CANCELLED- Ocean City, MD -- Nov. 2 - 4, 2012 2nd Annual OC Shoebox Weekend Retreat

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2nd Annual Ocean City Shoebox Weekend Retreat
OC Shoebox Retreat Information
Clarion Hotel
10100 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, MD

November 02 - 04, 2012

Cost $162.00

Plain includes:

Theme for Swap: Christmas, Holiday and Winter

For $162, (does not include your room) you can enjoy the Ocean City weekend retreat; with technique classes, shoebox, seating with your friends, meeting new friends, and it all begins on Friday at 4pm and ends on Sunday at 1pm.

Our retreats also include 4 meals which include Friday night Seafood Buffet, Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch and a large Sunday brunch.

This also includes door prizes throughout the retreat, snacks, games, shoebox card making and a big door prize on Sunday morning.

The fee for the Ocean City Shoebox Retreat does not include the hotel accommodations. You must book your hotel room separately with our discount block of room�s rate. Or if you are a commuter, you can just come during the day to crop and go home in the evening.

(Room for 25 Stampers)

Room Rates:
Group � LA Stampers
Single $115 per night (not including tax)
Double $95 per night (not including tax)

Reservations need to be made by October 3, 2012. Please contact the Clarion Hotel to make reservations: 800-638-2100 and request the LA Stampers block of rooms for discount rate.


Stampin� fun all weekend! (Shoebox swap, technique classes, snacks, swapping, etc.)
Think It.....Ink It

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1 sjjnumbers (Jess) PAID
2 vixen stamper (Karen) PAID
3 waxaddict1 (Brandy) PAID
4 cbayle (Carolyn) PAID
5 susane4 (Sue) PAID
6 Barb M
7 Mary McWilliams PAID
8 Janine Gegorek PAID
9 Lynn Hershner PAID
10 Mary Helen Nichols PAID
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[sjjnumbers]

Please sign me up!

[Vixen Stamper]

Sign me up please - I'll start now looking for a roomie (not unless my roomie from last time wants to hook up)?

I promise this time to pack more conservatively, too.

Karen

[waxaddict1]

Me too! And Carolyn Bayle as well, her split coast ID is Cbayle. Can't wait! Thanks!

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Whoo Hoo....what a great start to a fantastic weekend.... Thanks ladies.... Jess, Karen, Brandy and Carolyn.... I will put you all on the list.

Andrea & Lisa

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Hey Karen
Your packing last time was very thrifty.... we came to you alot for items of need.... We thank you for that.

Andrea

[susane4]

Sign me up! Can't wait.

Sue

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Hey Sue
I put you on the list... it seems so far away..... I am ready now...

Andrea

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Hey Ladies
Sign up now.... before you know it the spots will be filled.....

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Hey Ladies
Great weather like this makes me think about Ocean City.....sign up now......

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Lisa and I are on our way to Ocean City this weekend.... we are going to finalize the shoebox weekend. I am getting excited already.... It may be months away but it will be here before you know it.

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Lisa and I had a great time at the Ocean this weekend. There were tons of vendors and great stuff. We are looking into having a vendor at our OC shoebox just to bring some flavor to our swap. Let me know what you think.

Andrea

[Vixen Stamper]

After yesterdays shoebox swap I'm so ready for a weekend of stamping!

Karen

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Karen
I so agree..... Ocean City take me away hon......

Can't wait, Lisa and I have already starting thinking of great things....

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Welcome Barb M to the bunch...it will be a blast.....

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Hey Ladies, check out the blog to see the most recent shoebox swap results.... great cards.

Andrea

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With the weather getting warm it is time to be thinking about that trip down the Ocean Hon...... this is the best weekend to sign up for shoebow swaps..... it does not get any better than this.....

[Vixen Stamper]

Even though it's just under 4 months away, now is the time to plan for this wonderful weekend away. We learned so much last year can't wait to see what Andrea and Lisa have up their sleeves this year. Willing to drive the carpool if anyone needs a ride and as promised I won't bring that much.

Karen

[mdtotn2010]

Hi!

I've never done a crop before it. But thinking about signing up for this one. I'd be coming alone is that normal or do most come in pairs. ( my friends are great, but not the crafty times. )

Any info from past attendees would be great!

Thanks
Patti

[Golden Phoenix]

I went last year and it was LOTS of fun! It was my very first shoebox swap and while I did go with a friend, I met some wonderful new friends. All of the ladies were very nice and welcoming! There was so much to do that time just flies by. The gifts and prizes were great too! I have not signed up this year as I have a church commitment that I am working on getting out of! You will have a good time even on your own! Andrea and Lisa are wonderful hostesses and Karen (vixenstamper) keeps things lively!

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Patti
I would be glad to put you on the list, there are several ladies that are coming without "friends". You will make new friends and have a great weekend. If you look at the OC shoebox from 2011 you will see responses also check out the blog and last years pictures are out there. Ask anything and Lisa and I will get back to you or our other attendees from last year. I have to say it is a great weekend away.

[Vixen Stamper]

I keep things LIVELY - LOL!!!! Hey you gotta laugh.... and I promised myself I'm not packing EVERYTHING - will see, HAHAHAHA!!!!!

Patti, as for coming alone I came alone last year and met lots of new friends. Andrea and Lisa even found me a roomie. I think I have one this year need to check to see if she's registered yet or not, if not I'm by myself as well. You'll have a BLAST!!!

Karen

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Originally Posted by Golden Phoenix

I went last year and it was LOTS of fun! It was my very first shoebox swap and while I did go with a friend, I met some wonderful new friends. All of the ladies were very nice and welcoming! There was so much to do that time just flies by. The gifts and prizes were great too! I have not signed up this year as I have a church commitment that I am working on getting out of! You will have a good time even on your own! Andrea and Lisa are wonderful hostesses and Karen (vixenstamper) keeps things lively!

[Vixen Stamper]

Patti - Where do you live in Baltimore - have no problem carpooling.

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Originally Posted by mdtotn2010

Hi!

I've never done a crop before it. But thinking about signing up for this one. I'd be coming alone is that normal or do most come in pairs. ( my friends are great, but not the crafty times. )

Any info from past attendees would be great!

Thanks
Patti

[mdtotn2010]

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Originally Posted by Vixen Stamper

Patti - Where do you live in Baltimore - have no problem carpooling.

I live in Laurel, Not far from Columbia, but I am sure that we could find a place to meet. (I've lived in MD for 8 yrs and never been to OC)

One more question ladies: is there time to work on other projects (like finishing or starting those holiday cards. LOL ) Just trying to think how much I will need to pack.

Thanks! Yes, please sign me up and I will send in the registration form.

Thanks
Patti

[Vixen Stamper]

Well I'd be coming from north of Frederick/Emmitsburg area - Frederick Co - I'm sure we could find a place to meet.

As for time to work on other stuff personally I wouldn't plan on doing anything but what's there. It doesn't sound like a lot but these cards are gorgeous and lots of thought/work goes into them. I couldn't believe that it took me so long to complete cards either.

As for packing, LOL, everyone from last year would tell you I brought the motherload thinking I could get something else done well forget it, unless I did it after the room closed and I did it in my hotel room! Andrea and Lisa do an outstanding job of keeping your busy.

If I suggest anything extra to pack besides your basic supplies you would take to a crop type class I would add is a camera. Everything to complete the card is or should be included. Some people prestamped, embossed, pretied, prepunched it's up to you just make sure you label EVERYTHING! If you choose to emboss there just remember everything you need to emboss there (machine, folder, plates etc). I'm not one for following directions very well so I guess my personal list would be longer because I'm me, LOL!

Andrea or Lisa may have pics of everything I packed last time (god forbid) or her page not sure though.

I've lived in PA for 9 years and MD just over 35 years.

I have a vehicle that can hold whatever you pack plus my stuff so if you overpack it is really OK, LOL!

Karen

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Originally Posted by mdtotn2010

I live in Laurel, Not far from Columbia, but I am sure that we could find a place to meet. (I've lived in MD for 8 yrs and never been to OC)

One more question ladies: is there time to work on other projects (like finishing or starting those holiday cards. LOL ) Just trying to think how much I will need to pack.

Thanks! Yes, please sign me up and I will send in the registration form.

Thanks
Patti

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Thanks so much Karen for explaining the OC swap. Yes we keep you busy who knew it would have taken up til Sunday to finish 34 cards.... we had a blast and I can't wait for that weekend. I am still mending from my hospitalization... it is slow going but will be up and running for that weekend. Patti if you have further questions let us know.... I received your registration and will get back to you.... thanks.

Andrea

[mdtotn2010]

Thanks for the all the information. I'm signed up and looking forward to it! Now if it was just sooner!

[landerson1129]

Hi Patti!

I sent a Paypal invoice to you. Let me know if I did it correctly. I don't do it often, so I forget in between times. I'm so glad you signed up!

Karen did an excellent job explaining (thanks, Karen!) what goes on. We do try to keep you busy teaching new techniques or making a little something extra like gift card holders or ornaments and stuff like that.

It does take a long time because of the cards but also because of all the talking and eating and classes and everything. The time goes by in a blink.

I wish November would get here soon, too! Heaven knows I need a break now and will need one then. My husband and I are building a house with a target move in date of October 22nd. Nothing like squeezing everything into a two week period!

Let us know if you have any other questions.

Lisa

[mdtotn2010]

Hi Lisa,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I took a few days and went up to Hershey and enjoyed their Chocolate Spa! Let me say it was some great R & R.

I received the Invoice and will send payment over shortly! Can't wait to meet everyone.

Patti

[scrapadoodle]

Sign me up! I will room with Vixen Stamper (Karen). Thanks

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Hey Deb
Welcome I have you on the list.

Andrea

[Vixen Stamper]

OK so I guess I'm bunking with Deb - LOL!!!! I couldn't think of a better bunkie than you honey (OXOXOXOX) - so glad your coming this year!!!

Just so the new folks know - it really does take ALL WEEKEND to complete 25 or so cards, LOL! You just NEVER know what Lisa and Andrea have up their sleeves. It's all fun and good but you won't know unless you come!!!! So sign up now pay 1/2 and pay the other 1/2 next month and well sometime before Nov get a room, LOL!

So c'mon join in on the fun!!!!
Karen

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Thanks Karen..... Lisa and I have been chatting about what we are going to do and will share at the July 28 shoebox.......

Andrea

[mdtotn2010]

Hi Ladies,

I'm happy and sad to tell you that I am going to have to change my registration for this event. I have decided to accept a job in Nashville, TN and I will be moving from MD over Labor day weekend. I'm very excited about his opportunity, but sad that I won't be able to join you for the crop.

Have a great time!!
Patti

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Hey Patti
So sorry you are unable to attend our swap...maybe if you are in the area again, keep us in mind.

Andrea

[luvSU]

I attended the shoe box swap on July 28th in Bel Air. I love one of the cards can someone please tell me how to make it.... I can't waste anymore cardstock trying to figure this out. Picture is attached. Please email
[email protected]

Thank you!

[Vixen Stamper]

I think it's Lisa's card. Have you tried taking it apart? Looks like it's starts out as a 6" square and then about 3" on the points score. Hope that helps.

Karen

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Hey Ladies
There is still time to sign up for the OC shoebox. Registration and payment is due September 15, 2012.

[Mary McWilliams]

Hi Andrea and Lisa,

Janine Gegorek and myself would like to come could you send me the information where to send check