CHAT THREAD: Group 3 ~ Green Buttons

[scrappybunny]

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[ally16]

Just bookmarking for later on :)

[Marge1969]

Morning all - -have a lovely day shopping - i've been online looking already this morning - and I have 4 children to get organised....oops!!!!

Love

[Polgara]

Wow - so many people seem to be well into their shopping - I only managed to find out who my partner was last night! I'm going to have to get my act together :)

[ally16]

I only have one more thing to get :D The excitement took over yesterday and I shopped til I dropped.

[janetlinda56]

Would you like scrapping or a mixture?

Amixture would be nice, please

Handmade yes or no?

Yes handmade items would be welcome.

Allergies?

No alergies, but I don't like nuts, coconut or dark chocalate

Colours love/ hate?
most colours are ok, but I don't use much pink a house full of males

Themed stuff yes or no?
I like the idea of themed stuff

Strong Likes.

alphabet stickers, patterned papers that go together,catseyes chalk inks I only have 3 of these, brads and round eyelets,dog and cat themed embelishment, we have 2 westies and a cat
Some of the small chipboard things look ok
I would like to try some of the acrlic paints although I SUSPECT i WILL GET INTO A MESS.

Strong Dislikes.

Bulky or heavy embelishments, fibres

Non scrapping Likes:

fruity or floral shower gels, candles but not musk or vannilla, they give me a headache


I have a big shot with 5 alphabet die set and several dies,mainy sizzlit one,

I will come back and edit if I think of any thing else.
Thanks for looking

janet

[kitty falol]

Wow - so many people seem to be well into their shopping - I only managed to find out who my partner was last night! I'm going to have to get my act together

Don't worry Polgara, there's still loads of time yet. (Well that's what I'm telling myself anyway :lol: ) I haven't properly started yet. I live 3/4 of an hour from a good scrapping shop and I have to rely on my other half to take me anywhere that's more than 20 minutes away. (Still getting over an op.)

I'm going to try to get some bits online, but I'm still trying to find the definitive 'one stop scrapping shop' Anyone got any recommendations??? Please :wub:

[ally16]

I dont have any scrapping shops near me so I had to do all my shopping online. That's why I got started straight away :) I have ordered from at least 4 different sponsors as I havent found a one stop shop either.

[Sky]

Nellis..........i can't believe you can't get on to the forum at work!!!!!!!!! your boss deff needs a talking to!!!!!!!

[Sky]

I'm going to try to get some bits online, but I'm still trying to find the definitive 'one stop scrapping shop' Anyone got any recommendations??? Please :wub:
thats just what i was thinking as i got up this morning!!!(how sad am i:P )
i haven't done any shopping yet,was going to have a look now but i've only got 1/2 hour before i'm due to go out and couldn't consentrate so i'm going to leave it till later:)

[bumpybecky]

I've not started shopping yet either - still trying to work out what theme of holographic peel offs to gte for which day!



either that, or still waiting for more hints from my swapee! ;)

[bumpybecky]

FAO Froggie!!!

your secret Santa would like to know....

What are your favourite colours?

What embellies do you like?

Do you like blossoms?


thanks :)

[Kermit]

I think Froggie is in Red Ribbons house...

[bumpybecky]

argh!! sorry - I mean to post that message in the red robbons house (that I'm hosting!)

that means I've left a nudge for my swappee to fill in polls etc in the wrong house thread too :rolleyes:


muct get more caffeine :blink:

[StarGazer]

Just bookmarking for later!

[Kermit]

I only have one more thing to get :D The excitement took over yesterday and I shopped til I dropped.

Wow that must have been some serious shopping Ally! I haven't even started shopping for my victim, sorry recipient yet! Lol!

[ally16]

Oh it was believe me :lol: I am getting very good at stash shopping (and every other kind of shopping too as DH will tell you!!!)

[puddlepants]

I did my shopping yesterday using 3 webstores (2 free postage, one cheap, lol). I've bought my edibles in the supermarket too. Just have a smellie to get but will need to get to town on a toddler free day for that. Definitely used up my allowance now so I have made a page kit from stash and am in the midst of a few handmade goodies.
annie

[Guillyflower]

Guillyflowers List
Would you like scrapping or a mixture?
Mixture is great!!
Handmade yes or no?
Yes. I love hand made!
Allergys?
Not that I know of
Colours love/ hate?
Love most colours but not dull tones
Hate anything neon
Themed stuff yes or no?
Yes - but no animal things please
Strong Likes.
Feminine soft things but also love bright fun things, chipboard letters etc, large brads, cats eyes chalks
I love Queen and Co, Bazzill card and Blonde Moments

Strong Dislikes.
Grunge type of things, peel offs, stick on gems and have tons of fibres
Non scrapping Likes:
Chocolate - prefer dark chocolate to milk but like white chocolate too
Smellies - love soft feminine smells, nothing fruity, musk or vanilla. Definitely no bath goodies - because I rarely bath
Books - Love books but sadly I can only have audio books except for 'how tos'
Alcohol - Baileys, Vodka, Martini, Archers - no Sherry or Whiskey - yuk
Anything Else - I love feminine things ans soft scented candles (not fruity,musk or vanilla)

To be honest - I only get 2 pressies so I will love everything!!

[Polgara]

I've made a start to my shopping - a couple of bits and pieces from the little craft shop down the road.

I'm hoping to be able to get to Crab Apple Crafts on Saturday which is the best local scrapping shop - depends if I can get someone to mind my ds Benjamin.

[Sky]

argh!! sorry - I mean to post that message in the red robbons house (that I'm hosting!)

that means I've left a nudge for my swappee to fill in polls etc in the wrong house thread too :rolleyes:


muct get more caffeine :blink:
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Sky]

just been to our 1st thread!!! to add to my list (!) and it's closed so i can't even add to it,what a bummer!!!
so i'm starting a
wishful thinking list!
1)Jeramee dress form,from scrapbooking sisters:) have you seen what they've done with these!!!??? yummy or what:D
2)organza ribbon with polka dots on it (never been able to find some but haveseen it used-yummmmmmmmmm!

[puddlepants]

just been to our 1st thread!!! to add to my list (!) and it's closed so i can't even add to it,what a bummer!!!
so i'm starting a
wishful thinking list!
1)Jeramee dress form,from scrapbooking sisters:) have you seen what they've done with these!!!??? yummy or what:D
2)???
ooh I've seen the dress forms too! Very tempting (but can't as dh would have a fit, I made him buy me Lianne's ribbons last night too!)
annie

[Sky]

can i ask you girls...........what are you putting as your main pressie????
obvousily you'll have to pm me with it!!!!!! don't want to be giving the game up:)

[Sky]

ooh I've seen the dress forms too! Very tempting (but can't as dh would have a fit, I made him buy me Lianne's ribbons last night too!)
annie
bit nice aren't they,just the sort of thing you just 'have' to have a go at:)

[janetlinda56]

Sky, I have seen what Karen has done in real life,ITS REALLY STUNNING.

[bumpybecky]

for a main pressie I'm planning a page kit I think

doesn't give too much away does it? :lol:

[Acidburnrosie]

my main pressie is all wrapped up...its something fairly big and a necessity to all scrappers!!!!

[Sky]

for a main pressie I'm planning a page kit I think

doesn't give too much away does it? :lol:
nope,unless you're the only one doing that!!!!

[bumpybecky]

Nina ooohhh is it a craft robo? :lol:

[ally16]

:lol: if it is I hope you're my secret santa nina.

[Acidburnrosie]

errr nope its not a robo......:lol:

[Acidburnrosie]

well ive got 10 pressies all wrapped up.......just got 3 more things to buy, then need to wrap the rest......hows everyone else doing?????

[kitty falol]

Well, I 'made' a present today and did a bit of web shopping and I'm in the process of 'arranging' something :lol: Still not half way there yet on the present buying though and I haven't thought about wrapping or boxing....but I have made my tags :P

[tinasue]

I've only got two so far, my swappee does not have much in her gallery or likes and dislikes. I think I'll have to secret santa her with some questions for clues. I keep hoping she will post a list:unsure:

Tina x

[JenniF]

Well, I've bought something now for my swapee and have a few ideas written down (actually I've go two lists!!) and have enought ideas now, it's all about the budgeting! It's fun though and I think I'm going ot make at least a couple of things to go in there.

[tinasue]

last year my swapee made me a lovely tag book, it was one of my favourite gifts :)

Tina x

[janetlinda56]

My swapee hasn't updated her likes and dislikes for over a year, alot changes in a year so I am not sure if she still likes the same things.
I hope that I have been able to help who ever is getting mine, must admit to editing the post about 3 times already.
I keep looking at what the sponsers are selling and have made a short list of things I would like to buy.
janet

[Phoenix Tears]

I have a few things sorted, I think I am going to go over budget technically, but I have a few things that were given to me that I already have, so in cold hard cash I will be in budget. I knew I kept hold of duplicates for a reason!
My likes and dislikes are in my profile, theres not a huge amount to go on but I don't know where to start but whoever my Secret Santa is, I'm sure it will be fabby! I found it easier to put dislikes in, and anything else goes!

[JenniF]

Ruth, I'm a bit the same as you, my budget is only going to take in new things I buy!

[Acidburnrosie]

well im quite easy!!!!! i like most things and as im fairly new to scrapbooking most things go.....I am also getting into altering things so anything towards that would be great.......in a nutshell anything my santa sends me will be great as long as it isnt yellow, cherries or sprouts!!!!

Im also using stash from my own collection (new) plus making something plus buying other bits...

[puddlepants]

Ruth, I'm a bit the same as you, my budget is only going to take in new things I buy!
yes, I've made a page kit from stash and not included that in my budget. And I'll make a few other items from stash too.
Now I'm just waiting for arrivals so I can clarify it in my mind.
annie

[VikkiG]

I thought it had gone quiet as I didn't have any email notes about new posts - HERE YOU ALL ARE!!!!!! You don't get rid of me that easily!!! ........

I have done a bit of shopping now for the swap but I am so worried about disappointing my swapee .......

[Marge1969]

awwww, Vikki, dont be worrying you are all trying so hard, I dont think anyone will be disappointed. I have been rethinking mine all day - I am now in the middle of making something......

and then gonna buy some more online...

Love

[Kat the Cobbler]

I've got to buy a few non-scrapping items and then just the wrapping up then I'm finished.

[NELLIS10]

bookmarking!!:D

[JAIME GIRL]

Jaime Girl:wub:

Would you like scrapping or a mixture?
About 75 scrapping 25 other please

Handmade yes or no?
Surprise me

Allergies?
None

Colours love/ hate?
Dont mind...not really into girlie colours like pink

Themed stuff yes or no?
Im in process of doing wedding albums and starting baby album (due feb) so thay wud be good but dont want to be inundated IYKWIM

Strong Likes.
Dont have any particular favs...just kind of use what I have got and if I like something get it
Not really into altering things!!!

Strong Dislikes.
Again dont have any particular dislikes just tend to look around and see whats about at time if it fits..get it if not dont!!!!

Non scrapping Likes:
Chocolate...dont we all (except dark)!!!!
Books...Authors like Martina Cole/Autobigrapihes
Alcohole...White wine (blosom hill blue lable)/Vodka
Buiscuits...Lemon Puffs

Hope this helps my Secret Santa...Ill update if anything springs to mind.

[suffolkscrapper]

oh blinking heck - thought you had all gone quiet!!1 have i missed anything important in 5 pages? can someone give me a synopsis?

[tinasue]

some people have shopped, some havn't
some have wrapped, some havn't
some are still in a panic, some are OK
some are hoping for more info, some are not
that's about it :)

Tina xx

[Acidburnrosie]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[tinasue]

SB has just announced the Cyber Crop dates, so even more to look forward to :)

Tina x

[suffolkscrapper]

lol tinasue - thanks for the update lol im in the "im in a panic" category lol

[JAIME GIRL]

where/when

[tinasue]

lol tinasue - thanks for the update lol im in the "im in a panic" category lol


:lol: glad I'm not the only one:P

tina xx

[Sky]

i too come into the 'in a panic' category!!!!

[Cassie7]

well how stupid am I.

Kept checking the last thread. just about to post and say were are you all and then the light goes on. thread closed cos 500 posts.
going to catch up on this tread now.................

[Cassie7]

well i have some bits and pieces but i am waiting to shop at my crop on sunday we have crafty wot name bring along her goodies dont worry shes a sponser on here so can say that I am new to scrap booking to so hope my swoppppeeeeeeeeee wont be disappointed with her pressies I send I have never made tag books star books or anything else for that matter .........

[Marge1969]

Hi Everyone - I am soooo chuffed - the cyber crop is on my next weekend off! I had to work the Sunday of the last one, this time I havent, so will have to see if hubby will take the hoobs out all day for at least one of those days.......

Anyhow, hows the shopping doing? Are you all spending loads - it is soooo hard to keep to the budget, isnt it. I have managed to, with a bit of shifting about a bit, but I still think it doesnt look all that great, volume wise, iykwim
Never mind, I have done my best, just hope she likes it all - I have now to make all the bits I am gonna make.......could be interesting, best laid plans and all that.......
Speak later, dont forget, any questions can be asked through me or Kay

Love

[JenniF]

Sally, I kind of know what you mean about the budget, I'm going to go for some hand made things with my stash to try and make it up and not include that in my budget! I think that Robbie my new craft robo will be providing a little bit of assistance! (don't think that's giving away too much!).So far haven't bought very much though, but I'm not panicking -yet!!!

[Guillyflower]

I've bought a few little things but as I don't know much about my swapee I'm trying to think of things most peole like :D
Haven't bought the wrapping paper yet but I've seen some gorgeous rolls in the Christmas shop and the tags will be done today.
I'm all over the place today as DS and family will be arriving (hopefully after the cybercrop :huh: ) for 4 months while DIL works the winter here. Could I honestly say no can't come? :P

[suffolkscrapper]

havent brought a thing yet lol - am planning to do some shopping tomorrow - and i will definately be including some home made items to make it all look volumous lol

[ally16]

Got a few of the bits I ordered in the post today :) very fast service there from one of the sponsors. Need to get a box sorted out now.

[Sky]

Would you like scrapping or a mixture?
i do crafts of all sorts so something 'different' might be nice:)but most scrapping!!!

Handmade yes or no
i think i might like to see something in there:)

Allergies?
NUTS and housework(brings me out in a rash!!

Colours love/ hate?
fav colour is yellow,but it's hard to use!! i do like greens and browns though-rusticy sort off!

Themed stuff yes or no?
if you mean disney and other characters,then NO. if you mean things from the same range to work together,then yes:)

Strong Likes.
dh and 3 children:) tim holtz,melt pot stuff,inks,chipboard..... look at page 13 of 1st thread for ideas:)

Strong Dislikes.
NUTS!(i've said that!) blonde moments papers(sorry girls!) and the tacky stuff thats trying to be called crafting suppliers iyswim!!! again look at the 1st list!!!

Non scrapping Likes:
Chocolate...thortons,galaxy,milk
Books...don't read novels(attension span not long enough!!) i like to go though 'interest' books like about the british isles,pagan stuff,egypt,anything really:)
Alcohole...don't really drink much but when i do i like guiness or baileys or jd:)
Buiscuits...flapjack sort of things (with no NUTS!)

hope this helps santa and it's not too late:)

[bevvie]

I am shopping at the moment from a supplier in the states .... hope my swappee will love the yummy stuff I am ordering!!!! Also going to make a few bits aswell ..... I am suddenly panicing that everything will be ok for my swppee :)

[Hypatia]

Would you like scrapping or a mixture?
Don't mind but mostly scrapping I suppose! Non scrapping stuff - Christmas ornaments, candles, smellies, bath bits, bookmarks, rolodex quote cards and other bits I've mentioned in other posts and polls.

Handmade yes or no?
either :)

Allergies?
Onion family (so leeks/shallots/onions not garlic), peppers and ginger.

Colours love/ hate?
love neutral/earthy colours, like jewel/muted colours (K'ology for example), not that fond of metallic or pastel and hate glittery/neon/retro prints.

Themed stuff yes or no?
I have Christmas and Halloween themed albums. But I don't use anything too cutesy - but I have given in to Disney more than once <G>

Strong Likes.
Bazzill, ric rac, grosgrain ribbon, metal/chipboard/acrylic alphabets, stamps, charms, cats eye ink pads, SU! ink pads,

Strong Dislikes.
eyelash fibres - or fibres with sparkly/glittery bits.

Non scrapping Likes:
candles (favourites currently from the Pier; Pumpkin spice, harvest spice, christmas spice, vanilla, bayberry, wintergreen. So similar scents - nothing too floral or cloying), similar smells in bubble baths/bath bombs, fluffy socks, fleecy shirts/gloves/scarves, organic/ecological cooking/eating, natural gardening (the gardens I look after are stocked with native plants and we are an organic garden for schools member as well). Love baking and cooking especially to entertain - we eat together as a family almost every night. Sun-catchers, potpourri - we collect bits on our walks and I arrange them and other bits in bowls/baskets around the house and love my clear horizontal spaces now I've de-cluttered with FlyLady. We decorate the house for most seasons/holidays especially Christmas!

I've filled out all the various polls that I've seen and of course you can look at all my posts by clicking under my name and then clicking on "see more posts by...."

[NELLIS10]

Hello everyone!!! :D Well I am all shopped out now!! Made some things for swappe so hope they like them!! :D

[scrappybunny]

hi all :D

just letting you know that the Secret Santa ID has now been set up and a new thread has been posted showing the ID and password :D

thanks :D

[Advent Santa]

Message for DebbieB



Ho Ho Ho Debbie, I am enjoying getting you presents ready. It would really help me if you could give me a few more details. If you have time could you please post a green buttons list like some of the others on the tread have.
Also if you love decorating you home at Christmas can you let me know what colours you like.

[Advent Santa]

just testing

[Sky]

this is going to be so cool with santa hanging out with us:):)

[Sky]

can i sit on your knee first!!!:D

[Advent Santa]

Ho Ho Ho Santa calling janetlinda56

Have you been good this year??????

If you have I might bring you some gifts.

Santa want's to know whether you like ribbon?

Santa would also like to know if you have ever altered anything or would like something to alter or something altered for you....I could alter a snowman into a puddle of water :lol:

Don't forget my cookies and Rudolph's carrot:D

[ljrn]

Would you like scrapping or a mixture?
A mixture is fine
Handmade yes or no?
Would love handmade

Allergies?
Getting up in the morning? :lol: :rolleyes:.

Colours love/ hate?
Not big on glittery, but pretty open in other cases
Themed stuff yes or no?
As I only have a daughter no boy stuff, or Halloween - otherwise no probs
Strong Likes.
Would love to try some monograms, ribbons, charms, metal (but not paperclips or staples - I have loads already).

Strong Dislikes.
See above, also as a knitter I have loads of fibres. I also was lucky enough to win loads of cardstock in the CC raffle so no cardstock. I don't really "get" atcs
Non scrapping Likes:
Coffee(not tea), chocolate( not toffees), smellies, basically I am very easy to please!

I've filled out all the various polls that I've seen and of course you can look at all my posts by clicking under my name and then clicking on "see more posts by...." (SOrry - I copy pasted from Wendrie's post :D)

[bevvie]

Just stalking !!! :) Got some lovely scrapping bits for my swappee and rather han 1 final large gift I have bought a set of bits (lots of bits in the same range) for the last 5 days so I hope my swappee approves!!! I thought it was a good idea at the time now I am not so sure :) I guess I could always swap things around and do a bigger present at the end!..... Just got to get my non scrapping bits now ROFL!!

[Advent Santa]

HO HO HO
santa would like to ask ChrisKthe same as he asked janetlinda do you like to do altered stuff and do you like ribbons and what sort

hope all you little girls are being good out there:D

[Chris K]

HO HO HO
santa would like to ask ChrisKthe same as he asked janetlinda do you like to do altered stuff and do you like ribbons and what sort

hope all you little girls are being good out there:D

:lol::lol:Santa must get tired writing out all the same questions for all us good girls :lol::lol:

I do like ribbon and use lots and lots. I found I was a bit short of greens, browns and oranges when I looked in the box last night. I like the darkers shades not brights though. And am a bit short on patterned ribbon.

Don't know what I would do with an altered snowman :D I have dabbled in altering things. I make a lot of albums from scratch and love altering card and paper into star books, mini books, tag books. Mainly becuase I am running out of space to store all the 12 x 12 LOs :lol:

Thanks Santa

[Acidburnrosie]

Heres some more questions that were posted in the red ribbons thread...i thought they may help our secret santas...


1) what adhesives do you regulary use?
herma, glossy accents, double sided tape

2)what is your fav brand of ink/paint/chalk?
cats eyes ink, versacolour ink (the small square ones)

3)what are your favourite journalling pens?
zig pens...i have nearly a full set plus a white chalk writer

4)if you could pick only one patterned paper manufacturer who would it be?
3bugsinarug

5)do you use stamps in your scrapping....either foam, wooden, or unmounted?
yes, all of the above!

6)favourite colour of brads?
all colours...

[Advent Santa]

Santa would like POLGARA to know that he is watching you to check you have been good!!
Have you written a letter to Santa yet this year? He needs to know what you would like?

[NELLIS10]

Not one for missing a question...:lol: That doesn't mean I wouldn't like to hear from Santa too!! :D :wub:

1) what adhesives do you regulary use?
herma, double sided tape, art glitter glue

2)what is your fav brand of ink/paint/chalk?
cats eyes ink, versacolour ink (the small square ones)

3)what are your favourite journalling pens?
sakura souffle

4)if you could pick only one patterned paper manufacturer who would it be?
ooooo not sure....anything really...but something funky!! Maybe Sassafrasslass

5)do you use stamps in your scrapping....either foam, wooden, or unmounted?
yes, wooden, unmounted

6)favourite colour of brads?
all colours...

[Advent Santa]

Kermit, Santa knows you've been a very good girl and he's going to bring you lots of delicious stash as your reward. Keep up the good work!
Jingle Bells the Elf (pp Santa)

[Kat the Cobbler]

I got really upset last year. I didn't get a message from santa (or santa's helper as it was last year). Though my pressies were lovely.

[Advent Santa]

Hi everyone, I need a favour!!!! Santa needs to get hold of a couple of sheets of the black blonde moments paper and was wondering if anyone in this group might have some. If so, he is willing to swap them either for some xmas blonde moments paper or anything else they want that he might have. If ANYONE can help, can you PM your host and she will then get in touch with me and then I will contact you by PM and we can arrange a swap! phew, that was complex!

Hope someone might be able to help......

[suffolkscrapper]

advent santa i have pmd my host re the blonde moments :D:D:D ho ho ho

[kitty falol]

Hola!

Here's me :P

1) what adhesives do you regulary use?
herma, double sided tape, glue pens

2)what is your fav brand of ink/paint/chalk?
I haven't really tried enough inks to have a favourite, but I do like the pigment ones as they are great for embossing. I've only got a versamark watermark pad, a black versamark pad, one pink cat's eye and a set of spectrum chalk inks

3)what are your favourite journalling pens?
Again, I've not tried enough to have a favourite, but I do like anything with a fine nib. I've got a set of sakura souffle pens and a few gel pens.

4)if you could pick only one patterned paper manufacturer who would it be?
Basic Grey

5)do you use stamps in your scrapping....either foam, wooden, or unmounted?
Yep

6)favourite colour of brads?
all colours...

[Hypatia]

1) what adhesives do you regularly use? CM photo tabs (great under vellum), CM photo tape/double sided tape, herma permenant when it comes in my kit.

2)what is your fav brand of ink/paint/chalk?
cats eyes ink pads, Stampin Up blocks and pads, not that fond of chalk (and have tons of that and mica) but love MM Paint.

3)what are your favourite journalling pens?
American Craft 0.5 & 0.3 black

4)if you could pick only one patterned paper manufacturer who would it be?
No idea sorry! I've been a member of ScrapGoods for the last three years to get me to use more patterned paper, it's worked but I don't tend to go outside of the kits they supply (www.scrapgoods.com if you want to see - I've skipped the June/July/Aug kits and loved the Sept).

5)do you use stamps in your scrapping....either foam, wooden, or unmounted?
Oh yes! Foam, acrylic, magnetic, wooden mounted.... haven't managed to remember to buy those little blocks but love 'em all anyhow.

6)favourite colour of brads?
all colours... mini rather than huge and mostly black/white/silver/gold/pewter/copper, although I've been trying to find some Bazzill Hillary trio and Browns trio for ages for the section & title pages for my library albums. Otherwise I love them and will find a use for them :)

[janetlinda56]

Dear santa, yes I have been a vey good girl.
yes I love ribbon have got loads, but not many patterned ones, I also like ric rak
I have never tried altering anything. its not something I have wanted to try, although I would like something that needs altering.
I hope this helps
janet

[suffolkscrapper]

1) what adhesives do you regulary use?
herma, glossy accents, diamond glaze

2)what is your fav brand of ink/paint/chalk?
colorbox liquid chalk inks, any pigment inks to use with embossing :D

3)what are your favourite journalling pens?
any sakura pens plus zig writiers

4)if you could pick only one patterned paper manufacturer who would it be?
basic gray

5)do you use stamps in your scrapping....either foam, wooden, or unmounted?
yes all of the above!

6)favourite colour of brads?
metalics

[Advent Santa]

mafswife, please can you update your likes or dislikes as its been a long time since you made your list, I can wait to start shopping for you, its so exciting.
perhaps you could answer some of the questions that have been posted, it would really help.
santa

[suffolkscrapper]

Would you like scrapping or a mixture?
mostly scrapping but will be like a kid in a sweety shop no matter what i open :D

Handmade yes or no
love hand made and altered art :D

Allergies?
none

Colours love/ hate?
muted anything :D

Themed stuff yes or no?
dont do themed such as disney etc but like coordinated stuff ie ribbons that match papers IYKWIM

Strong Likes.
basic gray, chalk inks, embossing, stamps, tim holz

Strong Dislikes.
dont think i have any strong dislikes - nothing springs to mind anyway lol anything smelling of roses, anything tasting of strawberries

Non scrapping Likes:
peanut anything especially chocolate lol, milk chocolate, savoury girl, bathroom smellies,

[janetlinda56]

1) what adhesives do you regulary use?
Herma,prit stick, doublesided tape

2)what is your fav brand of ink/paint/chalk?
I like the cats eyes chalk ink pads

3)what are your favourite journalling pens?
No favourites

4)if you could pick only one patterned paper manufacturer who would it be?
No favourites

5)do you use stamps in your scrapping....either foam, wooden, or unmounted?
Not tried alot of stamping on my LO'S

6)favourite colour of brads?
I prefer coloured brads to silver/ gold brads, doesn't matter what shape.

[Advent Santa]

JanetLinda56

Santa says thank you for answering his questions. He might think of some more later but for now he needs to know whether you have a chimney large enough for him to get down with all your pressies?
HO HO HO

[Chris K]

Dear Santa

Just incase you're looking.

I use lots of double sided tape in my LOs and things. I've always fancied a try of Modge Podge but would need some instructions on what to use it for.
I prefer brads rather than eyelets and would love some plain coloured ones. I've lots of gold and silver and pewter coloured ones already.
I've been looking for some coloured staples for my standard WH Smith stapler which takes standard 10/4 size staples.

I don't have a chimney I hope that won't stop Santa visiting me :(

[Polgara]

Santa would like POLGARA to know that he is watching you to check you have been good!!
Have you written a letter to Santa yet this year? He needs to know what you would like?


Hi Santa - I've been a terrible good girl this week - well, at least until today when I went shopping for my swap partner and extra stuff for me just sort of fell into my basket

My likes and dislikes are in my profile -but to expand a bit.

I was looking at lots of patterned ribbon today that was just yummy.
I like bright colours - have been using lots of florals recently. Primas and blossoms are still a big hit with me - usually attatched with brads. Have just spents lots of BG rhomani paper. I love alphabets - stamps, stickers - can never have enough. Happy to have christmas stuff - have stocked up on BG fruitcake today.
Am still scrapping the disneyland paris pictures.

I make cards from time to time and cross stitch when on holiday and cut off from my paper crafts

I like bubble bath - body shop or lush usually. No shower here! Chocolate has to be milk prefereably cadburies :) No alcohol.

Hope this helps

[Kat the Cobbler]

1) what adhesives do you regulary use?
Herma, doublesided tape

2)what is your fav brand of ink/paint/chalk?
I don't use any of them I'm afraid. I don't like them

3)what are your favourite journalling pens?
No favourites

4)if you could pick only one patterned paper manufacturer who would it be?
No favourites

5)do you use stamps in your scrapping....either foam, wooden, or unmounted?
don't use stamps. Got bored with them when card making

6)favourite colour of brads?
I prefer coloured brads to silver/ gold brads,

[puddlepants]

1) what adhesives do you regulary use?
mostly mod podge (i have plain and fabric ones), double sided tape
2)what is your fav brand of ink/paint/chalk?
TH alcohol inks - I have lettuce, eggplant, cranberry, mushroom, copper and pearl. I have distress inks in rose,marmalade,peeled paint, linen and another brown one. Also use I-kan-dee. Happily receive some cats eyes chalk.
3)what are your favourite journalling pens?
I have gold, silver and white and use these all the time. I have a lime souffle and want more of these.
4)if you could pick only one patterned paper manufacturer who would it be?
BG
5)do you use stamps in your scrapping....either foam, wooden, or unmounted?
sometimes, wooden or unmounted
6)favourite colour of brads?
neutrals and greens

annie

[Sky]

1) what adhesives do you regulary use?
pritt stick

2)what is your fav brand of ink/paint/chalk?
ancien page and cats eyes

3)what are your favourite journalling pens?
i use the thin end of le plume pens

4)if you could pick only one patterned paper manufacturer who would it be?
the lastest from k&co (not the flowery ones)

5)do you use stamps in your scrapping....either foam, wooden, or un mounted
have a little
6)favourite colour of brads?
love all brads:)

[NELLIS10]

I've wrapped the first 4 of my advent swappee's gifts!!:D

[Sky]

i think santa must have worked me out to a tea!!!! coz he's not asked for any hints :):)

[Sky]

I've wrapped the first 4 of my advent swappee's gifts!!:D
well done girl:)
i've had to start again coz i've read up about my lady:P

[NELLIS10]

i think santa must have worked me out to a tea!!!! coz he's not asked for any hints :):)
But it's nice to ahve Santa contact you so you know that your Santa is out there!!:lol: Enven if it's jsut to tell us that they have all our info...:D

[Kermit]

Kermit, Santa knows you've been a very good girl and he's going to bring you lots of delicious stash as your reward. Keep up the good work!
Jingle Bells the Elf (pp Santa)

Oh Santa, I have been a very good girl!
Here's my latest list, just in case you get stuck (Not down the chimney though obviously!)

1) what adhesives do you regulary use?
Herma tape and Herma Tabs. Double sided tape, Glue dots

2)what is your fav brand of ink/paint/chalk?
I don't really use much ink, but the one I have most of is Ink It Up.

3)what are your favourite journalling pens?
Zig writers

4)if you could pick only one patterned paper manufacturer who would it be?
American Crafts

5)do you use stamps in your scrapping....either foam, wooden, or unmounted?
Not really, but wouldn't mind trying something flourishy!

6)favourite colour of brads?
Any colour!

HTH Santa, and I promise to keep being good!

[Batgirl]

Would you like scrapping or a mixture?
Mixture is great!!
Handmade yes or no?
Yes. I love hand made!
Allergys?
Prawn Cocktail crisps - strangly enough!
Colours love/ hate?
Love most colours but not dingy tones
Themed stuff yes or no?
No thanks
Strong Likes.
Earthy tones, and bright colours, brads, eyelets, ribbons, alphas, embellishments, charms, tags, buttons, chalks.
Strong Dislikes.
Grunge type of things, peel offs, Sticky ribbons, floral prints,
Non scrapping Likes:
Chocolate, red wine, good books, craft robo (well if you don't ask.....?) fun things that make me laugh, love rabbits and sailing (but not at the same time!). I have a nearly 5 year old girl and a 7 year old boy and we do quite a lot of outdoorsy things - so I scrap alot of greens, browns, taupes but I love pinks blues and bright colours!

Hope this is enough info for my secret santa - thanks!

Happy Christmas!!!

[Advent Santa]

SKY

Santa is working on your presents and thinks you have given some good information but would like to know how you feel about ribbons.

[Sky]

well santa,i like ribbons a lot :) i've been after some black organza ribbon with white dots on but can't find any,so if you could soruce some that would be fabby:) i love ric rac,espec the mini ones:)
i don't like the ones that are more like braids with bits of gold on them iyswim:)

you've made my day asking me santa:):)

[Advent Santa]

StarGazer

Great Walloping Jumble Bonks! Santa here. I'd like you to know you've been a very good girl this year and would like to bring you something that you would love. I've had a look in you gallery and it's just stunning :wub:
I'm a bit stuck at the moment and was wondering if you'd be so kind to fill in the 'handmade poll'. Also, would you like a some ribbons and if so, do you have a preference?

Ho Ho Ho Off for a quick pint now before I get ready for another blooming Christmas.

[StarGazer]

Thanks Santa - you've made my day (how CAN a grown-up mother of 2 get that excited by getting a message AND A COMPLIMENT from Santa?!)

I've filled in the handmade poll now (how did I miss that one?!) & yes I love ribbons, although I seem to be better at stroking them & winding them onto ribbonwraps than using them! I use them more in minibooks & little projects like that than in LOs I think. Love sheer ribbongs, don't have much twill but don't know why cos I think it's rather nice.

Hope that helps, Santa. Enjoy your pint!

[Sky]

hope thats a pint of milk you're having santa!!!:)

[Advent Santa]

hope thats a pint of milk you're having santa!!!:)

Ho no, the milk is strictly for the reindeer :P I'm a pint of sherry and a mince pie man. Why do you think I'm so jolly? :D

[Advent Santa]

HO HO HO
Phoenix Tears

Santa has been reading up on you and knows you dont like smelly smellies IYKWIM and wondered if their is any particular make of non smelly smellies that you like:D

Also santa would like to know if you have been naughty or nice?

Advent Santa

[Sky]

it's all gone very qiute on her,where is every one????

[NELLIS10]

I'm here
:D

[ljrn]

But it's nice to ahve Santa contact you so you know that your Santa is out there!!:lol: Enven if it's jsut to tell us that they have all our info...:D
Hope your Santa realises just how mad you are :D Haven't heard from mine yet, but I'm sure they're out there :)

[NELLIS10]

mad????!!! Moi???!!! I think not!! :wacko: :lol:

[ally16]

Can I ask do we post the boxes recorded delivery? It's probably been said somewhere but I cant find it :)

[Hypatia]

Yes we do post recorded delivery - don't forget you can put someone else's post code/address on the form if you want to fox your recipient even more.

[Kat the Cobbler]

I'm just wrapping mine up. I do apologise to my swapee in advance for my really bad wrapping. I can't wrap presents to save my life

[NELLIS10]

I'm just wrapping mine up. I do apologise to my swapee in advance for my really bad wrapping. I can't wrap presents to save my life
Unfortunately neither can I!!!:lol:

[ally16]

Thanks wendrie :) Is anyone else having trouble with the secret santa id? I cant get it to work, I can log in with the id ok but when I post it comes up in my own user name.

[tinasue]

you need to log out first then sign in. I had problems at first but as long as you remember that it's case sensivive (I think) and has a space between Advent Santa ,then it did work for me at the 4th try :) HTH

Tina x

[ally16]

I did log out first and it was really weird because I know it worked but as soon as I posted I was logged back in in my own ID:wacko:

[NELLIS10]

I did log out first and it was really weird because I know it worked but as soon as I posted I was logged back in in my own ID:wacko:
It might be that someone else had logged onto it in the meantime and nabbed your spot!:rolleyes:

[ally16]

aaaahhh could be :) I'll try again tomorrow, dont want to give my swappee any clues :lol:

[Advent Santa]

Ho Ho Ho ... Sallyl, I know that you have been a very good girl this year and I am having a wonderful time finding some yummy pressies for you!

[SallyL]

Hi Secret Santa
Nice to know you're watching out for me!!
Yes Ive been very good, running for charity, and scrapping with my friends!!

Im having fun too - went to Ringwood show to shop for my swapee today and being doing some making for them too.

Enjoyed fireworks tonight, made a lovely little book as a gift for the host (inspired my show!).
Have fun everyone!!

[mafswife]

Hi Secret Santa - thanks for hunting me down in the DollyMixtures team thread. I have voted on all polls now, and hope that I am not giving you too much trouble. Please note I am expecting as well (incase you hadn't seen my ticker) but being a very selfish lady I do not want any baby/kids things in my advent swap - have too much stuff already and much prefer getting pressies for me!! (It is the whole reason I joined the advent swap again!!)

I've updated my likes and dislikes in my profile and am now off to search for questions I am supposed to answer too.. sorry for being so slack!

[mafswife]

what adhesives do you regulary use?
Herma, doublesided tape, mini glue dots

what is your fav brand of ink/paint/chalk?I like the cats eyes chalk ink pads or versa cubes

what are your favourite journalling pens?
I have plenty thanks

if you could pick only one patterned paper manufacturer who would it be?
Right now it would be Scenic Route

do you use stamps in your scrapping....either foam, wooden, or unmounted?
yes all of them, need more of course!

favourite colour of brads?
I don't like shaped brads, just standard small ones, any colours. I don't use eyelets often

Would you like scrapping or a mixture?
Mostly Scrapping with occasional edible item would be good, not too much xmas themed stuff please

Handmade yes or no?
Yes. I love hand made

Allergys?
No smellies please, allergic to most things!

Colours love/ hate?
Love all colours, muted and bright

Themed stuff yes or no?
Erm not sure? NOt really I don't think

Strong Likes.
I like most everything except my strong dislikes

Strong Dislikes.
Floral anything and emphemra (or whaterver it is called!!) Hate coffee too!

Non scrapping Likes:
Milky Ways and Mars bars (the baby loves them!!) Beads (bracelets and keycharms etc) erm, can't think of anything else right now.

Oh and hubbies name is Matthew (why on earth you asked is beyond me!!)

[Advent Santa]

Not one for missing a question...:lol: That doesn't mean I wouldn't like to hear from Santa too!! :D :wub:

1) what adhesives do you regulary use?
herma, double sided tape, art glitter glue

2)what is your fav brand of ink/paint/chalk?
cats eyes ink, versacolour ink (the small square ones)

3)what are your favourite journalling pens?
sakura souffle

4)if you could pick only one patterned paper manufacturer who would it be?
ooooo not sure....anything really...but something funky!! Maybe Sassafrasslass

5)do you use stamps in your scrapping....either foam, wooden, or unmounted?
yes, wooden, unmounted

6)favourite colour of brads?
all colours...
Santa has been REALLY impressed by the detail in all your messages you have been leaving - and has even left you a message on a guestbook near you - there's loads of detail and he is shopping like crazy - but he would like to know if you're a coffee or tea girl. He may not say much - but he is always around! :ph34r: :ph34r: .

[Acidburnrosie]

*sniff sniff* dont think my santa loves me....hes not been in touch...{{bottom lip quivers}} and i have been a really good girl this year.....

[NELLIS10]

Santa has been REALLY impressed by the detail in all your messages you have been leaving - and has even left you a message on a guestbook near you - there's loads of detail and he is shopping like crazy - but he would like to know if you're a coffee or tea girl. He may not say much - but he is always around! :ph34r: :ph34r: .
I think I am going to faint!!! :lol: SANTA you DO care!!!:lol:

I am a tea person rather than a coffee person (actually I hate coffee!!:lol: ) I hope that answers your questions and thak you for signing your name!! Come back soon when it's all up and ready!! ;) :wub:

[Advent Santa]

This is a message for
ALLY16
Santa would like to know if you have any die cutting machines, if you don't (or even if you do!) whether you like die cuts (inc alphabets) and also, what adhesive you favour!?
Us elves have been watching you all year and know that you have been very good! We're sure you're going to love the treats Santa has prepared for you!

Mr Chris Mouse
Head Elf, Investigative Dept.

[DebbieB]

I like all girly colours as i have 2 girls, plus blues and green. I like using embossing powder, pearl ex, i think thats what its called, and really anything else i dont have any particular likes or dislikes. I dont put up decorations at home as i am always on holiday at xmas. Hope this is of help to you.

[Marge1969]

Evening all, have sent you all a PM - VIKKIG - cant send you yours as your inbox appears to be full! I'll try again tomorrow once you've had time to maybe create me a space!

Byeeee

Love

[Cassie7]

1) what adhesives do you regulary use?
double sided tape dimond glaze

2)what is your fav brand of ink/paint/chalk?
archival and cats eyes

3)what are your favourite journalling pens?
dont have many have ths souffle sukura would love a zig pen or versa watermark pen

4)if you could pick only one patterned paper manufacturer who would it be?
the bright american craft papers

5)do you use stamps in your scrapping....either foam, wooden, or un mounted


love stamps any kind

6)favourite colour of brads?
love all brads

[Advent Santa]

I think I am going to faint!!! :lol: SANTA you DO care!!!:lol:

I am a tea person rather than a coffee person (actually I hate coffee!!:lol: ) I hope that answers your questions and thak you for signing your name!! Come back soon when it's all up and ready!! ;) :wub:
Pfffftttt! Of course I do care Nat - its just its a busy time of year with all the little kiddies writing their lists. Now about that tea - do you mean fruit tea or breakfast tea? :wacko: . Remember - I see everything and I'll be lurking where you least expect!

[Advent Santa]

H0 HO HO AND A MERRY RUN UP TO CHRISTMAS TO YOU
bumpybecky

Would you be so kind as to tell me your husband's name and the names of your pets dont worry if you dont want these details made public just tell marge and she will pass it on to me

What flavours do you like the most for example coconut vanilla raspberry cinnimmon liquorish pear apple peanut walnut almond cherry to name but a few

If you could choose two inkpad colours what would they be

what is your favorite season

If you could only use four colours in your scrapping what would they be

and what patterned paper would you choose if you could only have one

your girls tell me you are being a very good mummy so please can I bring you something nice

have to go and feed my raindeer now be good

[bevvie]

Hi everyone, I need a favour!!!! Santa needs to get hold of a couple of sheets of the black blonde moments paper and was wondering if anyone in this group might have some. If so, he is willing to swap them either for some xmas blonde moments paper or anything else they want that he might have. If ANYONE can help, can you PM your host and she will then get in touch with me and then I will contact you by PM and we can arrange a swap! phew, that was complex!

Hope someone might be able to help......


Santa I have loads .... happy for you to pm me!

[Advent Santa]

ACIDBURNROSIE

Don't worry. I know you've been good this year. You've also been good with your polls and likes and dislikes so me and my helpers have everything under control.

[NELLIS10]

Pfffftttt! Of course I do care Nat - its just its a busy time of year with all the little kiddies writing their lists. Now about that tea - do you mean fruit tea or breakfast tea? :wacko: . Remember - I see everything and I'll be lurking where you least expect!
Not fruit tea Santa, unless it's a fool proof way to lose weight...:lol:
I love deep smokey teas :D

[suffolkscrapper]

dont think santa loves me either :( ho ho hoooooooooooo lol

[Advent Santa]

PuddlePants

Ho ho ho! Santa has been watching you & knows what a good girl you have been all year, I've also seen how good you are at filling in polls and making sure I have lots of information about you. I do have one question though - do you use chipboard?

Keep on being good and I will do my best to make sure you get lots of lovely Advent goodies.

[Advent Santa]

mafswife, I have a few more questions for you to-day
1 which coloures in the cats eye chalk inks do you already have?
2 scenic route papers which are your favourite ones in their collection?
3 do you use alphabet/epoxy stiickers
4 do you use lace


On the subject of ribbons I hope you don't mind just a few more,you see I have loads of reels of the stuff and I just want to share and they are NOT being included in my budget, I promise, theres just a few. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
santa

[Advent Santa]

At the last count 40 metres.

[Advent Santa]

In lots of colours, I hop.e you won't be too cross, theres lots of other goodies for you to play with , I promise.

[puddlepants]

PuddlePants

Ho ho ho! Santa has been watching you & knows what a good girl you have been all year, I've also seen how good you are at filling in polls and making sure I have lots of information about you. I do have one question though - do you use chipboard?

Keep on being good and I will do my best to make sure you get lots of lovely Advent goodies.
Thank you so much, I do try my best.
I don't have much chipboard and would gladly receive more.
I'm a little concerned about all the sherry getting left out, I don't want you to lose your license and have to disappoint all those scrappers next year. Or does one of the elves drive? If so, I've got some nice single malts and nibbles.
annie

[Advent Santa]

Tinasue

Santa has been very busy shopping for you - but has a couple of questions.

Are there any particular colours you like or dislike?

Any particular brand of smellies that you love or hate?

SAnta has a very busy month ahead - so your parcel will probably not being sent out until the end of the month.


HO HO HO

[ally16]

This is a message for
ALLY16
Santa would like to know if you have any die cutting machines, if you don't (or even if you do!) whether you like die cuts (inc alphabets) and also, what adhesive you favour!?
Us elves have been watching you all year and know that you have been very good! We're sure you're going to love the treats Santa has prepared for you!

Mr Chris Mouse
Head Elf, Investigative Dept.

Hello Santa :D I dont have a die cutting machine anymore, used to have but didnt use it enough to justify keeping it. I love alphabets of all kinds but tend not to use a lot of other die cuts. I use tags though. I use a lot of double sided tape, diamond glaze and have just recently tried herma (not convinced on that one maybe should have got repo!!!!) I'm sure I'll love all my pressies :)

[bumpybecky]

H0 HO HO AND A MERRY RUN UP TO CHRISTMAS TO YOU
bumpybecky

blimey Santa you ask hard questions! here goes....

Would you be so kind as to tell me your husband's name and the names of your pets dont worry if you dont want these details made public just tell marge and she will pass it on to me

DH is Jim, the dog is Treacle, the cats are Einstein (black and white), Salsa (ginger one) and Deci - short for Decibel - she's noisy! (tortoishell)

What flavours do you like the most for example coconut vanilla raspberry cinnimmon liquorish pear apple peanut walnut almond cherry to name but a few

I love cinnamon and liquorish (not together though!), like raspberry, coconut, apples, pear, peanut, and not so keen on cherry or walnuts. Almonds are tricky - I like the nuts, but hate marzipan, bakewell tart etc - hope that's not confusing!

If you could choose two inkpad colours what would they be
I use chocoaltey brown quite a bit and also pink, but already have those. If I were to be buying two more I'd go for red and dark green for all the Christmas LOs I'm planning (I'm hoping to do Shimelle's Christmas course)

what is your favorite season
not sure I have one! I'm not a hugely outdoorsy person - hayfever in summer and not a fan of getting cold and wet! I do have a lot of summer holiday photos to scrap though if that helps!

If you could only use four colours in your scrapping what would they be

that would be torture! I've just looked through my gallery figuring if there was a lot of something it shows I must use it lots! I seem to use lots of pink, light pinks and bright pinks, quite often with green (pastels and brights) and my fave colour is purple :) to be honest I've got quite a bit of stash and anything you buy will go with something I have already :D

and what patterned paper would you choose if you could only have one

that is such a hard question! if I was forced to stick to one range of paper, and a few sheets only in that range, I think I'd chose one of the Chatterbox ranges as they're double sided, so you get a bit more option. But I've got loads of Chatterbox stuff already! (no more rec room please - I used it for a month solid for Shimelle's september course and would like a break now :lol: )

I had a quick look around the sponsors sites (Santa - you're a bad influence!) to see if there was anything that jumped out and found the Twirl range of crate papers which are the pink and green ones (which you can get at Capture the Magic who have a discount code in the sponsors forum!) I've not got any crate papers and these look yummy :)

Also I saw the My Minds Eye - Kaleidoscope papers at Papermaze. I've not got anything from this manufacturer and all of the look yummy, especially the girl, summer, princess and sisters ones on the first page at Papermaze.

Hope that helps a bit, please ask again if I've not been helpful!

your girls tell me you are being a very good mummy so please can I bring you something nice

have to go and feed my raindeer now be good

I want to know what you bribed my children with ;) and I hope your raindeer are well :) and I have been a good girl, honestly!

and :wub::wub::wub::wub::wub: I can see from the questions you're asking that you're putting LOADS of thought into this - I'm seriously impressed!

[Advent Santa]

Ho Ho Ho
bumpybecky

I Just love christmas I have the best job in the world
I would'nt be doing a very good job if i brought you things you did'nt like now would I

Thank you for the great answers to my questions

If I can make you smile every day for 25 days I know I'v done my job



Love to the girls and Jim too

be good santas watching

love and hugs
Santa

[Advent Santa]

Questions for Kat the Cobbler:D :D

Have you been good this year? Santa would also like to know if there are any kinds of smellies that you can use without affecting your skin? Also do you have a favourite brand of chocolate/sweets?

[Advent Santa]

MESSAGE FOR GUILLYFLOWER


are there any chocolates you dont like? what kind of altered art things do you prefer?

[Advent Santa]

Chris K
now i know you like ribbons,but what sort of patterens do you like on yours(i've got about 40 meters you know!!:))
what's dd called,seen her on your lo's but no mention of names!!!
not very exciting questions,but some things i just need to know:)

have a good day and try to be good..........i'm watching:ph34r:

[Kat the Cobbler]

Questions for Kat the Cobbler:D :D

Have you been good this year? Santa would also like to know if there are any kinds of smellies that you can use without affecting your skin? Also do you have a favourite brand of chocolate/sweets?

Hello santa. Of course I've been good :rolleyes:

I can use Simple (I think that's what it's called). It has to be for sensitive skin.

My favourite chocolate!!! Mmmm.... that's a tough one there's so many. I love ferrero rocher (no one else does) and I love toffeffees (I think that's what they're called. They're toffees with chocolate things they're like half a ball type thing).

Hope this helps santa.

[VikkiG]

Evening all, have sent you all a PM - VIKKIG - cant send you yours as your inbox appears to be full! I'll try again tomorrow once you've had time to maybe create me a space!

Byeeee

Love


Eek - sorry!! Have I been naughty???? Inbox is now empty ........
Sorry I haven't been around - been busy scrapping for once!!!!

Vikki x

[VikkiG]

Where have all my posts gone???? I'm sure I had more than 194 before?? :unsure:

[StarGazer]

Vikki - see this (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=136868) thread - it's all to do with the work done on the website yesterday!

[tinasue]

Tinasue

Santa has been very busy shopping for you - but has a couple of questions.

Are there any particular colours you like or dislike?

Any particular brand of smellies that you love or hate?

SAnta has a very busy month ahead - so your parcel will probably not being sent out until the end of the month.


HO HO HO



Hello Santa

I like most colours, I usually find that I really enjoy trying things that other people have chosen that I might not have picked myself. I've got so much to scrap including my girls, old family stuff and my flower photos so everything is likely to get used.

As for smellies, I'm not to keen on Lush but again love to try anything really. My fav smells are spicy or fruity and I love vanilla. I esp like relaxing baths although most of the time have to settle for quick showers:P

Hope that helps, if you want me to be more fussy I could try but my Mum taught me to just be happy that someone cared enough to buy me anything:D Hope that you don't get too tired Santa and don't worry about not sending until the end of the month because then I won't have to wait too long to open my surprise.

Tina xxx

[VikkiG]

Thanks stargazer!

[Guillyflower]

MESSAGE FOR GUILLYFLOWER


are there any chocolates you dont like? what kind of altered art things do you prefer?


Oooh wasn't expecting any messages from Santa :lol: Chocolates I don't like? I can't think of any :lol:
Altered art is very new to me so I can't really say ........ this is hard :mellow: I have altered journals etc but I do love looking at the 3D pieces that other people have done eg boxes, tins etc
Santa - I know I would be happy with anything you send me!!

[Advent Santa]

Guillyflower thanks for letting santa know i can now sort out some more pressies for you.

[Phoenix Tears]

HO HO HO
Phoenix Tears

Santa has been reading up on you and knows you dont like smelly smellies IYKWIM and wondered if their is any particular make of non smelly smellies that you like:D

Also santa would like to know if you have been naughty or nice?

Advent Santa


Dear Santa,
I have been a very naughty girl this year because I have spent far too much money on stash! (ssshh don't tell DH)!
I like smellies like impulse body sprays, Avon stuff (mmmm Exotic Rose and Jasmine)!and things that aren't too strong or sweet and sickly. I only have a shower! Hope this helps you Santa. I don't want to stink like a reindeer next year! :D :D :D

[Chris K]

Chris K
now i know you like ribbons,but what sort of patterens do you like on yours(i've got about 40 meters you know!!:))
what's dd called,seen her on your lo's but no mention of names!!!
not very exciting questions,but some things i just need to know:)

have a good day and try to be good..........i'm watching:ph34r:

Dear Santa

Have been very very good today and managed to resist a huge banoffee pie at lunchtime:)

I like all sorts of patterns spots, checks, stripes. I have lots of plain. I am definately running low on green and beige patterned ribbon but I use lots so would be quite happy if some of your 40 meter stock ended up in my Christmas stocking :lol:

DD or DFH (the daughter from hell at the moment) is called Hannah. Sometimes she is very very good but most times she is h****d at the moment grrrrr. Are you going to whip her away and bring me a lovely post teenage angel??? :D

Thank you santa

[Kermit]

Oooh we've gone a bit quiet today. Where could everyone be?! Lol! Are we all advent stash shopping or hanging out in the Harry Potter Zone?!

[ally16]

Good morning all, I've been out already this morning looking for some nice christmas paper to wrap my pressies in. Cybercrop is taking over a bit at the moment I think but it will calm down eventually :)

[Kat the Cobbler]

Bit of both. I only need to get choccies for my advent bod and then it's all finished.

[VikkiG]

I'm still here!!! Hope everyone is OK. MUST do some more shopping soon (it's such a hard life!!) ......

[Advent Santa]

Santa is here!!:lol:

[Advent Santa]

VIKKIG,

Santa has been reliably informed by the CIA (Christmas Investigative Angels!!) that you have indeed been a very good girl this year and Santa is well on his way to making sure you ahve a wonderful Advent Swap this eyar. However he would like to know if there is one special (small) gift that he could get you in addition to his already perfectly prepared packages.:D

Merry Christmas Vikki and tell little Joshua I've been checking his list too!!!;)

[ally16]

Oooooooh the CIA, I like it :lol:

[NELLIS10]

VIKKIG,

Santa has been reliably informed by the CIA (Christmas Investigative Angels!!) that you have indeed been a very good girl this year and Santa is well on his way to making sure you ahve a wonderful Advent Swap this eyar. However he would like to know if there is one special (small) gift that he could get you in addition to his already perfectly prepared packages.:D

Merry Christmas Vikki and tell little Joshua I've been checking his list too!!!;)
LMAO Santa, Christmas Investigative Angels!!!! oooo scary!!!!:lol:

Personally I'm hoping to catch a glimpse of CSI (Christmas Stocking Imps!!!) :lol:

[VikkiG]

:wub: Oh Santa - you have made my day!!!!! Lovely to hear from you!!! Your Christmas Investigative Angels are very kind :lol:

Hmmmmmm special gifts???? Oh I don't know ...... something to alter, something to write in (like you, I write alot of lists!!), anything scrappy - anything at all!!!!! Anything that you send will be really appreciated :D
I don't know if that is any help at all??!!!! :unsure:

Thank you Santa!! xxxx

[Advent Santa]

:wub: Oh Santa - you have made my day!!!!! Lovely to hear from you!!! Your Christmas Investigative Angels are very kind :lol:

Hmmmmmm special gifts???? Oh I don't know ...... something to alter, something to write in (like you, I write alot of lists!!), anything scrappy - anything at all!!!!! Anything that you send will be really appreciated :D
I don't know if that is any help at all??!!!! :unsure:

Thank you Santa!! xxxx

Santa has had a wonderful idea, he will indeed get you a scrappy list to decorate as you see fit, but would ask in return that if he includes a smaller scrappy list (for next years list of good boys and girls) you might send it to him in return? So he can see your wonderful work for himself. :D

[VikkiG]

Sounds like a deal Santa!!! xx

[NELLIS10]

Where is everyone???? noone has been on since lunch!!! Get out of HOGWARTS you people and come back and play!!!:lol:

[ally16]

:lol: It's all the cc excitement, it's taken over a bit.

[VikkiG]

I'm back!!! DS now in bed ..... about to pour large glass of wine and eat dinner ...... what did you want to play???! I have monopoly (sp?), scrabble, twister - YES TWISTER!!!!

[ally16]

Ooooh twister, now you're talking :lol:

[VikkiG]

Sorry ..... was tempted to the dark side .... just registered for the CC - I'm a slytherin. Back now........ Right foot red!!

[VikkiG]

Nellis - where have you gone?????

[Advent Santa]

mafswife, I have a few more questions for you to-day
1 which coloures in the cats eye chalk inks do you already have?
2 scenic route papers which are your favourite ones in their collection?
3 do you use alphabet/epoxy stiickers
4 do you use lace


On the subject of ribbons I hope you don't mind just a few more,you see I have loads of reels of the stuff and I just want to share and they are NOT being included in my budget, I promise, theres just a few.:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[NELLIS10]

OOOOO Sorry I was eating!!! OK Left foot blue!!!

[Advent Santa]

mafswife,Ann, santa was sorry to hear that you haven't been well, hope that you feel better soon.

[Advent Santa]

on the subject of ribbons,Ann, you must not get cross there are just a few, er, about 40 metres or so.

[Advent Santa]

Ho Ho Ho Good luck at the dentist today StarGazer I hope it goes OK for you. Rudolf has got everything crossed for you ;) Just a random question for you... Have you got pierced ears?

[StarGazer]

oh Santa - you are very good at stalking. Please ask Rudolph to keep everything crossed after the recent nightmares I've had I could do with it going well!

Yes, I do have pierced ears.

[Acidburnrosie]

ohhh ive just had some lovely stash delivered for my swappee.....some doodlebug and Karen Foster papers, some Karen Foster rubons and some Making Memories chipboard accents...and they are all based on a theme which im sure is very close to my swappees heart!!!!

[Advent Santa]

Kermit I've wrapped all but 3 of your pressies, just a couple of extras to finish. I've included a surprise novelty item from my collection too - hope you like it, lol!
Jingle Bells the Elf (pp Santa)

[suffolkscrapper]

dont think santa loves me:( hes definately not talking to me - think i might go in the corner and cry lol ;)

[kitty falol]

Santa doesn't love me either Cherry. Think I must have been a naughty girl this year ;)

[Advent Santa]

A special message to kitty falol and suffolkscrapper. Santa here, taking a short time out of my schedule to say hi and offer the goodwill of the season to you. I'm sure your designated elves will be along shortly to add their messages too.
Santa

[kitty falol]

A special message to kitty falol and suffolkscrapper. Santa here, taking a short time out of my schedule to say hi and offer the goodwill of the season to you. I'm sure your designated elves will be along shortly to add their messages too.
Santa

Aaaww, thank you Santa :wub: Happy Christmas! I appreciate, you must be very busy at this time of year :D

[Advent Santa]

PRINCESS - WHERE ARE YOU?? :ph34r: :lol:
I KNOW you have been very good so I would love to send you things you like so please could you fill this in for me?

Hopping off for some more Sherry ....HO Ho HO ......

[Advent Santa]

Ooops Too much Sherry - forgot to pu this in the post Ho Ho HIC! :lol:

Would you like scrapping or a mixture?

Handmade yes or no?

Allergys?

Colours love/ hate?

Themed stuff yes or no?

Strong Likes (and big hints!)


Strong Dislikes.

Non scrapping Likes:

Other

[Advent Santa]

Oh Bother the above post was especially for PRINCESS

No more sherry today .......... who's gonna drive me home?

[Sky]

santa,what you like!!!!!!!!!!!!theres still 45 days to christmas,you'd better slow down other wise you might get all the boxes mixed up!!!!!!!!!!!

[JAIME GIRL]

1) what adhesives do you regulary use?
Double sided tape/sticky dots/mounted squares (found in hobbycraft)...but always willing to try something new..wud like to try Herma but havent got round to buying any yet!!!

2)what is your fav brand of ink/paint/chalk?
Dont really have fav as not regular user

3)what are your favourite journalling pens?
No favourites

4)if you could pick only one patterned paper manufacturer who would it be?
No favourites

5)do you use stamps in your scrapping....either foam, wooden, or unmounted?
Havent used stamps but only as I only have small selection and what I have didnt match theme on albums

6)favourite colour of brads?
All colours

[suffolkscrapper]

ooohh santa thanks for the message but really! dont you think you should be a bit more carefull with the booze lol

[Marge1969]

well, managed to wrap the majority of mine today
Still finishing off some handmade stuff - I hope she likes it!!

Hope you are all busy too - very quiet today isnt it!

Love

[kitty falol]

Hellooooooo!

Well I think I've got all my pressies bought, just got one more handmade thing to make. I may have gone slightly over budget but who cares, it's Christmas :lol:

I've not even thought about wrapping yet though :wacko:

[puddlepants]

Yes, I've bought mine and have 2 to make. So far I've only managed to lose one thing. No doubt one of my home elves has stolen it.
annie

[NELLIS10]

All done and teh first 10 wrapped...even made 2 things too!!:D

[JenniF]

I "think" I've bought most of my stuff, but will need to sit down at the weekend with the stuff I have and my lists to check if there is more required and what I have to make!! Still need to buy some wrapping paper though.

[StarGazer]

I've got everything including wrapping paper etc, put it in a box & found that I need a bigger box! Not started wrapping yet cos there are a few things I need to think about HOW to wrap first!

[ljrn]

I've got most of mine - but still hoping Santa might tell me he's out there for me as well :(

[suffolkscrapper]

confessess to not having brought anything yet - but got it all sorted in my head lol

[Cassie7]

oh my, have two made thingeees never made any thing like them before hope my swappeeeeeeee likes them, a for wrapping not even thought of it better get my skates on epecially if i want to join in the cyber crop. I have really enjoyed getting to know about my swappeeeeeeeeeeeeeee and hope that maybe we will be friends once the mystery is uncovered

[kitty falol]

I have really enjoyed getting to know about my swappeeeeeeeeeeeeeee and hope that maybe we will be friends once the mystery is uncovered

Aawww, that's lovely :D I feel the same :lol: I've enjoyed learning all about them - it's like they're a friend I haven't met yet... if you know what I mean.

[Hypatia]

I always find that a bit odd - after the secret is revealed.... I mean you know so much about this person who doesn't know you from Adam! I'm doing a swap on another board where you chat and send presents for three months and that has been great fun.

But I do love getting my little things to open :)

[StarGazer]

It's strange isn't it? I've seen my swappee posting lately & nearly said "hello" or whatever then suddenly remembered that I'm a secret & they know nothing about me! Funny to think that maybe there's someone out there feeling the same way about me

[NELLIS10]

It's strange isn't it? I've seen my swappee posting lately & nearly said "hello" or whatever then suddenly remembered that I'm a secret & they know nothing about me! Funny to think that maybe there's someone out there feeling the same way about me
Well it ain't me!! :lol: :P ;)

[mafswife]

mafswife, I have a few more questions for you to-day
1 which coloures in the cats eye chalk inks do you already have?
2 scenic route papers which are your favourite ones in their collection?
3 do you use alphabet/epoxy stiickers
4 do you use lace

On the subject of ribbons I hope you don't mind just a few more,you see I have loads of reels of the stuff and I just want to share and they are NOT being included in my budget, I promise, theres just a few.:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Sorry for delay in replying oh big red man - I have been poorly.

1. Cats Eye chalk inks - I already have Aqua, Royal Blue, Smoke Blue & Blue Iris, Amber Clay, CReamy Brown, Chesnut Brown, Pink Pastel, Tangerine and Bronze/Silver/Gold.

2. Scenic Route - I love the new Cape Town range & Rockland (xmas rnage)too and Festivale White

3. I so use alphabet/Epoxy stickers yes

4. Lace, erm, no

5. Ribbons - fine by me - I love them!!

[JenniF]

Ann, hope you are feeling better now.

As for everyone mentioning about feeling they know their swappee I feel the same way, mind you sometimes it does feel a bit like stalking as I keep looking for the other posts they have made! I just hope that they like what I've got them as their pressies.

[SallyL]

Yes I agree with this too, I'm stalking my swapee, reading all their posts, and want to chat with them. So looking forward to catching up properly after the 25th December!!

[janetlinda56]

It has felt a bit like stalking to me as well,

[VikkiG]

I'm hoping that my swapee will adopt me after - she sounds lovely!!!

[Cassie7]

WOW i had some stash delivered today for my swapeeeeeeee and it is Lush as my kids say

[VikkiG]

Just ordered the last items (I think ... :unsure: )....

Just got to wrap them now - I love wrapping pressies!!!! :D

[NELLIS10]

I'm hoping that my swapee will adopt me after - she sounds lovely!!!
I hope my Swapper likes me as a swappee and thinks I'm nice too!! :lol:

[VikkiG]

I'm sure she will Nellis / Bella !

[NELLIS10]

I'm sure she will Nellis / Bella !
She'll probably think I'm mad as a hatter...most people do!! :lol:
I wonder who my swapper is...

[VikkiG]

Hmmmmm I keep wondering that too, I keep trying to guess but then people say something about their swapee that makes me think that it's not me!!

By the way IMO there are not enough mad hatters in the world!! :lol:

[NELLIS10]

Well if ur not my swappee and I'm not your swappee that narrows it down a bit!! :lol:

[puddlepants]

normality is sooo over-rated.
annie

[VikkiG]

:lol: :lol: I'll keep guessing then!

[VikkiG]

normality is sooo over-rated.
annie

Couldn't agree more!!

[puddlepants]

ah but does my swappee agree? lol!
annie

[Kat the Cobbler]

I bought a big box for mine today. Just need to get some chocolates and then I've finished,

[NELLIS10]

I bought a big box for mine today. Just need to get some chocolates and then I've finished,
I'm going to finish mine this weekend I think...need to find a box though!!!:lol:

[DebbieB]

just a quick question i am probably being dumb but if we make a paper bag book for someone do we have to decorate it?

[Guillyflower]

I have a box but not a lot to put in it! :( I made a list of things I have bought/made but it doesn't seem much and I still don't know very much about my 'victim':wacko: Trying to walk the line of buying things that are quite neutral - but that is SO boring :lol:

[NELLIS10]

just a quick question i am probably being dumb but if we make a paper bag book for someone do we have to decorate it?
I would say that if I was to make one for someone I would just give them the basic papers and card stock and let them put it together!

[DebbieB]

Thanks for that as i thought if i covered it etc it might not be to there liking so i'll just put in the papers and card.

[DebbieB]

forgot to say whoever my swappee is i have updated my likes and dislikes not that i have any dislikes.

[NELLIS10]

forgot to say whoever my swappee is i have updated my likes and dislikes not that i have any dislikes.
SWAPPER not SWAPPEE you ARE the SWAPPEE...;) :lol:

[DebbieB]

oh yes sorry just having another blonde dumb moment well it is late and i am tired:lol:

[Advent Santa]

forgot to say whoever my swappee is i have updated my likes and dislikes not that i have any dislikes.


Thank you Debbie, I did notice that earlier when I was checking to see if the elves had missed any important information about you. Only trouble is we seem to like a lot of the same things so I am shopping for 2:lol:

One thing I did forget to ask:rolleyes: When you go to Florida, do you do Disney etc and if so do you like themed stash? Don't worry if you don't, I know that it's not to evryones taste:)

SANTA

[DebbieB]

yes we do do disney and i love themed stash anything disney. Shopping for 2 oh dear that could turn out to be expensive.:lol:

[Advent Santa]

HO ho Ho
Cant say i'm xxxxxxxxxxxx Santa
was just going to announce that i am off to a very special shop in a moment nearly let the cat out of the bag with what i was going to say (if i had used my swapes name and my final destination ho ho ho what am I like)

Anyway this is a magical shop full of stash will have to put a note on the parcel so who gets it knows i made a very special trip to get this. HO HO HO dont you just love buying presents

[Advent Santa]

POLGARA
Santa is going to take his reindeers for a test drive on Monday, to get them ready for Xmas, so he will stop by your house (in a cunning disguise of a postman<_< ) on Tuesday or Wednesday, with your Advent Box!
Make sure you give him a mince pie and a big kiss when you see him! :D

[janetlinda56]

Paper bag books. wouldn.t have a clue where to start, could never understand the instructions,but would love a see one that has been put together, but thats just me.
janet

[Marge1969]

Hello ladies, still a bit quiet in here!

Just a quick reminder to PM/email me once you have posted your parcel please, so that I can keep it all up to date. As the parcels are posted, I will update the first page - hence once a parcel is on its way to you, thats what will be against your name, not that you have posted a parcel. Does that make sense?
I think that should prevent anyone twigging who has sent to whom!
Then make sure you let me know when you receive a parcel too!

Ta very much, sorry to be a pain

Love

[VikkiG]

Sounds good Sally.

I have made a paperbag book for my swapee and have decorated it .... worried now in case she doesn't like it! Oh well she can always send it back to me as I'm quite pleased with it!

[DebbieB]

I've made a paper bag book as well but i havent decorated i will just put the papers etc in the pressie and then they can decorate it how they want. I have nearly finished my shopping just a few bits to get then the paper and find a box.

[Advent Santa]

GUILLYFLOWER santa wants to know who is your favourite singer

[Cassie7]

Sounds good Sally.

I have made a paperbag book for my swapee and have decorated it .... worried now in case she doesn't like it! Oh well she can always send it back to me as I'm quite pleased with it!
Vikki i made a star book and decorated it too i am pleased with it but
after reading this thread am now worried to

[ljrn]

I think anyone who is a scrapper will appreciate the time and effort that has gone into the work - I know I would

[Polgara]

POLGARA
Santa is going to take his reindeers for a test drive on Monday, to get them ready for Xmas, so he will stop by your house (in a cunning disguise of a postman<_< ) on Tuesday or Wednesday, with your Advent Box!
Make sure you give him a mince pie and a big kiss when you see him! :D


Wow Santa - that was quick! ( mumbles 'I wish I was that oraganised')

I will be working Tuesday and Wednesday but my lovely neighbour Norma at number 38 will takes in all parcels for me :) I will ask har about the mince pie - but not too sure if husband Colin will aprove of the kiss :P

[Kat the Cobbler]

Request for Santa

Can you give me the courage to ask the bloke that I like how he feels about me please. It's driivng me crazy!!!

:wub: :P

Tee hee

[Guillyflower]

GUILLYFLOWER santa wants to know who is your favourite singer

My favourite singer????????? Oh dear ........ there are loads :lol:
I don't listen to the radio so don't even know if they're still alive let alone singing - DH says Nelson Eddie - NO not really :lol: I'm old but not THAT old! I like Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart, Shania Twain, Bread, Beach Boys, Barbra Streisand and Westlife.

:D :D

[Hypatia]

I've partially assembled an item and then added in extra bits and pieces figuring they'll want to make up the rest of them. I know I would - even if it was fairly finished I'd probably add a few bits and pieces. My taste is so simple and plain it isn't hard for me to stop and discover that other people would like a bit more <G>

Never made a paper bag book but they do sound like fun :)

[puddlepants]

I will be grateful for anything I receive.
annie