May 2010 RAK Attack!

[Carole Cadek]

Welcome to the May 2010 RAK Attack!




A RAK is a Random Act of Kindness, and a RAK Attack is this group of participants mailing some sort of surprise to a ‘victim’ who is selected by vote through private messages sent by you. Please try to send the name/user name of the ATCsforALL member and their address (if available) when you sign up. (Please one nominee, per person.)

This is not a popularity contest it is simply our small way of spreading cheer in our little community. This particular RAK is intended for members of ATCsforAll. If you have friends in need of a RAK feel free to open a new thread and let us know, there's always someone to step up and contribute.

One person per month, not the same person in a year. A list is maintained to assure no repeats. If you nominate someone who is ineligible I will send you a private message to send in alternate nominations. The RAK host (me) cannot be RAKed.

Who to nominate and why?

Any member who is going through a rough time and could use a smile, who has been especially helpful or accommodating, the victim does not have to be a participant in the monthly RAK, just any member of ATCsforAll.

What to Send On a RAK Attack

Anything Goes: ATCs, Arty bits, cards, Handwritten written wishes on handmade or pretty stationary, Envies, Handmade stationary for gift, Candy, cookies, Stickers, Books, Artwork, Encouraging words, Poetry, favorite quotes. You decide what to send based on how much time you have and what your budget is, look to the supplies you already have and all it will cost you is a stamp.


How Do I participate?:
1. Post in this thread to sign up

2. PM me one member nomination and their address, if you have this info, it is extremely helpful. This information is always kept secret from the participants so do not ask.

3. I will PM you all with the address of the RAK recipient.
Expect to see this info around the 15th-20th of the month. You can only receive this information from the host (me) so please do not ask others.

This is a surprise! Please do not tell the RAK recipient-let them find out in the mail.

Please PM me if you have any questions.

Remember, the RAK is to bring a smile to somebody and show them we care.

All participants welcomed! Nominations accepted until the 14th of the month.


Sign up! Make somebody's day!

Robin
beeps
The Mad Catter
altermyworld
Just Ducky
Russell
xstitcher
miss
Stellaluna
lkastello
PeaceHeart
Cheeka
Gerry
mrubyjean
momoruth
Norabear
bluesybreeze
MorahLaura
ceejay
Joni Owens

[Robin]

Sign me up Please!

[beeps]

me too! i had a lot of fun doing this last month :)

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing again Robin and beeps. :)

[The Mad Catter]

me too!! :)

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing again Mad Catter. :)

[altermyworld]

me please

[Just Ducky]

sign the Duck in please... me ?? ya, me too...

[Carole Cadek]

ANg and Ducky, thanks for playing again. :)

[Russell]

I'm ready to play again.

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing again Russell. :)

[xstitcher]

Sign me up please!

[Carole Cadek]

Xstitcher, thanks for playing again. :)

[miss]

Sign me up

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing again miss. :)

[Stellaluna]

Me me meeeeee :wubclub:

[Carole Cadek]

Stellaluna, thanks for playing again. :)

[lkastello]

Yeah!!!!!!! RAKs are additive...please count me in!

[Carole Cadek]

Yes they are, thanks for playing again lkastello. :)

[PeaceHeart]

Sign me up!!

[Cheeka]

Let me in!

[Gerry]

I would love to play again

[Carole Cadek]

PeaceHeart, Cheeka and Gerry, thanks so much for playing. :)

[mrubyjean]

Sign me up too, please!

[Carole Cadek]

mrubyjean, thanks for playing again. :)

[momoruth]

sign me up

[Carole Cadek]

Certainly momoruth, thanks for playing. :)

[Norabear]

And me.

[Carole Cadek]

Hi Nora, thanks for playing again. :)

[bluesybreeze]

Sign me up please, I have never done this before and it sounds like so much fun.

[Carole Cadek]

Certainly bluesybreeze, thanks for playing. :)

[MorahLaura]

I would like to sign up for this, please! I was RAKed and I'd like to spread the love!

[Carole Cadek]

Certainly MorahLaura, thanks for signing up. :)

[ceejay]

Me, me, I'm in again.

[Carole Cadek]

Of course ceejay, thanls for playing again. :)

[Joni Owens]

Carole, sign me up please.

[Carole Cadek]

Certainly Joni, thanks for playing again. :)

[lkastello]

ready to rak...ready to rak...ready to rak

[Robin]

Mine are ready to go in the mail tommorow!

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks Robin. :wubclub:

[lkastello]

Mine are ready to go into the mail tomorrow, too!!! :)
(and then it is such a long wait til June)

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks Lisa. :wubclub:

[lkastello]

Thank you, Carole!

[bluesybreeze]

My cards are in the mail, or at least they are clipped to my mailbox waiting for my mailman to pick them up. This was so much fun. Thanks, Carole, this was my first RAK.

[Carole Cadek]

Thank you bluesybreeze. :wubclub:

[Pennyquilter]

Oh my gosh you all! I'm embarrassed :embarrassed: to be chosen the May Rak attack person! I didn't sign up this month because of my pending knee surgery and all I did was complain for two months how awful my knee ached. I know many more people deserve to be RAK'd but now that it is me ~ I'm thrilled! You people are just too nice. Bless you!

[Pennyquilter]

My first RAKs today include:
Robin - A beautiful ATC of a Finch or Meadowlark
Just Ducky - two ATC's, "IT started with One Thread" and "Bluebird". Both darling.
Lkastello- a huge envelop full of ATC blanks, papers, alpha and numeral stick-ons, label stickers, ribbon, template designs and other bits and pieces. You people are all great!

[Carole Cadek]

He, he, he, so glad we surprised you! Now you'll have new goodies to keep you busy while you recoup. :)

[Pennyquilter]

Bluesybreeze sent me the two coolest ATC's - One of an Oklahoma US Route 66 sign and the other a beautiful building in Spain.

[Pennyquilter]

Carole sent the neatest RAK ATTACK ATC, some water color paper, which I just ran out of (how did you know) and Micron pens. Mine were getting old and some dried up. You must have come to my house to see what I needed.....what a mind-reader! Thanks Carole for hosting this each month.
I'll be back to RAK someone else in June.

[Carole Cadek]

Glad to hear the package arrived safely, and that you could use what I sent. :D

[ceejay]

Sent my package this morning.

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks ceejay. :wubclub:

[Russell]

Mine is going out either this afternoon or tomorrow morning depending on when I get time to walk to the box.

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks Russell. :wubclub:

[Pennyquilter]

MorahLaura's beautiful card arrived today. Thanks!

[MorahLaura]

You're welcome. I hope you get well soon!

[beeps]

1000 and i are getting ours together tonight and will mail soon. heh heh!

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks beeps. :wubclub:

[Pennyquilter]

CeeJay's package arrived today. What fun this has been! She sent lots of useful papers, a marking pen, little notebook and stickers. Thanks CJ.

[ceejay]

You are most welcome, glad you're pleased ... enjoy :yes:

[Pennyquilter]

Nice card came today from Russell - "Another Cup of Tea" is right up my alley. I drink tea all day (iced) Thank you!

[Joni Owens]

My envie went in the mail yesterday.

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks Joni. :wubclub:

[Stellaluna]

Mine will be going postal Tuesday. :)

[Pennyquilter]

Two cute ATC's by Beeps came, "Bluebird" and "Just Dandy". Thank you very much Connie ((1000) and Erica (beeps).

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks Stellaluna. :wubclub:

[beeps]

i'm glad you like your card PQ! hope you heal quickly :)

[Pennyquilter]

Gosh, another card today! Just like a birthday or something around here. Joni Owens sent a beautiful, hand-painted chunky. Thanks Joni!

[miss]

Put mine in the mail today :)

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks miss. :wubclub:

[altermyworld]

mine going out in the morning so sorry for the delay
ANg

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks ANg. :wubclub:

[mrubyjean]

Mailed mine today.

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks mrubyjean. :wubclub:

[Gerry]

Mine have been posted today:yes:

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks Gerry.:wubclub:

[Pennyquilter]

I feel so blessed. Received from Miss - two perfect ATC's - one of a lighthouse, the other tea cup. Both of my favorite things.

Mrubyjean sent a homemade book-mark with a tea theme and a lighthouse and seashore collage ATC. Great.
Thanks both of you.

[Pennyquilter]

Gerry from the U.K. sent a package of woven mats (did you make those Gerry?), three fuzzy bears and great little fabric squares with animals and other characters on them. Thanks so much!

[Gerry]

Pleased you like the bits I sent, I didnt make the woven mats, but loved the colours and thought you would too. Im just sorry I didnt manage to send a card too but with my mum being in hospital for a month I got a bit behind with my card making, thankfully she is home now and looking lots better.

[Pennyquilter]

Glad your mum is better and I liked the bits you sent. I didn't need an ATC too. Thanks.

[Pennyquilter]

Golly, May's RAK Attack keeps on giving!!!
Today I received a darling pendent/purse from AlterMyWorld. Thank you so much!

[PeaceHeart]

Pennyquilter cover your ears so you don't hear this...are they covered?....

:unsure: Carol, my package will be going out with tomorrow's mail

[Carole Cadek]

Thank you PeaceHeart. :wubclub:

[Pennyquilter]

My goodness! Peaceheart sent two groups of all-purpose cards with tea pots and cups, plus a teapot and tea cup button. Thank you so much!

[Pennyquilter]

The mail man had to come to my door (our mailbox is at the street) and bring an over-sized package from Stellaluna! You hit everything I like - Fat Quarter of fabric, package of buttons and a cool book on the art of creative sewing with mixed-media. Thanks a bunch!

[xstitcher]

I feel so bad. Stitching has not been on the top of my list of things to get finished lately so I am very far behind!

I have the card stitched finally. Now to get it backed, in an envelope and mailed. Going to try and get that done so they can be sent when I send out my swap returns.

Guess I am really extending the spreading the love concept.

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks xstitcher. :wubclub:

[xstitcher]

MY RAK is finally on the way!