COMPLETE Progress Holiday/Seasons Complete Page

[AlexWyattMommy]

MAIL BY FRIDAY

Due date is October 2, 2009. That is when I need to receive your package. Mail by date is September 25, 2009, to make sure your package arrives to me.

Required: one 12x12 page
Title: topper, letter, borders, block or tag, letters on squares or other shapes or stamped (with a flair-embossing, stickling, hand coloring, or shadowed, etc.)
AND
Option 1: 2 places for 4x6 photos and a place for journaling visible or hidden
Option 2: 1 place for 4x6 photo and 2 or 3 or more places for smaller photos and place for journaling visible or hidden.
AND
Embellished in some way - elements, Jolee's, layers of paper, ribbon/fiber, chipboard pieces, etc.

Please, no hand lettering on any items. You may use computer fonts, rub-ons, stamps, die cut letters, etc. Embellished means using brads, eyelets, charms, ribbon, 3D stickers (matted stickers are ok, too), clip art, stamped images, glitter/embossed/bling paper, inking, tearing, embossing (dry & heat), or extra layer of any paper. All elements should be double-matted and embellished in some other way unless otherwise noted. If you don’t know if yours is okay, ask me.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please sign the backs of your pages, unless they are double sided and then please put your initials in the bottom right corner.
Please put all your pages into one two-gallon baggie. Please label the baggie with your DISName, Real Name, and Group number.

Shipping info:
Three groups or less may use the flat rate of $10.35 (+$0.70 if DC is wished) Four or more groups must use the largest priority flat rate boxes ($13.95 and $0.70 for DC) I do not want to see any of the pages crushed or corners bent up after all the hard work you all will put into these.

Please note that there are now dates for prototypes. These are meant to help us stay on track for the due date. These are NOT meant for critiquing or approval.


A1: Seasons - FULL
Spring - ZeroToHero
Summer - SusieStone
Autumn - MickeyTeacher
Winter - DisneyIsTerrific

B1: Spring/Summer Holidays - FULL
Valentine's Day - rlovew
Easter - SusieStone
Mother's Day - PinBallFamily
Fourth of July - 123SA

C1: Fall/Winter Holidays - FULL
Halloween - MickeyTeacher
Thanksgiving - SusieStone
Christmas - DIT
New Year's Eve - Duchess_tisha

D1: Christmas - FULL
1. AWM
2. SusieStone
3. AZ_Rita
4. rlovew

D2: Christmas - FULL
1. MickeyTeacher
2. momx2boys
3. 123SA
4. VickiV

D3: Christmas -FULL
1. Duchess_tisha
2. DisneyIsTerrific
3. SusieStone
4. DisneyBarlans

E1: Halloween - FULL
1. SusieStone
2. AZ_Rita
3. velrox
4. MickeyTeacher

E2: Halloween - FULL
1. momx3boys
2. 123SA
3. VickiV
4. AWM

F1: Winter - FULL
1. SusieStone
2. MickeyTeacher
3. VickiV
4. velrox

G1: Summer – FULL
1. AWM
2. DIT
3. SusieStone
4. momx3boys

G2: Summer -
1. 123SA
2. VickiV
3. PinBallFamily
4. SusieStone

Angels: morgansmom2000, DisneyBarlans

Mailed by 9/25
I have
I sent
You have

SusieStone A1 B1 C1 D1 D3 E1 F1 G1 G2
ZeroToHero A1
MickeyTeacher A1 C1 D2 E1 F1
DisneyIsTerrific A1 C1 D3 G1
Rlovew B1 D1
PinBallFamily B1 G2
123SA B1 D2 E2 G2
Duchess_tisha C1 D3
AWM D1 E2 G1
AZ_Rita D1 E1
Momx3boys D2 E2 G1
VickiV D2 E2 F1 G2
DisneyBarlans D3
Velrox E1 F1

Prototype slideshow
http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/holiday/th_A1SummerSusie.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/holiday/?action=view&current=d3f22121.pbw)

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I would like C1 - Christmas and G1 - Summer.

Are we making 1 or 2 pages? The instructions say 1 or 2 12x12 pages, but then it looks like 1 page.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I think the general population wanted 1 page. I'll go fix my OP, I just copied and pasted without re-reading.
Thanks for pointing it out. :thumbsup2

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Good! I was hoping it was a one page layout!!!!:goodvibes

[SusieStone]

I already have a jump on this one from last year.
B1: Spring/Summer Holidays - Easter -
C1: Fall/Winter Holidays - Thanksgiving -
D1: Christmas -
E1: Halloween -
F1: Winter -
G1: Summer –


I can't remember if I did A1 yet already or not. I will check when I get home.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Susie, you can send me your box as soon as you find it. I have plenty of room here to store and it can be one less thing you need to think about. :goodvibes

[SusieStone]

Susie, you can send me your box as soon as you find it. I have plenty of room here to store and it can be one less thing you need to think about. :goodvibes


Will do.

Thanks

[Arizona Rita]

I know that at first I said I wasnt going to do this but Ive been thinking about it and I would like to do this.
May I please have one spot in Christmas and one in Halloween.
Thank you.

[AlexWyattMommy]

:teeth: Thanks for changing your mind. Got you in.

[rlovew]

I will do B1- Valentine's Day and D1- Christmas.

by the way I got my pages from last time back the other day with my event swap and they look amazing!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Updated to here.

DH has the day off [I didn't know] and has decided that we are to go out shopping and take the Eldest to Dave and Busters for his first visit.

I will be back before dinner time to update.

Thanks. :flower3:

[velrox]

Can I sign up for the Halloween page? Thanks.

[Mickeyteacher]

Can I have:
A1: Seasons -
Autumn -

B1: Spring/Summer Holidays -
Fourth of July -

C1: Fall/Winter Holidays -
Halloween -

D2: Christmas -

E1: Halloween -

F1: Winter -


Thanks,
Shawna

[momx3boys]

I would like to join
D2- Christmas
E1- Halloween
G1- Summer

Thank you!!

[123SA]

D2 Christmas

E2 Halloween

G2 Summer
please and thank you

[AlexWyattMommy]

Updated to here.

Welcome aboard velrox. New blood is always a good thing. Looking forward to seeing your work.

[VickiV]

I would like:

D2-Christmas
E2-Halloween
F1-Winter, and
G2-Summer

Thanks!

VickiV

[velrox]

Updated to here.

Welcome aboard velrox. New blood is always a good thing. Looking forward to seeing your work.

but now the pressure is on!:scared1:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Updated to here. :thumbsup2

[123SA]

Loving Stand and Salute. I'll take 4th of July too.

[velrox]

Can I get in on a winter please? Thanks!:cool1:

[morgansmom2000]

I'm sure I'll be kicking myself when I see these, but I'm going to sit this one out...But, keep me in mind for an angel, okay?

[AlexWyattMommy]

:thumbsup2

[AlexWyattMommy]

Can I get in on a winter please? Thanks!:cool1:

I put you in. :thumbsup2

I forgot to put it in the instructions, but I always keep a two group limit for first time with me swappers. :flower3:

[PinballFamily]

Ok - I should be getting ready to host TinkerBean & family (and others!) for a July 4th BBQ, but I want to play!

Can I sign up for:
B1 - Mother's Day
and

G2 - Summer

Thanks!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Updated to here.

I will be closing these out on Wednesday. If you wish any more spots, get them while their hot.
:rotfl2:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Add me to A1-Winter please!

Thanks!

[ZeroToHero]

I will take A1: Summer.
...for now...
:rotfl:

[SusieStone]

I can help fill A1 and the last group - forgot the number if you need me to. I have enough DCWV stacks to wallpaper the new house. Just let me know.

[duchess_tisha]

I would love to join! Can I have seasons A1-Summer, and Christmas?

Thanks!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I can help fill A1 and the last group - forgot the number if you need me to. I have enough DCWV stacks to wallpaper the new house. Just let me know.
It's G2 Summer for the last group. Love what you are making for the color swap, I'm sure you are going to make awesome stuff for this one. :thumbsup2
PS- you are the only double in the summer groups, so you can make 8 of the same layout. This way you won't have to make a new design

I would love to join! Can I have seasons A1-Summer, and Christmas?

Thanks!

Summer was just taken, but I have you in Christmas. New Year's is a still open slot if you would like that one.

[SusieStone]

[QUOTE=AlexWyattMommy;32590802]It's G2 Summer for the last group. Love what you are making for the color swap, I'm sure you are going to make awesome stuff for this one. :thumbsup2



Thanks. I have finally found a rhythm to scrapping between two houses. I made a file on my desktop with my spots and have them named by the due date. I have my two gallon bags and pull paper and ink that I think I will want to use for the spots into a two gallon bag and then I label the bag for the group to mail in. I place it in a rolling egg crate with my ATG gun, cutter and a baggie full of oldie goldie basics.

If I am doing a cricut piece, I do all my cuts and leave the tiny items on the mats and place the big ones in baggies and then assemble them at once.

Anyway, I'm not sure - how I am going to handle this swap. I have 2 pages done alreadyfor most spots but really want to make some new things.

[AlexWyattMommy]

If you want to make some new things, offer the old ones up on the pass-it-forward thread. I need to go figure out what the points should be, but you may get some cool things that you can use. :thumbsup2

[duchess_tisha]

Summer was just taken, but I have you in Christmas. New Year's is a still open slot if you would like that one.[/QUOTE]

I will take New Years....thanks!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

That Christmas group looks kind of lonely. Go ahead and add me to it! Thanks!

[SusieStone]

I can join another Christmas if you need a filler.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Updated to here!

Thanks!

[SusieStone]

Here are my groups

A1: Seasons - Summer
B1: Spring/Summer Holidays - Easter
C1: Fall/Winter Holidays - Thanksgiving
D1: Christmas
D3: Christmas
E1: Halloween
F1: Winter
G1: Summer
G2: Summer

9 groups

[DisneyBarlans]

Can you put me in the last Christmas spot? Thanks!

[DisneyBarlans]

I can angel too if needed. :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

:thumbsup2 It is good to see the master helping out the padawan. :yoda:


We are full.
I will turn this into a progress thread shortly. :cool1:

[ZeroToHero]

Uh oh... hey AWM.......

you put me in for Spring instead of Summer....

I can still do Spring. It's cool. Haha. I just don't get to use my popsicle clear stamp now! :sad:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Dang, my bad.
Let me PM Susie. Summer is yours. You did ask for it first.
If Susie doesn't want Spring, I'll take it to make the group complete.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I have updated the OP with everyone's groups in a list.
Please make sure your list is correct. My cut and paste wasn't working so well last night.

If your name is not in magenta, it means I need your address, email address and phone number contact. Please PM me that information.

I do have dates for prototypes. You may paste them in this thread.

Looking forward to seeing what everyone does!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

My groups look good! Thanks AWM!

[Arizona Rita]

:thumbsup2

[duchess_tisha]

OK stupid question.... :scratchin

Do I actually assemble the page, or just include the pieces with the 12x12 page for my fellow swappers to assemble on their own?

[AlexWyattMommy]

You assemble.

That is why there is so much leeway in the element selections. This gives you a great variety of layouts to design for your fellow swappers.

Looking forward to seeing what you make. :thumbsup2

[duchess_tisha]

Got it! :thumbsup2

And since you said looking forward to what I make, I now feel that the pressure to dazzle is on! :rotfl2: :laughing:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

The paper I ordered for this swap arrived yesterday so I'm ready to start work on it. I've got the AK swap to work on too, so I'll take turns working on that one and this one!

[SusieStone]

Progress

My groups - Since the other ones I have are 2 pages, I decided to make new one page ones. I have all my supplies in 2gal baggies for each group except for Christmas. But I thought I had 2 Halloween groups so I bought enough stuff for 2 groups....so - I am ahead of the game for next time.

Done:
B1: Spring/Summer Holidays - Easter - Paper is from the Sweet Stack. Chipboard is from K and Co on sale this week at ACM.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm92/SwappinDISer/IMG_1616.jpg

C1: Fall/Winter Holidays - Thanksgiving - The paper is from the Green stack from DCWV. Chipboard is MMBI that is on sale at ACMs this week.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm92/SwappinDISer/IMG_1615-1.jpg

Left to do:

A1: Seasons - Summer

D1: Christmas

D3: Christmas

E1: Halloween

F1: Winter

G1: Summer

G2: Summer

[BernardandMissBianca]

very nice Susie! I really like the Thanksgiving one.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Great job on both pages Susie!!!! :cool1:I get the Thanksgiving one!!!!

[SusieStone]

G2: Summer - The look I was going for would be sky with the clouds and green for the ground. The paper isn't gray - it is white pearlized. Patterned paper is from the K and Co Citronella pad. The clouds are embossed.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm92/SwappinDISer/IMG_1617.jpg

[AlexWyattMommy]

Very nice layouts so far Susie!
I don't think I could pick a favorite.

[SusieStone]

A1: Seasons - Summer ; Title is from Jolee's - on sale at ACM. Patterned paper is from Citronella stack from K and Co.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm92/SwappinDISer/IMG_1618.jpg


Left to do
D1: Christmas

D3: Christmas

E1: Halloween

F1: Winter

G1: Summer

I am going to try to get Halloween, Winter and Summer done this afternoon and that will leave Christmas. I have to go to my mom's tomorrow so I can get my Cricut going for the ABC swap.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Is that ribbon?

[SusieStone]

Is that ribbon?

It is scraps of paper.

Does it need something else?

Everything I thougth of wold make it too busy.

I plan on putting pics on the sides so I didn't want to mess them up.

[SusieStone]

I added some more bling to A1
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm92/SwappinDISer/IMG_1619.jpg


Another group done:
G1: Summer
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm92/SwappinDISer/IMG_1620.jpg




Left to do
D1: Christmas

D3: Christmas

E1: Halloween

F1: Winter

[123SA]

These are great Susie!

I did get the summer group complete.

[AlexWyattMommy]

These are great Susie!

I did get the summer group complete.

Yup, and I'm working on the slide show now, so everyone else can see it. :thumbsup2

ETA - The slide show is now on the progress post

[SusieStone]

very nice Susie! I really like the Thanksgiving one.It was so easy to put together.

Very nice layouts so far Susie!
I don't think I could pick a favorite. I can't either. I can't wait to find the perfect pics for them.

These are great Susie!

I did get the summer group complete.I love those flip flops!

Thanks everyone!

[SusieStone]

Great job on both pages Susie!!!! :cool1:I get the Thanksgiving one!!!!

Thanks

[123SA]

Yup, and I'm working on the slide show now, so everyone else can see it. :thumbsup2

ETA - The slide show is now on the progress post

Thanks for posting it!

[SusieStone]

Completed
F1. Winter. All the paper is pearlized. The rhinestones are brown. There is more brown paper at the top but the photo cut it off. I don't know what I will do about a title. I like all the words at the bottom and I am going to leave mine like that But to meet the requirements, I may cut out BRRR to send along wiith it. I got the patterned paper at ACM and the plain paper came out of the Recollections pearlized pack from Ms.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm92/SwappinDISer/IMG_1621.jpg



Left to do
D1: Christmas

D3: Christmas

E1: Halloween

This is all for me tonight. There was a tornado about 4 miles from the house so DS's nerves are torn up. I had to be brave of course. I got us dressed. DH is working tonight and he was going to come get us but it went away.

[ZeroToHero]

Those look great! You were in a scrappy mood today for sure!

And I get one! (And I have K & Co. Citronella stickers that will go great with it!) Now I'm wishing I signed up for more groups...

I bought some Wild Asparagus letters today for my spring page, along with some "Scrapbook Walls" paper. However, this is last on my (shortish) list of swaps to do, so don't expect more progress from me for a while. :)

[Arizona Rita]

Are we supposed to list where our paper and supplies came from when we post our prototypes? I noticed SS doing some of that and would like to know so that I know Im doing it right. I know that we neede to do that for the calendar swap. Thanks!

[SusieStone]

Are we supposed to list where our paper and supplies came from when we post our prototypes? I noticed SS doing some of that and would like to know so that I know Im doing it right. I know that we neede to do that for the calendar swap. Thanks!

It's not a requirement but I have people ask me where stuff comes from sometimes and I can never remember so I thought if I wrote it out - it would already be there.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I would not be able to tell you what most of my solid colors are. If there is no label on it, I won't know.

I don't think I've had a swap where you need to tell me your element ingredients.

[Arizona Rita]

Thanks Ladies, now I dont have to keep track of it. Most of my things come from Js or Ms.
or Rebecca's calendar swap this past year she wanted us to write what we were using. You did the November pages AWM ans the Halloween elements with those cute spiders! and Susie June with the Hello Kitty cart.
Yeah, its a steel trap of useless info! now where are those car keys?:goodvibes

[BernardandMissBianca]

I don't think I've had a swap where you need to tell me your element ingredients.

Other boards sometimes do it, but we've never done that here.

I did that when I first started swapping (I sent the list to everyone), then I joined so many that I would run out of time or forget where all the supplies came from.
Most of my background paper is Bazzill but the patterned papers I get from all over.

I might make a master list for myself in the future so if anyone asks I would have it on hand.

[BernardandMissBianca]

now where are those car keys?:goodvibes

sucked into the vortex with Nancy's soccer pics, Lisa's pendant, and my brain! LOL

[VickiV]

Just checking in :thumbsup2 I have some ideas, some papers, and some embellishments. Now to get my mind to stop changing the ideas...

VickiV

[SusieStone]

I picked up paper for CHristmas yesterday and they won't be traditional colors.

[DisneyBarlans]

Checking in...I have the paper and embellishments for my Christmas page, just working on other swaps right now before I get to this one. :)

[ZeroToHero]

So I thought I posted, but it didn't go through...

I bought a few more things, but now I'm all kitted up and ready to go. I got a lot of progress done on my other swaps the other night, and by today I should finish those up.

Then all that's left are my AWM swaps. :goodvibes

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I had ordered and received paper for 3 of my 4 groups and today I found the paper I want to use for the that last group. So, I've got my supplies. I'm hoping to get at least 1 prototype done before we leave for vacation, but I'm not sure I'll get to it. I'll be working on these along with the AK swap when I get back.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Here's my prototype for D3 - Christmas

The words Merry Christmas came on the paper so I didn't make a topper. I thought about using stickles on the Merry Christmas, but I think it would be a bit much so I left it alone. The gingerbread man on the mat with the 4 little squares is pop-dotted so photos can slide underneath.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/HolidaySwap002.jpg

[AlexWyattMommy]

Awe, the gingerbread man is adorable.

Glitter would not look right on the words. I like it just the way it is.
Did you make the threading water borders?

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Yes, I made the threading water borders Now I have to go cut 6 more of them!:eek: I can do shorter ones fine, but with 12 inches I somehow get them crooked so it'll take me a few tries to get 6 more good ones!

[SusieStone]

Here's my prototype for D3 - Christmas

The words Merry Christmas came on the paper so I didn't make a topper. I thought about using stickles on the Merry Christmas, but I think it would be a bit much so I left it alone. The gingerbread man on the mat with the 4 little squares is pop-dotted so photos can slide underneath.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/HolidaySwap002.jpg

really cute page

[morgansmom2000]

I'm not in this swap, but I love that page ;)

[Arizona Rita]

This is my Halloween page. The bucket of candy is only mounted at the bottom so that photos can slide under it. I thought I would show what the jb's and tag looked like.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3772857063_3ccd134b61_b_d.jpg

[Arizona Rita]

The tag slides into the bucket and on the backside has a 2x3 spot to journal or whatever. I didnt know if I should put anything on the bucket itself.

[123SA]

ooohhh these are both great -- love that bucket of candy!

Stephanie -- my sketch for Christmas included the same border! I haven't used it before, I guess I thought it would be easy. Maybe I'll need to redesign it.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Rita that's really cute!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

ooohhh these are both great -- love that bucket of candy!

Stephanie -- my sketch for Christmas included the same border! I haven't used it before, I guess I thought it would be easy. Maybe I'll need to redesign it.

It's really not hard to do, I just have a hard time keeping it positioned the same way when I'm doing a long piece so it ends up a little off. You will probably have no problems with it!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Ooohh, you're making my stomach hurt from memories of too much Halloween candy.
:rotfl2:

I love all the glittery things. I would leave the bag alone. We could always add a wallet photo there of our own trick or treat bags or just leave it glittery and pretty.

[SusieStone]

This is my Halloween page. The bucket of candy is only mounted at the bottom so that photos can slide under it. I thought I would show what the jb's and tag looked like.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3772857063_3ccd134b61_b_d.jpg

i LOVE it. :love: and I get one......:banana:

[Arizona Rita]

I love everything I have seen so far.
That gingerbread page is so cute!

Thanks Ladies! When I saw the group I was in I thought OMG What am I going to do?!And I feel like Sally Fields right now! "you like it!"
And Im really glad you do because I already have all 4 done!:goodvibes

[ZeroToHero]

I knew I should have signed up for more groups!!!! Love them both! And that bucket of candy is adorableeeee!

[Arizona Rita]

Does flocked paper count as an embellishment and if I use it then I only have to embellish one more time?
I have this flocked paper that I want to use for Christmas pages.

AWM if I get these done can I send early?

[Mickeyteacher]

I plan to shop for my supplies next weekend. I have school starting on Monday, so that has taken all my shopping energy.
S :)

[Arizona Rita]

BTW, checking in for the 31st.

[morgansmom2000]

Crap, crap, crap! I can't believe I'm missing out on these awesome pages! Great work everyone.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Does flocked paper count as an embellishment and if I use it then I only have to embellish one more time?
I have this flocked paper that I want to use for Christmas pages.

AWM if I get these done can I send early?

Yes and yes. :thumbsup2

[PinballFamily]

Checking in - bought some stuff (punches, etc.) with these swaps in mind and will be buying more paper at Js this Sunday when it goes to 5/.95. ::yes::

[123SA]

Checking in - -Summer is done. Others are not.

[velrox]

Checking in today. Boy... I am quite inspired by the great prototypes. I am alone this week, so I want to get my prototypes done, or at least sketch out my ideas and shop for supplies. That's half the battle.

[SusieStone]

I bought some more supplies today for Christmas.

[Arizona Rita]

Ladies in Group D1

I need help with a title, please.

I am using the Cricut Sleigh shape on the page, similar idea as bucket of candy.
Sleigh full of:
Presents
Dreams
Memories

What would you all like to see? It doesnt have to be limited to the above or I couls individualize for each of you, no problem.
Thanks!

[momx3boys]

Checking in with nothing new to report. :)

[SusieStone]

Ladies in Group D1

I need help with a title, please.

I am using the Cricut Sleigh shape on the page, similar idea as bucket of candy.
Sleigh full of:
Presents
Dreams
Memories

What would you all like to see? It doesnt have to be limited to the above or I couls individualize for each of you, no problem.
Thanks!


If it is not to much trouble - Iwould like sleigh for of tradition - this is the first year with Stone's new dad but I don't want him to forget his deceased dad's family's traditions

Just a thought. If it is too much trouble, I understand.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Ladies in Group D1

I need help with a title, please.

I am using the Cricut Sleigh shape on the page, similar idea as bucket of candy.
Sleigh full of:
Presents
Dreams
Memories

What would you all like to see? It doesnt have to be limited to the above or I couls individualize for each of you, no problem.
Thanks!

Love?

[Arizona Rita]

Just need to hear from Rebecca and I think she is away this weekend.
No problem Susie.:thumbsup2
Ann do you want Love or was a suggestion or both?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Both. :thumbsup2

[SusieStone]

Halloween

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm92/SwappinDISer/IMG_1628.jpg

I am not in love with it but I am leaving it.

I think I have 2 Christmas groups left and that is it.

[rlovew]

Ladies in Group D1

I need help with a title, please.

I am using the Cricut Sleigh shape on the page, similar idea as bucket of candy.
Sleigh full of:
Presents
Dreams
Memories

What would you all like to see? It doesnt have to be limited to the above or I couls individualize for each of you, no problem.
Thanks!

Any of the above or traditions or love would work for me- I think I like the idea of traditions best- we have so many specail family traditions it would be neat to but them down on a page.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

I am gone until Tuesday evening.
Be good.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Have a good time AWM!

[Arizona Rita]

Be good? Who, us? Ba Ha HA Ha!;)

Susie, I think youre page is cute and I like the googlie eyes on Boo.

[SusieStone]

Be good? Who, us? Ba Ha HA Ha!;)

Susie, I think youre page is cute and I like the googlie eyes on Boo.

Thanks. It was all prepackaged chipboard from K and Company

[ZeroToHero]

Here is my one group: Spring for A1.
The brackets are "Gemstones" from Joanns, it's like Bazzill Bling, if anyone hasn't heard of it.
Rest of the paper is "Scrapbook Walls".
The letters are Wild Asparagus, as I think I mentioned before.
Butterfly and tulip.. I don't know where they're from.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/Photo39.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/Photo40.jpg

[DisneyIsTerrific]

ZTH that's a really pretty page! I love the colors!!! I don't know if I get that one or not, but I sure hope so!

[ZeroToHero]

Thank you! And yes you do. :)

Please pardon my fingernails, by the way - used camera in computer, as I couldn't find my good camera.

[Arizona Rita]

I used the new paper that Jo's is carrying and this is one of the Gemstones. Unfornaately its showing up as more white than "opal". The sleigh is actually cut at 4 inches, this is 5. On the back on the tags is another tag that you can write a message and the other paper is flocked paper.
Should I stickle the holy leaves or leave it alone?
Letters on everyones titles will be different.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3786067141_25d51f4891_b_d.jpg

[ZeroToHero]

It's cute! I won't decide for other people, since I'm not in the group.

Don't you love the Gemstones paper though?

[123SA]

Lovely work ladies!

[Arizona Rita]

Thank you Ladies.
Yes, love the gemstones. I didnt think I would like that line of paper but I really do.
BTW, the holly leaves can be repositioned on the mats.

[rlovew]

The page looks great! I am glad that I get it!

Rebecca

[Arizona Rita]

That gemstone color must be popular because I went to Jo's tonight and they were out so now I have to wait to finish! UGH!!
Thanks Rebecca!

[AlexWyattMommy]

The pages look really nice.

I will be updating the slideshow tomorrow.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Great job Rita!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Here is 123SA's Christmas prototype

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/holiday/013JPG.jpg

[AlexWyattMommy]

slide show is updated:thumbsup2

[123SA]

Thanks for posting the photo!

I have 2 sets completely finished; 2 more to go. Both are sketched out and I have the supplies.

[SusieStone]

Here is 123SA's Christmas prototype

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/holiday/013JPG.jpg

Awesome page

[SusieStone]

I have to do the Christmas pages from scratch.

Assemble the other 3 Easter pages and then I will be finished with this swap.

[duchess_tisha]

I don't think I ever checked in for the 7/31 check! :eek:

I have my Christmas pages done, just need to assemble. I am struggling with a desgin for my New Years pages, but I do have the supplies. I will post my Christmas prototype soon!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Susan, I love the Christmas page!!!!!

[123SA]

thank you!

[AlexWyattMommy]

This Friday is a major check in date.

I need you tell me exactly where you are with your swaps. Do you have your prototypes done? Please post photos or send them to me if you want them to be a surprise.

If you don't have your prototypes done, I need to know what you do have done.
Do you have it sketched out? Are your supplies bought? Are you on-time with your own schedule for completing them?

Prototypes are to be posted by September 4th.

If anyone is having trouble; school start issues, sports interference, combating kiddos, illness/allergy medicine head - please don't hesitate to tell me or ask for an angel. I don't dock browning points if you ask for help. You get a mental gold star for honesty and self-awareness. :teacher:

My update: I have all my supplies - and you're surprise? :rotfl2:
I will be re-sketching today and tomorrow because my first ones are so lame.
Will post photos of the sketches or prototypes if I get them done by Friday.

[rlovew]

I have my Christmas group done! I will post photos soon.

I am finalizing my design for the Valentines one- I know what I want to do - I need to see if I have paper that will work (everyone's may be a bit different). If i can't find anything in my stash i will probably redesign since I have about 3 inches of valentines type paper- I just need double sided ones - so I have to see what I have in that.

My plan is to have these completed and mail them out with the autograph swap, during the first week of September.

Rebecca

[Arizona Rita]

I am finished!
Once I get my Inchies and ATCs done then I'm going to work on my countries and mail those swaps out together. I hope to have everything done by the first week of Sept because with encampment coming up I would like to just have to concentrate on that.(and Lyrics).

[ZeroToHero]

I'm done too. I will mail with the Toppers n' Tags swap (speaking of which, I just worked on that before posting here). My mom and I will mail together as well.... we got some of those big honkin' boxes... :rotfl: the giant flat rate ones.

Quick question - is there a way to get the pages into those without bending the corners?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Put something under them on one side. This way they lay diagonal in the box. No bent corners. :thumbsup2

[PinballFamily]

Put something under them on one side. This way they lay diagonal in the box. No bent corners. :thumbsup2

Thanks for the tip! We'll try this.

I've got an idea for my Mother's Day page - but it departs a little bit from the stated requirements... I'll work up a prototype in the next couple of days and post the pic to check with the other folks in that group (rlovew, SusieStone, and 123SA) to see if they're ok with it or not. In any case, all the paper has been bought, no matter which design I end up using - so the shopping bit is finished!

[morgansmom2000]

I will mail with the Toppers n' Tags swap (speaking of which, I just worked on that before posting here).

Did you do the thing I sent you? I wanna see!

[ZeroToHero]

Did you do the thing I sent you? I wanna see!
Nope, not yet! But that's on my "tomorrow" list, I think. I was itching to try out my Drippy Goo punch first... you'll see..... :rolleyes1

[DisneyBarlans]

Checking in-nothing new to report. I have my supplies, but I'm working on swaps due this month and next month before I start on this one. I'm only in one group, so it'll be no problem getting it done and mailed on time. I'll start on a prototype soon and post it by 9/4. Thanks!

[morgansmom2000]

Nope, not yet! But that's on my "tomorrow" list, I think. I was itching to try out my Drippy Goo punch first... you'll see..... :rolleyes1

Can't wait!

[rlovew]

Here is my Christmas Pages:

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t302/rlovew/IMG_5375.jpg

[AlexWyattMommy]

:lovestruc:love: it!

[PrincessNancy96]

That is an adorable page Rebecca!!!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Ooooh, I love that page Rebecca!

[123SA]

I especially like that title! Both the word choice and the cut.



I finished cutting out everything for my 4th of July page. Parts of it are assembled. I should be able to finish it tomorrow night. That leaves just Halloween. I have the paper; the layout is sketched out.

[SusieStone]

I think these are my last two groups, but I have to go back and check

Christmas

I don't know what to do for a title for this one, I thought about including matching paper and let people cut their own but I didn't know if that would be acceptable.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm92/SwappinDISer/IMG_1667.jpg


I loved this paper, but I'm not sure about the page......the pics all around the borders didn't live much room for stuff in the middle. I hand stickled.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm92/SwappinDISer/IMG_1666.jpg

[AlexWyattMommy]

I think these are my last two groups, but I have to go back and check
Christmas
I don't know what to do for a title for this one, I thought about including matching paper and let people cut their own but I didn't know if that would be acceptable.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm92/SwappinDISer/IMG_1667.jpg

For this one - what about "Holly Jolly" for the title?

I loved this paper, but I'm not sure about the page......the pics all around the borders didn't live much room for stuff in the middle. I hand stickled.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm92/SwappinDISer/IMG_1666.jpg
Could you hand cut out the "jolly holiday" and then mount it on reindeer paper just large enough to cover the hole you made? This way it up a little and stands out more as the title. Nobody is going to see the hole it made once it is in a book.


See comments red.

I love the bottom paper and understand the desire to not cover it. I wouldn't be able to use it because of the crippling fear of covering the pretties.

I like the Holly Jolly paper & shinies on the top page.

Both are great layouts. :cloud9:

[SusieStone]

Thanks for the help. I;ll do it.:thumbsup2

[AlexWyattMommy]

Here is 123SA's B1 group.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/holiday/002JPG.jpg

I've updated the slideshow with photos posted so far.

[morgansmom2000]

Oh, those fireworks are awesome! So much better than the ones I did for the ABC swap. Is that an SCAL file? Did you stickle them? (I'm not in this swap, I'm just watching from afar).

[123SA]

Oh, those fireworks are awesome! So much better than the ones I did for the ABC swap. Is that an SCAL file? Did you stickle them? (I'm not in this swap, I'm just watching from afar).

THanks! I am very happy with this page -- looks better in person as they usually do. I like your ABC page! These firewoeks are from Stand and Salute -- the top two cut at 3 inches, with a silver shadow, the other one at 3.5 inches with a silver shadow. THe white one is pop-dotted.

Yes, stickles! I used crystal on the red and blue fireworks, and frosted lace on the white one. I couldn't decide what I like better, so two pages have red stickles on the red instead of the crystal.

THese are all finished -- thunder chased us away from the pool today, so I spent the afternoon assembling them. Just Halloween left.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I love your July 4th page Susan! But, :sad1: I don't get it. You know, I think this is the first swap where I'm not in any of the same groups as you. How did that happen?:rotfl:

[123SA]

I love your July 4th page Susan! But, :sad1: I don't get it. You know, I think this is the first swap where I'm not in any of the same groups as you. How did that happen?:rotfl:

Really? I love your pages.:sad2:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Here are 2 more of mine!

This is Winter for Group A1
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/Swaps006.jpg
Now, I designed this with the vertical photomat, but when I was finished, I realized that if you want a horizontal photomat instead, you can just turn the page and it looks pretty good that way too!!!!
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/Swaps007.jpg

And, this is Christmas for Group C1
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/Swaps004.jpg

So, here's my progress:
Group A1 - prototype done, everything cut just need to assemble
Group C1 - prototype done, everything cut just need to assemble
Group D3 - prototype done, everything cut just need to assemble
Group G1 - I have the paper, but haven't started on this one yet.

[Mickeyteacher]

I have my paper- I plan on working on this next weekend. I must get throught the first week of school, church camp and sleep before I start!
S :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

I :love: your pages DIT. You have really been a roll lately with these wonderfully creative layouts. :lovestruc

[ZeroToHero]

I can't wait to get the winter one! :goodvibes: It's so creative - I'm already planning photos.. :)

[Arizona Rita]

Beautiful work DIT! Maybe if Im lucky I get the Christmas one!

[AlexWyattMommy]

My Halloween. Each page will be slightly different with border & die cut choices.
The title is heat embossed. The bottom little mat flips up with paper lined for journaling on the bottom and paper on top for another photo.
Each page also has a small tag that can be placed anywhere.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/holiday/100_0316.jpg

[DisneyIsTerrific]

That's a really cute Halloween page AWM!!!!!

[123SA]

Love that page -- is that my group? E2? I especially like the spooky eyes - -I used spooky eyes too --different ones --who knew there would be so many different spooky eyes?:confused3 I have a different set I didn't use.

I am all done, bagged and labeled. Not sure when I will mail. I may wait for my toppers to be finished.

THanks for hostessing this! I am so glad I joined this one.

[AlexWyattMommy]

::yes:: It is your group and you get one. :thumbsup2

Here is 123SA's layout for the E2 Halloween group. Look how cool those pumpkins are!

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/holiday/003JPG.jpg

[Arizona Rita]

There is some awesome work happening here!:worship:
And I get some of it too!:yay:

[PinballFamily]

Here's an early prototype of my G2 Summer page - still needs lots more embellishment, but I'll have to think more on it to decide exactly what and where! The center "Summer" is pop-dotted off the page.

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv307/pambybell/DSCN3790.jpg

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Susan, your Halloween page is so cute. Love the pumpkins!

Pinball Family, that's a really cool summer page. What a great idea for suns as photomats!

[SusieStone]

All mine are finished and bagged. I want to finish the TnT swap so I can mail at the same time. We'll see.

[PinballFamily]

Pinball Family, that's a really cool summer page. What a great idea for suns as photomats!

Thanks - the page is really raw and bare yet - and nothing is stuck down, but since there are so many of us in the summer group - thought I should at least show the direction I'm going!

[123SA]

That's a neat page! What font did you use for Summer?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I never think to use circle for my pages.
I love how you did. :thumbsup2

[morgansmom2000]

I love all the pages in this swap! I'm sad I'm not in it, but I've got loads of ideas to scraplift :lmao:

[PinballFamily]

That's a neat page! What font did you use for Summer?

Kool Beans (the Kool-Aid font!) - free off the Internet somewhere.

Seemed VERY appropriate for summer! (Of course, as a kid - we were too poor for "real" Kool-Aid - so we got the store brand. :sad2: )

[rlovew]

Here are my Valentine's Day pages- there are 2 styles so you will get one or the other- one have foil stripes and the other has glitter stripes. I have 2 pictures of each one closed and one open.

1st style:
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t302/rlovew/IMG_5386.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t302/rlovew/IMG_5387.jpg

2nd Style:
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t302/rlovew/IMG_5388.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t302/rlovew/IMG_5389.jpg

These are the last of my pages so they will be mailed back with your autograph pages.
Rebecca

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Great job Rebecca! I really like the way you set up the hidden spots.

[rlovew]

Great job Rebecca! I really like the way you set up the hidden spots.

I totally copied the layout from an SEI layout in a class I took in May.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

Copying is good. :thumbsup2
I've been basing mine on maps that I've seen.

I like your paper choices to go with the cool layouts Rebecca.

[ZeroToHero]

I am so confused as to how that works, what folds how? It looks awesome though!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

It took me a minute to figure it out too! The right side photomats open to the left.

Copying layouts is helpful. I've been using layouts I've seen in magazines as a starting point for some of mine.

[rlovew]

I am so confused as to how that works, what folds how? It looks awesome though!

I can show you when you stop by at SDV- I am using the SEI class layout for my flower and garden pictures- I can fit almost 40 pictures on the 2 page layout.

You cut a 8 inch slit on the top and one side and then cut 4 inches on the bottom and other side (coming out from the cut sections). Then you fold the section in half both to the top, open and fold to the side, then turn it over and fold it diagonally. Then turn it back to the front and collapse the diagonals in to form a square- it isn't hard to do but very confusing to explain over the internet without step by step photos.

Rebecca

[ZeroToHero]

Sounds good. :thumbsup2 We're getting close, it's almost here!

[PinballFamily]

Here are two prototypes I worked on at the crop tonight!

First - B1 - Holidays
Rebecca, Susie, and Susan - this is the draft layout that departs from the "two 4x6 photo mats..." recommendations. I was uninspired about how to use those and thought that one larger photo would be nice for Mom's day. What do you think? I've only cut this one - and everything is loose, not glued down, waiting to hear what you think about it. The window box will remove (is a separate piece) so that you can slide the photo up into the arch. (ETA: What seems to be easier - now that I've had a chance to think about it! - is to just mount the blue/grey base to the page and have the entire arch frame and windowbox as an overlay you can adhere down yourself to assist with photo mounting.)The scroll can be a photomat or journal box. The paper is the blingy Gemstones from Jo's - we love this paper!

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv307/pambybell/DSCN3793.jpg

Next - G2 - Summer

Here's the newest version - the only big change is the background of patterned paper in a sunburst design. And the tiny sunglasses on the title! :cool2:

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv307/pambybell/DSCN3791.jpg

Hope you guys like these -
Pam

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Those both are great. I really love that summer page. The sunglasses on the dot is a perfect touch!

[rlovew]

I think the mother's day is great. Since I don't have children (just puppies) the larger photo mat would give me a place to put a picture of my mom and journal since I don't normally have Mother's Day photos.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

Both are great.

I think maybe a swap using only cricut cuts is in the future. :thumbsup2

[party of 3]

PBF-those are awesome! love them both!

AWM-great idea!

[party of 3]

Here is my Christmas Pages:

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t302/rlovew/IMG_5375.jpg
OMG rebecca- i LOVE this page! it's beautiful!

Here is 123SA's B1 group.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/holiday/002JPG.jpg

I've updated the slideshow with photos posted so far.

Susan-i love this one as well! i just love the fireworks. it's so simple, that it's perfect!!!!

[PinballFamily]

I think the mother's day is great. Since I don't have children (just puppies) the larger photo mat would give me a place to put a picture of my mom and journal since I don't normally have Mother's Day photos.

Rebecca

Rebecca - that sounds great! Would you (and anyone else?) want me to change the title box and have it just say "Mother," "Mom," "Mommy," "Nana" or...whatever? Since there are only four folks in this group, I could easily make you each one with the title word you use. I KNOW the page is *supposed* to be for Mother's Day, but I want to make it so we all actually use it! (I don't think we've ever taken a photo on Mother's Day - so if I use it for myself, it will be a generic photo or the same if I'd stick a photo of my mother in...) Or, I'd have to make sure I get into a photo next Mother's Day!!! I'd love to hear your thoughts...

[rlovew]

Rebecca - that sounds great! Would you (and anyone else?) want me to change the title box and have it just say "Mother," "Mom," "Mommy," "Nana" or...whatever? Since there are only four folks in this group, I could easily make you each one with the title word you use. I KNOW the page is *supposed* to be for Mother's Day, but I want to make it so we all actually use it! (I don't think we've ever taken a photo on Mother's Day - so if I use it for myself, it will be a generic photo or the same if I'd stick a photo of my mother in...) Or, I'd have to make sure I get into a photo next Mother's Day!!! I'd love to hear your thoughts...

If it is not to much work and Ann doesn't mind sorting the group specially I would love it to just say Mother (as that is what I will use) otherwise I will just use it and journal on mother's days and my mother with my thoughts on those things.

Rebecca

[123SA]

I love the Mother's Day page! If I don't have the perfect photo, I'll make sure to get one. THis page deserves it!

[AlexWyattMommy]

It's not that big of a swap. I can handle a few special requests. Just make sure the person it goes to is prominently displayed. :thumbsup2


Here is my Christmas group D1. Still need to embellish, but you get the idea

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/holiday/100_0317.jpg

[rlovew]

Very cute and I get that one 2!

Rebecca

[party of 3]

i LOVE it Ann!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks. TinkerBean used that paper in the first holiday page swap and I fell in love with it.

[PinballFamily]

If it is not to much work and Ann doesn't mind sorting the group specially I would love it to just say Mother (as that is what I will use) otherwise I will just use it and journal on mother's days and my mother with my thoughts on those things.

Rebecca

No problem, Rebecca - happy to help.

Thanks, AYM - I will use big letters/labels to prominently mark which version goes to which swapper - thanks for your flexibility!

Susan & Susie - did you want yours to stay with Happy Mother's Day or...? Just let me know whenever - no rush.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

AWM, I love that page. It'll be great for Christmas Eve photos. I'm :sad1: I don't get it. I should have signed up for more groups!!!!!!:headache:

[SusieStone]

No problem, Rebecca - happy to help.

Thanks, AYM - I will use big letters/labels to prominently mark which version goes to which swapper - thanks for your flexibility!

Susan & Susie - did you want yours to stay with Happy Mother's Day or...? Just let me know whenever - no rush.

Whatever is easiet is fine with me. I am going to use mine for a Mother - Daughter Tea at church a few years ago. My BFFs mom had just died and she went with her gma and I went with my mom.

[AlexWyattMommy]

We have a tradition where the boys make cookies and then we read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas while eating them on Christmas Eve. I always take photos of the cookie making and this year I will take photos of the book reading. :santa:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

We have a tradition where the boys make cookies and then we read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas while eating them on Christmas Eve. I always take photos of the cookie making and this year I will take photos of the book reading. :santa:

You made the perfect page for those pictures!!!!!!:thumbsup2

[AlexWyattMommy]

Here is my last prototype. Still need to ink the edges and figure out how to embellish the mats.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/holiday/100_0318.jpg

I love the SCAL.
The smilie sun opens up like a card. It's from Hello Kitty.

[123SA]

Great page! I like that patterned paper. What font? It welds nicely.

Should we just make that a requirement? No posting photos without a font name.

[AlexWyattMommy]

:rotfl2: Yes, maybe we should.

It is called CK Racer. It was a freebie from Creative Keepsakes.

[TinkerBean]

Wow! All of your pages are AMAZING. I love them. Great job everyone...

I hope I get my scrappin' mojo back soon. I miss being in swaps. Maybe once the kids are back in school - I'll feel better and get inspired.

[123SA]

Susan & Susie - did you want yours to stay with Happy Mother's Day or...? Just let me know whenever - no rush.

Happy Mother's Day is fine with me.


OT -- the whole Susie/Susan thing gets me so confused -- here and when I worked I was Susan because I always sign my name and introduce myself that way. My immediate family and husband call me Sue (Which I HATE) also anyone that can't be bothered to listen to a name calls me Sue.
My neices and nephews and two closest friends and everyone I know through them calls me Susie.

[PinballFamily]

Happy Mother's Day is fine with me.


OT -- the whole Susie/Susan thing gets me so confused -- here and when I worked I was Susan because I always sign my name and introduce myself that way. My immediate family and husband call me Sue (Which I HATE) also anyone that can't be bothered to listen to a name calls me Sue.
My neices and nephews and two closest friends and everyone I know through them calls me Susie.

OK! I'll stick to using 123SA and SusieStone!!!! :laughing:

TB - we miss playing with you - hope to see you soon!

[123SA]

OK! I'll stick to using 123SA and SusieStone!!!! :laughing:

TB - we miss playing with you - hope to see you soon!


Oh no! I didn't mean you couldn't use our names! I just find myself reading things twice to see if I am the person who needs to respond.:rotfl2:

[PinballFamily]

No problem! I can see how the whole "Susie" thing can get confusing!

(I'm having such fun tonight - downloading zillions of fun new *free* fonts!!! Whee!!! But, time to head back to work on a few swaps...)

[TinkerBean]

TB - we miss playing with you - hope to see you soon!

Thanks, me too. I'll be back soon;)

[SusieStone]

No problem! I can see how the whole "Susie" thing can get confusing!

(I'm having such fun tonight - downloading zillions of fun new *free* fonts!!! Whee!!! But, time to head back to work on a few swaps...)

No one calls me Susie but here. I am always Susan

[AlexWyattMommy]

Happy Mother's Day is fine with me.


OT -- the whole Susie/Susan thing gets me so confused -- here and when I worked I was Susan because I always sign my name and introduce myself that way. My immediate family and husband call me Sue (Which I HATE) also anyone that can't be bothered to listen to a name calls me Sue.
My neices and nephews and two closest friends and everyone I know through them calls me Susie.

No one calls me Susie but here. I am always Susan

:rotfl2:

Do you want us to try to call you by what you are called at home?

[123SA]

:rotfl2:

Do you want us to try to call you by what you are called at home?


Which is what...Mommy I want?:rotfl2:

Susan:thumbsup2

[VickiV]

I am sorry I am late in posting. I don't have anything started yet. I have been doing a bit of angeling for the Recipe Swap. Everything is sorted for that now and will be shipped back out to everyone the beginning of the week, so I'll be able to start on these.

I bought paper a long time ago. I bought something for my Christmas page, but then later found a HoHoHo title I liked and had a vision. Unfortunately, I haven't found paper that goes with the vision, so I'm thinking of a 3rd option now. I'm considering doing a page titled "Holiday Feast" instead of my HoHoHo idea.

Anyway, I have lots of "stuff". I don't anticipate having any problems completing my pages.

VickiV

[party of 3]

Wow! All of your pages are AMAZING. I love them. Great job everyone...

I hope I get my scrappin' mojo back soon. I miss being in swaps. Maybe once the kids are back in school - I'll feel better and get inspired.
me too Tinker!

Which is what...Mommy I want?:rotfl2:

Susan:thumbsup2

:rotfl:

[SusieStone]

:santa:I am sorry I am late in posting. I don't have anything started yet. I have been doing a bit of angeling for the Recipe Swap. Everything is sorted for that now and will be shipped back out to everyone the beginning of the week, so I'll be able to start on these.

I bought paper a long time ago. I bought something for my Christmas page, but then later found a HoHoHo title I liked and had a vision. Unfortunately, I haven't found paper that goes with the vision, so I'm thinking of a 3rd option now. I'm considering doing a page titled "Holiday Feast" instead of my HoHoHo idea. I love the Holiday Feast idea.

Anyway, I have lots of "stuff". I don't anticipate having any problems completing my pages.

VickiV

Susie

[123SA]

No one calls me Susie but here. I am always Susan

:rotfl2:So this is pretty funny then -- you are Susan in RL but Susie here, I am mostly SUsie in real life, and Susan here

[morgansmom2000]

:rotfl2:So this is pretty funny then -- you are Susan in RL but Susie here, I am mostly SUsie in real life, and Susan here

LOL, I think my head is going to explode! :lmao: My family calls me Jennie, a lot of people just shorten it to Jen, but I call myself Jennifer ;)

[DisneyIsTerrific]

:rotfl2:So this is pretty funny then -- you are Susan in RL but Susie here, I am mostly SUsie in real life, and Susan here

I'm now so confused!!!!!!:rotfl2: Everyone, except you guys call me Steph even though I prefer Stephanie. But, at least Steph is a lot better then what all my aunts call me. All of them still call me Steffi!:headache: I can't stand that name.

[Arizona Rita]

Now I know and shall forever more call you Steffie!:goodvibes
No, wait, thats Stephanie:hug:

(I have one of those long catholic names and was named after my mom. She went by her first name and I always went by our middle name. But even to this day I know Im in trouble when I hear one of my siblings yell "Rita Lynn (maiden)" and all the neighborhood kids knew it too!:scared1:

[party of 3]

me too Rita. i always knew it meant trouble when my mother would say "holly lynn...."! that's funny!:rotfl: right up until the end she would call me holly lynn ____. i think she did it to tease dh! i do anything to hear her say it right now.

[Arizona Rita]

Holly, Ive been sharing your journey with you thru the postings.
My Mom died right before my 25th b-day and my Dad had passed when I was 11.
You probably get tired of people saying things will get better but they do and I can look back and laugh and today tell my kids "OMG Im turning into my Mom!"
Lots of hugs to you Holly!:hug::hug:

[momx3boys]

I am here. So sorry, I felt bad a lot last week. I have not started yet. I'm only in 3 groups. I've started thinking about this and will be gathering supplies soon.

[AlexWyattMommy]

:hug: Sorry you feel bad. I was like that last month. Had a headache that wouldn't go away.

Thanks for checking in.:)

[duchess_tisha]

I am such a slacker! I had it on my calendar and STILL forgot to check in! Thanks for the reminder AWM!

I am done with my Christmas group and started a prototype for my New Years group yesterday. When I get home tonight I will post pics.

[morgansmom2000]

me too Rita. i always knew it meant trouble when my mother would say "holly lynn...."! that's funny!:rotfl: right up until the end she would call me holly lynn ____. i think she did it to tease dh! i do anything to hear her say it right now.

I'm Jennifer Lynne!

[AlexWyattMommy]

We are all checked in except for Velrox and she hasn't been on the boards since the 7th of this month.
I am not in her two groups, so if she doesn't come back for the next check in, I will do them. :thumbsup2

[duchess_tisha]

We are all checked in except for Velrox and she hasn't been on the boards since the 7th of this month.
I am not in her two groups, so if she doesn't come back for the next check in, I will do them. :thumbsup2

AWM: I finished my last group last night, so if you need help with her groups I can give you a hand! :thumbsup2

My camera batteries were dead last night, and my stupid phone is only sending thumbnail pictures for some reason! :headache: I will try to get the pictures posted tonight!

[AlexWyattMommy]

:flower3: I will keep that in mind.

[velrox]

I was on vacation until the 20th. Here is a link to my two prototypes. I will probably embelish a bit more.
http://gallery.me.com/cwhitbeck#100214

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Here's my prototype for the my last group. This is for G1 - Summer.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/Swaps004-1.jpg

I have everything cut out for all of my groups and just need to assemble.

[AlexWyattMommy]

:lovestruc the colors you used!

I'll be updating the slideshow this weekend. Kiddos first day is tomorrow and Little Bit's first soccer game is Thursday.

[Mickeyteacher]

Ok, I've been working some today. I have Winter finished, Thanksgiving cut and ready for assembly, and CHristmas done but I need another embellishment. I will post pics later tonight or tomorrow.
Next up is Halloween. I have 2 different groups, but it should be done by mid week.
S :)

[SusieStone]

I have to go over my groups again and make sure everything is done but I think I am pretty much done with these.

[123SA]

I love that page Stephanie!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Mine are all cut out. I just need to assemble them. I'll be done on time. :thumbsup2

[duchess_tisha]

I am all done with my groups! :cool1: I am hoping to mail out on Friday. I will still try to get pictures posted, I am having camera issues. I am trying to convince my DH that means I NEED a new one for my birthday! :laughing:

[rlovew]

Mine were mailed with your character swap today.

Rebecca

[Arizona Rita]

i am postal as of today. They were mailed with my TNT pieces and if you need dc I have one.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Checking in! I've got everything cut out and just need to assemble. I'll get them mailed to you ontime, but I'm going to wait until close to the mail date to see if I can get the Topper & Tags finished and mailed with this one.

[ZeroToHero]

Checking in - waiting to finish Toppers n' Tags for mailing. :)

[velrox]

I figured I would make up for being late last check in and be a day early for this one. I should be done with mine tonight or tomorrow and mailed soon after that. :cool1: I will post when the pages are postal.

[PinballFamily]

Checking in - waiting to finish Toppers n' Tags for mailing. :)

Checking in. What she said...ditto!

[momx3boys]

Checking in. Have all supplies and have started these. :)

[Mickeyteacher]

I'm done- I hope to have pics up later tonight as I finally remembered to get a new battery for my camera.
I'm going to go postal sometime next week. I will let you know when they are on their way.
S :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

AZ_Rita and rlovew - your boxes arrived and Eldest loves what you both have made. :thumbsup2

[Arizona Rita]

:thumbsup2

[VickiV]

I'm working on these this week end. There shouldn't be a problem getting them done on time.

VickiV

[Mickeyteacher]

Here are pictures of 3 of my groups- Not sure what happened to the other two pictures, but I will retake them and get DH to upload them.
S :)

Winter Group F1
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l213/mickeyteacher/100_6470.jpg

CHristmas Group D2
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l213/mickeyteacher/100_6474.jpg

Autumn Group A1
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l213/mickeyteacher/100_6471.jpg

[AlexWyattMommy]

The background paper on Autumn is totally cool!!

Love the layouts.

[ZeroToHero]

:woohoo: I get the Autumn one! And I already know what pictures I'm going to take!

I'm glad I got a camera that is small enough to carry around with me now... before, I could never bring my big one anywhere.

[Mickeyteacher]

The background paper on Autumn is totally cool!!

Love the layouts.

:woohoo: I get the Autumn one! And I already know what pictures I'm going to take!

I'm glad I got a camera that is small enough to carry around with me now... before, I could never bring my big one anywhere.

Thanks ladies! I have really enjoyed making the page lay-outs. I made the backround paper for the Autumn page by painting it with Making Memories paints. It was fun and I love the way it turned out.
S :)

[PrincessNancy96]

MT: Those are too cute.. I'm gonna lift them..
I especially love the Autumn flip mats!!

Oh, inspirtation.. that would be too cool for parade photos.. do a 2 page spread... (I have to have every photo I take of parades printed.... LOL) Well, to be honest DH says it's more than 2 page spread for my parade photos.. he said I need to do a book specifically for each parade!