Quirk Word Art Fridge Magnets

[Nevermore]

Yup, you read it here folks! Sign up now to swap cunning quirky word art fridge magnets. This is real life stuff that you can use to put up the bill from paypal for all your scrapping downloads.

Format: business card size fridge magnet. You can buy these pre perforated for the scissors averse, you can buy them in sheets for those who can cut or you can Xyron 'em. In short, don't let the magnet part scare you. Avery sells them in any office supply store and probably in the big box stores, too.

Theme: Word Art a la quirk. Don't ask me what that means. From what I can glean, anything but cute.

Times: I would like to keep the sign up open for ten days or so to give me time to browbeat people who haven't signed up into signing up. What say we end the sign up on November 4th. Give everyone until the 30th to mail them out. I will get a mailing list together (this is the woman who doesn't know her own postal code.)

Group Size: will depend on the sign up. I am thinking two groups of six if we get twelve. If we get less than twelve, we can have a group decision on whether to do one group or still split into two smaller groups.

Please please please please please sign up! If you have never done a real life swap before, you will be so blown away by getting these things in the mail. It is fantastically fun.

1. Nevermore
2. Webchyk
3. Kygirl
4. AKissling
5. Coffeequeen
6. Kazadoodle
7. Graybonnie
8. Pixeldigger
9. Mish
10. Digime
11. MegB
12. Karen B

[webchyck]

I am in! Sign me up!

[Nevermore]

Done! Apparently this message is too short. It has been done or will be done in the very near future.

[kygirl]

Count me in. I've already started collecting pithy quotes.

[webchyck]

I think that's a hint Donna is giving us...her magnet is going to be CHERRY-themed, yes? Pit-hy...right?! LOL!

[akissling]

Oh Becky, you are such a card...52 and you'd make a deck!
SIGN ME UP PLEASE!

[Nevermore]

Not sure I am going to be able to stand this...

[webchyck]

Then for heavens' sake sit down!

[coffeequeen]

I'm in!!!!! Sounds like funfunFUN!

[graybonnie]

Count me in... I took the time today an visited the local craft store... was amazed by all the Xyrons.... sitchy wicked.....

[kygirl]

I think that's a hint Donna is giving us...her magnet is going to be CHERRY-themed, yes? Pit-hy...right?! LOL!

To borrow a few words from Fred Allen, "Hanging is too good for a Quirk who makes puns; she should be drawn and quoted."

[Kazadoodle]

Hmm - okay - haven't done anything in a while and this sounds fun - the Xyron needs a work out

[Pixeldigger]

This sounds like pun, quirk me in.

[Nevermore]

Wow! [ignoring all atrocious comments] I have added everyone to the list. Yippee! C'mon folks, step right up, step right up to get your quirk fridge magnet...

[Pixeldigger]

What size does it have to be?

I bought some magnetic sheet and magnetic strips today and drooled, yet again, over a wacom tablet.

[webchyck]

Fred Allen...what a quirk!

[Nevermore]

What size does it have to be?

I bought some magnetic sheet and magnetic strips today and drooled, yet again, over a wacom tablet.

It is useless to make rules for quirks but I did suggest business card size--no doubt people (quirks) will do whatever they need to do to let their self out. I am thinking business card size because that will let me put 'em all up. Too big and the fridge might topple (can't count on anything in it holding it up because there is nothing in it, cf Holy Doodle).

For specs. on business card size, try https://www.printingforless.com/bizcardspecs.html

[webchyck]

I say they have to be magnet sized! You all figure that part out! LOL!

[Mish]

Oh how fun! Sign me up!

I've been loving the ATC snail mail swaps so much that I have to get in on this one too.

[digime]

yes, I'm in for this one too...it just so happens that I bought the magnetic thingy stuff last weekend. I was thinking of doing some fridge magnets for little christmas gifts. excellent quirkiness you guys!

[MegB]

You promise I have until the 30th to mail them? I am notorious for procrastinating. But I love magnets and I want to play!! Sign me up please!

[Nevermore]

All right! We are up to 11! Who is going to make it 12, anybody out there, c'mon, c'mon nice even round number 12 but wait, there is room for a baker's dozen, 18, 24 and any number in between. Step right up step right up.

[Pixeldigger]

whee - six magnets done. This was a bit sticky. I put the magnet onto the back of the photo and put the pair into a laminator packet, then laminated. That sounds straightforward, but unfortunately I put two in too close together and they stuck tighter than glue. I mean I couldn't even prise them apart or rescue one of them, nope, they were fused tighter than a drumskin. Shades of Nevermore ... well, it is nearly Halloween.

[Nevermore]

Um, am I becoming the poster child for projects gone awry! Judith, feel free to mail me the fused ones! Sounds like something I would love, rotfl.

[webchyck]

Yep, Judy pulled a Nevermore...we all know what THAT means!

[SteinwaysMom]

I could probably sign up but do I have to mail out like 12 or do you just pick one person and send them 1 magnet? I am really bad about letting projects pile up, esp ones that require non-computerized intervention.

[Nevermore]

Rofl Debra. Bowled over by your enthusiasm. I think if we get twelve, we would split it into 6 (Judy might protest because she has probably already done 3 dozen by now). And yes, that would mean mailing to 6 people. I don't think this is quite as tough as ATCs because of the Avery set up ie. no cutting or making backs. But I cannot tell a lie. It will mean more than one and it will mean real life! I am working on mine right now and have not decided if it will be for the swap or not but it has your name on it and you are getting it regardless of whether I swap it and regardless of whether you sign up.

[Pixeldigger]

No, I've only done the six ... so far. and no more today because of some drops in my eyes which means that I am trying to touch type without seeing clearly and having to reallt concentrate where my jingers are.

[graybonnie]

Thank goodness for the morning news... humanity has caused some chuckling and head waging in my world. I do believe that I have found inspiration.

I just couldn’t let Judith feel we were not in this with her.

[Pixeldigger]

I might not be in this with you, I'm afraid. I left the magnets at home when I packed to get to Dad, who is very ill. I have no idea when I will be able to get them out.

[Nevermore]

Judith, just worry about your dad and taking care of you and yours. We haven't even closed up the sign in sheet yet and the time for mailing them is the end of November. But all rules in quirkland are the flexible, twisty, bendy kind! You are most definitely with us so stop thinking about that.

[Karen B]

i'd like to join in. still figuring out how to quirk it here, and this sounds like fun! maybe i'll make some extras for family stocking stuffers!

[Nevermore]

i'd like to join in. still figuring out how to quirk it here, and this sounds like fun! maybe i'll make some extras for family stocking stuffers!
I will gladly sign you up! I intend to make magnets for Christmas this year, too (tired of the calendars) but not sure if the quirk ones will be it. My family isn't anti quirk, they are just no-get-quirk.

[coffeequeen]

. My family isn't anti quirk, they are just no-get-quirk.

Heheheheh, I bet we all have a few quirk-shy in the family tree.

[graybonnie]

Are we posting the magnets after the trade????????

[Nevermore]

I sure hope so! Wish I wasn't so generous with the sign up time, lol! I would love to start getting magnets!

[MegB]

Are most of you doing six individual magnets or, like a circle journal, doing one that you'll send to everyone?

I have two done and I think I may have found a new obsession, errrr, I mean, hobby! Why is it that mini things are so darn cute?

[graybonnie]

Ok - will try and post this evening.... I think I'm finished with the design, but haven't even acquired the construction supplies.

[webchyck]

I'm glad you made the sign-up time so generous, as I have not started on my magnets!

[akissling]

Buyers tip! Walmart sells the sheets for about $8. While they don't have perforations they are the same sheets from Avery that you see at other office supply stores! They are located in the office paper aisle!

[coffeequeen]

Uh oh...I'm afraid I need the answer to this one too...Meg asked: Are we making one magnet design and duplicating it 5 times to send to six folks, or are we making 6 entirely different magnets?

[akissling]

Being somewhat lazy, I was planning on doing the same one for everybody!

[Nevermore]

There is no answer per se. I am doing one design that I am sending to everyone. I know that some people do different ones for each person when they are doing an ATC swap and you are certainly free to do so if you want. I won't, sorry. Not sure yet if we are one group of 12 or two of six or if others will yet join so not sure how many different ones you would have to do. Of course, you could always do two or three different ones and send a different one to three or four people. Sigh. No rules, folks. Rules just blow out quirk brains.

[Nevermore]

Jinx, Alison.

[akissling]

I had my jinx sheild on ha ha!

[coffeequeen]

There is no answer per se. I am doing one design that I am sending to everyone. I know that some people do different ones for each person when they are doing an ATC swap and you are certainly free to do so if you want. I won't, sorry. Not sure yet if we are one group of 12 or two of six or if others will yet join so not sure how many different ones you would have to do. Of course, you could always do two or three different ones and send a different one to three or four people. Sigh. No rules, folks. Rules just blow out quirk brains.

PHEW!!!:p

Boy am I relieved. 6 different designs would have been my undoing! Still a fledgling quirk and I was a wee bit worried! 6,12 or 24 quirks to send to is just fine!

[SteinwaysMom]

Well it looks like you have 12 already. I better not sign up cause I have about 3 IRL projects that I'm procrastinating on already.

Funny how you can spend 3-5 hours on the computer but the prospect of printing a lousy 8x8 or gluing something to a piece of paper just seems like too much work. :(

[Nevermore]

Yes, we have twelve already. And notice I said "or if others will yet join" . There is plenty of room on my fridge! If you are already procrastinating on three, what difference does it make if you add a fourth? I would love to get one of a ferret with a ministry :0

[akissling]

Don't we have some over achievers who are posting now?? Come on, I need some inspiration!!

[Kazadoodle]

Okay, I'll admit it - I'm being lazy - I haven't read the first page to see if it has been updated with a due date for this project - um, so, has it? LOL

ETA: Okay, I just read the first page - now, what about addresses?

[graybonnie]

I have post crazy weird (http://www.digitalartquirks.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2129&cat=500&ppuser=162)

Not sure if this will be my swap piece since I have a few more ideas swirling in my brain.

So did you hear the recent news story where the nurse anesthetist is charged with murdering her plastic surgery patient. The alleged motive was the patient stole the nurse’s sweet heart 30 years earlier in high school.....Crazy Weird!!!!!

[Nevermore]

Love your piece, it is perfect! But would like to ask everyone NOT to post until the end of the swap time. I know, I know, it is forever away! But it is so much fun to get little surprises in the mail!

[akissling]

Whooops! That is my fault Graybonnie!!! Nevermore has probably sent me an email with a digital ruler rapping my knuckles!!!! SORRY!! :o :eek: :rolleyes: Did I add enough symbols!!!! I have never done a "real" swap so I did not know the rules!!!!

[graybonnie]

LOL... not a problem. I'll just have to tell DH that a few more hours of computer work is necessary... LOL... this is a good excuse to develop one of the other ideas floating around my head.

[akissling]

Again, :( :( :( mea maxima culpa

[Nevermore]

I have no idea what Alison is confessing to--anyway, Graybonnie, it is perfectly 100% okay to use the one you did! Don't sweat it. But I would like it if everybody kept it under wraps until we have physically exchanged. One of the main reasons I am now an ATC snail mail swap addict is the unadulterated joy in getting my mail. Call me childish, but it is such a hoot.

With respect to addresses, I will collate them and send them out after the sign up sheet is closed.

With respect to Alison, don't know what you are doing wrong but just stop it, okay?

[akissling]

Oh I am just trying to drum up some drama!! Didn't you see my post asking (ok daring) people to post??? My brain is empty and I want some inspiration!!

[Nevermore]

I so fervently wish my brain was empty! I have 101 hamsters running on wheels. SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK.

[Karen B]

oh, is that what i'm hearing? hamsters? they're awfully loud. make me get all wound up.

and it's too early to put children to bed.

which reminds me of a layout i need to do on one of my many parenting mantras.

"relentlessly moving them forwards towards bedtime."

doesn't flow off the tongue at all, but it gets to the heart of how i get thru our evenings sometimes.

and that phrase just seems perfect for quirking.

[webchyck]

I want that magnet! I feel that's what I do every afternoon/evening! Just get 'em all home and in bed! LOL!

[Nevermore]

And she means ALL of them (cf post re IUD, infra)

[Karen B]

oh, that would take the magnet in a totally diff direction! i was going kinda artsy elegant inspirational. lol!

[coffeequeen]

OMGoodness, Kim's getting me all excited about getting the mail again! Netflix is the only good thing that's come out of that box since last Christmas! I am picturing my fridge covered with all these wonderful little magnets! How fun! And the more the merrier! Sign Up! Sign Up!

[webchyck]

Seriously...happy mail is THE BEST! I have been getting ATCs in the mail since May and it is the highlight of the day to see one of those teeny tiny envies mixed in with all the junk!

[SteinwaysMom]

Yes, we have twelve already. And notice I said "or if others will yet join" . There is plenty of room on my fridge! If you are already procrastinating on three, what difference does it make if you add a fourth? I would love to get one of a ferret with a ministry :0

Yeah and believe it or not, this ferret even has her own 'glamour shots'. She's living w/my friend's sister now as she was too into 'playing' with Steinway, who was not into it.

I'm really kind of afraid to have to send out 6 magnets cause then you have to go to the post office and address letters and stuff and yes I'm that lazy.

[Nevermore]

Debra, I never would have thought of you that way! Okay, I won't push you. CoffeeQueen, I am glad you are getting happy. I bought my business size precut magnet sheets today and refill inks. I am getting ready for a magnet/ATC weekend!

Got another ATC in the mail today. It is a little ceremony in our household. I get home later than the boys and the mail is on the hutch. A big pile (mostly bills and junk) and always separated, the little envelope that promises to contain a card. The boys are as keen as I am to open it. They take a serious interest and always have comments. They are actually pretty excited about the magnets. In fact, we have decided to give magnets for Christmas this year instead of calendars which is an amazing step really: they have graduated from just wanting my cutesy poo Max photos to wanting quirk stuff.

[akissling]

That is great that the whole family gets into it!! I plan on spending the whole weekend agonizing over the magnitude of designing a magnet that will presumably stick on everyone's fridge!!!

[Nevermore]

Technical Note: I bought Avery's 08734 Magnetic Business Card Labels (10 cards to a sheet, 3 sheets. $13.21 Canadian). I set my page to letter, pasted my magnet in it, duplicated, merged (so 1 row of 2 magnets), duplicated 4 more times to get all ten. Merged the entire whack, centred it on the page, printed it out and PERFECT.

I also have the unperforated sheets and I would choose not to centre in that case to have fewer cuts to make. Haven't tried that yet. These are so neat! I think I will make up all 30. I can slip them in anywhere: birthday cards, stockings, loot bags you name it. These are not too quirky so are very versatile (fun for the whole family: o help, I am turning into Martha Stewart. I gotta go make STRONG coffee and scrap a little angst or something. I have been working on Christmas cute stuff like felt ornaments and I am gagging out here. I gotta do something RAW. One more bit of glitter, glue, felt, lace or ribbon and I am going to heave.)

[akissling]

Dear Martha, I am jealous!! I could not find the perforated ones so now I am having great angst about cutting them! Apparently I will need a therapist by the end of this project!!

[Nevermore]

Ah, but you are a minaturist by nature and by calling! You will have no problems whatsoever! You don't have the ghost of a kindergarten teacher breathing down your neck every time you pick up the ol' scissors. I know you will do well! Now, end angsting and start word art food quirking!

[akissling]

Ok, my goal tomorrow is to just finish this thing!!! One hour that is it!!! I actually did start my rolodex but after 42, yes 42 layers I decided that I didn't like it and threw it out! I guess my goal needs to be SIMPLE! Where was that kindergarten ghost when I needed her!!!

[Nevermore]

Ok, my goal tomorrow is to just finish this thing!!! One hour that is it!!! I actually did start my rolodex but after 42, yes 42 layers I decided that I didn't like it and threw it out! I guess my goal needs to be SIMPLE! Where was that kindergarten ghost when I needed her!!!
Green with envy. I have never ever gotten to 42 layers!

[akissling]

In a nutshell here is my problem...I don't know how to do any tricks with fonts other than change them or use alternating ones...oh how interesting...NOT! This is why I am having a MENTAL problem with this thing!! Any suggestions?

[webchyck]

I don't think I'm the one to ask! I just bought some real life word art rub on thingies so I could get some IDEAS!!!

[kygirl]

I'm too cheap to shop. I've been sifting through the wordart at Two Peas and ACOT trying to get ideas.

[akissling]

I have had a breakthrough thanks to Kim and my Lifetime Memories cd. I also thought that I couldn't use images but I was incorrect! Donna, I was wracking my brain earlier today trying to think who had the wordart section...2Peas...I am losing my mind too! Anyway thanks for the ideas (what or where you are looking!).

[Nevermore]

Okay, we ended up with a nice round number of 12. Next decision is one group of 12 or 2 groups of six?

[akissling]

Because I am making progress although not finished like "you know who" to quote Donna, I can do either! How is that for indecisive!

[webchyck]

6 or 12...makes no difference to me!

[artwerx]

Hi - I just joined today!
Is it too late to sign up for the magnet swap?

Tracy

[artwerx]

Eeek, I cruised right over the post that stated sign-ups are over.
No worries, I'll catch something else, later on!!
peace,
Tracy

[coffeequeen]

My vote- 1 big group! It's a good excuse for me to not send Christmas cards, was just toooo busy sending out quirk magnets. Yeah, the family will buy that-hehehhehe. Really, 1 group! :D

[Karen B]

um, i want the magnets. as many as i can get! 12 please.

[Nevermore]

We don't really follow rules here, I closed it off a couple of hours early so you are definitely IN. I will PM you, okay? So far, it looks like one big group. I will PM everyone to make sure we are okay with one BIG group of a baker's dozen! But looks like that is the way we are heading. Great!

[webchyck]

I have enough magnets for 16, so bring on the stragglers!

Dang, mine turned out cute! Less quirky, more cute, but the quote is good! I hope you all like PURPLE!!!

[graybonnie]

purplepurplepurple - I love purple!

[Nevermore]

I have to confess that mine is cute too. I can live with cute. I can live with purple. I am going to cut the polling off soon! Please PM so we can start mailing these things out! And yes, yes, yes, panic not! The last date for mailing remains November 30th so you all have a ton of time! Panic not!

Extra special freebie: I think you will discover that these little cuties are fast and fun so the bonus, if you get a few sheets of magnet paper, is stocking stuffers. Great little gifts for Christmas cards, too, for those people you want to "give" something to but don't shop for. If you know what I mean. I can't be the only one who has those, can I?

[webchyck]

Great ideas for gift giving! Absolutely. But, uh-oh...my magnet count is now down to 14!!! One died on the table under the Fiskars blade, and the other was laminated with extra goodies you would not want on a magnet...not sure exactly what it was...the remains of what I laminated last I think. Oh yes, that's right! It was Judy's ATC--where she suggested adding the tea...I did that. It was tea! LOL Yes, I laminated mine, as I did not go out and buy magnet paper like the rest of you efficient girls. I adhered my cardstock-printed word art to Bazzill cardstock and then ran them through the Xyron with the two-sided laminating cartridge. I hope they hold together as I trimmed them right up against the cards, instead of leaving the raggedy border. Off to put magnets on the back!

[MegB]

I want a big bunch of mail, too!! Lots and lots!

I finished my prototypes today and they're already up on my fridge!

I didn't do business card size though, I hope no one minds. I found some 3" square acrylic magnet frames. I love the square shape, so I just had to get them!

I'll start printing and chopping tomorrow!!

[webchyck]

Yay! They won't all be the same! That's cool, Meg! Love squares!

[Nevermore]

"instead of leaving the raggedy border". Some of us would LOVE to trim right up to the cards but even doing so doesn't eliminate that nasty raggedy border.

Okay, the vote is in. Unanimously, to date, people want one huge love fest of magnet giving so it is one huge group folks. That is 13 cards assuming you want to give one to Judith and assuming Artwerks shows up! Becky, you can only have one more death!

I have most emails and addresses now with only a couple of exceptions. I will pester those people a tad more and then distribute the mailing list.

Might as well do the crime if I gotta serve the time anyway, so here goes: I am ready to do the next one, ROTFLMBO. Go ahead, wing some magnets at my head. Ya missed, c'mon, c'mon.

[Nevermore]

Okay, please review the list so far and check out your name if you would. I am missing some stuff. Sorry to keep posting. Long and short of it is, just need a very few pieces of information before I email out the official list. I don't want to post it for obvious reasons. If I don't hear by tomorrow night, I will mail the list as is and then do the add on thing.

1. Nevermore
2. Webchyck
3. Kygirl
4. AKissling
5. Coffeequeen:
6. Kazadoodle
7. Graybonnie
8. Pixeldigger
9. Mish
10. Digime
11. MegB:
12. Karen B
13. Artwerks: Please PM me with your email address and real life address.

[Nevermore]

Note:I just want to make it clear that if having 13 people instead of six on your mailing list is making this far more expensive than you planned (for those of us not in the states, it is almost twice the price to mail to the states), please PM me. I am sure a friendly yankee will remail from the states which would defray the cost immensely. This is not supposed to put a strain on anyone's budget.

[kygirl]

This stay-at-home Yank volunteers for mail service, if needed.

[Kazadoodle]

As one of the few non State siders - it doesn't bother me sending to individuals - as I said to Kim - I knew what I was getting into when I signed up - magnets shouldn't cost that much - and like Becky - I'm probably going to print mine on business card stuff or something and use the Xyron - unless I find something better in the meantime :) Might visit the Reject Shop or the $2 Shop - gotta love those places!!!

[graybonnie]

I can also volunteer mail service :)

[graybonnie]

I want a big bunch of mail, too!! Lots and lots!

I finished my prototypes today and they're already up on my fridge!

I didn't do business card size though, I hope no one minds. I found some 3" square acrylic magnet frames. I love the square shape, so I just had to get them!

I'll start printing and chopping tomorrow!!


I can't wait to get Meg's.... I think I saw them on her blog.... they were oh so prefect!

[MegB]

Oh you cheated! You watch my blog! But yes, those are my magnets. I can't decide which to send, if I should mix them up, or save one for our next round.

And yes, my email is your clue, Nevermore!

[graybonnie]

Oh you cheated! You watch my blog! But yes, those are my magnets. I can't decide which to send, if I should mix them up, or save one for our next round.

And yes, my email is your clue, Nevermore!


heeeheeeheee

[DeniseD]

I think I missed the deadline, but it sounds fun!

I was wondering about the laminating machines for future projects, does anyone recommend a model or web site? I've never used one.

[webchyck]

I use the Xyron no heat laminating cartridges that fit right into the Xyron 505. You can get repositionable adhesive and permanent adhesive and the laminating plastic stuff. Very cool. With the 505 model you can insert stuff up to 5" wide. You get 18' of material with each cartridge. There is a significant amount of waste, which bothers me (about an inch per item), but it's so easy to use, it's worth it.

[Nevermore]

Aw dee dee, don't worry, I am already planning the next one. Seriously. I think people are just going to love these things and I tend to have a nose for a trend. If you PM me your address, I'll send you one anyway (just to lure you into making the next one).
I actually have a Xryon. So far, I have glued and magnetised but I have not laminated. Sounds a little scary. I have the laminating roll so I could do it but I need to gird my loins first. Since I don't gird on a regular basis (kind like my current shaving schedule) might be some time before I check it out. I bought the baby one, not the full size but I got it with a coupon so for about $80 Canadian I ended up with the machine, 18 feet of glue roll, 7 feet of magnet roll and I am not sure how many feet of laminating roll.

I have made magnets with it and with the Avery sheets and must say that the Xyron is infinitely better in quality. Nice gloss and a much heavier magnet. But I chose to use the labels anyway because no cutting.

And I must add that it is absolutely amazing that I am sitting here being one of those people that have one. Please let me know if you need any advice on die cuts.

[DeniseD]

Thanks ladies, printing out to take with me on my next shopping adventure.

I used to watch the scrapbooking shows on Home Network or whatever & have seen the laminating machines, just never had a reason to use them - 'til now. :)

Looking forward to the next swap. :)

[Nevermore]

Okay, I can now send out the mailing list because the only MIA is Artwerx. Because she is new, and thinks she isn't on the list, she may not check back for a while. Does anyone know her or know where she hangs?

[artwerx]

Woo hoo!! I just opened up my emails and had a bunch saying I made it in the swap. I'm stoked! I send my add off, so everyone will be updated shortly.
Off to create something funky....
Tracy

[Nevermore]

Yay, Artwerx. Once you make it here, we don't let go, lol! I will email you the list. You mail 'em out to everyone on it--I do not send them out for you (I am barely getting the list together. The mind boggles at the thought of getting them all in and then sending them out. People would end up with bits of Max's lunch and who knows what else. I am very organised but I live in a zoo.)

[Karen B]

laminated? well, mine aren't laminated, but they are in my mailbox waiting for my mailman!!! :)

[webchyck]

I took mine to the post office today! Since I used a different kind of magnet than the Avery magnet paper, I had to check on postage. Yep, too puffy for regular, had to add 13 cents to each one! LOL! Really breakin' the bank there! (NOT!) So, everyone should be getting some purpley-goodness from me soon!

[MegB]

Oh goody, goody!! I addressed all my envelopes today, I have one more bit of fiddling to do tonight, and off to the post office I go tomorrow!!

I love mail!!!!

[akissling]

Did I miss the "due" date? I am not quite finished and some are already in the mail! I feel like a slackard!

[webchyck]

No, Alison, we're just overachievers! I think they just have to be mailed by the 30th. That's how we do it with the ATC swap, too. And even then, deadlines are more like guidelines which are more like suggestions subject to interpretation...you know what I mean??? LOL!

[digime]

OK Kim, here I am POSTING....geez, what a nag! Give a girl an exchange to organize and who know's what the power will do to her! My British husband laughed when I told him about the "strong silent Canajun" thing. Strong and Canadian, (he says) but never silent!

Update on magnets...design completed, just have to get the magnets...but not today, there's an absolute monsoon going on outside and I don't want to set my foot out the door. Laminating??!! Xyron??!! Is that just to protect the surface from damage when I slam my fridge door shut in a huff and they all fall on the floor?

I didn't email you back because obviously I needed another post...this is #15 (somebody's keeping track!) :D

[Karen B]

i have a home scale, so i just went to usps.com to calculate shipping rates.

[Nevermore]

Alison: don't panic. November 30th is the deadline so you have a ton o time.
Digime: good for you posting! Yeah! I didn't laminate mine either, so fair warning that you won't be able to wipe ketchup smears off of them.

Smacks head: I could actually send mine out! So busy organising, forgot about the darn swap!

[akissling]

I am still trying to finish mine but I will send them before Thanksgiving (US, yes I know Canada had theirs already!). You know when you have over 42 layers you need extra time!!HA HA!!!! or should I say ;) ;)

[webchyck]

i have a home scale, so i just went to usps.com to calculate shipping rates.

My envelopes were only 1 oz, so you'd think the regular 1st class postage would've been okay, but because of the bulky nature of them, there was a 13 cents surcharge. I know most of you are doing the flat business card magnet, but if you attach a bulky magnet like I did, then it would cost more. My envelopes were "puffy" the clerk said! LOL! Part of that was the ribbon on the cards I made to send the magnets in.

[webchyck]

If you want to make sure they are somewhat cleanable, folks, you could probably put a couple of layers of Mod Podge over them or some other kind of finish, instead of laminating. Or not! If any of mine get dirty, say, from an exploding pop can, I'll just email you for a new one! LOL

[Nevermore]

SMACKS head! I HAVE Mod podge!!!! Okay, I will do it! I will smear 'em with it! Sorry for the excitement but it is an unused LSS product I have so this is pretty darn exciting! Blog this!!!!!

But it certainly isn't a requirement. People can just send 'em out unlaminated and un podged, I don't want any panic!

Puffy. Hmmm. Nope. Mine are flatter than flat. No way they will get puffy even if the mod podge goes on a bit lumpety. If I make a card it will not have any cunningly adhered real life ribbon. Nope.

No cards required, either gals. I have to give warning: Ms. Troxel is the real life queen. She does amazing stuff. It is a joy to get a Troxel card. But that is not a requirement either. And if you do decide to send cards, they can be flat. And unlaminated.

Okay, Becky, I love ya but I can't let you start a puffiness stampede here!

[webchyck]

Well, I have to justify the expense of building this PERFECT SCRAP ROOM by actually USING the stuff in it! That's the only reason you all get hand-crafted cards! LOL! Believe me, no one in my real life gets this stuff! I shop at Hallmark.

[Nevermore]

I told you already, I love you! And I love your cards :) But can't have everyone fretting about it. Of course you have the Perfect scrap room. We expect no less!

[akissling]

Oh you two make me laugh!

[webchyck]

She loves me! She really loves me!

[akissling]

I don't want to brag but...I am actually finished with my rolodex! No, I haven't posted it yet but I just wanted to alert the media! No, my magnet isn't finished but after last weekends mental melt down I am relieved!

[Nevermore]

I THOUGHT my magnet was finished before I realised I had no "puffiness" factor.

[webchyck]

Hey Alison, I almost used this quote on my magnet: There's no such thing as bragging. You're either lying or telling the truth!

LOL! So, I'm guessing you're telling the truth!

[akissling]

I like that quote!!! Hmmm, am I???

[Karen B]

fancy cards? oops! i just went with quirky stamps.

[webchyck]

quirky stamps are good, too!

[MegB]

I just received my first magnet!!! Whoopeeee!!!!!!

Karen, it's gorgeous, thank you!

[webchyck]

No way! Karen's got there before mine???!!!! LOL! Well, poofy packages have to be carefully monitored so they might take awhile.

[Karen B]

giggling here in california!

[artwerx]

I got 2 magnets today! Becky's & Karens.... love 'em both!!
I got my designing all done, now I just need to snag some magnet card, sheet, thing-a-migs so I can get mine mailed out.

[Nevermore]

I was done ages ago until I got Troxelated. Can't decide if I am going to stick with flat or go puffy or even poofy. Can't decide whether to laminate or mod podge or go with damn the torpedos (or flying ketchup or pickle juice) and send 'em out without a platic-y finish.

[MegB]

"Troxelated"!!! :eek:

LOLOLOLOL!!!!

Flying ketchup and pickle juice is very rare in our home, don't feel like you have to make your's all shiny and protected. I'll take out a special home insurance clause just for magnets!

[kygirl]

I was done ages ago until I got Troxelated. Can't decide if I am going to stick with flat or go puffy or even poofy. Can't decide whether to laminate or mod podge or go with damn the torpedos (or flying ketchup or pickle juice) and send 'em out without a platic-y finish.

I'm in the same situation. I had no idea that the magnet paper would be so flimsy. On the other hand, I'm not sure I want to go to all the trouble of redoing them. So here I sit, stuck on the horns...

[webchyck]

Oh no! Now I have a verb! I think it's better than pulling a Nevermore, though! Just send them out...I will laminate any that aren't! LOL!

[webchyck]

I got 2 magnets today! Becky's & Karens.... love 'em both!!
I got my designing all done, now I just need to snag some magnet card, sheet, thing-a-migs so I can get mine mailed out.

Glad you liked mine! It's not too purple, is it?

[MegB]

Becky, I adore your purple wonderfulness!! Thank you!

And the card is so cute, you over-achiever you!

[akissling]

I think Becky's idea is good. If we want them laminated we can do them ourselves! Otherwise redo=too much cash (not to mention worry too!).

[webchyck]

Glad you liked the card, Meg! I keep telling you guys, it's not about overachieving, it's about justifying this scrap room, really! If I'm not making real life stuff DH is going to get suspicious! LOL! He did tell me that he thought I was good enough to make cards to sell...and with him a business compliment is the highest praise! LOL!

[Nevermore]

I HAVE to know: what is pulling a Nevermore?

[akissling]

Becky and Karen THANK YOU so much for the cute magnets! They are both up and in a place of honor (one is holding a chocolate chip cook recipe..the best ever by Pam Anderson...no not the actress... and the other has my kids school year calendar with important dates OFF). Becky, the card was also so pretty and Karen my kids loved Aqua Man so much he was soaked off the envelope! I am working on mine tomorrow in the hopes of mailing them by Friday!

[webchyck]

Glad you got mine, Alison! And put it right to work, huh?! LOL! I had fun with this project, that's for sure. Ready to do more!

[Pixeldigger]

Hi, folks. I am beginning to surface a bit. Dad's condition is still very grave, but he woke up briefly and could talk to us a little before going back into a deep sleep. I have bought some magnetic paper and would like to join in again, so please would you send me the address list, Becky? I can access my e-mail from Dad's computer. Thanks for your support and the lovely "Creativity" fridge magnet which my husband brought to me this week end.

Hugs,
Judy

[Nevermore]

Judy, I will send you the list. Hope your father keeps up his recovery, you must have been so happy to have talked to him.

[webchyck]

Whoops! I sent her the list, too! LOL!

[SteinwaysMom]

Hi, folks. I am beginning to surface a bit. Dad's condition is still very grave, but he woke up briefly and could talk to us a little before going back into a deep sleep.
Hugs,
Judy

God bless him, I will pray that he recovers.

[Pixeldigger]

Thanks, everyone. I read a chapter of his favourite book to Dad this afternoon and he was able to ask for another one when I asked if he was too tired. I am really happy that I am doing something, however small, to make him feel a little less horrible.

[justjulz]

Is it too late this month? shall I wait for December? I don't think I have ever made anything physical..oh wait... I have done 2 paper scrap pages and a collage when I was in college. I felt like a dork because I couldn't follow the directions.. something in me just wouldn't let me... so I showed up with this collage that was way bigger and SOOO different that what anybody else did... I got an A... but I still felt like a wierdo... I think we all got A's it was some womens reentry feel good about yourself class... so can't imagine a bad grad was to be had! lol

[Nevermore]

Julz, we haven't decided whether or not to make this a regular thing although I for one will be happy to play again--we may skip December, though as some of us have been browbeaten into making cards etcetera. I do think it is too late for this month, kiddo, but hang in there!

[akissling]

I had a Nevermore...Nevermind experience with my magnets that I thought I might share.
1. When printing out the magnets the ratio is for everyone you want to produce 3 will mess up in the printing (edges cut off by the printer). That means if you want to print out 13 "perfect" magnets buy enough paper for 36 (did I do my math correctly)! At 10 magnets a sheet that is already almost 4 sheets used!
2. Ignore the math from #1 because when you cheap out and buy the sheets rather than the pre-cut sheets 2 more will mess up per sheet due to non-Martha Stewart like cutting with my fiskars cutting mechanism! I must fight the compulsion to outline every darn piece of work because humans just can't cut it right...fiskars or hand cut!! Ok we are now up to the full sheet number 4!
3. When opting for glitter please make sure to use your darker colors first! When using WHITE glitter and then FUSCHIA strangely EVERYTHING becomes fuschia! Goodbye 2 more magnets and we are on to sheet five of the package.
The lesson here BUY ALOT MORE SHEETS!!!

[webchyck]

Oh Alison! Kim is rubbing off on people! Or maybe this is just the status quo for digital artists? I don't know...I may despair! If only I could send my crafty vibe to everyone digitally!

By the way, folks, I found these business card size magnets that are already cut, sold in packs of 10, 50, 100. You just peel off the back to expose the adhesive and adhere them to your business card-sized piece. You could just print your digital creation out on card stock, cut those out, and THEN attach the magnet. That's what I'm doing next time...and yes, we are DEFINITELY having a next time...because I bought a pack of 50!

http://www.magnacard.com/

[graybonnie]

Shoot Becky you told everybody my secert. I found them last week as Office Depot. Since I haven't actually printed my design out yet, your purple beauty became my test case. They work great!

[webchyck]

hahaha...what did you do? Take the big magnet off of mine? LOL! That cracks me up!

[graybonnie]

Yep... I altered you. Now your purple beauty is hanging out on my frig.

[Nevermore]

The not so cheap perforated business size cards with magnet on back printed perfectly for me without a single cut being necessary. Not one wasted sheet. Not one cut. MORE THAN WORTH THE HIGHER PRICE.

[akissling]

Oh my!! Is that bragging I hear in the previous post?? "Not one wasted cute. Not one wasted sheet." You forgot the multiple exclamation points!!!;)

[Nevermore]

Didn't forget the, just being considerate of Debra. Which is why i won't put a smiley face here. Can you blame me for bragging? A post full of ineptitude, mis-planning and just general all WRONG is titled a Nevermore experience. You must allow me my odd moment of triumph. And I am sorry to hear your plans went so awry...often one has to maintain grim stoicism doing the paper thing.

[akissling]

I am delighted to report a COMPLETE NEVERMORE! I finished the magnets, popped them in envelopes with a blank card, some signed and some not (because I forgot a few!!!), sealed them up, went to the Post Office, waited in line for 15 minutes, bought stamps and FINALLY SENT THEM.
ALLS WELL THAT ENDS WELL! Yes, the TRUE and COMPLETE NEVERMORE experience!!

[webchyck]

Remember, there is no bragging...only lying or telling the truth! So happy for your success, Kim. And Alison, I think that's a success...well, we'll see if magnets actually start arriving at their destinations, now, won't we?!

[Pixeldigger]

You guys keep me sane!

[webchyck]

Jeez...I thought I was teetering on the brink myself! LOL!

[Pixeldigger]

Fridge magnets all posted today. Thanks for your good wishes everyone.

[coffeequeen]

Judy, you hang in there, Girl. Sending some prayers up with you in mind.


And mine went in the mail today! Yay! You don't get a sweet Troxel-note with the magnet, but when you oprn your box, you'll know you've got Quirk-mail for sure! :) These were so much fun to make! I hope there's enough interest to keep doing them.

And goodness, shipping to Australia and England was really much less than I was expecting- only like 63 cents! I hope it's as inexpensive for you gals to send yours our way.

[ScrapAlice]

I do hope you ladies do this again. I'm already thinking about something cool for a fridge magnet. I've got ATC's to get in the mail shortly, too! Looking forward to more swaps.

[Karen B]

ms. nevermore's goodies came today! very fun and whimsical and wonderfully american primitive all at once!

[Nevermore]

ms. nevermore's goodies came today! very fun and whimsical and wonderfully american primitive all at once!
whispers: uh, Karen, do you mind changing that to canadian?

Glad you like it. Not sure what primitive is? Will have to google

[kygirl]

My refrigerator gallery continues to grow, with Becky's, Karen's and Alison's all lined up neatly. (Alison, speaking of overachieving. Glitter?) They're gorgeous, and I find myself waiting for the mail truck every afternoon with excitement.

Mine have been finished and in envelopes for days (albeit, envelopes that were printed upside down, but that's just quirky. Right?). I've been babysitting my grandson so I haven't been to the post office to learn the ins and outs of international mail. Hope to get there today.

[webchyck]

Hey, Donna...if your post office has a self-service station, it's really easy to send international mail yourself. I love my self-service kiosk at my post office. I just key in everything, there's a scale, it's all computerized, it prints out the postage. Very slick. And since it's metered mail, it can go straight into the letter slot...no need to speak to a clerk or wait in line. Well, unless someone is using the self-service station...which they never seem to be!

[akissling]

Love the PRICELESS Meg!! Aren't they!!
Donna, Yes ... glitter. You were kind not to mention that there is a quality control issue with the rose colored glitter! According to my girls it wipes right off! Hmmm, how do they know that? Oh, because they wiped off mine!!! I knew I should have used diamond glaze!

[MegB]

Yay! After a crazy week I finally got to the post office! My magnet delights are now winging their way to all of you!

Course, I had to be a silly overachiever and mine are in bubble envelopes, so I had to fill out customs forms for you over the ocean types. Please don't be offended that they show the value as only a dollar. The clerk didn't think I should put "priceless". :rolleyes:

[webchyck]

Oh no! Alison just mentioned yet ANOTHER form of adhesive...one I LOVE, TOO!!! Diamond Glaze! Oh it's marvelous stuff! Kim, I think you need some! It's great for adhering plastic bits, charms, glass, beads, buttons. A little dab'll do ya!

[Nevermore]

MegB, dying with laughter. I am sure that they are priceless!

[Nevermore]

[QUOTE=kygirl]Mine have been finished and in envelopes for days (albeit, envelopes that were printed upside down, but that's just quirky. Right?). [QUOTE]

Donna, I am starting to get seriously concerned about our parallel lives. I had umpteen envelopes because I sent out the magnets and the ATCs at the same time. All were done correctly EXCEPT YOURS WHICH I PRINTED UPSIDE DOWN. I redid it because I wasn't sure if it would get there or not. But isn't that downright quirky?

[webchyck]

Cue Twilight Zone music...that's weird! LOL! I don't think the machines at the postal service know upside down, though...just front side.

[kygirl]

The postal clerk didn't even give me a funny look when I gave her the upside down envelopes to post. Perhaps she was being kind.

Becky, I looked for the kiosk, but we didn't have one. Technology comes slowly to the sticks.

And, Kim, that is a little weird. And, it was kind of you to reprint. I just let mine go -- I was either too thrifty or too tired to redo them (you'll just have to guess which).

And, great news: I received three more today - Kim's, Laurie's and Judy's. They were all so funny. I'm loving this swap.

[webchyck]

Nevermore's Fridge Magnet Exchange article was just posted on the blog at SBG!

Check it out!
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/wordpress/?p=813

You're all famous! LOL!

[graybonnie]

Oh Kim... oh Kim... you are a sweetie! Singing praises and druming up busy all at the same time :D

[MegB]

Oh my goodness, I'm dying here! And blushing! A magnet on steroids!!! Whatever will I do next month to top this? I must earn your (and Max's) praise again!

[Mish]

Very cool Kim! I hope this generates a bunch of new quirky magnet swappers.