Paper Piecing Swap - Complete!

[hopemax]

Welcome to the Paper Piecing Swap!

1st Check-In: Aug 21st
2nd Check-In: Sept 10th
Mail Date: Sept 17th

Due Date: Sept 24th

I am traveling starting Oct 2nd, so if I do not receive all packages before Oct 1, return will be delayed.

Element list: This is a paper piecing swap, so there is no element list. However, by paper piecing, we mean something with multiple colored layers. Some of the Cricut cuts are more accurately called a “layered die cut” because they have a base, with one or maybe two additional colors. If you want to make cuts that aren’t true paper piecings (like some of the cuts from the Holiday cartridges, icon features from the Disney carts, etc), make 2 per person. Your paper piecing should be a minimum of 4" in one direction, but you can make them larger if you want. Paper Piecings are easier to create the larger they are. You don't have to use the shadow feature for the Cricut paper piecings, but you can if you want.

If you are using a Cricut to make your pieces, please sign up for only the groups marked Cricut. If you are handcutting your pieces, or using a computer program to make images to cut with SCAL, or on a Wishblade/CraftRobo, you may sign up for any group. This is to account for the differences in difficulty/time between the two methods. And also to account for people who want images different than are available on cartridges.

Info: Once this swap closes, I will send out my mailing/contact info. Please send me yours: name, DISname, address, email, phone number (only will be used if I can’t contact you through PM or email)

Check In: Check-In dates are listed at the beginning of this post. If you miss a check-in, I will PM/email you. If I do not hear from you 48 hours after that, your spots will be angeled. If you are going to be away for a check-in, let me know.

Packaging: Place your completed element in a Ziploc with your DISname, name and group number. The piece should fit inside the bag entirely, and be sealed. Take all of your baggies for a group and place them in GALLON size bag, and label with the same.

Postage: Here are the prices for Flat Rate Priority Mail Shipping. Envelope - $4.90, Small Box - $4.95, Medium box – $10.70, Large - $14.50. You may send to me, by any method you choose, but I would prefer to send to you using flat rate boxes/envelopes. I won’t require Delivery Confirmation, UNLESS you are sending to me ON or AFTER the swap due date, Sept 24th. If you want your items shipped to you with DC, please include the $.70, and a filled out slip. Do not send Clik-It/Ship It printed postage. Cash, check, actual stamps are ok.

Players

I have your info: :cutie:

hopemax: A, B, C, C1, E, F, G, H, J, K
dacky041208: D, E, I
LOVEMY3KIDDOS: A, B, C, C1, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M
:cutie:MusicalDisneyDreams: C, D, E, J, K
mycutiepatooties: A, B, C,
New England Eeyore: A, B, C
ohMom: D, E, J, K, L
PirateTink: C, F, G
Sarah <3 Disney: A, B, C1, F, H
:cutie: wdwmickey: D, J, K, L, M

[hopemax]

Groups

Note: Groups J-M are Paper Doll Groups, utilizing the Paper Doll cartridges

A. Handmade/Computer - Disney – Girlish
1. hopemax - Tiana
2.LOVEMY3KIDDOS - Queen of Hearts
3. mycutiepatooties - 50's Soda Shop Minnie
4. New England Eeyore - Lilo
5. Sarah <3 Disney

B. Handmade/Computer - Disney – Boyish
1. hopemax – Captain Hook
2. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - Pinocchio
3. mycutiepatooties - Cowboy Goofy
4. New England Eeyore - Jiminy Cricket
5. Sarah <3 Disney

C. Handmade/Computer – Disney Parks (attraction, park logos, etc) FULL
1. hopemax - Kali River Rapids raft
2. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - ToT Bellhop Mickey
3. mycutiepatooties - Doombuggy with ghost and characters
4. New England Eeyore - Mr. Potato Head
5. MusicalDisneyDreams - Jungle Cruise Boat
6. PirateTink - Splash Mountain

C1. Handmade/Computer – Disney Parks (attractions, park logos, etc)
1. hopemax - Italy Goofy
2. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - Star Tours
3. Sarah <3 Disney - Safari vehicle

D. Cricut Cartridge - Disney – Girlish
1. ohMom - Belle (?)
2. MusicalDisneyDreams - Jasmine
3. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - Aurora
4. wdwmickey - Minnie
5. dacky041208 - Ariel

E. Cricut Cartridge - Disney – Boyish
1. hopemax - Guido (Cars)
2. ohMom - Genie
3. MusicalDisneyDreams - Roo
4. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - Tigger
5. dacky041208 - Mickey/Pluto

F. Handmade/Computer - Non Disney Characters
1. hopemax - Cat in the Hat
2. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - LEGO man
3. PirateTink - Scooby Doo
4. Sarah <3 Disney


G. Cricut Cartridge - Non Disney Characters
1. hopemax - Big Bird
2. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - Darth Vader
3. PirateTink - SpongeBob

H. Handmade/Computer – Holiday (Disney and non-Disney are okay)
1. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - Mickey in a Pumpkin
2. hopemax - Mickey Santa on rooftop
3. Sarah <3 Disney

I. Cricut Cartridge – Holiday (Disney and non-Disney are okay)
1. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - Witches Hat
2. dacky041208 - Pluto tangled in lights w/ santa hat

Paper Dolls – Cuts using the two Paper Doll Cartridges

J. Disney - Boyish
1. MusicalDisneyDreams - ToT Bellhop
2.LOVEMY3KIDDOS - Astronaut w/ Mickey Ears
3. wdwmickey - Jungle Cruise/ Safari guide
4. ohMom - Captain Hook
5. hopemax - Mad Hatter

K. Disney – Girlish
1. MusicalDisneyDreams - Park Guest
2. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - Cruella de Vil
3. wdwmickey - fairy
4. ohMom - Mary Poppins
5. hopemax - Alice in Wonderland

L. Non-Disney – Girlish
1. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - elf
2. wdwmickey - Day at the Beach girl
3. ohMom - pajama girl

M. Non Disney – Boyish
1. LOVEMY3KIDDOS - Leprechan
2. wdwmickey - cowboy

[hopemax]

OhMom, since you are limited in your cartridge choices, I signed you up for the Genie and Belle. But I wasn't sure if you were committed to Belle or not, so please confirm your choices.

[MusicalDisneyDreams]

Please sign me up for::
Group D- Jasmine
Gruop E- Roo
Group J- ToT Bellhop (boy)
Group K- Park Guest (girl)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Could I please have:

A - not sure yet what - is the Queen of Hearts ok even though she's a villain?

B - Pinnochio

C - TOT bellhop Mickey - is that ok or does it have to be the logo or ride car?

D - Aurora

E - Tigger

F - Lego Man

G - Darth Vader

H - Mickey in pumpkin

I - witches hat

J - astronaut with mouse ears

K - I'm going to shoot for a Cruella looking paper doll

L - elf

M - leprechaun

Thanks!

[dacky041208]

Please sign me up for

D. Ariel

E. Can I do a Mickey/Pluto combo? a little "pals" theme?

I. I'd love to have fun with this...Pluto playing in Christmas lights, wearing a Santa hat...I could always do something non-disney though if that's what others in the group prefer!

[hopemax]

updated to here

[wdwmickey]

May I please have:

Group D--Minnie
Group J--Jungle cruise/safari guide
Group K--Pixie/fairy
Group L--Day at the beach (girl)
Group M--Cowboy

Thanks :)

[mycutiepatooties]

Hi Hope! I'd like to sign up for:

A. Handmade/Computer Disney Girlish--50's Soda shop Minnie
B. Handmade/Computer Disney Boyish--Cowboy Mickey (for BTM RR)
C. Handmade/Computer Disney Parks--Haunted Mansion Doom Buggy w/ ghost and 2 characters inside
D. Handmade/Computer Disney Holiday--Minnie wearing Christmas outfit she wears when greeting in AK Camp Minnie Mickey

[hopemax]

updated to here.

[wdwmickey]

Hope-- I think you might have missed Dacky's post (#6), I chose Minnie because she had already requested Ariel, anyway I don't see her listed ;)

[hopemax]

Thank you, I did miss it. Now it is added

[dacky041208]

yaaay thank you! so excited for this swap!

I will be away from July 29-August 7 :cool1: but will have plenty of time when we get home to jump on this! :)

[New England Eeyore]

I would like to do 3 groups -
Lilo
Jiminy Cricket
Mr Potato Head.
I'm not sure of boy vs girl so put me where you think appropriate.
(All SCAL cuts)

[hopemax]

Got you added. I put Lilo in A, Jiminy in B, and Mr. Potato Head in the parks one, thinking of Toy Story Mania.

[MusicalDisneyDreams]

May I please also sign up for Group C with a Jungle Cruise boat? :goodvibes

[PirateTink]

I'd like a few groups please.

C. Splash Mountain
F. - Scooby Doo
G. - Spongebob

Thanks!

[ohMom]

hopemax -- :thanks: you for putting me in the spots! yes, i'll be making Belle

ETA: i'm going to join in on the paper dolls too --

Disney boyish (J) -- Captain Hook
girlish (K) -- Mary Poppins

and non-disney girlish (L)

yippee!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Could I do C1 Star Tours also please?

[hopemax]

think I got the new additions.

[mycutiepatooties]

Hope, Since we're still in sign ups...can I make a few changes?

I'd like to drop this:
D. Handmade/Computer Disney Holiday--Minnie wearing Christmas outfit she wears when greeting in AK Camp Minnie Mickey
I just think I signed up for too much. Paper piecings take me a long time.

Can I change my "Cowboy Mickey" to Cowboy Goofy? thanks a ton.

[ohMom]

what size are the paper dolls to be?

[hopemax]

I don't have a strong preference on sizes. The one time I made a paper doll character, I did it at 5.5." But I think it should be at least the 4" minimum as the rest of the paper piecings. When I made my doll, I did find it easier to work with, the larger he was.

[ohMom]

well i was impatient and started cutting, but cut them to 4". i cut all the pieces for Mary Poppins and oh my! she is cute! i hope we end up with a full group....i'm making enough for 6 (wink, wink, yes, you...thinking of joining..)

[hopemax]

Since we haven't had much activity in the last couple of days, I am going to close signups this evening. If anyone was thinking about adding groups, you should go ahead and pick them now. Looks like our groups will be small and manageable for the most part.

[ohMom]

for my non-disney girlish doll I am making a pajama girl (sleepover, girls night)

[Sarah <3 Disney]

I give in!

Sign me up for... Group A, B, C1 (Probably the Tree of Life, if that is okay), F, and H. :)

[hopemax]

Glad to have you aboard!

[DisneyBarlans]

Hope-

Wish I could play, but with our crazy fall schedule I can't squeeze it in. Let me know if you need an angel.

[ohMom]

i've never been this quick on the draw before :teeth: i borrowed the paper doll catridge and need to return tomorrow so i have Mary Poppins and Capt Hook done already :thumbsup2

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/IMG_2868.JPG?2067


http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/IMG_2869.JPG?9956

[wdwmickey]

Those are so cute!!!!! I'll get started on mine when we get back from Disneyland :)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

ohMom - Those are great!!! You are quick! Mary Poppins is especially adorable!!!

[hopemax]

Those are so adorable ohMom! I got a head start too, so I have some pictures to post later on too.

I have officially closed this swap, and have sent out PM's with my info.

Please check your groups on the first page and confirm they are correct. Please note the number you are making for each group. If I don't have your info yet, please send: Name, DISname, address, email, and phone (if I can't contact you through PM or email).

I am looking forward to another great swap!

[wdwmickey]

My groups are good :) I'll get started on these when I get back from Disneyland ( we'll be gone Aug 4 - 10). :)

[MusicalDisneyDreams]

My groups are great, thanks!! I'll also be starting mine after DLR trip (August 4-10)

[hopemax]

So I've been on a roll this week, and already have 6 of my groups done.

So this is A, B, E, F, J & K. You can't tell in the picture but the Cat in the Hat has both black & white flocking. And I put the black flock on white paper, so it has a bleed through of the white paper. Kind of like how the drawings look, with the black not being solid.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/DSCN0395.jpg

[New England Eeyore]

Super Cute, Ohmom!! Wow, Hope!! Everything is impressive!

My groups are good!

[ohMom]

Hope those are gorgeous! I love Captain Hook with his Mickey bar! :love:

[Sarah <3 Disney]

These are all awesome so far! :goodvibes I plan on starting mine tonight... first, I have to go to Animal Kingdom for some inspiration! ...That is my excuse and I am sticking to it! :rotfl: Oh and I changed my mind, instead of the Tree of Life, I would prefer to make a safari truck from Kilimanjaro Safaris. :) The others... no idea yet!

Oh! Groups look good too! :)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

:love: them Hope!!! You always do such great work!!!

[wdwmickey]

Hope--those are amazing!

[dacky041208]

wow, the work posted so far is just beautiful!

DH and I just got back from our fabulous trip to the World...it was magical for sure! :wizard: I hope to start my pieces this week! We need to unpack and unwind a bit first...but then, I am all over it :cool1:

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Here is my piece for group C1. Instead of doing the Tree of Life, I opted for a safari truck. :) The front window has vellum, you just can't tell right now.

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/1075/safaritruck.jpg

Hope you all like it!

[hopemax]

That is fabulous. You always do great stuff.

[ttfn0205]

I responded to your interest thread but having never swapped on this board I didn't realize to check for another thread. Can I still get in? I wanted to make a star wars Jedi, If not just let me know and I will know better next time.

Liz

[mycutiepatooties]

That Safari Truck ROCKS! You did a great job. So detailed too... I especially love the luggage on top.:worship:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Sarah - wonderful!!!!

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Thanks guys! :goodvibes Now... to think of what to do for my other groups... :rotfl:

[hopemax]

I responded to your interest thread but having never swapped on this board I didn't realize to check for another thread. Can I still get in? I wanted to make a star wars Jedi, If not just let me know and I will know better next time.

Liz

Hi Liz, since we were passed signups, I haven't been checking this thread as frequently. Unfortunately, I think it might be too late to get you in. Which group, specifically, did you want to be in; a paper doll group or the handmade-boy group?

If other people in the group, are willing to add another person, we can do it. But if people have already bought supplies and don't have enough to make another piece, then you may be out of luck.

[dacky041208]

here are 2 of my cricut created pieces...both works in progress....(especially Pluto, note- the lights aren't attached- I threw them on him to see how they'd look!)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/vihasson/DSCN5930.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/vihasson/DSCN5932.jpg

I plan to make Ariel in the dress she is wearing in the current meet and greets...unless the girly cricut group prefers her with her fins :)

[wdwmickey]

Love those :) I'd love to see Ariel in the greenish dress as that is how we've met her the last 2 times--do you have a picture or do you need one? Also, how shall I dress Minnie? Red & white polka dots or something else? I need to go look at pictures ;)

[dacky041208]

Love those :) I'd love to see Ariel in the greenish dress as that is how we've met her the last 2 times--do you have a picture or do you need one? Also, how shall I dress Minnie? Red & white polka dots or something else? I need to go look at pictures ;)


I have a few pictures from 2 weeks ago so depending on the lighting in them I will probably go by those.

When it comes to Minnie I very much enjoy the classic red and white myself :)

[New England Eeyore]

Great stuff posted so far!!

I finished this swap up over the weekend. I forgot first of all how fun these are to do, and second how soothing I find the monotony of Cricut-ing, Xyron-ing, assembling. I've been swap-free for awhile, but this reminded me how swapping can re-charge my creative batteries.

Here are my 3 groups - A, B and C:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/NewEnglandEeyore/IMG_4804.jpg

I probably won't get to the post office for awhile - I'll post again when I do send them out.

[wdwmickey]

I have a few pictures from 2 weeks ago so depending on the lighting in them I will probably go by those.

When it comes to Minnie I very much enjoy the classic red and white myself :)

After looking at our pictures from last week I'll make Minnie red & white--this is the first time we've seen her in the traditional outfit. All of our other pictures are Christmasy or at LTT where she is in colonial dress.

[wdwmickey]

NEE those are very nice :)

[hopemax]

Great stuff, ladies!

[mycutiepatooties]

I'm lovin everything posted! Nice work!

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Love the newest additions! :goodvibes I am so glad I joined in on this one!

Is it alright if I check in now? On Saturday I will be working a full day then driving down to Boca, so I won't have access to a computer necessarily until Monday.

What I have posted is what I have done! :rotfl: So one group down, four to go. But I do have ideas... :)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

dacky - those are great!! Love the Pluto in the lights!! And, I agree with wdwmickey - green dress Ariel!!

NEE - LOVE them!!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Checking in a few days early - I have all ideas (well, files) ready, almost all supplies bought and one lonely group complete. I will be working on this more tonight and this weekend.

[ohMom]

dacky -- Ariel in green (no fins) is fine with me
wdwmickey -- i would vote for classic red/white minnie

NEE -- those are awesome!

dacky -- :love: the mickey/pluto that's coming my way!

check-in -- a little early -- i have finisihed Belle, though looking at how perfectly put together everyone else's is...i'm feeling second-rate. idk, maybe i have just been staring at her too much and see the fine detail "flaws"....

beyond that -- I'm done with 2/3 paper dolls and just have finishing touchs on my pajama girl.

haven't started Genie yet...plan too this week

[hopemax]

Hi guys!

Our first check-in is Friday. Many of you have already checked in, and/or posted pics, but if your name isn't in red on the first post, please post your progress.

I recently got the Sesame Street cart, so I will be making one of those characters for the non-Disney Cricut group, and next week, I will work on the rest of my SCAL pieces.

[wdwmickey]

Two groups done :) This swap is my main focus right now!

[dacky041208]

officially checking in...I completely finished group E last night...still need to attach the lights to the plutos for group I, and am considering cutting Ariel tonight for group D...I am just having a hard time with the dress color! I went to AC Moore on Tuesday and pretty much bought a few sheets of every blue and green that they had! hahaha

[MusicalDisneyDreams]

I have the park guest set done. I have all of my supplies and am planning to finish before school starts on Monday. :goodvibes

[PirateTink]

Hi - I was away for a few days this week & forgot to post before I went. I have downloaded the patterns I want to use and started collecting my papers. That's as far as I've gotten.
Thanks & have a great weekend!

[mycutiepatooties]

I have been working on my Haunted Mansion Doombuggy so far. I'm hopeful that I'll have that group finished tonight or tomorrow. I'll post a pic when it's done.

For my other two groups: I have the patterns sized correctly and I choose my papers today. They are next. This is my only swap...so all my attn. is going to this one.

[hopemax]

Thanks guys! We are all checked-in.

[mycutiepatooties]

Here is my Haunted Mansion Doombuggy. I've been working on it all week--getting up at 5:30 am to work on it before the kids are up then continuing to work on it every free moment I had. It took forever with having to do 3 characters and the ride car! There are LOTS of tiny pieces. I traced all the pieces from a coloring page using the lightbox and then handcut them so they are not "perfect" like the cricut cuts. Goofy's black ears/head and Mickey's black head and body are flocked. The ghost has 2 layers of vellum on him to make him look hazy. I hope you like it!!!!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c312/mogulmike/124.jpg

I'm going to start working on my Soda Shop Minnie--it will match the colors for 50's Prime Time Cafe and Sci-Fi Drive In. I'm camped out at the kitchen table working on these and keeping an eye on my sweet puppy who got neutered yesterday. He looks so cute in his onesie that I just had to show you. We put this on him so he can't lick his owie. Here's Bentley:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c312/mogulmike/117.jpg

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Traci, that is amazing!!! I am sad I don't get one. :sad1:

And your puppy is adorable! :goodvibes

[hopemax]

That is fabulous, Traci!

[New England Eeyore]

Wonderful!! And the puppy is adorable - love the onesie!!

[party of 3]

Holy cow Traci you do such beautiful work! Love the buggy!

And darlin' puppy too!

[party of 3]

Great pieces as always NEE!

[dacky041208]

ok dokie...2 of my 3 groups really are finished now haha.

I am making Ariel more of a task that I should...I was having a hard time finding the right colors for her dress and finally chose a blue/green. I hope everyone likes it! I added a little glitter.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/vihasson/DSCN5939.jpg

Here's an update of Christmas Pluto. I actually used tape on the back to attach the lights- easily removable. There is also a good couple of inches of lights that could be used as a border or cut off...I thought it looked cute hanging off of him.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/vihasson/DSCN5935.jpg

[PrincessNancy96]

Those are simply adorable!!!!
The Ariel looks very true to color as what we have photos of with her from July 2010...

[dacky041208]

Those are simply adorable!!!!
The Ariel looks very true to color as what we have photos of with her from July 2010...

Thank you!

[wdwmickey]

Dacky that Ariel is spot on :thumbsup2

Traci--I love the doom buggy :)

[mycutiepatooties]

dacky, your Ariel looks gorgeous! Great job!

[mycutiepatooties]

Finished all of my Soda Shop Minnies today. :woohoo:Hooray! Only one more group to go. I flocked all of Minnie's body-ears, arms, legs. Her shoes have embroidery floss laces sewn on but you can't tell in the photo. The root beer float has crystal lacquer on the glass and glittered liquid applique "froth" to make it look more realistic. I hope everyone likes it!!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c312/mogulmike/005-2.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c312/mogulmike/006-1.jpg

[dacky041208]

Traci, your work is seriously amazing. Minnie looks beautiful! I was showing DH your doombuggy earlier and he just loved it (HM is one of his FAVS!).

Great work!

[New England Eeyore]

So cute!!

[party of 3]

Oh my goodness Traci you do the most awesome work! Honestly you always take it to the next level! That Minnie rocks!!
:worship:

[morgansmom2000]

Wowza! Traci, your work is amazing. :worship:

[mycutiepatooties]

Thanks girls for all the sweet compliments! You made my day!

[wdwmickey]

After all of the amazing stuff that's been posted I'm feeling a bit intimidated. I hope my stuff is good enough :upsidedow I know how to stickle, but, I have no idea how to flock (that Minnie is so cool ;)) Maybe I'll just stick some extra stuff in my baggies so y'all won't feel let down :goodvibes

[mycutiepatooties]

After all of the amazing stuff that's been posted I'm feeling a bit intimidated. I hope my stuff is good enough :upsidedow I know how to stickle, but, I have no idea how to flock (that Minnie is so cool ;)) Maybe I'll just stick some extra stuff in my baggies so y'all won't feel let down :goodvibes


This was my first time to ever try flocking. It was easy!!! I bought "Fun Flock' in the rubber stamping area of Michaels. Use a Zig 2 way glue pen and cover the area you want to be fuzzy. Dump a bunch of flock on the wet glue and spread it around with your finger and kinda press down on it so it sticks good. Turn upside down and shake the excess on a piece of paper. After the item dries, I had to go back and run my fingers over it too--the edges are fuzzy and you get some extra fluff still coming off. then you can use the paper (roll it up a bit) to help you get the extra flock back into the tube. It was really fun and so easy to do! You should try it!

By the way, your things are always great!!! I love everything you make!

[morgansmom2000]

I'm not in this swap, but I've been peeking now and again to see everyone's work. I just wanted to say that regardless of your own perceived "skill level," EVERYONE who joins each swap brings something to the table. Whether it's using a color scheme that I wouldn't have thought of, using a new technique, or just making a piece I just didn't think I could, I always enjoy seeing everyone's work.

[dacky041208]

I went postal today!!! :woohoo:

Be on the look out Hope :)

[hopemax]

Woo Hoo! I have finished all my groups. Here are my last 4. C, C1, G and H. The Santa Mickey has flock for all the snow and fur on the hat.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/hopemax/IMG_7240.jpg

And, everyone, don't feel intimidated. I think we are our own worst critics. My stuff isn't perfect. I can see all the misalignment when trying to do the SCAL paper piecings, and Tiana's eyes and mouth look a bit weird. But I am pretty sure, that once it is on a page, surrounded by photos and other embellishments, and in a page protector the so called "imperfections" will disappear.

[New England Eeyore]

Lovely as always, Hope.

I am postal as of yesterday.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Hope and Traci - amazing as always!!!!! The soda pop Minnie is perfect!! And, the Goofy postage stamp and Kali piece and the Santa Mickey are awesome!!! Can't wait to get and use them!

[hopemax]

Mail Call!

NEE and dacky, your packages have arrived!

[ohMom]

Traci -- your items are gorgeous!

i have all my dolls done and Genie in progress. once i finish him i'll post pics and go postal....

[mycutiepatooties]

Hope, everything you make is just amazing and gorgeous! I love every single piece.

Here is my last group...Goofy all tangled up in his lasso. I'm going to be shooting to mail my stuff out tomorrow Hope. I'm bagging and tagging right now.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c312/mogulmike/087.jpg

edited: Well I just realized I took the photo before the white eyes and teeth are added. Crud! Looks like I have a tad more work tomorrow to do before mailing. So glad I caught that! DD is in Kindergarten now so I'll have 3.5 hrs. tomorrow to finish these up and I'll let you know if I DON'T get them postal.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Love the Goofy Traci!!! It's awesome!

[hopemax]

Traci, your package has arrived. Everything is so much cuter in person!

[wdwmickey]

Here are mine :)

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/100_2873.jpg

Rachel is working on hers and should be finished by tomorrow. Hopefully they'll be postal by Wednesday.

[mycutiepatooties]

Cheryl those are so cute! I am :sad1: I'm not getting any. Waaaa!

[MusicalDisneyDreams]

Here are mine!

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/046.jpg

My momma and I'll probably be postal tomorrow. :goodvibes

[PirateTink]

These are some great pieces being previewed already! I love seeing all of the little details on the pieces... I especially like the purple crocs on MusicalDisneyDreams doll! So, I guess seeing all of these great previews in mind will help me as I'm cursing the little bits & pieces that get stuck, get lost,flip when you don't want them to or won't flip when you need them to, etc.
My Spongebob is done. On to the others this week.

[mycutiepatooties]

Rachel those are incredible! I agree--so many details. I love the pin trading lanyard on the girl and the TOT uniform is perfect!

[wdwmickey]

Rachel and I are postal :)

[MusicalDisneyDreams]

These are some great pieces being previewed already! I love seeing all of the little details on the pieces... I especially like the purple crocs on MusicalDisneyDreams doll! So, I guess seeing all of these great previews in mind will help me as I'm cursing the little bits & pieces that get stuck, get lost,flip when you don't want them to or won't flip when you need them to, etc.
My Spongebob is done. On to the others this week.

Rachel those are incredible! I agree--so many details. I love the pin trading lanyard on the girl and the TOT uniform is perfect!

Thanks! :goodvibes
Getting the holes out of the Crocs, the pin lanyard (the iRock is contrary), and the strips of paper on the ToT uniform were a total pain, but I'm happy with the way they turned out. :upsidedow

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Cheryl and Rachel - GREAT JOB!!!! Love them!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I just wanted to check in for the Sept 10 check in...I am finishing up my page swap by the weekend. As soon as that is done, I will assemble these. Everything is cut and the first two ar assembled. THey should come together fairly quickly. I will be mailing by September 16th...because we leave for Disney the 17th early!!!!

[hopemax]

Cheryl and Rachel, your pieces are so cute! I love the little pin trading, camera toting, tourist girl! I may resemble that PP. :rolleyes1

So Friday, is our 2nd check-in! So if your name isn't blue or purple, please check-in now.

Thanks!

[wdwmickey]

Rachel might too, in fact, I think it is a self portrait ;)

ETA: The Jungle Cruise boat is completely hand cut, Rachel is annoyed that I haven't loaded SCAL yet! Although I must say she is pretty good at doing it the "old fashioned" way with color copies and scissors :)

[hopemax]

And the box is here!

[wdwmickey]

That was fast!!! Glad it got there OK :)

[ohMom]

i am all done :teeth: will mail tomorrow or friday

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Checking in - working on my remaining groups. Will post pictures soon! :)

[ohMom]

going to the PO today. here are the final pieces:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/IMG_3016.JPG?2528

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/IMG_3014.JPG?8093

[bearbear]

Everyones stuff looks so cute. Wish I had time to swap. Maybe soon once my little guy sleeps through the night. Great job everyone

[PirateTink]

Hi all! My spongebob is done & I'm working on Scooby this weekend. Saving the Splash Mtn for last since I'm a little worried about doing that one :eek:

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Here is my piece for Group H - a gingerbread version of Cinderella's Castle. It didn't scan very well because of the 3D elements on it, but you get the picture. :goodvibes

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/6863/gingerbreadcastle.jpg

[wdwmickey]

Sarah that is amazing:love::love::love:

[mycutiepatooties]

Wowza! I'm about to fall off my chair. Seriously in awe!!

[PrincessNancy96]

Sarah ~ you are my hero!! Excellent work yet again!!!

[hopemax]

That is so awesome!

OhMom, your package has arrived!

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Thanks everyone! :goodvibes The colors are much nicer in person... deeper browns overall.

I have another piece to share. This is for groups A and B. I noticed both groups had the same people, so I opted to make a boyish and a girlish element that went together - Peter Pan and Wendy. I have had a plan in my head for my scrap page, so I just used this swap to make the elements... and now I can share! I also included the clock tower as Peter and Wendy are smaller than the 4 inch requirement (they are a little less then 3.5 inches long).

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/8622/peterpanc.jpg

I hope combining the two was okay! :goodvibes Again, looks much nicer in person!

Oh, and what time should the clock tower have on it? Or should I leave it empty?

[hopemax]

Very cute. Since both groups have the same people, combining is fine.

As for the time, it's between 8:14 and 8:15 when they land on it.

http://asg.homelinux.org/albums/peterpan/Big_Ben_sillhouette.jpg

[mycutiepatooties]

LOVE it Sarah! Just beautiful. So thrilled to be getting a Peter Pan and Wendy Set!!! Hooray!!!

[New England Eeyore]

Amazing work!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Sarah - SERIOUSLY???? That castle is beyond....I can't even tink of a word!!! LOL Simply amazing!

[dacky041208]

wow Sarah, your pieces are amazing!!!! everything is so perfectly cut. wonderful work!

[ohMom]

thanks for letting me know it made it -- and i'm such a dork. i swear every swap i make a blonde move. i included an extra of 2 of my paperdolls, and just realized Hope that you were already getting them b/c you are in the group! some hostess gift! sorry!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I never got to the p.o. today. I will mail this next Wednesday priority with DC. You should still get it on time. I got stuck at the eye dr. with my daughter today for nearly 2 hours. And, we leave tomoroow for Disney in the am. We will be back Tuesday evening. So, Wednesday it is! I still have to pack!! :scared1::scared1::scared1: Not a good week!

[PirateTink]

Bagging, tagging & getting them ready to send out... just slightly behind schedule - stupid work gets in the way of fun!! :)
All I know is that I am so not "cut out" (pun intended lol) for paper piecing. My cuts are never as sharp as others I've seen, even with a new blade & trying different pressures. What's your secret?

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Here is Group F, my final piece! It is Wicket. I love him, the best Ewok ever! :rotfl: And I figure since on Star Tours you are supposed to end up on Endor... he fits!

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/3961/wicketc.jpg

Will be shipping these out today! :goodvibes

[PirateTink]

He's soooooo cute!!! Nice work - you sure are skilled at this. Did you design him or did you find it somewhere?

My box went out this morning. Sorry to cut it a little close, but I know it'll get there in time.

[hopemax]

Cute Wicket!

The mail by date, zoomed up on me, and I forgot to post a reminder. But it looks like everyone is on track for an on time delivery anyway, so, "Thanks guys!" It certainly, makes my job easier.

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Sent my package! Sent it UPS... I could not find the Post Office down here in Disney. I am pretty sure it does not exist. ;) But it is on its way!

And thanks for the comments! :) I designed the Wicket myself after looking up his photo on Google. He is my favorite Ewok!

[hopemax]

Before my parents got their house, they used to go to the PO on Turkey Lake Rd. Don't know how familiar with the roads you are yet, but if you take Palm Pkwy east, it turns into Turkey Lake. It's the road that parallels I-4. I think there is one closer, but that was the one my Mom found most convenient.

[mycutiepatooties]

Sarah that Wicket is awesome! great job!

[rlovew]

The closest PO I have found to Disney was off Apoka Vineland. If you head down from DTD and then turn left onto Apoka Vineland it was up that way about the same distance as the Publix, but it wasn't on that road you had to turn right on another road and go down to a shopping center.

Rebecca

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Hope - I have a small problem...while we were away, my mom left the dogs out when she was not home. Our Boston Terrier seems to like to eat two things...the toes out of my shoes and scrappy stuff. She chewed a hole in the box and destroyed 4 of the sets I made. I am going to re-cut them and re-assemble them. I will be sure to get them complete today. If I get them done fast enough, Iwill mail them as planned today. If not, I will definitely get them out tomorrow priority with DC. I have to unpack, do laundry and run DS's project to school. So, there are some other things that may keep me busy today also. Sorry for the slight delay...I should have just forced myself last week. I will let you know my status again later today. But, the latest mail date will be tomorrow!!!!

[wdwmickey]

Welcome home Erin :) So sorry the puppy chewed your stuff, bummer :(

[hopemax]

Hope - I have a small problem...while we were away, my mom left the dogs out when she was not home. Our Boston Terrier seems to like to eat two things...the toes out of my shoes and scrappy stuff. She chewed a hole in the box and destroyed 4 of the sets I made. I am going to re-cut them and re-assemble them. I will be sure to get them complete today. If I get them done fast enough, Iwill mail them as planned today. If not, I will definitely get them out tomorrow priority with DC. I have to unpack, do laundry and run DS's project to school. So, there are some other things that may keep me busy today also. Sorry for the slight delay...I should have just forced myself last week. I will let you know my status again later today. But, the latest mail date will be tomorrow!!!!

Yikes! I suppose the "good" news is that only 4 sets were damaged. As long as I get the package by Wed or Thur, I should be able to get everything turned around before I leave on the 2nd.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Yikes! I suppose the "good" news is that only 4 sets were damaged. As long as I get the package by Wed or Thur, I should be able to get everything turned around before I leave on the 2nd.

Oh my goodness!!! You will absolutely have it before then!!! And, yeah...glad it was only a couple. I have them all re-cut and am going to start the re-assembly process for as long as my eyes will stay open!! :rotfl2:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Welcome home Erin :) So sorry the puppy chewed your stuff, bummer :(

Thanks Cheryl!!!!

[PirateTink]

Oh no, Erin! That's such a shame. Hope you had a good trip, though!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Oh no, Erin! That's such a shame. Hope you had a good trip, though!

Yeah...what a pain Yep...had a great time! Thanks!!

Hope - I am postal. DC# 03102010000013062526

[hopemax]

PirateTink, your package arrived!

Thanks everyone for getting everything mailed on time. Erin, I hope you didn't get too bleary eyed staying up.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

PirateTink, your package arrived!

Thanks everyone for getting everything mailed on time. Erin, I hope you didn't get too bleary eyed staying up.

Nope...I cut last night and assembled today. I thought it was better that way...so the pieces didn't come out like I was half asleep!! LOL :rotfl2:

So, it worked out fine! The mail lady said it should be on your doorstep on Saturday!!

[hopemax]

Sarah, your package arrived today!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

DC says my box is out for delivery...did you get it Hope?

[hopemax]

not yet, we have a "random" mail delivery schedule. It might be here before 6...or not. :rotfl:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

:rotfl2: Oh no!!!! Well....let me know!! LOL

[hopemax]

It's here! I haven't opened it yet, because we are at a friend's house watching a soccer game. Yeah, for iPads. I plan to sort during the football games tomorrow, and get them back in the mail on Monday.

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Yay! I totally missed the note about my package arriving, and was really confused when you said you would sort today... :rotfl: Glad it arrived!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Whew!!! Only one day late!! :sad2: Glad it got there! Happy sorting!

[hopemax]

Since everyone was so wonderful about getting their packages to me on time... Erin, you were not "one day late," you were right on time since I don't think I've ever seen a swap where all the packages came so quickly...all packages are postal back to you. :banana: Well, except Cheryl & Rachel since we are arranging a time to meet. Everything looks so great. Hope you enjoyed this swap!

[wdwmickey]

Thanks Hope :)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Thanks Hope!!! I want tpo meet too!!!!! :rotfl2: (I guess it would be a little too far for us to travel, huh?) You guys have that awesome archivers out there, though...may make it worth the trip!!!

[ohMom]

:thanks: Hope for the quick mail-back, received my package today and i :love: everything!!

[PirateTink]

Got mine today, too! Thanks so much for a wonderful swap - our hostess and players rock!!

I have just the right page for the Darth Vader - that's the first thing I'm using - my brother & nephew went as Darth Maul & Darth Vader one year for Halloween ( brother actually glued some play-doh yellow things onto his head - weird, I know, but it was pretty cool).

[mycutiepatooties]

Got mine today too Hope. Thanks for getting them postal so quickly.

[dacky041208]

received my package yesterday! Everything was beautiful!

Thanks for being such a wonderful hostess, Hope!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Oooohhhhh!!! I hope I get mine today...I'll be home so they won't get stuck in the monsoon we are having!!!!

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Picked mine up today! Loving it all! :goodvibes Thanks for the great swap everyone!

I should have signed up for more groups... well... we will just have to do this swap again! ;)

[New England Eeyore]

Got mine yesterday. Everything looks great! Thanks for hostessing, Hope!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Got mine today!! Thanks for hostessing and the quick turn around!! Everything looks great! Have an awesome vacation Hope!!!

[hopemax]

That's everyone, except the hand delivery. So I am going to consider this one complete! Thanks for making everything such a breeze!