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[Dreamer & Wisher]

Question - What Brand/size ziplocs do you buy that fit 12x12 sheets of paper. I have some that I received in kits, but I went out to buy some gallon bags and they were all just 10 1/2 or 11 inches wide.

Any tips of where and what?

Thanks

I recently ordered some paper online and it came in a priority mail box. It was sitting on a sheet of cardboard and then they had wrapped it in plastic wrap to keep it together. It worked very well. No bent corners.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Question - What Brand/size ziplocs do you buy that fit 12x12 sheets of paper. I have some that I received in kits, but I went out to buy some gallon bags and they were all just 10 1/2 or 11 inches wide.

Any tips of where and what?

Thanks

Hefty makes 2 gallon ziploc bags, those are a perfect fit.

 

[Secret SIS to VickiV]

Well VickiV I want to make your 1st secret sister swap special!!!! so here are a few questions just for you......


what is your favorite holiday? and do you scrap for that holiday?????


do you drink coffee, tea or hot chocolate????? or hot cider maybe?????


how about a favorite movie???? any one or disney????

how about candy? fruity or chocolate?

do you currently have a disney trip planned????

 

[TPCShauna]

Question - What Brand/size ziplocs do you buy that fit 12x12 sheets of paper. I have some that I received in kits, but I went out to buy some gallon bags and they were all just 10 1/2 or 11 inches wide.

Any tips of where and what?

Thanks

I use the store brand 2 gal. size. I actually use these to organize my swap supplies. I'll buy all of the paper and embellies and stick everything in a bag with my sketch of what I am making. That way I can grab it at a moment's notice and everything is together.

Sometimes the 2 gallon bags can be a tight fit. Hefty makes a 2.5 gal. zipper bag that fits with plenty of room to spare.

HTH!

 

[NEE's SS]

I am so pleased that you enjoyed
your secret sister poem.
I hope you enjoy all the things
I'm sending to your home!​

 

[hrpufnsash]

I use the store brand 2 gal. size. I actually use these to organize my swap supplies. I'll buy all of the paper and embellies and stick everything in a bag with my sketch of what I am making. That way I can grab it at a moment's notice and everything is together.

Sometimes the 2 gallon bags can be a tight fit. Hefty makes a 2.5 gal. zipper bag that fits with plenty of room to spare.

HTH!

Thanks for the tips guys! I thought I was going loopy that the biggest I could find were the 1 gallon. I will go out to the store tonight - once it drops below 100 degrees. Probably 10pm.

I ABSOLUTELY need them for the swaps and my various Christmas gifts. THANKS!

Nee's SS is just plain old gifted! I love the poems!

 

[New England Eeyore]

I am so pleased that you enjoyed
your secret sister poem.
I hope you enjoy all the things
I'm sending to your home!​

 

[BAMBsSecretSis]

Evening Buffy, BAMB, B&MB, BernardandMissBianca and of course your new name...
SHERLOCK

Why you are such a special person to me.

Because I know I can depend on you.
Because you know when to laugh at me and when to take me seriously.
Because you sense the feelings behind the words.
Because you love Disney!
Because I can trade secrets with you and never worry!
Because you are beautiful inside and out.
Because you always see something positive in me.
Because you are always honest with me.
Because you are the Swap Goddess!
Because you are a giver not only of your time but of yourself.
Because you are a rare combination of strength and sensitivity.
Because you are not afraid to step out into the unknown.
Because you encourage me to look ahead and not in the past.
Because you are a wonderful Mommy and Wife!
Because you never ask why
Because you always encourage everyone.

And most of all because I have the privilege of calling you friend.

Wishing you a wonderful week!

-Watson

 

[TPCShauna]

Thanks for the tips guys! I thought I was going loopy that the biggest I could find were the 1 gallon. I will go out to the store tonight - once it drops below 100 degrees. Probably 10pm.

I ABSOLUTELY need them for the swaps and my various Christmas gifts. THANKS!

Nee's SS is just plain old gifted! I love the poems!

I thought of the 2 gallon bags to help organize my swaps because I was going crazy! I buy all of this project specific paper at one time and then all of it just lives in the store bag until I can get to it. Unfortunately, I often buy the same color paper for different swaps and I kept confusing myself. I now sort everything right after I buy it and then I keep all of my swap/project bags together in a Creative Memories Decofile bag. The bag itself is easy to transport and the 2 gallon bags are perfect because I can put bulky stuff in there as well. The best part is that they are cheap and can be easily thrown away if they get messed up.

 

[VickiV]

Well VickiV I want to make your 1st secret sister swap special!!!! so here are a few questions just for you......

Just reading "Well, VickiV" above made it special. I had to read it a couple of times to figure out what I was really seeing. I'm a little too tired, I guess.
what is your favorite holiday? and do you scrap for that holiday?????
My very favorite holiday is Christmas, but a close second is Thanksgiving. I love all "family" holidays. I just started scrapbookking this year, but I have done a few pages of our trip to Disney World right before Christmas last year.

do you drink coffee, tea or hot chocolate????? or hot cider maybe?????
decaffeinated iced tea, no sugar or lemon
hot chocolate
hot cider too, but definately not ever coffee
how about a favorite movie???? any one or disney????
My favorite movie of all time would be "It's a Wonderful Life". Favorite Disney? I liked Pirates of the Caribbean for current movies, but I think I tend to go for more classic Disney. I really don't know what would be my favorite.

how about candy? fruity or chocolate?
Chocolate
do you currently have a disney trip planned????

I was pretty sure we would be taking an extended trip with WDW as 1 of the destinations next spring or summer, but right now, don't know for sure.

Your post really surprised me. It was nice after a way too long day of work that someone is trying to do something nice for me. I hope that makes sense. Thanks!

VickiV

 

[Secret SIS to VickiV]

i'm so glad that i could make you day.
thanks for the answers. that should help me with my shopping!

hope you have a better day today, i'll be thinkin' about ya!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Evening Buffy, BAMB, B&MB, BernardandMissBianca and of course your new name...
SHERLOCK

Why you are such a special person to me.

Because I know I can depend on you.
Because you know when to laugh at me and when to take me seriously.
Because you sense the feelings behind the words.
Because you love Disney!
Because I can trade secrets with you and never worry!
Because you are beautiful inside and out.
Because you always see something positive in me.
Because you are always honest with me.
Because you are the Swap Goddess!
Because you are a giver not only of your time but of yourself.
Because you are a rare combination of strength and sensitivity.
Because you are not afraid to step out into the unknown.
Because you encourage me to look ahead and not in the past.
Because you are a wonderful Mommy and Wife!
Because you never ask why
Because you always encourage everyone.

And most of all because I have the privilege of calling you friend.

Wishing you a wonderful week!

-Watson

there you go again, makin' me cry. Good thing I don't wear makeup!!!

You are super sweet you know that!!! I have the bestest Secret Sister!!!

 

[ksjayhawks]

I want to thank my secret sis--whoever you are--for the get well card I received in the mail today! What a wonderful, wonderful surprise and such a caring thing to do. You made my day!

I am getting along better. Had stitches out today and knee is looking good, now on to physical therapy.

I am back to work, moving very, very slowly, but my students are such great help! It tires me out though. I do wish my sleep patterns could get back to normal, though.

Thanks again, secret sis!

 

[party of 3]

i just want to say that there is a lot of great stuff going on over here with this secret sister swap! it's so nice to see that!!!

 

[Mickster]

I forgot to post that I got a card from my SS yesterday that had SKITTLES and a Mickey post it note pad. Did I mention the SKITTLES?? They were soooo yummy. I don't think they lasted very long. My DD wanted to have some and they were all gone. Phooey for her. Thanks for making my day. I needed it. Nothing like comfort food in the middle of a crisis, you know??

 

[rlovew]

I got a lovely note from my SS the other day when I was really sick.

Rebecca

 

[jennyL]

I've started shopping. Its dangerous though since I keep getting things for me while I'm supposed to be shopping for my SS.

 

[TPCShauna]

I've started shopping. Its dangerous though since I keep getting things for me while I'm supposed to be shopping for my SS.

This was so me yesterday! I was shopping for some stuff last night with DH and I was literally doing the "one for my SS, one for me, one for my SS, another for me". DH says this is all just a plot to buy more stuff for myself! How'd he know?

 

[Faerie]

I had a blast shopping yesterday for my SS. Just got a couple more things to get and it's good to go

 

[mommy2mrb]

I finished up my shopping today, what fun I had, hope my SS enjoys everything. Now just have to wait and mail them out..........