Gothic Arches Chunky Book Swap (Closed)

[kygirl]

As we move toward the Halloween season, it seems like an appropriate time to put together a Gothic Arches swap. If you're not familiar with the arches, check out these websites.

Gothic Arch Book Project (http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk/Belgothic.html)

Karen's Muse and Musings (http://karenink.typepad.com/karens_muse_and_musings/gothic_arches/)

Paper Whimsy (http://www.paperwhimsy.com/forumgal/Projects/whimsy-witchies-gothic-arch-swap/) (these were all Halloween related)

flickr (http://www.flickr.com/groups/508544@N20/)

If we get enough interest, here's how it would work.
Each participant would e-mail me their mailing addresses and I would distribute these to all participants.
You can download a template here, http://rapidshare.com/files/148418077/GothicArchTemplates.zip.html, or make your own, making sure the base is 4x4.
Each person would make one arch.
You would print out an arch for you and one for every other participant, embellish them if you wish, and add a backing with your contact info, just as if you were doing an ATC.
Mail a copy of your arch to every participant before the deadline.I would like to promise that I will make beautiful covers for everyone, but things are a little crazy around here now. Instead, I'll promise that I'll try. :-)

If we do this, I think a Halloween theme would be appropriate, so dig out those pictures of pointy hats, pumpkins, and ravens.

Completed arches will be due by Oct. 31.

Participants

1) kygirl
2) mizamigo
3) kimmie
4) DeniseD
5) IndyBev
6) Nevermore
7) GothMama
8) Yorkshire Lass
9) Ruthpics
10) liannallama

[mizamigo]

Not much time (Oct. 3-31); but maybe that's a good thing!

I'm in, Donna.

[kygirl]

That's great, Victoria. I've posted templates in the original post so you can get started as soon as you like.

[Kimmie]

Put me down!!!

[DeniseD]

Oooh, very cool! Sign me up. :)

Forgot to ask, will the backs be glued together? Or will they all show?

[Nevermore]

best to get my July ATCs done this weekend. If that happens, I will have Monday to sign up and meet the deadline. I wanna play! But I am in serious doo-doo with myself over this ATC and have to dig myself out of that hole, first. (But I really wanna play.)

[indybev]

Count me in, Donna. Sounds like fun. Will we allow for punches on the side to assemble in books, or will we use pocket books? I recently made a pocket book for CDs in my art group by using artist's 9 x 12 tracing paper . Using the page longwise, I folded up a pocket, then folded the page in half with open edges to the left, assembled enough for pages desired, punched holes in the left, decorated some cardstock for cover, used popsicle sticks for stability, and laced it all together with ribbon. It would be a simple way for everyone to display their collection!

[Kimmie]

Bev, do you have a site where I can see the finished product? Pockets? I need pictures!

[indybev]

I don't have a blog, Kimmie, but I'll try to get a couple of decent photos of it and post them here. If you follow the instructions, it will unfold before your very eyes! Gone now for my camera.

[indybev]

No sooner said than done. I've posted 3 pics in the Altered Art gallery. I hope they will help you see how I put it together, Kimmie. If you have questions, give me a shout.

[Kimmie]

Thanks for the pictures! Now I understand...this way you can take them out and view the information on the back of the CD, ATC or Arches.

[kygirl]

I'm all arts and craftsy today so I'm putting together books to store your arches in. They'll have pockets so you won't have to worry about holes damaging your work.

Bev, thanks for the inspiration.

Denise, if you choose to use my little books you won't be gluing the backs together, so you can make the backs as simple or elaborate as you wish.

[Nevermore]

I finished my ATCs tonight: printed, cut, pasted, note, enveloped and enveloped! Will stick the addresses on tomorrow and mail on Monday. Free, free at last!

Yeah, yeah, yeah! Now I have to scoot over and sign up for October ATCs, too.

But I definitely want in on this Gothic Arch gig!

:):):):):

[indybev]

Gulp! Good thing I read back through the threads. I was waiting and waiting for the template! Thanks so much, Donna, for taking the time to arrange this swap -- and for making the books!

[gothmama]

OK, after my tantrum that you all even lifted the veil about gothic arches, you set up a Halloween themed hardcopy, keep it forever swap with a side of Donna's special talent to wrap it all up. Alright, yes yes yes!!! All this artistic talent, yeah, I want that in my new home! I want to play! I am off to download the template and get this thing going!

Yippee! or should I say Hooooowwwwwwll!

Blessings for the Spooky Season!

Laurel

[Yorkshire Lass]

Include me in please. I want to play.:D

[kygirl]

This is going to be so much fun! Have any of you picked up this month's Somerset Studios? It's full of Halloween goodness.

[Kimmie]

Speaking of goodness....I can't find a witch's hat...help!

[indybev]

To wear or to art with ??? tee hee

[ruthpics]

I am thinking that I really want to join this...so, sign me up please!!

[liannallama]

oh, can I please sign up!?

[kygirl]

Glad to see some new faces with this swap.

Don't forget to send me your addresses so that I can put together a list.

[indybev]

Hey Donna, when I tried to send an e-mail from here I get the message "this member requests no e-mail" or some such. Clue me in!

[mizamigo]

Donna,
Are you going to do a limit of 10 people participating? I've already started since the 10 people are listed; but wanted to be sure.

Thanks so much for starting/doing the Arches.

[kygirl]

Bev, I have no idea what's going on there. You can send your addresses to me at dbmiller(at sign)iglou.com.

Victoria, the only limit I set was that participants had to respond by Friday. My guess is that almost everyone has signed up already. Do you guys want to stop it at ten so that we can start printing out our arches now?

[gothmama]

That call is yours, Donna, as you are the one making the covers! For which we are all very thankful. This is so exciting!
Other than not wanting to impose on your efforts, the more the merrier! Printing is easy, no?

Blessings!

Laurel

[gothmama]

Holy Smokes, what a fabulous list of talent. I am SOOO glad I got in on this. Wow! I just dl the template, and I am off to take a peek at it. I may have questions, but I sure am looking forward to seeing the finished product. Good spooking, y'all!
Blessings,

Laurel

[kygirl]

Okay, we're going to cut it off at ten participants. That way we can all get started, and ten works out really well for the books I'm putting together. I'll get the mailing addresses to you all soon.

[gothmama]

I have just opened the template and it looks to be about 6.5 inches tall by 4 inches wide, is that right?

Are we cutting these and putting them in sleeves, or leaving them on their "frame"?
Are we backing them?
Do we need to leave a margin for binding?

Whew, so much to learn!

Thanks for the help.

Did I mention how excited I am to have hardcopy originals by all you artists? YAY!!!! Happy Halloween to me! <grin>

Blessings,

Laurel

[kygirl]

Laurel, that's the right size. When cut out, they'll fit into the 4-inch pockets in the book. You won't need to leave binding room because they'll fit in the pockets.

What I usually do is print both the front and back (which includes your name, date, etc) on cardstock, cut them out, and glue the two pieces together. If you want to add embellishments, such as charms, glitter, etc., you can.

So glad you're excited about this. I am, too.

[Kimmie]

I am excited too, but I really need a witch's hat! Help! Then I am ready to print. If anyone comes across a hat please post link. "Not to wear"

[indybev]

Kimmie:
Check here for an assortment of witch's hats.

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=witch%27s+hat&gbv=2

[Yorkshire Lass]

Just one question, should the arch when completed by cut away from the frame? I'm confused because, looking on the web, some arches seem to be cut away whilst others are left in the frame. :confused:

[kygirl]

For this project, we're looking for the arches to be cut out.

[liannallama]

Donna--I emailed my address. Now I have to figure out the whole printer thing because my printer DIED!!!! GAK--I SOOOO don't want to buy a printer right now!

[DeniseD]

Here's some cool items 4 inspiration. :)

http://www.inspirecompany.com/carikraft.html

[Kimmie]

I found a witch's hat...the hat that Professor McGonagall wore in "Harry Potter. Works perfectly!

[Nevermore]

Firstly, Bev, got yours! Nummy nummy nummy. Have put it someplace so the twinkle doesn't fall off while I am waiting for my official book! You are so quick off the mark and I greatly admire your cutting skills. That was the template I wanted but decided I would not be able to get those top curves done very well so I chose another one.

I have part of mine printed out and am now arguing ferociously with myself about how to execute the darn thing. I do not think hybrid comes naturally to me (possibly one of the best examples of understatement ever uttered on these boards!) I think I am happy with the paper which is a good start. Sometimes I have to reprint because it just doesn't work and I have found choice of paper can make or break it with something so small. My goal for the weekend is simply to make one sample that works-- after that I can swing into "factory" production.

As always, without fail, and with an eerie sentience that keeps me from loving my printer, the very inks that I need show up empty as soon as I start printing. It really does blow my mind. However, a trip to the store has been made and the inks purchased. There is nothing stopping me from finishing this except fear that I am not going to be able to quite get it. If all else fails, I will run down to Woodstock. Ruth, o Ruth! I need your skills!

[ruthpics]

Come on down! Play hooky and pick a day! I am off for the next 2 weeks and hope to play, play, play! Need to finish up my September ATC and my arches. Digitally, I think I am done, just need to plan the hybrid...I struggle with this too, Kim. Thinking I need a trip to Michael's :) Oh, maybe today! Heading to London to clothes shop for Michael before we head to my dad's for dinner. I swear I can see him growing right before my eyes. He is now taller that me and has no problem teasing me about it. I am now the short one in the family ;)

I can't believe pages are making their way around the world already! You are quick of the mark, Bev. I am anticipating its arrival!!

[DeniseD]

Bev, thanks a bunch for the arch! It was a huge surprise, you're quick. Very cool, creepy mix of images. :)

[kygirl]

Bev, what a wonderful arch. You've got us off to a great start.

I hit Hobby Lobby and picked up the chipboard and embellishments I needed for the books only to discover that I, too, am out of ink. I guess I used it all up trying to get the blasted covers sized correctly. :-) But the project should move fairly quickly now. I'm planning on setting up an assembly line on my dining room table, the only place big enough to handle the long strips of paper I need for the pockets.

[mizamigo]

Thank you! Your arch arrived on Saturday and I love it!

I have actually finished putting my arch together, now I have to get some bubble wrap and put them in envelopes. I'll probably send them out on Tuesday, since Monday is a postal holiday (Columbus Day here in the US).

Donna, I'm so excited about your progress on the books. I can't wait for all the arches to start coming my way.

[Kimmie]

Received your arch Saturday! Thank you so much!

I have printed my arches...now in the process of trimming and attaching elements!

[Yorkshire Lass]

Bev I received your arch today and it's gorgeous. Thank you so much.

[gothmama]

Hooooooowwwwwl! What a hoot! I love your arch, Bev.
Spooky good fun. I am just where Victoria was in her last post, all done and ready to wrap them up and get them in the mail. How exciting!

Thanks, Ye Grand Ghoulies!

Blessings,

Laurel

[liannallama]

Bev--I adore my arch--it turned out wonderfully! I have got to get mine done, but probably not until this weekend--I had plenty of time this weekend, but I was obsessed with paper and hardly looked at the computer at all!
:>

[kygirl]

Ann, what a fun, fun arch! I must admit that I jumped back when I pulled it out of the envelope. Yes, you scared me. LOL

[ruthpics]

I found a skeleton in my mailbox today! YIKES!! Well done. Thank you!

[indybev]

I've been spooked, all the way from England!! It's delightfully spooky, Ann, and the clarity is amazing. You have to tell me what paper and printer you use. It's pretty amazing. Thank you for brightening my day!

[mizamigo]

I am so looking forward to getting the arches!

My arches are done; but I just need to find a time to get to the post office.

Doctors/Dentists visits have taken a lot of time out of our schedules.

[Yorkshire Lass]

Bev I use an Epson Stylus printer (in this case a DX6000). It's a printer, scanner, copier.

The paper I use is usually any good quality glossy photo paper with a weight of 200 gms or more.

Thanks for asking.

[gothmama]

Wow, Ann, it is terrific. I am so excited and blessed that my friends/favorite artists are sending me hard copy Halloween themed original art... Pinch me! :D

I can't wait to get mine into your hot little skeleton hands... perhaps they go out today!

Blessings,

Laurel

[ruthpics]

thank you for your arch! Colourful and spooky! I think this book will be bootiful ;)

As for my arches, they are printed and I am now adding the chucky parts. If all goes well, I should have them in the mail by the end of the week. That, along with my striped legs ATC which is very tardy.:eek:

[indybev]

I received your arch today, Victoria. I love it! The girl is Harrison Fisher, if I'm not mistaken (perhaps Howard Christie), but I love the Gibson girls! Love the cat and the hat as well. Thanks!

[mizamigo]

And I just got 2 gothic arches in the mail today.

Thanks, Kimmie! I love the eerie feeling of your arch.

And thank, Laurel, the quote and the graveyard are wondrous.

Now I'm going to be living in anticipation of the rest of the arches. Our Gothic Arches book is going to be such a fantastic thing!

[Kimmie]

Thank you! I love your arch! Great Image and Superb Embellishments.

[Yorkshire Lass]

Laurel, your arch arrived in this morning's mail. It's WICKED, I lurve it.

[kygirl]

Laurel and Kimmie, your cards showed up today. They're both fantastic.

I have all the arches lined up in my kitchen to show anyone who happens to wander through the door. This is going to be such a neat collab.

[gothmama]

Oh, it is so cool... I am loving this! I, too, Donna, have all the arches lined up in the kitchen. My family and I are enjoying them very much. I am anticipating the finished product with great enthusiasm. Yippee and a HOWWWL!

Spooky Blessings,

Laurel

[kygirl]

Veronica, your lovely lady was in my mailbox when I got home today. Thanks so much.

Well, my arches are all ready to mail, but I'm still working on the journals to put them in. Barring the unexpected, I should have them in the mail this weekend.

[liannallama]

Oh, I am loving mine too! Thanks so much everyone--they are all wonderful so far! I have my 5 lined up on my desk. If I was more organized I would dust my mantle and put out my Halloween Decor so I could put them downstairs!

[Yorkshire Lass]

This is so exciting. Today I received yours Kimmie and yours Victoria, and they are so, so impressive. Thank you so much.

[indybev]

And I received Laurel's and Kimmie's today, both beautifully done. I am ready to take my printer to the printer graveyard after I've seen the lovely, crisp effects. My HP doesn't seem to like glossy very well, and apparently I haven't found just the right paper. Arrrrgh. I'm looking forward to the mail daily!

[Yorkshire Lass]

Victoria, my Gothic Arch to you (sent on 10 October) was returned to me this morning - insufficient address. When I looked I had indeed missed some of the address. I must have had a senior moment :o

Anyway it's back on its way now. Many apologies and I hope you get it soon.

Kind regards

[mizamigo]

Anyway it's back on its way now.

I have been going to the post office box every day with anticipation because I know the gothic arches are on their way. I'll just have to wait a few more days to get yours, Ann, it's like waiting for a special birthday present. Thanks for letting me know that it's on its way.

[ruthpics]

Thank you, Laurel for your huge eye that is staring at me! Love your arch!

Victoria, thank you for the wonderful arch! Your lovely lady looks wonderful in her hat.

My arches left here on Thursday, so hopefully they will start arriving by the end of the week. For you quirks also in the Striped Leg swap, your ATC is included in the package.

[Nevermore]

I thought I would give it a rest tonight after I cut out all the arches but before I knew it, I put them all together. So, they are done! I will let them "age" a bit (translation: make sure they all don't fall apart after they have been sitting around for 24 hours) and then hunt for my mailing list and get them out.

In the meanwhile, I now have three Arches. Bev, I already thanked. Ann, I got yours and it is so bright and funky! Love the "glowing ring" recipe of a sure fire witches brew! Laurel, I finally opened yours and now that eyeball is following me everywhere I go in my studio. It is looking at me RIGHT NOW. Mega creepy and it might have to get turned around from time to time to give me some privacy! LOL, kidding. Sort of. It really IS looking at me.

[gothmama]

LOL, Kim! Does Max feel better now? (random thought, wouldn't it be fun if it would wink at you, now and again?)

I am having so much fun with this project. I love the arches that have made it to me so far, they are all spooky lovely. And I am jumping out of my skin to receive the ones on their way. I have told everyone who will listen about this swap, that I will end up with a Halloween book of original art by my favorite group of artists. What a swingin' Samhain it will be at my place! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity and blessed spirits.

Outrageous fun & joy,

Laurel

[kygirl]

Nine spooky journals are on their way, along with another arch for your collection. Honestly, it took me almost as long to print the labels as to do the arches. I printed them FIVE times before I got it right. LOL

[Nevermore]

so I checked my address and it is missing a "b". I live in Etobicoke. I did get Bev's, Laurel's and Anne's but that is it to date. I am just hoping that there aren't any that aren't making it here. In case you haven't mailed mine, please buy a consonant ;) Of course, I could be the only person who hasn't mailed mine yet but they are going out tomorrow! Yeah!

[Kimmie]

Kim, PM your address and I will send you another one. I have misplaced my addresses.

I sent my arches out on the 19th of October. If anyone else is missing my arch please PM me.

[liannallama]

Whew! I got mine printed and sent to Costco tonight and I will pick them up tomorrow at lunch. Hopefully I will be able to cut and label them tomorrow night and get them mailed on Wednesday. Sorry that most of you won't get them for Halloween, but at least they will be yours soon.

To make up for the delay, you are all getting "bonus" arches! I made a wonderful, spooky arch that I love, but when I was done, I realized it really wasn't Halloween-ie. I tried to ask DH's opinion, but he really couldn't get past the idea of what they were but I could tell he didn't like it.

So the "official" arch is a light-hearted Halloween theme, and the other is, well; darker, let's say! hopefully one of them will strike your quirky fancy, LOL!

:>

[mizamigo]

Does your post office send back the mail they "can't" deliver? Why wouldn't they know there is supposed to be a "b" in your address?

OMGosh, I mailed yours out with all the rest and really hope it either gets to you someway or it comes back so I can re-address it.

Otherwise, I'll definitely get another one out to you. You can't be archless. That would be so unhalloween-y, wouldn't it?

[ruthpics]

Your arch arrived in my mailbox this afternoon! I love it! Thank you. You will have to tell me what kind of paper you use because I love that too. It is so smooth. That's 7 pages I now have lined up. I love watching this come together.

Kim, Nevermore, Keen Raven...I put the "B" in Etobicoke! Mailed it last Thursday so you should get mine soon!

[Yorkshire Lass]

Ruth your stunning Gothic Arch arrived this morning. It's exquisite. Thank you so much.

[DeniseD]

Wow, I'm glad I checked here. I squeezed in the letter for ya Kim.

I took my packages to the post office today. Supposedly they can deliver domestically for 42 cents. They checked them 4 times and ran it through a slot for thickness, lol. The lady kept fondling the package asking me what was in it. I am crossing fingers.

I wanted to thank everyone for their arches, I will thank everyone properly soon. :)

[gothmama]

Ruth. Oh, Ruth, Dear... You are a mad woman! Wow, your arch is a thing of surpassing, um... coolness, personal depth, creativity, and, uh, insanity! Oh my god. That is some amazing time commitment you have in those things. And then an ATC that is... (shaking head) You are an amazing woman, a masterful artist, a devoted crafter, AND a lovely spirit. Thank you so much for the arch. I am thrilled to have your art, and the art of our other friends, in my private collection. Delightful!

Happy Halloween, Everyone!

Blessings,

Laurel

[indybev]

I echo all that Laurel said! What a labor intensive card, Ruth, and how exquisite down to the last detail. And THEN, bonus of bonuses, I received my album from Donna, which is likewise meticulously put together to the last perfect detail. Oh (sigh) how perfect can life be?!?!?! Thank you quirk-sisters one and all. Now I'm trying to decide where I can display Halloween all year long. I know I won't want to put it away!

[gothmama]

Oh, I got Denise's fabulous arch, and Donna's amazing arch and book. This has been all I had could have hoped and more. Wonderful!!! I am thrilled. Just like Bev, I adore this treasure. Thank You, Donna...
THANK YOU ALL!!!

Blessings for the Spooky Season,

Laurel

[kygirl]

Wow, the postman must have been galloping all night to get my package to you already, Laurel.

Ruth, your arch is just beautifully done. And that you made it so personal is wonderful indeed. Thanks so much for sharing.

[Yorkshire Lass]

Ruth I almost missed your story inside your arch. I can't believe I almost missed it. Thank you so much for sharing.

[liannallama]

How fabulous everything is! I got 3 more arches and a book and they are all wonderful and lovely! You all do top-notch work--thank you, thank you!

I dropped mine in the mail today. I can't believe this month went by so quickly--it has kind of stunned me!

[Kimmie]

Received Donna's amazing arch and book...Wow! You have all inspired me! I love them all and will treasurer them forever!

Kim did you receive mine yet?

[mizamigo]

Your arch made it safely to Florida. Wow! What a wonderful work of art. And I love the story, too. Thank you so much.

[kygirl]

Denise, what an absolutely perfect arch. Love the vintage feel. Thanks so much.

[mizamigo]

Denise, what a gorgeous "old fashioned" arch. I love the photo that is on it.

And Donna, the much awaited arch book along with your raven arch arrived today as well.

What a bountiful Halloween I'm having. And I've even put my other arches inside the book. It's looking great! Thank you.

[gothmama]

Happy Halloween to you, and thank you for the two amazing arches that I received today. They are both terrific. I can't imagine deciding one was not thematic enough, but I am thrilled with the bonus! Wonderful!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Blessings,

Laurel

Denise, did I mention that I love yours? I am blown away by your mad hybrid skills. I am truly interested in learning what you use to create something like that. Fantastic!

[Yorkshire Lass]

Kim and Denise your arches arrived this morning and they are both fantastic. Kim I love that I can peep behind the door, and Denise I just love that photo of the trick or treaters.

Thank you so much to you both.

[indybev]

I received mine from Denise today too. It's a beauty, and I've already added it to the album. What a joy to look at them all lined up in their album pockets!

[liannallama]

Oh, I am in love with Nosferatu! It arrived today and I am stunned by how wonderful it is! This has been one of the best swaps I have ever been in--and I've done lots so it really says something!

Thanks, everyone so very much!
:>

[Nevermore]

I just keep hoping that the next day will bring your arch. But so far, nothing!

Ruth, I got yours and yelled jinx when I saw the back, lol! I am still shaking my head at the work you put into the spider and the hair. You are truly insane, in case you had any lingering doubts. And the poor sister who became a spider, well!

So far, I have four out of ten. I have Bev, Laurel, Ann and Ruth.

I am glad some of you are getting mine, they should all arrive this week. I was careful about postage (read: I asked my able assistant to make sure they had enough so they wouldn't get messed up, lol!)

[Kimmie]

When I made my arches, I made 11. I have one on my desk with your name on it! I will send it to you on Monday.

[Nevermore]

Kimmie! Sorry to be such a pita! And please, buy a "b"! ETOBICOKE. Although that didn't seem to stop them delivering some of them. Who can fathom the mysteries of the hearts and minds of the post office?

[Kimmie]

Kim,

I found my address this morning, so I was able to address the envelope.

This is not the first time I have lost items through our mail system. My post office is known for losing mail.

If anyone has not received an ATC or arch, please let me know.

[mizamigo]

Lianna, thank you times 2 - I got both arches in the mail today and all I can say is, "WOW!" and "WHY?" Anyway, I'm so glad you decided to do 2 of them because they are both delicious.

Kim, thank you!!! Nosfaratu, eh??? I love it and I love it even more that you put your "nevermore" stamp of approval on it. Yeah!!!! I have an original "nevermore"!!!

If you don't get my arch by next week, please post here, I'll send you another one. I was so hoping your mail would be delivered without the infamous "B"; but if not, I'll send another.

And Donna, my arch book is looking "divine". Who would have thought it????

Anyway, I'm delighted with it and now I have company for a week starting Tuesday, so I'll get to work on my ATC and CD projects after Nov. 13. (Can I tell my guest I really want to work on projects instead of being with her??? OK, I'll bite the bullet and wait!)

[kygirl]

Lianna, thanks so much for your awesome cards. Spooky, indeed. :-)

[gothmama]

Did you ever see the Spongebob where Nosferatu is having them on? <wagging finger> I love your arch. I really need to learn more about the hybrid action. Perfectly spooky cool. Thanks so much. Now my fabulous DAQ arch book is complete. Thank you all!

Blessings,

Laurel

[Kimmie]

Thank you Lianna and Denise...they arrived today!
So exciting to see new artwork. Love to know where the images are from.

I am going to have a hard time packing these away for next year. I do plan on displaying them on my entertainment unit with cobwebs and candy corn next year.

[Yorkshire Lass]

Wow I got two arches in the post today and they are both beautiful. Thank you so much Lianna.

[indybev]

Me too! Except I got THREE beautiful cards. Lianna, your cards are spookily gorgeous, and wotta surprise to get a bonus beauty. Thank you so much. Kim, what gorgeous papers, what ingenuity, how stunningly CLASSY! I can't bear to put them all away. I think it will be Halloween at my house until past Thanksgiving at least!!

[kygirl]

Kim, what a wonderful card. I know it's silly, but my favorite part is the doorknob. I just love perfect little details such as that one.

That completes my book, and I'm sorry that it's over. This has been a wonderful swap. Thanks to all of you for playing along.

[Nevermore]

(or not--it has been balmy here of late). I now have Denise's card--Oh, just scrumptious! And you deked Max out for sure. He looked at it and said "she did a great job on that digital paper" and then he realised that it actually was real paper attached and that kind of threw him for a loop. Poor kid is used to graphic manipulations.

And, yes, I got my envelope holder book from Donna with her arch inside. Donna, this is just fantastic and I am so so so pleased! So pleased and hugging you for all your fantastic endeavours. How could I not like your card, by the way? I haven't put my arches in yet, haven't had time but I can't wait :)

Regretfully, I have not received Liana's or Kimmie's or Victoria's (sob). What is with that! Victoria and I swap just about every month!

[Yorkshire Lass]

Oh I hope my holder comes soon, I'm holding my breath it's not lost in the post.

[mizamigo]

Kim,
Sorry to hear that you haven't yet gotten my arch.

We were out yesterday evening and my knee popped! I cannot walk or put any weight on it. So, I'm going to the doctor today - last night was miserable but I didn't want to go to the ER.

I'm guessing I'll have a bummer night tonight after he drains the fluid - my knee is swollen; and he'll probably say stay off it for a while so I won't be on the computer either.

I'll have my DH send out the arch to you, Kim; but it will probably be a few days from now.

So, off to see the doctor.

[Nevermore]

forget about my arch and get yourself right! We can straighten out whatever whenever. Take care of yourself and update us when you can.

[kygirl]

Take care of yourself, Victoria. That sounds so painful.

Ann, I hope your book shows up soon. If you don't receive it in the next week or so, let me know and I'll put together another one for you.

[ruthpics]

I have plenty of thanks to give out!

Thank you, Kim! Loving the papers, it is like they are woven with gold and silver thread. Great job on your cutting...it is superb! And, I like that jeweled door knob too!

Denise...wow! Love the photo and the pencil writing. So wonderfully heritage and beautiful. Thank you!

I got 2 spooks for the trade of 1! Lianna, thank you for you set of wonderfully spooky arches! How perfectly quirky it is to have an extra page in a quirk book!

This leaves Donna! Thank you for your awesome arch! The accordian fold book that you made for each of us quirky swappers is outstanding and I thank you so much for all the work you put into these.

My book is now complete, chunky, spooky and full of quirky art from my quirky friends. Thank you all for your wonderful art!!

Victoria, I am so sorry about your knee. Rest and take care of yourself.

[indybev]

Thanks to all once again from my corner of the world. My wonderful daughter-in-law stopped by last night, and she spent the longest time looking through the arches album, uttering little ooh and aahs along the way. The is most impressed with all of you! Do I have to put it away yet???? When I get out the Christmas decorations after Thanksgiving is time enough, isn't it ????

[Yorkshire Lass]

Yaay your beautiful book arrived today Donna together with your wonderful arch. Thank you so much my book is now complete.

A special thank you also to all those who participated to fill this little book I will treasure always.

[Nevermore]

Lianna-- your Arches arrived! Yup, both of them~ So happy, so happy.

[mizamigo]

Kim, On the way back from my doctor's appt., I put my arch in the mail to you. Hope you get it soon!

BTW, I want to thank all of you Quirsters for your prayers, good vibes and happy thoughts. I am now walking (although not 100%) and hope my knee will keep on getting better.

[Nevermore]

I am happy to hear you are heading home! I am so sorry you had to resend me another card but you know I want yours...

[Nevermore]

I got your Arch-- fantastic! the lovely black corded border is perfect. Thank you for sending me another one, I am so glad you did because now that I have it I would hate not to have it!

[Kimmie]

I have been holding my breath this whole time...finally I can breath!
I am so glad you received your arch! The window is part of the old farm house my DH and I came across on our vacation to Yellowstone Park in September.

The paper I used is 100# Cougar Color Copy paper.

I would love to thank everyone...this was the best exchange ever!

[Nevermore]

I got my Arch last night--

My book is complete! To all those who sent me twice, I have to "borrow" Laurel's Bright blessings because I really do so appreciate it! I am thrilled with the book and this really was a memorable swap. I do feel bad that I was the fly in the ointment insofar as not getting some of the original mailings but please believe me when I tell you how happy I am with this project!

P.S. I hope we are going to do another in the New Year!

[mizamigo]

I'm so glad you got all the arches, Kim.

This was my second swap and I love both my Swap Books so much!

I am also looking forward to the next swap, and if it's after New Year's that would be great.

Thanks everyone, for this Arch Swap.