Holiday/Seasons Completed Page Swap - Progress Thread - **Mailed**

[TPCShauna]

UPDATE: Our ANGEL is aiming to have her pages to me by Oct. 31. My goal is swap them out that week and mail on Nov. 3.

This swap is for completed pages in themes of Holidays, Seasons and Celebrations. Completed pages have all elements affixed so that the swapper only has to place pictures and journaling to complete the layout.

You are limited to signing up for 2 groups total if I have never swapped with you before. Otherwise, you may sign up for one spot in each category type on your first round of sign-ups. Once everyone has a chance to sign up for their chosen spots, I will open the remaining spots.

Important Dates:
Sign-ups Close - 6/30
Prototypes Due - 8/18
Due Date - 8/29

Check-in Dates:
7/7
7/21
8/4
8/18 - Prototypes Due Post them HERE (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1889908)
9/1
9/15
9/22 - Mailing Date
9/29 - Due Date

NOTE: I will ask you to check in every 2 weeks (by posting a check-in by date in the thread title). If you miss a check-in, I will PM you. If I haven't heard from you in a week, I will angel your spots. It is your responsibility to let me know beforehand if you will be gone for a check-in.

Prototypes: I am asking everyone to post a prototype of their design on August 18. This is to help keep everyone on track and show that progress has been made. I will post a separate thread for this purpose so that those who wish to be surprised can be.

Packing and Labeling Instructions: Sign the back of your completed pages with your name and DIS name. Be sure to use an acid free pen. Place ALL of your 12x12 completed layouts for a specific group in a 2 gallon Ziploc bag (available at grocery stores/Walmart with the other sizes.) If you are in multiple groups, each group should be in their own bag. Label the outside of each bag (by hand or with an adhesive label) with your name and DIS name.

Mailing Instructions: If you are in 4 or fewer groups, mail in a Flat Rate $9.80 Priority box. 12x12 pages will bow just a bit in the middle but do not get damaged. If you are in 5 or more groups, mail in a Large Flat Rate $12.95 box. Include CASH or CHECK for return postage AND your address in one of the bags. Please do not send metered or click-it/ship-it postage as some hostesses have had issues with these. On the outside of your box, please include your DIS name and Swap name in the bottom corner.

Contact Info: PM me with your name, address, email addy and phone number if you haven’t swapped with me before. I will PM my contact info to everyone after the swap closes. If you have problems and need to drop out or if an emergency happens (we all know things happen beyond our control sometimes), let me know ASAP so we can make arrangements for an angel or other help as needed.

A Final Note: This swap is a huge commitment of time and money for everyone involved as it takes a significant amount of both to create five 2-page layouts. Multiply that by 5 groups and you are making 50 complete pages. Having said that, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not sign up for more than you can handle. It is not fair to me or the other participants to expend the time and money to make something for someone who does not reciprocate. We all want everyone to enjoy swapping but we also want you to think about what you are getting into when you sign up.

Last but not least, HAVE FUN! I know we all stress about our work and that is OK. The important thing to remember is that you just need to make something you would be proud to have in your own albums and everyone will love it. If you get stumped or have a question, anyone on here would be happy to help; all you have to do is ask.

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Now we can talk swap stuff. Here’s the breakdown on sizes for the page elements:

~~~~Element List for 12x12 pages ~~~~~
Toppers: Should be 8” long by 2” wide and double-matted OR composed of individual matted letters.
Main Photo mats: Should be double matted and able to fit a 4”x 6” photo without cropping; smallest mat is typically 4¼”x 6¼” with other mats incrementally larger.
Additional Photo mats: Smallest size is 3"x3" for top mat with other mats incrementally larger; should be double matted
Journaling/Autograph box: Should be double matted and no smaller than 3”x 4”. Journaling can be hidden.

Large embellishments could be:
1 Large tag: Should be double matted PLUS fiber/ribbon and/or eyelet/brad in the hole AND at least 3”x 4”.
1 Mini File folder: Should be embellished but need not be double matted.
1 Library Pocket and Tag: Should be embellished but need not be double-matted
1 Shaker Box: Should not be smaller than 2½”x 2½”.
1 Paper Piecing: Should not be smaller than 2½”x 2½”.
1 Matted Poem or Song Lyric: Should be double matted and text area must be no smaller than 2½”by 3½”.

Small embellishments could be:
2 embellished squares: Should be double matted with largest mat no larger than 2"
2 Tags: Should be double matted PLUS fiber/ribbon and/or eyelet/brad in the hole AND no larger than 2”x 3”
2 Slide Mounts: Should be embellished but need not be double matted. Cardstock, actual slide mounts and Sizzix dies are fine
Another small, decorative item

Please, no hand lettering on any items. You may use computer fonts, rub-ons, stamps, die cut letters, etc. Embellished means using brads, eyelets, charms, ribbon, 3D stickers (matted stickers are ok, too), clip art, or embossing.

If you have questions about any of these elements, check out the Swap Glossary thread or Swap Photo Gallery thread at the top of the swaps board, post your question here or on the Progress thread or PM me. We are all happy to help!

[TPCShauna]

All layouts should include at minimum:
1 Title/Topper
2 Photomats to fit a 4"x6" photo
3 or more Mats; should be no smaller than 3"x3"
1 Jounaling Spot
1 Large embellishment or 2 Small embellishments

Guidelines for all elements are in the post above. Please just be sure to create something that you would be proud to display in your own book.

A1: Seasons - 2 page 12x12 - FULL
Spring - TPCShauna
Summer - PrincessNancy96
Autumn - BAMB
Winter - rlovew

A2: Seasons - 2 page 12x12 - FULL
Spring - rlovew
Summer - KatDisney
Autumn - Tinkerbean
Winter - BAMB

B1: Spring/Summer Holidays - 2 page 12x12 - FULL
Valentine's Day - Michellepooh
Easter - PrincessNancy96
Mother's Day - KatDisney
Fourth of July - Tinkerbean

C1: Fall/Winter Holidays - 2 page 12x12 - FULL
Halloween - TPCShauna
Thanksgiving - PrincessNancy96
Christmas - Michellepooh
New Year's Eve - Tinkerbean

D1: Christmas - 2 page 12x12 - FULL
1. TPCShauna
2. Michellepooh
3. Tinkerbean
4. rlovew
5. KatDisney

D2: Christmas - 2 page 12x12 - FULL
1. BAMB
2. Tinkerbean
3. 123SA
4. Pretty in Tink
5. vickiv

F1: Halloween - 2 page 12x12 - FULL
1. KatDisney
2. Tinkerbean
3. 123SA
4. AWM
5. PrincessNancy96

G1: Winter - 2 page 12x12 - FULL
1. KatDisney
2. AWM
3. PrincessNancy96
4. Pretty in Tink
5. vickiv

Check-in Dates:
7/7
7/21
8/4
8/18
Prototypes Posted - :woohoo:
9/1
9/15
9/29
10/3 - Mailing Date / Mailed :moped:
10/10 - Due Date / Received :beach:
On their way home :cheer2:
Received by you! :dance3:

I will place an asterisk for each check-in and change the color of your name to reflect the most recent update.

List of Participants:
123SA****** - D2, F1 :woohoo: :cheer2:
AWM****** - F1, G1 :woohoo: :cheer2:
BAMB****** - A1, A2, D2 :woohoo: :cheer2:
Michellepooh****** - B1, C1, D1 :woohoo: :cheer2:
Pretty in Tink****** - D2, G1 :woohoo: :cheer2:
PrincessNancy96 - A1, B1, C1, G1, F1 :woohoo: :cheer2:
rlovew****** - A1, A2, D1 :woohoo: :beach:
Tinkerbean****** - A2, B1, C1, D1, D2, G1 :woohoo: :cheer2:
tpcshauna****** - A1, C1, D1 :dance3:
vickiv****** - D2, G1 :woohoo: :cheer2:

[SusieStone]

I'd like summer in A1 please

[KatDisney]

These are my first choices if not available just put me where you need me ;)

Seasons
Winter

Holidays:
Valentines Day

Fall/Winter Holidays:
Halloween

Christmas 12x12
Birthday 12x12

Are you planning on any general groups? Also, if you do any just Halloween groups I'd love a spot there ;)

[AlexWyattMommy]

I would like

Christmas 12x12
and
Birthday 12x12

Thank you!!

[123SA]

Changed my mind. I think I better sit this out.

[TPCShauna]

Updated to here.

These are my first choices if not available just put me where you need me ;)

Seasons
Winter

Holidays:
Valentines Day

Fall/Winter Holidays:
Halloween

Christmas 12x12
Birthday 12x12

Are you planning on any general groups? Also, if you do any just Halloween groups I'd love a spot there ;)

I only added you to the Christmas and Birthday groups as all of your other choices have been taken. I would prefer to fill existing groups before adding a second group for each category. I can either give you one of the spots in the existing categories or can wait to fill you in as first choice for each of the next groups. Let me know what you prefer.

I didn't add general groups or a Halloween group as no one really expressed any interest in either of those. I'm not adverse to having them but would just need to know that there was an interest. :goodvibes

[believen]

I'm waiting for Kat to choose her groups, then I will see what is still open. I'm trying to resist!

Am I the only one who doesn't do anything, take pictures on St. Patricks Day?

Vicki

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm waiting for Kat to choose her groups, then I will see what is still open. I'm trying to resist!

Am I the only one who doesn't do anything, take pictures on St. Patricks Day?

Vicki

I don't have any photos for New Years, St. Pats, July 4th, and my Valentine & Halloween photos are school related. :confused3 I've got lots of weird everyday type photos though. :rotfl2:

[KatDisney]

The only holidays I really take pictures at are Christmas and Halloween. I'm good in just the christmas and birthday:)

Can we do just a winter group? I can think of a few winter activities that I have pictures of. Now that the sign ups are here I can think of all kinds of catagories..lol..

[BernardandMissBianca]

Autumn and christmas please.

[TinkerBean]

May I have

Autum
4th of July
New Years
Christmas
Birthday

Please....

[TinkerBean]

I don't have any photos for New Years, St. Pats, July 4th, and my Valentine & Halloween photos are school related. :confused3 I've got lots of weird everyday type photos though. :rotfl2:

Maybe I can host my first swap - It will be for weird everyday type of photos!

Rhonda

[AlexWyattMommy]

Maybe I can host my first swap - It will be for weird everyday type of photos!

Rhonda

I found really cute Froggie Paper at JoAnn's this weekend to make you a hostess gift. :thumbsup2

[BernardandMissBianca]

I found really cute Froggie Paper at JoAnn's this weekend to make you a hostess gift. :thumbsup2

which one is it? the bluish green that has sparkles??? I love that paper.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Maybe I can host my first swap - It will be for weird everyday type of photos!

Rhonda

I think you might be ready!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I think you might be ready!
::yes:: Sign ups in July with a beginning of October due date looks good.

which one is it? the bluish green that has sparkles??? I love that paper.

::yes:: The little boy theme. I have the other paper that matches it too.

[TinkerBean]

Really?
I know that there have been some issues...
Oh boy!
Really?

[TinkerBean]

Ok - I'm going to brainstorm and start another thread -

Really?

[Michellepooh]

Ha Ha, go for it TinkerBean! You know NEE and I aren't too far if you need help!

[TPCShauna]

Updated to here.

The only holidays I really take pictures at are Christmas and Halloween. I'm good in just the christmas and birthday:)

Can we do just a winter group? I can think of a few winter activities that I have pictures of. Now that the sign ups are here I can think of all kinds of catagories..lol..

Questions

1. Do y'all want a 5 person Halloween group?

2. Do y'all want a 5 person Winter group?

3. Do y'all want a couple of general groups? These would have a spot for a title but no specific title. Themes would be: girly, boy, outdoorsy, etc.

[SusieStone]

I would like to be in a 5 person Halloween group

[AlexWyattMommy]

Updated to here.



Questions

3. Do y'all want a couple of general groups? These would have a spot for a title but no specific title. Themes would be: girly, boy, outdoorsy, etc.

I think these would be covered with swap TinkerBean is gonna do.

[TinkerBean]

I would do a 5 person Winter and Halloween too!

[believen]

I'd like a spot in A2- Summer.

Would y'all have Cinco de Mayo or Memorial Day pictures? I could do that instead of St Patricks Day, unless someone signs up for it, or noone has pictures of the other holidays! Do y'all celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Or is that a Texas thing?

And y'all are talking about fr*%&#'s on Shauna's thread again:eek:

I'll do a winter spot if you add that.
Vicki

[123SA]

I've thought about it all day.

I'd like a spot in the Chrsitmas only group and a spot in the Halloween only group.


Question about mats

1. Are they all double matted?

2. Are they alll embellished?

THanks!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I've thought about it all day.

I'd like a spot in the Chrsitmas only group and a spot in the Halloween only group.


Question about mats

1. Are they all double matted?

2. Are they alll embellished?

THanks!

:hug:
It is just hard to resist, isn't it?

[123SA]

:hug:
It is just hard to resist, isn't it?

Impossible to resist apparently. Now how about my mat questions?

[BernardandMissBianca]

And y'all are talking about fr*%&#'s on Shauna's thread again:eek:


but we didn't post pictures!!!! :rotfl2:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Impossible to resist apparently. Now how about my mat questions?

I didn't embellish a lot of mine, and most were not double matted. I think it just depends on how the design is laid out.

[TPCShauna]

I think these would be covered with swap TinkerBean is gonna do.

I thought TK's swap was for elements or page kits. I totally didn't get that they were pages.

I'd like a spot in A2- Summer.

Would y'all have Cinco de Mayo or Memorial Day pictures? I could do that instead of St Patricks Day, unless someone signs up for it, or noone has pictures of the other holidays! Do y'all celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Or is that a Texas thing?

And y'all are talking about fr*%&#'s on Shauna's thread again:eek:

I'll do a winter spot if you add that.
Vicki

I'm an Irish girl who also celebrates Cinco de Mayo (probably because I'm from Texas) but I'm not in the group so have no say.

Frog talk is totally OK as long as there are no pictures of the scary little hopping harbingers of terror.

I've thought about it all day.

I'd like a spot in the Chrsitmas only group and a spot in the Halloween only group.


Question about mats

1. Are they all double matted?

2. Are they alll embellished?

THanks!

Woohoo! Yay for you for joining!!!!

All of my mats were double matted as were most everyone else's. Not everyone embellished all of their mats. Some did all, some did a few on a layout and some did none. I will admit that I had some that only had a small embellie or were inked. I just think it's really important for them to all be double-matted so they look "finished".

[TPCShauna]

Updated to here. I went ahead and added everyone who had expressed an interest to the Halloween and Winter groups. Tell me if you want your name removed.

What about Mother's Day instead of St. Patty's. Would y'all use that?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I used double matting and some embellishing or triple matting and no embellishing.

[SusieStone]

I hate to do this especially since I signed up for some groups that are now full. I added this on to my swap calendar and compared it with life and I need to withdraw from this one before I even start it because I would have a hard time gettign the prototypes down before the would be due. Between meetings for DS's worker and with DS school preapring for school and vacation before school starts along with my other swaps, I don't know when I would finish much less get the prototypes done in time.

Thanks for understanding.


Susie.

[AlexWyattMommy]

:hug: OF course we understand!
Family always comes first.

[TPCShauna]

We totally understand. I also appreciate you letting me know so early.

I took care of taking you out of all of your groups and moved some people around. Everyone, please check your sign-ups to make sure you aren't duplicated in some weird manner. :lmao: :goodvibes

[believen]

:hug: Susie. Praying for you, Stone and the people you will be dealing with about Stone. I only dealt with my nephews school, Dr.s for about 8 months, but they were wonderful, knowledgeable, and very supportive. :hug:
Vicki

[VickiV]

I'm just giving this a bump so I don't lose it. I'm thinking about it still. pretty in tink is too. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm glad sign-ups are open for so long.

VickiV

[BernardandMissBianca]

All of my mats were double matted as were most everyone else's. Not everyone embellished all of their mats. Some did all, some did a few on a layout and some did none. I will admit that I had some that only had a small embellie or were inked. I just think it's really important for them to all be double-matted so they look "finished".

Uh, that would be me. :o

[ksjayhawks]

Sorry==wrong thread.

[rlovew]

I have 2 questions.

1- Can I sign up in the second seasons group for Spring (That would put me in both groups)?

2- In the seasons group- do you want a topper that spells out the season or could I make a topper that is large enough for the season and enclose an entire alphabet to allow people to choose their title to match their pictures?

Thanks for getting me signed up while i was out of town.

Rebecca

[TinkerBean]

I was wondering:

I would love to be in more than one group (of each :) ). Would it be possible to move us around so that I would be in both? If not I understand...I just really have soooooo many pictures to scraps - this would be a great way to get it done!

Rhonda:lovestruc

[AlexWyattMommy]

I was wondering:

I would love to be in more than one group (of each :) ). Would it be possible to move us around so that I would be in both? If not I understand...I just really have soooooo many pictures to scraps - this would be a great way to get it done!

Rhonda:lovestruc

Shauna, you could put her in my spot in Christmas 1 and then add me to Christmas 2. That would give her two Christmases. :thumbsup2

[TinkerBean]

Shauna, you could put her in my spot in Christmas 1 and then add me to Christmas 2. That would give her two Christmases. :thumbsup2

Aww shucks, thanks AWM - http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/rhonda6699/sigh.gif

[believen]

I want the spot in C1- Thanksgiving
I think it is still open? if not, I'm good with the 2 I already have.

Rebecca's back! Missed ya.

I have a question, also. Does it have to say Summer or just be summery? Say Thanksgiving or just be themed Thanksgiving.
Vicki

[pretty in tink]

Ok, I've thought and I've thought and I've thought. and I've decided. I just have to do this one! Please sign me and vickiv up for the last 2 spots in D2 Christmas and G1 Winter. Thanks!

[TPCShauna]

Uh, that would be me. :o

Stop! Your stuff was fine and looked great. I just hesitate to change requirements because it turns things into a slippery slope. KWIM?

Ok, I've thought and I've thought and I've thought. and I've decided. I just have to do this one! Please sign me and vickiv up for the last 2 spots in D2 Christmas and G1 Winter. Thanks!

You guys have been added.

I want the spot in C1- Thanksgiving
I think it is still open? if not, I'm good with the 2 I already have.

Rebecca's back! Missed ya.

I have a question, also. Does it have to say Summer or just be summery? Say Thanksgiving or just be themed Thanksgiving.
Vicki

I added you to the Thanksgiving spot. I don't necessarily think that the pages have to say Summer or Thanksgiving. I was planning to do my Halloween with an appropriate title like "Who are you" or "Boo". As long as we understand that the layout is for a particular theme, I think the title can vary. Like using "Some Like it Hot" for a summer layout would be cute AND everyone would get the gist.

Clear as mud? :goodvibes Glad I could help. :lmao:

I was wondering:

I would love to be in more than one group (of each :) ). Would it be possible to move us around so that I would be in both? If not I understand...I just really have soooooo many pictures to scraps - this would be a great way to get it done!

Rhonda:lovestruc

Shauna, you could put her in my spot in Christmas 1 and then add me to Christmas 2. That would give her two Christmases. :thumbsup2

The rule for sign-ups is that each person can only sign up for one group of each type until interest slows and then I will start to add to additional groups. VickiV and Pretty in Tink are new additions so I gave them the last two spots in D2 and G1.

I'm happy to shuffle the best I can to get everyone into two groups that wants them. I hope that no one minds a little shifting to make it all work. I'm going to wait until sign-ups close to make the changes so just be sure to let me know what y'all want in advance and I'll do my best.

I have 2 questions.

1- Can I sign up in the second seasons group for Spring (That would put me in both groups)?

2- In the seasons group- do you want a topper that spells out the season or could I make a topper that is large enough for the season and enclose an entire alphabet to allow people to choose their title to match their pictures?

Thanks for getting me signed up while i was out of town.

Rebecca

1 - See the note above about adding to additional groups. There is still lots of room in that one so I don't anticipate a problem.

2 - As I told believen, I don't think that the topper has to spell out the name of the season as long as the layout evokes the feeling. I'm planning to do a floral layout for my Spring group and I'm tossing around a few ideas for titles but none of them really say Spring. Does that answer your question? I'm sure no one would mind if you DID want to include a full alphabet but then I think people might run into trouble if they suddenly need multiples of a certain letter.

Again, clear as mud, huh?

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We are updated to here. Sorry I was MIA. I got a 93 on my test on Tuesday but I have another one on Friday and a mid-term next week. Darn Summer classes! 14 chapters in 8 weeks!

Thanks for signing up and let me know if you have questions!

[KatDisney]

Good luck on your test Shauna :)

[TPCShauna]

FYI, sign-ups close tomorrow. Let me know if you want more categories.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'll take a spot in Halloween.

[KatDisney]

I bought my paper today for my Christmas, Halloween and Winter pages.

[TinkerBean]

Thanks Shauna, I do appreciate everything...(I'm just a little greedy I guess...;)

[iluvmickeytown]

Question please. If I sign up for a group that has only one person in it. Does that mean i'm only doing two sets? I hope that made sense.

[rlovew]

Question please. If I sign up for a group that has only one person in it. Does that mean i'm only doing two sets? I hope that made sense.

You will make a one set for each person in the group once sign-ups close- some people would like an extra group but aren't in them yet so you will probably make one for each of whatever the number in the group is in total- as sign-ups come to a close some of us that are in the swap will join into the groups that have open spoots so I would guess that you will end up needing to make a layout for every spot in the group you are looking at.

[Michellepooh]

If you need someone to close out the Halloween group, I can take a spot. No big deal if you don't need me though. Just trying to be helpful (AKA I'm weak and trying not too hard to resist!) :rotfl:

[KatDisney]

Can I also add if you need filler

A2: Seasons - Summer

B1: Spring/Summer Holidays - Can I do mother's day? instead of one of the other ones? if not then I can do Easter. If you do add another Christmas group I'd like another spot.

[believen]

If Kat does Mother's Day, then I would like Easter.

Good luck on your mid term.
Vicki

[BernardandMissBianca]

My Autumn is 1/2 done. Group A1, would ya'll mind if there was no title? I can squeeze one in if need be but the paper is obviously Autumn. I just need to go get more paper, they were out of the floral print.

[TPCShauna]

Question please. If I sign up for a group that has only one person in it. Does that mean i'm only doing two sets? I hope that made sense.

All of the groups will fill after sign-ups officially close. So yes, at the moment there might only be one person in the group so you would make two but when I close sign-ups, I'll fill those other two spots with others who are on the waiting list.

Clear as mud? :goodvibes :lmao:

Let me know if you are interested. I'm closing sign-ups tonight and there are still a few spots open. We'd love to have you!

You will make a one set for each person in the group once sign-ups close- some people would like an extra group but aren't in them yet so you will probably make one for each of whatever the number in the group is in total- as sign-ups come to a close some of us that are in the swap will join into the groups that have open spoots so I would guess that you will end up needing to make a layout for every spot in the group you are looking at.

Thanks for answering, ma'am! How are things with you at the moment?

[TPCShauna]

My Autumn is 1/2 done. Group A1, would ya'll mind if there was no title? I can squeeze one in if need be but the paper is obviously Autumn. I just need to go get more paper, they were out of the floral print.

I'm fine with that. I guess I should add something that if the paper is obviously themed for the season/holiday, then I suppose a title isn't necessary. Does that sound OK?

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I forgot to add in my previous post that I will be closing this down late tonight. I'm swamped at work with year end and I'm trying to study for my mid-term during my lunch hour. Plus, we are in full puppy prep mode at home at the moment.

I know it's OT but here's some cute pics of her at 8 weeks.
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z318/scrappygirl_photos/Gracie/8Gracie-1.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z318/scrappygirl_photos/Gracie/8Gracie-2.jpg

3 days 'til Gracie comes home!!!!!

[believen]

No title is fine with me. I think it is silly sometimes to state the obvious, but I do it all the time. lol

I can fill in for another group, except birthdays- I'm all caught up on birthdays.
Vicki

[rlovew]

Thanks for answering, ma'am! How are things with you at the moment?

I am avoiding packing more of the house (that is why I am on the boards)- actually the living room/dining room, guest bedroom, office, and both bathrooms are packed. Larry's office is started (he had a major paper due tonight and has been working on it while I pack). My dresser and the closet shelves are done but I still need to do the flo9or and Larry's things in there. I haven't started the kitchen, laundry room, or garage.

Emotionally with everything I am doing okay although 1 song at church hit me with Papa's death a bit yesterday. They had a wonderful goodbye for us at church yesterday that was very touching.

Rebecca

[believen]

Rebecca,
Hugs and prayers for the passing of your Papa.

Packing fun! What an exciting time for y'all.
Vicki

[AlexWyattMommy]

:hug: Rebecca.



Shauna, I am soo sorry to do this with it so close to sign up ending, but I really think I should pull out of this one. I have my hands full with the ABC page & elements plus my T'n'T one & Super Sports. With the need to swap the last two out taking up a lot of my August time, I better not commit to full pages.

[123SA]

TPCShauna -- many apologies here. I need to drop out too. DH is scheduled to be away from mid July to mid Aug and I usually count on his days off to get caught up. With the ABC swaps due during that time, I am afraid I will fall behind. I would not want to turn in sub-par work due to my own poor planning. I am truly sorry to cause you problems with the sign-ups.

[KatDisney]

I'm happy to fill in anywhere you need another body :)

[123SA]

TPCShauna -- many apologies here. I need to drop out too. DH is scheduled to be away from mid July to mid Aug and I usually count on his days off to get caught up. With the ABC swaps due during that time, I am afraid I will fall behind. I would not want to turn in sub-par work due to my own poor planning. I am truly sorry to cause you problems with the sign-ups.


Can I ask you to ignore this? My sister is taking the kids for a few days in August. I'll be fine to complete this.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm fine with that. I guess I should add something that if the paper is obviously themed for the season/holiday, then I suppose a title isn't necessary. Does that sound OK?


No title is fine with me. I think it is silly sometimes to state the obvious, but I do it all the time. lol

I can fill in for another group, except birthdays- I'm all caught up on birthdays.
Vicki



I'll try to snap a few pics to show you what I mean.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Shauna, I am soo sorry to do this with it so close to sign up ending, but I really think I should pull out of this one. I have my hands full with the ABC page & elements plus my T'n'T one & Super Sports. With the need to swap the last two out taking up a lot of my August time, I better not commit to full pages.

My DH said he would help me swap stuff out so that I didn't have miss joining a swap I really wanted.

If it is okay, I'd like to stay.

[SusieStone]

I really want to do this one......I may need some flexibility with the prototype date due to trip but

I can pick up 123SA's Christmas spot and a Halloween spot.

[123SA]

I really want to do this one......I may need some flexibility with the prototype date due to trip but

I can pick up 123SA's Christmas spot and a Halloween spot.

I decided to stay --- but I'd love to have you join the Halloween group!

[SusieStone]

I decided to stay --- but I'd love to have you join the Halloween group!

I didn't read down far enough.

Can you believe it - me in only one group!

[KatDisney]

YAY! I'm so glad your both going to stay :) Susie how are you feeling?

[SusieStone]

YAY! I'm so glad your both going to stay :) Susie how are you feeling?

I had to go back to MD at 7:00 AM this morning - I was sitting there when he got there. Fierce headaches - he gave me Fiorcet and Lortab and I got a Zpac. Also, got something for my pink eye.

So, since I have pink eye, I m not picking up anything swap related or trying to swap anything else out until the weekend. Please bear with me y'all. I don't mind if you let people tht don't read this know so they don't think I am flaking. Thanks.

[KatDisney]

Susie - I don't think anyone on these boards would ever think your a flaker, silly:lovestruc

[TPCShauna]

I didn't read down far enough.

Can you believe it - me in only one group!

Flexibility is fine. You're a wonderful swapper and we all know you are good for your work. :goodvibes

Michellepooh already asked for the last Halloween group spot but I think it might have been more filler than wanting the spot so I put you there. I know she would want everyone to have a chance to participate.

There is still a spot for Winter in the second Seasons group. Interested?

I could add another Fall/Winter Holidays group. That would give us another set of Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Years'. Would that help? Or, I could add another Christmas group since that seems to be in big demand. I know Tinkerbean would be up for another group and believen might want in as well.

Let me know. I'll work things around for you.

[TPCShauna]

Can I ask you to ignore this? My sister is taking the kids for a few days in August. I'll be fine to complete this.

My DH said he would help me swap stuff out so that I didn't have miss joining a swap I really wanted.

If it is okay, I'd like to stay.

I'm so relieved. We would have missed y'all!!!

I had to go back to MD at 7:00 AM this morning - I was sitting there when he got there. Fierce headaches - he gave me Fiorcet and Lortab and I got a Zpac. Also, got something for my pink eye.

So, since I have pink eye, I m not picking up anything swap related or trying to swap anything else out until the weekend. Please bear with me y'all. I don't mind if you let people tht don't read this know so they don't think I am flaking. Thanks.

Holy moly, Susie! I didn't realize you had all that going on. What's causing the headaches? Where have I been? :hug: to you for not feeling well.

[TPCShauna]

If you need someone to close out the Halloween group, I can take a spot. No big deal if you don't need me though. Just trying to be helpful (AKA I'm weak and trying not too hard to resist!) :rotfl:

Susie decided she just couldn't stay away and asked for this spot so I gave it to her. I hope you don't mind. I'm just trying to help you be strong! :goodvibes :lmao:

Can I also add if you need filler

A2: Seasons - Summer

B1: Spring/Summer Holidays - Can I do mother's day? instead of one of the other ones? if not then I can do Easter. If you do add another Christmas group I'd like another spot.

Added you to A2. I put you down for Mother's Day instead of St. Patty's Day.

If Kat does Mother's Day, then I would like Easter.

Good luck on your mid term.
Vicki

It's yours. Thanks!

[SusieStone]

I'm so relieved. We would have missed y'all!!!



Holy moly, Susie! I didn't realize you had all that going on. What's causing the headaches? Where have I been? :hug: to you for not feeling well.

Thanks. Since weekend before last DS has been sick DM (80) has been sooooo sick and then I got it. I have been to MD twice....Bronchitis and then this....it has been rough. Headaches are attirbuted to sinus infection. It was so bad last night, I was aup at 2 AM checkign BP because I thought I was having a stroke. My frontal headache was as bas as when I had meningitis when DS was a year old.

[TPCShauna]

I'm so sorry, Susie. I wish I were closer to help with something. I know about DS and DM but didn't realize you had it too. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery. :wizard:

[TPCShauna]

Alrighty!

I know all of my responses were disjointed but I did the additions in the way it made most sense to me.

We currently have 1 spot open in A2: Seasons for Winter. Let me know if anyone is interested.

There are only 2 people signed up for the Birthday group - Kat and Tinker.
Now, it's completely up to the 2 of y'all to just do 2 sets and I'll swap those. It's no skin off my nose either way. Or, we can drop the group. Just let me know what you prefer. It's my thought that if you need the birthday pages, 2 sets are better than none.

Once we get these last few things ironed out, I'll post final groups and updates.

Now I have to stop procrastinating by DISing and go study for my midterm. :(

[SusieStone]

I'm so sorry, Susie. I wish I were closer to help with something. I know about DS and DM but didn't realize you had it too. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery. :wizard:

Thanks so much. That is very sweet of you.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks. Since weekend before last DS has been sick DM (80) has been sooooo sick and then I got it. I have been to MD twice....Bronchitis and then this....it has been rough. Headaches are attirbuted to sinus infection. It was so bad last night, I was aup at 2 AM checkign BP because I thought I was having a stroke. My frontal headache was as bas as when I had meningitis when DS was a year old.

I don't do pain. I am the biggest baby. I will cry over bad headaches. Just reading this made me wince and my head twinge in sympathy.
:hug:
Bad headaches freak me out. How do you check your Blood Pressure at home?
I hope the medicine helps with everything and you are feeling better soon. Thank you so much for helping to not spread the pink eye. My boys get it so easily. I think they look at the color pink and get it.:rolleyes:

[SusieStone]

I don't do pain. I am the biggest baby. I will cry over bad headaches. Just reading this made me wince and my head twinge in sympathy.
:hug:
Bad headaches freak me out. How do you check your Blood Pressure at home?
I hope the medicine helps with everything and you are feeling better soon. Thank you so much for helping to not spread the pink eye. My boys get it so easily. I think they look at the color pink and get it.:rolleyes:

I had a blood pressure cuff at home so I could check it here.

[Michellepooh]

[QUOTE=TPCShauna;25970414]Susie decided she just couldn't stay away and asked for this spot so I gave it to her. I hope you don't mind. I'm just trying to help you be strong! :goodvibes :lmao:



That's perfectly fine!! :goodvibes I'm glad Susie decided to join the group.

Susie - hope you are feeling better soon. Wish I was close enough to deliver some chicken soup. I could mail you a can of Campbell's....
:hug:

[SusieStone]

Flexibility is fine. You're a wonderful swapper and we all know you are good for your work. :goodvibes

Michellepooh already asked for the last Halloween group spot but I think it might have been more filler than wanting the spot so I put you there. I know she would want everyone to have a chance to participate.

There is still a spot for Winter in the second Seasons group. Interested?

I could add another Fall/Winter Holidays group. That would give us another set of Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Years'. Would that help? Or, I could add another Christmas group since that seems to be in big demand. I know Tinkerbean would be up for another group and believen might want in as well.

Let me know. I'll work things around for you.

I hate to be a pain.

This one Halloween will be fine.

[TPCShauna]

Bump - Is anyone going to take that lone little Winter spot?

Also, Tinkerbean and Kat, what do you want to do with the birthday group?

[TinkerBean]

So I moved my computer into my swap room, and I am thinking -

"Wow the board have been really quite the past few days..." Well turns out that it wasn't picking up the wireless in there...

Back to swaps now -

Re: Birthdays -

If there is just the two of us I guess there would be almost no point in swapping...

Heavy Sigh...

[KatDisney]

That's fine.

[SusieStone]

I have all my supplies for my Halloween pages but have no idea when I will get them done but it will be according to schedule.

[TPCShauna]

There is ONE SPOT LEFT open in the second seasons group for Winter. I really, really don't want to add another group to my list but I will if I have to. Before I do, is there ANYONE who is interested in this last lonely little spot?

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Sorry I've been MIA. I twisted my bad knee really badly on Friday. I was trying to avoid stepping on the puppy and managed to mess myself up pretty badly. My knee is massively swollen and my doctor prescribed painkillers and muscle relaxers for it. I can barely walk at the moment and had to miss work yesterday due to the pain and swelling. I'll be around on the boards sporadically if anyone needs me. I'm going to try to fill that last spot before I summarize everything.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh, do I want it???? I have Autumn 1/2 done already...........

[AlexWyattMommy]

Yes, you want it!
I don't to spend the postage on one set of pages.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh heck, ok I'll take it. Gotta add this to my check list.

[AlexWyattMommy]

:flower3: THANK YOU!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

you owe me clean laundry and dishes!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

You want me to send you my clean laundry and my dishes?

:lmao:

[BernardandMissBianca]

You want me to send you my clean laundry and my dishes?

:lmao:

Sure, I'm send them back after they're dirty! :lmao:

[TPCShauna]

Yes, you want it!
I don't to spend the postage on one set of pages.

What do you mean "one set of pages"? Did I miss a post?

Oh heck, ok I'll take it. Gotta add this to my check list.

I'll add it to your list. Thank you!!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Because I know me.

I'll forget that I signed up for one more spot and then have to mail it out alone.
:lmao:

I'm blonde that way.

[TPCShauna]

Because I know me.

I'll forget that I signed up for one more spot and then have to mail it out alone.
:lmao:

I'm blonde that way.

Oh. :lmao:

You are too funny!!!

[TPCShauna]

'K y'all! Everything is updated in the second post on the thread. This will be the progress thread but I will post another for the prototypes so everyone can be surprised if they would like.

Now I just have a few things before being done with this update:

1) I know this goes without saying but please, please, please pay attention to the guidelines for this swap. We all put a lot of time, money, materials and effort into these pages and it is supremely disappointing to get back less than equal work. I'm not talking about things being cookie cutter because none of us want that. I'm just talking about putting in the same effort you are receiving. Almost all of us were in the Disney CP Swap that is just finishing up and it wasn't an issue in that one and I don't think it will be here either. I just wanted to make sure it is said somewhere.

2) I'm not asking y'all to post a prototype of your work so that I or anyone else can critique it. Rather, it is to show good faith to everyone involved that progress has been made on your items. You are more than welcome to post and ask for feedback but NONE will be given unless you solicit it (other than remarks on cuteness, that is ;).) I just don't want anyone to think that this is a forum for us to remark or critique one another's work because it's not. 'Nuff said.

3) The due date is firm. I need to swap these pages out and get this stuff clear since I will be swapping the WDW Event Swap two weeks later. I don't want these swaps dragging on into my preparations for my December WDW trip. That being said, if at any point you don't think you'll be able to finish your stuff, please let me know ASAP. We WILL pick up the slack if need be.

Now that I've typed a book, I would like to remind everyone that yesterday was our first check-in. I know I missed it and the groups weren't finalized so it's not a hard one. Just please post to let me know that you have read this message and let me know if you have questions. I'm looking forward to seeing the work from this group. I think it is going to be amazing!

[believen]

Checking in. Sounds great! Hope your knee stops hurting and I'd love to see new puppy pictures. I'm off to play Keeno, filling in for a friend and now I wish I hadn't said yes, because I was on a roll with my Epcot pages. I have decided I like making 4 sets of a layout, maybe 5 or 6, but more than that and I am a little bit over it. lol
Vicki

[AlexWyattMommy]

I have my paper, I have my embellishments.
I need to finish some other stuff first though.
Going to print out the requirements right now.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Official Check in:

Autumn - 1/2 done, just waiting for paper to come back in stock or I need to order online.

Winter - Well, yeah, moving on now.......

Xmas - I have my sketch in my head.

[Michellepooh]

I'm here. Haven't done a darn thing yet, but will soon! ;)

[123SA]

Yikes! I missed check in. So sorry. I have bought all of my supplies -- waiting on an order which should get here this week. I have the prototype for the right hand side of my Christmas layout done and sketches for the rest. I am finishing up ABC the week (I hope!) and then my plan is to do these pages and baby pages and mail them together.

[rlovew]

Checking in- I have my embellishments and ideas for winter but I need to find the paper I want for the background.

Spring- I have some ideas and my paper- I want to do something similar to one of my CKC classes.

Christmas- I have lots of embellishments and paper I just need to decide what I am doing.

Rebecca

[TinkerBean]

Checking In!!! I have most of all of the paper and embellishment for these pages and am exicited to do them. Please mark me down as an angel as well...

Rhonda

ps- I hope your knee gets better soon...I know what it's like to be grounded.:hug:

[TPCShauna]

Updated to here. Thanks for checking in, everyone!

[SusieStone]

I have everything i need for this one.

Let me know if you need an angel.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Got 90% of my paper today. YAY!!! There is some really cute stuff out there.

[123SA]

My order arrived today. I just love Halloween stuff. It is definitely a weakness. I have enough embellishments to do 50 pages!

[VickiV]

pretty in tink and I have gone shopping. We both picked the same paper for our Christmas group. :rotfl2: She already had some in the shopping cart, so I had to choose something else. I like it, just not as much as the other. Neither will work with the vision I had though, so coming up with another idea instead.

I think we both have our winter ideas pretty set-now to get it to all work out right.

VickiV

[KatDisney]

I have my paper but haven't started yet but I have some ideas for Christmas but that's as far as I've gotten

[TPCShauna]

Updated to here. Everyone has checked in. The next check-in is Monday, July 21. I'll post a note in the thread title at that point. I'm also not planning to put up the Prototype thread until the August 4 check-in so let me know if you need it posted before then.

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Speaking of updates . . . I never posted mine! :guilty: I'm sketching. I have tons of Spring/Halloween/Christmas paper in my stash already so I don't plan to have to buy any PP for this swap. I might need to buy CS but I won't know until I get my sketches done and start choosing PP.

Also, as an FYI - I'm planning to shop my stash on this one so all of my layouts won't match in terms of paper but will match the overall design I post as my prototype. Everyone is welcome to do this. It worked well for many in the Disney CP swap and I think it is a great idea.

[SusieStone]

I have everything i need for my set

[pretty in tink]

Ok, like vickiv said, we've got paper and ideas. I have started one half of my winter layout, have the basic idea done, just needs a little tweaking, finalising. And I think I have an idea about the other half of winter and for the entire Christmas one. Just have to decide exactly how i want it done, etc. So looking ok so far for checking in (doing it early bc I dont always remember to sign on...yikes!)

[KatDisney]

I don't know if I've checked in or not but here I am just in case :)

[TPCShauna]

I don't know if I've checked in or not but here I am just in case :)

You have, but I appreciate you doing it again just in case! :goodvibes

[123SA]

I'll have my Christmas prototype ready to post in a few minutes. Do you want it posted in this thread?

[KatDisney]

oooooooooo yeah !!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh Oh Oh I wanna see!!!!!!

[123SA]

It's coming. I am uploading it now. This is my first completed 12x12 swap -- so I defintely have some questions.

[123SA]

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/susanbillings/IMGP9695.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/susanbillings/IMGP9691.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/susanbillings/IMGP9693.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/susanbillings/IMGP9692.jpg


http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/susanbillings/IMGP9694.jpg


Now for the questions:

1. Topper/Title: It isn't a topper and it is not individual matted letters. It is double matted, stickled, and has the added decorated tree. Is it ok?

2. Photomats: right hand page -- those are 4 1/4 mats, for a 4 inch photo. It is not exactly double matted. I have the 2 layers behind it -- does that count? I did try it the other way. Instead of two layers on the diamond, I tried 2 layers on the square. I also tried 2 layers on both. This way turned out the best in my opinion. If it is not acceptable, I will take out the diamonds altogether and just do 4 doubled matted squares.

3. Journal space -- 3 small mats were required. I would like to know if my 4the box can be the journal spot.

FYI -- teh large element is the paper pieing it was cut at 4 inches, is pop-dotted and stickled.


I am asking for a critique here, so no offense will be taken if you answer. Is anything else missing? Thanks for your help.

[KatDisney]

personally I think it is perfect just the way it is!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I really like them. The squares are awesome because they can be used for pics and journalling.

Is the dotted paper loose in the middle so a pic can be slipped under?

[BernardandMissBianca]

personally I think it is perfect just the way it is!

I agree!

[123SA]

I really like them. The squares are awesome because they can be used for pics and journalling.

Is the dotted paper loose in the middle so a pic can be slipped under?


Yes! and thank you!

[BernardandMissBianca]

OK, time for bed now. My head still hurts. I need so Tylenol and a chiropractor.

Night all!

[AlexWyattMommy]

personally I think it is perfect just the way it is!

I agree!

I agree also.

Those are stunning!
How long did it take you? It looks like an amazing amount of work. And while we are asking, where do you come up with that?

[DisneyIsTerrific]

That's a beautiful layout. It's great just like it is!!!!!

[Michellepooh]

That looks fabulous!!! Great work! :thumbsup2

[SusieStone]

Well, I am mad that I am not getting one of those.

It is absolutely GORGEOUS

[123SA]

I agree also.

Those are stunning!
How long did it take you? It looks like an amazing amount of work. And while we are asking, where do you come up with that?

Thanks. Actually, not too long since a lot of it is just paper cutting. Xyron on the title was the worst part. GLad I have 5 and not 13 of them! I think I came up with it on my own...I know I did a similar page in my 2005 Disney album. Who knows? Maybe I got that one from somewhere and have since forgotten!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Darn. I was hoping to pick up a book of ideas.
I buy the magazines every now and then, but nothing has jumped out at me that I really want to make for everyone.

[TPCShauna]

Susan - that is DARLING! Don't you dare change a thing on it because it is perfect as is.

The title is fine because it is double-matted and embellished. The photo mats look great with the diamonds and that totally counts for double-matted anyway as there are two layers. The 4 squares leave plenty of room for journaling if someone needs it AND allows all 4 to be used for pics if no journaling is needed/wanted. All in all, the layout is beautiful and you did a really great job!

I'm going to post the prototype thread now so that everyone can post as they are ready. You can find it here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=26323083#post26323083
Don't worry about moving this one over since it's already been posted here. I marked you off on the other thread.

Now I'm going to slink off and cry since I'm not in your Christmas group and won't get a set of these beautiful pages. :sad:

[AlexWyattMommy]

I will cry right along side of you.
I'm not in that Christmas group either.
:sad:

[123SA]

Susan - that is DARLING! Don't you dare change a thing on it because it is perfect as is.

The title is fine because it is double-matted and embellished. The photo mats look great with the diamonds and that totally counts for double-matted anyway as there are two layers. The 4 squares leave plenty of room for journaling if someone needs it AND allows all 4 to be used for pics if no journaling is needed/wanted. All in all, the layout is beautiful and you did a really great job!

I'm going to post the prototype thread now so that everyone can post as they are ready. You can find it here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=26323083#post26323083
Don't worry about moving this one over since it's already been posted here. I marked you off on the other thread.

Now I'm going to slink off and cry since I'm not in your Christmas group and won't get a set of these beautiful pages. :sad:


Thanks for the compliments! I am about to post my Halloween prototype. I like this one even better, but I just love Halloween layouts.

If it makes you feel any better, I am almost finished your hostess gift...Farmer Mickey.

[TPCShauna]

Yay!!!! I get a super cute Farmer Mickey! :cool1:

[123SA]

I posted my Halloween pages on the other thread.

Progress -- Both prototypes are complete.

Halloween is complete.

Christmas -- all paper cutting is done, half of the cricut stuff. I have all supplies on hand except I might need more Xyron. That Christmas title (red) is awful to work with.

[TPCShauna]

I just posted the check-in for today - 7/21. Please post progress when you have a moment.

123SA and Pretty in Tink have already been checked off since they posted on the prototype thread.

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In other news, I've been MIA because DH and I both have a stomach flu. His is worse than mine and I had to take him to the hospital on Saturday afternoon after he collapsed. They gave him a couple of bags of IV fluid as he was extremely dehydrated. He is doing a bit better but we are both still struggling. This is an especially difficult time because I am still having serious problems with my knee and can barely walk to take care of both of us.

My progress is basically that I am still sketching. I have a design for my Spring page that I really like and have selected paper. I'm still working on designs for my Halloween and Christmas pages.

I probably won't be checking in tons but will update the check-ins when I have a second. Please do still check-in and I will get you updated when I have a few minutes.

[AlexWyattMommy]

:hug: For you and DH. Hope you both feel better soon.

I have no progress from earlier. Just have the supplies. No sketches or even ideas now that I've seen those prototypes.

[rlovew]

I haven't made any progress- I just moved in- I have my paper for some groups and many of my embellishments but I haven't moved beyond that.

Rebecca

[Michellepooh]

Hope you are feeling better!! I haven't done anything with these yet. I'm finishing up sports and toppers and then on to these!

[SusieStone]

I'm here. Have all my supplies and that is as far as I am.

[TinkerBean]

Susan that Christmas Page is stunning!!!

I am officially checking in - I have most all of my supplies, but haven't started on these as of yet...

[VickiV]

Just checking in.

VickiV

[123SA]

Susan that Christmas Page is stunning!!!

I am officially checking in - I have most all of my supplies, but haven't started on these as of yet...


Thank you! I wanted to finish these tonight but I ran out of xyron and then my ATG ran out and I am too tired to change it now. If I can get to ACM or Ms tomorrow, I'll finish these.

[KatDisney]

checking in no progress

[believen]

Checking in

[TPCShauna]

Thanks to everyone for checking in. We are current for everyone at this point. Susie, your spots are updated.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Ugh!!
I thought I could get the prototypes done before I went on vacation, but it doesn't look like it is going to happen.
I won't ask for special treatment.
If you can find two angels to take my two spots, they should have plenty of time to get the prototypes done. Being gone for more than two weeks (travel time) is hurting me with this one.

[TinkerBean]

I would love to take AWM's christmas spot:goodvibes

[TPCShauna]

Ugh!!
I thought I could get the prototypes done before I went on vacation, but it doesn't look like it is going to happen.
I won't ask for special treatment.
If you can find two angels to take my two spots, they should have plenty of time to get the prototypes done. Being gone for more than two weeks (travel time) is hurting me with this one.

How's about you just do them when you get back. And you're not asking - I'm offering. It's no problem.

Let me know what you want to do. :goodvibes

[AlexWyattMommy]

:hug: Really?
I'm not into the whole "I'm special" thing. So if it is okay, I will do them when I get back.

And look at you Tink. :rotfl2: I created a swap monster. I'll give you my Christmas if you give me your Winter.

[TinkerBean]

:hug: Really?
I'm not into the whole "I'm special" thing. So if it is okay, I will do them when I get back.

And look at you Tink. :rotfl2: I created a swap monster. I'll give you my Christmas if you give me your Winter.

I am such a flocking swap monster:laughing:

That sounds great = I would love to trade...

tee hee

[AlexWyattMommy]

:woohoo: I'm making flocking snowmen!

[TPCShauna]

:hug: Really?
I'm not into the whole "I'm special" thing. So if it is okay, I will do them when I get back.

And look at you Tink. :rotfl2: I created a swap monster. I'll give you my Christmas if you give me your Winter.

But you ARE special. You're kind and supportive and a wonderful scrapper and I think we are all better off for having you in our swap and overall group. I know you didn't ask and that is why it is so easy to offer. Besides, you've been here a long time and we all know you are good for it.

Now for Ms. Swap Monster. :goodvibes I just cracked up when I saw your post! I had visions of sharks snapping at fish being lifted out of the water. :lmao: If y'all decide to swap, let me know and I'll update accordingly. You are so funny! :rotfl:

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Susie and believen - Your spots are updated. Thank you both!

ETA: I saw that y'all want to trade so I'm updating now.

[AlexWyattMommy]

We're trading. :thumbsup2

[TinkerBean]

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

[TPCShauna]

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

:lmao:

[123SA]

I am finished. I hope to mail on Monday.

[SusieStone]

If anyone decides that they don't want a Christmas spot, let me know.

Thanks

[BernardandMissBianca]

I am finished. I hope to mail on Monday.

overachiever :rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

Way to go Susan!! :teeth:

[123SA]

overachiever :rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

Way to go Susan!! :teeth:

That's me! Now if I could just figure out how to overchieve in housekeeping or money-making...

[BernardandMissBianca]

That's me! Now if I could just figure out how to overchieve in housekeeping or money-making...

when you figure it out, let me know!

Oh I have 1 for money making - stop swapping. I swear if I would just stop signing up for swaps, I would have a boat load of money!

[123SA]

when you figure it out, let me know!

Oh I have 1 for money making - stop swapping. I swear if I would just stop signing up for swaps, I would have a boat load of money!



Shhh.....my DH might hear you!

[123SA]

Anyone have Shauna's address? I'd like to mail these Tues or Wed. Thanks

[TPCShauna]

I just PMd it to you. I'll send it to everyone else tomorrow.

[123SA]

Thanks Shauna -- these were mailed today along with the baby pages.

[TPCShauna]

Please check-in with your progress on this swap. Remember - Prototypes are due in two weeks - 8/18.

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I am selecting paper for my Halloween and Christmas groups. I picked up the new DCWV Fall Glitter Stack over the weekend and am planning to use some of that for my Halloween pages.

I'm almost done with the prototype for my Spring group.

[KatDisney]

I haven't even started yet :( but I will get them done in time

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm here. I just bought the cutest little snowmen to put on my pages with the flocked ones I'm going to do.

[TinkerBean]

Checking in. Haven't started on these but will this week...

[Michellepooh]

Hoping to work on these at my crop this weekend.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm here, I still need to order my fall paper, but I have everything else. I plan on working on these this weekend at my crop.

[rlovew]

This are on the top of my list to work on. I have my supplies but I will start in a couple of days when my swap room is ready.

Rebecca

[123SA]

Did my pages arrive?

[pretty in tink]

vickiv and I are getting together tomorrow to redo my kitchen and work on our pages. My first one is mostly done, but not quite,and I havent started my second one yet. Just been rolling ideas around.

[TPCShauna]

123SA - Your box arrived. I haven't opened it yet but it was in good condition.

Thanks for checking in, Pretty in Tink/Vicki V.

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I'm working on my Halloween page for the Fall Seasons group. I'm doing a very candy oriented layout because I found some really cute paper. The problem is that I am stumped on a title. I don't want to do something like Trick or Treat because I won't be able to use that. I was thinking maybe, "Gimme the Loot" because that could work for other stuff as well.

What do y'all think? Any ideas that might work?

[123SA]

123SA - Your box arrived. I haven't opened it yet but it was in good condition.

Thanks for checking in, Pretty in Tink/Vicki V.

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I'm working on my Halloween page for the Fall Seasons group. I'm doing a very candy oriented layout because I found some really cute paper. The problem is that I am stumped on a title. I don't want to do something like Trick or Treat because I won't be able to use that. I was thinking maybe, "Gimme the Loot" because that could work for other stuff as well.

What do y'all think? Any ideas that might work?

Good to hear. Thanks!

[AlexWyattMommy]

123SA - Your box arrived. I haven't opened it yet but it was in good condition.

Thanks for checking in, Pretty in Tink/Vicki V.

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I'm working on my Halloween page for the Fall Seasons group. I'm doing a very candy oriented layout because I found some really cute paper. The problem is that I am stumped on a title. I don't want to do something like Trick or Treat because I won't be able to use that. I was thinking maybe, "Gimme the Loot" because that could work for other stuff as well.

What do y'all think? Any ideas that might work?

"Show Me The Sweets!"
"1 4 U 2 4 Me"
"Oh Sugar Sugar"

[Michellepooh]

How about "Sugar Shock" or "I Want Candy!" (reminds me of that song).

[TPCShauna]

Wow, I really like those suggestions, AWM and MP. Do you think those would be OK to use with non-trick or treat pictures? Like we go to a Halloween party every year and I'm trying to figure out how to make my pages work for that theme within the candy design.

Maybe I should just scratch the candy idea completely and go back to the drawing board. :confused3

[AlexWyattMommy]

We don't trick or treat. We live in the middle of nowhere and I won't drive my kids someplace we don't live just mooch candy off complete strangers. Friend and family, yes - strangers, no.
The kids get plenty of candy at the school parties. So a candy page with any of those titles would work.
Oh, and thanks Michelle. I've got that song stuck in my head. :lmao:

[TPCShauna]

Oooooo, ooooo, ooooo - I just had an :idea:! What about "Sweet Stuff"! That should work for trick-or-treat pics AND random other Halloween stuff - right?

[AlexWyattMommy]

::yes::

[KatDisney]

I'm going to start these tomorrow. I need a night off of doing pages..lol..

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm going to start these tomorrow. I need a night off of doing pages..lol..

:hug:

[TPCShauna]

Opinions need here, please!!

DH suggested Sweet & Scary for the title of the my Halloween layout (all candy decor) but I'm still not sure. He didn't like any of the other ideas. :( :confused3

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Holy moly, I am having the hardest time with the sketch for my Christmas group! I've looked at tons of Becky Higgins sketches and haunted PageMaps.com and still didn't find anything I loved.

I'm trying to keep the theme fairly generic so that it is widely versatile. I think I've settled on " 'Tis the Season " for my theme with some gingerbread man decorations. Does that sound OK? Or do you think a gingerbread house would be better? Stretch the Imagination has a cute one that I think would be darling but I didn't know if that would be generic enough for everyone. Thoughts?

[SusieStone]

Update - I will not get all my protypes posted before I go to the World - I am angeling believen's spots.

A1: Summer - I have supplies but haven't pulled it together yet.

B1: Spring/Summer Holidays -Easter - Prototype posted, sets finished except I can't think of title

C1: Fall/Winter Holidays - Thanksgiving - Prototype posted and sets finished

F1: Halloween - Working on this one. Can't quite get the prototype right.

G1: Winter - prototype posted and sets are completed.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Gingerbread works for me. My MIL has a tree in her kitchen that is gingerbread men/women/house themed. It is the tree she saves for the boys to decorate. Have great pictures for a page with that theme. :thumbsup2

How about Sweet'n'Scary. Like the candy Good'n'Plenty?

[SusieStone]

If you make a ginderbread page, I will make a point of making a geingerbread house this year and will even post pics.

Opinions need here, please!!

DH suggested Sweet & Scary for the title of the my Halloween layout (all candy decor) but I'm still not sure. He didn't like any of the other ideas. :( :confused3

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Holy moly, I am having the hardest time with the sketch for my Christmas group! I've looked at tons of Becky Higgins sketches and haunted PageMaps.com and still didn't find anything I loved.

I'm trying to keep the theme fairly generic so that it is widely versatile. I think I've settled on " 'Tis the Season " for my theme with some gingerbread man decorations. Does that sound OK? Or do you think a gingerbread house would be better? Stretch the Imagination has a cute one that I think would be darling but I didn't know if that would be generic enough for everyone. Thoughts?

[TPCShauna]

Alrighty, then. A gingerbread page it is!

And I like that Sweet'n'Scary title. I'm going with it. Thank you!!!!

Susie - I've got you checked in for Monday. Have a great trip!

AWM - Do you need me to pre-check you for Monday also? I couldn't remember when you were leaving.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Oh yes please. I think this is the only other swap I have outstanding other than my own. Oops forgot the rolodex. Better go check in there.

We are leaving here Saturday morning to stay a night at the ILs and then heading to FL early Sunday morning. Arriving back here on the 31st or 1st.

[TPCShauna]

Alrighty! I've got you checked also. We'll all be patient and wait to drool over your purty pages after you come back.

Have a great time!

[VickiV]

Opinions need here, please!!

I'm trying to keep the theme fairly generic so that it is widely versatile. I think I've settled on " 'Tis the Season " for my theme with some gingerbread man decorations. Does that sound OK? Or do you think a gingerbread house would be better? Stretch the Imagination has a cute one that I think would be darling but I didn't know if that would be generic enough for everyone. Thoughts?

I think a gingerbread theme sounds great! I'm doing one too ;) I have Stretch the Imagination too, but I don't think I will be using the gingerbread man (making me think run, run as fast as you can-you can't catch me I'm the gingerbread man :rotfl2: ) Mine doesn't have a house on it. We have a gingerbread house making party every year. I also wanted mine to be useful for someone that may not like sweets too much. Anyway, I'm sure they will come out nothing alike, so I have no problem with having two sets in the swap.

VickiV

[TPCShauna]

I think a gingerbread theme sounds great! I'm doing one too ;) I have Stretch the Imagination too, but I don't think I will be using the gingerbread man (making me think run, run as fast as you can-you can't catch me I'm the gingerbread man :rotfl2: ) Mine doesn't have a house on it. We have a gingerbread house making party every year. I also wanted mine to be useful for someone that may not like sweets too much. Anyway, I'm sure they will come out nothing alike, so I have no problem with having two sets in the swap.

VickiV

The good news is that we are in different Christmas groups anyway so that will help with a bit more separation. I am using the gingerbread house from Stretch the Imagination for mine.

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Prototypes are due today on the other thread. Hope all are doing well!

[pretty in tink]

welllllllllllllll...I could post a pic of my prototype, but I'd really rather not. I'm completely redoing it. The colors are just not right and I dont feel comfortable submitting it the way it is. SO- vickiv and I are here at my house working on ours right now. Just wanted to post that we are here, we are not quite done, but we will try to have pics up tomorrow. Sorry :(

[pretty in tink]

Ok, well pretty much got mine done. It's about 11pm now and all I need to do to finish it is the title. But I already know exactly how I'm going to do it, so I'll finish it first thing tomorrow a.m. and post it. I'm just too tired right now. But you can basically consider it done, woot :)

[TPCShauna]

Sorry y'all felt you had to re-do the layout. I understand about not being happy with it. I think we are all our own worst critics.

I took pics of my layouts last night but couldn't upload them since DH was on the computer playing Pirates. I'll get them uploaded to Photobucket and posted tonight.

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Since everyone is on vacation (except for me :sad:), I'm extending the prototype posting deadline to next Wednesday, August 27. That way, hopefully no one feels too pressured to get stuff up.

Please pop in and let me know how y'all are doing!

[pretty in tink]

Sorry y'all felt you had to re-do the layout. I understand about not being happy with it. I think we are all our own worst critics.

I took pics of my layouts last night but couldn't upload them since DH was on the computer playing Pirates. I'll get them uploaded to Photobucket and posted tonight.

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Since everyone is on vacation (except for me :sad:), I'm extending the prototype posting deadline to next Wednesday, August 27. That way, hopefully no one feels too pressured to get stuff up.

Please pop in and let me know how y'all are doing!




Vickiv and I are pirates junkies.... :rolleyes1

[TPCShauna]

I'm a Toontown Online girl myself. Pirates is too hard for me. He goes in spurts with it though. He literally won't play for weeks and then I can't get him off. I think the spurts coincide with game updates because he's beat all of the quests they currently have up.

I'm still working on my tattoo. Darn sand crabs! :rotfl:

[KatDisney]

Spring - rlovew
Summer - KatDisney
Autumn - Tinkerbean
Winter - BAMB


I'm having a hard time coming up with a summer theme, Do you ladies have any specific things you do in the summer? I was thinking camping but I can't find something to paper piece. And I don't want to create pages you wouldn't use.

[rlovew]

I generally get out to the beach occasionally, we grill out, take road trips, sit in the air conditioning, anything sunshine or rainshine would work for me- we watch the rain a lot here in the summer too. A layout with a grill would work for me. BAMB is at SDV and won't be back online until Sunday evening or Monday.

Rebecca

[TPCShauna]

Ahhhh, summer rain. I so miss that!

Kat, I know I'm not in that group but we grill a lot here in the summer also so that is good. Doesn't everybody spend some time in some kind of water in the summer? Would a "Splish Splash" theme work?

[SusieStone]

I've got to finish my summer and Halloween prototypes.

[KatDisney]

If i don't get these done tomorrow I will be taking them with me to Kansas. I will hopefully have some sort of internet connection at my hotel so I will post as I can. Other wise I will try to post them from the lab. But I'm trying to get them done before I leave so I can take the "parts" with me and clue in the evenings for something to do since I'm staying in a Casino and don't gamble..lol..

[SusieStone]

My afternoon project is to see if I can get these finished so I can put them in the mail on MOnday with the Pet Swap

[KatDisney]

It's amazing to me how hard it is for me to come up with ideas that do not include Disney.

[SusieStone]

I've got my protoype for summer cut out...now I have to get the pieces sewn and put it together.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I am sooooo stupid!!! I told Shauna these were going to be late because I thought they were due on 8/29 not 9/29. DUH!!!!!!!

So I will most definitely be on time!

[TPCShauna]

I have my pages ready and photographed but not uploaded. I won't be on much in the next few days as I smacked the crap out of my head on my scrap table and I have a low-grade concussion. I'll upload my pics and get them posted tomorrow. I am mostly happy with how they turned out.

Please try to get your pics posted ASAP if you haven't done so. Thanks to everyone who has posted.

[PrincessNancy96]

Shauna:

Hope you are okay.. please take it easy!!! those are some wicked blows to the head... why is it the scrapbooking tables attack like that? I did that a while back and I was ready to throw the table out for fighting w/ me!!

:hug:

[pretty in tink]

Hope you feel better soon, Shauna :)




My Christmas lay-outs are completely finished, and I'm about 3/4's done with my Snow lay-out. The snow one is very time consuming, but will be done on time. Oh, and I bought bags last night to mail them off, so making progress

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm at the ILs house until Sunday night. I'll be working on these (and my trip report) when the boys go back to school on Tuesday. Hope to be done with prototypes by Friday (may all of the pages if I'm wowed by own work. ;) )

[TinkerBean]

I have 3 of my prototypes done...Just fighting with the camera

[SusieStone]

I have 3 of my prototypes done...Just fighting with the camera
cant wait to see

[KatDisney]

I havent finished my proto types I didnt get a darn thing done while in kansas, I just got home from the airport so i'm going to go to bed and work on these among other things tomorrow

[TinkerBean]

here are my prototypes

I deleted them and posting on the right thread...

[TPCShauna]

Why have you been stressing? Those are CUTE!!! I LOVE the Christmas page and have that exact same paper - that I won't use because I love it. Really great job!

ETA: I am going to copy these over to the prototype thread so people can be surprised if they want to. Can you go back and delete the pics here? TIA!

[TinkerBean]

Crap, I thought this was the prototype thread...I will go delete. Everybody close your eyes until I'm done...:goodvibes

[VickiV]

Checking in. I have about 4 different colors of navy blue in my house, and the only 1 I don't have is the one I used in the layout for the topper. So the prototype actually has 2 different colors in it. I found my receipt tonight for where I bought it though, so I hope to get more tomorrow, or I will be changing which navy blue I am using.

VickiV

[TPCShauna]

Michellepooh - Your pages have arrived.

Tinkerbean - I have you listed for Fourth of July and Autumn in addition to the pages you've already posted. Is that right?

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I missed posting for Monday's check in. Please drop by and let us know your status.

There are still a few prototypes that haven't been posted. I know we've had a lot of travel and vacations going on so it's no problem. Just please post them when you have a chance so we can all drool. :goodvibes

ETA my status. I've set these aside for a few days since I've completed the prototypes so that I could finish Michelle's baby book and the Pet Swap. I'm going to finish my rolodex cards and then finish putting these together. The good news is that all of the embellishments for all of the groups are cut. I just need to embellish them, cut the mats and assemble everything.

[rlovew]

I have my Christmas and Spring pages completed and ready to go. I have the elements made for my winter pages (except the borders) and plan on putting them together by the end of tomorrow at the latest. Do you mind if I hold onto these for a few weeks and try to finish up the Events swap and mail them both together?

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

Not sure if I checked in since being home. I'm trying to flock a snowman right now. I have five different ones to pick from and am trying to get just the right one for these pages.

Halloween I know what I'm doing, I just need to do it.

[TPCShauna]

I have my Christmas and Spring pages completed and ready to go. I have the elements made for my winter pages (except the borders) and plan on putting them together by the end of tomorrow at the latest. Do you mind if I hold onto these for a few weeks and try to finish up the Events swap and mail them both together?

Rebecca

I have no problem with you sending them together. I have all of my bins set up for the different swaps so I can store them together as they come in. Will you be done with the Event Swap pieces by the due date for this one? You are speedy!

AWM - Oooooooo, flocked snowmen! Can I trade something for one? Not a page - just a flocked snowman I can use as an element? LMK!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Sure. I'm making him at 4-1/2 tall. Is that okay?

[TPCShauna]

Whatever size you are making is fine with me. What would you like in exchange? I'm working on some PPs for Remy and Emile at the moment.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Whatever size you are making is fine with me. What would you like in exchange? I'm working on some PPs for Remy and Emile at the moment.

Nothing. It can be the hostess gift instead of the pet pages I was going to make. :)

[VickiV]

Checking in. I guess I am checking in for pretty in tink too.

VickiV

[rlovew]

I have finished my pages- just waiting to see if I can get the event swap finished before mailing these off.

Rebecca

[TPCShauna]

Nothing. It can be the hostess gift instead of the pet pages I was going to make. :)

Thank you! I really appreciate it. You would think, in all of the huge scrapbooking stores we have here, that I would be able to find flock but alas, that is not the case. I want to actually see something with it before I go ordering online AND I love snowmen so this is perfect. Plus, it's easier for you! Great idea!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I have posted my prototypes for Winter.
I have all the pieces cut & inked. I just need to adhere and paste to the pages. The snowmen are flocked but need their shadows & noses. :)
Once I finish those, I'll get on to the Halloween ones.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Autumn is finished, moving on to Winter.

When the camera battery finishes charging, I will take pics.

[TinkerBean]

I just finished with 4th of July and will be working on my Autumns later on. I will post pics soon.:goodvibes

[KatDisney]

Checking in , I will work on these this weekend.

[TPCShauna]

Thanks for the updates everyone. At this point, almost everyone has checked in.

Hope everyone is having fun!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I have finished my last prototype.
Took me forever to get the ribbon to work.
Hope it is okay.

[TPCShauna]

I will work on updating tomorrow. We have a HUGE project going at work at the moment and I'll be working late this evening. There went my Cowboys game tonight. :sad1:

Susie - I just wanted to let you know not to send postage for this swap. Since you overpaid on the Disney Completed Pages swap, I put aside part of that cash to pay for this one. You are covered. :thumbsup2

[SusieStone]

Thanks. That is good news to my ears!

I just found out Stone needs 1400 dollars of dental work:scared1:

[TPCShauna]

Holy moly, Susie! Is he OK or are they wanting to do braces already? One of my Girl Scouts had braces put on really young and they are going to do another set in a few more years. Crazy!

[SusieStone]

Holy moly, Susie! Is he OK or are they wanting to do braces already? One of my Girl Scouts had braces put on really young and they are going to do another set in a few more years. Crazy!

It it to extract 2 teeth to avoid overcrowding preparing for braces one day annnnnnnd he has are you ready for it FIVE cavities. He is so done with brushing his teeth himself and drinking sodas it isn't even funny. I was letting him drink lots of soda because he doesn't eat because of his meds and my logic it was getting his caloric intake up. Well, my logic is flushed away.

He also has private OT and speech consults this week and lets not forget his psych on Thursday and his birthday party is Sunday.

Where is this money tree that they think I have?

[rlovew]

In case you didn't see the other threads AWM is without power and may end up being a little late on these. Swaps are really the last thing on her mind.

Rebecca

[SusieStone]

In case you didn't see the other threads AWM is without power and may end up being a little late on these. Swaps are really the last thing on her mind.

Rebecca

I saw that. I feels so bad for her. I know I can wait for her if need be.

[TPCShauna]

It it to extract 2 teeth to avoid overcrowding preparing for braces one day annnnnnnd he has are you ready for it FIVE cavities. He is so done with brushing his teeth himself and drinking sodas it isn't even funny. I was letting him drink lots of soda because he doesn't eat because of his meds and my logic it was getting his caloric intake up. Well, my logic is flushed away.

He also has private OT and speech consults this week and lets not forget his psych on Thursday and his birthday party is Sunday.

Where is this money tree that they think I have?

:scared1: Susie! No wonder you are stressed. Can he do those Pediasure drink things? I would imagine they have less sugar than soda. I'm so sorry you are dealing with all this. :hug:

In case you didn't see the other threads AWM is without power and may end up being a little late on these. Swaps are really the last thing on her mind.

Rebecca

Absolutely! I don't think any one of us has any problems waiting on this. I feel so helpless. I wish there was something I could do to help. :confused3

[VickiV]

checking in for pretty in tink and I

VickiV

[BernardandMissBianca]

I just need to finish the tittles for the Christmas pages, which are giving me fits, and then I will crank out Winter. I may work on those tonight if I ever get any peace!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Funny I should say the word peace.

D2 Christmas group, I hope you don't mind my title is peace cause that's the only word that would cut on the cricut that didn't tear. But it looks really really cute!!!