Green Buttons Advent 08 Chat

[Theresa]

This thread is for Green Buttons Advent 08 chat. Please make sure that you have contacted your hosts to sign up for the fun :D

[Wisher]

Hi everyone

welcome to our chat thread - looking forward to spending time chatting with you, being silly and sharing our Christmas preparations.

My name is Gill and with Poet Crafty will be hosting the Green Buttons group. Please let us know if there is anything you don't understand/want more information about and please please let us know if anything happens that will make the swap difficult for you. We are here to help....

have fun and happy shopping

Gillx

Sign ups

Kron
Kathb
sweetpea555
Llaethdy
guiderbe
woozle
Jaime girl
Nellyphant
Clairbear 101
Bridget.William
Stargazer
Leann21
charlestorm
Ruthieb
Terri_Ann87
hollies mum
Debbie b
phoenix tears
donna2606
annie2006
kat the cobbler
y are crafty
jay
nip
elliemook
incalec
natzini

[Kron]

Hi Gill, been waiting for this since last year, would love to join please, off to pm you now!

[Poet Crafty]

HI everyone

As Gill said, please join in and have fun. The time to join is as soon as you can and then you can get your thinking caps on. I am currently hosting a swap so my pm box is full quite often. If you wish you can also email me at audmarshall@aol.com or I am sure Gill will be equally happy to help :)

Jingle bells jingle bells !

Audrey
x

[ruthieB]

have sent you an email!! i hope it counts and im in!!! so excited

[Kron]

Hi Ruth, glad someone has joined me! lol

[annie2006]

woohoo!!! ive emailed u audrey with my details. hiya girlies from tequila scrappers. i'm an advent virgin and this is so exciting!

[Theresa]

Emails only for Advent swap please ladies. I was waiting for an email address from either Audrey or Gill - have been out this evening but I will now transfer the email address to the Green Buttons sign up thread and you can get going :)

your sign up thread is here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=241140)

[chalestorm]

I've emailed - WHOOOO!
love the Advent Swap - been excited about it for ages!

[ruthieB]

have you done the polls yet???

[chalestorm]

YUP - all of them - how excited am I!
I'm itching to start shopping, this is my second year doing it, and i've got loads of ideas from things i saw people get/give last year......
Have you done them yet ruthie?

[Kron]

Hi Chalestorm, must go and do the polls, hope my email to Gail went to the right email address!

[chalestorm]

Hi Karen, me too - i was having some trouble getting the email addy off the signup page.
Can't wait to find out who my swappee is.......

[Kron]

I had the problem too as it automatically goes to Windows Mail, and I use google!

[chalestorm]

yup - had the same problem but manages to copy and paste
have updated my likes and dislikes too!

[Kron]

Need to sort my likes/dislikes into a better order

[ruthieB]

yeah i did the polls and this is my first year!!! im so excited!!!!!! already sent my email off and got a reply so my name is on there!!! :) so happy i cant wait for this!!!

[Kron]

Not had a reply yet!

[Wisher]

Hiya Kron

I've just replied to your email - welcome officially to the swap!

best wishes
Gillx

[kathb]

Ive emailed ! but left no email addy will email you again :wacko:

[chalestorm]

ooo - i haven't had a reply - did you get my email Gill?
xx

[leeann21]

hello :)

i have emailed aswell :)

I am so excited, loved this last year

[StarGazer]

Hi all! Just emailed to join in for my 3rd year :)

[annie2006]

to all you girls who have been in this before - can i ask
what was your fave lil advent pressies to receive and give
and what did you receive and give for your xmas day gift?
thanks

[leeann21]

this is terrible but i cant remember what i gave for the xmas day gift last year :o i received a 6x6 album with matching papers and other bits :)

My fav presents where the chocolate :lol:

No honeslt i liked everything i received :)

I gave sock slippers, chocolate santa, christmas decs, i enjoyed all of those and of course staash shopping was fab :)

[bridget.william]

I've signed up too. Never done this before, but looking forward to everything unfolding.

It almost makes me look forward to Christmas.

[chalestorm]

For Christmas day I gave a little acrylic minibook and papers bits to decorate it (like a mini kit) and I received a set of the Scenic Route christmas papers stickers/chipboard.

I loved everything I got last year – I was SO lucky!

My advice is do research your swappee and ask questions via the secret santa thread if you aren't sure. It's much easier to make sure you're getting things your swappee will like.

[annie2006]

thanks for your help girls. i really like the polls idea and hope everyone fills them out as you can look through the results and see what your swappee has voted for.

[clairbear101]

Hi well i have succumbed & decided to join!lol

have emailed, so let the games begin!lol

[Nellyphant]

I've sent my e-mail. Better get my thinking cap on!

[Llaethdy]

just signed up too...anything to get that xmas spirit flowing. last year as the main pressie i gave a book on handcrafted handbags...coz that's what my swapee was in to.i think it was appreciated!

Sian x

[StarGazer]

I loved everything I got last year – I was SO lucky!

Very glad to hear that, Chloe :D

Last year I got lots of lovely presents, but just at this moment I can't remember what I got on Christmas day...think it might have been SR pps, cs etc but don't hold me to it!

[Wisher]

Hi everyone

nice to see you all beginning to chat! Just in case peeps are wondering how the signups work - by clicking the link in the info thread you should get Aud's email addy - so the signups are going there at the moment. A couple of you have emailed me via the UKS email function and one via PM....Aud and I are going to chat on the phone tonight to work out how we will manage this - but please don't worry if you haven't heard back from us yet - we are working on it...

Gillx

[Kron]

Thanks Gill, and I apologise for calling you Gail, will try not to do it again! ;)

[Wisher]

that's fine lol

I answer to most things - including "oy you" on occasions

tee hee

[Kron]

that's fine lol

I answer to most things - including "oy you" on occasions

tee hee

:lol::lol::lol:

[clairbear101]

This is my first time as well so lets hope i get my swapee what they want!!

[Theresa]

Good evening ladies, hope you're enjoying things so far :)

Please can I ask you to make your hosts' lives easier by only using the email link in the sign up thread to sign up for the swap. Thankyou :)

[Pink Chocolate]

where do i sign up? ive been searching for half an hour and im gettig really stressed

[Theresa]

where do i sign up? ive been searching for half an hour and im gettig really stressed

http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=241140

[Wisher]

thanks Tree you beat me to it lol

[sweetpea555]

Well i have emailed and all signed up now just to wait for my swapee and get stalking lol..... this is weird but in a nice way, just hope my swapee gives me lots of ideas, plus i had better go and fill in thepolls for whoever has me lol...

Sending hugs Leona x

[leeann21]

evening girls :)

i have been thinking today lol even bought a little present to get me started :lol:

I have been thinking about wrapping paper lol i think i have lost it :)

[Kron]

I have been thinking about wrapping paper lol i think i have lost it :)

What the wrapping paper or the plot?:P

[leeann21]

iv lost the plot because i have started thinking of wrapping paper already :lol:

[sweetpea555]

LOL dont worry abou tthat i have actually brough about 3/4 of my christmas shopping just a few more bits to get really lol.... i know it seems reallyearly but i tell u know it will be here quicker than we know it lol plus it only leaves technically 3 pay days....

Leona x

[leeann21]

oh dont get me wrong, i have started shopping for christmas aswell, i have got my thomas the tank obsessed nephews present on one of my sisters, so just mum, dad, sister2, neice, gran and 2 grandads lol

[TeaJenny]

Just signed up -loved this last year!!
Well I sent an email so hopefully I will be signed up soon.
I refuse to think about Christmas shopping until after Halloween!!!

[leeann21]

oh i forgot about halloween :lol:

[Kat the Cobbler]

I've signed up but i'm not on the list :(

[leeann21]

neither am i yet, gill posted a few posts back saying that they where sorting through the emails, i am sure the names will be added to the loist soon :)

[ruthieB]

neither am i and i got an email back saying i was accepted

[sweetpea555]

OOOO im on the list lol.....

So that means i can get my thinking cap on lol............

Just come back from elvaston and there so many christmas goodies lol....... i could have brought the whole shop i think!

Hummm but i did mnagae to buy a small fortune but i did get a few extras so they are out aside..... :)

Leona x

[Kron]

Glad you had a good day at Elvaston, whereabouts in Derbyshire are you?

[Wisher]

neither am i and i got an email back saying i was accepted


hiya - I'm just waiiting for Aud to let me know who she has signed up and I will add you to the list...don't worry it is all in hand

[iana]

i've asked to play too, i hosted last year and it was fun to see all the questions being answered!!

I'd suggest that you use the secret santa thread to ask specific questions for your lady, and its lovely to get asked them there too...

[iana]

omg!! i just finished all the polls!!

my likes dislikes need updating so will do them later this eve :):)

hosts, would it be possible to have a likes/dislikes thread (for each team? ) i think we did one last year and that was a great place to keep a running list as you thought of things - if its one thread per team you can find people easier!

[sweetpea555]

HI Karen im in Henaor...

I see you rin Nottinghamshire... where bouts?

[guiderbec]

I've just emailed.....really enjoyed this last year!!! Just off to ill in the polls and update my likes/dislikes list

[leeann21]

iv had to buy somethings to ease my excitement :lol: just bought generic things lol and not much

[guiderbec]

Well, I've filled in all the polls and updated my likes/dislikes list in my profile. If anyone has a free minute, could they take a look at my profile and see if they think my list is helpful!!!

[Kron]

Well, I've filled in all the polls and updated my likes/dislikes list in my profile. If anyone has a free minute, could they take a look at my profile and see if they think my list is helpful!!!

What about colours? Do you have any favourites? Are there any you totally hate?

[Kron]

HI Karen im in Henaor...

I see you rin Nottinghamshire... where bouts?

Hi Leona

I'm in North Notts, between Retford and Doncaster. Was brought up in Long Eaton, went to school in Kirk Hallam and my sister lives in Ripley, so not too far away!

[guiderbec]

What about colours? Do you have any favourites? Are there any you totally hate?

Good thinking-will add that now! Thanks for taking a look for me

[guiderbec]

Hi Leona

I'm in North Notts, between Retford and Doncaster. Was brought up in Long Eaton, went to school in Kirk Hallam and my sister lives in Ripley, so not too far away!

You're not too far from me-I live near Dinnington, not far from Worksop

[leeann21]

suppose i should update my likes and dislikes aswell lol

[sweetpea555]

Not far at all karen then ..

Well i need to update my likes and dislikes aswell .... hummmm need to think about that one i think! Guiderbec... think i wil have a nosey :) see what you have written for a guideline lol seeming as you have done this before im a complete novice hee hee

Leona x

[guiderbec]

I hope I'm of help to you! I had lots of fun with this swap last year.......

[leeann21]

well it didnt take me long to update mine lol im not very specific though :lol:

[sweetpea555]

LOL im pretty easy aswell i don have many dislikes..... and who doesnt like stash :)

Leona x

[leeann21]

I dont really have many dislikes either, apart from vintage lol i used to love it but loath it now :lol:

I have a current special obsession with bird related stash lol you know like prima birdies, paper with birds on, owl stamps :lol:

Whats everyone doing today then?

[chalestorm]

Hi Leeann,
I'm teaching a beginners scrapping workshop today, very excited it's my fave to teach. Then to a friends for fajitas for tea! YUM!

[sweetpea555]

HUmm today , well its sunday.. i hate sundays i think they drag but it also means i have a whole day to do some crafting i may do some flowers today, get some felt out and some buttons/sequins and experiment, or i may do some lo's or a mini book hummm or i could start em all lol i normally do..... oh and then there is dinner lol....

Leona x

[leeann21]

Iv got to go to asda, wooohooo :( lol i am in the mood to scrap but i just cant be bothered unpacking stuff :lol:

[Woozle]

HI - just dropping in to say hello :)
Looking forward to the Advent swap

[sweetpea555]

Hi woozle... welcome aboard...

Oh asda i like going to the big one in spondon lol they have lots of goodies int here as it one of the big ones including macdonalds .... Yum Yum ...

Leona x

[leeann21]

asda wsa heaving, i had a quick glance at the christmas section but after being rammed twice with a trolley i gave up :lol:

[sweetpea555]

LOL so would i think.... well its sunday people seem to go crazy on a sunday even though its open tommoxz... must be somthing to do with closing at 4 lol.....

Leona x

[leeann21]

why is it that people get mad like that? its like new year when the shops are shut for 2 days and you cant get a loaf of bread for love nor money!!

[sweetpea555]

LOL i know that we are lucky though because our garage opens for a few hours so if we desperatly need something we can pop down there!

[clairbear101]

cor you lot can talk!lol thought i'd have a look and took me 10 minutes to get through!! hehe

well i have had friends over for tea and just been enjoying staying in for once!!

[sweetpea555]

Hi Claire.....

Well i cooked my dinner of roast chicken yum yum... the cats loved it lol well snuff did lottie turned her nose up at it lol so more for snuff he thought!

Also i have finished a LO and also started a mini book well i have been being messy i have been painting a maya road scalloped one whilst watching strictly come dancing.....

Leona x

[leeann21]

leona you have been busy!!

Iv been working on a leaflet i have to do as part of my maternity module at uni, i am no good with windows publisher though :unsure:

[Wisher]

ok - I've updated the first post with the sign ups - if your name isn't on the list it means that either we haven't had your sign up email or there is a problem (like you forgot to put your addy etc!) so please get in touch

I have noticed that Iana, Kat the Cobbler and Annie2006 have posted here but we haven't had an email

Donna2606 and 34827 - your email was incomplete - I have emailed you the details - please come back to me

best wishes
Gillx

[Kron]

Good to see so many of us!

[annie2006]

hi folks! I thought i was 34827 but maybe i was wrong?? i emailed and had a reply very early on

[clairbear101]

morning all, so what are ppl going to be putting in their packages, and when do we get out advent swappee?

[ruthieB]

clair i have to say i have no idea, but am sooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited to get started, what about you

[TeaJenny]

ok - I've updated the first post with the sign ups - if your name isn't on the list it means that either we haven't had your sign up email or there is a problem (like you forgot to put your addy etc!) so please get in touch

I have noticed that Iana, Kat the Cobbler and Annie2006 have posted here but we haven't had an email

Donna2606 and 34827 - your email was incomplete - I have emailed you the details - please come back to me

best wishes
Gillx


Whoops - was wondering why I wasnt on the list. Blame problems at work, age... anything..

[sweetpea555]

LOL DOnna just one of the days eh hee hee

Morning all... well just...

Hope everyone is well... as for things in the package will have to wait and see what my swapee likes... i have a few ideas so im keeping a lookout for things i need ... i am excited though as it will be nice on the run up to christmas opening prezzies everyday lol...

Leona x

[TeaJenny]

Have sent the correct details through, hopefully!!
I have a few ideas for this year - but dont want to get caught out with a fortune in postagre like I did last year - would be cheaper to split into two parcels, methinks!!

[leeann21]

i too am going to wait untill i have my swappee details untill i decide what i am going to put in, i do however have some ideas for generic gifts to put in though :)

[Kat the Cobbler]

I'm sure I sent an email. I'll double check though

[sweetpea555]

Well im on the list so im happy hee hee and i have signed up to a few more swaps now so im happy all to do with christmas so im looking forward to getting the goodies together... Leona x

[Poet Crafty]

Hi Ladies

Gill is doing a marvellous job handling all the emails at the moment, as you see the list is quite full. So now is the time to get your thinking caps on.......what about even the odd wee thing you may see on your lunchbreaks? The scrappy thing you could drop into your internet shopping basket that may even save you by getting free postage? And then there is the wrapping and numbering......food for thought indeed :) Anyone going t share any good ideas from last year?

Audrey
x

[leeann21]

last year my swappee made me a little maze book entitled my secret santa gave to me, inside each page/half page had a number and i had to write what i got in it :)

items i bought last year for my swappee included a christmas mug, large chocolate santa, slippers, a scarf and obviously lots of scrapping goodies :)

[Wisher]

ok I've updated the list again - let me know if you have sent an email and not yet been signed up on the list.

[Jay]

Gill, I'm not on the list. I sent an email and had a confirmation email from you yesterday evening.

[Wisher]

thanks Jay - I knew that one would slip through the net...will go and add you right now!

[Jay]

Thanks Gill.

[chalestorm]

I'm trying to find a picture of the one i sent out last year but it must be on my hard drive - i'll look again later.
I had loads of scrummy things - I was super lucky - I think as long as you research your swappee then you can't go wrong!

[annie2006]

[QUOTE=leeann21;5286403]last year my swappee made me a little maze book entitled my secret santa gave to me, inside each page/half page had a number and i had to write what i got in it :)

[QUOTE]

that maze book sounds so lovely - a great idea so you can reflect on it all in years to come!

[leeann21]

im going to make one this year :lol:

[chalestorm]

that is a lovely idea for the little maze book - i wish i'd written down what i got last year because i can't remember eveything.

[leeann21]

well i dont think i had written in my little maze book, i wonder where it is :huh:

[Jay]

Here's the box and contents that I received last year from Maddy.

[ruthieB]

jay they look lovely, i bet you were well happy to get all of thouse lovely gifts, i hope my person is so happy with wot i they get

do you think the box needs to be preety????

[Jay]

It's entirely up to you, but it's nice to receive something "preety", isn't it?

[annie2006]

wow Jay that looks really lovely.

well i have made a little start on preparing mine already! tho it is a little start lol but i was just too impatient to wait any longer!!!!

[TeaJenny]

ooh, must have got it right this time as I am now on the list, LOL!!

I included a picture of mine in my Shimelle Christmas journal - everything was beautifully wrapped and it was so exciting!!!

Unfortunately my laptop crashed and I dont have any pictures - I will need to scan the journal page.

I also did a bag for DD - just tiny things but she loved it!!

[sweetpea555]

Jay it looks great what you recieved i hope i do mine justice hee hee i have an idea what i am putting my parcels in anyway so it will be nice for my recipient!

OOOOO its so exciting...

Leona x

[sweetpea555]

Morning everyone.... how is everyone today, the weather is great today suns out but you can so tell its winter weather comming!

Leona x

[TeaJenny]

Sitting here depressed at work and refusing to think about Christmas until after Halloween!!!

[leeann21]

i dont have anywhere to go for halloween this year :( i love dressing up aswell

weather is miserable here it is blowing a gail :o

I am procrastinating from uni work by scrapping! i have just finished a lo and made 4 recipe cards, im on a roll :lol:

[chalestorm]

My friend and I are dressing up as Bumble Bees for Halloween - makes a change from usual!!
I don't normally think about christmas this early but all these christmas swaps have got me excited!

[Kron]

Has anyone signed up for any of the other Christmas swaps?

[Wisher]

hi everyone - hope you are all looking forward to the name swap out next week - no new sign ups today

[ruthieB]

ooh wow wot day next week??? i will be hooked just waiting. lol i know im sad

[TeaJenny]

My friend and I are dressing up as Bumble Bees for Halloween - makes a change from usual!!
I don't normally think about christmas this early but all these christmas swaps have got me excited!

bumble bees????

[TeaJenny]

PS Glad to see some of my cj mates on the list- would be a laugh if we got each other seeing as we are heading into a second cj together!!!

[leeann21]

Has anyone signed up for any of the other Christmas swaps?
Yes i have gone christmas mad :lol: have joined this one, the stocking swap and i am hosting the pamper hamper swap :)

[clairbear101]

PS Glad to see some of my cj mates on the list- would be a laugh if we got each other seeing as we are heading into a second cj together!!!

i know but wont it be agood way of saying thanks lol, cant wait.

[sweetpea555]

Ooooo names next week i cant wait hee hee lots of stalking then lol...

As for other swaps yes im in the pamper hamper swapp plus i have just been in the christmas mini book swapp....... everything is christmas lol and its not even november yet!

Leona x

[Kron]

Yes I'm in the Christmas Minibook Swap too! Can't decide whether to do the C.H.R.I.S.T.M.A.S. one or the stocking one as well

[sweetpea555]

LOL i think we are all following each other then! hee hee :lol:

I thought about the stocking swapp but im in to many ....... :(

[Jay]

I've just signed up for the stocking swap.

[sweetpea555]

Ooooooo im jealous Jay wish i could join it sounds fun!

[chalestorm]

i've joined the stocking swap and the christmas pamper hamper swap - it's got me excited about christmas already!

[chalestorm]

bumble bees????

yup bumble bees - it was one of those things that will be really funny to us but everyone else will be like "what"??? i'll be sure to post a photo!

[sweetpea555]

Cant wait to see the bumble bee piccis hee hee they will be a ball im sure..

Hope everyone is well just been out shopping again lol but this time for my best friend she has just had her first baby and obviously i cant help but spoil him lol...

Now to do a little scrapping i think..

Hugs Leona x

[TeaJenny]

I was going to dress up as a witch - but got so many rude comments about not needing to dress up just be normal, perhaps I should be a bumble bee as well!!

[sweetpea555]

LOL Donna im sure your not hun .....

[Kron]

Wish it was this time next week and then we would be nearer to getting out swappees!

[sweetpea555]

I know the feeling Karen its too long.....

[Kron]

Just signed up for the Christmas Stocking Swap

[sweetpea555]

I cant yet until my other one finishes :( and it sounds so good aswell!

[Wisher]

New signups - if you haven't already done so please check the sign up list - I have updated it today....check you are on there lol

[incalec]

I've just signed up! This is my first advent swap. have got loads of ideas what to buy.

Does anyone know when we get our partners name?

[TeaJenny]

Hello Elliemook - glad to see you back!!

[leeann21]

Im itching to start shopping :lol:

[chalestorm]

I've just signed up! This is my first advent swap. have got loads of ideas what to buy.

Does anyone know when we get our partners name?

names will be swapped out by 31st October

[incalec]

names will be swapped out by 31st October

Thats great, Thank you.

[clairbear101]

cant wait for my person, have been keeping my eyes open for little gifts but can buy until i know who for!!

[elliemook]

Hello Elliemook - glad to see you back!!

Hi Donna!! How are you? Just used the last of my lovely flowers the other week :D Fingers crossed for some more to replace them :lol:

[TeaJenny]

Hi Laura - I am good, thanks!!
I am still travelling to bangkok, so maybe my swappee might get something from there...

[natzini]

Hey all, I've just emailed in my sign up, so hope to be joining you all shortly, I'm so excited about this!!

[Kron]

Hey all, I've just emailed in my sign up, so hope to be joining you all shortly, I'm so excited about this!!

Well done, glad there are so many of us!

[natzini]

Well done, glad there are so many of us!

It's so exciting!! I already have my box to put all the pressies in, woo.

[Kron]

It's so exciting!! I already have my box to put all the pressies in, woo.

I have a possible box. It just depends on what size items I end up buying!

[sweetpea555]

Hello all...

How are we all today? I have a possability of something different lol than a box but i wont tell you all in case i am the only one and then you know who your swapee is hee hee

I have started on my pamper hamper swapp though and i have brought a few items for this swapp now so fingers crossed they fit my swapee if not more stash for me hee hee

Hugs Leona x

P.S Nice to see you Natalie...... *waves* hope your well...

[Poet Crafty]

Nice to see you all girls. Remember - any others in the house only have until the end of Friday to sign up ! So get the word out there and Gill will add you to the list ! (she is the hardworking one of the hosts )

Audrey
x

[Wisher]

hi everyone - good to see all the chat. Sorry I have been AWOL for a few days.

Natzini - we need more details from you hun - I've replied to your email

[Kron]

Nice to see you all girls. Remember - any others in the house only have until the end of Friday to sign up ! So get the word out there and Gill will add you to the list ! (she is the hardworking one of the hosts )

Audrey
x

I thought the deadline was tomorrow (28th)?

[Kron]

Is it possible to be able to see the threads from last year when people posted what they got on each day? I know last year the year before was on

[Wisher]

yes the deadline is 28th - the names will be swapped out by friday (hopefully earlier)

[Kron]

Thanks Gill x

[Jay]

Is it possible to be able to see the threads from last year when people posted what they got on each day? I know last year the year before was on

I'm not sure as there was a big clean up earlier in the year if I remember rightly. However, here's what I got:

1 – Advent candle
2 – Paperchase bulldog clips
3 – Metal book plates
4 – Moneybox
5 – Chipboard shapes
6 – Stitched tin tiles
7 – Nail varnish
8 – Metal tags & crystal stickers
9 – Christmas tree decoration
10 – Buttons
11 – Book rings
12 – Mini album
13 – ATC Kit
14 – Storage box
15 – Scented candle
16 – Hand cream
17 – BCC pen
18 – Altered clip board
19 – Door hanger to alter
20 – Fridge magnet
21 – Canvas bag to alter
22 – Cute snowman
23 – Clear stamps
24 – Photo frame to alter
25 - Handmade box book and a handmade necklace

[sweetpea555]

Thanks for that Jay it now gives me an idea of what to get... iykwim...

Anyway hello all how are we all today what we all up to?

We have a leak and its driving us crazy noticed it last night and we have the men in and its just silly its from the shower and we have half the wall ripped out and the bath panel off and it just looks like a flipping mess :(

L x

[Kron]

I'm not sure as there was a big clean up earlier in the year if I remember rightly. However, here's what I got:

1 – Advent candle
2 – Paperchase bulldog clips
3 – Metal book plates
4 – Moneybox
5 – Chipboard shapes
6 – Stitched tin tiles
7 – Nail varnish
8 – Metal tags & crystal stickers
9 – Christmas tree decoration
10 – Buttons
11 – Book rings
12 – Mini album
13 – ATC Kit
14 – Storage box
15 – Scented candle
16 – Hand cream
17 – BCC pen
18 – Altered clip board
19 – Door hanger to alter
20 – Fridge magnet
21 – Canvas bag to alter
22 – Cute snowman
23 – Clear stamps
24 – Photo frame to alter
25 - Handmade box book and a handmade necklace

Thanks Jay

Thanks for that Jay it now gives me an idea of what to get... iykwim...

Anyway hello all how are we all today what we all up to?

We have a leak and its driving us crazy noticed it last night and we have the men in and its just silly its from the shower and we have half the wall ripped out and the bath panel off and it just looks like a flipping mess :(

L x

Oh dear, not what you need. Hope you get it sorted soon

[TeaJenny]

Here are some of the lovely things I got last year:
(not in any partic order and would my lovely present giver forgive me if I have forgotten anything major!!)

Chocolate
Silver bracelet
Pink diary
Bath bombs
Ribbons, flowers in heritage colours (had asked for that and they were perfect)
Lots of 7 Gypsies - incl flock, book knob, mini book
Paint dabbers
BG rub-ons
Main present was a cats eye stick in browns & blues which I have used endlessly this year & paisley stamps, perfect for my heritage stuff again
Everything was gorgeous and there was nothing I didnt like!!

My present to my swapee built up over the last few days BG papers, blooms, ribbons and finally a Bo Bunny word book

Hope this helps for some ideas
And there was also a lovely present for my daughter.

[Kron]

Thanks Donna

[y are crafty]

hi everyone so looking forward to starting the shoping for this swap.

[Jay]

I've started getting a few things together, but not too much until I have a person to buy for. Can't wait to get started properly.

[natzini]

Thanks for that Jay it now gives me an idea of what to get... iykwim...

Anyway hello all how are we all today what we all up to?

We have a leak and its driving us crazy noticed it last night and we have the men in and its just silly its from the shower and we have half the wall ripped out and the bath panel off and it just looks like a flipping mess :(

L x

Aww sweetie! We've just had our new shower fitted. Even the cheapest rate was a bit expensive, but it's so nice! Now we need to get the water heater sorted!!

[Llaethdy]

knowing we'll be getting our swapee info very soon is exciting..I see this as "It's official I have to think about Christmas now!". I really enjoyed the swap last year and am sure it will be even better this year!

[sweetpea555]

I know natalie.. still sitting here with no shower and i hate baths but i will have to have one or i will smell :lol: i ahve brought a few things today for this swap... not a lot though as i dont know who ive got yet... not long to go though!!! How exciting..

L x

[JAIME GIRL]

Hello Ladies

Forgive me if im not around much but Im writting my 1st assignment for uni as well as working full time and running after a nearly 2 year old

But dont think for one tiny second that im not excited...I SO AM!!!!!

Ive seen a few bits that im going to buy but am waiting for my swap partner 1st..just incase!!

I got even more excited yesterday when we had snow...yes snow in oct...I wont be able to contain myself soon

[terri_ann87]

when do we get our swapee info?

[Wisher]

soon - sorry not to be more definte! but there is quite lot of work involved. You will def have them by Friday but hopefully MUCH sooner

[natzini]

soon - sorry not to be more definte! but there is quite lot of work involved. You will def have them by Friday but hopefully MUCH sooner

Hi gill i hope you got my email with all my info on, am so excited about this swap!

[sweetpea555]

Ooo friday i get my swapee yayyyy then i can shop till i drop again lol... i love it my oh is going bonkers with all these swaps lol but i said they are all worth it on the end i get lots to open especially with some of my swaps which are for christmas day ......... i cant wait!

L x

[sweetpea555]

Any news on whose going for our team leader?

[Wisher]

got it just in time natzini!

[Kron]

Any news on whose going for our team leader?

Think it will need someone very dedicated by the sounds of it!

[Advent Santa 08]

Just checking to see that you are all being very good?!? on my way to feed the reindeers

[sweetpea555]

oooo just seen the non house members have their swapees.... how exciting for them

[chalestorm]

is anyone else feeling nervous excitement about who they may get? my swappee last year wasn't very chatty on uks so i'm hoping for someone who is this year.....

[natzini]

is anyone else feeling nervous excitement about who they may get? my swappee last year wasn't very chatty on uks so i'm hoping for someone who is this year.....

Oh yes, I've got butterflies!! Eek!!

[TeaJenny]

I thought Santa didnt appear untilafter Halloween??
Shouldnt the reindeer be resting up?

[Kat the Cobbler]

It's all exciting isn't it. I love stalking haha

[annie2006]

Oh yes, I've got butterflies!! Eek!!

me too!!!!!!!

[chalestorm]

Oh yes, I've got butterflies!! Eek!!

I'm glad it's not just me!

[Jay]

I'm going out for the day today so I wonder if I'll have a swappee when I get home!

[sweetpea555]

Hi all yes it is i agree with you all and santa has come early lol but the earlier the better i say gives us plenty to time to stalk....

[Phoenix Tears]

Excellent! Got mine! Let the stalking commence!
PS And if you see my name visiting your page, it means nothing, I will visit loads of people to cover my tracks!! :ph34r:

[sweetpea555]

oooo you have yours :( no sign yet of mine ..

[Phoenix Tears]

Oh yes, have checked the polls, likes and dislikes and I'm ready to shop!!!

[TeaJenny]

Just found mine in my aol inbox - had been looking for it on here - doh!!!

[TeaJenny]

have just visited quite a few profiles so dont assume I am your swapee!!!
It will be harder this year as system leaves more of a trail!!!

[sweetpea555]

ooooo i am jealous lol i want mine!

hee hee hee lx

[natzini]

ooooo i am jealous lol i want mine!

hee hee hee lx

I've not yet had mine hun, am so excited though! Might be able to pick up a couple of bits on Saturday when I go to London, yay!

[sweetpea555]

ooo off to london anything special im jealous i love london but need a big fat wallet to go with it lol

[Kron]

Not had mine either

[sweetpea555]

:( still no sign i keep checking my inbox though.. fingers crossed

[ruthieB]

i want mine!! i big kid and im banging my fork says i want it i want it i want it

[Kron]

i want mine!! i big kid and im banging my fork says i want it i want it i want it

Now Ruth, you know what they say "I want doesn't get" lol

[Wisher]

lol - patience patience....sorry some of you haven't had your swapees yet, we are working on it....

don't worry there isn't a problem - its just that joint hosting takes a little co-ordinating!

[chalestorm]

have just visited quite a few profiles so dont assume I am your swapee!!!
It will be harder this year as system leaves more of a trail!!!

you can turn your profile to invisible then people don't know where you are or who you're stalking!

[sweetpea555]

ooo ruthie iknow how you feel lol i have been like that all day hee hee i do feel like a big kid though totally...

[TeaJenny]

you can turn your profile to invisible then people don't know where you are or who you're stalking!



oooohhh sneaky!!

[ruthieB]

im trying to be patient but its soooooooooo hard

[chalestorm]

me too! Fortunately i had my Stocking Swap swappee to stalk but it's not quite the same!!
xx

[Poet Crafty]

Hi girls

We are getting there with the swappees and it is a big job, we have done the first few and are working on the rest. Hopefully everyone will have theirs by the weekend so bear with us :) We don't want to make it predictible so we have a cunning plan !

Audrey and Gill
xxxx

[terri_ann87]

No worries don't rush it, like the suspense, just can't wait to find out who I've got.

[Advent Santa 08]

HELLO GIRLIES
HOPE YOU ARE ALL BEING GOOD
I CAN SEE YOU
DONT FORGET TO CHECK THE SANTA MESSAGE THREAD
GOOD NIGHT
SWEET DREAMS
I AM DRESSING UP AS A BIG FAT MAN IN A RED SUIT FOR HALLOWEEN WHAT ABOUT YOU?
SANTA XX

[ruthieB]

oh santa hello, im trying to be good!! and im so excited to see who i can help make have a special christmas!

ooh by the weekend!! im excited

[TeaJenny]

I am trying to be good as well Santa!!

[Kron]

I'm always good Santa :rolleyes::lol:

[sweetpea555]

OH santa i have been very good is that why have just given me my swapee... thnks santa hee hee hee

[ruthieB]

i got it i got it i got it i got it!! i got the email!!!! i know who im suprising!! im so excited

[Kron]

Thanks Audrey and Gill, I now have my swappee, and can now start the sleepless nights as to whether I get it right or not! lol

[Wisher]

you should all now have your swappees - please let us know if you haven't received an email

thanks for bearing with us and happy shopping lol

[Advent Santa 08]

HELLO BRIDGETT WILLIAMS SANTA HERE POPPING IN TO SAY COULD YOU DO ME A FAVOUR AND FILL IN THE ADVENT POLLS SO WHEN I GET YOUR PREZZIE I HAVE A GOOD IDEA WHAT YOU WANT....

HO HO HO SANTA X X X

[Advent Santa 08]

Nicola viney hello its santa here!! i am hoping that you can do me a favour and answer me just a few things!!

1. what is your favourite smell (mine is pine needles)
2. what is your favourite colour to work with (mine is red)
3. what is your favourite thing to eat (mine is cookies)

thank you in advance!!

[chalestorm]

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this is super exciting - i'm v pleased with who my swappee is!! eeeeeeee

[annie2006]

woo hoo i have my swappee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! gonna start stalking :ph34r::ph34r::ph34r:

[clairbear101]

Think i have mine, as had an additional email with some details on, so im assuming the person your referrng to gill is my swappee??

getting excited now.

[Jay]

SANTA Could you let me know your sign in details please, I know they're here somewhere but I can't find them. :rolleyes:

[natzini]

Wahoo I have my person, woot woot!

[Nellyphant]

Nicola viney hello its santa here!! i am hoping that you can do me a favour and answer me just a few things!!

1. what is your favourite smell (mine is pine needles)
2. what is your favourite colour to work with (mine is red)
3. what is your favourite thing to eat (mine is cookies)

thank you in advance!!

Hello Santa

It's good to see you!

Favourite smell - coconut
Favour colour to work with - you might go yuk, but orange, yellow and bright pink!
Favourite thing to eat - CHOCOLATE!

Thanks Santa.

[Wisher]

dear santa

please can you make sure you leave messages for your swappee using their UKS ID rather than their full name - some people don't like their name being posted on the internet - If you are not sure what your swappee's UKS ID is - it is on the email above the name and address. Please email Aud or I if you have any probs
thanks

[Wisher]

Think i have mine, as had an additional email with some details on, so im assuming the person your referrng to gill is my swappee??

getting excited now.

Clair - you should have received two emails from me - the first had your swappee details and the second had some additional info - if you didn't get the first one please let me know and I will re-send


Gill

[Advent Santa 08]

Y are Crafty hello hello hello. Looking forward to stalking you! I'm off to check you out and I may be back later with some questions.
Be good now, I've asigned an elf especially to keep and I on you.

[Kron]

SANTA Could you let me know your sign in details please, I know they're here somewhere but I can't find them. :rolleyes:

Advent Santa 08
Password: hohoho

[Advent Santa 08]

Phoenix Tears there is a message for you in the Santa Section.

[kathb]

Well Ive been and updated my like/dislikes so hope santa is watching.

[Advent Santa 08]

Kat the Cobbler there is a message for you on the Santa Thread

[sweetpea555]

I need to go update mine really but i have filled in all the polls if you are watching santa.....

How is everyone doing today... i have so much to do and so littl time it feels like!

[Advent Santa 08]

DebbieB have left you a lil message in the secret santa thread. Hope you are being a good girl!

[Poet Crafty]

I hope every one is starting shopping and snooping ! Better get those credit cards up to their full festive fitness ! Any problems, Gill and I will be happy to help

Audrey
x

[Kat the Cobbler]

I've done lots of snooping. I couldn't log in as santa earlier. I'll have to try again later.

[Jay]

I've made a start.

[sweetpea555]

I have done some snooping but still nothing :( im gutteed

[Phoenix Tears]

WaHey I got a msg from Santa! Feeling all excited now!! I ordered some stash earlier and dug out the box I will be using, I love this swap!

[Woozle]

Oooh got my swappee! Off to do some stalking!

[TeaJenny]

Dear Santa
I am going to bangkok tomorrow morning for a week to work, so I might not be in touch for a few days!! But I will still be being good.

[sweetpea555]

Ooooo have fun Donna.... if you can hun!

[clairbear101]

I have my swappee so let the stalking begin!!

[Advent Santa 08]

HolliesMum
I have left a message for you in the Santa thread, be good and go and check it out!!

[Advent Santa 08]

Message for RuthieB in the Secret Santa messages

HO HO HO!!

[incalec]

Has everyone else got there partner??? I havent got mine yet.

[sweetpea555]

I think everyone has hun maybe you want to get in touch with them and see where your swapee has gone lol

[chalestorm]

have you checked your spam folder incase the email has gone in there?

[Advent Santa 08]

woozle, there is a message for you in the secret santa thread x

[incalec]

Oh thanks it was in spam! I can get stalking now.............

[Woozle]

Ooooh a message from Santa - how exciting!!

how's everyone doing? I bought a few things in anticipation for my swapee & luckily they should work well which is good :)

[Poet Crafty]

Incalec you should have had your partner. I will pm you later tonight, sorry it must have bounced :)

Audrey
xxx

[Poet Crafty]

Hazel, I have sent this message again to your orange at home account. Please check and let me know if you have this.

Audrey
xxx

[guiderbec]

I haven't had an email.......

[JAIME GIRL]

got mine...off to stalk