Character Meal Swap - All Full!!! Progress thread up soon!

[BernardandMissBianca]

One more question -- I have seen a thread with some previous swaps -- is there a thread that has completed pages after the swap?
You mean our completed pages using the Swap Items? There are some around here.. I think on the scrapbooking board rlovew posted some.. Most of us have collected but haven't scrapped them yet! LOL I myself has a 3 drawer roll-away cart full of swap items I have collected over the year... but I promise I will use them as I complete my 2006 DIS trip, start my 2005 trip...and than will work on my 2008 trip!!!


OOOHHHH So that's what they are for!!! I just keep mine in a box to look at too.

 

[123SA]

OOOHHHH So that's what they are for!!! I just keep mine in a box to look at too.

And here I thought you all were scrapbooking superwomen!!! I couldn't figure out how you all were doing multiple swaps and getting your pages!! I see I have really just started a third hobby...

1. scrapbooking
2. shop for scrapbooking stuff
3. swapping


I seem to have left out cruising these boards.....

 

[rlovew]

Here is my thread on which I used some swap items.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1402389

I started by mainly swapping and collecting but I have been working away on pages too. Having my craftrobo for titles helps that go much faster. I have over 200 layouts finished this year and have completed about 15-20 swaps this year. I just make sure to plan out my time carefully. I also keep a calendar. I have slowed down a bit in my actual layouts since my husband and I took over the church youthgroup last month (although I have more pictures to scrap from it).

I also have no children so if I really want to work my DH can be more understanding than a child.

Rebecca

 

[123SA]

Here is my thread on which I used some swap items.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1402389

I I have over 200 layouts finished this year and have completed about 15-20 swaps this year. I just make sure to plan out my time carefully. I also keep a calendar.

You really are Superwoman!! I like your Epcot pages. Maybe I need to go check out that swap calendar.

 

[marlynnp]

I'll take two spots pick whatever groups spots are still left in ... I'll get back to you tomorrow night with what I am doing.

...must sleep now....

 

[rlovew]

You really are Superwoman!! I like your Epcot pages. Maybe I need to go check out that swap calendar.

Actually it is all about carefully planning and making the most of the time when i wake up in the morning. I can get a lot done in the time from about 5 am to 7am . Sometimes it is swaps- like this morning, sometimes it is housework, and sometimes it is scrapping but that is when a lot gets done or right after school before DH arrives home I have a 2-3 hour window depending on the day and I tend to cook a lot in one or 2 days and then have meals all I have to do is bake.

I also teach and work with a great team, we do our planning together in 1-2 planning periods a week. Therefore I rarely take work home- my paraprofessional and high school helper grade the papers I can't get to during my planning period and while students work independently. We all work together to create powerpoint and find materials for the units we teach so I really don't have to work outside the school day too much (I do a lot of my share each summer so it is ready when we get back to school.)

 

[KAMommy]

marylnnp, I got you added, just let me know what you want to do.

123SA, always feel free to ask questions on the thread. Most times if the hostess is busy (like yesterday when I was trying to finish tax filing in the afternoon - sorry) someone else will jump in and answer - THANKS NANCY!!! I am so glad you are joining us, and you are right, it is an addiction.

As for examples - I have used a bunch of my stuff, although I don't have pictures of everything, but if you go to my website www.tndisneyfreaks.com and click on scrapbooking, there is a swaps in action section with some pictures in it.

 

[PrincessNancy96]

C~
I figured you were buried under paperwork!!! Did you have a nice drink when you finished last night???

Off to the bank and post office!!!

 

[KAMommy]

C~
I figured you were buried under paperwork!!! Did you have a nice drink when you finished last night???

Off to the bank and post office!!!

No alcohol, as I had a headache, and the wine and the advil don't mix well!

But I did have a large diet coke and a chocolate - chocolate chunk cookie. When you have that much chocolate, who needs vodka!

 

[MazdaUK]

Go on then - I've tried to resist, but put me down for something in Group 3. I have NO idea when I'll get to WDW again - maybe California in 2009 - but I'm getting withdrawl symptoms cos all my swaps are done!

ETA: put me down for Garden Grill. I was going to do Spercali - whatever breakfast but there's plenty of 1900 Park Fare already ;-)

Can I just be clear, the topper should feature the name of the Restaurant (not the meal) and the elements should be decorated to match the characters present? Or something else?

 

[KAMommy]

Go on then - I've tried to resist, but put me down for something in Group 3. I have NO idea when I'll get to WDW again - maybe California in 2009 - but I'm getting withdrawl symptoms cos all my swaps are done!

ETA: put me down for Garden Grill. I was going to do Spercali - whatever breakfast but there's plenty of 1900 Park Fare already ;-)

Can I just be clear, the topper should feature the name of the Restaurant (not the meal) and the elements should be decorated to match the characters present? Or something else?

I am so glad you are joining us. The topper should just identify the restaurant, so I would think it could have either the restaurant name or the meal name. For example, "Princess Storybook Breakfast" would be okay for the sneeze restaurant in Norway, or it could say Norway. Then the other element could tie to the characters.

I don't want to put a lot of restrictions on it, really. We are all so creative and I have yet to get stuff that was un-usable! My thought is, if you would put this in your albums, make it!

 

[SusieStone]

I was planing on putting the restaurant name on mine instead of the meal so it could be more versatile

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

And here I thought you all were scrapbooking superwomen!!! I couldn't figure out how you all were doing multiple swaps and getting your pages!! I see I have really just started a third hobby...

1. scrapbooking
2. shop for scrapbooking stuff
3. swapping


I seem to have left out cruising these boards.....

No super woman here. I actually just finished our 2004 trip so I'm taking a break from Disney stuff to concentrate on getting the boys school albums up to date.

As you can see in my siggie we have support groups for the...ahem...hobbies. Although mine goes 2,3,1

 

[aprilvaca04]

Could I please have spot in group 3. I'm thinking of doing The
Crystal Palace. Can this be subject to change if needed? Right now we are in the tail end of the noreaster that's been our way since Sunday. My minds a bit foggy since we have been dealing with water in the basement, 1/3 of our roof shingles blown off. I keep telling my self not to complain as I know there are people around here whose homes are completely flooded and several that are literally about to be taken out to sea.Making a swap decision seems so silly right now, I just want something to take my mind off everything else. This time last year we were in Disney. That was so much better! Anyway, enough said...for now anyway
________________________________________________________________
Beth

 

[KAMommy]

Could I please have spot in group 3. I'm thinking of doing The
Crystal Palace. Can this be subject to change if needed? Right now we are in the tail end of the noreaster that's been our way since Sunday. My minds a bit foggy since we have been dealing with water in the basement, 1/3 of our roof shingles blown off. I keep telling my self not to complain as I know there are people around here whose homes are completely flooded and several that are literally about to be taken out to sea.Making a swap decision seems so silly right now, I just want something to take my mind off everything else. This time last year we were in Disney. That was so much better! Anyway, enough said...for now anyway
________________________________________________________________
Beth

Beth, you can absolutely have a spot. I will put you down for Crystal Palace. That can change if you need it to, we just don't want to duplicate restaurants.

I hope everything gets better. I am so sorry you sustained so much damage!

 

[Faerie]

aprilvaca04 - I feel your pain, I came home from MA and was lucky to get out of PVD on Monday - they had a wall blow down and closed the airport!

Still holding strong... I hope these spots are filled quickly.....

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Could I please have spot in group 3. I'm thinking of doing The
Crystal Palace. Can this be subject to change if needed? Right now we are in the tail end of the noreaster that's been our way since Sunday. My minds a bit foggy since we have been dealing with water in the basement, 1/3 of our roof shingles blown off. I keep telling my self not to complain as I know there are people around here whose homes are completely flooded and several that are literally about to be taken out to sea.Making a swap decision seems so silly right now, I just want something to take my mind off everything else. This time last year we were in Disney. That was so much better! Anyway, enough said...for now anyway

I feel your pain too! We had a swimming pool in our basement a few weeks ago. Dished out money for a sump pump and a dumpster. 2 days before our WDW trip too.
Swaps are perfect for taking your mind off things!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

aprilvaca04 - I feel your pain, I came home from MA and was lucky to get out of PVD on Monday - they had a wall blow down and closed the airport!

Still holding strong... I hope these spots are filled quickly.....

Faerie!!!! 2 more posts and you'll be at 500!!!! WOO HOO!!!

 

[mom2001scrapper]

Hello all,

I am new to the bunch, but not new to the concept of swapping on other groups.
I'd love to get involved with this swap. We are heading to Disney for our first time as a family in September and I am soooo excited. My DH has been there when he was little but this is a first for my son and myself. We have several character meals planned during our stay. I think it is almost one a day.
I'd love to be a part of group 3 and do the play n dine.
I'll probably ask lots of questions to be sure that I get it correct. Can I do the theme song from the Little Einsteins for the element for this meal?

Julie

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hello all,

I am new to the bunch, but not new to the concept of swapping on other groups.
I'd love to get involved with this swap. We are heading to Disney for our first time as a family in September and I am soooo excited. My DH has been there when he was little but this is a first for my son and myself. We have several character meals planned during our stay. I think it is almost one a day.
I'd love to be a part of group 3 and do the play n dine.
I'll probably ask lots of questions to be sure that I get it correct. Can I do the theme song from the Little Einsteins for the element for this meal?

Julie

Ask away!!! And welcome to the group!
I don't see a problem with using the theme song, that falls under the Quote or lyric element.

You are going to just love Disney!!!