Blogger's Only Swap! - closed! Sorry!

staramaze · 02-12-2007

Sorry! Swap Closed!

Just for Bloggers Springtime Swap!

This is a Swap JUST for Bloggers; and all participants must be CURRENT and ACTIVE bloggers (see definitions below). After the swap; we will all post the cards to our respective blogs with links to each others blogs... drum up some link backs, and show some cards off to our customers that might be a bit different than our usual style. Fun right???!!!

Description: "Spring" themed FULL A-2 (standard sized) CARDS. Your VERY BEST work; at least 3 layers and embellishments included (ribbon, buttons, hodgepodge hardware, sewing, brads, eyelets...etc...) See groups below for more details...

You must promise to post ALL the swap cards you receive and links to ALL the BLOGS on your blog by the end of MAY 2007. When you post the other cards and blog links you can do it all in one post, or in several different posts... it's up to you. You may post the recipes for the cards or not... and you may comment on the cards or not. Positive comments ONLY please!

You are encouraged to visit the other blogs and comment on the posts as much as possible.

I will approve all the blogs for appropriate content... so if your blog is more of a personal family blog, or has any adult theme then this is not the swap for you. Your blog must be a stamping/crafting blog, 1/2 of all posts papercraft related.

After you photograph and use these cards on your blog; you are encouraged to use them to RAK other stampers, or as donations to your charity of choice! Spread the stamping LOVE!

Vendor products: There are several GROUPS below; See the individual categories below for specifics for the NEW blogger groups.

Quantity: 6 +1, the "Plus One" cards will be donated to a local Nursing Facility I volunteer at.

Recipe required: Tuck your recipe INSIDE the FULL card. Include your Real Name, SCS Name, Blog title, Blog Address/link, Email address, products and techniques used.... be detailed please as your card recipe may be blogged.

Deadlines:
Sign-up date: March 30th tell your blogger pals!
IN MY HANDS: Late Cards will be returned UNSWAPPED: April 13th, 2007... They will ship OUT the following MONDAY.

Mailing Instructions/Packaging:
Place swap items in a large baggie for waterproof purposes. Label the bag with your address. Include a Mailing label for your return envelope. Write on the outside of the envelope, and your baggie the name of the swap AND YOUR GROUP NUMBER.
NO METERED STRIPS PLEASE!

CANADIAN/AUSSIE STAMPERS WELCOME: Mail your swaps EARLY! Email me privately to arrange a return shipping deposit via Paypal. "sarah at stampstars dot com"
United States Swappers will be Shipped BACK Priority ONLY: Inside your baggie, include a self-addressed priority label and one $4.05 priority stamp. I will provide the priority envelope.

Mail to:
Sarah Moore
649 N. Spring Street
Elgin, IL 60120.

Do not ship to me Fed-ex or any method that requires my signature.

Are you ready to play? Please post here; and make sure to post a link to your blog! If you are unsure if your blog would qualify you to participate in one of the following categories then please Email me privately at “sarah at stampstars dot com” and I will take a look!

You may join more than one group. Groups that do not fill may be cancelled.

All Groups are Spring Themed and 6+1

Definitions:
Veteran Bloggers: Over 60 days Blogging, Over 50 posts
Newbie Bloggers; Under 60 days Blogging, Under 50 posts
All participants MUST have at least 2 stamping related posts made within the last 10 days to be eligible.

BE SURE TO POST TO THE THREAD IF YOU WANT TO PLAY! I CAN'T KEEP UP WITH THE PM's! THANKS!

Take a look at the first post for the LIST!

staramaze · 02-12-2007

Group 1 :: Veteran Bloggers AND Newbies! CLOSED
Demo Only :: SU! Products Only :: SPRING MINI Only
1. Received Fairle (Fairle) http://www.stamping101.blogspot.com/
2. Received Michelle (Michelle Laycock) http://www.inkartist.net/
3. Received Julie (jeweleintn) http://myrubberroom.blogspot.com/
4. Received Leslie (Brodonbaby) http://www.continuingtocreate.blogspot.com/
5. received Amber (shoecollector) http://www.sassystamper.typepad.com/
6. Received Chris (inkpad) http://inkpad.typepad.com/

Group 2 :: Veteran Bloggers :: CLOSED (see group 6)
Demo Only :: SU! Products Only
1. Sarah Moore (staramaze) http://www.stampstars.com
2. Received Terri (Buglady) http://www.stampinterri.typepad.com/
3. received Erika (Sunshine Mama) http://www.stampinmama.typepad.com/
4. received Denise (imchatty) http://360.yahoo.com/denisebryant1989
5. Received Jen (cobrielle) http://inkingalong.blogspot.com/index.html
6. Received Colleen (stampingoddess) http://stampingoddess.typepad.com/

Group 3 :: Newbie Bloggers CLOSED
Demo Only :: SU! Products Only
1. Received Julie (jeweleintn) http://myrubberroom.blogspot.com/
2. received Donna (dbaker3) http://stampamaniac.blogspot.com/
3. received Kirsten (ked) http://kirstendubosque.blogspot.com/
4. Received Anna (stampanna) http://stampanna.typepad.com/
5. Received Mimi (solrbunny) http://stampinwithmimi.blogspot.com/
6. received Fairle (Fairle) http://www.stamping101.blogspot.com/

Group 4 :: Veteran Bloggers :: CLOSED See Group 7
Everyone Welcome :: Any Company’s Products/Stamps
1. Sarah Moore (staramaze) http://www.stampstars.com
2. Received Terri (buglady) http://www.stampinterri.typepad.com/
3. Received: Connie (misscon) http://www.isthatyourmonkey.typepad.com/
4. Received AnneMarie (AnneMarieZ) http://annemariez.blogspot.com/
5. Received Kecia (LittleSeaOtter) http://scarletandgray.blogspot.com/
6. Received Nancy (nancy1970) http://www.nancyscreativemess.blogspot.com/

Group 5 :: Newbie Bloggers CLOSED
Everyone Welcome :: Any Company’s Products/Stamps
1. received Kirsten (ked) http://kirstendubosque.blogspot.com/
2. Received Anna (stampanna) http://stampanna.typepad.com/
3. Received Mimi (solrbunny) http://stampinwithmimi.blogspot.com/
4. received Donna (dbaker3) http://stampamaniac.blogspot.com/
5. received Julie (jmasse) http://www.stampinwithjulie.blogspot.com/
6. received Chris (inkpad) http://inkpad.typepad.com/

JUST ADDED! (and I might mix and match with group 2 if no one has any objections... just to mix it up for those of us who have swapped with each other before)

Group 6 :: Veteran Bloggers :: Closed
Demo Only :: SU! Products Only
1. Received Debbie (debbiemom23cs) http://debbieseyer.typepad.com/my_weblog/
2. Received Michelle (Michelle Laycock) http://www.inkartist.net/
3. RECEIVED Tracy (Lodichick) http://inky-doodles.blogspot.com/
4. Received Simone (spazzgirl) http://spazzgirldaily.blogspot.com/
5. Received Robin (stampinfool) http://www.stampedreflections.typepad.com/
6. RECEIVED Ana (annieht) http://inkastamp.blogspot.com/

JUST ADDED! (and I might mix and match with group 4 if no one has any objections... just to mix it up for those of us who have swapped with each other before)

Group 7 :: Veteran Bloggers :: closed
Everyone Welcome :: Any Company’s Products/Stamps
1. Received Cindy (cmayk) http://imagine-dream-create.blogspot.com/
2. Received Kendra (scrapstampindiva) http://www.inkinitupwithkendra.blogspot.com/
3. Received Leslie (brodonbaby) http://www.continuingtocreate.blogspot.com/
4. received Denise (imchatty) http://360.yahoo.com/denisebryant1989
5. Received Julie (julieloveslucy) http://www.paperjoy.typepad.com/
6. Received: Deborah (mrsadept) http://adepts.blogspot.com/

buglady · 02-12-2007

Group 2 and 4 for me Sarah!! I can't wait to play!

jeweleintn · 02-12-2007

Sarah,

I want in for group 3. thanks!

misscon · 02-13-2007

Thanks again, Sarah. I think I can do Group 4 this time.

AnneMarieZ · 02-13-2007

group 4 please!

SunshineMama · 02-13-2007

Group 2 for me, please.

imchatty · 02-13-2007

Hi Sarah...can I have group 2 please.

dbaker3 · 02-13-2007

Please sign me up for Group 3 since I'm a Newbie Blogger!

Thanks!

cobrielle · 02-13-2007

I think I'd like to play! Group 2 please!!!

And ummm....can I use primas on my card? Cause I may not survive if I can't! LOL

STAMPINGODDESS · 02-13-2007

Group 2 please.

Also, for anyone considering this swap, having participated in the Valentines swap I must say that the quality of swaps was A+, the hostess did an A++ job and the swap has really driven traffic to my site. I highly encourage others to join this swap.

staramaze · 02-13-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by STAMPINGODDESS

Group 2 please.

Also, for anyone considering this swap, having participated in the Valentines swap I must say that the quality of swaps was A+, the hostess did an A++ job and the swap has really driven traffic to my site. I highly encourage others to join this swap.

aw shucks!

Thanks everyone!

jeweleintn · 02-13-2007

sarah,
thanks for signing me up. My screen name is spelled wrong. It is jeweleintn.

ked · 02-13-2007

Sarah,
I'll play for groups 3 and 5!

And thanks Julie!

jeweleintn · 02-13-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by ked

And thanks Julie!

no, Thank you, I mentioned it for purely selfish reasons... I want some of your work for my own

!!!

ked · 02-14-2007

LMBO! You're too funny! The pressure's on...

debbiemom23cs · 02-14-2007

Sarah,
Can I get in on the Group 6 swap?

Thanks

stampanna · 02-14-2007

Hey I'd like to join but not sure which category I'd fall in. I have had a blog since 7/06. Let me know what info you need.

Thanks,
Anna

stampanna.typepad.com

staramaze · 02-14-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by stampanna

Hey I'd like to join but not sure which category I'd fall in. I have had a blog since 7/06. Let me know what info you need.

Thanks,
Anna

stampanna.typepad.com

Glad you can play! I will be putting you in the Newbie spot... just lem me know which newbie group you would like.

You also might want to chabge your signature to reflect a LINK to your blog You can do this with the hyperlink button, or somply change the text to read...
http://stampanna.typepad.com

Thanks again!

cobrielle · 02-14-2007

Bump!

staramaze · 02-14-2007

hey all; be sure to post a note about this swap on your blog! spread the word!!

stampanna · 02-15-2007

Ok. Sign me up for Group 3 & 5.

Thanks,

solrbunny · 02-15-2007

I would like to join 3 and 5. Here's my blog http://stampinwithmimi.blogspot.com/

Fairle · 02-15-2007

Hello, Sarah!
I'd like to sign up for Group 3!

Also, I would love to be in a Spring Mini Demo group if there's more interest!

Thank you,

dbaker3 · 02-15-2007

Can you sign me up for group 5 too??!

Also - I posted a message/link on my blog!!

cobrielle · 02-15-2007

Ha! I finally figured out how to post links in my blog posts!!! *is a dork and knows it*

So I linked the swap in! Yea me!!!!!

(I get excited about odd things....)

LittleSeaOtter · 02-15-2007

I'd love to play. Can I be a member of Group 4?

Thanks for organizing this. Looks fun!

Bring on spring!

Nancy1970 · 02-15-2007

Please sign me up for Group 4!

cmayk · 02-15-2007

I'd like to join group 4 please.

Thanks!

Cindy

Michelle Laycock · 02-15-2007

I'll join group 1 and group 6

jeweleintn · 02-15-2007

Was group 1 always for Vetrens and Newbies? I was thinking that I wished there was a Spring Mini swap for the Newbies.... Anyways, I want group 1 too, please.

lesliemoore · 02-15-2007

Sarah-
I'd like to be in group 1.
Thanks!

LodiChick · 02-16-2007

Sarah, I think I will play along this time, please add me to group 6.

jmasse · 02-16-2007

Hello,
Can I play? I'd love to join Group 5!
Thanks!

scrapstampindiva · 02-16-2007

Hi Sarah! Add me to Group 4

staramaze · 02-16-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobrielle

And ummm....can I use primas on my card? Cause I may not survive if I can't! LOL

Sorry I didn't address this sooner... Sorry, but no... that's an SU! only group... you want group 7 instead???

The SU! groups are all and ONLY SU! No giga punches, no cuttlebugs... SU! only tools or stamps!

The other groups CAN use SU! but do not AHVE to use SU! stuff.

catch my drift???

Anyone need to switch it up???

staramaze · 02-16-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeweleintn

Was group 1 always for Vetrens and Newbies? I was thinking that I wished there was a Spring Mini swap for the Newbies.... Anyways, I want group 1 too, please.

You are not going insane... I opened it to everyone due to there not being as much interest.

staramaze · 02-16-2007

Cindy and Kendra... you are in group 7.

Ladies when all these groups fill we are done... no more groups will be added for this round!

and the "double groups" I will likely mix some of those up so the "last time" swappers can swap with some new folks... let me know if anyone objects!

Thanks everyone!