Greeting Cards Swap --Swap is over and closed!

[ksjayhawks]

Everything has arrived! Swap is officially closed.

Still working on the pictures.

[Mickster]

I have my paper, embellishments, ribbon and envelopes. I just need a second to think about them! :) They will be done very soon!

[clh2]

ks - do we need to have a card to be returned to ourself in each category? KWIM?

thanks!

[ksjayhawks]

ks - do we need to have a card to be returned to ourself in each category? KWIM?

thanks!

No. Thanks for reminding me, I meant to put that in. What I had everyone do last time was submit a notecard with "ksjayhawks, Thank You, Group 1" but I think with just one group per card type, we don't even need that!

[MazdaUK]

My stuff is ordered :goodvibes

[AlexWyattMommy]

I have ordered my supplies and will be getting starting soon.

[jennyL]

I've got one to finish before I start but with DH out of town this week I hope to get on the ball.

[vanyel]

I have supplies for 2 of my 3 groups. I'm still thinking about the other one. I started my thank you cards.

I am confused about 2 things. I've only done the recipe swaps and we made one for ourselves to be mailed back. After reading clh2's message, it sounds like we only send the others' cards and we won't get one of our own back, right? Also, matching envelopes - do you mean to embellish or decorate the envelopes or do we just include the envelope? The only thing I do to envelopes is sometimes line them in matching paper. Would that be ok?

Thanks.

Cathy

[ksjayhawks]

I have supplies for 2 of my 3 groups. I'm still thinking about the other one. I started my thank you cards.

I am confused about 2 things. I've only done the recipe swaps and we made one for ourselves to be mailed back. After reading clh2's message, it sounds like we only send the others' cards and we won't get one of our own back, right? Also, matching envelopes - do you mean to embellish or decorate the envelopes or do we just include the envelope? The only thing I do to envelopes is sometimes line them in matching paper. Would that be ok?

Thanks.

Cathy

It is up to you if you want to send your card to me and then I will mail it back to you or if you just want to enclose a notecard for that group with the group name and your name. Either way you will have one of your own cards. I know with the larger swaps it is easier to send in for everyone in your group and then get your own back as well. But our group is not that big--is up to you though.

Some people stamp or put stickers on the envelopes, some line them--I think that looks so sharp! If it is a larger size or square card it is nice to have the matching size envelope. I sometimes use the colored blank cards that have the matching colored envelopes, so I would include that. You can also just include a plain envelope.

Hope this helps.

Darlene

[angelmom]

I have supplies for most of my groups and will start on them soon.

[Downrivermama]

I'm still thinking about the design.

[TPCShauna]

I'm sketching. I've made very few cards before so I'm really working hard to make sure these look nice. I'll be starting these next week.

[MazdaUK]

I've made one group, cut another, and know what I'm doing for two other groups. I'm still puzzling on the Christmas ones as the stuff I ordered did not look quite how I imagined :headache:

[vanyel]

I started my thank you cards based on a card I did before but with different paper. I'm not liking the way it looks so I bought different paper. I haven't gotten back to it yet but will this weekend.

[MazdaUK]

I've done 3 groups and I now know what I'm doing for the others

[ddavis860]

I bought 2 new stamps the other day for this, and some stickers too. I have a baby book to finish, then I get to start on these :teeth:

[ksjayhawks]

I have two groups done and ideas for most of the others.

[MazdaUK]

I'm done! PM sent

[clh2]

This is my very early 9/29 check-in. (I'm out of town over the weekend - GASP - camping, with no internet).

I have my papers, and have officially started. My general b-day and general winter cards are done.

[MazdaUK]

Mine are packed, but I won't geet to the PO til Friday. I used a pizza box in the end as I was worried some of the popping stuff might get squashed otherwise - I've wraped it in brown paper so it should be OK for the return leg.

Reduce, reuse and recycle! :thumbsup2

[Mickey'sfriend]

Just checking in. I've been working on a paper for school, so as soon as that is finished I'll get to work on my cards.

[jennyL]

I started putting some ideas together but haven't started yet. DH is going to football this weekend so I hope to get a jump start.

[vanyel]

I'm going to check in now for the 29th, just in case I forget over the weekend. I've got most of my paper and I just bought more envelopes this week. I am still experiementing with several designs. My goal was to finish a blank baby book for a friend who's expecting and then start the cards. The baby book is almost done so it's the cards on the weekend.

I can't believe some of you are done - wow :thumbsup2

[MazdaUK]

On their way:moped:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Checking in. Will be working on them over the weekend.

[angelmom]

I am checking in too.

[Downrivermama]

Checking in. I'm hoping to get them going this week end.

[MazdaUK]

You can start looking for my stuff - hopefully any time from today onwards :goodvibes Though if its as slow that way as its been this way don't hold your breath:sad2:

[Mickster]

Mine are done! Yippee! They'll go out on Tuesday. :) Thanks for hosting. I can't wait to get these back.

[vanyel]

Well, I'm done with the general note cards but am struggling with general birthday. I had something in mind and bought the paper for it but I don't like the way it's coming together. I finally came to the conclusion that I need to give it up and go with something else. Don't you hate when that happens?

[ksjayhawks]

Yes. I have rethought several of my designs!

MazdaUK--your cards have arrived and they are great!

I am pm'ing everyone tonight with my mailing address.

I have been in the hospital the last week, so am way behind.

[Mickster]

Holy cow! I hope you are doing better now! pixiedust:

[clh2]

ksjayhwaks - hope you are feeling better soon! Was this related to your surgery right at the end of August?

Just checking in - I'm done with my Holiday, General B-day and Women's Birthday cards. Just the Christmas cards to go!

[MazdaUK]

I'm so glad they got there safe! I hope the post problems are setled before everything starts coming back:wizard:

[AlexWyattMommy]

I have been in the hospital the last week, so am way behind.

Gosh, I hope you are doing better.
Is there anything we can do to help?

[ddavis860]

I have been in the hospital the last week, so am way behind.

Oh no, I hope everything is OK now!!

I have my things (got some new punches yesterday on sale :goodvibes) So, I'll be working on these this week...

[jennyL]

I hope everything is ok.

I've decided on my ideas and started cutting. I hope to get them finished this weekend.

[vanyel]

Sorry to hear about the hospital stay. Hope you're doing better now.

[ksjayhawks]

Thanks everyone for your kind words and thoughts.

I was at home from teaching job that day--last monday--as I just didin't feel well. I woke up earlier in the day, ate, went to do my pt exercises and fell back asleep. Got up and went downstairs, threw in a load of laundry, felt better, was talking with my mom (who lives with us) about making dinner and all of a sudden I got the sharpest pain in my left groin that shot up and down my left leg (my surgery was in my right knee). I almost fell down. I dragged myself back upstairs to get my pain pills and took them, then tried to get comfortable but couldn't sit, stand or lay down. Massaging my leg did no good and I couldn't walk well--it felt like many bad cramps all at once. I thought I had overdone it during the weekend and that was why I was in pain. I overcompensate for my bad leg with my good leg and thought I had pushed it too far.

Finally I yelled down to mom to call Cathy, my neighbor, to come over and bring some ice packs up--thought that might help. When she came up, I got in the recliner and when we went to pull up my nightgown (yes, I was still in it)--she gasped and said look at your leg.

It was purple, swollen, tight, but the major pain was gone. I tried to call my drs--got voice messages, called my dh who had just left for Canada that day and just arrived there. Finally Cathy said we are going to the er and off we went. I scooted down the stairs. I could hardly drag myself to the car as I could put no weight on the left leg--thank goodness I had crutches and her to help me.

Cathy asked me which hospital to go to and I said I don't care. So, she picked the one here in our city which turned out to be a godsend. We got to the er, I was in a room within minutes having blood drawn and an ultrasound and admitted and in a room in less than 2 hours--they didn't even get all the admitting paperwork done before I was in my room.

Called my dh and he left the next morning at 2:30 a.m. and got here at 7 p.m. after quite an ordeal of flights, but that is another story. I was so glad to see him.

Turns out I had one blood clot from my "belly to my ankle" (the drs words). I have what is called May-Thurnin (SP?) syndrome. It is rare. I had to remain flat on my back, completely still--liquid diet--until Wednesday evening at 10 p.m. when I was able to get up for about 15 minutes, then back to bed til 8 a.m. the next morning (Thursday). I was finally released Friday evening at 8 p.m.

During my stay I had about 8 hours of invasion therapy/care. I had an iv in my leg to put blood clot busting drugs directly into the clot and a catheter for the waste. I also had an iv in my hand giving me a blood thinner as well. Then they would work on me for 2 hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon. I had to roll over on my tummy--try that when you haven't moved--and they sedated me. It was very agressive and wore me out. But it worked, they got 100% of the clot above the knee and most below. I have a stent and am on blood thinner meds--I give myself shots twice a day for at least 5 days and take pills to get to a certain level. I get tested every morning for 5 days. If I reach the required level, it will be diet--watch the potassium--and pills for 3 to 6 months. If I don't, I will have to do another round of shots. Each syringe costs $70--$700 for one round and I only had to pay $35 copay, can you believe that. Hopefully I will not have to be on the pills the rest of my life, but if I do, I do.

I was fortunate that the internal radiologist handling my care is one of the top three in our metro area--he had 6 years of residency alone in this plus advanced training since then. When he talked to me the first day he said he thought I had the syndrome and that he had been researching all night to figure out what to do and that he would get rid of it. And he and his staff did! When I was there the last time, I was coming out of the sedation and I heard him go "YES!"

So God was definitely looking out for me when I told Cathy to pick the hospital er. If we had turned the other way and gone to the other close hospital in the next city, I wouldn't have had the specialist that I needed and who knows what would happen.

They think I had a blood clot that was moving and hit a "kink" and exploded down my leg. It could have been from the surgery--dh says I was moving so funny and awkward after the surgery, even though the pain in the right knee was gone and he thought I didn't seem right. I was always so tired, but attributed it to the surgery, so ??? Or it could have been a clot that I have had for awhile.

I was blessed to have a great sub who put together a lesson plan on blood clots, got internet resources for the kids, had the school nurse come up and talk, and then had the kids write reports. Talk about a real life application of science! He is here again this week.

So I am at home til Weds when I will go to school for 1/2 day in pm, then to school 1/2 day in am on Thurs. Fri is professional day so will do 1/2 or full, depending. I am on restrictions--am to try to build back up gradually, but not do anything for an extended period of time--sit, be at computer, walk, etc. I should be able to go back to school full time next week.

I am so glad to be home, though I got wonderful care in the hospital! The food tasted wonderful when I could finally eat it! The worst was that some of the lab techs had trouble drawing blood so my arms laand hands look like battle zones. When I went in today and the tech saw my arm, she said "oh, you're the one who had THE blood clot last week" so I had my 15 minutes of fame, at least in the hospital. She remembered some of the techs saying how hard it was to draw my blood and it was being done 3 to 4 times a day along with blood pressure, temperature, etc. Thank goodness I has on pain killers and morphine every hour to help me rest.

My fellow teachers and staff at the school I teach at and members of a sorority group I belong to are bringing us meals so I don't have to worry about cooking, another friend brought my mom and ds14 snack foods, fruits, pizzas, soups, etc so they would be able to survive til dh came home. Another friend came and sat with me every night. Cathy brought my mom up several times. Other close neighors came by to see me and ran ds places and checked on my mom. I think it was the worst for my dd as she is in CA and we are in KS and I could tell she wanted to be here so badly and I wanted her here as well. She couldn't see me like ds could and that didn't help any.

Anyway, it is over and I am on the road to recovery.

Sorry this is so long. Again I appreciate everyone's concern--it means so much. Keeping sending the prayers and pixie dust this way!

[MazdaUK]

:eek: :faint: Poor you! What an ordeal!:scared1: Hope you recover soon and they can sort out your levels :pixiedust:

[rlovew]

I am so glad you are on the way to recovery, what an ordeal. I hope that everything gets better soon and your first round works out.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

I am so glad that you landed in the right place to take care of your ailment.
Here's hoping for a full recovery!!

[Mickster]

Here's to your quick and smooth recovery! pixiedust: to you!

[vanyel]

Wow what a frightening ordeal and thank goodness for having everything happen in the best possible way. Take care, follow orders, and behave :goodvibes

[Downrivermama]

So glad that you are OK. Wow, you have been through the ringer, please take care. Still working.

[angelmom]

It sounds like a very scary thing, I'm glad things went so well. Take care of yourself and get lots of rest. Things on this swap can always wait, just don't over do it.

[TPCShauna]

How scary! I hope you are feeling better soon and have a speedy and smooth recovery. :wizard: to you my dear!

[clh2]

Yikes...sounds like an awful scare.

Glad to hear you got great medical care while at the hospital.

Hope you are continuing to improve. Don't overdo it. Keep your neighbor close by and checking in on you!

Just checking in - my cards are done. Might have a chance to get them mailed Thursday, otherwise on Saturday.

[ddavis860]

WOW, that is sooo scary! Glad that you are better now. Take care, rest, and get well!!!

:rose:

[AlexWyattMommy]

I thought these were due the 19th for some reason. I thought I was late getting them in mail. Glad I am not. I have a Mom and me crop Saturday, so I will have everything cut out to assemble that night to mail on Monday. :thumbsup2

[ddavis860]

~Checking in~

Didn't get started yet (I have something else to get done yet), but I have my plans ready...

[ksjayhawks]

Mickster

Your cards have arrived! They are so pretty!:thumbsup2

[Mickster]

Phew! :) Thanks for letting me know and thanks for the compliment! :) They were fun to make.

[Downrivermama]

Got everything cut out and will assemble this weekend! :cool1:

[clh2]

Mine went postal today!:crazy:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Mine went postal this afternoon.

[angelmom]

I only have sympathy cards left and I am done. They will probably go postal on Monday. I will post when they do.

[Downrivermama]

Checking In! I'm going to mail them today! :cool1: After I have some coffee. :surfweb:

[Downrivermama]

Just got back from the post office. They are on the way! :cool1:

[vanyel]

Just checking in - I'm done with 2 groups and finally found something I like for the final group. I'm hoping to mail on Monday, Tuesday at the latest.

[ksjayhawks]

clh2 and AlexWyattMommy

I got your packages! The cards are wonderful!:cool1:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Glad they got there.:thumbsup2

[jennyL]

Finished mine up yesterday. I'll get them postal this week and post again then.

[angelmom]

Mine are officially postal.

[Mickey'sfriend]

Finished one set and will do set #2 later in the week. All will be postal by the weeks end!!:goodvibes

[TPCShauna]

I am really struggling with this swap, ladies. I have never been good at making cards and these just aren't going together. I have started and tossed so many proto-types, it's ridiculous.

I'm really feeling discouraged and I'm under pressure since the due date is in a week.

I don't know what to do because I for sure don't know what to flake but I am at a loss for what to do.

[angelmom]

Shanuna, relax. I think you are trying to over think these. Can you maybe post some pictures of what you are doing and we can give you some ideas. If not, what materials are you working with. Have you looked at 2 peas to get card ideas? many can be addapted for any theme. Remember, sometimes simpler is better. Just let us know how we can help.

[TPCShauna]

Mickster just PMd me with some info as well.

I think y'all are both right. I am so wound up over this that I've psyched myself out.

I'll take some pics and post them tomorrow. I think Mickster's advice will help quite a bit.

I really don't know what's gotten into me. I can totally scrapbook stuff. I just don't get why I can't make cards? :confused3 And I'm afraid of 2Peas because their stuff is always so fancy and I go more for cutesy.

Did y'all notice that I was so upset that I didn't even make sense in my last post? :rolleyes:

Thanks for trying to make me feel better! I really appreciate it!:flower3:

[AlexWyattMommy]

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_1518.jpg
Outside of card. The sentiment is heat embossed. The flower on top is doubled Sizzex die cut, ribbon and striped paper.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_1519.jpg
The rest of ribbon (because I couldn't figure out how to hide the ends) with singles of the Sizzex die cut.

See, very simple, but I used good paper & ribbon.

[MazdaUK]

Wow! I love that! I hope you don't find mine too boring:scared:

[vanyel]

Wow! I love that! I hope you don't find mine too boring:scared:

I was thinking the same thing! I hope you all like mine:upsidedow

Mine will be in the mail in time - I did run into a little glitch. My printer cartridge is dying and I needed to print something in my office as I didn't have time to get a new cart. Of course, I printed then left it laying on my desk. Will finish up tonight and get in the mail tomorrow.

Shauna, I worry too (I still feel like a novice compared to the rest of you) and I have lots of prototypes sitting on my table. Don't worry so much - easy for everyone else to say. We'll love what you create!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Well, I cheated.

I just looked through the Stampin Up catalog and found a layout I liked. I think it was supposed to be a Halloween stamp and it had raffita instead of ribbon, but I used my "Thanks so Much" stamp & ribbon. Using the heat embossing & inking all the edges gave it my own flair and I think a nicer look.

TwoPeas is nice to look at, but gosh I don't think I could reproduce any of those.

[angelmom]

I use my stampin up book the same way. I find a card design and use different stamps and stuff, but it gives me a layout. I can find cards on 2 peas that are not too complicated. I find most of their scrapbook pages are different from how I scrapbook-Rarely do I have a page with 1 picture or even 2!

[jennyL]

If you like the stampin up book have you looked at splitcoaststampers? I love that sight and can spend hours looking at the card examples. LOL

[vanyel]

I used some pagemaps.com for some ideas too but I'm starting to get nervous about mine :confused3

[clh2]

Shauna - I hate those creative blocks. I do have some other websites for inspiration: Archiver's Idea Site (http://www.archiversonline.com/ideas/ideas.asp), as well as the one for Hero Arts (http://www.heroarts.com/cardmaking/index.cfm) and there are also some ideas in the online Paper Crafts Magazine (http://www.papercraftsmag.com/gallery/index.ihtml?category_idx=39#imgTop)- which usually combine scrapbook paper into their cards.

clh2

[Downrivermama]

ksjayhawks did you receive my stuff? My delivery confirmation says it was delivered in your town on 10/22 at 3pm. Just checking.

[ksjayhawks]

Downrivermama and angelmom

I got both packages, but due to busy week and late nights didn't get a chance to open the packages until ast night!

The cards are great--so creative:thumbsup2 !

[vanyel]

Mine went postal this am - priority mail with DC. I hope they're ok - I struggled with one of them.

[jennyL]

Mine went postal yesterday.

[Mickey'sfriend]

I finished up my cards last night and they went postal this morning. I hope you all like them!:thumbsup2

[TPCShauna]

Hi Ladies!

I just posted on the main board but wanted to update all y'all. DH's grandmother is having open heart surgery tomorrow. We are both really close to her and when the doctor advised family to be close, we dropped everything and headed out to Florida. We spent most of the day Saturday making arrangements for a pet sitter, flights and packing and took the red eye out Saturday night. We will be in Florida at least through the end of this week.

Unfortunately, I was not able to complete my cards before I left. I had planned on mailing today but left all of my stuff back home. I am really sorry about this but I won't be able to get the stuff finished and mailed until next week at the absolute earliest depending on when we come home.

I would hate for all y'all to wait for me so please do go ahead and swap out without my stuff. I'm really sorry. I've never flaked on a swap before but I just can't give you a timeline with this family issue going on. I apologize for the inconvenience this has caused.

[MazdaUK]

That's not flaking, that's family:hug: Flaking is leaving everyone dangling with no idea where you are! :pixiedust: everything goes OK

[ksjayhawks]

Shauna

I am so sorry to hear about your dh grandma. Hope the surgery goes well. Pm me when you get back and I will let you know the status of everything. We can wait a week or so if we need to.

:grouphug: Sending prayers and pixie dust for your grandma and all the family.:wizard:

[ddavis860]

:wizard: Sending PD for Grandma's recovery!

I agree with Mazda, that's not flaking, that's life. Thanks so much for taking the time to share what is going on! I'm good on waiting for a while...

[ddavis860]

Oh, I forgot to post....

I'm postal :car:

[AlexWyattMommy]

It is family, not flaking as Mazda said.
I'm in no hurry to get these back, as long our very nice hostess will post photos so I can drool over the monitor instead of the cards for a while.

[ddavis860]

:worship:

Pics would be great :teeth:

[ksjayhawks]

JennyL and Vanyel--your cards are here! Great, great job!

I will gladly post pictures. I will work on that this weekend!:thumbsup2

[clh2]

I agree with the other posters. Family first. Hope her surgery went well!
clh2

[TPCShauna]

Y'all are so sweet. The surgery did go well but she is still in ICU and we don't know when she will be downgraded. DH and I are staying at her house and handling the bulk of the packing so we have to drive 1 and a half hours each way every time we go visit her. Between packing, driving, visiting and worrying, I'm not sleeping more than a couple of hours at night. I wish I had brought my scrapping stuff with me because I sure could use something to do with my hands.

As it is, I've grabbed a set of her knitting needles and bought some yarn to work on knitting something for her. She taught me and I figure I'll show her that I really did learn and can use what she taught me.

This whole experience has been really difficult and emotional. For one, we had to leave our kitties with a pet sitter for an undetermined amount of time and I'm worried sick about them. They also help keep me calm so I'm really suffering from not having them to de-stress with when I'm so wound up. DH is really stressed by having to be around his family alot so we are dealing with that as well. It's just hard to be out of your element.

Thanks again for waiting. I'm really sorry but we will hopefully know something soon. I'll let y'all know.

[ksjayhawks]

ddavis and mickey's friend--your packages have arrived. Cards look wonderful!!

Shauna

Thanks for the update. I hope that the knitting will help to relax you--it can be so hard to be in an unfamiliar place, especially when there is a lot of stress. Take care of yourself and dh, too.

[ddavis860]

:banana: glad they got there OK!!

[vanyel]

Glad the cards got there ok.

Shauna,

So sorry to hear about your Grandmother. I hope things continue to progress. I totally understand how your kitties keep you calm - I feel that way about my puppies. Take care.

Cathy

[Mickey'sfriend]

Glad to hear my cards made it on time and you liked them!

Shauna - Prayers for healing for your family.:flower3:

[TPCShauna]

Grandma is being moved to a regular floor tomorrow morning and we are flying home Tuesday afternoon.

I know I won't be able to do any scrapping until next weekend because I'll be catching up at work. To be honest, it would be a weight off my shoulders if y'all decided to swap out without me. As much as I hate to flake on this swap, all of this turmoil and stress has me exhausted and now I have to go home, get caught up and then fly out again on the 17th.

If y'all really want to wait, I can try to finish next week and then mail around the 12th. Just let me know.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I understand why you would like to drop out. The extra stress just isn't necessary right now. Really, it's not like we can't use two of our own in this swap. We just have to remember to not send that card to the same person twice. :lmao:

[MazdaUK]

I am totally OK with getting any spares back if Shauna feels this is one straw too many for the camel's back. I can well imagine sticking bits of paper onto cards is not top of her list at the moment :thumbsup2

[ddavis860]

Shauna, really, you are not being a flake... to me a flake is someone that disappears, no communication, just poof :teleport: gone. (Sometimes they end up on another site, fine and well...but I digress...and that's a different swap)

I don't have any prob with getting doubles back on my cards. Take care of yourself. Swaps are supposed to be fun, and this is adding WAY too much stress!!! :grouphug:

[vanyel]

Shauna,

I wouldn't worry about this swap at all - you've had more important things on your mind and this is just adding to your stress. My vote is we let you off the hook and you quit worrying about "flaking". In the grand scheme of things, this isn't near as important as your family and your sanity.

Cathy

[AlexWyattMommy]

Shauna, really, you are not being a flake... to me a flake is someone that disappears, no communication, just poof :teleport: gone. (Sometimes they end up on another site, fine and well...but I digress...and that's a different swap)

I don't have any prob with getting doubles back on my cards. Take care of yourself. Swaps are supposed to be fun, and this is adding WAY too much stress!!! :grouphug:

Shauna,

I wouldn't worry about this swap at all - you've had more important things on your mind and this is just adding to your stress. My vote is we let you off the hook and you quit worrying about "flaking". In the grand scheme of things, this isn't near as important as your family and your sanity.

Cathy


I agree with all the above. You are NOT flaking!

[TPCShauna]

Thanks ladies. I appreciate it. I'm going to take y'all up on the offer to drop out. I'll at least have lots of cards for the next card swap.

I'm sorry but I do appreciate your flexibility.

[clh2]

I agree TPCSHAUNA - swaps are supposed to be fun, not add extra stress into already stressful situations. Take care! clh2

[ksjayhawks]

Just checking in. Been a busy week at school. Since Shauna has decided to drop out--and I totally understand her decision--I will swap out the cards this weekend and get them mailed early next week when I can get to the post office--should be Monday or Tuesday.

[MazdaUK]

:woohoo: Did I ever tell you all I love getting post?:rolleyes1

[ddavis860]

:banana: Yeah!!!!

[Mickey'sfriend]

Remember, no mail Monday! Veterans Day! Can't wait to see everyone's creations!

[Downrivermama]

Rats! No mail!

[ksjayhawks]

Update:

I was not able to get to the post office this week.

The gradebook that we use at school is a computer one and mine disappeared totally--cannot be found. So I have spent the last week reconstructing it! What a pain!!!!!!! I am almost done--should finish tomorrow--we give out midterms on MOnday.

So, I am hoping to get to the post office Saturday morning.

Sorry for the delay, but wanted to keep everyone informed.

I am not having a very good fall this year. This is strike three--knee surgery, blookd clot, grade book--so I have had my share!;)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Sorry about the computer eating your homework.
:rotfl:
Sorry, couldn't help it.


I do hope you are feeling better and that this latest mishap is the last!

[vanyel]

Update:


I am not having a very good fall this year. This is strike three--knee surgery, blookd clot, grade book--so I have had my share!;)


The good thing is that you've had your three and the rest of the year will be fantastic. It's the rest of us that have to worry now! What a pain to have to redo your grade book. Sometimes computers are not our friends!

[Mickey'sfriend]

:badpc:

[ksjayhawks]

:badpc:

That is exactly how I felt earlier in the week!!!

Off to finish the card sorting.:thumbsup2

[ksjayhawks]

All the packages except for ddavis860 and chl2 and mazdauk have been mailed. The po closes at 10:30 so had to go to grocery store and the clerk on duty didn't know how to do delivery confirmations and couldn't do the overseas package. So will go after school on Monday.

The cards are sooooo nice!

Thanks to everyone for being understanding with all that has gone on--with me and Shauna.

To those who sent hostess gifts, thanks so much! :cool1:

[TPCShauna]

Ladies - I really am bummed that I couldn't participate in this. I would have loved to have a stash of beautiful cards to send. However, given everything that has been going on lately, I just couldn't make it work. I am deeply appreciative that y'all were so understanding.

This Thanksgiving, as we give thanks for all that is good in our lives, I will be sure to include my DIS friends. I appreciate all of you. :flower3: to you all!

[ksjayhawks]

I have taken pictures. I will have ds upload them for me this week. I usually don't have much luck when I do it.

[ksjayhawks]

All packages are in the mail.

ddavis860 and chl2, I will pm delivery confirm. nos. to you.

[ddavis860]

All packages are in the mail.

ddavis860 and chl2, I will pm delivery confirm. nos. to you.


:banana: Thanks so much for hosting!!!!

[MazdaUK]

Fantastic! I can't wait :woohoo:

[Mickey'sfriend]

Yea! Can't wait to see them!!

[angelmom]

I got my package! What a wonderful group of cards! Everyone did a great job, and I love having a stack of cards ready to go for different occasions. I hope we do this one again next year.

[Mickster]

I got mine too! Once I get off the phone and start my Thanksgiving break, I'll check them out! I am sure they are wonderful! :)

[ddavis860]

:guilty: My mail didn't come yet!!!!! I have DS stalking the postie...

[jennyL]

My cards came today. Thanks everyone they look great.

[Mickey'sfriend]

No cards for me today. :sad2: Now I have to wait until Friday.

[vanyel]

Got mine today. Thanks everyone - they look great:)

[ddavis860]

:banana: mine came today!!! Soooo nice! Thanks everyone for the hard work! Love them all!!

Thanks for hosting!!! :teeth:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks everyone.
I got mine yesterday and just got home tonight to look at them.

They all look great!

[Downrivermama]

I got mine today! They are so pretty! Thanks everyone!

[clh2]

Just got mine too!

After a long day of flute shopping - I had totally forgot they "might" be in the mail today. What a great surprise...Thanks all!

[Mickey'sfriend]

My cards arrived! Thanks to everyone. They look great and I will love having some fabulous handmade cards ready to go!!

[MazdaUK]

Mine came this morning. They are really impressive:thumbsup2 Thanks for all your hard work

[ksjayhawks]

Glad all the packages have arrived! Thanks everyone for participating and making such great cards!:thumbsup2