ABC Swap - COMPLETE

[tyniknate]

Signups are officially closed. Please double check your groups and let the fun begin!
Those who are in the Disney group will make 10 sets of each letter.
Those who are in the Everyday group will make 8 sets of each letter.

6/1 ~PLEASE note: Due to some family issues that has come about tyniknate has asked that mommy2mrb take over this swap as well as the Character Swap. M2MRB will be posting a note later today with information and Pm'ing a new mailing address. Please hold off mailing until you hear from Lisa. Those who have already mailed your packages will be forwarded to Lisa so no worries... Danielle, let us know if you need us! :hug:


Signups will be on May 20th at 9 AM EST. Due date will be July 25th - with mailing no later than July 22nd. I will be going through the lists below and picking topics for each letter because I don't want there to be repeats of topics. If there is a specific topic you would like me to keep, please let me know asap.
Depending on the number of swappers we have, you may be asked to sign up for two or three letters. The number of sets you make will be determined at the close of signups. If we have 13 swappers, you will have two letters and make 13 sets, if we can only manage 9 swappers I will ask that you choose 3 letters and make 9 sets of each. Because this set only works if everyone follows through on the swap, I will only be accepting signups from those who I have swapped with before (in any swap I have been a member of, not just the one I hostessed). Sorry - no first timers in this swap.

This swap will be for ABC Page Kits which include: Title, 1 Photo Mat, 1 Journal Box, & 1 Element

Due date is by July 25th. This may be mailed together with the Character Swap if you are participating in that swap. I will mail both groups back in the same package if you are in both swaps, please make sure you allow for enough postage if you are in both swaps.

Check-in Dates:

Sign-ups: May 20th - 26th
Verify groups & PM Info: May 30th
Check in: June 20th last call for angels
Check in: July 11th with mailing status
Mail by: July 22nd

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 away over a check-in date, please let me know.

For the June 20th check-in, please be specific with your progress, and list the groups you still need to finish. I want to have a good sense that you will be able to finish your groups on time, or if we are going to need angels. If, at any time you are unable to complete this swap please just contact me. We are a very understanding group and are happy to help when others need it. It does, however, make me grumpy when those who have signed up do not complete a swap and do not have the common courtesy to let us know.

PACKAGING: Place your completed elements in a ziploc bag with your DISname, name and group letter. Do not address your items to a particular swapper as it makes it harder for me to sort. Your label should look like this:

Group A
Tyniknate
Danielle Seidel

Take all of your baggies and place them in a GALLON size or larger bag. The items you made may fit into something smaller, but what you receive in return may not.

MAILING: You may send to me by any method you choose unless you are mailing after July 22nd. Then, you must mail priority with delivery confirmation. I will be returning via online postage so please just make sure you have sent me a PM with your address. Online postage allows for delivery confirmation with all of the packages, without the extra cost of delivery confirmation. So please just see the rates below and make sure you are picking the return size appropriate for the amount of groups you are in. Also, if you are in the Character swap - you may mail them to me in the same box. Please consider using the large size for return if you are in both swaps. If I only need the medium size - I will return the extra money to you. Better to be safe than sorry. Medium box: Large box:

Please note:
* Each item must be embellished a minimum of two different ways. Embellished means using brads, eyelets, charms, flowers, stickles, ribbons, fibers, stickers, ink, chalk, sewing, embossing, or special paper.
* NO handwritten lettering on any items. Please use computer fonts, rub-ons, stickers or stamps.

REQUIRED:
TITLE - 1 per person. Can be normal 8X2 topper, individual letters with shadow at least 1 1/4" tall, letter on shapes. If you have another idea - please ask. Be sure to embellish two ways. If you make a title, it does not have to be the character's name. It can be a phrase or word what relates to that character: for tigger you could use BOUNCY; for Mickey you could use BIG CHEESE.
1 JOURNAL BOX - total of 3 layers, minimum writing space 3X3, embellished 2 ways
1 PHOTOMAT - for a 4X6 photo, 2 layers with smallest layer being 4 1/4 X 6 1/4", embellished 2 ways

CHOOSE 1 FOR EXTRA ELEMENT:
PAPER PIECING - Not a single layer diecut - minimum 4"
2 TAGS - 2 layers, something in the hole and embellished 2 ways
1 FILE FOLDER - embellished 2 ways
2 SLIDE MOUNTS - embellished 2 ways
3 ALTERED PAPER CLIPS - Large Clips, embellished 2 ways
1 SHAKER BOX - embellished 2 ways
1 LIBRARY POCKET & TAG: Tag 2X3, must be 2 layers with something in the hole; Pocket must be embellished
1 LICENSE PLATE - embellished 2 ways
4 SHAPES - No smaller than 1 1/2 X 1 1/2 (squares, circles, flowers, stars) 2 layers, embellished 2 ways
1 QUOTE/LYRIC - 3 layers minimum size 3X3, embellished 2 ways


You can mix and match: 1 tag & 1 box; 1 photomat & 1 Box; 1 tag & 2 shapes, etc.

SWAPPERS' STATUS & THEIR GROUPS
Sign-ups: May 20th - 26th
Verify groups & PM Info: May 30th
Check in: June 20th last call for angels
Check in: July 11th with mailing status
Mail by: July 22nd
Received by Me
Back to You
You received


SWAPPERS:

JJ&JHsmom: Disney A; Disney N; Disney Q; EDay C; EDay E; EDay Q; EDay R

McEver4: Disney C; Disney S; Disney X

PrincessJayne: Disney D; Disney R; Disney U

WDWMickey: Disney B; Disney E; Disney T; Disney PICK3A; EDay A; EDay D; EDay M; EDay N; EDay P

AWM: Disney F; Disney V (AWM); Disney Title **Being donated by BigSis1970**

LM3K: Disney G; Disney O; Disney Y; Disney CLOSE; EDay B; EDay G; EDay L

MusicalDisneyDreams: Disney H; Disney M; Disney W; Disney Z

ChiefDragon: Disney I; Disney J; Disney PICK3B; EDay I; EDay K; EDay L

My2Ms0205: Disney K; Disney L; Disney P; EDay F; EDay T; EDay U Delivered per DC

Mommy2MrB: EdayH; EDay O; EDay V; EDay W; Eday Z

MazdaUK: EDay S; EDay X; EDay Y




DISNEY - MAKE 10 SETS
TITLE - TITLE PAGE SET - Bigsis1970
A - Are we there yet - JJ&JHsmom
B - Bunch of Characters - wdwmickey
C - Celebrate Every Day - Mcever4
D - Dreams Come True - Princess Jayne
E - Enchanted - WDWMickey
F - Fun - One World - AWM
G - Goofin Around - LM3K
H - Happiest Place on Earth - MusicalDisneyDreams
I - Its A Small World After All - Chief Dragon
J - Just Ducky (pics of Donald/Daisy) - Chief Dragon
K- Kids at Heart - My2ms0205
L- Let the Memories Begin - My2ms0205
M- Mad Hatter - MDD
N- Never Again! (for pics of rides/things we will never do again) - JJ&JHsmom
O- Ohana Means Family; Only at Disney - LM3K
P - Poncho Weather - My2ms0205
Q- Quick Bite - JJ&JHsmom
R- Rumbly Tumbly - Princess Jayne
S- Say Cheese - McEver4
T- Triple Mountain Whammy - WDWMickey
U- Unbelievable - Princess Jayne
V- Villains - AWM
W-Walking Right Down the Middle of Main Street USA - MusicalDisneyDreams
X- X-cellent Adventure - McEver4
Y- Yo Ho!; You May Get Wet - lm3k
Z- Zip-A-Dee Do Dah! - MusicalDisneyDreams
CLOSE - CLOSING PAGE SET - "See Ya Real Soon" LM3K
For the last two groups you may choose 3 elements from the following list: Altered clips; paper piecing; tags; file folder; library pocket & tag; 4 shapes; disney quote. PLEASE KEEP THEM to General Disney colors so they can be used anywhere throughout the book.
PICK 3A: WDWMickey
PICK 3B: ChiefDragon

Everyday: MAKE 8 SETS
A- Awesome; Amazing; All About Me - wdwmickey
B- Best Buds - LM3K
C- Cookies - JJ&JHsmom
D- Dancing in the Rain - WDWMickey
E - Everyday stuff - JJ&JHSmom
F- Family - my2ms0205
G- Good Times - LM3K
H- Happy Days - Mommy2mrb
I- I Love You - Chief Dragon
J- Just Hanging Out - Chief Dragon
K- Kidding Around - Chief Dragon
L- Life's Special Moments; Love; Laughing; Laughter - LM3K
M- Making Memories - WDWMickey
N- NO Way!; No Place Like Home - WDWMickey
O- Outdoors - m2mrb
P- Picture Perfect - WDWMickey
Q- Quiet Time - JJ&JHsmom
R- Ready, Set, Go!; Ready to Go - JJ&JHSmom
S- Snuggle - MazdaUK
T-Treats - My2ms0205
U- Umbrellas - my2ms0205
V- Victory - Mommy2mrb
W- Water - Mommy2mrb
X- eXtreme fun - MazdaUK
Y- Yummy - MazdaUK
Z- Zoo - m2mrb


Danielle

[bigsis1970]

I'm In!! I'd like one Photo Mat, one Journal Box, and 2 other elements..

[JJ&JHsmom]

I like this idea and June or September is good timing for me. I am flexible about elements.

Cassey

[MazdaUK]

I'm not in this time but I've done this one before and its brilliant:thumbsup2

[tyniknate]

Mazda - any words of wisedom since you've done this one before?

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Will this (the Disney group) be different from what we did this fall or basically the same?

I love the idea of an everyday ABC also!! Don't get me wrong...I love all the Disney stuff I get, but I need everyday stuff also! :thumbsup2

[wdwmickey]

Will this (the Disney group) be different from what we did this fall or basically the same?

I love the idea of an everyday ABC also!! Don't get me wrong...I love all the Disney stuff I get, but I need everyday stuff also! :thumbsup2

I was wondering the exact same thing. How will this be different or similar to what we just did last fall?

Also, I like the idea of 1 mat and 1 box instead of 2 mats.

Here are a couple thoughts:
D-Downtown Disney
S-So much shopping, so little time

Maybe if we made it more "themes" not characters and rides it would be different from the ABC swap a lot of us just finished? :confused3

I love, love, love the idea of an everyday ABC swap, that sounds fantastic!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

What about making a title be one of the elements? That would really set it apart from the one done last fall? And, I agree...it'll be good to come up with different themes. Can we try to not duplicate it at all? Or will that be too much?

[tyniknate]

I really wanna make this general stuff and not specific to characters or rides. That way we can either use them for and an actual ABC style book, or they can be broken apart and used an individual pages to fill our books. Which swap is everyone referring to? I must have missed it completely.:confused3


UPDATE: I just went back and looked and I do remember this one now. I guess I had forgotten because it was at the same time as my dad having all those surgeries. DUH! Well, knowing that we just had one - does anyone want to still do this? You all are still probably burnt out from the last one. If you are interrested - I'd love to still hostess. I really do not want to have specific characters or rides/events in this one. Was thinking of just more general Disney and everyday life topics. Should we see what we can put together for topics, or do you wanna wait until Sept? I'm good with it either way.

If we do this I definitely would like to have a title instead of just a single 4" letter - one mat - one journal box and one single element. All you would have to do then is print your pics and put everything onto a paper. Easy peazy lemon squeezy!

[wdwmickey]

That sounds great to me.....let's see what everyone else says :)

[JJ&JHsmom]

I like the idea of not ride or character specific. I also like the idea of an everday one too.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I'd like an everyday one for sure!! And, for Disney, what about a "catch phrase" one? That would not necessarily be ride / character specific. Like. for B "Bunch of Characters" or for S "Say Cheese" or for T "The Gang"...you get the idea!! That totally generalizes it.


Oh, and I'd rather do it for June since there are not many in there and the summer is pretty free for me!! Just my two cents!!

[tyniknate]

I would prefer June also. And as for the catch phrases - that's exactly what I was looking for. Maybe we can all brainstorm and set them ahead of time, or do you wanna just do them at sign-ups? If we do them ahead of time we can all give our ideas and agree on what the alphabet will be. How does that sound? If you like it - Im taking all ideas starting now....... Get your thinking caps on. We need a whole alphabet for both the Disney swap and the everyday swap. :yay::yay::yay:
Does everyone like the idea of the title, one mat, one journal box and one element?

Was also thinking - character swap signups in May and ABC in June - with a due date the same? Would save everyone on some postage. We could set a due date of a little longer than we normally would to allow everyone to be finished. Or would you prefer due dates a couple weeks apart?

We need either 9 or 13 swappers for this one to work.

[JJ&JHsmom]

M - Making memories Could work for Disney or everyday.

Q - Quiet time Sleeping children or Husbands or children reading.

L- Life's special moments

G - Getting Ready, for a trip or school dance or?

[MazdaUK]

Hmmmmmmm...an every day ABC - that would work for me:thumbsup2 As long as it was fairly gender neutral (and din't have too many holidays we don't have....) Are there enough "general vacation" things which have not already been taken up by other swaps, for example?

My only tip from last time would be to make it experienced swappers only - once you start cutting 13 of something you realise its a big ask compared with 4-6;) And if you're the hostess you want to make sure everyone packs it properly - one big bag full of 26 sets of elements would NOT be fun to sort:rolleyes1

[wdwmickey]

Here are a few possibilities for everyday:

A--awesome or amazing
C--cooking; cookies
D--Daddy; dinner
F--family; father
I--ice cream
M--Mommy; mother; momma; music
O--(great) outdoors
P--piano; popcorn
Q--questions
Y--yummy

[wdwmickey]

Okay--the boards dumped me out--I took too long. Not sure if you can see my previous post or not. I'll try to come up with some phrases, let me think on it a little.

As for time June would be great for me.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Disney
C - Cast of Characters
Crazy
Cool!!!

E
Excellent
Excited

F
Family
Friends
Fantastic

J
Jump for Joy

K
Kids at Heart

V
Vacation of a lifetime


Everyday
O - out and about

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Here are my suggestions (some may be dups to what you already have):

Disney:

A -
B - Best Friends
C - Characters
D - Disney Days
E - Enchanted
F - Fairytales Do Come True
G - Goofin' Around
H - Happiest Place on Earth
I - It All Started with a Mouse
J - Just Ducky (Donald or Daisy pix)
K - Kid at Heart
L - Laughing Place
M - Making Memories, Magical
N - Nothing but a Good Time, No Place Like Home
O -
P - Pretty as a Princess
Q - Quick Bite or Quick Break
R -
S - Say Cheese
T -
U -
V -
W - World Traveler
X - eXcited
Y - Yo Ho!
Z - Z end

Everyday:

A - All About Me
B - Best Buds
C - Color My World (coloring pix)
D - Daddy Daycare
E -
F - Family
G - Good Times
H - Happy Birthday
I -
J -
K - Kiddin Around
L - Love
M - Me and My Mom
N -
O - Over the Moon for You
P - Play
Q - Quiet Time
R - Ready To Go
S - Snuggle
T - Treats
U -
V - Victory
W - Water
X - eXtreme Fun
Y - You're the Best!
Z -Zoo

If I think of anything for the others, I'll add them later!

[MazdaUK]

Some everyday ideas to fill the gaps....

A-Active

E - every day (for stuff you do every day - from getting up to going to bed!)

I -ice cream

J Jumping (just jumping, space hoppers, or lots going oon as in "the place is jumping)

N - Noonday sun, napping, night time

U - Umbrellas (beach, rain, etc.)

And I'll be in for the every day one:thumbsup2

[bigsis1970]

I've added mine in blue

Here are my suggestions (some may be dups to what you already have):

Disney:

A - A Dream Come True, AWESOME,
B - Best Friends
C - Characters
D - Disney Days
E - Enchanted
F - Fairytales Do Come True
G - Goofin' Around
H - Happiest Place on Earth
I - It All Started with a Mouse
J - Just Ducky (Donald or Daisy pix)
K - Kid at Heart
L - Laughing Place
M - Making Memories, Magical
N - Nothing but a Good Time, No Place Like Home
O - Out Of this World
P - Pretty as a Princess
Q - Quick Bite or Quick Break
R - Rock Star
S - Say Cheese
T - Totally Wicked, This was the best _____ Ever
U - U R The Best
V - Villians Galore, Vacation Memories
W - World Traveler
X - eXcited
Y - Yo Ho!
Z - Z end

Everyday:

A - All About Me
B - Best Buds
C - Color My World (coloring pix)
D - Daddy Daycare
E - Easy does it, Early - bird,
F - Family
G - Good Times
H - Happy Birthday
I - intigued, I love you, I spy
J - Just hanging out
K - Kiddin Around
L - Love Laughing
M - Me and My Mom
N - NO Way
O - Over the Moon for You
P - Play
Q - Quiet Time
R - Ready To Go
S - Snuggle
T - Treats
U - U Did it!
V - Victory
W - Water
X - eXtreme Fun
Y - You're the Best!
Z -Zoo

If I think of anything for the others, I'll add them later!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Ohhhhhh!!! I love those suggestions!!!!

[tyniknate]

Going back to fill all those in. Please keep them coming!

[Princess Jayne]

Apart from the character swap, I wasnt going to join any more but these are really good ideas! Probs more likely to join the disney one rather than the everyday one tho!

[bigsis1970]

I would be joining the disney part

[tyniknate]

Glad so many are already ready to join us!

Here is what I think I will do for the ABC and character swaps.

I'm planning on signups for May 2nd for the Character Swap. That will give everyone a month to get started on this one before I hold signups for the ABC swap.

Planning to hold signups for ABC swap June 6th.

Think I will have the due date for these for July 25th - that way everyone who is in both groups can just mail these together. Do you think this is enough time? We can always start with this date and adjust as necessary.
I'm so excited for both of these swaps - can't wait to get started!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Those dates sound ok for now. May and June are really light on the calendar, so that will help. Just a word of advise....the other ABC swap (since these are kits) took quite a awhile. But, like I said with so few others at the same time, it should work out ok!! Hope we get enough people! Excited for both the Disney and Everyday!

[MazdaUK]

I've got some time off end May (half term is Witsun week) so it would be good for me if the sing-ups for the ABC could be moved to say 20 May (or thereabouts), so they are closed by 28 May and I have most of the week to get started:thumbsup2 This will reduce the risk of late sends (they do take a LOT longer than a regular swap - just think of the time to cut and stick a set of title letters 13 times:rolleyes1 - and I have to mail 2 weeks before everyone else:scared1:). Just my thoughts!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I've got some time off end May (half term is Witsun week) so it would be good for me if the sing-ups for the ABC could be moved to say 20 May (or thereabouts), so they are closed by 28 May and I have most of the week to get started:thumbsup2 This will reduce the risk of late sends (they do take a LOT longer than a regular swap - just think of the time to cut and stick a set of title letters 13 times:rolleyes1 - and I have to mail 2 weeks before everyone else:scared1:). Just my thoughts!

Very true!! And, sign-up being closer together probably does not make a huge difference hosting-wise.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Oh....Danielle - are you going to put an interest thread up for the character swap soon?

[bigsis1970]

OOOH can't wait for the Character Swap... I think having the due date the same for both is a good idea

[tyniknate]

Getting the groups together this weekend for the character swap. Does anyone want to have groups for the kiddos? Are there still any who swap?

[MazdaUK]

I think it would be a bit of a big ask for kiddos - I know it was always like pulling teeth getting DS to get on and finish his (plus my fear about them being good enough made me anxious!).

[mommy2mrb]

Danielle, I think I'm going to sit this one out since I did all 3 of the ABC groups from the previous swap.....you can put me down as a angel though!

interested in the character swap though and maybe Megan too!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Danielle - did you decide on a sign-up date for this yet? I know Mazda had asked about maybe around May 20th? Were you considering that? I am pretty excited for this one!

[MazdaUK]

me too:goodvibes I need a new project!:)

[tyniknate]

I will ask Nan if I can change to May 20th since that is when it will be best for those involved.

[Reddy]

Can I do this - is it the Title or Element??
http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq145/ReddyRd5/sb003-48.jpg

[MazdaUK]

I don't know what it would count as but i LOVE it:worship::lovestruc

[wdwmickey]

Good morning Danielle :)

Just wanted to say I especially love Enchanted and Poncho Weather :thumbsup2

I would also prefer if you chose something other that Daddy Daycare. I have already cropped all the pics from when my girls were little so I wouldn't be able to use that one at all.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

What about Dancing the Night Away? Works for weddings, proms, daning at parties....so many options!!??

[wdwmickey]

What about Dancing the Night Away? Works for weddings, proms, daning at parties....so many options!!??

I was thinking about asking for dancing as an option ;)

[MazdaUK]

I don't know dancing would work for me, but Daddy or Dinner (or Diner) would all be good:thumbsup2 or D'oh!:rotfl:

[wdwmickey]

How about--Dining Out (I take lots of food pics at restaurants;))

[JJ&JHsmom]

Dinner or Dancing would work better for me, I have also scrapped all my photos from when my children were younger.

Cassey

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

What about Dog Days of Summer? Even if you don't have a dog...we all have summer, right?

I wonder...are there any others that don't work for people? We really have to keep it general so that it works for everyone.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

What about Seashore for the everyday S?

[MazdaUK]

We don't have a seashore trip planned this summer:sad2: Though I suppose we might go down one weekend for a day, and I could always hold it for another time (I'm good at that!:rotfl2:). How about sandals?

[tyniknate]

Can we kinda get an idea from everyone if they intend to join? I don't want to get part way through signups and have only 6 swappers - then everyone would have to take 4 or more groups and that just is too big a commitment to ask of everyone. So, who all is interrested? Disney or Everyday?

Here's who we have kinda heard from: are we still all interrested?
Bigsis1970
JJ&JH
LM3K
WDWMickey
MazdaUK
Princess Jayne
Reddy
Tyniknate
Msscrappyr
Mcever4

Also, do we want to leave options for some of the letters and you choose at signups, or narrow it down to just one topic per letter? Are there any there that will absolutely not be able to be used by anyone? I'm going back to remove the daddy and me one. Any else?

[Princess Jayne]

I'm still interested - it would be the disney group that I would be interested in. As for narrowing it down to one option or leaving options - i'm not bothered - any of the disney options would be fine that are listed for me. The only issue that I might have will be time - i'll need to post about a month before the deadline at least but if i can get a good start on the character swap the next couple of weekends then there's no reason why i'll have an issue doing this one as well.

[wdwmickey]

I think the titles are generic enough for me :) I'm planning for everyday and possibly Disney. I think if we choose a title/topic when we sign up that would work fine.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I'd for sure like Everyday, I can also do Disney no problem

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Just a note...if we only had 6 swappers, we would have to do say 4 letters...that would be 24 sets total. If we had 13 swappers, we would do 2 letters but 26 sets. So, it is the same no matter what. It just sounds worse doing more letters. But, the number of sets drops.

[MazdaUK]

I don't mind fewer sets of more letters - bit more interesting;) I'd be in for the everyday, quite happy to have choices for letters in case I get stuck for inspiration:upsidedow

I wouldn't be in for Disney as no trips planned and a drawerful of stuff waiting to be used :rolleyes:

[bigsis1970]

Im in for the disney part. Thanks

[JJ&JHsmom]

I'm in for both disney and everyday.

Cassey

[msscrappyr]

I am in -- new to the group but not to Disney scrappiing or swaps. I have been looking for a Disney group for a long time. Glad I found you. What do I need to do next?

[PrincessNancy96]

I am in -- new to the group but not to Disney scrappiing or swaps. I have been looking for a Disney group for a long time. Glad I found you. What do I need to do next?

:welcome:

at this point; just wait for the May 20th sign ups... You'll need to be here by the posted time to get your selections in QUICK!!! ** Hint: have your list already made w/group and what you want... and do a quick copy and paste into the thread!** These swaps fill up fast around here!!!

While you are waiting.. feel free to look at the stickies up top for the past swaps and click those links to see what we have done in the past!!!

Any questions, ask away!!!

[tyniknate]

Sorry I've been MIA the last two days. My kids opened an email that said "Your UPS Delivery is on its way". Contained a virus that shut down my laptop, so no computer at home at the minute. It goes in this morning for some work, so it will hopefully be back in a couple days. Until then, I will be checking in during the day at work.

Hi, and welcome! We are always happy to have new talent with us.

[mcever4]

I'm in on this one! I will do letters c and s for the Disney group. To be sure I am understanding, do I do a title that actually says "Celebrate" or "Say Cheese", a journal box, mat, and element?

Robin

[tyniknate]

Yep, that's right. This opens next Friday at 9 a.m. for signups. I will pencil you in for those two at that time.

[JJ&JHsmom]

Yep, that's right. This opens on Monday at 9 a.m. for signups. I will pencil you in for those two at that time.

Did I miss the change in sign up dates? I thought sign up were next Friday?

Cassey

[tyniknate]

NO - I just had a brain freeze while typing. Signups are on Friday, unless everyone wants to change to Monday? Is Friday OK for everyone? Sorry for the confusion....its been a long week.

[Princess Jayne]

NO - I just had a brain freeze while typing. Signups are on Friday, unless everyone wants to change to Monday? Is Friday OK for everyone? Sorry for the confusion....its been a long week.

I know what you mean about it being a long week! I've never been so pleased for the weekend to arrive! Either Monday or Friday is fine for me!

[MazdaUK]

I can do either:thumbsup2

[JJ&JHsmom]

Friday is better for me as I have the day off from work and it will give me a few days to look at the letters and pick a few.

Cassey

[msscrappyr]

Please add my name to the list -- I would love to join in - msscrappyr (Evelyn)
Thanks.

[Princess Jayne]

Noticed the change in topic title so Can I please take G- Goofin Around and D – Dreams come true in the Disney group? Thanks!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Morning Danielle!! Can I have G and O for Disney and B and L for Everyday please?

[JJ&JHsmom]

Good morning!

May I please have:

Disney A. Are we there yet?
N Never Again

Everyday L Life’s Special Moments
Q Quiet Time


Cassey

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Ooopppsss...Jayne requested G...could I have Y please with the O?

[Princess Jayne]

Erin you can have G if you want and I can do R?

[tyniknate]

Good morning Jayne. Glad to have you aboard. Got ya down.

Erin - Group G and Group Y are already spoken for in the Disney Group. Another request?

JJ&JHsmom - L for Lifes special moments was requested by Erin. Can you pick another letter please?

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Erin you can have G if you want and I can do R?

Awww....that's sweet of you Jayne! Either way is fine for me!

[tyniknate]

OK - Jayne I've moved to letter R, and LM3K to group G.

This just leaves JJ&JHsmom choosing another letter for the Everyday group.

[JJ&JHsmom]

Can I have C for Cookies

Cassey

[tyniknate]

Thanks - got you in for letter C. That should be a fun letter to do - we love to bake cookies together at home. It's the only time I can get my boys to help in the kitchen.

[Princess Jayne]

Awww....that's sweet of you Jayne! Either way is fine for me!

No problem!

OK - Jayne I've moved to letter R, and LM3K to group G.

This just leaves JJ&JHsmom choosing another letter for the Everyday group.

Thanks for that Danielle! I'll do Rumbly Tumbly for the R.

[Princess Jayne]

Thanks - got you in for letter C. That should be a fun letter to do - we love to bake cookies together at home. It's the only time I can get my boys to help in the kitchen.

Thats what me and my sister are doing tonight ready for my mum's birthday tomorrow! any excuse for cookies!

[tyniknate]

Thanks Jayne. Just curious - what time is it where you are?

I've never met a cookie that I didn't like :rotfl2:

[Princess Jayne]

2.20pm. I really hope work dont monitor my computer! ha ha!

[JJ&JHsmom]

Thanks - got you in for letter C. That should be a fun letter to do - we love to bake cookies together at home. It's the only time I can get my boys to help in the kitchen.

DS only comes into the kitchen when he can smell them! He used to love helping me bake...then he discovered vidoe games and girls! :rotfl:

[tyniknate]

Me either. I'm on the boards all the time. I would be in trouble for sure.

I asked about the time because my son asked me. He had the stamp out and was asking me about where you live and how far it is and such. Told him we would try Google Earth when the laptop gets back from the repair shop.

[mcever4]

Danielle, do you have me down for the letters I previously told you before sign ups?

Robin

[wdwmickey]

Good morning :)

May I please have:

Disney Group:

E--enchanted
T--triple mountain whammy!


Everyday group:

D--dance (I think)
M--making memories

Thanks so much :)


ETA: Could I do "dancing in the rain" in honor of Lisa, Megan & Jim?

[mcever4]

Never mind! I just checked the first page (should have done that before I posted! :confused3) and saw that you have me down! Thanks!

Robin

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

LOL Was just going to post that Cassey could have the L and I would pick something else, but she picked another before I had the chance! So, we are all set then? If you change your mind Cassey, and want to go back, let me know!

Danielle - you want us to wait until Monday to see if we need to choose more?

I feel ya on the teenage boy thing....ugh...the girls!!!

[tyniknate]

Robin - got ya down. Check in on Tuesday to see if we each need to choose another letter.

[Princess Jayne]

Me either. I'm on the boards all the time. I would be in trouble for sure.

I asked about the time because my son asked me. He had the stamp out and was asking me about where you live and how far it is and such. Told him we would try Google Earth when the laptop gets back from the repair shop.


Ah bless him! I'm just pleased we're five hours ahead and not behind else I'd have to have been awake at 4am :scared1:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

ETA: Could I do "dancing in the rain" in honor of Lisa, Megan & Jim?


Cheryl - I LOVE this idea!! I told Lisa when she first put that up what an amazing statement that was! I vote for yes!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Robin - got ya down. Check in on Tuesday to see if we each need to choose another letter.

So, not Monday afterall?

[JJ&JHsmom]

LOL Was just going to post that Cassey could have the L and I would pick something else, but she picked another before I had the chance! So, we are all set then? If you change your mind Cassey, and want to go back, let me know!

Danielle - you want us to wait until Monday to see if we need to choose more?

I feel ya on the teenage boy thing....ugh...the girls!!!

DS has been with the same girl for just about 2 years, she is very controlling and he is just beginning to realize it. Hopefully being away at college will change things.

[tyniknate]

Jayne - Rumbly Tumbly it is!

Cheryl - What a great idea for Dancing in the Rain. I got goosebumps when I read it. Going back to add you to the list.

Erin - two for now, unless there is another letter that you really want. Yes - it will be Monday. I'm on prednisone again for my back and neck and it always makes me a little foggy. Sorry - didn't mean to confuse anyone.

[wdwmickey]

Cheryl - I LOVE this idea!! I told Lisa when she first put that up what an amazing statement that was! I vote for yes!!

I'm glad you like the idea. I have that phrase typed up and in a place I see a lot to remind me how thankful I am for each and every day I have with DH:)

Will that work for most everyone?

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

DS has been with the same girl for just about 2 years, she is very controlling and he is just beginning to realize it. Hopefully being away at college will change things.

Yeah...we are just getting started with the girls. They have been together since September...pretty long for their age I guess. They are only Freshmen, so we are taking baby steps. We have a very open line of communication with them and her parents. I talk to her a lot myself. I want to know her. She is a nice girl, I just feel like he is not spending nearly as much time with his friends as he used to. But, controlling....that's hard to watch as a parent. There is only so much you can get involved before they get mad. Every step in life is a new challenge!! I want things easy!

[wdwmickey]

Oops we were typing at the same time. Thanks for adding it to the list ;) I have a teenage girl that I would trade for the next couple weeks--she's in a "mood" since "all my friends are leaving me".

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Jayne - Rumbly Tumbly it is!

Cheryl - What a great idea for Dancing in the Rain. I got goosebumps when I read it. Going back to add you to the list.

Erin - two for now, unless there is another letter that you really want. Yes - it will be Monday. I'm on prednisone again for my back and neck and it always makes me a little foggy. Sorry - didn't mean to confuse anyone.

Ummmm...I do have another letter picked out for when or if we have to add another. But, I don't want to take something that someone else might want when initially signing up. I just wanted to make sure I knew what you wanted from us. If you think there won't be many others signing up after today and want additional requests earlier, let me know!

[tyniknate]

My DS is 16 and is terrified whenever I even approach the subject of girls. He is totally outgoing about everything else, but girls scare him. Wish I could make it easier for him. It's so hard to watch.

[wdwmickey]

My girls too! Neither one of them has been on a date yet. DH and I told them they had to wait until they were 16 (Rachel's almost there) and now they are too busy to date ;)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I'm glad you like the idea. I have that phrase typed up and in a place I see a lot to remind me how thankful I am for each and every day I have with DH:)

Will that work for most everyone?

Soooo true! You never know what life is going to bring! DH's oldest (but younger than him) sister was killed in a car accident almost 6 years ago. She was 23. So hard! It's still tough and now his other sister (now 25 years old) is having major health issues. My in-laws are a mess!

Oops we were typing at the same time. Thanks for adding it to the list ;) I have a teenage girl that I would trade for the next couple weeks--she's in a "mood" since "all my friends are leaving me".

Ummmm...is it Rachel? I'll take her! Not that I wouldn't take Sarah....I just adore Rachel! But, you HAVE to take my PITA James!!! (We use "PITA" a lot in our house...not sure if others know what it means??!! LOL)

[tyniknate]

Honestly, I think its gonna be a challenge to get 9 scrappers for each group. I have some who were joining either one or the other, but not 9 total for either group. How about we wait until later today and see what happens. I don't want to drag signups out too long since these will take a while to put together. Lets see what happens today and I will decide tonight.

[Princess Jayne]

From what everyone has said, I think I'll keep enjoying the simple, child-free life! ha ha!

[tyniknate]

There are definitely advantages to being child free.

I know why some animals eat their young!

[wdwmickey]

Soooo true! You never know what life is going to bring! DH's oldest (but younger than him) sister was killed in a car accident almost 6 years ago. She was 23. So hard! It's still tough and now his other sister (now 25 years old) is having major health issues. My in-laws are a mess!



Ummmm...is it Rachel? I'll take her! Not that I wouldn't take Sarah....I just adore Rachel! But, you HAVE to take my PITA James!!! (We use "PITA" a lot in our house...not sure if others know what it means??!! LOL)

Actually right now it's Sarah, but, I think after the graduation ceremony today it might be Rachel as well and I'm sure she would love to visit you. You're one of her favorite people. I would be happy to take James.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

From what everyone has said, I think I'll keep enjoying the simple, child-free life! ha ha!

Absolutely enjoy it now!!! DH and I were very young parents and now that they are growing (still have the almost 7 year old little guy), we are making some awesome future plans!! We didn't even go on a honeymoon because we already had our oldest (he was 2) and I couldn't stand to be away from him that long! We had a trip booked and paid for and I backed out and we lost a lot of money, but why be miserable and miss him??!! Now, I am MORE THAN COMFORTABLE with a little getaway with no kids!! Did it last year in Disney...awesome!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Honestly, I think its gonna be a challenge to get 9 scrappers for each group. I have some who were joining either one or the other, but not 9 total for either group. How about we wait until later today and see what happens. I don't want to drag signups out too long since these will take a while to put together. Lets see what happens today and I will decide tonight.

OK...will do! Let us know!!

There are definitely advantages to being child free.

I know why some animals eat their young!

OMG!!! I just had tea coming out of my nose and possibly my eyes??!! LOL

That was hilarious!

Actually right now it's Sarah, but, I think after the graduation ceremony today it might be Rachel as well and I'm sure she would love to visit you. You're one of her favorite people. I would be happy to take James.

She is so sweet! And Ha!!!!! You would put a return to sender stamp on him really quickly!! He is higher maint. than Lexi! I thought girls were tough....nah...not in our family! She's so laid back and easy going!

[tyniknate]

Sorry Erin. Hope it didn't damage your computer :lmao:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Sorry Erin. Hope it didn't damage your computer :lmao:

LOL No...seems ok...that was too funny though....still thinking about it!

[wdwmickey]

Danielle--I have a question. I was just re-reading the requirements and wamt to make sure I'm not confusing myself (it happens a lot). We are making a title instead of a 4inch letter correct? No 4 inch letters as an element? Just want to verify

For instance could I make a decorated 2 inch letter as the first letter in my title (or a welded & shadowed title), journal box, photo mat, and a paper piecing. Is that sort of what we're going for?

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I have a question also...for the embellishing two ways...some elements are hard to embellish two ways...like the paper clips and even sometimes the shapes. Do you have any suggestions as to how to handle that? I don't want them to be too over-done.

[tyniknate]

No 4" letters for this one. I think we are looking for a full title. Welded letters, traditional title on an appropriately sized background, computer printed title, something like that. If you have an idea - let us know. We are open for suggestions.

The swaps usually say embellished at least once. I copied the instructions for this one from an old swap and it was listed as two ways. If you are totally happy with a piece and it would look weird with a second embellishment, I'm OK with that. I just don't want a single piece of paper with a sticker on. Do you know what I mean? You can use special paper, ink, stickles, etc. The kind of stuff that most of us do anyway. Totally good with your judgment.

[mommy2mrb]

Cheryl, you have brought me to happy tears! you are just so sweet!

I wasn't planning on doing this swap, but have changed my mind!!!

can I please have for Everyday: H - Happy Days and W - Water!

can't chime in on the dating thing (thank goodness) just yet, but I'd take your girls too Cheryl! they aree both so sweet, just like their mama!!!

[tyniknate]

Welcome Lisa. You're giving me goosebumps again. Was going to send you a PM about our special letter, but see you got to us first. Glad to have you join us.

[wdwmickey]

Yay, Lisa is going to play :banana::banana::banana::dance3:

[mommy2mrb]

Welcome Lisa. You're giving me goosebumps again. Was going to send you a PM about our special letter, but see you got to us first. Glad to have you join us.

Yay, Lisa is going to play :banana::banana::banana::dance3:

you sucked me in Cheryl!!! :rotfl2:
I kept going back and forth this week on it, happy to be joining in on the fun!!!:yay:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Yay Lisa!!!!

[mommy2mrb]

Yay Lisa!!!!

I do my best to keep you ladies happy :lmao:

[jacksmomma]

I am thinking of joining, but have never done anything this large before. :goodvibes

What is a slide mount? :confused3

[tyniknate]

Let me see if I can find a picture. Be right back.

[tyniknate]

I hope this works:

Slide Mounts –You can alter or embellish an actual slide mount or create your own out of cardstock. The mounts are available in a variety of colors and shapes, or Sizzix makes a die with 4 shapes on it. Usually 2 per person.

B&MB's class:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1505431

You can also go back to the sticky on the top of the swaps thread and find the slidemount swap that was done in September of last year. Lots of really nice examples on there.

We would love to have you join us. Due date isn't until the end of July, since we will need some time to put these together. It a lot of pieces, but you end up with an entire book almost finished for you. All you need is the book, background paper and pictures. Everything else is finished and ready to be put on the page. A great way to finish a book in just one afternoon.

[JJ&JHsmom]

Sorry had to run to the store to buy rations for the prom goers!!! I really don't know why they do not eat the dinner that they pay for with their ticket, but I'm only the mom and at this stage in his life I know nothing and he is right!

I will happily trade both my teenagers right now, DD is 13 and DS is 17, if anyone is interested in trading, even for a few weeks let me know! My favorite saying right now is "Shoot Me", that should give you and idea of how pleasant they are right now.:rotfl:

Lisa, I was so hoping you would join in!

I think I have more letters picked, but can't find my list. I will check in later, have to do some organizing of scrap stuff that is all over the house! DS says that if it rains they are taking over my living room.:scared1: Well hopefully it will be clear so that they can have a small fire out back and I can keep an eye on them from my kitchen while I scrap!

Cassey

[tyniknate]

Cassey - hope the rain holds off for you. I will trade you kids, but I don't think you will be any happier with mine. DS12 says DS16 picks on him too much. DS16 doesn't want to be bothered by anyone. Then DS6 gets into the mess because no one wants to play with him. Guess that's what I get for spacing them out over 10 years. I think if I had it to do over again I would have had them much closer together because at least then they would have had something in common.

[bigsis1970]

Hello - Can I please have the letters F (four parks - one world) and V (Villians Galore) in the Disney part of the swap.? Thanks Michelle

[tyniknate]

Yeah Michelle :banana: Going to add you to the list.

[chiefdragon]

I would like to sign up for the following groups if the sports are still open.

DISNEY
I - Its A Small World After All;
J - Just Ducky (pics of Donald/Daisy)

Everyday:
I- I Love You;
J- Just Hanging Out

Thanks so much for doing all of this.

[tyniknate]

Thanks so much for joining us! :yay: Got you down for those letters. Please check back in to see if we will need you to pick one more letter. Hope we will have enough swappers to cover, but maybe not :confused3. Hafta wait and see.

[JJ&JHsmom]

Cassey - hope the rain holds off for you. I will trade you kids, but I don't think you will be any happier with mine. DS12 says DS16 picks on him too much. DS16 doesn't want to be bothered by anyone. Then DS6 gets into the mess because no one wants to play with him. Guess that's what I get for spacing them out over 10 years. I think if I had it to do over again I would have had them much closer together because at least then they would have had something in common.

Sun is out for now, first time in days. Forecast is rain later but who knows...
Your 2 oldest sound like my 2. DD is going back and forth being upset the DS is leaving in 4 months and wishing him gone because he is mean to her. Some days I wonder why I wanted children and other days I am so proud of both of them. I wish there were more proud days right now but unfortunately I end up shaking my head at them and wondering what I did wrong. I just keep thinking this shall pass and we will all be a happy family after the teenager wears off!! Time to get DS ready for prom. I will check back later.

Cassey

[my2ms0205]

I'd like to join in! Can I have F- Family and U- Umbellas in the everyday group. I'm still considering the Disney group- Gotta think a little more :)

[tyniknate]

Cassie - got ya down. Let me know about the Disney group. :goodvibes

[wdwmickey]

Danielle--Rachel (MusicalDisneyDreams) left me a note that she wants to play too :)

For Disney could she please have:

H--Happiest place on earth
W--Walkin' right down the middle of Main Street USA

Thanks

[msscrappyr]

I would like to sign up -- hope this is correct. Just got home from a long day of shopping and forgot about the sign ups. YIKES. I haven't been able to read anything because I wanted to make sure I got in so here goes:

DISNEY: H and W
EVERYDAY: E and P

Thanks so much,
Evelyn

[msscrappyr]

I just saw a previous post for my choices on the DISNEY sign up so could I have X and Z. Sorry I didn't read first.

Evelyn

[jacksmomma]

You all have sucked me in! :rotfl: Put me down for P-Poncho Weather and Q-Quick bite for the Disney swap. (I wanted Just Ducky...but I ...ducked into this swap a little too late! :lmao:)

I will come back later and consider joining the Everyday swap.

[tyniknate]

Thanks for joining everyone! I'm excited that we may fill this one up.:cool1::cool1::cool1:

[my2ms0205]

Okay- I'm in for the Disney one too :)
I'd like K- Kids at Heart and L- Let the Memories Begin please.

thanks!

[MazdaUK]

Stupid time difference :headache: I was up so many hours before this openend I forgot all about it :rolleyes3

Can I have s - snuggle and y - yummy for the everyday please:thumbsup2

[tyniknate]

Better late than never! Glad to have you with us.

Am gonna keep this open until Monday morning and then will ask for volunteers to make extra letters so we can fill this up. Have a great weekend.

[mcever4]

I may get started on some things for this swap this weekend, but had a question for everyone. I just got an adorable stamp for framing pictures and was wondering if anyone had issues with a photo mat being only about 3 1/2 by 3 1/2, or if you would rather it only work for a 4 X 6 photo. If no one minds, I will make several mats instead fof just the required one. Just post and let me know your thoughts!

Robin

[wdwmickey]

I think that stamp would be fantastic for your journal boxes:) I personally print most of my pictures at 4 x 6 or larger.

[mommy2mrb]

most of my photos are 4 x6 also , agree that they would work with the journal box sizes!

[JJ&JHsmom]

I print mostly 4 by 6 photos so would prefer mats that size.

Cassey

[tyniknate]

Me too for 4X6 prints. Love the journal box idea though.

[jacksmomma]

Hey Gals!

I have been looking over things and I will have a busy month or so ahead of me...I am going to have to pull myself out of this one. :guilty: Between Jacka's birthday and a couple of conferences and Father's Day...it is going to be a busy summer. Hopefully I can join in another that is a little less time consuming. :flower3:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I too use either 4x6 or 5x7 photos.

[MazdaUK]

I use 4 x 6 but think it would be a great journal box:thumbsup2

[tyniknate]

Not a problem. Join us when things settle down a little bit. ;)

[jacksmomma]

Not a problem. Join us when things settle down a little bit. ;)

Thanks! :goodvibes Can you tell that I am feeling a little overwhelmed with DS heading to KG and me having to pick his homeschool curriculum?! :lmao:

[tyniknate]

Please see new info in first post - green highlight. Thanks!

[wdwmickey]

Good Morning :)

I would like 3A for Disney and P--Picture Perfect for everyday

MusicalDisneyDreams would like Z--Zip-a-dee-Doo-Dah for Disney please

Thanks :)

[Princess Jayne]

I'll do - U Unbelievable - in the Disney group!

[my2ms0205]

I'll do P- Poncho weather for Disney and T- treats in Everyday

[chiefdragon]

Thanks so much for doing this...can I have the following 2 3B for the Disney Group and K- Kidding Around for the general group. Thanks so much.

[tyniknate]

Cheryl, Rachel, Jayne and Cindy - thanks for choosing! Updating list now.

[tyniknate]

Gotcha ChiefDragon. Thanks.

[mommy2mrb]

I will take Everyday "V" - Victory

[tyniknate]

Thanks Lisa. Glad to have you along for this swap.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I'll do G - Good Times for Everyday and the closing page for Disney...thinking "See Ya Real Soon"??

[MazdaUK]

I can do X for eXtreme fun:thumbsup2

[tyniknate]

Thanks Erin and Mazda! Only a couple more to hear from. :cool1:

[JJ&JHsmom]

May I have Q is Disney and R in everyday. Sorry it's been a looong day around here. Now off to figure our dinner.

Cassey

[mcever4]

Danielle, I was going to choose Q for Quick Bite, but I think it is already taken. Also, it looks like X is taken also, but it may be for a different group. Let me know if I need to take one of these! I am getting started on the ones I have for sure tomorrow and will mail everything for both swaps together. Am I correct in we make 5 sets still?

Robin

[tyniknate]

Robin - The letter X was open - so I've put you down for that one.

This swap works a little differently than the character swap. Because everyone needs to receive a complete alphabet and we have 10 swappers, you will need to make 10 sets for each letter in the Disney group. The sets include title, 1 mat, 1 journal box and 1 element.
There are 26 letters in the alphabet + open page + close page + 2 extra sets = 30 total groups. That means each swapper will make 10 sets of each of their letters. Am I making any sense?

Those who are in the Everyday group will make 8 sets since there are 8 swappers. I will take care of the 2 leftover letters in this one since 8 swappers times 3 letters each only comes to 24. So you would make 8 total sets of each letter for this one.

Sorry if I've totally confused you. Any more questions - ask away.

[wdwmickey]

Danielle--I would be more than happy to take one of the extra everyday letters off your hands ;)

[bigsis1970]

I will take the Title Page. :) MIchelle

[tyniknate]

Got it Michelle. Title page is all yours.

Cheryl, Only if you are sure you don't mind. You can have whichever letter you want - any that I have signed up for. Let me know which one. :)

[wdwmickey]

Danielle--I double checked the list and everyone has 3 and you have 4 so I'll take N--No place like home and we should be full and ready to go :)

[chiefdragon]

I wanted to go ahead and tell you that my groups look awesome. Thank you so much for doing all of this I know it is going to be a lot of work on your end.

[Princess Jayne]

Thank you so much for doing all of this I know it is going to be a lot of work on your end.

Seconded! especially when combined with the character swap too! :scared1:

And my groups look good!

[mommy2mrb]

Danielle, my groups are good....now to start brainstorming my ideas!

[tyniknate]

Wanna start brainstorming mine too? My brain is malfunctioning this week :upsidedow

[mommy2mrb]

Wanna start brainstorming mine too? My brain is malfunctioning this week :upsidedow

:lmao: I'll try to help!

here's what I'm thinking of for mine:
water - pool or beach theme

happy days, thinking of doing smiley faces??? think that would work??

victory, :confused3 assume most would use as sports themed?? but not all have sports photos....have to look through my carts to see what I have!

danielle,
letter Z, animals
letter O, how about a garden theme
letter E, no idea, sorry
letter A, how about star theme

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

My groups look good! We have each other's info...so we are good to go!

Here's my plan:

G - Goofin Around - figured I'd do a Donald Duck theme? LOL Just kidding! In one of those moods I guess??!! Obviously a Goofy theme!!

O - Ohana Means Family - doing a general tropical feel that can be used for the meals or Poly pix in general.

Close - See Ya Real Soon - thinking something with the Mickey hands like they do in MK as you leave at the end of the night??


B - Best Buds - still thinking....want to try to make it general enough that it can be used for girls and/ or boys

G - Good Times - thinking something fairly basic again...but maybe a "tie-dye" type color scheme & hippie sort-of font...give it that 70's feel?

L - Love - probably going reds, pinks, hearts and roses

[wdwmickey]

Our groups are good :)

My thoughts:

Disney--

"E"nchanted--general Fantasyland-ish, princess/prince, sparkles & bling

"T"riple Mountain Whammy--paper piecing or die cuts of the mountians; mix of space, water & wilderness paper

"Pick 3A"--mix of red, yellow, black & white patterned papers

Everyday--

"D"ancing in the rain--raindrop paper, paper piecing dancers; should be able to use for rainy day or dancing

"M"aking memories--???

"N"o place like home--red sparkly shoes on the title ;) Maybe home imrovement type paper? Journal box in the shape of a house

"P"icture perfect--general colors that could be used with "formal"/professional pics, maybe camera paper piecing.

I love the ideas posted so far :)

[JJ&JHsmom]

My groups are good. Thanks Danielle for hostessing both swaps. I have your info and think you still have mine.

Here are my ideas so far

Disney
A maybe cars and planes with a disney color scheme, still thinking.
N thinking swirls and maybe a pp with a green face????
Q definately disney food related, ice cream, pretzel, popcorn....

Everyday

C baking theme
Q reading, books with some zzzz thrown in
R ???? not sure yet.


Cassey

[my2ms0205]

My groups are great- I'm pretty sure you have my info from the character swap

I'm thinking...
Disney
K-just a KID@heart....kid in big fun letters and a heart shape instead of word
L- Let the Memories Begin-? standard black, red, yellow
P- Poncho weather- not sure, but definitely using some bright yellow, maybe the sun peeking out behind the clouds

Everyday
F-Family- I was thinking a bigger mat, like for a 5x7 pic?
T-Treats- cupcakes, cookies
U- Umbrellas- not sure

[mommy2mrb]

ran to Joann's 40% off paper...enabling!!!!

for my "V" Victory, got blue paper with white stars.....so my thought is doing a whole "star" theme, as they are the star of the activity they had a victory in.....does that work for everyone???

[Princess Jayne]

D - Dreams Come True - I'm thinking shimmery bluey theme, maybe castle colours
R- Rumbly Tumbly - Pooh bear theme with honey/bees etc
U- Unbelievable - i have no idea yet - seen some black/stary paper which might look cool!

[wdwmickey]

ran to Joann's 40% off paper...enabling!!!!

for my "V" Victory, got blue paper with white stars.....so my thought is doing a whole "star" theme, as they are the star of the activity they had a victory in.....does that work for everyone???

Love that :thumbsup2

[JJ&JHsmom]

ran to Joann's 40% off paper...enabling!!!!

for my "V" Victory, got blue paper with white stars.....so my thought is doing a whole "star" theme, as they are the star of the activity they had a victory in.....does that work for everyone???

Love the idea Lisa, now I am off to Joann's to buy a few more sheets of paper.

Cassey

[MusicalDisneyDreams]

My groups look great!

For "H"appiest Place on Earth- I was thinking Disney red, yellow, black white.. maybe an MK theme though.. not totally sure yet.

"W"alking Right Down the Middle of Main Street U.S.A.- I was thinking red, white, blue, and the lyric as one of my elements.

"Z"ip-a-dee-doo-dah- I was going to go with a lyric as an element, as I was thinking blues and greens.

[MazdaUK]

Love the V idea - works for so many things! For water how about just general watery/splashy stuff, so it works for everything?

[mommy2mrb]

happy you like my "V" Idea!!!

forgot to say my "W"....got "water" paper, sand castle & bare feet stickers and beach ball brads, big sun for journal tag maybe.

and my "H" got really cute bright yellow/white plaid paper, yellow shear ribbon and will make yellow smiley faces with my peachy keen stamps, still thinking about a journal tag...


love everyone's ideas for their letters!!!!

[mommy2mrb]

Hey, LM3K, Mazda, chiefdragon and my2ms0205....I sent you all PM's the other day...need to know if you want a boy or girl PP beach theme for my Letter W for everyday!

thanks!!

[mommy2mrb]

my first group is done.....I had a tough time with embellies on this, so I made an extra photo mat and 4 paper clips....hope everyone is okay with them!
the journal tag white is chalked with yellow

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae217/mommy2mrb/P1070536.jpg

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Hey, LM3K, Mazda, chiefdragon and my2ms0205....I sent you all PM's the other day...need to know if you want a boy or girl PP beach theme for my Letter W for everyday!

thanks!!


Sorry, Lisa....thought I responded...guess not??? Either is fine for me...I've got both, so can always use something!!! If you are chugging along with girls, go girl, if you feel like boy, go boy!!

[mommy2mrb]

Sorry, Lisa....thought I responded...guess not??? Either is fine for me...I've got both, so can always use something!!! If you are chugging along with girls, go girl, if you feel like boy, go boy!!

that's okay! how about a boy, so far only have 1 other boy and still have 2 ladies to respond.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

that's okay! how about a boy, so far only have 1 other boy and still have 2 ladies to respond.

Sounds great!!! :thumbsup2 And, love that completed group!!!!!

[mommy2mrb]

thanks! think its okay by adding the extra pieces since I didn't embellie much??

[wdwmickey]

Too cute Lisa :)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

thanks! think its okay by adding the extra pieces since I didn't embellie much??

I think you are good...don't want to over-do it!!!

[MazdaUK]

Sorry Lisa - not been able to get on for a couple of days (stupid work :headache:) boy please:goodvibes

My ideas so far......

Snuggle - I thought I'd do the s out of felt and maybe add felt hands (mitt shapes probably) - is that OK? (And how do you stick felt :confused: Pop dots or do i have to sew?)

eXtreme fun - I was going to go for really bright papers (stripes, spots etc.) unless people prefer grungy-looking (to signify little darlings getting muddy and ripped but having a great time :rolleyes3)

Yummy - ice-cream theme in sugary colours

Views welcome!!

[wdwmickey]

Mazda--those sound perfect to me :)

[mommy2mrb]

Sorry Lisa - not been able to get on for a couple of days (stupid work :headache:) boy please:goodvibes

that's okay, got your choice!!

My ideas so far......

Snuggle - I thought I'd do the s out of felt and maybe add felt hands (mitt shapes probably) - is that OK? (And how do you stick felt :confused: Pop dots or do i have to sew?)

love this, what about running it through a xyron ...

eXtreme fun - I was going to go for really bright papers (stripes, spots etc.) unless people prefer grungy-looking (to signify little darlings getting muddy and ripped but having a great time :rolleyes3)

I like either one, the muddy one would work for camp next month!!
Yummy - ice-cream theme in sugary colours

sounds very yummy, big ice cream lovers here!!

Views welcome!!

love your ideas....my thoughts in red...

[MazdaUK]

Thanks - I never thought of the xyron!

I've also just found some super-cute cupcakes (wooden flat things) online - would they work for everyone too? I thoguht I might paint and glitter them;)

[mommy2mrb]

Thanks - I never thought of the xyron!

I've also just found some super-cute cupcakes (wooden flat things) online - would they work for everyone too? I thoguht I might paint and glitter them;)

sure thing!

I like the cupcake idea too!

[MazdaUK]

What's not to like about cupcakes:rolleyes1 These don't even have any calories:lmao:

[mommy2mrb]

here is my Everyday "W" ~~~ "WATER !" I kept it generic so you could use it for beach, pool, lake or even backyard sprinklers!!!

title has a beachball brad - color's are different on each one!
tyniknate, mazdaUK and LM3K are getting the boys
JJ&JHsmom, chiefdragon, my2ms0205, wdwmickey and myself are getting the girls ~~ decided to make them look like they are "tan"!

the sun journal tag is chalked and I am also including the sand castle stickers, was going to add them, but thought I would leave that to you incase you didn't use them for the beach!

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae217/mommy2mrb/P1070537.jpg

off to bag these up, dinner and then we are doing to have a Wii bowling tournament tonight!

[MazdaUK]

They re gorgeous!!!!! I think I need to get working;)

[JJ&JHsmom]

Lisa, love both your sets, very cute!

Mazda, I love cupcakes and ice cream and so does my DD so we are good with either.

I spend an hour and a half at joann's picking out my papers and embellishements yesterday, my receipt is about 10 feet long:scared1:! I had soooo much fun and can't wait to get started, but have to finish the character swap before I start on this.

Cassey

[MazdaUK]

I'm scared even to look at what I need as I'm guessing I need mega-paper orders:eek: I'll try and use stash where I can but 8 sets is a big ask;) I need 3 sheets to make 4 sets generally:rolleyes1 Guess I need to find my creativity hat

[chiefdragon]

I am feeling so far behind other then sign ups that is all I have done (of course sent my info in and confirmed my groups). I think I will start on these next week. Have to get through graduation first then there are so few students that I will be able to focus.

[wdwmickey]

I am feeling so far behind other then sign ups that is all I have done (of course sent my info in and confirmed my groups). I think I will start on these next week. Have to get through graduation first then there are so few students that I will be able to focus.

All I've done is basic planning and a little shopping. I have 2 other swaps to complete before I really get started on this one ;)

[mcever4]

I have finally finished one letter and have hit a creative wall on the others!:confused: You creative girls give me some ideas of what you would want for the Disney group "Celebrate" and the letter X! When I think of celebrate, I think of birthday, anniversary, etc., but everyone may not celebrate these things at Disney. I am at a total loss for the letter X! Throw some ideas my way and I will get started on the last 2!

Robin

[mommy2mrb]

I have finally finished one letter and have hit a creative wall on the others!:confused: You creative girls give me some ideas of what you would want for the Disney group "Celebrate" and the letter X! When I think of celebrate, I think of birthday, anniversary, etc., but everyone may not celebrate these things at Disney. I am at a total loss for the letter X! Throw some ideas my way and I will get started on the last 2!

Robin

for celebrate....how about confetti and streamers

for your X - how about an adventure/jungle/safari theme

[MazdaUK]

For X how about kisses? (as in x x x;))

I've pulled papers and cardstock and just need some dark brown for one group - I've got stash for the rest:thumbsup2

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I got most of what I needed last weekend...just getting started on them, then finishing up the shopping!

[PrincessNancy96]

please see note in OP.. thank you.

[mommy2mrb]

Good Morning Ladies....as Nan posted on the first page Danielle is having to step away from this, Nan will be my hostess back-up... we are in need of some angels to help out in groups

Disney ABC group

Letter B wdwmickey

Letter M musicaldisneydreams

Letter Y lm3k

Everday ABC group

Letter A wdwmickey

Letter E JJ&JHsmom

I will take everyday letters O and Z

thank you all for helping out.....I will be sending my info to those I know do not have it as yet in a bit!

Thanks :flower3::flower3:


Yay, got this all angeled!!! thank you so much Cheryl, Erin, Rachel and Cassey!!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I will do the Disney Y

[wdwmickey]

I'll take the Disney "B" and the everyday "A" :)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I can do the B in Disney if you need also.

[mommy2mrb]

I will do the Disney Y

I'll take the Disney "B" and the everyday "A" :)

thanks Erin and Cheryl :goodvibes

[wdwmickey]

Just talked to Rachel and she'll take the "M" in Disney

[mommy2mrb]

okay weird, I can't quote or multi quote...

Nan, Cheryl took Disney M for Rachel...do you want to do Everyday E instead?

and now Nan's post disappeared....what's going on????


I think I sent PM's to everyone who doesn't have my addy...if I missed you, please let me know if you don't have it!

Thanks!

[PrincessNancy96]

No, that's okay... thanks for asking!!!

[wdwmickey]

Wierd things are happening with the board I had 2 PMs disappear yesterday :confused3 I thought it was just my laptop.

[mommy2mrb]

No, that's okay... thanks for asking!!!

okay!

wow, now I can quote again :confused3

[JJ&JHsmom]

I can take the E in everyday if you need me to.

Cassey

[mommy2mrb]

I can take the E in everyday if you need me to.

Cassey

thank you Cassey!!! that would be great!



Nan has updated the group's post with all the new angel spots, please double check your new groups my angels!!!
thanks again everyone!

[mommy2mrb]

Question for all swappers.......

would you all still be willing to make the 10 sets for Disney and 8 sets for everyday so that Danielle can get both sets?????

I think it would really brighten up her day and send her a big dose of pixie dust!!!

let me know what everyone thinks!

Thanks!!!

[wdwmickey]

Well you already know my answer ;) YES :)

[mommy2mrb]

Well you already know my answer ;) YES :)

well since it was YOUR idea....:goodvibes:goodvibes

[wdwmickey]

You're so cute ;) Let me know if you need anything that can be done via e-mail, etc.

[mommy2mrb]

You're so cute ;) Let me know if you need anything that can be done via e-mail, etc.

I will, thanks for the offer....now I'm getting off, my eyes and back are hurting! talk later!!

[JJ&JHsmom]

YES!!!! I was thinking about asking the same thing.


Cassey

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

LOL I never even thought of doing less than the 10 and 8 sets!!! So, no worries here!!!

[Princess Jayne]

Fine by me!

[MazdaUK]

Fine by me - I'd already cut one group anyway:)

[chiefdragon]

I think that is a great idea. I had already planned to do that many so it is not a big deal at all.

[mommy2mrb]

Thank you everyone who has answered and are willing to make the extra sets! I know Danielle will be so thrilled to get them!!

[bigsis1970]

Yep count me in - was planning for 10 anyway.. :)

[mommy2mrb]

Got everyday Group Z - Zoo done today:

I gave everyone a photo mat, journal box, 2 tags, title, the remaining Karen Foster sticker sheet (thought they were cute) and 3 animal brads, since I didn't embellie much, gave you extra's....hope you all like it....

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae217/mommy2mrb/P1070604.jpg

[mommy2mrb]

here is my everyday Letter O - outdoors...

there are two photo corners with tree brads for your photo mat, didn't want to attach them....two slide mounts with flowers & matted...the grass blades on the journal box are not all glued down in case you want to use it for a photo and is chalked....the yellow flower on the title is the sun, "outdoors" is a grass pattern paper

hope you like!

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae217/mommy2mrb/P1070605.jpg

[wdwmickey]

Love both groups Lisa :)

[JJ&JHsmom]

Lisa, both sets are beautiful.

Cassey

[MazdaUK]

Love them! I've got one group done but can't upload the pics til I get my PC back.:headache:

[mommy2mrb]

finished my last group!!!

V - Victory

The pennant is the journal box, 4 star shapes for each, the title has a glittery edge to the "V".....hope these will work for your kid's victories in life!!


http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae217/mommy2mrb/P1070641.jpg

[wdwmickey]

Cute Lisa :) I love the pennant!

[MazdaUK]

Love it! Now I just have to make sure someone wins something:rotfl2:

[mcever4]

Just checking in! One more group to do and then my stuff will go postal! YEAH!!!!

Robin

[MazdaUK]

Here's my everyday group - S for snuggle
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/MazdaUK/034.jpg

Edges inked, the S is cut from felt.

I've got X cut and just waiting on cardstock to start Y:thumbsup2

[mommy2mrb]

:woohoo: Robin!! can't wait to see your sets!!!

Mazda, Love your snuggle set!


just a reminder....I will be gone Wed - Fri for Megan's camp....Nan will keep an eye on things here for me! Thanks Nan!!!!

[JJ&JHsmom]

Mazda, love the snuggle set!

Cassey

[mommy2mrb]

off to camp this morning.....Nan will be around if you have any issues....see you when we get back!

[Princess Jayne]

Here's my Rumbly Tumbly group for the disney set

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/Me005/P1160796.jpg

Theres gold stickles around the edge of the title (it hasnt photographed very well!) the hunny in the pots is also gold stickled. Hope this set is ok!

[MusicalDisneyDreams]

Jayne- that set is so adorable! :love: I love the title.

[mommy2mrb]

love your Pooh set Jayne!



Hello everyone, next check in is June 20th! and final call for any needed angels!!!

Please let me know how many groups you still need to finish up!

Thanks!!!!

[wdwmickey]

Checking in for myself and Rachel. This is next on our list after we finish the EPCOT swap this weekend (we'll be working on this and the character swap at the same time ;)). We're all sketched and we've pulled our papers and embellishments. Since we have nearly 5 weeks until we need to mail I'm sure we'll be on time :)

[Princess Jayne]

I've got a couple more Pooh sets to finish and then my other two letters in the disney group. I'm going to try and have them done by the end of the month to give the post plenty of time to get them to you.

[JJ&JHsmom]

Jayne, love your set!

I have finished the Q set for everyday, I have planned out all letters but the E vor everyday, still working on an idea. I plan to have these done and mailed before I leave for vacation on July 15. I will post photos later of the Q set. Off to dance recital.

Cassey

Here is Q

http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv293/cljhanson/IMG_2916.jpg

Now I am off to finish up some pages in my kiddos books. See if I can meet my scrap goal this month.