Information for the Holidays & Seasons Swap (Groups in the next post)
Sign ups will open on Oct 11th, 8:30am EST open through Oct 13
Due date January 17th (gets us through the holiday).
Link to last years swap.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2557416
Newbies are welcome. If you haven't swapped with us on this board before, then I will limit you to 2 groups.
PLEASE READ THIS: BAGGING AND LABELING INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO BAG AS RESQUESTED, I RESPECTFULLY ASK THAT YOU REFRAIN FROM JOINING THIS SWAP. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU ARE UNSURE.
There are 4 different types of groups listed:
-- The first set is for 2-inch embellished letters to spell a holiday or season
-- The second set is title and one element (see element requirements below)
-- The third set is for 2 page layout from sketches
-- Grp 13: Song Lyrics
Groups are listed in the next post.
I will pm you with a reminder if you forget to check in. After 48 hours with no response I will request angels for your spots. If you are going on vacation or will be out of town, please check in early. Please do not sign up for more than you can handle. If you need an angel, please ask for one as soon as possible.
After sign-ups, please pm me your name, DIS name, mailing address, email address and phone number (I will only use these in an emergency). I will send the same to you.
Groups A-BB Make your letter(s) 2 inches, matted, and embellished at least once. Your top letter is cut at 2 inches and the mat can be the shadow. You may use patterned and solid colored paper. Please be creative and use colors that represent your group selection. The Birthday groups (P Q R) use the colors specified. Capital letters only. Some cricut letters cut small please check that your letter is approximately 2 inches. (My intention is that these directions are the same as the recent letter swaps - -please let me know if this isnt clear)
For Groups 1 - 12: Make one title piece and one other element
Element list:
Title = standard 8x2 topper (other sizes are okay), welded and shadowed letters, letters on squares, circles,mini tags or other shapes, a large title tag, title on a box, borders, or altered CD.
1 paper piecing (not a single layer diecut)
2 photomats for a 4x6 photo, 2 layers, smallest layer 4 ¼ x 6 ¼, embellished
2 journal boxes, total of 3 layers, minimum writing space 3x3, embellished (other sizes are permitted)
2 tags (or 1 large taggreater than 2x3), 2 layers, something in the hole and embellished
1 file folder or matchbook (2 if mini) - -embellished
2 slide mounts -- embellished
Altered CD
3 altered paper clips
1 shaker box
1 library pocket and tag. Tag must be 2 layers with something in the hole, pocket must be embellished
1 license plate
3 shapes(squares, circles, stars, flowers etc or mini paper piecings) 2 layers, embellished
1 ATC
4 inchies
Signage/Bookmark: 1PP 2x6, double matted and embellished
Song/Lyric/Poem: 1PP, 3 layers in total and embellished. Min size 3x4, shapes are welcome
1 Border - 12x2 inches and able to be cut down to 11 inches in length - 2 layers and embellished.
You can mix and match -- 1 tag and box, 1 photomat and box, 1 tag and 2 squares or shapes, etc.
******Please let me know if you have an idea not listed! We are open to new things.
Suggestions for embellishments include:
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).
Grp 13 Christmas Song Lyrics:
State your song choice at sign ups. No duplicates allowed. This is meant to be a page embellishment - -the whole song is not necessary. 3 layers are required. The smallest layer should be no smaller than 4x4. It need not be square - -circles, shapes etc are fine. If you are using a shape, some part of it should measure approximately 4 inches or more. Embellished at least once.
Groups I-VI: Choose one of the sketches provided (Becky Fleck) or choose a sketch from www.pagemaps.com. See post 3 for the sketches.
You must use quality paper for the photomats. It must match the layout. Do not assume that the mat will be covered by the photos. Some people will crop their photo to create a mat, or put a smaller photo in the space provided.
You may embellish extra or add extra layers. You may change the size of the photomats. You may rotate the sketch. You may take one side of the sketch and mirror it. It should resemble the sketch in number, size and placement of photos along with the journaling being in the same general area - -exception is if you choose one side of the sketch and mirror it. Most sketches have examples of them being used on www.pagemaps.com/jpegarchives.htm
-Please use a layer of cardstock as your base. You may completely cover it with thinner paper. It is very difficult to sort them when they bend and sometimes the embellishments get caught.
-Please use quality paper on your layouts. I will not limit you to name brands, but please use good judgment. If the patterned paper doesn't have a name printed on it, don't use it.
-You are not required to double mat your elements or have to embellish the elements one/two way. Use your judgment on what looks best.
-You may use any kind of embellishment you like on these sketches where they are indicated or in place of a layer of paper. Ribbon and fiber are good substitutions for paper layers.
-You may use different embellishments and paper on each of your layouts. Please ensure they are of the same quality.
-You will not have to tell me your title selection. It will be okay if we have some with the same title. The chances of the same title using the same paper and embellishments is pretty slim. If sign up for a particular title, please do use that one.
-More than one of the same sketch can be in the same group. We did groups using the same sketch last time and they were all different looking inside the same group.
-If the sketch has a date/event/place or anything more than a title, leave that area blank. These can be added by the members after they receive the pages.
-Please sign the back of your layout.
-Place each group in their own 2-gallon baggie and label the baggie with your real name, DISname and group information. No need for one single baggie for all the group baggies. Please have each set face each other; side 1 facing side 2 so that the backs are on the outside- each group only needs 1 bag.
.
Labeling:
Every bag should be labeled with your DISname, name and Group number. Pages should be labeled (or printed) on the back with your name and DISname.
Your label should look like this
123SA
Susan Billings
Group A
Bagging: ALL BAGS MUST CLOSE
Groups A-BB 2 letters: Put each letter in a small jewelry bag or snack size bag or no larger than a sandwich size bag. It must close. If you have 2 letters, they can go in the same bag as long as they are not sticky. Label each bag. Put all of the bags in a QUART size or gallon size bag. (No smaller than quart size). Label this bag too.
For Groups 1-12: Put your title and element in a bag that closes. Label it. Take all of your baggies for a group and place them in GALLON size (or larger) bag, and label with the same. Please use the gallon bag (or larger) -- your items may fit in a smaller bag, but the items you receive back might not.
Fpr Grp 13:
Put your song lyric in a bag that closes. Label it. Take all of your baggies for the group and place them in GALLON size (or larger) bag, and label with the same. Please use the gallon bag (or larger) -- your items may fit in a smaller bag, but the items you receive back might not.
For Groups I-VI:
Place each group in their own 2-gallon or 2.5 gallon baggie and label it. Please have each set face each other; side 1 facing side 2 so that the backs are on the outside- each group only needs 1 bag.
Mailing:
* You may send to me, by any method you choose unless you are mailing after January 3 [note this is before the mail by date]. Then, you must mail Priority WITH Delivery Confirmation.
* I prefer to send to you using flat rate boxes/envelopes. Please include enough postage in your package for return shipping. The rates are: Envelope or Small Box (9x6x2) - $5.20, Medium/Standard box $10.95, Large - $14.95.
* If you want your items shipped to you with DC, please include the $.70, and a filled out slip. I will not mail the items back with delivery confirmation unless you include the $.70 and the filled out DC form.
* Please include a label (can be the priority label completed with your info or a small address label) for me to use to return your items to you.
* 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.
I hope you have lots of fun in this swap.
Required check-ins will be:
October 17th (verify groups and pm info to me)
November 13th
December 13th last call for angels
January 6th mailing status
January 10th - mail by date
Due to me by January 17th
mailed
arrived
hold
AWM Pages: I IV VIa
mybestieismickey A A1 B D E E1 F1 H1 I1 J K N R S T U Y1 Z 13 Pages: Ia V
received
123SA A1 C D E E1 H1 J M N O P Q R S W Y BB 1a 3 4 5 6 13 Pages: I II IV VI VIa
mommy2mrb A D1 E L P Y1 BB 4
disney-akj Y2 AA 1 2 3 7 9 10 11 12
DisneyBarlans A1 C1 E K M P T Y1 1a Pages: III IV VIa
JJ&JHsmom A B C D E F G H I L M S V X Y Z AA BB Pages: I III V VI
JohnsonsLoveDisney B E E1 H H1 M1 Y1 4 5 13
LOVEMY3KIDDOS A B C D1 E F G H I I1 L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB 1-13 Pages: I Ia II III IV V VI VIa
Princess Julia A C D I J K M S T BB
rlovew A A1 B1 D1 I1 K L1 M1 W
SIOH A C D E F I J K L N O P R T U V X Z AA
wdwmickey A A1 B B1 C1 D1 J K L L1 M1 O P Q S U 13 Pages: Ia III V VI
ckmom97 A B1 C E1 F G H I L M N O P Q R S W X Y Z AA BB 4-13
MM2000 B1 E1 G H1 I1 L1 M1 N R Y2
mycutiepatooties A1 C1 F1 K M M1 O W 1 1a 2 3 5 9
newtexan E1 F1
VickiV A1 B1 C1 E1 H H1 I1 L1 M1 S 1a 4 5 6 8 Pages: Ia II
Mailed
Mickster A1 C1 W Y2
MazdaUK X BB 1 2 4 9
Mickeyteacher A1 B B1 C1 D1 E E1 E1 F1 G H H1 I I1 J K L1 L1 M1 N O P Q R R S T V W X Y2 Z AA BB
Sign ups will open on Oct 11th, 8:30am EST open through Oct 13
Due date January 17th (gets us through the holiday).
Link to last years swap.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2557416
Newbies are welcome. If you haven't swapped with us on this board before, then I will limit you to 2 groups.
PLEASE READ THIS: BAGGING AND LABELING INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO BAG AS RESQUESTED, I RESPECTFULLY ASK THAT YOU REFRAIN FROM JOINING THIS SWAP. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU ARE UNSURE.
There are 4 different types of groups listed:
-- The first set is for 2-inch embellished letters to spell a holiday or season
-- The second set is title and one element (see element requirements below)
-- The third set is for 2 page layout from sketches
-- Grp 13: Song Lyrics
Groups are listed in the next post.
I will pm you with a reminder if you forget to check in. After 48 hours with no response I will request angels for your spots. If you are going on vacation or will be out of town, please check in early. Please do not sign up for more than you can handle. If you need an angel, please ask for one as soon as possible.
After sign-ups, please pm me your name, DIS name, mailing address, email address and phone number (I will only use these in an emergency). I will send the same to you.
Groups A-BB Make your letter(s) 2 inches, matted, and embellished at least once. Your top letter is cut at 2 inches and the mat can be the shadow. You may use patterned and solid colored paper. Please be creative and use colors that represent your group selection. The Birthday groups (P Q R) use the colors specified. Capital letters only. Some cricut letters cut small please check that your letter is approximately 2 inches. (My intention is that these directions are the same as the recent letter swaps - -please let me know if this isnt clear)
For Groups 1 - 12: Make one title piece and one other element
Element list:
Title = standard 8x2 topper (other sizes are okay), welded and shadowed letters, letters on squares, circles,mini tags or other shapes, a large title tag, title on a box, borders, or altered CD.
1 paper piecing (not a single layer diecut)
2 photomats for a 4x6 photo, 2 layers, smallest layer 4 ¼ x 6 ¼, embellished
2 journal boxes, total of 3 layers, minimum writing space 3x3, embellished (other sizes are permitted)
2 tags (or 1 large taggreater than 2x3), 2 layers, something in the hole and embellished
1 file folder or matchbook (2 if mini) - -embellished
2 slide mounts -- embellished
Altered CD
3 altered paper clips
1 shaker box
1 library pocket and tag. Tag must be 2 layers with something in the hole, pocket must be embellished
1 license plate
3 shapes(squares, circles, stars, flowers etc or mini paper piecings) 2 layers, embellished
1 ATC
4 inchies
Signage/Bookmark: 1PP 2x6, double matted and embellished
Song/Lyric/Poem: 1PP, 3 layers in total and embellished. Min size 3x4, shapes are welcome
1 Border - 12x2 inches and able to be cut down to 11 inches in length - 2 layers and embellished.
You can mix and match -- 1 tag and box, 1 photomat and box, 1 tag and 2 squares or shapes, etc.
******Please let me know if you have an idea not listed! We are open to new things.
Suggestions for embellishments include:
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).
Grp 13 Christmas Song Lyrics:
State your song choice at sign ups. No duplicates allowed. This is meant to be a page embellishment - -the whole song is not necessary. 3 layers are required. The smallest layer should be no smaller than 4x4. It need not be square - -circles, shapes etc are fine. If you are using a shape, some part of it should measure approximately 4 inches or more. Embellished at least once.
Groups I-VI: Choose one of the sketches provided (Becky Fleck) or choose a sketch from www.pagemaps.com. See post 3 for the sketches.
You must use quality paper for the photomats. It must match the layout. Do not assume that the mat will be covered by the photos. Some people will crop their photo to create a mat, or put a smaller photo in the space provided.
You may embellish extra or add extra layers. You may change the size of the photomats. You may rotate the sketch. You may take one side of the sketch and mirror it. It should resemble the sketch in number, size and placement of photos along with the journaling being in the same general area - -exception is if you choose one side of the sketch and mirror it. Most sketches have examples of them being used on www.pagemaps.com/jpegarchives.htm
-Please use a layer of cardstock as your base. You may completely cover it with thinner paper. It is very difficult to sort them when they bend and sometimes the embellishments get caught.
-Please use quality paper on your layouts. I will not limit you to name brands, but please use good judgment. If the patterned paper doesn't have a name printed on it, don't use it.
-You are not required to double mat your elements or have to embellish the elements one/two way. Use your judgment on what looks best.
-You may use any kind of embellishment you like on these sketches where they are indicated or in place of a layer of paper. Ribbon and fiber are good substitutions for paper layers.
-You may use different embellishments and paper on each of your layouts. Please ensure they are of the same quality.
-You will not have to tell me your title selection. It will be okay if we have some with the same title. The chances of the same title using the same paper and embellishments is pretty slim. If sign up for a particular title, please do use that one.
-More than one of the same sketch can be in the same group. We did groups using the same sketch last time and they were all different looking inside the same group.
-If the sketch has a date/event/place or anything more than a title, leave that area blank. These can be added by the members after they receive the pages.
-Please sign the back of your layout.
-Place each group in their own 2-gallon baggie and label the baggie with your real name, DISname and group information. No need for one single baggie for all the group baggies. Please have each set face each other; side 1 facing side 2 so that the backs are on the outside- each group only needs 1 bag.
.
Labeling:
Every bag should be labeled with your DISname, name and Group number. Pages should be labeled (or printed) on the back with your name and DISname.
Your label should look like this
123SA
Susan Billings
Group A
Bagging: ALL BAGS MUST CLOSE
Groups A-BB 2 letters: Put each letter in a small jewelry bag or snack size bag or no larger than a sandwich size bag. It must close. If you have 2 letters, they can go in the same bag as long as they are not sticky. Label each bag. Put all of the bags in a QUART size or gallon size bag. (No smaller than quart size). Label this bag too.
For Groups 1-12: Put your title and element in a bag that closes. Label it. Take all of your baggies for a group and place them in GALLON size (or larger) bag, and label with the same. Please use the gallon bag (or larger) -- your items may fit in a smaller bag, but the items you receive back might not.
Fpr Grp 13:
Put your song lyric in a bag that closes. Label it. Take all of your baggies for the group and place them in GALLON size (or larger) bag, and label with the same. Please use the gallon bag (or larger) -- your items may fit in a smaller bag, but the items you receive back might not.
For Groups I-VI:
Place each group in their own 2-gallon or 2.5 gallon baggie and label it. Please have each set face each other; side 1 facing side 2 so that the backs are on the outside- each group only needs 1 bag.
Mailing:
* You may send to me, by any method you choose unless you are mailing after January 3 [note this is before the mail by date]. Then, you must mail Priority WITH Delivery Confirmation.
* I prefer to send to you using flat rate boxes/envelopes. Please include enough postage in your package for return shipping. The rates are: Envelope or Small Box (9x6x2) - $5.20, Medium/Standard box $10.95, Large - $14.95.
* If you want your items shipped to you with DC, please include the $.70, and a filled out slip. I will not mail the items back with delivery confirmation unless you include the $.70 and the filled out DC form.
* Please include a label (can be the priority label completed with your info or a small address label) for me to use to return your items to you.
* 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.
I hope you have lots of fun in this swap.
Required check-ins will be:
October 17th (verify groups and pm info to me)
November 13th
December 13th last call for angels
January 6th mailing status
January 10th - mail by date
Due to me by January 17th
mailedarrivedhold
AWM Pages: I IV VIamybestieismickey A A1 B D E E1 F1 H1 I1 J K N R S T U Y1 Z 13 Pages: Ia V received
123SA A1 C D E E1 H1 J M N O P Q R S W Y BB 1a 3 4 5 6 13 Pages: I II IV VI VIamommy2mrb A D1 E L P Y1 BB 4disney-akj Y2 AA 1 2 3 7 9 10 11 12 DisneyBarlans A1 C1 E K M P T Y1 1a Pages: III IV VIaJJ&JHsmom A B C D E F G H I L M S V X Y Z AA BB Pages: I III V VIJohnsonsLoveDisney B E E1 H H1 M1 Y1 4 5 13LOVEMY3KIDDOS A B C D1 E F G H I I1 L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB 1-13 Pages: I Ia II III IV V VI VIaPrincess Julia A C D I J K M S T BBrlovew A A1 B1 D1 I1 K L1 M1 WSIOH A C D E F I J K L N O P R T U V X Z AAwdwmickey A A1 B B1 C1 D1 J K L L1 M1 O P Q S U 13 Pages: Ia III V VIckmom97 A B1 C E1 F G H I L M N O P Q R S W X Y Z AA BB 4-13MM2000 B1 E1 G H1 I1 L1 M1 N R Y2mycutiepatooties A1 C1 F1 K M M1 O W 1 1a 2 3 5 9newtexan E1 F1VickiV A1 B1 C1 E1 H H1 I1 L1 M1 S 1a 4 5 6 8 Pages: Ia II
Mailed
Mickster A1 C1 W Y2MazdaUK X BB 1 2 4 9 Mickeyteacher A1 B B1 C1 D1 E E1 E1 F1 G H H1 I I1 J K L1 L1 M1 N O P Q R R S T V W X Y2 Z AA BB
so I'd definitely be in
)
I love this swap 
