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Post by MichyM on Oct 16, 2020 1:58:10 GMT
Well you two are no help whatsoever  I think we'll hear from more participants over the next day or so. There's no rush. And yes, this new member did post to several threads today and by all appearances is a regular person. That said, I am making absolutely NO claims about her, I know exactly what you all do. I have heard from 1 PEA privately who has not yet signed up for the card exchange. She's been debating it, and says this is a dealbreaker for her. ETA: thank you for sharing your opinion as well "kids are brats." Appreciate it, it wasn't there when I started typing  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2020 2:06:36 GMT
I might opt out if a new pea joins in. I feel comfortable sending to everyone else and receiving from them as well.
But a new pea? Not at all...
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Post by MichyM on Oct 16, 2020 2:25:47 GMT
Ok, decision made. I've heard from 2 more PEAS privately, and both are understandibly uncomfortable. Hopefully the new PEA will join in next year when her prescence has been established.
Thanks girls!
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Post by christine58 on Oct 16, 2020 11:33:09 GMT
I might opt out if a new pea joins in. I feel comfortable sending to everyone else and receiving from them as well. But a new pea? Not at all... I thought about this after I posted and I am with you. Thanks MichyM for asking for our input. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2020 14:22:42 GMT
Deleted. Looking forward to spreading some cheer 😊
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2020 14:23:53 GMT
MichyM mind letting us know how many have joined so far? Going to get blank cards/envelopes so I can start making my cards and want to make sure I have enough plus extra.
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Post by MichyM on Oct 17, 2020 14:33:22 GMT
MichyM mind letting us know how many have joined so far? Going to get blank cards/envelopes so I can start making my cards and want to make sure I have enough plus extra. As of yesterday there were 32 of us. I’m on my phone so I’m not able to check right now, but I don’t imagine it has grown much since then. |
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Post by pepperwood on Oct 17, 2020 14:33:35 GMT
First of all, thank you for organizing this and being so responsive to the Peas input. I was really excited about this, especially this year when some happy mail would be a welcome event in my boring days. I haven't participated in the other exchange because of privacy concerns.
But first I have to vent about the Post Office:
I went on line and completed the application for my first P.O. Box. As soon as my local PO opened this morning, I went in to show the required two forms of ID and pick up the key. The clerk took a long time and then said that the number the computer assigned me was already in use and she wasn't able to assign another one since I had paid online. When I asked to see a supervisor she said there was none that could help me. So I left and called USPS customer service and had to go through 4 minutes of recorded messages and waited 40 minutes for a rep. The first rep was unable to help and transfered me to the help desk. The help desk said that they couldn't help and told me to go to my local PO! When I told her that I had been there she at least offered to send them a trouble ticket. She put me on hold while she wrote it up, but after several minutes I WAS DISCONNECTED.
Thanks for listening to my vent. I hope I will be able to resolve this PO Box issue next week because I really, really want to participate!
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Post by peano on Oct 17, 2020 14:34:08 GMT
How many would drop out if I asked to join?  |
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Post by christine58 on Oct 17, 2020 14:36:13 GMT
How many would drop out if I asked to join? Not me...please sign up... |
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Post by MichyM on Oct 17, 2020 14:54:30 GMT
First of all, thank you for organizing this and being so responsive to the Peas input. I was really excited about this, especially this year when some happy mail would be a welcome event in my boring days. I haven't participated in the other exchange because of privacy concerns. But first I have to vent about the Post Office: I went on line and completed the application for my first P.O. Box. As soon as my local PO opened this morning, I went in to show the required two forms of ID and pick up the key. The clerk took a long time and then said that the number the computer assigned me was already in use and she wasn't able to assign another one since I had paid online. When I asked to see a supervisor she said there was none that could help me. So I left and called USPS customer service and had to go through 4 minutes of recorded messages and waited 40 minutes for a rep. The first rep was unable to help and transfered me to the help desk. The help desk said that they couldn't help and told me to go to my local PO! When I told her that I had been there she at least offered to send them a trouble ticket. She put me on hold while she wrote it up, but after several minutes I WAS DISCONNECTED. Thanks for listening to my vent. I hope I will be able to resolve this PO Box issue next week because I really, really want to participate! Oh my gosh. I hope you are able to join in! You definitely deserve it after all this rigamarole! Everything crossed 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 |
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Post by MichyM on Oct 17, 2020 17:45:32 GMT
Ok, I'm now sitting with my laptop and there are 35 of us signed up as of this morning.
As far as who signs up and who doesn't. Again, I make no card exchange rules. That said, I think it would be lovely to remember that this is about each other, not about us as individuals. I personally am very hopeful that this thread remains light and fluffy, yes?
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Post by mom on Oct 17, 2020 21:21:25 GMT
papercrafteradvocate I think you deleted your message before I could respond. But I would like to send you a card even if you don't join the swap (if you are ok with my having your mailing address).Im glad you're here.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 17, 2020 21:43:37 GMT
papercrafteradvocate I think you deleted your message before I could respond. But I would like to send you a card even if you don't join the swap (if you are ok with my having your mailing address).Im glad you're here. Thank you...also to those who responded here or sent me a pea mail. I did delete my post per a request. I’m pretty sure I’m joining! I love making holiday cards. |
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Post by christine58 on Oct 17, 2020 22:24:01 GMT
I’m pretty sure I’m joining! I love making holiday cards. Please do!! I am (in my head) trying to decide which stamp set to use. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Oct 17, 2020 23:38:27 GMT
Ok, I’m in! I’m deciding between 2 card designs.
I added a note about formatting the address but if you have questions, just let me know. For Peas in other countries, it will go to the processing center in New York and then to our military post office in Belgium.
I'm so excited!
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Post by elaine on Oct 17, 2020 23:53:04 GMT
papercrafteradvocate I think you deleted your message before I could respond. But I would like to send you a card even if you don't join the swap (if you are ok with my having your mailing address).Im glad you're here. Thank you...also to those who responded here or sent me a pea mail. I did delete my post per a request. I’m pretty sure I’m joining! I love making holiday cards. I deleted my response that quoted it. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 18, 2020 0:56:10 GMT
I’m pretty sure I’m joining! I love making holiday cards. Please do!! I am (in my head) trying to decide which stamp set to use. I love paper piecing—whether it’s my own fussy cutting or using dies. I go on a week trip in autumn to meet friends to craft and I always make cards. I made 104 last year, all hand paper pieced. I also did a lot of embossing and water coloring to practice. I’m also very fond of coloring pencils. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 18, 2020 1:15:38 GMT
  First one was using dies and the bottom is colored pencil. |
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Post by christine58 on Oct 18, 2020 2:03:26 GMT
First one was using dies and the bottom is colored pencil. Beautiful |
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Post by vsimone on Oct 18, 2020 3:34:12 GMT
I just signed up. Not promising handmade cards because I'm not really a card maker. Also I'll most likely be moving house in November/ December so my craft room might be in boxes soon☺️. But I'm excited to send out some holiday cheer to the community that has kept me entertained throughout this crazy year❤️
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Post by jameynz on Oct 18, 2020 5:02:12 GMT
Im an international pea - and have joined up again! Cant wait!
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Post by MichyM on Oct 18, 2020 16:54:13 GMT
There are 38 participants as of this morning. Unless there's a big uptick in sign-ups, I won't "report" numbers again until the end of the week |
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Post by gar on Oct 18, 2020 17:01:59 GMT
There are 38 participants as of this morning. Unless there's a big uptick in sign-ups, I won't "report" numbers again until the end of the week  That's great, thanks for the update  |
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Post by lucyg on Oct 18, 2020 19:26:28 GMT
wow, PCA, those are gorgeous cards. papercrafteradvocate I’m in, I just need to figure out how to sign up.  And I guess I'd better go buy more international stamps. ETA done, signed up. Thank you, MichyM! |
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Post by jubejubes on Oct 18, 2020 19:28:01 GMT
I just signed up. Looking forward to participating in this exchange.
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Post by peased2bhere on Oct 18, 2020 21:12:51 GMT
I signed up and then went and ordered my stamps! 😁 Thanks for putting this together!
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Post by heartland on Oct 19, 2020 9:40:02 GMT
Signed up! This is always one of my favorite times of the year!  |
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Post by OntarioScrapper on Oct 19, 2020 20:25:53 GMT
YEAH! I was wondering if we were still going to do this. Canadian here. Signed up. I'm going to start figuring out what card I am making this year and start on them. That way I can mail them out within the first 2 weeks of November incase we get really slow mail going over the border or across waters.  |
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Post by peano on Oct 19, 2020 20:34:39 GMT
Please do!! I am (in my head) trying to decide which stamp set to use. I love paper piecing—whether it’s my own fussy cutting or using dies. I go on a week trip in autumn to meet friends to craft and I always make cards. I made 104 last year, all hand paper pieced. I also did a lot of embossing and water coloring to practice. I’m also very fond of coloring pencils. Your work is beautiful! |
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I think we'll hear from more participants over the next day or so. There's no rush. 
