A Midsummer Night's Dream (Summer 2014 Secret Santa) Discussion

[tacehtpuekam]

Just went to post office... XL does not exist but large is quite a bit bigger than medium. I crammed a ton of stuff into it at Christmas. I picked up medium and large box there during lunch break lol.

Hahaha yeah I'll have to make a large work! Or if all else fails, maybe I'll just send two boxes lol. 

 

[tweakabell]

I tried for a flat rate but it didn't fit. I ended up buying a box which I hate doing

 

[Kristine Walker]

 I've been busy as a bee getting stuff ready for FGC, waiting for an order to get in.

 

[klg534]

Dont forget to ask for a local flat rate (maybe its called regional) if they live close! Or you could do two small flat rate envelopes with boxes inside! (if it fits it ships) 

 

[tacehtpuekam]

I wish I could just be everyone's FGM. I keep reading wishlists and thinking of all the things I want to send/make everyone! You're all just so darn wonderful.  :wub:

 

[puppymomofthree]

I cannot wait for my purchases to start rolling in! I already have a lot from my stash--I only wish I was crafty--extras are always the toughest part for me.

 

[Kristine Walker]

 The only home-made item I could send would be a furball. I am not crafty at all.

 

[chelsealady]

Got my first package in today. I need to go get a box and stick to filling it. Or I'll be in trouble.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

I'm getting way ahead of myself here, I know, but would anyone be interested in a handmade exchange at some point? There are so many crafty ladies on here! I think that would be super fun.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[chelsealynn]

 The only home-made item I could send would be a furball. I am not crafty at all.

Neither am I.  I hate it!  I don't have a creative bone in my body.

 

[puppymomofthree]

I'm getting way ahead of myself here, I know, but would anyone be interested in a handmade exchange at some point? There are so many crafty ladies on here! I think that would be super fun. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Sounds great, the rest of us could just drool at the reveals!

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Sounds great, the rest of us could just drool at the reveals!

Haha yeah that's what I was thinking! Not even totally sure I'd participate, but I'd organize just to see everyone's talents!

 

[puppymomofthree]

Neither am I. I hate it! I don't have a creative bone in my body.

Funny story, when I was in high school I was tested for a gifted program (I wanted an internship) and you had to score highly on two sections--well, thank goodness for IQ and verbal/nonverbal assessment because I scored a zero on the creativity section!

 

[Lolo22]

So, I would totally never send this to anyone but I have gotten many requests from people to make them this toilet paper roll art that I have hanging in our office. Sometimes "talent" can be used loosely lol!! Btw- I know that sounds funny and weird but it's actually cool I swear /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[tacehtpuekam]

So, I would totally never send this to anyone but I have gotten many requests from people to make them this toilet paper roll art that I have hanging in our office. Sometimes "talent" can be used loosely lol!! Btw- I know that sounds funny and weird but it's actually cool I swear /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I am so intrigued by this! Pictures please, unless it's going to ruin a FGC surprise /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

I actually have several projects pinned on Pinterest that are made from TP rolls & they're all super cool looking!

 

[chelsealady]

As I've said in my profile I'm a craft dabbler. I never stick to one long enough to be really good at it. But I like to figure out how to do it. But at Christmas time I made what I thought was the silliest little craft. But people loved it. I took glass beads from the dollar store. You know the kind that go in the bottom of flower arrangements. I painted the back of then with finger nail polish. Slapped a coat of floor polish and glued a magnet on the back. Ta da!!!!! Refrigerator magnets in custom colors. It's just a matter in finding the right craft for you.

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

I'm getting way ahead of myself here, I know, but would anyone be interested in a handmade exchange at some point? There are so many crafty ladies on here! I think that would be super fun.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Um, YES!!!! I'm not too crafty but I like to try!

 

[valeried44]

As I've said in my profile I'm a craft dabbler. I never stick to one long enough to be really good at it. But I like to figure out how to do it. But at Christmas time I made what I thought was the silliest little craft. But people loved it. I took glass beads from the dollar store. You know the kind that go in the bottom of flower arrangements. I painted the back of then with finger nail polish. Slapped a coat of floor polish and glued a magnet on the back. Ta da!!!!! Refrigerator magnets in custom colors. It's just a matter in finding the right craft for you.

What a great idea!  I really do want to be crafty, but most things never seems to work for me. The perfectionist in me comes out.  I see something cute, try to replicate it, it looks like garbage (or at least not like it does in the photos), I get discouraged, and give up.  Then I see something else cute and repeat the process.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  The one thing that I have found that I haven't completely given up on is sewing.  As long as it's not too complex (large quilts), I've actually gotten fairly good at basic things.  

I'm getting way ahead of myself here, I know, but would anyone be interested in a handmade exchange at some point? There are so many crafty ladies on here! I think that would be super fun.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I love the idea of a craft swap!  It would force me to actually do it more often.  

 

[meaganola]

Crafting is not my forte.  Cooking is a little more doable.  I make an awesome lemon curd, but, sadly, it must be refrigerated.

Okay, kitty fight over.  It's too entertaining to watch my cats go at it for me to be able to tear myself away until they get bored and wander off.  Oscar is so big that when he ends up on his back, he more or less just sort of rocks from side to side while batting at Edgar with his front paws until he can roll over.  

 

[chelsealady]

Crafting is not my forte. Cooking is a little more doable. I make an awesome lemon curd, but, sadly, it must be refrigerated.

Okay, kitty fight over. It's too entertaining to watch my cats go at it for me to be able to tear myself away until they get bored and wander off. Oscar is so big that when he ends up on his back, he more or less just sort of rocks from side to side while batting at Edgar with his front paws until he can roll over.

Kitten fights are the best. I tell my little monsters. That is why there are two of you that was you can entertain each other and us.