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Welcome to Disneyland and DCA Elements Swap 2011.Sign-ups open June 1st 12 noon MST
This will be a TWO ELEMENT swap, your choice, with one exception. If your topic is the name of a land, one of your elements needs to be a TOPPER/SIGNAGE. Also, if you are doing a topic in Group A, one of your elements need to be a TOPPER/SIGNAGE. The list of elements is at the end of this post.
Im including a Kids Group as well Please have fun and choose whatever you want!! 2 items Max for the Kiddos.
I am not putting any restrictions on the number of groups you may sign up for, but Newbies are limited to 5 groups. If I am worried that you will not be able to finish by 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 also feel free to add me on Face book (last resort if I cant contact you by other means). I will send you my information when the swap sign-ups close.
Check In: First check-in will be June 17 (groups confirmed) , second July15 , third August 1st . 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 Last 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.
Packaging: Place your completed elements in a Ziploc with your DISname, name and group number. Take all of your baggies for a group and place them in GALLON size bag, and label with the same.
Postage: Here are the prices for Flat Rate Priority Mail Shipping. Envelope - $4.95, Small Box - $4.95, Medium Flat Rate 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 will be sending back to you using flat rate boxes/envelopes. If you are in the UK I will work out shipping with you
. 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 Page 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: Due Date is August 29th 2011. Your package should be in the mail by if sending first class, 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, Aug 29th 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.
Element list
Note: Please no handwritten items. Embellished can mean: stickers, stickles, flock, ink, chalk, brads, Primas , eyelets, ribbon/fiber, stickles, sewing, tearing, clipart, additional layers of paper beyond double mats. Specialty paper, such as embossed, glitter, Bling will be considered an embellishment. I am NOT requiring to embellish 2 ways. But with that please make items look good if you want to embellish 2 ways go for it make it look pretty
One Element Is One from this list:
* Topper/Title/Signage: Double Matted, Embellished. I like titles is all shapes and sizes not just words printed in a row on a Double Mat. Standard size in the past has been 2 x 8, so it would fit in books of different sizes. However; with all the new innovations and new Cricut Carts and SCAL possibilities we can all do so much more.. I wouldnt go any larger than 11 so if someone has an 8.5 x 11 book, the topper can be used as a border. No Individual Letters for this element Please. If you want to do something that is 3 x7, or 4x4, or running in two directions, or paper pieced that is fine too. With the paper pieced titles at least 2 layers. Please have fun with this element!!
* Library Pocket w/ Tag: Embellished. Tag should be double matted, with ribbon or eyelet.
* Layered Die-Cuts AKA Icons: To accommodate the Cricut cutouts that arent really detailed enough to be considered a paper piecing. Make THREE 3 pieces. If they are smaller than 3 make more; use your best judgement. Try to shadow and embellish if able.
* Paper Piecing: 4 minimum in one direction (H or W).
* License Plate: Double matted, embellished. Please be creative
* Shaker box: Be Creative
* Lyric/Quote/Poem: Double Matted + layer with poem/lyric/quote. Top Layer should be 3x3 minimum. Embellished.
* Pair of Borders: 6-12 in length. Be Creative with these If you are using a Cricut some of the Borders can get overwhelming if you go up to 12inches long. Double Matted Embellished.
* Altered Letter: Double matted, 4 minimum height. Embellished.
Or TWO from this list (you can mix & match)
* Frame: Double matted, embellished. Should be large enough to hold a 4x6 photo. Sizzix frames are okay even though they are smaller.
* Large Box: Double matted, embellished. Should be large enough to hold a 4x6 photo, or may be used as a journaling box. Since 5x7 photo size is really popular right now I will allow this a box for that size photo in certain groups please email me first to see if it will fit in your group. EX; DL, DCA, CASTLE places where Photo Pass Pics are taken.
* Two Small Boxes: To be used as either small photo mats or journaling spaces. Consider sizes such as for holding a 3x4, 4x4, 3x4 photo. Double matted, embellished. If you are thinking journal boxes, other shapes work well too. Also Good Quality Attraction posters are accepted as one of these as well. Think outside the box for this element!!
* Tag: Double matted, embellished. Approximately 2x3 or 3x4 size, but does not have to be a rectangle. Circles, ovals, diamonds, squares, hearts, Mickey heads, and apples work well too.
* Two Embellished Shapes: Double matted, embellished
* Slide Mount: Embellished
* Mini File Folder: Embellished
*1 ATC and or 4 inches Embellished
If you have an idea that is not on this list, or varies from the requirements it is probably okay. We want swappers to be creative in their designs. So if you can answer, honestly, that you love the piece and think others would too, and would happily use it in their books, and you tried to make it special in some way (we cant account for all possibilities in the element lists) you are most likely good. If you are still worried, you can ask me, or post a prototype.
This will be a TWO ELEMENT swap, your choice, with one exception. If your topic is the name of a land, one of your elements needs to be a TOPPER/SIGNAGE. Also, if you are doing a topic in Group A, one of your elements need to be a TOPPER/SIGNAGE. The list of elements is at the end of this post.
Im including a Kids Group as well Please have fun and choose whatever you want!! 2 items Max for the Kiddos.
I am not putting any restrictions on the number of groups you may sign up for, but Newbies are limited to 5 groups. If I am worried that you will not be able to finish by 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 also feel free to add me on Face book (last resort if I cant contact you by other means). I will send you my information when the swap sign-ups close.
Check In: First check-in will be June 17 (groups confirmed) , second July15 , third August 1st . 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 Last 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.
Packaging: Place your completed elements in a Ziploc with your DISname, name and group number. Take all of your baggies for a group and place them in GALLON size bag, and label with the same.
Postage: Here are the prices for Flat Rate Priority Mail Shipping. Envelope - $4.95, Small Box - $4.95, Medium Flat Rate 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 will be sending back to you using flat rate boxes/envelopes. If you are in the UK I will work out shipping with you
. 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 Page 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: Due Date is August 29th 2011. Your package should be in the mail by if sending first class, 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, Aug 29th 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.
Element list
Note: Please no handwritten items. Embellished can mean: stickers, stickles, flock, ink, chalk, brads, Primas , eyelets, ribbon/fiber, stickles, sewing, tearing, clipart, additional layers of paper beyond double mats. Specialty paper, such as embossed, glitter, Bling will be considered an embellishment. I am NOT requiring to embellish 2 ways. But with that please make items look good if you want to embellish 2 ways go for it make it look pretty
One Element Is One from this list:
* Topper/Title/Signage: Double Matted, Embellished. I like titles is all shapes and sizes not just words printed in a row on a Double Mat. Standard size in the past has been 2 x 8, so it would fit in books of different sizes. However; with all the new innovations and new Cricut Carts and SCAL possibilities we can all do so much more.. I wouldnt go any larger than 11 so if someone has an 8.5 x 11 book, the topper can be used as a border. No Individual Letters for this element Please. If you want to do something that is 3 x7, or 4x4, or running in two directions, or paper pieced that is fine too. With the paper pieced titles at least 2 layers. Please have fun with this element!!
* Library Pocket w/ Tag: Embellished. Tag should be double matted, with ribbon or eyelet.
* Layered Die-Cuts AKA Icons: To accommodate the Cricut cutouts that arent really detailed enough to be considered a paper piecing. Make THREE 3 pieces. If they are smaller than 3 make more; use your best judgement. Try to shadow and embellish if able.
* Paper Piecing: 4 minimum in one direction (H or W).
* License Plate: Double matted, embellished. Please be creative
* Shaker box: Be Creative
* Lyric/Quote/Poem: Double Matted + layer with poem/lyric/quote. Top Layer should be 3x3 minimum. Embellished.
* Pair of Borders: 6-12 in length. Be Creative with these If you are using a Cricut some of the Borders can get overwhelming if you go up to 12inches long. Double Matted Embellished.
* Altered Letter: Double matted, 4 minimum height. Embellished.
Or TWO from this list (you can mix & match)
* Frame: Double matted, embellished. Should be large enough to hold a 4x6 photo. Sizzix frames are okay even though they are smaller.
* Large Box: Double matted, embellished. Should be large enough to hold a 4x6 photo, or may be used as a journaling box. Since 5x7 photo size is really popular right now I will allow this a box for that size photo in certain groups please email me first to see if it will fit in your group. EX; DL, DCA, CASTLE places where Photo Pass Pics are taken.
* Two Small Boxes: To be used as either small photo mats or journaling spaces. Consider sizes such as for holding a 3x4, 4x4, 3x4 photo. Double matted, embellished. If you are thinking journal boxes, other shapes work well too. Also Good Quality Attraction posters are accepted as one of these as well. Think outside the box for this element!!
* Tag: Double matted, embellished. Approximately 2x3 or 3x4 size, but does not have to be a rectangle. Circles, ovals, diamonds, squares, hearts, Mickey heads, and apples work well too.
* Two Embellished Shapes: Double matted, embellished
* Slide Mount: Embellished
* Mini File Folder: Embellished
*1 ATC and or 4 inches Embellished
If you have an idea that is not on this list, or varies from the requirements it is probably okay. We want swappers to be creative in their designs. So if you can answer, honestly, that you love the piece and think others would too, and would happily use it in their books, and you tried to make it special in some way (we cant account for all possibilities in the element lists) you are most likely good. If you are still worried, you can ask me, or post a prototype.
and Litttle Mermaid ride is there under group S
