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[Monroe1218]

Sign ups are closed and I will hopefully have the names out on December 27. I'll be sending pm's to everyone to get names, addresses etc....



Sign ups for the 2011 Secret Sister will go through December 20, 2010. If you are interested, please sign up now, as it makes it difficult to add people in after names have already been assigned.
Here is the info for Secret Sister....



Welcome to Secret Sister 2011 !! I hope that this will be a fun year for all of us. In order for that to happen, please remember the following rules:

1) Mail your ss a goody (about $3-$5) each month. Please make sure that she receives it during the intended month, not the following month.

2) Mail your ss a little extra (about $5-$10) for her birthday and anniversary/special date, as well as for the Christmas reveal (minimum $15). Some people do go above this amount. Whatever you choose to do is fine, as long as you spend the minimum, and send something EVERY month. Please don't send a larger amount to cover the whole year. It's more fun to receive a little goody each month. Please remember that for the Christmas reveal, that you are to shop for your girl. Gift cards/certificates are ok occasionally - but they sometimes seem impersonal and that's not the point of secret sisters. Make sure that your girl knows that you shopped and care for her!

3) If, for any reason, you can't get a goody to your ss by the end of the month LET ME KNOW. Communication is very important with ss, and can make the year go better for everybody. We have a list of Secret Sister Angels that are willing to help out whenever needed, so do not hesitate to tell me. Why do this? Because...

4) If your ss does not receive a goody for any 2 given months (not necessarily 2 months in a row), with no communication to your team leader, you will be replaced. We 'played nice' too much last year, and it made it not-so-fun for some of the girls. So, no hard feelings, but we have to make sure it's enjoyable for everybody. It's good to check your pm's often, as I try to send reminders. But remember -- this is your responsibility.

5) Remember that this is a year-long commitment, and the idea is for it to be 'SECRET'.


6) Check NOW to make sure your bio is updated, and includes your birthdate as well as anniversary or other important date. Please include whether you paper scrap, digi scrap or a combination of both. If you digi scrap, it might not be a bad idea to list some other places you shop for digi items. Also include things that you will be working on in the future/items you like or don't like (scrappy and non-scrappy), etc. There are many templates for this out there. You can copy and paste my bio to use as a template if you choose, or pm me and I will find you some! Don't forget to fill up your wishlist too. The more information you give your girl, the happier you will be with the goodies she sends. In a few days, I will go through everybody's bios and wishlists, and let you know if I think you should add some more.

7) Make sure that you send your girl something that she will use. READ her bio, and look at her wishlist! (for example, don't send 'dress up' stickers to somebody that only has boys). Again, it is much more fun when you receive something you can use.

8). Non-scrapbook or homemade stuff is fine, as long as it is in addition to the goody.

9) If you have any questions now, or ever, pm me! Did I mention the importance of communication?




10) Also - don't forget to post a thank you each and every month on the appropriate thread on the message board. There were several girls who lost interest because they never received a thank you!!

[Art_Teacher]

I'm in again!

[love2stamp]

I'm In. Had a blast this year.

[SherrieLynne]

Please sign me up. ~SherrieLynne~

[meteechtap]

I wanna again! Way too much fun!!

[scrapgram]

I am in once more

[jannyf]

This is a lot of fun - count me in!

[evilqueen]

I'm in again!

[scrapngram]

Please sign me up.

[aceason]

I love these kind of things! Count me in!

[pink_fins]

Sounds like fun. I LOVE trying to come up with somethng for someone.


gail

[imwickedwitch]

I'm in!!!!

[lynnayars]

if this is where you sign up then I am signing up. Sounds like too much fun!

[croppinmama]

I'm in. Sign me up please.

[ChrissyTina]

I have never done one these before, but it sounds like a lot of fun! I'll give it a whirl this year! ;D

[anazelia]

I am interested but I have a question. Do we send stuff from the store here at ACOT or do we mail it out ourselves?

[Ayla]

I am interested but I have a question. Do we send stuff from the store here at ACOT or do we mail it out ourselves?

I usually mail it out myself, but have on occasion mailed thru ACOT. If you do that, make sure you send it as a gift and send it anonymously, because the fun of hte whole thing is to do it "secretly!!"

[Kitkat137]

I'd love to do this

[anazelia]

I am interested but I have a question. Do we send stuff from the store here at ACOT or do we mail it out ourselves?

I usually mail it out myself, but have on occasion mailed thru ACOT. If you do that, make sure you send it as a gift and send it anonymously, because the fun of hte whole thing is to do it "secretly!!"

fabulous. then I am in.

[deerewife]

I'd like to sign up