INSPIRING STORY

Hi Everyone,

As I watch one of the last Oprah Shows, a story came on that inspired me. It is the story of George Dawson, a 98 year old man, who was determined to learn how to read. Here is a link to his story...
http://www.alicebernstein.net/Beauty_Reading_Racism/Beauty_Reading_Racism.html

Incidentally, George died at age 103. But, he wrote a book 2 years after he learned to read. Plus, went on to receive TWO Honorary DOCTORATE Degrees....Life is so good.

MAY TAG SWAP SIGN UPS!! SORRY CLOSED

Hi Everyone,

It's time for the May Tag Swap Sign ups! The theme is DAINTY DOILIES. You can also use a WEDDING THEME if you like, but you must have a doily of some sort on your tag.  It can be a real doily or a stamped image.

If you are a new swapper, please be sure to read the rules at the bottom of this post. Also, please do not comment here, you must email me at PinkScrapper99@yahoo.com.

Here is my sample of a Doily Tag:

BEGINNERS GROUP--SORRY CLOSED

1. Jeanette Martinez
2. Christina Routt
3. Sonia Latham
4. Nancy Morin                      13. Gloria Bedford
5. Aline Heck                          14. Edith Jimenez
6.Stacey Mclellan                   15. Celeste Morin
7. Hope Ponsness                   16. Kim Gumapas
8. Candi Bernshwag                17. Tina Litz
9. Marina Zamudio                  18. Hazelle Tolentino
10.Kimberly White
11.Scarlett Smith
12. Tami Baumann

ADVANCED GROUP---SORRY CLOSED

1. Janita Taylor
2. Theresa Kimbrell
3. Katina Rivera             13. Darlene King
4. Terri Holland               14. Mia Caniza
5. Sherry Moss               15. Tereese Simms
6. Donna Brown             16. Tammy Hunter
7.Suezette Magalotti       17. Becky Whitty
8. Inieka Stafford            18. Leslie Owens
9. Lugene Bastian
10.Iley Burkett
11.Divine Elamparo
12. Nicole Hooper

RULES ARE SIMPLE- US AND INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS OK

1.   Once you sign up, you are committed. Please make every attempt to finish on time and mail tags on time. If you do not follow through, you won't be able to participate again.  I will excuse for unusual circumstances though.  Why so strict?  I have heard horror stories of people never getting their swap items. So, I do not wish to disappoint anyone.

2. Tags are about shipping tag size #8, made with chipboard or cardboard. Size is 6 1/4" x 3 1/8"
Decorate the front and put only paper on the back and your info...(so we can use it for mini books).

3.   By Request Only For the One on One swap, you mail 2 identically, decorated tags. You can make an extra for yourself but do not send it to me. I will add embellishments and mail 1 back to you. You must include return envelope and return postage stamps.

3.   You mail 5 tags to me and I will coordinate tags and ship the exchanged 5 tags back to you.  **You need to make 5 of the same identical tag, not 5 different ones** Please include a second envelope and enough return postage stamps in your envelopes so I can mail it BACK to you. Also, write your addy on the return envelope please, and send a large envelope.


4. If you are International and cannot get US Postage Stamps, you may paypal me postage to send your tags back to you. Please contact me at PinkScrapper99@yahoo.com

5.  Mail to me by MAY 30th or earlier (I will mail out asap). This means your envelopes must be POSTMARKED before or on the due date....the due date is very important.

6. Beginners must include at least 2 embellishments on their tag. Advanced Swappers must include 4 or more. Embellishments are things like flowers, ribbons, bling, buttons, etc.

7.  Please try to follow theme of swaps, but don't run out and spend money to do them-get creative! You need not use the newest papers or embellies- just have fun!

That's it. If you have questions, just ask me, I am happy to help you.