Slide Mount Swap Sign Ups..

[PrincessNancy96]

Sorry, I'm a little late.. Late night returning home from basketball with homework to check which made it later. Good thing last night was DD's last game.. Now, just 3 more kids to finish in the next few weeks for basketball and than we start soccer/track/ and 4-H!

Okay, here is my idea for this swap… I got my inspiration from 2 peas. Search their gallery under slide mounts, lots of inspiration there. Even if you search just the particular season you can get a lot of inspiration and scale it down to the slide mount.

I will leave it up to each individual if they want to adhere paper and alter pre-made slide mounts or if they want to use their Sizzix slide mount (or another brand) dies. There are sometimes I like the thicker ones and there are sometimes I like the thinner ones. It’s totally up to the swapper.

Please don’t do anything HOLIDAY related because we have a swap for this later in the year.

Here are some ideas; these are only off the top of my head at 9AM.
Fall: falling leaves, string the word “autumn” or “fall” on the slide mount or in the window of the slide mount. Back to school, pumpkins
Spring: flowers, rain,
Summer: beach theme, picnic related, pool related,
Winter: snowflakes, snowmen, gloves, sleds.

You may do one slide mount that is open and one slide mount that becomes a shaker box if you like. There is a cute one of the shaker box ones on 2peas in a winter theme.

Due date is March 28th (that is when I need to receive your package. Please mail packages out by March 24th with DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. I will wait be mailing them back out on March 30th. This is firm because now we are in travel soccer & track season!

The "rules" –
1. Choose a group. There will be 2 groups of 8 swappers for the seasons. So, you will get 2 complete season sets back. Please sign up for only one group until Friday, March 2nd. On Friday, those spots still open can be claimed.

2. Choose your season – Make 2 slide mounts for each person (total of 16 per group).

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. For those who have swapped with me in the past, I have your info. If I have missed placed it I will let you know.

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 by March 14th. 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 – PLEASE use a separate baggie 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. You‘ll have 8 bags to enclose in the larger (gallon size) bag for each group you are in - be sure to include your name, your DIS name and your group number on the larger baggie. Include $4.05 for postage (or stamps if you don't want to send cash) to return your items. Delivery Confirmation is $0.50.
Please don’t send metered or click-it/ship-it postage – some hostesses have had issues with these. If you would like to send it to me a cheaper route that is fine, just let me know.

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 8 people per group. There will be a total of 2 groups. If there is overwhelming response, I will open one more group.

9. HAVE FUN!

Group A: FULL

Spring-Mickeyteacher
Spring-disneyfreakk
Summer-ddavis860
Summer- Mickster
Fall-PrincessNancy96
Fall-YodasMom
Winter-mickeyfan2
Winter-AlexWyattMommy


Group B: Full

Spring-maria34a
Spring-AlexWyattMommy
Summer-momx3boys
Summer-Twigs
Fall- bernardandmissbianca
Fall-Marlynnp
Winter-YodasMom
Winter-PrincessNancy96 & Ddavis860

[mickeyfan2]

Can I have winter in group #1.

[PrincessNancy96]

I have you added!!! Can't wait!!! I thought from the discussion section that is what you wanted...but didn't want to commit you if I had been mistaken!!!

[YodasMom]

Could I please have Fall?

Thanks!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'll take Fall in Group 2 please!

[disneyfreakk]

spring in group one please

[momx3boys]

I would like to do Summer in group 2 please. :goodvibes

[PrincessNancy96]

Updated to here!! Welcome aboard everyone!!!

[Mickster]

Thanks for adding me! I'm so excited!

The list didn't look updated to me. Maybe I was missing something...

ETA: I went back and the list is updated now... :)

[PrincessNancy96]

Must have caught it while I was trying to post.. it was taking like forever to post!!! ;)

[AlexWyattMommy]

May I have the last winter in group 1?

[mickeyfan2]

My newest prototype looks way better than the ones from yesterday. I am doing one photo frame and one shaker box. I have not tried the shaker box prototype yet.

[PrincessNancy96]

AWM, I have you added.

[marlynnp]

Fall in the second group if still available please! (if not I'll take winter)

[PrincessNancy96]

Mar you have fall in group 2.. Welcome!!! ;)

[Twigs]

Can I have summer?

[PrincessNancy96]

Can I have summer?

I have you added.. Welcome!!! ;)

[mickeyfan2]

The shaker boxes came out great. I am now done. This was an easy swap. Could I have the address to send them to so I can verify that they are done correctly.

[PrincessNancy96]

See, I told you you'd be early with this one.. :)

PM on the way!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

The shaker boxes came out great. I am now done. This was an easy swap. Could I have the address to send them to so I can verify that they are done correctly.

Show off!!! :p

[mickeyfan2]

Show off!!! :p
Yup thats me!!!!!:rotfl2: Actually I have way to much time on my hands right now. I still have three weeks of recovery from my surgery and I am not suppose to bend over or lift things. No house cleaning, laundry or cookiing (I do some of this) for three more weeks.

[maria34a]

Nancy,
Let me have Spring in Group 2
Tks
Maria

[ddavis860]

The shaker boxes came out great. I am now done. This was an easy swap. Could I have the address to send them to so I can verify that they are done correctly.


DONE? ALREADY?? Didn't this swap just open....:scared1:

sheesh...overachievers on this board...I'm getting a complex...MK/AK swap I was 2 days early and was the last one, this one I'm already late and it just started...I'm taking my toys and going home....

:rotfl:

[maria34a]

DONE? ALREADY?? Didn't this swap just open....:scared1:

sheesh...overachievers on this board...I'm getting a complex...MK/AK swap I was 2 days early and was the last one, this one I'm already late and it just started...I'm taking my toys and going home....

:rotfl:

Don't worry, your not the last one on the MK swap, I am!!! :rotfl:

[ddavis860]

:rotfl2: Don't worry, your not the last one on the MK swap, I am!!! :rotfl:

:rotfl2:

[AlexWyattMommy]

No house cleaning, laundry or cooking (I do some of this) for three more weeks.

I do that, I have no legit reason. :lmao:

[PrincessNancy96]

DONE? ALREADY?? Didn't this swap just open....:scared1:

sheesh...overachievers on this board...I'm getting a complex...MK/AK swap I was 2 days early and was the last one, this one I'm already late and it just started...I'm taking my toys and going home....

:rotfl:

:lmao: I'm cracking up here!!!
Don't worry.. I haven't even looked at mine yet.. and you know Buffy isn't gonna start hers with vacation in 5 days.. :rotfl2:

[disneyfreakk]

:rotfl:

[PrincessNancy96]

Nancy,
Let me have Spring in Group 2
Tks
Maria

I have you added!!! :)

[BernardandMissBianca]

Yup thats me!!!!!:rotfl2: Actually I have way to much time on my hands right now. I still have three weeks of recovery from my surgery and I am not suppose to bend over or lift things. No house cleaning, laundry or cookiing (I do some of this) for three more weeks.

surgery huh?? Not that I would want to go there but that would be the only way to get a break! I hope you get better soon!!

DONE? ALREADY?? Didn't this swap just open....:scared1:

sheesh...overachievers on this board...I'm getting a complex...MK/AK swap I was 2 days early and was the last one, this one I'm already late and it just started...I'm taking my toys and going home....

:rotfl:

too funny! PSSST.....dd860.....I bet she sits in the front off the class too. :rolleyes:

:rotfl2:

:lmao: I'm cracking up here!!!
Don't worry.. I haven't even looked at mine yet.. and you know Buffy isn't gonna start hers with vacation in 5 days.. :rotfl2:

No way no how!!! I will probably go get my slide mounts tomorrow. I'm making clipboards for the kids and I need Mickey stickers. And yes I will post them when I'm done!! LOL

HHMM I may tinker with it tonight but I'm chopping all my hair off tonight too so we'll see if I have time.

[AlexWyattMommy]

:scared1: Why are you chopping off your hair???

Will you show us before and after shots? Like the back of your head so we can see the difference?

[ddavis860]

I'm chopping all my hair off tonight

:scared1:

[ddavis860]

When my DS18 started Highschool he grew his hair...and grew his hair...and grew his hair...

I got some great pics of his before and after...but not during, he wanted to go it alone...so no Mom pics... but he donated it to Locks of Love, and I was so proud of him :goodvibes

[PrincessNancy96]

No way no how!!! I will probably go get my slide mounts tomorrow. I'm making clipboards for the kids and I need Mickey stickers. And yes I will post them when I'm done!! LOL

HHMM I may tinker with it tonight but I'm chopping all my hair off tonight too so we'll see if I have time.

I thought about messing with my slide mounts but couldn't remember where I put the paper I wanted to use when I cleaned the scraproom.. Just now remembered where I put it! :rotfl: I'm may try to prototype them tonight and whip them up tomorrow..

WHAT? You are cutting your hair??? NOOO!!!! Long hair, long hair! I cry every time I cut mine above my shoulders! I'm such a loser!!!

Can't wait to see the clipboards.. Now, I'm off to cook dinner!! Pulled pork for us tonight.. quick and easy!!!

[PrincessNancy96]

When my DS18 started Highschool he grew his hair...and grew his hair...and grew his hair...

I got some great pics of his before and after...but not during, he wanted to go it alone...so no Mom pics... but he donated it to Locks of Love, and I was so proud of him :goodvibes

That is cool that he did that.. My DH won't let it get past the top of the kids' or his ears...so we are on a routine schedule.. Now, if I could get dd's bangs to grow out!!

[Mickster]

You're chopping it off?! You better post before and afters!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I just can't stand it anymore. It is almost down to my waist and even if I braid it, it still gets hung up in my coat, in my clothes. etc. I can't donate it though because I colored it. DH was poking at my grey hairs.
I think I'm going to cut it to my shoulder blades. And right now it is all one length so I'm going to have her put some layers in.

I'll try to get DS10 to take some pics.

[PrincessNancy96]

You are a brave woman.. up to the shoulder blades is good.. Yep, I think I'd be a little frustrated with it being caught up in everything!!!
You should have seen me when I layered it about 3 weeks before DS6 was born.. half way through the first cut I told her to stop and cried.. so did she! She felt so bad.. and it really wasn't her fault! Needless to say, I never went back to that shop..and I'm sure she is glad for that! LOL

[ddavis860]

Buffy, this is what the Locks of Love site says...

"Hair may be colored or permed, but not bleached or chemically damaged (if unsure, ask your stylist). "

So, if your's isn't bleached or damaged, I guess you can donate it. There is a form on the site...

My DH would be loving it if I let mine grow as long as yours. We NEED pics!

[mickeyfan2]

too funny! PSSST.....dd860.....I bet she sits in the front off the class too. :rolleyes:

:rotfl2:


Nope, I always sat in the back and was one of the bad kids.:lmao:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Before my youngest was born, I grew out my hair for Locks for Love. Not the prettiest cut when it was done. Anyway, it was colored and they took it. Whatever they can't use personally for the children, they sell and use that money for the other supplies needed to make wigs.

So send it in. You are doing a good thing.


I remember when it first started to get stuck under my arms. Or on the back of chairs when sitting. I'd go to lean forward and stop. Ouch!!

[ddavis860]

Buffy, this is what the Locks of Love site says...

"Hair may be colored or permed, but not bleached or chemically damaged (if unsure, ask your stylist). "

So, if your's isn't bleached or damaged, I guess you can donate it. There is a form on the site...

My DH would be loving it if I let mine grow as long as yours. We NEED pics!

[AlexWyattMommy]

My sister had hair down to her waist. She just recently chopped hers off to right at the shoulder. It has some layers in it. And she can still pull it back in a pony tail where was all time before. She also sent hers to Locks for Love.

[disneyfreakk]

It is almost down to my waist and even if I braid it, it still gets hung up in my coat, in my clothes.

Oh you poor, poor woman. It must be horrible to have long beautiful hair. :rolleyes: ;) You lucky duck!! Good luck with your new do, thats the fun of having something that will grow back if you dont like it! :flower3:

[disneyfreakk]

Okay, I am done. :) Ready for that mailing addy when you get a chance Nancy!

~Disneyfreakk

[ddavis860]

sheesh, there goes another one...

I still haven't started mine yet...does thinking about them count?:confused3

[AlexWyattMommy]

It's okay. I haven't even thought about this one. I still need to finish my Buzz for Nemo, and my Disney Recipes, and than I think I can think about this one. Better go check my schedule and see if I'm missing something. Oh wait, I am, I still need to do the Monthly and Prima Swap.

Okay, enough chatter out of me. I better go put something my bag to work on during preschool.

[Mickster]

I haven't thouht about it yet, either. All I have done is buy the die so I can cut them out.

[PrincessNancy96]

Okay, I am done. :) Ready for that mailing addy when you get a chance Nancy!

~Disneyfreakk

Okay, now there are two done!!!
PM sent!
Can't wait to see them!!

[PrincessNancy96]

sheesh, there goes another one...

I still haven't started mine yet...does thinking about them count?:confused3

Yes, thinking counts...because if not... I'm definitely out on this one. I haven't even started..but I have thought alot about it!

[PrincessNancy96]

I will open the last 3 spots tomorrow morning if no one claims them tonight!! :)


Have a great evening everyone!!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm going to be gone after 3ish today and don't know when I'll get on the computer again this weekend. If no-one else claims Spring, I would like it, please.

[YodasMom]

If no one signs up for the extra ones before you open it back up, I would take one of the winter ones in Group 2.

[mickeyfan2]

I send my priority with DC today.

[PrincessNancy96]

I send my priority with DC today.

I'll let you know when it arrives.. I'll put it up on a shelf so I can use it for motivation this weekend!!! ;)

[PrincessNancy96]

Okay, sign ups are now closed.. thanks for taking on an additional set YodasMom, AWM, & PN96 & DDavis...

Okay, group 2.. make your 16 slides.. DDavis and I are going to split our set.. so don't fret about anything.. just package them like you would...but when I return them.. you will get one from me & one from DDavis in a baggie...so you will still only get 16 back, a full set!!! Is that explained well enough...
So, you only make 16 in group 2... just make the normal batch!!!

Enjoy!!!! :)

[YodasMom]

Okay, sign ups are now closed.. thanks for taking on an additional set YodasMom, AWM, & PN96 & DDavis...

Okay, group 2.. make your 16 slides.. DDavis and I are going to split our set.. so don't fret about anything.. just package them like you would...but when I return them.. you will get one from me & one from DDavis in a baggie...so you will still only get 16 back, a full set!!! Is that explained well enough...
So, you only make 16 in group 2... just make the normal batch!!!

Enjoy!!!! :)

Got it!! Thanks, Nancy!! You'll be getting mine closer to the due date, though. I've got some other swaps and cj's to finish before then.....yikes, and taxes!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Oh my gosh, let's not get started about taxes. We have one investment and that company has filed an extension on getting their info out. They now have until the end of March to send out the info we need to file our taxes. And do we get an extension, uhm, nope.

What stinks is that it is not alot of money, but if we send in without out, we are withholding information and can get in big trouble.

Ugh, anyway, will be starting on these slides when I return home.

[PrincessNancy96]

Wow! I can't believe that they won't give you an extension while they gave the company one.. that's so wrong...
We still need to file our state..but fed is back already and in the bank!! Yeah!!