Mother's Day: Honoring Moms, Due May 1st

[JAD]

Swap due date: May 1st
Sign up/withdrawn date: April 20th
Number of Cards: 3/3
Number of Participants: 12, 8 USA and 4 overseas and Canada

Sorry, this swap is full and is now closed to sign ups!!!!!!
Thanks for visiting our swap.

Hi everyone. This is my very first swap and I'm so excited. If I make any mistakes, just let me know and I will fix it. Thanks in advance for helping me make this swap fun and successful and for taking this first step with me.

Mother's Day : Honoring Our Moms!!

Any medium welcomed, just do your best work.
Limit embellishments to thin/medium
Please put your user name on the back of your cards.
All cards should be placed in plastic sleeves or bags for protection.

US players: Please provide me with a SASE
Overseas and Canada: Please provide me with a SAE
Include user name and swap information on all envelopes.

Cards are due in my hands by May 1st

Let's have Fun!!!!!!
Jeannie (JAD)
oppps...forgot to add myself to the list. :wub::embarrassed:

USA
Me: completed
1. Robin: mailed 3/6.............received 3/10
2. Elena: mailed 3/18...........received 3/22
3. NYjunkie: mailed..............received 4/12
4. stampin pages: mailed 3/8......received 3/13
5. loriRN: mailed........................received 5/2
6. lilbad: mailed 3/10......received 3/15
7. mrubyjean: mailed 4/19....received 4/21
8. IndigoChicken.................received 4/21

Overseas & Canada
1. maxie23..........................received 4/21
2. jonquil: mailed 3/12..........received 3/18
3. stormarela: mailed 3/10.......received 3/15
4. newt: mailed 3/11...............received 3/18

OK everyone, we are full so let's have fun. :jiggy:

[maxie23]

Will play if signed into the group.

[JAD]

maxie23, welcome to the swap..Thanks for joining and have fun!!!!
Jeannie

[Robin]

JAD - you can sign me up~

[stampin pages]

I wanna do this....

[Elena]

Can I join?

[NYJunkie]

Jeannie, I'd love to join your first swap!!!

[lori.rn]

Please add me as well!

[stormarela]

this is a great idea for a swap! ... my plate is pretty full, so if I can get caught up a bit, I'll be back!!!!

[lilbad]

I lost my Mom recently. Can I join?

[jonquil]

I would love to play please

[JAD]

Robin, you are in..Have fun!!!
Jeannie

[JAD]

Stampin pages..Happy to have you..Have fun!!!
Jeannie

[JAD]

Elena, welcome to the swap...Have fun!!!
Jeannie

[JAD]

Jeannie, I'd love to join your first swap!!!
Thanks a bunch!!! Have fun!!!!
jeannie

[JAD]

Please add me as well!

Lori, you are in..Thanks!!! Have fun!!!!
Jeannie

[JAD]

this is a great idea for a swap! ... my plate is pretty full, so if I can get caught up a bit, I'll be back!!!!

Stormarela, thanks for joining!!! Have fun!!!
Jeannie

[JAD]

I lost my Mom recently. Can I join?
Lilbad, sorry about your mom. Glad you joined us.
Jeannie

[JAD]

I would love to play please
Jonquil, thanks for signing up..Have fun!!!!
Jeannie

[mrubyjean]

I'd love to join if there is still room ~ thanks!

[JAD]

I'd love to join if there is still room ~ thanks!
Thanks so much for joining. Have fun.
Jeannie

[stormarela]

I am in.. please put me on the list

[JAD]

stormarela, you are in :). Thanks for joining. Have fun!!!!
Jeannie

[Robin]

JAD - looks like you are off to a great start for your first swap!

[IndigoChicken]

May I please join?

[JAD]

JAD - looks like you are off to a great start for your first swap!

Yes Robin, All you wonderful people joined up to support my first swap.. Thanks a bunch!!!!!

[Robin]

I have my Mothers Day ATC's finished and they will go in the mail tommorow.

Extra one for our hostess. :jiggy:

http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=4230&w=l

[JAD]

I have my Mothers Day ATC's finished and they will go in the mail tommorow.

Extra one for our hostess. :jiggy:

http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=4230&w=l

Great cards!!!! Thanks for the extra :) Looking forward to seeing them in person.

[newt]

Add me! I'm in Canada.

[musicgal]

Add me please!

[JAD]

Add me! I'm in Canada.

newt, you are in :) Thanks for joining this swap...Have fun!!!!
Jeannie

[JAD]

Add me please!

I would love to add you, but I am limited to 12 players because I am new ...sorry!!!!!
I am now full so I will close this swap to sign ups!!
Jeannie

[JAD]

May I please join?

I signed you up on the 5th...Thanks for joining our swap...Have fun!!!
Jeannie

[JAD]

Thanks everyone for signing up for my Mother's Day swap. I have pm'd everyone my address..If for some reason you don't receive it, just let me know.
Let's have fun!!!!! I can not wait to see everyone's cards. :)
Jeannie

[stormarela]

my cards are going in the mail tomorrow morning! :jiggy:

[JAD]

my cards are going in the mail tomorrow morning! :jiggy:

Thanks for letting me know....Looking forward to seeing them :)
Jeannie

[JAD]

Robin your cards arrived safety...They are great...Thanks for the extra card :)
Jeannie

[JAD]

lilbad, Thanks for letting me know you mailed your cards...looking forward to seeing them. :)
Jeannie

[newt]

Here they are. I hope I didn't take too much liberty with the theme. They all make sense to me.


And I don't know how to make these smaller :eek:



http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=5063&w=o

http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=5064&w=o

http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=5065&w=o

http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=5062&w=o

[JAD]

Newt, great cards...Looking forward to seeing them in person.
Jeannie

[jonquil]

Mine will be in the post tomorrow - here's a preview

[JAD]

Great card Lisa, Thanks for letting me know. Looking forward to seeing them in person.
Jeannie

[JAD]

Desiree, {stampin pages}, I received your lovely cards today. Thank you for being a player in this swap.
Jeannie

[JAD]

Shirley (lilbad), I received your cards today..They are great!!! Thank you for the extra card :) Thanks for being a player in this swap.
Jeannie

[JAD]

Susan (Stormarela), I received your cards today..They are great..Love the texture!!! Thanks for the extra card :notworthy:..Thank you for being a player in this

swap.
Jeannie

[JAD]

Mine will be in the post tomorrow - here's a preview

I received your wonderful cards on 3/18...Thanks for being a player in this swap..Thanks for the extra card...:)
Jeannie

[JAD]

Here they are. I hope I didn't take too much liberty with the theme. They all make sense to me.


And I don't know how to make these smaller :eek:



http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=5063&w=o

http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=5064&w=o

http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=5065&w=o

http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=5062&w=o
Newt
Your cards arrived...Thanks for being a player in this swap..Thanks for the extra card..

[JAD]

Elena, You wonderful cards have arrived...Thanks for the extra!!!!:notworthy:
Thank you for being in this swap :)
Jeannie

[JAD]

Just checking in..How is everyone doing with making their cards?..Only 5 more people to go...The cards I received so far are great...Hmmm going to have a hard time parting with some of them :)
If anyone (especially the newbies) new help or ideas...just let me know
:jiggy:oppps too much coffee today lol....can't stop talking
Jeannie

[mrubyjean]

I've been finishing up cards for other swaps and will be on vacation (away from the computer...oh, no!) for a couple of days, then will be back and refreshed and ready to start on the cards for this swap. I have so many ideas...

[JAD]

I've been finishing up cards for other swaps and will be on vacation (away from the computer...oh, no!) for a couple of days, then will be back and refreshed and ready to start on the cards for this swap. I have so many ideas...
Thanks for the up-date..
Have a wonderful and relaxing vacation..:)
Hugs!!!
Jeannie

[JAD]

Only 5 players left to send in returns...Great job everyone..If I receive them all before May 1st..I will send early...
Hugs!!!
Jeannie

[NYJunkie]

Thank you, newt, Robin, and jonquil for posting your terrific pictures!
JAD - I had fun making cards for your first swap; I'm mailing them today.

Here they are:

[lilbad]

JAD, so glad the cards made it safely. Some lovely art work shown in this thread!! Excited to see more!

[JAD]

Thank you, newt, Robin, and jonquil for posting your terrific pictures!
JAD - I had fun making cards for your first swap; I'm mailing them today.

Here they are:

Thanks for letting me know...Looking forward to seeing them in person :) Your cards are wonderful!!!!!!!
Jeannie

[JAD]

JAD, so glad the cards made it safely. Some lovely art work shown in this thread!! Excited to see more!
lilbad, I agree...there are wonderful cards in this swap...Ohhhhh almost time to swap..:)
Jeannie

[JAD]

Thank you, newt, Robin, and jonquil for posting your terrific pictures!
JAD - I had fun making cards for your first swap; I'm mailing them today.

Here they are:

NYJunkie...I received your wonderful cards today...Thanks for the extra :notworthy:
Jeannie

[lori.rn]

I'm just starting my cards............they will be there in time.........I promise! I've been walking around with my idea in my head, for days.....weeks :laugh:

[JAD]

I'm just starting my cards............they will be there in time.........I promise! I've been walking around with my idea in my head, for days.....weeks :laugh:

Thanks for the up-date...I can't wait to see what you come up with :)
Jeannie

[mrubyjean]

OK, I finished my cards and hope to mail them tomorrow!
They are in my gallery:
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=9639&w=l
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=9638&w=l
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=9637&w=l

[JAD]

OK, I finished my cards and hope to mail them tomorrow!
They are in my gallery:
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=9639&w=l
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=9638&w=l
http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/file.php?n=9637&w=l

mrubyjean, You cards look great..Can't wait to see them in person :)
Thanks for the update.
Jeannie

[JAD]

Just a reminder for those of you that have not sent in your cards...There is only 10 days left until the due day ..Remember that it takes that long for overseas addresses...I will pm each of you that still have cards due :)
Hugs,
Jeannie

[JAD]

WOW!!! I received lots of wonderful mail today.

Maxie23: received your wonderful and colorful cards. Thanks a bunch for the extra card :)

Indigochicken: Your wonderful cards arrived. Please tell your son that I love the card he made me. Better yet, I will tell him via snail mail :)

mrubyjean: Thank you so much for your wonderful cards. I know that in your own grief, these cards hold a special place in your heart. Thanks for the extra card, package, and ATC :)

[lori.rn]

Mailing mine tomorrow. Got a little behind. Hoping that since we aren't very far apart it will make the deadline.

I've gotta shut down this computer and restart, my scanner is down. I will post my cards in a little while.

[JAD]

Lori, thanks for the update..You are the last one..When I receive your cards, then I will swap out..
Thanks for letting me know....:)
Jeannie

[JAD]

Lori, thanks for the update..You are the last one..When I receive your cards, then I will swap out..
Thanks for letting me know....:)
Jeannie
Can't wait to see them

[lori.rn]

Here they are. Off to the PO after my Dr's appt. in an hour.

[JAD]

Oh Lori...So worth the wait....They turned out great....Hmmmm do I have to swap :)

[JAD]

OK everyone...All cards are finished...As soon as Lori's arrives, I will swap out...Thanks to all for helping me with my first swap...All went smooth because I had such a wonderful group of players :wubclub:
Group hugs!!!!!
Jeannie

[lilbad]

Hugs back to u for hosting!!

[lori.rn]

I am going to make some more to send in my mother's day cards.

[JAD]

What a great idea Lori...Can I be your mom for a day? lol

[JAD]

Lori, your wonderful cards arrived safety..Thanks for the extra..
Hugs
Jeannie

[JAD]

Hi everyone...All cards are swapped and will be posted tomorrow morning...Hope all of you enjoy your returns..
I had fun hosting..Thanks for making my first swap a successful one...
Hugs to you all!!!
Jeannie

[mrubyjean]

You've been a wonderful host ~thanks!

[lilbad]

Just in time for Mother's day, i received three lovely cards!! Received a lovely collage from Jonquil, a nifty butterfly card from Stormarela, and a sweet drawing of a Mother and Babe by Elena. Thanks to you three and to JAD for hosting!! Happy Mothers day!

[JAD]

ahhh so happy the returns have started to arrive:)

[NYJunkie]

Yesterday I got wonderful Mother's Day cards from Elena, JAD, and Newt! JAD, a special thank you to you for hosting a great swap and for the extra!!!! Now I'm off to take care of 'business' (iT and rep points).

[mrubyjean]

Thanks to JAD, Robin and lori.rn for lovely cards received on Saturday ~ perfect timing for Mother's Day! Special thanks to Jeannie, a wonderful swap host!

[Robin]

JAD - congrats on your first hosting you did a great job.

[jonquil]

MY great cards have arrived from NYJunkie, Stormarela & Elena - thank you all and thanks to JAD for a great swap

[jonquil]

Oops - thank you so much Jeannie for the Card sleeves - I was almost out so it was perfect timing:laugh:

[JAD]

JAD - congrats on your first hosting you did a great job.

Thanks Robin,
I must admit..it is because I had the best group of people...great cards, good communication, fast delivery, and fun to have in my swap...It became "OUR" swap which = a successful swap. :)
Hugs,
Jeannie

[stormarela]

I received lovely mothers day cards today! thanks to Jeanie for hostessing, and thanks also to lori.rn, jonquil, and Ny Junkie for wonderful cards!

[maxie23]

Thanks to a great host and to Stormarela, Indigo Chicken, and Elena for lovely atcs received. All very nice!!

[JAD]

Please let me know if you received your cards :)
Thanks a bunch!!!!
Jeannie