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So it is time for another Resort swap!
There are MANY group possibilities listed. I do not expect all of them to fill. So when signing up, keep in mind alternatives you would like to do, in case your group is canceled. If a regular element group has 2 people in it, and both are willing to continue, I will keep it. For letter groups, I may change from 2 letters pp to 3 pp to fill a group. So be prepared.
Groups will be listed in post #2, this post is for the instructions.
Dates:
1st Check-in: May 14st
2nd Check-in: June 7th
Mail Date: July 5th
DUE July 9th This is a FIRM date. I will not be waiting for packages that I have not received a DC number that they are in the mail on July 9th.
Altered Letters:
Because of the lengths of the Resort Names, most groups will be 2 letters per person. Some longer names will be 3 per person, and there are a few groups that will be one letter each. If there is an odd length group, someone will make one letter and one similarly sized embellished shape/Cricut icon, etc.
Letters should be matted and embellished at least once. This can mean that the letter is mounted on an icon, and the icon is shadowed or layered, and the letter is one layer. Or it could mean that the letter is shadowed and either embellished or pl aced on a single layer. We are going for 3 layers of paper (more is fine). Feel free to use cardstock or patterned paper.
Letters: max of 2" (meaning the size you select on the Cricut dial is 2", with a shadow, it will be taller, that's fine. SCAL users, may find they have to set it larger than 2" to have a letter that is in the 2" range. Use your best judgment.)
Height: If you wanted to put your letter on another shape, I think we have room to extend the height some. If you have a 2" letter and want to mount it on a 2.5" shape, that should be fine. Also, if you want to have a 2" shape, and only a 1.5" letter, that should work too. Use your best judgment, thinking about how your letter might look with everyone else’s.
Width: The tough one, because the fewer letters are in a word, the wider we can go. Take the word Contemporary. That is 12 letters, in order to fit across a two-page layout, the letters need to be smaller than 2” (24”/12 letters minus a little so there can be a gap between letters when they are laid out). But with Grand Floridian, you could theoretically put “Grand” at the top of a layout, and Floridian at the bottom, so you can go wider with your letters. Be mindful of how the word will fit on a page. Basically, this means that not everyone can use a wide font like the Mickey font, with a large word.
Colors: Unlike the regular element groups, I will not pre-select colors. You might be inspired by something at a resort that does not “fit” into the color scheme. I think it’s better for the letters to showcase the “character” of the resort, than to match into a specific color palette. Feel free, to use the colors listed for the regular element groups as inspiration or a starting point.
Regular Element Groups:
This is a single element swap. Please, choose an element when you sign up. Group numbers will vary with the number of participants, so wait until the swap is closed before you get too far in the “manufacturing” process. I have started with 6 people per group, but some may grow to 8 people, or shrink. As long as there are 2 people in a group, and they want to do it, we will keep the group. I may combine Epcot resorts or Monorail Resorts into one group.
Colors: Bazzill colors are listed by the names of each resort. You do not have to use Bazzill, but for those of us that do, it would be nice if they all matched. If you are using something other than Bazzill, stick to the same color palette. You may also use matching patterned paper. I did not list a specific color for black, white, metallic silver & gold. Use whatever texture you have on hand.
Element list – Standard list and standard rules apply. I’ve listed the most common, but if there is something else you want to make, just ask.
• Title: Double matted and embellished. Standard 2x8 (other sizes okay too), welded, shadowed letters, paper pieced, letters on shapes, etc. Since we are also doing altered letters to spell out the resort name, if there is a full letter group, and most of the participants are the same, consider choosing another element. Or make a title with something other than the resort name.
• Pair of borders: Double matted and embellished ~2” in width
• Paper Piecing (not a layered die cut): Handmade or Cricut. These are like the licensed characters on Cricut, with many pieces.
• Library Pocket w/ Tag: Tag should be double matted, with eyelet or ribbon/fiber. Embellished.
• Shaker Box: Embellished, be creative
• License Plate: Double matted, embellished
• Layered Die cuts: Three 3” shapes, with shadow. These are like the ZooBalloo or Animal Kingdom animals.
• Lyric/Quote: 3 paper layers, embellished. Minimum 3x4.
• Matchbook: Include paper inside for journaling. Embellished, be creative.
Mix & Match elements (select 2 from this list = 1 element):
• Photo Mat: Double matted, embellished. Sized to fit a 4x6 photo, so 4.25x6.25 for top layer.
• Frame: Sizzix dies okay, otherwise same rules as for photo mat
• Journal Box: 3 paper layers, embellished, 3x3 space for writing
• Tag: 2 x 3 double matted, embellished. Tag or ribbon/fiber in hole
• TWO Embellished Shapes: double matted, embellished can me squares, circles, flowers, diamonds, etc.
• Slide Mount: Embellished, be creative.
• File Folder: Embellished, be creative.
Embellishment Suggestions: Die cuts, stickers, stickles, flock, ink, chalk, brads, charms, flowers, eyelets, ribbon/fiber, sewing, tearing, embossing, stamping, clipart, additional layers of paper beyond double mats (if it would look weird trying to fit in another embellishment, specialty paper (such as embossed, glitter, Bling).
Info: Once this swap closes, I will send out my mailing/contact info. Please send me yours: name, DISname, address, email, phone number (only will be used if I can’t contact you through PM or email)
Packaging:
Place your elements or letters in a bag large enough to completely hold them and be closed. If you have a long piece, saran wrap is a great alternative. Label with your name, DISname and Group.
Element groups: Place all your bags, in a GALLON sized bag (or larger if needed). Label with your name, DISname and Group.
Altered Letter Groups: You may put these in a smaller bag. Label with your name, DISname and Group.
Mailing & Postage: You may ship to me by any method, but if you mail July 6th OR LATER , you must send with Delivery Confirmation and send the number to me. I prefer to send back to you with flat rate postage. The rates are: Envelope or Small Box (9”x6”x2”) - $4.95, Medium/Standard box – $10.70, Large - $14.50. Delivery Confirmation is an additional $.70, please include a DC slip if you want DC. Do not send Clik-it-ship it postage. Cash, check, stamps are fine.
If at any time, you realize that you will not be able to complete some or all of your groups by the due date, please let me know so that I can find angels. I will not be able to wait for late packages this time.
Here are links to previous swaps:
2009 Resort Progress
2009 Resort Swap Pics
2008 Resort Swap Progress
2008 Resort Swap Pics
Players & Groups
= I have your info
Postal
hopemax: A, C, D, E, F, G, K, N, O, P, Q, R, U, X, Y, Z, 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15
DisneyBarlans: A, C, E, M, U, Y, 1
Disney Is Terrific: G, N
Disneyland_emily: G, K, M1, Q, U, 1, 3, 7, 9
duchess_tisha: E, G, K, 9
hffmnheidi: F, G, N
mycutiepatooties: C, D, K, M1, N, U, 1, 2, 3, 4
NemoMom07: K, U, W
rlovew:M,N, O, P, W, X, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15
Tigger1221: C, D, E, F, Q, R, Y, Z, 1, 2, 3, 4, 13
tinkryansmom: E, F
ZeroToHero: A, K, P, Q, R, Y, 9
123SA: A, M1
AlexWyattMommy: Y, 2, 3, 4, 11
icesk8abc: D
LOVEMY3KIDDOS: C, D, M, N, Q, R, U, X, Z, 1, 2
Mickeyteacher: O, P, W, X, 4
Mickster: 11
wdwfan16: D, 4, 11
Slideshows:
Altered Letter Groups:
Elements:
There are MANY group possibilities listed. I do not expect all of them to fill. So when signing up, keep in mind alternatives you would like to do, in case your group is canceled. If a regular element group has 2 people in it, and both are willing to continue, I will keep it. For letter groups, I may change from 2 letters pp to 3 pp to fill a group. So be prepared.
Groups will be listed in post #2, this post is for the instructions.
Dates:
1st Check-in: May 14st
2nd Check-in: June 7th
Mail Date: July 5th
DUE July 9th This is a FIRM date. I will not be waiting for packages that I have not received a DC number that they are in the mail on July 9th.
Altered Letters:
Because of the lengths of the Resort Names, most groups will be 2 letters per person. Some longer names will be 3 per person, and there are a few groups that will be one letter each. If there is an odd length group, someone will make one letter and one similarly sized embellished shape/Cricut icon, etc.
Letters should be matted and embellished at least once. This can mean that the letter is mounted on an icon, and the icon is shadowed or layered, and the letter is one layer. Or it could mean that the letter is shadowed and either embellished or pl aced on a single layer. We are going for 3 layers of paper (more is fine). Feel free to use cardstock or patterned paper.
Letters: max of 2" (meaning the size you select on the Cricut dial is 2", with a shadow, it will be taller, that's fine. SCAL users, may find they have to set it larger than 2" to have a letter that is in the 2" range. Use your best judgment.)
Height: If you wanted to put your letter on another shape, I think we have room to extend the height some. If you have a 2" letter and want to mount it on a 2.5" shape, that should be fine. Also, if you want to have a 2" shape, and only a 1.5" letter, that should work too. Use your best judgment, thinking about how your letter might look with everyone else’s.
Width: The tough one, because the fewer letters are in a word, the wider we can go. Take the word Contemporary. That is 12 letters, in order to fit across a two-page layout, the letters need to be smaller than 2” (24”/12 letters minus a little so there can be a gap between letters when they are laid out). But with Grand Floridian, you could theoretically put “Grand” at the top of a layout, and Floridian at the bottom, so you can go wider with your letters. Be mindful of how the word will fit on a page. Basically, this means that not everyone can use a wide font like the Mickey font, with a large word.
Colors: Unlike the regular element groups, I will not pre-select colors. You might be inspired by something at a resort that does not “fit” into the color scheme. I think it’s better for the letters to showcase the “character” of the resort, than to match into a specific color palette. Feel free, to use the colors listed for the regular element groups as inspiration or a starting point.
Regular Element Groups:
This is a single element swap. Please, choose an element when you sign up. Group numbers will vary with the number of participants, so wait until the swap is closed before you get too far in the “manufacturing” process. I have started with 6 people per group, but some may grow to 8 people, or shrink. As long as there are 2 people in a group, and they want to do it, we will keep the group. I may combine Epcot resorts or Monorail Resorts into one group.
Colors: Bazzill colors are listed by the names of each resort. You do not have to use Bazzill, but for those of us that do, it would be nice if they all matched. If you are using something other than Bazzill, stick to the same color palette. You may also use matching patterned paper. I did not list a specific color for black, white, metallic silver & gold. Use whatever texture you have on hand.
Element list – Standard list and standard rules apply. I’ve listed the most common, but if there is something else you want to make, just ask.
• Title: Double matted and embellished. Standard 2x8 (other sizes okay too), welded, shadowed letters, paper pieced, letters on shapes, etc. Since we are also doing altered letters to spell out the resort name, if there is a full letter group, and most of the participants are the same, consider choosing another element. Or make a title with something other than the resort name.
• Pair of borders: Double matted and embellished ~2” in width
• Paper Piecing (not a layered die cut): Handmade or Cricut. These are like the licensed characters on Cricut, with many pieces.
• Library Pocket w/ Tag: Tag should be double matted, with eyelet or ribbon/fiber. Embellished.
• Shaker Box: Embellished, be creative
• License Plate: Double matted, embellished
• Layered Die cuts: Three 3” shapes, with shadow. These are like the ZooBalloo or Animal Kingdom animals.
• Lyric/Quote: 3 paper layers, embellished. Minimum 3x4.
• Matchbook: Include paper inside for journaling. Embellished, be creative.
Mix & Match elements (select 2 from this list = 1 element):
• Photo Mat: Double matted, embellished. Sized to fit a 4x6 photo, so 4.25x6.25 for top layer.
• Frame: Sizzix dies okay, otherwise same rules as for photo mat
• Journal Box: 3 paper layers, embellished, 3x3 space for writing
• Tag: 2 x 3 double matted, embellished. Tag or ribbon/fiber in hole
• TWO Embellished Shapes: double matted, embellished can me squares, circles, flowers, diamonds, etc.
• Slide Mount: Embellished, be creative.
• File Folder: Embellished, be creative.
Embellishment Suggestions: Die cuts, stickers, stickles, flock, ink, chalk, brads, charms, flowers, eyelets, ribbon/fiber, sewing, tearing, embossing, stamping, clipart, additional layers of paper beyond double mats (if it would look weird trying to fit in another embellishment, specialty paper (such as embossed, glitter, Bling).
Info: Once this swap closes, I will send out my mailing/contact info. Please send me yours: name, DISname, address, email, phone number (only will be used if I can’t contact you through PM or email)
Packaging:
Place your elements or letters in a bag large enough to completely hold them and be closed. If you have a long piece, saran wrap is a great alternative. Label with your name, DISname and Group.
Element groups: Place all your bags, in a GALLON sized bag (or larger if needed). Label with your name, DISname and Group.
Altered Letter Groups: You may put these in a smaller bag. Label with your name, DISname and Group.
Mailing & Postage: You may ship to me by any method, but if you mail July 6th OR LATER , you must send with Delivery Confirmation and send the number to me. I prefer to send back to you with flat rate postage. The rates are: Envelope or Small Box (9”x6”x2”) - $4.95, Medium/Standard box – $10.70, Large - $14.50. Delivery Confirmation is an additional $.70, please include a DC slip if you want DC. Do not send Clik-it-ship it postage. Cash, check, stamps are fine.
If at any time, you realize that you will not be able to complete some or all of your groups by the due date, please let me know so that I can find angels. I will not be able to wait for late packages this time.
Here are links to previous swaps:
2009 Resort Progress
2009 Resort Swap Pics
2008 Resort Swap Progress
2008 Resort Swap Pics
Players & Groups
= I have your infoPostal
hopemax: A, C, D, E, F, G, K, N, O, P, Q, R, U, X, Y, Z, 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15
DisneyBarlans: A, C, E, M, U, Y, 1
Disney Is Terrific: G, N
Disneyland_emily: G, K, M1, Q, U, 1, 3, 7, 9
duchess_tisha: E, G, K, 9 hffmnheidi: F, G, N
mycutiepatooties: C, D, K, M1, N, U, 1, 2, 3, 4
NemoMom07: K, U, W
rlovew:M,N, O, P, W, X, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15
Tigger1221: C, D, E, F, Q, R, Y, Z, 1, 2, 3, 4, 13
tinkryansmom: E, FZeroToHero: A, K, P, Q, R, Y, 9
123SA: A, M1
AlexWyattMommy: Y, 2, 3, 4, 11
icesk8abc: D
LOVEMY3KIDDOS: C, D, M, N, Q, R, U, X, Z, 1, 2
Mickeyteacher: O, P, W, X, 4
Mickster: 11
wdwfan16: D, 4, 11
Slideshows:
Altered Letter Groups:
Elements:
