The Sweet Tweet Bird Art Doll Swap~Due June 5, 2023

[nanner]

Due date: Monday, June 5th
Sign up/withdraw: no deadline, just communicate
Number of art pieces: 3/3
Number of players: 20

Join us as we “feather our nest” with some bird art dolls…just in time for Spring!

Simple Rules to Swap Success:

1. Open media: hand-drawn or painted, collage, mixed media, assemblage, etc. Make them sturdy, whether they’re made of paper or parts. They can be flat or 3-dimensional. Moving parts, brads and embellishments are great. Open theme: realistic, illustrated, cute, bizarro, and everything in between. All feathered friends are welcome!

2. 3/3 Birds: This is about quality, not just quantity. Take your time with this to create pieces you're proud to send in (no rush jobs!) Keep the total piece under 7" or so. Hangers and/or dangles are A-ok. Sign your work with your username on each piece.

3. Wrap each bird individually and pack your pieces safely in a bubble envelope, which I will re-use. Include a large return address label. PM for my address (in Costa Mesa.)

4. Postage: Please include the same amount of postage in $US dollars/PayPal that it takes to mail the art to me. For US participants, this could be $5 or more, depending on the size/weight of your finished art. I highly recommend sending your art with tracking information. I'll be sending all of your returns with tracking info. If postage makes it cost-prohibitive for you to join, send a private message to me, and we'll work something out.

5. Show and tell: Please upload piccys of your art in the thread. That’s one of the best parts! Hostess gifts or extra postage are always appreciated.

6. Important Note Regarding Rep Points and iTrader: I’ve been hosting on this site for over a decade now (gulp!) and while Rep/iTraders are optional and most players graciously leave them…I just cannot condone players disregarding them. Rep/iTraders are a way to thank players and your host for all the time, energy and effort that goes into art trading. If you are unable or unwilling to leave these pieces of feedback, I kindly ask that you don’t join in the swap.

Some fine feathered friend examples: Le Blog de Gabistella, Jeanette Janson and an Oaxacan-inpsired owl from nanner.

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http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/images/1144/medium/1_IMG_8675.jpg

Raise your wing if you're ready to fly with us! (received)
1. HHC
2. Laffqueen
3. wildholly
4. Tandy
5. zhouzhou
6. CiCiCreates
7. TerriF
8. dnewton972
9. kwailin777
10. ---
11. LCArtist
12. ---
13. dina54
14. Essy
15. JenTeachesAdaptiveArt
16. Heathermae77
17. catladybj
18. LindyLu

[nanner]

Another cool example: paper chickadee by mleak on Flickr

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/18/0f/b8/180fb8b07be7d9dc9b60928b4f4f230a.jpg

[HHC]

Nanner, I wanna join! Is there a size you're thinking? I may have missed it in my excitement.

[Laffqueen]

Swooping in to complete this mission. Please sign me up

[wildholly]

Pecking orders, please sign me in!

[Tandy]

I'm flying by to sign up.

[nanner]

Nanner, I wanna join! Is there a size you're thinking? I may have missed it in my excitement.

Welcome, Helen and all you other fine featheroo's. Keep the size under 7" or so. :D

[nanner]

Pecking orders, please sign me in!

Hollykins, your avatar is a perfect inspiration! :D

[zhouzhou]

I would love to join!

[CiCiCreates]

Me too please! What about cloth? Lightly stuffed (flattish) fabric birds?

[Terri F]

Very fun!! Count me in please :)

[nanner]

Me too please! What about cloth? Lightly stuffed (flattish) fabric birds?

Yes, CiCi. Open media...so have at it.

[nanner]

Welcome, all. So happy to have you feathering our nest!

[catladybj]

Flitting by to lurk.

[AndromedasWitchery]

Thabk you soooo much for the invite!!! Sounds soooo interesting!
For the moment... Also I'm flitting by to lurk!

[dnewton972]

I am interested. Please sign me up.

[nanner]

Welcome to the birdhouse! :jiggy:

[wildholly]

I love the example of the paper strip chickadee. so cool!

[kwailin777]

Yes pleeeze, put me in!

[nanner]

Sooooo happy to add you, Melicious!

[nanner]

I love the example of the paper strip chickadee. so cool!

I thought so, too. Your new avatar is fabulous as well!

[notinkansas]

gonna sit in my nest til I can hatch an idea or two.....well I guess it'd be three!

[sqeek]

I would like to play

[LCArtist]

Count me in, loving the theme of dolls!

[nanner]

Welcome, sweet tweets!

[Terri F]

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Here are my Birdies flying in. So fun to make. I hope they are ok for the swap :)

[nanner]

Terri, they are fantastic! Really great work! I'll PM my address.

[TrinaLD]

Oh my gosh, please sign me up for this swap! I love some birds!

[Essy]

Really tempting...lurking for now ;)

[CiCiCreates]

This glitzy hummingbird was made of "glitter cardstock" in lavender, emerald, and violet. 6 2/3" wing tip to tail, no articulation because I thought the bling was enough. Wings and tail include rhinestones and silver ribbons. beak is bass wire. That emerald glitter cardstock is gorgeous when the light hits it right!

[nanner]

She's a beauty, CiCi. I love that made a hummingbird. They are such sweet and salty little birds!

Welcome, Trina!

[nanner]

I've been busy making some Sweet Tweets, too. Here are a few from me:

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[CiCiCreates]

Wow, I love them all, Nanner!

[nanner]

Thanks, CiCi! Birds of a feather art together! :laugh:

[nanner]

Our first hatchlings are in the nest! Terri's beautiful birdies are here. Thank you so very much for the extra piece. :wubclub:

[wildholly]

Beautiful birdies ---wow, they must fly sonic speed with turbo boosters. LOL!
Cuz we have until June right?

[nanner]

Yes, there's still plenty of time. Which is great, because I still have more birdies I'd like to hatch myself! :D

[SunTrade]

This is so awesome. Lurking for now but there is plenty of time. I will make them first then sign..... have a lot going on.

[dina54]

Sign me up please

[nanner]

Soooooooo (infinity) happy you're joining us, Dina! :jiggy:

[Essy]

I would like to join, please sign me up.

[nanner]

Welcome to the birdhouse, Essy. So happy you're joining us!

[JenTeachesAdaptiveArt]

Oh yes- I want to make these and trade for these please!!!!

[nanner]

Welcome, Jen. So happy to have you playing along!

[dnewton972]

Here’s one. Looks like an Easter chick!
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[CiCiCreates]

Yes, it does! Very cute!

[nanner]

That is one sweet tweet! The leaf pattern is beautiful.

[nanner]

Just fluttering in to offer up a little inspiration. Check out this fabulous crow doll from an unknown artist; inspired by Kellie Nina Perkins:

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/59/44/b7/5944b7a33aafcbf1bcd6622313ba45d3.jpg

[Laffqueen]

First 2 birdies ready to fly the coop They are 3 dimensional and have little legs to stand

[CiCiCreates]

Love them!!

[nanner]

How cute that they posed in your garden! :wubclub:

[Laffqueen]

But I fear only one will make the SWAP as I allowed the colorful one to fly away( on purpose)

[nanner]

Sounds like you may need to hatch a few more little feathered friends? :D

[wildholly]

I think mine are locked inside dinosaur eggs! They have not hatched yet.

[nanner]

:laugh:

[nanner]

Here's a little paper mache inspiration for us. By EfthimiaPapierMache on Etsy:

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/f3/a7/5e/f3a75eed6dea1eff0c27d5f94c41a6ae.jpg

[kwailin777]

I haven't been to the craft store in a while. Making these birds are a perfect excuse to go and kick up some ideas :yes:

[nanner]

I like the sound of that! :D

[nanner]

Happy Easter to all who celebrate it! Hope you all have a beautiful day. :wubclub:

[CiCiCreates]

Thanks, you too Nanner!

[nanner]

Hope everyone is enjoying the Spring season!
I have been painting some raw canvas, and will be making some fabric birds with it today. :idea:

[CiCiCreates]

Sounds pretty cool, Nan, can’t wait to see! You’ve allowed us so much time here (thankfully) that I’ve been pretty quiet, completing other obligations, etc., thinking I have all this time (need to be careful of that mindset - lol). Plans are in place for my three remaining birdies, several steps and stages, I will be starting them soon.

[nanner]

I look forward to seeing what flies out of your nest, CiCi. I'm actually going to be hatching birdies with one of our players today (LCArtist,) so I look forward to livening up the thread with some fresh art soon.

[mynameisJenn]

Lurking in the thread for now, not sure I have time to commit yet.

[nanner]

You're welcome anytime, Jenn. It's been a while since we got to "art" with you! :D

[Heathermae77]

I would like to play, Heathermae77

[nanner]

I've added you to the swap, Heather.

[dina54]

First two dolls: Polly Morphy, and Blue Belle
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[CiCiCreates]

Those are both so fun and wonderful!

[nanner]

Both outstanding, Dina. Love the names, too! :notworthy:

[catladybj]

I have birds ready to fly. May we join in? It will probably be Tuesday before I get to the post office though.

[nanner]

Adding you now, Bonnie. We'd love to see a sneak peek of what you're sending...

[dnewton972]

I have done a couple of things. Not sure what I want to send yet. May still make more…lol.
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[nanner]

They're very cute. The second batch looks like a birdie rock band. :laugh:

[dina54]

Number 3: Tweety Burt
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[nanner]

I dig how you used the paintbrush...Tweety Burt, ha!

[wildholly]

WOW on all these flirty birds... love them all! Mine are beginning to hatch??

[kwailin777]

Mine are still on the over thinking it stage LOL!

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[nanner]

Between Holly and Mel's BIRD craziness...I have no doubt that great things are a birdiefoot! :jiggy:

[nanner]

I've been wanting to use some raw canvas that I have, so I layered pieces with acrylics to use as the basis for the birdie bodies. Then they were stitched, stuffed and embellished.

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[CiCiCreates]

OMG, they’re wonderful! Love the one in high heels!

[wildholly]

So cool Nanner...luv those dancin shoes!

[CiCiCreates]

Here is my Scarlet Macaw, made of felt, ribbons, pearl beak, google eye. The separate wing is attached with a ribbon at the back, so it can flap up and down.

[wildholly]

CiCi---Sailing away to Margaritaville....I Love your Red Macaw....it's 5 o'clock somewhere!

[nanner]

Great Macaw, CiCi! The wings are especially lovely.

[catladybj]

lots of lovely birdies!!!!
still have not gotten to PO, but will soon-my mom's birthday is next week, so I have to get her box sent too!
Have been trying to upload pix to my gallery, but no luck. I crop and compress, but it always says my files are too large,even when they are under the allowed amt. : (

[sqeek]

Ladies all the birds are so delightful and unique I love them. Great job ladies.

[nanner]

lots of lovely birdies!!!!
still have not gotten to PO, but will soon-my mom's birthday is next week, so I have to get her box sent too!
Have been trying to upload pix to my gallery, but no luck. I crop and compress, but it always says my files are too large,even when they are under the allowed amt. : (

You don't have to load it into your gallery...you can add it into a post in the thread. If you save it in the lowest/smallest format, it usually works for uploads. Try saving it small, and then upload it from the "Go Advanced" button, then add it with "manage attachments" on the next screen.

[nanner]

Denice...your birdies have just flown in and are safe in the nest. :)

[LindyLu]

Better add me to the coop:)

[nanner]

Welcome, LL! It's about time you flew in. :laugh:

[LindyLu]

I'm always late to a great party but I bring my own booze. :twitcy:

[nanner]

Ha! Cheers to that!

[JenTeachesAdaptiveArt]

Like Kwailin777 said - mine are still in the over-thinking stage! But I'm getting there!! I have amassed all these ideas and they will be in the creation stage VERY soon!!!! :)

[LindyLu]

I have one done but before I do more I want to be sure I'm doing the correct thing. My birds are chipboard covered with fabric & fibers, one dimensional, not padded, no articulated parts, so I'm not sure if mine qualify as "art doll". Please, let me know if I'm on the right track or not.

[catladybj]

Thanks, Nan, I will try that a little bit later. I still haven't gotten to the post office, I have not gotten the birdies packaged yet. I made a quick trip to the PO last week but didn't have everything ready to mail. And now it might be another day or two, tried to give one of my kitties a bath yesterday, it did not go well. I have a very nasty cat bite on my left hand, and it is extremely stiff. I did go to the urgent Care, got Rx for antibiotics.
I guess I'll have to find a a groomer that has a pair of gauntlets to give her a bath!

[catladybj]

Well something else I haven't mastered after all these years on AFA, getting the quote to go along with the reply. For anybody reading this later and wondering what I'm talking about, Nan told me how to go about getting things uploaded to the thread. Which is something else I haven't had much luck with, but I will try that a little bit later today.

[CiCiCreates]

Bonnie, I’m glad you went to Urgent-care for some antibiotics! As a cat person, I’m sure you are aware that bites from a cat can get infected easily. My late husband found that out. The doctor says it happens frequently, their little mouths seem to hoard lots of germs!

[catladybj]

I hear you CiCi. Thx. Even with taking augmentin there was a little bit of pus this morning. I was trying to get her out of the cat carrier...she came out holding onto my hand...with her teeth. Felt like it took forever but I finally got her off of me. All my cats have come off the street, and she is the fiercest. I lay down on the bed, she's right up there with her head in my neck purring-but once I put try to put two hands on her it's all over.

[nanner]

I have one done but before I do more I want to be sure I'm doing the correct thing. My birds are chipboard covered with fabric & fibers, one dimensional, not padded, no articulated parts, so I'm not sure if mine qualify as "art doll". Please, let me know if I'm on the right track or not.

Looks good to me, LL. Here's the swap info again for your reference... :D

1. Open media: hand-drawn or painted, collage, mixed media, assemblage, etc. Make them sturdy, whether they’re made of paper or parts. They can be flat or 3-dimensional. Moving parts, brads and embellishments are great. Open theme: realistic, illustrated, cute, bizarro, and everything in between. All feathered friends are welcome!

[LindyLu]

Thanks, nanner. I totally missed the flat or 3-dimensional part.

[nanner]

I hear you CiCi. Thx. Even with taking augmentin there was a little bit of pus this morning. I was trying to get her out of the cat carrier...she came out holding onto my hand...with her teeth. Felt like it took forever but I finally got her off of me. All my cats have come off the street, and she is the fiercest. I lay down on the bed, she's right up there with her head in my neck purring-but once I put try to put two hands on her it's all over.

Sorry to hear about your kitty situation. I have raised dozens of kitties over the years and feel your pain, literally and figuratively. For uploading photos, and other "how-to's", check out this thread on AFA (http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/showthread.php?970-HOW-TO-Want-to-know-How-To-Check-here-first!). The admin's here are also more than happy to help with any questions.

To quote something, you click on the "quote" blue button that's at bottom right of whatever post you'd like to respond to in the thread. You can even delete portions of the original quote to zero in on what you'd like to address. I often remove the photos others have attached (so that the art won't be accidentally attributed to me, if I'm commenting on the art with that quote.)

[nanner]

Thanks, nanner. I totally missed the flat or 3-dimensional part.

No worries. I tend to keep the parameters nicely wide open so that artists can have free creative license to work within their inspiration and wheelhouse. As long as your first birdie fits within the sizing (under 7" or so,) then you can proceed with feathering your nest.

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[nanner]

Esta mi Besta...your birdies are here! And I know this because you handed them to me yesterday (yay for having art friends visit!) They are wonderful. I truly appreciate the extra!

:jiggy:

[JenTeachesAdaptiveArt]

I have the hardest time posting pictures!! Argh!!
My first bird has hatched but it is slightly larger than 7 inches. Is that ok?

[nanner]

Sounds just fine, Jen. Around 7" is good, just not much bigger (it needs to fit okay into a bubble envie with returns.) And see that tutorial I posted for Bonnie about pictures (post #102.) It is definitely worth the time investment to post piccys to the thread. It's one of the best parts of this process! Seeing the art as it's created. :D

[wildholly]

Here are 4 Crazy Toucans! They have Local SC beach seashells for eyes and feet,
moveable talky beaks and names...Calypso, Coconut, Mango and Chutney.

[HHC]

Very cool Toucans, wildholly!

[CiCiCreates]

I LOVE them Holly!! Also love their names!

[LindyLu]

Those Toucans made me squeal!! So Cute!

[nanner]

Here are 4 Crazy Toucans! They have Local SC beach seashells for eyes and feet,
moveable talky beaks and names...Calypso, Coconut, Mango and Chutney.

The birds...the names...the EVERYTHING! So fantastic! You are TOUcan-talented! :notworthy:

[LindyLu]

My birdies are ready to fly to nanner:) I couldn't come up with clever names so I just used descriptions:)

[CiCiCreates]

All wonderful, LindyLu!

[LindyLu]

Thank you, CiCi.

[nanner]

They're beautiful, LL. You must have quite the fiber collection to be able to coordinate the colors like that. So lovely!

[LindyLu]

I do have a nice fiber collection. I don't sew but I love all things fabric & fiber & I found this lady on Etsy & went nuts buying fibers from her about 5-6 years ago. She sells them in coordinated colorways & textures so each bundle has different types of fibers. I have bags of them but I hate to use them because they're so pretty. It's time for me to let them live in art form.

[nanner]

What a collection it must be, LL. I totally understand how hard it is sometimes to use our most special art supplies. Thank you for sharing your fiber stash with us. :wubclub:

[TrinaLD]

I hear you CiCi. Thx. Even with taking augmentin there was a little bit of pus this morning. I was trying to get her out of the cat carrier...she came out holding onto my hand...with her teeth. Felt like it took forever but I finally got her off of me. All my cats have come off the street, and she is the fiercest. I lay down on the bed, she's right up there with her head in my neck purring-but once I put try to put two hands on her it's all over.

Oh, I feel for you catladybj. Most of my cats have been ferals along a wide spectrum. Bob was nearly dead when he arrived. I nursed him back to health, kept him inside (except when he literally broke the screen door one time) and he'd sit quietly on the sofa with me and all of a sudden he'd leap on my hand and clench it between his rather large and very strong jaws. Never punctured me but I learned real quick to leave him be and he'd stop. I've now got a feral who loves for me to pet him and even pick him up but not hold him for long but he loves when I pet him.

[TrinaLD]

There are some amazing birds posted here. Well, all of the ones I've seen that have been posted are just truly magical. I fell behind but will be working to finish my birds this week and will shoot for mailing them next week.

[nanner]

Take your time and enjoy the process, Trina. There's still a month of art time to be had. :jiggy:

[CiCiCreates]

Here is my "Snowy Owl", 6 2/3", made of cardstock, felt, narrow white ribbons with little black beads sewn on, embroidered face. One brad moves head and wing.

[nanner]

Whooooo made a most beautiful owl? CiCi! Lovely piece based on a great subject! :notworthy:

[LindyLu]

I LOVE that owl!!

[kwailin777]

I think I over thinked it enough. I'll try and get what's in my head on to actual objects LOL! Wish i could work on it today, but it's gonna have to be tomorrow.

[nanner]

You make such beautiful birds (and other animals) in your style, Mel. May your muse cooperate with what you have in mind. :D

[LindyLu]

I still haven't mailed mine but I'm shooting for Monday.

[Essy]

My feathered friends are ready to fly. The second picture of the black bird shows what is inside when his coat is open.

[CiCiCreates]

So cute and creative - love that blackbird!

[nanner]

Outstanding birdies, Essy! Really great surprise with the blackbird. :notworthy:

[wildholly]

CiCi - luv your sweet fuzzy white owl, precious!
Essy, your birdies are the tweets!
Mailing mine out today Nannerama!

[kwailin777]

I"ve got one done...3 more to go!

[LindyLu]

Love your birds, Essy!

My birds will definitely fly to nanner-land today!

[nanner]

Thanks for all the updates!

[kwailin777]

Okay..here are 2 birds that I made. I tried to make them look like little cardboard sculptures. (They come apart for ease of shipping.)

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/0e/83/84/0e838461a870711a89072e172efae811.jpg

I signed the tushy on this one...
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https://i.pinimg.com/564x/51/41/72/51417251be052ea4f6d9403c547179ce.jpg

[kwailin777]

Also I'm sorry for the ginormous pics which makes me look like an ego maniac ... honestly...I don't know how to make the size normal...It took me several tries just to get them from my phone to the comp! LOL!

[CiCiCreates]

Those are just wonderful, and sooo creative!!

[Laffqueen]

kwailin your birdies are so special and essy that surprise coat feature is such fun

[nanner]

They are so beautiful, Mel. They deserve billboard size! :laugh:

[LindyLu]

They are so beautiful, Mel. They deserve billboard size! :laugh:

I'll second that!

[wildholly]

Mel--super gy-normous coolio! LOL- really love your creativity!

[CiCiCreates]

This Quetzal bird is made of Fimo clay, with rayon embroidery floss for head-feathers, rhinestones on wing tips, and sequins (didn't photograph well) on bib feathers.

[nanner]

Another sweet beauty. Bravo, CiCi!

[wildholly]

A real cutie Cici! tweets!

[kwailin777]

Thank you for all the kind kudos! Allergies have slowed me down for the next two...but I've got them pictured in my head. :)

[nanner]

Essy's beautiful birdies have flown in! They are so lovely. Thank you so very much for extra piece. :wubclub:

[nanner]

Mail Cawwwwl! Sweet Tweet's have arrived from both Wildholly and LindyLu! Outstanding work, dearies!

Thank you both so very much for the extra goodies. :notworthy:

[Bluesky]

Lurking

[catladybj]

My birds finally flew the coop Friday.
So they are winging their way to California. I wish I could post pictures but I've had no luck. I had my daughter take pictures with her phone and send them to me; I tried with those but the site always says my photos are too large.
Nan, if you want to take a shot at taking pictures and posting them I have no problem with that. But I don't expect you to.
I have not felt very well the last few weeks, I got a pretty bad cat bite, which is mostly healed up, tho still swollen a bit. Misty did not want to take a bath.
The Doc put me on two antibiotics because it got infected, and I'm still suffering side effects from them. But I'm okay, just plodding on! : )
Ain't Life grand!?!

[wildholly]

I hope you get well soon catlady :rabbit

[nanner]

Thanks for the update, Bonnie. I'll let you know when your birds land. Hope you feel better soon. :wubclub:

[Essy]

Thank you Nan for your kind words!:wubclub:

[nanner]

Bonnie, your sweet tweets have fluttered in safely. I appreciate the extra piece. Thank you!

[nanner]

Hey, all. We're entering our last few weeks of swappy swap time. There's still plenty of time to make and send your art, but I just wanted to touch base with this gentle reminder. This will need to be an on-time swap, so please plan accordingly.

:D

[HHC]

Thanks for the reminder, nanner! My birdies are nearly done. If all goes according to plan, I'll have them flying on their way to you tomorrow.

[HHC]

Nanner, My birds are winging their way to you!

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[CiCiCreates]

Darling birds, I love that cute shape! They look like colorful wrens, with those up-tilted tails.

[nanner]

They are color-FULL and adorbs, Helen! Great work. :D

[wildholly]

Happy Colorful birdies HHC!

[nanner]

Helen, your "SQWAK, pretty birds...sqwak" are here! Thank you so very much for the keepsake piece. :wubclub:

[kwailin777]

Working on my last bird. Thought I'd have 2 done yesterday, but my eye's just get so tired. Gah! Will mail them out tomorrow :yes:

[nanner]

Sorry to hear you're still having trouble with your peepers, Mel. Thanks for the update. I look forward to your flock. :wubclub:

[kwailin777]

Thanks lady! ...Here's my last 2 birds...

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/33/9c/34339c819902ca34b5b76e2506ff23cd.jpg

[TrinaLD]

Nanner, I'm so sorry but I'm going to have to withdraw. Everything collapsed last week when my Jack cat got very, very ill. He's taking up nearly all of my time right now. I look forward to the next swap. I just didn't finish all of my birds and can't get to the USPS this week and am not sure that the package would arrive in time. So sorry.

[CiCiCreates]

My birds are now on their way to you, supposed to arrive on Wednesday, the 24th. I did get tracking.

[nanner]

Nanner, I'm so sorry but I'm going to have to withdraw. Everything collapsed last week when my Jack cat got very, very ill. He's taking up nearly all of my time right now. I look forward to the next swap. I just didn't finish all of my birds and can't get to the USPS this week and am not sure that the package would arrive in time. So sorry.

No worries, Trina. Sorry to hear about your kitty. Take good care.

[nanner]

Mel, your birdies are real feather-rufflers! Outstanding.

[nanner]

CiCi, your beautiful birdies have landed! I appreciate the extra so very much. :wubclub:

[CiCiCreates]

Thanks for letting me know!

[nanner]

Tandy! Your cardboardies (cardboard birdies) have flown in.

ZZ...yours are here, too. Many thanks for the extra bird! Love the beautiful art on the envelope as well.

[kwailin777]

Hey Nan Glam, I sent out my trades should be there by Tuesday. :yes:

[nanner]

I will put out the bird feeder in antici.....pation! :jiggy:

[nanner]

With a lovely driveway delivery today, LCArtist's birdies have landed! Thank you for the extra birdie, and also for the beautiful snippet. :wubclub:

[dina54]

OMG! I almost let this swap get away from me!
Dearest Nanner, please accept this "Jailhouse Roc" as your hostess gift along with my apologies for not keeping in touch.Hope to get to the post office today, if not, I will go early tomorrow.
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[nanner]

Aw, thanks, Dina! I'll keep a lookout for your fine feathered friends. :wubclub:

[nanner]

Mel, your gorgeous card-birdies have arrived! I appreciate the extra piece so very much!

[kwailin777]

Yaaasss! So happy :D