School Swap Progress-Rec'd All

[AlexWyattMommy]

Look for the send/rec'd thread after I mail them.

Due date is April 14th (that is when I need to receive your package. Please mail packages out by April 7th with DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. I will wait one week to return them just in case someone‘s doesn‘t arrive on schedule).
Link to sign ups - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=17424036#post17424036


Packing Instructions - use a Ziploc for each person and put everything for that person into their bag. Please label each bag with your name & DIS name so we know who made each element. You‘ll have 6 or 4 bags to enclose in the larger (gallon size) Ziploc bag. - be sure to include your name & DIS name. Include $4.05 for postage (or stamps if you don't want to send cash) to return your items.
PLEASE DON’T SEND METERED OR CLICK-IT/SHIP-IT POSTAGE SOME HOSTESS HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THIS RECENTLY.

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.
HAVE FUN!!
If you are not pink, please check in.
You have checked in.
You have Sent your items: :teacher:
I have received your items: :teeth:

** Watch for Postal Thread to see when the packages return to you!


List of swappers & their groups…
Group 1 – GirlsMake 4
Group 2 – Boys Make 6
Group A – non-gender Make 6

Tiggermei – GP 1 :teeth:
PN96 – GP 1, 2, A:teeth:
Mickeyteacher – GP 1 , 2 :teeth:
Mickster – GP 1, 2 :teeth:
MazdaUK GP 2 :teeth:
Twigs – GP 2, A :teeth:
AWM – GP 2, A :teeth:
4ltlTinks –GP A :teeth:
kaddjr GP A :teeth:
rlovew – GP A :teeth:

[Mickster]

Pick me, pick me! Can I be first?? :teacher: :) I have the journal boxes almost all cut out and the design for my tag finished. I just need to make them! :)

[PrincessNancy96]

Mickster, are you being the teacher's pet again?? Huh? Huh?

I have my ideas on paper.. and have supplies ready..and have my cut outs... and....I just need some down time to get things cut out.. but first.. I have to make a batch of cookies for DD to take to school tomorrow.. they are celebrating Pi day (tomorrow, I know a day late..but her teacher was in a conference all day after she had given the assignment out so she bumped it back a day so she could take part in the "cookie" fest!) You should see her cut little poster made about Pi! And we cut all the letters out with my Cricut! Love that little machine.. it whips out great little titles that are very neat and tidy! LOL

[tiggermei]

Bought the elements for my tag (and I think for the "other" item -- which I don't know what exactly it is yet) -- now to actually design it. Feeling so little inspiration, but LOVE what I got so we'll work with it.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I am so sorry Mickster. I can't let you be line leader today. Mazda has already finished and MAILED hers out. Even though they went to Mickeyteacher, Mazda gets the extra credit.

Tiggermei, I understand about getting the items before having a clear picture in mind of what I will be doing. Sometimes I have drawings & prototypes and sometimes I totally wing it and just start putting things together. My Adventureland topper'n'tags was a total wing it.

[MazdaUK]

:snooty: :angel: ;)

[Mickster]

Phooey. Someday I know I be the Teacher's Pet! I can dream, can't I?? :rotfl:

[Mickster]

Ok. I've got the journal boxes done. :banana: I hope to get the stuff cut for my tags tonight. Maybe I'll be done by tomorrow and they can go in the mail on Monday. Keep those fingers crossed (but only if it doesn't interfere with your ability to finish what you are working on! :))

[AlexWyattMommy]

Yup, have to cross some toes for you. :rotfl:

[PrincessNancy96]

I have sketches done.. I did them while I was waiting on DD's band competition tonight!! They got a GOLD rating.. the best they can get! Woo hoo!!! ;) I got some good pictures to scrap..and I love my digital because it records movies too.. Yeah!! ;)

[Mickster]

I'm done! Yippee! :cutie: They will be going to your home on Monday. :) Thanks for hosting! :)

[rlovew]

I have thought about these and I have some of my embelishments but i have others things to get finished first.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

We still have time before the two week check in. No worries rlovew. Finish the ones due first. I need to work on my disney recipe ones when I get home before I do my own swap.

[4ltlTinks]

I'm finished with mine...I'll be mailing it Monday or Tuesday!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm looking forward to seeing them. :thumbsup2

[PrincessNancy96]

I bought paper this weekend between basketball games.. YEAH!!! The weekend is a whole other story! But WHAT A BLAST!! AND WHAT A SCRAPBOOKING MOMENT AND PAGES HE WILL HAVE!!!
I have the cutest paper that will make my ideas work great!!
I hope to get these done this next weekend.. because it's our only weekend off for another month or two!! :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

So you are going to State!?

[PrincessNancy96]

We actually had STATE FINALS this weekend.. We placed 3rd in the state!!! The boys did such a good job!! The parents were all so proud of their composure when we lost our first game.. the coach from the opposing team told the boys he actually dreads playing our boys because we give them a run for their money every time.. Our boys pulled themselves together and came out fighting in the next 2 games!!!
Between the 2nd & 3rd game, 4 of our players left to go play soccer, my ds included.. 2 went south and 2 headed north to play. I made a 30 minute trip in 15! The school we were playing at is in my old stomping grounds so I knew the back roads to take and avoid traffic! LOL DS was only 15 minutes late to the game and was on the soccer field playing before I was even parking the van! LOL I came running in w/ DD and DS and asked where DS was.. they laughed and said on the field already!
We hustled back from soccer to basketball and had time to rest between games!!! It was a GREAT day!!!
It's raining today.. so hopefully soccer will get cancelled and we will have tonight off.. (well, all but shopping for DD some dress shoes for her National Jr. Honor Society induction this week).

[Mickster]

Ok. I have 1 sick DS (cough & sore throat), 1 DH at work with the car because I have 1 car in the shop for an inspection. I also have 1 DD at home as usual. So, that means I have to borrow a car to take DS to the doctor. He is in no shape to also go to the post office. I'll mail it all tomorrow. Promise!
:)

[AlexWyattMommy]

You don't have to mail to me until the 7th of April. No worries here.
Hope you DS is feeling better!

[Mickster]

He's totally fine. What a kid he is. Just like his father. Anyway, we went to the doctor and he said that his lungs are clear, his nose is clear. It's probably allergies. Take allergy medicine before bed. Sigh.

I'll be mailing tomorrow.

[PrincessNancy96]

Good to hear it's nothing major!! Allergies are a pain this time of year!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Shall we talk about allergies? My oldest has them so bad. He was miserable, spring, summer, fall and winter if around cats. He's been taking shots for a year now, and still they are awful. Nasal spray once a day, Singular once a day. And if he forgets and misses a day, takes two or three to recover. He is allergice to cats, dust mites, mold, trees, grasses, ragweed. Guess who never has to mow the grass or rake leaves? :rotfl:

[PrincessNancy96]

Shall we talk about allergies? My oldest has them so bad. He was miserable, spring, summer, fall and winter if around cats. He's been taking shots for a year now, and still they are awful. Nasal spray once a day, Singular once a day. And if he forgets and misses a day, takes two or three to recover. He is allergice to cats, dust mites, mold, trees, grasses, ragweed. Guess who never has to mow the grass or rake leaves? :rotfl:

Poor little guy... So, what are his chores since his brother will be taking on mowing and raking? :laundy: I vote :laundy:

Okay, off to call and find out where my friend is so she can pick up her little ones at the jr. high where I have to pick DD up from track practice..
the only bright side.. soccer got cancelled tonight..so it's shoe shopping for DD and that's it tonight!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

He gets to feed the cats (ha, take that allergies) and the dog. Soon I will require laundry duty. He does his own now, but soon, the whole family. Bwahaahaa.

[kaddjr]

AlexWyattMommy- could you please pm me your mailing info. I hope to have things finished up today and mailed tomorrow. Thanks!

[Mickster]

My stuff went out today! DC 03070020000260024277

DS is in school today! :)

Congrats to your DS and his team, Nancy! Sooooo cool!!:cheer2: Did you hear us cheering too? I made my kids say a "Go Team" for you guys!

[PrincessNancy96]

We thought we heard some distant yells in the background!!! Thank you!!!

It was a great moment!!! I have some great pictures to get printed..and I need to get the team picture sent to the paper!! It will have to go in next week because the deadline was noon on Monday!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Okay, everything is updated, address has been pm'd to kaddjr. Did I miss sending it to anyone else?

[PrincessNancy96]

Okay, for the girls..
How do you all feel about a Music Program set?? It would just be basic.. Music Program on the tag w/ musical notes.. and than a shaker box... please let me know... I have like 40 music programs to scrap so that is why I thought of it..

I'm working diligently on the others... but I have time.. so I'm not going to panic.. I have to get a little one ready to go on a 3 day class field trip (leaves tomorrow night-be back on Sunday) so I will be working on these to keep from stressing over one of my babies being gone...

[AlexWyattMommy]

No worries. Plenty of time.

I'm not in the girls, but I like the idea of a music program theme.

[Mickeyteacher]

I have MadzaUK's stuff and I plan on working on my pieces this weekend- I should be able to mail next week.
I'll keep you posted.
Shawna

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks for the update! :)

[tiggermei]

Okay, for the girls..
How do you all feel about a Music Program set?? It would just be basic.. Music Program on the tag w/ musical notes.. and than a shaker box... please let me know... I have like 40 music programs to scrap so that is why I thought of it..

I'm working diligently on the others... but I have time.. so I'm not going to panic.. I have to get a little one ready to go on a 3 day class field trip (leaves tomorrow night-be back on Sunday) so I will be working on these to keep from stressing over one of my babies being gone...

VERY pleased with this idea. I have a creative/musical child -- not an athlete at all. I'd wondered if we could do a full swap (maybe as a group with the sports swap???) to cover non-athletic extracurriculars -- such as drama, music (band, chorus, etc), dance (though it might fit with athletics), etc. I'll be needing lots of these since DD has gotten into acting and music now.

Yea!!! One less thing to figure out.

[PrincessNancy96]

VERY pleased with this idea. I have a creative/musical child -- not an athlete at all. I'd wondered if we could do a full swap (maybe as a group with the sports swap???) to cover non-athletic extracurriculars -- such as drama, music (band, chorus, etc), dance (though it might fit with athletics), etc. I'll be needing lots of these since DD has gotten into acting and music now.

Yea!!! One less thing to figure out.

I've got both athletes and musicians (band & choir), DD does dance too..
I'll get with AWM and see if we can add the non-athlete mix to the sports swap!!! ;)

I think I will go w/ the music program theme then!! ;) Yeah!! :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

No need to get with me, I am totally on board with this idea. I don't have athletic boys either, so creative/music works for me too.

[PrincessNancy96]

Well, I just wanted to make sure before I started making decisions on my own!!! :)
I think creativity/music is a blessing.. it allows kids to be themselves without having to be athletic.. and all in all.. being musically, or creative is very athletic anyway!! KWIM?

I'm all for any activity that keeps the kids healthy, minds busy and out of trouble!! :)

[MazdaUK]

Neither of my boys is at all athletic - eldest in into drama and violin, younger has just started the recorder at scholl and is into...er....dinosaurs :rotfl2: Not sure how we'd manage that one:rotfl: But music might be good, although I don't have a lot of music photos I do have plenty of drama ones.:goodvibes

[AlexWyattMommy]

That was my thinking. The drama ones (wish I had die cuts of the masks) would be great even if your kids don't do that in school. There is so much drama in real life that the elements would be used somehow.

[4ltlTinks]

I like the idea of a non-athletic swap...music programs and dance in particular...there was a dance group in one of our other swaps last year, but I was the only one who signed up for it, so it was dropped. I was bummed because I have 4 girls in three different types of dance.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Well, I'm pretty sure that won't be a problem with our swap. I have two nieces who dance, so I can take spot or two also.

[PrincessNancy96]

I have lots of dance photos of DD that need to be scrapped.. Drama.. oh, we always have drama here too!!! No actors yet in school productions..but we get a lot of home made productions/shows from our kids! I have a ton of pictures from where the kids were wired one day..and we singing and dancing and even got so crazy that DsS dressed up as a girl! Makes for a great picture at graduation!!! LOL

[YodasMom]

I might consider entering a swap with a music / drama theme depending on the due date. I've got tons of photos since this is what I and my family have been involved in all my life.

[PrincessNancy96]

YodasMom.. I thought I might twist you arm to join in on the musical aspect!!! Actually, you were my inspiration for the musical theme for the girls.. :hug:

[MazdaUK]

My niece dances as well (but DSis is rubbish at taking enough photos of important things - didn't even take one of her in her new school uniform :eek: )

[AlexWyattMommy]

Mickster, you get to be first with actually putting the items in my hands.

Cool things by the way. Fiber or eyelets would look very silly. They are perfect the way they are. My son wants his, RIGHT NOW!! :rotfl: He is not happy having to wait.

[PrincessNancy96]

OH! See Mickster is being Teacher's Pet!! LOL

:)

[Mickster]

'bout time!:teacher: ;)

[PrincessNancy96]

'bout time!:teacher: ;)

:rotfl2: You worked so hard for it!! :banana:

[PrincessNancy96]

I finally got my idea to work on cardstock!! Thank goodness for that Cricut!! :) I would have never been able to get them to look right cutting them for a template and by hand!! I hope you all like them!!
My musical ones came out pretty cute.. DH said not to add to much because of the busy note paper.. But I plan to run to town tomorrow and get some stickers that can be added by each of you. I do adore the way they turned out!
Now, to make sure my boys & non-gender turn out as good!
Okay, off to get on DS.. He came in hear all "dolled up" in my make up! Hello? What a goof!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I remember when my oldest was about 18 months and he really really wanted me to paint his fingernails. So I painted his big toenails instead. I thought my DH was going to stroke out! You would have thought I put bows in my boy's hair and made him wear a tutu. :rotfl: Needless to say, there has never been another "incident" with Mommy's pretty stuff.

[PrincessNancy96]

DH is that way too..but I think he got most upset when my cousins used glitter polish on his nails!

[4ltlTinks]

Mine are on their way!

[MazdaUK]

Youngest DNeph loved dressing up in satin dresses and gloves and sparkly shoes. His grandad was not happy - but he's grown out of it now! As DSis said, many boys dress up as pirates and superman but they don't still do it when they're 18 - well, most of them don't;)

[AlexWyattMommy]

4ltlTinks, got you updated. I am so excited to see new perspectives. Ones that I can touch, because looking on TwoPeas doesn't always work for me.

Mazda, I live near a Rennaissance festival. I get to see boys and men still playing dress up after all these years. There are some mighty fine turn of leg in tights.

[PrincessNancy96]

I've got my creative juices flowing!! I have 2 sets done..and the last one cut out ready to assemble!!! :) So, I will have these bagged, tagged and ready to go out the door Monday!! ;)

Just in time to run up to Wally World and get DSs field trip pictures developed.. We called him last night.. poor guy teared up... broke mommy's heart into a million pieces.. I spent the rest of the night crying, and staying busy today.. He will be home about 8AM tomorrow morning; needless to say I have 2 people to call on my phone tree. I told DH to call them, I was going to be changing and out the door, I didn't care if I was waiting an hour or more that I wanted to be there to see my baby come home..and PICTURES!!! So I will have all my babies back home with me shortly!!

ETA: Done!! :) Now to take pictures, bag and tag and put into the mailer!! YEAH!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hi All!

We are at the 2 week before mailing check in period. Wow, that was quick.

Please check in here if you have not already mailed me your items. Want to be sure everyone still remembers they are in this swap. I will be PM on Wednesday to those who haven't.

Thanks!!

[PrincessNancy96]

Mailing today around 10am!! :)

ETA: Officially postal! It's in the hands of my post office!

[Twigs]

I am almost done planning out my items. I have one sample made already.

[tiggermei]

Mailing today. DD really likes this -- and I now have to make her a set.

[rlovew]

I have all my things for this swap i just have to sit down and complete them.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

I think I have it all updated correctly.

4ltlTinks - your package came today. WOW!! I love the use of cork. I've seen the fake cork paper, not the real stuff. It is so much better. Thank you so much for the title (and fiber). I will have to post the picture when I post the others so everyone can see it.

So with just two in hand, this swap is going to be excellent. I can not wait to see the rest.

[kaddjr]

I have just a couple of little things to do and I will be done. I wanted to have this done last week, but other things kinda got in the way. I am still on the fence about how I want to embellish my tag and once that is figured out, I will be good to go. The plan is to have it in the mail before the weekend.:)

[AlexWyattMommy]

I have you updated. And I totally understand, I bought paper & embellishments in January and now I don't know what I was thinking. So I just got back from buying different paper & ribbon. Guess I'll be making a few school albums to use up the other items. :rotfl:

[4ltlTinks]

Glad it arrived and glad you liked it! Can't wait to see everything...

[Mickeyteacher]

I'm planning on working on this this weekend.
S :)

[Mickeyteacher]

Ok, I have scrappers block- I can not come up with any gender specific shaker boxes- I was wondering if I make some general school themed shaker boxes if everyone would be ok with it- For example I can do an apple, school bus, and backpack for each person in both groups.

What do ya'll think?

Let me know, as I can cut them out, complete them and mail them this weekend!
S :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Totally okay. I just didn't want those who signed up for boys to get girly things and those who signed up for girls get boyish things. So gender neutral for either should be okay.

Oh, and hey copycat. Guess you have a cricut too?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Oh, hey, you could, if you have the papers, make the girls' in pastel and the boys' in primary colors and you would still be considered gender specific.

And I'll take the cat down later. He's just too cute. I was just going to make little ones as embellishments, so it'll be cool have bigger ones to match.

[Mickeyteacher]

Totally okay. I just didn't want those who signed up for boys to get girly things and those who signed up for girls get boyish things. So gender neutral for either should be okay.

Oh, and hey copycat. Guess you have a cricut too?

Yes- I do have a cricut but I also have die cuts at school. If you think a lot of people will be using those items- I could do something with else- we have lots of die cuts at school.

S :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Nope, I don't think a lot of people will be using it. Even if they did, the chances of everything looking the same really are slim to none.

You just do what feels right to you. I can't tell you how many times I've changed my mind even after cutting everything out. I have prototypes that look nothing like the ends ones.

PS- I'll go take the cat away. It was cute though, right?

[PrincessNancy96]

I'm fine with whatever you decide on Mickeyteacher!! I love all the shaker box ideas!!!

I did bright colors for both my boys and non-gender.. I went dark (musical) on my girls but they could actually be used as non-gender too! :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

PN96, I have your items. I have the same crayon ribbon for my things. :rotfl: Found it at Mike's on Monday.

This swap is going be good!!!:thumbsup2

[PrincessNancy96]

There is where DD found it for me!!

Great minds think alike!

Do they look okay or not??? I have plenty of time to re-do if needed!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

They look great. Wish I was in the girlie girl swap. I love what you made for them.

[AlexWyattMommy]

tiggermei, you items are here. I love them. I never ever think about stuff like that when planning out my elements. You girlie girls are really going to like it.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Okay, mine are officially done. WooHoo, early too!

[Mickeyteacher]

I have my idea, supplies and die cuts done- not to put them together!
S :)

[rlovew]

I am planning on working on mine today. My class has a sub because I was called for jury duty but we were dismissed at 9:00.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks for the updates. :thumbsup2

[AlexWyattMommy]

Just a reminder. Today is the one week before Mail By date.
Hope everything is progressing smoothly for everyone.

[Twigs]

Just wanted to let you know that the shaker I was going to make for the non-gender group is not working out the way I envisioned it. So I am going to make a paper piecing instead.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Okay. Changes are totally allowed. :thumbsup2

[rlovew]

I got everything cut out and its ready for assembly as soon as I sit down to watch some tv.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

I finished putting everything together tonight. I will mail out later this week.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks Rebecca. Can't wait to see what you have made.

[Twigs]

Mine went postal today!

[kaddjr]

My is postal today.:)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Updated to here. :hippie:

[Mickeyteacher]

MIne will go postal tomorrow. I used crayons as my theme. I hope that was ok.

S :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

It'll fit right in. :thumbsup2

[AlexWyattMommy]

Twigs-Yours came this morning (picked up at PO).
Wow, you are really good at paper piecing. Glad I am in both of your groups.

[AlexWyattMommy]

kaddjr, yours was just delivered by the mailperson.

Good job! Again, I wish I signed up for every group. Your paper piecing is awesome too.

[rlovew]

Mine went out today- Priority mail. I sent your Febuary title with it.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thank you Rebecca. I'll go update the OP.

[Twigs]

Glad they got there. I was hoping the apple pping wasn't too plain, I wanted to originally make it into a shaker, but didn't like the way it looked. Glad you liked them.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Nope, I thought the apple was just right. :thumbsup2

[AlexWyattMommy]

Just checking, did they go postal as planned Mickeyteacher?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Mickeyteacher & MazdaUK - I have your items. Very nice indeed!

rlovew is postal, so when I the postman brings her things, I will swap them out.

[Mickeyteacher]

Mickeyteacher & MazdaUK - I have your items. Very nice indeed!

rlovew is postal, so when I the postman brings her things, I will swap them out.

I'm so glad that they got there!
Thanks for updating the thread!

S :)

[MazdaUK]

I'm so excited!!!:banana: :banana:

[AlexWyattMommy]

rlovew - got yours today. Lovely!!

Will swap out and mail out this week.

I will post the send/rec'd thread after they go postal to you.

[Mickster]

Any pictures? Not that I'm impatient or anything... :)

[PrincessNancy96]

Woo hoo!!

Can't wait to get these back and see photos...
I'm a little more patient than Mickster but not more than 5 more minutes!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Yes, there are pictures. But you have to wait until I make the send/rec'd thread. And it isn't happening with this creature I have with me today. OM gosh, I'm turning grey.

[Mickster]

Maybe your creature can come over and distract my 2 creatures! Argh! When does school start again?? (Good thing it is tomorrow! They have been off since March 30. Enough already!)

I supoose I can wait. I guess I'll go eat something out of DS's easter basket. See AWM - when I can't wear my jeans, I'll know whose fault it is! Your creature's! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[AlexWyattMommy]

He is so okay with taking the blame. He takes great pride in being the best/worst creature he can. :lmao:

Here is the link for the new thread.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=18021202#post18021202

[PrincessNancy96]

Creatures.. I have creatures.. and none of them want to talk to me unless I'm
1. On the phone
2. DIS-ing
3. in the bathroom!

[Mickster]

Mine do that too. Why is that? Why is it so interesting to talk to mom once she can no longer actually pay attention to every last word? Who knows? Not me. I am not a creature. :)

[PrincessNancy96]

How about bedtime.. Meal time rolls around.. "how was your day, what happened at school, anything exciting?".. response.. NOTHING.. .but bedtime rolls around.. I can find out what happened in ever class, who asked to go to the bathroom, who got caught w/ gum, who dropped their instrument, who got sick...and all the gory details to that... but yet NOTHING happened during the day!

[kaddjr]

How about bedtime.. Meal time rolls around.. "how was your day, what happened at school, anything exciting?".. response.. NOTHING.. .but bedtime rolls around.. I can find out what happened in ever class, who asked to go to the bathroom, who got caught w/ gum, who dropped their instrument, who got sick...and all the gory details to that... but yet NOTHING happened during the day!

::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes::

That happens here too.:rolleyes1 General responses here are one of the following: good, okay, nothing, not much, and I don't remember.