
The "other" item is two die cuts, a beach ball and a sand pail with shovel.

[Mickeyteacher]

For June I have chosen a beach/tropical theme in blue colors.

The June embellishments are
2 yards of blue checked ribbon
10 beach themed eyelets. There are 2 of each kind. The different eyelets are crab, beach ball, sail boat, star fish and ice cream cone.
There are 4 pairs of flip flop brads (right foot and left foot) brads in red, yellow, green and orange.
The "other" item is two die cuts, a beach ball and a sand pail with shovel.

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know.
S :)

[Mickeyteacher]

Can I just clarify topper dimensions please? is 8x2 the largest measurement i.e. the bottom mat?

Also, can I take it no-one minds if they are not all identical as long as they are all identical quality and components (for example, some may have pink letters, some yellow etc. but they will have similar levels of enhancement e.g. all double matted and embellished with say 3 flowers each)?

I'm just sitting here at work doing the maths on the paper needed, so I'm trying to remember what I already have and work out if its enough!:headache: I think I have more than enough as I got a package the other day (but don't tell DH :blush: )


That is fine- I have had to do this sometimes with large swaps.

S :)

[MazdaUK]

Thanks everyone!

Those embellishments sound yummy! By the way, what is a photo turn?

[AlexWyattMommy]

They look like the hands on a clock to me. With a hole to attach them to a page with a brad. Can anyone post a link?

[PrincessNancy96]

Here is what I found that shows photo turns..

http://store.scrapbook.com/sg-12373.html

[BernardandMissBianca]

these are photo turns. Just like the things on the back of a picture frame to hold the picture in.

http://www.scrapbookeronline.com/store/images/imagecache/QC_00553.jpg

[Daisydu]

Hi! I'd like to take August in Group 2. I'll PM my information to you!

[KatDisney]

Please remove me from this swap.

Thank you

[AlexWyattMommy]

I would like May for Group 1.
Thank you.

KatDisney, hope everything is okay at your end. :tinker:

[StitchIsOurHero]

I'm hoping to work on this one some this weekend! KatDisney--I hope everything is ok with you! :thumbsup2

[MazdaUK]

So glad I now know what photo turns are.

Hope you're OK, KatDisneypixiedust:

ETA: Can I have December in the embellishment swap please? Thanks! I've dithered and dithered 9so much I missed it the first time round) but I think I can just about manage to find the bits for December!

[KatDisney]

Aww shucks! ;) Yes everything is ok. I don't want to go into the details because it would just create a drama bomb and I think these boards have had enough of those lately. But if you really wanna know just PM and I will tell you.

[Mickster]

I don't need details. Just knowing you are ok is enough. I'm thinking about you. :) pixiedust: Let me know if there is anything I can do.

[StitchIsOurHero]

Like Mickster, no details needed here. Sending you pixie dust that everything is good! :wizard:

[MazdaUK]

Can I just check with the embellishments group, does everyone celebrate Christmas or should I keep it more general "holiday" (red white green colours/metallics was what I had in mind)

[Mickeyteacher]

We celebrate Christmas. So does Midplacedmidwester. I'm glad you asked this question, because I had that thought last night when I was thinking about what I would be for my christmas page.

S :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

We celebrate Christmas too. Thanks for asking.

[YodasMom]

Christmas is fine here!

[MazdaUK]

Thanks! I won't order anything yet until everyone has OK'd as I wouldn't want to offend anyone or send them stuff they're not likely to use.:)

[mickeyfan2]

We celebrate Christmas.

[Twigs]

Christmas is good with me too.

[Tink&Belle's Mom]

Is January still open in the embellishment part of this swap? If so, I'd like to take the spot! I have a few things already that I can use, I think.

Thanks!

[MazdaUK]

I've finished my page kits! (I hope we fill the last places as I've made 12 :rotfl: ). Just need to get my supplies together and split up for the embellishment bit.

I had a brainwave last night and got all the spare buttons off blouses etc. out of my button box, took them out of the plastic bags they came in and put them back in loose - now I have loads of small ziplock bags for brads etc! As I found a button off a suit I bought in 1985 I think its a long-overdue job! :lmao:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Wow, I just throw those away. Where's the smilie for hitting yourself in the head?

Great idea for those little bags. :thumbsup2

[MazdaUK]

For years I've just put them, bag and all, into a box in my sewing chest. then I was reading an article about putting buttons on pages and I wondered if I had any special buttons I could use - when I saw all those tiny ziplocks it just clicked! I'd spent a lot of time wondering how to package up brads for this swap - as I've literally just started using them I don't have a system yet, but have them in tiny freezer boxes I used to use for baby food:rotfl2: Its a pity we all have digital cameras as film cannisters would be great. I think next time I'm in Hobbycraft I might get another sewing thread box - or even check in my cupboard and move the threads form my "project" box to my "main" box, and free up the box.

I never realised scrapping would be so :headache: !:rotfl:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Wow, I just throw those away. Where's the smilie for hitting yourself in the head?

Great idea for those little bags. :thumbsup2


http://bestsmileys.com/doh/1.gif

[AlexWyattMommy]

That's the one I needed!!

[Mickeyteacher]

Ok ladies,
I have closed the swap for now. We still have three open spots in the second page kit group. Does anyone want one of those spots? If not, we will have 9 ladies in that group.

I will send my mailing information later this week and start a recieved thread then also.

Happy Scrapping,
Shawna

[StitchIsOurHero]

I'll take June in the 2nd group, if that's ok. That'll at least put you one closer to a completed group! :thumbsup2

[Mickster]

Thanks! I'd love to get a whole year! Only 2 more spots to fill...:rolleyes1

[MazdaUK]

I'd love us to get a whole year as I've already made 12 April pagekits :rolleyes1 Would it be worth an extra thread offering "Last two places!"? There must be more swap addicts out there lying low, who just need tempting in....oooah ha ha!!

ETA: I've found some really cute tartan bows - not bits of ribbon, padded stick-on shapes - which I thought of having as one of my "other" items, with tree-shaped brads for the other "other", if that's OK with everyone. I'm trying to remember where I saw a lovely white ribbon with a holly pattern :rolleyes1

[AlexWyattMommy]

I love tartan. So the bows sound good to me. :thumbsup2

[4ltlTinks]

Glad to see a couple of spots open yet...missed sign-ups!

I'll take September...I have a question though...

Do the people in group 2 want a Fall themed September or a School themed September? I can do some of each if people want different things.

Group 2...Let me know what you would prefer!

Thanks!

[AlexWyattMommy]

For my embellishments, I was doing a mix of both. Stuff you could use for either.

So I am okay with whatever grabs you creatively.

[MazdaUK]

Either is fine with me, but if whoever is doing October also has fall them might we be falled out? Of course, if you don't have kids then a school theme would be no good anyway. As DH and DS(13) have birthdays in Spetember and its our wedding anniversary those would be fine with me :rotfl2: :lmao:

In case anyone needs to know, my April kits are predominantly pink and lilac. DH was impressed, but what does he know ;) I'm so glad I got my Xyron PCS - also that I didn't have to cut out and stick the letters for the longer months! (February is a challenge, right?:scared1: )

[PrincessNancy96]

Ok, Embellishment group 1 ladies.. what are you looking for in this one?? I have found some great patriotic themed ones...and than I have found some great BBQ sets..
Would you all be interested in the BBQ set...and getting altered BBQ slidemounts as one of your extra goodies? I found an awesome inspirations BBQ slidemount today..
Let me know so I can get my goodies ordered.. I found an awesome set of BBQ themed brads today too!! They are too cute for words!!!

[mickeyfan2]

Ok, Embellishment group 1 ladies.. what are you looking for in this one?? I have found some great patriotic themed ones...and than I have found some great BBQ sets..
Would you all be interested in the BBQ set...and getting altered BBQ slidemounts as one of your extra goodies? I found an awesome inspirations BBQ slidemount today..
Let me know so I can get my goodies ordered.. I found an awesome set of BBQ themed brads today too!! They are too cute for words!!!
I would love the BBQ theme.

[PrincessNancy96]

Thanks Mickeyfan2.. I was thinking more along those lines...and I have had some major inspiration right now...

[MazdaUK]

BBQ would be best for me as we don't celebrate 4th July over here (wonder why:lmao: )

I'm still a bit torn with mine - I've seen some nice poinsettas, or padded reindeer, but you'd only get one each porbably. The padded tartan bows are cute - about 1/2 inch and you'd get 6-8 each. Leading question - does size matter:rotfl: quantity over quality??

OK, stopping here :blush:

[PrincessNancy96]

BBQ would be best for me as we don't celebrate 4th July over here (wonder why:lmao: )

I'm still a bit torn with mine - I've seen some nice poinsettas, or padded reindeer, but you'd only get one each porbably. The padded tartan bows are cute - about 1/2 inch and you'd get 6-8 each. Leading question - does size matter:rotfl: quantity over quality??

OK, stopping here :blush:

Okay, BBQ it is... Especially since MazadaUK doesn't have 4th of July!! I so understand why you don't celebrate that..:rotfl2:

[AlexWyattMommy]

That is so funny, about the fourth of July. :rotfl:

I want BBQ too please.

[Mickster]

I have October in group 2 and I was planning on doing Fall - organgy (is that a word??), yellowy, leafy stuff. Not too much with Halloween as it is only 1 day and I thought fall was more useful.

September and school is ok with me.

[AlexWyattMommy]

A pumpkin (not jack-o-lantern) would be good too for October.

[Mickster]

Yeah, I know it would be good, but I have leaf dies in various shapes and sizes and had ideas for that. I'd have to buy pumpkins. I'll look around, but I think you'd like the leaves. (well, if I can get it out of my head and into the paper that is...:eek: )

[PrincessNancy96]

Leaves! I vote leaves! I love leaves.. and so do my kids.. with 3 huge big ol' trees in our yard... we get lots of leaf raking and fun pictures each year!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

O yah, it was B&MB who has the pumpkin die.

I really like leaves. Hence all the leaves on my Thanksgiving elements for the holiday swap last year.

If you use the tool for embossing, you can put a main vein in the leaves, if they are large enough.

[Mickster]

Thank you for all of your input. Leaves it is... :)

[jennyL]

Just back and reading through the thread. I've got March in Group 1 and was wondering if everyone would prefer a St Patricks theme or a spring theme? I'm not sure what is being done with April but I don't want everyone to get too much springy stuff but then if no one does anything for St Patricks day thats not good either. Any other ideas? My DH had a basketball idea but thats only good for us college fanatics. LOL

[MazdaUK]

Is Easter more often in March than April? Eggs and bunnies would be good then. If you want to steer clear of religious themes you could use the general "new life" idea - lambs, chicks, daffodils. Or wind - we often have it gusty in March. We don't do much for St Paddies, but as I'm group 2 for page kits don't let that worry you if you're in group 1!

leaves is good for me BTW - plenty of them in my garden, especially big cherry leaves. SPOILER ALERT - I used leaves for my Liberty Tree Tavern recipe.

[jennyL]

Is Easter more often in March than April? Eggs and bunnies would be good then. If you want to steer clear of religious themes you could use the general "new life" idea - lambs, chicks, daffodils. Or wind - we often have it gusty in March. We don't do much for St Paddies, but as I'm group 2 for page kits don't let that worry you if you're in group 1!

leaves is good for me BTW - plenty of them in my garden, especially big cherry leaves. SPOILER ALERT - I used leaves for my Liberty Tree Tavern recipe.

I'm thinking that Easter is mostly in April. I think its in March next year but for the last couple its been April (I think). If people wanted I could do Easter though so thats another thought.

[PrincessNancy96]

Just back and reading through the thread. I've got March in Group 1 and was wondering if everyone would prefer a St Patricks theme or a spring theme? I'm not sure what is being done with April but I don't want everyone to get too much springy stuff but then if no one does anything for St Patricks day thats not good either. Any other ideas? My DH had a basketball idea but thats only good for us college fanatics. LOL

:rotfl2: or those of us, unfortunately I'm not in this group, but our finals are in March for boys basketball in addition to NCAA!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Well, I think the saying goes for March...In like a Lion, Out like a Lamb.
And then there is April Showers Bring May's Flowers.

[Mickeyteacher]

I'll take June in the 2nd group, if that's ok. That'll at least put you one closer to a completed group! :thumbsup2

I will add you in!
Thanks!

[Mickeyteacher]

Glad to see a couple of spots open yet...missed sign-ups!

I'll take September...I have a question though...

Do the people in group 2 want a Fall themed September or a School themed September? I can do some of each if people want different things.

Group 2...Let me know what you would prefer!

Thanks!

You got it! Thanks!

[Mickeyteacher]

Is Easter more often in March than April? Eggs and bunnies would be good then. If you want to steer clear of religious themes you could use the general "new life" idea - lambs, chicks, daffodils. Or wind - we often have it gusty in March. We don't do much for St Paddies, but as I'm group 2 for page kits don't let that worry you if you're in group 1!

leaves is good for me BTW - plenty of them in my garden, especially big cherry leaves. SPOILER ALERT - I used leaves for my Liberty Tree Tavern recipe.

I think my friend is also going to do Easter for April in the page kit group 1. I think new life stuff would be great. I can have her do something with eggs.... May be an egg hunt kit? How does that sound?

S :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

I like the egg hunt idea. :thumbsup2

[YodasMom]

I'm not in the page kit group that you're probably talking about, and am only in the embellishment group....but, I'm doing a spring / new life type theme for April (not religious).

For March, kites are also really traditional, but I don't now if anyone still flies them anymore!!

Oh, and, I also love, love, love leaves, too!! I'm known for it with my family and friends.

[AlexWyattMommy]

My grandpa used to always tell us to go fly a kite. :lmao:
Used to also say your ducks out. What ever that means? :rotfl:

But we love kites here. We have the best wind for it.

[MazdaUK]

We have stacks of kites! They tend to be taken on holiday in February and brought home again without coming out of their packet, as if its windy enough its often too cold to go out :rotfl: then forgotten the rest of the year. We realy must take them out more, we live near Blackheath which is great for kites as its open and flat (no hills!)

[rlovew]

Group 2 swappers- I was looking at doing Thanksgivingf and football for my stuff but would that be useful for eveyone ( I am guessing maybe not you MazdaUK.

Thanksgiving I was going to do pumpkins and Turkey (so you could use it at other times)

I have a great Goalpost piecing with Football on it I was thinking about also.

Our topper should be the name of the month correct?

Rebecca

[4ltlTinks]

I probably wouldn't be able to use Football...one of my daughters was in Flag Football this year, but I didn't take any pictures. If most people prefer football...that's fine...I will just have to remember to bring the camera next Fall!

[AlexWyattMommy]

We don't do much with sports here. I don't think my boys have even watch a full football game on TV. But I'm sure I could think of something besides football to use the goal posts for if the rest of the group would like it.

Sure hope we are planning on using the name of the Month as the topper, 'cause otherwise I have no ideas for one. :rotfl:

[PrincessNancy96]

We don't do much with sports here. I don't think my boys have even watch a full football game on TV. But I'm sure I could think of something besides football to use the goal posts for if the rest of the group would like it.

Sure hope we are planning on using the name of the Month as the topper, 'cause otherwise I have no ideas for one. :rotfl:

AWM, take them out in the yard and let them kick around like they are hitting field goals!!! My kids do that all the time!!!

[MazdaUK]

rlovew, I could use a turkey at Christmas, and pumpkins for autumn generally (DS(7) has been begging to go trick or treating and I might let him go to a few neighbours this year), but wouldn't use football. Anything generally "celebratory" is fine though as it is DS(7)'s birthday in November ;) - that's usually my only pics for November! I could use things like cornucopia for harvest themes, or other foodie-type stuff in recipe books.

How awkward am I on the other side of the pond:rolleyes1

I've ordered my stuff for the embellishment group, and ended up with red and green ribbon, large star brads, christmas tree brads (plain green so can be used elsewhere) and little padded tartan bows. As soon as it comes I can divvy it up and go postal.

[PrincessNancy96]

rlovew, I could use a turkey at Christmas, and pumpkins for autumn generally (DS(7) has been begging to go trick or treating and I might let him go to a few neighbours this year), but wouldn't use football. Anything generally "celebratory" is fine though as it is DS(7)'s birthday in November ;) - that's usually my only pics for November! I could use things like cornucopia for harvest themes, or other foodie-type stuff in recipe books.

How awkward am I on the other side of the pond:rolleyes1

I've ordered my stuff for the embellishment group, and ended up with red and green ribbon, large star brads, christmas tree brads (plain green so can be used elsewhere) and little padded tartan bows. As soon as it comes I can divvy it up and go postal.


Awkward?? No! It's just a reminder and an educational position we are in.. Your football is our soccer (and I believe it's not even spelled our way and instead futball or something like that).. We actually have a British soccer camp that comes to our community for a week..and you should see the kids' faces when they are trying to figure out what the men are talking about.. Like "boots" are our cleats! My DS6 finds that hilarious...

[MazdaUK]

No, its spelt football (but pronounce futbal if you're "oop North" ). Just to confuse you we also have rugby, which is like your football except we have two slightly different sorts, rugby league and rugby union (and no, I don't know the difference :rotfl: ) Just to add to the fun, what you call fusball (sp?) we call "table football". I love that you call footie boots "cleats" - I suppose its a development of running shoes (for track) being called spikes. For us a cleat is something on a yacht you tie a rope around, although I think it can also refer to the tread on climbing boots.

Two countries separated by a common language indeed!

[PrincessNancy96]

No, its spelt football (but pronounce futbal if you're "oop North" ). Just to confuse you we also have rugby, which is like your football except we have two slightly different sorts, rugby league and rugby union (and no, I don't know the difference :rotfl: ) Just to add to the fun, what you call fusball (sp?) we call "table football". I love that you call footie boots "cleats" - I suppose its a development of running shoes (for track) being called spikes. For us a cleat is something on a yacht you tie a rope around, although I think it can also refer to the tread on climbing boots.

Two countries separated by a common language indeed!

No doubt!! How funny.. you are absolutely right.. common language and total confusion!

[Mickeyteacher]

Sure hope we are planning on using the name of the Month as the topper, 'cause otherwise I have no ideas for one. :rotfl:


That's my plan--- if not, I spent several hours on Sunday cutting out the wrong letters! Gotta love the Cricut.

S :)

[MazdaUK]

I used my XPCS to do the april letters - I think I will need to get new mats soon though as on one side its wearing through.

[mickeyfan2]

I just completed mine. I did the topper two non-embellished photomats and two embellished squares. Could you please PM me with the address to send them to.

[MazdaUK]

My stuff for the embellishment group arrived (really quick! Ordered Tuesday afternoon arrived Wednesday - company called Purely Embellishments if you're interested) but sadly the tartan bows were out of stock. Would everyone be OK with two die-cuts of parcels with bows on top? The bows would be in a contrasting colour, but I'll probably stick with the red and green theme unless I can get the XPCS to take some patterned/metallic paper. I'll have a look online anyway to see if I can find anything else suitable, but I can get the parcels cut tomorrow then I'd be ready to go postal unless.....:idea:

Group 2 are still short someone for March. I just wondered whether:
1. Someone in Group 1 fancies doing another set OR
2. Someone in group 1 who hasn't started yet (or is already doing March for that group) would mind swapping to Group 2 and I would fill their place in Group 1?

What do you all think? Any takers? Then we would have 2 full pagekit groups.

[Mickster]

What a wonderful offer! Thanks! Of course, I can't switch with you as I'm already in Group 2, but thanks for thinking of that. I'd love to get a complete set too!

[KAMommy]

If you still need someone in group 2 for March, I will take it. This is a really good idea!

[MazdaUK]

Thank you KAMommy! :woohoo: :cheer2: Am I right in thinking you're coming in fresh to this so we are completely full without anyone needing to swap groups?

[KAMommy]

You are right, MazdaUK - I am not in any of the groups yet. I don't want to stop anyone from switching or anything that was already planned, but I would like the spot if it's available.

[MazdaUK]

I can't speak for anyone else, but its been open a while and no-one already signed up wanted it before, so subject to the hostess' confirmation its fine with me! I only offered because I didn't want my 12th "April" to go to waste. I'm sure I am very grateful!

[Mickster]

I haven't started mine yet, but I sure am happy to know that I'd be getting a full year! Thanks! :hug: :cheer2:

[MazdaUK]

Is everone OK with the two parcel die cuts instead of the bows? I'll do two differnet sizes so you can use them separately or as a group, and mix and match colours as well for the same reason.

[PrincessNancy96]

Okay for the embellishement group I'm doing July with a BBQ theme..

Musts:
2 yards of ribbon ~ red/white checked and either solid red or white
4 BBQ related brads and 5 extra red & white brads
2 choices:
2 slide mounts per person w/ BBQ theme
Possible 5 altered paper clips per person.. I just had an idea.. if not it will be something else..

Is this okay?

[Mickster]

I'm not in the group at all, but I wish I was getting a set of that! It sounds super cute!

[MazdaUK]

OOOOHHH! I'm so glad I sneaked in there! I vote for slide mounts (I'm not sure what I'd do with paper clips :confused: )

[Mickeyteacher]

You are right, MazdaUK - I am not in any of the groups yet. I don't want to stop anyone from switching or anything that was already planned, but I would like the spot if it's available.

You got it! I'm sorry that I did not respond earlier- things have been a little crazy here this week.

I will PM my address out this weekend!

Thanks,
Shawna

[Mickeyteacher]

Okay for the embellishement group I'm doing July with a BBQ theme..

Musts:
2 yards of ribbon ~ red/white checked and either solid red or white
4 BBQ related brads and 5 extra red & white brads
2 choices:
2 slide mounts per person w/ BBQ theme
Possible 5 altered paper clips per person.. I just had an idea.. if not it will be something else..

Is this okay?

That looks great- I love both paper clips and slide mounts.
S :)

[mickeyfan2]

Okay for the embellishement group I'm doing July with a BBQ theme..

Musts:
2 yards of ribbon ~ red/white checked and either solid red or white
4 BBQ related brads and 5 extra red & white brads
2 choices:
2 slide mounts per person w/ BBQ theme
Possible 5 altered paper clips per person.. I just had an idea.. if not it will be something else..

Is this okay?
I have never done an altered paper clip so I am looking forward to seeing them. I think I have the slide mounts down now.;)

[KAMommy]

You got it! I'm sorry that I did not respond earlier- things have been a little crazy here this week.

I will PM my address out this weekend!

Thanks,
Shawna

Thanks for letting me in, Shawna. And don't apologize. I know all about crazy! :crazy:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Mazda, die cuts are good for me. Some may be getting die cuts from me too.

PN96, either one sounds fun.

KAMommy, thank for joining. I'm glad to be getting a full year of stuff too!

[YodasMom]

Okay for the embellishement group I'm doing July with a BBQ theme..

Musts:
2 yards of ribbon ~ red/white checked and either solid red or white
4 BBQ related brads and 5 extra red & white brads
2 choices:
2 slide mounts per person w/ BBQ theme
Possible 5 altered paper clips per person.. I just had an idea.. if not it will be something else..

Is this okay?

This sounds wonderful, Nancy. Makes me hungry since I haven't eaten yet. Either of your choices will be great.....Do what is the most fun for you.

[StitchIsOurHero]

I got my supplies for June yesterday. This weekend, I'm hoping to get most of it cut and ready to assemble! Thanks, KAMommy, for joining in--I'm glad to get a full year, too!! :banana:

[PrincessNancy96]

Okay, I have ordered my supplies.. Now, I need to make my list of the rest of the items I need that I can buy locally... My order is due in 3/13 so I should have everything else cut out and ready to go and be shipping by 3/20 at the latest!!! :)

[knovak]

I purchased my materials today now I just need to get started.

[MazdaUK]

I started cutting out the parcels today but my XPCS decided the mat was not sticky enough (no matter how much I smoothed the paper down) and just kept crumpling up. I've ordered some replacement mats, but its not a company I've used before so I've also ordered something to replace the bows I couldn't get, but now I'm not sure if it will be OK. I don't know the technical term for it, but its Christmas words and phrases (Santa, Happy Holidays, deck the halls, etc.) in pieces of chipboard (squares and rectangles) I ordered 2 packs, as that will be at least 2 pieces each, but then I thought - if they're tiles, that's not enough! Or are tiles those square "bubble" stickers?

The other items are red and green ribbon (1 yard of each), star brads (big and shiny - shiny like a car!) and tree-shaped brads. I know there's a couple of weeks yet so there's still time to cut the parcel shapes, but I do like to be ready early! :blush:

For those in Group 2, you will be receiving the topper, two embellished photo mats and a matted and embellished quote (but I won't tell you what it is ;) ) - they're all in their bags and just waiting on me sorting the embellishment group packs.

[KAMommy]

I bought paper today - and other stuff - and I am sitting here at the computer while my CraftRobo whirrs away cutting for me. I seriously love that machine!

Anyway, I hope to finish up tomorrow. I have to devote next weekend to packing for our trip!

[Mickeyteacher]

You guys are doing great- I have got most of my stuff and started sutting things out last night. I'm going to work on them again this evening after I sort my list of names for the secret sister swap.

S :)

[Daisydu]

Bought my paper and have my matting done. I just have to do the embellishments. I have August in Group 2. I decided to go with an aqua and yellow color. Didn't want to do a beach theme because I wasn't sure if everyone had access to a beach in August so I'm trying to keep it open for an "anything kind of day" in the summer. Want to complete everything soon as I am awaiting the arrival of my fourth grandbaby on the eighth.

[Mickster]

I have my paper, know what my embellishments will be, just need some time! Hopefully this week! (I'm also waiting for Daisydu's grandbaby - Daisy is my MIL and my BIL and his wife are expecting! So exciting!!!:cloud9: )

[KAMommy]

Yeah about the baby! Good luck and PD to everyone!!

As for the swap, I am done! I should go postal tomorrow, assuming I make it to the post office.

[PrincessNancy96]

I'll start working on some of my items this week.. while I patiently await the order to come in on the brads..

Congrats on the new baby Mickster and Daisy!!! Yeah for the family!!!

[Mickster]

It is a girl! princess: Adrianna Lily My DD said that she can't wait to teach all about the princesses. That's my girl. She's got her priorities straight!

Thanks for the well wishes. It was pretty fast and everyone is doing great!

[StitchIsOurHero]

I've got a lot of mine cut, but I haven't started assembling. I am going to finish this weekend, so these should go postal next Monday or Tuesday. I want to get them gone before we leave on our trip! :)

[ksjayhawks]

I have my paper and brads. Know what I want to do. Now just need to find the time! Have a masters class presentation tomorrow night and a meeting after that. So, hoping to do it on Weds. We drive--10 hrs--to Austin and back again on Sunday ( lose an hour due to dst) for wedding this weekend, then leave the afternoon of 16th to drive to Galveston TX--13/14 hours--for our cruise that leaves the 18th and returns the 25th--when we get to drive back home.

My goal is to have them mailed before we leave for cruise. If not, they will go out the 26th.:cool1:

[PrincessNancy96]

My order has been shipped.. so I will start cutting things out today and cutting the ribbon and await my package to divide out the brads and such!! I hope to have these postal by Monday.. so I can get cracking on my slide mount swap that is due shortly!!! Oh, and I need to get my SS items ready to go! Boy, I need to start a list before I forget to do something important.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I needed to keep that list too.

Remind me to thank B&MB for the calendar keeper she made. It certainly helps.

[KAMommy]

I meant to post last night...it is getting wild at my house!

Mine went postal yesterday. You should have them soon!:wave2:

[MazdaUK]

My sticky mats arrived so I spent a couple of hours cutting out and assembling the "gift" die-cuts. If I can get them sorted out tonight I can buy the packaging and US$ tomorrow and go postal Friday or Monday. The chipboard embellishments turned out to be two big square tiles - not lots of different shapes after all!:rotfl: Oh well, if I don't use them look for them in the embellishment box!

ETA: the embellishment group will each get the following for December:
2 Yards satin ribbon, green and deep red
5 large shiny star brads (one each red, green, blue, gold and purple - very shiny!)
6 christmas tree brads - three each light and dark green
2 "gifts" produced using XPCS (are they piecings or die cuts?) - box with a contrasting bow, one small one medium (but I think the medium is pretty big!)

I'll post that and the DISNEY SURPRISE swap together early next week.

[Mickster]

Mine are done! Yahoo! :banana: I'm moving right along... I have to package them up, so maybe this weekend or early next week. I have several things to mail and they need to be packed up too. Thanks for hosting. Can't wait to get it all back!

[Daisydu]

Mine went postal today. Had lots of fun making everything. Thanks for hosting. I can't wait to receive all the months. This swap has kickstarted my scrapbooking again. I have lots to scrapbook. :dance3: :thumbsup2

[PrincessNancy96]

I'm still waiting on my supplies.. did I mention, I don't like to wait.. NOT one little bit... So, I will cut my ribbon tomorrow night, complete my slide mounts and test out my altered paper clips..and just wait ever so patiently on the UPS man to bring my supplies!!!!

Ok, I checked my shipment status.. it went from MO to WI.. NOW, it's a straight shot 2 states east to where I am.. why did they ship it north??? Hello??? Isn't the fastest way between 2 points a straight line not a criss-cross across the country??

[YodasMom]

Ok, I checked my shipment status.. it went from MO to WI.. NOW, it's a straight shot 2 states east to where I am.. why did they ship it north??? Hello??? Isn't the fastest way between 2 points a straight line not a criss-cross across the country??

It must have passed over my house!! They could have just dropped it on me and I could have blown it over your way!!

[Mickeyteacher]

KA Mommy- your stuff is here! I posted the other night but I can not seem to find it right now. I'm out of town, but I did get your package before I left. Everything looked great!

You guys are doing great- I can not wait to get more stuff!
S :)

[PrincessNancy96]

It must have passed over my house!! They could have just dropped it on me and I could have blown it over your way!!

See, they could have taken care of this so much easier.. Why didn't they just do that? :confused3

[Mickster]

I plan on going to the Post Office in a matter of moments. We'll see. ;)

[PrincessNancy96]

I'm moving along w/ mine.. I'm just awaiting the brads to divide out and I'll be ready to mail by the weekend, I hope.. According to the tracking of my order.. it's here in the state!! So, maybe tomorrow they will get it to me..:confused3 :)