Newbie General Disney Swap- On their way home to you!

[rlovew]

Newbie Swap

Group Size: 5- you will make 5 of the exact same elements (use the same paper, ect)- If you are using a charm(or other embellishment) package and all the charms match your theme you can use different charms on each instead of buying a package for each person in the group- but the paper used should be the same (although mats(or other element) may be oriented in opposite directions)

Embellishing: All items should be embellished with more than flat stickers: this could be inking, tearing, using a specialty paper (glittered, flocked, ect), stickles, dew drops, pop dotting items, layered diecuts, embossing, and such- if you don’t know if you have embellished something feel free to send me a picture and I can help.

Handwriting: Please don’t use handwriting- use the computer, rub-ons, stamps, or stencils for writing.

Dates:
Sign Up: September 10-12th
Send Information/Check Your groups: Sept 12-15th
1st Check in: Sept 27th-30th
2nd check in: Oct 15th-17th
3rd check in(please ask for angels is needed by this time): October 28-31st
Mail By Date: Nov 6th
Due Date (should be at my home): Nov 13th

Swapper Responsibilities:
1.You need to check in during each check in period (will be at least 3 days) or ahead of time if you will be on vacation during a check in. At each check in please let me know where you are in the process- have you designed what you are doing? have you bought supplies? have you begun cutting out things for your pieces? are you finished with a certain number of them?
2.You need to use good quality product
3.You need to send in work you would put in your own album
4.Please do neat work (use sharp blades, don’t leave glue on the displayed area of the project.
5.You need to pm me your address, email, and a phone number- I will only use means of contacting you other than the board if I can’t get ahold of you on the board.
6.You need to mail by the mail by date.
7.You need to tell me (and your group) if you are unable to complete things and I will get an angel for you- I would rather have you tell me that something happened (in any detail you wish) and you can’t complete the group than to just stop communicating.
8.You need to send postage to return your groups – you can use a flat rate envelope if you are in 4 or less groups but will need to use a flat rate box for more groups. You may send a check, stamps, or cash.
9.Please send a mailing label filled out so I don’t accidentally make a mistake on sending your items back.
10.When you complete your items please put each persons things into a ziplock bag and on or in the bag write your name and group number, put each of the bags for a group into a gallon size bag and then put all the gallon bags into the envelope or box you send.

What you can expect from me:
1.Quick communication if you have a question (I will post when I am going to be out of town).
2.A willingness to help you find templates if you need or instructions on how to do something.
3.A quick turn around of your items (I will send them back within a week of the due date unless a major emergency comes up but will keep in contact if it does)
4.That I will make sure that everyone else in your group is doing there part for this swap as well so you will get back a variety of good quality items.

To sign up please let me know which group you want to be in and the element you will be doing- if you know the specifics of what you will be doing then please tell me the area (for example 123SA is doing Honey I Shrunk the Kids in the DHS group) so that we can get a variety of things in each group.

This swap is specifically designed for new swappers to our board- for the 1st 20 hours only those who have completed less than 3 swaps may sign up – after that others can fill in any open groups. New swappers may sign up for 1 group in each category (one A, and one B, and so forth). I will continue to open groups as needed during the first day for our new swappers.

Mailed::lovestruc
Arrived: :cheer2:


Elements:
1- Photo Mat- 1 for a 4 by 6 photo- it should have 2 layers and be embellished (embellishments and layers should allow for an uncropped 4 by 6 photo to lay on the mat)
1- Journal Box- 3 layers with smallest no smaller than 3 by3 – should be embellished.
1- Tag: no smaller than 2 x 3 and larger is fine, double matted and embellished, include either ribbon/fiber or eyelet/brad in the hole. May include both- note: ribbon/eyelet in hole is not the embellishment on the tag
2 Slide Mounts: be creative here please (can use plastic or carstock slides)- should have 2 embellishments on each
File Folder: 1 PP if medium size or lager, 2 pp if mini sized.
1 Library Pocket and Tag: embellished, no smaller than to hold 2x3 a tag that should have ribbon/fiber or eyelet in the hole
1 Shaker Box: be creative please
1 Paper Piecing: be creative please
1 License Plate: be creative please
1 Signage/ Topper: must have 2 mats and be embellished, a common size is 2 by 8 inches but circular, square, or other shapes are fine as well
1 song/lyric/poem/quote: text should be at least 2.5 by 3.5 inches, 1 layer of text and 2 matting layers and embellished
3 Altered Paper Clips: large size ones
2 Embellished Squares: at least 1 ½ by 1 ½ inches each, double matted and embellished
2 embellished shapes:1-1/2x1-1/2 or larger if you wish, double matted. These can be circles, flowers, etc. be creative. If it is a shape that would not look right double matted please use your best judgment.....Just make up for it in another way. Maybe make a few extra or throw in something extra
1 Border: 12 inches long, 2 layers, embellished, should be able to be cut down to 11 inches if needed
1 Photo Frames--for a 4 x 6 photo - Two layers on the frame would make the photo seem double matted, should be embellished

Groups:

B. Epcot
1. papper08027- paper piecing- Test Track
2. rlovew- ????
3. DIT- photomat :cheer2:
4. schelinski- pocket n tag :cheer2:
5. 123SA- paper piecing- Norway :cheer2:

C. Hollywood Studios
1. papper08027- paper piecing- Hat or RnR
2. Zero to Hero- topper :cheer2:
3. Velrox- Squares :lovestruc
4. DIT- photomat :cheer2:
5. 123SA- paper piecing- Honey I Shrunk the Kids :cheer2:

D. Magic Kingdom
1. disneymom1980- Fairy Godmother
2. papper08027- paper piecing- castle
3. Arizona Rita- mats :cheer2:
4. velrox- squares :lovestruc
5. AWM- library pocket and tag :lovestruc

E. Animal Kingdom
1. papper08027- frame
2. zero to hero- License plate :cheer2:
3. velrox- squares :lovestruc
4. 123SA- border :cheer2:
5. AWM- :cheer2:

F. Disney Characters
1.disneymom1980- paper piecing- Pooh
2. Eramosa- Donald Duck- topper:cheer2:
3. rlovew- shaker
4. DIT- photomat :cheer2:
5. 123SA- paper piecing- Lilo :cheer2:

[disneymom1980]

I would like to do a paper piecing of a disney character, and I'll do Pooh.

[disneymom1980]

If it would work, I'm thinking for Cinderella's Royal Table or just character sightings, I will also do the Fairy Godmother for the Magic Kingdom group.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I will make a border for the AK group.

[rlovew]

If it would work, I'm thinking for Cinderella's Royal Table or just character sightings, I will also do the Fairy Godmother for the Magic Kingdom group.

That is just fine- I have you there.

Rebecca

[papper08027]

Ok, this is the second swap I am joining on this forum. Could I possibly sign up for the EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and Animal Kingdom groups? If so, here is what I will make:

EPCOT - paper piecing (possibly Test Track, but will let you know if it changes)
Hollywood Studios - paper piecing (the big hat or Rock n Roller coaster)
Magic Kingdom - paper piecing (possibly Castle, but will let you know if it changes)
Animal Kingdom - photo frame

I plan on testing to see how I like the paper piecings and if they work well, I will PM you

[rlovew]

Ok, this is the second swap I am joining on this forum. Could I possibly sign up for the EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and Animal Kingdom groups? If so, here is what I will make:

EPCOT - paper piecing (possibly Test Track, but will let you know if it changes)
Hollywood Studios - paper piecing (the big hat or Rock n Roller coaster)
Magic Kingdom - paper piecing (possibly Castle, but will let you know if it changes)
Animal Kingdom - photo frame

I plan on testing to see how I like the paper piecings and if they work well, I will PM you

You can join all 6 groups if you would like- I have put you in where you asked. If something doesn't work out the way you hope you are welcome to change elements or focus areas.

Rebecca

[papper08027]

I think I'll just stick to the 4 groups. I already have another swap I'm in and a few others on Cricut.com messageboards. But thanks and I can't wait to get started.

[tyniknate]

I'll be happy to fill up groups if you need me. :goodvibes

[Eramosa]

Okay - I am going to give this a try - you all seem so nice on this board!! I would like to do a Donald Duck topper for the Disney Characters group. Does that work?

Thanks,
Rhonda :)

[rlovew]

I got you added. I am heading out of town till tomorrow afternoon to host a Bridal Shower- I ended up needing to leave earlier than I thought. I would ask that those new to swapping here continue signing up and I will add you when I get online again (I am not sure about access tonight). I will open to everyone when i return tomorrow to fill any groups. If a group seems full but you are interested in it just post what you want and I will open additional groups as needed.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

Bumping up to fill up the groups!

Rebecca

[tyniknate]

I'm probably not going to be able to help after all. I got burned by hot oil while cooking on Sunday and am out of service for at least a couple days. Don't want to take on more than I'm able to handle and I want to be able to complete the swaps I've already committed to.

Have fun and hope to swap with you all soon! You'll very soon see that this board is addicting. :goodvibes

[ZeroToHero]

I'll help with Hollywood Studios - if I could do a topper, that'd be great.

If I can get done some stuff this weekend, and if you need more spots filled, I might be able to take one or two more, since they're only one element pp.

[rlovew]

I'll help with Hollywood Studios - if I could do a topper, that'd be great.

If I can get done some stuff this weekend, and if you need more spots filled, I might be able to take one or two more, since they're only one element pp.

They are not due until Nov so you have got some time.

Rebecca

[Eramosa]

Hi everyone! I'm just checking in! I've been getting everything together - I think I've gathered most of what I'll need! This will be fun!

What happens if all the spots don't get filled?

I might be able to do another one! If needed, I can do one for Epcot! Perhps a topper for World Showcase? Would that work?

Rhonda :)

[rlovew]

Hi everyone! I'm just checking in! I've been getting everything together - I think I've gathered most of what I'll need! This will be fun!

What happens if all the spots don't get filled?

I might be able to do another one! If needed, I can do one for Epcot! Perhps a topper for World Showcase? Would that work?

Rhonda :)

You may do a topper for Epcot but I am sure all the spots will fill up- let me know if you want it. I have been busy taking care of a few other things on the board.

Rebecca

[Eramosa]

Ok - I will wait and see if it fills up first! If not, then I might take on another one! Seeing as it's my first swap, I'll take it slowly this time unless some need filling up.

Thanks,
Rhonda :)

[ZeroToHero]

They are not due until Nov so you have got some time.

Rebecca

That's true - why do I always forget about October existing? :confused3

Anyway - I'll do a license plate for Animal Kingdom. Probably something like "Wild Thing" or "Animal"... I only have 6/7 letters!

And for DHS, my topper will say something like "Super Star" - I'm finally going to use my glitter paper I got so long ago at a crop!

[velrox]

I would love to sign up for embellished squares for Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and Animal Kingdom. Thanks

[Arizona Rita]

Rebecca, I can do group D~ Magic Kingdom and I'll do something with photomats.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I wasn't going to do this swap, but these open groups are just pulling me in!!!!:rotfl:

Please sign me up for:

B - Epcot - photomat (I don't know what theme yet)
C - Hollywood Studios - photomat (it'll either be RNR or a general studios theme)
F - Characters - photomat (Mickey Mouse)

[Schelinski]

That poor one spot has been looking so lonely. If it's not too late, I will go ahead and take it...I'll do a library pocket

[rlovew]

That poor one spot has been looking so lonely. If it's not too late, I will go ahead and take it...I'll do a library pocket

You are welcome to it- I will close everything out as soon as I get back from taking someone to work.

Rebecca

[Arizona Rita]

Rebecca, can we do anything "Magic Kingdom"? I was thinking Tiki Room if thats there.

[rlovew]

Rebecca, can we do anything "Magic Kingdom"? I was thinking Tiki Room if thats there.

Anything in the MK- yes the Tiki room is in both parks.

Rebecca

[Schelinski]

You are welcome to it- I will close everything out as soon as I get back from taking someone to work.

Rebecca


Great! Thanks! I am heading down to the parks tomorrow (CAN'T WAIT!). I will start work when I get back.

[123SA]

Yikes! I missed check -in. I am so sorry.

I have finished all of my paper piecing groups. I have the AK group left - -was that taken by a new swapper? I am going to look through my photos and see what I "need" for AK. I'll wait until I hear from you.

[rlovew]

Yikes! I missed check -in. I am so sorry.

I have finished all of my paper piecing groups. I have the AK group left - -was that taken by a new swapper? I am going to look through my photos and see what I "need" for AK. I'll wait until I hear from you.

No problem- I was out of town until last night. You have your AK spot left- I never heard from the new swapper.

Rebecca

[ZeroToHero]

Checking in - I have cut and glued my Superstar topper, but haven't finished embellishing it yet.

I came up with an idea for my license plate the other night, and bought the paper I needed today.

I will do these as soon as I am done Lyric Swap. :)

[123SA]

No problem- I was out of town until last night. You have your AK spot left- I never heard from the new swapper.

Rebecca


Okay! Thanks. I think I will make a library pocket, but I need to check the list. I am on a mission to get all of my swaps done this week. I want to make some spooky houses with the winter woodland cart and then I have Christmas cards to make.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Checking in! I haven't started on these yet. I'm working on the Lyrics swap this weekend and then will work on these.

[Arizona Rita]

Checking in, havnt stated yet but will soon, I only have one group so no problems. I will be going something TIKI for photomats.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Checking in.

For AK - 123SA is going to make the borders instead. I'm going to make a file folder. :thumbsup2

[papper08027]

Just checking in...everything is going well

[disneymom1980]

Checking in.......my two are finished and just waiting to be mailed :thumbsup2.

[velrox]

Checking in! Nothing done yet, but getting ideas.

[Eramosa]

Hi there - just checking in! I am all done! Just waiting to mail everything!!

Rhonda :)

[123SA]

I am finished too.

THanks AWM for switching elements!

[ZeroToHero]

Here is my finished topper for Hollywood Studios:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/faerietithe/Scrapbook%20and%20Swaps/100_2167.jpg

One person will get a topper that is Stickled instead of Smooched.... (Rebecca, if you want to send that back to me, that's fine - it's not worse in anyway, just different)

You can't tell from the picture, but the back paper is a really cool glitter paper that is smooth on top - however, it's a pain and a half to cut through - even my deep cut blade didn't do anything to it on the Cricut.. so I had to change my plans for the topper. But I think it's cute. :)

[Schelinski]

I will be working on mine this week :)

[123SA]

Postal!

[rlovew]

Susan- your pieces arrived today- they are awesome!!!!

Rebecca

[123SA]

Susan- your pieces arrived today- they are awesome!!!!

Rebecca

Thanks!

[Arizona Rita]

Hi Rebecca
My envelope is sitting here already to mail but I dont want to have to go to the po until I have the CJs done and that should hopefully be by Tuesday.

[rlovew]

Hi Rebecca
My envelope is sitting here already to mail but I dont want to have to go to the po until I have the CJs done and that should hopefully be by Tuesday.

No problem- you have time they are not due until mid November.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

Checking in.

I'm here but no where near done yet.

[ZeroToHero]

Got work done on my AK group today - I just have to put eyelets & brads in and then I'm done.

I did as much as I could, but now it's off to see Toy Story!!!

I am looking to have these mailed out to you on Monday - I think I will.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I've got supplies and designs, but haven't done anything else on these yet. I will get to work on them right after my trip to Myrtle Beach this week.

[Arizona Rita]

Postal!:cool1: DC if needed!

[ZeroToHero]

I am postal as well, with DC. And now I am offically swap-free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[123SA]

I am postal as well, with DC. And now I am offically swap-free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pssssttt...the event swap opened up....check it out!

[ZeroToHero]

Ahhh!!! Why do you tempt me... (enabler...) :p

[disneymom1980]

Both swaps are done. However, I've got two sick little girls, so I haven't been to the post office yet. They should be postal soon.

[rlovew]

Both swaps are done. However, I've got two sick little girls, so I haven't been to the post office yet. They should be postal soon.

No problem! Hope they get better soon.

Rebecca

[123SA]

To our new swappers --

THe event swap is open for sign up -- this swap covers MNSSHP,and disney halloween (not party specific) MVMCP and disney christmas, Food and Wine Festival, Flower and Garden Festival, Star Wars Weekends, Princess and Pirate Party and the Pirates League. There are groups for DLR Halloween and Christmas events too.

Here is the thread

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2311606

[rlovew]

Just wanted to let everyone know I am leaving tomorrow for a few days at Disney- I will return late Saturday night- my brother is staying at the house and will be getting any mail but I will not be on as often.

Rebecca

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Have a great time Rebecca!!!!

[Schelinski]

Have fun Rebecca!

I am pretty much done...will be postal next week. :)

[rlovew]

Zero to Hero- your package arrived just befor I left.

Rebecca

[ZeroToHero]

Woohoo! Thank you for letting me know!

[rlovew]

Arizona Rita you package arrived this weekend!

Rebecca

[papper08027]

Just checking in. Everything is going well.

[Schelinski]

Mine will be in the mail tomorrow. Should have been mailed already...darn busy weeks! :D

[Eramosa]

Hi Rebecca - I mailed my package to you over a week ago (but from Canada, so it will take longer than usual to arrive, I am sure) and am just wondering if it has arrived yet or not?

Thanks,
Rhonda :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

One group done and one to go. Should be postal on Monday. :thumbsup2

[rlovew]

Hi Rebecca - I mailed my package to you over a week ago (but from Canada, so it will take longer than usual to arrive, I am sure) and am just wondering if it has arrived yet or not?

Thanks,
Rhonda :)

It has not arrived yet but it should be here soon.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

Eramosa- yours arrived today- they look great.

Rebecca

[Eramosa]

Thanks Rebecca! I am so happy to here that it arrived all in one piece!!! I was a little worried about it getting to you (all the way from Ontario Canada!!! :) ).... it really isn't that far!!!!!

I had a lot of fun playing! I will have to see what other swaps come up and figure out if I can join in again!

Thanks,
Rhonda

[AlexWyattMommy]

I am postal now. :thumbsup2

[Schelinski]

Mine went out Saturday morning. My DH mailed it...hopefully he followed my instructions...:lmao:

[rlovew]

I am updated through here- looking forward to everything arriving.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

Mine went out Saturday morning. My DH mailed it...hopefully he followed my instructions...:lmao:

It arrived today! He did fine- thank him!

Rebecca

[Schelinski]

It arrived today! He did fine- thank him!

Rebecca

Thanks Rebecca! You know how some men are with following directions! :lmao:

[velrox]

I missed the 10/30 check in, but I should make the delivery date of 11/13. I will be mailing Saturday or Monday. Sorry for any inconvenience.:worship:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Mine went postal today!

[velrox]

You should get it in plenty of time.:banana:

[rlovew]

You should get it in plenty of time.:banana:

Thanks for letting me know.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

Mine went postal today!

They have arrived- Great Job!

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

Have mine shown up yet?

[rlovew]

Have mine shown up yet?

Yes, I thought I had updated the first page- but I don't think I posted a message. Sorry about that.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

*whew*

I had to use exact change, like digging through my purse exact change, and didn't have enough for DC. Not that DC means they can really track it.

And I didn't take photos, so I'd have to make up stuff from scratch. :rotfl:

[rlovew]

As of right now I have 2 swappers in a total of 6 slots that have not confirmed mailing. If they have not confirmed mailing by Friday- by giving me a trackable DC number- or the items do not arrive by then. I will do the following to exchange out the extras- so that people don't get there own back:

123SA- will get the 3 extras from group D and something made by me
Velrox- will get the 4 extras from group B
AWM- will get 3 of the extras in group C
DIT- will get 3 extras from group E
Eramosa- will get 1 extra from group E
Arizona Rita- will get 2 extras in set F
Zero to Hero- will get 2 extras in set F
schelinski- will get 1 extra in set C

The extras in each group are the ones sent in that would have been given to the swappers who haven't mailed. If they confirm mailing I am willing to hold off a couple of days to wait for completed groups but I need to mail these out before Friday Nov 19th as I don't want to hold them over the Thanksgiving Holidays and I don't have time to angel this many groups.

I am still hoping our 2 swappers I have not heard from will mail priority before Friday but one has not been on the boards this month and the other has not been on since Nov 5th and hasn't checked in here this month.

I just wanted to let you know my plans to keep you from getting back the same items back that you mailed in. Everything is amazing so I know you won't be disappointed in what you recieve.

Rebecca

[123SA]

As of right now I have 2 swappers in a total of 6 slots that have not confirmed mailing. If they have not confirmed mailing by Friday- by giving me a trackable DC number- or the items do not arrive by then. I will do the following to exchange out the extras- so that people don't get there own back:

123SA- will get the 3 extras from group D and something made by me
Velrox- will get the 4 extras from group B
AWM- will get 3 of the extras in group C
DIT- will get 3 extras from group E
Eramosa- will get 1 extra from group E
Arizona Rita- will get 2 extras in set F
Zero to Hero- will get 2 extras in set F
schelinski- will get 1 extra in set C

The extras in each group are the ones sent in that would have been given to the swappers who haven't mailed. If they confirm mailing I am willing to hold off a couple of days to wait for completed groups but I need to mail these out before Friday Nov 19th as I don't want to hold them over the Thanksgiving Holidays and I don't have time to angel this many groups.

I am still hoping our 2 swappers I have not heard from will mail priority before Friday but one has not been on the boards this month and the other has not been on since Nov 5th and hasn't checked in here this month.

I just wanted to let you know my plans to keep you from getting back the same items back that you mailed in. Everything is amazing so I know you won't be disappointed in what you recieve.

Rebecca

Rebecca -- while I would love to get anything you make, and I greatly appreciate your efforts, it is completely unncessary for you to make up a piece for me to even it out. I can get my own piece back or even a pass it forward piece you have on hand. Or nothing. Whatever is easiest for you.

Thanks for hosting this swap!

[Schelinski]

Thanks for the update Rebecca!

[rlovew]

Velrox- you items arrived today.

Rebecca

[velrox]

Velrox- you items arrived today.

Rebecca
Phew!

[rlovew]

Phew!

I would have waited a few days for yours- you had already confirmed mailing- it is those that did not confirm mailing or return my pms over the last week that I will not wait for.

Rebecca

[Eramosa]

This has been so much fun! Can't wait for my package to arrive in the mail!

Thanks for letting me play!

Rhonda :)

[rlovew]

I got them all mailed back today! I forgot to take pictures as I was sorting and don't have most of the groups but you should be getting them all soon. I thought I was missing one address but I realized it was on the check she had sent.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

I got mine today. Thank you Rebecca for hostessing! :flower3:

[Schelinski]

Got mine today! Everything looks great! Thanks

[ZeroToHero]

I got mine today too - it was a nice surprise, because I didn't think they would get here so fast! Everything is great - thank you everyone!

And thank you Rebecca for hostessing!

[velrox]

I love everything. Thanks to all , but especially our hostess.

[Arizona Rita]

Very cute things! Thanks for hostessing Rebecca!

Happy Birthday (sometime this week, right?):flower3:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I live the closest to Rebecca, but I didn't get mine yet!:sad1: Hopefully it'll be here today.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

:yay: Mine arrived!!!!! Rebecca thanks for hostessing!!!!!:thumbsup2

[123SA]

I received my packa ge a while ago. Sorry I didn't post sooner. Thanks for hostessing Rebecca!