Hi, all. It was so exciting to get the guidelines and the lists for this swap. Once I saw the list of themes I couldn't just do nothing! So I started thinking about how I could keep a handle on all these ideas, addresses, deadlines, etc. Yipes!
Answer? Index cards! I made a 4x6 card for each month and wrote the recipients name, theme, and particular likes or dislikes. I also wrote the country they live in so the overseas pages can be mailed a little early (maybe?).
As I go through magazines, blogs, and generally around town, I will grab photos and/or thoughts relating to the themes and stick them on - or with - the index card. You can see that I have a few already.
I'm thinking this is pretty brilliant for someone who is as scattered and dis-organized as I am. LOL! Time will tell if it actually works, however!
What are the rest of you doing to prepare?
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That's a good idea, Liz. I started a notebook to keep everything together. It's not very exciting as of yet. I plan on decorating it a bit but I've already starting some sketching for my first theme - The Innner Goddess.
ReplyDeleteI htink that youare Fabulously brilliant Liz!!! I ahve to admit that I am not ready to do more than briefly look at the list as I have a few other wolves closer to the back of my sled right now!!! Stocking galleries for CHristmas and crafting Christmas gifts for giving is taking my tiem right now!!!
ReplyDeleteI am very excited about this swap and when I do ge the Christmas prep taken care of I plan to take apage from your book so to speak and get organized like you have, unless of course you would like to do this in duplicate and send me a copy????? JUST KIDDING!!!! I must admit that I was absent when the organization and tiddiness genes were passed out!! I HAVE NEVER EVER missed a deadline though!!!
Smiles!
Elizabeth