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

[jennm149]

A hornet nest has foiled our Memorial Day barbeque plans, so I spent the day doing a a test run of a project for my FGD. Now that I have the hang of it, I just have to get supplies to make one for her.

My beauty products shopping is basically done, although I'm waiting for a few items and haven't really stash shopped yet. I hardly hadto spend any real money for beauty items (thanks to points, codes and a gift card), so I've been thinking of some extras to send. . Decided to make chocolate shortbread to send, as well.  I'll have to make a trip I please batch, because there's no way I can make it to send without making some for my husband.

PS -- feel free to send any of Umbridge's creepy kitten items my way!

 

[LadyK]

Wow what great timing. I got a text from my son! He said it's worse than prison (not that he's ever been in prison). But that he's hanging in there. Thanks again for all the kind words.

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Seeing bathroom stall walls in this pic brought back memories of talking a friend through basic.  He would sneak his cell phone into the bathroom and spend A LOT of time talking to friends.  I think he got a reputation for his long trips to the can. LOL.  Best of luck to your son.  He will find some great brothers to help him get through.  

 

[LadyK]

A hornet nest has foiled our Memorial Day barbeque plans, so I spent the day doing a a test run of a project for my FGD. Now that I have the hang of it, I just have to get supplies to make one for her.

My beauty products shopping is basically done, although I'm waiting for a few items and haven't really stash shopped yet. I hardly hadto spend any real money for beauty items (thanks to points, codes and a gift card), so I've been thinking of some extras to send. . Decided to make chocolate shortbread to send, as well.  I'll have to make a trip I please batch, because there's no way I can make it to send without making some for my husband.

PS -- feel free to send any of Umbridge's creepy kitten items my way!

Mmmmmmm, chocolate shortbread sounds amazing.  

 

[meaganola]

I'm kind of sad because I have my whole godchild game plan mapped out now!  I just have to get the timing on the ordering just right (this place has a certain lead time that I need to keep an eye on to see whether it tightens up to allow enough time to get the thing here in time, that place won't have the thing available until after the first of the month, etc.), and then it will be all over except for the shipping.  

 

[chelsealady]

So we painted our bathroom today. A real pretty red. But the problem is I can't find a shower curtain or a window curtain. Making them is out of the question. I just want to find them at the same place and not to pay shipping.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

I spent a sort of embarrassing amount of time last night going through last year's reveal thread & basically relived all of the sappy/exciting/awesome moments. I was thinking about how antsy I am already for this year's reveals and then it occurred to me...someone has a package on the way from @@tweakabell RIGHT NOW. At this very moment! So much excitement!

Anyway, I'm totally starting the reveal thread. I don't care if it's still May.  :santa:   Might keep it locked until someone actually gets a gift, but it's out there in the universe waiting to be used! 

ETA: For the record, I don't expect anyone who gets an early gift to open it right away if they don't want to. But I want to know when everyone starts to get their Fairy Mail! 

 

[tacehtpuekam]

It's here. Waiting. https://www.makeuptalk.com/f/topic/132483-a-midsummer-nights-dream-2014-the-reveal-thread/

 

[gemstone]

Ah! I feel bad for my fairy godmother- I have been gone for the past week attending a wedding + the mobile site is so dang irritating to use that I haven't been posting like I used to!  But I am back!!! Also, re: products melting: chocolate will definitely melt if sent to me but I have definitely ordered lipsticks from sephora in the heat of the summer without issue.  I usually get off work around 3 and packages get left in the shade of my porch, I just make sure to pop em in the fridge before touching them in case they get soft.

 

[tulosai]

I broke up with my bf this night so was kind of low this morning but this thread is a nice pick me up like always.

Still waiting on most of the gifts for my FGC... so impatient! I do think I'm just about done buying though so now I just need to swap my stash and get everything pretty! I am even thinking about a DIY project but I am just sooooooo hopeless at crafts that I really don't know.

 

[puppymomofthree]

Sorry to hear about that. Big hug!

 

[chelsealynn]

@tulosai  Hope you feel better soon :hugs3:

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

I broke up with my bf this night so was kind of low this morning but this thread is a nice pick me up like always.

Still waiting on most of the gifts for my FGC... so impatient! I do think I'm just about done buying though so now I just need to swap my stash and get everything pretty! I am even thinking about a DIY project but I am just sooooooo hopeless at crafts that I really don't know.

Big hugs your way! Xo

You don't have to be super skilled to do paper crafts! Those can be just as fun and pretty and I'm sure your FGC will love whatever you send anyway /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Lolo22]

A hornet nest has foiled our Memorial Day barbeque plans, so I spent the day doing a a test run of a project for my FGD. Now that I have the hang of it, I just have to get supplies to make one for her.

My beauty products shopping is basically done, although I'm waiting for a few items and haven't really stash shopped yet. I hardly hadto spend any real money for beauty items (thanks to points, codes and a gift card), so I've been thinking of some extras to send. . Decided to make chocolate shortbread to send, as well.  I'll have to make a trip I please batch, because there's no way I can make it to send without making some for my husband.

PS -- feel free to send any of Umbridge's creepy kitten items my way!

Oh no!  I hate those dang things.  This weekend I made a pinterest bee killer concoction (didn't work!!!) and bought one of those tennis racket bug zapper things.  I don't know if they are hornets or wasps or if there is even a difference but we have them so bad.  They are definitely plan wreckers!

@@tulosai - I'm so sorry to hear that!  Here's a squirrel with a flower to (hopefully) make you smile :wub:

 

[tweakabell]

I broke up with my bf this night so was kind of low this morning but this thread is a nice pick me up like always.

Still waiting on most of the gifts for my FGC... so impatient! I do think I'm just about done buying though so now I just need to swap my stash and get everything pretty! I am even thinking about a DIY project but I am just sooooooo hopeless at crafts that I really don't know.

Aw sorry to hear it, hugs.

Re: package

Yes my box is slowly making its way to its destination. It's supposed to be there on Fri.

 

[nikkimouse]

I broke up with my bf this night so was kind of low this morning but this thread is a nice pick me up like always.

Still waiting on most of the gifts for my FGC... so impatient! I do think I'm just about done buying though so now I just need to swap my stash and get everything pretty! I am even thinking about a DIY project but I am just sooooooo hopeless at crafts that I really don't know.

big hugs sweetie /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />   

 

[trekkersangel]

@@tulosai big hugs! As your past secret Santa I feel like we are best buddies forever & ever! I'm SO sorry about your break up. Keep smiling & hang out here with us! We will keep you smiling!

@ On the first post of the reveal thread can you put a small tutorial on how to upload personal pictures on this new site? I know I'm not the only one who can't figure it out & I totally want that reveal thread FULL of pictures. Also it might be helpful to also add a little reminder of how to do spoilers as well so it's easy to scroll through the reveals! This is so exciting! I can't wait to see everything. I too have been revisiting the old thread in anticipation!!!

 

[tacehtpuekam]

@@trekkersangel Yep, I can absolutely do that! Great idea /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jennm149]

@@tulosai -- break-ups are tough, but you're tougher!  And we're here for you!

Looking forward to the reveals.  I'm so curious to see Tweakabell's squid!

 

[nikkimouse]

I just placed a very satisfying bb order $94 worth of stuff with discounts and points $3 out of pocket   and i still have 400 points on another account if there is awesome bb stuff next month too /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  

and my mail had 4 packages for me today!!!! the ipsy messenger bag from the ipsyme sale last week. (kinda odd shaped but i love the print way too much to not get it)  2 aprons from a bb glich a few months ago and a loreal compensation          

today is a good day! 

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

I broke up with my bf this night so was kind of low this morning but this thread is a nice pick me up like always.

Still waiting on most of the gifts for my FGC... so impatient! I do think I'm just about done buying though so now I just need to swap my stash and get everything pretty! I am even thinking about a DIY project but I am just sooooooo hopeless at crafts that I really don't know.

hugsss for you!  :hugs3:   :hugs3:   always here if you need someone to talk to!