Secret Sister Theme Poll

[AlexWyattMommy]

What making some items? This way if you buy one $5.00 Jolee with lots of pieces, you could make square, mats, and journal boxes with it. I've made items that I've sent to my SS before.

 

[Mickeyteacher]

This is kind of my problem. Yes, Jo-Ann's and Mike's have coupons but their scrap sections are crap. I would be buying the majority of my stuff at all of my LSS and they are very expensive here. I could see $10 going with just 3 items so I would spend more and then I could conceivably get a $40 package back and I would feel like crap.

As much as I would like to participate, I guess I better not. I just don't want someone paired with me to feel like they didn't get a good buddy because I wasn't able to find good deals here. Scrapping is CA is an expensive prospect. I'm always shocked at the prices I've seen on things purchased other places. You guys get good deals!

One of the things I have done is look for deals on-line and get the stuff sent to me for the 2nd and 3 package. In fact, last time I sent a small package the first month (right at $10) because I was waiting for things that I had order. I then send a bigger package the 2nd month.
Plus, if there is something that you want, but can not find it, I would be happy to pick it up and send it to you. My LSS has great deals and she is great about giving me a discount because I'm a teacher- In fact, DH has ordered my Cricut stuff there because she gives t to him at cost.
Let me know if you want any help,
Shawna

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

TPC I would be willing to help you shop too! And homemade goodies are great too.

 

[TPCShauna]

What making some items? This way if you buy one $5.00 Jolee with lots of pieces, you could make square, mats, and journal boxes with it. I've made items that I've sent to my SS before.

That's a great idea! I didn't realize that was OK.

One of the things I have done is look for deals on-line and get the stuff sent to me for the 2nd and 3 package. In fact, last time I sent a small package the first month (right at $10) because I was waiting for things that I had order. I then send a bigger package the 2nd month.
Plus, if there is something that you want, but can not find it, I would be happy to pick it up and send it to you. My LSS has great deals and she is great about giving me a discount because I'm a teacher- In fact, DH has ordered my Cricut stuff there because she gives t to him at cost.
Let me know if you want any help,
Shawna

TPC I would be willing to help you shop too! And homemade goodies are great too.

Thanks for offering to help me shop! I guess I can try it and see how it goes. I just hate to disappoint someone. Can someone post a list of what they have received in one shipment in a past version of this?

 

[Faerie]

Take a look here Shauna.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Shauna a lot of the stuff we get is not scrap related.
And if you sent 3 bigger things worth $10 instead of 10 little things worth $10 it's still the same in the end. You aren't cheating your SS, it's not your fault that things are more expensive there. Things are pretty darn expensive here too.
I would hate to see you miss out!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

Shauna, I loved what you sent for the $0.41 swap. It felt like a lot to me.

Please sign up for this one. It'll be lots of fun.

 

[SusieStone]

TPC I would be willing to help you shop too! And homemade goodies are great too.

I love homemade goodies!!!!

 

[TPCShauna]

Thanks ladies! I checked out the thread that Faerie linked from the Spring Swap and the items look doable to me. I guess I was just worried about disappointing someone by sending too little. After seeing what has been sent in the past, I feel better. I actually already have some ideas so I guess that means that I'm in.

Y'all are good at persuading. I appreciate it!!!

 

[party of 3]

my vote is in. I can't wait to do this again. I had a blast last time shopping for me SS.

so glad, because i loved it all so much!!!!!!thank you again faerie!

Thanks ladies! I checked out the thread that Faerie linked from the Spring Swap and the items look doable to me. I guess I was just worried about disappointing someone by sending too little. After seeing what has been sent in the past, I feel better. I actually already have some ideas so I guess that means that I'm in.

Y'all are good at persuading. I appreciate it!!!

so glad you decided to get in shauna. i say the more the merrier!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

YAY Shauna!!!!

 

[pretty in tink]

I gotta say, I'm right up there with shauna about the maximum thing. I don't think the minimum really helped me on the 41c swap. Had I sent only $5-$6 worth, it probably would have been WAY under what everyone else was sending, I did send more but I was really worried if i was still sending enough. I like the idea of a range like $10-$20 or something-it gives something more specific to work with. (just my 2-cents!)

 

[VickiV]

I also think there should be a minimum and a maximum, and then it should be specified whether that includes tax and shipping.

If someone can't shop with coupons, then they should just estimate what it would have cost with a coupon, if they are wanting to include more in their package. I also live in an expensive place for supplies, so working with coupons would be the way to go for me to get much of anything or I'd have to order online. I don't have access to too many of the sales that I see posted on disboards.

My local Joann's just got rid of all of their cricut stuff. They said it would only be online now and their scrapbooking section is usually 1/3 empty nowadays. Too bad it wasn't on sale when I was there last week.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

typically i don't include shipping and tax in the amount given, but that is just me.

sorry for no caps. dd is in my lap so i'm typing 1 handed. lol

 

[TPCShauna]

typically i don't include shipping and tax in the amount given, but that is just me.

sorry for no caps. dd is in my lap so i'm typing 1 handed. lol

Now THAT is dedicated DISing!

I like the minimum and maximum idea without including shipping. So $10 minimum and $15 maximum NOT INCLUDING tax or shipping.

 

[New England Eeyore]

I think you all may have convinced me to join this time. Each and every time I've typed up my answers to the questionaire and then right before I hit "send" changed my mind. I tend to over-think things and was afraid I'd be driving myself nuts with all the second-guessing. Having more detailed questions would help a lot with that! And the maximum price range would also help. I know I can certainly "shop my stash" too - I probably could supply stuff for every SS in the swap and not make a dent!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Now THAT is dedicated DISing!

she likes to look at the characters everyone has in their siggies so it's a breeze to work with her on my lap.

 

[bobcat]

I would love to join in on this fun! All of you seem to know each other from swapping and have such a good time over here.

I like the idea of a regional twist for one month, even something little. A few years ago I participated in the regional swaps on the CB and it was so neat to see what each region was known for.

 

[ksjayhawks]

I like the regional theme idea and the minimum/maximum.

Can't wait for this to start again!

 

[aroyer]

she likes to look at the characters everyone has in their siggies so it's a breeze to work with her on my lap.

Both my kids love to do that too!