Fill in the Gaps - Pictures in Post 160 - Gone postal back!

[New England Eeyore]

Thanks to everyone for participating! I’m looking forward to seeing all your creations!

Link to original signup thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1629917

Check in dates are:
November 30 *
December 13**
December 27***
Mail By Date: January 3
Due Date: January 10

Note: These are groups of 5 except for the following: Group D, N and O are groups of 4.

Our list of scrappers:
AlexWyattMommy – Groups A, B, C, N :thumbsup2
Happypooh - Groups A, C, D, I, L, M, N, O, R:thumbsup2
Michellepooh - Groups A, B. C, D, F, G, J, K, L, O, Q :thumbsup2
Mickeyteacher - Groups A, C, E, R :thumbsup2
SusieStone - Groups A, B, D, E, J, K, L, M :thumbsup2
Hopemax – Groups B, F, H, I, K, N, O :thumbsup2
Tiggermei – Groups B, I, J, L, O :thumbsup2
Rlovew – Groups C, E, F,G, J, M, Q :thumbsup2
Mickster – Groups D, E, G, F, M :thumbsup2
Jango – Groups E, H :thumbsup2
New England Eeyore – Groups F, G, H, J, K, L, M, Q :thumbsup2
Momx3boys – Groups G, I, R :thumbsup2
Princess Jayne – Groups H, K, N, Q, R :thumbsup2
Knovak – Group H :thumbsup2
Bearbear – Group I :thumbsup2
MazdaUK – Group Q, R :thumbsup2

:moped: = gone postal
:thumbsup2 = received by me

If your name is not already red, please PM me with your 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. You should all receive a PM with my own contact info.

Happy Swapping, everyone!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Checking in.
Still not sure what to do with the monorail group, but something will come to me eventually.

[bearbear]

Checking in. I forgot my email and phone number. Sorry I will send you another one.
Cindy

[Mickster]

Checking in. I have the Kids group (D) done and the Star Wars (E) Group done. I just need to package them. Also, Jango has his group H almost done.

Thanks for hosting! :)

[tiggermei]

For the Disneyland group, I decided to do Sleeping Beauty's castle. My LSS has some REALLY cool paper that I'm incorporating. I hope it comes out as well as it looks in my head.

[MazdaUK]

Checking in. I've had some ideas but I don't know if I'll be able to get what I need to carry them out. My options are open!!;)

[Princess Jayne]

have all my ideas (i think! lol!) stickers for Ariels Grotto and DLP group turned up today so they should be finished soon! x

[lewdyan1]

Checking in.
Still not sure what to do with the monorail group, but something will come to me eventually.

I am having the same problem with the transportation group. I guess that is why I need elements for this catagory, because I can't come up with an ideas!:guilty: I am putting on my thinking cap and will make a decision soon!:)

[SusieStone]

I am chekcing in.

Have not even got out the 2 gallon baggie to start putting supplies in.:confused3

That is on my list.:thumbsup2

This is going to be a great swap.

[lewdyan1]

I am chekcing in.


Just once???:teeth:

[SusieStone]

Just once???:teeth:
I guess it will be a while before I live that one down.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[MazdaUK]

I've just had a great :idea: Would anyone mind if I do a journal box with 2 squares for one of my groups? If they work :pixiedust: they will be quite versatile if you don't want to use them all on one page:goodvibes

ETA the other will probably be a box & tag

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm not in your groups, but it sounds good to me. :thumbsup2

[New England Eeyore]

Box and 2 squares sounds good to me too.

I have some definite plans for some groups, others just some vague ideas. Just need to finish up one other swap and its on to this one.

[bigsis1970]

Sounds great to me MazdaUK !

Oh and checking in too !!

[MazdaUK]

:thumbsup2 I'll get to work :goodvibes

ETA Done!!!! I'll not be posting for a little while though as I need to get some more $$.

[Princess Jayne]

I've finished ariels grotto and stars and motor cars, need to get some ribbon for adventure isle, and need to really think of what to do for the other two! lol! xx

[Mickster]

Posted this on the wrong thread... Sorry... :rolleyes1 ...Jango would like to change his elements to a journal box and tag. Thanks! We're almost all done here. I came up with a cute idea for Tom Sawyer. Phew...

[New England Eeyore]

I changed Jango's element on the original.

Way to go all you overachievers who have such progress already!

[Mickster]

Thanks. I want to get it all done before the excitement of the holidays - all of them Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years and my birthday! :)

[happypooh]

Checking in - I looked at how many groups I'm doing and started to freak out! I better get my baggie ready to stuff with supplies too! Will go to a freaky friday at my LSS(can get bazzill 4 for $1) to get paper. Am going to WDW in Dec so will try and mull over ideas too.

[Mickster]

Jango and I are all done. :woohoo: Just need to pack up. Maybe by tomorrow, but we are doing some painting, so I'll see. (Not like I have to hurry...:rolleyes1 )

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hey, my LSS is having Bazzill 4 for a $1 too. Guess where I am going at 6:30am tomorrow.

[New England Eeyore]

Wow - way to go Mickster and Jango! I'll remember to bring home a box from work tomorrow as a home for all the mailed packages I'll be receiving.

[SusieStone]

checking in

[Mickster]

Mine are postal! :woohoo: I'm actually ahead of something this holiday season! :)

[knovak]

I haven't started - but soon I will. Trying to get my house in order for the holidays first.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Have my clipart printed for the Monorail group and know what I am doing for the cooling off group. Hope to get this done soon.

[New England Eeyore]

I'll let you know when they arrive Mickster! :thumbsup2

Thanks to all of you who have checked in. Our first check in date is in a couple of days (11/30) so if you haven't checked in, please pop in and let us know you're around.

Thanks!!

[MazdaUK]

Mine are packed and I hope to mail on Friday unless DH does it first.

[Michellepooh]

These are next on my list. I just finished packing up the cruise swap, so I should be starting this swap soon. I'd like to have them finished by the 15th to give to you.

[New England Eeyore]

These are next on my list. I just finished packing up the cruise swap, so I should be starting this swap soon. I'd like to have them finished by the 15th to give to you.

Okay, but don't rush yourself! I'd like to do a crop in early January too, so hopefully you'll still have another chance.

[hopemax]

I haven't started, since I've been finishing up other swaps and projects. I want to get them done before I go to WDW on the 18th, but I have to make cards for my Grandma's Christmas present. I bought a pack of 50 and I haven't even started yet. So we'll see how well things actually go.

Can I say I am really happy this is single elements and small groups. It should be pretty easy when I get down to it.

[New England Eeyore]

Can I say I am really happy this is single elements and small groups. It should be pretty easy when I get down to it.

Selfishly I like swaps like this because it means you get to join more groups with less stress.

[bigsis1970]

Can I say I am really happy this is single elements and small groups. It should be pretty easy when I get down to it.

Selfishly I like swaps like this because it means you get to join more groups with less stress.


I TOTALLY agree with you both !!! :hug:

[New England Eeyore]

Mail call! Mickster and Jango's arrived today! Everything looks fantastic!

I am also very impressed how you managed to get everything into that little box. I have those boxes, but I have never had luck with them. I'm sort of spatially challenged. I just sent out a swap where I was only in one group and I couldn't make the little box work for me.

[Mickster]

I squished out a lot of air! :) Use whatever box you can to send them back. Not a big deal. Also, how were the paper clips? Could you tell what they are?

[momx3boys]

Sorry, didn't realize I hadn't checked in. I'm here and this is the only swap I have so I hope to finish before Christmas. :)

[New England Eeyore]

I squished out a lot of air! :) Use whatever box you can to send them back. Not a big deal. Also, how were the paper clips? Could you tell what they are?

That's my problem, then. I'm too full of hot air.

I definitely knew what the paper clips were! Very, very creative!!

[Mickster]

Phew. I was afraid I was the only one who would get it. :rolleyes1

[Mickeyteacher]

I'm checking in.... I have not started, but I have thought about my topics. I hope to begin working next week- I have to get through making a Christmas Gift first!
S :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

My slides just need to be bagged & labeled. Now I need to do the "cooling off".

[MazdaUK]

I like small groups/single elements too :thumbsup2 Makes the maths much easier :rolleyes1

ETA they're on their way :moped: The PO was full of organised people posting their overseas cards. I supose that means I'd better get onto mine!

[New England Eeyore]

Mail call! MazdaUK's arrived today! Gorgeous work!

[MazdaUK]

So glad they got there! I always worry about the distance.

I'm glad you like them - I knew there was a reason for Action Man to have so many pairs of boots ;)

[SusieStone]

i am checking in.

[bigsis1970]

Girls - Sorry today is the first day I have felt semi ok and not in too much pain...I was in an sliding accident and broke my wrist over the weekend. I am going to have to drop out as there is no way I can make my items with only one hand... I am super sorry to do this - i will post this on the thread as well maybe someone can angel Thanks & sorry.. Michelle

[AlexWyattMommy]

I have finished my own two groups and will go ahead and get started on

B-Transportation
P-switching to Living Seas with Nemo
R-Peter Pan

[Mickster]

Because we all know that I am a glutton for punishment, I'll help out bigsis and take over groups F and M. I'm going to do the same themes that she had picked.

[hopemax]

P was just a group of me and BigSis so we could just drop it all together. And, umm, it was an "extinct" attractions group, so I had suggested the Living Seas WITHOUT Nemo, not with Nemo. :cutie:

I also was going to mention that cortzcards was the person who had volunteered to angel in Susie's swap and didn't, and I notice she hasn't been around for awhile, so her spots might need to be angeled too. She was in F, H, M, N.

I can do BigSis's I and N groups. Themes the same, but I may change elements.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Guess we should drop P if it's okay with the hostess. Sorry about the mix up, I just really like Nemo. :rotfl:

I'll pick up Cortez's N and keep the same theme.

[SusieStone]

I had been pming NEE about my issue so she was waiting for today.

I had also pmed her that I can pick up some spots too. It's good to be back making osme stuff.

[Michellepooh]

I can angel spots in groups B, H, F, and/or K if needed. I'm just about done with my other spots. Let me know what you need me to do to help out.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I can angel spots in groups B, H, F, and/or K if needed. I'm just about done with my other spots. Let me know what you need me to do to help out.

I've got B already started. Mats cut, cars pieced together.
But if you want to take R instead? Just let me know.

[Michellepooh]

Ooops, sorry AlexWyattMommy! It was too confusing to keep track of all of the letters and who could help with each group! Sorry, wasn't trying to take your spot.

NEE - I can do H, F, and/or K if you would like, unless someone else had requested them.

[lewdyan1]

I'm checking in. I still don't have a freakin idea, but I am waiting for divine inspiration.:angel:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Ooops, sorry AlexWyattMommy! It was too confusing to keep track of all of the letters and who could help with each group! Sorry, wasn't trying to take your spot.

NEE - I can do H, F, and/or K if you would like, unless someone else had requested them.

:rotfl2: I know you weren't trying to take my spot.

If I didn't have everything already cut, I would have given it to you. But I am DONE with that group. It turned out so stinkin' cute.

Okay, now on to Peter and then Cindy. The Cindy is the pagent/play they had in front of the Castle? I actually have a picture of that. :rotfl:

[New England Eeyore]

Just a quick drop in - Thanks to all of you that volunteered. I just worked for 12 hours then spent 2 hours shoveling so I'm barely coherent. I will come back and read this in the morning and straighten everything out then.

[happypooh]

I can angel B, F, K, R unless someone else is already doing those....just let me know....

[happypooh]

I just read this thread and realize that others have already done the angeling! Sorry and don't mean to tread where not needed! Am going home from a lovely time here at WDW....managed to go to a cool sale too...

[AlexWyattMommy]

I just read this thread and realize that others have already done the angeling! Sorry and don't mean to tread where not needed! Am going home from a lovely time here at WDW....managed to go to a cool sale too...

You can do R-Peter Pan. I haven't started it yet. Spend all night looking for clipart and nothing caught my fancy. I don't need to have any of those rides, so it'll be better going to someone who can really use them.

I'll PM too you so you get this.

Off to use pretty paper to make the Cindy one.

[New England Eeyore]

Thank you again to all you wonderful angels that volunteered yesterday!

I did drop group P. I also took one angel spot for myself (Group H) because I had already started working on the Railroad theme.

happypooh and AWM - let me know for sure that you made the switch for Group R.

Here are the groups that changed - Please let me know if I made any mistakes. Also, please feel free to change the topics if you don't like the original ones. There is plenty of flexibility with this swap. I have also updated the original thread with the master list.

Group B: Transportation General (Monorail, buses, boats, etc) - FULL
1. MichellePooh
2. hopemax - Boats to MK
3. AWM
4. SusieStone
5. tiggermei

Group F: Under-represented MK 1: - FULL
1. New England Eeyore – Liberty Belle
2. rlovew - Hall of Presidents
3. MichellePooh- Cinderella's Castle
4. hopemax - TTA
5. Mickster- COP

Group H: Under-represented MK 3: - FULL
1. NEE - WDW Railroad
2. Princess Jayne - Ariel's Grotto
3. hopemax - Toontown Fair Topper
4. knovak - Jungle Cruise
5. Jango - TTA

Group I: Under-represented MK 4: - FULL
1. tiggermei - TTA
2. momx3boys - Main St
3. happypooh - Dumbo (Aladdin backup)
4. bearbear - Toontown
5. hopemax - MK Railroad

Group K: Under-represented MGM 1: - FULL
1. New England Eeyore – Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
2. Princess Jayne - Magic of Disney Animation
3. hopemax - Streetmosphere
4. MichellePooh- Playhouse Disney (Bear)
5. SusieStone - Great Movie Ride


Group M: Under-represented AK 1: - FULL
1. New England Eeyore – Maharajah Jungle Trek
2. rlovew - Pangani Trail
3. happypooh - Finding Nemo
4. Mickster - Pocahontas & Friends
5. SusieStone

Group N: Under-represented shows/parades/etc – any park: - FULL (MAKE 4)
Suggestions: Cinderellabration, Dream Along with Mickey, Family Fun Day Parade, Stars and Motor Cars Parade
1. hopemax - Spectro
2. happypooh - Dream along with Mickey
3. PrincessJayne - Stars and Motor Cars
4. AWM - Cinderellabration

Group R: Special "Help our UK friends" group 2: - FULL
1. MazdaUK - Indiana Jones
2. Mickeyteacher - Tower of Terror
3. momx3boys - Buzz Lightyear
4. happypooh - Peter Pan
5. Princess Jayne -Adventure Isle (piratey)


You all rock and make my job so easy! Thanks again!!

[MazdaUK]

A sale??!! Bargains AND WDW :faint: SOOOOO not fair :mad: Take me with you next time;)

[tiggermei]

Checking in --- none done yet but I'm cropping tomorrow. Two of mine are designed and the tram one is started for design. Then, I'll work through the rest. Can't wait -- got a week off at Christmas and I'll crop! Yea me!

[Princess Jayne]

Just checking in too - we're off to disneyland paris tonight for four days, then i'll work on them when i get back, have 3 groups done and 2 to go. hope to have these in the post before xmas - that should give them time to get there! x

[New England Eeyore]

Have a great trip!

[bearbear]

Sorry I missed the check in date. I will be working on this tonight. My MIL is taking all three kids for the night.:banana: :banana:
I promise I will be working on the swap.

Cindy

[happypooh]

I will be happy to do Peter Pan - I'll have a look too to see if there are any other rides that cross continents...and yes the sale was cool - it was the SALSA (spend a little save alot!) one for cast members (my friend is there in the college program) and I got some neat stuff - not alot of scrapbook stuff there at all but I got some nice jewelry and a watch...and we got to eat at Citricos with 50% off....got a castle and monorail set for next Christmas's gifts for the kids...bought way too many pins.....am now on a spending diet (esp since I got some extra carts for the cricut and am hoping to get a few more from that rebate!)

[momx3boys]

checking in. :)

[rlovew]

I am checking in. I haven't done much yet but I have started designing the files I need for the swap and took a few more pictures to help with file designs at WDW this weekend.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

Have the Cindy stuff cut out, just need to assemble.

[SusieStone]

Group A: “Cooling Off” Water misters:
No clue yet. May do an altered letter. Does anyone have any ideas for me?

Group B: Transportation General (Monorail, buses, boats, etc) - FULL
4. SusieStone - Title will say Transportation. Title base has been sewn and half of letters have been punched out. I have to finish letters and glue to base.


Group D: Kid-specific themes (Epcot Kidcot funstops, AK kidspots, kid play areas, stroller rentals, etc) -
3. SusieStone - stroller rental -Title base sewn and letters cut out on cricut for title. Just have to glue together.

Group E: Star Wars – Star Wars Weekends, Star Tours Ride, Jedi Training Academy - FULL
4. SusieStone - No clue what I am going to do.


Group J: Under-represented Epcot : -
1. SusieStone - El Rio del Tiempo - Will probably do a title block but have not started this one yet. I wanted to print on velum but can't find it. UGH


Group K: Under-represented MGM 1: -
5. SusieStone - Great Movie Ride - Haven't started yet.

Group L: Under-represented MGM 2:
2. SusieStone - Playhouse Disney - Title base has been sewn and letters cut out on Cricut. Have to glue together.

Group M: Under-represented AK 1: - FULL
5. SusieStone - Does anyone in this group need something in particular done? I am open for suggestions.


I can't find any of my Sailor glue pens in the house.

When all the funeral stuff was going on - a bunch of stuff got thrown in boxes.........Well, it's a good excuse to go get more.:lmao:

[New England Eeyore]

Thanks for all the check-ins! Sounds like we are moving along.

For my own progress, I'm almost halfway through my groups. Now that I'm almost done with my Christmas prep, I should have more time to finish these up.

happypooh - That sale sounds fantastic! Deals on Disney are always a huge plus!

Susie - I would be totally happy with whatever you make, but if you're looking for suggestions, I have absolutely nothing for Flights of Wonder or anything to do with Rafiki's Planet Watch. If only that last AK swap wasn't during a busy time for me - I missed out on so much good stuff!

[rlovew]

Susie- I don't have anything for Rafiki either. I do have a couple of Flights of Wonder sets but it is a show we love.

Rebecca

[hopemax]

I finished my Transportation, Streetmosphere and Casey Jr groups. The rest is going to wait until after I get back from WDW.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Susie, what about H 2 O in squares?

[SusieStone]

Susie, what about H 2 O in squares?

PERFECT IDEA> I ALREADY HAVE SUPPLIES>

[Mickster]

Ok. I know what I am doing for the 2 new groups. I just need to get my Christmas cards out! Hopefully that will be tomorrow. I also need to get the second chance angel spots done. My 2 groups will be to you before the due date! :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

:rotfl: I still need to mail my Christmas cards too.


Waiting on the stickles to dry and can then put the embellishments on Cindy. Might even get it in the mail today or tomorrow.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Got the Christmas cards mailed. :woohoo:

Have everything bagged & boxed up. Just need to get to the post office tomorrow to pay for the DC & insurance.

[AlexWyattMommy]

These are officially in the postal system.

Wonder how long it will take with this holiday mail?

[bearbear]

I'm done, I'm done.:cheer2: I will but them in the mail on Wednesday. I'm afraid to get anywhere near out post office today.:scared:
Cindy

[New England Eeyore]

Mail call! AWM - got yours today. Absolutely adorable! You all are going to be so pleased with this swap based on what I've gotten so far.

Not too bad for the holiday mail, but definitely not the priority speed we're used to!

[knovak]

Sorry I missed the Dec. 13 check in. My dad had a heart attack and had to have quadruple bipass that week. Needless to say - I wasn't thinking of the swap at that time. Anyhow, he is in rehab now and we hope he's home soon!
I plan to work on these this week and they will be in the mail on time. :goodvibes

[AlexWyattMommy]

Prayers & Pixie Dust for your Dad!

[happypooh]

Merry Christmas all! I'm trying to enjoy today but DH has pneumonia and DS has a fever - hope he doesn't get the pneumonia too...and so been real busy trying to "do the holiday" and yet remember the real reason for the season....so need to pack all the swap stuff off the dining room table and make room for dinner! Will get back to it all tomorrow!

[SusieStone]

Merry Christmas all! I'm trying to enjoy today but DH has pneumonia and DS has a fever - hope he doesn't get the pneumonia too...and so been real busy trying to "do the holiday" and yet remember the real reason for the season....so need to pack all the swap stuff off the dining room table and make room for dinner! Will get back to it all tomorrow!

Hope you are all on the mend soon.

Happy holidays

[PrincessNancy96]

Sorry I missed the Dec. 13 check in. My dad had a heart attack and had to have quadruple bipass that week. Needless to say - I wasn't thinking of the swap at that time. Anyhow, he is in rehab now and we hope he's home soon!
I plan to work on these this week and they will be in the mail on time. :goodvibes

Merry Christmas all! I'm trying to enjoy today but DH has pneumonia and DS has a fever - hope he doesn't get the pneumonia too...and so been real busy trying to "do the holiday" and yet remember the real reason for the season....so need to pack all the swap stuff off the dining room table and make room for dinner! Will get back to it all tomorrow!


I know I'm not in this swap but I always check in on everyone...
Knovak.. glad to hear your dad is on the mend... continued prayers and pixie dust headed your way..

Happypooh~ prayers and pixiedust that everyone has a speedy recovery and that DS only gets a cold and not pneumonia...

If anyone needs anything please let me know.. I'm a great cyber-support gal!

[SusieStone]

I am still working away on these.

I can not find any vellum in my house anywhere of any kind. I am about to pull my stinking hair out.

[Mickeyteacher]

I'm finishing a christmas gift tonight. After that, I will be working on this swap. I should finish next week.
S :)

[New England Eeyore]

knovak - So sorry to hear about your Dad! I'm so glad he's doing better, though!

happypooh - Hope your family is on the mend quickly! I'm sure these were stressful holidays for you.

Susie - try not to pull your hair out! It'll turn up!

Thanks to all who have checked in so far. Tomorrow is the last check in date. We're just about a week away from the mail by date, two weeks from the due date. Hopefully everyone is on track to get everything in by the due date. I'm still plugging away at my last few groups and busy admiring everything that has come in so far!

[Mickster]

I got my 2 angel groups done and will be mailing them tomorrow. :) I don't remember how much postage I had sent you...do I need to send more? I can...

[momx3boys]

Checking in. I had hoped to be done by now, but they will be there before the due date.

[Mickster]

Mine did go postal today. I also sent a bit more money to cover the extra groups. :) Thanks for hosting, again!

[New England Eeyore]

Sorry I didn't get on in time - my computer was giving me fits yesterday. You already sent enough postage for the flat rate box, Mickster, so I'll send the extra back to you.

[Mickster]

Ok. I figured that if I sent enough, you could send the extra back. Great minds!:rolleyes1

[SusieStone]

I have the following groups completed:

A- Cooling Off
B- Transportation
D- Stroller Rental
J- El Rio del Tiempo



Started on:
E- Star Wars - titles printed - need a a great idea
K- Great Movie Ride - title printed
L- Playhouse Disney - letters cut out, base sewed....need to assemble 4
M- Flights of Wonder - Printed Title - base sewed....need to assemble

Hope to get these done today.

Will let you know.

[SusieStone]

I am done.

Well ....almost

I have to bag them up and put them in an envie.

Will post dc number once they are postal....hopefully, on Monday

[bearbear]

Alright I have avoided the PO for too long. I will be mailing today when I go out.

[MazdaUK]

Getting ready for the p-word:rolleyes1

[tiggermei]

Sorry not been on lately. Got a new PC for Christmas and still getting it working, etc -- still don't have email. AND, to make it worse, I've been sick since Christmas. But, working on these tonight while I watch the Auburn Game (War Eagle)! I'll know more in about 4 hours.

[SusieStone]

This went postal yesterday and the dc number is in the car.

It dropped to freezing overnight and I am too much of a baby to go outside right now.:lmao:

[happypooh]

My DH is still sick...he got worse last night after having a weird allergic reaction to chocolate...great...I now have officially got the worst allergic family in the world! So he's coughing really really badly....ugh...but I'm thankful that I'm ok and my DD is ok and my son is on the mend...and in terms of scrapping best of all I got my printer to work!!! I have to get all this done before we leave friday. Celebrating my son's 3rd bday during DH's business trip..the chef at AKL is awesome and has a bday cake made with no wheat or dairy or soy or potato (or about 8 other ingredients!) Just hope DH gets better so we can go!

[bearbear]

Mine went postal. I went to the PO after it was closed. The parking lot was empty. We have a machine that you can use 24 hours a day to get postage. As long as your package fits in the box there you can go whenever. It is nice.
Well anyway it went postal. Now to work on the MGM swap.
Cindy

[New England Eeyore]

Mail Call! Mickster's angel spots arrived yesterday! Looks terrific!

Hopefully everyone is working on wrapping these up and can get them mailed out by the end of this week. I can't wait for you all to see the lovely work!

[SusieStone]

I am hoping mine will be there tomorrow.

[Mickster]

Cool! That was fast! :)

[Princess Jayne]

Mine went postal yday! x

[New England Eeyore]

Yay! More packages to look forward to!

[Mickeyteacher]

I should be able to mail out on Friday- I need to pick up something that I ran short on at the store tomorrow.
S :)

[knovak]

Mine will be postal today!:goodvibes

[New England Eeyore]

Great! :thumbsup2

How's everyone else doing? Hopefully everyone will be able to mail in the next few days. I'm going to start taking pictures of what I have so far tonight, so I can swap it out as quickly as possible once everything is here.

[hopemax]

I have one group left to do. Problem is, don't have an idea. My goal is to figure it out and make it today, so I can mail tomorrow.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Which one is it? Maybe we can help kick start your creativity.

[hopemax]

WDW Railroad

[AlexWyattMommy]

Do any of the carts you have have the train track on them?
The Mickey & Friends has the train icon. You can make 1-1/2 to 2 inches of those to put on photo mats or journaling boxes.

[hopemax]

I remembered the engine on M&F, but it didn't really remind me of the WDW, a little too cartoony. But I forgot that My World has an engine too. That one looks better. Plus there is what they call a fence but looks more like track to me. I also have a sizzix border that is train track, but it doesn't cut well, and I wasn't looking to trying to use it.

Off to see what I can come up with.

[rlovew]

I am alwost finished and my computer went down today if DH can't fix it tonight so i can finish my last couple of things before mailing I will revamp and either way I will mail tomorrow.

Rebecca

[hopemax]

I've figured out what I'm doing. I just hope it looks okay when put together. If anyone from group I is reading, do you scrap 12x12 or 8.5" x 11"? I will try to make everything fit the smaller size, but I think it would look better 12x12.

PS, AWM, I just saw your "edit," What did you say that was bossy? I was exercising when you originally posted, so I didn't get to see it? And now I am curious? :rotfl:

[AlexWyattMommy]

I didn't use the word "can" in 'you can make'. I said 'you make'. :rotfl2:

[hopemax]

Well, I am making 1.5" Engines. :goodvibes

[AlexWyattMommy]

:rotfl2:
IF only I could get my boys to listen that well.

[New England Eeyore]

Mail call! SusieStone - your items arrived today - lovely!

[Mickeyteacher]

My stuff is done. It should go postal in the morning! I will pm you with a DC # once it has been mailed.
S :)

[happypooh]

I have to apologise to everyone - I have finished miyuki, 1st haircut, autopia, dream with mickey and halfway through dumbo, mgm hat, finding nemo, monorail, cooling off and know what I'm doing for peter pan (a paper dolls rendition) but there is no way I can finish all of it in 40 minutes before we have to leave for the airport. I haven't slept in 24hours trying to get it all done and also pack. I really really wanted to get it all done before we left but instead will have to bring this with us to florida. If I can get all the pieces cut out then I could assemble while on vacation but if not then I need to ask if it would be ok for me to send this a week late..we don't get back home til the 13th - I have the 14th off work so I could work all that day and get it all done and mailed. If that is not ok then I will most likely need angels for peter pan and whatever else I don't finish. I should know in the next few hours. Please tell me if its ok and I understand if it isn't. Sorry again...it's just been real bad with both DH being sick and DS...plus I angeled for the 8x8 calendar swap and got real stuck on doing snow white and tried to be fancy with an apple on the edge using the cricut design studio which took way too much time. I am sooo sorry. If it's not ok then I will just mail what I have finished. I hate to be flaky..sounds like I have dandruff and need head and shoulders!

[MazdaUK]

I'm not going til April so its OK with me. I know Princess Jayne is just back from DLP (great photos on the DLP thread!) but I don't know if she is in a rush for anything.

[Princess Jayne]

I'm not going til April so its OK with me. I know Princess Jayne is just back from DLP (great photos on the DLP thread!) but I don't know if she is in a rush for anything.

Thanks! I took so may pics it's daft! lol! i havent had chance to go thru all of them yet!

I have exams up until the 21st so i'm not in any rush! x

[AlexWyattMommy]

Whatever the hostess decides is fine by me.
I can help out and angel the pieces you didn't do and still let you have those groups back. :thumbsup2

[New England Eeyore]

happypooh - I'm not sure if you're still home or have left for the airport already?

If it's okay with the others, I'm inclined to say if you're pretty sure you can get them finished on the 14th, go ahead and mail late. You have so many groups that angelling any unfinished ones would mean a delay anyway.

If anyone has any major objections to waiting, just let me know.

Please enjoy your vacation and don't let this put a cloud over it!

[rlovew]

I mailed out my groups today.

Rebecca

[momx3boys]

Mine went postal today. :)

[happypooh]

happypooh - I'm not sure if you're still home or have left for the airport already?

If it's okay with the others, I'm inclined to say if you're pretty sure you can get them finished on the 14th, go ahead and mail late. You have so many groups that angelling any unfinished ones would mean a delay anyway.

If anyone has any major objections to waiting, just let me know.

Please enjoy your vacation and don't let this put a cloud over it!

Thank you soooooo much...I did bring alot of what I could that would fit in a 12x12 container and will try and work on it this week too but if I could finish it on the 14th then I know I could do a better job....as I'll have my dear bug with me and there was no way that E would make it in my luggage (DH had a fit as I already am an over packer and had 5 bags for just the 4 of us!) Thanks.....I'll make sure it'll be worth the wait I promise! (Miyuki turned out real cute I think as I even made a tiny pretend candy owl on a stick like the ones she makes!)

[Mickeyteacher]

I mailed yesterday. I have DC number if you would like it.
I'm ok with waiting because we are not going until next summer.
S :)

[hopemax]

Postal. :goodvibes

[New England Eeyore]

I knew I should have cookies for my mail carrier today!! Big mail day. DH called me at work to ask what on earth I was doing getting so many packages. He's quite oblivious to all the swapping that goes on here.

Anyway - I received packages from: hopemax, rlovew, bearbear, Mickeyteacher and momx3boys. I haven't opened anything yet - that will wait until tomorrow morning.

[New England Eeyore]

More mail!

Princess Jayne and knovak's arrived today! I opened up all the boxes from yesterday too and everything looks FANTASTIC!!

Looks like I'll be waiting to mail out until happypooh's (and tiggermei's) items arrive, but I can actually mail knovak's back now, since that group is complete. I'll drop that one in the mail in the next couple of days!

[Princess Jayne]

i'm pleased it got there ok! i'm really suprised it got there on time actually- i was starting to panic a bit when i posted it! lol! x

[tiggermei]

Sorry for the delay in update of mailing -- and in mailing itself -- this one got away from me b/c of RL, but it went OVERNIGHT today with guaranteed delivery by noon tomorrow. I've PMed NEE. Sorry if I caused anyone any concern. Luckily, I have only one more open right now with only one group. With my life lately, I need a break. It's too bad you women are so talented. I makes staying away from swaps very difficult.

[New England Eeyore]

Thanks for the update tiggermei. I hope life gets less stressful for you soon!

Princess Jayne - is your ticker new or did I just not notice it before? Will you be working in the UK pavillion at Epcot? You must be very excited!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Sorry for the delay in update of mailing -- and in mailing itself -- this one got away from me b/c of RL, but it went OVERNIGHT today with guaranteed delivery by noon tomorrow. I've PMed NEE. Sorry if I caused anyone any concern. Luckily, I have only one more open right now with only one group. With my life lately, I need a break. It's too bad you women are so talented. I makes staying away from swaps very difficult.

Hope RL calms down for you.

We all appreciate the compliment. It does make it hard to say no to swaps when you see all the great stuff that is coming back to you.

[Princess Jayne]

Thanks for the update tiggermei. I hope life gets less stressful for you soon!

Princess Jayne - is your ticker new or did I just not notice it before? Will you be working in the UK pavillion at Epcot? You must be very excited!

yeah its new - i'll be in WDW for 10 weeks! lol! am so excited! dont know where i'll be working all i know is that i'm in merchandise but i could get put anywhere in the resort! i cant wait to get over there now - i booked my flights the other day! woo! thinking about getting a cricut while i'm out there *** there so much cheaper than over here! anyone know of any good craft shops etc in the orlando area?
xxx

[MazdaUK]

I am sooooooo jealous! OK, you'll be working in a shop but all the shopping you can do off-duty :faint:

[rlovew]

yeah its new - i'll be in WDW for 10 weeks! lol! am so excited! dont know where i'll be working all i know is that i'm in merchandise but i could get put anywhere in the resort! i cant wait to get over there now - i booked my flights the other day! woo! thinking about getting a cricut while i'm out there *** there so much cheaper than over here! anyone know of any good craft shops etc in the orlando area?
xxx

They have a huge AC Moore about 1/2 an hour from Disnay and i think there was a Michael's and a Joann's within a couple of miles of it.

Rebecca

[Princess Jayne]

nice one! am gonna have so much fun shopping! lol! get discount at disney! and the price of scrap stuff will feel like a discount compared to what we pay over here! lol! x

[New England Eeyore]

What a great experience for you!! You'll have to let us know what its like to work for the mouse!

The one scrap store I've been to in FL is the mousememories.com warehouse. Anything you can get on their website, you can get there and avoid paying for shipping.

[New England Eeyore]

Sorry for the delay in update of mailing -- and in mailing itself -- this one got away from me b/c of RL, but it went OVERNIGHT today with guaranteed delivery by noon tomorrow. I've PMed NEE. Sorry if I caused anyone any concern. Luckily, I have only one more open right now with only one group. With my life lately, I need a break. It's too bad you women are so talented. I makes staying away from swaps very difficult.

I got a notice that they tried to deliver your package today, but they required a signature. No one will be home tomorrow either, so I'll probably pick it up at the post office on Saturday.

[tiggermei]

I got a notice that they tried to deliver your package today, but they required a signature. No one will be home tomorrow either, so I'll probably pick it up at the post office on Saturday.

Well, that's frustrating -- I waived signature. Stinky USPS.

[happypooh]

So sorry to keep this one waiting...still in tampa - now everyone is sick...we'll be home sunday.

[AlexWyattMommy]

yeah its new - i'll be in WDW for 10 weeks! lol! am so excited! dont know where i'll be working all i know is that i'm in merchandise but i could get put anywhere in the resort! i cant wait to get over there now - i booked my flights the other day! woo! thinking about getting a cricut while i'm out there *** there so much cheaper than over here! anyone know of any good craft shops etc in the orlando area?
xxx

Will you be there in WDW the last two weeks of August?

[MazdaUK]

If you get a cricut make sure you can get the electrical thingy so it works over here, or it will short out when you plug it in

[Princess Jayne]

AWM - i leave on aug 15! will you be there in aug?

Mazda - that is a very good point! lol! never thought of that! x

Just back on topic! lol! I cant wait to see all the stuff in this swap! will you be posting pics NEE? I daresay me and mazda will have a lil bit longer to wait! lol! x

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hopefully, we have reservations for the last two weeks of August. We arrive on the 18th.

[New England Eeyore]

Yes, I plan to post pictures. I suppose I could do that now, and add the later arrivals in when they get here. If I get some time this weekend, I'll do that.

[knovak]

I received my package today! Now - to find time to scrapbook!

[MazdaUK]

PJ, why not keep an eye open for offers here and just get the carts there? (there are some,I think Mickey & Friends, that are not for sale in the UK). Or post on the general scrapping board (or UK Scrappers) and see if anyone has bought one and what they did when they got it home.

[Princess Jayne]

PJ, why not keep an eye open for offers here and just get the carts there? (there are some,I think Mickey & Friends, that are not for sale in the UK). Or post on the general scrapping board (or UK Scrappers) and see if anyone has bought one and what they did when they got it home.

Yeah thats not a bad idea - looking at the offers i've seen over here and the offers i've seen on america sites theres such a difference in price when you consider the exchange rates n stuff - i'll post around and see - that is a good idea! :thumbsup2

It'll be cool to see the pics! bet this was a big swap to sort n stuff NEE! thanks for hostessing and for puttin in the DLP groups! x :flower3:

[New England Eeyore]

Just to update - I picked tiggermei's up at the post office on Saturday - looks great!

I do have pictures taken, just need to upload them all. Hopefully later today I can find some time to do that.

happypooh - how does it look for getting yours mailed out?

[SusieStone]

I am getting excited to see these.

Thanks for your hard work.

[happypooh]

Just to update - I picked tiggermei's up at the post office on Saturday - looks great!

I do have pictures taken, just need to upload them all. Hopefully later today I can find some time to do that.

happypooh - how does it look for getting yours mailed out?

Hi everyone..we got back after midnight last night and I had a rough night last night as my DD has pneumonia too now but I managed to work on finding nemo and the MGM hat - it was quite funny I thought as my son (he's 3y) commented that my mgm hat didn't look like the one at mgm - I had to ask why and he said coz there is no mickey hand there! I was pretty impressed that he remembered that detail and felt silly that I didn't! So I have to go look for a mickey hand to add to that paper piecing and finish up on the others. If I can get this done tonight and tomorrow am I can mail tomorrow night...I still am trying to get peter pan to work - he looks a bit odd as a paper doll so i may have to rework him. I managed to despite everyone around me having pneumonia making a trip to mouse memories and got paper and stickers for Dumbo and got some cuttlebug disney stuff. Just an FYi which you all may know already is that there will be some new cricut disney carts coming out in the spring or early summer..I think they are going to announce them sometime at some exhibition in feb. If anyone has ideas for peter pan please tell me!

[New England Eeyore]

Pictures!

Group A - E Slideshow:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/NewEnglandEeyore/Fill%20in%20the%20Gaps%20Swap/th_IMG_4988.jpg (http://s122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/NewEnglandEeyore/Fill%20in%20the%20Gaps%20Swap/?action=view&current=7583bce5.pbw)

Groups F - I Slideshow:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/NewEnglandEeyore/Fill%20in%20the%20Gaps%20Swap/th_IMG_5009.jpg (http://s122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/NewEnglandEeyore/Fill%20in%20the%20Gaps%20Swap/?action=view&current=b38de419.pbw)

Groups J - M Slideshow:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/NewEnglandEeyore/Fill%20in%20the%20Gaps%20Swap/th_IMG_5010.jpg (http://s122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/NewEnglandEeyore/Fill%20in%20the%20Gaps%20Swap/?action=view&current=71669b1a.pbw)

Groups N - R Slideshow:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/NewEnglandEeyore/Fill%20in%20the%20Gaps%20Swap/th_IMG_5019.jpg (http://s122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/NewEnglandEeyore/Fill%20in%20the%20Gaps%20Swap/?action=view&current=5d7950d6.pbw)

[MazdaUK]

I can't wait to get these back :goodvibes:

[SusieStone]

Can't wait to get them back.

Thanks for sharing.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Can't wait to get these back.

Thanks for hostessing!

[Mickster]

It was fun to remember what groups I was in! :rolleyes1

Thanks for hostessing and I, too, can't wait to get these back! :)

[Princess Jayne]

the stuff looks awesome! cant wait to get it back! thanks for posting pics xx

[123SA]

Wow!!! Who made the paper piecing of the Storm Trooper? I love it!!! Can you tell me what you used to make it?


So many great pieces in this swap!

[rlovew]

Wow!!! Who made the paper piecing of the Storm Trooper? I love it!!! Can you tell me what you used to make it?


So many great pieces in this swap!

I did that- I wanted something different for Star Wars- I am doing a darth vader PP for the MGM Swap as one of my pieces. I used a coloring book and traced and then cut it on my craftrobo.

rebecca

[Mickster]

I did that- I wanted something different for Star Wars- I am doing a darth vader PP for the MGM Swap as one of my pieces. I used a coloring book and traced and then cut it on my craftrobo.

rebecca

I want that file! (Just kidding...) Can you, I guess, in a PM, tell me how you do that? It probably took you forever...

[123SA]

I did that- I wanted something different for Star Wars- I am doing a darth vader PP for the MGM Swap as one of my pieces. I used a coloring book and traced and then cut it on my craftrobo.

rebecca

Rats...no craftrobo here. I'll have to look for a coloring book and see if I can do a paper piece without the help of my cricut! Great job Rebecca!

[happypooh]

wow it is all amazing! I'm done but missed todays mail so I can mail tomorrow and overnight it ...I love that stormtrooper too...so does this mean I need to find out about that craft robo?? i should so join the ban....

[rlovew]

I want that file! (Just kidding...) Can you, I guess, in a PM, tell me how you do that? It probably took you forever...

Actually if you can find a clear coloring page online it is really easy- Thick lines are better than thin ones for making paper piecings. First you download it as a bitmap. If things seem to connected together i will bring it into my Photoshop Elements and take out some of the lines by adding white paint- Everything needs to be defined. Then you open up robomaster and load the image in (it works best if you save it as a bitmap but a jpeg works also). Then have it autotrace. When it autotraces it does both sides of the tick lines. Take the outside piece as your mat and then you have all the other sections to work up from. I actually hand traced some of the pieces of this one because they wouldn't come out on the coloring page- The one I got for Darth though I got great pieces without having to hand trace. I always use the spline (the rounded one) to hand trace unless it is a straight line. I sperate the pieces and change the colors so I know what to cut them with and then cut out and ink and piece together.

Noe that I have the file I can make more in about 25 minutes including the cutting time- I can make up to 4 at once with the size paper I have so that isn't bad. Originally doing the file took a few hours though.

Rebecca

[Mickster]

Thanks! I've already done some of that for my pieces in the MGM swap. I want to do a Little Einsteins logo for the Elements swap, but I only have Clipart. I'm going to see what I can do with that. I probably need photoshop, but I'm going to try my best! :) (I really am enjoying the Craft robo! :) Thanks for your advice...)

[New England Eeyore]

Yeah, that storm trooper knocked my socks off when I opened it up!

Thanks for the update, happypooh. Let me know when it does go postal.

[happypooh]

Mine are postal express so you should get it by noon tomorrow. I did take some photos and will try and post later. I'm not happy with one of my elements and will think about it more and if I come up with anything I'll resend those to the individuals in that group (the shows/parades one) with dream along with mickey - too much stickles. Not sure I like stickles much. Any tips for using it?
I like the monorail element as I got to use my cuttlebug mickey emboss/cut plate for the first time and enjoyed using that. Sorry again for holding this swap up...am now starting on the next swap as I don't want to late on that one!

[New England Eeyore]

Thanks for letting me know, I'll let you know when they arrive. If they do arrive tomorrow, I will mail everyone's back on Friday.

[New England Eeyore]

I did receive Happypooh's items today and swapped everything out this evening. I decided I'd rather go to the post office with my tower of boxes when no one else was around, so I used the Automatic machine to mail out everything except for the 2 UK ladies. I will go back tomorrow during the day to mail those out. I'll start the return thread so you can let me know when they arrive.

Thanks for being such great swappers! I think you will all be happy with your packages. Thanks to those of you who sent goodies, too. It was not necessary, but appreciated!