Color Swap - Final Details

[lewdyan1]

Here are the final details for this swap. The mail by date is September 10. (you will not be hung upside down by your toenails, if life gets in the way!) If you have any problems or concerns, just send me a PM. I will send out a PM later with my address. Make sure you add a stamp for return postage. I will get them sent back as each group is complete, so if any group is finished early, I will send it right out!

Swap 1 - This is a scrapping swap. Each person will be responsible to create a frame/mat, a journaling block, two accent blocks, and a generic border. These will be done in the color you sign-up for. I will include five people in a group, please choose a different color than what has been taken.

Swap 2 - This will be an embellishment/ shopping swap. Each person will be responsible for 1 yard of fiber, 4 eyelets, 4 brads and 1 other (button, charm, sticker)per person. Again, you will buy things that fit the color you choose.


SWAP 1 - "A" - Closed
1. lewdyan1 - Pink - received
2. piratesmate - Green
3. Twigs - Blue - received
4. Disneyland emily - Yellow - received
5. RoRoLovesEeeee - Purple

SWAP 1 - "B" - Closed
1. Sweet Maxine - Blue - received
2. WDWmom - Yellow - received
3. pjpoohbear - Purple - received
4. JenLynn - Red
5. Disneyland_emily - Turquoise - received

SWAP 1 "C" - Last Group
1. Mickeyteacher - Yellow- received
2. Geri - Blue- received
3. ksjayhawks - Fall colors - received
4. 4ltlTink - Earthtones- received
5. jenthemom22 - Red
6. Bubbasmom99- received

SWAP 2 - "A" Closed
1. lewdyan1 - Bubblegum Pink - received
2. RoRoLovesEeeee - Purple
3. piratesmate - Green
4. Twigs - Blue - received
5. Disneyland emily - Yellow - received


SWAP 2 - "B" Closed
1. scrapcreator - Cardinal Red - received
2. Sweet Maxine - Blue - received
3. WDWmom - Yellow - received
4. pjpoohbear - Pink - received
5. JenLynn - Teal

SWAP 2 - "C" - Last Group
1. 4ltlTink - Earthtones- received
2. Mickeyteacher - Yellow- received
3. Geri - Blue- received
4. jenthemom22 - Red
5. Bubbasmom99- received

I can't wait to see everything!!

[JenLynn]

Thanks for organizing everything! I am so excited.

I have participated in swaps on a variety of other boards, but not here at DIS and I have a question ... how long should the border be? I know some people scrap 8.5x11 and others scrap 12x12. In the past I have always made swap borders 11" long. Is it the same in this swap?

Thanks!

[WDWMom]

I have made my border 12" but able to cut down if need be. Not sure what the "real" answer would be, but that is what I have done cuz I'm a rebel at heart.

[Mickeyteacher]

On swap #1.... :confused3 Do we embellish our peices or do we send them plain? For example, in the past when I have made squares, I always put some thing on them.

Thanks,
SHawna

[pjpoohbear]

good question, I had the same thought! 2 ways to think about it, plain we can add so they fit the pages we end up using them on, or embellished they will have a theme and what should that underlaying theme be?

My other studpid question, do accents have to be square or can we go wild and do other shapes, from the newbie in the back?

Penny

[lewdyan1]

good question, I had the same thought! 2 ways to think about it, plain we can add so they fit the pages we end up using them on, or embellished they will have a theme and what should that underlaying theme be?

My other studpid question, do accents have to be square or can we go wild and do other shapes, from the newbie in the back?

Penny
Since I am new at this hosting thing, I am open to other opinions. I was planning on a small embellishment and I think a different shape would be cool, but then again, I am not in your group. :) ;)

[Mickeyteacher]

is maybe we should not embellish the swap 1 pieces---- I think I would like to embellish the peices once I have them to fit my pictures and page. I will do what ever the group wants. Just let me know, as I working on my pieces. I will be out of town most of the next two weeks, so I'm trying to get ahead a little. Just let me know.

SHawna

[WDWMom]

Shawna,

I agree with you. I would rather embellish once I get the pieces. That way, I can have any theme I want.

[Mickeyteacher]

TO embellish or not to embellish that is the question. I wondered if anyone had made a decision. If we are not embellishing these items- Mine are done. :cool1: If we are embellishing them-- I need to go to the store when I return from vacation next week and get something to go with what ever theme you all pick. I personally made my pieces so that they could be embellished with a number of different themes. I would rather embellish as I use the pieces to scrap just like WDWMom stated! Just let me know.

Have a great week,
Shawna

[lewdyan1]

I would rather embellish as I use the pieces to scrap just like WDWMom stated! Just let me know.

Have a great week,
Shawna
This sounds fine. I'm impressed that you are finished already. My stuffed hasn't even been delivered yet... :rolleyes1

[lewdyan1]

We have our first arrival!!! I want to change groups so I can be one of the people who receives Pjpoohbears work!!! It is great!!! :flower:

[ksjayhawks]

I didn't embellish my items. Mailed them today. Think I forgot to put the group I was in on my tags--sorry. You should have it by Friday.

[pjpoohbear]

:blush: Thanks lewdyan1!

I also did not embellish, so that others could theme the pieces to the page they end up on. I mailed early thinking it would take forever from the Great Humid (should be white/cold) North, But it took only 4 postal days, yeah! Can't wait to see all the hard work of the rest of you fabulous ladies (any gentlemen?).

Penny

[bubbasmom99]

Okay, so before I go and do this totally wrong... you don't want anything embellished... so like for mats, just tone-on-tone double matting? How about chalking? Or just plain, cut out the pieces, adhere and that's it?

I'm so confused....

[Disneyland_emily]

Well *mine* are perdy :)

I used eyelets, brads and fiber and each group had a theme

So it'll be a good variantion...

-em

[lewdyan1]

I was thinking along with Emily. Since there was not a specific idea, it should be pretty open, as long as it is something everyone can use. The only one I got was color on color but also had eyelets and looked great!

Anyone have a different thought?

[pjpoohbear]

I did use eyelets and brads, but other than that I went with a basic theme of mosiacs. All tone on tone.

Penny

[lewdyan1]

Mail call - ksjayhawks yours arrived today. It looks great, perfect for my family (UM fans)!

[bubbasmom99]

pjpoohbear - I just noticed your siggie and ticker! We are on the December double dip next year too!

[lewdyan1]

Mail Call - Mickeyteacher, 4ltltink and Geri yours all came today and I am wishing I was in each group as they all look great! :goodvibes

[4ltlTinks]

Geri and I both sent you a hostess bag with the items we made in them as a thank you! Just wanted to make sure you found them!

[lewdyan1]

Geri and I both sent you a hostess bag with the items we made in them as a thank you! Just wanted to make sure you found them!
I can't believe I missed these! I think I was so busy admiring your work, that I didn't notice my name on the bags! Thank you so much!!! :goodvibes

I already know that the pieces you made are going to complement pictures I took at AKL!
Thank you!!!

[sweet maxine]

I'm just getting started on mine. I just sent out my scavenger swap stuff this morning. I'm anxious to see what I can come up with for ideas. I'd better get busy!!

[lewdyan1]

Ladies,

Because I have some people who are only in the store bought and others only in the scrap stuff, I need to change some peoples group, that way everyone should fall into color coordinated groups. The changes won't have any affect on the groups, it just changes a few people and the colors they will receive. I have sent PM's to the few people this affects. Please get back to me. :goodvibes

[Disneyland_emily]

Done


Only took 2 tries....

-em

[lewdyan1]

Mail Call - Bubbasmom99 yours arrived today and everything looks great!!!

[Disneyland_emily]

Mine was mailed out today- So be on the lookout either Sat/Mon

-em

[lewdyan1]

Mail Call - Disneyland Emily and WDWMom both arrived!!! They look great!! :cool1:

[Twigs]

I'm done and will be gong postal either tomorrow or Wednesday. :flower:

[scrapcreator]

My color swap items went in the mail today. :cool1:

Jeanne

[sweet maxine]

Just checking in...I hope to finish my stuff up tonight.

[sweet maxine]

I've deleted one too many PM's again, so I've lost lewdyan1's address. Could someone PM me her address so I can mail my color swap stuff today? Thanks!

[lewdyan1]

I just re-sent it! :)

[sweet maxine]

Thanks!

[Twigs]

Mine went postal today, so be on the look out! I had a lot of fun with this one. I really like these small groups.

[lewdyan1]

I received Scrapcreator and Twigs today!!! I am excited that I am in your group Twigs, I already know what page I am doing iwth your pieces. This exchange makes finishing a page so easy! Thank you for the extra embellishments for me, they are really cute!

PSA (Public Service Announcement) - Make sure you bag things in ziplock. I came home today to wet mail (big Florida rain storm), but because of Ziplock, everything was dry (except the envelops)!

[lewdyan1]

Mail Call - Sweet Maxine's beautiful blue swap stuff has made it from Ole' Miss! :flower:

[lewdyan1]

Waiting on four more people. I will mail as the group's are completed! :flower:

[Twigs]

Just got back from the Berkshires, and am catching up on posts. I'm glad you liked the items. Can't wait to get the package, but am waiting patiently :flower:

[RoRoLovesEeeee]

I was going to mail my stuff before vacation as it is done but we were in a car accident the day we were leaving and the day was crazy. So needless to say we did not go to the post office. I am going today at lunch since it is right next door to work. BTW we are ok but the truck is messed up in the back (we were rearended). At least DD wasn't in the car!!!!!1

[lewdyan1]

I am glad you are all okay! Trucks can always be repaired. Was your vacation good?

[RoRoLovesEeeee]

It was ok. The dog got really sick all over the beach house. YUCK. DH was called by his unit (National Guard) that they were being called up for Katrina. I saw our Disney trip disappear before my eyes. Then they called back and said they only needed 66 people. DH didn't have to go but is feeling really guilty. DD attacked me with an SPF stick and I have beutiful white and red stripes on my face. These are a few disasters---not the best trip. BUT DH made my trip by telling me he is ready for another baby. :flower: I have been waiting for those words for over a year now. I can't wait for it to happen. :Pinkbounc

Disney has to be better than this beach trip.