Topper'n'Tags Swap Requirements

[AlexWyattMommy]

Here is what the Topper'n'Tags swap will require. I will put full instructions for packing and mailing in the sign ups. This swap is for newbie and vetern alike. Although I will be putting a limit of two groups only for those who are new to swapping with me. Feel free to ask any questions. Sign ups will be June 27th.


Toppers'n'Tags
Due September 12
This is a simple swap. For each group you're in, you will make an 8-inch title topper and one element choice.

The title topper should be 8 inches wide and at least 2 inches high, be double/triple matted, and contain no handwriting. Computer-generated, stickers, or die-cut is fine. Extra embellishments would be great!

The element is to be chosen from the list below:
Photo Mat: 1 PP first/top layer no smaller than 6-1/4 x 4-1/4, double matted and embellished two ways
Journaling Box: 2PP at least a 3x3 writing area, double matted with actual journal area placed on top of the two mats and embellished two ways
Tag: 1 PP for medium or large tags, 2 pp for 2x3 tags, double matted and embellished two ways, include either ribbon/fiber or eyelet/brad in the hole. may include both....the fiber and or eyelet does not count as part of the 2 embellishments.
Embellished Shapes: 3PP 1-1/2x1-1/2 or larger if you wish, double matted and embellished. These can be circles, squares, flowers, etc. be creative. If it is a shape that would not look right double matted please use your best judgement.....Just make up for it in another way. Maybe make a few extra or throw in something extra.
Slide Mounts: 2PP be creative here please
File Folders or Matchbooks: 1 PP if medium size or lager, 2 pp if mini sized. Please make sure to enclose a blank page in the matchbook if this is the element you choose to do.
Bottle Caps: 2PP if metal, 4PP if paper
Library Pocket and Tag: 1PP embellished, no smaller than to hold 2x3 a tag that should have ribbon/fiber or eyelet in the hole
Shaker Box: 1PP be creative please
Paper Piecing: 1PP be creative please
License Plate: 1PP be creative please
Signage/Bookmark: 1PP 2x6, double matted and embellished
Song/Lyric/Poem: 1PP, double matted and embellished
Altered CD cover: 1PP be creative please
Altered letter: matted at least 4 inches
Altered Paper Clips: 3 large size ones


Group 1 - Characters
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Group 2 - Princesses
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Group 3- MK Lands
Adventureland -
Liberty Square -
Frontierland -
Fantasyland -
Toontown -
Main Street USA -
Tomorrowland –

Group 4- MK Rides
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Group 5 - Epcot Countries
Mexico -
China -
Canada -
Morocco -
Germany -
American Adventure -
Japan -
Norway -
France -
UK -
Italy -

Group 6 – Epcot Attractions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Group 7 - Studios
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Group 8 - Animal Kingdom
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Group 9 - Restaurants
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Group 10 - Transportation
Monorail -
Trains -
Tram -
Canopy Boats (boat launches) -
Bus -
Automobile -
MK Trolley -
Liberty Belle -

[123SA]

This looks fun. Count me in.

[TinkerBean]

Yippee!!!http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/rhonda6699/yay-1.gifI can't wait...

[AlexWyattMommy]

When this one was done in November 2006, there were multiples of some groups. I'm willing to do the same if there interest.

[SusieStone]

I think I am not reading something right. It is topper and tag but you have elements listed....I am confused.

I am all about the transportation group

[AlexWyattMommy]

I think I am not reading something right. It is topper and tag but you have elements listed....I am confused.

I am all about the transportation group

I just like the way it sounds. Topper'n'Tag. Topper'n'Element doesn't roll off my tongue as nicely.

You can make a Tag or any element you wish. [I don't like to be tied to just one thing]

[SusieStone]

I just like the way it sounds. Topper'n'Tag. Topper'n'Element doesn't roll off my tongue as nicely.

You can make a Tag or any element you wish. [I don't like to be tied to just one thing]

That is great.......Tags are not my favorite things to make.

Yippee

[123SA]

That is great.......Tags are not my favorite things to make.

Yippee


I don't like to make tags either. I'm just not good at it.

[New England Eeyore]

I've used nearly everything I got from the original Toppers n Tags swap, so I think it's time to re-stock! It was a fun one.

[PrincessNancy96]

Looks good.. I'll have to see if I can handle this after all the complete pages I've got on the burner...

[momx3boys]

You all are killing me with all these swaps. I was going to pass this one up, now I think I'm in. :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Flotsam, Jetsam, now I've got her, boys
The boss is on a roll
This poor unfortunate soul

[TinkerBean]

Flotsam, Jetsam, now I've got her, boys
The boss is on a roll
This poor unfortunate soul

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/rhonda6699/bellylaugh.gif

[aroyer]

Ok, I think I might could handle this. Maybe... it sounds like a good newbie swap.

[TinkerBean]

Ok, I think I might could handle this. Maybe... it sounds like a good newbie swap.

And we could all use some FLOCK!

[party of 3]

ok i was going to bypass this one, but ashley's joining us.....how can i pass this up????? and she's making something with FLOCK! oh boy.......i want to join, i can't join, i want to join,........flock......i don't know what to do.......

i think i just like saying "flock"!!!!:rotfl2:
(it kinda sounds like a bad word!!!!!!:lmao: )

[aroyer]

Well flock... there's a lot of pressure!

[party of 3]

really no "flocking" pressure!!!!!

[aroyer]

:lmao: Flock....to join or not. I'll do it if you do Holly!

[party of 3]

flock, flock, flock........i'll have to sleep on it!:lmao:

[KatDisney]

Thanks Ann for taking this swap over, I'm glad to see that there is so much more interest :)

[momx3boys]

Flotsam, Jetsam, now I've got her, boys
The boss is on a roll
This poor unfortunate soul

LOL, sounds like you've got a hook in a lot of us. :rotfl:

[AlexWyattMommy]

You're flockin' right I do.
:lmao:

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

what the flock?? :confused3 :confused3

:rotfl2:

[party of 3]

You're flockin' right I do.
:lmao:

what the flock?? :confused3 :confused3

:rotfl2:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

i laughed myself to sleep last night with that!!!!!

[TinkerBean]

Good morning Flockers...

I ordered myself some flocking beautiful flock last night for this swap.

[AlexWyattMommy]

That is flockin' awesome. :thumbsup2

[party of 3]

i can't flocking believe it! ya did?

[aroyer]

That's flocktastic! :cool1:

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

That's flocktastic! :cool1:

I almost just spit out my coffee! :lmao: :lmao: :coffee:

[Arizona Rita]

Well flockkkkkk me, but can anyone tell/show me what a matchbook looks like? I think Im going to jump on this one but to be honest Im scared!
Do we just pick the section that we are interested in and let our hostess know? Buffy said that when I start I should post alot, you all are going to get sick of me!
Also, do we make exactly the same thing for eveyone in our group or can there be a little variance?
Im going to have 100 qs before I even get started!
:hippie:
Rita

[AlexWyattMommy]

Well flockkkkkk me, but can anyone tell/show me what a matchbook looks like? I think Im going to jump on this one but to be honest Im scared!
Do we just pick the section that we are interested in and let our hostess know? Buffy said that when I start I should post alot, you all are going to get sick of me!
Also, do we make exactly the same thing for eveyone in our group or can there be a little variance?
Im going to have 100 qs before I even get started!
:hippie:
Rita

Questions are good.

If you are thinking about Group 1 or 2 - you tell me the character you're going to do. A land group, you tell me which land you want. An attraction or restaurant, same thing, you tell me which one you will be doing. You do NOT have to tell me the element choice. Since each subject in the topics are different, even if we have 6 tags it'll be okay because you probably aren't going to use each subject on the same page. It'll get a flockin' crowded. :rotfl2:
Let me get my camera ready and I'll go photograph the matchbook I did and one that Buffy did.

[123SA]

Well flockkkkkk me, but can anyone tell/show me what a matchbook looks like? I think Im going to jump on this one but to be honest Im scared!
Do we just pick the section that we are interested in and let our hostess know? Buffy said that when I start I should post alot, you all are going to get sick of me!
Also, do we make exactly the same thing for eveyone in our group or can there be a little variance?
Im going to have 100 qs before I even get started!
:hippie:
Rita

Hooray!! A newbie!

Nope, can't help you with the matchbook, but I can with the other questions.

On the signup thread, read through the posts ahead of you to see what is already taken, and then state what you want. Like this:

I'd like spot in the character group. I'll do Marie from the Aristocats.
For the Studios grp, I'd like to do Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playground.


The items are generally all the same. Say I run out of Navy blue brads, but a different color blue works too, this is okay. Or I buy a set of stickers that has Mickey and Minnie -- maybe half will have Mickey and the other half Minnie -- as long as the substitutions are comparable and in theme. If my theme was Mickey, I couldn't submit half the sets with Minnie. I also wouldn't use dimensional stickers on some, but flat ones on the others.

Does this help?

[123SA]

Now, you have more answers than you need!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hooray!! A newbie!

Nope, can't help you with the matchbook, but I can with the other questions.

On the signup thread, read through the posts ahead of you to see what is already taken, and then state what you want. Like this:

I'd like spot in the character group. I'll do Marie from the Aristocats.
For the Studios grp, I'd like to do Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playground.


The items are generally all the same. Say I run out of Navy blue brads, but a different color blue works too, this is okay. Or I buy a set of stickers that has Mickey and Minnie -- maybe half will have Mickey and the other half Minnie -- as long as the substitutions are comparable and in theme. If my theme was Mickey, I couldn't submit half the sets with Minnie. I also wouldn't use dimensional stickers on some, but flat ones on the others.

Does this help?

Thanks! I didn't even think to tell some one HOW to sign up. :rotfl2:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Here are some matchbooks. Buffy's is the more elaborate one, it had lots of embellishing on the inside.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_2304.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_2305.jpg

Mine was a bit on the simple side because I made an envelope/pocket for it.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_2308.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_2309.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_2310.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_2311.jpg

[MazdaUK]

Ah, flock me I guess I'll be watching the openings on this:lmao: DS(8) is PANTING to do another swap so it might just be him signing up;)

[party of 3]

holy flock do i love those matchbooks. how are they made? cricut, sixxiz, what? do tell! please....

[AlexWyattMommy]

Buffy hand cut hers.
Mine I had a flip over card from Stampin'Up that I used as my base and then hand cut my inserts, stapled them inside and covered the staples with ribbon.

[SusieStone]

holy flock do i love those matchbooks. how are they made? cricut, sixxiz, what? do tell! please....

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-an-Interactive-Matchbook-Scrapbook&id=283278


New Technique: Matchbook-style Scrapbook Journaling Boxes

How To Make Mini-books for Scrapbooking
by Rebecca Ludens


On my layout for the PS Scrapbook Page Challenge, I used mini-matchbook journaling boxes to hold five additional, small photos and matching journaling. These mini-books are both fun and easy to make. They can coordinate with any theme of scrapbook page simply by changing the colors of cardstock used to make them. They can hold photos, journaling, or even small memorabilia. Create larger matchbooks following these same directions and you can use them to make a themed mini-scrapbook. Make tiny matchbooks for holiday gift tags.

Click here to see the sample layout and use your browser back button to return to these steps to learn how to make your own matchbook journaling boxes.

Paper used in the sample shown here is from The Paper Loft.

Step 1) Cut a piece of double-sided cardstock into a long, thin rectangle. The paper used in this sample has boxes on it, making it easy to decide where to fold and cut. The width of the sample mini-matchbooks is 1 3/4".



Step 2) Fold up approximately 1/2" of the end of the strip.



Step 3) Decide how tall you want your matchbook to be and fold it again at the point. The sample is 2" tall.



Step 4) Matchbooks have some depth to them. To create the thickness, fold one more time just 1/8" from the last fold and then trim the remain strip so that it will just tuck inside the first fold. See photo below.



Step 5) Trim pieces of coordinating cardstock that will fit inside your matchbook to use for pages. You will want to limit a book this size to 3 or 4 pages so that a staple will be able to make it through the layers.



Step 6) Insert the pages and staple in the center of the bottom fold as shown.



Step 7) The cover should be able to fold down and be tucked into the bottom flap. If needed, trim the cover slightly so that it just tucks in and stays without bowing outward.



Step 8) Add journaling and photos to the inside of the book and attach to your layout.



Step 9) Embellish the cover as desired.



Tip: To place this page in a page protector, you will want to use a craft knife to carefully cut away the protector around the matchbook so that readers can access the inside of the book without removing the page from the protector.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Mine was meant to stand alone. Those came from the paint can swap. I basically cut the out side piece big enough to fold in 1/2 and have the matchbook flap on the bottom. Then I cut inserts to fit inside the cover. Clear as mud right? Let me see if I can find mine.

The trick is to not get them too thick, or they are hard to staple. I stapled the bottom of the inserts together.

Isn't there some Cricut carts that have matchbooks?

[BernardandMissBianca]

Taking my mod hat off for a minute.

The whole flock thing is Flockin' hysterical.

[AlexWyattMommy]

:eek:
You said flock.

I'm telling Mom.

[BernardandMissBianca]

:eek:
You said flock.

I'm telling Mom.



go ahead, make my day. :p

[AlexWyattMommy]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/rhonda6699/smiley_cookie_2.gif

[BernardandMissBianca]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/rhonda6699/smiley_cookie_2.gif


bite me...

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

:faint:

[BernardandMissBianca]

look at my siggie!!! :p

[TinkerBean]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/rhonda6699/smiley_cookie_2.gif

I was so saving that smilie for the right time...But you go to it first:rotfl:

I step away from the computer for a few hours and look what happens.;)

[Michellepooh]

Leave for the day, and you've all gone flocking crazy!!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I was so saving that smilie for the right time...But you go to it first:rotfl:

I step away from the computer for a few hours and look what happens.;)

I couldn't help it. I saw that smilie a while ago and have been iching to use it. I just couldn't help myself.

:sad:

sorry. :worried:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Leave for the day, and you've all gone flocking crazy!!!!

It's that whole goose and gander thing, we kinda flock together.

[TinkerBean]

I couldn't help it. I saw that smilie a while ago and have been iching to use it. I just couldn't help myself.

:sad:

sorry. :worried:

:rotfl: of course you had to it was the PERFECT opportunity;)

It's that whole goose and gander thing, we kinda flock together.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/rhonda6699/bellylaugh.gif

DD who is 8 is wondering why I am laughing at the word flock, and what is Team Flock (darn those kids when they get to be able to read and spell - can't slip anything past them anymore...)

[TinkerBean]

Ann - come back - where did you go?

Y'all know that mi smilies et tu smilies right?

COOOMME BAAAACK

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/rhonda6699/TEENYprettyplez.gif

[AlexWyattMommy]

Sorry. Had to put fish in the pond. Empty water out of fishtank. Remove gravel from fish tank. Help move fish tank and stand out to barn. (55 gallon tank and double double door base) Clean nasty floor under tank. Reheat Chinese food for boys. Make salad for me. I'm now typing and eating salad. I'm gonna make a mess. :rotfl2:

[AlexWyattMommy]

I need to steal, uhm borrow, that Team Flock.

[TinkerBean]

Sorry. Had to put fish in the pond. Empty water out of fishtank. Remove gravel from fish tank. Help move fish tank and stand out to barn. (55 gallon tank and double double door base) Clean nasty floor under tank. Reheat Chinese food for boys. Make salad for me. I'm now typing and eating salad. I'm gonna make a mess. :rotfl2:

And you were only gone for a few moments too...

Thank goodness you came back;)

[TinkerBean]

'K I'll bite, why are the fish going from the tank to the pond...were they bad?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Bad, bad fish. The largest, a 7 inch goldfish, had a bad habit of splashing water out of the tank. :rotfl2: Just kidding. The tank was getting really bad. There was this weird, hard scaley stuff growing on the lids. And I mean growing. Not just being splashed on and calcium drying on the bottom, it was growing up through the cracks in the lid. ICK!!

The fish came from the pond. The old pond. We put $0.12 feeder fish in it one year and some died but others thrived. So much that they had baby goldfish in the pond. The plan was to just replace the fish every year since they wouldn't survive the winter. But when they went and starting having babies, well, we had to save them. Then the pond sprung a leak or just wasn't put in right, and we didn't put them back in that spring. They've been here for THREE years. It was time to put them back outside. I was also tired of cleaning the tank and feeding fish that weren't mine. I'd rather have a rat. ;)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Bleach and CLR didn't kill that scaley stuff. Scrubbing with an SOS pad, a hard wire brush and soaking it in vinager didn't take it off. I gave up.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Make sure you get a pond heater for winter or you will have fish sticks. LOL

[AlexWyattMommy]

Do you have any idea about what it would cost in electricity to run one of those? I'd like to do it, but if it costs too much, I won't be able to convince the DH.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Do you have any idea about what it would cost in electricity to run one of those? I'd like to do it, but if it costs too much, I won't be able to convince the DH.

not a clue, but you only need to run it when the temps go below freezing.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Guess I'll be googling to get an idea. Maybe if the initial outlay isn't too much, I can ask for the upkeep to be a Christmas present. I really don't think I could handle disposable fish.

[TinkerBean]

I think it's pretty much just like the little heaters that they have for bird baths...It just keeps the water above freezing, that's all they really need. How big is the pond?

OT - We had a friend whose Koi kept disappearing from his pond. Everytime he'd restock it they would be gone within a week or so. Turns out he was providing Sushi for the racoons.:rotfl2:

[AlexWyattMommy]

We put a rock over some bricks in the middle of the deep section for the fish to hide under. Also give them some shade until I get plants in there. That's tomorrow's mission. Buy water plants.

It is a 100 gallon preformed hard sided pond.
This one:
http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/039694/039694079184md.jpg
It has two shallow ledges and a deeper middle.

[party of 3]

ok i leave for the day and you all go flocking crazy!!!! you make up new siggy's without me....what the flock!!!!

ok how do i steal it???? i'm going to give it a try right now....

i'll be back..........

[VickiV]

holy flock do i love those matchbooks. how are they made? cricut, sixxiz, what? do tell! please....

Cricut's Fabulous Finds has 4 matchbook cuts.

VickiV

[party of 3]

thanks vickiv! i'm not sure if i have that one or not. i'll have to go see....

[party of 3]

where the flock is ashley???? she needs to have team flock in her siggy too! she's one of the founding members of team flock......
has she not been here all day???

[AlexWyattMommy]

Oh, you know Ashley.
She's probably out flocking around with the flock.

[Arizona Rita]

Ok, not that I dont give a flock about the fishies, because I do, Japan Pavillion has some gorgeous koi!, but I have more q's!
Is the matchbook as easy as it looks and it counts as an element or do you do 2pp?
Are stickers ok to work with because I love stickers, I can do stickers without flocking up too much,
and when are we supposed to sign up AND
if a group is 6 which includes "yourself" how do you get 6 different things back? Dont ever ask me to do math!:eek:
Thank you foe sll the replies and really I dont think Im as dumb as I look and I will eventually get it Or drop out and just be "Miserable for the rest of her life"!:hippie:

[party of 3]

:welcome: Rita!
i think i can answer a few of those ?'s.
i think if i remember right, the sign up date is June 27th.
and you make 6 things and you get 1 of yours and 5 others back to you when they swap it out.
now i've only been in a few so i am not the most swap savy so i hope i've answered these ?'s right.
nice to have you with us!

[AlexWyattMommy]

PO3 is right.

If the group has 6 people, you make 6 requirements. You will get one of your own and five different ones back. This way the hostess can just make sure that everyone has the same combination of six baggies for each group when sending them back.

Yes. The matchbooks really are that simple. If you make it large enough to hold a wallet sized photo, you only have to make one per person. If you make it smaller, than there must TWO per person. I always put in at least 5 to 7 pages, but the requirements have stated that there be at least one insert page. To me that just isn't enough, but I'm an over achiever that way.

It all depends upon the sticker. If you are using the ones that are small [1/4" or smaller] and come in a bag, no. If you are using quality stickers, like EK Success, Jolee's, CM or even some of the nicer Sandy Lions, I don't mind them. The dimensional stickers are very okay. And as long as the flat sticker isn't your only embellishment, I will allow them for this swap. Remember, each swap will have different requirements. Both in quantity that needs to be made and what level of embellishment is needed.

[aroyer]

where the flock is ashley???? she needs to have team flock in her siggy too! she's one of the founding members of team flock......
has she not been here all day???

Oh, you know Ashley.
She's probably out flocking around with the flock.


Laughing my flock off here! :rotfl2: Oh my goodness, I run errands and have dinner with my parents and the flocking gets out of control!!! :lmao: And holy flock, do I need Team Flock in my siggy. Now how the heck do I do that!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'll PM you the link to put in your siggy.

[aroyer]

Thanks AWM! I'm an official member of Team Flock! :cool1:

[party of 3]

ashley,
i'm so flocking happy to see you. i was starting to worry. you have to have team flock in your siggy. you're not only a flocking member you're the flocking president!

[Arizona Rita]

You are all so great with the responses!
I feel sort of like LeFou (SP?)
"OK, now I get it, Lets go"!
But there will be more ?!!!!!!!:scared1:

[party of 3]

that's ok. ask away!
i still ask a ton of ?'s. ;)

[Arizona Rita]

Ok, I think I know what I would like to do but can ya'll send me to a good sight for various Toppers?
I have some ideas but would like to see some examples!
TA!

[AlexWyattMommy]

The simplest thing to do is just look through the posting of the photos of previous swaps. There is a great variety in there. Some that used "words" and some that were just blank.

[StitchIsOurHero]

I can't wait for this one! This is my favorite swap!! :cool1:

[123SA]

Hello stranger! Hope you have been feeling well! I would love to swap with you again.

[StitchIsOurHero]

Hello stranger! Hope you have been feeling well! I would love to swap with you again.

Hi!! :yay: I've been feeling pretty good lately! We finally finished summer school this past Friday, so now, I just have to get the house ready for the arrival of SIOLB!! :love:

I'm hoping I can do this swap--I think I'll be able to, since it's not due until September! :thumbsup2

[party of 3]

i love getting the house ready for the baby. one of my favorite parts! you must be getting so excited!!!!! you are so very lucky!:thumbsup2

[Arizona Rita]

Just wanted to drop in and say Hey!
I cant wait for Friday to make my request and I really hope I get it!:banana:
My Dd is allowed to help me with this, right?
Before any of you started doing this, did you find yourselves thinking about it all the time and designing things in your mind?
I find myself thinking about this all the time!

Buffy, would it be ok to run things past you? I chose you as my mentor and I dont think I ever asked you, I think I just loved your work so much!:lovestruc

Hurry Friday (Christmas), Hurry Fast!
(yes I do like to quote movies and songs!)

Talk to you all on Friday!
Rita:mickeyjum :mickeyjum :mickeyjum :mickeyjum

[kellieb71]

I would love to do Mickey for this swap - I won't be around on the 27th, so I'm not quite sure how I'll sign up for it. Any idears?

Thanks in advance!

Kellie (Who is using this as a great excuse to get back in her scrap room!)

[BernardandMissBianca]

Rita you can definitely run things by me, that's what we are here for! But I will be gone from July 2 - 6. I should have internet access but we will be busy with Car stuff so I can't guarantee when I will check in. You can also ask any of the girls, including PrincessNancy96, AlexWyattMommy, SusieStone, they will all help!

Your DD can absolutely help! The more the merrier. And yes we obsess! LOL I dream about swaps, Nancy will have ideas pop in her head in the middle of the night. Carry a notebook with you always!


Hey Kellie, welcome to the swaps! If you can't be here the day of signups you can either PM your hostess and ask her to hold a spot or ask another swapper to sign up for you. If you would like I can sign up on your behalf, just make sure you check in with AWM as soon as you can. So you want Mickey in group 1?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I would love to do Mickey for this swap - I won't be around on the 27th, so I'm not quite sure how I'll sign up for it. Any idears?

Thanks in advance!

Kellie (Who is using this as a great excuse to get back in her scrap room!)

Rita you can definitely run things by me, that's what we are here for! But I will be gone from July 2 - 6. I should have internet access but we will be busy with Car stuff so I can't guarantee when I will check in. You can also ask any of the girls, including PrincessNancy96, AlexWyattMommy, SusieStone, they will all help!

Your DD can absolutely help! The more the merrier. And yes we obsess! LOL I dream about swaps, Nancy will have ideas pop in her head in the middle of the night. Carry a notebook with you always!


Hey Kellie, welcome to the swaps! If you can't be here the day of signups you can either PM your hostess and ask her to hold a spot or ask another swapper to sign up for you. If you would like I can sign up on your behalf, just make sure you check in with AWM as soon as you can. So you want Mickey in group 1?

Yes, you can send me a PM - with your name/addy/email and group/topic for the up to two groups or you can ask someone to sign up for you.

[New England Eeyore]

Before any of you started doing this, did you find yourselves thinking about it all the time and designing things in your mind?
I find myself thinking about this all the time!


Yes!! I still obsess over it, but it's nothing compared to the obsession level of my first swap! I think I lost a few nights sleep agonizing over eyelet placement.

[MinnieGarden]

I'm a long time lurker, but would loooove to join your swap if really new newbies are ok! :) I know I'll have a billion questions, mainly because there's just so much stuff!!!


Christy

[Kim1964]

Yes!! I still obsess over it, but it's nothing compared to the obsession level of my first swap! I think I lost a few nights sleep agonizing over eyelet placement.

I drove my DH insane with my obsession over my first swap. Buffy was my mentor, though, and when she gave my prototypes a :thumbsup2 , I knew I'd be OK. I've done 2 more swaps since then, and while I obsess about them, it's in a fun way.....not in the, "OMG, I hope my stuff is good enough" way:).

[party of 3]

i still obsess over every little thing. i just want it to be as nice as everyone else's stuff!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I still obsess too. I wonder if that ever goes away?

And yes ::yes:: this is really for newbies too.

[hopemax]

My worries usually take the form of... Let's say I'm in 6 groups. I will usually end up with 1 or 2 more elaborate ideas. I worry that the people in the other 4 groups will be upset because they didn't get one of the elaborate pieces.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I drove my DH insane with my obsession over my first swap. Buffy was my mentor, though, and when she gave my prototypes a :thumbsup2 , I knew I'd be OK. I've done 2 more swaps since then, and while I obsess about them, it's in a fun way.....not in the, "OMG, I hope my stuff is good enough" way:).

I still obsess. LOL

[AlexWyattMommy]

My worries usually take the form of... Let's say I'm in 6 groups. I will usually end up with 1 or 2 more elaborate ideas. I worry that the people in the other 4 groups will be upset because they didn't get one of the elaborate pieces.

I think anyone would be more upset if they weren't in a group with you to begin with. :)

Your stuff is legendary.

[BernardandMissBianca]

My worries usually take the form of... Let's say I'm in 6 groups. I will usually end up with 1 or 2 more elaborate ideas. I worry that the people in the other 4 groups will be upset because they didn't get one of the elaborate pieces.

Nah, every idea is different. That's what is so nice about swaps.

[hopemax]

I think anyone would be more upset if they weren't in a group with you to begin with. :)

Your stuff is legendary.

Thank you :goodvibes , but I don't think anyone has started a war over my pieces or written a song or poem about them, so legendary would definitely be going overboard. :rotfl:

[123SA]

Thank you :goodvibes , but I don't think anyone has started a war over my pieces or written a song or poem about them, so legendary would definitely be going overboard. :rotfl:


If it will get me a Buzz Lightyear SpaceRanger Spin piece, I'll start composing tonight.

[BernardandMissBianca]

If it will get me a Buzz Lightyear SpaceRanger Spin piece, I'll start composing tonight.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[AlexWyattMommy]

If it will get me a Buzz Lightyear SpaceRanger Spin piece, I'll start composing tonight.

I'll start the war. :thumbsup2

[hopemax]

The one from the last surprise swap? I do have one leftover...what do you have? :goodvibes

After the "special requests," part of the surprise swap, I've started making extras of things, paper piecings especially. I have been hoping for the last, oh, six months :rotfl2: of getting my swaps cleared out so I could

1. update my blog with new pieces
2. post things that I have already made on the Pass it Forward thread
3. take more requests, because I think I have to go on swap hiatus because it's going to be busy for me in Aug/Sept, but making more of things I've already done I can do.

[123SA]

The one from the last surprise swap? I do have one leftover...what do you have? :goodvibes

After the "special requests," part of the surprise swap, I've started making extras of things, paper piecings especially. I have been hoping for the last, oh, six months :rotfl2: of getting my swaps cleared out so I could

1. update my blog with new pieces
2. post things that I have already made on the Pass it Forward thread
3. take more requests, because I think I have to go on swap hiatus because it's going to be busy for me in Aug/Sept, but making more of things I've already done I can do.

I can send you an extra child. I have a very cute curly haired 2 yr old (see avatar) who has started to throw tantrums when he doesn't get his way. If that is not appealing, I'll have to look through my stuff.

[123SA]

I'll start the war. :thumbsup2
Flock off, it's mine!

[hopemax]

I thought Ann got one in the swap originally...or is it that you need two?

I just went back and checked...her boys were the darn reason I made the Buzz in the first place!

my first idea, two different characters from the same movie, I was going to do one for each group. Then I decided that they really should go together. I also figured that AWM's boys might have a problem with them, so for my second idea, I am doing something definitely more for boys.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Flock off, it's mine!

Flock off? Flock off?!

You flock off, I flockin' want more flockin' Hope stuff!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I thought Ann got one in the swap originally...or is it that you need two?

I just went back and checked...her boys were the darn reason I made the Buzz in the first place!

I do have one. But that certainly doesn't mean I won't go to war for another one or two or three.

[PrincessNancy96]

I can send you an extra child. I have a very cute curly haired 2 yr old (see avatar) who has started to throw tantrums when he doesn't get his way. If that is not appealing, I'll have to look through my stuff.

:offtopic: :offtopic: Speaking of tantrums.. has anyone seen the previews for the latest reality show "Baby Borrowers"... Teens who want to be parents are give the role as parents... w/ real children... Let me see if I can find a link for it.. I've been laughing my butt off at the commericals!!http://www.nbc.com/The_Baby_Borrowers/

[BernardandMissBianca]

Flock off, it's mine!

them's fightin' words!!!

[PrincessNancy96]

I found myself telling the idiot driver in front of me to Flock off... You should have seen DS12's face..

Mom what does that mean? I mean I know what you wanted to say..but why flock?

[BernardandMissBianca]

:offtopic: :offtopic: Speaking of tantrums.. has anyone seen the previews for the latest reality show "Baby Borrowers"... Teens who want to be parents are give the role as parents... w/ real children... Let me see if I can find a link for it.. I've been laughing my butt off at the commericals!!http://www.nbc.com/The_Baby_Borrowers/

Yeah, I think Glouchester Mass needs that show! They can have my kids!!!

I can't wait to watch it. DS11 said after hearing the song Mr. Mom he's glad he's not a mom. LOL

[123SA]

them's fightin' words!!!

Great! The war has started! Hope's stuff is officially legendary.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I found myself telling the idiot driver in front of me to Flock off... You should have seen DS12's face..

Mom what does that mean? I mean I know what you wanted to say..but why flock?

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/rhonda6699/bellylaugh.gif OMG that is sooo funny!!!

[hopemax]

You guys are funny.

I am actually off to flock now. I mean actually flock, I am working on my second set of Sulley's for the surprise swap. It's my last thing to do before sending it off tomorrow.

[BernardandMissBianca]

You guys are funny.

I am actually off to flock now. I mean actually flock, I am working on my second set of Sulley's for the surprise swap. It's my last thing to do before sending it off tomorrow.

do I need to learn this technique? I'm not huge into flocked anything, must be scarred from flocked trees when we lived in Hawaii. Anyway, flocking might be good for animals though (get your minds out of the gutters now!).

[AlexWyattMommy]

:offtopic: :offtopic: Speaking of tantrums.. has anyone seen the previews for the latest reality show "Baby Borrowers"... Teens who want to be parents are give the role as parents... w/ real children... Let me see if I can find a link for it.. I've been laughing my butt off at the commericals!!http://www.nbc.com/The_Baby_Borrowers/

We (DH & I) saw that commercial last night. We wondering who in their right minds would let someone else who has no experience take their baby? :confused3 Who would really give up their baby to strangers? How long are the babies gone for?
Not that I'm the greatest Mom in the world. But hey, if I'm gonna pay for the therapy, I want to be the reason why.

[BernardandMissBianca]

We (DH & I) saw that commercial last night. We wondering who in their right minds would let someone else who has no experience take their baby? :confused3 Who would really give up their baby to strangers? How long are the babies gone for?
Not that I'm the greatest Mom in the world. But hey, if I'm gonna pay for the therapy, I want to be the reason why.

The parents are next door the whole time and there is closed circuit television. If at any time they feel uncomfortable they can step in immediately.

[123SA]

Flock off, it's mine!


I swear when I typed this I was thinking Back Off!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I swear when I typed this I was thinking Back Off!

yeah, sure you were.

[missesdisney]

I can send you an extra child. I have a very cute curly haired 2 yr old (see avatar) who has started to throw tantrums when he doesn't get his way. If that is not appealing, I'll have to look through my stuff.

I'm a little late to the party (two pages ago) but I have met said cute curly haired 2 year old and I do agree on the cute part!:rotfl2:

[missesdisney]

Yeah, I think Glouchester Mass needs that show! They can have my kids!!!

I can't wait to watch it. DS11 said after hearing the song Mr. Mom he's glad he's not a mom. LOL

Mr. Mom like Lonestar? Are you a country music buff ms. buffy?

I LOVE that song!

[missesdisney]

K So I feel the need to contribute!

Welcome newbies!!!!!

If anyone is worried about what they are making I would be happy to look for pictures from my first swap that included the most ginormous photo mats and tags you have ever seen!!!!:rotfl: I did them totally by hand since I had almost no tools (My 'scrapbooking' skills a year and a few months ago consisted of putting Disney pics on mat stacks and putting them on fun disney paper with some stickers). I think a 4x6 picture would have fit on the tag (it said LARGE right?) and I think I added almost an inch to each mat over the 4x6 one so you can only imagine how BIG they were!

Anwyay, these lovely ladies were a wealth of information and no one will ever get upset if you ask questions!

As a recent hostess here's my advice - don't do more than you can truly handle within the due dates (although true newbies are usually very anxious and get done fast!) and if you aren't sure about something, post or PM the hostess to see what's ok and what isn't. The guidelines are there to make sure that the playing field is even - so that when Hope makes an elaborate & amazing (wait till you see her stuff) paper piecing, she gets back quality pieces that have equal love and work put into them. Not to pick on Hope but it was a good example! That doesn't mean that anyone should be intimidated by others who can do great paper piecings or matchbooks, or whatever - we all have different strengths and that's what makes the swaps so great!

I would also be happy to answer any newbie questions and I will be signing up for this swap, since, did I mention - I'm done all my other ones!!!!! (And will have the quote swap out the door this weekend).

Ok - I'm done being inspired. I'm tired.

(And I rhymed!)

G'night!

Maria

[PrincessNancy96]

OMG! I'm watching it now..and I'm about ready to smack around several of them..especially the one that got frustrated and wasn't gonna feed the baby..and than when the mom stepped in.. she got mad that the mom was upset her baby didn't eat... You can't just turn off motherhood.. hello, it's a 24/7 job! My kids are amazed and how unprepared they are considering they all were signing their praises in the preshow interviews!

[AlexWyattMommy]

K So I feel the need to contribute!

Welcome newbies!!!!!

If anyone is worried about what they are making I would be happy to look for pictures from my first swap that included the most ginormous photo mats and tags you have ever seen!!!!:rotfl: I did them totally by hand since I had almost no tools (My 'scrapbooking' skills a year and a few months ago consisted of putting Disney pics on mat stacks and putting them on fun disney paper with some stickers). I think a 4x6 picture would have fit on the tag (it said LARGE right?) and I think I added almost an inch to each mat over the 4x6 one so you can only imagine how BIG they were!

Anwyay, these lovely ladies were a wealth of information and no one will ever get upset if you ask questions!

As a recent hostess here's my advice - don't do more than you can truly handle within the due dates (although true newbies are usually very anxious and get done fast!) and if you aren't sure about something, post or PM the hostess to see what's ok and what isn't. The guidelines are there to make sure that the playing field is even - so that when Hope makes an elaborate & amazing (wait till you see her stuff) paper piecing, she gets back quality pieces that have equal love and work put into them. Not to pick on Hope but it was a good example! That doesn't mean that anyone should be intimidated by others who can do great paper piecings or matchbooks, or whatever - we all have different strengths and that's what makes the swaps so great!

I would also be happy to answer any newbie questions and I will be signing up for this swap, since, did I mention - I'm done all my other ones!!!!! (And will have the quote swap out the door this weekend).

Ok - I'm done being inspired. I'm tired.

(And I rhymed!)

G'night!

Maria

It's true, they were HUGE. :lmao: But they were cute. You used good colors for them. :thumbsup2

Hostess are great about answering questions you may have about a particular requirement or how to make something or give advice on what you have already made. Feel free to send me photos at any time during the planning process for me to give you feedback about.

We only bite a little, just to infect you with the swapping addiction.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Mr. Mom like Lonestar? Are you a country music buff ms. buffy?

I LOVE that song!

well duh!!!! I actually like all types of music, but I listen to country the most. I flew from Hawaii to CT to see Garth play. How's that for crazed fan???

Seriously you should have known me during my clubin' days. We had a country bar on base and I was there from 7pm to 2 am every day. I had me some cowboys, yes I did! I even wrangled on and got hitched!

PSSST, I also say y'all, buggy, fixin' to, git, 6 of one, 1/2 dozen or the other, done got.

Not bad for a girl from South Jersey huh?

[Arizona Rita]

How about growin up thinkin your related to the Mountain Dew hillbilly, my daddy went to school with Porter and I still know all the words to "you met another and phhhttt, you were done!"
I'm a little bit country!
And yes I had me a cowboy too!
I love this group!
We need a cowboy smilely!
:hippie:

[Arizona Rita]

OOPS! That should have read "you were gone!"

[BernardandMissBianca]

Ask and you shall receive.
http://bestsmileys.com/cowboy1/3.gif

I found this one a while ago and TPCShauna has it in her siggie.

[Arizona Rita]

I have to tell you guys that instead of reading a book before I bed a read all of one or two threads! It makes for great reading and learning!

Maria, wonderful message and thank you! I really feel welcomed here and I know all of you will hold my hand.
Just like everyone else has delt I just hope my work is good enough and Im creative enough!

Hope, where do I go to see some of your "legendary" work? Is there one thread better than another?

AlexWyattmom, what is your name?

And thank you for the cowboy smilley!

Happy Trails Y'all!

Rita:hippie:

[hopemax]

I have a blog, which has everything up to August of last year

http://ascrapofdisney.blogspot.com/

And I have a bunch of newer pieces in my Photobucket account

http://s177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/

Some stuff in the main index, a bunch more in different subfolders.

Where in AZ are you? Until 3 months ago, I lived in Scottsdale. And hey, you took the cruise after us, we were on the Trans-Atlantic Eastbound!

[aroyer]

I found myself telling the idiot driver in front of me to Flock off... You should have seen DS12's face..

Mom what does that mean? I mean I know what you wanted to say..but why flock?

:rotfl::rotfl2::lmao:Holy cow, glad I wasn't drinkin anything when I read that.


PSSST, I also say y'all, buggy, fixin' to, git, 6 of one, 1/2 dozen or the other, done got.

Not bad for a girl from South Jersey huh?
Not bad at all! That's how we say it in my neck of the woods!

[AlexWyattMommy]

AlexWyattmom, what is your name?

Rita:hippie:

You mean in real life, not the "hey you", "mean mom", "Alex's Mom" or "Wyatt's Mom"?:rotfl2:

It's Ann. It's just as easy to type AWM as a siggy as the other. I feel more like an AlexWyattMommy than an Ann these days.

[TinkerBean]

Whenever I talk about you (AWM) I refer to you as AlexWyattMommy or AWM. DH always looks at me wierd and then says "Oh, you're talking about *ANN*", he remembers you from my very first swap! (mainly because he sent a prepaid metered stamp thing instead of actual stamps or cash despite my explicit instructions...:rotfl:

[AlexWyattMommy]

I've been sending email to my family and I sign it AWM.
:rotfl2:
Drives my mom crazy because she can't remember why I do that. Growing up I would have had AMK as initials. She thinks I'm dyslexic and can't spell.

[party of 3]

i like to call her AWM as well!!! dh said why don't you call her Ann (he has also see mail to her) and i said i like AWM better!!! -he just looks at me like nutty!!!

[party of 3]

I've been sending email to my family and I sign it AWM.
:rotfl2:
Drives my mom crazy because she can't remember why I do that. Growing up I would have had AMK as initials. She thinks I'm dyslexic and can't spell.

my family would think i'm nuts if i signed my email PO3!!!!!

[missesdisney]

I don't even have a shortcut for Missesdisney!

And I'm not sure it's not supposed to be Missusdisney since it was supposed to be Mrs. spelled out. DH came up with it.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I don't even have a shortcut for Missesdisney!

And I'm not sure it's not supposed to be Missusdisney since it was supposed to be Mrs. spelled out. DH came up with it.

All this time I thought it was because you were missing Disney.

[TinkerBean]

All this time I thought it was because you were missing Disney.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/rhonda6699/bellylaugh.gif

y'all are cracking me up this morning...

[AlexWyattMommy]

:rotfl2: And I wasn't meaning to be funny. I really thought she had one the coolest screen names - misses Disney - isn't that why we are all here?

[TinkerBean]

:rotfl2: And I wasn't meaning to be funny. I really thought she had one the coolest screen names - misses Disney - isn't that why we are all here?

I promise I wasn't laughing at you, but with you;)

[missesdisney]

:rotfl2: And I wasn't meaning to be funny. I really thought she had one the coolest screen names - misses Disney - isn't that why we are all here?

I am always missing Disney so it's appropriate anyway.

Cute story - this is what happens when you are married to a techie (for fifteen years today!) My husband has the nickname of misternascar. So for Christmas a few years ago he bought me a domain as a stocking stuffer - missesdisney (my personal email has this extension). The intention was mrs spelled out like mr in misternascar. Of course it never occurred to either of us (and probably still doesn't to him) that mrs spelled out is missus - and it doesn't look as cute anyway so it works either way for me!

[TinkerBean]

I am always missing Disney so it's appropriate anyway.

Cute story - this is what happens when you are married to a techie (for fifteen years today!) My husband has the nickname of misternascar. So for Christmas a few years ago he bought me a domain as a stocking stuffer - missesdisney (my personal email has this extension). The intention was mrs spelled out like mr in misternascar. Of course it never occurred to either of us (and probably still doesn't to him) that mrs spelled out is missus - and it doesn't look as cute anyway so it works either way for me!

Aw that is a cute story...Nothing says romantic like getting your own domain name. Oh and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

My hubby is a techie too (or as I call him Nerd with a capital "N") He is "Director of Internet Web Technologies" for a large Mutual Fund company. I keep telling him he should just change his title to "Chief Nerd" so much easier to say and people will then actually understand what he does:lmao:

[Mickster]

Just like my DH! He is the Tech Director for a Marketing Department for a financial company and he was once the network manager. For years, if someone asked me what he did, I'd say "something with computers". He loved that!:rolleyes1

[missesdisney]

Aw that is a cute story...Nothing says romantic like getting your own domain name. Oh and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

My hubby is a techie too (or as I call him Nerd with a capital "N") He is "Director of Internet Web Technologies" for a large Mutual Fund company. I keep telling him he should just change his title to "Chief Nerd" so much easier to say and people will then actually understand what he does:lmao:

I like Chief Nerd. I am a pseudo-tech type now - been doing software consulting for years but not like him techie. When I need help I call him and ask him to check with his 'chiphead friends' at work:rotfl2:

And thank you on the Happy Anniversary!

[TinkerBean]

Just like my DH! He is the Tech Director for a Marketing Department for a financial company and he was once the network manager. For years, if someone asked me what he did, I'd say "something with computers". He loved that!:rolleyes1

Yep, I just say "NERD" spelled with in all caps!

[aroyer]

Omg, you guys are totally cracking me up before I am totally awake! Flock, I need more coffee to keep up!

Happy Anniversary MissesDisney!

[PrincessNancy96]

LOL! Seems like most of us have Nerd husbands... Mine also works w/ computer for hospitals.. As soon as he starts talking techie stuff, I head to my happy place.. I'm so computer dumb.. :(


BTW, Happy Anniversary missesdisney.. So, what does he have planned for you tonight??? Dinner/movies?

[Arizona Rita]

OK, I may have you beat, my Dh was a tech manager for students at our local community colleges, started his own business connecting libraries together (sold recently to OCLC , Ohio) and during all this time got his masters in library science. Remeber Happy Days? Potsie wasnt a "Nerd" to Joanie, he was her DREN!:love:
Gotta love our nerds!


Hope, I live in Peoria, was born in Phoenix, grew up in Glendale!
And learned this month that I definitely prefer our dry heat to Fl's wet heat!

Have a great day eveyone!
Rita

[AlexWyattMommy]

Married to a software engineering Geek here. :rotfl2:

Happy Anniversary MissesDisney and MisterNASCAR!!

[PrincessNancy96]

and BAMB's Dh works w/ computer stuff too... software, computers and whatever else he does.. he is a jack-of-all trades w/ that computer stuff.. he and DH should get along well when they meet..

ok, back to the template work on my LO

[Kim1964]

I don't know, my DH might give all of yours a run for the title of Chief Nerd. He's a chemical engineer with a master's degree in electrical engineering, pursuing a PhD in biochemical engineering:).

I am SO glad someone asked AWM what her name is! We're riding to the Cape May breakfast together in August and I had visions of saying, "Hi, AWM, nice to meet you. What is your name?" LOL

[AlexWyattMommy]

I don't know, my DH might give all of yours a run for the title of Chief Nerd. He's a chemical engineer with a master's degree in electrical engineering, pursuing a PhD in biochemical engineering:).

I am SO glad someone asked AWM what her name is! We're riding to the Cape May breakfast together in August and I had visions of saying, "Hi, AWM, nice to meet you. What is your name?" LOL

:rotfl2: I would have given you my real name when I send you my cell number.

Your's is easy, unless you aren't Kim.

[hopemax]

Rita, there is another scrapper on the board (although she is recovering from a car accident) and she lives in El Mirage. Had we known about you earlier, we would have invited you to our crops.

DH and I lived in Scottsdale for almost 5 years. I loved it, heat and all, but DH said "No more summers." so we are in Colorado.

On the nerd side, I am married to a software QA engineer with a degree in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering. But it's okay, I understand him, because I have an AA Engr degree too. Not that I do anything with it. But we both have buttons that say, "Yes, I am a rocket scientist." It's fun at times, because we've replied to people saying, "It's not like it's rocket science." with "Good, because I've already done that." And then their mouths drop and they don't know what to say. Is that mean?

And happy anniversary missesdisney!

[PrincessNancy96]

I don't know, my DH might give all of yours a run for the title of Chief Nerd. He's a chemical engineer with a master's degree in electrical engineering, pursuing a PhD in biochemical engineering:).

I am SO glad someone asked AWM what her name is! We're riding to the Cape May breakfast together in August and I had visions of saying, "Hi, AWM, nice to meet you. What is your name?" LOL

Well, you know how AWM is.. she tries to stay incognito till the big reveal!!! :)

[party of 3]

you guys are all way too funny this morning!!
ok i'm not married to a computer nerd, mine is a heavy machinery mechanic. he can fix almost anything. i call him mcguyver! he can fix anything with a piece of gum and a popsicle stick!!!!!:lmao:
::yes:: really, i'm not kiddin' ya!
so we are the odd balls out!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY missesdisney!

and that's funny about AWM's name and "hi awm nice to meet you"!!!!:lmao:

[AlexWyattMommy]

oooo, but I really like MacGuyver, what a cutie.

[party of 3]

my dh is a cutie also!!!!:love:

[BernardandMissBianca]

I am always missing Disney so it's appropriate anyway.

Cute story - this is what happens when you are married to a techie (for fifteen years today!) My husband has the nickname of misternascar. So for Christmas a few years ago he bought me a domain as a stocking stuffer - missesdisney (my personal email has this extension). The intention was mrs spelled out like mr in misternascar. Of course it never occurred to either of us (and probably still doesn't to him) that mrs spelled out is missus - and it doesn't look as cute anyway so it works either way for me!

Happy Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Nascar-Disney

[BernardandMissBianca]

and BAMB's Dh works w/ computer stuff too... software, computers and whatever else he does.. he is a jack-of-all trades w/ that computer stuff.. he and DH should get along well when they meet..

ok, back to the template work on my LO

Information Security software to be exact. Being on the West Coast, Rita you might know the name of the company he works for. All with no degree too, he's a high school drop out. DH is one of the most sought after "techies" in his line of work.

Other jobs he's had. Mechanic, tree feller (cut's down trees for a living), sailor, ummm I think that's it.

Sorry bragging here, I'll stop now.

[PrincessNancy96]

Sorry I couldn't be exact.. it had to do w/ computers and you know me.. it's way over my head (where is that ducking smilie?)

[party of 3]

Information Security software to be exact. Being on the West Coast, Rita you might know the name of the company he works for. All with no degree too, he's a high school drop out. DH is one of the most sought after "techies" in his line of work.

Other jobs he's had. Mechanic, tree feller (cut's down trees for a living), sailor, ummm I think that's it.

Sorry bragging here, I'll stop now.

i say brag away!

[MazdaUK]

My DH is completely untechie - but he's finally got used to being addressed as DH:lmao: DS(14) picked up the phone the other day and said "Dad says to tell you there's someone called BH on the phone" - I think I need a proper secretary or DH needs elocution lessons:rotfl: DS(8) totally gets our names and is always asking after Mickeyteacher and AWM etc. He can't wait to find out who he will be getting swaps from and when I (grudgingly!) let him have a swap piece for his books he always checks who made it and asks me how they did it.::yes::

Oh, and for first pieces, my photomats were MASSIVE - it was for a resort swap (Coronado Springs) and I'd specially bought CM photo mats in a colour range I thought would go, stuck them onto great big bits of "toning" CM paper and embellished in true CM style by cutting contrasting wavy strips and weaving them together down one side. Add a tiny photo of the resort and voila!:scared1:

[aroyer]

My DH is a nerd of different sorts. He is a wine nerd. Big time. He can remember what wines we had where, even if it was 10 years ago. I am just trying to remember what I did this morning. :lmao:

[missesdisney]

So AWM, what time shall we stalk the boards for signups tomorrow?:rotfl2:

[AlexWyattMommy]

If I can get my tush out of bed, I'll be posting between 6-6:30. If not, 6:30 to 7:00.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Oh, and I am adding a group of Anything Goes Disney for Kiddos. Mazda's Kicky and my WyFy are in it already. Any more interested kids?

[123SA]

Emma's interested...oops I mean Coolcat. Is it the same requirements, topper +1 from the list?

[AlexWyattMommy]

::yes:: Same requirements. We want to start them out right. :thumbsup2

[123SA]

I've created a monster! She has gotten out of bed twice to tell me her design plans!

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

Oh, and I am adding a group of Anything Goes Disney for Kiddos. Mazda's Kicky and my WyFy are in it already. Any more interested kids?

my dd9goingon16 will join!! :thumbsup2 I'll ask her what she wants her 'name' to be!

[4ltlTinks]

My oldest daughter is in...she's trying to figure out what she's going to do now...oh, the decisions!

[Arizona Rita]

First, Happy Anniversary Misses Disney and Mr Nascar! Gods bllessings to you!:love:

Hope, is your friend in El Mirage the one with the kidney problems or the one who was in a motorcycle/car accident? If your friend would like she can contact me and we can talk or scrap if she likes.
I dont know if it would have been a good thing or bad thing knowing of this group any earlier!!:rolleyes1 I would have been in trouble earlier!

See this guy?:worship: Me for you and Buffey and others!

And this is driving me crazy! Its like waiting for an ebay auction to end!
Will I get what I want? Did I win it?! 6:00 am your time is what time here?

I will ask Lauren if she would like to participate in the Kidswap. Is that like Kidscot?:)

[Arizona Rita]

Oh yes, and if I do get what I would like to do, can anyone suggest the best place for unusual brads? Wine bottles, etc? Online is fine because Im not finding anything at M or J!
TA!

[123SA]

Oh yes, and if I do get what I would like to do, can anyone suggest the best place for unusual brads? Wine bottles, etc? Online is fine because Im not finding anything at M or J!
TA!

eyeletoutlet.com has them. and they are on sale! It was recommend to me by someone here...I don't remember. I ordered from them once and all went well.

[Arizona Rita]

AWM, more info on the kids swap please? I asked Lauren and she wants in!:)
That makes 3 for us so I think I better stop now before I get in over my head!

[Arizona Rita]

Buffy, thank you for your help! I understand you will be on vaca and I will not expect to hear from you for awhile, but could you pm me and tell me where to send prtotype to?
What do you do with cars?
Rita

[hopemax]

Hope, is your friend in El Mirage the one with the kidney problems or the one who was in a motorcycle/car accident? If your friend would like she can contact me and we can talk or scrap if she likes.


Car accident...her screen name is KatDisney if you want to PM her. It's been a rough year for AZ DIS scrappers. Unfortunately, I didn't get to meet Disney_rider before I moved away. But I know Kat is lonely for scrap buddies.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Buffy, thank you for your help! I understand you will be on vaca and I will not expect to hear from you for awhile, but could you pm me and tell me where to send prtotype to?
What do you do with cars?
Rita

Hey Rita, when AWM posts a prototype thread just post a pic here. Do you have a photobucket account? If you don't, email me or AWM with a pic and we'll post it for you.
I should have my computer with me so I will check in at night. I leave on Wed afternoon and I'll be home on Sunday, but then I have to take DH to the airport so I won't be home til late.

DH drives a 1966 Austin Mini and we are in a car club, that has a big meet every summer with all the other East Coast Mini clubs. This summer it's our clubs turn to host. Every 5 years we have an East meets West meet where all the clubs get together.

cover your eyes girls!! I'm posting pics again! LOL This is Stitch!
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i125/BernardandMissBianca/stitch_7forphotobucket.jpg

[aroyer]

Ok, now I am getting cold feet. Where's PO3 she never said if she was in- I told her if she was in, I was...(insert Tinkerbean's smilie that is throwing it's arms in the air!).

[BernardandMissBianca]

Ok, now I am getting cold feet. Where's PO3 she never said if she was in- I told her if she was in, I was...(insert Tinkerbean's smilie that is throwing it's arms in the air!).

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/rhonda6699/gah.gif

don't say I never gave you anything! :rotfl2:

[MazdaUK]

DS will be so excited to have a special group:love: Great idea - otherwise these darned kiddyswappers will take all the places;) Once we get back from my aunt I'll let him fire up and see the sign-ups. He was moaning like mad "can't you do her grass AFTER the swaps open":rotfl:

[AlexWyattMommy]

AWM, more info on the kids swap please? I asked Lauren and she wants in!:)
That makes 3 for us so I think I better stop now before I get in over my head!

It is the same requirements as the adults. I am just letting them pick anything Disney that they want. They can do character/food/attraction or ride/park specific or just general.

I don't want to put an age restriction on this. Like my 5 year old, no way. He means well, but he hasn't mastered cutting straight or lining up AND won't let me help. My 10 year old could swap with us adults and the only way you would know he was a kid is I told you. Each of us knows our own children best. If you know yours will do fine, sign them up. We aren't expecting perfection, and I'm not the glitter police.
I will add more groups for the children if we need them. I will fill in any open spots so that every child will get back 5 new and 1 of their own.

[aroyer]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/rhonda6699/gah.gif

don't say I never gave you anything! :rotfl2:

That's it! Thanks! http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/rhonda6699/gah.gif

[MazdaUK]

Kicky is real excited! He's got no homework this weekend so I know I'll get no chance to work on MY swaps tomorrow:rotfl:

[kellieb71]

I'm planning on spending some time in my studio this afternoon starting on my Toppers and such for this swap. Should we post a picture of what we're working on, or is all of that kept a 'secret' before we get ours back? :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm planning on spending some time in my studio this afternoon starting on my Toppers and such for this swap. Should we post a picture of what we're working on, or is all of that kept a 'secret' before we get ours back? :)

Nope, no secrets with my swaps. Post all the photos you want. Because even with all the photos, things still look more amazing in person. :thumbsup2