Monthly Swap- Sign-Ups Closed

[knovak]

I purchased my materials today now I just need to get started.

 

[MazdaUK]

I started cutting out the parcels today but my XPCS decided the mat was not sticky enough (no matter how much I smoothed the paper down) and just kept crumpling up. I've ordered some replacement mats, but its not a company I've used before so I've also ordered something to replace the bows I couldn't get, but now I'm not sure if it will be OK. I don't know the technical term for it, but its Christmas words and phrases (Santa, Happy Holidays, deck the halls, etc.) in pieces of chipboard (squares and rectangles) I ordered 2 packs, as that will be at least 2 pieces each, but then I thought - if they're tiles, that's not enough! Or are tiles those square "bubble" stickers?

The other items are red and green ribbon (1 yard of each), star brads (big and shiny - shiny like a car!) and tree-shaped brads. I know there's a couple of weeks yet so there's still time to cut the parcel shapes, but I do like to be ready early!

For those in Group 2, you will be receiving the topper, two embellished photo mats and a matted and embellished quote (but I won't tell you what it is ) - they're all in their bags and just waiting on me sorting the embellishment group packs.

 

[KAMommy]

I bought paper today - and other stuff - and I am sitting here at the computer while my CraftRobo whirrs away cutting for me. I seriously love that machine!

Anyway, I hope to finish up tomorrow. I have to devote next weekend to packing for our trip!

 

[Mickeyteacher]

You guys are doing great- I have got most of my stuff and started sutting things out last night. I'm going to work on them again this evening after I sort my list of names for the secret sister swap.

S

 

[Daisydu]

Bought my paper and have my matting done. I just have to do the embellishments. I have August in Group 2. I decided to go with an aqua and yellow color. Didn't want to do a beach theme because I wasn't sure if everyone had access to a beach in August so I'm trying to keep it open for an "anything kind of day" in the summer. Want to complete everything soon as I am awaiting the arrival of my fourth grandbaby on the eighth.

 

[Mickster]

I have my paper, know what my embellishments will be, just need some time! Hopefully this week! (I'm also waiting for Daisydu's grandbaby - Daisy is my MIL and my BIL and his wife are expecting! So exciting!!! )

 

[KAMommy]

Yeah about the baby! Good luck and PD to everyone!!

As for the swap, I am done! I should go postal tomorrow, assuming I make it to the post office.

 

[PrincessNancy96]

I'll start working on some of my items this week.. while I patiently await the order to come in on the brads..

Congrats on the new baby Mickster and Daisy!!! Yeah for the family!!!

 

[Mickster]

It is a girl! Adrianna Lily My DD said that she can't wait to teach all about the princesses. That's my girl. She's got her priorities straight!

Thanks for the well wishes. It was pretty fast and everyone is doing great!

 

[StitchIsOurHero]

I've got a lot of mine cut, but I haven't started assembling. I am going to finish this weekend, so these should go postal next Monday or Tuesday. I want to get them gone before we leave on our trip!

 

[ksjayhawks]

I have my paper and brads. Know what I want to do. Now just need to find the time! Have a masters class presentation tomorrow night and a meeting after that. So, hoping to do it on Weds. We drive--10 hrs--to Austin and back again on Sunday ( lose an hour due to dst) for wedding this weekend, then leave the afternoon of 16th to drive to Galveston TX--13/14 hours--for our cruise that leaves the 18th and returns the 25th--when we get to drive back home.

My goal is to have them mailed before we leave for cruise. If not, they will go out the 26th.

 

[PrincessNancy96]

My order has been shipped.. so I will start cutting things out today and cutting the ribbon and await my package to divide out the brads and such!! I hope to have these postal by Monday.. so I can get cracking on my slide mount swap that is due shortly!!! Oh, and I need to get my SS items ready to go! Boy, I need to start a list before I forget to do something important.

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

I needed to keep that list too.

Remind me to thank B&MB for the calendar keeper she made. It certainly helps.

 

[KAMommy]

I meant to post last night...it is getting wild at my house!

Mine went postal yesterday. You should have them soon!

 

[MazdaUK]

My sticky mats arrived so I spent a couple of hours cutting out and assembling the "gift" die-cuts. If I can get them sorted out tonight I can buy the packaging and US$ tomorrow and go postal Friday or Monday. The chipboard embellishments turned out to be two big square tiles - not lots of different shapes after all! Oh well, if I don't use them look for them in the embellishment box!

ETA: the embellishment group will each get the following for December:
2 Yards satin ribbon, green and deep red
5 large shiny star brads (one each red, green, blue, gold and purple - very shiny!)
6 christmas tree brads - three each light and dark green
2 "gifts" produced using XPCS (are they piecings or die cuts?) - box with a contrasting bow, one small one medium (but I think the medium is pretty big!)

I'll post that and the DISNEY SURPRISE swap together early next week.

 

[Mickster]

Mine are done! Yahoo! I'm moving right along... I have to package them up, so maybe this weekend or early next week. I have several things to mail and they need to be packed up too. Thanks for hosting. Can't wait to get it all back!

 

[Daisydu]

Mine went postal today. Had lots of fun making everything. Thanks for hosting. I can't wait to receive all the months. This swap has kickstarted my scrapbooking again. I have lots to scrapbook.

 

[PrincessNancy96]

I'm still waiting on my supplies.. did I mention, I don't like to wait.. NOT one little bit... So, I will cut my ribbon tomorrow night, complete my slide mounts and test out my altered paper clips..and just wait ever so patiently on the UPS man to bring my supplies!!!!

Ok, I checked my shipment status.. it went from MO to WI.. NOW, it's a straight shot 2 states east to where I am.. why did they ship it north??? Hello??? Isn't the fastest way between 2 points a straight line not a criss-cross across the country??

 

[YodasMom]

Ok, I checked my shipment status.. it went from MO to WI.. NOW, it's a straight shot 2 states east to where I am.. why did they ship it north??? Hello??? Isn't the fastest way between 2 points a straight line not a criss-cross across the country??

It must have passed over my house!! They could have just dropped it on me and I could have blown it over your way!!

 

[Mickeyteacher]

KA Mommy- your stuff is here! I posted the other night but I can not seem to find it right now. I'm out of town, but I did get your package before I left. Everything looked great!

You guys are doing great- I can not wait to get more stuff!
S