Alter That ATC CJ *HOST NEJXR25*

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Alter That ATC CJ

Organizers Name nejxr25 (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/private.php?do=newpm&userid=1349)

Sign Up: By 21st February
Status: Running

Posting Frequency: Every Month

Completion By: 15th December 2006

Posting Schedule: {Depending on 10 participants}
1st posting: 15th March
2nd posting: 15th April
3rd posting: 15th May
4th posting: 15th June
5th posting: 15th July
6th posting: 15th August
7th posting: 15th September
8th posting: 15th October
9th posting: 15th November
Final posting:15th December


Rules for Mailing:
Posting of CJ in a heavy-duty, bubble padded envelope, which will take the reuse and abuse by Royal Mail
It is recommended CJ is placed in a sandwich/ziploc bag to protect it from the elements.
Posting should be Recorded 1st Class and on the dates listed above.

Details
Alter That! This it is an ATC CJ , about 4x4 or 6x6 double layout with atc's


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[nejxr25]

thanks lily

ok ladies if you want to join in just let me know
FULL
People signed up and there themes

posting order

1 - nejxr25 - weird and wonderful
2 - Jainethepain - i love the sound of
3 - KatieM -'My AlterEgo'
4 - suzie - self potrait
5 - efemera
6 - jay - heritage
7 - Bettine -
8 - ellejay -
9 - clare - a work of art
10 - Jane - colours

[little_lucy_13]

I'll join! How many atc's on a layout?

[jainethepain]

can we have some details please - I haven't a clue what's involved :)

[nejxr25]

jaine i have pm'd you

All you need to do it pick a theme and make/buy a CJ big enough for a ATC to go on a layout, so about 4x4 , 6x6 would be good sizes ,nothing bigger than 6x6 .
i will need your address , telephone number and email address

there have been a lot of problems in the passed with CJ's ,so i will be keeping a very close eye on the posting and recieveing of everyone's CJ's.To this end i will be keeping a log of where the CJ's are and will try to make sure that no one ends up posting to someone who already has 1 cj in there hands still .
that way i hope that if the worst happens only 1 CJ would be involved n going missing , soory this is long winded and sounds a bit strict but we all know what sort of things happen

ok so if you still want to sign up , go ahead :lol:

[Jane]

I would like to sign up please Jean

[nejxr25]

that would be great jane i will put you down , i have your addy so no worries ,just let me have a theme choice when you have desided

[nejxr25]

that would be great jane i will put you down , i have your addy so no worries ,just let me have a theme choice when you have desided

[little_lucy_13]

I think given the size of the CJ and the fact there's only one ATC on a page, we shouldn't have any problems with this!

[Jane]

I would just like to do colours in mine please

[jainethepain]

I'd like my theme to be "I Love The Sound Of"..... and the first person that does "Breaking Glass" gets a booby prize :)

[SuzieR]

Hi, I'm interested in this, but worried as I've never done any ATCs before - do you think 'I'll be out of my depth? Be honest! :) I have completed 4 CJs so far.

[jainethepain]

Hi Suzie - you already know the hard bit, that's the CJ! Go and have a look in the ATC section of the altered forum. I'm sure you'll see that there's nothing to be afeared of :)

[KatieM]

I'd like to join if that is ok. I have a CJ finishing on Thursday, so will be below the 3 limit. If I am allowed to please could my theme be 'My AlterEgo' (don't cringe at the pun!)
Thanks Jean,

Kathryn :)

(Oh, am I also sad to have noticed that the names of the people who have signed up have the initials J, K, L? Could be because I did a lesson about dictionaries with my class today!)

[SuzieR]

Ok, put me down please, if that's ok :D

(No J,K or L here Katie! :) )

[Clare]

ooh I said no more but I cant resist this one :lol: please can I sign up jean? :)

and I have a theme already!

'a work of art' - your page and atc must include an image of a painting/drawing. (ie a FAMOUS and expensive one :P )

[KatieM]

ooh I said no more but I cant resist this one :lol: please can I sign up jean? :)

and I have a theme already!

'a work of art' - your page and atc must include an image of a painting/drawing. (ie a FAMOUS and expensive one :P )


Make it easy why don't ya Clare! :rolleyes: :lol:

Kathryn :)

[jainethepain]

great theme Clare - just as long as I'm not expected to paint/draw it myself!!! :D

[little_lucy_13]

Lovely theme Clare. I just put a great pic of an art deco painting in my art journal the other day. I will ponder on the thought of a theme as the only thing I can think of at the mo is flowers which would probably be too boring for a ATC CJ (it sounds boring to me!!)

[SuzieR]

I'm getting into this idea now! Been checking out the ATC thread :)

My theme will be 'Self Portrait' ... doesn't have to be an actual self portrait :rolleyes: but something that defines who you are! :)

[Clare]

rofl.... Ive just done a set of 4 ATC's with a degas painting and I LOVED doing it - thats why Id love to see everyone else can do with the theme LOL - you can download from the internet LOADS of art - all the 'poster' sites and the art sites have images that are detailed enough to be printed out atc size.... just dont tell anyone else I said to do that :rolleyes:

I actually bought a book on the impressionists (artists rather than funny guys) in borders just last week as it had a LOT of nice atc sized pics in....it was only £1 in the sale bin!

oh - and I LOVE art deco best in all the world LOL (and was my second choice theme..... :D )

[nejxr25]

clare , katiem and suzier ive added you all to the list with your theme , which are all great ideas , realy looking forward to doing this ,
suzier can you pm me your details please

[wanna_scrap?]

Please can I join. If I can Id like to call mine "Page Rage"

[ellejay]

i was interested in this idea when it was mentioned in atc chat - am in 3 cjs already though......would you rather i wait till next one is started. :)

[Clare]

I can show you my example of 'a work of art' atc's now that kirsty has received them :D

I used a pic of Degas dancers cut from a book, and because it was quite large I made it over 4 atcs so each one is like a piece of a puzzle.

[KatieM]

Oh Clare they are stunning! How fantastic. I had this picture on some soaps I had when I was younger (I collected them!)

Kathryn :)

[little_lucy_13]

I adore those ATC's Clare, you talented lady!

[Clare]

*blush* glad you like them!

Ive been looking through my stash and I think I might use a square sarabook for my book - the pages are a little less than 6x6 and just a nice size.

Jean are we doing a single side for each person or a double spread? and if its a double - is that an atc on EACH page or one atc and one page to compliment?

[KatieM]

Jean are we doing a single side for each person or a double spread? and if its a double - is that an atc on EACH page or one atc and one page to compliment?


Very good questions! I am looking forward to being part of this CJ. I'm hoping that I will learn to think 'outside the box' and be a little more artistic, so please pack some of your talent into the envelopes for me ladies! :lol:

Kathryn :)

[ellejay]

made a decision about me yet....and no prizes for the person who says theyve decided im mad :lol:

[nejxr25]

sorry lisa been away in london for 2 days just got in , but yes you can join i dont have a problem and also wanna scrap i have put you down also .

well i think we need to decide single or double let me know and we will see what is more popular , i iam not to bothered either way so will go with the majority

clare - those atc's are beautiful , what a lovely set to have in a collection

[Jay]

Can I join please? I will PM you Jean.

[little_lucy_13]

I think given the size of the pages a double spread wouldn't be difficult. I'd feel too limited by a single page!

[SuzieR]

Hi everyone
Just wanted to let you know that my computer is broke :angry: so I won't be on here much until it is fixed/replaced. But don't forget me! I will be working on my CJ while I don't have the distraction of the computer! :) Will pop on when I can get to the library (kids permitting!)

Catch up with you all soon I hope :)

[mum2a16yrold]

Are there any spaces left? :unsure: I have just sent off the last entry of my first CJ, although it doesn't officially end for another 3 weeks. Would love to join in if there is a space. :)

[nejxr25]

Ann and jay i have added you to the list and we are now full.

can i have more thoughts on single or double lay out please

[jainethepain]

I vote for double :)

[mum2a16yrold]

Double for me too. Thanks for having me. :)

[Clare]

Im happy with a double page...... is it an atc for each page or ONE atc on one side with a complimentary facing page? or should we just do each one as it comes however we feel is best at the time?

[Jay]

Double sounds good to me. I would think ATC on each page, but matching/complimenting as you would do a DLO.
Thanks for having me by the way.

[wanna_scrap?]

im fine with a double. I cant believe on a circle hournal with such great people. thanks :)

[mum2a16yrold]

Could anyone tell me, do you think the pink pig books would be any good for this or would I be better with a sarabook or a home made one with bookrings??? :unsure:

[Jay]

I always make my CJs, it's part of the fun.

[mum2a16yrold]

Hmmm.... I suppose being as this is an altered CJ, I suppose it would be a bit of a cop out to buy one wouldn't it. :lol:

[nejxr25]

right ladies let's go with a double page to do and it is up to the indiviadual and how the mood takes you as to wether you put an atc on both pages

sound ok

[mum2a16yrold]

Just been to Hobbycraft and bought an A1 sheet of mountboard, so I should be OK for CJ covers for the next year or so. :)

[ellejay]

I had an idea for mine but it meaans probably doing 1 page and 1 atc...i dont mind doing doubles for everyone else though. :D

[nejxr25]

please can the following pm me there address/contact telephone number/email to me
clare , jane , wann scrap , ellejay and bettine
i want to email the details of the cj to you all this weekend
there are going to be 11 in the group instead of 10 i hope no one see this as a problem , (if it is a problem please pm me)
now all i have to do is make my cj :lol:

[nejxr25]

i will be emailing you all sunday with contact list and some info

[nejxr25]

just so no one panics and think i havn't had an email , that's because i havn't sent them yet .
i am away from home this week so i will send the promised emila this weekend coming up , sorry to mess you all around

[mum2a16yrold]

Could my Chosen theme be vintage children please if that makes sense, could be the children themselves, or toys, or accessories.

[Jay]

Ooh lovely. I've got just the thing.

[Jay]

I spent the afternoon making my album for this swap. I'm quite pleased with it so far. I will post a picture when it's completed. How's everyone else getting on?

[nejxr25]

i had a great idea in bed at 1am this morning for my album , so guess what i'm making today :lol:

[KatieM]

I haven't even started! I have a really busy week next week at work, including a couple of parents evenings so will have to wait until next weekend and get it completed then. It will be ready for the 15th for posting though!

Kathryn :)

[ellejay]

havent settled on a theme yet - cj is in planning stages :blink: :lol:

[nejxr25]

im changing my theme , hope no one minds

[mum2a16yrold]

Fine by me, I don't really think about the themes until they are on their way to me. :rolleyes:

[nejxr25]

i have now sent out the email to everyone , so if you dont get it please let me know

[jainethepain]

I've got the emial Jean, but my pc can't open the attachment - I don't talk your language :)

Not a problem, I can PM my sendee for address nearer the posting date :)

[nejxr25]

jaine i have pm'd you , as there was other info you needed

[Jane]

I have the email but have a problem with it being published, I have an exclusivity clause in my contract with Scrapbook Inspirations, I can't have work published in any other UK Scrapbook magazine, sorry

[mum2a16yrold]

I got my email Jean, thanks. I wouldn't have a problem with it being published. :)

[Jane]

Just want to add that I am sure all of the other entries will look great in a magazine article, good luck with them all being published :D

[nejxr25]

thanks jane , just sorry you can't take part

[Jay]

Really looking forward to this CJ. Can't wait to get started.

[ellejay]

i dont have a publishing prob - other than im not very good....but good luck to everyone else! :D

[SuzieR]

Hi everyone! I am back at last after nearly 3 weeks without a pc! (felt like soooo much longer!). Just in time for the site to go down tomorrow! :rolleyes: :lol:

The good news is I have had time to work on my CJ, although it's still not quite finished of course!

Haven't read through this thread yet, but will do so now to catch up on everything.

Received the email - no problems with publication apart from the fact that no-one would actually want to see my stuff in print! :lol:

[Jay]

Lisa and Suzie I've had a look at your galleries and they are both fab.
Lisa, your Holliwood Glamour ATCs are stunning.

[nejxr25]

went to a crop today and got my cj made and my entry done , im not going to have a signing in page , as i thought the backs of the ATC's will have all the info on of who's doen what layout .
how is everyone else getting on ??

[mum2a16yrold]

Hands up.... Not started yet. Must get cracking though I have 2 to make. :blink:

[Jay]

I'm hoping to get my pages done tomorrow. The CJ has been made for a couple of weeks, but I haven't done anyhthing since. :rolleyes:

[jainethepain]

will be doing mine next week... thanks for the great idea about no sign-in Jean, it's always a chore trying to think of something new for that bit! :)

[mum2a16yrold]

Sorry, just signing back in to this thread as I accidentally deleted it. :rolleyes:

[SuzieR]

went to a crop today and got my cj made and my entry done , im not going to have a signing in page , as i thought the backs of the ATC's will have all the info on of who's doen what layout .
how is everyone else getting on ??


Ok, so I have a stupid question ...

How are you going to attach the ATC to the page? Is it a big nono to stick it in? Or am I missing something glaringly obvious? (entirely likely!) :unsure:

[KatieM]

Ok, so I have a stupid question ...

How are you going to attach the ATC to the page? Is it a big nono to stick it in? Or am I missing something glaringly obvious? (entirely likely!) :unsure:

Well if you are missing it, then so am I Suzie!
I was wondering the same thing. I have made my journal, thought about my entry and I'm hoping to get more done this week.

Kathryn :)

[SuzieR]

Glad it's not just me! :lol: Just a bit confused, as the details of who did the ATC will be on the back, so if it's stuck in how will you see the back?

Must admit though, I was thinking of not doing a sign in page too, as my theme is self portrait I didn't really see the need for one...

[nejxr25]

i have attached one of the clear trading envelopes to the page and that way the ATC just pops in the top , i will scan it this afternoon/tonght and let you see what i mean

[KatieM]

i have attached one of the clear trading envelopes to the page and that way the ATC just pops in the top , i will scan it this afternoon/tonght and let you see what i mean

Ah, and where would one purchase such articles (er, is it obvious I haven't ventured into this part of crafting before?!)

Kathryn :)

[jainethepain]

Kathryn - I'll pop some in the post for you tomorrow :)

[SuzieR]

Ah! knew there must be a simple answer! I will check out the links in the ATC forum to track some down! thanks! :D

[Clare]

you can also make paper pockets, envelopes, cut notches to hold them, use photo corners..... theres lots of ways you can attach them to the pages.... see how many different ones we can all come up with!

[nejxr25]

that sounds like a challenge to me clare :lol:

[Jay]

I've made little pockets for mine. I have done a sign in page in case anyone wants to stick theirs in, but as Clare says, it will be good to see how many different ideas we can come up with to attatch them.
My CJ is all done and ready to go.

[mum2a16yrold]

Just a quick question, I know we said 6" x 6" but is 7" x 5" OK, or would this not work as well with the ATC's. :unsure:

[Jay]

7 x 5 should be fine Ann. I would think if it was too big the ATCs might get lost, but other than that I don't think it would matter.

[nejxr25]

i dont see a problem with that size

[KatieM]

Kathryn - I'll pop some in the post for you tomorrow :)

Ooh, thank you, that's very kind of you!


Kathryn :)

[smurfie]

ohh boohooohohoooo im crying now :( i completely missed it :( i know its probably a good thing as i said "never another cj again" but this would have tempted me... sniff sniff


have fun girls :)

[KatieM]

I have a couple of questions please!
Although many thanks first to Jaine for the sleeves that arrived today! Let me know what I can give you in return!

Ok, are you allowed to shape the cards - do they have to stay predominantly card shaped? (EG, is it allowed to trim the middle of the card to make it look like a body's waist)
Also, can you attach objects to the cards that stick out from the card or is the size of the card the largest it can be.
Hope they make sense and many thanks for the help with them!

Kathryn :)

[Clare]

i would say yes to trimming as long as its outside bounadries are still 3 1/2 by 2 1/2 and no to attaching anything that makes the card larger than one of the little plastic sleeves if thats what you are using! :lol: in normal circumstances it wouldnt work having bits sticking over the edges, most people store their atcs in poly pockets that are made for a card the right size and extra bits would mean it didnt fit, but as we are storing these atcs in the actual CJ's, then the page will be made for it and it will 'fit' so it should be ok.

did that make any sense? LOL!!

[KatieM]

Perfect sense Clare! That's what I was wondering. As we are putting them into a CJ I wondered about being able to play around a little more. I suppose if anyone didn't mind sticky-out bits they could mention it on their CJ.
Can't wait to get making now!

Kathryn :)

[mum2a16yrold]

I have made my actual CJ and decorated the cover, ended up doing 6" x 6" after all. :rolleyes: Just my pages to do now, I am not doing sign in pages either, as you will all be signing the cards. :)

[nejxr25]

katie you have me intrigued as to what your ATC's are going to look like

[KatieM]

Nothing spectacular Jean! I was just thinking about using the ATC in my CJ as part of a whole thing, rather than the whole thing being on the card. May not work, but I'll have a go!

Kathryn :)

[Clare]

Ive finished my covers! just got my own pages to do and Im all ready to post on monday!

[SuzieR]

Me too Clare - just need to work on my pages. Oh, and are we posting on the 15th still? That's Wednesday, not Monday? :unsure:

[Clare]

heck - so it is..... well I'll be even readier to post on wednesday :lol: (and will probably do it monday anyway!)

[Clare]

Ive uploaded my front cover to the gallery. getting excited about this now!!

[jainethepain]

It's gorgeous .... I'm getting nervous now!! :)

I've cut my pages and undercoated my covers ....... not bad going for me, it's not the last minute yet :D

[nejxr25]

hi everyone there has been a slight change as in wanna_scrap has had to drop out due to work commitments so smurfie has agreed to step in and fill the space .
i will email you all the new list tommorrow with the new details on

are we all ready for wednesday ???????????????????

[ellejay]

ready for wednesday:unsure:
Ha!
im never ready for anything:D

Really sad to lose wannascrap;)
But ......welcome on board DS - I get to own an ATC by you at last:P

[jainethepain]

she's never gonna lose that name! :D

[Jane]

sorry to hear kirsty's out

[Jay]

Ready and eager to get going. I love ATCs.

Welcome Smurfie.

[smurfie]

hi girls... just signing in :D you ready for me causing havoc????

ah.. general ejay well, we work well together ;)

on a more serious note: thanks for letting me play girls, it is always a bit strange to come into group at a late date and i was sorry to hear that kirsty had to bow out due to other commitments..

I have been doing atcs for a few years now.. though mine are usually a tad different ;) but ill try and stick to the "norm" whatever that is in atcs ..
My theme is going to be dragons.. any kind of dragon.. fierce, friendly, cute, scary... so long as its a dragon... maybe avoid photos of mothers in laws but if that is your interpretation of a dragon.. cool with me..

Right then, i think i have a journal to knock together.. oh dear.. was it wednesday???

Thanks girls and im sure itll be a laugh
Nicky (ds4eva)

[nejxr25]

please ignore my prevoiuse message about smurfie joining use on further thinking i realised we did have 11 people in this cj meaning that it woul prabably take well over a year for them to make ther rounds and get back home , so i have desided to stick to just the 10 of use , ive pm'd smurfie to let her know

so could you please just cross out wanna_scrap on the emails i sent and this will mean that Bettine will post to ellejay

sorry for all the mess on but im so full of cold i can not think straight and should have thought about it earlier

[smurfie]

mm ok just ignore my garbels up there... :blink:

[nejxr25]

ive pm'd you smurfie , sorry pet

[nejxr25]

here is the cover of my cj the burgendy is like a velvet and a picture of the doulble layout i have done inside .The page says "wierd" , "wonderful" and then you open the atc and it says "or strange"
(im not good with scanners and it stuff so sorry that it is sideways ) going to go and have a look at clare's now

[ellejay]

oh what a shame - the dragon theme sounded fun! I wouldnt have minded there being 11......we'd all agreed to it anyway so were prepared for it to take a while to complete - cant we squeeeeeze her in:unsure:

BTW your covers are lovely - im quite intimidated:huh: .....(X)

[Clare]

jean thats lovely!

Im sad kirsty has gone - glad we staying at 10 though.

[SuzieR]

ooooo very nice Jean! (feeling the pressure here! :lol: )

[Clare]

ok my bits are dry (ooer missis) this is my welcome page and my entry page and my atc in close up. It looks rubbish here coz you cant see the relief!! LOL

kept it quite simple for my entry.

[jainethepain]

kept it quite simple for my entry.

Simple??? :wacko:

Wait til I get hold of your CJ...... I'll show you "simple"!! :lol:

[Jay]

Was just thinking the same Jaine.

Here's mine:

[jainethepain]

Very nice Jay! :) I'm getting ideas for yours already :D

[nejxr25]

oooooooo these are all looking so nice , realy looking forward to doing this cj

[KatieM]

They are all so gorgeous! (Off to rethink mine and see if I can commission someone with talent to do my entries!! :D )

Have just popped on to the computer to sort out my journalling to put it all together. I have had great fun painting and inking and having a go at image transfers with clear packing tape - marvellous!

Kathryn :)

[jainethepain]

I've got my covers done. I had started painting them, but couldn't get the effect I wanted so had to compromise with good ole BG and metal (and a bit of velvet) :)

[Jay]

That's lovely Jaine.

Kathryn, that sounds complicated.

[SuzieR]

these are all looking scrummy! Can't wait to see them all in real life!

I'm hoping to finish mine off tonight ... :rolleyes:

[Jane]

I still have my page to do, I chose colours but can't decide which colour to do my own page :rolleyes: I'd better make my mind up soon, I'll have to finish it tomorrow night so it will dry in time for posting on Wednesday

Here's the cover, I am using a blank board book, it's 7x7 and just a page each, I wish it could just whizz round and come back in 10 weeks :lol:

[Clare]

looking good Jaine, Jay and Jane (god thats going to get confusing though ay?? LOL!!)

[SuzieR]

Wowzers! Fab fab fab!

I'm all done ... might upload tomorrow, might not though ... you might all want to throw me out! :lol:

[KatieM]

I've finished mine - how come you KNOW what you want it to look like, youe KNOW what you want to do and it STILL messes up somewhere along the line! Ho hum, I'm pretty pleased with it.

Kathryn :)

[jainethepain]

Looks great Kathryn - I don't get to see it til it's just about full, can't wait!!

[ellejay]

My first attempt at making a front for my cj from scratch has resulted in the loss of a much loved piece of my finger:(

[jainethepain]

At the risk of sounding harsh......... I never heard van Gogh moaning, did you????? :lol: :lol: :lol:

[KatieM]

Ouch Lisa! You're not going to make it part of your CJ are you?! :blink: :D

Kathryn :)

[ellejay]

At the risk of sounding harsh......... I never heard van Gogh moaning, did you????? :lol: :lol: :lol:


neither did van gough:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Jay]

Poor Lisa. you really must be more careful.:rolleyes:

[nejxr25]

are we all ready to post ??????????????????? i am so looking forward to receiveing the 1st one
mines all ready and packet up

[SuzieR]

Mine's all done! going to package it up now :D

[jainethepain]

ermmmmmm. just got my intro and my pages and. oh yes. my ATCs to do :)

[KatieM]

ermmmmmm. just got my intro and my pages and. oh yes. my ATCs to do :)

Pretty much there then! :lol:

I have just been printing out Suzie's addy and packaging up. I'm hoping DH will post it for me tomorrow, otherwise it will be first thing on Thursday, but I'll let you know!

[jainethepain]

Okay - I'm getting there! Just one page and one ATC to do...... probabaly at 5 in the morning cos I'm bushed now and that's what time I have to crawl out of bed! I know what I want to do - it's whether I have the know-how to actually do it that's the problem :)

[Jane]

Well I think I am done, just some scribbling to do on the back cover and it should be ready to post tomorrow.
In the end I chose pink for my colour

[ellejay]

Im working on it right know with my poor elastoplastered pinkie and the bulk is done. Ive had a boobie and melted the hinge on my book ring tho and now its not actually a ring anymore...:huh:
fear not - ive sos'ed a nearby scrapper to bring me bookrings tomorrow so should be on track.

[jainethepain]

hmmmmm.. can't wait to see yours Lisa, you've possibly been working on it with a chainsaw and a blowtorch? :)

I'd best get off here and get mine finished!

[SuzieR]

Ann, went to label mine up to send to you this morning, but discovered your post code on Jean's schedule is wrong (I think ...). Have pm'd you. :)

[nejxr25]

sorry suzie must be a typo error , well mines gone ,start looking for the postman jaine

[SuzieR]

It's ok Jean - Ann says it is correct! Sorry for confusing things! :)

[SuzieR]

Now posted Ann! Stalk that postie! :)

[mum2a16yrold]

Jean, could you let me have Jays address please as I don't seem to be able to open the attatchment in the e-mail. Ready to post.

Yay Suzie, postie stalking is my favourite pastime. :ph34r:

[nejxr25]

ann i have pm'd you

[mum2a16yrold]

Thanks, will post as soon as I can get a jiffy bag big enough. :rolleyes: Hopefully this afternoon, if not in the morning, just realised it is half day closing here, so most likely in the morning.

[Clare]

ahh....flip - its half day closing here too - I forgot!! .... and heres me been ready to post since saturday :rolleyes: why didnt I just take it early like I intended???

[jainethepain]

Posted mine to Kathryn today......... am waiting impatiently for Jean's :)

Don't they DO same day delivery??????

[KatieM]

Mine went off today Suzie!! Looking forward to getting yours Jaine!

Kathryn :)

[Jay]

Mine's on the way to you Bettine.

[Bettine]

Jay its arrived :D and its beautiful, cant wait to get started!
i posted mine yesterday recorded so hoping it will be with ellejay today :D
i'm subscribing to the thread now - i love it once it gets going so much fun! (and so pleased with myself for getting it done on time! :rolleyes: )

[mum2a16yrold]

Mine will hopefully, be posted this afternoon, having a domestic crisis at the moment, DS (16) went out last night at 8.15 and hasn't come back yet. I don't want to go out unless I have to in-case he comes back.

Sorry meant to say received Suzies CJ this morning. :)

[SuzieR]

Oh my goodness Ann! Hope he comes back soon! Try not to worry.

[mum2a16yrold]

Thanks, it's hard though.

[Bettine]

ann - any news? hope you are okay - i know it must be hard but remember 16 year old kids do daft things - i know i did - i'll be back later to check for news, in the mean time you are not on your own, we are all with you on this now :love:

[mum2a16yrold]

Thanks everyone for your support, I am sure he is OK, but it doesn't stop the worry. ;)

[Bettine]

i can imagine Ann.

[Clare]

Jane - my journal is on its way to you!


Ann! they are a worry arent they? hope you hear from him soon. xx

[nejxr25]

ann your sons more important than the cj , just hope everythings ok

[mum2a16yrold]

Well, I thought that he had spent the night at his girlfriends but she has just rung to say she hasn't seen him since 9.30 last night, so now I am really worried. I really don't know what to do, I have been looking for him, but I can't find him and he's not answering his mobile.

[KatieM]

Ann, I'm sure he is back already, and I'm hoping everything is fine with you. (((hugs)))

Jaine - the CJ arrived today. It looks great.

Kathryn :)

[mum2a16yrold]

He came back at about half six, still in a foul mood. I despair of him, he is taking his GCSE's this spring, he is really bright, but he just can't be bothered and now he is skipping school to hang around with another lad that has got in with a real bad crowd. I just don't know what to do, school have said they are going to put him on exam leave if he doesn't stop it, but I think that will just make things even worse. Sorry to ramble.

[mum2a16yrold]

Sorry meant to say I will post in the morning. :)

[jainethepain]

Relief!! so glad he's home Ann, my two are in their twenties now, but I can remember all the times like these as if they were ysterday!

[KatieM]

Did you hug him or slap him first!?
My BIL did this when he was 17 - my MIL was despairing and asking me what I thought as I was a Sociology student at the time!
This was about 13 years ago.
Glad he is safe though!

Kathryn :)

[mum2a16yrold]

Please tell me it gets better Jaine, so far everybody keeps telling me that they just keep getting worse until they leave home and then keep spoiling things by coming back. :lol:

[mum2a16yrold]

Neither Kathryn, he wouldn't speak to me. Ah well, lets hope he comes home tonight, he's gone out with his GF.

[jainethepain]

Please tell me it gets better Jaine, so far everybody keeps telling me that they just keep getting worse until they leave home and then keep spoiling things by coming back. :lol:

It does get better........ eventually, it just feels endless at the time :)

I'm not helping much am I?? :wacko: but my two are great now - honest!!!!

[KatieM]

I haven't any older children and I have to say I was a goody goody while I was growing up, but I'm sure he will eventually realise how fab his Mum is and how rotten he was as a teenager and then feel really guilty and treat you to make up for it! Oh, and his GF will probably give him an earbashing too for worrying you all!

Kathryn :)

[Jay]

Ann, I'm so please your son is home. What a worry they are. :(
My DD is 15 and has just got a boyfriend, so now the worry begins.:rolleyes:

[Bettine]

jay - i'm in the same situation my DD is 15 and has a boyfriend and they have so much work to do at school now - she has glandular fever too which dosnt help - you know those people who said make the most of them when they are babies the real trouble begins when they become teens?? they were right :P
must be a big relief Ann - seriously though dont agonise too much i find it gets me knowhere ;)
just wondering if my CJ has landed? hope so!

[SuzieR]

Ann, I'm glad he's home! My brothers were an absolute nightmare when they were teenagers - one still is, but one is fine now! (not making you feel any better am i?!) I'm dreading my two getting to that age - my DD is 7 and already seems to be getting very stroppy! :rolleyes:

No CJ here yet ... think postie might be on his way though :) Edited to add: katie, it's here - love it!

[ellejay]

no cj here either and mine will go this afternoon cos i finally got bookrings!!!:D

[Clare]

what a relief he was safe Ann! I remember being that age - I was a nightmare for my Mam :rolleyes:

[Bettine]

no cj here either and mine will go this afternoon cos i finally got bookrings!!!:D
i'm getting a bit worried now as i posted it on wednesday - i sent it recorded so i can have a look and see where it is - wish id sent it special now :rolleyes:

[mum2a16yrold]

Thanks everyone for all your support, this place is great. :wub:
My CJ is finally in the post, so hopefully tomorrow, Jay may receive it. :)

[nejxr25]

glad thinks are ok ann

jaine has the cj arrived yet , i also sent it 1st class recorded on wednesday , so also wonder were it is

[Bettine]

Lisa - i just did track and trace on my cj and it says they tried to delivery it yesterday morning and left a card - can you check the Bilston sorting office as apparently thats where it is :)
ta CBx

[nejxr25]

jaine - ive checked mine and they also tried to deliver it on the 16th so it's now at the delivery office waiting to be picked up

[jainethepain]

got the card yesterday Jean - just picked it up............. your photo did NOT do it justice, it is fabulous!! :)

[ellejay]

thanks bettine! Ive got a RM card but it says its a parcel and i automatically thought it was my scrapagogo kit cos that was posted on the 15th too<_< . that means this months kit is awol:huh: .
never mind at least cj is safe! Ill collect in the morning. xx

[nejxr25]

glad you got it ok jaine and thanks for the compliment

[Jay]

My CJ is finally in the post, so hopefully tomorrow, Jay may receive it. :)

I'll look forward to getting it Ann. I like to get CJs on Saturday as I have the whole weekend to think about it then.
:D

[ellejay]

Just remembered to say!
Claire - mine went to PO late this afternoon once I was sure the bookrings had cooled down enough not to set the envelope on fire:lol:

i have got photos to upload once i get chance.:rolleyes:

[Clare]

I will watch out for it! postie been today already so will probably arrive monday.

[mum2a16yrold]

Jay, did you get it, the other CJ I posted at the same time has landed, so fingers crossed.

[nejxr25]

jane yours arrived this morning and i know what colour im going to do , might start it tonight

[ellejay]

I collected Bettines from the PO - its fabby!!!! Brilliant first entries....lot to live up to me thinks:unsure:

BTW, Jean, My theme was Quote unquote. x

[Jay]

Jay, did you get it, the other CJ I posted at the same time has landed, so fingers crossed.

I think it's waiting at the sorting office. I had a slip through the door to say they had tried to deliver it (I was in all day!). When I went to the sorting office the postman hadn't come back in yet and wouldn't be in before closing time, so I will have to wait until Monday :(
We've had problems with our post recently and the more I complain the worse it gets. They are always putting notes through without ringing the bell. B****y P.O.

[mum2a16yrold]

Jay, I have exactly the same problem, the other day I was in the dining room, right next to the door, when I heard the letter box, I was busy doing something so left it until I had finished, there on the mat was my mail minus a parcel and a slip to say, they are sorry but I wasn't in. There is no way he rang the bell or even knocked. :angry: It is things like this that give RM a bad name.

[Jay]

It makes you want to spit, doesn't it? Our sorting office isn't far away, but that's not the point, it means an extra journey.

[mum2a16yrold]

Ours is a 15 mile trip and they are only open until 12pm. :rolleyes:

[Bettine]

glad you have got it :) and glad you like it - i dont think you should worry about our themes being similar Lisa - i'm certain people wont have a problem - must check the next posting day - i am inundated with things to do at the mo :blink: need to use my personal organiser instead of just writing lists and doodling in it!

[Clare]

Lisa yours arrived this morning with the postie! its lovely - am looking for a quote already.

Jane - is mine there yet? getting worried :unsure:

[Jay]

Ann your CJ arived today. It's lovely.

[mum2a16yrold]

Thanks for letting me know. :)

[nejxr25]

ok ladies , so has everyone now recieved a cj ,
you only need answer if you haven't i think that will make it easier
thanks

[KatieM]

Yes :D

Kathryn :)

[nejxr25]

kathryn i take that as a mischieves (sp) yes i have one:wacko:

[KatieM]

heh heh! Sorry Jean, I was trying to be quick! Yes I have one!

Kathryn :)

[ellejay]

ive done the first one!!!
it was great fun and im quite pleased with it.
gonna pack it away now before i get the urge to 'add' just 'a little bit more':lol:

[ellejay]

Its very quiet.....:unsure: Bet you are all beavering away!
Jean...just a thought but should i post my cj on seeing as how its done? Reason I ask is that our next posting day is Easter Saturday, smack in the middle of two bank holidays and i dont trust royal mail at the best of times, never mind with the easter post/hols:huh: What do you think?:)

[nejxr25]

you can do for me , i have nearly finished the one i have but that doesn't mean i have to send it to jaine.i think the main thing is always to confirm when it's sent and if it arrives and as long as they go by the date 15th of the month , i dont see a problem

bit of a ramble ther just to say yes :lol:

[mum2a16yrold]

I am going to post mine to Jay early as we are away on posting day. I will post Friday if that is OK. Could whoever posts to me (forgot sorry :rolleyes:) please hold off posting until I get back from my holiday, don't want it left sitting in a SO then returned to sender.

[Jay]

That's fine Ann. I'm here all week so you can post it whenever you like. I'm ready and waiting.

[nejxr25]

jaine i will have finished my page tonight so will post sometime this wek to you if that's ok

[ellejay]

Claire ill post bettines to you in the next couple if days if thats ok.
Bettine, just post anytime hun, im usually in.
xx

[jainethepain]

jaine i will have finished my page tonight so will post sometime this wek to you if that's ok

that's fine by me - I'm having fun "researching" for my entry in yours :)

[nejxr25]

researching ...... now that sounds interesting

[ellejay]

Claire - Bettines CJ went first class recorded this AM.
xx

[Clare]

Thanks Lisa, will let you know when it arrives :)

[Bettine]

oh lord - i had it in my head the posting day was 14th for some reason - i had better pull my socks up and get on with it! its lovely too and i'm looking forward to it :D so i'll get it done over the next couple of days

[Clare]

claire - official posting is not till 15th - dont stress - these lot are just too damn efficient and have got them done early ;)

[Bettine]

phew thats good then

[Clare]

...and postie has just been with miss Bettines Cj thanks Lisa! claire its lovely :D

[KatieM]

I will have finished mine before the posting date, although I now have that 'Oh my! This has to be good and I need to get cracking' feeling! I'm ok once I get going, but I do have the tendency to pretend that I have nothing to do 'cos I'm scared to start! Dappy I know!

Kathryn :)

[SuzieR]

As Ann is away I will be holding off posting until she gets back. katie, you can post on to me whenever you are ready! :D

[nejxr25]

jaine i have posted today , should be with you tommorrow (i hope)

how's everyone else doing ???

[KatieM]

Suzie, I'm hoping to post tomorrow. I just have to stick my pages in and its all done (even with the best efforts of my two sons last night to stop me working!). I'm glad I managed to get it started without too much panic!

Kathryn :)

[ellejay]

I cant wait for the next one!!!
Im really loving this cj, I think its because its atc themed which makes it different to my others!!
I think i get the heritage one next...already got it planned!!:lol:

[KatieM]

Suzie, I've posted Jaine's CJ to you today, so hopefully it will be with you Saturday.

Kathryn :)

[jainethepain]

Jean, i received Jane's fabulous Colours CJ yesterday - daunting stuff you two have done!! :D

Kathryn - will be posting Jean's to you tomorrow :)

[nejxr25]

jaine dont know if you noticed but i missed a page out by accident

[jainethepain]

I noticed, but may pretend I haven't - not sure if my effort will be worthy of sitting next to Jane's :)

[nejxr25]

dont talk rubbish , im sure it will

[SuzieR]

Katie, I received Jaine's today. I know exactly what I'm going to do :D ! (that doesn't happen often!)

[Clare]

Jane - I posted Lisa's CJ off to you on saturday so it should hopefully arrive tomorrow :)

[KatieM]

Jean's has arrived today. I'm intrigued and a little flustered by it!
Jean, can I just check with you - is it anything weird AND wonderful, or weird OR wonderful? If you see what I mean! Sorry to ask a daft question but I don't want to get it wrong!

Kathryn :)

[nejxr25]

it's wierd and wonderful realy , but what ever your intepretation (sp) of it is will be ok katie , hope this helps a little

[KatieM]

Thanks Jean. I have been thinking about it and have a couple of ideas that should fit the bill.

Kathryn :)

[ellejay]

Recieved Jays Heritage CJ this aM. Its lovely Jay - eary days I know but the entry Claire did is fab - really different.:wub:

[Jay]

Woohooo. Can't wait to see it. We've ages to go yet, though. :rolleyes: Impatient! Me? :D

[nejxr25]

jane ,, just to let you know that clare's cj has arrived , and it's looking lovely , now to sit down and think some ideas up

[nejxr25]

mum2a16yold is having to drop out of the group due to family problems , she has sent me an email explaining that she can no longer take part ,which is a real shame , (you will be missed in this cj)

so i have a replacement for her Efemera , she is going to take over , so i will pm the people involved in thie change about address etc.
hope this is ok with everyone

jean xx

[KatieM]

Aw, sorry you are having to leave Ann.
welcome on board Efemera!

Kathryn :)

[SuzieR]

((((hugs)))) to Ann - hope things are ok!

Welcome Efemera! I will be posting a CJ to you tomorrow! Hope that's ok :) If not, just let me know.

[Efemera]

Hi everyone,
Glad to be aboard!!!!!!!!
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[jainethepain]

Welcome to you Efemera :)


sorry to see Ann go, but family comes first always!

[Jay]

Aww Ann, sorry you're leaving. Take care Hun.
Welcome Ephemera, I think you will be posting to me. Have you got my details?

[Clare]

very sorry Ann is leaving :( - but also very excited Efemera is joining! welcome aboard :)

[Efemera]

Hi Jay,
got your addy(ATC swap Ice Queen)Sorted things with Jean
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[SuzieR]

Efemera, sorry I didn't manage to get to the PO today. I will post it first thing Monday.

[Efemera]

Hi,
Playing catch-up,will post my CJ to Bettine in next few days and then post to Jay a few days later(Suzie R is posting me 2 so I will forward them in order when I have done them)Shouldn't take too long.I think I've got this right but if not please let me know............Better go,havn't got time to sit around!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol:

[SuzieR]

Efemera - posted both to you today, with explanatory note :)

(Jean, I finished the one for posting on 15 May early, and Gail said she was happy to receive both together, so have sent her Katie's and Jaine's - I now have none :) )

[nejxr25]

i think after the next posting i will ask you all to et me know who's you have , but not now as i think it might confuse everyone :wacko: with all the replacement going on

[Efemera]

Hi.
just to let you know i'm posting MY CJ to Bettine tommorow.
XXX:lol:

[Jay]

Don't rush Efemera, I've done my entry for the CJ (I just hope it fits), so it's just a matter of enjoying the CJ for a couple of days and putting my pages in.

[Efemera]

Hi,
Two CJ's arrived safely today from Suzie R, will get cracking!!!!!!!
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Efemera]

Hi Bettine,
Has my CJ arrived?
:lol: :lol: :lol: