COMPLETE ABC Letter/Elements Swap

[mommy2mrb]

It is make 14 of each of our letters right? Sorry, but it's Friday and my brain is officially shot. It was the longest short work week ever.

14 for group A only...the other two groups are 13.

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

Was able to get my R's, J's and elements cut for R's before I picked up Megan....

I do have a question, do the actual letters need to be embleshed also?

Thanks!

Yes. In some way. But it can be simple. Like embossed, or inked, or special paper. Or you can go more elaborate with an icon or Prima and jewel or a Jolee type sticker. It does need two layers - top and shadow.

Because we also making elements with the letters, these don't have to be as standout as the swaps where it is the only element.

If it is obvious what the letter stands for in conjunction with elements, and they all flow together, I think we are good.

Feel free to ask specific questions as you go.

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

It is make 14 of each of our letters right? Sorry, but it's Friday and my brain is officially shot. It was the longest short work week ever.

Yes, 14 for Group A, the other two groups it is just 13 sets for each letter.

Thanks mommy2mrb.

 

[mommy2mrb]

Yes. In some way. But it can be simple. Like embossed, or inked, or special paper. Or you can go more elaborate with an icon or Prima and jewel or a Jolee type sticker. It does need two layers - top and shadow.

Because we also making elements with the letters, these don't have to be as standout as the swaps where it is the only element.

If it is obvious what the letter stands for in conjunction with elements, and they all flow together, I think we are good.

Feel free to ask specific questions as you go.

thanks, I have pattern paper for most of the letters, the rest I will figure out when I get to them.

my cricut is getting quiet the work out

 

[Disney_rider]

If anyone needs or I looking for just about any paper I have stacks that I've unpacked it's random stuff and some Disney paper. We really need a paper swap...I'll just be putting in paper I don't need any more right now.

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

Feel free to slip me a few sheets. I'll give them a good home.

I have sent everyone my contact info except Rhondagreene. You don't have enough posts yet to get PMs. We need to make you talk more to us.

 

[123SA]

WOW!! This filled fast. THanks again Ann for taking this over. Please put me down as an angel. I just know I am going to be so sorry when I see all of your work.

 

[Princess Jayne]

my groups are good - and i know i'm a bit late but 14 sets is totally fine by me too! will send my info after i've been to the supermarket!

 

[Mickeyteacher]

My groups look fine. I'm fine with making 14 for the first group.
S

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hey All,

I want to be sure that everyone is okay with the requirements for this swap. We have new swappers who may not have read through the stickies that discuss how to make the elements and I can always use a refresher myself.

The photo mats must have at least two layers. A minimum of 6-1/4 x 4-1/4 and a shadow of 6-1/2 x 4-1/2. You can add larger layers underneath if you are adding a border or embellishments that hang over. You embellishments must not interfere with the placement of a 6x4 photo. This means you can pop-dot to lift up the embellishment or adhere your ribbon/fiber to the back of the mat. Please test fit your mats to make sure they work okay. This does mean that rub-ons generally don't work well on mats. You may include those to be added on after the photo is down if you wish. I don't have frames as an element because most dies make them so small that you have to cut your photo. I don't want to make some one have to cut a photo to use an element.

The journal boxes will have a minimum of THREE layers. The layer you write on must be at least 3x3. You can start with a larger writing surface if you wish. It can be a solid or lined layer. It works best if this layer is not textured. Then you will have TWO more layers under that. Be sure your layers work with your embellishments. You don't want to cover too much of the writing surface. If your embellishment might do so, start with a larger writing surface.

If you pick the tag element - it must be no smaller than 2x3. I like mine larger, but that is because I love to use up paper. I never reuse the scraps I keep. This should have two layers, an eyelet or brad or fiber/ribbon in the hole. You can also do the stapled on ribbon/fiber over where the hole would be. It also needs to be embellished in addition to the mentioned fiber/ribbon. A pretty brad in the hole doesn't count even if it is nice.

The letter should be cut on the Cricut at 4". Or you can use a punch if it is at least 4" and comes with a shadow. When cutting on the Cricut, it may not come out exactly 4". I have no idea why this is so with some fonts. Even with the shadow it may a bit smaller and that is okay. Your letter should have two layers - top and shadow. If your font doesn't come with a shadow than please use a shape or something else to layer it with. But remember, that doesn't count towards the embellishment unless that shape has at least two layers. The embellishing of letter is not going to be strict nor need to be elaborate. It can be simple - like embossing the top layer, using fancy glitter/glossy/embossed paper, or distressing the layer. You can add Jolee type stickers, Primas, Brads, gemstone/bling, die cuts or icons.

So there are no hard feelings later, I want you all to know that part of my job as hostess is to make sure the basics are met. I don't judge style or techniques. I tend to like those I can't do. I just make sure the basics are met. If they are not, I will be sure to let you know and you can either remake them and send them to me if there is time or on to the swappers in group. It is very rare that such needs to happen. I think so far I have had one person not make enough and they just made the extra elements and I popped them in the baggies and one person did use embellishments that I could not lift up to slide photos under.

If you have questions, you can PM or email or post photos here. Everyone is generous with their praise and they give good advice.

Happy swap making!!

 

[hiclarke]

My groups look good. I'll PM you my contact info. Now off to do some shopping.....

Hannelore

 

[wdwmickey]

I never use my scraps either I should try making some tags this time to use some of those up

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

I put the clarifications in the second post so they are easier to find later on when we are all working.

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Ha!!! I see the check-ins now!! I got it all down! Thanks...ummmm dumb moment I guess!!! LOL

 

[Ohana 4]

Okay, a dumb question here. In group A, it is supposed to be colored in red, black, white, etc. and Disney-ish paper. So my question is this...

For M, can it be the Mickey/Minnie colors and include embellishments/paper that are actually Mickey/Minnie, or would they need to be generalized so that each swapper can use it on any kind of page?

Oh, one more question.

For T, do I still need to use red/black/white/etc. or can it be Toy Story themed colors, or Tigger colors or something like that?

That's all for now. I just don't want to do this wrong. It's been almost a year since my last swap. (Why does that sound like an AA meeting?)

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

If you can make the black. red, yellow or white work for your solid colors with the Tigger or toy story paper, then yes. Go for it. I would however refrain from using embellishments that will limit your use of photos. Like I personally only have one photo of Tigger taken about 4 years ago. But there was a day where most of us had on orange so I could use those photos with the Tigger colors as long Tigger wasn't the only embellishment. Like if you used fabric ribbon or thin pieces of the paper as ribbon or primas or brads etc, as the embellishments then we aren't limited to just using Tigger photos. If go with Toy Story and use more than just one character as the embellishment that would work too. Because then it could be used for character or ride photos.

I guess the main idea is for each letter to be able to as versatile as possible.

Fab 5 seem to be easier to work with because so many of the photos will have something with them in it or in the background.

The idea is that the main colors be uniform enough to use together with variety of different photos.

Does that help or make it more confusing?

 

[Ohana 4]

Sounds good. I guess I just didn't know if the letters themselves needed to have a "theme." But I think now I get it. It should be main Disney colors, but not necessarily with a theme, correct? So I could just do my T in "mickey-type" colors if I wanted to, right?

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

 

[MusicalDisneyDreams]

So, today we wnet shopping for swap stuff. I got my Zurg set done.

The green strip of paper on the photo mat is only adhered on the back; you can slide a picture under it with not trouble.

The smaller star on the embelished shape is silver-- it just sparkles so it turned out gold in the picture.

What do you guys think?

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

I them!!

The blingy paper counts as embellished on way so the silver stars are definitely enough embellishing.

Some swaps ask for two way, but I don't like to limit you. You can go simple or all out as your creativity and elements lead you.

I think you did a great job. The colors are awesome together.