AK Return/spoiler thread

[BernardandMissBianca]

We are still waiting on 2 people but those should be here this week. I'm taking pics as the groups fill up so keep checking back. I will update with return info as soon as everything is ready to go out.

Everything spread out!!

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/DSC_0064.jpg

Elements
group A http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0066.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=72307de3.pbw) Group B http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0001-7.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=1cb99cdd.pbw) Group C http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0001.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=e472f12a.pbw) Group D http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0005-5.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=7cb644bf.pbw) Group E http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0001-1.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=2c0f0549.pbw) Group F http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0008-1.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=eef67d36.pbw) Group G http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0008-2.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=86f3ed90.pbw) Group H http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0005-2.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=c9d121a5.pbw) Group I http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0009-2.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=193c1884.pbw) Group J http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0006-4.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=371eacf8.pbw)



Kits
Group 1 http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0001-8.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=412ab01f.pbw) Group 2 http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0007-4.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=85052030.pbw) Group 3 http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0017.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=a60d917f.pbw) Group 4 http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0006-7.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=e4358af6.pbw) Group 5 http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0008-6.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=38a3b884.pbw) Group 6 http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0001-10.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=2c0acd59.pbw) Group 7 http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0007-6.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=88fe93b5.pbw) Group 8 http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0012-2.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=b6f7f38d.pbw) Group 9 http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/th_DSC_0017-1.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/?action=view&current=189ebcef.pbw)

All ready to go!!!
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/DSC_0019.jpg

Stalking the mailman: :tiptoe:
Andy & Stitch

Katdisney
happypooh

Faerie

[SusieStone]

looks great. thanks for posting

[PrincessNancy96]

Too cute!
I love the canoe w/ the feet hanging down! :)

[hopemax]

I can see my baggies in the big pile. The bright orange labels give them away.

On the canoe...I saw a picture of the sign early on, and the idea got stuck in my head...but no bear...that was just too much trouble. Here is a pic to the real life inspiration

http://www.startedbyamouse.com/graphics/gallery/CampMinnieMickey1024.jpg

Everything looks GREAT! so far.

[Michellepooh]

I was just going to ask who made the canoe one, and what do I have to do to get one!!!! That is one of the cutest things I've ever seen!!!

Everything looks fabulous!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I can see my baggies in the big pile. The bright orange labels give them away.

On the canoe...I saw a picture of the sign early on, and the idea got stuck in my head...but no bear...that was just too much trouble. Here is a pic to the real life inspiration

http://www.startedbyamouse.com/graphics/gallery/CampMinnieMickey1024.jpg

Everything looks GREAT! so far.

Hey, any chance you made extra for the Surprise Swap? I'll trade you one of my Christmas and my Halloween surprise elements for it.

[hopemax]

Hey, any chance you made extra for the Surprise Swap? I'll trade you one of my Christmas and my Halloween surprise elements for it.

Now, why would I think I would need to make extras? :lmao: I have 2 extra canoes completely made, and some parts to a couple more. Did you want the library pocket too?

So what does MichellePooh have to trade? And do you want just the canoe or the pocket too? :goodvibes

Nancy, you didn't specifically say you wanted one, but it looks like I might be making more canoes, so if you want one...or anyone else...

[kaddjr]

Very nice ladies! Everything looks great!:)

Buffy, is that Mickey table one of those tv tables and where did you get it?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Yes please, thank you.

I'll be sending you a variety of items, you can pick and choose which ones you want or all of them and just send me your items accordingly.

[kaddjr]

Now, why would I think I would need to make extras? :lmao: I have 2 extra canoes completely made, and some parts to a couple more. Did you want the library pocket too?

So what does MichellePooh have to trade? And do you want just the canoe or the pocket too? :goodvibes

Nancy, you didn't specifically say you wanted one, but it looks like I might be making more canoes, so if you want one...or anyone else...

Well, if you're offering...:rotfl: Need anything cut from the Cricut?

[New England Eeyore]

Great work everyone! That canoe is too cute.

And I was also distracted by the Mickey table. I want one of those!

[PrincessNancy96]

Now, why would I think I would need to make extras? :lmao: I have 2 extra canoes completely made, and some parts to a couple more. Did you want the library pocket too?

So what does MichellePooh have to trade? And do you want just the canoe or the pocket too? :goodvibes

Nancy, you didn't specifically say you wanted one, but it looks like I might be making more canoes, so if you want one...or anyone else...

Thanks for the offer.. I may try it myself..but I'll be contacting you for help.. Things are crazy right now... so I'll let you get caught up with all your requests before I attempt this!!! :)

[BernardandMissBianca]

Very nice ladies! Everything looks great!:)

Buffy, is that Mickey table one of those tv tables and where did you get it?

the table is actually a bench I got from DisneyStore.com. they had white ones for a while but it looks like they are not carrying furniture anymore.

It's about 4 feet long and 12 inches wide.

[BernardandMissBianca]

That's all the element groups that are complete. I will try to work on the Kits tonight but DH is home so we'll see how far I get.

[StitchIsOurHero]

Love it all!! Hey, Hope. . .wanna trade some Cricut stuff for a canoe for me, too?? I could send stuff with the surprise swap!! ;)

[kaddjr]

the table is actually a bench I got from DisneyStore.com. they had white ones for a while but it looks like they are not carrying furniture anymore.

It's about 4 feet long and 12 inches wide.

Hmm, too bad they aren't carrying them anymore. Although thinking about it, I could ask dad to make me a bench, cut out Mickey on the cricut in a large size, then use the negative spaces as stencils to paint him on it (using HD paint, of course).:scratchin

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hmm, too bad they aren't carrying them anymore. Although thinking about it, I could ask dad to make me a bench, cut out Mickey on the cricut in a large size, then use the negative spaces as stencils to paint him on it (using HD paint, of course).:scratchin

I'll snap a pic of the actual table after our morning walk. Off to take the monsters to school now. Have a great morning!!!

[hopemax]

Yes please, thank you.

I'll be sending you a variety of items, you can pick and choose which ones you want or all of them and just send me your items accordingly.

Okay, sounds great!

I have PMs out to kaddjr and MichellePooh. I just realized I have to still PM SIOH. EDIT: PM out to SIOH too.

Anyone else? I cleaned out my PM box, and I don't want to hijack the return thread anymore, and I have plenty of PM space again. (I was really up there with the Surprise swap PMs, now I just hope I didn't delete anything important.)

Nancy, this was probably the hardest PP I have attempted. At least hardest, to get started. All my other patterns came from coloring pages, but this one I started with that photograph. I had to turn it into a line drawing, I think I spent 3 days just doing that. But I could turn each layer into it's own jpg and then send them to you through email. The cutting out part wasn't bad (I do it while watching tv), but there are lots of little pieces.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Here is a pic of the table in white.

http://disneyshopping.go.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/DSIProductDisplay?catalogId=10003&storeId=10052&productId=1202395&langId=-1&categoryId=14527

[BernardandMissBianca]

Taking more pics this morning. My car died though so I am having to hitch rides today and pawn my kids off to other people.

Pray it is only the battery or the starter!!!

[PrincessNancy96]

I hope their is good news on the car front today.. What is with that??? They just fixed it...
:hug:

[BernardandMissBianca]

More pics added to post 1 but the kids need to do homework so I have to reluctantly give the table back.
I will start swapping out the Kits tonight and snap some pics tonight and tomorrow. I am waiting until tomorrow to seal everything up in hopes that bobcats things get here. My mail runs early and the PO doesn't want the boxes til after 2 so I have a small window there incase her things come. DH is getting, well lets just say not happy, about the boxes everywhere so I can't wait any more.

Of course I haven't told him about the mega swap yet........:rolleyes1

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh and it was just the battery on my car so my dad ordered me a new one from NAPA. It should be here tomorrow a.m. !!!!

[rlovew]

I am so glad thats all it was. I hope the package arrives.

Rebecca

[PrincessNancy96]

Glad to hear it was only the battery! Yeah! :)

Good luck getting everything out of the house soon!!!

[Tigger1221]

Everything looks great. And I want that bench now!:rotfl:

[kaddjr]

Here is a pic of the table in white.

http://disneyshopping.go.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/DSIProductDisplay?catalogId=10003&storeId=10052&productId=1202395&langId=-1&categoryId=14527

Hmmm...wonder what shipping would be? Eh, my dad would have a cow if I bought it. I can hear him now, "I could've made that for you for less than what you paid for it.":rotfl:

Glad it was just the battery that needs to be replace on your car!:)

[kaddjr]

BTW- what's the mega swap???

[rlovew]

BTW- what's the mega swap???

It is a swap with groups for people who missed swaps over the year- so it will have groups for many of the swaps we did this year.

Rebecca

[SusieStone]

It is a swap with groups for people who missed swaps over the year- so it will have groups for many of the swaps we did this year.

Rebecca

Oh great...just when I thought I would be caught up. I have nothing for MGM at all. There goes my weekends again.

[BernardandMissBianca]

my table

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/DSC_0006-5.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/DSC_0007-3.jpg

detail
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/DSC_0008-4.jpg

in comparison to the couch - excuse the mess!:rotfl2:
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/DSC_0009-3.jpg

[AlexWyattMommy]

I :love: the table!

[hopemax]

Oh great...just when I thought I would be caught up. I have nothing for MGM at all. There goes my weekends again.

Don't worry, you would still caught up. We do 2 MGM swaps every year (regular and Newbie) so Buffy wasn't including them in the Mega swap. However, we'll have to call it something else since as of Jan 1 the park will no longer be called the Disney-MGM Studios but Disney's Hollywood Studios or something.

[BernardandMissBianca]

more group slideshows added. If my darling children cooperate I will get everything out today. If not then it will go out tomorrow.

[Tigger1221]

Ok we need a coffee table and I am trying to convince DH we could use this bench. Shipping is only $12.50, still not as expensive as a coffee table around town.

[BernardandMissBianca]

All the pics are up, everything is packed, and the post office will be calling my name at 8 am!!!

I hope ya'll enjoy your things. They were all wonderful. You guys put me to shame!!! I need to brush up on my swapping skills some more.


ETA:
I have too many images in post 1 so no mailman smilies. I will delete your name as you get your stuff.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hey everyone!!!! Everything officially went postal this morning. However, there are no D/C numbers (except for those who sent me one), the Post Office was out of them. some e-bay lady was in line before me and took the last ones. Sorry if this messes anyone up. I'm going to order my own before the next swap so I don't have to worry about that again. Our PO is really small, think one room school house small ( it used to be one) so they are really limited on supplies. I couldn't even get address labels, I had to order those too. :rolleyes:
So if you want your money back for the D/C just let me know and I'll pop some change in the mail for ya. 65¢ right?

And the post master said she should give me my own mail bag for the next swap! LOL And to top it off she is cleaning out her sisters house and she's giving me all of her cardstock! How cool is that!

so let me know when you get all your goodies!!! Everyone did a fantastic job, I hang my head in shame, my stuff is terrible!

[hopemax]

Quit hanging you head! I know you did the Discovery Island piece and that turned out great. I really liked the added vines.

Wait, you did the Rainforest Cafe in group J? Those pieces are awesome! Flame Tree Kit is great too, and I don't know which kit was yours in group 2, but since I would put any of them in my books there is nothing wrong there either! We must not be looking at the same stuff :confused3. I just wish I was getting some of it, but I wasn't in any of those groups.

[New England Eeyore]

I just looked through ALL the pictures. Gorgeous work, everyone!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

My PO is a hole in the wall, little place too. I have to order my supplies too.

Can't wait to see my group in person. And of course, I'm sad I didn't sign up for all of them. :sad:

[StitchIsOurHero]

I can't wait to see these in person!! Everyone did a GREAT job!!! :banana:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Quit hanging you head! I know you did the Discovery Island piece and that turned out great. I really liked the added vines.

Wait, you did the Rainforest Cafe in group J? Those pieces are awesome! Flame Tree Kit is great too, and I don't know which kit was yours in group 2, but since I would put any of them in my books there is nothing wrong there either! We must not be looking at the same stuff :confused3. I just wish I was getting some of it, but I wasn't in any of those groups.


Awe thanks. I did do RFC, Flame Tree, and the grey AK general. And I think one more thing, can't remember. LOL

[Mickster]

Mine arrived today! So beautiful! (Nice dirt, Susie ;) ) Thanks so much for hosting BAMB! Now I need to stop swapping and start scrapping!

[StitchIsOurHero]

Mine arrived today, too! I'm about to go break in to the box!! :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Mine arrived too!

:love: Love everything!

[rlovew]

Mine arrived today, everything looks wonderful and I can't wait to use it.

Rebecca

[bearbear]

I got mine today. A good end to my horrible day at work. I live them all.
Thanks for hosting.

[hopemax]

I got my box. Wow, that is a lot of stuff...I don't think it's all going to fit in my 1" AK swap binder. :rotfl2:

Thanks for hosting, Buffy!

[Tigger1221]

I got mine today too. It all looks great! I have one question though. I got 2 of my AK General Kits back. Was I supposed to?

[YodasMom]

Mine arrived today, too.

Just wondering....I got 2 of my Baobab Tree kits back along with 4 other kits. I made the correct number (just checked again). Did someone not send their stuff? I'm not up to date with what's going on here so there may have been an explanation.

Thanks for hosting, Buffy!

[rlovew]

I got 2 of my restraunt elements back. I don't think bobcat's stuff arrived before Buffy had to send it out, so we got those elements back.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

Yes, with bobcat's store opening this past weekend I think the swap was the last thing on her mind. I'm sure you can put it up for trade on the pass it forward swap.

[Tigger1221]

Thanks!

I am really sad that this was my last swap for awhile but it was Great! Thanks. I can't wait to scrap with it. When I get to it I will post pics. (I have our cruise and wedding to finish first!)

[Michellepooh]

I received mine today. Everything is so great! Thank you to everyone who participated, and thank you to Buffy for hostessing! :goodvibes

[momx3boys]

I received mine, thanks so much everyone!! Thank you for hosting Buffy!!

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I got mine yesterday too! Everything is beautiful! Now I need to do some scrapping for the scrapping with swapped items pages.

Thanks everyone. I wish I had signed up for more groups.

[TPCShauna]

I received my package yesterday and everything was darling! Sorry I didn't post last night. I didn't get to open it until after I had finished all of my GS meeting prep and DH had commandeered the laptop by then.

DH actually paid attention to my swap stuff for once when he saw Hope's adorable Camp Minnie-Mickey PP. He said it was really cute. That would be twice that he has commented on swap items and both were things that Hope made.

Yodasmom - Love the stuff you did with that corrugated cardboard. I have tons of it and can never figure out how to use it. Too cute!

Thanks again for hosting, Buffy! Thanks for all the great work, ladies!

[BernardandMissBianca]

WOO HOO!!! I'm glad everything is getting home safe and sound!!! Everyone did great work!

[Tigger1221]

I feel bad that bobcat didn't get to participate.

[123SA]

I receive my package yesterday. I have only gone through about half of the packages. I am so impressed with the work. I wish I had the time to comment on each of your lovely pieces. Thanks again Buffy.

[SusieStone]

I got mine back