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CNY Stampers Get Together -- #25
Saturday, May 5 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 March 26. 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 clarification is needed, please 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 should 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. NEW NOTE: Please DO NOT do any stamping ahead of time. That takes the fun out of making your card! You can, however, do any die cutting or punching or dry embossing that doesn’t require stamping to be done beforehand.
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 3 tables of 9.
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. All swaps will include a +1 for a door prize.
The swaps you know and love:
--Recipe - Final Count 13 -- Post #10
--NVR Card Front - Final Count 20 -- Post #12
--SUO* - Final Count 16 (4/11/18 update) -- Post #9<o:p *Only current Stampin’ Up! products are to be used.
--Fancy Fold (this is a FULL card) - Final Count 22 -- Post #8
--2-1/2” Squares - Final Count 13 --Post #7
New swap:
--12” x 12” Scrapbook Layout - Final Count 7 -- Post#14
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 can thank you. 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 are likely to need more than you think.
Name tags - Labels will be available for nametags 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 26. 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.
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!!
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!
*I am hoping that the oven will be available but need to check on this.
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 and entry 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.
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 26 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!
** While you don't want your project to be too complicated to be completed within 5 to 10 minutes, you also don't want it to be just sticking layers together. Please don't do stamping ahead of time because that kinda takes away the fun!
** 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. Remember that you can finish assembly at home if you have all the pieces stamped and otherwise prepped.
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.
1 Janet S - pd 2 Catherine B - pd 3 Susan W - pd 4 Linda C - pd 5 Diane H - pd 6 Wendy G - pd 7 Jackie Y - pd 8 Heather M - pd 9 Gayla N - pd 10 Beth S - pd 11 Nancy B - pd 12 Carla D - pd 13 Rosalie B - pd 14 Elaine D - pd 15 Kristen V - pd 16 Stephanie R - pd 17 Karen K - pd 18 Amy F - pd 19 Sandra B (friend of Amy) - pd 20 Kathy H - pd 21 Ann C - pd 22 Becky O - pd 23 Pam N - pd 24 Lorraine P - pd 25 Jennifer W - pd 26 Cheryl G - pd 27 Carol C -
All swaps have now been posted. READY, SET, SIGN UP!
For this swap we will be using the color palette in Stampin’ Up’s Designer Series Paper, “Delightful Daisy”. You do not have to incorporate this paper, but please only use the colors listed below:
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Calypso Coral<o:p
Daffodil Delight<o:p<o:p <o:p<o:p<o:p<o:p<o:pNight of Navy
Old Olive<o:p
Pool Party<o:p
Tranquil Tide<o:p
Whisper White <o:p
You will be creating a 2.5 inch square (PLEASE NOTE THAT IS SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN PREVIOUS SQUARE SWAPS). The dimensions are larger so you can mount these into a 9 inch square shadowbox frame. With this in mind, you can create your square without worrying about thickness, you can use layers and add embellishments without wondering if it will fit in the frame! Make sure you use quality paper with even and neat cuts so we will have a lovely piece of art to showcase.<o:p<o:p<o:p<o:p<o:p<o:p<o:p<o:p
1 Diane
2 Carla D
3 Elaine D
4 Janet S
5 Susan W
6 Jackie Y
7 Heather M
8 Kathy H
9 Kristen V
10 Wendy G
11 Nancy B
12 Beth S
13 Stephanie R
14 Amy F
15 Jennifer W
16 Becky O
17 Gayla
18 Karen K
19 Linda C
20 Catherine B
21 Cheryl G
22 doorprize
SUO- Stampin Up Only Swap. SU only means only current products should be used. Card front size 4x 5 1/4, at least two layers cardstock one embellishment.
1.) Door Prize
2.) Catherine B.
3.) Janet S.
4.) Susan W.
5.) Wendy B.
6.) Nancy B.
7.) Beth S.
8.) Stephanie R.
9.) Sandra B.
10.) Amy F.
11.) Becky O.
12.) Gayla N.
13.) Linda C.
14.) Diane H.
15.) Kathy H.
16.) Carol C.
Last edited by Catherine321; 04-11-2018 at 06:34 AM..
6X6 size, NVR, at least 2 layers cardstock, at least one embellishment, some sort of of stamping
1. Door Prize
2. Linda C
3. Carla D
4. Elaine D
5. Susan W
6. Jackie Y
7. Heather M
8. Kathy H
9. Ann C
10. Nancy B
11. Becky O
12. Gayla N
13. Cheryl G
Last edited by TiggyPince; 04-01-2018 at 06:48 PM..
at least 2 layers cardstock, at least one embellishment, some sort of of stampin
A bit smaller than 4.25 x 5.5 suggested. This is always a fun swap!!! 1.) Susan Webb 2.) Jackie Y. 3.) Heather M. 4.) Kathy H. 5.) Ann C. 6.) Carla D. 7.) Elaine D. 8.) Rosalie B. 9.) Pam N. 10.) Nancy B.
11.) Stephanie R. 12.) Sandra B. 13.) Becky O. 14.) Jennifer W. 15.) Amy F. 16.) Gayla N. 17.) Linda C. 18.) Catherine B. 19.) Lorraine P.
12" x12" scrapbook page swap - IN BLACK AND WHITE!! - *****FINAL COUNT is 7*****
Each participant will design and make ONE 12" x 12" scrapbook page for EACH OF THE OTHERS who sign up for this swap. Please make this a BLACK AND WHITE scrapbook page in any theme of your choice. There will NOT be +1 for a door prize for this swap, just make one for each of the participants who sign up below. Please use quality card stock and embellishments on your page, and don't forget to leave spaces to add our photos to the page later on. Use your imagination - this will be fun. When we are done, we should end up with some beautiful black and white pages that can be combined into a scrapbook binder for us to add your photographs to on our own time.
1. Wendy G
2. Susan W
3. Lorraine P
4. Nancy B
5. Beth S
6. Gayla N
7. Cheryl G
Last edited by BearCollector; 04-01-2018 at 09:11 AM..
I *always* have early notice (usually two events ahead). But that doesn't help when those outside our stamping group schedule weddings, etc. on the same date.
November 3 is our fall event date in case anyone wants to note it now. I'm sure I will have the date for next May available by the time this May's event rolls around as well. I do this mostly to make sure that the venue is available for us.
I just saw a post from Becky that she will be happy to supply anyone interested with tickets for the Stamp & Scrapbook show at the OCC campus on May 19-20. Please LMK if you'd like tickets.
The 12x12 B&W scrapbook page swap isn't getting much love. I really thought that we still had some traditional scrappers amongst us. Please don't overlook this swap!
The 12x12 B&W scrapbook page swap isn't getting much love. I really thought that we still had some traditional scrappers amongst us. Please don't overlook this swap!
Had to wait until we had a meeting at church last night to make sure they didn't change a date, and they didn't. So, I'm not going to be able to join you this time around. :(
Wow I missed a lot since I can't go on SCS at work and of course being busy at home. I am already missing Nancy's gathering. I will check to make sure nothing is going on first. Thanks Linda for letting me know
NY * Spring Stamping in CNY (#25) - 5/5/18
