Outside the Parks Swap Complete

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

This is the interest thread for the Outside the Parks Swap. It will become the sig-up thread and eventually the progress thread. The information will be in this post, the groups in the next and the third post will be for the players list.

Sign-ups will be Monday, May 9 at 9:00 am est

Due date will be June 27


Required check-ins will be:
May 13 - verify groups
May 26
June 10 -detailed check-in with expected mail date
June 20 -mail by date
June 27 -Due date

Newbies are welcome. If you haven't swapped with us on this board before, then I will limit you to 4 groups.

This is a small swap-there are 2 different types of groups listed:
-- The first set is for 2-inch embellished letters to spell a word or phrase.
-- The second set is for single elements.
-- If there's interest in 4-inch letter groups, I can add those as well.

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

After sign-ups, please pm me your name, DIS name, mailing address, email address and phone number when you sign up (I will only use these in an emergency). *If I have EVER swapped with you before, I have your info, and don't need you to resend it (unless it has changed).

Altered Letters-Make your letter(s) 2 inches, matted, and embellished at least once. Your top letter is cut at 2 inches and the mat can be the shadow. You may use patterned and solid colored paper. Please be creative and use colors that represent your group selection.

Single element groups - choose an element from the list. List your element as soon as you can to avoid duplicates. If you choose paper piecing, please state what you are making as soon as you know becau
se we can have more than one paper piecing.

Element list:
Title = standard 8x2 topper (other sizes are okay), welded and shadowed letters, letters on squares, circles,mini tags or other shapes, a large title tag, title on a box, borders, altered CD.
1 paper piecing (not a single layer diecut)
2 photomats for a 4x6 photo, 2 layers, smallest layer 4 ¼ x 6 ¼, embellished
2 journal boxes, total of 3 layers, minimum writing space 3x3, embellished
2 tags (or 1 large tag—greater than 2x3), 2 layers, something in the hole and embellished
1 file folder or matchbook (2 if mini) - -embellished
2 slide mounts -- embellished
Altered CD
3 altered paper clips
1 shaker box
1 library pocket and tag. Tag must be 2 layers with something in the hole, pocket must be embellished
1 license plate
3 shapes(squares, circles, stars, flowers etc or mini paper piecings) 2 layers, embellished
1 ATC
4 inchies
Signage/Bookmark: 1PP 2x6, double matted and embellished
Song/Lyric/Poem: 1PP, 3 layers in total and embellished. Min size 3x4, shapes are welcome
Altered letter: matted at least 4 inches (NOT A CHOICE FOR MINI KIT)
1 Border - 12x2 inches and able to be cut down to 11 inches in length - 2 layers and embellished.

You can mix and match -- 1 tag and box, 1 photomat and box, 1 tag and 2 squares or shapes, etc.

*Please let me know if you have an idea not listed! We are open to new things.

Suggestions for embellishments include:
Die cuts, stickers, stickles, flock, ink, chalk, brads, charms, flowers, eyelets, ribbon/fiber, sewing, tearing, embossing, stamping, clipart, additional layers of paper beyond double mats (if it would look weird trying to fit in another embellishment, specialty paper (such as embossed, glitter, Bling).

Packaging: Place your completed elements in a Ziploc bag THAT FITS YOUR ELEMENTS (the bag MUST close). PLEASE use a bag that closes. Bags that do not close make the sorting harder than it needs to be. One piece falls out of a bag and then I have to check every bag to see where it goes. Label your bag with your DISname, name and group letter. Do not address your items to a particular swapper. (That makes it harder for me to sort!) Your label should look like this:

LOVEMY3KIDDOS
Erin Palys
Group A

For Letters:Bag each set. Example: You are in Group A and are making a D. Put your D's in 4 different bags. Then put the 4 bags into a quart size bag. (Like bagging elements) If you are making 2 letters for your group, put both letters in the same bag, then put the bags all into a quart size bag.

For Elements: Put your item in a baggie that fits your element. Take all of your baggies for a group and place them in GALLON size (or larger) bag, and label with the same. Please use the gallon bag (or larger) -- your items may fit in a smaller bag, but the items you receive back might not.

Mailing:
* You may send to me, by any method you choose unless you are mailing after June 20. Then mail Priority WITH Delivery Confirmation.
* I prefer to send to you using flat rate boxes/envelopes. Please include enough postage in your package for return shipping. The rates are: Envelope or Small Box (9”x6”x2”) - $5.20, Medium/Standard box – $10.95, Large - $14.95. *Please note the recent increase in shipping rates.*
* If you want your items shipped to you with DC, please include the $.70, and a filled out slip. I will not mail the items back with delivery confirmation unless you include the $.70 and the filled out DC form.
* Please include a label (can be the priority label completed with your info or a small address label) for me to use to return your items to you.
* DO NOT include clik-it/ship-it postage. I will not be able to use it since it is only good on the day it was printed, and from the location it was printed.

I hope you have lots of fun with this swap!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

2" letter groups:

A. Mini Golf (each swapper chooses 2 letters - one from each word) FULL Make 4

1. disney-akj - M, G
2. NemoMom07 - I, O
3. wdwmickey - I, F
4. LM3K - N, L

B. Goofy's Candy Co. (each swapper chooses 1 word) FULL Make 3

1. LM3K - Candy
2. wdwmickey - Goofy's
3. MusicalDisneyDreams - Company

C. Lego (each swapper chooses 1 letter) FULL Make 4

1. LM3K - E
2. catinthehat - G
3. wdwmickey - O
4. NemoMom07 - L

D. Once Upon a Toy (each swapper chooses 3 letters) FULL Make 4

1. LM3K - O, U, A
2. catinthehat - N, P, T
3. wdwmickey - C, O, O
4. LM3K - E, N, Y

E. Pool (each swapper chooses 1 letter) FULL Make 4

1. disney-akj - P
2. LM3K - O
3. catinthehat - O
4. SIOH - L


G. Magical Express (each swapper chooses 3 letters, one does icon) FULL Make 5

1. LM3K - M, A, R
2. catinthehat - A, L, E
3. MDD - G, E, S
4. wdwmickey - I, X, S
5. SIOH - C, P, icon

H. Airport (each swapper chooses 2 letters and one makes an icon) FULL Make 5

1. LM3K - A, icon
2. wdwmickey - I, icon
3. SIOH - R, O
4. catinthehat - P, R
5. MDD - icon, T

Single Element Groups:

AA. Winter Summerland FULL Make 4

1. LM3K - tags
2. bigsis - inchies
3. JohnsonsLoveDisney - piecing
4. Nemomom07 - mats

BB. Fantasia Gardens FULL Make 3

1. wdwmickey - shapes
2. LM3K - mats
3. MDD - title

CC. Downtown Disney General FULL Make 5

1. LM3K - title
2. catinthehat - tags
3. MDD - mats
4. wdwmickey - slides
5. JohnsonsLoveDisney - inchies

DD. Goofy's Candy Company FULL Make 6

1. LM3K - shapes
2. catinthehat - boxes
3. MDD - clips
4. wdwmickey - mats
5. bigsis - license plate
6. JohnsonsLoveDisney - piecing

EE. Characters in Flight FULL Make 3

1. wdwmickey - mats
2. LM3K - Piecing
3. MDD - shapes

FF. T-Rex FULL Make 2

1. LM3K - tags
2. JohnsonsLoveDisney - title

GG. Rainforest Cafe FULL Make 2

1. LM3K - mat & box
2. bigsis - inchies

HH. Lego Store FULL Make 5

1. LM3K - title
2. catinthehat - tags
3. JohnsonsLoveDisney - mats
4. NemoMom07 - shapes
5. ckmom97 - slide mounts

II. Once Upon a Toy FULL Make 2

1. LM3K - tags
2. catinthehat - shapes

MM. Wintery Scene Photo Op FULL Make 2

1. LM3K - mats
2. wdwmickey - shapes

NN. Pool (Resort) FULL Make 3

1. disney-akj -
2. LM3K - tags
3. catinthehat - mat & box

OO. Resort Room FULL Make 4

1. disney-akj - title
2. LM3K -
3. catinthehat - tags
4. wdwmickey - clips

PP. Blizzard Beach FULL Make 4

1. disney-akj - library pocket
2. bigsis - license plate
3. ckmom97 - slide mounts
4. LM3K - tags

QQ. Typhoon Lagoon FULL Make 4

1. disney-akj - title
2. bigsis - license plate
3. ckmom97 - tags
4. LM3K -

RR. Disney Quest FULL Make 2

1. catinthehat -
2. LM3K - title

VV. Airport FULL Make 5

1. LM3K - tags
2. catinthehat - shapes
3. wdwmickey - piecing
4. bigsis - title
5. MDD - mats

WW. Magical Express FULL Make 6

1. LM3K - mats
2. catinthehat -
3. wdwmickey - tags
4. bigsis - title
5. JohnsonsLoveDisney -
6. MDD - boxes

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Players / Groups

bigsis - AA, DD, GG, PP, QQ, VV, WW

catinthehat - C, D, E, G, H, CC, DD, HH, II, NN, OO, RR, VV, WW

ckmom97 - HH, PP, QQ

disney-akj - A, E, NN, OO, PP, QQ

JohnsonsLoveDisney - AA, CC, DD, FF, HH, WW :banana:

LM3K - A, A, B, C, D, D, E, G, H, AA, BB, CC, DD, EE, FF, GG, HH, II, MM, NN, OO, PP, QQ, RR, VV, WW

MDD - B, G, H, BB, CC, DD, EE, VV, WW :banana:

NemoMom07 - A, C, AA, HH

SIOH - E, G, H

wdwmickey - A, B, C, D, G, H, BB, CC, DD, EE, MM, OO, VV, WW :banana:

Check-ins:

May 13 - verify groups

May 26 - status

June 10 - detailed status, mailing estimate

June 20 - mail date

June 27 - due date

:moped: On it's way to me

:banana: I have

:car: On it's way to you

:love: You have

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Does anyone:

1. Have any other suggestions for groups?

2. Want 4" letters?

3. Want mini kits?

[jacksmomma]

Oh...sounds instersting...The question is do I have time for another swap right now?! lol

You could always add MCO Airport, Magical Express, Water Pagent, and/or Campfire (with Chip and Dale).

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Oh...sounds instersting...The question is do I have time for another swap right now?! lol

You could always add MCO Airport, Magical Express, Water Pagent, and/or Campfire (with Chip and Dale).

Ahhhh....good thinking!!! I like those suggestions!

[mommy2mrb]

I don't think I will be joining this one...the photos I did take of DTD are only a few, didn't do the other things and already have things for the pool photos and DTD from other swaps

[bigsis1970]

I'd be interested :)

[wdwmickey]

I didn't think I would have enough photos to play, but, since you added more groups :rolleyes1 I'll be in at least a few groups :flower3:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I don't think I will be joining this one...the photos I did take of DTD are only a few, didn't do the other things and already have things for the pool photos and DTD from other swaps

Boooooo!! What about the Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique ones????

I'd be interested :)

Yay!!!!

I didn't think I would have enough photos to play, but, since you added more groups :rolleyes1 I'll be in at least a few groups :flower3:

Woohoo!!!! How about Rachel? I know you want to limit her because she is busy, but it isn't due until after school is out!!??

[wdwmickey]

I think she has already cropped most of the stuff that's listed. We don't do much outside the parks but DTD. I'll check with her tonight.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I think she has already cropped most of the stuff that's listed. We don't do much outside the parks but DTD. I'll check with her tonight.

Ok....:( let me know if either of you have any other suggestions!!

[MusicalDisneyDreams]

You're trying to guilt me into playing, aren't you? ;)

I actually do think there are a few groups I could use, though. I have two trips worth of DTD to do, but that's all I can use. I will definitely be able to use it, though. :goodvibes

[disney-akj]

This board is full of enablers....... just saying!!! I might have to join a few groups. Not too many, but maybe a few :goodvibes

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

You're trying to guilt me into playing, aren't you? ;)

I actually do think there are a few groups I could use, though. I have two trips worth of DTD to do, but that's all I can use. I will definitely be able to use it, though. :goodvibes

I'm just sayin'....I'll miss you if you aren't with us!! But, if you can't use these things...I understand...sorta. Nah......I'll beg if I have to!!!!!!! LOL

This board is full of enablers....... just saying!!! I might have to join a few groups. Not too many, but maybe a few :goodvibes

Who, me????!!! :rolleyes1

Michelle - you make awesome pieces and can imagine some great things coming from you for these groups...but, you don't have to join if you don't want to. I could go for a good cry anyway. :sad2:



Is this working you guys??!! :rotfl2: I expect to see all of you May 9th!!

[PrincessNancy96]

Who is an enabler??? LOL

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Who is an enabler??? LOL

Nan - I have no idea what they are talking about? Have you heard something? :rolleyes1

[mommy2mrb]

you two are so funny :lmao::lmao::lmao:

I went back and looked over the groups and my photos....I don't need anything from this swap....

but I will be an angel if you need one!!!

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

I am in for a few groups!! Mostly the single element ones. :)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

you two are so funny :lmao::lmao::lmao:

I went back and looked over the groups and my photos....I don't need anything from this swap....

but I will be an angel if you need one!!!

Ok...thanks for the angel!!!

I am in for a few groups!! Mostly the single element ones. :)

Yay!!!! Glad to have you!

[wdwmickey]

The only other thing we have lots of pictures from is the "water taxi" or whatever those small boats are called, but, if you don't stay at a resort that has those you couldn't use that group ;) I think the groups you have are great!!! We just spend most of our time in the parks.

[mommy2mrb]

just a quick highjake....we are still looking for somemore swappers for the Altered Paper Clips swap....please come over and join us!!!

[marlyjuice]

How much does its costs?

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

It only costs the amount of supplies, cost to ship here and return shipping.

[catinthehat35]

I'm in for a few groups....maybe more!! :rolleyes1 LOL! The only thing I worry about is the due date since June is crazy busy for me!! I never seem to have enough time to work on swaps during the week *stupid work* :headache:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I'm in for a few groups....maybe more!! :rolleyes1 LOL! The only thing I worry about is the due date since June is crazy busy for me!! I never seem to have enough time to work on swaps during the week *stupid work* :headache:

Awww!! LOL Tell your boss that you have priorities!!! And....it is the swap!!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Bumping this up....sign ups are Monday morning.

[catinthehat35]

I can't wait for sign ups!!! We are going to WDW in 24 days and I know we will be doing a Lot of the things on the list!! Monday can't get here soon enough! Lmbo!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Anyone have any other requests for this swap? Are we happy with the groups, need any added? Do we want kits or stick to single elements? Anything else? Want to get this all set so that Monday we can just sign up!

[wdwmickey]

I love single elemnts :) Also, I hate to be dense, but, where (or what) are the Buzz and Potato Head photo ops. We may need to check those out on our next trip. And if I make elements for things we've never done then we'd have to do them, right? :rotfl2:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I love single elemnts :) Also, I hate to be dense, but, where (or what) are the Buzz and Potato Head photo ops. We may need to check those out on our next trip. And if I make elements for things we've never done then we'd have to do them, right? :rotfl2:

Ahhh....right in front of the toy store....they are just big kind of statues of Buzz & Mr. Potato

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Final reminder that this opens at 9:00 tomorrow!!!

[disney-akj]

I would like the following groups. I have no idea on some of the elements right now? Will get back to you on that : )

E. Pool- P or any letter
NN. Pool
OO. Resort Room- Title
PP. Blizzard Beach-library pocket
QQ. Typhoon Lagoon

[disney-akj]

I think I will do a title for group QQ

[catinthehat35]

I would like to join the following groups please
Group c Lego any letter
Group d once uPon a toy
Group g magical express

Group cc downtown Disney
Group dd goofys candy co
GrouP hh Lego
Group II oce upon a toy
Group NN pool
Group OO resort
Group vv airport
Group ww magical expresss

That's all for now! I'll take another look at the list! I'll let you know my elements soon

[wdwmickey]

Good Morning Erin :)

MusicalDisneyDreams would like:

Group G
Group CC--mats
Group DD--clips


I would like:

Group B
Group C
Group G
Group H
Group BB--shapes
Group CC--slide mounts
Group DD--mats
Group EE--mats
Group OO--clips
Group VV--paper piecing
Group WW--tags

Thanks :)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

All updated to here!!

Thanks for joining Michelle, Stephanie, Rachel and Cheryl!!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

For the 2" word groups....if you didn't request a specific letter, I left it open for anyone that may want something specific. If you see that it is filling and there is something you want, let me know. Otherwise, I will just assign letters before close!! Thanks so much!

I think I will keep sign-ups open until Wednesday or Thursday. This is such a small swap, we should have everyone we are getting by then for sure!

[catinthehat35]

I've decided on a few of my elements I've listed first and second choice

Group cc mats or tags
Group dd journal boxes or tags
Group hh tags or border
Group II tags or shapes
Group NN mat and box or slidemounts
Group OO resort tags or mats
Group rr ????
Group vv shapes or tags
Group ww ????

I'll have to think about those other two groups totally no idea about them???!

[wdwmickey]

Oops I missed one ;)

Group MM--shapes

I'll be happy to help fill holes when the time comes :)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Cheryl - Got you in that additional one!! Thanks...I'll let you know when I will start widdling things down!! :thumbsup2

Stephanie - I updated your choices. You got almost all your first choices. Just a couple were second choices. Just be sure to check your elements. Also, you didn't have group RR in your original request, but did in this second one. I added you, but wanted to be sure you wanted to be there!

[bigsis1970]

Hello - I'd like the following
AA - Inchies
DD - License Plate
GG - Inchies
PP - License Plate
QQ - License Plate
VV - Title
WW - Title

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Gotcha!!

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

Good Morning!! Almost spaced this one. I really shouldnt be signing up for more since I havent completed my other 2. but I am still waiting on paper. :)

AA Winter Summerland-Piecing
CC Downtown Disney- Inchies?
DD Goofy's Candy- Piecing
FF- TRex- Title
HH- Lego Store- Mats
WW Magical Express- ? not sure yet

Have a great day ladies

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I'll add it now!! Thanks for joining!!!

[NemoMom07]

Hey Erin

Can I have the following:

Group A: mini golf I would like letters "I" and "o"
group HH: lego store. I will do shapes.

Looking at a few more but I need to get an idea first.

Thanks

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

You got it Shawn!! Just let me know when you decide on the other groups!!

[NemoMom07]

Okay Erin can you add me to the following:

Group C can I have letter "L"
Group AA and I will do mats

Just out of curiosity what are inchies?

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I'll add you now. Inchies are (from what i have read...never actually made them myself) like deco squares, just about an inch in size.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Ok guys...I plan to close this out tomorrow morning!! So, any fill-ins would be greatly appreciated. Also, if you haven't chosen letters for word groups yet and want to, now's the time! If you don't care, I will just assign letters. Either way is fine with me!

[wdwmickey]

Erin--since we haven't done either of the mini-golfs yet, why don't you just move me to the winter summerland golf group and we can drop the group I'm currently in :thumbsup2

[catinthehat35]

I'll fill in a little. Please add me to these groups
2 inch letter groups:
Group E Pool
Group H Airport

I am okay with dropping the disneyquest group RR if needed.

[StitchIsOurHero]

Hi!! Can I get in on Pool, Airport, and Magical Express? I don't care which letters--just let me know! :)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I will get these in! I am going to highlight some spots that we need to fill (letters mostly) and anyone that can help out would be great!!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

OK Guys!!! I highlighted the open slots in red. The letters are the biggest concern...without them being full, those groups can't stick. The single element groups, I will keep open eben with only the two people. Groups will be set tonight and I will pm anyone that has not swapped with me before. Let me know if you need my address and I don't send it to you please! Some groups are already full and noted now. All the others, feel free to add on anything! Thanks a bunch!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Erin--since we haven't done either of the mini-golfs yet, why don't you just move me to the winter summerland golf group and we can drop the group I'm currently in :thumbsup2

Cheryl - we are going to do that one on our next trip, so I joined with you. If you really want to drop it though, let me know.

I'll fill in a little. Please add me to these groups
2 inch letter groups:
Group E Pool
Group H Airport

I am okay with dropping the disneyquest group RR if needed.

I joined with you since we have passes for our next trip! Is that ok with you?

Hi!! Can I get in on Pool, Airport, and Magical Express? I don't care which letters--just let me know! :)

Got it! Thanks for joining!

[catinthehat35]

That's great for group RR I really want to do that group!!! You can add me to goofy's candy company letter group!! Not sure why I didn't originally sign up for that group!!

[ckmom97]

Please put me down for the following:

HH -- slide mounts
PP -- slide mounts
QQ -- tags

This will be my first DIS swap, so you guys keep me on the straight and narrow!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Please put me down for the following:

HH -- slide mounts
PP -- slide mounts
QQ -- tags

This will be my first DIS swap, so you guys keep me on the straight and narrow!

Thanks for helping out and for joining us!!! Welcome!!!

[wdwmickey]

Erin--I see you have a new ticker! Lucky duck ;)

So now that MDD and I can see the boards again, here are her extra choices:

Group B
Group H
Group BB--paper piecing
Group EE--shapes
Group VV--mats
Group WW boxes

Thanks :)

ETA: for group B (Goofy's Candy Company since there are just 3 of us what if each one of us made an entire word--welded & matted? What do you think?

Also you can add me to any letter groups to fill holes if you want :)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Erin--I see you have a new ticker! Lucky duck ;)

So now that MDD and I can see the boards again, here are her extra choices:

Group B
Group H
Group BB--paper piecing
Group EE--shapes
Group VV--mats
Group WW boxes

Thanks :)

ETA: for group B (Goofy's Candy Company since there are just 3 of us what if each one of us made an entire word--welded & matted? What do you think?

Also you can add me to any letter groups to fill holes if you want :)

Got it...I responded to her e-mail. I was out shopping for a birthday present for DH and having a dinner date with my little Logan!!

I think that is a great idea for Goofy's!! I will do that. I will just assign words and if you guys want to switch anything up, let me know!! :thumbsup2

I will add you to some letter groups gladly!

And......yep!!!!! We are sure about our trip....FINALLY! We have been going back and forth and I finally have the full-on green light from Justin (DH). So, let the planning begin! I am so excited! We have actually decided not to tell the kids. We will have to tell James and Lexi probably in the end of September or beginning of October for school purposes. But, Logan is going to get picked up an hour or so early one day and be on his way to the World and not have any idea!! :banana: I am so excited!!! I am actually going to look to you guys for some help! I am trying to come up with some surprises and need some suggestions...but that will be for later! We are driving because it is cheaper than flying...even renting a minivan and gas prices...still cheaper! DH and I don't have cars big enough to take that long of a trip comfortably, so renting. Anyway, it is our first time not flying, so could get interesting!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

OK...all players and their groups are listed in the second post. Please double check my work...I feel like I may have missed something! I will send my info to those that I have not swapped with. If you don't get my info and need it, please let me know! If I don't send to you, I have yours, so no need to send it! Also, check the numbers to make in each group...they are all different and may have changed since this afternoon. Let's have a great swap!!

[disney-akj]

My groups look good. Erin I will take one of the mini-golf 2 inch letters off your hands if you would like? Who knows, maybe someday I will play golf at the world? If you want them both, that is fine too : )

[wdwmickey]

Our groups look great! Thanks for squeezing MDD into group H :)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

My groups look good. Erin I will take one of the mini-golf 2 inch letters off your hands if you would like? Who knows, maybe someday I will play golf at the world? If you want them both, that is fine too : )

Nope...that is perfect Michelle...thanks for the offer! I will change it to you now!! Thanks again! If the letters I give you are not the ones you want, let me know and I will switch!

[catinthehat35]

My groups look good!!! Dud I really sign up for that many??!!! Lmbo! I have decided to to inchies for the didneyquest group and magical express group! I'm gonna start on these this weekend! This swap and the EPCOT swap will keep me super busy until my trip in two weeks!

[bigsis1970]

Everything looks good on mine Thanks :)

[NemoMom07]

My groups are good.:thumbsup2

[StitchIsOurHero]

My groups are good! Thanks for getting me in! :thumbsup2

[ckmom97]

My groups look good, too.

[StitchIsOurHero]

Checking in for May 26. I have most of my stuff planned in my head, but I haven't had time to knock it out yet. Our last real day of school is May 25th, and then I finish the following week (June 3rd), so I'll have plenty of time!

[ckmom97]

I'm leaving for Disney World in about 3 hrs, so I'm checking in a couple of days early. I'll be ready to get started as soon as we return.

[StitchIsOurHero]

I'm leaving for Disney World in about 3 hrs, so I'm checking in a couple of days early. I'll be ready to get started as soon as we return.

OOH!! Have fun!! :banana:

[disney-akj]

Boy do I need to unpack my good camera from our weekend trip. Awful pictures, but here is what I have done so far. Still working!

P for Pool group
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/100_7214.jpg

Mini Golf Group (all the G's are the same, you will get one M- either club/ball or tee/ball) very hard to see in the picture- I promise they look better in person
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/100_7208.jpg

Typhoon Lagoon
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/100_7209.jpg

[wdwmickey]

Michelle those are great!

Checking in for me & MDD--this is next on our list after we finish the ride swap. We'll definately be finished on time :)

[disney-akj]

I decided to make a title instead of a library pocket. Hope that is ok, no one else in the group had signed up for one.
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/100_7216.jpg

[disney-akj]

http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/IMG_4281.jpg

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Michelle - those are all great! I love your twists on the titles...something different than the standard is awesome!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

If your are not checked in on the first page, please do so! This is a small swap and shuld move fairly quickly...due one month from today.

As for me, I have sketched everything and have most supplies ad getting the rest today. I will start cutting hopefully this weekend.

[NemoMom07]

Just checking in: no progress as of yet. I will be starting these next week sometime.

[catinthehat35]

I am checking in! Sorry I'm late...heading to Disney tomorrow so I won't be working on these for a week but this swap is my first priority when I return. I have pulled my materials and gathered my ideas!

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

Checking in. Have my paper.... finishing up the epcot swap and will be on this one. Have to get it out before we move!!!!!

[wdwmickey]

Erin--for group OO (resort room) would you mind if I changed to mats or deco squares?

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

That's fine!!

[wdwmickey]

Here are my 2 inch letter groups:

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3464.jpg
Group A--mini golf

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3469.jpg
Group B--Goofy's Candy Company

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3465.jpg
Group C--Lego

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3466.jpg
Group D--Once upon a toy--the one "O" is supposed to be a tinker toy--is it okay?

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3467.jpg
Group G--Magical Express

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3468.jpg
Group H--Airport

Hope you like them :)

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

Love the letters Cheryl!!!

Here is my group AA: Winter Summerland everyone gets 2 since they came out smaller than I thought.

http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n470/kerickdj/IMG_20110531_211509.jpg

[wdwmickey]

Rachal I love the castles. Which cart or SCAL?

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Rachal - those are great!!!!

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

Rachal I love the castles. Which cart or SCAL?

SCAL :) took me hours to find the one that I wanted. :lmao:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

SCAL :) took me hours to find the one that I wanted. :lmao:

:rolleyes1 Hmmmmm....care to share the file???? :rolleyes1

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

Sure. I got it here

http://mycricutscrapbooking.com/2009/07/25/prince-or-princess-castle-svg/

It was the closest one I could find to what I really wanted :)

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

Here is my group CC: Downtown Disney Inchies

The diamond glaze is still drying.

http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n470/kerickdj/IMG_20110601_163059.jpg


Here is my Goofy's Candy Company- paper piecing. Everyone gets 2 and the extra swirlies :) The lollipops are coated in diamond glaze, just hard to see in the pic.

http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n470/kerickdj/IMG_20110601_171452.jpg

Here is my T-Rex Title:

http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n470/kerickdj/IMG_20110601_205129.jpg

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Rachal - I love all those! The T-Rex title is my fav!!!

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

Thanks! Believe it or not it took the least amout of time coming up with something. Even dbf liked it and. He is indifferent to my swap stuff.

I have my magical express group in the works and am picking up lego paper on Tuesday after dds ortho appt since my store didn't have it. Then ill be postal.

[disney-akj]

I only have one group to finish.

[StitchIsOurHero]

Done with 2 of my letters for Magical Express--just need to do the icon. Then, I'll lack the Pool group and the Airport group--I know what I'm planning to do. . .just have to get it done!

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

Here is my magical express group. He's a little art deco? i think hes cute. I took a bad pic though.

http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n470/kerickdj/IMG_20110606_094716.jpg

[MusicalDisneyDreams]

First off, everything that's been posted looks great!

Here's what I have done so far:

Group B: Goofy's Candy Company
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3476.jpg

Group BB- Fantasia Gardens Title
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3475.jpg

Group EE- Characters in Flight Shapes
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3477.jpg

Everything else has been designed. I should finish up tonight or tomorrow.

EDIT: I hate Photobucket. I resized and flipped everything, but it didn't work...

[wdwmickey]

Love your new stuff Rachal :) Magical Express is my favorite!

Here are some more of my groups:

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3478.jpg
Group BB--Fantasia Gardens--shapes

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3470.jpg
Group DD--Goofy's--mats

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3473.jpg
Group MM--Wintery Scene--shapes

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3479.jpg
Group OO--Resort Room--shapes

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3474.jpg
Group VV--Airport--paper piecing

[StitchIsOurHero]

I love everything that's been posted!!! I especially love the "candy" paper on the Goofy mats, wdwmickey!! Where did you find that?

[wdwmickey]

I think they both came from JoAnn's.

[wdwmickey]

Here are the rest of my groups:

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3482.jpg
Group CC--Downtown Disney

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3480.jpg
Group EE--Characters in Flight

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3481.jpg
Group WW--Magical Express (1 large tag)

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

Love everything!!!

They have that paper at J's. I have even seen the DCWV stack of all treats. soooo yummy. :)

[wdwmickey]

MDD and I are postal. The box should arrive Friday :)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Wow!! You guys are quick!! Do you want me to see if I can fit everything in one box from this and the letter swap. I can send you back change and save you a few bucks maybe?? Either way is fine...just wanted to offer! Same goes for anyone in both swaps and willing to wait an extra week or two. Let me know!! :thumbsup2

[wdwmickey]

I don't think they'll fit. The letter swap box was pretty full and so is this one. I'll let you decide, whatever is easier for you ;)

[Arizona Rita]

WOW!! everything looks GREAT! you all are making me want to start swapping again!

[StitchIsOurHero]

Just another progress check-in. Got the Airport group finished today. Now, I just have the letter for the pool group left, and bagging/tagging.

ETA: Finished pool group! Hoping to take pics and bag/tag tomorrow!

[StitchIsOurHero]

Pics (please ignore the bad lighting--I was trying to not turn the scraproom light on):

Pool (has skittles & sunglasses brad :))

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt110/sioh0914/IMG_7201.jpg

Airport (they have stickles on them--don't know if you can tell in the pic):

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt110/sioh0914/IMG_7199.jpg


Magical Express (I went for the glove as the icon--for how they wave to you as you come to the line :))

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt110/sioh0914/IMG_7200.jpg

I'm going to bag and tag later this afternoon. I'll probably be postal Monday! I hope they look ok! :)

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

Here is my lego mats, i took a crappy pic!! the yellow mats are distressed around the edges and inked in black.

I am postal as of today!

http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n470/kerickdj/IMG_20110610_101159.jpg

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

Love those letters!!!

[disney-akj]

Cute stuff everyone! Wished I was getting everything :goodvibes

Will finish up my last spot and get postal this week : )

[NemoMom07]

Just wanted to update. I have 2 of my 4 groups completed. Hopefully I will get another one done today. I need to clean my scrap room. Got piles of stuff every where and I am tired of it looking like a bomb exploded in here.:rotfl2:

[ckmom97]

I've finished my tags today and hope to finish up the slides either Tuesday or Wednesday. I'll get them in the mail either on Thursday on my lunch break or Friday.

[disney-akj]

Finish my last spot for pool. I am going to send them separate like this

http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/IMG_4506.jpg

But I plan on putting mine together like below. I thought I would send them separate so everyone has the option.
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/IMG_4504.jpg

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I am absolutely loving everything posted on here!!! Great job guys!

I wanted to post my status (since I forgot for the last check-in)!!!

I have almost all the groups cut, will be assembling next week. This is a small swap and it seems that most are moving fairly quickly on it. I think we will get it all swapped out on time! Woohoo!!!

Here's my detailed status:

A. Mini Golf (each swapper chooses 2 letters - one from each word) FULL Make 4

4. LM3K - N, L - cut, needs to be assembled & embellished

B. Goofy's Candy Co. (each swapper chooses 1 word) FULL Make 3

1. LM3K - Candy - cut, needs to be assembled and embellished

C. Lego (each swapper chooses 1 letter) FULL Make 4

1. LM3K - E - cut, needs to be assembled and embellished

D. Once Upon a Toy (each swapper chooses 3 letters) FULL Make 4

1. LM3K - O, U, A - cut, needs to be assembled and embellished
4. LM3K - E, N, Y - ummmmm....actually forgot about these! Will get to them this week

E. Pool (each swapper chooses 1 letter) FULL Make 4

2. LM3K - O - cut, needs to be assembled and embellished

G. Magical Express (each swapper chooses 3 letters, one does icon) FULL Make 5

1. LM3K - M, A, R - cut, needs to be assembled and embellished

H. Airport (each swapper chooses 2 letters and one makes an icon) FULL Make 5

1. LM3K - A, icon - cut, needs to be assembled and embellished

Single Element Groups:

AA. Winter Summerland FULL Make 4

1. LM3K - tags - cut, needs to be asembled and embellished

BB. Fantasia Gardens FULL Make 3

2. LM3K - mats - idea sketched, needs to be cut, assembled and embellished

CC. Downtown Disney General FULL Make 5

1. LM3K - title - cut, needs to be assembed and embellished

DD. Goofy's Candy Company FULL Make 6

1. LM3K - shapes - cut, needs to be assembled and embellished

EE. Characters in Flight FULL Make 3

2. LM3K - Piecing - idea sketched, needs to be sketched, assembled and embellished

FF. T-Rex FULL Make 2

1. LM3K - tags - cut, needs to be assembled and embellished

GG. Rainforest Cafe FULL Make 2

1. LM3K - mat & box - cut, needs to be assembled and embellished

HH. Lego Store FULL Make 5

1. LM3K - title - cut, needs to be assembled and embellished

II. Once Upon a Toy FULL Make 2

1. LM3K - tags - cut, needs to be assembled and embellished

MM. Wintery Scene Photo Op FULL Make 2

1. LM3K - mats - cut, needs to be assembled and embellished

NN. Pool (Resort) FULL Make 3

2. LM3K - tags - cut, needs to be assembled and embellished

OO. Resort Room FULL Make 4

2. LM3K - still thinking

PP. Blizzard Beach FULL Make 4

4. LM3K - tags - cut, needs to be assembled and embellished

QQ. Typhoon Lagoon FULL Make 4

4. LM3K - still thinking

RR. Disney Quest FULL Make 2

2. LM3K - title - cut, needs to be assembled and embellished

VV. Airport FULL Make 5

1. LM3K - tags - idea sketched, needs to be cut, assembled and embellished

WW. Magical Express FULL Make 6

1. LM3K - mats - cut, needs to be assembled and embellished

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

For everyone in this swap AND the rides 2" letter swap:
Would you like me to send your swaps back together to save some shipping possibly? You can post here or pm me your answers. I think they will be ready within about 2 or 3 days of each other. It's fine with me either way, just want to put the offer out there!

[disney-akj]

Mine went postal yesterday to you : ) Hope it arrives safely :goodvibes

[StitchIsOurHero]

Finish my last spot for pool. I am going to send them separate like this

http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/IMG_4506.jpg

But I plan on putting mine together like below. I thought I would send them separate so everyone has the option.
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/IMG_4504.jpg

I LOVE, LOVE THIS!!! Did you do it with a Cricut cart??

[disney-akj]

Thanks :goodvibes I did it all on the cricut. I believe the sunglasses and tube were everyday paperdolls?? I was using my gypsy so I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure.

[catinthehat35]

Sorry I haven't updated in awhile- it's been a week since we got back from Disney and life has been crazy! I am feeling a little pressure to get this swap done on time since I just started working on this swap yesterday! I have completely finished four of my single elements groups- Resort, pool, airport and lego. I plan to finish the rest of my element groups the rest of this week and then work on letters some this weekend (crazy weekend ahead not much time to work on swap stuff) and finish all of next week! I will absolutely be finished by the due date!! Just feeling slightly :scared1:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Thanks for the update Stephanie! How was the World? Even if you need to mail on the 25th, I would have it by the 28th. That's fine. It will not take me very long to sort this out...it's a fairly small swap. That will give you the rest of this week, this weekend and all of next week. If you are able to mail by next Friday, it will be to me by the due date. So, that would work also. Just keep me in the loop and we will be good to go! :thumbsup2

[catinthehat35]

Thanks! The world was fabulous!!! And exhausting which is why I haven't even thought about this swap until yesterday!! I am coming along pretty well with the single elements, I cut at night and assemble at work!!! LOL! I think I should be finished with all my element groups by this weekend (I have a little time on Saturday night!!) so it will just be the letters left and they go pretty quick! After this weekend I will post another update!

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

Has my package arrived????

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Yep!! I thought I posted it...I know I updated the first page...maybe I forgot?? Sorry! But, yes it is here!

[ckmom97]

Just wanted to give you a quick update. I posted over the weekend that I planned to be postal to you today or tomorrow, but my dh's grandfather passed away this week, so I'm running a little behind. The funeral service will be held tomorrow, so I'll get everything finished up on Friday or Saturday, and then in the mail either Saturday or Monday.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Just wanted to give you a quick update. I posted over the weekend that I planned to be postal to you today or tomorrow, but my dh's grandfather passed away this week, so I'm running a little behind. The funeral service will be held tomorrow, so I'll get everything finished up on Friday or Saturday, and then in the mail either Saturday or Monday.

Sheila - please do not worry about this! Take care of family first! Thank you for keeping me updated. Please accept my condolances. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. The due date is still about 2 weeks out...we have time!

[bigsis1970]

hi everyone, just updating - i've completed half of my elements will be working on completing the rest over the weekend and hope to mail by 6/22. Thanks Michelle

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

Yep!! I thought I posted it...I know I updated the first page...maybe I forgot?? Sorry! But, yes it is here!

Ya!! I looked but may have missed it.

[NemoMom07]

My groups str all complete. Still need to bag them and mail.

[ckmom97]

Sheila - please do not worry about this! Take care of family first! Thank you for keeping me updated. Please accept my condolances. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. The due date is still about 2 weeks out...we have time!

Thank you! I'm really not worried about being late (2 of my 3 groups are finished). I just didn't want you looking for a package that hadn't been mailed.

[disney-akj]

Hope my goodies make it! Off we go on our trip:goodvibes

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Michelle - got it!!

[StitchIsOurHero]

I'm postal as of about 15 minutes ago! She said they should probably be there by Thursday, but I've got DC so we can track it, if need be!!

[ckmom97]

I mailed my package this afternoon.

[NemoMom07]

Oops! I just checked the mail date and saw it was today. I was thinking the 24th for some reason. I will get mine tagged, bagged, and mailed out tomorrow.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Looks like I will be able to swap this out no later than Monday for sure. Everyone has said that they will be mailing on time. As long as it is all here by then, I will get it swapped out. There are not a ton of swappers or groups, so it should be a quick job. As long as get started early enough, I will get it in the mail Monday also. If I am still waiting on packages then, I will update again.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Oops! I just checked the mail date and saw it was today. I was thinking the 24th for some reason. I will get mine tagged, bagged, and mailed out tomorrow.

You are fine...the due date is Monday...plenty of time! :thumbsup2

[bigsis1970]

just checking in can't remember if i did that or not - everything is in the works will finish up friday night (hopefully) and mail by Monday- thanks Michelle

[StitchIsOurHero]

Did my package get there yesterday? The delivery confirm said it was "out for delivery", but I just wanted to make sure! :thumbsup2

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

yes it did...sorry was getting ready to post that today! Everything is great! Thanks so much!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Sheila - got your package also!! Great stuff! Glad to have you joining us! Hope you stick around and keep swapping here!

[ckmom97]

Sheila - got your package also!! Great stuff! Glad to have you joining us! Hope you stick around and keep swapping here!

Thanks Erin. I'm glad my package arrived safe and sound. My life has finally settled down a bit and I've had a chance to take a peek at everyone's pics. Wow!! I just wish I had been able to join a few more groups Everything looks fantastic!! I'm so glad I found you guys! I will sticking around and have my eye on the AK and Event swaps coming up

I realized when I was looking at everyone's pictures that I hadn't posted mine yet. I'm uploading to photobucket as I type, so I'll be back in a few to post my groups.

[ckmom97]

Ok here are my groups:

Group HH -- Lego Store

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd502/scurrie1/IMG_6761.jpg
Group PP -- Blizzard Beach

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd502/scurrie1/IMG_6762.jpg

Group QQ -- Typhoon Lagoon

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd502/scurrie1/IMG_6763.jpg

[ckmom97]

Sorry about the red "X". Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? The pictures are from my photo bucket account, and they were taken with the same camera and setting as the ones I have previously posted here. Help!!!

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

Make sure you are copying the IMG code.

[ckmom97]

Make sure you are copying the IMG code.

Got it. Thanks!

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

Got it. Thanks!

Your welcome!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Hey guys!! We are just waiting on one last package to get here then I can swap out and get it back to you all! I am hoping these are on their way to you Monday!! I do have one issue...I have two incomplete groups...one is a letter group. Would anyone be interested in taking the G in Lego and/or a Magical Express element? I understand if no one can or if someone can and needs a couple of extra days. No worries! Please just let me know! If no one can do the letter, I will make something so it is a complete word, but the element I will probably just mix everything up and everyone will get a duplicate of something in that group. Let me know! Thanks a bunch!

[wdwmickey]

Erin--I still have lego paper and some airport type embellies so I can definately take those 2 spots :) I'll have them in the mail no later than first thing tomorrow :)

ETA: I'll probably make squares or slide mounts for magical express if that works.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Wow!! Thanks Cheryl!!! You are such a big help!!!!

[wdwmickey]

Here are my angeled spots:

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3564.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3563.jpg

Hope you like them :) I took them to the post office tonight. You should have them by Friday.

[catinthehat35]

Erin- wondering if my box arrived today? I am a little nervous since I am not the person who mailed the package! HOpe it arrives and everything is ok! -Steph

wdwmickey your angeled spots look awesome!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Stephanie - it came today! As soon as the angelled spots get here, I will swap out and mail back (hopefully Monday)!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Cheryl - those look great! Thanks for your help and speediness!!!!

[catinthehat35]

So glad everything made it!! I can't wait to see everyone's wonderful work!!!!

[StitchIsOurHero]

Just bumping us so we didn't fall off the page :banana:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

These will be heading back to you all on Monday!!

[wdwmickey]

Yipee!!!!!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

These are finally all postal!!! There were a few pieces missing, so I made them quick yesterday and got everything boxed today. (Sorry for the extra delay) Please let me know when they get to you!!! Thanks for joining!!

[wdwmickey]

We got ours :) Thanks so much everything is beautiful :)

PS--to everyone who got the shiny silver slide mounts. I'm so sorry the paper didn't stay stuck :( I even re-glued them with glue dots (I've never had anything made with glue dots fall apart). Lesson learned--NO shiny metallic paper for slide mounts.

[StitchIsOurHero]

Got mine today!! Everything looks great! Thanks so much, everyone!!

[disney-akj]

My goodies arrived today! Thanks everyone!!

[bigsis1970]

My package arrived yesterday -- OOMY .. love everything, thanks!

[catinthehat35]

I just went through my fabulous box of swap items!! Everything in this swap was wonderful! THank you!!

[NemoMom07]

I received my package yesterday. It was beaten and wide open but the post office covered it with a not apologizing. Everything was there. Thanks for the extreme amount of work with this and the Disney ride swap Erin

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

Got my package today!! Thanks for everything ladies!

[ckmom97]

I received my package today and I love everything!! I can't wait to start using them on my layouts. Thanks so much ladies, and thanks for hosting Erin!