NY * Spring Stamping in CNY (#23) - 5/6/17

[lindylou1220]

CNY Stampers Get Together -- #23
Saturday, May 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
First United Church of East Syracuse
823 Franklin Park Drive, East Syracuse


Please join us at our next Central New York Stampin' GetTogether. It’s a full day of stamping fun!

Cost - $25.00 per person ($27 via PayPal). Registrations must be paid no later than noon on March 28. Mail registration form and payment to me (info is in the registration form). There are no refunds, but you may offer your spot to someone else.

There is a lot of info to digest but reading through it should help answer many questions. If any clarification is needed, just ask.This thread is our main way to communicate with you and we are here to help! It’s best to subscribe to this thread so that you see the updates. You will find final counts and other important info here on page 1 once the event is closed.

Mandatory Table Project (aka “shoebox”) - You will work on table projects in the morning AND the afternoon, so bring your idea and all the supplies (in kits)needed for making your project with your tablemates in the morning; another group will make your exact same card in the afternoon so please provide basic written instructions since you won’t always be there with your project. Your project stays stationary; you’ll do the moving. Your project can be a full card, including layers and embellishment(s), or any other project that involves stamping.

When our final count is in, you will know the table sizes and how many kits will be needed. You will also need four completed copies of your project. This will generally be a full card, with layers and embellishment(s) and should *NOT* take more than 5 to 10 minutes to complete.Please provide any special adhesive that's needed. So, just to say it another way: Bring 4 completed projects + make up 18 packets of materials **in kits** to make your project. Extra parts to fix any "oops" should also be provided.

Your project for the morning and afternoon should be all the same. Please use only quality products and make these something you’d be thrilled to get yourself.

I anticipate that there will be four tables but the count per table depends on the number signing up.You'll be at one table of xx and one of xx.

NOTE: Because you will be switching tables, but your projects staying behind, it is CRITICAL that you provide basic directions for your project unless it is VERY obvious. Please include your name and SCS name as well. Thank you!

Swaps - ALL SWAPS ARE OPTIONAL but participation in at least one is encouraged. You’ll know how many to make when we post the final counts, and You’ll have plenty of notice since the deadline is well in advance of the event. Most swaps will include a +1 for a door prize.

The swaps you know and love:

--Recipe - Final Count 13 -- Post #7

--NVR Card Front - Final Count 28 -- Post #9

--SUO* - Final Count 16 -- Post #8
*Only current SU! products are to be used.

--ATC - Final Count 16 -- Post #11

New swaps:

--Paper-crafted box - Final Count 1 -- Post #10 (16 participants but just 1 box to swap)

--Wedding/Anniversary/Love - Final Count 24 -- Post #12

Food - Please indicate on the registration form the specific food item you will bring to share. The main dish lunch items and breakfast casseroles are always the hardest to fill so please consider one of those if you haven’t before.Please don’t just say “food” or “whatever you need”.Ideas: breakfast items, lunch items, including salads, desserts and snacks. We love to try your homemade food specialties! Bottled water and coffee will be provided. BYO soda if you want it.

Make & Take for All - Because of doing shoebox projects in the a.m. and p.m., we will have only one or two large group projects. If you have a great idea for one, please tell me what it is.

Garage Sale -Bring your stamps and stamping supplies to sell or trade. Current Stampin’ Up! items must be offered for trade only; you can sell retired items. Sorry but we can’t be responsible for missing items so bring things at your own risk.

Goodie Bags - for everyone! Goodie bags will all have the same value but may have some variation in colors, etc. You know it will be great.

Door Prizes - Donations from our group are most welcome and much appreciated. Let me know if you’d like to make a door prize donation and what it is. Our participants are always so generous! We will be awarding the +1s from the swaps as well as the extra sets from the shoebox projects as door prizes. We’ll have another 50/50 raffle to support the event for next time as well.

Gift Swap - You don’t have to sign up for this one, but if you would like to participate, bring a gift related to our stamping passion. Everyone who brings a gift to swap will also leave with one. Value on these should be in the $5-10 range, and stamped projects are always appreciated! If it’s something you’d like to take home, it’s probably perfect!Be sure to include your name somewhere inside so the lucky winner knows who to thank. Wrap it up prettily to encourage “stealing”. REMEMBER: Stamping-related!!!

Other - Please bring your own labeled items for your personal stamping needs, including your favorite adhesive. These are the items you just can’t stamp without, like: bone folder, paper cutter/scorer, scissors, straight edge, stamp cleaner and whatever else you can't stamp without! Did I say adhesive?????Adhesive! You will likely need lots of it.

Name tags - Labels will be available for name tags but feel free to make your own if you'd rather.

Don't forget your camera!

REMEMBER: Complete the registration form and forward with your $25 payment ($27 via PayPal) by noon on March 28. All funds collected will be spent on the event. Your registration is complete when your payment is received. If you have any questions, please ask! Looking forward to seeing you in May.

[lindylou1220]

Swap Etiquette -- These are some good general guidelines that I found on SCS. I hope everyone will take these guidelines seriously so that we all make 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" (but you do need directions).

1) Quality work -- This isn't about the quantity of layers or embellishments (please do use a MINIMUM of one embellishment and two layers), 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. Last of all, quality means to use cardstock that is a nice weight not some flimsy stuff that has the feel of construction paper.

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. Avery labels work great, but a plain piece of paper or your personalized stamp work just as well.

3) There is just one swap requiring all current Stampin' Up! products this time so please be sure to read before committing. All other swaps can use any quality stamps, cardstock, inks, etc. This is not the time to unload your cheap cardstock! Please, nothing flimsy!

4) Would you like to receive your swap or make your shoebox project? Then it's PERFECT!

5) Swap sizes: NVR card front & SUO -- a bit smaller than 4.25 x 5.5 suggested. Recipes swaps are 6x6. Other swap size specifics are noted in the write ups.

Please ask any questions you might have and someone will be sure to answer. We have all made a lot of great friends getting together at these gatherings so we hope you’ll join us at this one!

Resummarizing: Layers - at least two! Dig into those embellishments, give your fellow swappers a real treat! Put those punches to work! Have fun, try something different! Show some pride and put your name on the back!!

Swapping will likely be around lunch time.

[lindylou1220]

Food Info -- Please remember when making/purchasing your food item that you do not need enough to feed an army. The main dish lunch items and breakfast casseroles are always the hardest to fill so please consider one of those if you haven’t before.

There is usually a very nice variety coming: donuts - cake - muffins - sticky buns - cookies - brownies - candy - chips & dip - specialty dips - casseroles/main dish items - salads and side dishes - bread & butter - cheese & crackers - fruit - and more.

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 your own lunch. We do have a refrigerator and stove available and there are plenty of outlets to plug in crockpots. There will NOT be a microwave available unless someone brings it!

[lindylou1220]

DIRECTIONS to First United Church of East Syracuse, 823 Franklin Park Drive. Get the specifics from a mapping site if you need them. 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 way less than a mile from the exit and will be on your right. After the exit, 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. Parking is in the back.

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 right. That's Fremont Road; turn around and come back the other way.

[lindylou1220]

Other Important Stuff

When the event closes, this first page is where you will find all the updated info on the swaps, etc. Info will be updated as registrations arrive and the final details should be posted shortly after the March 28 deadline.

Shoebox Project -- Some hints and some pleas:
** Your shoebox project (AND all swaps) should be AT LEAST *2* layers and it should include an embellishment, unless the design absolutely won't allow for this.

** Please "kit" your items. What does this mean? Place all pieces of card stock, embellishments, etc. needed to make your project into an envelope or baggie for each person. Why? (1) It protects your supplies from damage, like stray ink splotches. (2) It prevents random grabbing of your supplies, thus ensuring enough for everyone at the table. Save those junk mail envelopes; they're perfect to hold your kits and won't cost you anything.

** Please place out enough packets for the MORNING (plus some extras for "oops"). You will set out your remaining supply for the afternoon. Why? Mainly because it ensures that there are enough supplies for the afternoon stampers. Yes, we have come up short in the past.

** Please do NOT get too crazy with your project. The time allotted per project is only 5 to 10 minutes, not 20! Why? Well, if all projects took 20 minutes to create, we'd be there stamping til midnight. While we are not on a strict schedule, the day does move along and everyone enjoys being able to take a real lunch break and participate in the swaps that usually surround lunchtime without stressing that they haven't finished all the morning table projects. Whew!

** A thought for you speedy stampers...I know that some of you are very quick and find yourselves at loose ends before the rest of your table is finished. May I suggest that you ASK those who've fallen behind if they would appreciate some help in getting some "parts" done to help them finish up?

** Slower stampers...Please don't be offended if someone offers to help you complete some "parts" or ask for some help if you see that others have finished.

Gift Swap -- Wrap it up as nice as you please. "Snitching" encouraged as part of the fun. Your gift can be handmade or purchased, but please be sure that it is stamping related.

Tables -- Tables are assigned randomly when you arrive. If you really, really (really) need to be with your friend (I'm saying this more for the newbies), we will try to accommodate you but the random assignments really do make for a good way to make new friends. Plus, you and your friend(s) will have different projects to share. Well, unless you're randomly assigned to the same table set. Then, you're welcome to ask someone at another table to switch with you. You will be at one table in the morning and a different table (but with the same tablemates) in the afternoon.

[lindylou1220]

Who's coming:

1 Linda C - pd
2 Diane H - pd
3 Karen K - pd
4 Dana D - pd
5 Carla D - pd
6 Janet S - pd
7 Rosalie B - pd
8 Beth S - pd
9 Catherine B - pd
10 Peg R - pd
11 Gayla N - pd
12 Nancy B - pd
13 Judy K - pd
14 Christine L - pd
15 Lorraine P - pd
16 Stacey D - pd
17 Pam N - pd
18 Kathy H - pd
19 Judy J (new) - pd
20 Alice B - pd
21 Edna B - pd
22 Meg D - pd
23 Sue C (new) - pd
24 Ann Cz - pd
25 Elaine D - pd
26 Stephanie R - pd
27 Wendy G - pd
28 Nancy D - pd
29 Kristin G (new) - pd
30 Ann W (new) - pd
31 Maria S - pd
32 Ann Co (new) - pd
33 Becky O - pd
34 Mary U (new) - pd
35 Anita K - pd
36

[TiggyPince]

FINAL COUNT 13 Recipe Swap

Come have fun in this swap! Share your favorite food recipe. The requirements are: at least 2 layers of cardstock, some type of stamping and at least one embellishment.

1. Door Prize
2. Linda C
3. Stacey D
4. Elaine D
5. Carla D
6. Ann C
7. Nancy B
8. Judy J
9. Nancy D
10. Gayla N
11. Mary U
12. Edna B
13. Becky O

[diane617]

SU! only total 16

SU! only means only current products should be used. Cardfront ONLY. The new catalog will be coming out Jun 1st and the retirement list should be available in April. We would appreciate if you would try to use items that will still be available after June 1. DSP does not usually carry over. Some ribbons and twine may not carry over, but there will probably be something similar in the new catalog. Many of the swappers are demos too and we find these samples helpful for our business, so thank you for helping us highlight sets we may not own.


1 door prize
2 Diane
3 Janet
4 Dana
5 Nancy B
6 Judy J
7 Kathy H
8 Nancy D
9 Beth S
10 Catherine B
11 Ann C
12 Gayla
13 Linda C
14 Mary U
15 Edna B
16 Becky O
17
18

[kmk24]

This swap is for card fronts only using any vendor's products. Please use quality card stock with at least two layers. Create something you would like to get yourself!
FINAL COUNT IS 28!

1. Door prize
2. Stacey D.
3. Dana D.
4. Pam N.
5. Elaine D.
6. Carla D.
7. Ann C.
8. Nancy B.
9. Christine L.
10. Lorraine P.
11. Rosalie B.
12. Judy J.
13. Kathy H.
14. Peg R.
15. Nancy D.
16. Kristin G.
17. Catherine B.
18. Meg D.
19. Gayla N.
20. Linda C.
21. Stephanie R.
22. Mary U.
23. Alice B.
24. Edna B.
25. Ann W.
26. Becky O.
27. Sue C.
28. Anita K.

[evilQmom]

Creative Box Swap ONE

For this swap you will create JUST ONE

You can use any die, cut file, or template in your collection. You can also
make one up. If you do use a "standard" die, please try to modify it in some
fashion to make it unique. For example, you could make the box taller or wider
or into something unexpected.

Please make the box of a size that would cover at least the palm of your
hand. We are not looking for teeny, tiny here.

Remember to use quality card stock and include some stamping, perhaps on a
tag if there's no place for it on the box. Don't forget an embellishment as
well.

So that your box may be recreated, instructions / measurements are not required, but would be nice to share!

Have fun!!!

1. Janet
2. Elaine D.
3. Carla D.
4. Christine L.
5. Lorraine P.
6. Judy J.
7. Nancy D.
8. Beth S.
9. Becky O
10. Ann Co.
11. Meg D.
12. Gayla N.
13. Mary U.
14. Ann W.
15. Dana D.
16. Stacey D.

[cdesalvia]

Artist trading cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art that you create! The theme for the ATC will be SPRING! Think flowers, blue skies and lush green grass! The requirements for this swap are 2 layers, and an embellishment. Consider your ATC as a 2.5" x 3.5" card front! Add them to your stash or use what you receive in exchange to enhance tags, card fronts, scrapbook pages or for Pocket Letters!

FINAL COUNT IS 16!

1. Plus One
2. Carla
3. Stacy D.
4. Elaine D.
5. Ann C.
6. Christine L.
7. Kathy H.
8. Peg R.
9. Wendy G

10 Kristin G
11. Beth S
12. Catherine B.
13. Meg D.
14. Gayla N.
15. Mary U.

16. Becky O.

[Dana's Card World]

Wedding/Anniversary/Love Card Swap Final Count#24
This is a card front swap (Needs to fit on a 4.25 x 5.5)At least 2 layers and an embellishment.You can use any vendor for this swap as well just need to be wedding/anniversary/love themed.


1 Plus One
2 Dana
3 Stacey D
4 Pam N
5 Elaine D
6 Ann Cz
7 Nancy B
8 Christine L
9 Judy K
10 Rosalie B

11 Judy J
12 Kathy H

13 Wendy G
14 Nancy D

15 Beth S
16 Catherine B
17 Ann Co
18 Meg D
19 Gayla N
20 Linda C
21 Mary U
22 Alice B

23 Anita K
24 Becky O

[Rosalie8016]

I'm in!

[teach57123]

I'll be there!

[lindylou1220]

Got you, Rosalie & Beth.

[Catherine321]

I'm in.

[Catherine321]

Question, re:SUO Will the retired list come out before or after? And I always wondered if you can use any stampin up punch, or does it have to always be a current punch?

[Peggles13]

I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not, but count me in!

[snowcountry311]

i'm in

[njbaker]

Please add me to the list.

[lindylou1220]

Peg, of course it is a good thing!

Catherine, for the SUO swap, the retirement list should be out about a month before the event so please wait for that. It is very possible that this will be a year of changing cardstock and ink colors so everyone should also wait to see on those, unless using the 2016-18 in colors. Those are "safe". Designer papers rarely stay.

As for punches, those should also only be current. So, for example, no word window or modern label. :-(


Diane will be posting some additional guidelines so watch for that to happen.

[Judy K]

Sign me up please.

[Catherine321]

I was wondering, since we do have a bit of time, would anyone one be interested in buying in for those packages of 100 jacket sleeves for A2 cards. I looked them up on Clearbags.com, and if I ordered 90 packages of 100 each with shipping it would end up being about $3.35 per package. They are $3.09 a package ( 90 or more sets) and the estimated UPS shipping is about $22. I would not be making any money off this, but with a group order it would be about 50% off the single listing You can check the numbers on the site.

[diane617]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catherine321

I was wondering, since we do have a bit of time, would anyone one be interested in buying in for those packages of 100 jacket sleeves for A2 cards. I looked them up on Clearbags.com, and if I ordered 90 packages of 100 each with shipping it would end up being about $3.35 per package. They are $3.09 a package ( 90 or more sets) and the estimated UPS shipping is about $22. I would not be making any money off this, but with a group order it would be about 50% off the single listing You can check the numbers on the site.

I just did an order

[lindylou1220]

Diane, you "just did an order" as in you have plenty to share like Catherine suggests or plain old you just ordered some for yourself?

[diane617]

Ordered 6 by 6 for my technique classes, plus just 2 packs of A2 for me. Just as in it arrived last Friday :(

[CALproductions]

Please add me to the list of attendees.

[paddenl]

Sign me up please.

[snowcountry311]

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowcountry311

i'm in

here i am linda-in for everything.already started my list-display board,pins
and choco rocks.
company (5) coming friday-sunday.then off to visit matthew for his birthday
(surprise visit).allen found B&B that will welcome all 3 dogs!

[lindylou1220]

Nice surprise for Matthew, Gayla. At first I was thinking, "How's she gonna come to the gathering when all that is going on" but then I realized that you were talking about the current week. Have a fun trip.

Happy birthday & happy valentine's day to Matthew! The latter to all, although a bit early.

[melaniemonette]

Count me in... Def NVR and Box, maybe wedding. Miss the little 2 1/4 squares :(

[JustAliceB]

Please sign me up, Linda. Thank you.

[EddieRose]

Just wondering if there was still a spot open? If so, I would like to come. Just let me know and either way it's okay!!! Happy Valentine's Day!!

[lindylou1220]

Quote:

Originally Posted by EddieRose

Just wondering if there was still a spot open? If so, I would like to come. Just let me know and either way it's okay!!! Happy Valentine's Day!!

Plenty of room. Is that you, Edna?

[EddieRose]

Yes, it's Edna. I would like to come, thank you for getting back with me.

[lindylou1220]

I've added you to the list, Edna. Glad you can make it.

[momoffive]

Linda, Could you please sign me up, and my friend Sue (who is a newbie ) would like to come. Thanks

[lindylou1220]

Sure, Meg. I've added both of you.

[Pam29]

Linda, I thought I also signed up for the NVR, but I don't see my name added there. If I forgot to check that box, I meant to.

[lindylou1220]

Hi Pam, I sent out the updates to our swap hostesses yesterday and it's likely that not everyone has seen my email yet. Keep an eye on it and remind me if you don't see a change.