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Sharing and Caring Exchanges => 2022 Exchanges => Topic started by: Erica McPhee on January 07, 2022, 06:11:24 PM
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Our first exchange of the year is now underway! Send a Valentine, love note, or just a sweet greeting to a Flourish Friend.
Sign Up Deadline: Mon, Jan 17, 2022
Post Mark Deadline: Mon, Jan 31, 2022
You must sign up via the Sign Up Form: Sign Ups are Now Closed.
YOU MUST SIGN UP VIA THE FORM ABOVE OR YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SIGNED UP. You should receive a confirmation email.
NOTE:
1. If you did not complete a past exchange you signed up for, you cannot participate.
2. If you will be busy and cannot meet your obligation, please do not sign up. It is not OK to think, "Life happens" and not fulfill your obligation. It is OK if circumstances require you to send your exchanges late, however, you will still not be able to participate in an exchange until yours are sent.
3. You must be a registered, activated member and you must have made at least one post, introductory or otherwise, in order to participate.
As always, the following guidelines apply:
1. Calligraphy should be used on both your exchange insert and envelope.
2. You will send a card to every member on your list (typically 7-9 members).
3. Must be related to the theme.
4. All skill levels welcome!
5. If you end up not being able to participate, please contact me ASAP. If you don't send your cards after the list has gone out, you will not be able to participate in the next exchange.
6. You must sign up before the deadline. No late sign ups.
7. HAVE FUN!
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Yaaay!! Just signed up. Excited for this one! Thanks Erica! :)
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Exchange lists have been sent. If you think you signed up for an exchange but did not receive a list from me via email, please let me know ASAP. Thanks! :-*
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Made it to post.
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Beautiful colors!
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Made it to post.
Looks grand. I'll be looking forward to receiving it.
On another note, we seem to have a major mail delivery problem here in Atlanta. I sent a trial envelope out on Jan 20 (to see if a water soluble ink could make it through the system as an address), and it has not been delivered as of today. So, the rest of the envelopes on list 2 are with a permanent ink, and they went out yesterday. All were hand cancelled at the PO. I'd be interested to know when they arrive (assuming they do).
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Hi,
I am three hours south of you. I finally got to use my MicroGlaze. That should do the trick. Interesting, the area that I glazed has a sheen to it; the rest of the envelope does not. Oh well; now I know.
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Hello my list mates,
I’ve been struggling with covid for the past two weeks. I’m now on the mend. But finally got my exchanges in the mail today! I hope they will make it by the 14th for those in the states. And my sincerest apologies for those in other countries. But hopefully better late than never!
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Hello my list mates,
I’ve been struggling with covid for the past two weeks. I’m now on the mend. But finally got my exchanges in the mail today! I hope they will make it by the 14th for those in the states. And my sincerest apologies for those in other countries. But hopefully better late than never!
Oh noooo, bless your heart. Another IRL friend recently got over it and explained to me exactly what it feels like. I had NO idea, Erica. I am SO glad to read you are mending. Still, rest, take care of you for there is only one of you my dear.
Cyber hugs,
L
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These are hitting there destinations. Hopefully not to big of a spoiler for our international folks! ;)
I practice some letter locking with this exchange. If your not familir with it, its a technique of closing and sealing a letter into its own envelope. And sealing it either with paper from the letter, thread/string/hair!, or a wax seal
Heres one of my favorites from Youtube. Catherine De Medici was very tricky with her spiral locks. No surprise there 😋
https://youtu.be/U3lGlmRPMKw
Hope everyone enjoyed. I know I certainly did receiving all your beautiful handiwork!
Thank you Erica for putting this together. Hope you are feeling better
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Thank you @Lyric ! I’m finally better. Almost 100%. I lost 14 pounds! (I can take the loss but ugh.) The symptoms were mild - it was the fatigue and no appetite that made it difficult to do anything. Anyway - I appreciate your thoughtful message! :-*
@Aries M These look AMAZING! I did letterlocking for another exchange. It was so fun. But these look absolutely stunning! And your calligraphy looks awesome! Well done! So happy you shared. :-*
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I was one of the lucky ones to receive a letter locking exchange envelope. I absolutely loved it! All of the envelopes from everyone were wonderful…. And I actually received three of them on Valentines Day!!! Thank you to all.
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Laura and Grace,
Thank YOU for the lovely exchange items that you shared. The envelopes are stunning. Yaw'll have got to tell me where to find such lovely envelopes to add to my stash. 8)
It's always so cool to receive something via "Royal Mail". I feel special :-*. :)
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Hello my list mates,
I’ve been struggling with covid for the past two weeks. I’m now on the mend. But finally got my exchanges in the mail today! I hope they will make it by the 14th for those in the states. And my sincerest apologies for those in other countries. But hopefully better late than never!
Erica, I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope you are fully recovered and feeling stronger. Your envelope came back to me, so it's should be en route again after today! Take things slow. <3
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Thank you! I am mostly better. Some silly symptoms seem to want to keep popping up. But feeling much better overall.
I’m sorry the envelope was returned! What a disappointment. And hassle. :'(
Thank you for all your lovely exchanges!