January Swap Theme [Archive]

alsmouse

12-28-2007, 12:14 AM

:wave: Hello All, I hope everyone had a lovely Holiday Season. It is now that fateful time again. Yes, time for the January Card Swap Theme Suggestion Request. You will be signing up to play along with listing your theme suggestion.
The suggestion cutoff date will be January 3ed with voting till the 5th.
The theme reveal will be on January 6th. Your Swap Partner will be listed then also.
The mail by date will be January 21st.

New Year’s Day

March of Dimes Birth Defects Prevention Month
Eye Care Month
Hot Tea Month
Human Resource Month
Oatmeal Month
Prune Breakfast Month
Retail Bakers Month
Soup Month
Volunteer Blood Donor Month
Adopt a Rescued Bird Month
Cervical Health Month

January-1- Global Family Day
January-8- World Literary Day
January-11- International Thank-You Day
January-6- Epiphany
January-7- Orthodox Christmas
January-14- Pongal / Makar Sankranti (Hindu)
January-21 to January-22- Tu B'Shevat / New Year of Trees (Judaism)
January-9- Al-Hijra / Muharram ( Muslim/Islamic)
January-19- Ashoura (Muslim/Islamic)
January-13 to January-14- Maghi (Sikhism)
January-2- Cassé Gateau) ( Voudon)
January-6- Tirer Gâteau (Les rois) ( Voudon)

Full Moon January-22
Names for the January Moons include Chaste Moon, Cold Moon, Disting Moon, Moon of Little Winter, Quiet Moon, Snow Moon, Wolf Moon.

andreasscraps

12-28-2007, 08:48 PM

I'll go in! Since there are so many references to people, want to do cards with people or figures in them?

alsmouse

12-29-2007, 12:37 AM

My goof, I forgot another holiday for January. The 21st will be Martin Luther King Day. Sorry, ~C8>

j3annin3

12-29-2007, 11:36 AM

Inky Whiskers

12-29-2007, 02:59 PM

I'm in & I like the idea of doing "Hot Tea" cards. Between tea bag folding & ways to include a tea bag in a card there are lots of avenues for creativity. :D

alsmouse

12-30-2007, 12:45 AM

sorry alsmouse, my brain refuses to work. i am still veggging out from Holiday overload. and since i still haven't finished my Dec. Swap card for you i don't think i'm good to start in with another swap until i do. my bad:laugh: i'm working on it....it'll get there, promise!

Yeah, Yeah, right, right, :)) :)) :)) You just relaxed too much over the holiday that your brain just slid out your ear. Now go pour it back in & get busy.:D All I'm looking for now is a theme idea & if you think you will be able to play or not. Com'on, January is your slow time & you did say that you needed to be inspired. So spire already. ~C8>

j3annin3

12-30-2007, 10:52 AM

January is my slow time, and you're right, the only way to get busy is to get busy! So, i think a theme with people or figures would be fun but i don't have a single stamp with a person in it 'cept for my newest definitely Christmas stamp from my Secret Santa, but it would be a reason to get one. Or Hot Tea sounds good to me, i do very much enjoy tea. Jaurary always says cold and blue grey to me, glitter snow and dragon breath. Maybe just a color as a theme? like Blue perhaps. maybe that's not specific enough. I am happy just to be a part to the swap, what ever the theme ends up, is good with me. :)

alsmouse

12-30-2007, 08:17 PM

So, i think a theme with people or figures would be fun but i don't have a single stamp with a person in it 'cept for my newest definitely Christmas stamp from my Secret Santa, but it would be a reason to get one. Or Hot Tea sounds good to me, i do very much enjoy tea. Jaurary always says cold and blue grey to me, glitter snow and dragon breath. Maybe just a color as a theme? like Blue perhaps. maybe that's not specific enough. I am happy just to be a part to the swap, what ever the theme ends up, is good with me. :)
Ok, j3annin3, focus, you listed a few theme suggestions here. Which one do you want to offer? I'll put you down to play. ~C8>

alsmouse

12-30-2007, 08:36 PM

Come join the First Card Swap of 2008. Not only will you be getting your feet wet with joining a swap, you get to help pick the theme. It is a lot of fun, you get a great card in exchange and you meet really nice, creative people who don't mind if you pick their brains for ideas (as long as you put their brains back when you are done with them:shock:).
All you have to do is suggest a theme along with your name & you will join the growing list of swappers. This is a 1-2-1 card swap. As a Swapper, you are partnered with a Swapee that is randomly picked for you by my charming assistant, Tucker. After you complete your creation, you send it to your Swappee, posting it by the due date. You then lie in wait for your postal carrier to deliver your card from your Swapper. Then comes the joy of opening your envelope to see the final creation. It's as exciting as Christmas without the bickering over who got the 'bestest' gift. They are all 'Bestest'.
So join in on the fun of the First Card Swap of 2008. ~C8>

j3annin3

12-30-2007, 10:18 PM

...........umgh. I think i mentioned my brain wasn't working. :)) I did didn't i?
It must say somewhere in here, i'll go back and read it....again.

Yep, just a few messages ago. I was pretty sure i mentioned it. This is as good as it gets for a while. I've had to re-type this many times just to correct the stupid typos and spelling mistakes. Perhaps i'll sleep a bit and try again in the morning.....maybe time. Time as a theme i mean. Not specifically New Years but just time.

See, i can do it. I've even left out all the weird permutations of Time for Prunes and Oatmeal Moons. :)) hot tea time, Voudon Tiger cake, two faced gods of gates and beginnings.....time for sleep, definitely time to stop typing

marstamper

12-30-2007, 10:20 PM

Ok, you twisted my arm enough. :)) I'm in. Maybe the theme should should be the cold. Not the snowy type....the good ole head cold/flu bug that seems to hit a lot of people this time of year.

I already have several ideas for that. :))

alsmouse

12-30-2007, 11:39 PM

I've even left out all the weird permutations of Time for Prunes and Oatmeal Moons. Ok, this sounds like some type of sicky torture from some Dickens novel. rather a cross between immodium & exlax. :shock: Voudon Tiger cake,
What is Voudon Tiger cake? Another Victorian TeaTime treat? ~C8>

ArtKar

12-30-2007, 11:47 PM

I'm already listed for 2 ATC swaps, so I guess I need a card swap for a balanced art diet.

The colder months are perfect for HOT TEA. In Texas we don't get that many truly cold days, so I take advantage when I can. Although I love a good cup of steaming tea (with a splash of moo :cow: ), I just can't go for it when it's warm.

Karlene

alsmouse

12-31-2007, 12:07 AM

So is that a vote for hot tea??

stampin stacy

12-31-2007, 07:58 AM

j3annin3

12-31-2007, 11:15 AM

What is Voudon Tiger cake? Another Victorian TeaTime treat? ~C8>

I really don't know, almouse. It made sense last night. Looking back i think i mis -read Tirer Gateau, as Tiger Cake. It's actually the 'Day of Three Kings' and is celebrated as the day the wise men presented thier gifts to the baby Jesus. Not at all tiger cake. Truly i don't know where this stuff comes from. I think i need to send my brain out for dry cleanning or something. :o

I think i will withhold all further comments and suggestions about a theme and vote for/with the majority. just reasonable really.

Vincentia

12-31-2007, 11:31 AM

I want to play and my vote would go for a Hot Tea idea but that's just cuz I'm lazy and still have out my teapot/teacup stamps from a card I did in November.

alsmouse

12-31-2007, 08:46 PM

I posted a reply yesterday and now it's not there, surely I didn't forget to push the submit button after I was done :shock: . It was chalked full of wise wisdom and super amazing theme idea's :noway: too.

I like the tea idea but I also have ideas for world literacy day too or international thank you day.

BTW, I'm in!!!!!!
Stacy, I have you as in. Did you find your lost misive? We do need wise wisdom and super amazing theme idea's.
What is your suggestion for the theme? You listed 3 & not one as a solid. ~C8>

ArtKar

01-01-2008, 07:32 PM

So is that a vote for hot tea??

You bet!:applause:

joanofgos

01-01-2008, 08:28 PM

Yes, my resolution is to send off my swaps in a timely manner. (Screw exercising more or eating less! I want to stamp more and swap on time!) So please sign me up for this swap....and I will diligently work on my resolutions for the new year. :D And yes, tea would be warm, comforting, and I already have an idea.....

joanofgos

alsmouse

01-03-2008, 08:36 AM

Come join the fun, it's a great way to get new ideas for cards. We love new members to join us in the swaps so we can see your creativity & talent. Plus you get a neat card for your efforts.
Last call for January Card Swap Theme Suggestions. When you list your suggestion you will be signing up to play along with listing your theme suggestion.
The suggestion cutoff will be at midnight tonight with voting till the 5th. I'll post the theme & your swap partner on the 6th. ~C8>

j3annin3

01-03-2008, 09:52 AM

sorry to be so scattered alsmouse, i like the hot tea idea, please include me in this swap. :D

1stImpressionInk

01-04-2008, 10:20 AM

I like the "cold" or "hope your feeling better soon" idea. Mostly because I have an idea for this theme and no hot tea stamps. But then again that could mean new stamps, so I bow to the majority.
Cheri

alsmouse

01-04-2008, 12:02 PM

You Rocked My Sox! What with the sign-ups & suggestions posting at the same time, most of you picked Hot Tea for the theme. Since we were able to pick a theme so super fast, I had Tucker pull your swap partners. The mailing due date will be January 22. I checked the calender and that is the Tuesday after MLK day, which some may have off as a holiday. Don't forget the basic guidelines at the bottom of this posting (scroll all the way down, please).
Here is the swap list:
Swapper Swapee
andreascraps---joanofgos
jeannine---artkar
inky whiskers---vincenta
marstamper---inky whiskers
artkar---andreascraps
alsmouse---jeannine
stampin stacy---marstamper
joanofgos---stampin stacy
1st impression ink---alsmouse
vincenta---1st impression ink

1. Please make sure that your swapee has your address or that it is listed on your profile. It helps you get your card.
2. Please, if you know the names/vendors/style# of the stamps you use on your card please include on the back of the card or on a seperate postie on the back. Sometimes, someone may want that perfect stamp you used.
3. Don't forget to sign & date your art. All artist's should sign their creations. You may sign it where ever you like but do sign it. Some day, when you are a rich & famous stamp artist, we would like to be able to say we own an original of yours. Not like we'll sell it on E-bay or anything.
Thank you, ~C8>

andreasscraps

01-05-2008, 06:42 AM

Woohoo, sounds great! thanks!

stampin stacy

01-11-2008, 03:10 PM

Marstamper, your card is enroute..., however I forgot to scan or take a picture before sending it on its way :eyeroll:, oops :noway: !

Inky Whiskers

01-11-2008, 03:13 PM

Vencentia, your card is on it's way & I did remember to scan it before mailing. :p I just hope Mom Nature doesn't tea stain it before it gets to you. :D

stampin stacy

01-11-2008, 03:17 PM

& I did remember
:p Guess I deserved that :))

Inky Whiskers

01-11-2008, 03:35 PM

:p Guess I deserved that :))

Yep & all in good fun. :D

marstamper

01-13-2008, 08:58 AM

Thanks Stampin Stacy! I'll lat ya know when it comes.

Inky Whiskers...yours is partly made. lol Got lazy and haven't finished it. Now, I lost my train of thought and have to rethink it. :)) Hope to finish it Monday and get it off by or on Tuesday.

Inky Whiskers

01-13-2008, 02:14 PM

Hope to finish it Monday and get it off by or on Tuesday.

Oh Goody!!! It sure us fun to get pretty lil surprises in the mail. :D

Vincentia

01-14-2008, 04:08 PM

InkyWhiskers -- your card arrived today. Beautiful job! Are you posting your scan to the gallery or do we do that after everyone's done swapping? What's the etiquette for that on 1-2-1 swaps?

Inky Whiskers

01-14-2008, 04:37 PM

InkyWhiskers -- your card arrived today. Beautiful job! Are you posting your scan to the gallery or do we do that after everyone's done swapping? What's the etiquette for that on 1-2-1 swaps?

Thank you! I'm glad you like it. Usually those who can post their projects themselves do & those who can't, get theirs posted by the person who received it, if they can. Alas, not everybody has the equipement or know how to post their projects here yet.

I can & will post mine, no problem. We don't post photos before mailing so the recipient gets to see their card first before everybody else at RSC. :D

marstamper

01-15-2008, 10:40 AM

Inky Whiskers,

Your card will be on it's way shortly. Hope you enjoy.
Maralee

marstamper

01-15-2008, 10:41 AM

Stampin Stacy,

Got your Tea Card yesterday. Thanks so much.

Your little tea pot is cute.

stampin stacy

01-15-2008, 11:34 AM

Glad you liked it, I think I'm going to need some hot tea by tomorrow, its going to get cold here again, dang it.

marstamper

01-15-2008, 03:35 PM

Cold here too. 26 degrees tonight....20 on Sat. And snow is in the forecast, with accumulations! (Love the snow!! Just hate the ice!)

j3annin3

01-15-2008, 05:22 PM

A high of 8 tonight. Not alot of snow but the cold is intense enough that my tires were frozen to the cobblestones this afternoon. Some black ice on the bridges and in the valleys. Not good driving weather.

ArtKar

01-18-2008, 11:33 PM

Andrea

I'm sending my card off to you today (Saturday). I hope you enjoy it!

Karlene:lovie:

j3annin3

01-19-2008, 11:16 AM

Hey ArtKar,

i mailed your card a few days ago, you should be getting it anytime now.

:)

ArtKar

01-19-2008, 10:34 PM

Hey ArtKar,

i mailed your card a few days ago, you should be getting it anytime now.

:)

:shock: OMG!!! It arrived today, and all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will have to take a digital photo to post because THE CARD WON'T FIT ON MY SCANNER!!!!!!!!!!!!

You guys will not believe it even when you see it!

THANKS!!!!!!
Karlene :clap:

j3annin3

01-20-2008, 06:36 AM

:noway:

You're welcome! I'm glad you like it, i had a blast making it.
Please don't feel like you must scan/post it, i'll get around to fixing my scanner at some point. :)

ArtKar

01-20-2008, 11:00 AM

:noway:

You're welcome! I'm glad you like it, i had a blast making it.
Please don't feel like you must scan/post it, i'll get around to fixing my scanner at some point. :)

Oh, but other people need to see this! It may be tomorrow night before I can post it - busy day ahead.

andreasscraps

01-21-2008, 06:55 AM

Awesome Kar, I'll let you know when it arrives. Mine's going in the mail tomorrow Joan.

joanofgos

01-21-2008, 08:25 PM

Hi Stacy,

Just finished your card, so it will be in the mail tomorrow. It's simple--like tea. Hope you enjoy it.

joanofgos

ArtKar

01-21-2008, 08:30 PM

Hi Stacy,

Just finished your card, so it will be in the mail tomorrow. It's simple--like tea. Hope you enjoy it.

joanofgos

You've been a busy little stamper today!:exorcist:

joanofgos

01-21-2008, 08:39 PM

Hi Andrea,

Guess we're on the same schedule. :D I can't wait to see it! I've had a lovely four day weekend, combined with a stamp convention, polymer clay day, and it will be difficult to go back to work.

joanofgos

andreasscraps

01-22-2008, 07:42 AM

I made it, it is postal Joan! Hope you like it! I totally forgot to sign the thing and give you stamp credits, sorry! The bg stamp and center stamp is SU and the little saying stamp is Hampton Arts. Enjoy!

marstamper

01-22-2008, 10:53 AM

Vincentia

01-22-2008, 12:53 PM

1stImpressionInk there's an "envelope" in the mailbox to you today.

Inky Whiskers

01-22-2008, 02:35 PM

YooHooo Inky Whiskers....don't faint, but after misplacing your card...I found it and it is now airborn!!
Be careful it is a slippery little rascal...may hide from you. :))

Now, I can sign up for Feb!

Not a problem! I heard that you "lost" your stamp room. It certainly would be difficult to get any stamping done when the room full of your stampy stuff is playing peek-a-boo. I'll get the butterfly net out to await it's arrival. :D

stampin stacy

01-24-2008, 01:25 PM

:wave: I got your card Joan, its terrific:clap: thank you! You can upload it now if you like.

ArtKar

01-24-2008, 07:57 PM

:noway:

You're welcome! I'm glad you like it, i had a blast making it.
Please don't feel like you must scan/post it, i'll get around to fixing my scanner at some point. :)

I took some gorgeous pictures of your card, but they're too hi-res to post. Will keep trying - don't think I've forgotten!

Karlene

andreasscraps

01-25-2008, 06:03 AM

I got your card Karlene! Thanks, it's awesome!

j3annin3

01-25-2008, 12:16 PM

Oh! :o I dn't know what to say. Thank you very much Karlene, but it's okay if it doesn't get posted. I had the best time making a card for you. Good all by it's self.

joanofgos

01-26-2008, 05:20 PM

Andrea,

I got your card, and I love it. So wonderful. I'm always looking at rickrack, and wanting to buy it (ok, I have some unused rickrack). How do you get it glued on the card straight????

Thank you so much!! :wave:

Joan

andreasscraps

01-26-2008, 05:26 PM

Awesome Joan! I use Crafter's Pick "The Ultimate" glue and put a line of glue down then place the ric rac over the line and press gently. That glue gives you time to manipulate the ribbon to make it straight then secures it down good. Glad you like the card!

alsmouse

01-26-2008, 08:45 PM

I'm always looking at rickrack, and wanting to buy it How do you get it glued on the card straight????

My question is how do you know when rick rack is straight?:)) ~C8>

andreasscraps

01-27-2008, 10:14 AM

You take a level to it of course!! HAHAAHHA

Inky Whiskers

01-29-2008, 12:37 AM

Maralee, I got my card & WOW!!! No wonder the snail took so long, that 'card' is substantial. :lol: It's now in my 'to be scanned & uploaded' pile. It was worth the wait. Thanks! :D

marstamper

01-29-2008, 08:20 AM

Inky,
Glad it finally got there. I was beginning to wonder if it ever would arrive.

It was fun to make, but now you can see why I also didn't want to start all over when I misplaced it. I got one like it years ago and copied the pattern. This is only the 2nd one I have ever made like it, tho.

You can easily trace off that pattern so you will be able to make one, too.

Have fun with is, there is a lot you can do!

j3annin3

01-30-2008, 08:32 PM

alsmouse

01-30-2008, 08:56 PM

alsmouse, It's a Great! Hot Tea card. Thank you and for all the tasty and fragrant extras as well! I really like it. :applause: it's clever and cute and fun all at the same time. The stamps are so nicely colored especially against the calm buttery yellow. Who makes the die for the teacup? thank you again!
You're Welcome, if you have Hot Tea, you must have hot lemon & honey. The die is from a set that is at the big box craft store by work. Not sure who makes it. The store has a huge selection of them & lets you use them as long as you buy the paper there. I did garden party invites with flowers on their machine. I got so many comments & a better response on the party that year just because of the invites. ~C8>