Thanks AQ for passing on my message and thanks everyone for the messages of support....they mean a lot at such a sad time.
I cant sleep so I need something to occupy my mind or else I will only start blubbing again...so what else can i do but sort out the sizzix swop!!
Before I send out the emails I just want to explain one or two things.
The list you will receive is a list of the dies that you need to cut. Colour preferences will be listed BUT if you do not have the colours requested dont worry...beggars cant be choosers...(AQ where are you when I need you??? Should that be one "o" or two...or have I spelt it completely wrong???)
There will be a figure at the side of each die listed....this is the figure you need to cut.
I have tried my best to make sure all requests will be met and have made sure we are all cutting the same ammount of die cuts...apart from me and I'll be cutting nearly twice as many, as you all seemed to pick bloomin dies that I have and noone else does!!! I dont mind though I need to be busy ATM.
When you have cut each of your dies can you please keep them seperate....place them in a small bag/packet/envelope and if you could add a label detailing the contents of the pack I would appreciate it. Just a thought but the money bags you get from banks would be ideal for popping the smaller die cuts in.
If you have been asked to cut a die which would normally be layered...for example Sizzix Santa Head...could you please cut enough pieces to make the actual head...so if I ask for 10 Santa Heads that would mean you need to cut 10 in white and 10 in red so the receiver can cut them and layer them IYKWIM????
PLEASE make sure that when you post the die cuts out to me you enclose enough postage stamps to cover the return postage...a self addressed label would be good to.
Those sending fibres only
I will email you the ammount for postage of the return packages and a date which you need to send your fibres by.
There are 15 people taking part in toatl.
12 are swopping die cuts and 3 swopping fibres.
Each die cutter will be given a list of the dies they need to cut and these should be cut and posted by the 20th Jan. Each person will be asked to cut the same ammount of die cuts as the rest of the group.
There will be in excess of 1,200 die cuts when all are cut!!! Ive then got to sort them all out and place up your "orders"!!!!Can you imagine what my living room floor will look like!!! Good job DH doesnt mind eh??
Your return package will contain over 80 assorted die cuts and 3 packets of assorted fibres...each pack will contain 12 metres of fibre....36 metres in all.
The last thing....I will not be held responsible for any packages that get lost in the post...I will get a cert of postage for each of your individual parcels...if you want me to send the parcel by recorded delivery I will, but you must include the additional cost of postage in the original parcel you send to me, along with a recorded delivery slip completed with your details.
Phew that was long....think thats all for now folks...look out for your emails...Im sending them out asap.
Thanks for taking part and I look forward to seeing all the lovely new cards you will be making with the fabby new die cuts you will have.
Im probably not going to be around over the next couple of days....if you need me to clarify anything, email me, or give AQ a shout and Im sure she will try and fathom what the hell I am talking about!!!
hugs to you all
JM xx