Stamp a New Friend - Next Round Begins September 1st!!!

[jm_donahoe]

AS OF AUGUST 2006 NEW THREAD IS HERE:


Forums at Splitcoaststampers






WHO ARE DIVINE SECRET SIBLINGS?
Divine Secret Siblings is a usergroup here on SCS. We are a group of stampers (demos and non-demos) who send cards and gifts to each other for a 4 month period. At the end of the 4th month we reveal to our secret sibling who we are :cool: . Big Siblings are the senders, Little Siblings are the receivers. You will be both a big and little ss. See the FAQ section below for more info.

We have 3 groups to choose from, listed in order of requirements:
Group A: 3-4 cards and a $5 gift each month or 1 $20 gift at the end (to be worked out between Secret Sister pairs) with a reveal letter.

Group B: 2-3 cards and a $5 gift each month or 1 $20 gift at the end (to be worked out between Secret Sister pairs) with a reveal letter.

Group C: 1 card each month, and only one $10 gift at the end of the round with a reveal letter.

Join us for Round 3 2006 - Beginning September 1st and ending December 31st 2006.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN?
REQUIREMENTS!

1.PLEASE “PM” the FOLLOWING INFO. to: Christine P, if your SCS username begins with #, A-M or jm_donahoe, if your SCS username begins with M-Z. DO NOT POST YOUR PERSONAL INFO TO THIS THREAD FOR SECURITY REASONS!!!!!

Group choice
SCS Name
Real Name
Address
Regular Email Address
Hobbies other than stamping
Fav. Colors
b-day/anniv.
Are you willing to send out of your country?
Are you willing to be a swap angel?

2. Join our UserGroup - The Divine Secret Siblings
This is our special forum where you can chat, post your preferences and info for your SS to read, and post thank yous. Click on "user CP" (upper left), then "Group Memberships" (left column) click on “join group” for Divine Secret Siblings. You will be approved after we receive your info and you will have full access to our special forum.

3. Set up an anonymous email account when you receive the information with who you are sending to. This is for verifying your little sibling's information, and deciding whether or not you will do small gifts each month, or one large gift at the end of the round (for groups A and B only). We are sure to have typos and you want your creations going to the right address. This is also useful when you have a card or package going out a bit late and want to let your little ss know. We have a thread in our forum which explains how to set a secret email account up. You also may choose to continue an on-going communication with your little sis during the round.

4. Send the required amount of cards and gifts for the group you have chosen to join.

5. Post Thank You's for each card/gift received in our specially designated forum. This is so very important!


Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is a Swap Angel?
If someone flakes out (ie. doesn't send to their sibling, or acknowledge gifts), we ask those of you who volunteered to send a card to the sibling who didn't receive anything. Everyone who signs up should follow through with their commitment (flakers will be dropped if commitment can not be met). More details are posted in the Secret Sibling Forum which you will get access to when you join "Divine Secret Siblings".

Q: WHEN & HOW WILL I RECEIVE MY SECRET SIBLING INFO?
You will receive your secret sibling name and information as soon as we swap names; this is generally the week before the new round begins. For those that join after the round has already begun, we may need to wait for more to join before swapping. The information for your little sibling will be sent to you by one of our Divine Coordinators through your SCS "Private Message".

Q: DOES THE EMAIL INFO NEEDED (above) INCLUDE MY SECRET EMAIL?
No, we just need the email that you will use regularly. The secret email is just for your own use to be able to communicate with your little SS and not give away who you are. The email address we need is one that we can contact you at if there is an issue, and one that your big SS can use to communicate with you. Although, it is perfectly ok to use your secret email as BOTH if you wish!

Q: DOES THIS GUARRANTEE ME A NEW BEST FRIEND?
Not necessarily. Some of our members love the program as a way to swap ideas and see a style of stamping that is not their own, but may be a bit more reserved to share their personal selves. Some of us love to make a new friend right away, and some of us just enjoy a temporary penpal of sorts. Each round is a completely different experience and we hope you get something out of each round you spend with us!
Any Questions, Please ask!

Next Round begins September 1st! Reveals for Round 2 2006 are due August 31st!!

[dogloverkd]

I'd like to join..but what does "pm" mean..so coumputer savy:0(

nevermind I figured it out

[jm_donahoe]

Bump it on up!

[jm_donahoe]

Come on ladies! We are taking names until the beginning of January for our January 1 2006 round of DSS!

[momofmany]

Just checking to make certain I am on that list. I think I am,but you know, with Christmas and working, etc. My mind is like mush, lol

[Christine P]

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Originally Posted by momofmany

Just checking to make certain I am on that list. I think I am,but you know, with Christmas and working, etc. My mind is like mush, lol

Yep! I've got you down for the next round!

c

[mommy_tl]

quick question.... we're supposed to sign these cards (not with our name though) right? And do we send them together (for those of us doing 2 or more/ month), or seperate at different times of the month?

[Christine P]

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Originally Posted by mommy_tl

quick question.... we're supposed to sign these cards (not with our name though) right? And do we send them together (for those of us doing 2 or more/ month), or seperate at different times of the month?

Good questions. Go to the DSS forum and check out the FAQ sheet/thread posted at/near the top of the forum. It has answers to all of your questions.

- send cards at separate times - at least half by the 15th of each month
- write or not in them, but include a handwritten note on paper if you don't write in the card. (don't sign your name)

[Suzanne]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christine P

Good questions. Go to the DSS forum and check out the FAQ sheet/thread posted at/near the top of the forum. It has answers to all of your questions.

- send cards at separate times - at least half by the 15th of each month
- write or not in them, but include a handwritten note on paper if you don't write in the card. (don't sign your name)

Is there any way that we can see the FAQ for this before we sign up?

[Christine P]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suzanne

Is there any way that we can see the FAQ for this before we sign up?

No, but if you have specific questions, please feel free to send me a PM and I'll answer everything you would like. Just let me know!!

Christine

[sharona]

sent a PM to join.

[stampinsuz]

Sent a PM to join.

[jm_donahoe]

Got all the new ones down. Anyone else? We are still taking names for Groups A and B!

[Mrs. K]

Sure I'll join. It is already Jan 1st though, is that ok?

[Christine P]

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Originally Posted by Mrs. K

Sure I'll join. It is already Jan 1st though, is that ok?

Yep, we'll continue to add players for this round through January 31. Follow the directions in the initial post, and we'll get you signed up!

C

[creck0927]

Sent a PM to join! Looking forward to this.

[jm_donahoe]

Still Looking for Group A and B participants. Particularly Canadian Group B players. Join us!

[Elissa Rene]

Sent a PM yesterday but still haven't heard anything back??????

[Christine P]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elissa Rene

Sent a PM yesterday but still haven't heard anything back??????

I've got your information. We are waiting for a few more players from each group to sign up before we swap names around again! Hang in there. I promise we'll get you going this week!!

[scrappingis4me]

I PM'd you. Thanks for a fun game!

[Christine P]

BUMP! We really need some more players for Group A! Come on, ladies and possibly gents?! This is a lot of fun. Check it out!

C

[gottastamp]

Ok I will join who do I PM?

[jm_donahoe]

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Originally Posted by gottastamp

Ok I will join who do I PM?

Sent you a pm with the info. Thanks!

[gottastamp]

Thanks, I re read the original post and sent a PM to Christine P. I am awaiting her reply. Thanks!

[Samwich]

I would love to join but don't have the money for Group A and missed out on the other groups! Have fun everyone though. I look forward to participating in the future.

[Christine P]

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Originally Posted by Samwich

I would love to join but don't have the money for Group A and missed out on the other groups! Have fun everyone though. I look forward to participating in the future.

I'll send you a PM. You'd be surprised what you can come up with from your stamping supplies. No money is necessary!

C

[88142]

i will pm my info over

[sherig]

It is Jan 17 can I still join in this round or do I have to waite until April?
Do the gifts need to be stampin up things? Will we get a list of things that the ss would like (wish list)? It would be hard to get a gift for some we don't know. I wouldn't want to get them some thing they already have. Are the cards suppose to be ones to keep or for the other big or little sis to give away? I like to make cards but don't always have some one to send them to. OOPS how do I PM and who?

[Christine P]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherig

It is Jan 17 can I still join in this round or do I have to waite until April?
Do the gifts need to be stampin up things? Will we get a list of things that the ss would like (wish list)? It would be hard to get a gift for some we don't know. I wouldn't want to get them some thing they already have. Are the cards suppose to be ones to keep or for the other big of little sis to give away?

Hi Sheri,

Yes, you can still join. PM your information to me. I'll swap names around again tomorrow night. The gifts can be handstamped or store bought. The can be stamping/craft related or not. You will get some basic information about your SS, but there is also a thread in our forum with about 25 or so questions that most people fill out. That, along with emails, will give you a lot of info about your SS. The cards can be written in or blank with a note on a piece of paper. The decision is yours. I write in most of the ones I send. My SS can always cut off the front and reattach it to a card if she wants to use it again.

Let me know as soon as possible if you would like to play in this round.

C

[Christine P]

bump... we need a couple more players for this round - Group A! Last chance sign ups for Round 1 2006! The round closes 1/31!

[kellymartin]

Bummer, missed it by a day! I will definitely sign up for the next one!

[jm_donahoe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellymartin

Bummer, missed it by a day! I will definitely sign up for the next one!

Got you down for our next Round 2 2006 - beginning May1st!

[havefunstampin]

I want to be in round 2 also ...

Lisa

[momofmany]

I want to be in round two

[jm_donahoe]

For the 2 above posters: You can both send your info to me and I will put you on our master list for the next round!

[pammyrn]

hi Jeanne Marie, I pm you my informatin, I'll wait to here from you. thank you

[jm_donahoe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pammyrn

hi Jeanne Marie, I pm you my informatin, I'll wait to here from you. thank you

Got you down - thanks!

[sweetpea111403]

Sent PM to you to join Round 2!!

[diane860]

I'm in round 1 and would like to continue in round 2....count me in.

diane

[jm_donahoe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by diane860

I'm in round 1 and would like to continue in round 2....count me in.

diane

Diane, we will send out a message at the end of Round 1 to all the players asking if they wish to continue to Round 2. So, no worries! Thanks!