Planner Swap- Progress Thread- Mailed back to you- post as they arrive

[rlovew]

Planner Swap Details:
1.All pages must be based with a heavy cardstock.

2.All pages should be exactly 6 by 6.

3.On the left hand page you will be decorating the page to signify the month of the year you have chosen. Since we may have people from the UK you will need to watch out for things that don’t happen there and either design a different page for them or make the design fit a worldwide event.

4.The left hand page must have an inside gutter (on the right side of the page) of ½ and inch with nothing on it to allow for binding room.

5.The right hand page will contain the calendar. You will print your calendar from the file I email you. If you delete the month from the top of the page you will find 2 should fit on a letter size paper.

6.On the right hand side you should have a ½ inch gutter on the inside(left) side of the page to allow for binding.

7.Somewhere on your pages you should have the month.

8.Nothing should hang off the edges of the pages (we are going to be taking these in and out of our purses- not leaving them on a shelf so they need to be made durable and hanging items are easily caught and torn off when handled regularly.

9.Be very careful about the embellishments you use- make sure everything is very securely attached and also make sure nothing is so thick that it will be hard to write on the pages around it.

10.Covers should be done with fabric covering light chipboard. I will talk with those doing covers personally about their choices to make sure they are able to be bound with the bind it all. The fabric will need to be thinner but durable. They will be making the front and back cover and covering both the inside and the outside with fabric. These will actually be just a bit bigger than 6 by 6 so they can contain the pages.

11.You will make 13 sets of 2 pages for each group you sign up for.

Signing UP: When you are signing up for a month in the Disney group please let me know what character you are planning to use ASAP so we won’t have more than 2 months per character. Also if you would like me to bind your calendar please tell me when signing up and include $3 to cover the cost of binding with your postage. (I need to know early enough to order the correct amount to start off because it is budgeted for only 1 shipping charge- if you let me know too late I made need more money to cover additional shipping charges). Also let me know if you are from another country so I can identify it in the original postings and your group members can plan for it when making your pages.

Number of Groups: I will not be extending the due date. Make sure you don’t sign up for more than you are able to do. In the beginning I would like everyone to start with 1 place per group and then after the first 3 days of sign-ups being opened you can add spots in groups.

Packaging:
Pages: Sign the back of all of your pages. Put each set of pages into Gallon bag. You may place all of 1 month’s calendar pages in 1 bag and all of 1 month’s embellished pages in a second page. So you should have 2 gallon bags per group. Label the bag with the group and your name. I will return your pages in the same bag. You do not need to package up each page separately.

Check In: Once the swap closes I need you to pm me your information- full name, address, email, and a phone number if I need it. I must have an email address to send you the file needed for printing- if you can’t use a word file please let me know. At this time also make sure you have double checked your groups. First check-in will be August 15th, second September 1st, third September 16th, the final check in will be October 1st. If you miss a check-in, I will PM/email you. If I do not hear from you 48 hours after that, your spots will be angeled. If you are going to be away for a check-in, let me know. For the SEPTEMBER 16th check-in, please be specific with your progress, and list what you need to complete and an anticipated mailing date (If you have not mailed already). I want to have a good sense that you will be able to accomplish your groups on time, or if we are going to need angels.

Postage: Here are the prices for Flat Rate Priority Mail Shipping. Envelope -Standard box – $10.95, Large - $14.95. If you are in only one group and would like me to send it back to you in a tyveck envelope (non-flat rate) I can but you may have some bent pages depending on how your mailperson treats packages. If you would like to do that then you can send $10 for return and I will include change if any in your envelope. You may send to me, by any method you choose, but I would prefer to send to you using flat rate boxes/envelopes. However, if you want me to send by a different method, we can work that out. I won’t require Delivery Confirmation, UNLESS you are sending to me AFTER OCTOBER 10th. If you want your items shipped to you with DC, please include the $.70, and a filled out slip.

DO NOT include click-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.

Due Date: This swap is due OCTOBER 15, 2011. Your package should be in the mail by October 8th if sending first class, October 11th if you are sending Priority. I intend to only wait one week for packages that have been delayed by our lovely postal system, before I swap out. If you mail, October 10th or later, you must send you must include DC so I can verify the shipment and keep tabs on its status. I know emergencies can happen, and those will be handled on a case by case basis. However, Murphy’s Law seems to go into effect quite regularly around here. It seems like the longer we wait to start our groups the greater the chances of something bad happening. I will have a hard time holding up the return for someone who has a majority of their work still to do, at a time when they should be focusing on whatever issue is causing the delay in the first place.

[rlovew]

I have them::banana:

Everyday Planner:
Covers: rlovew
January: MickeyTeacher :banana:
February: wdwmickey bind :banana:
March: wdwmickey bind :banana:
April: ckmom97- spring- bind
May: MickeyTeacher- flowers :banana:
June: BAMB
July: BAMB
August: rlovew- Olympic theme
September: MazdaUK - bind :banana:
October:Mom-to-2-princesses Bind
November: BAMB
December:bibbidibobbidiboo07- UK :banana:

Disney Planner:
Cover: Rebecca
January: MickeyTeacher- Mickey Snowman :banana:
February: Mom-to-2-Princesses- Mickey and Minnie Cuties bind
March: MickeyTeacher :banana:
April: Princess Jayne- Bambi :banana:
May: MazdaUK- Donald- bind :banana:
June:DIT- Nemo
July: bibbidibobbidiboo07- chip and dale- UK :banana:
August: wdwmickey- Pooh bind :banana:
September:Que Sarah Sarah bind Pirates :banana:
October: Morgansmom2000- Mickey Ghost :banana:
November:aries1980- fall Mickey items bind :banana:
December: BAMB

[Princess Jayne]

Can I have April in the Disney one please? I'm thinking I'll do a bambi theme.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I'd like to join the Disney group. I'd like June and will do a Nemo theme.

Thanks!

[rlovew]

Can I have April in the Disney one please? I'm thinking I'll do a bambi theme.

Sure thing!

I'd like to join the Disney group. I'd like June and will do a Nemo theme.

Thanks!

Got you down!

Rebecca

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Hi! I would love everyday October. Thanks!

[morgansmom2000]

Can I have October for Disney, please? Probably a pirate theme.

[rlovew]

Hi! I would love everyday October. Thanks!

Got you down- Thanks for playing!

[MazdaUK]

Can I have everyday May please? I might also do a Disney one but I'll let everyone have a go first:thumbsup2

[rlovew]

Can I have October for Disney, please? Probably a pirate theme.

Got it! Glad to have you playing with us.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

Can I have everyday May please? I might also do a Disney one but I'll let everyone have a go first:thumbsup2

I have you down!

Rebecca

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

Could I have December general theme please.

[rlovew]

Could I have December general theme please.

Got you down- glad to have you with us!

Rebecca

[Mickeyteacher]

Can i have these months?
Please and Thank you!
Shawna

Everyday Planner:
May:


Disney Planner:
January:

[rlovew]

Can i have these months?
Please and Thank you!
Shawna

Everyday Planner:
May:


Disney Planner:
January:

No problem- I enjoyed seeing you and your family last Staurday!

Rebecca

[Mickeyteacher]

I'll do May flowers and January Mickey snow men.
If you need additional people to spots let me know- I can do extras.
It was fun to see you last weekend. Thanks for so much for all your help with Cookie!

S :)

[ckmom97]

I'd like to do the everyday April, please. I will probably do a general spring theme. Mine will need to be bound, since I don't have a tool to do it. Thanks.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Can I please get July Everyday and December Disney please!

ETA: I can take extra spots too if need be.

OH I'm soooo excited!! I have great ideas already!

[wdwmickey]

May I please have:

February--everyday

August--Disney--Winnie the Pooh

[rlovew]

I'll do May flowers and January Mickey snow men.
S :)
Got it down for you- I enjoyed getting to know Maria and her husband they are very nice people. I was happy to help. I pray that their store goes well.

I'd like to do the everyday April, please. I will probably do a general spring theme. Mine will need to be bound, since I don't have a tool to do it. Thanks.

I have that down- Thanks for joining us.

Can I please get July Everyday and December Disney please!
OH I'm soooo excited!! I have great ideas already!

Glad you are joining in!

May I please have:

February--everyday

August--Disney--Winnie the Pooh

Got in down- I am happy you are playing with us.

Rebecca

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Rebecca --

Could I also please have Disney February -- I am thinking a of a Mickey and Minnie in the cutie style design.

thanks

[rlovew]

Rebecca --

Could I also please have Disney February -- I am thinking a of a Mickey and Minnie in the cutie style design.

thanks

Got you down for it.

Rebecca

[wdwmickey]

Rebecca--could you please bind mine as well? Thanks so much :)

I have a silly question. The pages--6x6 with a 1/2 inch gutter so 6 1/2 x 6 OR 6x6 total with the design part being 5 1/2 x 6? I'm having trouble visualizing exactly what you mean in the instructions.

[MazdaUK]

Rebecca- please can I swap to September every day (I actually asked for May not March, but Mickeyteacher has that now) and can you bind it please?

And can I have June Disney please - Donald theme - also bound. Thanks!

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

I would like to try and do a Donald July in the Disney planner, if that's ok. I think I was supposed to tell you I'm from the UK!

I just read post above so people may not want Donald June and July, I'll keep thinking if I can do some general Disney theme for July.

[rlovew]

Rebecca--could you please bind mine as well? Thanks so much :)

I have a silly question. The pages--6x6 with a 1/2 inch gutter so 6 1/2 x 6 OR 6x6 total with the design part being 5 1/2 x 6? I'm having trouble visualizing exactly what you mean in the instructions.

They are 6 by 6 including the gutter so the design would be 5 1/2 by 6. There are some pictures posted in the interest thread if you want to look.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

Rebecca- please can I swap to September every day (I actually asked for May not March, but Mickeyteacher has that now) and can you bind it please?

And can I have June Disney please - Donald theme - also bound. Thanks!

I am so sorry about mixing that up. I changed you to September for everyday- I have you down for May in the Disney (June was already taken)- but let me know if you want me to change you to elsewhere.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

I would like to try and do a Donald July in the Disney planner, if that's ok. I think I was supposed to tell you I'm from the UK!

I just read post above so people may not want Donald June and July, I'll keep thinking if I can do some general Disney theme for July.

I think the big reason for asking for characters was that people didn't want too many of 1 character but I think 2 months with the same will be okay- you can think about it or see if your idea would work with Daisy instead of Donald. I will leave it up to you.

[rlovew]

Rebecca--could you please bind mine as well? Thanks so much :)


can you bind it please?

I have you both down for binding.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

Rebecca--could you please bind mine as well? Thanks so much :)


can you bind it please?


I have you both down for binding.

Rebecca

[morgansmom2000]

Rebecca, is there a back cover as well? And, can I see the inside of the front cover?

[wdwmickey]

They are 6 by 6 including the gutter so the design would be 5 1/2 by 6. There are some pictures posted in the interest thread if you want to look.

Rebecca

Thanks :) That's what I thought, but, I just wanted to be positive.

Is the Bazzill cardstock sturdy enough for the pages?

[rlovew]

Rebecca, is there a back cover as well? And, can I see the inside of the front cover?

Whoever does the cover will be doing both the front and back cover. One mine the material is the same on both. I plan to use a thin blue suede material for the everyday planners and possibly add a small charm onto the front cover. The inside of the covers I have is a matching piece of cardstock- I believe it is a Bazzill but I am not positive. I will try to get a picture of the inside of a cover asap(probably not before Mon though). Basically whomever does the cover needs to cover the chipboard in a light but sturdy fabric and then add a piece of cardstock over where everything comes together on the inside of the each cover.

There is enough Disney fabric out there that I would say getting it and covering the chipboard is enough work for that person.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

Thanks :) That's what I thought, but, I just wanted to be positive.

Is the Bazzill cardstock sturdy enough for the pages?

Bazzill cardstock is just fine- you don't want to use the thinner (and normally cheaper) cardstock that some stores sell. Anything above about 50lb should be fine- I think Bazzill is about 70lb if I remember correctly.

Rebecca

[aries1980]

Everyday Planner:
Covers: rlovew
January:
February: wdwmickey bind
March:
April: ckmom97- spring- bind
May: MickeyTeacher- flowers
June:
July: BAMB
August: rlovew- Olympic theme
September: MazdaUK - bind
October:Mom-to-2-princesses
November:
December:bibbidibobbidiboo07- UK


Disney Planner:
Covers:
January: MickeyTeacher- Mickey Snowman
February: Mom-to-2-Princesses- Mickey and Minnie Cuties
March:
April: Princess Jayne- Bambi
May: MazdaUK- Donald- bind
June:DIT- Nemo
July: bibbidibobbidiboo07- donald- UK
August: wdwmickey- Pooh bind
September:
October: Morgansmom2000- Pirates
November:
December: BAMB

Ill take November!

[rlovew]

Ill take November!

In which group- or do you mean in both?

Rebecca

[morgansmom2000]

Whoever does the cover will be doing both the front and back cover. One mine the material is the same on both. I plan to use a thin blue suede material for the everyday planners and possibly add a small charm onto the front cover. The inside of the covers I have is a matching piece of cardstock- I believe it is a Bazzill but I am not positive. I will try to get a picture of the inside of a cover asap(probably not before Mon though). Basically whomever does the cover needs to cover the chipboard in a light but sturdy fabric and then add a piece of cardstock over where everything comes together on the inside of the each cover.

There is enough Disney fabric out there that I would say getting it and covering the chipboard is enough work for that person.

Rebecca

That's what I thought. I would willing to move to covers if no one else wants it.

[aries1980]

In which group- or do you mean in both?

Rebecca

Sorry Was so excited.... Ill take it for Disney Planners!

[MazdaUK]

Is CM cardstock too thin? Its a bit lighter weight than Bazzill, but not as thin as the stuff that comes in paper stacks (if you get me;) )

[rlovew]

Is CM cardstock too thin? Its a bit lighter weight than Bazzill, but not as thin as the stuff that comes in paper stacks (if you get me;) )

I don't really know how thick it is but if it can hold up well on its own it should be fine. Maybe someone who is familiar with the difference could weigh in- the big thing is that the pages need to be quite sturdy to hold up for the year- as long as the cardstock is sturdy enough it should be okay- the paper packs normally have fairly thin cardstock and that paper doesn't hold up.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

That's what I thought. I would willing to move to covers if no one else wants it.

I can move you if you want or we can wait and see how sign-ups go.

Rebecca

[Que_Sarah_Sarah]

I would love to do the September pages of the Disney group, but I do have a question:

I was originally thinking colonial Mickey and Minnie, but that's very American, lol. I would love to do the classic characters in pirate garb because of talk like a pirate day, but I see that October is a pirates month. Is that going to be okay? If not, I'll choose another theme but I still want September Disney.

I WOULD LIKE MINE BOUND please and thank you :)

EDIT: I could also do Fillmore from Cars because of International Day of Peace, lol. Let me know which is preferred.

[rlovew]

I would love to do the September pages of the Disney group, but I do have a question:

I was originally thinking colonial Mickey and Minnie, but that's very American, lol. I would love to do the classic characters in pirate garb because of talk like a pirate day, but I see that October is a pirates month. Is that going to be okay? If not, I'll choose another theme but I still want September Disney.

EDIT: I could also do Fillmore from Cars because of International Day of Peace, lol. Let me know which is preferred.

I will let those in your group chime in on what they like best of the ideas. You can always choose to do 1 thing for those from the States and a different page for our friends from overseas.- Just add a note on it that you have done so to help me when sorting.

Rebecca

[Que_Sarah_Sarah]

With that in mind, I think I will stick with colonial classic Disney characters for the US scrappers and I will do the Fillmore peace page for the UK scrappers.

[Que_Sarah_Sarah]

Also just checking that mine is on the bind list as well :)

[Disney_rider]

I'll try the covers for Disney and March for Everyday Im pretty sure I can pull off the cover. I have a ton of Disney fabric I think I can use the magic fuse to make it stay.

[rlovew]

I'll try the covers for Disney and March for Everyday Im pretty sure I can pull off the cover. I have a ton of Disney fabric I think I can use the magic fuse to make it stay.

I have you down. I will pm with you about the covers. They need to be sturdy but thin enough or they won't be able to be bound, so I know that the fabric needs to overlap after a certain point on the back or the binding machine won't work. The one I have has the fabric pulled around to the inside of the cover to keep it from coming off or showing the edges.

Rebecca

[morgansmom2000]

EDIT: I could also do Fillmore from Cars because of International Day of Peace, lol. Let me know which is preferred.

I would LOVE this, but I don't want Rebecca to have to worry about making sure I get that one...Could I trade you something for one to mail to me directly? (My 11 year old is obsessed with Peace signs - she told one of my sister's "I'm a hippie you know.")

[morgansmom2000]

I can move you if you want or we can wait and see how sign-ups go.

Rebecca

Looks like covers are all set. ;)

[wdwmickey]

I could also do Fillmore from Cars because of International Day of Peace,

I would love to have Fillmore, he's so cute :)

[Disney_rider]

I have you down. I will pm with you about the covers. They need to be sturdy but thin enough or they won't be able to be bound, so I know that the fabric needs to overlap after a certain point on the back or the binding machine won't work. The one I have has the fabric pulled around to the inside of the cover to keep it from coming off or showing the edges.

Rebecca

How would you like the fabric bound to the chipboard? modge podge? If I got the gloss one it woul add a sheen to it and be a bit waterproof.
So lemme just make sure I have this... Fabric wrapped around the chipboard and a cardstock inside cover? and this is repeated on the back cover.

[rlovew]

How would you like the fabric bound to the chipboard? modge podge? If I got the gloss one it woul add a sheen to it and be a bit waterproof.
So lemme just make sure I have this... Fabric wrapped around the chipboard and a cardstock inside cover? and this is repeated on the back cover.

I am not sure- I need to check on how things go- you can play with it a bit if you have scraps- otherwwise I will be playing with it once the first week of August rolls around. I would say it needs to be something under and not over the fabric- modge podge would not survive coming here to FL even if it ends up in other places. I was thinking a layer of tacky glue but I haven't actually tried it. You idea of using a iron-on bond may work better than other things but I am not really sure- It just needs to have less than a 1/8-1/4 inch thickness on the inside side in the end.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

EDIT: I could also do Fillmore from Cars because of International Day of Peace, lol. Let me know which is preferred.

Oh I would love Filmore too!!! It seems like most everyone would like that theme.

[Que_Sarah_Sarah]

Unfortunately I already have things at home for the colonial theme so that's what I think I'll stick with. Maybe y'all can convince the March person to do cars, lol.

[Princess Jayne]

Just wondering - does it need noting on the main list that i'm a UK swapper?

[morgansmom2000]

I realized that I made a ghost Mickey in Design Studio for our Halloween cruise, so I'm going to switch my topic. I hope that's okay! Most likely will be ghosts and bats and such (a Halloweeny look).

[BernardandMissBianca]

Unfortunately I already have things at home for the colonial theme so that's what I think I'll stick with. Maybe y'all can convince the March person to do cars, lol.

No worries!!



Rebecca I will take June in everyday.

[Princess Jayne]

I realized that I made a ghost Mickey in Design Studio for our Halloween cruise, so I'm going to switch my topic. I hope that's okay! Most likely will be ghosts and bats and such (a Halloweeny look).

ooh i like the sound of that!

[morgansmom2000]

ooh i like the sound of that!

Oh good, I'm glad - I Googled to see if you celebrated in the UK before I mentioned it ;)

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Rebecca -- could I please be put down as a BIND as well for both groups? Thx!

[Mickeyteacher]

I'll take another spot in everyday planner- give me January- I'll do something with new years or snow.
S :)

[wdwmickey]

For those of you in the everyday group--February--I was thinking a "box of chocolates" theme. Heart shaped box with paper candy inside will that work for everyone?

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3590.jpg

Kind of like this, but, whithout the title and maybe a pink patterned paper background.

[Que_Sarah_Sarah]

I hate to be a pain, but if Morgansmom is switching to ghosts I would like to switch my theme back to my original classic character pirates and just do the same page for US and UK. I have colonial stuff, but I have TONS of pirate stuff, lol.

[rlovew]

For those of you in the everyday group--February--I was thinking a "box of chocolates" theme. Heart shaped box with paper candy inside will that work for everyone?

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN3590.jpg

Kind of like this, but, whithout the title and maybe a pink patterned paper background.

I like the idea- unless you background paper has a lot of design to it you might want to increase the size of your items unless you plan on putting the name of the month in the large empty space.

Rebecca

[wdwmickey]

I like the idea- unless you background paper has a lot of design to it you might want to increase the size of your items unless you plan on putting the name of the month in the large empty space.

Rebecca

That's the plan :) The layout is 12x12 so there won't be nearly so much empty space on a 6x6, just enough for the month I think. But the chocolates will fill up most of the page.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Rebecca if you don't have anymore takers I'll take November. I need some holiday gifties.

Keep it open for now unless you don't think there is anyone else who wants it.

[rlovew]

Rebecca if you don't have anymore takers I'll take November. I need some holiday gifties.

Keep it open for now unless you don't think there is anyone else who wants it.

If I don't get any takers tomorrow I will put you in for it.

Rebecca

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

Does anyone mind if for July in the Disney planner I use chip n Dale instead? Sorry just playing with ideas!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Does anyone mind if for July in the Disney planner I use chip n Dale instead? Sorry just playing with ideas!

I don't mind. I love Chip & Dale!

[wdwmickey]

Chip & Dale is fine with me.

[morgansmom2000]

I love Chip & Dale too!

[aries1980]

Not at all Chip and Dale are always so neglected!!...

So Im thinking for November... Was thinking of doing some leaves with the Mickey head Pumpkins and a Turkey that is wearing Mickey ears.... Is that cool with everyone??

Oh and binded for me as well

[BernardandMissBianca]

Does anyone mind if for July in the Disney planner I use chip n Dale instead? Sorry just playing with ideas!

Not at all Chip and Dale are always so neglected!!...

So Im thinking for November... Was thinking of doing some leaves with the Mickey head Pumpkins and a Turkey that is wearing Mickey ears.... Is that cool with everyone??

Oh and binded for me as well

Love both ideas!!!

[MazdaUK]

Everything sounds lovely to me:goodvibes

I am so excited about this! I made a planner for DS(11)'s form teacher as a farwell gift, using the academic year 2011-12, and I was so happy with how it turned out! On the non-calendar page I put a birthday/notes box as I had a few problems sizing the calendar from the file I found. I'll try to post pics on the general scrapbooking thread if anyone is interested.

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

Mazda UK Would love to see pictures. Sounds like you had fun making it. I'm looking forward to planning this one.

[morgansmom2000]

I'd love to see it too!

[rlovew]

Rebecca if you don't have anymore takers I'll take November. I need some holiday gifties.

Keep it open for now unless you don't think there is anyone else who wants it.

I am giving you November to close things out since we haven't had any additional takers in a couple of days.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

I am giving you November to close things out since we haven't had any additional takers in a couple of days.

Rebecca

That works for me!!

Do you have my email addy already?

[rlovew]

Check the second posting and make sure you know which months you are doing for which calendars. Also please pm me by Saturday with your email address so I can send you the calendar file. I will have VBS next week so if you don't pm me by Friday it may be another week before I send the file.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

That works for me!!

Do you have my email addy already?

Probably somewhere but I will definately get the file to you if you pm me with it again.

Rebecca

[wdwmickey]

My groups are good. PM sent :)

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

I have sent a pm.

[morgansmom2000]

Me too!

[MazdaUK]

My groups are good - I'll be doing apples and leaves for September (probably green ones as they don't realy turn til October:confused3) if that works for everyone?

PM sent

ETA - here's the link (hopefully!) to my slideshow of the teacher gift. I got the order a bit weird but hopefully you can get the idea! http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/MazdaUK/?action=view&current=4a58bba7.pbw

[BernardandMissBianca]

Apples and leaves sound great Mazda!

Love the planner book!!! It's so cute!

[rlovew]

The looks great Mazda- our planners are set to open the opposite way although the one you made looks awesome.

I have sent out an email to everyone who had sent me a pm by 6:45 this morning. I will send another when I get the last few emails (or Saturday evening).

Rebecca

[wdwmickey]

Mazda it's so cute :)

Thanks for the file Rebecca!

[morgansmom2000]

Nice work, Mazda.

I got the file, thank you!

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Hi, sent the PM to you. :goodvibes

[Princess Jayne]

Love it Mazda!

Rebecca, I got the file thanks!

[MazdaUK]

Thanks! I'd actually planned it to work the same way as this swap but I couldn't get the planner pages to size properly:headache: so this was the only way I could have a binding gutter:rolleyes1

Thanks for the file Rebecca. I have one question - is it OK to rpint on ordinary paper rather than cardstock for the planner grid?

[rlovew]

Thanks! I'd actually planned it to work the same way as this swap but I couldn't get the planner pages to size properly:headache: so this was the only way I could have a binding gutter:rolleyes1

Thanks for the file Rebecca. I have one question - is it OK to rpint on ordinary paper rather than cardstock for the planner grid?

You can print on anything you would like and then mount it to cardstock.

Rebecca

[PrincessNancy96]

Those are awesome Mazda!!!! :) Now what is the little card on the top page??? I like that idea...

I talked to PJ and she asked me to do these for her girlfriends graduation gifts along w/ the cards & stamps...

[ckmom97]

Mazda, love the planner.

Rebecca, I sent you a pm.

[Mickeyteacher]

My groups look fine. I will pm you my e-mail address.
S :)

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

Gosh MazdaUK you know how to apply pressure to a newbie! My internet has been down for a couple of days and so I have only just been able to see your teacher journals - fab u lous!

[MazdaUK]

Now what is the little card on the top page??? I like that idea...



I just drew a box in Powerpoint and added "Birthdays this month" and "Notes" (or words to that effect), copied and pasted so there were 6 on a page then printed and cut out. Because the boxes were quite small I thought it might be useful to have somewhere to write birthdays etc. separately in case there was a dentist or something on the same day;)

[PrincessNancy96]

Thanks Mazda!!! I like that idea.. especially for the girls as they go off to college... :)

[aries1980]

When should we look for the email with the calendar?

[rlovew]

When should we look for the email with the calendar?

I will send the second set out this evening or when i get the last email address- whichever comes first. So you should have it by tomorrow morning at the latest.

Rebecca

[Princess Jayne]

Been working on this today and just thought I'd get some opinions - there's something annoying me about it and I cant put my finger on what so any comments are welcome!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/Me005/P1170131.jpg

[BernardandMissBianca]

I love it Jayne!

How about smaller letters that go straight across or down and Bambi needs a butterfly on his nose. Isn't that a scene in the movie?

[wdwmickey]

I love it Jayne :) Sooooo cute!!!

[Princess Jayne]

I love it Jayne!

How about smaller letters that go straight across or down and Bambi needs a butterfly on his nose. Isn't that a scene in the movie?

Thanks for the comments guys!

I like the butterfly idea so changed that side:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/Me005/P1170138.jpg

I've just left the otherside as it is in the first picture.

[rlovew]

Jayne- you did a beautiful job with Bambi. Just make sure that you have a full 1/2 inch that is only 1 or 2 layers of paper on the inside edge so that the book can be bound.

Rebecca

[ckmom97]

Jayne, luv your page. Its so sweet. The butterfly was the perfect touch!

[rlovew]

I have now sent the email to all but one person (who has not pmed me yet). If you only sent your email address by pm and have not been in an address card swap then I need your other information as well. If you have sent it to me in the last 2 months for anoither swap I will still have it any earlier than that and I may very well not have it and may lose it when the pms are cleaned out at the end of next month.

Thanks,
Rebecca

[MazdaUK]

Love your pages Jayne - I won't be able to match that:worship:

Any views whether CM cardstock will be heavy enough?:confused3:confused3 I've got the perfect blue and yellow, but I may have to layer it over a neutral Bazzil base.

[rlovew]

Love your pages Jayne - I won't be able to match that:worship:

Any views whether CM cardstock will be heavy enough?:confused3:confused3 I've got the perfect blue and yellow, but I may have to layer it over a neutral Bazzil base.

I don't know what the weight on the cardstock is- you just need to make sure it is not easily bent and you think it will hold up well. If you know that it is more than 60lb paper then it will definately hold up just fine. Otherwise maybe pm MickeyTeacher/Lisa(from CT) if she doesn't respond- they are CM consultants and would be able to give a better opinion than I as I don't have any CM cardstock- I only have a bit of the paper and stickers. If it is as thick as Stampin' Up cardstock it would be just fine.

Rebecca

[morgansmom2000]

Oh, Jayne, he's beautiful! The only thing I can suggest is making the month a patterned paper? (Maybe matted on the solid, if it's not thick enough). Perhaps some yellow butterfly paper (if you have access to it!).

Love it!

[Princess Jayne]

Oh, Jayne, he's beautiful! The only thing I can suggest is making the month a patterned paper? (Maybe matted on the solid, if it's not thick enough). Perhaps some yellow butterfly paper (if you have access to it!).

Love it!

I thought of that but I just cant find any that matches really. Everything I;ve used is pastel colours and all the paper with the right kind of patterns seems to be really bright and just doesnt look right. I've got a lovely pastel parchment pink paper but again when I tried it, it just looked wrong. I'll def keep an eye out tho. The cream letters are the shadowed one anyway so it'll be easy enough to add some on top if I manage to find anything!

Thanks for the nice words everyone - I was a bit worried about it!

[MazdaUK]

I don't have any Stampin' Up cardstock but I do have CTMH and its the same as that:thumbsup2

[wdwmickey]

Mazda--I think it's probably okay. I even had DH compare the CM cardstock to a couple others (not the super heavy Bazzill) and he couldn't tell the difference, and quite frankly they feel almost the same to me ;)

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Jayne, I LOVE that Bambi page!!!! If you want "April" to pop out a little more and can't find the right patterned paper to use, you could ink the edges of the letters to give them a little something extra or maybe add a couple of tiny butterflies amongst the letters. But, even if you leave it like it is, it's awesome!! I love it!

[morgansmom2000]

I thought of that but I just cant find any that matches really. Everything I;ve used is pastel colours and all the paper with the right kind of patterns seems to be really bright and just doesnt look right. I've got a lovely pastel parchment pink paper but again when I tried it, it just looked wrong. I'll def keep an eye out tho. The cream letters are the shadowed one anyway so it'll be easy enough to add some on top if I manage to find anything!

Thanks for the nice words everyone - I was a bit worried about it!

I always have trouble finding a "good" yellow. It's great the way it is though, I love Bambi!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Jayne the page looks great!! The butterfly really finishes the page off.

I have my ideas laid out in my head, I just need to get them down on paper then start pulling supplies.

[MazdaUK]

I even had DH compare the CM cardstock to a couple others (not the super heavy Bazzill) and he couldn't tell the difference, and quite frankly they feel almost the same to me

Thanks!:thumbsup2 If I have to order bazzill online I tend to go a bit :crazy: :rotfl2:

[Que_Sarah_Sarah]

Lol, I definitely bought posterboard. Lots of colors, very sturdy. Not great for photos, but perfect for planners!

[aries1980]

I will send the second set out this evening or when i get the last email address- whichever comes first. So you should have it by tomorrow morning at the latest.

Rebecca

I never got the email yet can you send it again.

cmdesigns23@gmail.com

[rlovew]

I never got the email yet can you send it again.

cmdesigns23@gmail.com

I just recent it. If you don't have it when you check let me know. The message I sent today was a forwarded message- a repeat of the first message I had sent out.

Rebecca

[Disney_rider]

Hey I have some bad news and good news. First the good. I actually got a job I applied for a year and a half ago as a very part-time Art history teacher so random and out of the blue but what this means is that I have to put a proposed lesson plan together in 2 weeks.hehheeee yeah OK havent touched a book in like 5 years I can do that...
Sad part is I dont think I will beable to to fulfill my commitement to this swap I thought it be best to tell you now rather than later. But seriously if no-one will angle I want the spot back (I mean it)!!!
I am not one to leave people high and dry at the last min. Please let me know if this is ok and if its not I understand 100%. Im half-way done with my AK swap so thats god planning on my part :) I hope you all understand I'm sorry but Im happy...does that make sence?

[rlovew]

Hey I have some bad news and good news. First the good. I actually got a job I applied for a year and a half ago as a very part-time Art history teacher so random and out of the blue but what this means is that I have to put a proposed lesson plan together in 2 weeks.hehheeee yeah OK havent touched a book in like 5 years I can do that...
Sad part is I dont think I will beable to to fulfill my commitement to this swap I thought it be best to tell you now rather than later. But seriously if no-one will angle I want the spot back (I mean it)!!!
I am not one to leave people high and dry at the last min. Please let me know if this is ok and if its not I understand 100%. Im half-way done with my AK swap so thats god planning on my part :) I hope you all understand I'm sorry but Im happy...does that make sence?

Congratulations on the job! I have put out a call for angels and will see what happens.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

If someone would prefer the March page in Disney to the covers- I can take the covers and give the angel the March page.

Rebecca

[tyniknate]

Is there a photo of what these are supposed to look like? I am swap free and have been for some time, but I could possibly angel one group (Disney) for this if I can see what it looks like. Didn't read the whole thread.....off to look through it now. I'll be back in a couple minutes to post after I've taken a look. BRB

[Mickeyteacher]

If someone would prefer the March page in Disney to the covers- I can take the covers and give the angel the March page.

Rebecca

I would take the March page in the Disney group.
S :)

[wdwmickey]

I can take one of the groups (not covers--I'm no good with fabric) if no one else wants it :)


Surina--congrats on the job :)

[tyniknate]

OK - So I guess you have two willing participants and I will just let them take the open spots and enjoy being swap free for the moment. The books are gorgeous, though. If anything else opens up.....keep me in mind. :goodvibes

[PrincessNancy96]

Congrats Surina!!! That is awesome news!!! You'll do great!!!!

[rlovew]

I would take the March page in the Disney group.
S :)

I have you down for this one!- Thanks!

Rebecca

[rlovew]

I can take one of the groups (not covers--I'm no good with fabric) if no one else wants it :)


Surina--congrats on the job :)

I have you down for the everyday March and for it to be bound like your others are.

Thanks!

Rebecca

[rlovew]

OK - So I guess you have two willing participants and I will just let them take the open spots and enjoy being swap free for the moment. The books are gorgeous, though. If anything else opens up.....keep me in mind. :goodvibes

I will pm you if we need another angel.

Rebecca

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Hey I have some bad news and good news. First the good. I actually got a job I applied for a year and a half ago as a very part-time Art history teacher so random and out of the blue but what this means is that I have to put a proposed lesson plan together in 2 weeks.hehheeee yeah OK havent touched a book in like 5 years I can do that...
Sad part is I dont think I will beable to to fulfill my commitement to this swap I thought it be best to tell you now rather than later. But seriously if no-one will angle I want the spot back (I mean it)!!!
I am not one to leave people high and dry at the last min. Please let me know if this is ok and if its not I understand 100%. Im half-way done with my AK swap so thats god planning on my part :) I hope you all understand I'm sorry but Im happy...does that make sence?

Happy for you and sad for us -- I really like your stuff! Enjoy the new job!!!!!!

[MazdaUK]

Congrats on the job! So happy for you:hug:

[wdwmickey]

I have you down for the everyday March and for it to be bound like your others are.

Thanks!

Rebecca

Thanks Rebecca :)

[Princess Jayne]

Hey I have some bad news and good news. First the good. I actually got a job I applied for a year and a half ago as a very part-time Art history teacher so random and out of the blue but what this means is that I have to put a proposed lesson plan together in 2 weeks.hehheeee yeah OK havent touched a book in like 5 years I can do that...
Sad part is I dont think I will beable to to fulfill my commitement to this swap I thought it be best to tell you now rather than later. But seriously if no-one will angle I want the spot back (I mean it)!!!
I am not one to leave people high and dry at the last min. Please let me know if this is ok and if its not I understand 100%. Im half-way done with my AK swap so thats god planning on my part :) I hope you all understand I'm sorry but Im happy...does that make sence?

:thumbsup2 congrats on the job!

[Disney_rider]

Thank you so much ladies and thank you to the angels you are truely what the spot is called.
Thanks for the well wishes on the job Im working 2 times a week basically releiving the art teacher for some days. I was able to get Animation,comic book and cartoon art as part of my lesson plan ;) I do cool stuff one week and the formal masters another. I think it will help to break up the museum feel to the course. Im gonna try and sneak in "paper arts" if you know what I mean....LOL Im gonna have the kids make they're own scrapbook page/collage 12x12 they can use whatever medium they want. I get 5th and 6th graders please pray for me. Thank god its only 2 days a week!!!
Best part is they hand in their work to the head Art Teacher. She is pretty cool (old hippy from back in the day) and I'm teaching her how to use a Cricut. ;)

[wdwmickey]

Surina that sounds like so much fun :) Enjoy it! Fifth and sixth graders are usually awesome for everyone except their parents so you should be fine ;) I'm sure they'll love the fun stuff weeks :thumbsup2

[MazdaUK]

I'm going to be away for the first check-in but I have nearly all my supplies and I know what I'm doing:thumbsup2

[rlovew]

I'm going to be away for the first check-in but I have nearly all my supplies and I know what I'm doing:thumbsup2

Thanks for letting me know.

Rebecca

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Getting my 8-15 checkin done. I have planned out both my pages in my program and purchased the paper. Just need to start cutting and pasting!

[wdwmickey]

Checking in. Papers are pulled, designs are planned. Just need to cut and assemble. Should be ready to mail by the middle of September at the latest.

[morgansmom2000]

Bought my papers and have my Mickey ghost designed in CDS. Morgan and I are cropping next Saturday, if I have it all cut out then, I will work on it there - well, I'll be helping her, so I don't know how much I'll get done! :rotfl2: But, school starts 8/31!

[rlovew]

Getting my 8-15 checkin done. I have planned out both my pages in my program and purchased the paper. Just need to start cutting and pasting!

Checking in. Papers are pulled, designs are planned. Just need to cut and assemble. Should be ready to mail by the middle of September at the latest.

Bought my papers and have my Mickey ghost designed in CDS. Morgan and I are cropping next Saturday, if I have it all cut out then, I will work on it there - well, I'll be helping her, so I don't know how much I'll get done! :rotfl2: But, school starts 8/31!

Thank you all for checking in- glad to hear everything is going well.

Rebecca

[Mickeyteacher]

I'm checking in- I have all my supplies and will work on these over the next couple of weeks.
S :)

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

I have all papers etc just need to assemble, disney one is designed and ready to be stuck and the everyday planner I'm playing with a couple of ideas but have supplies.
Thanks to Princess Jayne who came over last night to help with Chip n Dale!!!!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I know what I'm planning to do for my page, but haven't started anything yet.

[morgansmom2000]

I have all papers etc just need to assemble, disney one is designed and ready to be stuck and the everyday planner I'm playing with a couple of ideas but have supplies.
Thanks to Princess Jayne who came over last night to help with Chip n Dale!!!!

Oh how fun is that?!

[Princess Jayne]

Oh how fun is that?!

It was really fun - except 13 chips and 13 dales at 2 1/2 inches! it doesnt bear thinking about how long it would take one person to do them all! ha ha! I've seen the pages tho - and they look great!

my check in - all cut and ready to be assembled onto pages! I'm babysitting tonight so will take them with me and hopefully all will be finished tonight! we will see! Depends how easily the kids go to bed! ha ha!

[morgansmom2000]

The fun part was the getting together ;)

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

It was a good night, we just met through the Disboards, Jayne offered to make some stuff for my DS first birthday and we got talking and look what ended up happening a mini crop!!!!

Poor Jayne got nothing done for herself, she just had the pleasure of the smallest pieces ever!!!! So Ihope those kiddiwinks go to bed early so she can get her pages done, she had them yesterday and just didn't get round to doing anything with them, she left here at 12.30am!!!!!!

I just finished my July pages, had to use some different patterned papers - same colours so hope thats ok - now just hoping everything stays stuck! So onto December next.....

[aries1980]

Just Checkin In... Just got back from getting paper... Designs are in SCAL and I just have to sit down and start piecing together.

I am going to Disney Sept 29th so these will be out in the mail before I leave.

[Que_Sarah_Sarah]

Checking in! I have everything cut and ready to paste into place.

[rlovew]

Thanks to so many of you for checking in - we only have a couple people who haven't yet checked in this time and I think at least 1 of them is away.

Rebecca

[ckmom97]

I have my pages designed in scal. Just waiting on my paper order to get here, so I can start cutting.

[BernardandMissBianca]

here!!! Unfortunately I didn't have much time to do crafting on the road but I plan to start this week. I have all my papers pulled and ready to go.

[BernardandMissBianca]

DS10 here, mommy said she's going to wait to do these. She had a bad reaction to some medicine and now has blisters and swelling on her hands. She can't bend her fingers or anything. She said sorry for not having progress yet but we will get to them soon. I might even get to help.

[ckmom97]

DS10 here, mommy said she's going to wait to do these. She had a bad reaction to some medicine and now has blisters and swelling on her hands. She can't bend her fingers or anything. She said sorry for not having progress yet but we will get to them soon. I might even get to help.

Oh, how awful!! Tell mommie to take care of her self. Swapping can wait. I'm sending prayers and pixie dust for a speedy recovery her way!

[rlovew]

DS10 here, mommy said she's going to wait to do these. She had a bad reaction to some medicine and now has blisters and swelling on her hands. She can't bend her fingers or anything. She said sorry for not having progress yet but we will get to them soon. I might even get to help.

I certainly understand waiting! Tell her to get better as her first priority.

Rebecca

[MazdaUK]

I've heard the last thing I need is in transit so I should be able to work on these next week - I've done the preparatory work so should be able to mail mid September at the latest:thumbsup2

[rlovew]

Thanks to everyone for checking in. Keep plugging along. I guess I need to get bindings ordered as well.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

OK, so in order to be up front I want everyone to know we are supposed to get a direct hit from hurricane Irene. If DH can get home quick enough we are going to pack up the RV and leave the area. I will be taking my personal photos, my computer, and any sentimental items with me but I am leaving my scrap supplies behind.
I don't expect anything bad to happen with the house, but in the event that it does I just want to let everyone know my intentions up front. We are only 30 minutes inland so the possibility of damage is very high.

I will keep everyone posted as much as I can in the coming days but I'm going to be focusing on getting the house and the kids prepared.

Please keep the East Coasters in your thoughts and prayers, this one is going to be a doozy!

[rlovew]

Buffy- stay safe and keep your family safe- that is the first priority- anything else can be worked out. Anyone else in the path stay safe too- it is definately a higher priority than any swap stuff at the moment.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

Rebecca, were you here for Gloria in 85? It's going to be worse than that!

I've got my scrap room packed and documented, next up the kitchen!

[MazdaUK]

Glad to see you've got your priorities right :thumbsup2 Prayers for all those in the path.... I'm watching the news every day:grouphug:

[rlovew]

Rebecca, were you here for Gloria in 85? It's going to be worse than that!

I've got my scrap room packed and documented, next up the kitchen!

Yes- the eye went down the street where we lived. It was dad's 1 day of duty a year at the academy- so he was gone. He was always gone when we were hit by hurricanes- one in Hawaii, Glory in CT, Andrew in Miami, he was around during the hurricane season of tons a few years ago when Charlie came through but it wasn't near mom and dad's it was close to our place (we went to mom and dad's cause it was safer.

Rebecca

[MazdaUK]

I've done a dummy run and can get two grids on a page ok:thumbsup2 but I'm a bit concerned the paper is too thin - I've got cranberry pages for one and royal blue for the other. But if I print on white cardstock will it make it too thick when mounted on the other layer?

Views please?:confused3 TIA

[rlovew]

2 layers should not make it too thick- if you are concerned you should be able to keep the calendar off the gutter edge of the paper anyway- just cut right around it and it is smaller than the page by about 1/2 and inch. I always printed the ones I have done on white cardstock and mounted them onto another sheet of cardstock.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

Yes- the eye went down the street where we lived. It was dad's 1 day of duty a year at the academy- so he was gone. He was always gone when we were hit by hurricanes- one in Hawaii, Glory in CT, Andrew in Miami, he was around during the hurricane season of tons a few years ago when Charlie came through but it wasn't near mom and dad's it was close to our place (we went to mom and dad's cause it was safer.

Rebecca

My dad had to report to base too so we went up to Mass to stay with family. My brother was only a few weeks old at the time so mom wasn't risking it! We lived right across the street from Ocean Beach, and were in the middle of renovating the house my parents currently own. One wall only had plastic sheeting on it, we were certain the house would be destroyed but all was well. We only lost 3 trees.

[MazdaUK]

Thanks Rebecca :thumbsup2 Cardstock it is!

[MazdaUK]

I'm done:thumbsup2 I'll try to post pics later (DH is clucking to use the PC) but I should be postal on Saturday :goodvibes

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

Just need to set aside the time, have everything I need. Just gone back to work after 13 month off and my boss is off sick so have had loads to do so will welcome some craft time!

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Checking in -- still at same spot as before, paper has been purchased and item is designed on my computer. I will be cutting and pasting after I finish with the color swap.

[BernardandMissBianca]

checking in. We will be home Saturday or Sunday. I have to take all the stuff out of the craft room that we pulled from the basement but these are first up on my list for Crafting Wednesday.

[wdwmickey]

Checking in--everything is cut, I just need to assemble.

[MazdaUK]

I'll be postal tomorrow -just sent DS's down to buy some more brown paper.

If you don't want to see look away now ;)

Everyday group

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/MazdaUK/plannerswap001.jpg

Disney group

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/MazdaUK/plannerswap002.jpg

Hope you like them! It was quite a challenge finding decoration which didn't make the pages thicker and wouldn't press through onto other pages.

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

So cute! I love Donald's pose!

I'm dying to start putting mine together -- only one more color group before I am free to play with my planner pages!

[ckmom97]

I have all my paper. The cut files are planned in scal, and my replacement blade for my cricut is here. I'm hoping to start cutting this weekend.

[rlovew]

Mazda- Those look great!

Thanks to everyone for checking in- as soon as my internet stops dropping every few minutes I will get everything updated on the first page. I have tried twice and each time I get dropped before I can post.

Rebecca

[MazdaUK]

:moped: postal :thumbsup2

[Princess Jayne]

I'm assembling mine today and will be postal sometime this week.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Mazda, those look great! I get Donald!!!!!:banana:

I'm checking in. I still know what I'm going to do, just haven't started yet. Will get going on it soon.

[wdwmickey]

Love those Mazda :)

[rlovew]

Mazda-

Your package arrived this afternoon. I just arrived back from an overnight trip with our youth but the packageis in great condition so I am sure everything inside is great. I will open it when my eyes feel like opening again.

Rebecca

[MazdaUK]

Glad it got there in a reasonable time:thumbsup2

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

I have just realised after taking photos that Dale's foot may be in the gutter for binding but they are all stuck down so well that I don't think I can do anything about it - hope it works out ok!

Disney July:
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x403/bibbidibobbidiboo07/c112a272.jpg

Everyday December:

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x403/bibbidibobbidiboo07/1d17a796.jpg

[wdwmickey]

Very cute :)

[Princess Jayne]

I have just realised after taking photos that Dale's foot may be in the gutter for binding but they are all stuck down so well that I don't think I can do anything about it - hope it works out ok!

Disney July:
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x403/bibbidibobbidiboo07/c112a272.jpg

Everyday December:

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x403/bibbidibobbidiboo07/1d17a796.jpg

:thumbsup2

Very pretty!! Those blooming chip and dales tho :scared1:

Mine are postal!

[MazdaUK]

I love those! And I get both :goodvibes: - I'm going to have a hard job deciding which to keep and which to give as a gift.

[BernardandMissBianca]

checking in. I want to work on these today but I've managed to lose my trimmer. Don't ask! LOL

So I will work on other parts and just cut the base sheets later.

[wdwmickey]

Checking in--everything is cut, I just need to finish assembling. I should be postal by October 1st :)

[rlovew]

Jayne- your package arrived today. Everything looks great!

Mazda- I just looked inside your package- your pages are fantastic!

Rebecca

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

Postal as of today. Woohoo!!!!! Am relieved to have completed my first swap. Look forward to seeing the planners in their complete state. Thanks for swapping everyone.

[aries1980]

Done and Ready to mail!

THe calendar is a pocket with slide out card

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/aries1980/inlineimage8copy-1.jpg

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Done and Ready to mail!

THe calendar is a pocket with slide out card

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/aries1980/inlineimage8copy-1.jpg

How clever! I love it and the slide out is genus!

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

Really cute, love the pumpkins and slide out can't wait to see how that is done, great idea.

[Que_Sarah_Sarah]

-has missed several check-ins-

My pages are done I've been away at college so I didn't want to be working on those after I moved to school. They are going to be shipped Monday :)

[rlovew]

I am gone for the next couple of days (my brother is here and getting the mail) so I will post what has come in and ask for a check in and status when I return.

Rebecca

[Princess Jayne]

Jayne- your package arrived today. Everything looks great!

Mazda- I just looked inside your package- your pages are fantastic!

Rebecca

:thumbsup2 Pleased it got there ok!

[aries1980]

Really cute, love the pumpkins and slide out can't wait to see how that is done, great idea.

I glued done the three sides but I'm thinking if it doesnt stick to just brad the 4 corners and then it will hold down better

[morgansmom2000]

Rebecca, I have a problem. My Cricut is not working properly. I ordered a new E2 from HSN yesterday, but it won't be here until the 6th of October (according to them), I can probably find someone to borrow a machine from, but I'm not sure I can get it until this weekend, at the earliest. This is worst case scenario, but I may be a few days late. So sorry about this. It's been on its last legs for quite some time, but I thought I had at least a few more months with it.

[wdwmickey]

Yikes Jennifer :scared1: what about all your SCAL files? Bummer!

[morgansmom2000]

Yikes Jennifer :scared1: what about all your SCAL files? Bummer!

Lalalalalalalala, I can't heeeeeeear you! Actually, I've replaced the blade, threw away the paper that kept tearing and it's working better. Still not 100%, but enough to get at least this and Annie's swap (I'm late!) done. I hope...

I'll probably get an eCraft at some point. DH will be thrilled to have two machines in the house! :lmao:

[rlovew]

Rebecca, I have a problem. My Cricut is not working properly. I ordered a new E2 from HSN yesterday, but it won't be here until the 6th of October (according to them), I can probably find someone to borrow a machine from, but I'm not sure I can get it until this weekend, at the earliest. This is worst case scenario, but I may be a few days late. So sorry about this. It's been on its last legs for quite some time, but I thought I had at least a few more months with it.

Just keep me updated on what is happening and we will work with it.

Rebecca

[morgansmom2000]

I've been able to get it cutting better, I am going to try and cut them on Thursday. If it doesn't work, I'll borrow PO3's and get them done this weekend.

[rlovew]

I've been able to get it cutting better, I am going to try and cut them on Thursday. If it doesn't work, I'll borrow PO3's and get them done this weekend.

I am glad it is doing better but don't stress- I am willing to work with you on things.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

A package arrived from Bibbidibobbidiboo07 while I was away and it is in great shape and the pages look great.

Rebecca

[aries1980]

Hey MorgansMom you can just do what I do and banish your cricut machine to the corner for a time out sometime he will come out and work other times like my little one he just stays there for a while. Now his big sister Cricut 2 of mine after doing this swap she wants a time out with her lil brother.

Seems that both machines like to act wildly and make its own cuts across the page or just drag the blade through what it cut.

Good luck!

[morgansmom2000]

Hey MorgansMom you can just do what I do and banish your cricut machine to the corner for a time out sometime he will come out and work other times like my little one he just stays there for a while. Now his big sister Cricut 2 of mine after doing this swap she wants a time out with her lil brother.

Seems that both machines like to act wildly and make its own cuts across the page or just drag the blade through what it cut.

Good luck!

I feel your pain! I can't wait to get a new one. Hopefully, I won't have any problems with it out of the box :)

[Mickeyteacher]

My pages are all done and packaged... then I went back and reread the directions. Epic fail... I need to open the package, sign all the pages and then repackage correctly, so I will mail on Saturday- Monday at the latest.
Sorry!
S :)

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

Glad my package made it piece! Looking forward to seeing it all together.

[morgansmom2000]

My left sides are done :) I couldn't find the pumpkin punch, so I went with the fence. I like how it came out.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/DSC_0310-1.jpg

I plan to print the calendars at work tomorrow (on the laser printer) and get them done on Tuesday and in the mail on Wednesday.

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

My left sides are done :) I couldn't find the pumpkin punch, so I went with the fence. I like how it came out.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/stampinupwithjennifer/DSC_0310-1.jpg

I plan to print the calendars at work tomorrow (on the laser printer) and get them done on Tuesday and in the mail on Wednesday.

Too cute! And I used the same stripe paper on my October page for the non-Disney calendar. Great minds must think alike!

[morgansmom2000]

Too cute! And I used the same stripe paper on my October page for the non-Disney calendar. Great minds must think alike!

Was it a Joann's sale? That's where I got mine ;)

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Was it a Joann's sale? That's where I got mine ;)

Yes, our JoAnn's has a very good selection. I can usually find what I want there.

[MazdaUK]

Ooooh! I love that! I guess I'm going to have to keep BOTH planners:rotfl2:

[wdwmickey]

Rebecca--I just need to finish a couple pages. I'm going to wait and mail this with the event swap. I'll be postal by Friday 10/7 at the latest ;)

[rlovew]

Rebecca--I just need to finish a couple pages. I'm going to wait and mail this with the event swap. I'll be postal by Friday 10/7 at the latest ;)

No problem- I am justing checking on everyone at this point. I set up the due date before some other things came up for the church over the few days after it so it is actually going to take me at least a week to get things out to people anyway - I have a workshop and baby shower right after the due date.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm progressing nicely now that I found my Gypsy charger. I just have to adhere everything. I should be good to mail by the 11th. I think that's before the due date.
Post office is closed on Monday, right?

[rlovew]

I'm progressing nicely now that I found my Gypsy charger. I just have to adhere everything. I should be good to mail by the 11th. I think that's before the due date.
Post office is closed on Monday, right?

I think so- isn't it Columbus Day?

Rebecca

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Mine will be mailed on the 11th as well -- my haunted houses are taking longer than I thought!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I've got everything cut out, I just need to assemble. I hope to get these finished this weekend and in the mail to you at the beginning of next week.

[ckmom97]

I'm cutting the remaining pieces today. I hope to have them finished this weekend and be postal on Tuesday.

[rlovew]

Aries1980's pages arrived yesterday.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

I think so- isn't it Columbus Day?

Rebecca

yes it's Columbus day, so I will mail Tuesday.

[morgansmom2000]

USPS.com doesn't like Rebecca's address. Anyone have a suggestion?

[rlovew]

USPS.com doesn't like Rebecca's address. Anyone have a suggestion?

Try State Road instead of SR or leave off the E(east) and see if that is any better. I know it doesn't like the address, sory- we do get our mail though.

Rebecca

[morgansmom2000]

Try State Road instead of SR or leave off the E(east) and see if that is any better. I know it doesn't like the address, sory- we do get our mail though.

Rebecca

I remember it happened the last time I mailed to you from the web, but I don't remember what the fix was...I'll figure it out and get mailed on Friday!

[morgansmom2000]

Mine are being mailed by priority today. The State Road worked :)

[wdwmickey]

Here are my pages:

Everyday:
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN4057.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN4058.jpg

Disney:
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN4059.jpg

I missed the mail pick up today so I'll be postal on Tuesday :)

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Cheryl - super cute! I love all the pages, but I think you really captured Pooh and his friends.

[Que_Sarah_Sarah]

My pages should be to your humble abode shortly :)

[MazdaUK]

That's it, I'm definitely keeping both planners for myself :guilty:;)

[rlovew]

Sounds like things are on target to be ready on time.

Rebecca

[morgansmom2000]

Cute stuff, Cheryl!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Cheryl those look wonderful. I'm so happy that I get that Pooh page!!!!

My pages are halfway assembled. I'm hoping to get them finished tomorrow.

[wdwmickey]

Thanks ladies :) I re-did the Pooh page three times before I came up with something I really liked ;)

Rebecca--I'm postal!!!

[rlovew]

It was like Christmas today- I got apackages from Morgan'smom, Mickeyteacher, and QueQueSarah.

Rebecca

[Mickeyteacher]

It was like Christmas today- I got apackages from Morgan'smom, Mickeyteacher, and QueQueSarah.

Rebecca

Glad it got there today. DH forgot to put the return postage in the box when he packaged it at the PO for me, so I will put it in the mail tomorrow.
S :)

[morgansmom2000]

That was fast! Thanks for letting me know.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Could someone please PM me Rebecca's addy?
Rebecca I plan to mail these 2 day to you, this afternoon. They should get there Saturday.

[morgansmom2000]

PM sent. :thumbsup2

[aries1980]

Aries1980's pages arrived yesterday.

Rebecca

Yay! I trusted my mother to send them out and stuff thank goodness it went smoothly. Just arrived home from Disney! So want to go back but hopefully this planner will help me to patiently count down the days till I can go back!

[rlovew]

Could someone please PM me Rebecca's addy?
Rebecca I plan to mail these 2 day to you, this afternoon. They should get there Saturday.

That is fine- if they don't make it until the begining of next wekk that will be fine as well. I have a conference on Saturday and a baby shower on Sunday so I won't be touching these until at least Tuesday- Monday is my day volunteering at the school. Tuesday may be my day with DH- which means I will start sorting on Wednesday and then mail out those without bindings- I will then begin working on the binding- I am guessing it will take about 30 minutes per book- most pages will have to be punched alone- so I will be mailing those off as I finish geting them bound- but it will probably take a week to get to everyones. My plan is to have them all out of the house before Halloween.

Rebecca

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I have finished mine and just need to package them up and mail. I will get them in the mail tomorrow.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Here's my page for the Disney group:
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/sadsadler/Swaps/DSC01193001.jpg

[morgansmom2000]

Cute, Stephanie!

[wdwmickey]

Adorable :)

[rlovew]

wdwmickey's arrived today!

Rebecca

[wdwmickey]

Yay!! Glad it got there safely!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Mine went postal today so you should have them on Saturday. I've got the DC# if we need it.