AK Element Swap Progress Thread--ALL HERE! GOING BACK TO YOU MARCH 3rd!

[StitchIsOurHero]

I can't claim the Xyron purchases, but if you had been at our Joann's, it probably was me that knocked you over! I knew I had to hurry, hurry, hurry, and as I was walking in, this woman was pushing a cart in. It was one of those comical things where no matter where I tried to step, she stepped in front of me. At one point, I was almost running alongside her, trying to get around. I know she thought I was nuts!!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Quick question! Has anyone tried to tear the edges of a photo or should I get one of those distressing blades? I want to distress a photo I took of the Dinosaur bridge but the pics are small. What to do???

 

[PrincessNancy96]

I've tried tearing and I couldn't get it to work right.. I'm so glad I made a lot of copies!!!

 

[Disneyland_emily]

Dunno if Ive checked in lately..

Done with 1 group and all but the pocket done on the 2nd group

-em

 

[StitchIsOurHero]

Sounds great, Em! I can't wait to see them!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm done with AK.

Brooke would it be ok if I shipped AK and MK together?

 

[PrincessNancy96]

I'm waiting on my new Xyron machine and I hope to be done early next week.. I'll be mailing both together if that is okay..

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I ran out of xyron tape last night so I have to go to Walmart before I can finish anything else.

 

[StitchIsOurHero]

Buffy, it's definitely fine to mail them both together! That works for anyone--just let me and KAMommy know that that's what you're doing. That way, we can keep our "mailed" lists up to date! I can't believe it's less than a month 'til our due date--I can't wait to see all of the wonderful AK stuff!!

 

[rlovew]

I have cut out all my pieces for asemble and embellishing for the Discovery Island group. I have a topper designed for Everest but I am still playing with my other element.

Rebecca

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

I started yesterday cutting out the EcoAfrica Paper. And I use the term PAPER very loosely. I knew it was plant fibers, but man what a mess to cut. Little fibers everywhere, kinda like glitter. And it is made uneven. So as long no one minds, I'll finish using it. But I'll make a piece or two using really paper too for the Safari group.
The dinoland one has ideas and paper and embellishments purchased. I should have all of these finished up this weekend.

 

[PrincessNancy96]

Sounds interesting.. I don't mind uneven.. especially if it's due to the paper used (speciality paper).. besides I think a little uneven-ness gives it character because we aren't all perfect!!!

 

[New England Eeyore]

Okay, this swap is finally done! I don't know why but I really struggled with this one. I guess I just wasn't feeling my inner Lion King. I did and re-did and threw out my tags a total of 4 times! They were giving me fits! Finally I just said pick another element before I go insane! Because I'm not crazy about any of my elements I did one extra one - my set will consist of a matted lyric, 2 journal boxes and 4 squares (except they're circles.)

I'll be sending this out today!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

Ah, the circle of life theme for your squares? I the idea!

 

[Michellepooh]

I mailed mine today. The MK and AK items are in the same packages, being sent to SIOH's house.

 

[StitchIsOurHero]

Thanks, Michelle! I can't wait to see them!!

AWM--I think that paper sounds neat. . .I can't wait to see it!

NEE--I think the circles and your Lion King stuff sounds great!

 

[hopemax]

I was having swap block on my Asia pieces. However, while I was at JoAnn's this morning, the store that normally has nothing, had the Far East DCWV paper stack. And it was on sale.

So I think I will be able to be unblocked this week. Having the right paper or embellishment can make all the difference.

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

My paper for Dinoland was not conducive to making library pockets. Too much of the pretty part was wasted. So I made two tags instead. Hope nobody minds too much.

 

[StitchIsOurHero]

AWM--I bet your tags will be great!

hopemax--I love that Far East paper! I can't wait to see your stuff!

 

[PrincessNancy96]

I'm still working.. have my first one ready to assemble... hated it at first.. so I walked away... came back to it after two days and really liked the concept w/ a little tweaking!! It looks good, now to just find and print some needed clipart and I hope to mail by Sat. if not Monday 2/12...

I'll mail MK at the same time!!