Color Swap - Mailed back to you!

[ZeroToHero]

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The Color Swap will have sign-ups open on May 18th, at 9 am. They will stay open for a week, until May 24th.

Check-ins:
Confirm your groups and send me your contact info by - May 28th
Check in #1 by - June 15th
Check in #2 by - July 9th LAST CALL FOR ANGELS
Mail by - July 30th
Due by - August 6th
The due date is firm, because I will be leaving for five months shortly after this swap.

After sign-ups, please pm me your name, DIS name, mailing address, email address and phone number when you sign up (I will only use these in an emergency).

I will pm you with a reminder if you forget to check in. After 48 hours with no response I will request angels for your spots. If you are going on vacation or will be out of town, please check in early. Please do not sign up for more than you can handle. If you need an angel, please ask for one as soon as possible.

If you finish early, feel free to mail to me as soon as you are done. I have room to store the boxes.

Packaging Instructions:
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS THROUGH CAREFULLY. If you are unable to package and label as follows, I respectfully ask that you do not sign up for this swap. Items that are not packaged and labeled properly are an added burden to the hostess; it really slows down the sorting process and increases the chances of you not getting back the pieces you are entitled to.

Place each set of items in a Ziploc bag that is able to close. Label the bag with your DISname, name and group info:

ZeroToHero
Danica ________
Red A

Place the 4 individual bags inside a gallon size or larger bag. NO SMALLER. Although your items may fit in a quart size bag, the pieces you get back may not fit in a small bag. Label the outer bag also. The little paper slips that go in the bags are also fine. Thank you for taking the time to make sure your pieces meet these requirements. :)

Mailing Instructions:
You may send to me by any method you choose unless you are mailing after August 1st. Then, you must mail Priority with Delivery Confirmation. I will send back to you using flat rate boxes/envelopes. Please include enough postage in your package for return shipping. The rates are: Envelope or Small Box (9”x6”x2”) - $4.95, Medium/Standard box – $10.70, Large - $14.50. I recommend Delivery Confirmation for all packages, even before the August 1st date, but it is not required until after August 1st. If you want your items shipped to you with DC, please include another $.70, and a filled out slip. I will not mail the items back with delivery confirmation unless you include the $.70. And I am not responsible to for postal errors. To minimize on postal errors, please include a return address label -- either a USPS priority mail label that you have addressed, or the little ones you would put on envelope.

Do not include clik-it/ship-it postage. I will not be able to use it since it is only good on the day it was printed, and from the location it was printed.

[ZeroToHero]

REQUIREMENTS:

1 photomat for a 4x6 photo, at least 2 layers, smallest layer 4.25x6.25, embellished 2 ways

AND

1 box total of 3 layers, minimum writing space 3x3 (other shapes are okay, doesn’t have to be a square), embellished 1 way

AND

1 element from the list below:

1 paper piecing (not a single layer diecut)
2 tags (or 1 large tag—greater than 2x3), 2 layers, something in the hole and embellished 2 ways
1 file folder (2 if mini) - -embellished 2 ways
2 slide mounts -- embellished 2 ways
1 topper, 2 layers, embellished 2 ways
1 border 2x12(approximate size -- make it to fit a 12x12 page), 2 layers, embellished
2 ways
Altered CD
3 altered paper clips
1 shaker box or matchbook (with paper inside), embellished 1 way
1 library pocket and tag, tag must be 2 layers with something in the hole, pocket must be embellished
1 license plate
1 ATC, embellished 2 ways
2 inchies, embellished 2 ways
4 shapes(squares, circles, stars, flowers etc) 2 layers, embellished 1 way, minimum 1 ½ inches
1 photomat (or frame) and 1 small tag
1 photomat (or frame) and 2 shapes
1 photomat (or frame)and 1 box

Embellishing: adding an extra layer beyond the requirements, specialty paper: flocked, bling/metallic, glittered, foiled, embossed etc., metal embellishments (brads and eyelets), adding ink or glitter (ex. - Smooch Spritz, Stickles, etc.), paper tearing/distressing, dry or heat embossing, using stamps, rub-ons, flock, adding flowers or skittles, ribbon or fibers, matted flat stickers or dimensional stickers….PLEASE NOTE, this is not an all inclusive list. I am sure there are other ways of embellishing. If you have an idea, I’d love to hear it. If anything is not clear, please let me know so I can clear it up. The only thing specifically excluded is handwriting.

GROUPS:

New to me swappers are limited to three (3) groups.

For monochromatic groups: use any shade of the color, white, black, or a neutral color, or patterned paper that is mostly the color of the group – judgment is up to the designer if a paper is, for example, light blue or sea foam green.

A. Red FULL - Make 4
1. chiefdragon
2. Arizona Rita
3. PirateTink
4. MusicalDisneyDreams

B. Blue FULL - Make 4
1. PinballFamily
2. Arizona Rita
3. LOVEMY3KIDDOS
4. PirateTink

C. Green FULL - Make 4
1. chiefdragon
2. Arizona Rita
3. PirateTink
4. LOVEMY3KIDDOS

D. Brown FULL - Make 4
1. Arizona Rita
2. ZeroToHero
3. AlexWyattMommy
4. 123SA

E. Purple FULL - Make 4
1. Arizona Rita
2. PirateTink
3. LOVEMY3KIDDOS
4. icesk8abc

F. Pink FULL - Make 4
1. Arizona Rita
2. LOVEMY3KIDDOS
3. wdwmickey
4. hffmnheidi

G. Yellow FULL - Make 4
1. Arizona Rita
2. LOVEMY3KIDDOS
3. ZeroToHero
4. 123SA

H. Orange FULL - Make 4
1. Arizona Rita
2. LOVEMY3KIDDOS
3. icesk8abc
4. ZeroToHero

I. Color Combo – Black (ideas: black & pink, black & white, black & grey, black & red, black & silver, black & orange, black & purple…) FULL - Make 4
1. ZeroToHero - Black and White
2. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - Black & Orange
3. DisneyBarlans - Black & Pink
4. chiefdragon - Black & Red

I1. Color Combo - Black FULL - Make 4
1. Arizona Rita - Black & White
2. MazdaUK -Black & Orange
3. ZeroToHero - Black & Gold
4. PinballFamily - Black & Silver

J. Color Combo – Green (ideas: green & pink, green & purple, green & brown, green & yellow) FULL - Make 4
1. ZeroToHero - green and purple
2. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - green & pink
3. tinkryansmom - green & brown
4. wdwmickey - green & yellow

K. Brights (red, blue, green, orange, yellow) FULL - Make 4
1. LOVEMY3KIDDOS -red
2. MazdaUK - green
3. 123SA
4. ZeroToHero

L. Rustic (brown, goldenrod, orange, gold, burnt orange, red, burgundy, green, forest green) FULL - Make 4
1. MazdaUK - something brownish
2. tinkryansmom - gold
3. PirateTink - burgundy
4. AlexWyattMommy - forest green/goldenrod

For “Boy” & “Girl” groups: use 3 colors. Coordinating patterned paper can be used as well. No repeats on color combos, although colors can be repeated. (Ex. – one person can do brown, pink, and cream, and another can do green, pink, and brown, but two people cannot do green, pink, and brown.)


N. “Boys” (some ideas: blue, green, orange, brown, yellow) FULL - Make 4
1. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - blue, brown, green
2. DisneyBarlans - green, yellow, & white
3. PirateTink - blue, yellow, & white
4. MazdaUK - orange, brown, & green

O. “Girls” (some ideas: pink, purple, red, yellow, light blue, light green) FULL - Make 4
1. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - pink, brown, cream
2. DisneyBarlans - purple, pink, & white
3. tinkryansmom - purple & light blue
4. PirateTink - light green, pink, white

P. Pastels (pink, blue, lavender, green, yellow) FULL - Make 4
1. tinkryansmom - lavender
2. ZeroToHero
3. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - blue
4. PinballFamily - pink

Q. Patterned Papers (can be any mix of papers, use up papers you don’t have a use for– but all have to be of equal quality) FULL - Make 4
1. LOVEMY3KIDDOS
2. MazdaUK
3. tinkryansmom - spring green
4. MusicalDisneyDreams

R. Disney FULL - Make 4
1. LOVEMY3KIDDOS
2. DisneyBarlans
3. PinballFamily
4. ZeroToHero

R1. Disney FULL - Make 4
1. Arizona Rita
2. LOVEMY3KIDDOS
3. tinkryansmom
4. ZeroToHero

R2. Disney FULL - Make 4
1. Arizona Rita
2. AlexWyattMommy
3. 123SA
4. PinballFamily

R3. Disney FULL - Make 4
1. 123SA
2. AlexWyattMommy
3. DisneyBarlans
4. wdwmickey

R4. Disney FULL - Make 4
1. MusicalDisneyDreams
2. 123SA
3. LOVEMY3KIDDOS
4. AlexWyattMommy

Specialty Groups -
Just as a reminder - 1 photomat, 1 journal box, and 1 other element.
Please specify your other element in advance, so we don't all do the same thing!

My Mind's Eye:
S. Laundry Line (free choice from the different sub-lines) Make 3
1. ZeroToHero
2. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - library pocket & tag
3. PinballFamily
4.

T. So Sophie, Charming (there are a few other So Sophie sub-lines that go well with Charming if you want to combine) Make 2
1. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - file folder
2. ZeroToHero
3.
4.

Basic Grey (groups are combined): Make 4

Z. Nook & Pantry (Bazzill Colors: Pinecone, Pollen, Candle Glow, Aqua, Painted Desert, Cream Puff, Pear, Lagoon, Foxy, Hazel, Hopi, & Mocha Divine) and Lemonade (Bazzill colors are: Lagoon, Sour Apple, Aqua, Granny Smith, Juneberry, Romance, Sweetheart, Petunia, Sunbeam, Whirlpool)

1. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - mat & tag (Nook & Pantry)
2. ZeroToHero (Nook & Pantry and Lemonade)
3. MazdaUK - topper (Lemonade)
4. Pinball Family (Lemonade)


Scrap Paper Group
One-of-a-kind element sets using bits of leftover paper, embellishments, ribbon, etc. Maximum of five sets per swapper, so we can more easily/randomly exchange among participants and not get any of our own sets back. Patterned and/or colored paper of any color are ok. The point of this group is to use up our scraps in fun and creative ways, so if you have enough to make 2+ groups with the same materials, that’s fine, but if you don’t, that’s fine too.
1. PinballFamily (5)
2. ZeroToHero (3)
3. Arizona Rita (5)
4. MazdaUK (5)
5. AlexWyattMommy (5)
6. 123SA (5)
7. PirateTink (5)
8. LOVEMY3KIDDOS (5)
9. hffmnheidi (5)

[ZeroToHero]

Waiting on address
Sent address
Check in #1
Check in #2
Mailed
Received by me :woohoo:
Sent to you :hourglass
Received by you! :yay:

Swappers:
:yay: 123SA - D, G, K, R2, R3, R4, Scrap (5)

:yay: AlexWyattMommy - D, L, R2, R3, R4, Scrap (5)

:yay: Arizona Rita - A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I1, R1, R2, Scrap (5)

:yay: chiefdragon - A, C, I

:yay: DisneyBarlans - I, N, O, R, R3

:hourglass hffmnheidi - F, Scrap (5)

:yay: icesk8abc - E, H

:yay: LOVEMY3KIDDOS - B, C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, N, O, P, Q, R, R1, R4, S, T, Z, Scrap (5)

:yay: MazdaUK - I1, K, L, N, Q, Z, Scrap (5)

:yay: MusicalDisneyDreams - A, Q, R4

:yay: PinballFamily - B, I1, P, R, R2, S, Z, Scrap (5)

:yay: PirateTink - A, B, C, E, L, N O, Scrap (5)

:yay: tinkryansmom - J, L, O, P, Q, R1

:yay: wdwmickey - F, J, R3

:yay: ZeroToHero - D, G, H, I, I1, J, K, P, R, R1, S, T, Z(x2), Scrap (3)


Angels:
morgansmom2000
DisneyIsTerrific
MickeyTeacher

[AlexWyattMommy]

I like the elements. They are easier to make work with a greater variety of photos. Some of us are vertical photo challenged. :rolleyes1 Okay, maybe it is just me. LOL

The groups you have look good. I like the extra time since I would have to have mine finished and mailed before July 28th.

[Mickeyteacher]

Everything looks great! I think I'm going to have lots of scraping to do this summer.
S :)

[ZeroToHero]

I totally know what you mean about being vertically photo-challenged... haha. I have issues with turning my camera.... it's too much work.

[Arizona Rita]

Me Me Me!!!!
Just tell me when and where and I'm there and can I start now? Can I huh? Huh?
Im channeling my inner Dug!
Whatever we're doing Im there!
(BTW, Pattern ok, specialty, not me.)

What about Pam's idea for using scraps and leftovers?

[ZeroToHero]

I figured the Patterned group worked for the scraps too - do you want me to change it to Patterned/Scrap group? That way, the cheaters can just use new sheets of paper (Jennifer, I'm talking about you! :rotfl:), and then people who want to use up scraps can as well.

[morgansmom2000]

I figured the Patterned group worked for the scraps too - do you want me to change it to Patterned/Scrap group? That way, the cheaters can just use new sheets of paper (Jennifer, I'm talking about you! :rotfl:), and then people who want to use up scraps can as well.

Me? A cheater?

[AlexWyattMommy]

:wave: I'm a cheater!! I save my scraps but I rarely use them. :rolleyes1

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

These sound great!!! The wheels are already turning!! I like the idea of the specialty papers groups!! I am in love with Basic Grey AND My Mind's Eye!!!!

[123SA]

I plan to sign up for the ABC pages, so I think just elements for me this time. I like the patterned paper groups. I liked the results of the specialty paper groups, but I found it expensive. I would try hard to resist.

May 18th is the day I am supposed to pick up DH. It has been a very looonnnngggg year. I'll need a sign up buddy.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I plan to sign up for the ABC pages, so I think just elements for me this time. I like the patterned paper groups. I liked the results of the specialty paper groups, but I found it expensive. I would try hard to resist.

May 18th is the day I am supposed to pick up DH. It has been a very looonnnngggg year. I'll need a sign up buddy.

I'm a SAHM...so if you need a buddy, I can help you out and would be happy to! Let me know!!!

[ZeroToHero]

:wave: I'm a cheater!! I save my scraps but I rarely use them. :rolleyes1

Sorry for calling you out, Jennifer! Haha - it's the thought that counts, right AWM?

These sound great!!! The wheels are already turning!! I like the idea of the specialty papers groups!! I am in love with Basic Grey AND My Mind's Eye!!!!

Me too! I hoard Laundry Line like nobody's business.

I plan to sign up for the ABC pages, so I think just elements for me this time. I like the patterned paper groups. I liked the results of the specialty paper groups, but I found it expensive. I would try hard to resist.

May 18th is the day I am supposed to pick up DH. It has been a very looonnnngggg year. I'll need a sign up buddy.

I can just refuse to let you sign up for the specialty groups.... hahaha. And that's so exciting!

[MazdaUK]

I'm a cheater too :blush: I'd be up for this - I love the colour swap, it makes pages come together so quickly but they look as good as if you'd spent days, no doubt because someone already has:thumbsup2

I love the extra time as I'll probably have to use surface mail the way things are looking:headache:

ETA - elements only - i love pages but I'm not disciplined enough to take only one or two photos most of the time. And I prefer one photomat if I'm using my stash, as otherwise I run out and can't get every element ot match but I could always splash out and BUY some stuff!!

[DisneyBarlans]

I'm in for elements. The group choices you have look great! I'm doing the ABC swap too, so I'm not signing up for a lot-probably the color combo group and the boys & girls themed groups.

[PirateTink]

Ooooh - I haven't done the color swap here before, but I've seen some of the fabulous results - I'm in!!! The dates are good with me - I'll have lots more time after school is out to work on some things. I usually stick with elements (although I will need to challenge myself to do pages at some point). Looking forward to it!!

PS. AWM - I'm vertical-challenged as well. I hate it when there's a really nice frame that can't be turned sideways or the photo collage frames that mix vertical & horizontal openings. Then, I have to either hunt down a vertical pic or go take one purposely.

[123SA]

I'm the odd ball. I would say 70% of my photos are vertical. I have to force myself to take some the other way.

[AlexWyattMommy]

;) Yup.

I do think about you when I make my mats though. I try to make them so they could vertical or horizontal when placing embellishments. :lovestruc

[hffmnheidi]

Would pattern paper elements group be for Disney themed paper? Or is there going to be a specialty group for just Disney themed paper? Thanks for answering the question.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm always up for a Disney patterned paper group. :thumbsup2

[morgansmom2000]

Yes, I am a paper hoarder.:rolleyes:

[123SA]

Would pattern paper elements group be for Disney themed paper? Or is there going to be a specialty group for just Disney themed paper? Thanks for answering the question.

I like the idea of having a disney patterned paper group!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I also like the Disney patterned paper idea!!!

[ZeroToHero]

Ooooo. I like that too.

Adding it in.

Also, I'm cutting out pages. I think elements are definitely the way to go. Sorry if anyone really wanted pages... :/

[ZeroToHero]

Oo, question. Do we want Mickey colors/any Disney papers/only Disney papers... what are we thinking?

[hffmnheidi]

I vote for any Disney papers. That way we get a variety of patterns back for lots of pages. I like the idea of being able to mat the pattern papers with a variety of different colors.

[123SA]

Another vote for variety.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Variety please. I've got some great Pooh paper I'd like to use and if you limit it to Mickey, I'm sunk.

[MazdaUK]

I wouldn't do a diney-themed patterned group, but I'd do ordinary/speciality patterned

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Variety, please!! (But including Mickey!!!) I am hoping, though, that you still do other patterned apers also like the basic grey and my minds eye!!

[DisneyBarlans]

Variety Disney patterned paper sounds great!

[Arizona Rita]

If you've just cut out pages you have made my life easier and harder at the same time!:goodvibes
I can join more groups~good! I can join more groups~bad!:scared1::rotfl2:

I do like the 4 player size and Disney may be interesting. Will we need to declare what/who we are doing or let it be a surprise?

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I'm sure I'll be in for a few groups. I like the patterned paper, combo, and boy groups. I also will love a Disney patterned paper group.

[ZeroToHero]

Variety Disney it is!

Rita - I think you can either tell or it can be a surprise what theme you're going for, but you have to use something that is obviously Disney.

Someone can't just stick a yellow and a pink piece of paper together and say it looks like Fantasyland. I'm sure this will not be an issue, and you ladies will all turn out amazing things - if there's one thing we all do well, it's Disney. :)

[ZeroToHero]

For people who were interested in specialty groups - do you have any preference on what lines you'd like to see? I'm not sure what's "hip" in the scrapbooking world - I'm more of a "I know what I like" person.

Last year was Basic Grey, we could do that again if we wanted, but we could incorporate others as well...

[MazdaUK]

I love basic grey....but I'd quite like and excuse to buy something differnet:rolleyes1 Like My Mind's Eye or little yellow bicycle:goodvibes

[wdwfan16]

I like the blue, yellow, Disney and patterned paper groups.

[ZeroToHero]

I love basic grey....but I'd quite like and excuse to buy something differnet:rolleyes1 Like My Mind's Eye or little yellow bicycle:goodvibes

Okay! I'll look into those... :)

[123SA]

Did you decide on the requirements?

Is it one mat, one box, +1 element? Or 2 mats, box +1e?

[123SA]

Ooops! Found the answer.

[ZeroToHero]

Oo, I did, I'm sorry. I updated the first post and then forgot to mention that.

1 mat, 1 box, 1 element. :)

Feel free, as your second element, to do another mat and then make a little matching embellishment or mini element (think mini-file folder, mini tag, a shape or two, etc. - embellished once) to go with it.

ETA: Haha, you posted as I was typing! Sorry about that!

[MazdaUK]

Don't worry about those specialities as I couldn't find any I like, and I've just ordered a HUGE bundle of Bazzil - the postage is nearly as much as the card, ut ACOT has 17% off for NSD plus i had enough points to use:thumbsup2

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Question on the Disney theme group...is it supposed to be specific to a character or park or just general or either???

[ZeroToHero]

It's just general Disney - you can do anything you want, as long as it is in some way related to Disney. :)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

It's just general Disney - you can do anything you want, as long as it is in some way related to Disney. :)

Ok...thanks! So, you would prefer that everything is recognizably Disney, but still generic that can be used for basically anything...right? Like, no Mickey or no Cinderella (just examples off the top of my head).

[ZeroToHero]

Ok...thanks! So, you would prefer that everything is recognizably Disney, but still generic that can be used for basically anything...right? Like, no Mickey or no Cinderella (just examples off the top of my head).

Hmmm... actually, I don't know. What would people like? I wouldn't mind if they were themed like Mickey or Cinderella, but I don't know. Ann - you said you had paper you could use if it was generic Disney, but not Mickey colors Disney - what were you thinking? And what do other people think?

I'm writing my last paper at this very moment, and once that's done, I swear I'm going to sit down and hash out the last few details of this swap.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Hmmm... actually, I don't know. What would people like? I wouldn't mind if they were themed like Mickey or Cinderella, but I don't know. Ann - you said you had paper you could use if it was generic Disney, but not Mickey colors Disney - what were you thinking? And what do other people think?

I'm writing my last paper at this very moment, and once that's done, I swear I'm going to sit down and hash out the last few details of this swap.

I know earlier in the thread it was discussed that it could be a surprise what you were doing...

So, would it be better to do more than one Disney group...General (generic), Character, Park, etc. At least then everyone has some idea of what they are getting and doing. I know I can use pretty much anything that I would get...characters, parks, general, restaurants, etc. And, if I can't use it right now, eventually I will!! :thumbsup2 But, I don't know if everyone feels the same way? Anyway, I was just working on some swap items and it's late and I'm delerious!!! LOL Just thinking out loud on here. I'm sure you'll get it all figured out and it'll be awesome!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

My post was in direct reference to my Pooh paper that I have that I wanted to use. I also have red and white mickey head paper but it doesn't scream Mickey Mouse.

I have a lot of paper that is Disney feeling without having a picture of Mickey himself. Princess paper comes to mind too.

[123SA]

My thoughts on this group: Any disney themed paper is okay - -the paper with the Mickey Icons, the papers that are red, black and yellow with stars and swirls that you often see in the big Disney paper packs, the magic line by Reminisce, the pricess-y lines by Sandy Lion, Pooh paper, Mickey paper, the paper with the Fab Five etc etc.

[DisneyBarlans]

I was thinking of using Mickey head paper or princess paper.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Ahhhh!! So, a free-for-all!!!! Hehehehe....I love it!!! :thumbsup2
This will be fun!!!

[ZeroToHero]

Alright, I pulled together some specialty groups. Let me know what you think!

My Mind's Eye

Laundry Line: http://mymindseye.com/LL/laundryline.asp

So Sophie, Charming: http://mymindseye.com/SS/SoSophie.asp

Meadowlark: http://mymindseye.com/Meadowlark/Meadowlark.asp

My Little Yellow Bicycle

Generation Z: http://www.mylyb.com/generation_z

Fresh Print Clothesline: http://www.mylyb.com/clothesline

Basic Grey

Capella: http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/cappella

Max & Whiskers: http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/max-whiskers

Kioshi: http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/kioshi

Nook & Pantry: http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/nook-and-pantry

Lemonade: http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/lemonade

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Alright, I pulled together some specialty groups. Let me know what you think!

My Mind's Eye

Laundry Line: http://mymindseye.com/LL/laundryline.asp

So Sophie, Charming: http://mymindseye.com/SS/SoSophie.asp

Meadowlark: http://mymindseye.com/Meadowlark/Meadowlark.asp

My Little Yellow Bicycle

Generation Z: http://www.mylyb.com/generation_z

Fresh Print Clothesline: http://www.mylyb.com/clothesline

Basic Grey

Capella: http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/cappella

Max & Whiskers: http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/max-whiskers

Kioshi: http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/kioshi

Nook & Pantry: http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/nook-and-pantry

Lemonade: http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/lemonade

I like Laundry Line, Sophie, M & W, Kioshi, N & P and Lemonade. I am HUGE sucker for Basic Grey and an even bigger sucker for MME...I could go nuts with those groups!!!!! Whoever is in the group with me could end up getting stuff I make, plus all the pre-made extras!!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Are you still looking into Cosmo Cricut?

[ZeroToHero]

I knew I forgot someone! I'll check that out tomorrow! Did I forget anything else? I was trying to picture at work what I have my paper seperated into at home, and people kept coming up and bothering me, wanting to buy tickets! :rotfl:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I knew I forgot someone! I'll check that out tomorrow! Did I forget anything else? I was trying to picture at work what I have my paper seperated into at home, and people kept coming up and bothering me, wanting to buy tickets! :rotfl:

uhhhh...did they NOT realize you had important things to do? I certainly hope they get their priorities straight next time! LOL

I can't think of anything else...not right now at least!!

[ZeroToHero]

Okay, here's possible Cosmo Cricket ones:

Material Girl: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=34

Earth Love: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=26

Halfway Cafe: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=24

Honey Pie: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=23

Wanted: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=22

Cogsmo: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=20

I tried to get a mix of boy and girl... not all pinks.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Okay, here's possible Cosmo Cricket ones:

Material Girl: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=34

Earth Love: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=26

Halfway Cafe: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=24

Honey Pie: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=23

Wanted: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=22

Cogsmo: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=20

I tried to get a mix of boy and girl... not all pinks.

They look great!!! I never saw Earth Love before...think I'll be the proud owner of that one soon!!!!

[MazdaUK]

I love the nook and pantry line, and the clothesline....I'll have to see how far my money will stretch (and who stocks it over here since I just seem to have chartered a lear jet for my Bazzill:headache:)

[ZeroToHero]

Alright... I've narrowed down the choices, except for Cosmo Cricket - I still don't know what to pick from that one...

If I took one off the list that someone liked, let me know.

My Mind's Eye:
-Laundry Line (free choice from the different sub-lines)
-So Sophie, Charming (there are a few other So Sophie sub-lines that go well with Charming if you want to combine)

My Little Yellow Bicycle:
-Fresh Print Clothesline

Basic Grey:
-Nook & Pantry
-Max & Whiskers
-Lemonade

[ZeroToHero]

By the way - signups are next Tuesday, just as a reminder! I'm thinking 9 am (EDT), does that work for everyone? Do you want it earlier/later? Would 10 be better for those of you from the west?

[wdwfan16]

Alright... I've narrowed down the choices, except for Cosmo Cricket - I still don't know what to pick from that one...

If I took one off the list that someone liked, let me know.

My Mind's Eye:
-Laundry Line (free choice from the different sub-lines)
-So Sophie, Charming (there are a few other So Sophie sub-lines that go well with Charming if you want to combine)

My Little Yellow Bicycle:
-Fresh Print Clothesline

Basic Grey:
-Nook & Pantry
-Max & Whiskers
-Lemonade


I don't understand what this is? Please explain or link me to a site. Thanks

[ZeroToHero]

Hopefully this works - I pulled these quotes from the page before this one (Page 4), if it doesn't:

Alright, I pulled together some specialty groups. Let me know what you think!

My Mind's Eye

Laundry Line: http://mymindseye.com/LL/laundryline.asp

So Sophie, Charming: http://mymindseye.com/SS/SoSophie.asp

Meadowlark: http://mymindseye.com/Meadowlark/Meadowlark.asp

My Little Yellow Bicycle

Generation Z: http://www.mylyb.com/generation_z

Fresh Print Clothesline: http://www.mylyb.com/clothesline

Basic Grey

Capella: http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/cappella

Max & Whiskers: http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/max-whiskers

Kioshi: http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/kioshi

Nook & Pantry: http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/nook-and-pantry

Lemonade: http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/lemonade

Okay, here's possible Cosmo Cricket ones:

Material Girl: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=34

Earth Love: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=26

Halfway Cafe: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=24

Honey Pie: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=23

Wanted: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=22

Cogsmo: http://www.qbaroo.com/cosmocricketretail/main.cfm?type=1&categoryoid=1&productoid=20

I tried to get a mix of boy and girl... not all pinks.

This is the list of "Specialty Papers" groups - I had a lot, as you can see, and I wanted to cut the list down - the list above, that you quoted, are the ones I picked to be the final groups.

[wdwfan16]

You have to pick the paper in that group but can do any in the group?

[ZeroToHero]

You have to pick the paper in that group but can do any in the group?

Right. :thumbsup2 So, say I'm doing the Capella line, I might use Libretto and Mezzo to make a photomat & matching journal box (and then one more element of my choice), and then use some white matching Bazzill as a journaling mat on top of the Capella.

[Arizona Rita]

This WCer is fine with whatever time you open, Im up at 6am most days anyways:goodvibes
Are you keeping the groups at 4 players each?(fingers crossed!)?
I already have groups and paper picked out (and started!), as Im making a baby book for my neice and thought, well, Im here, why not cut!:goodvibes

[ZeroToHero]

This WCer is fine with whatever time you open, Im up at 6am most days anyways:goodvibes
Are you keeping the groups at 4 players each?(fingers crossed!)?
I already have groups and paper picked out (and started!), as Im making a baby book for my neice and thought, well, Im here, why not cut!:goodvibes

Yep! Keeping it at 4. :teeth:

[Arizona Rita]

:cool1:

[ZeroToHero]

Just a reminder - the Color Swap opens tomorrow at 9 am!!!!

[PinballFamily]

Just a reminder - there is also a "scrap paper" group in this swap. Not sure what Danica is calling this...

Swappers who want to participate in this can make one or more single-page layouts and will get the same number of pages back - done by different swappers. This is a good chance to use up good quality paper scraps, leftover embellishments, etc., as each page can/should be different. The completed pages can use patterned paper and/or solid color paper, and just all need to be done to the same high quality so that you can be sure you'll get quality back!

Haven't tried anything like this before, so we'll have to see how it will work out, but might be lots of fun to do! So, look through your scrap stash and see how many scrap paper pages you might be able to create... Just to keep things manageable (for this first time out) and to *make sure* that no one gets any of their own pages back, we should probably limit scrappers to no more than five pages for this scrap paper group. What do you all think?

Pam

[Arizona Rita]

yes, I realize that signups are not up yet but as I go off to bed to dream of my fave swap I have a question on Pam's section.
For that part, we are doing a page with the regular page requirements, yes?
I hadnt heard much about that part so am not sure, but if that is the case, I have soooo many scraps left over from the baby books Im making, 2 cuz we're having twins, that I would take at least 2 sections.
OK, Im rambling! Say goodnight Gracie!
See ya in a couple of hours!:yay:

[PinballFamily]

yes, I realize that signups are not up yet but as I go off to bed to dream of my fave swap I have a question on Pam's section.
For that part, we are doing a page with the regular page requirements, yes?

Rita, you are brilliant! :thumbsup2 Thank you. :thumbsup2 Sorry...forgot that this swap was changed to elements (not pages) for lots of reasons, including postage, interest, etc. So, we can still do the "scrap paper" component, but just do elements instead of full pages. This section will still be limited to a maximum of five sets per person so we can swap easily among participants and each set will probably be one-of-a-kind (fun!). So, ladies, paw through those scrap bags, boxes, and stashes to find some great bits for this first-time project!

[MazdaUK]

hey, I've got some scraps - only about a truckful:rotfl: I'm ready to sing up for that group - just need to pick which one to drop....

[Arizona Rita]

I'm awake now and ready to go, so as mervyns used to say, "OPEN!OPEN!OPEN!"
(was prepared to do pages or elements!:thumbsup2)

[PinballFamily]

Here's the description for the Scrap Paper Group:

**********

Scrap Paper Group
One-of-a-kind element sets using bits of leftover paper, embellishments, ribbon, etc. Maximum of five sets per swapper, so we can more easily/randomly exchange among participants and not get any of our own sets back. Patterned and/or colored paper of any color are ok. The point of this group is to use up our scraps in fun and creative ways, so if you have enough to make 2+ groups with the same materials, that’s fine, but if you don’t, that’s fine too.

***********

This should be fun! It will be interesting to see the eclectic things people come up with...! Since it is the first time we're trying this group, feel free to ask questions if things aren't clear.

Pam

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Hi!!!! OK...I'd like to start with the following groups:

J - Green & Pink

N - Blue, Brown & Green

O - Pink, Brown & Cream

I - Black & Orange (can I do a Halloween theme or is that too specific?)

Q

R - do you need to know the theming?

S - have to decide on the element

T - thinking about element

V - same....

and

K

Now...I'll see what else gets picked!!!

[ZeroToHero]

We're open!

[wdwfan16]

I will pick:

A. Red
B. Blue
G. Yellow
R. Disney

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Oooopppssss!!! I posted early...in my bedroom and the clock is set fast!!! Sorry!!

[DisneyBarlans]

Morning!

Can I sign up for the following:
I-color combo-black & pink
O-girls-purple
N-boys-green
R-Disney-do we need to specify what kind of Disney paper we'll be using?

Thanks!!
Anne:)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

For the scraps group....are the requirements still the same...1 mat, 1 box, 1 element?? So, the basics of this group are that it is totally general...just whatever you have, right? I know it all seems so easy to grasp...just almost seems too easy...so it's confusing me!! LOL Have to give it some thought!

[ZeroToHero]

Hi!!!! OK...I'd like to start with the following groups:

J - Green & Pink

N - Blue, Brown & Green

O - Pink, Brown & Cream

I - Black & Orange (can I do a Halloween theme or is that too specific?)

Q

R - do you need to know the theming?

S - have to decide on the element

T - thinking about element

V - same....

and

K

Now...I'll see what else gets picked!!!

A Halloween theme is too specific - you can do black and orange, but it can't have bats or pumpkins or anything like that.

And nope, the Disney patterned group can be a surprise! Or you can tell - it's up to you!

Morning!

Can I sign up for the following:
I-color combo-black & pink
O-girls-purple
N-boys-green
R-Disney-do we need to specify what kind of Disney paper we'll be using?

Thanks!!
Anne:)

Do you know what you want your other colors for the boys & girls groups to be?

And nope, surprise us. :)

[ZeroToHero]

For the scraps group....are the requirements still the same...1 mat, 1 box, 1 element?? So, the basics of this group are that it is totally general...just whatever you have, right? I know it all seems so easy to grasp...just almost seems too easy...so it's confusing me!! LOL Have to give it some thought!

Yep, same general requirements, just doesn't have to be four identical sets (and they don't have to follow a specific color scheme).

And don't worry about posting early - I posted a little late, :rotfl:

[PinballFamily]

Ok - add me in for:
B
M - Silver
R
W
And - the scrap group! Five sets.

[ZeroToHero]

Updated through here.

[DisneyBarlans]

I'll do green, yellow, and white for the boys group. Haven't bought the purple paper yet but I'm thinking it'll be purple, pink, and white. If I change my mind after I find the paper can I change it?

[ZeroToHero]

I'll do green, yellow, and white for the boys group. Haven't bought the purple paper yet but I'm thinking it'll be purple, pink, and white. If I change my mind after I find the paper can I change it?

Yep! That'd be fine. :teeth:

9 more days!!! :cheer2:

[DisneyBarlans]

Thanks! :woohoo:Gotta start packing!:woohoo:

[chiefdragon]

Since I have been MIA for so long I think it is time to jump back in..I would like to sign up for the following groups.

Group A. Red
Group C. Green
Group I. Color Combo – Black and Red

[Arizona Rita]

Here we go
Groups A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H
GROUP I (I can wait if you need to open another group because I have a blk/wht set)
Disney R1 and I can waitlist for secong group
and Srcap Group 5 sets please!

[ZeroToHero]

Since I have been MIA for so long I think it is time to jump back in..I would like to sign up for the following groups.

Group A. Red
Group C. Green
Group I. Color Combo – Black and Red

Welcome back! Thanks for playing in this swap!

Here we go
Groups A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H
GROUP I (I can wait if you need to open another group because I have a blk/wht set)
Disney R1 and I can waitlist for secong group
and Srcap Group 5 sets please!

Okie dokie! I've updated to here - Rita, I opened a new Black Combo group, so you got your B&W.

I have you in R1 for Disney - you said you want to be waitlisted if an R2 opens up as well, right? I'll make a note of that if so.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Could you add me to Groups B and R1 please?

Thanks!!!

LOL I have a big shopping basket on hold at A Cherry on Top right now!! Waiting to finalize the order!! HAHAHA!!!

[Arizona Rita]

Thank you!
Yes on the waitlist.
This is my favorite swap of the year, yes even more than DCL and DL!:yay:

[MazdaUK]

Ok, I've narrowed it down so it fits in a $14 envelope instead of a megabucks box:rolleyes1
I (black and orange) K (green) L (not sure yet but probably brownish) Q, X (topper) and the scraps group (5).

This is one of my favourites too!

[ZeroToHero]

Ok, I've narrowed it down so it fits in a $14 envelope instead of a megabucks box:rolleyes1
I (black and orange) K (green) L (not sure yet but probably brownish) Q, X (topper) and the scraps group (5).

This is one of my favourites too!

Updated through Mazda.

I'm so glad you like the color swap! I do too! I need to start using my pieces though, now that I have the summer off.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Question on Group K...Brights...do I have to pick a color or do I use papers with multiple bright colors?

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

For my specialty paper, I will do a lib. pocket & tag for Laundry Line, a file folder for So Sophie and 4 shapes for Nook & Pantry.

Thanks!!

And, if I do have to choose a specific color for brights, it will be red.

[ZeroToHero]

Yep, you have to pick a color, so I'll put you down for red, thanks!


And I've got you down for the elements for specialty.




I have to run to the store to drop some things off, so I should be back in an hour.

Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far! This is going to be a fun swap. :teeth:

[ZeroToHero]

Okay, I'm back! I'll be checking in periodically now, and I'll keep things updated.

[tinkryansmom]

OK wasn't looking for another swap.....;)

I would like

L - rustic - I will do a gold - think golden plains of wheat

J - combo - green and brown

O - girl - purple and light blue

P - pastel - lavendar

Q - patterned - if you need color will be spring green

and add me a R1 - Disney - can always use more!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I would like one spot in the Disney patterned group and five sets in the scrap group. I need to do something with these scraps I've been saving. I'm pretty sure Mickster is not going to want me to send her another box full. :rotfl2:

[123SA]

SCrap groups - -I want to make sure this is correct. If I sign up for one group, I make 4 sets of one mat, one box +1 element. Each set can be different. I use whatever I have lying around.

If I sign up for 3 groups, then I am making 12 sets?

Last - -is this any paper? Including Halloween paper, Disney paper, soccer paper, random prints etc?

[PinballFamily]

SCrap groups - -I want to make sure this is correct. If I sign up for one group, I make 4 sets of one mat, one box +1 element. Each set can be different. I use whatever I have lying around.

If I sign up for 3 groups, then I am making 12 sets?

Last - -is this any paper? Including Halloween paper, Disney paper, soccer paper, random prints etc?

Good questions, Susan!

Actually, for this Scrap Paper group, all you have to make are five sets (mat, box, element). Each set can/will be different, depending upon what scraps you're using up. Since we're not sure how many of us are playing in this new group (!), we've thought of limiting it to five sets, that way, the completed sets can be easily shuffled among swappers and no one will have to get any of their own stuff back. If you REALLY want to do more, (and don't mind *maybe* getting one or two of your own sets back, depending upon the number of participants), go for it! Use up those scraps, sistah!!! Just tell Danica how many sets you'd like to do.

On the paper choices, I'd suggest using patterns that most of us will be able to use. Any florals, stripes, geometric shapes, textures, solids, etc. are just fine. Holidays and sports-themed papers are slightly trickier as not everyone might be able to use those...so use your discretion here. But, I'm sure anyone/everyone here would be happy to receive something made with Disney paper scraps!

Did this help at all? So glad you want to play! :banana:

[123SA]

Yes, it helps thanks. I would have made WAY TOO MANY:rotfl2:

I'll take a spot in group R2, disney patterned paper and I'll do 5 sets in the scrap group too.

When is this closing? I will come back and see where you need help filling in. I am sure I have stuff for every color.

[PirateTink]

I'm ready with my picks to play. I've never done the color swap before but I've seen the great results! May I please have a spot in the following groups:

A, B1, C, E
L - burgundy
N - blue, yellow & white
O - light green, pink & white
Scrap group - 5 spots

Thanks!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm glad you asked Susan. I would not have made the correct amount either. :rotfl2:

[ZeroToHero]

Yes, it helps thanks. I would have made WAY TOO MANY:rotfl2:

I'll take a spot in group R2, disney patterned paper and I'll do 5 sets in the scrap group too.

When is this closing? I will come back and see where you need help filling in. I am sure I have stuff for every color.

I can't believe you would have willingly made 30 sets!!! :scared1:

But thanks for joining, and I'll be closing this out next Monday - I figured I'd give it a week because everyone's been so busy lately, and give some people the weekend if they can't get on during the week.

I'm going to wait until the end too, to help close groups, so if you really want something, then let me know, and you can have it before me. :)

I'm ready with my picks to play. I've never done the color swap before but I've seen the great results! May I please have a spot in the following groups:

A, B1, C, E
L - burgundy
N - blue, yellow & white
O - light green, pink & white
Scrap group - 5 spots

Thanks!

Updated through here!

[PinballFamily]

Glad we got it straightened out for you! Feel free to ask any other questions, since we're kind of making this new swap group up as we go along!

Since we have a lot of players in this group already - and room for as many more want to join in - if someone wants to do more than five scrap paper sets, that's just fine. Use up those scraps!!!

What I'm thinking of doing when it is time to swap the sets back out in August is...

Putting all the submissions for this scrap paper group into a big box.

Then something like:
"Ok, Arizona Rita sent five sets, so she gets five sets back - randomly take one, two, three, four, five sets out of the box for her." If any are ones she sent in, they go back into the box and I'll pull another. This way, it should work out just fine, no one gets back any they sent in, (but they might get more than one set done by another swapper and none from others), and it will be a fun, big surprise about what each of us gets back.

Does this sound ok?

[PinballFamily]

Updated through here!

Doesn't look updated to me - nothing/nobody new after TRM...?

(She's at work - allegedly! - so might be having trouble getting back on/)

[ZeroToHero]

Doesn't look updated to me - nothing/nobody new after TRM...?

(She's at work - allegedly! - so might be having trouble getting back on/)

I'm adding them now!!!!!!!!

[123SA]

I'll take another Disney patterned paper group if it opens. THanks!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Me too!

[ZeroToHero]

I've made a note in my signup list - we only need one more person to fill R2!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Could I have a spot in C, E, F, G and H please? I went on a BIG shopping spree this afternoon at the scrap store!!! So, I already have my supplies for all these groups and am actually getting started this weekend already!!! LOL Rainy day....may as well spend some money on scrapping supplies!!! :rotfl2:

[icesk8abc]

May I join groups E and H?

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Sorry to be a pain...but can I change my Nook & Pantry element to mat & tag please?

[ZeroToHero]

Updated through here!

Welcome, icesk8abc!

[ZeroToHero]

Sorry to be a pain...but can I change my Nook & Pantry element to mat & tag please?

No problem! That's why I wrote things in pencil. :thumbsup2

[MazdaUK]

Can I just check whether we can use patterned paper and/or contrasting embellishments? For example, can I use a green and yellow paper on my bright green, or if my green flowers don't "go" with the cardstock I could use yellow or blue?

Just planning ahead;)

ETA oh go on, I'll take the last boy space - orange, brown and green.

[ZeroToHero]

Can I just check whether we can use patterned paper and/or contrasting embellishments? For example, can I use a green and yellow paper on my bright green, or if my green flowers don't "go" with the cardstock I could use yellow or blue?

Just planning ahead;)

ETA oh go on, I'll take the last boy space - orange, brown and green.

Patterned paper is fine, and yep, a few contrasting embellishments is okay too, if you think it "goes" better than a shade of your color. As long as you can look at it and go "Oh, that's definitely the green group," then we're good!

[ZeroToHero]

Oh, and I've got you down for the last boy group, thanks Mazda!



Alright, so right now, there are 5 groups that are filled that I could open second groups for.

Red
Green
Purple
Boys
Girls

If there is any more interest in these groups, or someone didn't get a chance to sign up for the first one, and wants to, let me know, and I can open another group. Otherwise, I'm going to focus on the groups that aren't filled yet.

By the way, 123SA and AWM, my mom said she'd take the R2 for Disney, so R3 is open and you guys are in it. :)

[MazdaUK]

Thanks Z2H - its just you know how some colours are the same group but just look wrong together? Like some greens clash if some are yellowy and some more bluey? I'd hate to send ugly pieces!!

[ZeroToHero]

:eek: I doubt you've ever sent anything that isn't amazing!

I can't wait to see everything that comes out of this swap, we have fantastic people who have joined.

[DisneyBarlans]

Can you please add me to R3 as well? I can always use more Disney sets!!!

[ZeroToHero]

Can you please add me to R3 as well? I can always use more Disney sets!!!

:thumbsup2 Thanks!

[morgansmom2000]

Danica, I'm not going to join outright, but keep me in mind if you need an angel, okay?

[ZeroToHero]

Danica, I'm not going to join outright, but keep me in mind if you need an angel, okay?

Okay! Thanks for the offer. And hey, if I do need to call in your help, we'll just meet up to shop or something, no need to mail stuff! I'm sure we can find some things for 5 bucks! :rotfl:

(But then again, that shopping trip will probably turn out to be more expensive than mailing them... :laughing:)

[morgansmom2000]

Okay! Thanks for the offer. And hey, if I do need to call in your help, we'll just meet up to shop or something, no need to mail stuff! I'm sure we can find some things for 5 bucks! :rotfl:

(But then again, that shopping trip will probably turn out to be more expensive than mailing them... :laughing:)

F.I.V.E. Bucks!

[party of 3]

Are you two making fun to me??????lol!!!!!
And if shopping is involved count me in!

I also am sitting this one out. I'm sorry. I just can't overextend myself right now. But I'm willing to help if you need it.

[morgansmom2000]

Of course not! We were all saying it that day. What a fun day that was :goodvibes

[party of 3]

I know. Just teasing!!!
It sure was a fun day!!


Do I hear church bells........?

[morgansmom2000]

"Raaaaaaaaaaan, here are six kids, we're going shopping" ;)

[party of 3]

"Raaaaaaaaaaan, here are six kids, we're going shopping" ;)

That's one of my favorites !!!

Love that raaaaaaaaannnn!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Sorry, but I'm going to have to sit this out. I had planned to join a few groups, but it looks like I'm going to have less free time than I thought this summer so I need to be careful how much swap stuff I sign up for. I should be able to angel, though, if you need it.

This looks like it's going to be a great swap!:goodvibes

[morgansmom2000]

That's one of my favorites !!!

Love that raaaaaaaaannnn!

We need another visit so we can get more quotes.

My favorite, although not from that trip is still, "No, the Jersey Pike."

[ZeroToHero]

Sorry, but I'm going to have to sit this out. I had planned to join a few groups, but it looks like I'm going to have less free time than I thought this summer so I need to be careful how much swap stuff I sign up for. I should be able to angel, though, if you need it.

This looks like it's going to be a great swap!:goodvibes

Thanks for letting me know! I'll make a note.

And Jennifer and Holly - I come here expecting about 8 people to have signed up with the amount of posts that I had new - and it was just you two chatting! :lmao:

I should make you sign up, just for that.

[ZeroToHero]

Unfortunately, one of our swappers has had to drop out, so there are a few more open spaces now.

Also, I had a question in regards to the specialty groups. Since it seems like there is only one person interested in each one, do we want to get rid of them completely? Or would you want to pick one group to be in that everyone likes so we could have 3 or 4 people in it? I'm fine either way, I have paper and ideas for every group.

ETA: PirateTink, I moved you into the first group for blue, so you're not in B1 anymore.

[party of 3]

We need another visit so we can get more quotes.

My favorite, although not from that trip is still, "No, the Jersey Pike."

yes we do!!!!!! maybe they can come to our house this time........
just saying....

that is my all time favorite one too! i still say it to myself every now and again.
and the lady in the crosswalk at the church
and
the gingerale shower
and
bubba keep your eyes on jennifer. do not loose her.......
mommy there goes jennifer- we are passing her----
:lmao:
these things still make me laugh so hard.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Also, I had a question in regards to the specialty groups. Since it seems like there is only one person interested in each one, do we want to get rid of them completely? Or would you want to pick one group to be in that everyone likes so we could have 3 or 4 people in it? I'm fine either way, I have paper and ideas for every group.



I have paper and ideas for the specialty groups I signed up for...well I ordered it the other day...will be here tomorrow LOL...anyway, so I am willing to do less sets for each or combining or whatever. I just can't do Max & Whiskers or Lemonade because I didn't get that paper. But, if the majority decides to do them, that's fine. Just let me know!! Thanks! :thumbsup2

[morgansmom2000]

Thanks for letting me know! I'll make a note.

And Jennifer and Holly - I come here expecting about 8 people to have signed up with the amount of posts that I had new - and it was just you two chatting! :lmao:

I should make you sign up, just for that.

Pffffffttt, good luck :)

yes we do!!!!!! maybe they can come to our house this time........
just saying....

that is my all time favorite one too! i still say it to myself every now and again.
and the lady in the crosswalk at the church
and
the gingerale shower
and
bubba keep your eyes on jennifer. do not loose her.......
mommy there goes jennifer- we are passing her----
:lmao:
these things still make me laugh so hard.

They should come this way next time. It was so fun. There's always "Look kids, Big Ben!"

I'm still wishing I had thought quickly enough to say "The Mass Pike? Darn, I'm realllllllllly lost, I was looking for the Jersey Pike." :lmao::lmao:

[ZeroToHero]

I have paper and ideas for the specialty groups I signed up for...well I ordered it the other day...will be here tomorrow LOL...anyway, so I am willing to do less sets for each or combining or whatever. I just can't do Max & Whiskers or Lemonade because I didn't get that paper. But, if the majority decides to do them, that's fine. Just let me know!! Thanks! :thumbsup2

If you're fine with doing them, I'll still do them with you! We can just trade with each other, haha.

Maybe my mom could make something too... :rolleyes1 I bought enough paper that she could share mine....

[party of 3]

Pffffffttt, good luck :)



They should come this way next time. It was so fun. There's always "Look kids, Big Ben!"

I'm still wishing I had thought quickly enough to say "The Mass Pike? Darn, I'm realllllllllly lost, I was looking for the Jersey Pike." :lmao::lmao:

That really would have been funny!!! BUT.... he would have sent us the wrong way!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

If you're fine with doing them, I'll still do them with you! We can just trade with each other, haha.

Maybe my mom could make something too... :rolleyes1 I bought enough paper that she could share mine....

I'm good with that!! I just can't buy the other papers...my bill for A Cherry on Top was $400!!! :scared1: That included this swap, the ABC page and cruise along with a few personal items, but that is beyond the limit for May!!! So, I'll just trade with you or you and your mom, or maybe someone will jumo in at the last minute!!!

[wdwmickey]

I would love to join in, but, I have never participated in a swap before! Can someone explain how they work please :) Thanks, Cheryl

[123SA]

:welcome:
1. sign up for the group(s) you want.
2. make 4 identical sets (the number varies depending on the swap)
3. send all of your sets to the hostess, include return postage
4. the hostess will mail back to you one of your sets as well as a set from each of the 3 other swappers in your group

It is fun and addiciting!

[wdwmickey]

Cool, I can do that!!

[wdwmickey]

Okay, I'm a little dense tonight. For this particular swap we are just making elements (ie:mat, journal box & 1 other from the list), NOT a finished page is that right? That is how I'm understanding the directions. Thanks ;)

[123SA]

Okay, I'm a little dense tonight. For this particular swap we are just making elements (ie:mat, journal box & 1 other from the list), NOT a finished page is that right? That is how I'm understanding the directions. Thanks ;)

Yes!

We do have page swaps also, just not in this one.

[wdwmickey]

Thanks again :)

ZeroToHero could you please add me to: Pink, Green & Yellow, R3-Disney Thanks :)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I have a question about the scrap swap group...

Can I do it and use left over scraps from this swap? Or would that not be good since there would be some of the same papers used in other groups? I am just thinking I will probably have enough scraps left from this swap alone to make five misc. groups. Anyway...just wondering if you could let me know!!! Thanks!

[ZeroToHero]

I'm good with that!! I just can't buy the other papers...my bill for A Cherry on Top was $400!!! :scared1: That included this swap, the ABC page and cruise along with a few personal items, but that is beyond the limit for May!!! So, I'll just trade with you or you and your mom, or maybe someone will jumo in at the last minute!!!

Ack!!!! Mine was 100, and I thought that was bad... haha. I bought stuff for this swap and the ABC swap... what's sad is that I already have most of what I need, I just needed copper-colored Bazzill.

I did just buy 300 sheets of textured paper though... :rolleyes1 Hey, it was 45$... AC Moore had it on sale.

:welcome:
1. sign up for the group(s) you want.
2. make 4 identical sets (the number varies depending on the swap)
3. send all of your sets to the hostess, include return postage
4. the hostess will mail back to you one of your sets as well as a set from each of the 3 other swappers in your group

It is fun and addiciting!

Thank you so much for explaining this! :hug: I'm sorry I wasn't around to answer it - I was racing back to AC Moore with my mom after we realized we had no money to pay, and had to go home to get cash...

wdwmickey, if you have any more questions, I will definitely try to answer them, you can ask as many as you want! I'm so happy to have you join us, welcome!


Thanks again :)

ZeroToHero could you please add me to: Pink, Green & Yellow, R3-Disney Thanks :)

I'll add you right now!


I have a question about the scrap swap group...

Can I do it and use left over scraps from this swap? Or would that not be good since there would be some of the same papers used in other groups? I am just thinking I will probably have enough scraps left from this swap alone to make five misc. groups. Anyway...just wondering if you could let me know!!! Thanks!

Ooo... hmmm. I'll defer to my mom for a final answer, since she had the idea for it... but if you want my opinion:

I say yes, but I'd mix and match between the scraps you have left over (and maybe bring in a few other pieces, just to change it up a bit). So say you have your papers from blue and orange, mix them together to create something totally different and cool! Don't worry about it matching one particular color scheme, as long as it's versatile!

[PinballFamily]

Ooo... hmmm. I'll defer to my mom for a final answer, since she had the idea for it... but if you want my opinion:

I say yes, but I'd mix and match between the scraps you have left over (and maybe bring in a few other pieces, just to change it up a bit). So say you have your papers from blue and orange, mix them together with some other scraps you've got sitting around to create something totally different and cool! Don't worry about it matching one particular color scheme, as long as it's versatile!

Sounds great....yup...what she said! What a good idea, though, and welcome to the scrap paper group!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Ack!!!! Mine was 100, and I thought that was bad... haha. I bought stuff for this swap and the ABC swap... what's sad is that I already have most of what I need, I just needed copper-colored Bazzill.

I did just buy 300 sheets of textured paper though... :rolleyes1 Hey, it was 45$... AC Moore had it on sale.


Ooo... hmmm. I'll defer to my mom for a final answer, since she had the idea for it... but if you want my opinion:

I say yes, but I'd mix and match between the scraps you have left over (and maybe bring in a few other pieces, just to change it up a bit). So say you have your papers from blue and orange, mix them together to create something totally different and cool! Don't worry about it matching one particular color scheme, as long as it's versatile!

Ummmmm.....yeah....I think I seriously have a problem...not even kidding!! I have enough stuff of my own to make at least 100 albums I'm sure. I am in the process of reorganizing my stuff and I should take a picture...I could open a store!! LOL Only problem is that I don't like to use that...I'm a hoarder!!! Have you ever seen the show?? The difference is that my supplies are organized!! :rotfl2: But, I ordered all that stuff...and if I have too much, I figured more to hoard!!! Really....a problem!! I guess as long as the bills are paid and the kids fed it's ok, right!!?? I just can't wait to see the size of the box it's coming in...says the weight is 26 pounds!

Anyway, thanks for the answer on that scrap question!! I will definitely switch things up. I was thinking about putting everything in an "organized chaos" pile and just sort-of pulling and making!! LOL

So, can you put me down for 5 scrap groups please!!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Sounds great....yup...what she said! What a good idea, though, and welcome to the scrap paper group!

Ok!!! Sounds like a plan!!! At least when I'm done with this group, I won't have to file all the misc scraps away!! I'll have a lot less!!!! WooHoo!!!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I hoard scrapbook supplies too. :thumbsup2

[ZeroToHero]

Ummmmm.....yeah....I think I seriously have a problem...not even kidding!! I have enough stuff of my own to make at least 100 albums I'm sure. I am in the process of reorganizing my stuff and I should take a picture...I could open a store!! LOL Only problem is that I don't like to use that...I'm a hoarder!!! Have you ever seen the show?? The difference is that my supplies are organized!! :rotfl2: But, I ordered all that stuff...and if I have too much, I figured more to hoard!!! Really....a problem!! I guess as long as the bills are paid and the kids fed it's ok, right!!?? I just can't wait to see the size of the box it's coming in...says the weight is 26 pounds!

So, can you put me down for 5 scrap groups please!!!


You HAVE to take a picture of that box to show us!

I've never seen hoarders, but I've heard about it.... and I think I qualify for it too. We've had multiple people ask us if we're opening a store. :laughing:

I've finally realized I bought the things to be used, and so I should use them... I'm working on it!

And I'll mark you for that right now!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

You HAVE to take a picture of that box to show us!

I've never seen hoarders, but I've heard about it.... and I think I qualify for it too. We've had multiple people ask us if we're opening a store. :laughing:

I've finally realized I bought the things to be used, and so I should use them... I'm working on it!

And I'll mark you for that right now!

My goodies came!!!!!! I am going to open it and sort through and feel like a little kid at Christmas!!! At some point during the process, I will get a picture and post it of all the fun stuff!

[DisneyBarlans]

Hoarding? :rolleyes1 I don't know what you're talking about...like we really need the dining room for any other reason than scrapping!!! :rotfl:

[morgansmom2000]

Exactly! Why can't my husband see that?

[ZeroToHero]

LOVE3 - That was fast! Wow! I can't imagine a box that's 26 pounds of paper - your poor Fedex guy!

ETA: I just looked at my order - it was only 6 pounds. And I thought that was a lot!

[MusicalDisneyDreams]

Hi! I'm new to swapping. Please sign me up for red, patterns, and R Disney. Thanks!
Rachel :goodvibes:

[123SA]

:welcome:

I'll join the newbie in another R group.

[ZeroToHero]

Hi! I'm new to swapping. Please sign me up for red, patterns, and R Disney. Thanks!
Rachel :goodvibes:

Gotcha! :thumbsup2

Thanks for joining, and welcome to the swap world!


123SA - got you too!


ETA:

There are 8 more "regular" groups open - they need 1 or 2 more swappers in them.

All four specialty groups have 2 spaces open in them, if anyone is interested in those as well.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I'll take a spot in R4 also!!! And, I can do a pastel set...not sure what color...maybe lav?? I'm sure I have enough supplies for it!! LOL :thumbsup2

Oooops....that color is taken...how about blue?? That's good for me, unless someone else wants it and I can switch to whatever!!

[ZeroToHero]

I'll take a spot in R4 also!!! And, I can do a pastel set...not sure what color...maybe lav?? I'm sure I have enough supplies for it!! LOL :thumbsup2

Oooops....that color is taken...how about blue?? That's good for me, unless someone else wants it and I can switch to whatever!!

You're the best! Thanks! I'll put you in those groups right now.

[wdwmickey]

okay--my DD has me stumped. What is an "ATC", we looked in the glossary and didn't find that. Thanks :)

[PinballFamily]

okay--my DD has me stumped. What is an "ATC", we looked in the glossary and didn't find that. Thanks :)

ATC = Artist Trading Card

If you google that, you'll see the entire new world of these cute little buggers... Beware of getting sucked in....bwah ha ha ha!:lmao:

[wdwmickey]

Thanks! Just what we needed another way to embelish;) BTW-my DD is "MusicalDisneyDreams" she was perusing what other element she wanted to make. She is a wiz with the cricut :)

[wdwmickey]

Gotcha! :thumbsup2

Thanks for joining, and welcome to the swap world!


123SA - got you too!


ETA:

There are 8 more "regular" groups open - they need 1 or 2 more swappers in them.

All four specialty groups have 2 spaces open in them, if anyone is interested in those as well.

Danica--I'm sorry, I thought we chose groups that had openings (the R group in particular). I'm sure Rachel would be happy to choose another group if that would be easier. Cheryl :)

[ZeroToHero]

Danica--I'm sorry, I thought we chose groups that had openings (the R group in particular). I'm sure Rachel would be happy to choose another group if that would be easier. Cheryl :)

Oh no, it's all set! Don't worry about it. That was just a general message for everyone telling people that there's a few more groups that need filling.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

How nice!!! Another mom / daughter combo on here!!!!! My mom does not have a creative bone in her body! :sad2:

Z2H - I am happy to fill the gaps...I have plenty of supplies...I was going to volunteer to do a metallic with your mom because I have a DCWV pack that is all metallics, but I saw it was taken down. I felt bad that your mom's groups were getting cancelled. If she wants to do it, I can...it's up to you guys...just let me know!!! :thumbsup2

[hffmnheidi]

I will take...
Group F(Pinks)(make 4 sets)
Scrap Paper Group(make 5 sets)

My elements for both groups will be tags.

[AlexWyattMommy]

You can add me to the following if needed:

R4 - Disney
L - Rustic - forest green or goldenrod
D - Brown

[ZeroToHero]

I will take...
Group F(Pinks)(make 4 sets)
Scrap Paper Group(make 5 sets)

My elements for both groups will be tags.


Thanks for joining Heidi! :teeth:

You can add me to the following if needed:

R4 - Disney
L - Rustic - forest green or goldenrod
D - Brown

AWM, thank you!

I've got you both down!

[ZeroToHero]

Z2H - I am happy to fill the gaps...I have plenty of supplies...I was going to volunteer to do a metallic with your mom because I have a DCWV pack that is all metallics, but I saw it was taken down. I felt bad that your mom's groups were getting cancelled. If she wants to do it, I can...it's up to you guys...just let me know!!! :thumbsup2

Hahaha - no worries at all! Well... I say it's fine. She can deal. :lmao: You're so nice to offer though! I appreciate it. :hug:

She said she might switch to black & silver to fill the black combo group, but I am making sure that all other interest had been attended to first.

[123SA]

I can fill in anywhere except for the specialty groups and the pastel group.

[MazdaUK]

I'm happy for the BG groups to mix if that works for everyone:goodvibes

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Im fine with mixing that too!! So, instead of making 2 ea, we would make 3 right??

[ZeroToHero]

I can fill in anywhere except for the specialty groups and the pastel group.

Would you be okay with doing brown, yellow, and brights? I can take orange and my mom could do the black color combo. Unless you'd like one of those more than brights.


Whatever you can do helps me out a lot! But I still want you to like what you get...





Just so you know everyone - the swap will close tomorrow at 9 pm! So if anyone else wants to jump in before I close the rest of the groups out, give a shout.

Thank you again to everyone who has signed up - I appreciate it so much! :grouphug:

[ZeroToHero]

I'm happy for the BG groups to mix if that works for everyone:goodvibes

Im fine with mixing that too!! So, instead of making 2 ea, we would make 3 right??

Okay!

So - here's what's going on - my mother just bought obscene amounts of Lemonade at a yard sale, so she joined the Lemonade group.... so now.. what's going to happen:

Everyone makes 4 sets of their group. This means that Mazda & my mom will make 4 sets of Lemonade, Love3 makes 4 sets of Nook & Pantry, and I make 4 sets of each. Then we all trade, so everyone will end up with 3 of Lemonade and 2 of Nook & Pantry - so you guys get more back than you make! :woohoo:

Does this sound good?

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Okay!

So - here's what's going on - my mother just bought obscene amounts of Lemonade at a yard sale, so she joined the Lemonade group.... so now.. what's going to happen:

Everyone makes 4 sets of their group. This means that Mazda & my mom will make 4 sets of Lemonade, Love3 makes 4 sets of Nook & Pantry, and I make 4 sets of each. Then we all trade, so everyone will end up with 3 of Lemonade and 2 of Nook & Pantry - so you guys get more back than you make! :woohoo:

Does this sound good?

LOL That sounds like a spectacular plan!!!! Why can't I find a yard sale like that??!! I NEEEEEED one!!!!

[123SA]

Would you be okay with doing brown, yellow, and brights? Thank you again to everyone who has signed up - I appreciate it so much! :grouphug:

These groups are fine. I can wait until you close in case someone else wants them.

[ZeroToHero]

Alright, I'm going to close this out in about 30 minutes, when I get home - after that, I'll update the second post, and then email everyone my contact info. I may have already sent it to you, if so, you may be getting it a second time if I add you to a PM by mistake.

[ZeroToHero]

Alright everyone - the swap is officially active, and sign ups are closed. Please check your groups and make sure everything looks okay. Also, if your name is not in green, please send me your contact info. I wasn't sure if I had everyone's current address, so anyone I wasn't totally sure about is still in black.

:woohoo: PMs are going out now with my address.

[Arizona Rita]

My groups are good, I have one Disney group and my 5 singles to do.
And you said its ok to mail early?
Thanks for hostessing Danica!

[ZeroToHero]

I forgot you had already been making groups! And yep, it's okay to mail early! I have a corner of my room I can store these in after I move my suitcase out of there on Thursday.

[PirateTink]

My groups look good - looking forward to getting up to my scrap room & make some paper fly :)
pm'ing you now with my info.

[AlexWyattMommy]

My groups look good. :)

[icesk8abc]

My groups are correct. :thumbsup2 I just replied to your PM with my address.

[wdwmickey]

Our groups are good (wdwmickey & MusicalDisneyDreams). Thanks for hosting Danica!

[DisneyBarlans]

My groups are good! Thanks for hostessing!!:)

[Arizona Rita]

R1 and R2 Disney groups~
I just realized that I made a major ****oo!
I made titles to go with the mats and jbs, including the actual words.
They say "Oh Boy!" and "Celebrate".
Would you like me to redo them or would it be ok to send them?
Is this a hostess decision or a group decision?
Please just let me know.
Thanks!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

R1 and R2 Disney groups~
I just realized that I made a major ****oo!
I made titles to go with the mats and jbs, including the actual words.
They say "Oh Boy!" and "Celebrate".
Would you like me to redo them or would it be ok to send them?
Is this a hostess decision or a group decision?
Please just let me know.
Thanks!

I'm in R1 and fine with that...I talked to Danica about doing a piecing for a specific character and she said that was fine. So, that's my two cents!! LOL I guess it will depend on Danica and everyone else's opinion.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm fine with actual titles for the Disney groups. :)

[123SA]

R1 and R2 Disney groups~
I just realized that I made a major ****oo!
I made titles to go with the mats and jbs, including the actual words.
They say "Oh Boy!" and "Celebrate".
Would you like me to redo them or would it be ok to send them?
Is this a hostess decision or a group decision?
Please just let me know.
Thanks!


:scared1: I forgot too! I designed but didn't cut, a "DISNEY WORLD" border in CDS. I will save it for something else since I didn't cut it yet.

Rita -- If I am in any of these groups, I am fine with the titles:thumbsup2

[ZeroToHero]

Rita - I'm sorry, but you're going to have to redo them.

:eek:

JUST KIDDING!

I think that's totally fine! And they're generic enough that you can use them as big embellishments, even if you didn't use them as titles.

I say it's a group decision, and it looks like everyone's okay with it! I know I can use anything Disney pretty much, so I'm good with them! :thumbsup2

ETA: And I'm glad you brought this up, because I probably would have done the same thing, :rotfl:

[Arizona Rita]

Everyone was cool and with quick responses and then you had to go and :scared1:me!! Brat!:lmao:
Im thinking about the trip and seeing how much I can get done and I must had my mind on the Cruise swap and then realized "OH, you know what!"
I have 4 singles to do and I even have most of your box together!

[MazdaUK]

My groups are fine and I've PM'd:thumbsup2

[PinballFamily]

Everyone was cool and with quick responses and then you had to go and :scared1:me!! Brat!:lmao:

You two are a riot! :rotfl2:

Rita - we love you! :lovestruc

[PrincessNancy96]

Heck, she scared me too and I'm not even participating!!!!!!

[PinballFamily]

Heck, she scared me too and I'm not even participating!!!!!!

:rotfl2: Welcome to my world! :rotfl2:

[ZeroToHero]

I have that effect on people. :rotfl:


Just so everyone knows, I will be leaving for Disney World tomorrow, and returning late on Tuesday. If you have any problems, don't hesitate to call or text me (you all have my number), or post here, and my mom should be able to answer it, or get in touch with me to answer it.

[Arizona Rita]

Is this a trip just for you or does this have to do with interning?
Have fun either way!

[ZeroToHero]

Just for fun!

[Arizona Rita]

Good! You deserve it! Nice way to finish off the school year.

Would it be ok if I mailed tomorrow or would you prefer that I wait until after next Tuesday?
Here's why I'm done~ I'm bored!!:rolleyes1
I had a babyshower for my neice last week so the house is cleaned, including wiping down cabinets. I dont really want to clean again until next week because then that will be right before we go. Im not one of those packers that keeps going over and over everything again, give me clean undies, jeans and a sweatshirt or two and lets go have an adventure!
13 days!!! I feel like Maks on Dancing With The Stars and his little temper tantrum, stamping his feet!
So the only thing keeping me sane is scrapping!
OK, thanks for letting me vent! I know, life is hard:rolleyes1

[morgansmom2000]

I have that effect on people. :rotfl:


Just so everyone knows, I will be leaving for Disney World tomorrow, and returning late on Tuesday. If you have any problems, don't hesitate to call or text me (you all have my number), or post here, and my mom should be able to answer it, or get in touch with me to answer it.

I don't have your number...

[ZeroToHero]

Good! You deserve it! Nice way to finish off the school year.

Would it be ok if I mailed tomorrow or would you prefer that I wait until after next Tuesday?
Here's why I'm done~ I'm bored!!:rolleyes1
I had a babyshower for my neice last week so the house is cleaned, including wiping down cabinets. I dont really want to clean again until next week because then that will be right before we go. Im not one of those packers that keeps going over and over everything again, give me clean undies, jeans and a sweatshirt or two and lets go have an adventure!
13 days!!! I feel like Maks on Dancing With The Stars and his little temper tantrum, stamping his feet!
So the only thing keeping me sane is scrapping!
OK, thanks for letting me vent! I know, life is hard:rolleyes1

Feel free to mail tomorrow! The rest of my family will be home, so the package won't just sit on my porch - my mom or anyone else can grab it.

You're so speedy!

I don't have your number...

Now you do...

[morgansmom2000]

Now you do...

'Bout time! Have a great trip. Give Pooh a hug from me!

[chiefdragon]

My goods look great. Thank you for doing all of this.

[Arizona Rita]

Postal. Sick, right? I have a dc if needed.

[MazdaUK]

Two weeks today I get to meet Rita :goodvibes:banana:

[Arizona Rita]

:cool1:and I get to meet Mazda!:cool1:

[MazdaUK]

Note to self - don't forget Rita's packages:rolleyes1:rotfl:

[PinballFamily]

Rita, you sick chick, your color swap box arrived here early this morning! :faint: (!)

I'll put it aside on Danica's scrap desk and allow her to open it when she returns next week. It is HEAVY! She'll be delighted.

Hope all is well with you as you really are in the countdown until your fab trip - be sure to give Mazda hugs from all of us.

[ZeroToHero]

Rita, you've set the bar high! I just went through your box with my mom as a de-stressor after her week, and we oohed and ahhed over everything!

Thank you for the goodies as well - I can't wait to print out photos, those pages are definitely coming with me to WDW!

[Arizona Rita]

Oh good, I hope it did help Pam a bit to look at something different and zone if even for a minute. Give her a hug for me.
I'm glad you like everything. This one comes together so quickly for me that Im almost afraid that it will look like its just been thrown together. This is just really easy for me. Thanks for the kind words.
and Im glad you like the pagie thingie.
And I hope DB had a good b-day and your dad was able to be home for it!
Good luck and all for him next week.

[hffmnheidi]

My two groups were postal today. According to the post office, they 'should' arrive by this Friday.

[ZeroToHero]

Wow! Early birds! I can't wait to get it! I love mail. :teeth:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I had a really busy weekend and didn't get on here...then got a cold...feel :sick: terrible!!! I just wanted to send well wishes to your family. I hope you are all doing well and your dad is bouncing back. :grouphug:

And...wanted to comment on how quick some of you all are!!! I have my supplies and sketches, but that's all for now!! LOL

[MazdaUK]

I've cut 4 groups and have papers pulled for 2. Then its pulling scraps for the random!

[ZeroToHero]

I had a really busy weekend and didn't get on here...then got a cold...feel :sick: terrible!!! I just wanted to send well wishes to your family. I hope you are all doing well and your dad is bouncing back. :grouphug:

And...wanted to comment on how quick some of you all are!!! I have my supplies and sketches, but that's all for now!! LOL

Thank you so much! You ladies are all the best, and I'm glad my mom was taken care of while I was gone. :grouphug:

[ZeroToHero]

I recieved Heidi's package today! Looks great! I'm going to go find my camera (my mom took it for my brother's party) and see if I can get some photos up tonight!

ETA: Slideshow is up!

[MazdaUK]

I'm all cut out - I'll be doing the prettifying etc. while the World Cup is on:rolleyes1

[wdwmickey]

Checking in--done with green & yellow; working on the other two ;)

[ZeroToHero]

Thanks for checking in! Check in is coming up - it's the 15th of June, so if people want to start letting me know how they're doing, go ahead!

As for myself - I got a lot less done while I was recovering than I thought, but I did do a lot of shopping... so I have the supplies for everything, and I've already starting planning out groups.

I'm saving this for last, because I want to get everyone else's swaps done first so I can dedicate myself wholly to my own.

Any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to shoot me a PM or ask me here! I'll be around! :)

[123SA]

I have nothing done, but I hope to start this week.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I have all of my supplies and ideas sketched out...but have not started yet. I want to finish up the resort swap and will start on this one probably next week or so.

[PinballFamily]

Got the last of my pastel paper today (Jo's - 5/$1). Think I've got everything I need now. Will start these after the Cruise swap stuff is finished - I'm getting there, thanks to going to the noon-midnight local crops!

[MazdaUK]

I've got everything cut and have done 4 out of 7 groups:goodvibes Hope to finish end of this week and mail out Saturday or next week.

[PirateTink]

I've started pulling papers for this & getting organized to start creating. I plan on stopping by Michaels tomorrow as well & who knows what I might find :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

I have everything I need.

I am working on the resort swap first and then this one and the cruise together.

[ZeroToHero]

Thanks everyone for checking in!

[MusicalDisneyDreams]

I have picked out and started cutting my paper.

[DisneyBarlans]

Checking in-working on finishing the Resort swap this week, then hopefully I can get started on this next week. :goodvibes

[icesk8abc]

I've bought all my paper and started sketching ideas. Getting ready to mail the resort swap and then I will focus on this one.

[chiefdragon]

Sorry...I have not even started yet. We are leaving for vaction on Tuesday...plan to focus on this when we get back from the Disney Cruise.

[ZeroToHero]

That's okay - thank you for checking in. Work kind of consumed me these past few days, so I have not been as on top of this as I should be.

I'm playing host to a rather unusual tourist - Pups the Traveling Labrador. He's a stuffed animal, and I'm showing him around Boston before we send him back to his "mom." He came to us after visiting China - he's been all over the world. I'm touring him around Boston for my company.

Maybe I should take him on a Disney Cruise!!!! That would be fun - but... I doubt BHC would pay for it.

I hope you have a great time on your vacation!

[wdwmickey]

Danica--HELP! I was packaging my pink group last night and realized that my 12 inch border doesn't fit into a gallon ziploc--what size bags does everyone use that will hold a 12 inch border???? Thanks, Cheryl :)

[rlovew]

Danica--HELP! I was packaging my pink group last night and realized that my 12 inch border doesn't fit into a gallon ziploc--what size bags does everyone use that will hold a 12 inch border???? Thanks, Cheryl :)

I have taken items like that and wrapped them in plastic wrap and then taped them to the outside of each bag. It keeps everything together and safe. Your other choice would be to use 2 gallon bags but then it might make it harder for shipping back to others.

Rebecca

[wdwmickey]

Thanks, Rebecca! I have plastic sleeves that are long enough so I'll tape those to the bags :)

[ZeroToHero]

Thanks Rebecca! And yes, the plastic wrap/sleeve idea is perfect - as long as the piece are protected and can stay together, I'd much rather save space with plastic wrap instead of a two gallon bag for each group.

[wdwmickey]

I'll be putting my groups in the mail tomorrow. Is it okay if I put MusicalDisneyDreams groups in the box with mine or would you prefer 2 boxes? Thanks, Cheryl :)

[ZeroToHero]

I'll be putting my groups in the mail tomorrow. Is it okay if I put MusicalDisneyDreams groups in the box with mine or would you prefer 2 boxes? Thanks, Cheryl :)

Definitely save on shipping and put them in one box! I can send them back in one box as well. :)

[MazdaUK]

I've specially kept my number of groups limited so they can come back in the cardboard envelopey thing rather than a box - if it helps to get them in you can put everything into one bag and just tuck the spare bags in round the edge (AWM found that worked well :thumbsup2)

[tinkryansmom]

D -
So sorry for my late check in! I am here! Just getting ready for State 4H Horse Show! Please forgive!

I have papers pulled for all but 2 groups. Hoping to take them to cabin 4th of July weekend and do them.:thumbsup2

[ZeroToHero]

Thanks!

Everyone is now checked in.

The next check in will be July 9th, which is also the last call for angels. I promise to be on the ball for the next check in and remind you ladies earlier!

[123SA]

I finally completed something. I have one of my scrap sets donw and the other 4 planned. I am having time issues:sad2:

[AlexWyattMommy]

:hug: Do you need help?

[123SA]

Thanks! No, I'll be okay. I just need things to settle down. If I could find a way to bring my cricut to the pool I'd be set:thumbsup2