Spring Secret Sister Swap- CLOSED

[Mickeyteacher]

Ladies,
I'm putting this up early because I have to go teach in the morning. Sometimes RL gets in the way of Dising....
So, Here are the rules for the Spring Secret Sister Swap. You are making a three month commitment when you sign up for this swap. Please remember that when considering if you would like to sign up.
You will need to mail you secret sister a package on March 1st, April 1st and May 1st.
1st package- $.41 envelope. Mail on March 1st
2nd Package- Box - $20 minimum. Mail on April 1st
3rd package- Homemade surprise. Mail on May 1st
To sign up, please cut and paste these questions into a PM for Buffy (Bernardandmissbianca) and I (mickeyteacher)- We will collect them all and then give out buddies when the sign ups close on January 20th.
Please be specific in your answers. This will help your buddy get you the things that you want and/ or use. Please no YES or No answers. These types of answers make it really hard on your buddy.
Please let me know if you have any other questions
Shawna and Buffy



Name:

DisBoard Name:

Mailing Address:

Do you mind mailing internationally?

What size books do you scrap?

What album are you currently working on?

What themes do you have waiting to scrap?

Do you have children (Please list ages and genders)?


Do you scrap for them?

What activities do they participate in that you scrap?

What holidays do you celebrate and scrap?

Is there anything you really need or want?

Do you like to read—if so, what bookstores do you shop at?

What is your favorite ice cream place?

What is your favorite fast food place?

Do you have a Cricut or other die cutting machine? If so, which one and what cartridges/ dies do you have?

If not, what are some things that you would like die cut from the machine?

Do you have pets? If so, what type and name?

Do you scrap for them?

What is your favorite embellishment?

What is your favorite color?

What month/day is your birthday?

Do you like homemade surprises?

What are your favorite candy/ snack?

Are you allergic to anything?

Is there anything you know you do not like to use in your books?

Is there anything else you would like your buddy to know about you?

Do you collect anything?

Do you like scented lotions/ candles? If so, any favorites?

Do you shop online? If so, favorite store?

Do you have a Michaels, Joann’s, ACMoore near you?

Are there any magazines that you like to read but you don't get/buy?

Do you use stamps and ink?

Who have you SS swapped with in the past?


How is the list of who I have PM's from:
Rlovew
Mickster
Lovely scrapper
Mommy2mrb
Party of 3
Alexwyattmommy
Faerie
Jennyl
mazdaUK
Knovak
TPCShauna
New England Eeyore
Missesdisney
MyLittlePiglet
MaryJ
Marlynnp
Ddavis860
sanapp
Mickeyteacher
bearbear
StitchIsOurHero
michellepooh
lewdyan1
jenr812
katdisney
VickiV
Pretty in tink
girldreamer02
disneyisterrific


Kids Swap:
AWM DS 6
AWM DS 9
MickeyTeacher DD 4
MickeyTeacher DS 8
Marlynnp DD
party of 3 DS

[lovely scrapper]

I have PMd ya! :cool1:

[mommy2mrb]

just sent off my survey! can't wait to do this again!

Question on the .41 envelope, how many items could possibly fit? I couldn' find the thread to the last swap.

Thanks for hosting Shawna and Buffy :flower3:

[MazdaUK]

I see you've asked if people mind mailing internationally - won't the game be given away with the first package as it will have to have the senders name and address on?

I am sooooooo tempted but its not on my list!

[StitchIsOurHero]

I'm in! I'll pm you after work today! :thumbsup2

[rlovew]

I have sent my pm.

rebecca

[party of 3]

i have sent my pm! i love this!
(have i mentioned that before!!!!!)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Need to fill out the survey, but I am in!

[Mickster]

I sent my PM last night... :)

[jennyL]

I'm in PM coming soon.

[Faerie]

PM coming!

[MazdaUK]

Sucked in! PM coming

[knovak]

Count me in!

[TPCShauna]

Yippee!! I'm totally in as this was SO MUCH FUN last time. Sending PM shortly.

Mommy2mrb - You can fit lots of light stuff in an envelope like ribbon, fiber, brads, and eyelets. If I know this group though, those envelopes will be more like the $1.10 size. AWM was my buddy the last time we did the $0.41 swap and my package cost $1.30 to send. It was bubble mailer and I had stickers, ribbon, fiber, brads, and some other stuff in there. It was still pretty cheap to pack a bunch of goodies inside.

[jennyL]

Question are we treating the $.41 envelope like the exchanges were we are supposed to shop from our stash? or are we planning on getting new stuff?

[ddavis860]

I'm in too...

Sending PM later...

[New England Eeyore]

I see you've asked if people mind mailing internationally - won't the game be given away with the first package as it will have to have the senders name and address on?


Not if we put a family member or friend's name and address instead! Or a different DIS'er.

I'm off to do my survey!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Ya'll can use my addy for SS return addy. Mazda, you can mail to me first and I can get the packages off to your SS if you would like too.

[missesdisney]

So tempted....tell me what do you usually do on the last two months? 20 box meaning put in 20 worth of stuff I'm guessing?

Ok talked me into it....ha!

I'll PM soon.

[mommy2mrb]

Yippee!! I'm totally in as this was SO MUCH FUN last time. Sending PM shortly.

Mommy2mrb - You can fit lots of light stuff in an envelope like ribbon, fiber, brads, and eyelets. If I know this group though, those envelopes will be more like the $1.10 size. AWM was my buddy the last time we did the $0.41 swap and my package cost $1.30 to send. It was bubble mailer and I had stickers, ribbon, fiber, brads, and some other stuff in there. It was still pretty cheap to pack a bunch of goodies inside.

Thanks Shauna, I pretty much expected to spend a bit more on the postage.

[VickiV]

pretty in tink and I would both like to do the spring secret sister. She asked if there is going to be one for kids this time too. I didn't see anything about that here. Also, could we put a limit on the size of the envelopes, like a legal business envelope or something so that they are all the same size? I noticed that the 41 cent swap didn't really work as a 41 cent swap because many different envelopes were used, including a priority envelope. Just seems that people won't feel unsure about what they are really doing. I know I felt like what I sent wasn't going to be enough. Not complaining about what I received either-Faerie did a great job. :thumbsup2

We'll be sending our pm's soon.

VickiV

[AlexWyattMommy]

I would love to sign my boys up for one. My littlest has been making the layered icons from my Cricut. He's doing a really great job. He keeps saying, these are to send out Mom, you have to send these out. :rotfl: I think Mickster's DS is going to get a little envelope in the mail soon. :thumbsup2

[Mickster]

Really? How exciting! :) I'm almost ready to send one your way, too... :)

[ddavis860]

Oh, I was going to use a small bubble envelope... some stuff will pooch out the regular paper envie too much. I wanted to send a pack of brads, ribbon spool, jolees... that type of thing...

:confused3 So, I guess mine was going to be of the $1.?? variety :)

[BernardandMissBianca]

don't forget the Post office will charge more if the envelope pooches out. It has to fit in the little cardboard slot thingy. Real technical sounding isn't it! :rotfl2:

so we may want to look at changing the 41¢ to something else, I don't know what but something.

[party of 3]

Not if we put a family member or friend's name and address instead! Or a different DIS'er.

I'm off to do my survey!

Ya'll can use my addy for SS return addy. Mazda, you can mail to me first and I can get the packages off to your SS if you would like too.

see i never even thought about it that way. we could send it to someone else and then on to you! that's a really good idea!!!

[Faerie]

I use my SS's address as the return addy

[MyLittlePiglet]

pm sent..... if your ss was very crafty she'd still noticw whwere the post mark was from

[MaryJ]

Okay...I'm in again! I had such a good time with this and I think it will help make the blah winter months go by more quickly.

PM on the way!

[Mickeyteacher]

Please let me know if there are kids out there that want to do a swap- I will organize it. I know my DD would like to be involved.
S :)

[ohMom]

decisions...decisions......

what are you all making for the last package? this one is holding me up.....

[TPCShauna]

see i never even thought about it that way. we could send it to someone else and then on to you! that's a really good idea!!!

I did this last time. My postmark is pretty much a dead giveaway since I am one of like 2 or 3 people from CA who participate. I sent my stuff to BAMB and she sent it on for me.

[mommy2mrb]

other CA girl here......I lucked out, gave DH the first one when he was going back to FL and my mom the second one when she went back to WA. Will have to see what I do this time.

[VickiV]

I'm pretty sure pretty in tink's DD wants to do it again, or she wouldn't have asked me if there was one for kids.

Do the kids fill out the same swap questionairre?

As far as envelopes and postage, I guess what I was trying to say was that all the envelopes should be about the same size, and then the postage shouldn't matter. Whatever fits in an envelope, fits in it, and that's fair. After all, even if you used a regular legal envelope, if you filled it with fibers, you would end up having to pay extra postage. And brads just don't ship too well in a plain legal envelope. If someone had little stuff to fill the envelope,they could just add some ribbon or fiber to fluff it up some.

VickiV

[MazdaUK]

I have to use a bubble as no regular envelope would make it that far:rotfl: If the rain didn't get it the postman would;)

ETA Is there definitely going to be a kids one? DS(8) would like to do it if I can get through to him what its all about :lmao: I think I lost him with "secret sister" - he hought someone was sending me a baby :rotfl: :lmao:

[party of 3]

my ds would love to do it this time around.
one ? with that.
what do they do for the last month? do they also send something handmade??
just wondering.

[party of 3]

ETA Is there definitely going to be a kids one? DS(8) would like to do it if I can get through to him what its all about :lmao: I think I lost him with "secret sister" - he hought someone was sending me a baby :rotfl: :lmao:

:rotfl: :lmao:

[AlexWyattMommy]

My boys are in.
My eldest could probably make something on his own with some help. My youngest, well, I guess his SS would get something created by me with some help from him.
I'm probably to going to buy one of those shaped cardboard/chipboard books. As that will withstand my children's handling better than a paperbag album or trying to let them do an exploding box.
Or maybe I'll let them make a few page kits. With me doing the cutting for the right sizes, helping them assemble and then let them have at it with the Jolees/eyelets/brads/fiber/Cricut cutouts. As long I as I keep on reminding my youngest that this is not a battle he is recreating where everything goes up in red glitter stickles, it should be okay.
Need to go update their questions. :thumbsup2


PS-my youngest would give me the evil eye for days if he thought someone was sending me a baby sister. :rotfl2:

[party of 3]

oh my ds would give the BIG evil eye if he thought there was a baby coming to live in this house. are ya kiddin'?

do they fill out the same ?'s as we did?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm pretty sure we did last time.
I save them and then just update them the next time, adding any questions that weren't there last time.

[MazdaUK]

As long I as I keep on reminding my youngest that this is not a battle he is recreating where everything goes up in red glitter stickles, it should be okay:lmao: :rotfl2: Glad its not just mine - no wnder I'm nearly out of red:rotfl:

DS(8) actually wouldn't mind a baby (he'd prefer a boy). He says it could share his bed and he'd look after it in the night. I poitned out that meant nappies, and that babies get bigger (his room's about 6'x9':rolleyes: ) and he decided he'd raather have a kitten. Nope, not getting that either:rolleyes1

So if he's in, I just adapt the questions or is there a second set?

[Mickeyteacher]

Last time we did the same questions for kids and adult, but I did seprate groups for them. I will do that again.
I'm going to update the first post with the names of everyone I have recieved PM's from.

BTW, the only reason I get to play today is because Old Man Winter gave us sn** last night! A whole inch and we have a snow day. Lucky me!

S :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Last time we did the same questions for kids and adult, but I did seprate groups for them. I will do that again.
I'm going to update the first post with the names of everyone I have recieved PM's from.

BTW, the only reason I get to play today is because Old Man Winter gave us snow last night! A whole inch and we have a sn** day. Lucky me!

S :)

Ooooo!! You said the BAD word! I'm going to ** in out in the quote, and you should do the same to your post. Or the Swap Goddess/Moderator will put you on the naughty mat.

[PrincessNancy96]

See Shawna doesn't see that white fluffy stuff to often she forgot she is going to the naughty mat for a dirty word! LOL

We got a whopping dusting by the way everyone talked the commute was suppose to be horrible..and we woke up to next to nothing.. :thanks:!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Just so you know, my boys will send to either gender. :)

[Mickeyteacher]

Ok, so I did say it. DH would agree that I should go to the naughty mat... Last night we went out to play while the flakes where falling and I made a big ball.... and hit him in the backside. I fell over with laughter- he went inside and would not come out to play again. So, off to the naughty mat I go. Is it still one minute for every birthday you have celebrated?
S :)

[PrincessNancy96]

LOL! Yep, one minute for each birthday!!! Wow! I'd wait for DH to come home tonight and hit him again! JK!

I only get mad when the kids hit me in the face other than that.. if there is sn** on the ground and they can form a sn**ball then attack is fair game.. why do you think I go out and "warm" the van early.. I pre-ball them and have them strategically placed to fire upon their departure from the house!

[AlexWyattMommy]

You are soo sneaky mommy! ;)

[MazdaUK]

Neither DS wants to play:sad2: I'm rearing aliens:scared1:

[Mickeyteacher]

LOL! Yep, one minute for each birthday!!! Wow! I'd wait for DH to come home tonight and hit him again! JK!

I only get mad when the kids hit me in the face other than that.. if there is sn** on the ground and they can form a sn**ball then attack is fair game.. why do you think I go out and "warm" the van early.. I pre-ball them and have them strategically placed to fire upon their departure from the house!
Great plan of attack! I would wait and do it again tonight, but the fluffy stuff is gone. It truly was pay back but the original hit came two years ago when we where in Ohio... He forgot about pay backs!

I did spend my 30 something minutes on the naughty mat- now I have to fix dinner!
S :)

[sanapp]

I am still relatively new to disboards, but I am not new to scrapbooking. I have been scrapbooking for more than 10 years. Can I participate in this or would it be preferred not to have a newbie to the scrapbooking form? I am going to PM my questionnaire, but will understand if it would be preferable for me to not participate until I have a few regular swaps under my belt.

[Mickeyteacher]

I am still relatively new to disboards, but I am not new to scrapbooking. I have been scrapbooking for more than 10 years. Can I participate in this or would it be preferred not to have a newbie to the scrapbooking form? I am going to PM my questionnaire, but will understand if it would be preferable for me to not participate until I have a few regular swaps under my belt.

You are welcome to join. We love newbies!
S :)

[tiggermei]

DD7 would like to participate. I'll send you her questionnaire either tonight (if she'll hurry up and get out of the tub) or tomorrow. She's thrilled to get a Secret Sister (or Brother) and I don't have to get preggo. :goodvibes :rotfl:

[Faerie]

Took a class tonight and made something for my SS :D Whoever she is :)

[rlovew]

I am still relatively new to disboards, but I am not new to scrapbooking. I have been scrapbooking for more than 10 years. Can I participate in this or would it be preferred not to have a newbie to the scrapbooking form? I am going to PM my questionnaire, but will understand if it would be preferable for me to not participate until I have a few regular swaps under my belt.

Glad to have you join us. Feel free to jump in on any of the discussions and let us get to know you even more- we love adding to our group.

Rebecca

[party of 3]

my little man will play too! he does not mind girl or boy. i'll do his ?'s probably later on tonight after supper.

thanks very much!

[marlynnp]

I missed the Kid's Swap! Please put down DD8. I will have her fill out the questionaire when she gets home from school.

[marlynnp]

Is it still one minute for every birthday you have celebrated?
S :)



See.... that's why I have stopped celebrating them ~ too much trouble! :rotfl2:

[Mickeyteacher]

bump to make sure everyone has seen the closing time and date!

[bearbear]

Count me in. I already sent my PM. Count my DD in as well. She just loved the last one. I haven't told her yet. I will have her answer the questionare later today.
Cindy

[lewdyan1]

I think I am sitting this one out. I am a little intimidated by the third package.:blush:

Y'all have fun!:goodvibes

[Mickeyteacher]

I think I am sitting this one out. I am a little intimidated by the third package.:blush:

Y'all have fun!:goodvibes

Don't be intimidated. I'm sure your SS would love to get a home made goody from you. You are a talented scrapper. Look back at the thread to see some of the ideas from people about what they might make. I think I will sign up to take a class at my LSS and make something for my SS, who ever she might be!
Let me know if you change your mind!
S :)

[MazdaUK]

As far as I'm concerned anything would be fine for me! Page colour kits are always welcome, for example :goodvibes

[Michellepooh]

PM sent!! :thumbsup2

[rlovew]

I think I am sitting this one out. I am a little intimidated by the third package.:blush:

Y'all have fun!:goodvibes

Your recipe cards were great you could make a little book of recipes- or even just a few recipes.

Rebecca

[Mickeyteacher]

As far as I'm concerned anything would be fine for me! Page colour kits are always welcome, for example :goodvibes

I'm loving the color kits idea. That would be fairly easy and so welcome with this scrapper. I have used all of my color kits at my last retreat.

S :)

[DisneyIsTerrific]

The third package was what was keeping me from jumping in as well. I've never made any of that fancy stuff. But, I'm gonna give it a whirl because the whole thing really sounds fun.

I'll send a PM shortly.

[Mickeyteacher]

The last package does not have to be fancy. I am far from a fancy scrapper, but I will make something for my buddy- either I will do a class to make somethingat my LSS or I will make page kits with different colors.
Come join the fun!
S :)

[ddavis860]

Awwwwwww, I'm so sad that the 3rd box is keeping anyone from the fun!! I would be thrilled to get a little sompthin' sompthin' from my SS that is to the theme of one of my books (like beach/summer :rolleyes1 hint, hint)...or ANYTHING Disney related...or a recipe card...or a pack of HM thanks cards...or anything! No Stress (but I always stress...yeah, I admit it, I do...)

Also, mine might not be scrappy related anyway...depends on my mood at the time, I might be into something non-paper at that point, and my SS will get one of those :teeth: I really think it's just like any of the swaps, if you would like it, and use it, then it's wonderful, and your SS will love it too!

[MaryJ]

The homemade item doesn't have to be scrapbook related, does it? While I was thinking about maybe making something with the Cricut for my SS, I have other hobbies that result in homemade items, so I might include one of those items as well.

[Mickeyteacher]

The homemade item doesn't have to be scrapbook related, does it? While I was thinking about maybe making something with the Cricut for my SS, I have other hobbies that result in homemade items, so I might include one of those items as well.

No it does not- just something homemade. I have several ideas running through my head right now.
S :)

[lewdyan1]

What if it is store bought "homemade"?

[ddavis860]

What if it is store bought "homemade"?

:ssst: I'll never tell....

[Mickeyteacher]

What if it is store bought "homemade"?

I will also never tell..... Come play with us!

[Girldreamer02]

No it does not- just something homemade. I have several ideas running through my head right now.
S :)

now that you guys said it dosen't have to be scrap related I think I might be in. I've never done one of these, but it sounds really fun!!!:banana:

[Girldreamer02]

I sent my pm...never done this before but sounds like it'll be fun!!!

[VickiV]

I sent pm's to both. Looking forward to this again.

VickiV

[mommy2mrb]

When do you think we will have our SS survey? would love to have it before I leave for WDW on Friday so I can be on the lookout.

[TPCShauna]

I cross-stitched an item for my SS in the last swap. That definitely counts as homemade.

Dyan, do you make cards? I am horrible at making homemade cards but would love to have a handful of those to use instead of storebought. Page kits are nice as well.

I hope you decide to play!

[MazdaUK]

OOOOOH! I never thought of cards! What a good idea! Or recipe cards!

I've got these Always tins someone on the UK Scrappers board put me on to, and I was going to alter one of those, but I have no idea HOW or into what :rotfl2: They only hold 2 Always (laydees things IYKWIM) so you couldn't get much in them - possibly a mini album.

But now I don't need to worry! (I was up a bit last night wondering...)

[lewdyan1]

Okay, you all have talked me into it! I know this will be the highlights of my month. It's always about the kids, so I am looking forward to shopping for someone else, and also to getting a package eahc month, for me!:teeth:

Off to do the PM!:)

[party of 3]

mickeyteacher, did you get my sons ?'s. i sent them last night. just making sure, because i know it's closing at noon today and if you did not get it i will resend it!
thanks

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Did you get my PM. I sent it out yesterday morning to both of you. Just want to make sure since I'm not on the list yet on the first page. If you didn't get it, let me know and I'll send it again.

Thanks.

[Mickeyteacher]

I sent my pm...never done this before but sounds like it'll be fun!!!

It will be fun! Thanks for joining!


Did you get my PM. I sent it out yesterday morning to both of you. Just want to make sure since I'm not on the list yet on the first page. If you didn't get it, let me know and I'll send it again.

Thanks.

Yes, I got it and forgot to post it on the front page!

You are both in!
S :)

[Mickeyteacher]

mickeyteacher, did you get my sons ?'s. i sent them last night. just making sure, because i know it's closing at noon today and if you did not get it i will resend it!
thanks

I did not get it. Please resend it.
S :)

[Mickeyteacher]

When do you think we will have our SS survey? would love to have it before I leave for WDW on Friday so I can be on the lookout.

Hopefully by tomorrow.
S :)

[Girldreamer02]

Thanks mickeyteacher!!!! I'm excited!!!:banana:

[bearbear]

I sent you both a PM for my DD. did you get it? I sent it this morning before I went to sleep. I had to work last night and was delerious this am. I hope you got it. She was really excited about doing this one.
Cindy

[VickiV]

pretty in tink would like to have her DD participate, but didn't get the questionaire in to you in time.

She will e-mail you within the hour with the questionaire. I guess it will be up to you to decide if you want to let her in or not, since it's after 12.

VickiV

[MazdaUK]

Ooooh! I can't wait:banana:

[Mickeyteacher]

I sent you both a PM for my DD. did you get it? I sent it this morning before I went to sleep. I had to work last night and was delerious this am. I hope you got it. She was really excited about doing this one.
Cindy

Got it. I had put it with the adults. Glad I checked.

pretty in tink would like to have her DD participate, but didn't get the questionaire in to you in time.

She will e-mail you within the hour with the questionaire. I guess it will be up to you to decide if you want to let her in or not, since it's after 12.

VickiV
I have it...
S :)

[mommy2mrb]

Yay! can't wait to get the list!

[lewdyan1]

:yay: :yay:

[Mickeyteacher]

I've been working on the list and I hope to send out Pm's in a little bit. It has been a bit of a challenge, so that no one gets a partner they have had in the past. The kids swap was a real challenge but I think I have it now.
S :)

[tiggermei]

Went to look at list. Did you get DD's PM? We sent it Saturday so she could join. She's so excited to finally get to swap.

[party of 3]

:yay: :cool1: :banana: :woohoo:

have i mentioned that i love this! it's my favorite!!!

[Faerie]

I totally agree PO3! this is my favorite swap!

[Mickeyteacher]

Ok, Ladies,

BAMB and I have split the list into 4 groups. I have sent the pm's out for 3 of the 4 groups. BAMB will be working on the 4th group. She should send them out soon.
I think this is going to be a fun swap!
Thanks to all that have played.
S :)

[Mickeyteacher]

Went to look at list. Did you get DD's PM? We sent it Saturday so she could join. She's so excited to finally get to swap.

She should have her buddy in your in box!
S :)

[mommy2mrb]

I must be in the 4th group, no PM today for me :sad1: will be stalking :surfweb: you BAMB :rolleyes1

[ddavis860]

:guilty: I thought we were starting on Feb 1...

So, what size bubble mailer are we using?

[KatDisney]

:guilty: I thought we were starting on Feb 1...

So, what size bubble mailer are we using?

OH Snaps n brads!! I did too..but we can send goodies before hand correct?

[missesdisney]

Call me stupid but are we supposed to mail ON the 1st so everyone mails at once? Just a silly question I know.....I want to hit it just right myself.

First one is March 1st right?

[Girldreamer02]

can we mail on or before march first?

[BernardandMissBianca]

the mailing should be March, April, and May with a roughly Mother's Day reveal. And yes you can mail on or before the 1st of each month.
the reason we had originally picked March 1 as the first mail date is because we usually do boxes. And it takes tim to fill them up.

So those of you itching to mail in Feb, why not make a Valentine's Day card with a little goodie in it.

[KatDisney]

So those of you itching to mail in Feb, why not make a Valentine's Day card with a little goodie in it.

**pictures Thumper, with his lil paws behind his back, wiggling around**

"Yes Mama"

** runs off to play..**

[marlynnp]

I just noticed that Mazda joined us this time. Her Secret Sis can send to me and I will forward if they like as I send our circle journal stuff regularly.
PM me for my address (check with BAMB or Mickeyteacher if you don't know me - I think they'll vouch for me, lol)

[MyLittlePiglet]

This is my first SS swap.... any chance people want to play get to know your secret sister better games.... just in case you've got questions above and beyond the questionaire you could ask them here and have the ladies answer hoping your SS answers too. I'll start....

Who is your favorite disney character? Group of characters? Why?

Well gee Piglet..... mylittlepiglet is getting bigger and bigger though and now I have two but...... I can relate to Piglet feeling small and all..... I try to let others have the spolight and me be in supporting roles.

I'd have to say the LIttle Einsteins right now just cause I watch them so much at home, followed by the fab five plus daisy cause Mickey Mouse Clubhouse..... I do also have to say for those of you who have not seen Enchanted it is FABULOUS. Even Dsd12 trying to be cooled rushed back to the car after seeing it to put on the soundtrack we had already bought. LOL

Next?

[Girldreamer02]

My favorite is cinderella. I've loved her since I was five and last yr I got engaged at CRT, which was a total shock and surprise. I love her b/c she is such a king hearted person (yes I know she is a cartoon but i love the image her character portrays.) And she ends up with her prince charming...proof that karma can work in good ways. :goodvibes

My fave group of characters is Winnie the pooh and company. I don't know what it is about these guys but they have always held a special place in my heart!!!

[TPCShauna]

I don't really have a favorite group of characters so I really have nothing to answer about that.

I do classify my favorite characters by overall group. SO, here goes.

Stitch is my favorite animated character. He is so funny, goofy, and mischievous, yet sweet and loving. I find him to be so darling and I LOVE his little voice!

Mary Poppins has been my all-time favorite character since I was a little girl and saw the movie the first time. I adore Julie Andrews and she brought the magic of Mary Poppins alive for me. I still find the character to be just as magical today as she was the first time I saw her slide UP the bannister.

Ariel is my favorite princess. This was the first new Disney movie to come out in the theatre when I was a child. I was 12 and I LOVED it. I saw it three times in the theatre and then wore out my VHS tape of it. When I was 14, I was a youth player at our local city theatre and Jodi Benson (the voice of Ariel) came through on a touring version of "Chess". I had the opportunity to meet her, talk with her about the movie and act with her in the play. It was incredible.

Great idea, MLP!

[Girldreamer02]

I don't really have a favorite group of characters so I really have nothing to answer about that.

I do classify my favorite characters by overall group. SO, here goes.

Stitch is my favorite animated character. He is so funny, goofy, and mischievous, yet sweet and loving. I find him to be so darling and I LOVE his little voice!

Mary Poppins has been my all-time favorite character since I was a little girl and saw the movie the first time. I adore Julie Andrews and she brought the magic of Mary Poppins alive for me. I still find the character to be just as magical today as she was the first time I saw her slide UP the bannister.

Ariel is my favorite princess. This was the first new Disney movie to come out in the theatre when I was a child. I was 12 and I LOVED it. I saw it three times in the theatre and then wore out my VHS tape of it. When I was 14, I was a youth player at our local city theatre and Jodi Benson (the voice of Ariel) came through on a touring version of "Chess". I had the opportunity to meet her, talk with her about the movie and act with her in the play. It was incredible.

Great idea, MLP!

I wore out my cinderella vhs hehe good thing for dvd's:)

[MazdaUK]

I love Tink because she's like me - big butt and attittude :lmao: and princesses as I'd like to be one:snooty: and haven't got sick of them through not having a little girl ;) (My fiends are sick to death of princesses!!:rotfl2: ) I like Stitch, Tigger and villans, *** I'm a bit contrary myself :blush:

[missesdisney]

My favorite character is Mickey (with Belle as a close second). My house is mickified, my office is mickified. I love the fab 5 as a group.

This is a great idea!

[party of 3]

i agree, it is a good idea!
my favorite is roo and lumpy! i just love them both!

ds favorite is the cars people and his fav princess is mulan. we saw her at breakfast in norway and the chatted for quite some time and then in the afternoon parade over in mgm it was the very same mulan and she blew him a kiss. he has been smitten every since. we watch her movies ALL the time!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I am partial to Eeyore most of the time. Something about the Woe'Is'Me attitude rings a bell with me. Not that you would ever know by my Tink attitude when typing. :rotfl2:

I like villians, not all of them, but a lot of them are just really wickedly funny.

My boys both like the green army men from Toy Story, with Woody & Buzz a close second.

We all love the Fab Five as a group.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

My favorite character is Tigger followed by Mickey, Thumper, and Chip & Dale. For group of characters, it's Winnie the Pooh & friends. I really love just about all the Disney characters!

[jennyL]

My favorite is Goofy with the fab 5 being my favorite group. I also love the princesses since who wouldn't want to be one of those. LOL

[Mickster]

Of course, Mickey is my favorite.::MickeyMo

I have never really been a princess girl, but my DD is. Although, I have seen Enchanted twice and loved it! So I have a Giselle Barbie doll and the soft doll from the Disney store.

[ddavis860]

My Fav character is Eeyore...love the Pooh movies with him...

My Fav princess is Ariel...

My Fav fab 5 is Minnie...

(and I seceretly have a thing for Pluto...gotta love that dog!!)

[StitchIsOurHero]

My favorite characters (because I couldn't narrow to one!) are Stitch, Lilo, Lumpy, Tigger, and Pooh! I love them!!

My favorite princess is probably Mulan, although I think Lilo should get some princess consideration!

I also love, love the villains. Our family calendar hanging in the kitchen is the Disney villain one. Ursula, especially, is my favorite--she's got the big hips and attitude. . .much like me! :rotfl2:

[party of 3]

Ursula, especially, is my favorite--she's got the big hips and attitude. . .much like me! :rotfl2:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

OMG SIOH that is way too funny!!!!

[StitchIsOurHero]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

OMG SIOH that is way too funny!!!!

Funny, yes, but oh so true!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[party of 3]

:rotfl: :lmao:
SIOH, i have the very same hips that's probably why i found it so funny!

[rlovew]

I wasn't back online until today but my favorite characters are rabbit and Aurora. My favorite group of charcters are the princesses.

Rebecca

[tiggermei]

For DD7, her favorite characters are Eeyore and Pluto. We have a goal of seeing/getting autographs from Minnie, Chip&Dale on every trip, though. Her fave princess is Belle, but she's kinda "too old" for princesses.

For me, I love Tigger (always have) and Figment.

[knovak]

My favorite character is Goofy.

I'm also like Chip & Dale, Stitch, Captain Hook & Mr. Smee.

I don't really have a favorite group of characters.

[lewdyan1]

I love this idea! My favorite are the fab five and Tinkerbell and Tigger.:love:

[marlynnp]

I adore Eeyore.
I love Minnie & Mickey.

[New England Eeyore]

As you can imagine, my favorite character is Eeyore. I also love Pooh and Mickey.

[missesdisney]

I love Tink because she's like me - big butt and attittude :lmao: and princesses as I'd like to be one:snooty: and haven't got sick of them through not having a little girl ;) (My fiends are sick to death of princesses!!:rotfl2: ) I like Stitch, Tigger and villans, *** I'm a bit contrary myself :blush:

So Mazda, when you say "fiends" is that a typo or do you feel the same about your friends as I do some of mine, in say a Freudian slip.........:lmao:

[party of 3]

So Mazda, when you say "fiends" is that a typo or do you feel the same about your friends as I do some of mine, in say a Freudian slip.........:lmao:


:rotfl: :rotfl: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :laughing: :laughing:

[MazdaUK]

OOOOooops! :blush: typing quicker than brain can go :rotfl: BUT I do think they should spend more on CM scrapping stuff with ME. ;-)

[party of 3]

ok to whomever is my sons secret swapper.....

thank you thank you thank you! he got mail today and he was ssssoooo excited. he got a birthday card and a cars dry erase board that he used all afternoon! it was so very kind of you. my mom was here when i brought the mail in and he opened it and it said it was from his secret swapper and she thought that was the best. someone he does not even know sent him a bday gift. so again we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! (and it was cars his favorite) very cool -his words!

[StitchIsOurHero]

To my secret sister (the one who has me),

I have to adjust my survey a little bit! ;) When I filled out the survey, I couldn't put that I was pregnant! So on the "do you have kids?" one--I don't, but I will in August!! And you can bet I 'll be scrappin' the whole deal!! ;)

[missesdisney]

To my secret sister (the one who has me),

I have to adjust my survey a little bit! ;) When I filled out the survey, I couldn't put that I was pregnant! So on the "do you have kids?" one--I don't, but I will in August!! And you can bet I 'll be scrappin' the whole deal!! ;)

Congratulations!!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[ddavis860]

To my secret sister (the one who has me),

I have to adjust my survey a little bit! ;) When I filled out the survey, I couldn't put that I was pregnant! So on the "do you have kids?" one--I don't, but I will in August!! And you can bet I 'll be scrappin' the whole deal!! ;)


I'm a Leo too!! Happy Baby Brooke!!!!

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[knovak]

To my secret sister (the one who has me),

I have to adjust my survey a little bit! ;) When I filled out the survey, I couldn't put that I was pregnant! So on the "do you have kids?" one--I don't, but I will in August!! And you can bet I 'll be scrappin' the whole deal!! ;)


Congratulations!!:goodvibes

[MyLittlePiglet]

new question what is your Disney must go to sit down?

Hmm....DH is Garden Grill we go there ALMOST every single trip..... for me hmmm I love eating sooo much. I think it might be Boma, but I have only been once returning on next trip. Ohana's has always been a favorite it is were we had our wedding reception dinner. but not always a must do... Too many to name LOL

Next?

[StitchIsOurHero]

Thanks!!! We are SOOOO excited!! :cool1:

[StitchIsOurHero]

new question what is your Disney must go to sit down?

Hmm....DH is Garden Grill we go there ALMOST every single trip..... for me hmmm I love eating sooo much. I think it might be Boma, but I have only been once returning on next trip. Ohana's has always been a favorite it is were we had our wedding reception dinner. but not always a must do... Too many to name LOL

Next?

Ooh, food--my favorite topic!!

My favorite sit-down is Boma! Bring me some potatoes with Afritude and some Chicken Pepper Pot soup!! After that one, it's probably Crystal Palace breakfast (chocolate chip pancakes) and Cape May dinner. :)

[lewdyan1]

Our favorite is Le Cellier!

[Girldreamer02]

Thanks!!! We are SOOOO excited!! :cool1:

Congrats thats so exciting!!!:banana: :banana: :goodvibes


My fave is CRT breakfast and CP for breakfast...they are pretty much tied.

[TPCShauna]

My favorite is Blue Bayou at DL. Nothing beats the atmosphere!

I don't really have a fave WDW but DH and I both loved Jiko. Ohana would be a close second with Le Cellier running third. We both also enjoyed Garden Grill as well.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Congratulations SIOH!!! That is wonderful news!:yay: :yay: :yay:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

We like quite few dining places at WDW. Our favorite breakfast spots are Kona Cafe and Chef Mickeys. For lunch or dinner, our favorite would be Raglan Road followed by Le Cellier and Garden Grill.

[ddavis860]

We always spend our first night at Chef Mickey's...

[AlexWyattMommy]

We used to like 1900PF, but I've heard they have changed their menu and the food is not so good anymore.
Rose & Crown is our first night dinner. We did last time and will be doing it again this time.

[rlovew]

We don't have a favorite. I want to try them all so I have only returned to Marakesh and counter service places but that doesn't mean we don't enjoy all the others we have been to- our return to Marakesh was because of the opening aviable for the candlelight package when I called.

Rebecca

[MazdaUK]

Congratulations SIOH:banana: :cheer2:

We don't have a favourite dining spot as we don't go often enough to try them all out :sad2:

[party of 3]

we love so many of them...

we always do crystal palace. this past time we did tony's and it was so great too. we we have to go back there. a lot of people like the garden grill, but we did not care for it. just our opinion. we did a bunch of new ones last time and now we have so many that we love. we did the sci fi and it had terrible reviews on the boards and we loved it!

[Mickster]

When we go to WDW we go in 2 different styles - when we go with my parents, we camp. On those trips we eat at Trails End (at Fort Wilderness) and roast s'mores at the campfire. Must do's if you ask me. But if we go with my inlaws, we stay in a deluxe hotel. On those trips, we eat at the Sci Fi, the Brown Derby, the Crystal Palace or the Garden Grill. Also must do's if you ask me.

2 totally different answers for the same people. Weird... :)

[MaryJ]

Our two favorite places are Rose & Crown for lunch, and Artist Point for supper.

[New England Eeyore]

I love so many restaurants in the world, but if I could only choose one it would be Boma. I could eat there every night of the week and not get tired of it!

[Faerie]

Congrats SIOH!!!

My favorite sit down? 'Ohana. Love it there

[Michellepooh]

Sorry, I didn't answer the character question yet!

My favorite character...hmmm...I love them all! I guess it would be Pooh (duh!). Favorite group: Fab Five. Favorite princesses: Ariel and Belle.



Favorite restaurant- Breakfast: Crystal Palace -I'm addicted to the breakfast pizza. Dinner: Whispering Canyon Cafe. I love their Western Chicken Pasta. Man, I'm craving that!!! (although I guess I'm craving a lot of things these days!! :rotfl2: )

[missesdisney]

Must do is Chef Mickey but my favorite (although we skipped it the last two trips so I don't need to scrap it....) is Whispering Canyon Cafe!

[Mickeyteacher]

Ok- I have been a bad hostess and not answered the questions:
For me:
Character: Tinker Belle and Mickey Mouse
Resturant: Crystal Palace and Chef Mickey's

DS:
Character: Donald Duck
Resturant: CHef Mickey's

DD:
CHaracter: Any Princess'
Resturant: 1900 Pair Fare

S :)

[knovak]

Favorite Restaurant - Chef Mickey's, Crystal Palace, 1900 Park Fare Dinner

[MaryJ]

I haven't answered either.

Favorite Restaurants:

Rose & Crown and Artist Point

Favorite Character: Belle (or anyone from Beauty and the Beast)

[jenr812]

Woohoo!!! Congrats SIOH!!! :)

OK I'm late answering ?s. My fave character is Eeyore, but I'm also always on the lookout for Piglet stuff, since DD14 is a huge Piglet fan. I also love Mickey.

As far as restaurants, well, we love eating at WDW! I have been sitting here pondering which to choose and I just can't narrow it down. We *love* Kona Cafe, 'Ohana, LeCellier, Whispering Canyon Cafe and Crystal Palace. Kona, LeCellier, and WCC were new to us last year and we've been to the other two twice. They are all on our "must-do" list for next time. I am so craving sticky wings from Kona right now, and a bubble gum milkshake from WCC, and everything from 'Ohana, and steak from LeCellier, and mickey waffles at CP. I miss WDW so much!!! :(

Sorry for the tangent...

[lovely scrapper]

Fav Restaurant-Prime Time and in Disneyland it is Carnation Cafe

Fav Character-Tink and Minnie

[VickiV]

I think I prefer the classic characters, especially Mickey and Tink.

Polling the family, we couldn't think of any particular favorite sit down restaurant. We like several. It depends on where we are and what we want to eat at the time. We have had numerous good meals at The Brown Derby though. We just really hate the wait time there.

I think we like all the character meals too.

VickiV

[VickiV]

pretty in tink can't get on to post right now, so I'm posting for her and her DD

pretty in tink likes all of the Disney characters, but leans towards the classic ones, she also likes princesses and winnie the pooh, it depends on her mood

her favorite sit downs are character meals

pretty in tink's DD: likes all of the Disney characters and her favorite restaurant is Tony's-she said she had mickey ice cream with oreo ears, it was just me and her, and that is what I think she's talking about, but I might be wrong, maybe someone can correct me if I'm wrong; she also likes character meals

[VickiV]

:confused3 Was it ever decided what size envelope we are using for the first swap? If it's 41 cent, then I'm assuming that we are using a legal business envelope. I don't mind if we're using priority envelopes or similar size, I just don't want to feel like I'm not sending enough or make someone else feel bad because I'm sending too much. :confused3

VickiV

[Girldreamer02]

I'm using a smallish bubble envelope. I have everything bought to put in it and I am going to prepare it so when it gets to march first I can just drop it in the mail:thumbsup2

[TPCShauna]

It doesn't appear that my SS has answered all of the questions yet. :( I'm sure it would be helpful to everyone if their SS could answer the questions when they have a moment as it will help all of us.

To reiterate previous questions:

1) Who is your favorite character and/or group of characters?

2) What is your favorite Disney restaurant?

And I have a new question for everyone:

3) What type of handmade gifts are you hoping to get from your SS in your third package?

Gee, I don't know! Truly, I'll be happy with anything but I know that I'm feeling kind of stumped about what to make my SS so I was hoping this question could help all of us.

Although, since I am asking everyone else, I guess it's only fair that I have to answer. Maybe a cute kitty or Disney paper bag album? I don't have one and mine are so plain. Or maybe an altered lunch pail to keep my cards in since I keep saying I should organize them by category instead of misplacing them. Really, anything is fine. I mainly just asked because I need help with an idea for my SS. Sneaky, aren't I? ;)

[MazdaUK]

Good idea - I need ideas too;) For me, keeping in mind the distance and post costs, i'm happy with some page completion kits (blank topper, photo mats, tags etc.) which I can use on my pages as I need them. I LOVE those things, and I'd never bother to make them just for me as I need them so i rely on swpas:rotfl: But if my SS wants to make something more complicated that's fine too - I bet there's stuff out theree I have no idea that exists so i can't ask for it:lmao:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Me and my boys would be very happy with the color or Disney themed page kits. I wouldn't mind some handsewn towels, but I don't think the boys would be thrilled. Altered chipboard albums (tag/lift-a-flap/word/shaped) would be better than towels for them. I'd like that too if my SS doesn't sew. ;) Those acrylic albums look pretty cool too.

[party of 3]

my ds and i would be happy with anything that someone made for us. i just hope we can make something that someone would love. i have been so thinking about this one.
just so i'm clear, we mail anything that will fit in an envelope and its .41 cents to mail it?

[MazdaUK]

Mine will be a bit more- might as well make it worth posting all that way:lmao:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Mine will be a tad bit more for at least one envelope. But I think the other two are lightweight enough to not need too much more that $0.41.

[Mickster]

Hmm...What handmade items? Well, I am trying to mickify my office, so anything altered - a big K (for my first name) with Mickey stuff or things like that would be great. I think that cards would also be cool. No worries, though.

[ddavis860]

For the first mailing, I'm using a bubble mailer...so it will cost more...

Answer to the made item... I'll love anything that someone on this board comes up with. I have been TOTALLY blown away by the creativity of the people here! So, anything my SS wants to share with me (along with directions if it's something I might want to reproduce) will be great! I love altered things, love handmade cards, love jewelry (:rotfl: Ok, I mean HM jewelry....)

So, SS...surprise me, I'll love it!!

[Girldreamer02]

Since I've never done this exchange or any other exchanges until just recently I don't really know what I would like for my homemade present. I am fine with anything. I know that dosen't help my secret sister out much so here are a few little hints about me. I love mickey mouse, the color pink, and I like stuff I can decorate my room with as it is a little boring:) Anything will do though. I love to be surprised!

[MaryJ]

Okay...I have to admit that I'm getting a little overwhelmed here by all the homemade ideas people are coming up with here! I'm a newbie to the scrapbook world so I don't even know what some of these ideas are! For instance, I've never made cards and don't even know what a paper bag album is!

Hope I'm not too far out of my league here!:crazy:

[Girldreamer02]

Okay...I have to admit that I'm getting a little overwhelmed here by all the homemade ideas people are coming up with here! I'm a newbie to the scrapbook world so I don't even know what some of these ideas are! For instance, I've never made cards and don't even know what a paper bag album is!

Hope I'm not too far out of my league here!:crazy:

I don't know what those are either :confused3 So don't feel bad:goodvibes Maybe someone can enlighten us:)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Here is the album I made for the Paper Bag Swap, Pooh Edition

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/paperbag%20albums/th_100_1172.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/paperbag%20albums/?action=view&current=8603921f.pbw)
click to start slideshow

[Michellepooh]

For a homemade item, I don't know. I guess whatever my SS is good at! :lmao: Probably stuff I can use for my WDW and Disney Cruise albums since those are always never ending. Or maybe even something cute for the new baby's album. Really, though, anything is fine with me! :goodvibes

[tiggermei]

For DD, she would love kits -- Disney or otherwise. She's so jealous of all my swap stuff and how easy it will make doing pages. She's still learning some stuff and we don't have a Cricut or anything so another option would be like Disney titles or titles for her other activities and/or paper piecings.

[MyLittlePiglet]

srory don't have time to answer shauna's question now but here is a suggestion and a new question. For those tht don't know the other stuff mentioned how about making you SS a homemade autograph book..... leading to the questiopn how collects autographs??

yes we collect autographs

[StitchIsOurHero]

For the homemade items, I would like anything!! :) I love Disney, or by then, I should know the gender of our little bundle of joy (SIOLB--StitchIsOneLovedBaby!)--so something for that would be great, too!!

I love anything homemade!!

[New England Eeyore]

For homemade, I'm pretty easygoing. I'd appreciate anything. I kind of hate to make cards, so if my SS likes to, that would be an especially great gift. Altered stuff, mini albums, page elements - any of those are good.

For the other question, I do not collect autographs.

[Girldreamer02]

srory don't have time to answer shauna's question now but here is a suggestion and a new question. For those tht don't know the other stuff mentioned how about making you SS a homemade autograph book..... leading to the questiopn how collects autographs??

yes we collect autographs

ooo that would be pretty awesome! I collect autographs!!!!

[rlovew]

I am pretty open about handmade things- I would like pretty much anything- I don't do altered stuff myself but it looks really neat.

On the autograph question- I don't do them but I do character photos.

Also for my Secret Sisters information- we are getting a miniature daschund in a couple of weeks. I met him today.

rebecca

[jennyL]

Sorry I haven't been keeping up but lets see if I can answer the questions. I don't have a favorite sit down. We keep trying different places but don't have just one we do everytime.

As for homemade item I could go for anything. Everyone here is so talented I'm sure I will use and love it all.

[Girldreamer02]

I am pretty open about handmade things- I would like pretty much anything- I don't do altered stuff myself but it looks really neat.

On the autograph question- I don't do them but I do character photos.

Also for my Secret Sisters information- we are getting a miniature daschund in a couple of weeks. I met him today.

rebecca

aww I got one last year for Christmas from df!!! Only ours was a girl. Zoey marie will be two yrs old in june. She is brownish red...what color is your little guy? Any names yet? Congrats they are the cutest little things ever I hope you enjoy him!

[MazdaUK]

We collect autographs when we go but don't go that often, and the boys like to choose a book or add to one they have. So no to autograph books. (but Ill bet they're awesome!).
But as I said before, love page kits and paper piecings - like for summer holidays, BBQs, Christmas etc - especially characters in costume! (Like a Christmas Mickey would be amazing!).
And altered/handmade stuff if it has a use, IYSWIM ;) Like if I can use it to organise scrap stuff or something, but not if I'm going to wonder where to put it and what to do with it (because DH will just keep going "are you ever ging to use that thing and what is it anyway?" :lmao: )

[rlovew]

aww I got one last year for Christmas from df!!! Only ours was a girl. Zoey marie will be two yrs old in june. She is brownish red...what color is your little guy? Any names yet? Congrats they are the cutest little things ever I hope you enjoy him!

He is a black (although it looked a bit like a really dark chocolate brown) with tan paws and a few tan spots. We haven't named him yet as I only saw him for a few minutes yesterday and i was dealing with my students at the same time- they brought him in for me to see just before the end of the school day. DH hasn't met him yet and then we will think about names.

Rebecca

[knovak]

I would like any homemade gift - I love to see people's ideas - and anything homemade is extra special.

We do collect autographs and character photos at our house. With 2 girls who are 8 & 5 - there's no getting around it. Although my 5 year old is the biggest fan of meeting the characters. I'm hoping on our upcoming trip in May she meets them.

[MyLittlePiglet]

okay sorry back to Shauna's question about what homemade item. I am cool with anything. One of my DH co-workers and I just randomly keep sending each other stuff back and forth... some is asked for cause we know the person has the "equipment" others just because.

Something I have never used is shaker boxes or slide mounts. I just love diecuts so just a bunch of random stuff would be cool too. I am afraid if my SS made something too cool like tag book or something I'd be too scard to use it LOL it that's what you were thinking etc please make it just teasing about how some people don't use swap items cause they are too good LOL hehehe

non scappy but used for scrapbooking........a collection of title suggestions, or a quote book, a favoriate desgners sketches copied into a book or something (not sure this item is coming across to well) ohhhh patterns for paper piecing okay these are weird but SS if you get my vibe go for it LOL:wizard:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I'm up for any homemade item. I'd be happy with anything. I know that's not a lot of help. Sorry!

As for character signatures. We don't collect those anymore. An autograph book is still a good idea, though, since we have a couple of the WDW autograph books and it would be cool to put the signatures with a picture of the character. I've meant to do that and just haven't gotten to it yet!

[ddavis860]

Answer for autograph book...

No, we don't get autographs anymore...

[MaryJ]

Here is the album I made for the Paper Bag Swap, Pooh Edition

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/paperbag%20albums/th_100_1172.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/paperbag%20albums/?action=view&current=8603921f.pbw)
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Cute album, but why is it called a paper bag album? What's different about it from any other scrapbook other than lots of pockets?

[MazdaUK]

Its made from paper bags stuck together - you can't really see tha paper bags because of all the lovely PP and embellies (I have one of these and it looks even better in real life!!)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks Mazda.

Yes, the paperbag media gives you pockets that you can put in extra tags or pages.


We don't collect autographs, just the photos. Hopefully Little Bit will take more photos than just the Power Rangers & Green Army Men.

[lovely scrapper]

I don't collect autographs and I don't need die cuts-(I have my own Ellison with 125 diecuts, my own Cricut, Quickutz, Cuttlebug-and YES I WILL ADMIT IT-I AM AN ADDICT!). But-I love altered things, cards, 8x8 pages, etc.

[knovak]

Note on Homemade Items: I would love a Tag Book like everyone is making. I can't seem to figure it out from the pictures and they look AWESOME!:goodvibes

[KatDisney]

1) Who is your favorite character and/or group of characters?

Stitch is my favorite as well as Cinderella

2) What is your favorite Disney restaurant?
Goofy's Kitchen

And I have a new question for everyone:

3) What type of handmade gifts are you hoping to get from your SS in your third package?

I would love a paperbag album for autographs. other than that I'd be totally happy with anything ;)

[mommy2mrb]

my fav characters are: Snow White, Minnie and Thumper

fav restaurants: Whispering Canyon Cafe, Chef Mickeys, Liberty Tree Tavern

Home made items: anything really, I don't do any of the "altered" stuff so something along that line would be great. I'm still trying to figure out what to make for my SS.

[AlexWyattMommy]

The page kit you made for me was really nice. I've already used it! It's over in the Round 5 scrappin' with swapped items thread.

[ddavis860]

I bought a #0 bubble envie yesterday for my first mailing....It's 6" x 9"...

[lewdyan1]

Do you have a certain brand or artist you like?

I like Doodle Bug stuff!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Do you have a certain brand or artist you like?

I like Doodle Bug stuff!

Hmmm, I like Karen Foster, Doodle Bug, Chatterbox, Heide Swap, Rusty Pickle, and Cloud 9.

Boys don't care. They just pick whatever strikes them at the time.

[party of 3]

i don't have a certain brand or artist that i lean towards. i kinda just like it ALL!!!!

[Mickeyteacher]

I kinda loke it all- I like to add deminstion to my albums.
S :)

[bearbear]

So sorry that I have not been on here. Work is crazy and they are working me to death. They are making me work days and nights. Enough about work, I am off for the weekend.
My fav char. is Pooh bear
group of characters are pooh and his friends
fav restaurant is liberty tree tavern, Le Cellier
I don't have any ideas for hand made things, my theory about hand made things are that they are from the heart.
We do collect autographs.
No certain artists here
My DD favs are Pooh bear
Princesses
restaurant liberty tree tavern

Again I apologize for not answering sooner
Cindy:guilty:

[New England Eeyore]

I love almost everything, but I find that I most often gravitate towards the 7 Gypsies stuff in stores. But any brand will be good with me!

[Girldreamer02]

I don't really have a favorite brand..just whatever looks cute to me. I like stuff that looks fun though...ex) I have paper I bought at hobby lobby that has like big circles and then little circles on it in different colors (green, pink etc) I'm not a very picky person so if you like it I probably will too. I mostly use stickers to embellish my pages since I was never taught or learned to use other type of things. I am going to experiment in a scrapbook I'm making for my fmil with some ribbon and a few different types of embellishments so wish me luck:thumbsup2 P.S. anyone that shops at jo ann fabrics...or if there is one near you they usually have two little free standing turn type things in their scrapbook section that have a bunch of different little dollar things that have turned out to work really well in some of my pages. just an fyi if anyone has one near them to check it out:goodvibes :thumbsup2

[MazdaUK]

I love Basic Grey if its not too pink and girly (not so good on boy pages;) ) but as I'm going to be working on a heritage album once I get rid of this cold (and swaps etc. :lmao: ) really anything could work. I like funky stuff too, like GinX. OK, lets just say I like just about anything :rotfl2: except pages that are one big picture IYSWIM - I never know how to work with those :confused3

[rlovew]

I really like most of the SEI lines(I am a member of their bimonthly club so I get a chance to see a lot of it). I don't have a favorite brand although I tend to go for more subtle things rather than bolder papers.

Rebecca

[ddavis860]

I don't have a fav brand, I match to what's in my head. I have fav things that I use all the time though...:love:

primas...all colors...fav is the med sized "got flowers"

Brads... shaped and basic colors (especially black)

[Mickster]

I really don't have a favorite product line. I have a ton of patterned papers already though, so solid cardstock is the way to go for me. Believe it or not, but I can't get red (like fire engine red) or black at my ACMoore. They stock a lot of grey and some reds they call something like "soft red" - is it really pink. Argh!

[MyLittlePiglet]

I like DCWV a lot. But I just buy whatever I like.... I don't usually pay attention to brand or designer. Except with my disney pages I am not too "bold". I am always up to the challenge of using new things though so.....:thumbsup2

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I never pay attention to the brands and couldn't tell you what brands I buy at my LSS. I just pick out what I like or what will work for what I'm doing.

[TPCShauna]

I find that I gravitate towards Karen Foster a lot! In fact, I didn't even realize how much until I was looking at some pages and started counting that 10 of 15 layouts I looked at had her paper on it. I also really like American Crafts. I know this is blasphemous to most scrappers but I HATE Basic Grey.

For embellies, I love RIBBON and Primas. I prefer not to use the tiny Primas and really go for the medium "Got Flowers" and larger.

[knovak]

No real favorite line here. I do prefer Bazzill cardstock and I like the SEI line of products.

[StitchIsOurHero]

I like Doodle Bug stuff, and I like Bazzill--but really, I just like everything! I'm a bold, bright colors person!! (I know that'll change a little once I know if we're having a boy or girl, and I'll get to throw in some pastels!! ;) )

ETA: I also LOVE primas!! And ribbon!!

[mommy2mrb]

The page kit you made for me was really nice. I've already used it! It's over in the Round 5 scrappin' with swapped items thread.

I'm so glad you were able to use them, I love what you did with your pages!

I really don't have any favorite name brands either, just buy what looks good and will fit my page.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

To my Secret Sister..... THANK YOU for the lovely birthday card and cute Winnie the Pooh stickers. That was a wonderful surprise to find in my mailbox today!!!!!

Thanks!!!!!!!!

[MyLittlePiglet]

Thank you SS. I got my V-day card yesterday! I always hoard my disney supplies... I think I am going to make V-day cards for the girls with the minnie stickers!! Thank you so much it will be the only v-day card (and goodies) I get LOL. You're awesome!

[Michellepooh]

I don't have one favorite brand. I like "cutesy" stuff like Doodlebug, Karen Foster, etc. I love Bazzill paper!

[MyLittlePiglet]

new question.....

What's the one scrapbooking product that has intrigured you but you haven't bought or tried?????

Hmm.... "old school" would be shaker box or slide mounts.... "new school" chipboard (I have a few that jsut came in a kit I bought but haven't used them) haven't done any embossing either

[marlynnp]

ok, I know I have a few to answer since I've been away.

Homemade items ~ I'm happy with anything! Though we have no need for autographs books.

I love Basic Grey, a lot of Fancy Pants and the new Prima papers rock!
and of course, Bazill cardstock.

I think the only thing I HAVEN't tried woud be the Prima paintable papers and that's only because they were sold out, lol!

[missesdisney]

new question.....

What's the one scrapbooking product that has intrigured you but you haven't bought or tried?????

For me it's shaker box and hand done paper piecing!

[KatDisney]

new question.....

What's the one scrapbooking product that has intrigued you but you haven't bought or tried?????


A Silent Setter!


I don't know if I've awnsered these or not so I will do it again

To reiterate previous questions:

1) Who is your favorite character and/or group of characters? STITCH is my favorite and Cinderella

2) What is your favorite Disney restaurant? Goofy's Kitchen

And I have a new question for everyone:

3) What type of handmade gifts are you hoping to get from your SS in your third package? paper bag book would be cool for autographs. Getting autographs is the hightland for all of my Disneyland trips. I get a new one for every trip. Honestly I love everything, I'm a sucker for paper piecing's ;)

[DisneyIsTerrific]

What's the one scrapbooking product that has intrigured you but you haven't bought or tried?????

I've never tried chalks or embossing or used slide mounts and shaker boxes. I tend to just buy the stuff I'm familiar with!

[StitchIsOurHero]

The one thing I haven't tried--

I haven't made a handmade paper piecing, and I love them. I'm going to try them this summer (when it's too hot to do anything else!!). I've also just started trying to figure out the distressing/inking thing! :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

new question.....

What's the one scrapbooking product that has intrigured you but you haven't bought or tried?????

Hmm.... "old school" would be shaker box or slide mounts.... "new school" chipboard (I have a few that jsut came in a kit I bought but haven't used them) haven't done any embossing either

I did buy some chipboard alphabets, but they are still sitting their container as I just don't know what to do with them.
That grungeboard looks intriguing too.

[jennyL]

I've never tried paper piercings and have only done shaker boxes once. I have some chipboard but have only used it once too. I'm just never sure how to color it the way I want.

[TPCShauna]

Chipboard scares me. I have never figured out what to do with it. I'm also just starting into altered puzzle pieces. I'm liking them.

[New England Eeyore]

I'd say chipboard too. I haven't really gotten into it, but I'd be interested in trying.

[Mickster]

Hmm... Excellent question. I'd say chipboard. I have some - I just never think to use it.

[MyLittlePiglet]

okay i have a question.... generally would people want the packaging from their stuff? Some things will just mail/fit better if out of the packaging but I don't want SS to think that she got my leftovers or something instead of me shopping for her? Does that make sense? opinions?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I would think for the envelope one it would be perfectly fine to mail without the bulky packaging.
When you get the box one, it probably won't matter size wise, but I still think it would be okay.

[MazdaUK]

I'm fine without packaging, if you have time/inclination to remove it. It keeps the postage down as well! (Rather have more stuff than packaging ;) )

[Girldreamer02]

What's the one scrapbooking product that has intrigured you but you haven't bought or tried?????


I haven't tried ribbon or brads and I would like to try both, but I am not quite sure how to incorporate them into my layouts so thats why I haven't used them. Also what do you use to attach the ribbon? Glue?

[VickiV]

I haven't been keeping up with this either.

Handmade gift, probably anything except an autograph book, but it that is what you have been working on, I have someone I can give it too that is going with us on our next trip

No preference for brand or artist, use a mix of brands

Intriguing product, I haven't used chalks

VickiV

[MaryJ]

What's the one scrapbooking product that has intrigured you but you haven't bought or tried?????


I haven't tried ribbon or brads and I would like to try both, but I am not quite sure how to incorporate them into my layouts so thats why I haven't used them. Also what do you use to attach the ribbon? Glue?

I feel the same way about buttons. There's lots of cute ones out there, but how to you attach them to paper?

[New England Eeyore]

For adhering ribbon, I use my ATG gun, but before I had that, I used Glue Lines (by the makers of Glue Dots). For buttons I use Glue Dots. They come in all sizes and they hold very well.

[TPCShauna]

I haven't tried ribbon or brads and I would like to try both, but I am not quite sure how to incorporate them into my layouts so thats why I haven't used them. Also what do you use to attach the ribbon? Glue?

You can run your ribbon through your Xyron "X" adhesive maker. I also use mini glue dots and double-sided tape.

I feel the same way about buttons. There's lots of cute ones out there, but how to you attach them to paper?

For buttons, I mainly use glue dots. They have them all in just about every size you need to match the button sizes.

[MazdaUK]

There's probably loads I haven't tried. Paper piecing scaares me :eek: And my hands are not so good at cutting for a long time so I don't think i could do it :sad2 I love other people's stuff though :goodvibes: I worry about the safety of chipboard - I've used decorated stuff but not the plain bits. And I'd love to try a cuttlebug or cricut :lmao:

[Girldreamer02]

I feel the same way about buttons. There's lots of cute ones out there, but how to you attach them to paper?

I was at hobby lobby today and bit the bullet and got one tiny package of buttons that were super cute!!! They are called spare parts by the paper studio. They are different springy colors with white polka dots on them. I got up to the register and I was having second thoughts talking to my sister saying what are we going to use to stick these on? Glue? The lady in front of my piped up and said to use the sticky dots. So we get out of line and go look for them. I got them! They are called zots clear adhesive dots and its the ultra strength. Let me tell you...they work wonderfully!!! Although the zots are a little big to stick to the back of my ribbon, but they didn't have smaller sizes at my hobby lobby. So I decided to cut them in half in order to put them on the ribbon. I couldn't be happier with my experiment with ribbon and buttons today! Hopefully my secret sister is reading this. ;) So I hope this helps you out too. :) I also wish I could thank that lady at hobby lobby she was a life saver!

[missesdisney]

Ok, March is moving along and the next shipment is this box....so what kinds of things go in the box? This is my first SS so I want to make sure I'm doing what is expected.

Thanks for input!

Maria

[rlovew]

Ok, March is moving along and the next shipment is this box....so what kinds of things go in the box? This is my first SS so I want to make sure I'm doing what is expected.

Thanks for input!

Maria

At least $20 worth of stuff (can be a mix of scrap stuff and not) but some of it should be for scrapping. Use your partner's survey to help figure out what you should send. You can include homemade and storebought goodies in this package but you will have to do homemmade for the next package. I have gotten some filled with wrapped package and some in gift bags and some just in the box so the manner of deliver doesn't matter- it is the thought that goes into choosing things your SS will enjoy.

Rebecca

[notes4theheart]

Sorry, wrong thread...:guilty: