CHAT THREAD: Group 3 ~ Green Buttons

[scrappybunny]

Welcome Green Buttons to your Advent Chat thread.

Your hosts will be Sally (marge1969) and Kay (iamdozytart)


sign up information is in THIS THREAD (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?p=2532548#post2532548)


if you have any questions, please use the QUESTIONS (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?p=2532552#post2532552)thread

[Marge1969]

Ok ladies, here we go!!!

We will keep this as the updated list post, so check here as we update and add you in. We will update the list at least once a day. If your name does not appear by the following day after you have emailed us, please shout!!!! Any questions, dont hesitate to PM me or Kay. I took part in this last year and it was fab, so go for it!
We will swap names after the 31st and send you your swapee as soon as humanly possible.....


PLEASE NOTE, SIGN UPS WILL END PROMPTLY AT 9PM ON THE 31ST OCTOBER AND SWAPEE NAMES WILL BE SENT OUT ASAP !!!

Sign ups so far.......

Chris k
Stargazer
Acidburnrosie
VikkiG
Cassie7
Kermit
BumpyBecky
Ally16
Polgara
Guillyflower

Wendrie
SuffolkScrapper
Nellis10
Kitty Falol
Kat the Cobbler
Jaime Girl
Tinasue
Bevvie
JenniF
JanetLinda56

Princess
Puddlepants
Sky
Pheonix Tears
DebbieB
LJRN
Sallyl
Batgirl
Mafswife


Speak soon
Love

[Chris K]

Signed up so thought I'd better bookmark this thread for later chatting :)

[Acidburnrosie]

Ive just sent an email so hopefully i will get to play too

[VikkiG]

I have just sent my email too!!! :D

[Marge1969]

Thanks ladies, all signed up so far..

[Acidburnrosie]

yeahhhh i get to play!!!!!

[VikkiG]

Do we need to put the Advent Swap on our siggies??

[Marge1969]

Let us know when you how to Vikki.......LOL yes we would like to see everyone with one

Love

[Acidburnrosie]

This is the one that i was given by one of the other ladies...just take the * out


[*IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/traceyrmj/newadvent.gif[/IMG]

[Marge1969]

Thanks!!!

Love

[Acidburnrosie]

Like how you have put the host bit on...

[Acidburnrosie]

This is probably going to sound really really silly......do we have to do like 25 beads, 24 brads, etc or can we just make sure that there is 25 presents

[VikkiG]

This is probably going to sound really really silly......do we have to do like 25 beads, 24 brads, etc or can we just make sure that there is 25 presents


I don't think so, I think that SB would have put it in the 'rules' (I hope not anyway!)...... xx

[cw18]

This is probably going to sound really really silly......do we have to do like 25 beads, 24 brads, etc or can we just make sure that there is 25 presents
That was the way Sundrop planned to run this years (a reverse '12 days of Christmas'), but it looks like that ideas been dropped....

[Marge1969]

Hi girls, as far as I know it is the same as last year, 25 pressies, bigger one on the 25th etc. It hasnt changed to be the 25, then 24, then 23 things etc.

Keep on mailing me guys....

Love

[ally16]

Have emailed you :D (chrisk I just couldnt resist lol)

[VikkiG]

Really looking forward to finding out who I am buying for so that I can get started!! .....

[bumpybecky]

I've mailed you Sally! thought I'd better do it before I forgot :lol:

I'm glad it's not a counting down 25 -1 types swap as I think that would have been much harder :o I'm very excited too :lol:

[iamdozytart]

I've mailed you Sally! thought I'd better do it before I forgot :lol:

I'm glad it's not a counting down 25 -1 types swap as I think that would have been much harder :o I'm very excited too :lol:

hi, im co-host with sally......love your little rhymns keep them coming

[Kermit]

I've signed up too! Its my first advent swap and I've been thinking of gift ideas for weeks now! Can't wait to be allocated my recipient then I can seriously start planning... and shopping!

[iamdozytart]

glad everyone is as excited as me.....i cant wait

[Marge1969]

Everyone whos mailed us so far is on the list - thanks ladies

Love

[Polgara]

Have just signed up. I loved doing this swap last year - can't wait to find ou who I'm sending to so I can get shopping :)

[Guillyflower]

I have just sent my email - not without the usual booboo though :lol: so I had to send 2 :wub: I hope I am allowed to play!
I'm new to this idea and looking forward to learning what's good and what's not so my 'partner' likes what I decide to choose

[Marge1969]

Thanks Polgara and Guillyflower, you're on the list!
We cant wait either - I so enjoyed doing it last year. Later this week once we have more people signed up, I'll do a little post about some ideas for pressies, based on what I got and gave last year. It'll only be a snapshot, but at least it might give us all some ideas, espec if you've not done this before. If anyone else has done it before and has any brill ideas or hints and tips, please post away so we can all gather inspiration.....


Love

[Marge1969]

Thanks Wendrie, got your email, you're all signed up

Love

[Chris K]

Hi everyone (Big wave to Ally 16):D

I've already been window shopping round the sponsors and have to say have already ordered a wee bit of stuff on the basis if it doesn't fit in with my partners taste I have a great excuse to keep it for myself :lol:

I am off on holiday to sunny Crete later this weekB) . When do we find out who are partners are just in case I am stalked when I am away and someone can't find me to stalk :ph34r:

[iamdozytart]

Hi everyone (Big wave to Ally 16):D

I've already been window shopping round the sponsors and have to say have already ordered a wee bit of stuff on the basis if it doesn't fit in with my partners taste I have a great excuse to keep it for myself :lol:

I am off on holiday to sunny Crete later this weekB) . When do we find out who are partners are just in case I am stalked when I am away and someone can't find me to stalk :ph34r:

Hi Chris K we are going to sort out swappee's on the 31st and let everyone know on the 1st nov......

[ally16]

Chris snap :D I've been browsing the sponsors too. I just cant wait to start buying.

[VikkiG]

Hi everyone (Big wave to Ally 16):D

I've already been window shopping round the sponsors and have to say have already ordered a wee bit of stuff on the basis if it doesn't fit in with my partners taste I have a great excuse to keep it for myself :lol:

I like your thinking!!!

[suffolkscrapper]

ive signed up toooo HO HO HO everyone - actually cant wait to go shopping -never stash shopped for someone else before:D:D:D:D:

[Marge1969]

Lol Chris - I bought some bits today with that exact theory in mind too!!!

Love

[Marge1969]

Suffolkscrapper -I have mailed you - need your details please hun!! You've joined quite a prolific group who mail me and in the excitement forget the details!!!!

Love

[suffolkscrapper]

email whizing its way through the ether as we speak :D

Ho Ho HO

[Marge1969]

Thanks Cherry - you're in!

Love

[suffolkscrapper]

whoo hoo my first advent swap its my first aniversary this month of joining uks so this will be loads of fun :D:D:D now altogether

Jingle Bells Jingle Bells Jingle all the way :P

[Marge1969]

glad you r excited!! Can you tell me how I get one of the timer things at the bottom of my siggie - my mind has one completely blank as to how I do it!!

TIA

Love

[suffolkscrapper]

if you go to quick links above and then click on options you will find the ticker thingy about half way down :D:D:D:D

[Marge1969]

brill, ta

Love

[Chris K]

Oh what fun it is to shop on the internet today....hey!:D
I'll be back by the time the emails start flying and we start stalking to find out what everyone wants from Santa.

I wonder if I write Cricut enough times Santa might be good to me :lol: :lol: Well maybe some one could get the message to my DH anyway:lol:

[Marge1969]

I think that might be stretching the £25 budget just a tad Chris........


LOL

we can dream ........Robo, Robo, maybe chant it in your sleep, loud enough to wake DH....
Love

[suffolkscrapper]

i was quite amazed at what my dh brought a la stash last year - he was very very good at stash shopping :D::DD wonder what he will come up with this year lol
edited to add - he certainly wont be coming up with a robo or cricut thats for sure lol

[Marge1969]

dont think mine will either hun!!

Love

[Chris K]

OK we could put the OH's email address next to our wish for a Robo or Cricut in our likes and dislikes and the partner could .......

On second thoughts my DH would not have the faintest what a Cricut was unless I actually put one into his hands in the shop :lol:

[Marge1969]

oh mine knows what a robo is alright, dont you worry, just very thick skinned and deaf!!

Love

[Marge1969]

so we have 12 sign ups so far - are there not hundreds of green button members????? If so, WHERE ARE THEY?????

Love

[bumpybecky]

Sally, I've only had 4 red ribbons sign up :o

[Chris K]

Once people start seeing the advent swap in our signatures they will start to sign

[Marge1969]

awww Becky, at least we are all the same - was beginning to think it was me!!

Love

[kitty falol]

http://www.kiss-the-bride.co.uk/images/personal/smilies/santa.gif Hello girls :P I think I've signed up too.... Does this mean it's nearly Christmas??? http://www.kiss-the-bride.co.uk/images/personal/smilies/chug.gif

[NELLIS10]

I've jsut singed up too!! Hello BOOBY!!! :lol:

[kitty falol]

I've jsut singed up too!! Hello BOOBY!!! :lol:

Yay, hello Booby :lol:

Hehe, 3 boobies, now that's something you don't see every day :lol:

[Acidburnrosie]

i sooo do not know what to buy......there is soooooo much gorgeous stash out there....

[Marge1969]

Thanks Nellis and Kitty for the emails - Kitty, I need your telepnone number please, before I can add you to the list - sorry.

Love

[suffolkscrapper]

ooh loads of boobies and ive just noticed the blinky lol - gonna have to lose my booby sign though to have it :( ooh decisions decision!)

[NELLIS10]

Oh no!!! Not the Booby Cherry!!!!:(

[suffolkscrapper]

Im sorry my booby has flown south for xmas - but he sends his best regards hes gonna help santa while hes there - he did say hes sure to be back not long after xmas :D:D:D:D

[bumpybecky]

can anyone tell me the link for the advent swap blinky thingie please? :)

[suffolkscrapper]

becky if you right click on the advent blinky in my signature and then cliick on properties you will see the url for the blinky. if you then highlight by clicking on it and right click then chose copy. Then go into your sig and just paste it into the img thingy.
If thats way too much info sorry lol :D

[bumpybecky]

no that's great thanks Cherry :) I didn't realise you could get the linky thing by right clicking!

[suffolkscrapper]

your welcome lol :D im a mind of absolutely useless information lol

[Acidburnrosie]

Or even simpler just copy and paste into your signature but take the * out first

[*IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/traceyrmj/newadvent.gif[/IMG]

[bevvie]

Ive emailed ... I am soooo looking forward to this :)

[StarGazer]

Hello all! Very excited about this! Have had some "general" thoughts already about what to buy :)

[suffolkscrapper]

Or even simpler just copy and paste into your signature but take the * out first

[*IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/traceyrmj/newadvent.gif[/IMG]hahahah - :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: If i can find a complicated way of doing something i will rofl!!!!!

[suffolkscrapper]

Ive emailed ... I am soooo looking forward to this :)whoo hooo another booby lol :D:D:D

[Acidburnrosie]

blimey...we are being invaded by boobies :lol: :lol: :lol:

[suffolkscrapper]

my booby flew south for the winter to make way for the advent blinkie - however us boobies dont half get around lol

[kitty falol]

my booby flew south for the winter to make way for the advent blinkie - however us boobies dont half get around lol

You speak for yourself Cherry! :lol:

[suffolkscrapper]

well of course i wouldnt DREAM of talking for any other booby apart from myself lol - although boobies have recently been sighted in spain, cyprus, rhodes oh and bury st edmunds hahahahahah

[bumpybecky]

:lol: at you boobies!

[kitty falol]

well of course i wouldnt DREAM of talking for any other booby apart from myself lol - although boobies have recently been sighted in spain, cyprus, rhodes oh and bury st edmunds hahahahahah

:lol: You make us sound such a cosmopolitan lot.... "Bury St Edmonds, I didn't know he was ill" :P

[suffolkscrapper]

rofl!!!

[NELLIS10]

Don't forget your resident Irish Chairman Booby!!!!! :wacko:

[JAIME GIRL]

add wigan to that list people...Im on board to!!!!

[NELLIS10]

Wahey the Boobies are taking over the Buttons!!! :lol:

[Acidburnrosie]

i can see this is going to lots of fun......:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Marge1969]

Good evening all - finally had time to get on the boards. Thanks to all who have emailed, I have updated the list. Tinasue, I have mailed you back, need your details hun!

Hope you are all getting excited - have been thinking today with Kay about my main gift and come up with a plan!

Love

[JenniF]

Hi all, just a quickie query, as you will notice from my join date I haven't been a member for quite six months (five and a bit by my reckoning but nearly six by the sign up deadline), is it going to be possible to join in the advent swap or am I just too new:unsure: I would love to be a part of it but completely understand if you feel I don't fill the criteria.

[Guillyflower]

Hi everyone (Big wave to Ally 16):D

I am off on holiday to sunny Crete later this weekB) . When do we find out who are partners are just in case I am stalked when I am away and someone can't find me to stalk :ph34r:

Hi Chris - just been talking to DIL (DS and co live in Crete) and it's rained non-stop all day, torrential. Closed the airports and redirected planes to athens! Set to stay that way until Friday apparently :(
They're just getting it out of the way for you to go over :lol:

[Marge1969]

Hi Jenni, Kay and I have agreed that as you have more than enough posts, no negative trader ratings and will have been a member for 6 months on the 1st of November when the swap actually starts, we are more than happy to include you. Please email me your details and then I will add you to the list

Love

[suffolkscrapper]

did i miss it in the reading about when the boxes have to be with the recipient by? (i know they have to be by the 1st december lol!) but is their a date in november they have to be delivered by?

[Marge1969]

as long as they are posted by the 29th I think, to allow postage time. I would advise trying to post a tad before that tho, just so that noone starts to panic! There will be the secret santa thread once it all starts where you should post anonomously to your swapee that you have posted it so they know to look out for it. Also, if you dont want yours to arrive on a certain day, then post on this thread as we go on, and I'll make sure that I pass the details on by PM for you, to ensure that those sort of details arent missed by anyone not being around much.
HTH
Love

[suffolkscrapper]

oooh lovely - and im also starting to think about wrapping 25 little parcels lol - gonna have fun making some tags i think! and can you imagine opening a box with 25 ickle parcels in -- clapping hands together in glee lol!

[Marge1969]

oops - parcels have to WITH your swappee by the 29th - sorry, teach me not to check before I type......

Lol

Love

[Marge1969]

I have a piccie in my gallery of a LO I did of my swap last year - its a bit small but you might see the box.....

http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=59831&cat=500&ppuser=8666

http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=59832&cat=500&ppuser=8666




Love

[suffolkscrapper]

oooh sally that first link is exactly what i imagines - how exciting lol. the second link is not working for me :(

just remembered a set of xmas stamps i got from qvc last year - gonna have to be done isnt it lol :D:D:D:D

[Marge1969]

umm...I'll try again....try now, I think it is ok....

Love

[Marge1969]

Right, I'm off to bed, all emails noted and signed up on the list on the first post.

Please join us if you are a green button - the more the merrier!

Love

[suffolkscrapper]

oh im definately going to make some tags after seeing your lo - a collection of 25 tags would be scrummy i think ::D:D:D now what theme shall i chose - hmmm , spring, summer? easter hoho ho cant think lol

[ally16]

I have so many ideas for this :D Just cant wait to find out who I'm buying for.

[Kermit]

Everytime I log in and read this thread I get more excited! Goodness only knows how excited I'll be on 1st Dec!!

[VikkiG]

I have started making my little parcel numbers and a little handmade gift - now I just have to wait (without bursting with excitement!) until I can find out my swapee's likes and dislikes!

...... Are we nearly there yet?????!

[Acidburnrosie]

I bought a few bits so far....i will pick the wrapping paper up today so that i can start wrapping when i get back off holiday!!!

[ally16]

I bought wrapping paper yesterday :lol: I'm thinking about starting on the tags today.

[janetlinda56]

Just sent my email to join.
janet

[Marge1969]

JanetLinda - not got an email yet from you -could you send it again please?

Thanks

Love

[bevvie]

wooohooo Ive been added ......................... I'm so exited I just love Christmas!!

Right I must make sure I update my likes and dislikes into my profile :)

[puddlepants]

I've just emailed.
annie

[janetlinda56]

Just sent another e-mail
janet

[JAIME GIRL]

woo hoo im in!!!!!!
Now to get planning!!!!

[Chris K]

Hi Chris - just been talking to DIL (DS and co live in Crete) and it's rained non-stop all day, torrential. Closed the airports and redirected planes to athens! Set to stay that way until Friday apparently :(
They're just getting it out of the way for you to go over :lol:
:lol: :lol: I have arranged for the rain to stop and a quick break in the clouds tomorrow just to let our plane in :lol: :lol: But if not Athens sounds fine. Wonder if there are any stash shops there?

[Marge1969]

Evening all, just about to update the list ladies. Thanks for re-sending your email JanetLinda, and Mandy, I have emailed you back as I need details please!

Love

[Sky]

i'm hoping that i sent my email:)
been waiting since i joined in feb for this one,you guys were still taking about it in feb!!! i just had to put my name down for it:):)
can't wait to find out who to sent to and to start buying:)

[Sky]

and the teddy popping out of the box is fab too!!!!!!!!!!!:):):)

[Marge1969]

Right, all emails received so far have been dealt with and names added to the list on the first post. If I am awaiting details, please can I have those as soon as possible please.

Thanks

Love

[Cassie7]

i just read this thread from start to finish now i am so excited i cant sleep with thoughts running around my head i love christmas so.............

[Sky]

Yippeeee, i'm on the list:) now all i need is some1 to sent to.not sure that i'll start buying just yet coz knowing my luck i'll get all the wrong sort of stuff!!!

[Phoenix Tears]

Ooh Ooh, I'm in, sounds like so much fun, can't wait to go shopping!

[Sky]

when do we get our teddy then! ? :)

[kitty falol]

Sky, you need to put this script in your signature to get the advent teddy -
[*IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/traceyrmj/newadvent.gif[/IMG] - You just need to take out the asterisk to get it to work :D

I was wondering about the likes and dislikes thread, is there new one? I've just had a look at mine and I was such a beginner when I started, I hadn't really made up my mind. Now the thread has been locked and I can't alter mine. I just thought it would be really handy if we were able to check each other's Ls and Ds without being too unsubtle :lol:

[DebbieB]

I have just joined up for the swap so i am now off to read all the posts and catch up it all sounds exciting.

[ally16]

I was wondering about the likes and dislikes thread, is there new one? I've just had a look at mine and I was such a beginner when I started, I hadn't really made up my mind. Now the thread has been locked and I can't alter mine. I just thought it would be really handy if we were able to check each other's Ls and Ds without being too unsubtle :lol:

Mary ann suggests putting likes and dislikes in your profile now that the threads have been closed:) Think they were getting too confusing.

[StarGazer]

I edited my L&D post just before the thread was locked by chance so mine is up to date. I have seen scrapbunny say that we should put our likes & dislikes in our profiles too.

[ally16]

There is actually a special section in your profile for likes and dislikes now. I just discovered it :D

[janetlinda56]

How do I do that please, bearing in mind I am a computer dunce, ds2 usually does that sort of thing for me and I would like to try and do it.
janet

[DebbieB]

Janet is it your likes and dislikes you want to do if so click on user cp at the top of page, click on edit profile and scroll to bottom of page and it is there. Hope this helps.

[janetlinda56]

Found it, will do it later, off to work now , looks like another wet lunchtime for the children, if so I am going to need a drink when I get home.
janet

[scrappybunny]

yep, all Likes and Dislikes should be put into your profile, its so much easier for your swappee to find your faves there :D there is a likes/dislikes section in your profile but you can also use the Additional Information too :D

hth

[Marge1969]

Thanks for the emails with details etc. Welcome DebbieB too!

Quick note, if anyone sends me an email with sign up details, please could it be titled "advent swap - Your name" eg - Advent swap - Marge1969

Thanks to all who have joined - it wont be long now.....I've been shopping and making already.......

Love

[Sky]

Sky, you need to put this script in your signature to get the advent teddy -
[*IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/traceyrmj/newadvent.gif[/IMG] - You just need to take out the asterisk to get it to work :D

I was wondering about the likes and dislikes thread, is there new one? I've just had a look at mine and I was such a beginner when I started, I hadn't really made up my mind. Now the thread has been locked and I can't alter mine. I just thought it would be really handy if we were able to check each other's Ls and Ds without being too unsubtle :lol:
thank you kitty :)
i have now found my teddy,isn't he sweet:)

[VikkiG]

Are the names on the first page of this thread in groups of 10 for any reason sally??! :ph34r:

Starting my detective work early!!!!! :lol:

[Sky]

Hmmmmmm...........when did that happen..............and why????????
perhaps they have a cunning plan!!!!!!!!!!!!

[iamdozytart]

Are the names on the first page of this thread in groups of 10 for any reason sally??! :ph34r:

Starting my detective work early!!!!! :lol:


As Co-Host i can answer that: Yes there is a secret plan......

Sally was finding it hard to count....bless......

[VikkiG]

Secret plan huh??!!!!!! Thanks Kay am now more intrigued than ever!!!! .....
Thank you both (in advance) for all your hard work .... hope we are not too bad a group for you!!!!

[suffolkscrapper]

i think we are going to be the bestest group :D:D:D:D:D chatty bunch arent we lol - cant wait to start buying - more excited about that than i am opening my parcel when it comes!

[VikkiG]

cant wait to start buying - more excited about that than i am opening my parcel when it comes!



Me too!

[DebbieB]

I am excited about this swap i have just had to purchase a few things today, cant wait to find out who i swap with

[Marge1969]

the paranoia has really set in hasnt it - I promise I was only putting the names in 10's so that I can count them quicker.....LOL....I only have a little brain...................., my eyes kept going woggley trying to count them!!!

Keep on guessing tho girls on the formula for allocation of names - it's keeping me entertained marvellously!


Love

[ally16]

But sally you could just be saying that to put us off the scent :lol:

I am finding it hard to restrain myself, dont want to go buying until I know more about who I'm buying for.

[iamdozytart]

i can promise you that our formular for selecting swappies will be extremley difficult for anyone to work out.......

[Marge1969]

Be careful what you say Kay, every word is being scrutinised - formula - we have one yet??????????? LOL


Love

[Marge1969]

On a more serious note, I notice that two of the other groups have swapped the names now and have their swappees. We wont be doing that, as we are sticking with the idea of swapping after all the sign ups are in on the 31st. If we do it now, it will be fine for those who have already signed up, it will behard to guess who your partner is. BUT,as we still have nearly two weeks left for sign ups, anyone who subsequently signs up will have decidedly fewer options as to who their partner is and hence might easily guess, or at least have a fair idea. Hence, as we are trying to make this as much fun as possible for everyone, even those who arent as quick as us to sign up, we wont be swapping out til the 1st Nov. I really hope this doesnt bother any of you, but I just wanted to clarify our position in this group. I thought it was the idea to wait til after the sign up closes, as has happened in previous advent swaps, but I suppose the other groups must have agreed to get on with it.

Hope that is OK with everyone

Love

[NELLIS10]

Totally cool with me...will we be revealing ourselves in the handmade card or still keeping it a surprise? I persoanlly would like to know who got me my lovely things...she says in advance!!:lol:

[Marge1969]

Its up to you when you reveal yourself, But I do feel it is important that you do!!!! I know last year, some people didnt find out who had sent them their gifts and they were really frustrated. I think it is nice to do it in a card on Xmas day so you have all the advent pressies to guess and then you do find out on Xmas day. But they can open the card early I suppose!

HTH

Love

[iamdozytart]

I think so too, christmas day would be a good time to find out......

[iamdozytart]

[For All You Ladies That Are Chomping At The Bit.....find A Box And Decorate It.....make The Tags.......and Make Your Card For Xmas Day ....

[Marge1969]

Has anyone noticed that me and Dozy have something rather similar in our siggies??(and I dont mean anything to do with advent swaps......)

LOL

Love

[Marge1969]

....are we shouting dear.....?'

[iamdozytart]

....are we shouting dear.....?'


nO NOT SHOUTING.....jUST MAKING SURE YOU READ IT

[ally16]

You two lucky people are going to Florida :D
Waiting till the 31st to find out who we're sending to is fine by me. Makes it more exciting and as you say harder to guess who's sending to you.

[Marge1969]

message received loud and clear

[iamdozytart]

You two lucky people are going to Florida :D
Waiting till the 31st to find out who we're sending to is fine by me. Makes it more exciting and as you say harder to guess who's sending to you.

Lucky, 2 men 2 ladies and wait for it........7 kids.....help

[Marge1969]

It'll be fine, as long as we dont have our grumpy drawers on....say no more...August In Cornwall......ROTFPMSL.....

Love

[suffolkscrapper]

i can promise you that our formular for selecting swappies will be extremley difficult for anyone to work out.......does this complecated formula involve two hats roflmao!!!

totally agree re the waiting till after signups! cant see the point of swapping names before then - more of a build up this way!

[iamdozytart]

What Do You Mean........VERY GOOD......

[suffolkscrapper]

2 men 2 woman 7 kids and one suffolkscrapper to carry your bags???!!! :D:D:D:D

[iamdozytart]

2 men 2 woman 7 kids and one suffolkscrapper to carry your bags???!!! :D:D:D:D


they wont be heavy .....going empty....coming back fulll

[Marge1969]

In your dreams Cherry!!!!!......and thanks for putting the Kaibosh on our extremely complicated and greatly thought out swapping procedure....................might have to increase the number of hats now....

LOL - very loudly

Love

[suffolkscrapper]

ah well i could hold your passports for you!

[Acidburnrosie]

I must admit that on the red ribbons thread we are waiting till the 1st of November to swap our ladies (although i have provisionaly swapped them all but they dont know who with at the mo).....I think it adds to the excitement....

Ive started buying bits and peices, if my partner doesnt like them well tuff i get to keep them....shame isnt it:lol: :lol:

Dozy its a good idea to get the box, tags etc done now...at least it will feel like we are doing something towards it....:D

[Marge1969]

Me too Nina, if my swapee doesnt like what I have got so far- such a shame, I'll have to keep it all!!

Love

[suffolkscrapper]

its payday for me tomorrow so i think i will definately go and get a few bits and pieces in my lcs

[janetlinda56]

Its up to you when you reveal yourself, But I do feel it is important that you do!!!! I know last year, some people didnt find out who had sent them their gifts and they were really frustrated. I think it is nice to do it in a card on Xmas day so you have all the advent pressies to guess and then you do find out on Xmas day. But they can open the card early I suppose!

HTH

Love
I hid my card inside of present 25 so there was no peeping.
janet

[Acidburnrosie]

Thats a good idea Janet...think i will do that too

[DebbieB]

I dont mind waiting till the 1st of november either. It is a good idea about getting the boxes and tags ready. I did a little shopping yesterday and as the other girls say if they dont like it i will keep it. I have the same idea i am off to florida with empty suitcases but they will be full on the way back:D

[Marge1969]

Right Ladies

I am on hols in Newcastle for the weekend.........I might pop into Harrogate on the way home, now who knows which shop is THERE!!!

So, any sign ups, please continue to email me - I should be able to log on, but if I dont, I will deal with them all on Tuesday.

Any questions, please speak to Kay(iamdozytart)

Hope you all have a fab weekend

Love

[DebbieB]

Have a nice weekend sally

[kitty falol]

Oh, I'm so jealous of all you girls off to Florida. We've been twice now and we're desperately trying to fight the urge to go again next year. We spent a fortune at the designer malls, but came back with some amazing bargains. I haven't needed to buy clothes for a year, we bought so much :lol: ... Come to think of it, I need a few new clothes ... :lol:

[DebbieB]

Kitty are you going to the melton crop next weekend?

[kitty falol]

http://www.kiss-the-bride.co.uk/images/personal/smilies/wave.gif Hi Debbie :D

Sadly, I'm not no. I meant to e-mail Lorna yesterday. I invited my best friend up from Blackburn a couple of months ago and she rang me this weekend to say that that was the only weekend they could do before Christmas (with it being half term). I'm really gutted I'm going to miss it, but I think she might be a bit offended if I turned her down to go to a crop (she hasn't discovered the wonder of scrapbooking yet, but I'm hoping to lure her in :lol: )

I'm hoping to pop in on Sunday afternoon for a bit of a nose if I have time though. Do you think that would be OK with everyone?

[DebbieB]

I think your friend would be offended if you turned her down for a crop:rolleyes:
I dont see why it wouldnt be ok for you to pop in it would be nice to see you again, have a nice weekend with your friend and hopefully will see you sunday,

[Phoenix Tears]

I have started gathering bits and pieces to put in and if when I find who I have doesn't like them then thats a real shame I will just have to keep them! It's a hard scrapping life!?

[Marge1969]

Hi Girls...been shopping here at the metro centre and picked up paper for the box, a few bits and bobs etc and some xmas pressies too - been having great fun!!
Speak when I am back

Love

[VikkiG]

Glad you are having a good time Sally. Just popping in to catch up then off to my mum's for a few days so will be back in a few days ...... don't do anything exciting without me!!!

[Guillyflower]

Why can't I find a box? :wacko: Usually our house is chock full of them but now when I need one there's nothing. Might have to buy something just to get a box *shame* :lol:
also need some nice wrapping paper. I can feel a shopping trip coming on :D

[Marge1969]

Hi Girls, I'm home!

Managed to get a few bits and bobs - picked up some nice wrapping paper - and managed to commandeer a box from hubby last week, doctored it a bit to make it open right, so now can cover it!

Also thinking about doing the tags later this week.

Wont be long til you get your swapees now either......

Love

[Hypatia]

I'll be in Disneyland Paris on the 31st/1st.... so I won't find out until I get back. I think I'll pick up some scrapbooking stash at Disney anyhow and hope my swappee likes Disney stuff.... and if not I'm sure I can find someone else who'd love it. I'm doing another swap on a different board where we get to chat to our swapee which is a different sort of fun and I already know she loves Disney too <G>

[Marge1969]

Ok Wendrie, have a lovely time........

Love

[janetlinda56]

Wendrie, not sure if you find much scrapping stuff at disney , ds2 looked for me when he was there in May and he couldn't find anything, he is pretty good at finding things for crafting etc, in fact he can spend my money for me.
janet

[Hypatia]

Ah well - I found a load of stuff at WDW and was hoping that they would have brought stuff over to DLP. If not, I'll be happy to pick up Christmas stuff, we've been over at this time of year before and I loved the christmas shopping! Bought several presents for me oh and a few other people too :)

My holiday sister on the other board has been to Disney Land in California but hasn't scrappped the photos so has asked for anything Disney which is fairly easy at least!

Either way I'm looking forward to our few days away.

[Kermit]

Hi all,
The group I'm co-hosting have started doing a 'bit about me' list, which I thought was a good idea. I thought I'd kick us all off with a little bit about me to help out my swappee...
I'm Nina, I'm 30 and single with no kids. I'm currently working as an adminstrator/PA for a small company. I'm a vegetarian though I do eat dairy products, but I don't do leather, suede, fur, gelatine or other animal products for which the animal has to be killed). I do like chocolate, but not white. I like milk chocolate, but I love dark choc! I don't like flavoured cream fillings like strawberry or orange. I do like nuts though!
I do drink alcohol - mostly wine or unusual beers, and my favourite spirit is brandy. I like to take baths! I bite my nails (my only terrible habit!), so I don't do manicure-y things or nail varnish, and I'm very fussy with make-up, but I like other smellies!
OK, onto the scrappy stuff - I'm a straight-lines, simple scrapbooks type of gal. I love patterened paper, but not the type that is distressed (BG, some Junkitz etc). I like bold patterns, especially stripes a la American Crafts, Center City, Chatterbox, SEI. I like ribbons but not fibres, silver but not gold, brads and eyelets but not novelty designs. In fact, I don't really use themed stuff at all - I have lots of cat embellishments which I rarely use! I love flowers - prima style or chipboard! I'm getting into chipboard in a big way at the moment, actually! I like charms, ribbon sliders, label holders and that kind of thing. I have a QK but no other die cutting machines. I scrap mostly in 12x12 but am getting an 8.5x11 album for my birthday/Christmas (my birthday is on Dec 13th) so will be trying that format out.
Aside from scrapbooking, my other passions in life are music (Beatles, Beach Boys, etc etc), movies, TV (mostly American - CSI, Sex & the City, West Wing, Friends, ER), and my kitty Kermit, who is the only man in my life at the moment!!!
Hope that helps someone a little bit...

Who's going to go next?!

[bumpybecky]

ok I'll have a go...

I'm Becky, 33, married with three girls (8,6 and 20 months), we've a dog and three cats also. I'm a full time Mum, but used to be a scientific researcher and also have worked as a lab technician.

Edible stuff - I love chocolate, especially milk choc, minty and orange is OK (strawberry yuckky though!) but please no nestle products (see baby milk action (http://www.babymilkaction.org/index.html) for details). I don't drink a huge amount of alcohol, but like red wine and baileys (not together though!)

Also no candles (too dangerous with a daredevil 20 month old!) and no smellies please (I have a cupboard full already!).

Scrappy stuff - I've scrapped in most sizes, mostly 12x12, but also 6x6 and 8x8. Only tried 8x11.5 a few times, but do like it. I love making minibooks too :) I love most patterned papers, but not sure how to descibe what I like :rolleyes: I'm not keen on the new basic grey lines, very big floral stuff (thinking of some of the urban couture (sp?)). I like chatterbox, junkitz (but not the shabby chic ones - arew they called that even? the turquoise and brown ones - yuck! the ages ones yum! :) ), rob and bob, 3 bugs, 7 gypsies, crate papers, daisy D's etc etc

I love ribbons and ric rac, also fibres (but I have so many, far too many really, so no more please!) I love using buttons, flowers (primas, angel kisses, chipboard, any really!), and chipboard. I used plain brads quite a bit - especially mini round ones. I don't really use themed embellies - so no novelty eyelets, brads etc please.

I don't have any cutting machines and although I have lots from swaps, I don't really use die cut shaped things (except flowers). Die cut alphabets / letters / numbers are fabby though :)

Colours - well there's plenty in my gallery to look at! Purple is my fave colour, but I don't seem to use it that often. I love bright and cheeful colours, use a lot of pink with 3 girls :rolleyes:

I'm not really into vintage stuff, ephemera, lace, charms, or atcs.

Sorry if this sounds fussy :o

[Marge1969]

well done ladies, that should give everyone a fair idea about you!

What about the rest of you now........

Love

[suffolkscrapper]

heres my effort lol

hi - im cherry and im a stash addict - you can buy me anything!!! hehehehehe

[bumpybecky]

:lol: Cherry!

[Kermit]

LMAO at Cherry!!

[Cassie7]

OK Here I go


My name is cassie no suprise there then, well its Caron but i would'nt answer to it cos i havent been called that since i was a little girl.I am 41 i am married to Andy. I have five boys 21 18 15 11 and 2 I also have two step daughters 17 and 13. I am a chef by trade but i am very lucky to be at home with cameron at the moment which is great. we have a dog called ernie hes an american bulldog. I am allergic to cats and am not really very fond of them.

I am seriously addicted to polos and my favorite choccy is galaxy. I dont Drink any alcohol
I am still fairly new to scrapbooking and would appricate any gifts
I love bright colours I dont tend to do pink very much. I like american crafts and SEI. I love stamps and am hoping to get some autume leaves ones for christmas. I love karen foster too would love some of her loopy wotsits
I love ribbons ric rak brads and eyelets. I dont really use pastel colours
I dont have many rub-ons or quotes. I like chipboard and have none or photo turns courners etc

I have'nt done any altering or acts although i love the tag swaps i'v been in.
I love flowers but dont have many I love my garden at home its my santury. I love long hot baths with a good book. I like romantic books that are easy to read Cathy kelly, jenny colgan and gill mansell to name but a few

Hope this will give you some ideas I am very easy to please so please dont spend time worrying what to give me

PS I love winnie the pooh and eyeore.

thanks for reading
love

[Cassie7]

Oh and one other thing I do wish I could spell..............................

[kitty falol]

OK, here's me..

I'm Kathryn, 33 and I live with my husbands and tropical fish :lol: I spend my days designing and making hair accessories for brides, scrapbooking, reading, doing Japanese logic puzzles and absolutely anything remotely creative.
I've read everything by Dave Gorman and Danny Wallace and my sense of humour is very important to me. :D
I'm not really into sport or pampering (except with comfort foods :lol:)
I have to be a bit careful with alcohol as it isn't good for my back, but with much experimentation ;) I've found that baileys, vodka and cointreau go down a treat, but most wines and spirits are definite no go areas.

I like chocolates and biscuits and have quite a sweet tooth. I don't like nuts in anything, but I like them on their own :wacko: Also, I don't like any kind of mint.

Scrapbooking wise, most of my likes and dislikes are in my profile. Just to add, I'm still working on my first album of our Florida holiday last year. It's an 8 x 8 and I'm enjoying working at this size. (Strangely I'm not into Disney.) I'm looking forward to making some mini books of other holidays we've been on. I love inking, stamping embossing and experimenting with new techniques. I think I'm fairly easy to please. I like embellishments of all kinds, especially ribbons, brads and eyelets and I think I have quite a 'fussy' style... I never quite know when to stop:)

...edited, hehe, I've put it back for you Marge lol ;)

[Marge1969]

lots of husbands kitty????............
##LOL



Love

[kitty falol]

lots of husbands kitty????............
##LOL



Love
http://www.kiss-the-bride.co.uk/images/personal/smilies/ROFLa.gif

Oh yes, did you not know? Bigamy is legal in Melton Mowbray :lol:

[Marge1969]

awwwww, you've editted it - now everyone is gonna think I am mad..........

Chicken!!

Love

[bumpybecky]

I saw it Sally so I don't think you're mad!

must admit the thought of more than one husband :blink: not sure I could cope with the mess!

[Marge1969]

Oooohhhhh girls, we have just worked out the swapping list!!!! Well, it is version one anyhow, we will have to jiggle it a bit if we get more sign ups, just to avoid anyone guessing!

Like we said tho', we wont be releasing the partners til the 31st, just in case we do have any more sign ups. We havent had any more since the middle of last week, but you never know, and the more the merrier!

We have decided to close the sign ups at 9pm on the 31st so that we can get all the emails out that night. I think if someone hasnt signed up by then, they are probably not going to!!! If you do know of anyone who is undecided tho, please tell them to sign up before then!!

So, you should all get an email next Tuesday evening with the all important info in it - hope thats ok with everyone.

Love

[ally16]

Oooooh exciting I cant wait :D Will pop on to the thread tomorrow with a bit more info about me, likes/dislikes etc.

[suffolkscrapper]

ooohh fabby - will promote it all over the shop though :D:D:D

[janetlinda56]

I thought you must be a glutten for punishnent, can only just cope with one.
janet

[tinasue]

I'm so slow I signed up last week but have only just found this thread :rolleyes: I love the idea of the swap being in house teams this year, it's great to see so many names that I recognise on the list.

I wasn't going to do the swap this year but my DDs made me sign up as they enjoyed it as much as I did last year. They think it would be a good idea if I made them 25 little pressies this year:huh: I've explained that they will enjoy it much more if they just watch me open mine:lol:

I've already bought the wrappings for mine and started looking out for ideas but not shopped yet, except for a bit of stateside stash. Looking forward to some serious shopping next week.

Tina x

[Acidburnrosie]

Im Nina and married to Richard. I have 2 kids Tazmin 13 and Lewis 11 plus 3 step children, Kayleigh 15, Iain 16, David 18. I have a cat called Wilo...Im a trained chef who has just graduated as a Adult Nurse......

I love white chocolate, milk chocolate, aniseed, mint anything.....I also love nuts except pistachios. I cannot have cheries in any shape or form as i go into anaphlaytic shock.......I love imperial leather smellies and thats all i use...

Scrapping wise.....i like most things!!! I only work in 12x12.....I love cherry arte papers, chatterbox, big flowery papers(which i can cut out), plus other papers, doodling (i have nearly a full set of the zig pens), chipboard, flowers, ribbon, rikrak, fibres (although i have got loads...so no more thanks), metal embellies, bazzill cardstock....

I love handmade items, exploding boxes, starbooks etc but in not to keen on ATCs......i like working with page kits as it takes some of the hard work out of doing a lo.....lol My favorite colours are, Purple in all shades, pink, black, earthy colours but i really donot like bright in your face YELLOW......dont mind pale, mustardly type yellows.

I do like altered items but have only just started to venture into this domain.....and im really in to those cats eye chalk pads (ive got 1 brown one which is fab). Ive recently purchased a fastenator so any staples would great....


Dislikes....
yellow, cherries, dark chocolate (unless it contains mint), peel offs, stickers (unless its alphabets), and i dont really use die cuts (ive got a robo),


I will add to this list when i can think of some more things

[DebbieB]

Hi i'm debbie i'm 44 married for 21yrs i have 2 daughers emma 15 and hayley 14, we have 3 dogs, 2 rabbits and one gold fish.
I have been scrapbooking for 2years and really enjoy it i am just going to start making cards.
I love chocolate, cakes and anything naughty. Dont drink much alchol.
I love anything in the way of scrapbooking.
I have my own online business which has been running for 14months so that keeps me busy.
I cant wait till next week to find out who we are swapping with.

[NELLIS10]

My turn:

Hello everyone, I'm Natalie, or Nat for short, and I am Chairman (NOT Team Leader) of the Nooby Boobies the BEST Team in the world!! :D. I am 35 and married to Peter and we have a gorgeous son James who's 2. No pets!

I've been with UKS since last October and to date I have managed to make a grand total of 2 layouts!!! :wacko: :lol: So as you can see, although I love stash I haven't gotten to use much of it yet!! I love card making however and am really into stamping, glitter and messing about!! :lol: I'm experimenting with acetate too, but without much luck!! I love bright things, and funky types of paper that can be used on cards. I want to try exploding boxes, star books and all manner of new ideas just need to know where to start!!

Non scrapping wise I LOVE Chocolate, but am trying to lose weight...anyone who has a fool proof system can use there entire budget on this item if they want!!!!! :lol: Love white wine, martinis and a wee drop of sherry now and then too :D Smellies are cool too, if they fizz, melt or foam!! :lol:

Anyway all in all I really am not fussy...:wub:

[JenniF]

My turn too then!
I'm Jenni, live in Glasgow and am single and 34 (AAAARRRGHHH) but still feel 21 and don't think I've matured since then! I work as a (mad) biochemist and outside work I am now a scrapping addict, actually my friends I work with think I have joined some kind of cult! I live by myself with my lovely furbaby Cleo! I love to scrap her but as she's a tortoiseshell (black, ginger and white) can be a bit difficult to match things too!
Scrapping wise I like most things that aren't too cutey cute (IYKWIM) or overly floral, large flowers to cut out are okay. I think I like most colours (at least I can't think just now of any I don't like!). Paperwise I'm liking Cherry aRte, Rouge de Garanche, Gin-X, American Crafts, Junkitz, load of others I can't think of just now! There's no point in buying me anything child or baby related as I don't have any and neither does anyone in my family. I do, however, love, love, love brads and can never have enough of them. I like flowers, ribbon, metal stuff, chipbaord and flower stuff. I love stamping and inking things and am really enjoying altering stuff just now and have been known to make a few ATCs.Homemade stuff is fine by me!
Apart from scrapping stuff I love having hot baths (although need to get my heating fixed just now!), chocolates of any persuasion except coffee. don't really drink much unless I am out.
Although I've written loads here I'm not actually that fussy! Can't wait to see what I get!

[Sky]

my go............
i've been married to mike for 15 years,know him since i was 11 and fancied the pants off him since 14,and still do:) we have 3 children,kerry-louise 14,shannon 11 and brandon 9. pets..... 1 dog,1 lop eared rabbit,1 snake,1 rainbow crab,1 scropian,and 2 tranctulas(sp?)

food stuff (get the important things done 1st!!!) i like milk and white choc and thorntons choccys(who dosen't?!) i can't eat nuts,they make me sick,but i do love marzipan!!,espec if covered in choc!!!!
i like my food(which is why i go to slimming world!!) and love fruit and veg and pasta.

nice stuff........i just adore stuff from lush,went there yesterday to get 'a' bath bomb and ending up spending £10!!!!! i like smellie candles(vanilla is THE best!) i like everything about christmas,halloween,easter etc. i'm into witchcraft,candle magik,talismen,crystals,that sort of stuff,i'm very interested in pagan stuff and the older believes. i use tons of essesctial(sp!?) oils(even the children ask for oils before medicines:))

crafty stuff...........i mostly use 12x12 but i do like doing mini books on a theme.my style tends to be lots of matting and layering with clean lines altough i do like to use patterend papers in small doses and on altered art stuff which i like doing from time to time.i like atc's too:) i have a dolls house that i've built from a flat back and only just started decorating,lights are the 1st thing but keep getting the wires wrong!!! i'm doing it in geogian style:)
i like metal charms and embellishments of all sorts!
dislikes.......blonde moments (sorry!)i do like their embossing powders though:) citrus colours,disney stuff and character stuff,stuff that is sold as 'craft' but is really cheap tack (like to keep to the real names,iyswim!)
thats it for now,may add to it later!!!!
i like fairies and the moon:)
thanks for reading:):)

[Marge1969]

well done ladies, keep them coming....


Love

[rubyellis]

Hi Ladies, can I add my bits now?
My name is Ruby and I live in Cirencester with my DH in a supported housing complex. I have 3 children. Jane (UKS id janeycutting) 36, Tim who is in the Army in Germany who is 33 and Andrew 30 who livesin Bristol. I have 4 stepchildren Ray 55, John 51, Mark 45 and Elizabeth 42. Twelve grandchildren and one on the way, and one Great grandson who is just 2.
I love chocolate (not dark) and most smellies (not lavender). I do not drink alcohol of any kind as I am a Salvationist.
As far as Scrapbooking is concerned I just love most things and am not fussy. (I really am very easy to buy for.) The only thing that I really would rather not have are stamps as I have masses and do not really use them very often. I also have a huge variety of stickers and peel-offs and again do not use them too much.
I would be completely lost without my sizzix sidekick and use it for sooooo many different things.
I am very excited about this swap, I have done a few and loved every one.
I went out earlier this week and looked at loads of lovely things and containers to pack them into, and can't wait till next week when I can start some serious shopping
:wub:

[kitty falol]

Hehe, I've just noticed the sticky polls in the first page for you to vote for your favourite sweets and embellishments. It's public, so you can see what everyone has voted for.

Sorry, the observant fellow that I am, I've only just noticed this :lol: Just thought it might be helpful (you can vote for as many as you like.)

...Oops, I've just noticed there's a couple more polls further down :)

[Kat the Cobbler]

I'm sure I signed up but my name isn't on the list. I will send it again just in case.

[Kat the Cobbler]

Ignore me. I've found it now.

[Marge1969]

oohh, you did get me worried there for a moment Kat!!

Got your email tho!

Love

[iamdozytart]

Hi sally only 105 days to go.........

[Marge1969]

and counting.....ring me please

Love

[Marge1969]

try again...lol

[janetlinda56]

I have added my likes and dislikes to my profile
janet

[kitty falol]

I have added my likes and dislikes to my profile
janet

Janet, you've run out of room on your likes and dislikes. I did the same, so I filled up my other information as well.... I still didn't quite have enough room :lol:

[rubyellis]

Hi all. I am soooo sorry that I posted on this thread. It was a complete mistake. My mind is in a tizzy just now :wacko: :wacko: :wacko: and I am actually registered in the Golden eyelet house advent swap. Sorry for inconvenience, I will now go and post on the right thread.:wub:

[Marge1969]

No wories hun, just glad we sorted out the confusion - I thought I was going mad!! Enjoy the advent swap!!

Love

[VikkiG]

Back from my mum's now - felt really poorly so stayed the whole week for lots of mummy therapy - feel much better now!!!

OK about me ...... I'm Vikki and I'm 28, married my prince 5 years ago and we have got a little boy of 13 months called Joshua who I could just eat he is sooo lovely! I am a registered nurse but just working agency at the moment a couple of days a month as I just want to be at home really. I have always been into crafts - and I must admit I am a bit of a craft floozy and will try anything! I love scrapping the most (of course!) and there isn't much stuff I don't like - my likes and dislikes are in my profile but most stuff will go down a treat!! I am addicted to making paper bag and mini books at the moment and love trying new techniques. Love chocolate and Haribo star mix!

I just can't wait to start getting my parcels ready for my swapee - it is going to be so much fun. If I am your swap then really don't worry about what to get as I will love everything!!

[Chris K]

Hi back from holiday and catching up on here. I've put my likes and dislikes into my profile.

A bit about me...well I am 45 and have been married for 24 years I have one daughter aged 13. I am supposed to work part-time as a manager in HMRC but end up working full time more or less. I travel about quite a bit for my job as I look after 6 offices. I love carafts of all kinds. I have done dressmaking, cross stitch, lacemaking, knitting and croceting(sp). I started making cards about 4 years ago and moved on to scrapbooking almost 2 years ago now. I love making tag books, paper bag books, star books accordian albums and like to make albums from scratch. I just enjoy messing around with card and ink in whatever form really:)

Just finished making my tags so now desparate to findout who I am buying for so I can get started buying and wrapping :D

[suffolkscrapper]

well ill guess ill sucumb and tell you all a bit about myself lol :D:D

im 38 and married to paul and have one dd shelby who is 5 a dog and a cat:D
I LOVE all paper but i guess my style is distressed shaby chic??? i love ALL chipboard alphas im definately not into brads and eyelets - i LOVE LOVE LOVE chalk inks, embossing poweders, diamon glaze, and unusual inks such moon shadow inks for example.
I love the smell of vanilla, i love bath smellies that fiz and explode IYKWIM but i dont like the smell of roses or strawberries.
I still have a stash addiction which includes all forms of patterned paper lmao!
Oh and YES i dooo eat chocolate lol

[Marge1969]

Evening ladies.....

a bit of housekeeping ....

We will endeavour to get all the swapping of partners done as soon as poss after 9pm on Tuesday, so watch your emails. I would be REALLY grateful if you would all email me a reply to say a) that you've got the email and b) confirming who you've been sent as a partner so that I can just be completely sure that everyone has been sent the correct details(not that we're paranoid of course...!!)

There will be a secret santa thread appearing, where you can sign in as SS and send your swappee messages, whether they are questions about likes/dislikes, when you've posted the parcel etc...., and also you as the swappee can send messages about asking your sender not to post the parcel on a certain day if you are gonna be away etc.. BUT, last year this was apparently quite overrun, and it would be easy to miss messages, so I am more than happy for you to email me with any questions that you have and I will email your partner and email you back with the answer. It might just mean then that you are guaranteed that your question will at least be definitely read, and not missed, and that can be frustrating. Any info like if you are going away etc and wont be in to receive the parcel I am more than happy to pass on. Of course, this all relies on you reading your emails, but I think, if we all stick to one method, ie , just email and not PM'ing , I will be able to manage it better(I hope!!) If you title any emails as SECRET SANTA, then that will help too.

Everyone should be aiming to post their parcels by about the 26th ish at the latest so that they have arrived by 29th. If anyone does encounter problems, then PLEASE let me know, just so that noone is left wondering..also let me know once it has been posted and I can tell them to look out. Of course, there is no reason why you cant still use the SS thread, its up to you.

I will email you once or twice too, just to make sure everything is going ok too (you will probably end up getting fed up of me!!)

If, for any reason, a parcel goes astray, I am trying to formulate a plan of how we can all get something put together to send to that person so that they do get a box to open. I think it might be a case of cross that bridge when we come to it, but please make sure that your parcels are sent recorded delivery, so that they have to be signed for...I know it adds to the costs, but we really do want to try to avoid the parcels going astray as it will be so disappointing for someone not to receive a box.

I think that is all for now, I hope you all agree with everything I have said - If you dont, or have any other suggestions, please let me know, all comments gratefully received, complimentary, constructive or otherwise!!

speak soon - not long now!

long now.....Love

[tinasue]

The above sounds really organised Sally :) makes sense to me!

My likes and dislikes etc are in my profile, just in case anyone needs them.:P

Really looking forward to the 31st so I can shop.

Tina x

[ljrn]

Well - it goes like this. I was going to be really really strong and resist this swap this year - and I nearly made it - till DD asked me if I was going to get presents each day like I did last year. Now of course she won't let me rest till I have signed up - so if you'll have me I'm just about to sign up. :lol:

[tinasue]

Liz my DDs made me do it too:lol:

[ljrn]

Not just me then! *joins the band of victimised scrappers :D

[janetlinda56]

It was ds2 that made me join again this year.
janet

[puddlepants]

I've just got back from a walking holiday so i'm a bit behind here.
I'm annie, aged 36 and married to matthew - we have 2 boys, zadok 5 and elijah 2. I live a green, organic lifestyle and am Christian. I'm a cloth nappy maker by trade so LOVE fabric, fibres, braids etc - I refashion and recycle clothes as well and love trimmings. I also do more altering/mixed media than scrapping.
Here's my likes/dislikes from my profile:
Likes:
Fabric,fibres,braids and ribbons, especially unusual ones
Papers that look like fabric
Flowers in all shapes and forms
Natural materials including metal
Earth tones and sludgey colours, especially green
autumn
Medieval/art nouveau/preraphaelite
Vintage/retro/shabby chic - pretty but not sugary
Altered art
Inks
Dislikes:
Mass produced toppers and stickers
Plastic (unless it's really funky!)
Bright primary colors & too many pastels
Disney or anything commercial or cutesy
Sporty

That makes me sound fussy but really I'm not, I'm a grateful kind of girl. I'll happily receive smellies but prefer natural sorts. And I love choccies but boycott Nestle.
annie

[NELLIS10]

I've just got back from a walking holiday so i'm a bit behind here.
I'm annie, aged 36 and married to matthew - we have 2 boys, zadok 5 and elijah 2. I live a green, organic lifestyle and am Christian. I'm a cloth nappy maker by trade so LOVE fabric, fibres, braids etc - I refashion and recycle clothes as well and love trimmings. I also do more altering/mixed media than scrapping.
Here's my likes/dislikes from my profile:
Likes:
Fabric,fibres,braids and ribbons, especially unusual ones
Papers that look like fabric
Flowers in all shapes and forms
Natural materials including metal
Earth tones and sludgey colours, especially green
autumn
Medieval/art nouveau/preraphaelite
Vintage/retro/shabby chic - pretty but not sugary
Altered art
Inks
Dislikes:
Mass produced toppers and stickers
Plastic (unless it's really funky!)
Bright primary colors & too many pastels
Disney or anything commercial or cutesy
Sporty

That makes me sound fussy but really I'm not, I'm a grateful kind of girl. I'll happily receive smellies but prefer natural sorts. And I love choccies but boycott Nestle.
annie
WOW!! I totally love the names of your boys!!! Just had to say so!!:D

[puddlepants]

WOW!! I totally love the names of your boys!!! Just had to say so!!:D
wanted to give them unusual biblical names. Unfortunately elijah is destined to be linked with the lord of the rings. zadok loves his name.
annie

[NELLIS10]

One of my fav classical pieces is Zadok the Priest!

[puddlepants]

One of my fav classical pieces is Zadok the Priest!
he asks for it to be played all the time.
elijah just gets sung in the style of 'Delilah' - we must have the only 2 year old who sings along to Tom Jones!
annie

[NELLIS10]

he asks for it to be played all the time.
elijah just gets sung in the style of 'Delilah' - we must have the only 2 year old who sings along to Tom Jones!
annie
That is so cute!!:D

[Marge1969]

Hi everyone, and a big welcome to LJRN - not to late hun!!

Anymore, Anyone?

Love

[Marge1969]

Hi everyone, just a quick check that everyone is on the list who should be - if you have emailed me and you are not on the list, then I've not received it so let me know ASAP!!!

Also, if for any reason, there is someone you dont want to send to in this group, like for instance, you've already been their secret santa before for example and they would guess therefore , then please let me know today!!!!! I have had a couple of requests which we are more than happy to accomodate, but once the names are sent out, there is no going back!!! I wont do "please can I send to" tho!!! I only intend this to be so that it stops the recipient being able to guess early and hence spoil their fun. Just thought I would make the point tho in case someone is thinking of asking and hasnt so far for fear of "being a pain" Please ask if you want to.

Love

[Sky]

i'm sorry if this has been said before......but......
if we have to send recorded delivery,then w have to put an addy on it so we can claim for it if it goes missing.........then we will be able to see who has sent the parcel and there will be no guessing!!!!!!!!! hope this makes sence!!!!

[puddlepants]

when I send recorded delivery I don't use the post office sticker for return address, I use my own business ones. So presumably you can just write house number and postcode or anything you like on the sticker/label.
annie

[Marge1969]

Hi again, and welcome to Sallyl

Re the postage, I just put my house number and post code on the sticker so it could be returned, then when you get it, get Hubby or someone to peel it off so you cant cheat!!! At the end of the day, you dont have to look at that return sticker, and even if you do, you prob wont recognise the postcode and if at this point you are going to try and work it out, then I suppose you are desperate to find out early!!!!

LOL - just have will power ladies!!

Love

[Sky]

sally,.....we could make it harder and sent them all to you then you post them on,that way they will all have the same info on them!!!!!:):D

[iamdozytart]

if you rip off the outer layer ie brown paper.....then you can stare at your pretty box until its time to open........this will stop you examining where it came from....im not going to look...i dont want to spoil the suprise....

[Sky]

i think i'm going to get dh to open it for me!!!!!!!!
has anyone got piccys of last years stuff they got,also how they came to you,i'm worried that the one i send wont be up to everyones standards and was hoping for a bit of inspiration:):)

[VikkiG]

I remember writing 'Santa Claus, the north pole etc' on my return label a couple of years ago and the man in the post office looked at me as if I was bonkers!!!
I like the idea of all putting the same return address on though - then at least if it does get lost it will go somewhere real!!

[Sky]

I like the idea of all putting the same return address on though - then at least if it does get lost it will go somewhere real!!
that's not what i was saying,but it's an excellent idea:)
what do you think sally???:rolleyes:

[puddlepants]

that's not what i was saying,but it's an excellent idea:)
what do you think sally???:rolleyes:
The first version would be pricey as it would be posted twice. The second's a good idea but wouldn't the area stamp give a clue anyway.
I'm just going to ignore the postal outer wrapping.
annie

[Marge1969]

I was quite happy for you all to put my addy on until I realised that would mean if I did get one that had gone astray, I would have to pay to re-send it...ummmmm....I see a slight problem with that.........


LOL

Just have willpower ladies- if you have postcode to look at, it means it has arrived, so be good and take it off straight away and bin the outer wrapping!!

Sky, if you look here
http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=59831&cat=500&ppuser=8666

http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=59832&cat=500&ppuser=8666


you can see piccies of my box and gifts last year(sort of, it is a LO, so quite small)

Love

[VikkiG]

I was quite happy for you all to put my addy on until I realised that would mean if I did get one that had gone astray, I would have to pay to re-send it...ummmmm....I see a slight problem with that.........


LOL

Just have willpower ladies- if you have postcode to look at, it means it has arrived, so be good and take it off straight away and bin the outer wrapping!!



Sorry Miss!!!

[Marge1969]

oooh Vikki, did I sound bossy, didnt mean to!!

Love

[VikkiG]

No you didn't - only joking!! I'm just soooooooo excited - only one more sleep until i find out who my swapee is!!!

[ljrn]

Don't forget you can always put someone else's postcode - I put Dad's

[Marge1969]

of course....I could have computer probs tomorrow night and not be be able to send out your mailys tomoroow night................might make you wait........................



whats it worth.....


Love

[VikkiG]

:( Noooooooo Sally - don't even joke!!!

[Marge1969]

I know, as I wrote it, I wondered if I might be Jinxing it!!!!

Plan b in operation then tho - Kays house instead of mine!!

LOL

Dont worry, we have it ALL in hand, and the list is done.....

Love

[tinasue]

:nono: :nono: Sally don't say that. I'm so excited about finding out who I've got to shop for:rolleyes:


Tina x

[tinasue]

It took me so long to type the above:wacko:

[VikkiG]

Dont worry, we have it ALL in hand, and the list is done.....

Love


Accepting early bribes???!

[Marge1969]

I know, I am too, keep thinking that this time tomorrow I will know who is my swappee!

Love

[Marge1969]

Well, Vikki.........









NO



Love

[tinasue]

not even a big bribe :)

[VikkiG]

I'm sure I will be able to wait then!! ........

[Acidburnrosie]

im soooo excited.........ive made umpteen lists.....and after each one thought WHY???? i dont know what my lady likes!!!!!!:lol: :lol:

Anyway....i thought id sing you a christmassy song......:lol: :wub:


Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
only one more day til im swapped with you,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Don we now our stalkin apparel,
Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
Troll the threads for secret santa,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

See the pressies all before us,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
read the tags and rip the paper.
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

secret sign in for good measure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
trying to find the Yule tide sender,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

asking santa lots of questions,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
joining in with the celebrations
Fa la la la la, la la la la.


Sing we joyous, all together,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
UKScrappers is for ever,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.