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    Old 11-02-2016, 09:38 PM
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    Originally Posted by Sleepy Hollow
    Another "trick" to international mailing... Use the "padded flat rate envelopes". You probably have to order the envelopes online (but they are free). A box will be $43 or so, but the envelope will be around $24 to ship (at least to Canada). You can put up to four pounds in them, and they are pretty good envelopes, so don't tear easy. I've been able to stuff quite a bit into one, more than I imagined at first.
    They sent me ten for free. Not sure what buttons I clicked though.
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    Old 11-03-2016, 12:25 AM
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    Finally made it to the LQS for a specialty item request & found it. Went a little "fabricaholic" (yes, it is a word) and bought even more FQs, like it need more, but they were drastically reduced because the LQS will close up shop Nov 15th, ugh. Is it me or have any of you noticed the mom & pops quilt shops closing all over the nation?
    Now off to wrap items then wait for USPS to send me the boxes I ordered.
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    Old 11-03-2016, 03:34 AM
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    I pretty much have everything I want to send. Just need to wrap
    the items than mail, but that will have to wait until this weekend.

    Started a new temp to hire job yesterday.
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    Old 11-03-2016, 03:37 AM
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    Being in Australia I have always sent international for Secret Santa so ive started to put $1 away each week so by the time it gets to posting I have more than enough to cover postage.
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    Old 11-03-2016, 04:07 AM
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    I like the apron, and the tote bag,
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    Old 11-03-2016, 04:07 AM
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    I am going to be in Jamaica on December 4th YIPEEE so i wont open til I get back on the 8th but i will post photos and share the minute I get back. It has been very busy on here First of all Madamekelly wow I am so sorry for all that has been going on in your world We never realize how quick our lives can change so I am glad all is going better for you. Second of all My package is growing I finished up a gift on Sunday for my SS hope she likes it is a item that she can use in the winter and it is made from her fabrics she said she likes. I sure hope she likes It was a first time for me making it but had so much fun and I now have a few more orders to do for the ones that saw it. Going shopping today to get a few last minute things and then do some baking later and add it all in. I may have to ship baked goods seperate and let her open early so they are super fresh. I am having a great time this year on this exchange. wish my SS would post an extras here but i have to go off of her original that was sent to me. How bout those Cubs last night! Whoopee FLYTHEW!!!! well back at it folks have a great day
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    Old 11-03-2016, 04:16 AM
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    Anonka: LOL....I used to sell scuba dive weights. Flat rate shipping was my friend....but the post office always glared. I baked goodies for them at the end of the year.

    dreamer: Love your style for munchies in the naughty hole. Looks like there may be plenty of us tempted to slip in! I think we corrupted Hearthush. hehe

    Nattoddboyd: That's a good idea to save a little each time for those of you who have to ship internationally.

    Just how many international (non-USA) folks do we have participating anyway? Anyone know?
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    Old 11-03-2016, 07:33 AM
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    I'm in Canada ~ I just put my items in a box.. take it to the post office, ship it regular mail.. its the cheapest.. Wondering why you don't use the post office instead of fed ex. or express
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    Old 11-03-2016, 09:00 AM
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    kariboo: I used the post office for my international delivery. Of course, after I mailed it I thought of lighter and probably more useful things for my SS, but, am hoping she likes it. And I did at least think about it.

    I am starting to get a bit worried I may not have done as good a job as others here
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    Old 11-03-2016, 11:05 AM
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    redstilletto's I'm sure what ever you sent will be appreciated. this is just fun..and meeting new people..in different areas.
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