Disney Lyric Swap ~ TIME TO MAIL!

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Isn't Momto2Princesses already in that group?

Hi everyone:wave2: I flew away for a girl's weekend and have just gotten back. Thanks for thinking about me, but yes I am already in group one so no one needs to make extra stuff. Rita and I have PMed about the smaller group.

I am so excited about this swap and love all the new stuff created while I was gone!

[ZeroToHero]

You got rid of the mini group? That means I'm in all the groups now, doesn't it?

:headache: I never thought I'd see the day.... and I'm the only one too, huh? :rotfl:

I guess I'll be a busy bee at my crop next weekend!

[123SA]

Finished -- I hope to mail these next week.

Grp 6B
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/susanbillings/066.jpg

Group 1
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/susanbillings/017-3.jpg

Group 6A -- the woozle is not attached
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/susanbillings/018-1.jpg

[ZeroToHero]

Those are great Susan! I love the Woozle!!!!


I have a few I'm working on now... I should have them up by the end of the night.

[Arizona Rita]

ZTH~ I dont have every group BUT I think you do! How'd that happen?:goodvibes

Susan, those are GREAT! Amd I think I get them all!:cool1:

[Arizona Rita]

I havnt heard from a couple of people and am wondering if we are all ok?
If I havnt heard from you by Sunday I will be PMing to check on you!:hippie:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Susan, those look really great!!

[morgansmom2000]

I love those Susan! Especially the Fabulous one :)

[123SA]

Thanks everyone! Those rhinestones on the Fabulous set were a PITA to set straight and evenly spaced - -I just used a ruler. Anyone have a better way?

[ZeroToHero]

Route 66: (it needs something else, but I haven't decided quite what yet)
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/100_2159.jpg




Bella Notte: I had a question on this - can everyone tell what it is? Does it look okay? if not, should I start over? This is just the lyrics, more stuff will be added, but I wanted to make sure my lyrics looked okay before I continued. I can take your criticism! :duck:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/100_2160.jpg

Hercules is done too, but my camera batteries died before I got a picture of that one. I'll upload it later.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

ZTH, your pieces look really good. I especially love the Route 66. I think you should leave it as is. Sometimes less is more!

The Bella Notte piece is spaghetti isn't it? That's a good idea!

[ZeroToHero]

Yay!!!! I'm glad you got it - my mom said it looked like Einstein's hair (this was before the meatballs and sauce) and my dad thought it was clouds, then potatoes.

[rlovew]

I saw spagetti as well. Your pieces are amazing as usual.

Rebecca

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I think without the sauce and meatballs it would be tough to figure out!! But, with them it looks like spaghetti and it's perfect for that song. :thumbsup2

I've got 2 groups finished and I'm getting ready to start on the next one. I'll post photos this evening or tomorrow.

[DisneyBarlans]

Checking in-I've finished one out of 3 groups and have everything for the other 2-will get it knocked out this week and mailed on time. :)

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I'm finished!!!! Here are my groups.

Group 1 - Movies
There's a small photomat/journal box on here.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/LyricsSwap003.jpg

Group 4 - Old Tyme Favorites
The embellishments aren't the same on each one.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/LyricsSwap001.jpg

Group 5 - Pixar
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/LyricsSwap004.jpg

Group 6A - Parks
The embellishments are different on each one.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/LyricsSwap002.jpg

[morgansmom2000]

Route 66: (it needs something else, but I haven't decided quite what yet)
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/100_2159.jpg




Bella Notte: I had a question on this - can everyone tell what it is? Does it look okay? if not, should I start over? This is just the lyrics, more stuff will be added, but I wanted to make sure my lyrics looked okay before I continued. I can take your criticism! :duck:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/100_2160.jpg

Hercules is done too, but my camera batteries died before I got a picture of that one. I'll upload it later.

How about cutting a smaller sign with the 66 on it?

I saw pasketti and meatballs, I love it!

[morgansmom2000]

DIT, I love your tombstone, how'd you cut that? I think I saw those stickers at Building 19, I love them!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Thanks Jennifer! That tombstone is my favorite. I cut the outside piece on the Cricut using the PaperDolls cart. I hand cut the inside piece.

[ZeroToHero]

Ahhhh, Stephanie, I love everything!

And I get them allllllll!!!!!!!! :stir:

No evil cackling smiley, yet again...


And Jennifer - that's a good idea! I'll go look at the size again and figure out how big I could make the 66 (big enough to put the "Route" on, small enough to leave room for pictures on the page..)

[morgansmom2000]

Thanks Jennifer! That tombstone is my favorite. I cut the outside piece on the Cricut using the PaperDolls cart. I hand cut the inside piece.

Note to self, find this on the Paper Dolls cart!

[morgansmom2000]

And Jennifer - that's a good idea! I'll go look at the size again and figure out how big I could make the 66 (big enough to put the "Route" on, small enough to leave room for pictures on the page..)

No, I meant keep the Route on there as it is and make a smaller one with just the 66 as the road sign that could be popped up beside it?

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Note to self, find this on the Paper Dolls cart!

It's on the Frankenstein page. I cut it at 12 1/2 inches on the Cricut which made it about 7 inches tall.

[Arizona Rita]

OMG you guys, I'm loving everything!
ZTH~ yes, it looks like spaghetti!
DIT~ which paperdoll cart do I want to get? There's 2 right?
I dont think I can stand not having it any longer, althi I'll end up waiting for Christmas. Hopefully M's will have another good sale on Thanksgiving like last year!
BTW, I agree, sometimes less is more and I dont think you need to do anything else to Route 66 either.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

DIT~ which paperdoll cart do I want to get? There's 2 right?
I dont think I can stand not having it any longer, althi I'll end up waiting for Christmas. Hopefully M's will have another good sale on Thanksgiving like last year!


AR, it's from the original paperdolls cart - Paper Doll Dress Up. I love that cart and use it often. I've got the new one too, but haven't used it yet.

[Arizona Rita]

I've pm'd those of you who I have not heard from and a BIG thank you to those who have checked in!:flower3:

We are at about 2 weeks out for the due date and I think all of you have my addy. If not, please let me know.

Thanks everyone for playing!:)

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

I am really sorry for not checking in as often. my internet was down for awhile and things at home are not going so great. And its not leaving me much time to do anything.

I will be working on these this week and will be on time.

Again I am super sorry for not being more active.

[rlovew]

I am really sorry for not checking in as often. my internet was down for awhile and things at home are not going so great. And its not leaving me much time to do anything.

I will be working on these this week and will be on time.

Again I am super sorry for not being more active.

Sorry to hear you are having problems- let us know if we can do anything to help or feel free to contact any of us if you need to unload for a bit.

Rebecca

[duchess_tisha]

I am here! So sorry that I haven't checked in before now! I am a slacker! :eek:

I was done with 2 of my groups, until I looked at everyone's stuff...geeze, mine aren't cute at all now!! :rotfl: I am going to refrain from re-doing the ones I have finished and just move on to cuter ideas for the ones that I haven't!

DD & I will be postal on time!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Rita, I mailed mine out to you this morning!:goodvibes

[Arizona Rita]

:cool1:My first postal! cant wait to see it Stephanie!:cool1:

[papper08027]

hello ladies,

just checking in. everything went well and is ready to go postal. hope everyone is doing well.

Dara

[Arizona Rita]

Thanks Dara! Cant wait to see them! This is getting exciting!:goodvibes

[Arizona Rita]

Ladies,
JohnsonsloveDisney has had to drop out of this swap. Many of you know that she has had some life issues at this time.
Instead of trying to find an Angel at such a short notice I think it would be best if everyone just makes/sends one less than planned.
If you have already packaged or mailed (Stephanie) I will be sending your extra piece back to you.
JLD was going to try to find her own angel but I dont want the pressure to meet deadlines put on anyone else either.
I know that we all understand and hope that life gets better for JLD!
Thank you everyone!
:hippie:
Rita

[DisneyIsTerrific]

JLD, I'm sorry things are tough for you right now. I hope it gets better for you soon. Please know that we are here for you anytime you need us.:hug:

[ZeroToHero]

I hope things get better soon!


I am done making everything, so we will be mailing Tuesday. Photos are forthcoming. :)

[ZeroToHero]

Photos:

Princess Group: Gemstones paper, Happily Ever After (or was it Dreams Come True?) Cart - it's Aurora's frame, either way.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/100_2170.jpg

One of the Parks Groups: Main Street stack, vellum, 7 Gypsies brads, Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/100_2172.jpg

Parks Group: Animal Crackers stack, scanned pin from our extensive collection, fun fur
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/100_2173.jpg

Parks Group: Embossing & Die Cut Nemo (Cuttlebug), Blue Lagoon Chalk ink for bubbles, Disney brand glitter paper, Jo's for the rest of the paper. Feel free to color in Nemo when you get him - I tried Galaxy Markers on him, but they didn't work - mine might be dried up. So I'm leaving it up to you if you want to color him in or not.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/100_2174.jpg

Old Tyme Favorites: Finished product from before.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/100_2175.jpg

Movies: Metallic stack, Michaels parchment paper, one of the school carts' trophies with the handles cut off, and Storybook for the leafy thing. Regular office brads.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/100_2176.jpg

[PinballFamily]

Here's my last group - the Pixar one. We'll be postal tomorrow with all our groups.

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv307/pambybell/DSCN3838.jpg

[ZeroToHero]

So I feel really silly - Arizona Rita, I don't have your address. Can anyone who sees this first PM it to me? Thank you!

[PinballFamily]

So I feel really silly - Arizona Rita, I don't have your address. Can anyone who sees this first PM it to me? Thank you!

NEVER MIND!!!! We do have it and our box is all packed and ready to go!

Rita - just an FYI - Z2H and I are both in Group 5 and Groups 6a/6b/6c. We put our submissions for these groups together in bags, that way, you'll only have to give everyone in these groups (except us!!!) one bag from both of us. All are labeled with both of our info. Any questions...just let us know, but we think it will make (more) sense when you see the bags. :thumbsup2

Pam

[Arizona Rita]

OMG!!:worship::worship:It's my swap and I shouldnt even be in the same swap as you and PBF!!:worship:
Everything you and your Mom has done is absolutely AWESOME!!

I am pming you now!

[PinballFamily]

You are too kind! We had so much fun with this swap and are excited to get pieces back from everyone for our albums. :yay:

[Arizona Rita]

PBF, you have a first name! Hi Pam!:wave2:

I am a visual learner so I am sure the package will make more sense when I see it. I am a (gray) brunette when colored with blonde tendencies!:lmao:

I cant wait to see everything in person!:yay:

[ZeroToHero]

:rotfl:

I too can't wait to get this back! I wanted to just send empty bags for me, because I'm already itching to put things in albums!!!! But I was good, and made things easy for you by sending my stuff.... :p

[PinballFamily]

Hi, Rita!

The swap pieces do look much better in person - I'm the world's worst photographer. :rolleyes:

Let us know when the box arrives safely -

[DisneyIsTerrific]

ZTH and PBF your pieces are wonderful!!! You were really creative. This has been a fun swap!!!

[Arizona Rita]

DIT~ Its here! My first box of my first hostess swap!!:cool1:
Everything looks great!
And I didnt know that you could prepay a DC!
And thank you for the goodies, DS will love the sinage!
This is so exciting!
And Ive got to get that paperdoll cast because the tombstone is just too cute!!:hippie:

[PinballFamily]

Meant to post earlier today - we are postal!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

DIT~ Its here! My first box of my first hostess swap!!:cool1:
Everything looks great!
And I didnt know that you could prepay a DC!
And thank you for the goodies, DS will love the sinage!
This is so exciting!
And Ive got to get that paperdoll cast because the tombstone is just too cute!!:hippie:

Thanks for letting me know it arrived. I thought your DS would like that signage. I ordered one for my DS too!

As for the DC, it's not prepaid. I sent you the $ to pay for it and then just gave you the completed form to help you out.

[123SA]

I'm sorry Rita; I didn't get to the post office today. My package is all ready to go and I hope to get there tomorrow. My little guy is sick, so I can't promise. If I don't get there tomorrow, I'll ask my dad post it for me on THursday. (I can't ask him on golf Wednesdays!)

[Arizona Rita]

Hi Susan
No problem. It will still get here in plenty of time. I'm sorry your little one is sick. Its no fun when your little and can only be miserable!
Thanks for clarifying Stephanie. I had thought I was missing something and should be doing that for my hostesses!

[Arizona Rita]

I have heard from some of you but if you have mailed your package please let me know or your status. I will sweet talk DH into helping me update this tonight!

[rlovew]

I mailed today- finally. If you need help updating just pm me and I can help you or do what you want for you.

Rebecca

[Arizona Rita]

Thanks Rebecca! If how to change colors would just sink in I would be ok!
Is there anything Im forgetting like to post mail date which was supposed to be yesterday and I put it in the heading today?! Ugh!



Ladies,
We have a friend who has had a mishap in her life. Her work is worth waiting for and if I am a bit late in getting this back to you its because...
1) I want to wait for our friend
2) Im new and will be super cautious and slow in swapping this out.

Im so excited and looking forward to seeing everything!

[rlovew]

Thanks Rebecca! If how to change colors would just sink in I would be ok!
Is there anything Im forgetting like to post mail date which was supposed to be yesterday and I put it in the heading today?! Ugh!


You are doing just fine! Just keep the original post up to date with mailings and recievings as much as possible.

I have 1 in park group 6C that has a purple background instead of green- it looks fine and is the same except for the color- you can send that one back to me or it can be a special surprise for whomever gets it.

Rebecca

[PinballFamily]

Ladies,
We have a friend who has had a mishap in her life. Her work is worth waiting for and if I am a bit late in getting this back to you its because...
1) I want to wait for our friend
2) Im new and will be super cautious and slow in swapping this out.

No hurry, no rush, no problem. Take your time!!!

We're in group 6C - wouldn't mind Rebecca's purple one - we're fine with anything!

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

My package was sent -- I have a dc number if needed.

I took pictures and will get them up after I get some hubby help -- he places them on the site.

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

OK - Here are my extremely grainy pictures, seriously I am almost too embarrassed to show these, I need to learn how to do the close ups better. You'll like them much better in person.-

Group 1 Movies. A Part of My World - Ariel paper piecing over the lyrics. None of the paper is glitter -- that is just the graininess of the photo.

http://www.geocities.com/kevinfrussell/PostPics/Ariel.jpg

Group 3 Princess. Colors of the Wind. I was able to cut this cool leaf border with my new Silhouette. Also embellished with rinestone leaves.

http://www.geocities.com/kevinfrussell/PostPics/ColorsOfWind.jpg

6a Rides. Whole New World. I glittered the edges and added rinestones to the tassels.

http://www.geocities.com/kevinfrussell/PostPics/WholeNewWorld.jpg

[Arizona Rita]

Those look really nice! I love the carpet! Cant wait to see them in person!:goodvibes

[morgansmom2000]

How did you do that awesome carpet? PrincessM was the carpet in a summer production of Aladdin.

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Thanks for the nice comments. I googled until I found a "good" carpet, imported it into my Print Shop program and made it more transparent so the words would stand out and not get lost. Cut and embellished. Glad you all like it.

[123SA]

Wow! So many great pieces!!!

I mailed mine today.

[ZeroToHero]

Oo, those are really neat! I love that leaf border! :)

And Jennifer, I'm sorry, but I started laughing when you said she was the carpet...

Definitely not as bad as being a tree or a wall though.

[morgansmom2000]

Believe me, I laughed too. She did very well as the carpet, I must say, she had to *act* as she couldn't speak. She's a funny one. :lmao:

[rlovew]

When I was a 16 my baby brother (4) at the time wanted to be Alladdin for Halloween, I was Jasmine to go with him and another brother was the carpet and then he had a puppet monkey that was Abu. Quite a funny set we made.

Rebecca

[Mickster]

Holy moly! I will get these done today...they have been printed for days...they'll be in the mail tomorrow!

[Arizona Rita]

Time flies when your having fun!:goodvibes

And speaking of flying I think it would be fun to see pics of you all in early Halloween costumes or in play costumes, like Id love to see the Flying Carpet!
Im from a generation that hardly ever took photos so I dont think that any are in exsistence of me in costum as a kid!

[Arizona Rita]

ZTH and PBF~ they are here and they are AWESOME!!!
I have a very late night tonight and I was taking a little "nap" and PBF I already have 4 different ways I want to use TOT for DS!!:goodvibes

Thank you both for the goodies!!

[Arizona Rita]

Hey Rebecca, very pretty and I may have a fight on my hands for the purple Laughing piece!
Thank you for the GS stickers, I actually havnt seen that set!:)

[rlovew]

Hey Rebecca, very pretty and I may have a fight on my hands for the purple Laughing piece!
Thank you for the GS stickers, I actually havnt seen that set!:)

Glad you liked them- like I said it is exactly the same- I even used the same ink- it just came out differently on the purple.

Rebecca

[DisneyBarlans]

Here's my pics:

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes:
These are very glittery-I kinda got carried away. :lmao: With 3 boys I don't get to use a lot of glitter.;)
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/abarlan/DSC_0206.jpg

Wishes (more glittery paper):
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/abarlan/DSC_0209.jpg

It's A Small World:
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/abarlan/DSC_0207.jpg

[Arizona Rita]

Those are beautiful and I LOVE the Pumpkin!! I had to go back and make sure I was getting one!

[PinballFamily]

Just lovely, DisneyBarlans! And I get two out out the three! (All three if I steal Z2H's pumpkin...hee hee!)

[DisneyBarlans]

Thanks!:goodvibes

[Arizona Rita]

Susan, your packaged arrived and they turned out really pretty!
I love the wozzle!
The Mickey pumpkins are AWESOME! and they have a little retro feel!
Thanks!

[Mickster]

ok...so mine didn't go out on Saturday...I just finished them... :) So, so, so sorry...I'm sending first thing tomorrow morning...

Here are the pictures...
Group 4 Old Tyme Favorites - The Ballad of Davy Crockett
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9ce39b3127ccef83085ed523400000040O38AaN3DJi5ZMg e3nwM/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D3/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

and
Group 5 Pixar Power - Up - Spirit of Adventure
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9ce39b3127ccef831039df37b00000040O38AaN3DJi5ZMg e3nwM/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D3/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[ZeroToHero]

Ahhh! I love the UP one! I remember you showing us the preview of that - it looks even cooler with the little house tied on and all the colors! I have my page all ready for it....................

[Mickster]

Thanks! They are in the mail! Woo hoo! :) Sorry for the delay...sigh...:headache:

[Arizona Rita]

Mickster, Awesome! And the UP! piece, I couldnt wait to see how it was going to turn out especially after seeing Mickeys hat. It is so cool!
I hope they have Carl and Russell at DL when we go next month!

[Arizona Rita]

Tisha and Mariiee your package arrived today!
The pumpkin is even more gorgeous in person!
And thank you for the Wishes card! That song makes me cry everytime I hear it, but in a good way!

I am so glad I got to hostess this swap!:love:

[Arizona Rita]

DRM, your package just arrived! Very pretty pieces!!

[Downrivermama]

Glad they are there. Thanks, I tried to get the one to look like Peter Pan's flight.

[Arizona Rita]

MIckster your package arrived!
OMG you guys! The UP! piece turned out so cute!!
and I love the font for Davy Crockett.
Thank you for the goodie too!:)

Just 2 more packages to arrive and I will be ready to swap out.
I hope to do that this weekend. I dont want to presort or anything cuz I will mess myself up. My goal is to have this mailed by Monday.

[Mickster]

MIckster your package arrived!
OMG you guys! The UP! piece turned out so cute!!
and I love the font for Davy Crockett.
Thank you for the goodie too!:)

I'm glad they got there in a timely fashion...and that you like them... :)

[Arizona Rita]

that I am I was hoping that this would not happen but of course it did.
I have one swapper that I have not heard from lately and one that Im still hoping things are in the mail. This is the last day that I am waiting for mail.

Heres the question:
Would you like your extra pieces back or would you like me to blind swap if possible? Which right now Im not sure if it is possible.
I think the only one in every group is ZTH.
Dont ask me how I didnt make into every group?!:confused3

I will keep a positive thought that all will work out and my missing ducklings will show up!
Thanks!
Rita

[ZeroToHero]

Whatever other people want! I am the anomaly, so I don't count. :)

[Arizona Rita]

But youre a cute anomaly!:goodvibes

[ZeroToHero]

:teeth:

[rlovew]

Blind swapping is what I would prefer but I am okay with getting my own piece back as well.

Rebecca

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Blind swapping is what I would prefer but I am okay with getting my own piece back as well.

Rebecca

Ditto!

[Downrivermama]

Rita, whatever is easier for you.

[DisneyBarlans]

Blind swapping sounds fun, but do whatever's easiest for you. If I get my own pieces back, I have scrapbuddies that can use them.:)

[Arizona Rita]

I am swapping this out right now and as I come across things Im going to mention them.

M22P (Leeann) There were only 7 magic carpets. Checked the bag and envelope twice. Do you have there by chance?

DRM~ I couldnt figure out why your postage envelope was lumpy til now.
Thank you for the brads! I dont have those!

I think because I gave everyone the heads up early enough that so far there hasnt really been anything to blind swap. Altho I do think I am going to have to think fast and join the 2 groups Im not in if theres room!:goodvibes

[ZeroToHero]

I thought you were only not in one group? Am I two ahead of you?!?! Oh man.

I'm glad I took a break from swapping if so......... I think I have a problem. :lmao:

[Arizona Rita]

You know, its going to be your turn to host!
Yeah I didnt end up in movies (helloo?!) ans there is one Parks group that turned out to be mainly WDW so I was ok with letting that one go. I think so far there's just one piece that Im kicking myself over and its one of PBFs!
For some reason I got it in my head this morning that I could just jump in and swap in the 2 groups I didnt do, yes Im that bad at math!:lmao:

[ZeroToHero]

:rotfl: Apparently I am as well, as I can't tell the difference between 2 and 1.... alas.

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

M22P (Leeann) There were only 7 magic carpets. Checked the bag and envelope twice. Do you have there by chance?

Yikes, did I forget to put a card in there with my name? For all my groups I held onto my items and placed an index card to be used for the swap. So 7 is ok, just don't send one to me. Sorry if I confused you! :flower3:

[Arizona Rita]

When I got to your second set I realized that that is what you might have done and was wondering if that was a place holder. So we're cool!
I had been taught by Rebecca to use an index but write on it "placeholder".
Just fyi for next time!:goodvibes

[Arizona Rita]

The big part of sorting is done! Tomorrow I will see if I can blind swap anything as there are a few extra pieces.

TO: Rebecca, Dit, AWM, Susan and Hope and anyone I might be missing~
:worship::worship::worship::worship::worship::wors hip::worship:

[ZeroToHero]

Woohoo! I'll have so much mail when I get back from my seminar!

[AlexWyattMommy]

:flower3:

So glad I could help you with questions.

I think you are doing a great job with hostessing. :thumbsup2

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Rita, you've done a great job hostessing! I'm looking forward to being in more of your swaps!!!!!!

[Arizona Rita]

Im working on the blind swap now, so when you get your pieces ignore the cryptic notes on the baggies!
ZTH~ you were in every group but I wasnt and Ive been able to work almise everything out except for the fact that I dont have anything to trade for your Hercules piece and I want it.
So, what have I made in the past that you would like or may have gotten from a different swap or any suggestions?
I always make extra pieces and its worked out really well for me this time except for that!

I am dealing with 7 groups of 6. Not only is this my first time but also first blind! AWM your either amazing or crazy!!

[ZeroToHero]

Rita, you can have it! Trade me whatever you like - I looked at Toppers n' Tags, and you were in all my groups - so pick some past swap that you have a extra from, and I'll be happy with it!

So I won't get a Hercules back, right?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I pick crazy. :crazy:

I luckily have a long counter L shaped counter top to work with. I would swap out one group and put it to the short side. Then I would pick another group that as many possible different swappers and swap it. Take the extra from the first group and put in the different swappers of the second group and the vis versa. If there duplicate swappers I would put the two groups to side and swap out the third. Use those extras in the first two groups and put them back. Get a fourth group and start all over again with three and four.

In the end I gave some swappers their own stuff back and sometime duplicates of something I thought they could use more - girlie stuff for girl moms, etc. I just hated the thought of everyone getting the same exact things they already had back. :sad1: I didn't think to pull things from my own groups that didn't need the blind swap. That would have made life exceeding easier and I would have had just more things for the Pass-it-Forward. But then would Animal Kingdom folks really want princess stuff? Next time, I'll do it different.

[Arizona Rita]

AWM, I am a visual learner so what you just described just boggles me!
Isnt Kiara a princess? AK folks would be ok!:goodvibes

ZTH~ you get your own from that group plus one back of Herc. And as long as you dont mind me pulling something from my stash thats not a lyric I can find something. Cool!

You all are going to be walking me thru this alot! Ive finished the big part and counted everything like 4 times total. Now I have to go back and deciper my own notes on the blind baggies! Ive got notes on the boxes, names $ etc.
Now I'll go back and work a bit more but Im thinking at least half of it in the mail tomorrow and the other half Tuesday.
Alright, what am I missing?

[Arizona Rita]

I knew this would happen! I messed one blind piece up. Its between me and one of you. When you get your box, please let me know and I will send it right away.
I think in a way Im glad this happen because something had to happen and at least it wasnt a biggie!
Im so sorry! Its because I forgot to write a note on the baggie!
Im not going to go back and check because it will drive me crazy if I do so I need you all to let me know.

ZTH~ Did you go to Ak on your last visit? I think I know what I want to send you if you did.

[ZeroToHero]

Yes, I did! Twice... haha. It's Lou's favorite park.... I feel like half the photos I printed were of birds, :rotfl:

Do you already know what you're going to use the Hercules for, or do you just like it?

[ZeroToHero]

I pick crazy. :crazy:

I luckily have a long counter L shaped counter top to work with. I would swap out one group and put it to the short side. Then I would pick another group that as many possible different swappers and swap it. Take the extra from the first group and put in the different swappers of the second group and the vis versa. If there duplicate swappers I would put the two groups to side and swap out the third. Use those extras in the first two groups and put them back. Get a fourth group and start all over again with three and four.

In the end I gave some swappers their own stuff back and sometime duplicates of something I thought they could use more - girlie stuff for girl moms, etc. I just hated the thought of everyone getting the same exact things they already had back. :sad1: I didn't think to pull things from my own groups that didn't need the blind swap. That would have made life exceeding easier and I would have had just more things for the Pass-it-Forward. But then would Animal Kingdom folks really want princess stuff? Next time, I'll do it different.

(in reference to above) But then you wouldn't get stuff that you want!



I like how you described the process, I always wondered how you kept track, and then figured out what to do with the duplicates.... now I know! :thumbsup2

[Arizona Rita]

I think you will like what Im sending but not telling you! And Im keeping the Main Street piece too, which still leaves you with 2 sets, ok? Pretty please?
I just really liked the way they turned out. I did the MS song for the DL swap and can always use MS pieces!:)

[ZeroToHero]

Yep yep, that's fine! I was going to make you an extra of that one, but 2 sheets of that paper only make 8.... and I would have needed 9 at the time.

Glad you get one! :)

(And I love surprises, so that's fine you're not telling me! I can't wait!!!! :banana:)

[Arizona Rita]

today I mailed:
Rebecca
ZTH
PBF
DisneyBarlans
Duchess Tisha
Mariiee
Momtotwoprincesses
Mickster

I ran out of envelopes so tomorrow I will mail out DownRiverMomma and 123SA.
Susan, I will be sendin the cards for the troops in your box. I have about 10 more I want to get done.

Thanks everyone for playing!
Please let me know as soon as you get your packages!
Thanks!

[PinballFamily]

AR - thanks for letting us know you've mailed! I'll keep a watch out for the package.

Which of my pieces did you want and not get? I'd be happy to make you one of them - just let me know... I think I have extra paper, etc. of everything, so it wouldn't be a problem! Thanks so much for hostessing! We were very happy to be part of your first swap!

Pam

[DisneyIsTerrific]

today I mailed:
Rebecca
ZTH
PBF
DisneyBarlans
Duchess Tisha
Mariiee
Momtotwoprincesses
Mickster

I ran out of envelopes so tomorrow I will mail out DownRiverMomma and 123SA.
Susan, I will be sendin the cards for the troops in your box. I have about 10 more I want to get done.

Thanks everyone for playing!
Please let me know as soon as you get your packages!
Thanks!

I'm not going to get mine back?:rotfl: You forgot me!!!!!!:goodvibes

[Arizona Rita]

I knew I forgot to list someone! Of course youre getting yours back, in fact first in, first out. I handed your box to the clerk first!
Altho its a good thing I made extra pieces and was able to swap for that Baloo or you may have been short a piece!
And wait till you see the TOT PBF made. My DS loves it. Perfect teen boy piece!

[Arizona Rita]

PBF, thanks but it worked out ok and I got the piece in the blind swap!:cool1:
It was "America", and everytime I hear it I start crying. And if it hadnt worked out I would have asked you. I wasnt it that group I think because it was WDW and so I let it go.
And I just had to send the extra TOT to DIT because I think her DS will like it too! You get, I think, her MM March wich is gonna look really cute on a Main Street page.

[PinballFamily]

PBF, thanks but it worked out ok and I got the piece in the blind swap!:cool1:
It was "America", and everytime I hear it I start crying. And if it hadnt worked out I would have asked you. I wasnt it that group I think because it was WDW and so I let it go.
And I just had to send the extra TOT to DIT because I think her DS will like it too! You get, I think, her MM March wich is gonna look really cute on a Main Street page.

Thanks so much! I just love that song too (just listened to it again on iTunes!) - it gives me goosebumps! Glad you liked my stuff and hope DIT does too!!!

(First post from our new Mac --- woo woo! Awesome machine!)

[DisneyIsTerrific]

:banana: on the TOT piece!!!! DS and I will both love it!!!!

[DisneyBarlans]

:banana:Can't wait to get my package!:banana:
Thanks for hostessing Rita!!!!:goodvibes

[Arizona Rita]

Everything is postal! Please post when your package arrives, thank you!


PBF~ Have fun with your new computer!:goodvibes

[PinballFamily]

We got our box today! (Gonna wait to open it - until Z2H comes home from Wash DC on Saturday night.) :eek:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

My crumpled box arrived. I don't know what the PO did to it, but it was pretty pitiful looking. Luckily everything inside is fine. I've looked through everything and it's all wonderful. Thank you everyone for your creativity and hard work.

AR, thanks for the tag. That was sweet of you. And, a big thank you for hostessing. You did a great job!!!!

[Arizona Rita]

DIT~ Im glad everything was ok! I dont understand how that happens!
Oops, dropped the box, lets run over it with the truck now!:rotfl:


PBF~ you have a lot more patience than me! I would opened it by now.

Thanks ladies for letting me know they got home safely?!:hippie:

[PinballFamily]

Ok - we couldn't wait!

Z2H and I did a video chat tonight and opened the box "together" - I held everything in front of the camera so she could see it.

Very nice pieces we're looking forward to using on our layouts - thanks, everyone!

Rita - thanks for the goodies - you are wonderful! :worship:

[DisneyBarlans]

Got mine and Duchess Tisha's package today-everything is beautiful! :lovestruc

[rlovew]

My package arrived with everything looking great yesterday.

Rebecca

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Yay - my package arrived yesterday! Everything was in perfect shape! Thanks for all the wonderful pieces and Rita thanks for hosting and the "extra treat"! :cloud9:

[123SA]

Rita -- my box arrived. With all of the Halloween craziness, i haven't opened it. Looks like I'll be doing that on Monday when te kids are in school!

[Arizona Rita]

Just need to hear from DownRiverMama and Mickster and we can put this swap to bed.

I would love to host again sometime in the future but may have to wait until next summer after the Baltics, I still have to make 100 Fish Extender gifts and cant put it off any longer.

Thank you to everyone who played and to eveyone who held my hand along the way!:love::grouphug::flower3:

[Downrivermama]

Sorry, been a little crazy here. Got it and everything is so neat! Thanks everyone and thank you AR for hosting!

[Mickster]

I, too, got mine...sorry...last week was nutty! I love everything! :)

[Arizona Rita]

And this swap is done!:hippie: