WDW Event Swap Progress Thread - **Please post when they arrive!**

[TPCShauna]

Check-in:
They're all on their way back! Please post here when they arrive.

We are making mini page kits consisting of 1 topper/title and 2 elements of your choice for all groups except for groups with specific instructions (party-specific parade groups, Food and Wine Fest and Flower and Garden Fest). See list below for more details.

Step 1 – Choose your topic. You may sign up for more than one group if you would like. Follow the sign-up instructions for each group. You don't need to tell us what you are making unless you are in the event groups. We all know what its like to start and change your plans mid-stream.

Step 2 - 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. Check the progress thread for your status - it will be updated with check-in, ship info and received info.

Step 3 – After you create your items, package them individually in Ziploc bags and place all of your bags for each group in it’s own, larger (gallon size) Ziploc bag. Please be sure to package each group separately. Include your name, DIS name and group number on each larger bag. Include return postage for whichever method you prefer. If you want delivery confirmation, don't forget to send in the extra money for that as well as a completed d/c slip.

Please don’t send metered or click-it/ship-it postage – some hostesses have had issues with these.

Step 4 – Check in on the progress thread regularly. Check the thread for updates, receipt and shipping info.

Step 5 – 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.

Element List (thanks to SusieStone for this one :D) – if you have another idea for an element, let me know and I will add it.

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

TOPPER - The size and orientation is up to you. Please do not make it more than 8 inches wide. You may cut letters out to spell a title but make sure the letters are at least 1 1/4 inches and have a shadow matted behind each letter. If you choose to cut out a title, place letters in a separate baggie and let us know what they spell.

Element Selection:
Journaling Box: 1PP at least a 3x3 writing area, double matted and embellished with actual journal area placed on top of the two mats
Tag: 1 PP for medium or large tags, 2 pp for 2x3 tags, double matted and embellished, include either ribbon/fiber or eyelet/brad in the hole - may include both...the fiber and or eyelet does not count as an embellishments
Embellished Shapes: 3PP 1-1/2x1-1/2 or larger if you wish, double matted and embellished. These can be circles, squares, flowers, etc. be creative. If it is a shape that would not look right double matted please use your best judgement.....Just make up for it in another way. Maybe make a few extra or throw in something extra.
Slide Mounts: 2PP be creative here please
File Folders or Matchbooks: 1 PP if medium size or larger, 2 pp if mini sized. Please make sure to enclose a blank page in the matchbook if this is the element you choose to do.
Bottle Caps: 2PP if metal, 4PP if paper
Library Pocket and Tag: 1PP embellished, no smaller than to hold 2x3 a tag that should have ribbon/fiber or eyelet in the hole
Shaker Box: 1PP be creative please
Paper Piecing: 1PP be creative please
License Plate: 1PP be creative please
Signage/Bookmark: 1PP 2x6, double matted and embellished
Song/Lyric/Poem: 1PP, double matted and embellished
Altered CD cover: 1PP be creative please
Altered letter: matted at least 4 inches
Altered Paper Clips: 3 large size ones
Embellishment baggie to include the following items: 3 yards of fiber, yard of ribbon, 2 pieces of 6 X6 coordinating paper, 8 brads and 8 eyelets.
Individual wrapped store bought embellishment package.(example Jolees, shaped clips,etc.)

PP = Per Person

Mini Page Kit Groups

MNSSHP A
HalloWishes - NewEnglandEeyore
Mickey’s Boo to You Parade - 123SA
Trick or Treat Stations - NemoMom07
Villain’s Mix and Mingle - mom2001scrapper
Halloween Dance Parties - bearbear
Character Meet and Greets - missesdisney

MVMCP A
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parade - 123SA
Holiday Wishes - christinadei
Hot cocoa and cookie spots - TPCShauna
Snow on Main Street - bearbear
One of the shows (your choice) - missesdisney

PnP A
Disney’s Enchanted Adventures Parade - bearbear
Princess Court (your choice) - Tiggermei
Pirate Port (your choice) - happypooh

WDW Misc. A
Epcot Christmas Tree Lighting - christinadei
Candlelight Processional - TPCShauna
Holiday Décor at the Resorts - missesdisney
Osborne Family Festival of Lights - happypooh
Epcot Holiday Story Tellers - hopemax
Christmas Trees at AK - rlovew

HR A
1. TPCShauna - Grand Floridian
2. hopemax - Wilderness Lodge
3. rlovew - Yacht Club
4. missesdisney - Polynesian
5. happypooh - Boardwalk Inn
6. New England Eeyore - Beach Club

DL Misc. A
HalloweenTime - hrpufnsash
Haunted Mansion Holiday - hrpufnsash
It’s a Small World Holiday - TPCShauna
Christmas Fireworks - Tiggermei
Candlelight Processional - TPCShauna
Christmas at Disneyland - Tiggermei

Single Element Groups

MNSSHP Parade A
1. 123SA - matted poem/song lyric
2. missesdisney - license plate
3. NemoMom07 - paper piecing
4. calanniebu - Journal box

MVMCP Parade A
1. TPCShauna - Altered CD
2. 123SA - paper piecing
3. missesdisney - slide mounts
4. hopemax - embellished shapes
5. christinadei - tags

FnWF A
1. TPCShauna - tags
2. rlovew - library pocket and tag
3. missesdisney - file folder
4. New England Eeyore - license plate
5. bigsis1970 - journal box
6. christinadei - topper

FnGF A
1. missesdisney - slide mounts
2. hopemax - paper piecing
3. rlovew - embellished shapes
4. New England Eeyore - license plate
5. bigsis1970 - journal box
6. piratesmate - embellishment baggie

Angels:
AWM

Tracking:

Have address :flower3:
Checked in 10/18, 11/1, 11/12
Mailed to me :moped:
Received by me :banana:
Received by swapper :woohoo:

New England Eeyore - MNSSHP A, HR A, FnWF A, FnGF A :woohoo:
123SA - MNSSHP A, MVMCP A, MNSSHP Parade A, MVMCP Parade A :woohoo:
NemoMom07 - MNSSHP A, MNSSHP Parade A :woohoo:
mom2001scrapper - MNSSHP A :woohoo:
bearbear - MNSSHP A, MVMCP A, PnP A :woohoo:
missesdisney - MNSSHP A, MVMCP A, WDW Misc. A, HR A, MNSSHP Parade A, MVMCP Parade A , FnWF A, FnGF A :woohoo:
christinadei - MVMCP A, WDW Misc. A, MVMCP Parade A, FnWF A :banana:
TPCShauna - MVMCP A, WDW Misc. A, HR A, DL Misc. A, MVMCP Parade A, FnWF A :woohoo:
Tiggermei - PnP A, DL Misc. A :woohoo:
happypooh - PnP A, WDW Misc. A, HR A :woohoo:
hopemax - WDW Misc. A, HR A, MVMCP Parade A, FnGF A :woohoo:
rlovew - WDW Misc. A, HR A, FnWF A, FnGF A :woohoo:
hrpufnsash - DL Misc. A :woohoo:
calanniebu - MNSSHP Parade A :woohoo:
bigsis1970 - FnWF A, FnGF A :woohoo:
piratesmate - FnGF A :woohoo:

[New England Eeyore]

Thanks for getting me into the resort group. Just to make sure I'm thinking correctly - the topper for those groups should be the name of the resort? Just want to make sure.

You know I have progress already. 2 groups done, 2 to go!

[hopemax]

I wouldn't be opposed to having something different, depending on the Resort. Like the Grand Floridian has the big Gingerbread House, and Beach Club has the Carousel, so a play on those themes would also work, and then maybe put the resort name/logo on a tag or something.

[missesdisney]

I wouldn't be opposed to having something different, depending on the Resort. Like the Grand Floridian has the big Gingerbread House, and Beach Club has the Carousel, so a play on those themes would also work, and then maybe put the resort name/logo on a tag or something.

I'm all for creativity in the toppers. I'm attempting that in my own UO/Seaworld swap - something a little different on the toppers!

[123SA]

Some questions

1. Can I do photomats as an element for the mini-page kits? If yes, one or two?

2. File Folder size -- I don't know what is medium, mini etc. My folders are about 2.5 inches by 3 inches folded. Do I make one or two? Here is a photo of one. Shauna, you should also have one of mine from the AK element swap (grp C)

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1549149

Thanks!


No real progress yet---still designing and gathering supplies.

[NemoMom07]

I have my titles finished but I want to double check from what the instructions stated to make sure I do it correctly. For the letters I have cut out to place on the title I am not to adhere them to the mat but rather leave off and let those in my group know what it spells?

thanks

[123SA]

Let's wait for TPCShauna...but I think she means, you can make an topper not to exceed 8x2 inches, in which case your title would either be computer printed, rub-on letters, die cuts, stickers...but it would be assembled OR you can cut out letters for a title -- they should be at least 1 1/4 inches with a shadow. If you go with this option, put them in a bag with a note indicating what it spells.

[rlovew]

I haven't done much but I did purcahse my embellishments for 2 groups.

Rebecca

[NemoMom07]

That does make sense. Why in the world did I not pick up on that (DUH Me), but I will wait to make sure.

[123SA]

Spent the day driving myself crazy dreaming up designs for this.

For MNSSHP element group, can I change from embellished shapes to a matted & embellished lyric?

I'd also like to change my element for MVMCP element, not sure yet, but as long as it is not a duplicate, can I change? I do have back up plans if it is not acceptable (See, I really was driving myself crazy!) I am currently signed up for paper piecing -- anyone want to switch?

Thanks!

[TPCShauna]

Hi All! Sorry for not being on sooner. It's been a busy weekend. I'm going to try to answer everything here.

NEE - Creativity in a topper is great. I like Hope's idea of including the name of the resort on a tag and having the topper say something else.

hopemax - :thumbsup2 for answering!

123SA - Photo mats are fine. It would be 1 double-matted, embellished photo mat with the top layer large enough to accommodate a 4x6 photo per person. Your file folder is the size that I would consider medium or larger. Mini ones are typically 2 1/2" x 1 1/2". I changed your MNSSHP element and will change your MVMCP when you decide what you want to do. I don't care what it is as long as it is not a duplicate. Let me know! Also, :thumbsup2 for answering the topper question.

NemoMom07 - If you have cut letters to attach to your topper, please go ahead and do so. As 123SA said, that other option would be if you cut out letters that the recipient would organize on a page themselves. I also just made a title for a topper and I left the letters off because I wanted each person to choose what they wanted. I made my topper to specifications, then cut Christmas, Eve and Day and put them in a bag for each person so they can choose. BTW, I never received your PM because you don't have enough posts to send one. Please shoot one over to me after you reach 10 posts.

rlovew - Thanks for checking in!

I hope that was everything. Let me know if there are more questions!

[missesdisney]

Checking in - bought my supplies. That's all so far. Have to finish my own swap then will focus on this one - probably next weekend!

[123SA]

Thanks Shauna! I'll do a photomat and journal box for the MVMCP element


Another question:

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade

or
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Parade

Anyone know which is correct?

[TPCShauna]

Thanks Shauna! I'll do a photomat and journal box for the MVMCP element


Another question:

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade

or
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Parade

Anyone know which is correct?

The one in red. :goodvibes

[hopemax]

Yep, unlike the other special event parades, the Christmas Parade will run for regular guests the week leading up to Christmas, and through New Years. Nice, because then people like me can sign up for the parade group even though I've never been to a party. :laughing:

[missesdisney]

Hi all - have a question. For my shows elements for the MVMCP group I was planning to do Twas the night before christmas show. So I got to thinking it would be cute to do a matted poem of twas the night before christmas. Then I looked it up and it's HUGE. Then I got to thinking again that it might still be cute but I'd just approach it a little differently. Thinking if everyone scraps in 12x12 (which I'm not sure about) then I could do a tall, narrow poem that could go down one side of the page - maybe 3" wide by I have no clue how tall - probably 8 - 9" if I had to guess. But I figured before I do that I should check with those in my group and Shauna to see if this is a good idea or a ridiculously offensive one. Your inputs?

Maria

[hopemax]

I'm not in that group, but sounds good. I just had the same problem...I was working on one of my cruise groups. I had lyrics for a song that if I did it as one big block, combined with other elements, wouldn't leave much room for pictures. So I broke the song into 2 lyric blocks, instead of just one. Hopefully, they will be more manageable that way.

[piratesmate]

I'm not in that group either but it sounds great! It will be kind of like a border. Cool idea!

[TPCShauna]

That sounds cute! Like Piratesmate said, it could be a border. You could even do it on two different strips and make them borders.

Our rule with borders is to make them 12" that can be cut down to 11". Would it work for you to do it that way?

Honestly, I'm sure whatever you come up with will work.

[123SA]

I like it.

And I was having the same problem. I want to do the candy song from the MNSSHP parade. It has a lot of verses, and a lot of short sentences. I was thinking that if I couldn't get it to look right on the usual lyric block, I would either split into two , or put it on a pair of borders.

[NemoMom07]

I like the idea with the lyrics written in the format as a border. I am not in that group, but it is kinda like getting two elements. Great idea.

shauna I will pm you with all the info you need when i reach 10.

I am working on my swap stuff now while on the message board and my husband who as been gone for 2 weeks (otr truck driver) is home and I am scrapping. Poor guy.

[bearbear]

Checking in. Haven't started, but plan on starting this weekend.

[bigsis1970]

Hi Checking in - Starting my elements this weekend..

[mom2001scrapper]

I haven't started yet but have been thinking of some designs.

[missesdisney]

Checking in! Got my hotel holiday group done today and also the topper for the MNSSHP and printed the toppers for several other groups.

[missesdisney]

I like it.

And I was having the same problem. I want to do the candy song from the MNSSHP parade. It has a lot of verses, and a lot of short sentences. I was thinking that if I couldn't get it to look right on the usual lyric block, I would either split into two , or put it on a pair of borders.

I printed it today - it's cute - about 9 1/2 inches by 3 inches before matting. Since it's so wide, I wasn't planning to do another half (like a border pair) but I just realized the topper at normal size may not make sense with it. My thoughts was this would go down left OR right side of the page as one element. Does anyone mind if I get creative with the border size to make it all make sense together as a kit? I'm pulling out all the stops on this swap! I'm trying to get out of my comfort zone and get creative!!!

[123SA]

Sounds good to me.

[NemoMom07]

I have my titles and one element complete for the MSSHP and I have part of the two part paper piecing I am making for the MSSHP Parade group. I am sorta of working on both at the same time.

[tiggermei]

Designed last night during DD's gymnastics. I think this is going to be good. I can't wait to see it come together.

Question -- on the DLR group, since there are actually 3 of us each doing two topics, we only make 3 for each, right?

[piratesmate]

Checking in...I don't have much to report yet as I'm still looking through my stash to make sure I've found the coolest stuff for the embellie bags.

[NemoMom07]

With all the personal info you needed from us. If you do not get it let me know so I can get it to you.

shawn

[hopemax]

I have my 2 single element groups done (Flower&Garden and the Christmas Parade). I have supplies for the 2 Mini Kit Groups, but don't know what I'm doing yet. The paper is too pretty to cut!

[KatDisney]

and I have seen the flower N garden element she made.. it is so.......cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuttttttttteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee e!

[happypooh]

Just checking in - haven't started yet but got the paper....we're using bazzill right??

[missesdisney]

Checking in with another update - more done today!!! I did my slide mounts for MVMC Parade and also finished my MNSSHP kit AND my Boo to you parade license plate! I did something a little different with the slide mounts - hope you guys like it (they can be dis-assembled without destruction if you don't).

Should have time tomorrow to finish up some more!

[123SA]

Just checking in - haven't started yet but got the paper....we're using bazzill right??

Uh-oh --- did I miss something? I already have the pieces cut for the MNSSHP kit and I did not use bazzill.

[piratesmate]

I didn't see that either Susan. :confused3 I thought it was just "whatever" CS for this swap.

[TPCShauna]

Hi all!

We're updated to here. I don't have much time to be on because of work (how dare they interrupt my DISing time!!) but I am around for questions. I'm sending my email addy to everyone so you can reach me that way if I don't get back to you quickly enough here.

Just to confirm, this is NOT a Bazzill-only swap. It's the only thing I use but it is not required.

Tiggermei - yes, you would make three of each group in the Disneyland group.

Everyone else, please check the first post and confirm that I have your address and/or have marked that you have checked in. I try to be good about putting addys in my Rolodex if I've ever swapped with you but sometimes I forget. There are some that I should have but don't.

Other than that, y'all are doing well! I can't wait to see this stuff!

[calanniebu]

Oops, I just looked at the first post and I forgot to check in.

I have my ideas and paper, I just need to have time to sit down and put stuff together! :-)

[123SA]

All sketches are finalized, supplies ordered, lots of stuff cut and waiting to be assembled.

Single Element Groups
MNSSHP Parade A
1. 123SA - song lyrics
2. missesdisney - license plate
3. NemoMom07 - paper piecing
4. calanniebu - Journal box


I decided to go with song lyrics on a pair of borders for my MNSSHP element. The border size will be a little wider than 2 inches -- else the font will be too small to read. Is that okay?

[calanniebu]

All sketches are finalized, supplies ordered, lots of stuff cut and waiting to be assembled.

Single Element Groups
MNSSHP Parade A
1. 123SA - song lyrics
2. missesdisney - license plate
3. NemoMom07 - paper piecing
4. calanniebu - Journal box


I decided to go with song lyrics on a pair of borders for my MNSSHP element. The border size will be a little wider than 2 inches -- else the font will be too small to read. Is that okay?

That sounds great to me. I scrap 12 x 12 :-)

[christinadei]

Oops, I'm checking in late. I bought a bunch of paper this past weekend and plan to work on them (and hopefully finish them) this weekend.

[missesdisney]

All sketches are finalized, supplies ordered, lots of stuff cut and waiting to be assembled.

Single Element Groups
MNSSHP Parade A
1. 123SA - song lyrics
2. missesdisney - license plate
3. NemoMom07 - paper piecing
4. calanniebu - Journal box


I decided to go with song lyrics on a pair of borders for my MNSSHP element. The border size will be a little wider than 2 inches -- else the font will be too small to read. Is that okay?

Works for me too!

[NemoMom07]

All sketches are finalized, supplies ordered, lots of stuff cut and waiting to be assembled.

Single Element Groups
MNSSHP Parade A
1. 123SA - song lyrics
2. missesdisney - license plate
3. NemoMom07 - paper piecing
4. calanniebu - Journal box


I decided to go with song lyrics on a pair of borders for my MNSSHP element. The border size will be a little wider than 2 inches -- else the font will be too small to read. Is that okay?


Sounds great to me Susan. Something different I have never received in a swap. Just to let you guys know that are in this group, I have completed my paper piecings tonight.

One last item remains to complete and that is an element in my mini page kit group, MNSSHP A. :thumbsup2

[New England Eeyore]

Just checking in one last time before I leave for WDW. I just have one group to do when I get back.

[missesdisney]

I just finished my last group! I won't get these mailed for a week though as I am visiting a friend mid week next week and I won't get out before that. They'll be there in plenty of time though.

[tiggermei]

Finished the princesses Friday.

[123SA]

I have completed my MNSSHP groups. MVMCP groups are completely assembled except for the brads which are on order. They should be here this week.

[NemoMom07]

I have finished my two groups... MNSSHP A and MNSSHP Parade. I am bagging and tagging them now and will have them mailed out at the end of this week. :thumbsup2

[christinadei]

I'm checking in again. I have a ways to go still, but I'm getting there!

[calanniebu]

just checking in now before I forget. I'm hopefully going to start working on these this weekend. I have my paper and embellies. I'm currently hosting a swap that's due today so as soon as I get it packaged up and out the door, I'll be able to focus on this one. :-D

[bearbear]

Things are crazy here. I took a few days off and thought I would have thursday and friday to work on all these but, tomorrow I have to go in and fire someone (:mad: ) and friday I have a viewing for a friend who lost her husband tragicly on sunday :sad1: . This has been a rough week. I didn't know what to do for my friend. She is left with two children 4 and 7. I bought her little girl a locket so she can put a picture of her father in there and have him with her always. I just don't know what to do for the 4 year old.
Sorry for the downer.
I hope to work on this swap between everything I have to do. I am leaving on saturday for Buffalo to see a Bills game and will be returning monday. I will try to get these out by friday night. I will update.

Please say a prayer for my friend.
Thanks
Cindy

[AlexWyattMommy]

Prayers & Pixie Dust for your friend!!

[bearbear]

:grouphug: Thank you. She needs lots. I'm so glad I am involved with all of you. I feel like I have another family.
Cindy

[mom2001scrapper]

I'm planning on working on mine this weekend so I can mail them off soon.

[hopemax]

I have been on standby waiting for some scans from my Dad, and now I got them, so I can proceed with my Epcot Santa stuff. My only excuse for not working on the WL stuff yet is I'm scared of cutting the paper!

[123SA]

Finished!! Will mail this week.

[NemoMom07]

My two groups are ready and will go postal Saturday or Monday.

[123SA]

Shauna -- those boxes you mentioned in the Surprise swap thread -- I made that mistake too. I included $4.60 in postage inside the box, then sealed it. It cost $7.50 to mail it to you! I will send the additional postage to you in an envelope. Would you prefer cash or stamps?

[TPCShauna]

Shauna -- those boxes you mentioned in the Surprise swap thread -- I made that mistake too. I included $4.60 in postage inside the box, then sealed it. It cost $7.50 to mail it to you! I will send the additional postage to you in an envelope. Would you prefer cash or stamps?

Got you too, did they? :guilty:

Do you think the return items will fit in an envelope? If they do, I can just use the $4.60 you sent. If not, send whatever is easiest.

Beth (pet sitter) is picking up my mail and will let me know when stuff arrives. There might be a delay though because she only comes every other day.

I'll post as I can.

[TPCShauna]

We're at DH's aunt's house and she has DSL! :banana:

I've finally updated the thread. I think I got everyone who has checked in and I marked our shipped package.

I've only finished one group and have tags cut for another. Being out of town for so long has kept me from being as productive as I would like.

Please check in when you have a moment to let us know your progress.

[happypooh]

nearly finished pirates...thinking about the boardwalk...will work on it more...

[NemoMom07]

Hi Shauna-

I just wanted to let you know that my packaged was mailed out Saturday. I went ahead and placed the $4.60 stamp on my return envelope to keep it from getting lost.

I am glad to hear your DH grandmother is doing better and you are able to get some time away from the hospital. I know that helps. Take care.

shawn

[piratesmate]

I just need to get to the post office.

[missesdisney]

I'll be shipping tomorrow or Friday!

[New England Eeyore]

Okay guys, I need some help. I've been rolling this around in my brain for weeks now and I just can't seem to come up anything. I would like to do a more "fun" title for my Beach Club holiday group. As you know, they have the chocolate merry-go-round, and I just know there's a cute saying that would capture that but I can't quite put my finger on it. Any ideas?

[bigsis1970]

Everything is sweeter in Chocolate????

[New England Eeyore]

Everything is sweeter in Chocolate????

A little longer than I can cut with my Cricut, but thanks!

I was thinking there's something there along the lines of "Chocolate Whimsy" or "Chocolate Fantasy" but those don't seem quite right. I'll keep trying.

[missesdisney]

Mine went postal today!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Merry-Go-Chocolate?

Noel a le Chocolate?

[hopemax]

I finished my Holiday Storytellers. I did not follow the instructions and make a title and 2 elements. There are 11 countries, I figured we all know about the US, so that leaves 10. So... :)

[TPCShauna]

I finished my Holiday Storytellers. I did not follow the instructions and make a title and 2 elements. There are 11 countries, I figured we all know about the US, so that leaves 10. So... :)

So are you saying what I think you're saying? You made 10 countries worth of stuff? Please say I'm wrong. :scared1:

[TPCShauna]

'K. We're updated to here.

123SA and NemoMom - Your packages have arrived. I have to say that these are some of the most beautiful swap items I have EVER seen. The MVMCP groups are incredible and I am wishing I had signed up for the MNSSHP groups just to have the incredibly cute stuff!

I just want to let y'all know that DH and I are headed back to Florida on the 18th and will be gone until the 25th. Our pet sitter will be picking up our mail while we are gone but I wanted y'all to know that I won't be able to update the received list until I get back.

As such, I won't actually be swapping these out until the first weekend in December. I just wanted y'all to know. I'm sorry about the delay but DH and I feel it's really important to spend as much time with Grandma as we can right now and that week is really slow at work so we are taking it off.

Let me know if y'all have any questions. :cutie:

[hopemax]

So are you saying what I think you're saying? You made 10 countries worth of stuff? Please say I'm wrong. :scared1:

Why would I do that? :laughing: I will say, though, that things are not as embellished as if I were only making a couple items. I just couldn't figure out which countries to choose, so...

[123SA]

'K. We're updated to here.

123SA and NemoMom - Your packages have arrived. I have to say that these are some of the most beautiful swap items I have EVER seen. The MVMCP groups are incredible and I am wishing I had signed up for the MNSSHP groups just to have the incredibly cute stuff!



Thanks Shauna! I forgot to mail the additional postage -- I mailed my stuff in a box so I am think it will need a box to get back to me. I am in 4 groups. Does this seem right to you? Anyway, I hope to get to the post office tomorrow. I have been stuck in the house with my kids (strep, yuck!) all week. Hopefully, we can get out tomorrow.


NemoMom -- can't wait to see your items!

Hopemax --- you are amazing!

[123SA]

'K. We're updated to here.

123SA and NemoMom - Your packages have arrived. I have to say that these are some of the most beautiful swap items I have EVER seen. The MVMCP groups are incredible and I am wishing I had signed up for the MNSSHP groups just to have the incredibly cute stuff!



Thanks Shauna! I forgot to mail the additional postage -- I mailed my stuff in a box so I am think it will need a box to get back to me. I am in 4 groups. Does this seem right to you? Anyway, I hope to get to the post office tomorrow. I have been stuck in the house with my kids (strep, yuck!) all week. Hopefully, we can get out tomorrow.



NemoMom -- can't wait to see your items!

Hopemax --- you are amazing!

[rlovew]

I have a question for the Flower and Garden group- I am doing embellished shapes and have 2 layered, inked, and stickled/diamond dusted flowers along with the acrylic flowers. I can stick these flowers on a square or paper soi they are matted but I don't want mine like that for my book. Do you mind if I don't I am willing to enclose squares of paper if you want but I think they look better without matting. Let me know if you want pictures to make you decision.

Rebecca

[missesdisney]

I have a question for the Flower and Garden group- I am doing embellished shapes and have 2 layered, inked, and stickled/diamond dusted flowers along with the acrylic flowers. I can stick these flowers on a square or paper soi they are matted but I don't want mine like that for my book. Do you mind if I don't I am willing to enclose squares of paper if you want but I think they look better without matting. Let me know if you want pictures to make you decision.

Rebecca

If you think they look better without matting, I'm cool with them like that! I can't wait to see these! This swap is going to be awesome!!!

[missesdisney]

Thanks Shauna! I forgot to mail the additional postage -- I mailed my stuff in a box so I am think it will need a box to get back to me. I am in 4 groups.

I also mailed mine in a box thinking the weight wasn't bad then realized it went cross country - so the 5 dollars I put in won't be enough to return it - What's your preference on sending the rest for a flat rate box (and does anyone know offhand how much that is?)

[123SA]

The flat rate box is $8.95.

[New England Eeyore]

I'm fine with whatever you think is best, rlovew.

I'm hoping to get my last group finished today. I may go with "Merry-Go-Chocolate." I have to lay it out and see how it looks.

[bigsis1970]

Hi girls - I was finished but I really don't like my journal boxes for the Flower and Garden group so I am making new ones this weekend, I will leave the other ones in the baggies too and you can use which ones you like the best..
my Food and Wine boxes are done. Thanks Michelle

[TPCShauna]

Hope - You're incredible! I am SO happy I am in that group!

123SA - Yes, I'm pretty sure I will need a box to get your stuff back to you. I would hate for all of these gorgeous pieces to get damaged. Don't worry about not mailing yet. I'm not mailing for almost a month so you have some time.

rlovew - I trust your judgement implicitly. You do beautiful work and if you don't think they need to be matted, then I'm sure you're right. I say go for sending them as is. If anyone in that group objects, please let us know.

missesdisney - Yes, flat-rate priority box postage is $7.95. You will definitely need a box since you are in so many groups. Send the extra via regular mail. No rush as I'm not mailing for a while.

NEE - Cute title! I'm sure it will be darling.

bigsis1970 - Sounds good!

[happypooh]

I was hoping to have these done but still need to finish boardwalk and osborne lights - had serious issues with printer. Also found out we need to go out of town this week to care for a nephew with ADHD, OCD and bipolar disorder who's doing badly and my inlaws. I'll be able to do these once I'm back and I did try to fit my cricut in the luggage but it's an expressions and I need to fit all the other stuff in the suitcase (like two high chairs, diapers, medication for my very allergic kids, toys etc) and spirit only allows one suitcase....so is it ok if I am a few days late? I get back on the 17th..should be able to mail out on the 19th...if this is not ok then I'll need angels....sorry all...

[TPCShauna]

Happypooh - OF COURSE we will wait for you. Family comes first, as all of you have so kindly repeated to me for the past 2 weeks. I posted earlier in the thread that I won't be swapping out until December 2 and mailing on December 3 so you have time to get stuff to me.

Don't forget to take care of yourself while you are taking care of everyone else! :wizard: for your nephew.

[New England Eeyore]

Pixie dust to you happypooh!

I did get my last group done today. I hoped to mail this afternoon, but I just spent 2.5 hours sitting in traffic driving DH to work and back :furious: And now I have to leave in about 15 minutes to go back in to get him. Remind me never to do that on a Friday night again!

[happypooh]

Thanks so much everyone...we arrived in LA so late and what a bad flight...poor kids slept poorly...hate those red eye flights..they sure name them appropriately! Lots of prayers and pixie dust needed here...pray I make it through this week!

[NemoMom07]

Glad my packaged arrive. I can not wait to see all the goodies from the two groups I signed up for. I hope everyone who is traveling will be safe. It seems like when the holidays come around things get hectic. No problem here waiting till things settle down and get back to normal.

[TPCShauna]

missesdisney - Your package has arrived and the pieces are darling! I love what you did with your slide frames, especially the title for the MVMCP Parade. Just darling!

Please note that due date info has been updated on the first post. All packages must be in my hands by November 30. I will swap out on December 2 and I will mail back on December 3.

[bearbear]

I am so happy that you extended the date. I just have one group left.
Cindy

[missesdisney]

missesdisney - Your package has arrived and the pieces are darling! I love what you did with your slide frames, especially the title for the MVMCP Parade. Just darling!

Please note that due date info has been updated on the first post. All packages must be in my hands by November 30. I will swap out on December 2 and I will mail back on December 3.

Happy they got there! I was inspired on at parade one - just sort of came to me! I am leaving in 9 days for Disney so am glad you are swapping later so it wont' all just sit in my house!

I think I'm short on postage - should I paypal you the difference to a flat box or mail?

[TPCShauna]

I think I'm short on postage - should I paypal you the difference to a flat box or mail?

Please mail. I have fees on my Paypal account. Postage will be $8.95 so you would need to send $4 more.

[calanniebu]

just checking in :-) still on target for getting them done. :D

[mom2001scrapper]

Checking in...my pieces are finished...I just need to put them in an envelope and get them in the mail.

Julie

[New England Eeyore]

Gone postal today!!

[hopemax]

I hope to go postal on Monday. DH is going to be out of town this weekend, so I am planning on getting most of my swaps completed while he is gone.

[123SA]

Shauna, I mailed more postage today.

[christinadei]

Just checking in, I'm slowly getting there!

[TPCShauna]

Updated to here and I think I've gotten everyone but I'm not sure. I changed the check-in date to today since I totally forgot to remind y'all. Thanks to all y'all who checked in.

123SA - Thanks for sending the postage. I'll let you know when it gets here.

missesdisney - Have you had a chance to send your extra postage? There is no way I'll be able to fit your stuff in an envelope but an $8.95 flat rate box will be PERFECT!!! Also, thanks for sending me the Shark Reef frame. I'll send your Blizzard Beach one back with your swap items.

Let me know if I've missed you!

[hrpufnsash]

Hey guys = I have haunted mansion holiday done and will work on Halloween time this weekend.

Sorry for missing the last check in!

Sasha

[rlovew]

I have 2 groups completely done and the embellishments and paper for the other groups but I won't be working on them until this weekend or early next week. I will mail them by the Monday after thanksgiving.

Rebecca

[piratesmate]

I haven't gotten to the post office yet...I've kind of tied to the phone making appts. for DD. Hopefully over the weekend.

[tiggermei]

Finishing this one and cruise (and hopefully Christmas lyrics) this weekend -- to mail Monday.

[bigsis1970]

Hi girls My items have been done since last week but I have totally spaced it and am away for the weekend with Hockey but will be mailing out my package on Monday.. Thanks Michelle

[happypooh]

Got back in one piece from trip to California and finished the 12x12 swap so will work on these this week..have pirates nearly all done and ideas for boardwalk and osborne lights so just need to get cutting!

[bearbear]

Mine are complete, I just have to get to the post office. Hopefully tomorrow if not I will take a trip on thanksgiving. My postoffice has a 24 hour shipping machine thingy that you can buy postage and place the box in the drop box. I may need to get out on thursday as I am cooking the entire dinner. I may need some fresh air.
Cindy

[hopemax]

Postal :cool1:

[christinadei]

Mine are complete and going out priority tomorrow.

[tiggermei]

Completed last night during the Auburn-Alabama Game -- WAR EAGLE!!!!!!

These will go out tomorrow when I go mail some invitations. I really like the work on the Disneyland groups a lot. And, the Princess stuff is okay, I hope. I really hope you all like them.

[mom2001scrapper]

I'm heading to the post office today. I thought my DH mailed them already and I just found them on the table. I just reprinted the label and they are coming priority mail.
Julie

[bigsis1970]

Mine were sent out on Friday they should arrive soon.. :)

[christinadei]

Mine went out Priority today, you should have them in a few days.

[bearbear]

Mine will be going out priority in the morning. Sorry for the delay.
Cindy

[bearbear]

Mine went postal early today.

[happypooh]

I am nearly done...the boardwalk took longer than I thought it would but turned out nice I think (altho the topper is really a paper piecing instead - hope people don't mind! Will post photo later...) Just have to get Osborne lights to cooperate...trying to recreate some of it kinda....will mail overnight express if able tomorrow or thursday.

[happypooh]

Is it ok with everyone if I make a sign that says The Osborne Family and then give individual matted letters for "spectacle of lights" as I really can't fit it all on one topper? Also, I'm having a hard time trying to get my paper piecing to work - can I give 4 bits - one small stamped sign that says "Peace on earth" and then two angels and then one round tag like item with a hole in the vellum for you to put a photo inside and then you can assemble the bits the way you want to? This really has been hard for me to try and get done...creatively I'm not that happy with it....

[hopemax]

Sounds fine to me.

[TPCShauna]

I have received several boxes but have not had the energy to open them as I have been sick for a week, have strep throat and have now completely lost my voice. I guess all of that flying back and forth and the stress have finally caught up with me.

I'll work on updating tomorrow night. I'm sorry to say that there is no way that I will be swapping out this weekend. I haven't received all of the packages yet and I haven't finished mine either. I will be working on finishing my groups over the weekend and will swap out some point next week.

If you haven't posted your mailing status, please do so ASAP. Thanks to everyone who has sent theirs already. I'm sorry about the delay.

[happypooh]

mine went out today overnight express and should be there tomorrow. Hope you feel better soon!

[TPCShauna]

mine went out today overnight express and should be there tomorrow. Hope you feel better soon!

You so should not have overnighted it! Always, always email or PM to let me know it's on its way and I can work something out. I hate for you to waste money on something like that.

Thanks for posting, though!

[rlovew]

I mailed mine yesterday.

Rebecca

[happypooh]

oh I thought I'd get put in swap jail if i didn't mail today! thx though I'll remember to email first next time ....I really do look forward to seeing these! Thanks for hosting!

[piratesmate]

Mine went postal either on Saturday or Monday...I forget which now.

I'm sorry you feel so bad Shauna. :( Get some rest & feel better soon!

[AlexWyattMommy]

oh I thought I'd get put in swap jail if i didn't mail today! thx though I'll remember to email first next time ....I really do look forward to seeing these! Thanks for hosting!

:rotfl2:

We only do the naughty mat if you say the sn** word.

[hrpufnsash]

Mine are packaged up and I couldn't make it out of the house today. Toooooo tired. I will go out tomorrow to the Post office BEFORE taking my medicine.

Feel better Shauna!!

Sasha

[TPCShauna]

Mail Call!

New England Eeyore
Mom2001scrapper
bearbear
christinadei
tiggermei
happypooh
hopemax
rlovew
bigsis1970
piratesmate

We're still waiting on 2 packages and I am working on finishing up my stuff. Everything is just gorgeous. I know y'all are going to love what you get back. You all make me feel inferior with my creations 'cause all of yours are so beautiful. Your pieces make my pictures look better and I thank you all again for participating in this swap.

[hrpufnsash]

Eeek looks like mine might be the last one there! :scared1: Husband mailed it yesterday - I am going out of town today through WED - but I will bring delivery confirmation to check on Mon or Tues.

[calanniebu]

Eeek looks like mine might be the last one there! :scared1: Husband mailed it yesterday - I am going out of town today through WED - but I will bring delivery confirmation to check on Mon or Tues.

Nope, my went out on Saturday ... and it's going from the East Coast to the West Coast, so knowing my luck it'll be the last. It's been a crazy week. :mad:

[TPCShauna]

Mail call!

hrpufnsash

Your package has arrived!

First thread updated. All are here or on their way. I am working on taking photos. Everything is beautiful! I'm so excited for y'all to get these back!

[TPCShauna]

calanneibu - Do you remember when you sent yours? It still hasn't arrived and I'm getting concerned.

[calanniebu]

Yes, I have the DC too ... I'll look it up now.

I just PM'ed you.

ETA: DC shows that it was delivered on 12/6.

[TPCShauna]

Thanks for posting. I'll check with my neighbors when they get home to see if they got it by accident. Sometimes our postman delivers to the street behind us be accident as the property that backs onto ours is the same street number. We get their mail all the time as well.

I'll let you know tomorrow!

[calanniebu]

Any luck?

[TPCShauna]

Not yet but I have one more neighbor to check with who hasn't been home in the evenings when I've been there.

The good news with all of this is that our street has decided to file a complaint with the Post Office about mis-delivery of mail since it happens so often. I know that doesn't make you feel better but it will hopefully prevent this in the future.

I am home all evening and our neighbor usually is as well on Fridays so I'll know this evening and can post.

I'll let you know ASAP.

[calanniebu]

I'll keep my fingers crossed that last neighboor has. :-(

[TPCShauna]

I found it!!!

OK. After getting home from the last neighbor that has ever had my mail telling me that she didn't have the missing package, I went home, pulled everything out of my swap box and went through all of the envelopes again. I don't know what happened, but your swap items arrived and somehow ended up out of their original envelope and mixed in with items from someone else. The postage got lost so I'll pay for the return shipment.

I'm really sorry about the confusion. I tried to be so conscientious about marking everything off as it arrived and I don't know how I missed this one. Sometimes DH tries to be helpful so that might be what happened. Otherwise, I just don't know.

Anyway, I am working on swapping everything out. I'll be posting pics and mailing early next week. I'll post when I do.

[calanniebu]

Phew! I'm just glad that they go there safe and sound. I'm sure you'll find the postage too when you get everything swapped out!

[TPCShauna]

Hi Ladies!

I have a question for all y'all. I was talking to the postman when he delivered my boxes today. He asked if I was mailing some Christmas stuff and I said, no, it was more of my scrapbooking stuff.

He recommended that I wait until after Christmas to send them as the mail load will be much, much lower and there will be less of a chance of them getting lost or delayed.

Here's the question. - Are y'all OK with me waiting 'til Wednesday of next week to send these back? I don't want them to get lost and there is a good chance of that happening in the crazy holiday mail. I can put them in the mail on December 26 if y'all are OK waiting. Alternatively, I'll mail them now if you want me to.

Please let me know what you think. I'll go with the majority.

[rlovew]

It doesn't matter to me. I won't be scrapping these things until after the New Year anyway.

rebecca

[calanniebu]

I don't mind waiting - heck I'll even pick mine up! :-) I'll be in Sacramento from the 23rd through the 1st! :D

[piratesmate]

Actually, I'd prefer that you wait. Heck, you could even wait until late January...just to make sure the whack-o next door is gone & doesn't get it into his head to walk off with another package!! :lmao: (Sorry - coudn't resist! ;))

[hopemax]

I'll be in FL starting tomorrow until the 27th, so I actually prefer you waiting to send since I don't like worrying my package could get lost somewhere until we can pick up our mail again.

[New England Eeyore]

Waiting's good for me. I don't want to take any chances! Besides, it'll be like a late Christmas gift we can look forward to!

[123SA]

Yes! Please wait. I can't deal with another box to be opened, taken care of and disposed of. Thanks so much.

Will you post photos?

[NemoMom07]

Waiting is fine with me. I will be out of town probably by the time it arrives and would hate to have it get lost in the mail or disappear with the overload on the mail delivery person.

[happypooh]

I can wait too!

[mom2001scrapper]

I'm fine with waiting.
Looking forward to seeing the pictures.
Julie

[bearbear]

No problem waiting here.

[missesdisney]

Waiting is fine for me. I haven't had time to eat lately, wont' be scrapping till next week. Can't even find my scrap table under all the Christmas junk!

[christinadei]

No problem waiting either! Thanks Shauna!

[TPCShauna]

'K y'all. I'm mailing next Wednesday so we can hopefully avoid Christmas mail losses.

I'm totally swamped this week but will try to post pics as soon as I can. They'll for sure be up by Wednesday next week.

So, is anyone else ready for Christmas to be over? :rolleyes:

[calanniebu]

'K y'all. I'm mailing next Wednesday so we can hopefully avoid Christmas mail losses.

I'm totally swamped this week but will try to post pics as soon as I can. They'll for sure be up by Wednesday next week.

So, is anyone else ready for Christmas to be over? :rolleyes:

Will you hold mine for pickup? :thumbsup2

[TPCShauna]

Will you hold mine for pickup? :thumbsup2

Absolutely! Do you have time to have coffee while you are here?

[calanniebu]

Absolutely! Do you have time to have coffee while you are here?

I should. I'll let you know once we get through the holidays and my birthday (which is the 26th) We've got Kings-Celtics Tickets! :-)

[NemoMom07]

Hi Shauna,

I was just wondering if you were able to get to the PO this Wednesday. I am keeping an eye out for my package as the mail man likes to put everyone's mail in somebody else's mail box.

Shawn

[123SA]

Just checking in for photos and mailing info. Hope things are well with you.

[happypooh]

Just checking in...did it go out last wednesday coz I haven't received anything yet and hope it comes before we leave in a couple of days...

[missesdisney]

Just checking in for photos and mailing info. Hope things are well with you.

Susan do you sleep? You post all kinds of crazy times!!!

[123SA]

Ummm...no I don't sleep. If I worked, I'd need to have a night job.

[TPCShauna]

Hi Ladies!

Sorry I haven't been on. DH sprung a surprise long weekend trip to Lake Tahoe for NYE so I've been away from home and computer since last Friday.

I'm sorry to say that I didn't mail last week. I arrived at the Post Office with a pile of boxes last Thursday to a line stretching out the door (what's up with that?) so I had to leave. Then with DH's surprise trip, I haven't been home since Friday evening for about an hour.

Anyway, I have a pick-up scheduled for tomorrow to get everything. I have pics of everything but don't have them uploaded or in groups so I'll post as soon as I do. At the rate I'm going, you'll get your goodies before the pics show up.

I hope all is well with everyone. Happy New Year to all!!!!

[123SA]

Can I say how envious I am? Hope you had a great trip!

[piratesmate]

Oh Shauna, how nice! :thumbsup2 It sounds like you had a wonderful time - and your DH sure is a keeper! ;)

Thanks for letting us know about the goodies. I'm in no hurry since my stuff is nearly all in boxes at this point anyway. No playing for me until February, but I can't wait to have these 2 rooms re-done! :teeth:

[TPCShauna]

Can I say how envious I am? Hope you had a great trip!

Oh Shauna, how nice! :thumbsup2 It sounds like you had a wonderful time - and your DH sure is a keeper! ;)

Thanks for letting us know about the goodies. I'm in no hurry since my stuff is nearly all in boxes at this point anyway. No playing for me until February, but I can't wait to have these 2 rooms re-done! :teeth:

It was really sweet of him since he knows I've been kind of down with my whole knee thing. I just thought it was funny that he took me somewhere with snow so that it was even harder for me to walk.

It was definitely a quiet trip but we did have a nice time. He is for sure a keeper. :love:

[New England Eeyore]

Glad you had a good trip! What a sweetie your DH is!

Thanks for the update! I can't wait to get these back and put them to use quickly!

[calanniebu]

Hi Ladies!

Sorry I haven't been on. DH sprung a surprise long weekend trip to Lake Tahoe for NYE so I've been away from home and computer since last Friday.

I'm sorry to say that I didn't mail last week. I arrived at the Post Office with a pile of boxes last Thursday to a line stretching out the door (what's up with that?) so I had to leave. Then with DH's surprise trip, I haven't been home since Friday evening for about an hour.

Anyway, I have a pick-up scheduled for tomorrow to get everything. I have pics of everything but don't have them uploaded or in groups so I'll post as soon as I do. At the rate I'm going, you'll get your goodies before the pics show up.

I hope all is well with everyone. Happy New Year to all!!!!

YAY! for a surprise trip ... boo! 'cause we didn't get to meet up! Hope you had a good time and you're not blowing away in the storm.

[TPCShauna]

Well, thank goodness for double bagging!!!

So, as I posted on the BAN Wagon thread, we've had a bit of rain here. Actually, it's the worst storm of the past 20 years. I was without power at work on Friday so got sent home early to arrive at home with no power for 19 hours. Our cable is still out so no Internet access at home and no TV! Our apricot tree fell and took out the power and cable lines and they still haven't fixed it yet so our backyard is covered in "Caution" tape. There is no ETA on when either will be repaired at this point so I don't even know how long I'll have to suffer.

What does all this have to do with double bagging, you ask? Well, I set out all of the boxes of swap items on my porch Thursday morning for the postman to take with him per the special pickup I had scheduled. When I arrived home Thursday evening, I found a sodden pile of cardboard with a note from the postman on my door. Apparently, the boxes had gotten wet where I had placed them (on my covered porch) and he wouldn't take them because some of the addresses had smeared, a few boxes were ripped and they were all wet.

I took half of them to the Post Office on Saturday and got more boxes for the other half which I will finish packaging tonight and will take to the Post Office tomorrow since it's supposed to rain some more and I don't want a repeat of Thursday.

So, half of them are still at my house. I'm so sorry. Everything was boxed and ready to go until Mother Nature intervened. If it makes y'all feel better, none of the actual items were damaged due to our special packaging methods. Yay for double-bagging!!!

[NemoMom07]

I was just wondering if anyone has received their goody package yet. I know Shauna sent some out Saturday and the rest earilier this week. I am anxiously waiting for mine, but was curious about the rave reviews. I cant wait:woohoo:

[TPCShauna]

I don't know if anyone has received theirs but rlovew's came back to me today with a note saying it was too heavy for carrier pick-up and I had to take it to a Post Office. Never mind that there were packages heavier than hers. :confused3 The PO is weird.

Anyway, I'll be taking it to the PO tomorrow as they were all closed by the time I got home. Please post here when y'all get yours. :cutie:

[NemoMom07]

What a great trip to the mailbox for me today. My packaged arrived (no rain damage) and was a great treat to open up. Love all my goodies. I am going to pack them away and have them ready to go when I finally do make it to the MNSSHP that I am planning in a few years.

This was my first swap in several years and it was great to get swapping again. Thanks ladies for all the treats. Love em....:lovestruc


shawn

[TPCShauna]

What a great trip to the mailbox for me today. My packaged arrived (no rain damage) and was a great treat to open up. Love all my goodies. I am going to pack them away and have them ready to go when I finally do make it to the MNSSHP that I am planning in a few years.

This was my first swap in several years and it was great to get swapping again. Thanks ladies for all the treats. Love em....:lovestruc


shawn

I'm so happy you decided to participate. Your items were simply darling. Please stick around and play with us!

[hopemax]

I received mine today. Everything looks better in person!

Thanks Shauna!

[bearbear]

I got mine today. I love everything.

[mom2001scrapper]

Mine arrived today. I just love everything!!!!
Are there pictures from all of the groups somewhere?

Julie

[TPCShauna]

Yes - here's the link to the thread.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1682863

Everything was incredible!

[123SA]

Mine arrived today too. Thanks so much everyone.

[New England Eeyore]

DH called me at work to tell me I had packages again, and it took me a minute to remember what Shauna would be sending me. When I realized I got so excited - I couldn't wait to come home! Everything is gorgeous! This had to be one of my favorite swaps ever (probably because the topics are some of my most favorite WDW things) and I can't wait to use the items. Seeing this swap come back makes it really hard to stick to my guns on my swap hiatus.

Thanks for hosting, Shauna!

[calanniebu]

I got mine today - WOW~ I was only in one group and now I wish I had signed up for more. Thanks for hosting Shauna!

[tiggermei]

Little worried as these haven't arrived yet - but mostly just anxious. Though I saw the pics of the WDW/P&PP pics in the other thread, the DLR stuff wasn't there and I really was looking forward to seeing it. I'll let you know when they show up.

[rlovew]

Mine arrived today. Everything looks wonderful.

Rebecca

Rebecca

[hrpufnsash]

No box still for me - mail just came and no swap items :(

[TPCShauna]

I need to go through the thread and figure out who is missing. I'll check the DC numbers tonight.

[happypooh]

Thanks so much everyone - it all looks so good - I always end up saying I should have signed up for more groups!!! Love everything and really have alot that will go with all the Christmas photos we took this past december! Great job everyone!

[hrpufnsash]

I talked to my postman - no package given to anyone else :( So I am going to assume it was lost in the mail. Let me know if you get it returned or if you have a DC number that I can check out.

[tiggermei]

I talked to my postman - no package given to anyone else :( So I am going to assume it was lost in the mail. Let me know if you get it returned or if you have a DC number that I can check out.

Same here. It's weird that one is lost between Ca and AZ -- those are a lot closer than CA and GA. Maybe weather has them caught somewhere?????

[hrpufnsash]

Same here. It's weird that one is lost between Ca and AZ -- those are a lot closer than CA and GA. Maybe weather has them caught somewhere?????

INTERESTING THEORY. But I think we have the most mild weather in the country. Maybe it is because we were both in the DLR swaps. Right? So the DLR ones got lost the closer they were to Disneyland. :scared1:

[TPCShauna]

Lord save me from 3 and a half hour staff meetings! Sorry it has taken me so long to post. My computer is so stinking slow right now that I can barely get the DIS to open and then I had to sit in a stinking meeting all morning!

Anyway, the mystery of the missing packages has been solved. ;) I don't know if y'all know or not but I am still not particularly mobile. My knee is swollen to the size of a softball and I am going in for a CT scan and a visit with a specialist this week.

I mention this because I needed DH to help me pack up the Event Swap when I sent everything out before. He was such a trooper as I asked him to hand me twenty different piles/boxes/etc. He was also quite helpful to me yesterday as I was organizing my personal swap crate which is where I discovered the missing DLR swap items. DH had shoved them all in my bag and put them in the crate. I thought I had sent them out with the rest but that is not the case. They have been quite safely sitting amongst my swap items.

SO, now that they have been found, I have packaged them up and they are on their way back to Tiggermei and hrpufnsash. I put your checks back in as I am covering the postage to apologize for any anxiety I have caused. I'm very sorry about the delay.

[tiggermei]

I'm just glad you found them. I can't wait to see them. I'm especially excited for the DLR stuff.

[TPCShauna]

I haven't heard about receipt from the following people:

missesdisney
christinadei
bigsis1970
piratesmate

Unfortunately, not everyone had DC since I didn't print labels for everyone so I can't track some of these. Please post if you have received your stuff.

[TPCShauna]

I'm just glad you found them. I can't wait to see them. I'm especially excited for the DLR stuff.

There are pics over on the picture thread. I posted a link on Page 12 of this thread. :thumbsup2

[piratesmate]

Oh Shauna, I'm so sorry!! Yes, I did get my things. Everything looked great! I had to pack it all away though before I got to really look at them. :( I can't wait until the end of February so I can unpack everything & start scrapping again! ;)

[TPCShauna]

No problem! I figured you had received them but I know how much you've had going on. I hope you like everything. All of the ladies did really wonderful work. :thumbsup2

[missesdisney]

I'm sorry - I got them and I love them and I thought I posted but appears I didn't!

So sorry.......thanks for hosting this fantastic swap!

[TPCShauna]

Oh good! I'm happy you got them and liked them. Everything was lovely. This was an awesome swap!

[tiggermei]

Arrived today!!!! YEA!!! What a wonderful surprise to come home to. I loved the P&PP stuff but absolutely adored the DLR stuff. I cannot wait to scrap this stuff. I'm even going to find a way to use the stuff that we weren't a DLR for because it's so cute.