Disney Cruise Swap - Swap Complete!

[Michellepooh]

Disney Cruise Swap
Signups: June 10th
Mail by: August 8th
Due Date: August 15th


1. Select any two elements. Each element should be embellished 1-2 different ways.
2. PM me with your DIS name, name and address.
3. Post your status on the Progress thread - which will be posted after the slots are filled. Check-ins are required to make sure we haven't lost anyone and that swappers are still able to fulfill their commitment. I will pm you if you do not check in. If you don’t respond within 48 hours of the pm, I will angel your spot. Just let me know if you’re going to be out of town during a check in and I’ll take care of that!
4. Check the progress thread for your status - it will be updated with ship info and received info.
5. PM me 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 so we can make arrangements for an angel or other help if needed.
6. HAVE FUN!!


Here are the elements to choose from (if you have another idea for an element, let me know and I will add it).

Element Selection:
Please, no hand lettering on any items, use computer fonts, rub-ons,
stamps, etc.
Embellished means using brads, eyelets, charms, ribbon, 3D stickers
(matted stickers are okay too),embossing, stickles, etc.

Element Selection:
Photo Mat – 2PP to fit a 4x6 photo, double matted and embellished.

Topper – 1PP double matted and embellished OR TITLE LETTERS at least 1 ¼ inch with shadow. If you do the letters, please let me know what it spells. You can do the traditional 8 x 2 topper OR you can do a topper/signage piece (welded letters, etc.) It’s up to you!

Borders – 1 set PP (2 borders) double matted and embellished

Journaling Box: 2PP at least a 3x3 writing area, double matted and
embellished with actual journal area placed on top of the two mats


Tag: 1 PP large tag 4.5-5 inches, 2 pp if smaller, double matted and
embellished, include either ribbon/fiber or eyelet/brad in the hole. May
include both....

Embellished Shapes/Squares: 4PP @ 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 judgment.....Just
make up for it in another way. Maybe make a few extra or throw in
something extra.

Slide Mounts: 2PP be creative here please

File Folders or Matchbooks: 1 PP if medium size or lager, 2 pp if the smaller sized. Please make sure to enclose a blank page in the matchbook if this
is the element you choose to do.

Bottle Caps: 4PP if metal, 6PP if paper

Library Pocket and Tag: 1PP embellished, no smaller than to hold 2x3 a tag
that should have ribbon/fiber or eyelet in the hole

Shaker Box: 1PP be creative please

Paper Piecing: 1PP be creative please

License Plate: 1PP be creative please

Signage/Bookmark: 1PP 2x6, double matted and embellished

Song/Lyric/Poem: 1PP, double matted and embellished

Altered Paper Clips: 3 large size ones

PP = Per Person


Packaging Instructions
Place your completed elements in a Ziploc bag with your DIS name and group number. Place all your baggies for a group in a GALLON size bag, and label with the same. Please use a gallon bag – even if your pieces are smaller and may not require it, the pieces you will be getting back may be bigger.

Postage:
Please include cash, check or stamps (No Click-it/ship-it postage). If you are in less than 4 groups, include $4.95 for the priority envelopes. If you are in 4 or more groups, please include $10.35 for the priority box. If you would like delivery confirmation on your returned swap, also include the $0.65 and a filled out slip.





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 all of the pages and elements. 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. The due date will not be extended.



Groups:

A. Disney Magic
1. Lumiere's - KKB2
2. Magic - Michellepooh
3. Helmsman Mickey - hopemax
4. Topsiders - Arizona Rita
5. Beat Street - Tigger1221


B. Disney Wonder
1. Triton's - ZerotoHero
2. Wonder - Michellepooh
3. Nassau - Queenie


D. Disney Magic - Western
1. Key West - Stitch62
2. Cozumel - Michellepooh
3. Grand Cayman - Tigger1221
4. Grand Cayman - KKB2


F. Restaurants (found on both ships)
1. Parrot Cay - Michellepooh
2. Palo - Downrivermama
3. Animator's Palate - KKB2
4. Pluto's Doghouse - Arizona Rita
5. Goofy's Galley - ZerotoHero


G. Pirate Night
1. Michellepooh
2. hopemax - general piratey goodness!
3. MM2000
4. Arizona Rita - general
5. Stitch62
6. Tigger1221
7. KKB2 - fireworks
8. ZerotoHero


H. Characters - Beach/Nautical
1. Michellepooh - ?
2. hopemax - sailor Pluto
3. Stitch62 - sailor Chip
4. Tigger1221 - Beach/tropical Mickey
5. KKB2 - Captain Mickey
6. MinnieGarden - beach Donald
7. morgansmom2000 - beach Minnie


I. Characters - Pirate/Formal
1. Michellepooh - ?
2. MM2000 - Pirate Mickey
3. hopemax - Formal Mickey
4. Tigger1221
5. KKB2 - Formal Minnie
6. ZerotoHero - Pirate Goofy


O. Colors (tropical, nautical, beach, Disney, etc.)
1. Michellepooh - Caribbean (coral, turquoise)
2. MM2000 - Tahiti stack
3. Arizona Rita - Disney
4. Stitch62
5. Tigger1221 - ocean
6. ZerotoHero - Sunny Mickey
7. AWM - "at the beach" Mickey


O1. Colors
1. Tigger1221
2. AWM - "fun in the sun" Mickey
3. Michellepooh - pink/orange beach balls
4. PinballFamily - blue
5. ZerotoHero - ?


P. DCL General (terminal, stateroom, towel animals, sports on deck, DCL, spa, etc.)
1. Lifeboat drill - hopemax!
2. stateroom - Michellepooh
3. Pool - MM2000
4. fish extenders - Arizona Rita
5. Cruise ship from L.a.B. - Tigger1221
6. towel animals - KKB2

P1. DCL General
1. Spa - MinnieGarden
2. Fish extenders - ZerotoHero
3. towel animals - PinballFamily
4. Tigger1221
5. Michellepooh

Q. Special events / Shows
1. Sailaway Party - hopemax
2. Formal Night - Michellepooh
3. 'Til We Meet Again - Arizona Rita
4. Disney Dreams - Stitch62
5. Golden Mickeys - Tigger1221
6. Golden Mickeys - KKB2

R. Castaway Cay
1. Michellepooh
2. hopemax - Beach Bums
3. Tigger1221
4. KKB2 - snorkeling
5. ZerotoHero - stingrays
6. MinnieGarden
7. Belle (KKB2's daughter) - general CC
8. Flying Dutchman - Queenie


S. General Cruise - to be used for ANY cruise line, not just Disney
1. Downrivermama
2. Arizona Rita
3. hopemax
4. Michellepooh


Complete Page Group - Create a ONE page layout (12x12) of any theme relating to Disney Cruise Line. Include a title, at least 2 spots for photos, and one spot for journaling. Page should be embellished in a such a way that all the swapper needs to do is stick the pictures on and journal. Please be creative!! Check out any of the other completed page swaps for ideas.

Completed Page Group 1
1. Michellepooh - DCL general
2. Arizona Rita - fireworks
3. ZerotoHero

[Michellepooh]

Check in dates:

July 11
August 1
Mail by August 8
Received
On its way home to you!
Received by you


Participants:

Michellepooh
kkbeaton2
hopemax - will be hand-delivered to NEE
ArizonaRita
Tigger1221
Stitch62
ZerotoHero - will be hand-delivered
Queenie
Downrivermama
morgansmom2000
MinnieGarden
AlexWyattMommy
PinballFamily - will be hand-delivered

[morgansmom2000]

Yippee!

These are the groups I’d like:

G. Pirate Night OR I. Characters - Pirate/Formal – I’d like to do Pirate Mickey so you decide where to put me. (I had my “aha moment” last night with Inkscape and was able to break a coloring book page into colors!). Either group will work for me because I think the cruise we are going on is going to be over Halloween in 2010. But, if we don’t, we’ve been to the Princess & Pirate Party…

O. Colors (tropical, nautical, beach, Disney, etc.) – I’m unsure of my elements just yet. I’ll probably use the Tahiti stack though ;)

P. DCL General (terminal, stateroom, towel animals, sports on deck, DCL, spa, etc.) – I’m not sure what I’ll do yet. Maybe something with a pool?

[hopemax]

Here is what I would like:

A - Helmsman Mickey
G - General Piratey goodness
H - Sailor Pluto
I - I would like a spot, but I haven't decided on a character yet

Q - I was going to sign up for Sailaway party, but Michelle took it, but there is an open space, would anyone object to 2 Sailaway party spots?

R - Beach Bums

[Michellepooh]

Hope - you can have the Sailaway Party spot. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, so I just picked a topic.

My computer seems slower than molasses today, so make sure to check your groups in case I miss anything.

[hopemax]

Thank you! I think the DIS is having problems, I've been getting "page unable to load" messages all morning.

[morgansmom2000]

My 'puter is soooo slow too!

Ah heck, put me down for the Pirate Night too!

[Michellepooh]

Gotcha Morgansmom!

[Arizona Rita]

OK, here we go!
A~ I dont know what yet
F~ Pluto's Dog House
G~ General Pirate
O~ (let me go back and check)
Q~ Til' We Meet Again
P~ Fish Extender or You've Got Mail (I thought that I would ask the players which they prefer)

And Page group~ Do we need to list what we are going to do? I was thinking Fireworks butam not sure that will work for everyone.

O~ I think general DCL colors?

Thanks!:hippie:

[Tigger1221]

Mom (Stitch62) wants-
D: Key West
G
H
O
Q: Disney Dreams
I will ask for the specifics of the others after she get home

I want
D: Grand Cayman
G
H
I
O
P
Q: Disney Dreams
R
Will decide specifics tonight

[Michellepooh]

Thanks for joining Arizona Rita, Stitch62, and Tigger1221!!!

Tigger1221 - Are you and your mom both doing Disney Dreams for Group Q?

Also, please be double-checking your groups, I don't want to miss anything! :goodvibes

[Tigger1221]

Thanks for joining Arizona Rita, Stitch62, and Tigger1221!!!

Tigger1221 - Are you and your mom both doing Disney Dreams for Group Q?

Also, please be double-checking your groups, I don't want to miss anything! :goodvibes

No I am sorry I meant to say I would do Golden Mickeys.

[kkbeaton2]

Hello ~ I would like to join the following groups please.

A. Disney Magic ~ Lumiere's

D. Disney Magic – Western ~ Grand Cayman

F. Restaurants (found on both ships) ~ Animator's Palate

G. Pirate Night - fireworks

H. Characters - Beach/Nautical

I. Characters - Pirate/Formal Formal Minnie

K. Oceaneer's Lab

M. The Stack

P. DCL General (terminal, stateroom, towel animals, sports on deck, DCL, spa, etc.) ~ Towel animals

Q. Special events / Shows ~ Golden Mickeys

R. Castaway Cay ~ snorkeling

Thanks for hostessing this one, I'm so excited about it!

[Tigger1221]

I will also do A-Lumieres

[ZeroToHero]

B. Disney Wonder
2. Triton's -ZeroToHero

F. Restaurants (found on both ships)
5. Goofy's Galley -ZeroToHero

G1. Pirate Night
1. ZeroToHero

O. Colors (tropical, nautical, beach, Disney, etc.)
6. ZeroToHero (Can I do sunny Mickey Heads? I can post a picture of the paper)

R. Castaway Cay
4. Swimming with Stingrays (is that too specific, or do a lot of people do it?) - ZeroToHero


Completed Page Group 1
3. ZeroToHero
(Not sure what yet)

[kkbeaton2]

Can I do Captain Mickey for the beach/nautical one?

[MinnieGarden]

I'd like a spot in the following groups -
H - beach/nautical characters
P - dcl general - I'm thinking spa
R- castaway cay

I'm at jury duty now. When I get home I'll pick topics etc. Thanks!

[Downrivermama]

HI! I'd like Group A Lumiere's and Group S General Cruise.

I see that kkbeaton2 already asked for Lumiere's so make mine Palo.

[ZeroToHero]

Could I also do I - Pirate/Formal?

I'll be doing Donald's nephews, if that's okay?
http://www.dizpins.com//pinventory/images/dl_pirates/nephews_island.jpg

[Tigger1221]

I will also do A-Lumieres

Oops I see thats taken. I still want a spot in A but will think about what to do.

[Michellepooh]

OK, can I scream now? The DIS is driving me crazy. I keep editing the 1st post, saving the changes, and then they're gone! I'm trying to fix it, so hold on! AARRRRGGGHHH!!! :sad2:

[Tigger1221]

Also Stitch62 wants to do D-Key West

[Downrivermama]

OK, I've got it now! Give me Group F- Palo!

[kkbeaton2]

My dd (Belle) would like to join group R (Castaway Cay), it will be just a general Castaway Cay (nothing specific).

[kkbeaton2]

OK, can I scream now? The DIS is driving me crazy. I keep editing the 1st post, saving the changes, and then they're gone! I'm trying to fix it, so hold on! AARRRRGGGHHH!!! :sad2:

I was wondering what was happening! One minute group G was full, then there were only 3 people, then it was full again!

[Michellepooh]

Thanks for saying that kkbeaton2 because I was really starting to wonder if my mind was starting to play tricks on me!!! I THINK it's fixed now, so again, everybody just double check. Thank goodness I was keeping a written list as I went!

KKB2 - I'll add Belle in.

[Tigger1221]

Thanks for saying that kkbeaton2 because I was really starting to wonder if my mind was starting to play tricks on me!!! I THINK it's fixed now, so again, everybody just double check. Thank goodness I was keeping a written list as I went!

KKB2 - I'll add Belle in.


I thought I was going crazy, things kept changing. Our groups look good now.:goodvibes

[ZeroToHero]

Hey - just wanted to check in to say almost all my groups look good - could you put me in G1 as well, that one got missed. I know you were having computer troubles, so I don't blame you. :)

And now that there's a new general DCL open, can I take P1? I'll take Fish Extender, please!

[Michellepooh]

As I'm going through, a couple of quick questions.

We seem to have a lot of new cruise swappers this year as opposed to previous years (Yay!! :banana:). Do we want to keep the groups limited to 6, or would you prefer the groups to go bigger? For example, I've had to open second groups for Pirate Night and DCL general. The reason for the smaller groups has always been that there weren't enough players for bigger groups. Some people figure that if you've already designed your pieces, it's not much more to make 10 instead of 6. I will go with whatever the consensus of the group is on this. I'm thrilled that we have so many new people joining us this year!!!

Also, due to the whole disappearing edits debacle, for group D I have both Tigger1221 and KKbeaton2 doing Grand Cayman. Doesn't matter to me if we double up on that, I always can use the pieces, but if anyone wants to change, just let me know. Same thing for Group Q, Golden Mickeys.

[morgansmom2000]

I like the smaller groups, but would say if you have a group of two at the end, just tack them on. You know what I mean?

[hopemax]

Some people figure that if you've already designed your pieces, it's not much more to make 10 instead of 6. I will go with whatever the consensus of the group is on this. I'm thrilled that we have so many new people joining us this year!!!

I'm fine with larger groups. I definitely subscribe to the idea of being in one group of 10 and only having to come up with one idea, vs. 2 groups of 5 and having to come up with 2 ideas. Both ways you have a lot of pieces to make, although one is easier to use stash, but I STRESS over the ideas. The ideas is why I have to limit myself this time, I don't have time to drive myself crazy coming up with ideas.

[Michellepooh]

I agree, Hope. The ideas are always the hardest part. It's funny because last time around we were struggling to fill one group, never mind multiple groups!

Morgansmom2000, I know what you mean!

Like I said, I was just throwing the idea out there. I'll go with the majority.

[kkbeaton2]

I'm ok with the larger groups. Also, with the duplicates on the themes (both include me), I'm ok with having having more than 1 person sign up for it, because I know I have way more pictures then would fit on one LO, so it is fine with me.

[PinballFamily]

Hey, Michellepooh!!!

I'm in (you sick swap people!) - can I have P1 - Towel Animals?
Thanks!

[morgansmom2000]

Yes, I can see Hope's point as well.

I may end up in more groups as this fills ;)

[Michellepooh]

Welcome to the dark side, Pinball Family! You're only joining because you knew you wouldn't have to pay for postage! ;)


kkbeaton2 - I always have way more pictures than I'd ever fit on a layout, too! So duplicates are always welcome for me!

[Tigger1221]

I am ok with duplicate themes and larger groups. I have 3 cruises to scrapbook! Whatever you decide is fine with me.

[ZeroToHero]

I'd be okay with bigger groups if we could have duplicates of Fish Extenders - I already came up with my idea. :rotfl:

And yay for no postage! I forgot about that. This means I can go buy more paper.....

[kkbeaton2]

I am ok with duplicate themes and larger groups. I have 3 cruises to scrapbook! Whatever you decide is fine with me.

I ONLY have 2 to scrap! :lmao: However, we are planning another one for 2010 or 2011, so I need to get going before it is 3 that I have to scrap!:rotfl2:

[PinballFamily]

Welcome to the dark side, Pinball Family! You're only joining because you knew you wouldn't have to pay for postage! ;)


HA! (She's driving me nuts!!!) But, glad she's so excited about the cruise - now, just to wait until 2010...!

[Tigger1221]

I ONLY have 2 to scrap! :lmao: However, we are planning another one for 2010 or 2011, so I need to get going before it is 3 that I have to scrap!:rotfl2:

:lmao: Thing is one was a 15night, one a 10 night, one a seven night. And DH wants to do the Panama Canal again! I am never going to catch up.:rotfl:

[kkbeaton2]

Boy am I lucky! Mine are only 7 night ones! But I won't ever catch up either, because we go to Disneyland at least once a month, and so I have TONS to scrap from those trips, 2 WDW trips and the 2 cruise trips. The only way I would ever get caught up is to quite going... and I can tell you that will NEVER happen!!!:rotfl:

[hopemax]

I have 2 Disney cruises and a non-Disney. The one Disney was the TA, so I have like 750 pictures printed :rolleyes1 ... I was telling DH last night, though, that I need another one.

[Michellepooh]

I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one with multiple cruises to scrap! I have 3 to scrap, and 2 more planned! So, I say bring on the duplicates!!! :rotfl2:

[Michellepooh]

I just need to hear from MinnieGarden to see if she's OK with bigger groups. Downrivermama isn't in any of the affected groups.

Was there anyone else that had expressed interest in joining this swap? I can't remember. I know Disney_rider was interesting in a general cruise group.

[Arizona Rita]

My groups look good and I will go with the majority. I do agree with Jennifer, if a group doesnt fill I think just tack them on to the one that did. Ohana!:goodvibes

[Michellepooh]

Thanks for your input, Arizona Rita!! :goodvibes

I can't wait to get working on these! I've been shopping for paper for the past year, just picking things up as I saw them.

[Disney_rider]

Can I have a spot in O1, and S Please Thanks

I've never been on a Disney Cruise so I feel stupid doing other groups.

[hopemax]

Why don't you put me in the general Non-Disney cruise group. I think it will stay small, and I have Life's a Beach, so I should be able to figure out something without straining my brain.

[Disney_rider]

Why don't you put me in the general Non-Disney cruise group. I think it will stay small, and I have Life's a Beach, so I should be able to figure out something without straining my brain.

YEEEAAHHHHH more Peeps in the non-dis group!!!:banana:

[Michellepooh]

Got you added, Disney_rider! Glad you can join us! :)

[Queenie]

OK here's what I'd like to do:

Group R1 Castaway Cay - Stingrays
Group P1 DCL General - Stateroom
Group B Disney Wonder - Nassau

My plan is toppers and probably tags for each group.

Can I just make it very clear to all that I am 6 and a half months pregnant at this point. Baby isn't due until a month after the swap due date (and *** I'm UK I need to be finished and mailed way earlier than that) but as we all know things can go awry and babies can decide to show earlier than planned! Just wanted to make sure other swappers are aware that I may need to pull out although I have no plans to do so and it would be down to medical issues, all clear atm except my lovely throat infection!!! I would be happy to limit to one group or not participate if people would be happier with that to avoid any angels being needed. I just wanna be straight with other swappers ya know??

[Michellepooh]

I'll get you added, Queenie! No problems on my end with you joining us! Even if angels were needed, it's only 3 groups. Wishing you a healthy pregnancy! :goodvibes

[AlexWyattMommy]

Michelle - here is the paper I have - Sandylion "fun in the sun" Mickey heads with black lines radiating around them on a yellow background and Sandylion "at the beach" looking through safety rings at the characters with a yellow background.

Put me whatever groups those papers will work with.

[Michellepooh]

Hi Ann, glad you are joining us!

You've never been on a cruise, right? I made the 1st color group a group of 7 to squeeze you in there, and then put you in the second color group as well. The other groups didn't seem like they'd have anything too non-cruise. Is that OK?

[AlexWyattMommy]

:) A okay with me. I've never been a cruise, but I have used up the things I got from the last few swaps with this one. :rotfl2:

[ZeroToHero]

I have the same fun in the sun mickey paper that I'll be using for the O group - I couldn't think of the name!

[Tigger1221]

For group P I am thinking of using the Cruise boat off of Lifes a Beach. It can be used for photos of the boat. Is that ok?

And for H- I want to do beach/tropical mickey.

[Michellepooh]

Your topics look great, Tigger1221. I'll go update now.


Anyone else want to join us?

[MinnieGarden]

Hey everyone..... I'm sorry I didn't get to check in yesterday. It was quite possibly one of the worst days ever. Not only did I have jury duty, but I got picked. When I got home yesterday evening, I discovered that my 15 year old persian cat had passed away. Sooooooo......... very bad day in my house.

Anyway, I'm totally ok with big groups. Multiples are great. I've been on one DCL cruise and have two more planned. One will be our vow renewal trip.

[Michellepooh]

Oh MinnieGarden, I'm sorry to hear about your kitty. I have 2 and I know I'd be devastated if anything happened to them. :hug:

And Jury Duty?!?! UGH! I think you need a vacation. Maybe a cruise? ;)

[morgansmom2000]

Oh Christy, I'm sorry to hear about your cat. We had to put one of ours down right before Christmas. It was the right thing to do, but so hard. Hugs to you.

[morgansmom2000]

If you can put one more in Nautical/Beach Characters, I found a beach Minnie.

[ZeroToHero]

I'm sorry about your pet - I know jury duty can be stressful, and that's no way to end your day. :hug:

[Michellepooh]

I'll add that in for you morgansmom2000.


How much longer do you all think I should keep the signups open for? Seems like interest has dropped off.

[ZeroToHero]

I know Disney_rider said something about inviting her friend, but I don't know if she's going to join us... maybe until Saturday/Sunday?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I like to give it a weekend when I can. As long as you give 24 hour notice that you are closing, I don't think the actual amount of days matters.

[morgansmom2000]

I'll add that in for you morgansmom2000.

Thank you!

[MinnieGarden]

I'll do beach Donald for the character group and I'm thinking the Flying Dutchman or Mt. Rustmore for Castaway Cay. hmmmmm....... any thoughts?

[Michellepooh]

I'll put you down for Donald, MinnieGarden. I always take pictures at both places on CC, so either would be fine for me.


I'll close the signups at 5pm on Sunday. I'll be gone all day on Saturday, so if anyone signs up then, I won't be able to respond until Sunday anyway. Once signups are closed I will combine any groups that need to be, so hold off on getting started on anything until we're sure of group numbers. :thumbsup2

[ZeroToHero]

I'll be gone all day on Saturday, so if anyone signs up then, I won't be able to respond until Sunday anyway.

:rotfl:
I'm so excited! And I'm bringing my laptop if I need to use SCAL for stuff, so if I can wirelessly link up and if you want to take a break from cropping, feel free to use it.

[ZeroToHero]

I had a question - when we're doing the characters (pirate/formal, beach) what other sort of element would we put with them? They in themselves are one element, but what would you match them with?

[hopemax]

Here is what I did for Sailor Pluto.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/IMG_4195.jpg

You can find clipart of the characters doing beachy stuff, or dressed in their formal wear on http://www.disneyclips.com/ and then you could put the clipart on any of the normal elements. I have pirate stickers from WDW that could be used to embellish a normal element. Or you could just make "beachy" or "piratey" photo mats to go with a character.

[Michellepooh]

Good answer, Hope. Thanks for chiming in! :thumbsup2

ZTH, basically anything that would coordinate with the character to help you create a complete page is fine.

[morgansmom2000]

I'm pretty sure that's where I found my Pirate Mickey and Beach Minnie (but they were coloring pages and now I like a different Beach Minnie!). Thanks for the link, Hope.

[Michellepooh]

OK Ladies, signups are officially closed!!

Please double check all of your groups and take note of the number of participants in each group so that you know how many to make. There are a couple of groups that I had to combine, but none of the groups are larger than 8.

kkbeaton2 - you and I were the only 2 who expressed interest in the kids' club groups, so I just eliminated those.

Also, if anyone wants to join the second color group, let me know. There were only 2 participants in that second group, and I couldn't combine because I'm sure AlexWyattMommy wouldn't want 2 spots in the same group. I added myself to help bring up the number, but if anyone else wanted to join in, just let me know ASAP.

Over the next day or two I will be updating the thread with the check-in dates, as well as packaging and mailing information. I will also PM all of you with my contact information.

I'm looking forward to a fun swap with such a talented group of swappers! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Can't wait to see all of your creations! :goodvibes

[hopemax]

I'll probably wish I didn't once I am looking at my work list for this one and the Resort swap, but I will take a spot in the color group.

EDIT: On second thought, since it looks you have other people willing to fill it out, you can leave me out, and I'll just stick to my original groups.

[PinballFamily]

OK - I'll bite, too! I'm only in one group, so add me to the O1 color group.
I'll do blue, blue, blue! (if that's ok with everyone...)

[ZeroToHero]

I'll join the color group too. I'm sure I can think of something to do... I just bought a bunch of paper.

[Tigger1221]

Mine and Stitch62's groups look good. I won't be on the computer much this week as it is tech week for the play DH and I are doing. I am around and will pop-in when I can.

[morgansmom2000]

My groups look great!

[Michellepooh]

Thanks for checking in, ladies.

PinballFamily and ZerotoHero, I'll add you to the color group. I just felt bad that it was a really small group. :)

[Queenie]

Quick question for group R. As we've combined the two CC groups, I won't do stingrays as ZerotoHero had already taken that before me.

I was going to do the Dutchman instead but I don't want to tread on toes if anyone already decided to do it? Is that ok with you all?

[Tigger1221]

For color groups O I am going to do Ocean colors (I have some cute ocean paper)

Here is a question for thoes in group O. Stitch62 wants to do 2 palms trees with a hammock in the middle (so browns and greens). Is this to specific an element? If it is thats fine, she will do something different. The other element will be done it the same colors.


Queenie- I am not doing the Flying Dutchman, so thats fine with me.

[Disney_rider]

Ok so i didn't realize we needed to pick colors for the O groups...
I think mine will fit into Nautical the papers I'm useing have cruise themed stuff all over them.
The colors are Red, white, Navy blue and black

[Michellepooh]

Thanks for all of the updates, ladies.

Queenie - I like the Flying Dutchman topic. We always take a pic with Jack there.

Tigger1221, I think the palm tree / hammock idea sounds cute! (wish I was there now!)

Disney_rider, it's OK that you didn't give the specific colors. It's just more of a guide to make sure not everybody is doing the same thing.

[ZeroToHero]

Here is a question for thoes in group O. Stitch62 wants to do 2 palms trees with a hammock in the middle (so browns and greens). Is this to specific an element? If it is thats fine, she will do something different. The other element will be done it the same colors.


That's fine with me! I can totally fit that in anywhere.

And I still don't know what color scheme I'm going with for O1 - but I decided on R&R for my completed page theme, if that's okay with everyone?

[Queenie]

Hey girls,

Need your thoughts on my Nassau stuff. I've done a topper and 2 journalling boxes, so far they're single matted. I can't figure out what to do with them now, rules say double matting but I can't fathom what colour would work? Any suggestions?

I'll hide the pic so people who don't want the suprise spoiled don't have to see it. Just in case it's not clear from the pic, the letters in the title and the palm trees are raised up on foam.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/HeathenAngel/DSC01073.jpg

[Disney_rider]

Wow I know I'm not getting this topper but that looks good to me... It looks double matted without the sometime heavi-nes of putting another peice of cardstock behind it.
I love it:thumbsup2

[morgansmom2000]

Hey girls,

Need your thoughts on my Nassau stuff. I've done a topper and 2 journalling boxes, so far they're single matted. I can't figure out what to do with them now, rules say double matting but I can't fathom what colour would work? Any suggestions?

I'll hide the pic so people who don't want the suprise spoiled don't have to see it. Just in case it's not clear from the pic, the letters in the title and the palm trees are raised up on foam.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/HeathenAngel/DSC01073.jpg

Hehehe, "fathom" used in connection with a cruise swap :rotfl2: I'm killing myself!

I love it, it looks double, if not triple, matted because of the paper (but I'm not in the group, nor am I the hostess).

[Queenie]

Ok I didn't even click with that one, blaming the pregnancy brain!!!

[morgansmom2000]

It's probably not as funny as I thought it was, I was coming down from 2 1/2 iced coffees ;)

[AlexWyattMommy]

:confused3 I don't know. I think it is pretty funny. But then I love a good pun.

[morgansmom2000]

:confused3 I don't know. I think it is pretty funny. But then I love a good pun.

Me too!

[Michellepooh]

Well aren't we a funny little bunch this evening! :rotfl2:

Queenie - I think it looks fabulous just the way it is! Great job reproducing the sign! :thumbsup2

Just got back from the Joann's big paper sale (thanks to the enabler). Going to try some of the Coordinations paper.

[ZeroToHero]

Queenie - I also think its great - it looks double matted. And popping those letters must have been a pain, but it came out very nicely!

[Downrivermama]

Oops! My groups look awesome. School got out Wed (yes it's late) :cool1: and I'm going to get started. Looking forward to some creating. :thumbsup2

Queenie, I'm not in your group but your pic is great!

[Arizona Rita]

Hi, just got back and was checking my groups and for group O I had requested Disney colors, not Nautical. Is it possible to still do that? Thanks, no problem if not.
Also, any suggestions for group A? Is there anything we're missing that anyone would like to see done?:)

[ZeroToHero]

Although I'm not in Group A - maybe Topsider's? Or is it Beach Blanket Buffet? I don't know.... I think it's Topsider's though. I don't know how much people go to those though.... :)

You know, I'm surprised we don't have a Cake of the Day group - apparently you can get a different cake from Room Service every day? :eek: I didn't know about that! My mom told me, and I was trying not to let my sister hear, but it was too late. I have a feeling we're going to have to hide the phone from her, otherwise it's going to be "Cakes of the Day"

[Arizona Rita]

ZTH, I had been thinking about Topsiders also.
My vote doesnt count and we have one for Topsiders. For group A would anyone else like to offer an opinion or vote for Topsiders?

(The Pearl has a resturant called Topsiders as well and it would be a cross between Pluto's and Pinnochio's ans it was hardly ever open!!:confused3)

[Michellepooh]

Sorry about the color group, ArizonaRita, I'll go fix that now. Topsider's is fine with me. We don't usually eat there, but I can always find a use for any DCL stuff.

[Arizona Rita]

Thank you!
I will try to keep Topsiders sort of generic so that you can use it elsewhere as well:)

Next q~ on the fireworks page, can the topper be like the color swap and as long as its 3 layers and embellied be ok? That way we can use our own wording? Or would you like a title?

[Tigger1221]

Topsiders is fine with me too.

For A I will do Beat Street as I have a really cute idea and for H mom will do Sailor Chip. I have a cute idea for CC but need to try it first. We both bought most of our paper and will be working on these at the beach soon.

[ZeroToHero]

Just wanted to let you know I'm doing Pirate Goofy... Pirate Nephews proved to be too difficult - I would need to redraw it with a tablet, and I think Goofy may be the same, but with less detail. I could always try doing it with a light box, to see if that works.

[Michellepooh]

Hi Ladies! Hope you are all enjoying your summer so far, it always amazes me how quickly time passes this time of year. Just wondering how you are all progressing on this swap. I have all of my paper bought, just need to take the time to sit and start working. I have another swap I'm almost done with, and then this swap will be the only one left.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I have my toppers cut, my mats assembled and I am working on the journal box for my "at the beach" group. Nothing done for "fun in the sun".

[morgansmom2000]

I've got ideas for most of my groups, and I hope to test cut my SCAL/Cricut stuff next week (Tuesday and Thursday, when M's at camp and I'm ALONE for two days!).

[hopemax]

I got one of my tables cleaned off, so I can pull out my stuff and see where I am. Before I went on my trip, I had written down what I would like to do, and gotten some of the computer stuff done. I never told you guys, but while I was in FL our hard drive crashed! I had meant to back up before I left, but didn't. But DH was able to access the info, even though it wouldn't boot right, so I didn't lose anything and by the time I got home everything was fixed. But I have to go through and remember what I had done and what I still have to do.

[ZeroToHero]

I'm done.... with all the nasty weather we've had lately, I had a lot of scrapping time. This was my first priority, so it was finished pretty quickly, especially since I went to Joann's for that 6 papers for .96$ sale.

If you want pictures, I can get them, or if you want to be surprised, that's fine too. I am very proud of my little Goofys though.

[AlexWyattMommy]

:hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

pics pics pics

[ZeroToHero]

Okies! I only have a picture of the Goofy Pirate/Formal Group so far, but I'll get more soon. (And I might add more to this group, since I only have 3 shapes instead of 4)

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/DSCN3761.jpg

[AlexWyattMommy]

Oh I love Goofy!!

How do I get one of him?
Send you my first born for a week?

[Michellepooh]

Thanks for checking in!

Hope, that's terrible about your computer! We had the black screen of death a couple of years ago, and that was a disaster!

ZTH - love the Goofy!! Such an overachiever getting stuff finished so early. Want to come watch my boys so I can get some work done?! :laughing:

[morgansmom2000]

Love love love Pirate Goofy! Z2H, I'm going to pay you to do my stuff! Was that SCAL?

[Downrivermama]

Hey all! Hoping my dd's softball game gets rained out tonight so I can work on my stuff! I've been to 3 games this week with another one tonight, but they are predicting rain. Feel like I've been living at the park! LOL!

Anyways I know what I want to do, just need to cut and assemble.

[Arizona Rita]

My computer is so slow today and I posted before but somehow it got lost!:scared1:
3 groups are done, working on 4th and have everthing planned for other 3!

ZTH~ AWM is willing to send first born, how about if I send second born and she's a girl? Pirate Goofy is adorable!!! Was he very hard? You are an artist!

[ZeroToHero]

Oh I love Goofy!!

How do I get one of him?
Send you my first born for a week?



ZTH - love the Goofy!! Such an overachiever getting stuff finished so early. Want to come watch my boys so I can get some work done?! :laughing:

Love love love Pirate Goofy! Z2H, I'm going to pay you to do my stuff! Was that SCAL?

My computer is so slow today and I posted before but somehow it got lost!:scared1:
3 groups are done, working on 4th and have everthing planned for other 3!

ZTH~ AWM is willing to send first born, how about if I send second born and she's a girl? Pirate Goofy is adorable!!! Was he very hard? You are an artist!


Yes, it was SCAL! I'm glad you all like him! It took me all day to piece him (x6) together. I cheated and colored in his teeth and eyes with a white pen - his teeth were SOOO tiny.

And then my mom dropped something on my work desk, and tongues went flying everywhere.... :scared1:

[ZeroToHero]

More photos:
B. Disney Wonder
1. Triton's -
I forgot to take a photo of this group! :eek: I will. Whoops!

ETA: Nope, I did take a photo. It was hiding...
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/100_0204.jpg

F. Restaurants (found on both ships)
5. Goofy's Galley -

The shiny speck is a Goofy sticker. And I'll include little cookies and cooking utensil stickers that you can put over photos, if I can find where I put them.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/DSCN3766.jpg

G. Pirate Night
Everyone has a different sticker on the title piece - some of them aren't stuck down, because they go off the paper, and need to go on the page itself as well.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/DSCN3765.jpg


O. Colors (tropical, nautical, beach, Disney, etc.)
6. Sunny Mickey
The blue & sunny mickey tag is not stuck down, it can be stuck either on the page or on a mat.. all of them have different stickers, I just thought this one was cute with the sunglasses! :cool2:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/DSCN3767.jpg

O1. Colors
1. Sunset
Michelle, this might be similar to your your orange & pink beachball set - sorry about that! I just read that today..
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/DSCN3770.jpg

P1. DCL General
2. Fish extenders
The fish extender is a bunch of frames, and I left the tops and sides open, so you could put the photo on the back, and then glue everything down. It is just a little bit under 12 inches, so it will fit perfectly on a 12x12 page. The big tag has a Mickey eyelet, but I didn't put it in, so that you could figure out how you wanted the tag & eyelet to face.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/DSCN3769.jpg

R. Castaway Cay
stingrays

The "with the rays" part is separate so for people who have never swam with the rays (Michelle......) they can just use the "swimming" title bar, and use the rays as watery embellishments. :)
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/DSCN3768.jpg

Completed Page Group 1
3. R&R

So I sort of cheated for this one - I loved my background paper so much that I didn't want to cover it up completely. So I put 1 photomat on, 1 journaling box, the title, and included a second photomat & embellishment if you guys want to cover up the background paper. It does fit right in the space I left.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/DSCN3764.jpg

[AlexWyattMommy]

Those are all very nice.

Now I really want to go on a cruise!

[morgansmom2000]

Super cute, Z2H! I'm planning a pirate Mickey, I hope I can do as well, I'm nervous about the little pieces.

This is making me wish the year away, I can't wait until next October!

[Michellepooh]

Great job, ZTH!! You have been very busy! :goodvibes

[AlexWyattMommy]

Here are my elements for Group O 7. "at the beach"

The toppers will have their life preservers in different locations to try to keep from covering the pics of the characters.
The large life preserver is meant to be a journal box. However, the writing portion is adhered with glue dots. You can slide a photo in instead.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_4479.jpg


Just need to finish adhereing the preservers to the title and put the rope around the rest of the journal boxes.

[NemoMom07]

Okay I took a peek to see what everyone was coming up with in this swap. LOVE IT!!! To bad I skipped out on this one. ZTH and AWM waaaayyyy to cute.

[Tigger1221]

I love everything so far. Mom and I are at the beach until the 24th but brought stuff to work on. We have all our paper but had to leave the cricut at home.

[Arizona Rita]

Great job ladies!

ZTH~ Banana is going to be all over that page! She'll want to save it for Hawaii!
and your FE~ I swear once again great minds think alike. I was going to attache jbs to the FE and include brads so you could take off the ribbon if someone didnt like it and Im making a topper that says "Weve Got Mail".
For Pirates I did photomats with charms (Jack inspired) and I made altered paperclips with a parrot outline and fun fiber.
I was trying to be brave and think outside the box so I hope you all will like them.
And for Topsider Buffet I used the cricut and tried to get as close as I could to the sign outside the buffet.
I will post pics this weekend.

[ZeroToHero]

AR, those all sound really cute! I can't wait to see. :)

And AWM, I love, love, love the at the beach elements! The life preserver even has rope! Ingenious! (I just finished babysitting... none of your kids. I wish I was babysitting them, I have a feeling they're all far more behaved COMBINED than what I just had to deal with)

[morgansmom2000]

I found a "pirate mesh" border online for the cricut and CDS. It looks cute, it's not Mickey-ized, but I may be able to work with it. Anyhow, it's nearly 12 inches, so I wanted to make sure that everyone scrapped in 12x12, at least those in the Pirate Night group.

[morgansmom2000]

Oh and Ann, I love your stuff!

[ZeroToHero]

I do, Jennifer. I used to do about 15 x 11.5 when I had this old scrapbook (my very first one, about this time last year...) that I found in my closet. But I then realized how many things were available to me....
such as pirate mesh borders. That sounds really cool!


I have a question - for people who use SCAL, do they always have to turn off their machine after finishing a cut and then back on for it to work again, or is that just a glitch for me?

[Arizona Rita]

I hope this doesnt look to much like an egg, its supposed to look like the sign.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/3709520591_26df616dde_d.jpg

[Arizona Rita]

Pirates didnt turn out as clear as I would have liked. Everyone gets 4 parrots differnt colors.http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3512/3709562137_4b221d0fe9_b_d.jpg

[ZeroToHero]

The parrots are so cute! And I love the crazy yarn.. I need to get myself some of that.

[Arizona Rita]

DCL~Colors~ The Mickeys and anchors are popdotted.http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2563/3710373776_d9cf8a84c1_d.jpg

[Arizona Rita]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3709564129_b265a78f90_b_d.jpgPluto is my very first ever cricut character. I hope he's ok. The doghouse is popdotted if you want to put small photo inside. Thanks to Ann and Hope for their help!

[ZeroToHero]

Pluto looks great! And you even got his eyes not to look like a Zombie Pluto.... that's one of the problems with the character eyes, if you put them on wrong, they look possessed.

[Arizona Rita]

Thanks ZTH!
Sorry I had to post them all individually. I'm still intimidated of posting photos but I'm starting to get the hang of it.
It's going to be 114 today, sounds like a day for swap work/play!:)

[Arizona Rita]

If anyone would like to see what I attempted to do for Topsider Buffet
you can go to DCL Picture of the Day, go to page 7 post 100 and there is a link. That is what I had to go by. Just FYI (3 cruises and how do I not have my own photo!:confused3)

[MinnieGarden]

Everything is soooo cute! Great job everyone! I have ideas and supplies, this will be my weekend to make progress! :)

Oh and for the Castaway Cay group, I'm doing Mt. Rustmore.....

[kkbeaton2]

I'm just checking in for Belle and myself. We are at Disneyland this weekend, but I have done some designing on the computer of the groups I'm in. I have paper, and when I get back on Monday, I will start cutting and assembling. There have been some great things posted already! I'm so excited to get some of my cruise pics scrapped!

[morgansmom2000]

Everything looks great!

Just need to know if this group scraps 12x12? I'm Mickey-izing a "Pirate Mesh" I found for CDS. Thanks!

G. Pirate Night
1. Michellepooh
2. hopemax - general piratey goodness!
3. MM2000 - Si
4. Arizona Rita - general
5. Stitch62
6. Tigger1221
7. KKB2 - fireworks
8. ZerotoHero - Yep

[hopemax]

yep

[PinballFamily]

Checking in - bought paper and supplies - and "thinking about" working on prototype(s). Need to experiment a bit more with SCAL to see if I can get it to do what I need.

Now if I could just shove...ahem..."gently push"... Z2H out of our scrapping area so I can get in... :lmao: ! She's been busy, busy, busy and her stuff looks great!

[Arizona Rita]

Jennifer, yes to 12x12:thumbsup2

[morgansmom2000]

Just need to know if this group scraps 12x12? I'm Mickey-izing a "Pirate Mesh" I found for CDS. Thanks!

G. Pirate Night
1. Michellepooh
2. hopemax - general piratey goodness! - Oui
3. MM2000 - Si
4. Arizona Rita - general - Da
5. Stitch62
6. Tigger1221
7. KKB2 - fireworks
8. ZerotoHero - Yep

Wonder how many ways I can say YES :)

[kkbeaton2]

Everything looks great!

Just need to know if this group scraps 12x12? I'm Mickey-izing a "Pirate Mesh" I found for CDS. Thanks!

G. Pirate Night
1. Michellepooh
2. hopemax - general piratey goodness!
3. MM2000 - Si
4. Arizona Rita - general
5. Stitch62
6. Tigger1221
7. KKB2 - fireworks
8. ZerotoHero - Yep

Sorry, I forgot to respond in my earlier check in... Yes, I scrap 12 x 12.

[Tigger1221]

Stitch62 and I both scrap 12x12 too.:thumbsup2

[morgansmom2000]

Just need to know if this group scraps 12x12? I'm Mickey-izing a "Pirate Mesh" I found for CDS. Thanks!

G. Pirate Night
1. Michellepooh
2. hopemax - general piratey goodness! - Oui
3. MM2000 - Si
4. Arizona Rita - general - Da
5. Stitch62 - Ja
6. Tigger1221 - Hai
7. KKB2 - fireworks - Shi
8. ZerotoHero - Yep

Wonder how many ways I can say YES :)

[Michellepooh]

I'm loving all of the sneak peaks! Everything looks fantastic so far!!!

I'm going cropping today, so I hope to make some progress on these. :)

morgansmom2000 - I scrap 12x12, too!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Here is my last group
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_4480.jpg

The Mickey heads can be journal boxes or just accent pieces.

I am done.
I will mail next week.

[ZeroToHero]

Super cute!

[Arizona Rita]

AWM, those are so cute! And I can see Simba in those too!:goodvibes

[morgansmom2000]

That's adorable!

[Michellepooh]

Very cute, AWM!!! :)

[Disney_rider]

These should be done by the end of this week I'm getting allot done now that I don't have a job...

[Arizona Rita]

Postal!:cool1:

[Michellepooh]

Oh wow, AR, I'm impressed!! Can't wait to see them!

Disney_rider, hope your job situation improves soon. :goodvibes



I've been working on these myself. Got a lot of cutting done today.

[Arizona Rita]

I should have said Im postal as of today and if you need a dc I have that.
Thanks for hosting this Michelle! I have alot of pages coming up that I can use this swap for.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I am postal now. Priority with DC.:car:

[hopemax]

I am going to do Formal Mickey for Group I Formal/Pirate.

[Michellepooh]

Mail call!! AR and AWM's packages arrived while I was at my crop yesterday. ZTH's package was hand-delivered. Lots of super work, ladies!!!

[Downrivermama]

I'm going to get going on my stuff this week! No more softball. I have part of my Palo done and part of the general cruise. Hoping to mail at the end of the week.

Oh yeah and start packing for WDW!

[Michellepooh]

Ladies, I've had the need for angels come up for Groups S, O1, and P1. Please let me know if any of you are interested in picking up any more groups.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Sorry I can't help. I am already in the group I could use. I won't ever have a need for the more specific cruise categories. :sad1:

[PinballFamily]

Checking in (a bit early, but here I am!);
Trying to finish up my ABC swap pages, then I can pick this one back up - the SCAL title is already underway.

Sorry, I can't angel - those are virtually all of my groups!

[Tigger1221]

I will do O1 and P1, if no one else wants them.

[Arizona Rita]

And I will take the last group, S.
Is there anything you all would like to see or have in general?

[hopemax]

I just finished with all my stuff.

A - Helmsman Mickey

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/Cruise%202009/helmsmanmickey.jpg

G - Pirate Night

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/Cruise%202009/pirate.jpg

H - Sailor Pluto

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/IMG_4195.jpg

I - Formal Mickey

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/Cruise%202009/formalmickey.jpg

Q - Sail Away Party

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/Cruise%202009/sailaway.jpg

R - Beach Bum

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/Cruise%202009/beachbum.jpg

P - Lifeboat Drill

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/Cruise%202009/lifeboat.jpg

S - General Cruise

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/Cruise%202009/generalcruise.jpg

[Arizona Rita]

"Heaven, I'm in Heaven!" I get 5 of your groups Hope!:yay::yay:
Amazing work as always!!

[Tigger1221]

WOW Hope, those are amazing. I will be working on these next week. They should go quickly as I know what I want to do for most of the groups.

[ZeroToHero]

Those are amazing - where do you find those images? Do you design them, or are they in coloring books, or what?

[Michellepooh]

Thanks for helping out, Tigger1221 and Arizona Rita. Any topics you want to do would be fine.

Hope, as always, I am truly amazed at your creativity!!! Beautiful stuff!!!!!

[hopemax]

Formal Mickey and the Beach Mickey were from the WDW coloring book with the blue cover from a couple years ago. Mickey is actually making his footprint, signature in front of the Great Movie Ride but I deleted that stuff. The beach Mickey, I deleted the stuff on the blanket in the actually picture and then just made stuff to put on it from various Cricut carts.

The pirates came in the Pirates coloring book that was sold on ship. Half is Pirates of the Caribbean (movie), and half Mickey & Friends pirates.

Everything else came from a coloring book that was given to Castaway Club members.

[NemoMom07]

WOW Hope your pieces are soooo GREAT. I am not in this swap, but I sure wish I was now. Amazing stuff. Your work ROCKS!!!:woohoo:

[PinballFamily]

Checking in - Z2H and I hit J's this a.m. to buy the last of the 5/.95 paper I need. Now - just need some time during the next few days to knock these out! (Thank heavens the kids will be in camp during the day and I can actually get stuff done!)

Michelle - I MAY drop off, rather than mail my two groups...depends upon my errands, your availability, etc. - will let you know. Are you planning to be at TSD any time soon? Thanks!

Hopemax - totally awesome work! You are truly inspiring! Sigh...I've got to get busy learning more about SCAL/Inkscape, etc....

[morgansmom2000]

Hope, your stuff is amazing! I am so not worthy!

[kkbeaton2]

Great job Hopemax! I'm so excited, I get all but 1 of the sets!

[morgansmom2000]

My Mickey Pirate is going to take some time. I'm working on him, but he's got loads of little pieces! I will most likely be right on time, but may be a day or two late...Will that be a huge problem?

[morgansmom2000]

This is what I've done for group O (colors). The hibiscus flower is not put down and I was going to send 3 for each person (one down on the tag - popped up) and 2 more to put on the photo mats as you wish). I don't want to put them down, because they may encroach on your photo. Will that be okay or should I put ribbon on the mat too?

Also, there will be three different sets, because those silly stacks only have 2 sheets of each page! Two are very similar, but the third is more beachy colored (the orangy colored words on blue with one of the off white patterned papers). Okay?

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/DSC_0107.jpg

[Arizona Rita]

Very pretty Jennifer!
Also, I dont get your Mickey and Im not the hostess but if it was up to me I wouldnt want you to rush thru your pieces.

I am half way done with angel group and hope to mail by the 6th.

[morgansmom2000]

Thanks Rita, I should be able to get them done, and I'm only about an hour from Michelle, so I could even hand deliver, but I have a chance to go to the Cape tomorrow night (just for the day on Thursday), so I *know* I won't be able to mail by the 8th. I'll be mailing the following week though :)

Here's my Group P. You can't tell in the picture, but I put a transparency over the title and the pool, to make it look "shiny".

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/DSC_0110.jpg

[Michellepooh]

Just finally getting around to checking in. MM2000, your pieces look great so far! Definitely don't rush on the Mickeys! It will take me a couple of days to sort through everything anyway, so don't worry!

PinballFamily, we can definitely meet up at some point for you to give me your things. Don't waste money on postage!!!

How is everyone else doing? I'm trudging along!! The character groups are giving me the hardest time!!! Does anyone have a good link for pirate or nautical character clipart? I've looked at a bunch of the usual sites, but haven't found anything I really like yet.

[kkbeaton2]

Michelle,

Are there certain characters you are looking for? I have several coloring books that I could send the scanned pages to you if you would like, but if you give me a couple of specific ones, I can see if I have any with them on it.

[morgansmom2000]

It shouldn't be a huge issue, I just know those little pieces are going to take some time to get together.

Are the tags okay as they are? I will add ribbon and/or an eyelet. I think I'll wrap the mats with ribbon and pop up a hibiscus on the ribbon itself.

[Arizona Rita]

Hi Michelle
I mailed the last group today. I didnt include extra postage . There should be enough with the big box to cover this as well. If not, let me know and I will send more.
I also have a dc if needed.

[Michellepooh]

Thanks for letting me know it's on its way, Arizona Rita. You are fast!!! You will be fine for postage. :)

morgansmom - The tags look fine. I really like the flower. The color groups don't tend to be embellished as much because they're meant to be fairly generic pieces.

kkbeaton2 - I will take any characters at this point!!! I didn't think they would end up being so frustrating for me. :confused3

[Tigger1221]

Mom and I are working away on these. They will be on time. I will try to remember to take pics and post tomorrow.:)

[kkbeaton2]

Michelle,

I sent you a pm.

[Downrivermama]

Should have them in the mail by Sat. Mostly done, just finishing up.

[Michellepooh]

Arizona Rita, your angel pieces arrived today. They look great! Thanks for getting those done so quickly.


How is everyone else progressing?

[PinballFamily]

Photos - forgot to send these along before. I'm finishing up the last touches now...

Group O1 (Colors):

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv307/pambybell/DSCN3784.jpg

The corners are tiny rounded glass bits.

Group P1 (DCL General):

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv307/pambybell/DSCN3785.jpg

The letters of the header are puffed up with heat and are 3D. Those are tiny pom-poms in the header on the felt strips and on the corners of the photo mats. ETA: (This is the correct photo - the earlier one was of an earlier (not good enough!) topper!)

[morgansmom2000]

So cute! I'm mostly done with 2 groups and I'm still plugging away at my Pirate Mickey. I'll most likely mail around the 15th, unless I somehow get some late night scrapping in.

[Tigger1221]

Mom and I plan to work on these all day tomorrow and hope to mail Monday, will mail Tuesday at the latest. We will mail priority, so it should still get there on time.

[morgansmom2000]

Okay, couple questions and a status update...

Here is my "Pirate Mesh" for Group G. Colors are wonky, but they look much better in person. I suck at detailing, so I'll let you add your own to the maps.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/DSC_0613.jpg


Now, what should I make to go with it?
And, before I cut another 7 of them, do you like the white background or should I use gray?


G. Pirate Night
3. MM2000 - Pirate Mesh - In Progress

H. Characters - Beach/Nautical
7. morgansmom2000 - Beach Minnie - In Progress

I. Characters - Pirate/Formal
2. MM2000 - Pirate Mickey - In Progress

O. Colors (tropical, nautical, beach, Disney, etc.)
2. MM2000 - Tahiti stack - DONE

P. DCL General (terminal, stateroom, towel animals, sports on deck, DCL, spa, etc.)
3. Pool - MM2000 - DONE

[Tigger1221]

I usually use dark paper when scrapping pirate stuff, so I like the white background as it stands out.

[Arizona Rita]

Is that all one piece? That is amazing!
and I would use gray. Maybe a photomat?

[morgansmom2000]

I usually use dark paper when scrapping pirate stuff, so I like the white background as it stands out.

Is that all one piece? That is amazing!
and I would use gray. Maybe a photomat?

Great, two different answers! How about I send a gray background piece and you can use it or not? :thumbsup2

The background is all one piece, all the little colored pieces are separate. I did not create it, I just moved things around and kind of Mickey-ized it.

I had a thought (in the shower, I think best in the shower :confused3), how about a journal box that is a pirate flag like the one on the mesh, but bigger and no Mickey head.

[ZeroToHero]

That'd be cute.. I approve! :thumbsup2 (:laughing:)

The white is fine with me.

I can't wait to doodle on the little maps.... :)

[morgansmom2000]

That'd be cute.. I approve! :thumbsup2 (:laughing:)

Thank goodness!

[MinnieGarden]

Here's my update.....

For group H, I'm changing from beach to sailor Donald and he's in process. I never was able to find beachy donald-ish paper I was happy with :sad2:

For group P1, I did a "relax" theme in leiu of the spa. I thought it would be more versatile for everyone. I did title letters - "RELAX" and photo mats. That group is done.

For group R - Mt. Rustmore is still in progress.

I will have everything completed and mailed by Tuesday. :surfweb: We leave Wednesday for a day at the World and a 3-day cruise. :goodvibes

[PinballFamily]

For group P1, I did a "relax" theme in leiu of the spa. I thought it would be more versatile for everyone. I did title letters - "RELAX" and photo mats. That group is done.

Sounds great! Although our cruise is a year (and a week!) off, we have little hope of being able to afford to visit the spa - and were just talking about that the other day! "Relax" is a perfect sentiment and we'll love your elements!

[Arizona Rita]

White is good too. ZTH is going to doodle and Im going to use pirate Mickey stickers:goodvibes

PF~ dont give up on the spa! Sometimes they have same day or port day specials!

[PinballFamily]

PF~ dont give up on the spa! Sometimes they have same day or port day specials!

Thanks! That's good to know! I know Z2H is *hoping* to visit there, so maybe we'll get lucky with a deal!!!

ETA: Oops, Michellepooh! Forgot to say I can stick my group stuff in the mail, or hand it right to you if we crop together on Friday...let's keep in touch!

[Queenie]

Hi all,

Just informing that I'll be going postal tomorrow, finally got finished up after a really tough week. Will post up once I'm in the mail! :)

[Arizona Rita]

Queenie youre getting right down to the wire with finishing your swaps before Baby gets here! The last month will be either very slow or very fast!

[Michellepooh]

Thanks for all of the final check-ins. Look like we're all in good shape! I love all of the pieces that have been posted!!

PinballFamily, definitely wait until Friday and you can hand-deliver at the crop.

I think this will be a busy mail week at my house. Hope my mailman is up for it! :goodvibes

[Downrivermama]

I'm done! It wasn't easy with 2 11 yr olds in the house! :rotfl: Anyways will be postal first thing in the morning! :cool1:

[Queenie]

Hiya,

Just an FYI, my DH was involved in a car crash this morning. Thank God he's ok but the car's in really bad shape and it's totally thrown my day to the wind - I'm supposed to be in an appointment at the other side of town right now. He's due to be picked up by a local car hire company at 3pm to go get the replacement car and then he's planning on going in to work as a car crash isn't a good enough reason for him not to have been in today according to his boss and there's work that needs doing urgently. He's planning on taking the swap stuff with him and posting it on his way home tonight but obviously it all relies on things going to plan which they soooo haven't today! If need be I'll make a special trip out tomorrow to go post it but hopefully it will go today.

This is what I get for moving to a remote village with barely any public transport!!!

[morgansmom2000]

Queenie, hope DH is okay! It's usually the second day that things start to ache!

[Michellepooh]

Queenie, I hope hubby's OK! No matter how minor, a car crash is always scary stuff. No worries on the package, take care of DH. Packages seem to arrive fairly quickly to me from the UK anyway (not to jinx us!).

[Queenie]

He's home from work now and says his neck is starting to feel sore so we'll be keeping a close eye on him. He stopped off at the post office so I am officially postal, yay!

[kkbeaton2]

When I had my car accident several years ago, it was definitely the second day when I really felt it. The first day I was just fine and nothing hurt, but the next day my whole body ached. I hope your DH will not be hurting too much, and glad it wasn't a bad accident.

[MinnieGarden]

For my "relax" group I also made a little coconut drink. It's an extra in the set, so if anyone is offended I apologize, but I was feeling like a coconut drink last night while I was working. :goodvibes

I'm finishing up my Mt. Rustmore group. Can I photo mat and jornal box as one element along with a topper?? Thoughts, objections?

[Downrivermama]

My stuff is on it's way. Mailed yesterday. What a hectic day!

[kkbeaton2]

I'm in the process of bagging and tagging right now, and should have them in the mail later this afternoon. I will have a dc number if it is needed.

[Michellepooh]

MinnieGarden, I can always use a little coconut drink! :cloud9: Journal box and mat combo is fine as an element. I do that a lot myself.

Queenie, glad DH is doing OK.

Downrivermama, sorry to hear of your hectic day. Maybe you need a coconut drink!

kkbeaton2, I'll be on the lookout for your stuff! :goodvibes

[kkbeaton2]

Here are my groups that were sent out today:

Group A: Lumiere's
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss315/kkbeaton2/DisneyCruiseSwap022.jpg

Group D: Grand Cayman
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss315/kkbeaton2/DisneyCruiseSwap012.jpg

Group F: Animator's Palate
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss315/kkbeaton2/DisneyCruiseSwap003.jpg

Group G: Fireworks
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss315/kkbeaton2/DisneyCruiseSwap025.jpg

Group H: Captain Mickey
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss315/kkbeaton2/DisneyCruiseSwap011.jpg

Group I: Formal Minnie
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss315/kkbeaton2/DisneyCruiseSwap005.jpg

Group P: Towel animals
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss315/kkbeaton2/DisneyCruiseSwap029.jpg
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss315/kkbeaton2/DisneyCruiseSwap031.jpg

Group Q: Golden Mickeys
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss315/kkbeaton2/DisneyCruiseSwap019.jpg

Group R: Snorkeling
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss315/kkbeaton2/DisneyCruiseSwap002.jpg

Group R: General Castaway Cay (my dd Belle's)
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss315/kkbeaton2/DisneyCruiseSwap028.jpg

Sorry that the pictures are enormous!

[Arizona Rita]

WOW!! I hope Im in at least one group with you! Awesome job!

[ZeroToHero]

Cute! I get a few of those... :)

[morgansmom2000]

Awesome!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Did you use SCAL or CDS for the pirate head border? I love it.

Your snorkel Mickey is adorable.

[kkbeaton2]

Did you use SCAL or CDS for the pirate head border? I love it.

Your snorkel Mickey is adorable.

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

For the pirate head border, I used CDS using the skull from LAB, alternating 2 different sizes.

The snorkeling Mickey I saw about a year ago, and thought, he is so cute, I wish I could do something like that with my Cricut. But I just got SCAL about 2 weeks ago, and so I thought I would try it on this swap. So Captain Mickey was the first, then Sorcerer Mickey and then the snorkeling Mickey. It gets easier with each one I do, but I have to say that I just love how easy titles are with it and the shadowing is. It used to take me a couple of hours to do a title with the shadow so that it would line up just right, but now it is maybe 5 minutes! What takes the longest is trying to figure out what font to use! :lmao:

[Downrivermama]

Downrivermama, sorry to hear of your hectic day. Maybe you need a coconut drink!



I wasn't that bad, but I'll take a umbrella drink anytime! Actually on one of mine I did journaling boxes and it has a pineapple drink with an umbrella on it.

[Michellepooh]

Downrivermama, your package arrived today! That was fast!!! Everything looks awesome!! The Palo colors are perfect, and I love how you used the eyelets on the cruise ship!

kkbeaton2, your pieces are absolutely stunning!!! :lovestruc

[123SA]

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

For the pirate head border, I used CDS using the skull from LAB, alternating 2 different sizes.

The snorkeling Mickey I saw about a year ago, and thought, he is so cute, I wish I could do something like that with my Cricut. But I just got SCAL about 2 weeks ago, and so I thought I would try it on this swap. So Captain Mickey was the first, then Sorcerer Mickey and then the snorkeling Mickey. It gets easier with each one I do, but I have to say that I just love how easy titles are with it and the shadowing is. It used to take me a couple of hours to do a title with the shadow so that it would line up just right, but now it is maybe 5 minutes! What takes the longest is trying to figure out what font to use! :lmao:

2 weeks! You've had SCAL for 2 weeks and you created these fabulous pieces:faint: I need to go on a cruise just so I can rationalize joining this swap next time.

[MinnieGarden]

My groups went in the mail last night!

[Downrivermama]

Downrivermama, your package arrived today! That was fast!!! Everything looks awesome!! The Palo colors are perfect, and I love how you used the eyelets on the cruise ship!

kkbeaton2, your pieces are absolutely stunning!!! :lovestruc

Wow! That was fast. I've only been to Palo once and knew the colors were yellowish. Glad you like them. I finally gave my Cricut a work out!

[Tigger1221]

It has been a very hectic week. These will be in the mail tomorrow, priority with DC. Pics are uploading, will post a little later. I accidently only made 6 tropical Mickeys, so I sent an empty bag with a note saying to send it (the empty bag) back to me.

[MegB]

I was just poking around this swap to see what everyone has created and WOW! Everything looks sooooo great.

I'm just learning about SCAL? and haven't had the time to really look into it just yet, but from what I can see, it's going to the top of my wish list.

I think I'm a pretty good scrapbooker, but you guys have me really Wowed!

I have a couple of questions.

1. All the Character disigns that I'm seeing in your posts. Donald in a life jacket, Mickey in snorkel gear, I've seen Mickey in Safari gear (AK Swap). Are those done with SCAL? Or some other program that I don't know about?

2. I've also seen people use a simple photocopy and copy it to multiple colored pages and cut and piece everything together. I would imagine that SCAL and the Cricut would be faster? But does anyone use the photocopy process?

MegB:flower3:

[MegB]

I just finished with all my stuff.

A - Helmsman Mickey

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/Cruise%202009/helmsmanmickey.jpg

G - Pirate Night

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/Cruise%202009/pirate.jpg

H - Sailor Pluto

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/IMG_4195.jpg

I - Formal Mickey

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/Cruise%202009/formalmickey.jpg

Q - Sail Away Party

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/Cruise%202009/sailaway.jpg

R - Beach Bum

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/Cruise%202009/beachbum.jpg

P - Lifeboat Drill

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/Cruise%202009/lifeboat.jpg

S - General Cruise

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/Cruise%202009/generalcruise.jpg

Like these examples done by HopeMax. How did you make these? They are all really wonderful. I love Mickey sunbathing.

MegB:flower3:

[hopemax]

Yep, all the paper piecings and the "Lifeboat Drill" title are all done with SCAL.

[ZeroToHero]

That's all SCAL. She used a coloringbook to scan in and break apart the layers. I know someone, on an old swap, did the method you said, but I don't know who or what on... I only saw it... maybe someone else remembers. I think it was a Goofy in safari gear?

(Hopemax is our resident expert in it, she makes awesome things.... I aspire to her greatness.... :goodvibes: :p)

[morgansmom2000]

Updating...I have three groups completely done. Those character spots are giving me a load of grief, but I'm working on them.

G. Pirate Night
3. MM2000 - Pirate Mesh - DONE

I made a journaling box to go with the title.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/DSC_0638.jpg

H. Characters - Beach/Nautical
7. morgansmom2000 - Beach Minnie - In Progress

I. Characters - Pirate/Formal
2. MM2000 - Pirate Mickey - In Progress

O. Colors (tropical, nautical, beach, Disney, etc.)
2. MM2000 - Tahiti stack - DONE

I added ribbon to the tags and photomats and everyone gets two additional hibiscus, either white or orange. Sorry for the crappy picture!

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/DSC_0640.jpg

P. DCL General (terminal, stateroom, towel animals, sports on deck, DCL, spa, etc.)
3. Pool - MM2000 - DONE

These are the same as last time.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/DSC_0110.jpg

[morgansmom2000]

Oh, and the pirate title is not adhered to the gray cardstock, it's just along for the ride and protection ;)

[Tigger1221]

These are mailed!

Group A: Beat Street
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/3816120525_ac5fcb4a4e.jpg

Group D: Grand Cayman
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/3816852792_c2f2b32466.jpg

Group G: Pirate Night
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3816835666_2038f41625.jpg

Group H: Tropical Beach Mickey
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/3816136545_998d686f8d.jpg

Group I: Formal Donald
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3528/3816946562_229e8f378b.jpg

[Tigger1221]

More Pics

Group 0- Colors
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3816953436_c02b7f8617.jpg


Group O1- Colors
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3816142505_107864258a.jpg

P: DCL General
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3816138491_6b4eabc954.jpg

P1: DCL General
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2551/3816144343_d4fdd72d4a.jpg

Q: Golden Mickeys
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3816160159_0848af330a.jpg

R: Castaway Cay
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3816952136_fc61936a62.jpg

[Tigger1221]

And My mom's Groups

D: Key West
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2467/3816105859_4f0ffe6665.jpg

G: Pirate Night
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/3816108167_9410fb9ae2.jpg

H: Sailor Chip
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2628/3816113247_9cb2c51557.jpg

O: Colors
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3452/3816860236_b3a3d1bd56.jpg

Q: Disney Dreams
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3816938174_a7d33e53c4.jpg

[Arizona Rita]

Great work Ladies!
I wonder if Donald will get mad when he noticed the MM eyelet on the top hat?:goodvibes

On your Mom's colors pieces, is that Magic Mesh? Where do you get that at?
Or what did she use?
I hope I get some of your pieces!

[kkbeaton2]

Nice work everyone! There are so many great pieces that I will be getting! I'm so excited!

Hopemax - what font did you use for the lifeboat drill?

[Tigger1221]

Great work Ladies!
I wonder if Donald will get mad when he noticed the MM eyelet on the top hat?:goodvibes

On your Mom's colors pieces, is that Magic Mesh? Where do you get that at?
Or what did she use?
I hope I get some of your pieces!

I told my mom the same thing about the Mickey eyelet!:lmao:

I don't know what is was she used on the color pieces, we just found it the fiber bin in the scrap room. Its cool though, the stuff on the photo mats lifts up to put a photo under and then sticks right back down.

[MegB]

I HAVE to get SCAL.

[hopemax]

Nice work everyone! There are so many great pieces that I will be getting! I'm so excited!

Hopemax - what font did you use for the lifeboat drill?

Ditto how great this swap is turning out!

The font is called Thickhead. I got it from dafont.com

[ZeroToHero]

I am soooo excited to get stuff back. Michelle, I'll help you sort...... :rolleyes1 I'll just grab my stuff and run away.

Darn my Disney trip being so close to the due-by date. I'll have to wait until I get home to see everything probably.

[Michellepooh]

Loving everything that has been posted!!!!! I love this swap because I always have the most talented ladies participating!!!!

I'll update now with all of the new mailings. Looks like we are in good shape! :goodvibes

[kkbeaton2]

Ditto how great this swap is turning out!

The font is called Thickhead. I got it from dafont.com

Thanks! I'm going to have to go download that one. I really like it. I find that the thicker fonts do so much better.

[Michellepooh]

I received packages today from MinnieGarden and kkbeaton2. Even more gorgeous in person!!! :)

[kkbeaton2]

Thanks for letting me know that it got there. :thumbsup2

[hopemax]

I am postal.

[rlovew]

nevermind

[Michellepooh]

I received PinballFamily's items last night - very nice!! :thumbsup2 Tigger1221 and Stitch62's box arrived today. I haven't had a chance to go through it yet, but it arrived in good condition! :)

We're getting closer! :goodvibes

[Tigger1221]

Wohoo!!! Glad it got there ok.