Holiday Carol Swap Progress - ? in last post

[AlexWyattMommy]

Holiday Carol Swap Progress, Mail by November 29

link to sign ups - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1612923
Check in every two weeks please. I will NOT be requesting angels for this swap. If we need to, I will swap out amongst the rest to be sure you do not receive duplicate songs back.

Make enough for every person in your group. Completed carols must be 8 ½” x 5 ½”.

Use cardstock and layer at least once plus one embellishment. You can embellish any way you choose, but be C-R-E-A-T-I-V-E!!!

SENDING & RECEIVING: Mail date is no later than November 29, 2007. Mail all the copies of the carols you do. You will get one of yours back. These must be in mail, Priority with DC, by November 29th. I will mail out all swaps on December 5, 2007.

Label your carols with your Dis name, real name, and group number. Put your carols in a plastic bag larger than the carols. Individual zip bags will leave lines on the carols if they are too small. I will PM you the shipping address after posting the progress thread. If you choose priority shipping, I will get priority envelopes at the post office and then do the priority-shipping label online to get free delivery confirmation for you. So send a check, stamp, or cash (if you prefer) for $4.60. Please don’t send metered or click-it/ship-it postage – some hostesses have had issues with these.

Please send me your contact information, even if you have sent it before. I will be cutting and pasting into a Word Doc to make printing USPS labels easier. I will send you mine as a reply.

Please check to be sure I have all your groups listed properly.

Have address everyone
Mailed to me :angel:
Received by me :santa:

AWM 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 :santa:
hopemax 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 :santa:
tiggermei 1, 2, 4, 6 :santa:
rlovew 1, 2, 3, 8 :santa:
live4diz 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 :santa:
KatDisney 1, 2, 4, 8 :santa:
TPCShauna 3, 4, 5 :santa:
MazdaUK 3, 4, 5, 6 :santa:
happypooh 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 :santa:
Downrivermama 5 :santa:
vanyel 5 :santa:
angelmom 6, 7, 8 :santa:
pretty in tink 6, 7, 8 :santa:

[happypooh]

Checking in - bought heaps of paper and then decided I needed to organize abit so bought some 12x12 clear boxes and stacking trays...and of course I needed to get Opposites attact...hey it's sweetest day and I'm treating myself after a really tough week! (shhhh don't tell my DH!) Am so excited about this swap!

[KatDisney]

Checking in :) bought my cart, got my Lyrics ready to print, found my paper I am good to go

[hopemax]

I have the "Deck the Halls" and "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" stuff all done. My other groups are still percolating. I went out to look for stuff, but couldn't find what I wanted. I need to borrow Kat's Animal Kingdom cart to cut sheep. :)

[KatDisney]

heheh you can borrow it anytime ya wanna.. I so have got to find a way to get that paper dolls cart..

[MazdaUK]

I've got my lyrics all ready to print (did a test last night) and sorted some paper - and its an English paper so it will be new to you all! I've finally found a company that produces decent stuff in the UK! Trouble is they only have about 3 lines yet :rotfl:

PM sent:thumbsup2

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks for checking in.

Remember to PM me your mailing address.

hopemax, pretty in tink is happy to accept the spot in group 8. That leaves you five groups to do.

[hopemax]

Okay, I think 5 groups is plenty :)

[vanyel]

Checking in but haven't started yet. I looked at paper at HL Friday and didn't see anything that jumped out at me as being perfect but I did find several embellishments that I might get.

AWM - will pm my address soon.

[liv4diz]

Checking in here. . .so excited to see I got two more groups!:banana:
I'll let you know later tonight what songs I'll do.

Glad to hear you can swap amongst the groups, as I'll be getting two O Holy Night and two Frosty the Snowman back. Not a big deal, cause I would find a use for them, but nice if I get all different songs!:love: I know you all who have been swapping/hosting for a while probably have a system down, but it seems amazing to me that you can host and remain sane!:dance3:

Going to PM you my address.

Thanks,
Paulette

[rlovew]

I am checking in after a great weekend at Disney. I will get back to you on my carol for the last group. I already choose out a few of my embellishments but I still have to find paper and everything else. I will be putting these on the back burner for a little while since I am still finishing up a few other swaps.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

Checking in here. . .so excited to see I got two more groups!:banana:
I'll let you know later tonight what songs I'll do.

Glad to hear you can swap amongst the groups, as I'll be getting two O Holy Night and two Frosty the Snowman back. Not a big deal, cause I would find a use for them, but nice if I get all different songs!:love: I know you all who have been swapping/hosting for a while probably have a system down, but it seems amazing to me that you can host and remain sane!:dance3:

Going to PM you my address.

Thanks,
Paulette


Hey, my bad, I shouldn't have signed up for Frosty. I changed to Blue Christmas. Got that song stuck in my head now. I've got some great blue paper to use for this.

[pretty in tink]

checking in-I was wondering if I could do Mele Kalikimaka for the secular group & O Come, O Come, Emmanuel for the religious group? and I am still debating the mixed group, but was leaning towards The Holly and The Ivy or perhaps something else. I'll send a pm right now with mailing info, too. Once again, thanks for the extra spot!

[AlexWyattMommy]

checking in-I was wondering if I could do Mele Kalikimaka for the secular group & O Come, O Come, Emmanuel for the religious group? and I am still debating the mixed group, but was leaning towards The Holly and The Ivy or perhaps something else. I'll send a pm right now with mailing info, too. Once again, thanks for the extra spot!

Sounds good to me. I'll go update the sign ups.

[tiggermei]

Hello. Checking in. Got the lyrics down and think I've got it so that I can start designing. Two are half designed and bought some paper the other day. I am so excited for this one!

[TPCShauna]

I just PMd my info and responded regarding O Holy Night.

It's the only religious song I really like so I'll have to think on a replacement. I'll let y'all know.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'd switch a secular spot for your religious one, but I'm already in that group. I really don't need two of each of songs.

I was just trying to find a way to keep rlovew & liv4diz from getting dulicates of the song.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hi!
Today is the first check in.
Please make sure I have all your groups correct and that you have sent me you mailing info.

Thanks!!

[liv4diz]

Checking in! Other than getting the lyrics together, I haven't done much but can't wait to get started. :yay:

I need to finish my cruise swaps before I start this one and I pushed the cruise aside to alter overalls for a neighbor's two little girls for their first and last family trip to Disney World (her husband has terminal cancer at 37:sad2: ).

The overalls will be done today and the cruise swaps by the weekend, so I be working on this swap next week.:santa:

Paulette

[TPCShauna]

I need to finish my cruise swaps before I start this one and I pushed the cruise aside to alter overalls for a neighbor's two little girls for their first and last family trip to Disney World (her husband has terminal cancer at 37:sad2: ).

That is so sad. Bless their poor hearts. I hope they have the best trip possible.

I'm checking in. I'm here and I'm still trying to find a different carol for the religious group. I have the lyrics for the other two typed out.

[AlexWyattMommy]

That is so sad. I hope they make lots of happy memories to cherish.



Thank you for checking in.

[MazdaUK]

So sad, things like that make me cry:sad1:

All printed out, just waiting for some ink and stickles (which have been shipped :goodvibes ) to assemble:thumbsup2

[angelmom]

Checking in. I am going to work on these next week.

[happypooh]

I caved and got a zutter...and then went to staples and got the binder too! (Now you all need to tell me to stop getting anymore scrapbook supplies!) I do like the binder quite a bit and I bought the page protectors...I think it will hold up to more abuse than a homemade spiral type album made of chipboard. Also found out that we have Microsoft works so I don't need to go out and buy Microsoft office - :cool1:

[AlexWyattMommy]

:woohoo: about not having to spend $$ on Microsoft Office. That is more you can spend on scrapbook goodies. :cheer2:

Thank for checking in.

[pretty in tink]

Just checking in, also. I have 5 out of 6 done for one group-I ran out of paper for it so I bought more last night and will finish the 6th one today at work. Then I have paper, embellishments, and a printed carol that I will also work on today at work (have I mentioned how I love my job?!) But for my 3rd carol, I'm at a loss so far, still trying to figure out how I want to do it, but it will be done in time!

[MazdaUK]

I'm done! I had a bit of a stress with my Stickles:scared: but they look OK now they've dried - you might even think that's how I intended them to turn out:rolleyes1 If I leave the package lying around, DH might post for me on Wednesday ;) Otherwise I'm heading for the PO on Friday :thumbsup2

[AlexWyattMommy]

I have my embellishments, paper and songs typed. Wouldn't you know it, the printer is out of ink. So I have to wait until DH buys some new ink before I can start.

[rlovew]

I got some of the embellishments for them at the store the other day but I haven't started I have a few others to get done first.

Rebecca

[VickiV]

I saw one of pretty in tink's Mele Kalikimaka pages. As she would say "it's stinkin cute"!:yay: I told her she should make one for me too. Sorry, I couldn't join this swap, rather overwhelmed with life right now. At least I'll get to see some of everyone's work when I see pretty in tink's pages.

VickiV

[tiggermei]

Got the lyrics together and all cute but when I sent it to myself at home, the fonts were all messed up. Oh well. Fixed it. Got some paper. That's it so far.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks everyone who has checked in and sent me your address.
I'll be PM'ing downrivermama and then we can be all caught up.

[Downrivermama]

I'm here! Went away for the weekend and now trying to get my Box Tops 4 Education packed up to send off! Playing around with fonts and should make progress this weekend.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I've been saving those thinks since Christmas of last year. Sent in over a 100 of those things and STILL my youngest's grade is only in fourth place. Third grade has a 1000 more box tops than first grade-First & second place respectively. Whew, no way I am eating that much cereal or buscuits. :lmao:


Thanks everyone for checking in and sending me your addresses. I think this will be such a pretty swap. :thumbsup2

[MazdaUK]

Mine are postal:thumbsup2 Hope they get there safe! I put in extra $$ as you might need to repack with the album and all. :flower3:

[AlexWyattMommy]

I will keep my eyes open for them. :thumbsup2

[pretty in tink]

two down, one to go. Unfortunately my printer is all messed up and they have to send me a new one which won't be here until Wednesday or Friday of this week-my old one is only a few months old and already it's broken :( So it'll be a week or so until I can get started on my last one

[AlexWyattMommy]

Understand pretty in tink. Trying to refigure my ideas due to printer issues. I can only print in black or purples. DH doesn't want to spend $50 in ink on this printer and wait to get a new one. Doesn't he understand about swaps??
Anyway, I'll just have to do the special stuff outside of the actual lyrics.

[vanyel]

I bought several different papers last week to mess with and decided which ones I wanted to use so went back and got the rest of the paper yesterday.

I am on hold until I buy a new black printer cartridge but that'll be in the next few days. Can you believe I had the old one in my purse and drove past Staples yesterday but forgot to stop? Dumb!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I can top that.
I've gone to the post office and then realized I left all the packages on the counter. :lmao:

[MazdaUK]

When I posted last week it was only after I got home I realised the receipts said Australia:scared1: The addresses are OK on the envelopes, but I'm :mad: I may have paid too much postage. The bloke next to me was sending to Aus and the girl obviously didn't change the computer.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Ouch!:scared1:
That really might have cost you a lot more than it should have. Can you take it back and make them give you a refund?

[Downrivermama]

So far I've printed up my lyrics and picked out the papers. I got some cute embilishments, but they are smaller than I thought and they look wimpy! I also stoped by Staples and got a pack of page protectors.

When I first started, for some reason I couldn't get the measurements straight in my head! It's not like it was that hard. :confused3 Oh, well got everything cut out now, just need to assemble.

[MazdaUK]

Next time I'm up there I'll raise it with them, but its probably a case of "check your change at the counter as mistakes cannot be rectified" sort of thing :sad: I doubt it was more than a £ or so over, but I give them enough of my money!!;)

[AlexWyattMommy]

So far I've printed up my lyrics and picked out the papers. I got some cute embilishments, but they are smaller than I thought and they look wimpy! I also stoped by Staples and got a pack of page protectors.

When I first started, for some reason I couldn't get the measurements straight in my head! It's not like it was that hard. :confused3 Oh, well got everything cut out now, just need to assemble.

Could you mat the embellishments to give them more oomph?

[Downrivermama]

Could you mat the embellishments to give them more oomph?

They are gingerbread Christmas trees. They looked bigger in the package! I've got some ideas, of course it might require me going back to the craft store!

[AlexWyattMommy]

My lyrics all printed out nicely. The ink held out for me. :thumbsup2
Will work on these after I finish the second chance elements.

[happypooh]

Done typing all the carols...now to format and print...changed the location of my printer and now it is doing weird things...

[AlexWyattMommy]

Mazda, your songs arrived today. They look lovely. Like how you used the stickles.
What are those cute little paper/sticker kits you sent? They are so neat!



Everyone else, please check in tomorrow. I'll send PMs on Friday to make sure that those who haven't check in are doing okay.

[hopemax]

I've been working on the Event swap, so I haven't been working on these, since I finished the 2 earlier. I should be cutting out sheep this weekend though.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I have to pick a tree to cut out. The Christmas Cheer has way too many to pick from.

[rlovew]

I have gotten embellishments but I haven't actually worked on these. I have them scheduled for a little later in the month.

Rebecca

[MazdaUK]

I can't remember what I sent :blush: but they are probably CM business enhancers. I can never resist buying them but being a c**p CMC with only 3 customers I don't get to give them out much :lmao: But I like them for quick pages when I've run out of colour swaps :rolleyes1 ;) So you have something not available for retail sale!!

[Downrivermama]

I'm working! Found another way to go embellishment wise and I like the way it looks. I'll be working on them on my lunch break!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I used to take things to preschool with me last year. I got a lot done that way. I get way less done at home, because I won't stay off the computer. :surfweb:

[TPCShauna]

I've not touched these since I've been back home. I have my Christmas Song and Carol of the Bells lyrics formatted but I've not printed yet. I also need to choose a different religious carol but I just can't think of one.

DH and I are still recovering from being gone for so long. We didn't realize how totally exhausted we were until we got home. We've been going to bed early and we still can't seem to catch up on sleep.

I plan to do some work on these next week.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks for checking in. It'll be a while longer before you catch up on the rest your body needs. That was some long term stress you put on it. Hope you have complete recovery soon.

[KatDisney]

Mine are typed and ready to print and put together I want to get these done so i can put them in the surprise swap box when I send it back to you.

[AlexWyattMommy]

That poor box is getting bigger and bigger. :lmao:
Got any extra kitchen sinks you don't need?
Seriously, I hate mine. Would love a new one, but that is just not in the budget anytime soon.

[KatDisney]

lol I know its going to be busting at the seems!

[angelmom]

Mine are on the computer waiting to be printed.

[tiggermei]

Nothing new from me on this one. Doing some cropping this weekend, though.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks everyone for checking in. :thumbsup2

Just one more to report in, but I'm pretty sure liv4diz only DISes on the weekends.

[liv4diz]

Here I am and you are right! I usually am usually only on, on the weekends (and sometimes late at night!). After I finished the altered overalls for my neighbors disney trip, I got a really bad cold, 5 days of misery. So, now I am finally finishing my cruise swaps and will start on these. I do have all the lyrics and paper and ideas, I just need to decide on a design and quit changing my mind so I can get the embellishments.:dance3:

Can wait to get all these carols back!
Paulette

[hopemax]

Checking in...

3 groups are done, one more is cut out and waiting for vellum to dry. DH is going out of town this weekend, so I am hoping to get most of my current swaps done while he is gone and be postal on Monday.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks hope.

I couldn't figure out why I had a check ins within one week, but then realized that the next one that should've been is Thanksgiving.

So after this check in, the next thing I should be hearing is mailing status. :woohoo: Almost there. Can't wait to see all the neat stuff everyone is doing for their songs.

[vanyel]

I'm checking in. I printed out the lyrics last night and messed around with the layout so I'm on the way!

[TPCShauna]

I posted this to the wrong thread.

Here's the deal. I really, really love O Holy Night. It is my all-time favorite religious carol and one that I absolutely want to be in my carol book.

I know there are people in my Religious group that are in another group with someone doing the same song but I have wracked my brain trying to come up with a different carol. All of the ones that I like have been taking by others in my group or the first group.

So, I need help. I would like to finish my last group this weekend but I don't know what to do for it. I would like to do O Holy Night but don't know what to do for the rest of y'all that woudl be getting duplicates.

Please help!

[hopemax]

I haven't done Silent Night yet for Group 1, if you wanted to do that instead of "Oh, Holy Night" I can switch to something else.

It looks like AWM and liv4diz are the only 2 getting duplicates, maybe ask them if there is a song they wish was included and make that for them, and then make "O, Holy Night" for the other 4?

But you should be able to make what you want.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I posted to the other thread too.
:rotfl:
I don't mind the duplicate.
It's rlovew & liv4diz that I am worried about.

Just make the one you signed up for. No need to for you to be stressing about this.

If happypooh, Pretty In Tink, and/or angelmom in Group 6 can switch with rlovew & live4diz in Group 3, than no one should have duplicates. I'm pretty sure it is the only song on there twice.

[TPCShauna]

I would be willing to make two separate ones. I could do "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" for the three of you getting dupes and do "O Holy Night" for the rest.

That way I could use the same background for both.

Is that OK?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I wish, but rlovew & liv4diz will be getting that song from group 8.
:rotfl2: Did you know all your favorite songs would our favorites too?

Nope, just make your song like you planned. I'll do the swapping of swappers.

[TPCShauna]

OK. If y'all can think of another song that will work with a "starry nights" background then please let me know.

Thanks again!

[TPCShauna]

AWM has been super sweet in helping me figure out which song to do. Here's what I think I'm doing.

I'll do O Holy Night for myself, the two others in my group that aren't getting dupes and rlovew since she wants two copies.

I'll also do "O Beautiful Star of Bethleham" for AWM and liv4diz so they won't get dupes.

I really don't mind. I'm still using the same background paper for both so it's just a matter of formatting two different lyrics.

Let me know if this works!

[AlexWyattMommy]

liv4diz won't be here until the weekend and you should be done by then, so you do what you planned and I'll work out the rest here later. I have had offers from Group 6 to switch with Group 3, so I can get her a different song if needed.
You ARE TO NOT STRESS about this.

[TPCShauna]

You ARE TO NOT STRESS about this.

Since I definitely heard "mommy steel" in that statement, I'll just make all of them the same.

Thank you for taking care of me! :hug:

[AlexWyattMommy]

We :love: you.

You have so much real stuff to be worried about, that this is not to be one of them.

[Downrivermama]

AWM I'm almost done with mine! I just have to stay out of craft stores and wanting to change my mind! I like how they look. Most likely will mail them out on Monday.

[AlexWyattMommy]

:thumbsup2 Can't wait to see them!

[angelmom]

Mine are packaged and ready to go. Hopefully I will get to the post office tomorrow.

[liv4diz]

Sorry I'm not on much, but I am working my carols! :cool1:

And, I'm fine with whatever was decided on (my second) O Holy Night. :goodvibes I'm making an extra copy of my carols to start a book for my MIL and can add O Holy Night to hers (if I get 2 copies).

Plan to mail my on Monday.

AWM: I'm planning something for a hostess thank you for your book. Which orientation is your book (5.5 in as the width or the height)?:confused3

Thanks,:flower3:
Paulette

[AlexWyattMommy]

Mine has the spine on the short side. I have most of my carols going vertically, like the recipe examples.

[KatDisney]

Checking in, I'm going to finish these this week. I am having troubles with the mary did you know song, I don't know what to do with it. I WILL have these done on time ;) I've made it top priority and it's the only swap I have out there

[AlexWyattMommy]

You can just make it pretty, using some solid textured paper & ribbons. Some of the songs, it'll be impossible to find just the right embellishments to go with the theme. So don't feel like it has to have a picture of Mary or baby Jesus or little lambs. Look through the paper and let it speak to you.

[vanyel]

I can't believe it! I'm done with my carol - yes I only did one! I was unhappy with the embellishment planned to use and went shopping today - found the right thing and finished them up a few minutes ago.

AWM - I'm going to try to mail them before Thanksgiving but will let you know when they were mailed.

Just had to share my excitement - when I told dh I was done, he just said "huh?"

[hopemax]

I am done too. They are all boxed up to be mailed tomorrow. I'm not sure how happy I am with them, I was having major problems finding embellishments. They look nice, but it's mostly paper.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Glad to hear about more being finished.
Can't wait to see them. :thumbsup2

[angelmom]

mine have officially gone postal.

[liv4diz]

OK, I changed my mind, too, about 2 of my songs and hope to finish them up tomorrow. Going to pick my daughter up from college :cheer2: and she may have other plans for my day! Then, will get my son from college on Wed :woohoo: and load up the entire family (DD18, DS18, DS12, DH and me) to head to grandma's for a few days.:dance3:

Hopefully, will be able to mail them Wed morning. If not, then Sat or Mon (depending on when we get back home). I'll post to let you know when they are actually in the hands of the USPS!:scared1:

Can't wait to get these into a book!

Thanks for hosting,
Paulette

[Downrivermama]

AWM, my stuff is postal! Mailed it last night. Can't wait to see what everyone else has done. I finally decided that less is more and mine look very nice.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I will be gone from the computer until Friday.
DH will be here tomorrow to get the mail and there is no post on Thursday. I will be back before mail run on Friday.
I'll update the list when I get back.

Safe travels to those who won't be home and Happy Thanksgiving to all.
except Mazda, she gets a happy just because day

[MazdaUK]

Hooray! And I can get rid of that dancing turkey :lmao:

[liv4diz]

Just wanted to let you know I just mailed my carols so they should be there in a few days. DC03071790000544660374. Hostess thank you gift will be mailed in a few days (sorry I didn't get it finished today but I'll finish it at grandma's and mail it when we return).

Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving Day!:yay:
Paulette

[rlovew]

Just to let you know I am doing Sleigh Ride in my last group- I checked to make sure knowone else is using it before I choose it. I have my songs ready and embellishments choosen but I probably won't put them together until next week. I will have them mailed in time though.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

angelmom, yours arrived in the mail yesterday. I got to look at them today. Wonderful work!!
Thanks for the gifts. Those knives are sooo cool. I've never seen them before.

[angelmom]

Glad they made it there. I can't wait to see everyones carols.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Mail Call!

DRM-Got yours today. Very nice border. I never even think to do that to the edges.

Liv4Diz - Holey Canoley! That is some awesome piece work on your carols. I love the Mommy Kissing Santa & The Friendly Beasts. You really spent a lot of time on these. They look amazing! Wanna trade my Winter Wonderland for your Mommy Kissing Santa?

[hopemax]

Postal. :cool1:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Got it updated. :thumbsup2

[vanyel]

Mine are done and will go postal on Monday. I finished last Sunday but honestly, this week just had too many other things in it to worry about the PO.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Just have two more of my own to make. Should have them done tomorrow.

I understand about more important things than the PO. :thumbsup2

[AlexWyattMommy]

Mine are all done. Just need to wrap them up and label them.

Hope to hear about the rest of the mailings this week. :thumbsup2

[MazdaUK]

DS(8) asked if we could "go out and ask people to give us money for singing" when they arrive:lmao: I explained people generally go out in aid of a charity or something, but promised that if the Rotary Christmas float comes round this year he can get the book out and join in. He is very excited, as he's just rehearsing for his school Christmas production. :angel: He has a very traditional role -he's a carrot:rotfl2: Anyone ever tried to get orange tights? :headache: I ended up sewng crepe paper round a pair of joggers.:rotfl:

[tiggermei]

Sorry for not updating recently. Almost finished -- will finish tonight or Tuesday (worst case). These will go out on time. I can't wait to get them back.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks okay, I knew you were busy and that you wouldn't forget us. :thumbsup2

The ones that have come in are REALLY awesome and you will not be disappointed.

Can't wait to see the rest of them myself. I will be taking pictures of them before sending.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hope, yours arrived today. They look great. And THANK YOU for the Rafiki paper piecing. I really coveted him. :)


Everyone else who still needs to mail - Remember - They must be Priority with DC. Please PM me your DC # after you mail.

[hopemax]

:) I forgot to PM you to say I got the replacement cards for my swap calendar. Thanks again!

[liv4diz]

Finally home from Thanksgiving at grandma's and getting the two older kids back to college!:dance3:

AWM: Thanks for the kind words, glad you like what I made. And, of course I will swap my I Saw Mommy for your Winter Wonderland (heck, if you hadn't hosted this swap, I wouldn't have made any carols or be getting any!:banana: )

Oh, I haven't forgotten about your hostess gift. Didn't get to work on it at grandma's but I'll get busy tomorrow and probably mail it Wed.:thumbsup2

Thanks again for hosting,
Paulette

[KatDisney]

Mine are finished and going out in the morning mail.
DC is 0306032000022301986

[tiggermei]

Finally finished today. I had only gotten embellies for five for the two secular ones I was in --- make those mine back to me. I'll get more but I couldn't get them today and don't want to mail late. PLEASE??? Thank you. I'll send the DC tomorrow.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Finally finished today. I had only gotten embellies for five for the two secular ones I was in --- make those mine back to me. I'll get more but I couldn't get them today and don't want to mail late. PLEASE??? Thank you. I'll send the DC tomorrow.

Make sure to mark them with "Send back to me" and it'll be done. I've done that lots myself. If something gets glued a little crooked or the cut looks off, I'll have the hostess send me that one back. So it's no problem. :thumbsup2

[vanyel]

The package is in the mail. DC # 0306 1070 0005 6686 5850.

I ran into a little problem and had to do a bit of re-gluing. I'm hoping they're ok. If it hadn't been for that, they would have been mailed Monday. I was so excited that I finished early this time too.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Today is Mail Day.

I will be sending PMs to those who have not already indicated that they are mailing today.

Please be sure to post or PM the DC number when you mail.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Kat, yours arrived today. Thanks for the cute stickers. My youngest has already claimed the dog ones. "This looks like Jake, This looks like Sophie, This looks like Lady" All my MIL strays that she can't help but keep. :rotfl:

[TPCShauna]

Mine are postal.

DC #: 0103 8555 7491 8299 7454

[happypooh]

I just realized that the lyrics to Il est Ne are different in english than french! Despite my poor linguistic skills in french (hey it's been over 20 years since I did it in school - wow I am old!) it's pretty obvious that what you'll be singing in English is not what is written in French - hope you don't mind! Plus on the website that I got the song from there are only 3 verses in english but 4 in french...if anyone wants that 4th verse I can post it but I really am loathe to reprint everything again and redo the cards as it would delay posting. Sorry all....from a sad old not so happypooh who is only eating rice as DD is allergic to everything.....I've a rumbly in my tumbly.....:sad1:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks Shauna, I'll update the post in a minute.

Did you know that the words for Frère Jacques are not the same for English and French? They are close, but in a different order.

So as long as the words work for the tune, they should work for anyone trying to sing in both languages.

I am soo sorry that a smakrel of honey won't help the rumbly in your tumbly.
:sad:

[MazdaUK]

Poor happypooh (and DD). I HATE rice! I suppose its no comfort that you won't get stuck in any doors while out visiting ;)

[tiggermei]

Didn't get to post last night after I went to PO. Here's the DC

04044269624002045291

Thanks for hosting. These will be beautiful.

[happypooh]

Mine are postal today with DC..I'll post the number later...I wrapped in Press and seal with the sticky stuff out as I was worried that the sticky stuff might not be acid free so it may be a little tacky on the outside...don't freak out!
And actually I may be able to eat honey...we haven't tested DD for bees yet...hey everyone guess what I'm eating today ~ more yummy rice!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Everybody has mailed or I alread have them.

I have the envelopes & boxes, if needed, from the PO. I have all the packing lists printed out. I have the address ready in word to copy/paste into the label system of USPS.

I just need to clean up (again) the scrap room and I'll be ready to swap when the last one arrives. :thumbsup2

[AlexWyattMommy]

Mail has arrived!

rlovew
Pretty in Tink
vanyel
tiggermei

I haven't looked at them yet, but the packages are in good condition.

[MazdaUK]

DS(8) is so excited! :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

TPCShauna & happypooh's packages have arrived.

I will swap these out tomorrow after school duty & allergy shots and will have them in mail first thing Wednesday morning.

Liv4diz, your cute paper piecing arrived today. I did not make a cover for my book yet, but would never risk what you made being damaged. It will become my cover sheet. Thank you!!

I will not be taking pictures of the swap this time. Sorry. I know I will not have enough time to do that and swap them and package them back up tomorrow.

Look for the send/recieved thread to be posted when they are all in mail system.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Not for those in Group 5


Vanyel made 3 extra of "White Christmas". Everyone was able to complete this swap, so we don't need them to angel spots.

If you would like to give vanyel your copy of a carol in exchange for White Christmas, in need to know soon.

Please let me know the carol of yours that you are swapping out.

Thanks.

[vanyel]

Not for those in Group 5


Vanyel made 3 extra of "White Christmas". Everyone was able to complete this swap, so we don't need them to angel spots.

If you would like to give vanyel your copy of a carol in exchange for White Christmas, in need to know soon.

Please let me know the carol of yours that you are swapping out.

Thanks.

It was an accident, really! I got confused :confused3

AWM - don't worry about it either - can I claim a senior moment?

[AlexWyattMommy]

But what if some one had their heart broken because they couldn't get into group 5? Here's their chance to get "White Christmas". :thumbsup2

[vanyel]

But what if some one had their heart broken because they couldn't get into group 5? Here's their chance to get "White Christmas". :thumbsup2

Well, when you put it that way.... You're just trying to make me feel "not so dumb" ;) I just don't want you to go to any trouble - you've already worked hard on organizing this one and keeping us on track :)

[MazdaUK]

I got all excited because White Christmas is one of my favourites...then I realised I'm in that group already :lmao: So I suppose its good, as I get one anyway, but I'm far too young to be having a senior moment:rotfl2:

[AlexWyattMommy]

AND it's too darn late for you anyway. :rotfl:

I just sent yours today. Everyone else will go tomorrow.

It was $11 shipping and I put all your change back in the envelope, because I'm blonde. :rotfl: So consider the albums & protectors an early Christmas present.