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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2017 21:50:00 GMT
For the Christmas Card swap?
Anyone planning already...I have been doing a couple here and there. Got about 40 done.
Sign-ups will be the beginning of October.
So am I alone, who has started planning or even thinking about it?
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Post by gmcwife1 on Aug 13, 2017 22:09:58 GMT
Haven't done much planning, but looking forward to it!! And this year I won't be consumed with my dogs breed Nationals. So that's a huge plus for me!!
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Post by my3freaks on Aug 13, 2017 22:22:46 GMT
I'm looking forward to it also, no planning done yet though.
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Post by lisae on Aug 13, 2017 22:29:24 GMT
Can you tell me how your swap works? I have done another online swap for the last couple of years and really enjoyed it. I don't know that I have time for two but I have been making a few cards.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2017 22:40:41 GMT
Hi
I seND out the list to everyone who signed up. You choose how many/who to send to and viola....your mailbox fills with joy.
They can be handmade or store bought. I believe last year we had 120 and about 20 were international.
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Post by katiekaty on Aug 13, 2017 23:01:52 GMT
I am looking forward to it! It's become a tradition at my house!
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Post by PolarGreen12 on Aug 13, 2017 23:06:43 GMT
I bought 4 boxes of cards in the after Christmas sales. I'm ready!!!
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lesley
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Post by lesley on Aug 13, 2017 23:23:17 GMT
I had great plans to make ten or twelve cards every month this year. So far I've made two...  |
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Post by Anita on Aug 13, 2017 23:26:04 GMT
I want to participate this year. My mailbox could use a little joy.
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Post by fairycat on Aug 13, 2017 23:26:45 GMT
Me! I bought some cards the day after Christmas last year so I won't stress as much this year about making all of them!
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Post by polz on Aug 13, 2017 23:33:14 GMT
Me! I bought some cards the day after Christmas last year so I won't stress as much this year about making all of them! Why didn't I think of that? Duh lol. |
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Post by birukitty on Aug 13, 2017 23:37:02 GMT
Me! I'm really hoping to make some cards this year instead of buying them. I got so many beautifully handmade cards last year and the years I've participated previously. So far this year in preparation I've bought the Tim Holtz stamp platform (should make things much easier) and I think I've picked out the stamp I'm planning to use (unless I find a better one). I haven't made any cards yet (darn migraines are really kicking my butt this time of year with all of the thunder storms we've been having). For now I'll continue planning out my design and gathering the materials. I'm really excited. My sweet sister who is my best friend bought me the 150 Prismacolor Premier color pencil set for my birthday so I'm all set for coloring materials. Oh, and I ordered the Zest It blending solution from the UK so I don't have to use mineral spirits which contribute to headaches with it's strong fumes. Just gathering the supplies is fun in it's own way.  I've been stamping for years, but I haven't tried the blending technique yet and the Prismacolor set I had before was limited to 48 pencils. I'll have to practice a lot first. |
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Post by jennoconnell on Aug 13, 2017 23:37:10 GMT
YES! I am so excited. Those of you who participated in the swap last year may remember that I asked for the cards to be sent to my mom. Looking at the cards together was the highlight of her chemo sessions. She still has them strung up in her room so she can see them all the time. The holidays can be difficult when you are ill, and I truly feel like those cards gave her a much needed emotional boost. She loved telling everyone about the cards she was receiving and showing them to the nurses. Unfortunately, the chemo isn't working anymore, but my mom is a fighter, so we are staying positive. I have already made quite a few cards and she is looking forward to seeing what comes in the mail. Thank you leowife for organizing again this year! |
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Post by PolarGreen12 on Aug 13, 2017 23:40:14 GMT
Me! I'm really hoping to make some cards this year instead of buying them. I got so many beautifully handmade cards last year and the years I've participated previously. So far this year in preparation I've bought the Tim Holtz stamp platform (should make things much easier) and I think I've picked out the stamp I'm planning to use (unless I find a better one). I haven't made any cards yet (darn migraines are really kicking my butt this time of year with all of the thunder storms we've been having). For now I'll continue planning out my design and gathering the materials. I'm really excited. My sweet sister who is my best friend bought me the 150 Prismacolor Premier color pencil set for my birthday so I'm all set for coloring materials. Oh, and I ordered the Zest It blending solution from the UK so I don't have to use mineral spirits which contribute to headaches with it's strong fumes. Just gathering the supplies is fun in it's own way. I've been stamping for years, but I haven't tried the blending technique yet and the Prismacolor set I had before was limited to 48 pencils. I'll have to practice a lot first. I tell myself I'll make handmade cards every year but the sad fact is I FAIL at stamping. Even with one of those platforms I somehow always manage to eff it up. 😞 |
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Post by quiltz on Aug 14, 2017 0:04:51 GMT
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Post by birukitty on Aug 14, 2017 0:12:20 GMT
Me! I'm really hoping to make some cards this year instead of buying them. I got so many beautifully handmade cards last year and the years I've participated previously. So far this year in preparation I've bought the Tim Holtz stamp platform (should make things much easier) and I think I've picked out the stamp I'm planning to use (unless I find a better one). I haven't made any cards yet (darn migraines are really kicking my butt this time of year with all of the thunder storms we've been having). For now I'll continue planning out my design and gathering the materials. I'm really excited. My sweet sister who is my best friend bought me the 150 Prismacolor Premier color pencil set for my birthday so I'm all set for coloring materials. Oh, and I ordered the Zest It blending solution from the UK so I don't have to use mineral spirits which contribute to headaches with it's strong fumes. Just gathering the supplies is fun in it's own way. I've been stamping for years, but I haven't tried the blending technique yet and the Prismacolor set I had before was limited to 48 pencils. I'll have to practice a lot first. I tell myself I'll make handmade cards every year but the sad fact is I FAIL at stamping. Even with one of those platforms I somehow always manage to eff it up. 😞 Have you tried the new Tim Holtz platform? I swear by Tim Holtz tools. Somehow he designs tools that work better than anything else out there on the market. If you stamp at all you might want to give it a try. I'd suggest ordering from a place that offers returns-that way if it doesn't work for you, you can return it. I got mine from scrapbook.com Also choice of paper and ink play into successful stamping too. I've been using any kind of paper and not having much success at all lately, although in the past when I used better paper it made a huge difference. I'm planning to order some paper from ginakdesigns.com and I've heard that Neenah super smooth classic crest is also a great paper. For inks I've always been partial to the Tsukineko brand. They make Memento Ink and several others. |
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Post by lisacharlotte on Aug 14, 2017 3:12:16 GMT
Are you ready?
Yes, I'm ready.
Are you ready?
Yes, I'm ready.
To make some cards,
Yes, to make some cards,
for you
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Post by nlwilkins on Aug 14, 2017 7:16:16 GMT
I told myself that I would not make cards this year and instead purchase them. But, I am reconsidering. Making handmade cards is so much fun and I even have a MISTI that should help. I already have some Christmas cards made that were samples we did in classes this past two years, so I might as well use them. See? I am already making bargains about it with myself. I have to start getting stamps for this as I can't afford them all at the same time. But, I am making plans and look forward to it.
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Post by scrappinmom3 on Aug 14, 2017 8:57:44 GMT
Hi I seND out the list to everyone who signed up. You choose how many/who to send to and viola....your mailbox fills with joy. They can be handmade or store bought. I believe last year we had 120 and about 20 were international. So, could you potentially not get any cards if no one chooses you from the list? |
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Post by jameynz on Aug 14, 2017 9:13:25 GMT
I'm ready - I did the Christmas in July card swap which was fun, and I will probably make the same card cos it looked so pretty (according to my crop mates) and add in another design....this is so fun! I'm finally using all the Christmas stamps and dies I have purchased over the years.
Scrappinmom3 - there are some peas who send to everyone on the list, so I don't believe anyone would get NO cards at all......
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Post by tuesdaysgone on Aug 14, 2017 9:38:49 GMT
I'm looking forward to it again!
I do a mix of home made and purchased cards.
It's a pleasure going to the mailbox in December.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2017 10:13:29 GMT
Hi I seND out the list to everyone who signed up. You choose how many/who to send to and viola....your mailbox fills with joy. They can be handmade or store bought. I believe last year we had 120 and about 20 were international. So, could you potentially not get any cards if no one chooses you from the list? Almost all do the whole list, but yes there is always that potential. I've done it for several years and have never had that issue. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2017 10:15:40 GMT
I'm ready - I did the Christmas in July card swap which was fun, and I will probably make the same card cos it looked so pretty (according to my crop mates) and add in another design....this is so fun! I'm finally using all the Christmas stamps and dies I have purchased over the years. Scrappinmom3 - there are some peas who send to everyone on the list, so I don't believe anyone would get NO cards at all...... Well S#$T how did I miss that? I'm glad it went well, it's always fun to get pretty things in the mail. |
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Post by lisae on Aug 14, 2017 11:21:44 GMT
I told myself that I would not make cards this year and instead purchase them. But, I am reconsidering. Making handmade cards is so much fun and I even have a MISTI that should help. I already have some Christmas cards made that were samples we did in classes this past two years, so I might as well use them. See? I am already making bargains about it with myself. I have to start getting stamps for this as I can't afford them all at the same time. But, I am making plans and look forward to it. One year I went through my samples that I'd saved from several holidays and had nearly 40 cards already made! |
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Post by deshacrafts on Aug 14, 2017 11:23:57 GMT
I'm looking forward to participating again this year. I haven't started my cards yet, but I somehow always manage to get them done!
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Post by lisacharlotte on Aug 14, 2017 12:38:54 GMT
I send to everyone in the list, and I'm not the only one.
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Post by scrappert on Aug 14, 2017 13:17:27 GMT
I haven't done anything, but I will be part of the swap again. I will get it done in time. Wink!
I send to everyone, too.
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Post by freeatlast on Aug 14, 2017 13:35:25 GMT
I'm in. Year #2 for me. It was the highlight of the holiday season last year.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Aug 14, 2017 13:40:37 GMT
I'm ready! (Well, mentally ready, just not ready-ready) LOL.
I had a few Christmas cardmaking 'fails' for the Christmas in July exchange and received very lovely cards in exchange. Such a nice way to get encouragement and inspiration.
I've participated in the 2Peas Refugees exchange for 3 years (I think).
This has been my experience:
It's a very low-pressure, just for fun event. As others have mentioned, I think the list was about 120. I received about 86 or so.
The rules in the past? There are none!
Send purchased cards, handmade cards or even photo cards.
International RefuPeas are welcome to join in.
How many cards to send? As many or few as you wish. Some send to all, some set a limit. It's all good. No hard feelings - just Christmas cards and lots of joy.
Your address will only be sent to those participating in the exchange. Some participants use PO Boxes or work addresses. Some only use their RefuPea board names for privacy reasons. Do what ever makes you comfortable.
I send out to everyone. I buy my postage stamps (except international), cardstock, ink, rubberstamps, etc as throughout the year. I also purchase Christmas cards after Christmas so I can make as many cards as I can, but have cards to send everyone.
Many thanks to our organizer, Leowife. Without a great organizer, this exchange would not be possible. I appreciate the effort that goes into making a fun exchange!
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Post by jennyap on Aug 14, 2017 13:43:25 GMT
Nope, nope, nope. I'm not at at all ready! I know the reality is it will be here before we know it but I'm so not there mentally yet. I've loved when I have joined in in the past but I dunno, maybe I'll skip it this year.
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