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Here's the post you've been waiting for with the news about the October 20th Central New York Get Together. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again soon and I know we are all looking forward to meeting some new friends!
CNY SplitCoastStampers Get Together #6
Saturday, October 20, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
First United Church of East Syracuse
823 Franklin Park Drive, East Syracuse, New York
(easy access from Routes 81, 90 and 690/481)
Join us for a day of stamping fun!
Cost � $15.00 per person ($16 via PayPal). Your registration must be paid no later than noon on Friday, September 28. Mail your registration form and payment to me. As usual, there are no refunds, but you may offer your spot to someone else. Here�s what�s planned:
Swaps � You�ll know how many to make when we post the final count, and you�ll have plenty of notice since the deadline is nearly three weeks ahead of the event. Participating at least one swap (see below) is part of the �price� of admission so everyone must participate in a swap (plus the shoebox, also required). You can, however, participate in any one, some or all of the four swaps.
Card Front Swap: Stampin� Up! products are preferred but other quality products are acceptable. I am the contact on this swap. See post #4, which also includes some general swapping guidelines.
Cardfronts - 26
Recipe Swap � Nancy (njgrose) will provide more information about 6x6�s. Info is in post #12.
Recipes -17
ATC Swap � Jan (Jan Darrah)can tell you more about Artist Trading Cards. Check Post #19.
ATCs - 19
SU! Demo Quality* Swap � Check with Diane (diane617) on this. See Post #5.
*This means only current SU! products can be used but you needn�t be a demo. Diane isn�t!
Demo Quality - 19
Shoebox Project � Bring your idea and all the supplies (precut but not prestamped or prepunched) needed for making your project with a small group. Again, current Stampin� Up! products are preferred but other quality products are definitely acceptable. We�ll break the shoebox projects into small groups (tables of 10) based on our final count. Tables will be set up to stamp the day away. You will need to bring four extra completed shoebox projects for door prizes and hostess thank yous. Participation in the shoebox is mandatory. A shoebox project will generally be a full card, with layers and embellishment(s).
Shoebox - 4 completed plus 10 for your table to make (the 10 count includes you and you will also want to have a sample made up for your table)
Lunch �Sign ups for food and drinks would be appreciated. Everyone enjoyed sampling others� treats at some of our other gatherings, so please indicate on the registration sheet what you will bring to share. (Also see note below about Make & Take for All.)
Make & Take for All � Earlier CNY gatherings featured several large group Make & Takes. If you would prefer to do this instead of providing a food item, please say so. Please pick one or the other (unless, of course, you want to do both!).
Goody Bags � for all! Everyone will leave with a bag full of fabulous goodies.
Gift Swap � If you would like to bring a wrapped gift (for those of you who are SU! demos, think �hostess gift�), we will draw for those so that everyone who brings one will also leave with one. Value on these should be about $5, and stamped projects are always appreciated! If it�s something you�d like to take home, it�s probably perfect! This swap will be done �Yankee Trader� style. Be sure to include your name somewhere inside so the lucky winner knows who to thank.
Other Stuff � Please bring your own labeled items for your personal stamping needs, especially your favorite adhesive. These are the items you just can�t stamp without. You will likely need lots of adhesive. Make and wear a nametag with your name (and your SCS name) so that we know you on sight. We will have another �best nametag� contest so make something fabulous! This is also a fun way to learn everyone�s names!
Items to bring: your favorite adhesive, bone folder, paper cutter/scorer, scissors, straight edge, whatever else you can't stamp without!
Don't forget your camera!
Complete the registration form* and forward with your $15 payment ($16 via PayPal) by September 28. All funds collected will be spent on the event.
Linda Tarolli (lindylou1220) 6760 Schuyler Road East Syracuse, NY 13057 [email protected] 315-416-9558
************************************************** ****************** *The registration form is attached as a Word document and a PDF (thanks, Kirstin).
Remember to register and pay by noon on September 28!!!
Directions to First United Church of East Syracuse, 823 Franklin Park Drive. Get the specifics from mapquest.com or randmcnally.com. But, generally speaking, most everyone will be taking Rte. 481 (from 81, 690 or 90) and exiting at Kirkville Road WEST (exit 5W). Franklin Park Drive is only about a mile from the exit and will be on your right. You will pass one light, two gas stations at the corner where the light is, and a school (Bishop Grimes). The church is just a short way up Franklin Park Drive and will also be on your right.
If you have headed in the wrong direction on Kirkville Road and get to that light, you will see a church on your left and houses on the other three corners. That's Fremont Road; turn around and come back the other way.
FOOD INFO: Those who came to last fall's get together will remember that we had LOTS of leftovers but the May event was better volume-wise. Please remember when making/purchasing your food item that you do not need enough to feed an army. There should be a very nice variety coming: donuts - cake - muffins - cookies - brownies - chips & dip - specialty dips - casseroles/main dish items - several salads and sides - bread & butter - cheese & crackers - fruit - and more. There will be bottled water, coffee (including decaf), assorted sodas and, of course, candy for the tables.
So, my suggestion is to make/bring a "normal" amount not a super size. I am sure there will still be leftovers but everyone should be able to find something they like. If you don't believe that to be the case, please feel free to pack a sandwich. There is some (limited) refrigeration, but if items to be served cold, especially the sodas, could arrive on ice that would be very helpful. There are outlets to plug in crockpots. There will NOT be a microwave available unless someone brings it!
REMINDER: If you are bringing something that is to be served HOT, please remember that there is NO microwave available.
And, if you are bringing drinks, please bring them iced in a cooler.
There is a fridge and stove (with oven) available.
Swapping etiquette -- Since we will all be swapping at least one item (card fronts -- info in this post, demo quality card fronts -- post #5, recipes -- post #12, and/or ATCs -- post #19), I "went shopping" here on SCS for some good general guidelines. Here is what I found and I sincerely hope everyone will take these guidelines seriously so that we all give and receive wonderful swaps!
These are also good guidelines to keep in mind for your shoebox project, except that you're providing materials to make a full card rather than just a front and you won't need a "recipe".
1) Quality work -- This isn't about the quantity of layers or embellishments, or whether you are new at this or not. "Quality" means straight cuts with no crooked, fuzzy edges, tears, wrinkles, etc. (unless that is part of the design), attaching your layers straight (again, unless part of your design), stamping images clearly with fully inked stamps, etc. If you make a noticeable mistake while stamping your swaps, turn the cardstock over, or cover with another layer.
2) "Recipes" -- appreciated but not required. This means: your SCS name; your IRL name; listing the colors, stamp sets and embellishment you used; any techniques or tips you want to include. If you choose not to include a recipe, please include at least your name so we know who made your fab creation. I usually use an Avery label for my info, but a plain piece of paper works just as well.
3) The only one of these swaps requiring all current Stampin' Up! products is the demo quality swap. All other swaps can use any quality cardstock, inks, etc.
4) Would you like to receive your swap or make your shoebox project? Then it's PERFECT!
Card front swaps:
**A card front is cut 4.25 x 5.5
**Minimum of two layers of quality cardstock, including base
**Please use at least one embellishment (brads, eyelets, ribbon etc)
**NVR (no vendor restriction)
If there are questions, I will paste them into this post with the answers. Thanks to all who help answer the questions!
Happy creating.
SWAPPERS - Count confirmed as 26 for card fronts :
1 Lisa (Lisa Moore0626)
2 Laura (LauraCrr)
3 Melissa (missymouse)
4 Denise (DeMud)
5 Kristen (kdoggiedog)
6 Virginia (Vkillmore)
7 Sue (sd174)
8 Michele (tillyhead)
9 Kari (norway76)
10 Gail (musesmom)
11 Jen (Naturejen)
12 Gayla (snowcountry311)
13 Jenn (silver1sx)
14 Anna (thelonedaisy)
15 Diane (diane617)
16 Karen (kmk24)
17 Kirstin (CrabbyAbbe)
18 Cheryl (Love2Craft)
19 Shelley (shelleymay)
20 Diane (lovecardmaking)
21 Sandy (sandym)
22 Linda (Linda1959)
23 Nancy (njdart)
24 Wendy (BearCollector)
25 Becki (GypsySoul)
26 Cindy (Linda's friend)
Hi! I'm here for the demo quality swap. Please PM me if you are interested.
1. Current SU! products only.
2. You don't need to be a Demo to join this swap.
3. Card front or any other item. (card front only saves you paper, and still makes a nice sample for any demos who choose to use it.
4. Please include the following information on the back of your swap:
Your name
Your SCS name
Your email address
Swap recipe is also helpful, but not mandatory
Here's the list of people who want to do this swap:
1. diane617 (Diane)
2. DeMud (Denise)
3. Missymouse (Melissa)
4. lindylou1220 (Linda)
5. tillyhead (Michele)
6. njbaker (Nancy)
7. snowcountry311 (Gayla)
8. Lauracrr
9. Vkillmore (Virginia)
10. Arinstamps (Arin)
11. Orangemiatia (Julie new demo-can't come but would like to do this swap)
12. Love2craft (Cheryl)
13. shelleymay (Shelley)
14. crabbyabby (Kirstin) is back in the house!
15. cookiestamper (Diane)
16. rebecca
17. debils (Debi)
18. flaxychick (Michele)
19. gladheartstamper (Missy)
Wow, Linda must be getting psychic. I'm already on the list and I didn't even know there was a list!! :rolleyes: Maybe it has something to do with my asking when this thread was going to be started about 100 times in the last week!!!! As always, looking forward to a big day of SUPER STAMPING FUN!
Description: 6x6 scrapbook page that includes one of your favorite recipes. Two layers minimum, please use at least one embellishment. Please make sure they are stamped. Please do your best work. You can check out the gallery for ideas if you need some. There are many 6 x 6 recipe swaps.
Quantity: You�ll know how many to make when we post the final count. (You will not receive one of your own back)
Please include the following information on the back of your swap:
Your name
Your SCS name
Your email address
Swap recipe is also helpful, but not mandatory
This swap will be closed on October 1st. That will give you over 2 weeks to complete your swaps.
Vendor products: NVR (no vendor restrictions)
Please PM me through SCS at njbaker or email me at njbaker2002 at aol.com if you have questions or just to let me know you are participating.
6 x 6 recipe swappers (PLEASE PM ME TO LET ME KNOW)
1. Nancy (njgrose)
2. Kristen (kdoggiedog)
3. Jenn (silver1sx)
4. Gayla (snowcountry311)
5. Kari (norway76)
6. Jenn (sarsam)
7. Melissa (missymouse)
8. Nichole (yakshma)
9. Wendy (BearCollector)
10. Teresa (tesschap)
11. Shelley (shelleymay)
12. Diane (cookiestamper)
13. Diane (lovecardmaking)
14. Cheryl (Love2Craft)
15. Kimberly (kimberly6977)
16. Linda (Linda1959)
OUR TOTAL IS 16 - BUT I'D LOVE ONE EXTRA FROM EVERYONE FOR AN EXTRA DOORPRIZE... HOPE THAT'S OK!!
So, please bring 17.
__________________ Nancy J Baker - Princess of Paper
Last edited by njbaker; 10-08-2007 at 02:10 PM..
Reason: CLOSED
They are lots of fun and I am hoping I can drive the 254 miles to play and chat with them again (I did it in May and it was worth every minute it took to get there --- and it took 4 hours and 15 minutes!)
ATC = Artist Trading Cards (miniature works of Art, traded between Artists. Yes, that's you!)
ATCs are 2.5x3.5". Please be certain to use quality cardstock, at least two layers and one embellishment or dimension. They should be made with care, something your are proud to trade and would be enjoy receiving. The number of cards you will need to make will be announced when we know how many would like to participate. Make an extra one for yourself as you will not get your own back. If you have or make others bring them along as there are many who enjoy trading.
On the back of your creation please put your name (real and SCS) and contact information. Please package your bundle of ATCs in a Ziplock type bag labeled legibly with your name(s) for the gathering. Your stash of swapped ATCs will be returned to you in that bag.
Please PM me if you want to join the swap.
Participants:
1. Musemom: Gail
2. lindylou1220: Linda
3. Jan Darrah
4. Diane617: Diane
5. Njgrose: Nancy
6. Judy K
7. Snowcountry311: Gayla
8. Norway76: Kari
9. DeMud: Denise
10. CrabbyAbbe: Kirstin
11. kmk24: Karen
12. Bear Collector: Wendy
13. thelonedaisy: Anna
14. Love2Craft: Cheryl
15. Kimberly6977: Kimberly
16. Janet (Linda's friend)
17. Michelle (Flaxychick)
18. Linda (Linda 1959)
19. Virginia (vkillmore)
I have added everyone who's responded here and updated info in Post #4 on swapping. An asterisk next to your name in the sign up post (#3), means that payment has been received.
Kirstin, I got the file and got it open...until I had a computer crash. Now I cannot open it. However, I do have a laptop and should be able to access it from there so I will try to get it posted later today. Thanks for doing that.
Kirstin, I got the file and got it open...until I had a computer crash. Now I cannot open it. However, I do have a laptop and should be able to access it from there so I will try to get it posted later today. Thanks for doing that.
Yes, shall I remove those question marks?
I am thinking you better, I will squeeze it in.
__________________ I'm a loser ~ 19.2 pounds gone...lots more to go!
CNY -- Time for #6 -- 10/20/07
