Card Swap~COMPLETED

[morgansmom2000]

Card Swap - Completed

http://s412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/Card%20Swap%202011/th_DSC_0598.jpg (http://s412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/Card%20Swap%202011/?action=view&current=3c3252f0.pbw)

Requirements:
Each card should include an envelope into which it will fit. You may want to embellish your envelope as well, but this is not a requirement. Please use your discretion and send items that you would use!

Packaging Instructions:
Please put each card into its own individual Ziploc baggie with a label with your name on it. If you choose not use a Ziploc baggie, please sign the back of your card so we know who made what. You’ll have 4 bags to enclose in a larger (gallon or quart size) Ziploc bag. - be sure to include your name and your DIS name on your larger baggie.

Required check-ins will be:
August 1st (verify groups and pm info to me)
August 17th
September 1st – General check-in
September 24th - Mail by date
Due to me by October 1st

Mailing:

You may send to me by any method you choose unless you are mailing after September 8th. Then you must 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 Box - $14.95. I will be using Click-n-Ship to print postage online, so delivery confirmation will be free for those of you who use priority shipping. Any and all change will be returned.
Please include something with your mailing address on it 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 in this swap.

My new favorite place to find Card Sketches is Card Positioning Systems (http://cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/). There is a whole gallery of previous card sketches here, Sketches (http://picasaweb.google.com/TamiMayberry/CPSSketches#), but the website has the sketches with samples made.

PageMaps also has some card maps, here (http://www.pagemaps.com/pdfsketches.htm), and Splitcoast Stampers also does challenges with Card Sketches. You'll need to be a member to view these, but here's a link. Card Sketch Challenge Master Thread (http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/card-sketches-f41/sketch-challenge-master-thread-t459427.html)

Here is a slideshow of last year's swap, http://s412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/Card%20Swap%202010/th_DSC_4221.jpg (http://s412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/Card%20Swap%202010/?action=view&current=48d3e95a.pbw)

Card Groups

Adult Birthday -
Group A - FULL - Make 3
1. Male – clh2
2. Female – xerxia
3. Female - morgansmom2000

Kid Birthday - FULL - Make 2
Group B -
1. Male - xerxia
2. Female - morgansmom2000

Just Because/Thinking of You - FULL - Make 3
Group C -
1. Male - morgansmom2000
2. Female - ddavis860
3. Female – clh2

General Family Christmas FULL - Make 4
Group E
1. lovemy3kiddos
2. clh2
3. morgansmom2000
4. xerxia

Blank Cards
Group F - FULL - Make 4
1. ddavis860
2. lovemy3kiddos
3. morgansmom2000
4. clh2

Thank You Cards
Group G - FULL - Make 5
1. ddavis860
2. lovemy3kiddos
3. morgansmom2000
4. clh2
5. rlovew

Mixed Cards (for example, New Home, Anniversary, Get Well Soon, Miss You, I’m Sorry, Wedding, Congratulations, etc.)
Group H - FULL - Make 2
1. clh2 -wedding
2. morgansmom2000

Sympathy Group I FULL - Make 4
1. ddavis860
2. clh2
3. morgansmom2000
4. rlovew

[morgansmom2000]

August 1st (verify groups and pm info to me)
August 17th - General check-in
September 1st – General check-in
September 25th - Mail by date
Due to me by October 15th
Mailed to you
Received by you

clh2 – A, C, E, F, G, H, I
xerxia – A, B, E
morgansmom2000 – A, B, C, E, F, G, H, I
ddavis860 – C, F, G, I
lovemy3kiddos – E, F, G
rlovew – G, I

http://s412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/Card%20Swap%202011/th_DSC_0598.jpg (http://s412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/Card%20Swap%202011/?action=view&current=3c3252f0.pbw)

[morgansmom2000]

And, this one too, just in case.

[MazdaUK]

I'm going to have to sit this one out as the main activity period is right over our vacation, so given the way the mail has been lately I'd worry about stuff reaching you in time.

Oh well, I'll just have to make my own cards for a change :rolleyes1 instead of relying on the fantastic efforts of everyone here:worship: I'll check out those sites though for inspiration:thumbsup2

[morgansmom2000]

We'll miss you, Mazda!

[ddavis860]

Has there been enough interest in a "sympathy card" only group in the past?

[morgansmom2000]

We can try!

[morgansmom2000]

Sign-ups are open. I'll fill in as needed.

[ddavis860]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/ddavis860/smiley/yay-1.gif

May I have a spot in:

Group C - female

Group F - Blank

Group G - Thank You

Group I - Sympathy

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Hey Jennifer!!!

Can I have Christmas, Blank and Thank You please?!

[morgansmom2000]

Gotcha, Deb! Thanks for joining ;)

[morgansmom2000]

Hey Jennifer!!!

Can I have Christmas, Blank and Thank You please?!

Thanks for joining!

[clh2]

Gosh darn it...long day at work, and all I could thing about was getting signed up for the swap...

Anywho - here goes for me:

Card Groups

Adult Birthday
Group A -
Male


Just Because/Thinking of You
Group C -
Female –


General Family Christmas
Group E

Blank Cards
Group F -

Thank You Cards
Group G -


Mixed Cards Group H -
Wedding

Sympathy Group I

And...thanks to the person who suggested the sympathy card group. Unfortunately - I think that is the type of card I have used the most of in the past year. And...I had a huge dilemma of should I do a wedding or a sympathy card - so - now I can do both!

[morgansmom2000]

Darned work getting in the way of fun! I've got you down. Thanks for joining ;)

[rlovew]

I would like to join in for sympathy cards and if you open another Thank You group I will take a spot in that as well.

Rebecca

[morgansmom2000]

I would like to join in for sympathy cards and if you open another Thank You group I will take a spot in that as well.

Rebecca

Gotcha. I put a new group for Thank You cards. If there isn't more interest, we'll combine you with ours ;)

[morgansmom2000]

I just realized that I was missing kid birthday, so I've added that in as Group B.

[morgansmom2000]

Bumping up. I'll keep this open through the weekend :)

[xerxia]

I'll take a couple of spots too please :)

Card Groups

Adult Birthday
Group A - Female

Kid Birthday
Group B - Male

General Family Christmas
Group E

Thanks Jennifer :)

[morgansmom2000]

I'll take a couple of spots too please :)

Card Groups

Adult Birthday
Group A - Female

Kid Birthday
Group B - Male

General Family Christmas
Group E

Thanks Jennifer :)

Thanks, Valerie :wave2:

[morgansmom2000]

I'm just waiting to see if Lisa wants in on this, I think she'll be home tomorrow. I'll finalize on Thursday afternoon, regardless.

[mommy2mrb]

Jennifer, thanks for waiting on my....

I just took a look....I think I'm going to skip this...between my other swaps, working on a MAW album, all needing to get done soon don't want to over extend myself!

[morgansmom2000]

Jennifer, thanks for waiting on my....

I just took a look....I think I'm going to skip this...between my other swaps, working on a MAW album, all needing to get done soon don't want to over extend myself!

Not a problem, didn't want you to miss out if you wanted to join :)

[morgansmom2000]

This is closed for sign-ups. Please verify your groups and PM me your contact info!

Thank you all for joining.

[clh2]

I found it absolutely imperative to order a new stamp for my wedding cards. I didn't necessarily design this particular card myself - so - just "couldn't" use something from my collection...however, this card is one of my all time favorites, and I was able to buy all the "parts" - just needed a stamp that "fit" the card as well as the "mood" of the card.

Hate when this happens...:cool1::lmao:

[morgansmom2000]

It's a perfect storm of reasons! :lmao:

[ddavis860]

Can I just say that my Stampin Up demonstrator is soooooo happy I joined this swap :lmao:

[morgansmom2000]

Can I just say that my Stampin Up demonstrator is soooooo happy I joined this swap :lmao:

:rotfl:

[clh2]

Jennifer - just checking in (next week I will be volunteering at a camp, and may not have great computer availability). I've stamped the wedding cards, and have worked a little on the sympathy cards...life gets a little less hectic after camp.

[morgansmom2000]

Thanks, have a great week at camp!

[morgansmom2000]

How does everyone feel about a dog sympathy card? I need to make one for a friend, so I thought I'd do a few at once.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Checking in for the 17th...have all ideas sketched and supplies bought (except the enverlopes)...Christmas card cut, others starting this week!

[morgansmom2000]

Thanks for checking in.

[clh2]

How does everyone feel about a dog sympathy card? I need to make one for a friend, so I thought I'd do a few at once.

Perfect idea!!! I would love to have one in my stash of cards!!! We had to put our furbaby down last fall - and I really appreciated the cards we received.

[clh2]

Oops - missed the check-in for sept 1st. Significant progress on Wedding, sympathy and one of my other ones (just haven't decided which card it will become).

I may try to post pics tomorrow - need a quick lesson on how my new camera uploads to my computer.

I've got ideas for all except the male b=day, but the pressure is on, since DH's b-day is just around the corner.

clh2

[morgansmom2000]

Thanks for checking in. I was without power for almost a week, so no worries!

As for me, I've got some ideas, but nothing completed yet...It's been an awful week!

[clh2]

Thanks for checking in. I was without power for almost a week, so no worries!

As for me, I've got some ideas, but nothing completed yet...It's been an awful week!

Darn it all - was this hurricane related? I hope there was no other damage!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Sorry - I forgot check in also!! I am just about done. Have to complete assembly. I am hoping to mail by Wednesday or Thursday along with my cruise swap!!

[rlovew]

I have thought about the cards and have a possible design but I haven't done anything yet.

Rebeccca

[morgansmom2000]

Yes, it was hurricane related. We had a lot of wind and rain and lost power for 6 days. It was a long long week. I may need a few extra days at the end, but I'll let you all know. Now that Morgan is back in school, my Tuesdays and Thursdays are mine :)

[ddavis860]

I forgot to check in too! What with the hurricane and sick pups and then the holiday weekend, I've gotten so behind!

I have my plans and papers and will get things going this weekend for sure. Might be express mailing this one :sad2:

[morgansmom2000]

I forgot to check in too! What with the hurricane and sick pups and then the holiday weekend, I've gotten so behind!

I have my plans and papers and will get things going this weekend for sure. Might be express mailing this one :sad2:

No, no, no! No express mailing. I'm behind because of my power loss last week, so please, do not worry about getting them here "right on time!"

[clh2]

Just posting a quick status - I am almost done, just need a little more assembly and then getting ready to mail.

Should be postal tomorrow or Tuesday.
clh2

[morgansmom2000]

Thanks for the update - please mail by first class, don't worry about priority. I'm still behind! :lmao:

[rlovew]

I am sorry- I thought the due date on this was Oct 1st- I don't know why that's what I had on my sheet. I will work on these this week but there is no way I can do a good job and get mine done on time. I can have them ready to mail by next Monday but wouldn't want to promise for before then. What would you like me to do?

Rebecca

[morgansmom2000]

I am sorry- I thought the due date on this was Oct 1st- I don't know why that's what I had on my sheet. I will work on these this week but there is no way I can do a good job and get mine done on time. I can have them ready to mail by next Monday but wouldn't want to promise for before then. What would you like me to do?

Rebecca

Please take your time, Rebecca. As I said, I'm behind because of my week-long power outage. I'm going to change the due date to 10/1. No worries.

[morgansmom2000]

I got a couple groups done yesterday.

This is Group A, Adult Birthday, Female, inside is stamped "I didn't forget your birthday, I'm just fashionably late."

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/DSC_0041-1.jpg

This is Group B, Kid Birthday, Female
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/DSC_0043.jpg

[ddavis860]

THANK YOU!! For changing the due date!

I was all set to work on these last weekend, but I lost my creativity dealing with my poor sweet Holly. My heart just wasn't in it, it was broken.

I was able to get 2 sets done today, I'll post pics tomorrow. I can't tell you how relieved I am right now! I hate being late for a swap!

[morgansmom2000]

Can't wait to see them.

Really, never worry to ask for more time! Life happens and really, it's just paper!

:hug:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Jennifer - mine were postal yesterday. I have to upload the pictures. I have the dc if needed. (They are with the cruise swap.) I sent them in a flat rate envelope but sent postage for a medium box just in case you didn't want to squeeze both in an envelope.

[morgansmom2000]

Thanks Erin, I hope you're feeling better.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I was...now the one ear that wasn't so bad is killing me! Ugh!!!!! Even with meds! Drives me crazy! Anyway, thanks for thinking of me! I got the photos uploaded...going to get them and will post. My laptopn is giving me issues, so only some pictures got on, but all of these and the cruise ones did! :thumbsup2

[morgansmom2000]

I'm sorry to hear that. I had an ear infection last year and it was horrible. Feel better. :hug:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Thank you card:

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/fallswaps026.jpg

One of these will be a blue mat instead of purple.

Christmas card:

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/fallswaps025.jpg

Blank card:

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/fallswaps024.jpg

The background image is done with pearlex.

Hope these are ok. I have made cards before, but never joined this swap.

[morgansmom2000]

Beautiful! The "celebrate" I used is from the same set as your Thank You card.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Thanks!! I saw that!! Your cards were so great that I was a bit scared to post mine after seeing them! :sad2: I love both of yours!

[morgansmom2000]

Thanks!! I saw that!! Your cards were so great that I was a bit scared to post mine after seeing them! :sad2: I love both of yours!

Oh, thank you :blush: I don't have any original ideas, I just copy!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Well, I love them!!

[morgansmom2000]

Erin's cards are here! Thank you :)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Thanks for letting me know and you're welcome!!!

[clh2]

Jennifer - I had a killer sinus headache this past weekend. UGHHH. Feeling better - and will mail on wednesday. I have no time to get to the post office tomorrow. Sorry!

If I can figure out how to unload my pics (new camera...and I am a little bit challenged...) I'll post them tomorrow night.

Cheryl

[morgansmom2000]

No worries, Cheryl, feel better and they get here when they get here!

[ddavis860]

Here are a couple of mine...hope you guys like them!
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/ddavis860/100_1016.jpg

and
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/ddavis860/100_1017.jpg

[morgansmom2000]

Love them! :lovestruc

[morgansmom2000]

Girls, my Cricut has crapped out :( While I could make cards without it, I probably will need it to finish up. I ordered a new E2 from HSN yesterday, hopefully it will be here next week. So, I'm pushing the due date back again (so sorry!) to the 15th of October.

[ddavis860]

Sorry about your Cricut! That stinks!

But I'm happy for more time! :thumbsup2

[rlovew]

Sorry to hear about your cricut but happy eith a little more extra time.

Rebecca

[morgansmom2000]

Two more sets done. I expect to have the rest completed tomorrow.

This is for Group C (Male, Just Because/Thinking of You).
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/DSC_0413.jpg

This is for Group F, (Blank Cards)
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/DSC_0418-1.jpg

[morgansmom2000]

Here are my last groups:

Group E, Christmas
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/DSC_0486.jpg

Group G, Thank You Cards
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/DSC_0495-1.jpg

Group H, Mixed Cards, I did Get Well
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/DSC_0492.jpg

Group I, Sympathy
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/DSC_0499.jpg

[clh2]

I went postal today - so you should (FINALLY) be seeing my package about Thursday or Friday.

FWIW - I had MAJOR card envy - specifically onthe adult b-day cards. My male card is so boring compared to the kick-a@@ fashionably late cowboy boots. I love the rest of my cards - but the male b-day card is simply not a fashionable cowboy boot.

I'll try to post later - I need to get some yardwork done.

[morgansmom2000]

I went postal today - so you should (FINALLY) be seeing my package about Thursday or Friday.

FWIW - I had MAJOR card envy - specifically onthe adult b-day cards. My male card is so boring compared to the kick-a@@ fashionably late cowboy boots. I love the rest of my cards - but the male b-day card is simply not a fashionable cowboy boot.

I'll try to post later - I need to get some yardwork done.

I'm sure they are amazing! I love your work. But, I'm blushing at your compliment...I agonize over swaps, so I'm soooooo glad you like them ;)

[clh2]

Well here goes: Some of these cards - I practically copied off of someone else's efforts off the internet - but I loved...loved...loved them .

Thinking about you:

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab1/mrshoef/DSCN0408.jpg

Male b-day card (And for the record...DH DID receive a new GPS for a present):

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab1/mrshoef/DSCN0418-1.jpg

sympathy card

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab1/mrshoef/DSCN0404.jpg

[clh2]

Thank you card:

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab1/mrshoef/DSCN0412.jpg

Blank:

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab1/mrshoef/DSCN0411.jpg

Mixed cards - Wedding:

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab1/mrshoef/DSCN0396.jpg

Christmas

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab1/mrshoef/DSCN0417.jpg

[morgansmom2000]

Beautiful work, Cheryl!

[rlovew]

I mailed my cards this afternoon. I realized when I got home that I forgot postage. I will mail it with your planner swap unless you need it sooner (hold my cards until it arrives).

Rebecca

[morgansmom2000]

I mailed my cards this afternoon. I realized when I got home that I forgot postage. I will mail it with your planner swap unless you need it sooner (hold my cards until it arrives).

Rebecca

I can hold them, no problem ;)

[morgansmom2000]

Cheryl, your box arrived today. I haven't had a chance to open it though, my mom fell and fractured her wrist overnight and I've spent the morning taking her for her medication, to the bank, and to get a shower chair. I'm going to take some time for myself later tonight to go through it!

[rlovew]

So sorry to hear about your mom Jennifer! I hope she gets to feeling better and able to do things soon.

Rebecca

[clh2]

Cheryl, your box arrived today. I haven't had a chance to open it though, my mom fell and fractured her wrist overnight and I've spent the morning taking her for her medication, to the bank, and to get a shower chair. I'm going to take some time for myself later tonight to go through it!

between the hurricane, the broken cricut and your mom - I think you need a nice glass or more of wine tonight. My box will still be there tomorrow!

Hope your mom is feeling better!

[morgansmom2000]

between the hurricane, the broken cricut and your mom - I think you need a nice glass or more of wine tonight. My box will still be there tomorrow!

Hope your mom is feeling better!

;) Wine gives me headaches, but rum and coke is my favorite. It's been a rough couple of months. I think a drink is in order tonight!

[morgansmom2000]

Rebecca's arrived on Friday, great work.

I looked through Cheryl's and they are great too! Cheryl thank you for the shiny paper and card blanks :)

[clh2]

Rebecca's arrived on Friday, great work.

I looked through Cheryl's and they are great too! Cheryl thank you for the shiny paper and card blanks :)

You are so welcome. The shiny paper is for one of my "go-to" sympathy cards, and the paper has been DC'd. So - I had to order a ream. ;) So - I thought I would share. I purchased way to much of the blue-ish paper - not sure what I was thinking at the time:rotfl:

[morgansmom2000]

You are so welcome. The shiny paper is for one of my "go-to" sympathy cards, and the paper has been DC'd. So - I had to order a ream. ;) So - I thought I would share. I purchased way to much of the blue-ish paper - not sure what I was thinking at the time:rotfl:

BTDT, got the t-shirt ;) On both!

[morgansmom2000]

Debbie's arrived yesterday. Great work! Thanks so much for the flowers and gems - a girl can never have too much bling ;)

I'm just waiting on the last package from Canada. I'll probably start swapping out without it on Thursday.

Thanks everyone!

[morgansmom2000]

Valerie's amazing cards arrived yesterday! I've got a bit too much on my plate right now (mom's fractured wrist, sick kitty in the emergency hospital, and trying to keep up with everyday life...), I will try to get these swapped out and in the mail by the end of this week, beginning of next.

Thank you everyone for your understanding.

[ddavis860]

:hug: Hope things are getting better! P&PD for Mom and kitty!

[morgansmom2000]

Cards are all swapped out. I'll take photos this weekend and the packages will be in the mail on Monday.

Thank you all for your understanding this week. I finally feel like life is getting back a little more normal (well, as normal as *my* life can be), and things are falling into place ;)

[morgansmom2000]

Packages are ready to mail! Debbie and Cheryl, I used "regional" flat rate boxes, so you have change coming back to you - I had to write checks, because I never have cash :rolleyes: and I didn't have proper change for you. So, please be sure to look for it!

Rebecca, first class with delivery confirmation should be about $3. I'll send it out today and you can put the money in with my planner swap package. Is that okay?

[rlovew]

Packages are ready to mail! Debbie and Cheryl, I used "regional" flat rate boxes, so you have change coming back to you - I had to write checks, because I never have cash :rolleyes: and I didn't have proper change for you. So, please be sure to look for it!

Rebecca, first class with delivery confirmation should be about $3. I'll send it out today and you can put the money in with my planner swap package. Is that okay?

That shounds fine. I should be sending them out by the end of the week.

Rebecca

[clh2]

Cards are all swapped out. I'll take photos this weekend and the packages will be in the mail on Monday.

Thank you all for your understanding this week. I finally feel like life is getting back a little more normal (well, as normal as *my* life can be), and things are falling into place ;)

YIPPEE!!!

Hope life continues on "normal" for awhile!!

[morgansmom2000]

Here's the slideshow!

Enjoy :)

http://s412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/Card%20Swap%202011/th_DSC_0598.jpg (http://s412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/Card%20Swap%202011/?action=view&current=3c3252f0.pbw)

[ddavis860]

My cards are amazing! Thanks everyone for the great work! And thanks for hosting Jennifer!

[rlovew]

Mine have arrived. I will take a better look at them when I arrive back from my weekend away.

Rebecca

[morgansmom2000]

Thanks for letting me know they're getting there! Enjoy.

[clh2]

Mine have arrived as well (Just in time...I need my wedding card "back") My niece and her fiance decided to get married at a JOP on 11/11/11!

Thanks all!

[morgansmom2000]

Mine have arrived as well (Just in time...I need my wedding card "back") My niece and her fiance decided to get married at a JOP on 11/11/11!

Thanks all!

Glad to hear they got there in time!