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[lexipoo]

Originally Posted by brezofleur

The majority of it is local. I live in a very Eastern-Asian area of California and there is a lot of stuff for the furkids in the local Japanese marketplaces and boutiques. This makes it really easy.

I have found, over the years, lots on Etsy too. It seems to come and go but I would check it out if you haven't already. eBay, also every now and then, has stuff. I have a girlfriend that has a 25 lb mix and she's OBSESSED with Kitty and we feed info to each other. I also love Hello Kitty but, alas, the only girl I have is a lizard...lol.

And then in terms of clothes, bows, etc, just find the style that you like and email/PM the creator. We have so many wonderful dressmakers here and I'm sure they would easily be able to find some Hello Kitty fabric and custom something for you.

Are you looking for something in particular?

Too funny...your female lizard...lol Not really looking for anything particular but Lexi loves kitty's and if you put out a few outfits on the floor and they have hello kitty or even a kitty face on them she will go and pick that one out to wear...she has a louis dog sleep dress with a kitty face on it and honestly if I never had to take it off her she would be a happy girl..lol But, thanks for all your info I will keep that in mind and check out a few places you mentioned...she has dishes, blankets, toys and a few outfits with hello kitty...spoiled little girl...thanks again

[Carmeow]

Originally Posted by brezofleur

I hope you reconsider! If you are our SB, Luma may get Hello Kitty galore...

Haha!!! You said the magic words!

Ya know, I havent seen you on YT much and I don't know anything about your furkid. BUT lots of the veteren GE'rs are sitting this one out, so I think this GE is presenting a great opportunity to make NEW friendships.

I'll start...hi, my name's Carmen and...*deep breath* I have an addiction to Hello Kitty. LOL

But really, I reeeeally want to be in this GE. I was so sure I'd be in it and the lack of people participating kind of put me off. It doesnt have to be a bad thing though! Luma is begging me! For the sake of all those lonely, desolate HK products just waiting for their furever home...

[brezofleur]

Originally Posted by lexipoo

Too funny...your female lizard...lol Not really looking for anything particular but Lexi loves kitty's and if you put out a few outfits on the floor and they have hello kitty or even a kitty face on them she will go and pick that one out to wear...she has a louis dog sleep dress with a kitty face on it and honestly if I never had to take it off her she would be a happy girl..lol But, thanks for all your info I will keep that in mind and check out a few places you mentioned...she has dishes, blankets, toys and a few outfits with hello kitty...spoiled little girl...thanks again

Well, if you see something you want, LMK and I'll keep my eyes open

And, hey...if you sign up and we get you.....

[brezofleur]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

Haha!!! You said the magic words!

Ya know, I havent seen you on YT much and I don't know anything about your furkid. BUT lots of the veteren GE'rs are sitting this one out, so I think this GE is presenting a great opportunity to make NEW friendships.

I'll start...hi, my name's Carmen and...*deep breath* I have an addiction to Hello Kitty. LOL

But really, I reeeeally want to be in this GE. I was so sure I'd be in it and the lack of people participating kind of put me off. It doesnt have to be a bad thing though! Luma is begging me! For the sake of all those lonely, desolate HK products just waiting for their furever home...

Yeah, I haven't been around for about 8 months or so. Lots of things in RL but now that things have calmed down, I'm glad to be back!

I'm Heather! Zeus is my yorkie (2.5 years this December, adopted New Year's eve last year), Odysseus is my cat-dog (3 years in November) and Athena is my Bearded Dragon (1 year this last June). The BF completes our very happy family

If you look at last GE, a lot of people signed up from the second-to-last day and up to 3(?) days past the deadline, so I have no doubt more will surely pop up!

[DBlain]

Hi wow so much discussion, I have been busy honing my sewing, embellishing and card making crafts so I have been MIA this weekend. Carmen I have not checked your thread in the sick section yet, but it sounds like Luma is doing better. LOL I think it was all the prayers I sent up to the big guy on her behalf.

I really think that four gift exchanges are one or two many, so that's why participation has been dropping off. It seems like the smile boxes were all finally posted as the new GE was getting ready to start, IMHO that is just to close since anyone that participated is probably both wiped out and tapped out. Perhaps two a year or three max would boost participation, has anyone suggested that yet, and BTW who makes those kind of decisions, maybe a group vote is in order. I hope more will sign up at the last min, but only a few voiced interest so I guess we will see. I think most people spend more than the min, and I have never done a smile box, so Rhonda I know you sent me a link and but I still might need you to walk me through it via the phone, so I hope you will help me. I am really in it for the fun of getting lots of stuff, but not expensive stuff, just fun stuff to open for Lola. Sometimes I see such big and expensive gifts, but for me I would rather have lots of fun stuff and that is how I plan on shopping. LOL I guess I am quantity not quality type of girl, so cheap fun stuff is fine for me.

[Carmeow]

To me I'm most excited about this GE and the next one. So I've been really back and forth about which one I want to do...or if I could handle both. I have so many ideas for this GE! I love this time of year. Luma was born in January so it will be her first xmas

Ps yes Luma is better!!!! She's bouncing off the walls at the moment. (Just had a bath). We're gonna sign back up tomorrow or the next day. I've been very busy!

[brezofleur]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

To me I'm most excited about this GE and the next one. So I've been really back and forth about which one I want to do...or if I could handle both. I have so many ideas for this GE! I love this time of year. Luma was born in January so it will be her first xmas

Ps yes Luma is better!!!! She's bouncing off the walls at the moment. (Just had a bath). We're gonna sign back up tomorrow or the next day. I've been very busy!

Happy Birthday!

We adopted Zeus on New Year's Eve last year, so this is also a special one for us!

Glad to hear that she's feeling better! The thought of getting a box full of fun and awesome stuff should be the final push into full health

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by DBlain

Hi wow so much discussion, I have been busy honing my sewing, embellishing and card making crafts so I have been MIA this weekend. Carmen I have not checked your thread in the sick section yet, but it sounds like Luma is doing better. LOL I think it was all the prayers I sent up to the big guy on her behalf.

I really think that four gift exchanges are one or two many, so that's why participation has been dropping off. It seems like the smile boxes were all finally posted as the new GE was getting ready to start, IMHO that is just to close since anyone that participated is probably both wiped out and tapped out. Perhaps two a year or three max would boost participation, has anyone suggested that yet, and BTW who makes those kind of decisions, maybe a group vote is in order. I hope more will sign up at the last min, but only a few voiced interest so I guess we will see. I think most people spend more than the min, and I have never done a smile box, so Rhonda I know you sent me a link and but I still might need you to walk me through it via the phone, so I hope you will help me. I am really in it for the fun of getting lots of stuff, but not expensive stuff, just fun stuff to open for Lola. Sometimes I see such big and expensive gifts, but for me I would rather have lots of fun stuff and that is how I plan on shopping. LOL I guess I am quantity not quality type of girl, so cheap fun stuff is fine for me.

Donna, I guess you and I are total opposites on this issue. I would rather receive (and give) one singular well thought out gift that is wanted/needed/appreciated than to add to the clutter of someones home (or my own) with random items just to fill a box.

I do, purchase a few "fillers" as well, but the box I like to create contains a few special items that let the receiver know that I was so very happy to send a personalized box to them.

The boxes I have received, were likewise, filled with love. The dollar amount was never an issue, but in general the items that "wowed" were either homemade or purchased from a quality vendor.

The quilts from Shinja or the people sack from Rhonda (made by Sherry), the fleece blankets Rhonda made for us, or the Gingham dress from Michelle and her beautiful rag quilts as well or the little personalized bumble bee dress or even the laundry bag to hold my used potty pads designed for me by Cathy were all so special to me. If the boxes only contained that one item, I would have felt loved because these women took the time to find out about me and what makes us happy.

I know we are all different and that's what makes the GE special, just a different perspective

[Verbena]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

I'll start...hi, my name's Carmen and...*deep breath* I have an addiction to Hello Kitty. LOL

But really, I reeeeally want to be in this GE. I was so sure I'd be in it and the lack of people participating kind of put me off. It doesnt have to be a bad thing though! Luma is begging me! For the sake of all those lonely, desolate HK products just waiting for their furever home...

Welcome Carmen. . . . Hi I am Teri. . . I am a Hello Kitty addict . . . I think we have a new group HKA . The worse part I want a male pup lmao

[Verbena]

[DBlain]

Lisa I don't think we are so different, I love seeing all the special hand made thoughtful stuff, that is my favorite part, and to be honest I can't even think of one big thing I really need, LOL if I need it I buy it. But on some of the exchanges I saw items that may have cost as much as $75.00, if I bought an item like that for someone I would not have much money left over to buy anything else. I have been lining up vendors and window shopping and even getting crafty trying my best to think of personal things to get someone that will not break the bank but will make it possible to buy them many things. LOL if you are in the GE please don't think I am a cheapskate, I am just a smart shopper that would like to send a big box.

Am I the only one that thinks perhaps 4 GE's a year are to many, no one commented on that.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

Donna, I guess you and I are total opposites on this issue. I would rather receive (and give) one singular well thought out gift that is wanted/needed/appreciated than to add to the clutter of someones home (or my own) with random items just to fill a box.

I do, purchase a few "fillers" as well, but the box I like to create contains a few special items that let the receiver know that I was so very happy to send a personalized box to them.

The boxes I have received, were likewise, filled with love. The dollar amount was never an issue, but in general the items that "wowed" were either homemade or purchased from a quality vendor.

The quilts from Shinja or the people sack from Rhonda (made by Sherry), the fleece blankets Rhonda made for us, or the Gingham dress from Michelle and her beautiful rag quilts as well or the little personalized bumble bee dress or even the laundry bag to hold my used potty pads designed for me by Cathy were all so special to me. If the boxes only contained that one item, I would have felt loved because these women took the time to find out about me and what makes us happy.

I know we are all different and that's what makes the GE special, just a different perspective

I agree with you Lisa. I know that the gifts I have received in the past were so well planned. The last two I was in was WONDERFUL!!! Remember the penny mail?? Haha! I know my buddy really planned how to make my GE awesome!! I was getting penny mail every day! However, Lisa's never did show. I think the mailman stole it!

And Michelle did so much for Mikki that was "For Mikki". The Razorback dress (because she knew I was a Hog fan!), the quilts (which I totally LOVE!), and the necklaces and so much more!! My GE's have been so awesome!!

I think it is more about the "well thought out" and "planning" that makes it special to me. That way I know that my buddy really did care about us!! I have never been disappointed.

I hate that I have to miss this one. The Christmas GE is so much fun!!!!

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by Verbena

Welcome Carmen. . . . Hi I am Teri. . . I am a Hello Kitty addict . . . I think we have a new group HKA . The worse part I want a male pup lmao

I love HK!!! Hope I don't have to join this HKA. There is no way I am an ADDICT!