NY - Fall Stamping in CNY 11/4/17

[lindylou1220]

CNY Stampers Get Together -- #24
Saturday, November 4 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' Get Together. 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 September 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�) - There will be 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 table mates in the morning; another group will make your exact same card in the afternoon so please provide basic written instructions since you won�t 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.

There will be three tables , each with 9 stampers.

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. Yes, I am repeating myself. 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 15 -- Post #9


--NVR Card Front - Final Count 22 -- Post #8


--SUO* - Final Count 15 -- Post #12
*Only current Stampin� Up! products are to be used.

--3x3 full card with NO flowers allowed - Final Count 19-- Post #7

--Holiday Tags - Final Count 17 -- Post #10

New swap:

--3D item: Fancy Candy - Final Count 1 -- Post#13



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! Please don�t wrap your door prize donations. We will be awarding the +1s from the swaps as well as the extras 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 wrapped 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 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 September 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 November.

One more: Please remember that a November 4 date means that Halloween will have already passed; so, much as we�d love to see your creations, it isn�t as much fun to receive them once the holiday has gone by. Feel free to bring in what you�ve made, though, just to show them off!

[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 Diane H - pd

2 Stephanie R - pd

3 Elaine D - pd

4 Judy K - pd

5 Gayla N - pd

6 Linda C - pd

7 Pam P - pd

8 Carla D - pd

9 Catherine B - pd

10 Susan W - pd

11 Beth S - pd

12 Stacey D - pd

13 Nancy B - pd

14 Becky O - pd

15 Christine L - pd

16 Peg R - pd

17 Jackie Y - pd

18 Shelly J - pd (new)

19 Jen W - pd

20 Wendy G - pd

21 Kathy H - pd

22 Melanie M - pd

23 Karen K - pd

24 Cheryl G - pd

25 Mary U - pd

26 Edna B - pd

27 Cheryl J - pd


We are officially closed! There will be 3 tables of 9/table. You will create at two tables so will need 18 kits plus your 4 completed cards.

[diane617]

Final number 19




Something a little different, make a card that has NO flowers on it. This swap should give you a nice selection of gift enclosures, as it can be baby, boy, graduation......anything except flowers and we'll make them 3 by 3 cards this time. If you use 12 by 12 paper, you can get 8 out of one sheet, at least 2 layers of quality cardstock and some stamping please.



1 Door Prize
2 TOD
3 Linda C
4 Pam P
5 Stacey D
6 Christine L
7 Susan W
8 Wendy G
9 Peg R
10 Stephanie R
11 Beth S
12 Jackie Y
13 Jennifer W
14 Elaine D
15 Mary U
16 Catherine B
17 Cheryl G
18 Gayla
19 Becky O

[Judy K]

FINAL COUNT 22

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!

1. Door prize
2. Judy K
3. Carla D
4. Linda C
5. Stacey D
6. Christine L
7. Susan W
8. Stephanie R
9. Peg R
10. Jackie
11. Jennifer W
12. Elaine D
13. Kathy H
14. Melanie M
15. Mary U
16. Karen K
17. Becky O
18. Nancy B
19. Catherine B
20. Edna B
21. Gayla N
22. Cheryl J

[snowcountry311]

save for 6x6 Recipe Swap~ FINAL COUNT 15

grab your favorite recipe.get your creative juices going~~~~~

~~ 6x6 Recipe Card
~~ 6X6 base of good quality card stock
~~ At least two layers with your recipe TYPED
~~ at least one embellishment
~~ make sure there is something stamped - All supplies are NVR (no vendor restriction)


1. DOOR PRIZE
2. gayla
3. carla D.
4. linda C.
5. stacey D.6. susan W.
7. jackie Y.
8. jennifer W.
9. becky O.
10. cheryl G.
11. edna B.
12. nancy B.
13. mary U.
14. elaine D.
15. kathy H.

[stephanie1028]

--Holiday Tags - Final Count 17

Holiday Tags

Let's talk particulars about Holiday Tags, how big, how small? Here are a few guidelines to follow when preparing for this swap. The minimum size should be either 2" x 4" or 2.5" x 3.5". The first gives an opportunity to use a tag topper punch, while the second is also perfectly sized as an ATC. The maximum should not be bigger than a bottle tag or door hanger tag.

Make it with 2 or more layers and embellishments! And don�t forget the ribbon you�ve been saving for a special occasion! Share your favorite paper, designs, and embellishments. Any holiday is fair game.

Since many will want to actually use these as gift tags, please consider using a self-stick note to show your name & SCS name on the back of your Holiday Tags.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

I'll have fun preparing my Holiday Tags for the swap. I'm looking forward to seeing yours!

1. Door Prize
2. Carla D
3. Linda C
4. Pam P
5. Stacey D
6. Susan W
7. Elaine D
8. Melanie M
9. Mary U
10.Peg R
11.Stephanie R
12.Beth S
13.Jackie Y
14.Catherine B
15.Cheryl G
16.Gayla N
17.Becky O

[stephanie1028]

Please ignore

[TiggyPince]

SU only means only current products from Annual and Holiday catalogs should be used. Card front size 4x 5 1/4, at least two layers cardstock one embellishment.

FINAL COUNT 15

1. Linda C
2. Door Prize
3. Susan W
4. Stephanie R
5. Beth S
6. Kathy H
7. Mary U
8. Catherine B
9. Edna B
10. Gayla N
11. Nancy B
12. Diane H
13. Shelly J
14. Becky O
15. Cheryl J

[drofnas]

Spend $1 to $2 on your favorite candy and "recreate" it to make your presentation as fun and pretty as you please. The idea of this swap is not to plunk the candy into a pre-purchased bag, but to somehow make the candy more enticing. Some stamping and embellishing should be involved. Think outside the (Candy) box! This swap is for JUST ONE, no "+1" or multiples needed.


1. Stacey D.
2. Christine L.
3. Susan W.
4. Beth S.
5. Jennifer W.
6. Elaine D.
7. Kathy H.
8. Melanie M.
9. Mary U.

10. Shelly J.
11. Becky O.
12. Gayla N.
13. Cheryl J.

[lindylou1220]

We are good to go with all the swaps now posted (keep an eye out for more details on some), so please feel free to chime in/chat any time. Remember to subscribe to this thread to receive update notifications. Thanks.

[Kewl Kat]

Hi Linda, I will be coming weather allowing, in the 3x3 swap, why wouldn't a 12 x 12 sheet of paper make 9 squares??? just wondering? Thanks for hosting.

[lindylou1220]

Becky (and everyone else who's curious),

12x12 to 3x6 cards:

cut paper in half to 6x12; cut both pieces to 3x6 --> 4/piece yields 8 cards 3x6


It would be 4" squares that you'd get 9 of from a 12x12. Make sense?



Glad you're going to make it.

[teach57123]

I'll be there! Will look over choices and send in form soon. Up in the air on food since I'll be traveling that day. I can do a green salad if that works.

[teach57123]

Forgot to say it's me! Beth!!,

[lindylou1220]

How silly. I know it's you, Beth. ;-)

[teach57123]

Just had a couple of girls cancel for Stamp-a-Palooza so we have some openings...deadline September 15, event October 21.

[njbaker]

Please put me on the list.

[lindylou1220]

Gotcha, Nancy.

[swebb]

Good Morning
Count me in for every swap.
Susan

[lindylou1220]

Please send in your registration form to make the count "official", Susan. Thanks.

[CALproductions]

Count me in. Just printed off my registration form, will get it in the mail tomorrow. I will participate in the NVR, 3x3 and wrapped candy swaps. Will bring Pumpkin Crisp.

[lindylou1220]

Glad you're going to make it, Christine. I've added you to the registration list.

[swebb]

It is ready to be mailed

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindylou1220

Please send in your registration form to make the count "official", Susan. Thanks.

[Peggles13]

Count me in! I'll try to remember to bring my registration form and payment on Monday. (How's that for remembering and signing up "early" instead of waiting 'til the last minute?)

Any requests for baked goods? (Other than no oatmeal-raisin cookies unless they're labeled as such?)

[Peggles13]

Okay, now I see the deadline date - so I'm not early. Oh well!

[lindylou1220]

Yes, you're early, Peg. Glad we twisted your arm. ;-)

Hmmm...let me think about the something baked.


See you on Monday.

[BearCollector]

I'm planning to come Linda. I will get my form and money in the mail to you.

Thanks,
Wendy

[diane617]

My form is printed!

[lindylou1220]

Glad you're going to make it, Wendy.

Such progress, Diane.

[lindylou1220]

We're a week away from the registration deadline. Please encourage your friends (and yourselves!) to get those registrations in.

If you know of others interested, please let them know because I'm anticipating lower than usual numbers. Many of our "regulars" unavailable on this date. :-(

[lindylou1220]

Sunday afternoon bump. Registrations are due soon!

[snowcountry311]

mentioned yesterday,while in rochesther......
hoping a few stampers will join the fun!

[teach57123]

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephanie1028

--Holiday Tags - Final Count xx -- Post #xx

Holiday Tags

Let's talk particulars about Holiday Tags, how big, how small? Here are a few guidelines to follow when preparing for this swap. The minimum size should be either 2" x 4" or 2.5" x 3.5". The first gives an opportunity to use a tag topper punch, while the second is also perfectly sized as an ATC. The maximum should not be bigger than a bottle tag or door hanger tag.

Make it with 2 or more layers and embellishments! And don�t forget the ribbon you�ve been saving for a special occasion! Share your favorite paper, designs, and embellishments. Any holiday is fair game.

Since many will want to actually use these as gift tags, please consider using a self-stick note to show your name & SCS name on the back of your Holiday Tags.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

I'll have fun preparing my Holiday Tags for the swap. I'm looking forward to seeing yours!

1. Door Prize
2. Carla D
3. Linda C
4. Pam P
5. Stacey D
6. Susan W

I should be on this list, too. Sorry if the form was too hard to read.

[lindylou1220]

Beth, it may just be that the swaps haven't all been updated yet. You were on "the list".

All: That's the case with all the swaps. If you see your name in one spot but not in another where it should be, it's most likely that all the swap heads haven't yet been able to get here to do updates. No need to worry til "the end".

[teach57123]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindylou1220

Beth, it may just be that the swaps haven't all been updated yet. You were on "the list".

All: That's the case with all the swaps. If you see your name in one spot but not in another where it should be, it's most likely that all the swap heads haven't yet been able to get here to do updates. No need to worry til "the end".

Silly, silly me! I forgot you have lovely ladies who do that.

[lindylou1220]

Quote:

Originally Posted by teach57123

Silly, silly me! I forgot you have lovely ladies who do that.

Yup. Couldn't do it without them!