Pet Swap - **Progress Thread** Mailed 9/13

[TPCShauna]

This is a swap for general pet themed items. Each swapper will create 2 elements from the list below per spot. Here is a link to last years' Pet Swap hosted by KatDisney - 2007 Pet Swap (http://good-times.webshots.com/album/558143120xrVvRp?track_pagetag=/page/photo/goodtimes/friendsfun&track_action=/MediaInfo/AlbumTitle).

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: 7/28/08
Mail Date: 8/25/08
Due Date: 9/2/08

Check-in Dates:
7/28
8/11
8/25 - Mail by date
9/2 - 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 3 days, I will angel your spots. It is your responsibility to let me know beforehand if you will be gone for a check-in.

Packing and Labeling Instructions: Package your items individually in Ziploc bags and place all of your bags for each group in it’s own, gallon size Ziploc bag. Please don't use anything smaller than a gallon bag as your return pieces might be larger than those you send. Please be sure to package each group separately. Include your name, DIS name and group number on each larger bag.

Mailing Instructions: Write your DIS name and the name of the swap on the outside of your mailing container. If you are in 4 or more groups, please send $9.80 in cash/check for a flat rate box. If you are in 3 or fewer groups, send $4.85 in your choice of method (cash/check/stamp) for a flat rate envelope. If you want delivery confirmation, don't forget to send in the extra money for that as well as a completed DC slip. If you send cash, DC is free since I print labels online.

Please don’t send metered or click-it/ship-it postage – some hostesses have had issues with these.

Contact Info: PM me with your name, address, email address and phone number if you haven’t swapped with me before. I will only use the latter two in case of emergency but I MUST have a way to reach you outside of the boards. 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.

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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And now for the fun stuff!

You will be completing two elements from the list below for each spot.

Feel free to use any cardstock or patterned paper that fits the theme of your group. You should include at least two types of embellishments or embellishment techniques (such as, but not exclusively limited to: embossing, distressing, inking, ribbons, brads/eyelets, flowers, charms, stickers, die cuts.)

Element Selection:
Topper: 1PP, should be 8"x2", double matted and embellished (triple matting counts as one embellishment.) Please no handwriting!
Photo mat: 2 PP, double matted and embellished (triple matting counts as one embellishment), top layer no smaller than 6-1/4" x 4 1/4"
Journaling Box: 1PP at least a 3x3 writing area, double matted and embellished
Tag: 1 PP for medium or large tags, 2 pp for 2x3 tags, double matted and embellished, include either ribbon/fiber or eyelet/brad in the hole - may include both...the fiber and or eyelet does not count as an embellishment
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 larger, 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 a 2x3 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
Embellishment baggie to include the following items: 3 yards of fiber, yard of ribbon, 2 pieces of 6 X6 coordinating paper, 8 brads and 8 eyelets.
Individual wrapped store bought embellishment package.(example Jolees, shaped clips,etc.)

Please, no hand lettering on any items. You may use computer fonts, rub-ons, stamps, die cut letters, etc.

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 PM me. We are all happy to help!

[TPCShauna]

A1: General Dog - Make 6
1. TPCShauna
2. rlovew
3. Tinkerbean
4. missesdisney
5. disney_rider
6. SusieStone

A2: General Dog - Make 6
1. SusieStone
2. Tinkerbean
3. TPCShauna
4. rlovew
5. Arizona Rita
6. randon82104

B1: General Cat - Make 6
1. Tigger1221
2. Tinkerbean
3. NEE
4. Mischief_Managed
5. disney_rider
6. randon82104

B2: General Cat - Make 5
1. Mischief_Managed
2. Tinkerbean
3. Tigger1221
4. TPCShauna
5. NEE

Check-ins:
July 28
August 11
August 25 - Mail Date
September 2 - Due Date

:flower3: Contact Info Received
:moped: Mailed
:beach: Received
:cheer2: Returned
:woohoo: Received by swapper

Arizona Rita - A2 :woohoo:
disney_rider - A1, B1 :beach:
Mischief_Managed - B1, B2 :woohoo:
missesdisney - A1 :cheer2:
NEE - B1, B2 :woohoo:
randon82104 - A2, B1 :woohoo:
rlovew - A1, A2 :woohoo:
SusieStone - A1, B1 :woohoo:
Tigger1221 - B1, B2 :woohoo:
Tinkerbean - A1, A2, B1, B2 :woohoo:
TPCShauna - A1, A2, B2 :woohoo:

[Tigger1221]

Sign me up for a cat group.:thumbsup2

[TinkerBean]

I would like a spot in

General Dog

General Cat

Small Animal - Guinea Pig...

[Disney_rider]

Please add me too
A1
B1
C1-Snakes lizards etc...
D1- Horse
Thanks

[New England Eeyore]

I'll take a spot in General Cat please.

For element selection, are toppers and photo mats not a choice for this one?

[Mischief_Managed]

Cat group for me please.

Thanks!

[missesdisney]

Please add me to the general dog group.

Thanks!

maria

[TPCShauna]

Disney_rider - I sent you a PM.

NEE - Yes, toppers and photo mats are allowed choices. I didn't realize I hadn't added them. The list has been updated.

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We are updated to here!

[Arizona Rita]

Hi Shauna, could you add me to general dog please. We have a Dachshund named Padfoor who thinks he's part human whose nose would be out of joint if we didint do something for him!:goodvibes

[SusieStone]

May I have the last dog spot please

thanks

[Arizona Rita]

By the way, it's Padfoot not Padfoor, like in Harry Potter.:goodvibes

[TinkerBean]

If you open up a new group for dogs, I would take one in that too...

[TPCShauna]

Arizona Rita - Got ya down! I assumed it was Padfoot and thought it was a cute name!

Disney_rider - I added you to Dog and Cat per your first request. Check out my PM for more info and let me know if you want me to change anything.

Susie - Since Disney_rider had requested the Dog and Cat groups before you, I created a new Dog group and put you there.

Tinkerbean - I went ahead and added you to the second Dog group as well as I don't think we are going to have a rush for the rest of the swap. Plus, I need more stuff too for my new baby!

[TinkerBean]

Thanks Shauna! And you can put me down for another Cat group when that opens too...

[TPCShauna]

Bumping to see if there is any more interest. The stuff from this swap was super cute last time and there is even more darling paper out now. We'd love to have any newbies or oldies (hey! I resemble that remark) so join on in if you'd like to!

[rlovew]

I join in the second dog group too.

Rebecca

[TPCShauna]

Got it!

[Arizona Rita]

Just checking in!
I have papers and embellies are on order!
I have a question, if the second dog group doesnt fill, should I plan on making enough for both groups? I dont know how this works so I was just wondering.:flower3:

[SusieStone]

In order to fill things, I am willing to take a spot in both groups if someone from group 1 can go to 2.

Just let me know.

[missesdisney]

Hi Shauna,

I'm all done (I know I can't believe it either but only one group is easy!)

I did a poem/lyric and then a sort of topper/sort of paper piecing so I threw in a little extra piece to go with it to make sure it was really 2 full elements. I can send you a pic if you'd like.

I'll get it out this week hopefully.

Maria

[Mischief_Managed]

Thanks Shauna! And you can put me down for another Cat group when that opens too...

Hey Tinkerbean! I also wanted a second cat group, but it doesn't look like there was even enough people to fill our first group. So I was thinking that if you wanted to do a person-to-person swap, I can make 2 additional elements for you, and you can make 2 for me. That way we can get a couple more items. Whatcha think?

Any other people in the Cat group interested?

Also, does anyone know what elements/items they are making for the Cat group? Just so there isn't duplication (in case you are using Cricut carts to make your stuff), I can make something else for variety. Thanks!

[Tigger1221]

Hey Tinkerbean! I also wanted a second cat group, but it doesn't look like there was even enough people to fill our first group. So I was thinking that if you wanted to do a person-to-person swap, I can make 2 additional elements for you, and you can make 2 for me. That way we can get a couple more items. Whatcha think?

Any other people in the Cat group interested?

Also, does anyone know what elements/items they are making for the Cat group? Just so there isn't duplication (in case you are using Cricut carts to make your stuff), I can make something else for variety. Thanks!

I would be interested in a 2nd group too. I will be using my to cut basic shapes like tags and letters if needed but my main elements won't be cricut. I have bought the stuff and have enough for two groups. I don't know what my elements are yet. I start school again soon so I have been getting ready for that and CKC- Charolette. I will start these soon.

[TinkerBean]

Hey Tinkerbean! I also wanted a second cat group, but it doesn't look like there was even enough people to fill our first group. So I was thinking that if you wanted to do a person-to-person swap, I can make 2 additional elements for you, and you can make 2 for me. That way we can get a couple more items. Whatcha think?

Any other people in the Cat group interested?

Also, does anyone know what elements/items they are making for the Cat group? Just so there isn't duplication (in case you are using Cricut carts to make your stuff), I can make something else for variety. Thanks!

I would be happy to swap with you:goodvibes

I've got some cute embelleshiments that I picked up that I would be using (I have to check out the cricut for cat stuff because I don't remember)

Yippee - more Cat stuff...

[randon82104]

I would like a spot in the general cat and gerneral dog please. Do I tell you what I want to do now or later?

thanks trish

[TPCShauna]

Sorry I've been MIA. My anthro. professor sprung an observation paper on us last Thursday that was due yesterday. I spent all weekend observing lemus and chimps, researching and then writing a 2,500 word paper. There has been NO TIME for computer stuff!

Anyway, I'm working on updating. I'll do some shifting to fill both dog groups, figure out the cat group thing, add our newbies and try not to be all :scared1: that Maria is done.

I'm sorry to say that we will be dropping both of the "Other" groups since there wasn't enough interest.

Be back soon!

[TPCShauna]

Just checking in!
I have papers and embellies are on order!
I have a question, if the second dog group doesnt fill, should I plan on making enough for both groups? I dont know how this works so I was just wondering.:flower3:

Through some creative shuffling, I was able to fill all groups. You are now in Group 2 and will still be completing 6 spots so you should be all set. Let me know if you have questions.

In order to fill things, I am willing to take a spot in both groups if someone from group 1 can go to 2.

Just let me know.

I did some shifting so you are now in both. Thank you! :goodvibes

I would like a spot in the general cat and gerneral dog please. Do I tell you what I want to do now or later?

thanks trish

I have added you to both. You don't have to tell me what elements you will be making unless you just want to share!

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Mischief Managed, Tinkerbean, and Tigger1221 - The first cat group filled so I added all three of you to a second cat group and I took the fourth spot. Group 1 has 6 and Group 2 has 4. Hopefully that works for y'all.

I'm sending PMs with my addy now. If you are swapping with me for the first time, please be sure to send me your name, address, phone number and an email address so that I have alternative ways to contact you outside of the boards.

Please post to confirm that you have read through all of the changes and are good to go. This will act as the July 28 check-in.

[rlovew]

I got what I am doing. I have all of my things I just need to decide the elements i am doing.

Rebecca

[TPCShauna]

Arizona Rita - Your PM box is full so I couldn't send you my addy. Let me know when I can resend.

Rebecca - Got you updated.

My update for my items is that I have all of my paper and will be making tags for one of my dog groups and my cat group. At this point, I'm not planning to use Cricut cuts for my cat group embellies. I will be using the DCWV paper.

[Tigger1221]

I am here and excited we have 2 cat groups! I have my paper and embellishments just need to put them together.

[New England Eeyore]

I would join the 2nd cat group, also, but I don't want to mess up the numbers if that would be too confusing. Just let me know.

[missesdisney]

Sorry I've been MIA. My anthro. professor sprung an observation paper on us last Thursday that was due yesterday. I spent all weekend observing lemus and chimps, researching and then writing a 2,500 word paper. There has been NO TIME for computer stuff!

Anyway, I'm working on updating. I'll do some shifting to fill both dog groups, figure out the cat group thing, add our newbies and try not to be all :scared1: that Maria is done.

I'm sorry to say that we will be dropping both of the "Other" groups since there wasn't enough interest.

Be back soon!

Chimps - fun......

I am mailing mine tomorrow - since it's so early I'm going to send it first class with DC (online shipping is the best!) - since it's one group only would you mind sending it back that way to save me some shipping? I"m not in a hurry for this one when it's done. If not I'll send you postage for priority

[randon82104]

I am checking in. I got my stuff today for the dog group. still thinking on the cat group. I will be going to ckc in charlotte the 14th so my mind has been on getting ready for that. it is my first one so trying not to over pack anything. :rotfl2:

thanks trish

[Mischief_Managed]

Checking in. Don't have any ideas yet. But I'll get there. :)

[TPCShauna]

I would join the 2nd cat group, also, but I don't want to mess up the numbers if that would be too confusing. Just let me know.

I'll add you in. I don't think anyone in that group will mind.

Chimps - fun......

I am mailing mine tomorrow - since it's so early I'm going to send it first class with DC (online shipping is the best!) - since it's one group only would you mind sending it back that way to save me some shipping? I"m not in a hurry for this one when it's done. If not I'll send you postage for priority

Chimps - stinky . . .

Yes, I am happy to return via first class. Send your return envelope if possible.

Hey Cat Group 2 - We now have 5 members. Please confirm that you have the new total!

[New England Eeyore]

Thanks!

[Tigger1221]

I am checking in. I got my stuff today for the dog group. still thinking on the cat group. I will be going to ckc in charlotte the 14th so my mind has been on getting ready for that. it is my first one so trying not to over pack anything. :rotfl2:

thanks trish

I am going to CKC-Charlotte too!

I am fine with 5 in the 2nd cat group!

[Arizona Rita]

Checking in:wave2:
Recieved supplies yesterday and will start this when I get back from DL.:mickeyjum :mickeyjum :mickeyjum :mickeyjum :mickeyjum :mickeyjum

[Mischief_Managed]

I'll add you in. I don't think anyone in that group will mind.

Hey Cat Group 2 - We now have 5 members. Please confirm that you have the new total!

The more, the merrier! :dance3:

[randon82104]

I am going to CKC-Charlotte too!

I am fine with 5 in the 2nd cat group!


maybe we can meet up. what classes are you taking. trish

[Tigger1221]

maybe we can meet up. what classes are you taking. trish

I am takeing the SandCastle Mini-albulm on Fri. at 7:30

On Sat: Cruisin' at 11 and Disney Albulm at 3:10

What are you taking?

[TinkerBean]

oops - checking in and acknowledging new cat totals...

[randon82104]

I am takeing the SandCastle Mini-albulm on Fri. at 7:30

On Sat: Cruisin' at 11 and Disney Albulm at 3:10

What are you taking?


thursday - preview crop and family memories

friday - basic grey class at 11am, vellum 911 at 1:50pm, crop at 7pm

sat - classes all day until 2pm but not the disney class then the send off crop

trish

[randon82104]

my items for both groups are going postal today or tomarrow. i will not be able to make the next check in so hope this is ok doing it now.

trish

[Mischief_Managed]

My two kitty groups are done. I'm going to mail next week - will update then. Do we want to post pics here as spoilers?

[New England Eeyore]

I'm going to bring this to work on at my crop this weekend (among other things) so I might get started on it.

[Tigger1221]

I am going to be working on these at CKC. I will cut everything and assemble it there. :)

[Arizona Rita]

Have started cutting and hope to do alot this weekend:flower3:

[SusieStone]

checking in

[rlovew]

I have my elements done for one group and I am about half done with the other. I just need to decide on the last element. All of my items will match each other- they are all being made using the Park Buddies lkine from SEI.

Rebecca

[SusieStone]

I have ordered my paper and that is as far as I have gotten.

[randon82104]

checking in, my pkg went postal on friday so you should get it soon. i am off to ckc this weekend so will not be checking the boards anymore. see you all when i get back.

trish:yay:

[TPCShauna]

missesdisney - Your items have arrived and they look great!

If you have checked in at any point in the last three days, I have marked you down for today's check-in. If not, please check in with your progress ASAP.

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I have all groups sketched and have started cutting for one. I'm second guessing my design on the dog group, though. I'll have to play more on that one.

[TinkerBean]

Checking in...I will be working on these today, and mailing by friday. We leave for Vacation on Saturday and will gone until next Sunday...

[Mischief_Managed]

I'm done - just need to get to the PO. Because I am in only two groups, and I am mailing in an envelope - with the understanding that they will be sent back in an envelope, how much do I include for postage, including D.C.?

Thanks.

[hopemax]

A flat rate priority mail envelope is $4.80, delivery confirmation is $.65 so that would be $5.45

[TPCShauna]

I'm done - just need to get to the PO. Because I am in only two groups, and I am mailing in an envelope - with the understanding that they will be sent back in an envelope, how much do I include for postage, including D.C.?

Thanks.

If you send cash, just send the $4.80 as I print postage online and DC is free that way.

Let me know when you mail. :goodvibes

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randon82104 - Your package has arrived. I haven't looked at the items yet but the box was in good shape. Just an FYI that I will be re-packaging your items in bags as some people will have their things returned in envelopes and the envelopes you sent won't fit in those. :goodvibes

[Disney_rider]

Sorry for not saying hi sooner been uber Busy!!!
I have the Tags done for the Dogs and
the Pocket done for the Cats.
I'm waiting for my new Cricut Cart to do the rest.....Half way there Whoo-Hoo!!!

[TPCShauna]

We're all updated and it seems like everyone is making good progress. I'm hoping to finish these this weekend after I finalize my Holiday/Seasons CP prototypes.

Take care, all!

[randon82104]

If you send cash, just send the $4.80 as I print postage online and DC is free that way.

Let me know when you mail. :goodvibes

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randon82104 - Your package has arrived. I haven't looked at the items yet but the box was in good shape. Just an FYI that I will be re-packaging your items in bags as some people will have their things returned in envelopes and the envelopes you sent won't fit in those. :goodvibes



sorry about that. i will put in bags next time. see, i learned something already. i hope you liked what i did. kinda worried that it is not good enough. :confused3 i hope it is ok. glad the box got there ok.

trish

[Disney_rider]

All done and ready to get bagged and tagged Monday :)

[Arizona Rita]

Bagged, tagged and ready to go, too!

But I have a question! Do we need to send a priority envelope with our package or since they are free do hostesses usually provide return envelopes?

Also, since there are just 6 in this group do you still want them in a gallon sized envelope. They are all in quart baggies.
Thanks!

[New England Eeyore]

Bagged, tagged and ready to go, too!

But I have a question! Do we need to send a priority envelope with our package or since they are free do hostesses usually provide return envelopes?

Also, since there are just 6 in this group do you still want them in a gallon sized envelope. They are all in quart baggies.
Thanks!

I'm not the hostess, but I think I can help you out. You do not need to send a priority mail envelope. The hostess will provide that.

You should, however, put all your groups (all your quart sized baggies), into a gallon-sized bag. Your groups may fit into a smaller bag, but other people might have larger items (larger bags) and everything you are getting back may not fit into the bag you provided if it is smaller. It makes it easier for the hostess to be dealing with gallon bags for everyone.

HTH!

[Arizona Rita]

Thank you very much NEE! That makes sense. I have only mailed one other swap and I think I sent AWM everything but the kitchen sink!:goodvibes

[Arizona Rita]

I am postal!:yay:
DC number is 0103 8555 7494 8409 0464

[TPCShauna]

Bagged, tagged and ready to go, too!

But I have a question! Do we need to send a priority envelope with our package or since they are free do hostesses usually provide return envelopes?

Also, since there are just 6 in this group do you still want them in a gallon sized envelope. They are all in quart baggies.
Thanks!

What NEE said! The gallon bag is helpful because not everyone makes the same stuff so not everything will fit in the quart bags. Also, double bagging helps protect from rain.

Thanks for your question about envelopes, also. That reminds me that I have to order some more!

I'm not the hostess, but I think I can help you out. You do not need to send a priority mail envelope. The hostess will provide that.

You should, however, put all your groups (all your quart sized baggies), into a gallon-sized bag. Your groups may fit into a smaller bag, but other people might have larger items (larger bags) and everything you are getting back may not fit into the bag you provided if it is smaller. It makes it easier for the hostess to be dealing with gallon bags for everyone.

HTH!

Thank you for answering!!!!

I am postal!:yay:
DC number is 0103 8555 7494 8409 0464

Got ya down!

[TPCShauna]

rlovew - Your items arrived yesterday. I didn't have a chance to peek but the envelope was in good shape!

[Tigger1221]

I am finished and will mail in the Morning. :goodvibes I think they turned out really cute.

[TPCShauna]

Thanks for the update, Tigger1221.

ArizonaRita - Your package has arrived and they looked cute from what I saw.

[Arizona Rita]

I had nightmares after I sent them that the m n ms oozed out on to everything! I hope that all was ok. I thought you might need chocolate during sorting!:goodvibes

[SusieStone]

Thought I was finished. I came back to read info ....OOPS - it is 2 elements.

I need to make a 1/2 element for one group :I made a photo mat and 3 embellished shapes that are 3 1/2 by 3 1/2 so I think - For my second group, I made a photo mat and a tag . - I think I will make a D - matted and sewn.

I had some cute dog brads....they have vanished, so I guess I will join again next go 'round.

I will have no problem mailing on time.


Can't wait to see what everyone has made.

[New England Eeyore]

I finished my last items last night. I will be postal as soon as I can get to a post office - maybe Monday.

[SusieStone]

Done.
Just need to bag up. Missed mail for today.
Will update after I mail on Monday.

Shauna, Belive it or not, I n eed your address.

[Tigger1221]

Mine are mailed with DC. :cool1:

[SusieStone]

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[rlovew]

Those are adorable Susie- of course I love everything you make and I used a bit of it this weekend.

Rebecca

[SusieStone]

Those are adorable Susie- of course I love everything you make and I used a bit of it this weekend.

Rebecca

Thanks. That is so good to hear.

[New England Eeyore]

Gone postal!

[Mischief_Managed]

You've got mail! I sent it this afternoon via Priority Mail with DC. If you need the DC#, let me know.

Thanks!

[SusieStone]

I got so wrapped up with back to school today, I forgot to go to PO. I will make it there tomorrow. Sorry guys.

[TinkerBean]

Mine will be postal in the morning.

[TPCShauna]

I got so wrapped up with back to school today, I forgot to go to PO. I will make it there tomorrow. Sorry guys.

Do you still need my addy?

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Updated to here. Please post your mailing status if you have not already done so. These are due to me next Tuesday, 9/2. Please remember that Monday is a mail holiday AND that I am in California and it takes forever for mail to make it to me.

Thanks!

[SusieStone]

Do you still need my addy? No. I have it.

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Updated to here. Please post your mailing status if you have not already done so. These are due to me next Tuesday, 9/2. Please remember that Monday is a mail holiday AND that I am in California and it takes forever for mail to make it to me.

Thanks!

Drat that holiday

[TPCShauna]

I got so wrapped up with back to school today, I forgot to go to PO. I will make it there tomorrow. Sorry guys.

Tigger1221 and Disney_Rider - Please confirm your mailing status. I couldn't figure out if you had mailed already or not.

TIA!

[Tigger1221]

Mine is on its way with DC. I sent you a pm cause I forgot to include enough for DC on the way back. Also the envelope on the inside has the postage(Stamps) on it as I wasn't watching the lady carefully. If its not right let me know. I had just taken a 3 cats to the vet and was frazzeled and upset with DH.

[randon82104]

you have mine. i am so excited to get my first swap back. :banana: :banana:

[SusieStone]

Postal today with delivery confirmation

[Disney_rider]

I went postal today :):banana:

[TPCShauna]

NEE, Mischief_Managed and Tigger1221 - All of yours have arrived and they look great.

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I may not be on much for the next few days. I smacked my head really hard on my scrap table and have a low-grade concussion. I'm OK but the doctor doesn't want me on the computer too much as he says that aggravates it. I'll post when other stuff arrives.

[TPCShauna]

Mine will be postal in the morning.

Did you have a chance to get yours in the mail?

[New England Eeyore]

Oh, Shauna! You just have the worst luck, don't you? :hug: Hope you're feeling better soon.

[Mischief_Managed]

NEE, Mischief_Managed and Tigger1221 - All of yours have arrived and they look great.

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I may not be on much for the next few days. I smacked my head really hard on my scrap table and have a low-grade concussion. I'm OK but the doctor doesn't want me on the computer too much as he says that aggravates it. I'll post when other stuff arrives.

That's great that it got there in a quick of amount of time - clear across the country!

Shauna, take care of yourself. Hope you feel better soon!

[Tigger1221]

NEE, Mischief_Managed and Tigger1221 - All of yours have arrived and they look great.

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I may not be on much for the next few days. I smacked my head really hard on my scrap table and have a low-grade concussion. I'm OK but the doctor doesn't want me on the computer too much as he says that aggravates it. I'll post when other stuff arrives.

Thanks. I am sorry about your head, it has to hurt! I hope you feel better soon. :hug:

[TPCShauna]

Thanks everyone! Sadly, I'm an Aries and I hit my head all the time. This one just happened to be bad. Just call me Taz. :sad2:

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Tinkerbean and SusieStone - Your packages have arrived and they are DARLING!

And now for a lesson in why we use plastic bags and double bag our things. Susie's package arrived completely mangled with all of the edge shredded and poorly wrapped in Saran Wrap. It looked and felt like it had gotten wet and then ripped up in the mail. Upon closer inspection, all of the pieces were completely intact and in great shape. By packaging each set in its' own Ziploc and putting each set in a large bag, all of the pieces made it just fine with no damage.

And that is why we use plastic bags!

[SusieStone]

Thankg goodness I used freezer bags. I hope you contacated your local postal office or at least took a pic so a complaint can be filed. That is awful!

Glad it is okay.

Thanks everyone! Sadly, I'm an Aries and I hit my head all the time. This one just happened to be bad. Just call me Taz. :sad2:

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Tinkerbean and SusieStone - Your packages have arrived and they are DARLING!

And now for a lesson in why we use plastic bags and double bag our things. Susie's package arrived completely mangled with all of the edge shredded and poorly wrapped in Saran Wrap. It looked and felt like it had gotten wet and then ripped up in the mail. Upon closer inspection, all of the pieces were completely intact and in great shape. By packaging each set in its' own Ziploc and putting each set in a large bag, all of the pieces made it just fine with no damage.

And that is why we use plastic bags!

[SusieStone]

Oh boy. This one may get mailed back out before the due date. Yippee

[TinkerBean]

Glad stuff arrived in one piece. Holy Cow!

Shauna hope your head feels better.

How is little Gracie doing?

[TPCShauna]

Thankg goodness I used freezer bags. I hope you contacated your local postal office or at least took a pic so a complaint can be filed. That is awful!

Glad it is okay.

You know, I totally didn't even think about taking a pic. I was too concerned about checking out the contents to make sure they were OK. DH unwrapped everything and took them out of the envelope.

Oh boy. This one may get mailed back out before the due date. Yippee

We are waiting on one more package. I'm hoping I will be able to mail these out on Tuesday!

Glad stuff arrived in one piece. Holy Cow!

Shauna hope your head feels better.

How is little Gracie doing?

Head is a bit better. The bump is at least smaller and it doesn't quite feel like my brain is trying to escape from my head anymore.

Gracie is doing well, thank you. She is pretty much a holy terror and we can't wait until we can take her outside. She is getting her last shots and first flea control treatment on 9/13 so we are very close. We think it will do wonders for her personality. We joined an "Itty-Bitty Dog Play Group" so she'll have some other friends her size to play with. Our first meeting is 9/27. I have new, fun pics of her long legs and sad puppy dog eyes. I'll post them when I upload the Pet Swap pics. Thanks for her cute goodies! That Princess set is going to come in handy. :thumbsup2

[TPCShauna]

disney_rider - Your package has arrived and everything is very cute.

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All packages are here. I have a test for my class on Saturday that I am studying for so no swapping will occur until after I finish that. I plan to mail back next Monday.

[Mischief_Managed]

Good luck with your exam!

[TPCShauna]

I started sorting and remembered that I needed to transfer some from their original packaging to bags. I started that process but did not finish the sorting process. I have a Girl Scout meeting tonight and another class tomorrow but should be done and in the mail by Wednesday.

[Tigger1221]

Hi. Just wondering on the status of this? I hope your school is going well.:)

[TPCShauna]

The mailman is picking all of these up in the morning. I discovered this week that I'm just incapable of sorting and mailing during the week. I just have too much stuff going on. Fortunately, I was able to finish up packaging everything tonight.

I'll work on getting pics posted in the next couple of days. Many of you should have them early next week.

[TPCShauna]

Mailing Update:

missesdisney - Mailed First Class
Arizona Rita - I sent you a PM
disney_rider - Waiting on postage

Everyone else's was sent Priority mail with DC. I can PM your number to you if you want it but I don't want to post it here since it has your full name and address tied to it.

I'm working on uploading and sorting the pics.

Please let me know when you receive your package.

[TPCShauna]

Arizona Rita - Yours was sent Priority this morning. Let me know if you want your DC #.

[Tigger1221]

I got my package today and I LOVE everythings and can't wait to use it.

[SusieStone]

I received mine today.

Thanks everyone.

[randon82104]

got mine today. great work everyone. i love it all. cant wait to use. now i just need pics of my moms dogs and my mom in laws cats:lmao: yes, i did a swap and have no pets. :goodvibes that is how you can tell you are adicted to swapping.

trish

[New England Eeyore]

Got mine today! Everything is lovely, ladies! My kitty will be very glad to have these things in his book. Thanks for hosting, Shauna!

[Arizona Rita]

Hi Shauna! Glad eveything was there! No problems! Thanks for hostessing!:flower3:

[TPCShauna]

Any other arrivals?

[rlovew]

Mine arrived today- I haven't had a chance to look through things but it is here.

Rebecca

[FergieTCat]

You were swapping pets and I missed it???????

If anyone wants to trade for a large grey tabby with an attitude problem, please pm me!

[TinkerBean]

I recieved mine (and my little extra birthday surprise - thanks:goodvibes )

I loved them all...Thanks Shauna

Oh and FergieTcat - I love the "I ated Tinkerbell":rotfl:

[TinkerBean]

You were swapping pets and I missed it???????

If anyone wants to trade for a large grey tabby with an attitude problem, please pm me!

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[TPCShauna]

FergieTCat - :wave: Hi WPASADI buddy! How've you been?

Tink - Glad you liked it! DH was :scared1: when I bought it because he couldn't believe that I would even touch it!

[TinkerBean]

Shauna I do appreciate what it took for you to "handle" it:goodvibes I feel loved:lovestruc

[Mischief_Managed]

I got mine a couple of days ago, but didn't have a chance to go through it until today. LOVE everything! Thanks for hostessing!

[Arizona Rita]

:flower3: Just got home from Costco shopping for encampment and it was on the freezer and opened!
I asked Dh who had opened it and he said he had to because he had spilt a 32oz soda!!:scared1:
Another reason to use Ziplocks!!

Everything is wonderful! I dont know whether to scrap or use as examples.
I know I will probably do that with the "bellie" bag because I am a visual learner and just couldnt grasp it!
I also have to decide which piece Banana is getting (she helps, she gets to pick something).

Thank you agai for hostessing Shauna!

Rita:flower3:

[TPCShauna]

Thanks for the updates, everyone! I was happy to host as I need cute stuff for Gracie's scrapbook. I'm planning to work on it this Saturday at a crop so I'm hoping to use some of my goodies!

[missesdisney]

Got mine! Soooo cute - thanks!