2019/2020 2.5" Birthday Swap
02-01-2019, 06:29 AM
#51
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Location: WNC
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Hi PamelaOry. 
I stack 8 candies into 6 sets with two additional on top, rounding out the 50. I wrap all in plastic wrap (saran type) and put them inside a birthday card inside an A9 envelope, (5.75"x8.75"). The envelope is slim and light enough to come in at under two ounces, now costing 70 cents. Here's a pic of the way I stack them:
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Hope that helps.
edited to add: some people just stack them inside a card but I invariably open the envelope and some fall out. I like to use the plastic wrap, but not the sticky press and seal, as I find that the candies can stick and ravel at the edges.
I stack 8 candies into 6 sets with two additional on top, rounding out the 50. I wrap all in plastic wrap (saran type) and put them inside a birthday card inside an A9 envelope, (5.75"x8.75"). The envelope is slim and light enough to come in at under two ounces, now costing 70 cents. Here's a pic of the way I stack them:[ATTACH=CONFIG]607713[/ATTACH]
Hope that helps.
edited to add: some people just stack them inside a card but I invariably open the envelope and some fall out. I like to use the plastic wrap, but not the sticky press and seal, as I find that the candies can stick and ravel at the edges.
Last edited by Janice McC; 02-01-2019 at 06:33 AM. Reason: additional info
02-01-2019, 05:10 PM
#53
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: In my quilting room
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]607764[/ATTACH]Hello I am a newbie to the Birthday Swap but I am super excited about it. I spent today getting all {37} sets of 50 charms cut and sorted into their respective piles. I am all out of plastic wrap and ziplock baggies but I’ll get some later this week and also my birthday cards. It is going to be so exciting to get some actual mail and not bills for my birthday this year. Cannot wait to get it started.
waiting for the fun to start!
Brenda aka Juststitchin
waiting for the fun to start!
Brenda aka Juststitchin
Last edited by Juststitchin; 02-01-2019 at 05:12 PM.
02-01-2019, 05:47 PM
#55
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Portage, Michigan
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Did you hear cheering early this evening? I have 38 little bundles of 50 all cut! Just need to get them put away so they do not get rearranged by my kitty. I made 38 because 37 is the max in the swap and I made an extra just in case a package gets lost in Neverland and needs to be re-mailed. I am patting myself on the back for being ready early and to only used cuts from my stash.
02-01-2019, 05:53 PM
#56
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Portage, Michigan
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From time to time folks do and it is fun, but one that is easy and it doesn't add much weight is to send a pattern to use with 2.5 squares. Well, I like them any way. New ideas are always welcome. A fun 5x5 has been seen to show up too. Even though out heart may "want" to send a birthday present, this is really supposed to be a fun little surprise. No obligation to do more than that.
02-01-2019, 09:55 PM
#57
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Dundee OR
Posts: 797
Juststitchin Did you PM(private Message) saying you wanted to join, and have you received a PM from Barb saying you are in? If these things have happened you need not worry. And welcome to the Birthday Swap, it is so fun.
02-02-2019, 04:33 AM
#59
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Connellsville Pa
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]607764[/ATTACH]Hello I am a newbie to the Birthday Swap but I am super excited about it. I spent today getting all {37} sets of 50 charms cut and sorted into their respective piles. I am all out of plastic wrap and ziplock baggies but I’ll get some later this week and also my birthday cards. It is going to be so exciting to get some actual mail and not bills for my birthday this year. Cannot wait to get it started.
waiting for the fun to start!
Brenda aka Juststitchin
waiting for the fun to start!
Brenda aka Juststitchin
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