[Wxchic]

Oh. this is my FAVORITE thing to do this time of year! I'm in!!

[regulargal]

I haven't been able to participate in many challenges or crops lately but I think I'm going to do this one! There's lots of time yet so maybe I'll find time to get it done **. Off to find a recipe!

Brandie, when you say you'll compile them all into one or more files, do you mean you're just going to zip them or you'll be making a "book" of some kind? Will we receive individual jpg's or some kind of combined book of some sort??

Thanks!!!

[CindyB]

Oh I am soooo excited! I LOVED this last year and I actually found little 4x6 Christmas mini albums and made myself a little book and one for my Mom...we both tried different recipes and shared the results on Christmas...FUN!

Whoever did the Jello coated popcorn last year was my favorite looked really cute in tins and I made some up for gifts for the neighbors. Was a HUGE hit!

Off to find a recipe... Yay!

[MomofCam]

CindyB, on Nov 19 2007, 08:34 AM, said:

Oh I am soooo excited! I LOVED this last year and I actually found little 4x6 Christmas mini albums and made myself a little book and one for my Mom...we both tried different recipes and shared the results on Christmas...FUN!

Whoever did the Jello coated popcorn last year was my favorite looked really cute in tins and I made some up for gifts for the neighbors. Was a HUGE hit!

Off to find a recipe... Yay!

I wasn't sure if I was going to participate in this or not ... it sounded fun, but I just wasn't sure. Well after seeing the HUGE fallout of responses ... I'M IN! You guys have fired me up. My Mother and I have had cookie swap parties at her house before and that has been fun ... but this sounds SUPER!

By the way, CindyB ... I am intrigued by the Jello Popcorn. I would love to try this ... was it ever posted in the "chef's" personal gallery??? Or maybe she/he will submit it again this year ...

[Amysout]

Count me in! Who doesn't love cookies during the Holidays??!! I can't wait to see what recipes are exchanged! It could only be better if we could actually meet and exchange the cookies for real! Yum!

[jennk]

Ohhh!! I wasn't a SG last year so I didn't even know you all did this! How exciting. I love cookie exchanges and baking. Can't wait to do this one!

[ChristinaP]

CindyB, on Nov 19 2007, 08:34 AM, said:

Oh I am soooo excited! I LOVED this last year and I actually found little 4x6 Christmas mini albums and made myself a little book and one for my Mom...we both tried different recipes and shared the results on Christmas...FUN!

Whoever did the Jello coated popcorn last year was my favorite looked really cute in tins and I made some up for gifts for the neighbors. Was a HUGE hit!

Off to find a recipe... Yay!

I want to try this popcorn!! My kids love Kernels candy coated popcorn. I get a bag for their stockings Christmas morning!

I made a popcorn cake using the recipe for rice krispie squares, added nuts and Christmas M&M's (peanut and chocolate) and put it in a bundt pan. It was so good! Really goo-ey next time I will use a little less marshmallows! I got the idea off Martha Stewart, she had a guest who has a website selling popcorn treats.

[brandiev]

regulargal, on Nov 19 2007, 07:45 AM, said:

Brandie, when you say you'll compile them all into one or more files, do you mean you're just going to zip them or you'll be making a "book" of some kind? Will we receive individual jpg's or some kind of combined book of some sort??

They will be zipped into files, no more than 30mb each. I think last year we had 3 zip files...can't remember for sure. Could have been 4. I will give all participants a place to download them from and then they are yours to create a cookbook, put them in a recipe file box -- whatever you can come up with!

Last year I found a nice album at the dollar tree with enough 4x6" spots for my cards...I LOVE IT!

[brandiev]

Wow! Such a great response so far! I am just SOOOO excited!

[Mindy]

I just sent you my recipe. Last year about this time, I had just started digi scrapping so my recipe was one of the first things that I did. I can't believe how much easier it was this year (I remember it taking FOREVER last year!). Can't wait to see all of the yummy recipes!

[Shelbi]

I am soooooo NOT a cook or baker of any kind. But this sounds like so much fun.
I will give it a try!!
Michelle

[podiumchick]

My card is done. Now to send it in....

[angelaNussbaum]

I sent in two...

a cookie recipe

and a very very yummy you cant tell its sugar free desert!!!

angela

[ChristyVW]

Just sent two of my fav's in! Can't wait to see what everyone else's are! What a fantastic idea!

Christy

[brandiev]

Wow! All the cards received so far are fantastic!

I have sent out confirmations to all cards so far received (as of 11/25/07 -- 1:30pm EST). So, if you send one in by this point, you should have received a confirmation. If you do not have a confirmation in your inbox, then I did not receive your card.

[April Showers]

I sent one in. Oh, and I think you'll want to participate just for this recipe.

[goofyemt96]

Phewy i wanted to participate!! But no clue on how to start...Someone tell me the size and will see what i can do ? If its not to late?

[angelaNussbaum]

i just found a great 4x6 recipe box at the containor store!!! Love it!!! its see through! hehehe

angela

[April Showers]

It is in the first post, Mary. 4x6, 300 dpi.

[CRS]

I sent mine in! It's a big hit with the kids; to make and eat!

[justpattyanne]

Count me in...

I'm excited about this. I've been meaning to get in on the past few recipe exchanges. This will push me over the top.

I don't even have a huge sweet tooth, but you guys suddenly have me thinking about cooking cookies! Maybe my DD & I will decorate some sugar cookies tomorrow!

[spartica]

I just emailed you my entry! I must thank Carla for alerting me to the swap!!! I hope you all enjoy my entry...I may even do one or two more...depends on time I have before 14th!

Thx for hosting this, Brandie!

Love,
Marilyn/spartica

[Laurie in PA]

I sent mine last week - it's not really a cookie, but a great
Christmas morning treat

[A-dab-adu]

Sent mine in Brandy
Haven't recd confirmation yet, you're probably "batching" your confirmations?

Thanks,

[brandiev]

A-dab-adu, on Nov 29 2007, 06:03 PM, said:

Sent mine in Brandy
Haven't recd confirmation yet, you're probably "batching" your confirmations?

Thanks,

Yeah, I wait for a batch of them to send out confirmations. I'm getting quite a few again, so I will be sending out more confirmations tonight or tomorrow.

[A-dab-adu]

Thanks for letting me know Brandie, I didn't want to resend if your box was full

[regulargal]

Brandie, I'm about to send you my card. Did I read somewhere that this was Christmas themed? I did my card with a seasonal theme and just wondering what others did?

Can't wait till the 14th ! Its the day before we're going out of town for two weeks to visit family - and only dial-up!!!! eeks! - so hopefully I will be able to download on the 14th. Will there be a time limit to download do you know? Just in case I don't have time on the 14th?

Thanks so much!

[justpattyanne]

I sent mine in a few days ago... Looking forward to it!

[brandiev]

regulargal, on Nov 30 2007, 09:15 PM, said:

Did I read somewhere that this was Christmas themed? I did my card with a seasonal theme and just wondering what others did? Will there be a time limit to download do you know? Just in case I don't have time on the 14th?

They don't have to be Christmas themed...there are many that are, and many that aren't.

I believe there will be a time limit on the download, but I can't remember right now what it is. I believe it is something like 2-4 weeks (I'll be sure to share this detail when sending out downloads so everyone will know). But rest assured...if anyone misses getting them for some reason, I will make sure they get them. (of course, this applies only to those who send in a card!)

Let me know if you have any other questions!

[brandiev]

I just finished my second round of confirmations. So, if I had a card from you as of Friday Nov 30 at 9:30pm EST in my email box, I sent you a confirmation email. If you didn't hear from me, and you sent one, that means I didn't get it, so please resend if this applies to you.

If you haven't sent one in, you still have plenty of time -- 12 days to be exact! All of the cards are FABULOUS, you don't want to miss out!