luckyjune
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Post by luckyjune on Jan 6, 2022 0:04:59 GMT
In all these years I've never done a card swap. I just signed up.
Then, I went to a few of the sites mentioned here. It was like going to a foreign land. Seriously. I used to know EVERY scrapbooking product out there...20 years ago. Now, not so much. Holy overwhelming, Batman!
This will be fun!
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Post by Scrapper100 on Jan 6, 2022 1:19:24 GMT
In all these years I've never done a card swap. I just signed up. Then, I went to a few of the sites mentioned here. It was like going to a foreign land. Seriously. I used to know EVERY scrapbooking product out there...20 years ago. Now, not so much. Holy overwhelming, Batman! This will be fun! Just realize that it really doesn’t take much paper to make cards especially if you buy card bases. I used so little in the Christmas card swaps it was kind of sad. I was hoping to use more lol. |
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Post by pmm on Jan 6, 2022 1:44:34 GMT
BTW, if you're in the Puget Sound area, do you have a one stop good scrapbooking/card making store that you'd recommend? I'd love to visit one in person someday soon! Also, those who order online, do you have a favorite shop? Other than the Holiday Exchange, I don't haven't papercrafted in 14-15 years so I'm totally out of the loop. Thanks so much! There are a ton of stamping/scrapbooking companies online. Here are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. Taylored Expressions (their shipping is freaky fast), Riley & Co., Technique Tuesday, Simon Says, Unity, A Jillian Vance Design, Concord and 9th, Lawn Fawn, Penny Black, Colorado Craft Co., Gina K. |
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Post by MichyM on Jan 6, 2022 2:13:20 GMT
Oh thank you all so much, I’m saving all these scrapbooking websites to check out (when I’ve got time to go down a serious rabbit hole). And Ryann, thanks for the south sound store recommendations as well  |
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Post by cmpeter on Jan 6, 2022 2:55:15 GMT
Ellen Hutson is based in Issaquah…I like to support her because she’s local. You can pick up for free or most times it’s around $4 to ship.
Of all the Ben Franklins I like the Redmond one for scrapbooking. They are so-so for cards. I really miss the Impress that used to be in Tukwila. You can still order from them online, but it’s not the same.
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Ryann
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Post by Ryann on Jan 6, 2022 2:58:38 GMT
I just put in a pre-order for the new "love" themed stamps at USPS. So cute!
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nicolep
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Post by nicolep on Jan 6, 2022 4:49:37 GMT
I'm getting excited!
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Post by tc on Jan 6, 2022 15:22:54 GMT
We are at 25 participants!
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Post by lisae on Jan 6, 2022 21:46:44 GMT
We are at 25 participants! Exciting! USPS has a couple of Valentine themed stamps. |
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cycworker
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Post by cycworker on Jan 7, 2022 0:26:56 GMT
I signed up... I had a thought... could we just make this a yearly 'send a card as a RAK' type group?
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Post by tc on Jan 7, 2022 15:14:33 GMT
I signed up... I had a thought... could we just make this a yearly 'send a card as a RAK' type group? I'm willing to host something like that -- let's talk about it after Valentine's Day since this group signed up specifically for Valentine's Day so far. Maybe it's a separate list we start in on the second part of February? As of this morning - 27 participants! Thanks so much for joining in everyone! |
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Post by pepperwood on Jan 7, 2022 23:34:30 GMT
I got my post office box today and just signed up. Fortunately, I had an easier time with the online application PO Box process than I did for the 2020 Christmas Card exchange. I have pulled out my Valentine stash and have more than enough for 50 cards. I am excited.
My branch was all out of Valentine stamps, but I will try to buy them online. Do you know how many international peas have signed up?
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cycworker
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Post by cycworker on Jan 7, 2022 23:38:23 GMT
I signed up... I had a thought... could we just make this a yearly 'send a card as a RAK' type group? I'm willing to host something like that -- let's talk about it after Valentine's Day since this group signed up specifically for Valentine's Day so far. Maybe it's a separate list we start in on the second part of February? As of this morning - 27 participants! Thanks so much for joining in everyone! Sounds good. Did my signup come through? |
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Post by MichyM on Jan 8, 2022 18:29:24 GMT
Bump ♥️
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Post by tc on Jan 8, 2022 20:16:44 GMT
Sounds good. Did my signup come through? Yes, your sign up came through. Thanks! |
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Post by tc on Jan 8, 2022 20:17:29 GMT
My branch was all out of Valentine stamps, but I will try to buy them online. Do you know how many international peas have signed up? We have 28 participants. 27 USA and 1 Canada. |
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nicolep
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Post by nicolep on Jan 8, 2022 20:37:45 GMT
I just bumped the thread over on the SBR side. ♥
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Post by Restless Spirit on Jan 8, 2022 20:45:13 GMT
After going back and forth for days - I’m in! I’ll be making a super simple card because believe it or not, even though I call myself a “card maker”, I have absolutely no Valentine’s Day paper, stickers or rubber stamps!  I picked up some stickers at Hobby Lobby today. Now I’m off to search the internet for paper and stamps after I said I’m on a spending freeze. LOL. |
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Post by tc on Jan 11, 2022 15:23:54 GMT
We are at 29. Sign up will close this weekend or before if we get to 50. Thanks everyone for joining in!
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PLurker
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Post by PLurker on Jan 11, 2022 15:42:49 GMT
Hmmm...maybe.
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Post by MichyM on Jan 11, 2022 19:00:06 GMT
I'm so excited to start working on cards, but a little frustrated with Simon Says Stamp :/ I placed an order for supplies a week ago and the order is still processing. I know, I know....patience is a virue, especially at this point in the pandemic, but I just gotta whine a little. Fingers crossed it ships soon and gets here lightening fast!
So far they're doing better than Crate and Barrel though. I placed a good-sized order there the morning of 12/25 and other than 2 items that arrived right away, the rest of it is still processing....
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Ryann
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Post by Ryann on Jan 11, 2022 19:32:03 GMT
I'm so excited to start working on cards, but a little frustrated with Simon Says Stamp :/ I placed an order for supplies a week ago and the order is still processing. I know, I know....patience is a virue, especially at this point in the pandemic, but I just gotta whine a little. Fingers crossed it ships soon and gets here lightening fast! So far they're doing better than Crate and Barrel though. I placed a good-sized order there the morning of 12/25 and other than 2 items that arrived right away, the rest of it is still processing.... Simon Says Stamp is notorious for slow processing/shipping. Scrapbook.com and A Cherry on Top are both fast shippers and carry many of the same products (for future reference!). 👍🏻 |
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Post by MichyM on Jan 11, 2022 20:01:42 GMT
I'm so excited to start working on cards, but a little frustrated with Simon Says Stamp :/ I placed an order for supplies a week ago and the order is still processing. I know, I know....patience is a virue, especially at this point in the pandemic, but I just gotta whine a little. Fingers crossed it ships soon and gets here lightening fast! So far they're doing better than Crate and Barrel though. I placed a good-sized order there the morning of 12/25 and other than 2 items that arrived right away, the rest of it is still processing.... Simon Says Stamp is notorious for slow processing/shipping. Scrapbook.com and A Cherry on Top are both fast shippers and carry many of the same products (for future reference!). 👍🏻 Thank you for that info, and lesson learned for me! I ordered a die from them about 18 months ago, but ordered it far before I needed it, so I didn't pay attention to how long it took to get to me. I'm a little aggravated about this order as I hate "crafting under pressure," KWIM?!? |
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Ryann
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Post by Ryann on Jan 12, 2022 18:46:00 GMT
bump!
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Post by jenna on Jan 12, 2022 20:36:50 GMT
Signing up!
I really enjoyed making those Christmas cards and this is another reason to buy a kit I wouldn't normally 🙈
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PLurker
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Post by PLurker on Jan 12, 2022 21:00:40 GMT
Signed up. Or think I did, I backed out before it told me good. tc if I need to try again, please let me know. |
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Post by tc on Jan 12, 2022 21:25:37 GMT
Signed up. Or think I did, I backed out before it told me good. tc if I need to try again, please let me know. You're in! I see your completed responses so we're good. |
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Post by tc on Jan 12, 2022 21:25:58 GMT
We're at 31!
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Post by SnoopyFan on Jan 14, 2022 21:01:43 GMT
I got all my Valentine's paper and random stuff out and I'm getting ready to start making cards. My boyfriend is going out of town this weekend, and I don't have to work, so this will be the perfect project to work on!!
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janeliz
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Post by janeliz on Jan 14, 2022 21:04:49 GMT
Fun idea! I’m going to sign up now, if it’s not too late.
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I picked up some stickers at Hobby Lobby today. Now I’m off to search the internet for paper and stamps after I said I’m on a spending freeze. LOL. 
