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Welcome to the DL and DCA Page Swap. This swap is tentatively due MAY 25, 2009.
Requirements: one 12x12 page These are the same instructions as other DIS Page Swaps.
Title: topper, letter, borders, block or tag, letters on squares or other shapes
AND
Option 1
a) 2 mats for 4x6 photos -- 2 layers smallest layer 4 1/4 x 6 1/4,embellished once
b)1 element (tags, library pocket, quote, altered letter, journal box etc) or several small embellies (die cuts, buttons, flowers etc)
c)there must be a place for journaling visible or hidden
Option 2
a) 1 mat for 4x6 photo -- 2 layers smallest 4 1/4 x 6 1/4, embellished once or 1 mat for a 5x7 photo 2 layers smallest mat 5 1/4 x 7 1/4, embellished once
b) 2 or 3????? places for smaller photos, 2 layers, embellished once ( squares or rectangles)
c)1 element (tags, library pocket, quote, altered letter, journal box etc) or several small embellies (die cuts, buttons, flowers etc)
d)there must be a place for journaling visible or hidden.
It is hard to define the page requirements -- it needs to be a complete page. The recipients should only be adding photos and journaling.
I am not putting any restrictions on the number of groups you may sign up for, but I plan to be more strict with checking in. If I am worried that you will not be able to finish by the the deadline, I will contact you to see if we need to angel some, or all of your groups. If at any time, you realize you need to cut down on the number of groups, or need an angel for all your groups PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I know its hard to admit when we are in over our heads, and its more fun to receive all the pretty pieces, but there will always be more swaps. I really want to try to get this swap back to everyone in the time frame we agreed upon at signup.
Please PM me with your name, DISname, address, email and phone number (last resort if I cant contact you by other means). I will send you my information when the swap closes.
Check In: First check-in will be MARCH 30, second APRIL 27, third MAY 18 . 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 MAY 18 check-in, please be specific with your progress, and list the groups you still need to finish 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.
Prototypes: Please try and post your prototypes by the April 27 check-in. I want to make sure we are on track. We have 11 weeks to complete this swap, so keep that in mind when you are figuring out your plan of attack.
Packaging: Place your completed pages in a 2 Gallon Ziploc. Write your DISname, name on the back of each page. Put your name, DIS Name, Group number on the ziploc.
Postage: Here are the prices for Flat Rate Priority Mail Shipping. Standard box $10.35, Large - $13.95. If you have so many groups it doesnt fit in a Large Flat Rate, please send what it took for you to send to me. 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 wont require Delivery Confirmation, UNLESS you are sending to me AFTER the swap due date. If you want your items shipped to you with DC, please include the $.65, and a filled out slip. If you are in the Element swap too, I will try to send everything back in one box, so make sure you send enough to cover postage for both swaps.
DO NOT include clik-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 MAY 25, 2009. Your package should be in the mail by MAY 18 if sending first class, MAY 20 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, MAY 26 or later, you must send Priority and 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, Murphys 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.
Requirements: one 12x12 page These are the same instructions as other DIS Page Swaps.
Title: topper, letter, borders, block or tag, letters on squares or other shapes
AND
Option 1
a) 2 mats for 4x6 photos -- 2 layers smallest layer 4 1/4 x 6 1/4,embellished once
b)1 element (tags, library pocket, quote, altered letter, journal box etc) or several small embellies (die cuts, buttons, flowers etc)
c)there must be a place for journaling visible or hidden
Option 2
a) 1 mat for 4x6 photo -- 2 layers smallest 4 1/4 x 6 1/4, embellished once or 1 mat for a 5x7 photo 2 layers smallest mat 5 1/4 x 7 1/4, embellished once
b) 2 or 3????? places for smaller photos, 2 layers, embellished once ( squares or rectangles)
c)1 element (tags, library pocket, quote, altered letter, journal box etc) or several small embellies (die cuts, buttons, flowers etc)
d)there must be a place for journaling visible or hidden.
It is hard to define the page requirements -- it needs to be a complete page. The recipients should only be adding photos and journaling.
I am not putting any restrictions on the number of groups you may sign up for, but I plan to be more strict with checking in. If I am worried that you will not be able to finish by the the deadline, I will contact you to see if we need to angel some, or all of your groups. If at any time, you realize you need to cut down on the number of groups, or need an angel for all your groups PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I know its hard to admit when we are in over our heads, and its more fun to receive all the pretty pieces, but there will always be more swaps. I really want to try to get this swap back to everyone in the time frame we agreed upon at signup.
Please PM me with your name, DISname, address, email and phone number (last resort if I cant contact you by other means). I will send you my information when the swap closes.
Check In: First check-in will be MARCH 30, second APRIL 27, third MAY 18 . 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 MAY 18 check-in, please be specific with your progress, and list the groups you still need to finish 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.
Prototypes: Please try and post your prototypes by the April 27 check-in. I want to make sure we are on track. We have 11 weeks to complete this swap, so keep that in mind when you are figuring out your plan of attack.
Packaging: Place your completed pages in a 2 Gallon Ziploc. Write your DISname, name on the back of each page. Put your name, DIS Name, Group number on the ziploc.
Postage: Here are the prices for Flat Rate Priority Mail Shipping. Standard box $10.35, Large - $13.95. If you have so many groups it doesnt fit in a Large Flat Rate, please send what it took for you to send to me. 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 wont require Delivery Confirmation, UNLESS you are sending to me AFTER the swap due date. If you want your items shipped to you with DC, please include the $.65, and a filled out slip. If you are in the Element swap too, I will try to send everything back in one box, so make sure you send enough to cover postage for both swaps.
DO NOT include clik-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 MAY 25, 2009. Your package should be in the mail by MAY 18 if sending first class, MAY 20 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, MAY 26 or later, you must send Priority and 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, Murphys 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.
