Thursday, February 24, 2011

Are You Ready for SWAPS!!!

Ok... Here we go!  SWAPS!!!  This is going to be a bit different this year.  Read on and if you have any questions, ask Beth and/or Suzy Bruner!!!  Yeah... not MY inbox!  Just kidding!!!  Click HERE to email them!

Deadline for swap sign-ups will be March 31... for both.

And remember, you get an EXTRA DRAWING TICKET for EACH Swap (that's 1 for the Cards Swap and 1 for the Embellishment Swap - maximum of 2 tickets) that you sign up for AND complete!!!   

CARDS SWAP:
3 categories:   
  • Adult Birthday
  • Child Birthday
  • Thinking of You
Depending on how many sign up:  if 10 or more sign up for a category, you make 10 cards and get 10 back.  So if we have 15 people for child birthday, each one makes 10 cards and gets 10 different ones back (they would not get back one of their own.)  You would not get every card, it would just be random.  If 10 sign up, you get one of each including your own.  If less than 10 sign up, we would advise the group to make that number of cards, eight people = eight cards for example.

After reading that, here's a couple of questions with answers.
What size?  Any size is fine
Include envelopes? Envelopes are preferred, especially if you use non-traditional size cards 
How should I package them?All in one zip lock bag with your first/last name and which swap category it is on it (adult birthday, child birthday, thinking of you)
How do I label them?  If you want to label each card on the back you can, so people know which one you did.  Either way you also need to put your first / last name and which swap it is on your zip lock bag.
Can I join more than one Card Swap?  Yes, the more you do, the more variety you end up with! 


EMBELLISHMENTS SWAP:
1.  Ribbon/Fiber Swap.  There would be two groups of six people.   We can do more groups if there is more interest but these are the two color categories:
A.  red - yellow - blue - purple - orange - green
B.  black - white - brown - metallic - pink - light blue

Here is how this one works:  you sign up for a particular color.   (You can email us OR you can comment on the Blog to do that).  First one to pick a color gets it.  Then you bring 6 yards of identical ribbon or fiber.  It does not have to be solid color, as long as it is predominantly the color you chose.  Cut these in 1 yard lengths.  Turn your ribbon/fiber in at the retreat and you get back 6 different ones, including the one you submitted.

2.  Embellishment Swap:  Also done by color (predominantly the color you choose).  You assemble six (6) identical "kits" of three (3) different embellishments each.  Some ideas to choose from:  
·        buttons (4 pc)
·        brads / eyelets (5 pc)
·        paper / silk flowers (3 pc)
·        rhinestones (5 pc)
·        1 yard fiber / ribbon
·        a sheet or half sheet of stickers
·        die cuts (1 large or 2-3 small)
·        a stamped image on cardstock. 

You get back sets for each of the six colors in your group, including the one you submit.
A.  red - yellow - blue - purple - orange - green
B.  black - white - brown - metallic - pink - light blue
Here is how this one works:  you can choose to just put colored embellishments together with no theme, or you can choose a theme that goes with your color.  For example if you pick orange you could do Halloween or Autumn.  Pink or light blue could be baby boy / baby girl theme.  Your die cuts or stamped images can go along with your theme.  If you don't have a theme you could still do die cuts of flowers or animals that go with the color you have.  When I say identical kits, some things can be slightly different, for example buttons and paper flowers.

Categories will be:
A1 - yellow, red, blue, purple, green, yellow
B1 - black, white, brown, metallic, pink, light blue

and A2, B2, A3, B3, etc. if we need more groups.  Colors for A* and B* will remain the same.  We will let you know which group you are in by posting on the Blog and emailing participants.

How should I package them?  i.e. make a kit?  The ribbons / fiber can all be in one zip lock bag together.  Each set of 3 embellishments needs to be in its own zip lock bag.  So you'll have six baggies.  To help keep it more organized, please put these in another bag, whether a plastic WalMart bag or another zip lock bag.
How do I label them? 
For the Ribbons/Fibers:  Put your first/last name and which group swap you are in on the outside of the zip lock bag.  Either write it with Sharpie or use a stick on label.
For the Embellishments:  Put your first / last name on each embellishment bag, and which group swap you are turning it in for.
Can I do more than one Embellishment Swap?  Yes, the more you do, the more variety you end up with!

So, come on!  This is going to be fun!  I love card swaps, but I LOVE the idea of the Embellishment SWAPS!  Can't wait!

If either of these ladies are in your group, please make sure to share these emails with them (and I'd SO appreciate getting emails for them if you have them, then I wouldn't have to bug YOU!)

Ame Kepley
Cathey Hicks

42 comments:

  1. Woo Hoo! Swappin sign-ups are open for business! Beth and I will send info to Janis to post the group updates here at least a couple of times a week.

    ~ Suzy

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  2. Whoo-hoo, I'm excited about the swaps!! Since we've done embellishment swaps before, we should let others in on how much fun it is to see all of the fun things you get in return.
    -beth

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  3. Ok so I will get this sign up started.
    I will do all three card swaps.
    Ribbon swaps. I would like purple in the first group
    And pink in the second.
    Embellishments. Red in the first group and white in
    The second group.
    Miranda

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  4. Yay Miranda, thanks for getting us going! We have you down for 7 (yes that's 7!!) swaps. Thanks!

    Suzy

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  5. Ok... I gotta get in on this, too! I'm thinking about the card swaps, so I'll tell you later on those, but I am SO excited about the Ribbon and Embellishment swaps!!! Never done anything like THAT before!
    Put me down for red in the first group and white in the second group on the ribbon swaps AND
    green in the first group and black in the second group on the embellishment swaps.
    Sounds like SO much fun! Can't wait to see what I get!
    Thanks, ladies!
    Janis

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  6. Ok Janis, got it!

    Still open:
    Ribbon/Fiber:
    A1: Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange
    B1: Black, Brown, Metallic, Light Blue

    Embellishment Kits:
    A1: Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange
    B1: Brown, Metallic, Pink, Light Blue

    Once these fill up we'll open up second groups (A2, B2) if necessary.

    ~ Suzy

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  7. okay, put me down for all three cards. not sure if i'll do an embellishment yet, figure others would like to have fun with those before i cut in line. *grin*

    -betheroo

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  8. I would like to sign up for all three card swaps!

    Also, for the other swaps:
    Ribbon/Fiber A1 - I want to sign up for GREEN
    Ribbon/Fiber B1 - I want to sign up for LIGHT BLUE
    Embellishments A1 - PURPLE
    Embellishments B1 - METALIC

    I'm looking forward to other swap groups, so I hope others sign up!!

    Thanks,
    Michelle Leigh

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  9. Woohoo!
    I have my ribbon and embellishment swaps done and I am working on my child birthday cards! I'm officially in retreat mode...bring on the swaps!!

    Michelle Leigh

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  10. Ok Michelle you are too organized girl... I'm still trying to decide what I want to do and now I feel pressured.

    I'm going to my scrap room now to try and get motivated. Will return.....

    Vickie M.

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  11. Yay Michelle, we've got you down for 7, YES 7, swaps. We are halfway through filling up the first set of swaps, so we'll probably open more. Vickie, I am trying to get motivated too! I am hoping that making up some cards for Operation Write Home will get me thinking about these swap cards.

    ~ Suzy

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  12. I knew that I had to put them together right then or I would get confused! I even had the kid birthday cards done and I have the other two card sets ready to go to Pleasant Hope crop next weekend. I am so excited about the retreat!

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  13. Oops! I forgot to sign my name above...

    Signed Michelle Leigh :)

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  14. SwAp SiGn-UP:
    My oh my! What surprises and fun we will be having in April!!!
    Please sign me up for the card swap
    - Thinking of You

    And, if not taken yet, on Embellishments the orange in first group, and brown in the second group.
    ~Brenda

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  15. I'm lovin' the activity on the swaps! We need more, though... I'm upping the ante.... you will get an EXTRA DRAWING TICKET for EACH swap you are in! I want my SWAP COORDINATORS to be BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!!!

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  16. Okay ladies, sign me up for all three of the card swaps, and if they are still available... I want:

    Embellishments - 1st Group-Blue, 2nd Group-Pink

    I'm still debating on the ribbons. Thanks!

    Vickie M.

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  17. Ok Brenda and Vickie, thanks for signing up! Brenda, you have Thinking of You cards and the Orange and Brown embellishments swaps. Vickie, you are down for all three cards and Blue and Pink embellishment swaps.

    ~ Suzy

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  18. WE NEED MORE SIGN-UPS FOR THE CARD SWAPS!! So far we have 4 each signed up for the b-day cards and 5 for the Thinking of You cards. Here are the colors available for:

    RIBBONS/FIBERS: Yellow, Blue, Orange, Black, Brown, Metallic

    EMBELLISHMENT KITS: Yellow, Light Blue

    Once we fill these out, we'll open another set. So keep the sign-ups coming!

    ~ Suzy

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  19. In the Ribbon category, I will bring yellow for 1st group and brown for 2nd group. Not sure about embellishments yet. Still thinking...but gotta have those tickets.

    Lavon M

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  20. Lavon, I have you down! Let us know if you decide on embellishments or cards. . .

    ~ Suzy

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  21. More tickets...I love it!! Thanks Janis!

    Michelle

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  22. that's a fabulous idea Janis, more tickets!!! I have to hand it to Suzy, she's doing a great job keeping all of these swaps straight. I'm looking forward to helping her sort and distribute everything.
    glad to see so much interest in the fibers and embellishments swaps, you gals rock!!

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  23. Gotta make sure I get my tickets too! I am signing up for all three cards. I'm going to hold off on ribbons and embellishments so I can fill in what's needed to complete some groups.

    ~ Suzy

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  24. OK here's what is available in the open groups:
    Ribbon/Fiber: A1 - blue, orange. A2 - black, metallic.
    Embellishment kits: A1 - yellow. A2 - lt. blue

    Almost time to start a second embellishment kits group!!!!

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  25. If for some reason I am not signed roupup I want to be for all three of the card swaps and the embellishment group Brown/Metallic Group. I think I e-mailed the other day but haven't had a confirmation so here goes. Thanks Karol Conine

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  26. Karol,

    So glad you posted here too - - I must not have got your email. I hope I am not missing any others! I will add you to all five (3 cards, 2 embellishments) and THANKS for signing up!!

    ~ Suzy

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  27. This sure is a lot of activity. You know,I don't think we've heard from the library gals: Tysha, Mel, Tammy, and Jen....are any of you looking for additional tickets?? There is lots of time left to make cards for the retreat swap. It's fabulous to see what wonderful ideas others come up with.

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  28. Have you opened any new ribbon or embellishment groups? Did I miss it? Just wondering :)

    Thanks,
    Michelle

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  29. I wanted to check for my mom Julie Windle. She e-mailed regarding the swaps. So do you have her on the list?

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  30. For Michelle and Julie, I'll get ahold of Suzy a.s.a.p. so she can make a post regarding current status of swaps. We want to make sure everyone who wants to participate can. (Hey, I'd better get my own name in the hat on the fibers and embellishments!)

    -beth

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  31. I don't have an email from Julie Windle, I am sorry that I missed it! I am emailing her now to follow up and get her on the swaps she wants.

    Thanks,
    Suzy

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  32. OK, it is time to open up additional ribbon/fiber and embellishment kits swap groups. First, here are the colors available in the first sets.
    Ribbon/Fiber: A1 - Orange. B1 - Black, Metallic.
    Embellishment Kits: A1 - Yellow. B1 - Light Blue.

    I am opening up Ribbon: Group A2. All colors are available: Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Green, Orange.

    I am opening up Embellishments Group A2. We already have Blue spoken for in this group. Colors available: Yellow, Red, Purple, Green, Orange.

    I am opening up Embellishments Group B2. All colors are available: Black, White, Brown, Metallic, Pink, Light Blue.

    Email me or post with your sign-up or questions!

    ~ Suzy

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  34. Thanks Michelle, for checking on new groups. I have you down in Ribbon/Fiber Group A2 for RED.

    ~ Suzy

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  35. My head just spins when I read this post. I am SO glad "Beth and Suzy" are handling this! I'm struggling with trying to decide on a menu! Just kidding!!! Good job ladies! This is going to be SO much fun... now, I just have to remember what I signed up for!

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  36. Janis,
    You don't have to worry your sweet little head about remembering what you signed up for cuz Suzy has a spreadsheet with ALL the info!!! I bet she emails it to all participants when the deadline gets here.

    beth

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  37. Alright, I've done some searching through my craft stuff and I want to sign up for more than just the card swaps.

    Suzy, if these are still available, please sign me up for them. If they're not, let me know.
    Fiber/Ribbon: A1 orange; B1 metallic
    Embellishments: A1 yellow; B1 light blue

    thanks!

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  38. Yes Beth that will work out! And I am going to take Ribbon in B1 in the color Black. This closes out Ribbon A1 and B1 and Embellishments A1 and B1. I will send everyone an email, but here is a review of what is now available in which categories:
    Ribbon A2: Yellow, Blue, Purple, Green, Orange
    Ribbon B2: Black, White, Brown, Metallic, Light Blue, Pink

    Embelllishment Kits A2: Red, Purple, Green, Orange
    Embellishment Kits B2: Black, Brown, Metallic, Pink, Light Blue

    It is not too late to sign up and get in on the fun!

    CARD SWAPS Update: We have at least 10 people signed up in each category so if you are signed up you need to make 10 identical cards for your category. More swappers welcome in cards too!

    ~ Suzy

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  39. Cool beans! Thanks for getting back to me on the colors and listing swaps that are still available.

    C'mon CrAzY CrOpPeRs I'm sure there are more of you all that want to participate in the swaps. There are sixty of us attending this wild and crazy retreat, so now's not the time to be bashful. If you have any questions whatsoever about swaps just ask away.

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  40. Yep, time's running out and no one has posted here in a while. Janis, do you think it would be too redundant to open a new post under March for the swaps?

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  41. Great idea, Beth! I re-posted tonight!

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  42. I have to give credit where credit is due...it was Suzy's idea, I just posted it faster than she did. hehehe, I'm a devious sister sometimes.

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