PLurker
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Location: Behind the Cheddar Curtain
Jun 28, 2014 3:48:49 GMT
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Post by PLurker on Nov 12, 2020 0:32:37 GMT
I hope you get better quick. thanks, me too go too bone doc tomorrow print out from urgent care says worst of pain should be over "in the first few weeks"  "heal in 4-6 weeks" and "normal activities in about 3 months"  I hope they're erring on side of caution there. Having never broken a bone before, Sounds like a long time, rivaling my kidney transplant estimated down time. (although i dont really remember/blur. Yikes |
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Post by melodyesch on Nov 12, 2020 1:20:40 GMT
Walked in today to find my cat chewing on one of my completed cards. MIL will get that one. So now I have to lock up the paper goods. Sheesh!
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PLurker
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Posts: 9,840
Location: Behind the Cheddar Curtain
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Post by PLurker on Nov 12, 2020 1:47:24 GMT
Walked in today to find my cat chewing on one of my completed cards. MIL will get that one. So now I have to lock up the paper goods. Sheesh! Thanks for the laugh."mil will get that one"😂 |
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Post by lucyg on Nov 12, 2020 2:20:39 GMT
Walked in today to find my cat chewing on one of my completed cards. MIL will get that one. So now I have to lock up the paper goods. Sheesh! So you’re basically saying ... your cat ate your homework?  |
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Post by melodyesch on Nov 12, 2020 2:35:39 GMT
Thanks for the laugh."mil will get that one"😂 Actually, it was DH who said send it to his Mom and tell her Oscar (the cat) signed with his teeth. Hope you’re feeling better! |
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Post by melodyesch on Nov 12, 2020 2:40:43 GMT
So you’re basically saying ... your cat ate your homework? Yes! I swear, it’s the first cat I’ve ever had that thinks he’s a dog. He plays fetch and chews slippers. And now paper goods. Little monster. |
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PLurker
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Location: Behind the Cheddar Curtain
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Post by PLurker on Nov 12, 2020 3:03:56 GMT
Thanks for the laugh."mil will get that one"😂 Actually, it was DH who said send it to his Mom and tell her Oscar (the cat) signed with his teeth. Hope you’re feeling better! Thanks. I'm more pouting and frustrated than anything, pain be damned. I have been "scolded" by my kids and peas (another thread) and will be behaving a few weeks and keeping still as possible. Oh, well. |
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Post by peasapie on Nov 13, 2020 12:44:42 GMT
Oh good. I ordered a few weeks ago and it took a while, I'm guessing 2-3 weeks. I just placed a second order this morning so hopefully they'll arrive a little sooner. I'm going to hold off mailing any cards until December, so I have plenty of time even if they're slow again this time around. The stamps I ordered last week arrived today. I ordered 3 different books of US stamps and a sheet of international. I cant believe it arrived ina 12x14 inch pouch. Great idea. I’m going to do that today. |
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Post by peasapie on Nov 13, 2020 12:46:24 GMT
I had offered earlier up-thread to mail cards for our international participants. That offer still stands, and I am HAPPY to do so.... here's how it'll work (trying to make things as easy as possible for myself): 1. I will order stamps again at the end of this week, so we need to take care of it before then. I do not want to go into the PO to buy them in person. My last order of stamps took a while to receive - I don't recall exactly how long but I'd guesstimate it was 2-3 weeks so I want to just take care of it now and not give it another thought. 2. Postage within the US is $.55USD. Figure out how many US cards you're going to send. Multiply that by $.55 then add $2-ish for the fee that the USPS charges to mail them to me. If needed, there are $$$ conversion apps you can use to make the conversion from your money to mine. 3. PM me here with that info and we'll exchange info for payment. 4. Postage needs to be paid before I order stamps for you so please plan on sending e-payment before the end of this week. I have Venmo and Zelle. If your country does not offer those services please find an e-pay service that does and then get in touch wih me. If it's something I can add easily I'll do so  I hope that's not too rigid. As I said I am happy to do this, truly. Last call, I'll place an order for stamps tomorrow or Monday! Sorry I missed this, darn. Thanks for offering, anyway. I’ll buy international stamps today. |
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J u l e e
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Post by J u l e e on Nov 13, 2020 16:12:54 GMT
I am quarantined after direct contact with my boss who tested positive. I was actually going to try to make cards after all, and was looking forward to getting all my supplies this week. Now I'm home for the next two weeks and will end up doing bought cards after all. I'm feeling behind already. So not like me.  ((HUGS)) PLurker! |
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Post by JoP on Nov 13, 2020 20:57:00 GMT
PLurker and J u l e e hope you’re both on the mend really soon.  I was planning to make my cards, but things have take over so I’m doing shop bought as well
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rodeomom
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Refupee # 380 "I don't have to run fast, I just have to run faster than you."
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Post by rodeomom on Nov 13, 2020 22:25:20 GMT
Well I have always done bought cards! I don't make cards. Store bought are just fine.
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Post by pmm on Nov 14, 2020 0:44:42 GMT
Wish I could add a poll to a reply post like this. I'm new to this and I know it has been said that either is acceptable, but I kinda got the vibe that most make theirs. So I came up with a strategy to make them. Now, I'm thinking maybe it is more common to use store-bought. I'm sure I am over thinking this, but I would be inclined to go with whatever is more common. Do what makes you happy! I make my cards, but, I like getting both store bought and handmade cards. |
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Post by melodyesch on Nov 14, 2020 1:43:11 GMT
This is my first year participating and I made mine because I already had the supplies and it was kind of an exercise “just for me” after months and months of focusing on my MIL and getting her belongings purged, house sold, house bought and belongings moved. It was the first time I’ve crafted in years. But I had picked out some nice store bought ones in case that plan couldn’t happen. And I’ll be very glad to receive any type of card, even if someone’s cat chewed on the end. Oh wait, that was mine.
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Post by gar on Nov 14, 2020 10:43:22 GMT
Wish I could add a poll to a reply post like this. I'm new to this and I know it has been said that either is acceptable, but I kinda got the vibe that most make theirs. So I came up with a strategy to make them. Now, I'm thinking maybe it is more common to use store-bought. I'm sure I am over thinking this, but I would be inclined to go with whatever is more common. I used to paper scrap and make cards but gave everything away a few years ago. It would mean starting from scratch with supplies, glue etc etc and I'm afraid to open the dam because then I might get back into it all and I can't go down that path again - Dh would kill me!  So it's shop bought from me and sent with just the same good wishes as if I'd made them  |
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Post by christine58 on Nov 14, 2020 12:16:38 GMT
Bought cards are absolutely fine...I am sending a mix of both
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Post by pepperwood on Nov 15, 2020 0:57:56 GMT
I am still having trouble with my post office box and mail might be returned to sender.  Let me know anyone's cards to me (Pepperwood) gets returned by the PO. |
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craftykitten
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Post by craftykitten on Nov 15, 2020 15:11:52 GMT
It is a rainy, grey day here and I am putting up twinkling lights and writing my cards.
Is the list of addresses available as an Excel file? My labels are a different size and I can't seem to change the size on the file we were sent, so I need to do a new mail merge (love a mail merge, really).
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Post by MichyM on Nov 15, 2020 17:44:11 GMT
[quote author=" craftykitten" source="/post/3165880/thread" timestamp ="1605453112"]It is a rainy, grey day here and I am putting up twinkling lights and writing my cards. Is the list of addresses available as an Excel file? My labels are a different size and I can't seem to change the size on the file we were sent, so I need to do a new mail merge (love a mail merge, really).[/quote] PM me your email address (so I don’t have to hunt it down from the sign ups) and I’ll send you the PDF of the labels later when I start up my laptop. Will that do the trick?!? |
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craftykitten
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Post by craftykitten on Nov 15, 2020 17:59:27 GMT
[quote author=" craftykitten" source="/post/3165880/thread" timestamp ="1605453112"]It is a rainy, grey day here and I am putting up twinkling lights and writing my cards. Is the list of addresses available as an Excel file? My labels are a different size and I can't seem to change the size on the file we were sent, so I need to do a new mail merge (love a mail merge, really). PM me your email address (so I don’t have to hunt it down from the sign ups) and I’ll send you the PDF of the labels later when I start up my laptop. Will that do the trick?!?[/quote] Hmmm, not sure about a PDF. I will try again with the Word file, don't worry. Thanks anyway! |
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Post by MichyM on Nov 15, 2020 19:02:15 GMT
[quote author=" craftykitten " source="/post/3165880/thread" timestamp ="1605453112"]It is a rainy, grey day here and I am putting up twinkling lights and writing my cards. Is the list of addresses available as an Excel file? My labels are a different size and I can't seem to change the size on the file we were sent, so I need to do a new mail merge (love a mail merge, really). PM me your email address (so I don’t have to hunt it down from the sign ups) and I’ll send you the PDF of the labels later when I start up my laptop. Will that do the trick?!? Hmmm, not sure about a PDF. I will try again with the Word file, don't worry. Thanks anyway![/quote] If you need more help, you may want to reach out to gemini_jen. She's got the goods when it comes to formatting labels  |
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Post by melodyesch on Nov 15, 2020 20:44:19 GMT
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Post by christine58 on Nov 15, 2020 22:14:23 GMT
OOH I am PMing you also!! |
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Post by melodyesch on Nov 15, 2020 23:00:38 GMT
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Post by gemini_jen on Nov 16, 2020 2:38:40 GMT
Thank you! I have a PDF and Excel file but I think everyone’s good now? (Just seeing this!) |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Nov 16, 2020 4:57:44 GMT
I got all my supplies ready! New stuff came in and now I just have to decide the designs I am making...This weekend and next weekend should be my card making days.
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tracylynn
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Post by tracylynn on Nov 16, 2020 9:02:41 GMT
Wish I could add a poll to a reply post like this. I'm new to this and I know it has been said that either is acceptable, but I kinda got the vibe that most make theirs. So I came up with a strategy to make them. Now, I'm thinking maybe it is more common to use store-bought. I'm sure I am over thinking this, but I would be inclined to go with whatever is more common. Do you what you want. I'm making mine, but I have a room full of craft supplies and could stock my own store. I got enough cards done this weekend to send to the International Peas early this week. Labels printed, envelopes ready. Just waiting for white pigment ink to dry over night so I can sign the cards and stuff envelopes! Will send the US cards out right after Thanksgiving weekend. |
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Post by christine58 on Nov 16, 2020 12:47:45 GMT
Thank you! I have a PDF and Excel file but I think everyone’s goos now? (Just seeing this!) I cannot get it to work as an Excel but that's probably because I need to update my Excel I do have a FAVOR...please do not put my 2peas 'name' on the envelope. I am only putting that on those like peano who have not put their real name.Thanks. |
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Post by gemini_jen on Nov 16, 2020 16:32:00 GMT
Thank you! I have a PDF and Excel file but I think everyone’s goos now? (Just seeing this!) I cannot get it to work as an Excel but that's probably because I need to update my Excel I do have a FAVOR...please do not put my 2peas 'name' on the envelope. I am only putting that on those like @peano who have not put their real name.Thanks. I just emailed you the PDF. And if anyone uses the labels they will include your peaname ?! |
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Post by Restless Spirit on Nov 16, 2020 16:45:10 GMT
Thank you! I have a PDF and Excel file but I think everyone’s goos now? (Just seeing this!) I cannot get it to work as an Excel but that's probably because I need to update my Excel I do have a FAVOR... please do not put my 2peas 'name' on the envelope. I am only putting that on those like @peano who have not put their real name.Thanks. I'm glad I came back to read this tread. I have printed my labels and lots of Peas have both the "First Name, & Last name" / 2Peas name. How would everyone like the cards addressed? Real name only (if provided). 2Peas name? Both? No name - To whom it may concern?  . LOL In all seriousness, a little guidance on the preferred way to address the cards would be appreciated. |
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So it's shop bought from me and sent with just the same good wishes as if I'd made them 
Let me know anyone's cards to me (Pepperwood) gets returned by the PO.
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