WOW! Where did the last year go? With each passing year there is always something that we will all share together - a Birthday!
GUIDELINES:
This swap will require you to mail out only [B]ONE present during the whole year . Your present should be something(s) you made or at least something(s) you know your SSBG would enjoy - Please check the Wish List for suggestions. Your gift(s) should be valued at $25. PLEASE adhere to the guideline of $25 no more, no less to make it fair for all concerned.
Every month I will highlight the Birthdates so everyone will be reminded each month who the B’Day Gals are. You should mail your gift to your SSBG so that she receives it at least a couple days BEFORE her birthday. In your package you will also send her a birthday card and little note letting her know you are thinking of her and who you are.
Each person who receives a gift MUST acknowledge it here on the board and post a picture - if you don't know how, find someone who can do it for you. Share with us all of what you received and who your SSBG was. Please be sure to keep this in mind as you know how we all love to see presents and see the pretties that are made. It might be a good idea for all concerned to take a picture of the gift(s) you mail out just in case the recipient cannot take a picture.
Ladies, I cannot stress this enough - If you change your mind about this commitment for whatever reason, PLEASE let me know before your SSBG's birthday and not the day of. Also, PLEASE be mindful of sending your SSBG a gift that she will enjoy (see Wish List above for suggestions) also I ask that you be considerate and do not smoke around your gift(s).
I would appreciate it if EVERYONE could check in at least every other week - Please DO NOT go MIA! If you do not follow the rules you will not be allowed to participate in the 2013 SSBG. All packages must be mailed out with confirmation numbers and those numbers sent directly to me (well with the exception of the person who has my name - send it to Quiltingnewbie).
PARTICIPANTS: A next to your name means gift received
JANUARY
1/7 - Tisme 1/16- llcp48
February 2/1 - Gonesewin 2/15 - Kentucky-Sunshine 2/27- Gemsq
March 3/1 - QuilterJen 3/20- Quiltsalot 3/27- Chris915 April 4/9 - Huntres9
I am off today, thinking I better call the DH and have him hit the PO, even if I do have to wait until Saturday!
Jan 06, 2012, 06:34 PM
califshrimp
I want to be the kind of woman that when my feet hit the floor each morning the devil says: "Oh NO! She's UP!"
Jan 06, 2012, 06:38 PM
tisme
Nothing at the post office today, DH has orders to get the mail tomorrow while I am at work. I did get my gift from him, I wanted to say I owned a bra from Victoria Secrets, I got two!! lol And my DS got me the Accuquilt GoBaby for Christmas and my birthday, with everything to make the snowmen sets. So it has been great so far. And it is not until tomorrow anyway.
Jan 06, 2012, 06:55 PM
joy110
Happy Birthday in advance Tisme & LLCP. I hope you have wonderful birthdays
Jan 06, 2012, 08:19 PM
timecard24
Happy Birthday January babies.
Jan 06, 2012, 08:38 PM
ilovemy4kids
Is it too late to join the SSBGS? If so, I'll try next year, but I'd really LOVE to participate!
Bring on the New Year ... it's MY YEAR for sewing!
Jan 07, 2012, 06:33 AM
Gonesewin
happy birthday, tisme! I hope its a good one
*********************************** “May God give you...For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each prayer.”
Thanks all! I just got home from work, going to eat ice cream and cake with the family again. Yesterday was youngest sons birthday! I was too late to get the mail today, so will have to go on Monday. Lindsay, I enjoyed our talk too!! Thanks for the cake Trish, Big hugs back!!
Bring on the New Year ... it's MY YEAR for sewing!
Jan 10, 2012, 12:17 AM
tisme
Well I worked night shift tonight, and got home at 11! AND there was my box, from SavedSinner, she was a sneaky one! I got a great tote bag, threads, beads, CQ fabrics, and a great package of darling buttons. One button was a chicken of course. rofl I will have to use that one on a special CQ block. I will post pics tomorrow,but wanted everyone to know my box came and I love it. BTW, the tote is great summery fabrics to make me feel better when it starts to snow here. Thanks Lindsay, I am happy you had me!!
Jan 10, 2012, 06:30 AM
Kentucky_Sunshine
Nicki, I noticed my birthday above said the 5th...my birthday is the 15th...
" Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile.. "
Jan 10, 2012, 10:55 AM
Nickilee
Trish - sorry about that -it has been corrected and your SSBG has been notified. Look at it htis way... now you have to wait a week longer for your birthday! LOL!
"She said she usually cried at least one each day, not because she was sad, but because the world was so beautiful & life was so short"
And I had to show you this! Thanks so much SavedSinner! Don`t you just love my little chicken button.
Jan 10, 2012, 08:05 PM
Huntres9
Very cute button and great gifts! Love all the colors! Rae
Jan 14, 2012, 06:58 AM
Gonesewin
I am glad you got SavedSinnr - I don't need a rooster in MY box...Everything else looks REALLY nice
...speaking of which ~ February 1 is only 18 days away
*********************************** “May God give you...For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each prayer.”
I spent my birthday in the er with my husband and then he was admitted... He is still in hospital and is being transfered to ST. Louis in the morning.Much to my delight upon returning home from hospital today was my birthday package... My SS was Coffee tea or me. Thanks so much...I got a cute little flower pot pincushion, seam ripper,material and pattern for sewing case for my purse,a black and white bracelet,bar of orange spice soap (smells so good)a journal,3 pieces of 30's material and some dark & raspberry chocs.. Thanks so much. You made my day. Linda
Jan 17, 2012, 11:06 PM
llcp48
I will try to take a picture when I get back home and TRY to post it... Linda
Jan 18, 2012, 07:28 AM
Huntres9
Happy Birthday Linda!!! Hope things go well for your husband. Rae
Jan 18, 2012, 11:47 AM
coffee/tea or me
Linda sorry you had to spend your day in, Hosp, bummer. Hope Dh is doing better. Glad the box helped to make you B-day a little better.
Hugs
"Insanity is hereditary.You get it from your kids."
Jan 18, 2012, 07:21 PM
Nickilee
Happy Birthday Linda - hope you had a wonderful day!
"She said she usually cried at least one each day, not because she was sad, but because the world was so beautiful & life was so short"
" Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile.. "
Jan 18, 2012, 09:17 PM
tisme
I am glad you got your box to brighten up your birthday! Happy Birthday Linda!
Jan 20, 2012, 01:39 AM
llcp48
Kentucky Sunshine, could you please send me the real thing......... That cake. Right now I could eat the whole thing as I am a stress eater. (and those are my two favorite things, strawberries and chocolate). LOL
Thanks to you all for the birthday wishes. My husband has been transferred to St. Louis Barnes hospital. He has had a feeding tube placed again because he can't keep from losing weight.
Linda
Jan 27, 2012, 08:53 AM
Gonesewin
It's coming...
*********************************** “May God give you...For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each prayer.”
We have a Birthday Girl celebrating tomorrow! Happy Bithday Gonesewin! Wishing you a wonderful day!
A little birdie tweeted and told me that your prezzie is on the way!
Also, Kentucky, that little birdie had a message for you too! Your prezzie was mailed out in plenty of time so hopefully the mail won't be held up and you will get your package in time.
Happy Birthday to Gonesewin. Have a great day. Can't wait to see what your BSS sent you.
Jan 31, 2012, 06:29 PM
Gonesewin
Thank you Should I camp out near the mailbox? Fortunately it is right next to the front door and it's supposed to be warm and spring-like.
that reminds me...here is what I found out front this morning...
*********************************** “May God give you...For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each prayer.”
" Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile.. "
Feb 01, 2012, 11:58 AM
Happy Erme
After listening to Trish's lovely voice, I would spoil the moment so I will just say in a cherry voice..•*¨`*•. ☆ .•*¨`*•. .•*¨`*•. ☆ .•*¨`*•. Wishing You the HAPPIEST Of Birthdays!!! ✿•*¨`*•. (¯`v´¯) (¯`v´¯) .•*¨`*•✿ . . . ✿•*¨`*•.¸(¯`v´¯)¸.•´*¨`*•✿ Have A good one Lori!. . . ....♥ •.¸.•
Erma
Craft Happens!
Feb 01, 2012, 04:05 PM
joy110
Heck - after the beautiful birthday cake & all of the singing, all I can offer are big Happy Birthday wishes to you....oh wait, it's not much, but enjoy
Feb 01, 2012, 05:21 PM
Gonesewin
Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes, cakes and songs I got my box today from my wonderful Big Birthday Girl Secret Sister and what a wonderful birthday box it is!
In it were 2 bags of Combos (Yummy!) a yummy smelling candle a bag of treats for my dogs and one for my cat - they all thank you too 2 crocheted dish cloths - now I can dispose of my OLD, dilapidated ones a tube of hand cream that'll fit nicely in my purse a baggie of cq items - yay! and an ironing board cover. Have you seen mine? It is disgusting and embarassing! I was planning to go to Joann's and get some fabric this weekend to recover it! Thanks for saving me the time, trouble and money
It was a great birthday box and I really appreciate your thoughtfulness - Thank you <3This message has been edited. Last edited by: Gonesewin,
*********************************** “May God give you...For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each prayer.”
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next to your name means gift received
Rae
it's not much, but enjoy