StampMania - Southern California (SCSM4)- Everyone Welcome! Please join us!

[Jami]

SplitCoastStampers SoCal StampMania IV
Saturday April 28, 2007
1:00 – 9:00 pm (registration 12:30-1:00)
Long Beach, CA

Fee:
$32 including dinner if paid by 1/31 (this is the early bird special)
$37 including dinner if paid 2/1 - 3/15
$42 including dinner if paid 3/16 - 4/10 (and if we still have spots available)
No registration taken after 4/10/07
If you'd like to come for the afternoon only with no dinner, e-mail Joy for pricing and availability of spots
(Please make checks payable to Joy Kennedy or Paypal – see the next post for info)

NO REFUNDS of registration fees, however we will help facilitate you to transfer your ticket to someone on our waiting list whenever possible.



PLEASE NOTE: This is designed as a SplitCoastStampers Community Event. You are welcome to invite any friends, but we do ask that they register a screen name here at SplitCoast and post a message to this thread in order to attend. Each registrant’s screen name MUST be included on their registration form! We will also post a Get-to-know you thread later as things get rolling and ask that you participate there if at all possible. It really makes the event more fun when you have chatted with people ahead of time a bit.




Brought to you by SCS'ers Joy (JoyOfStamping), Jami and Emily (WaterPixie)


We'll have:
* Get-Acquainted time
* Shoebox Swap (see below for details)
* Emily (WaterPixie) Make'n'Take
* Name Tag Contest (Cool prize!)
* Snacks Potluck
* Card swap – optional – you must indicate when you register if you will participate
* Roster of participants
* DINNER
You need to bring:
* Your name tag - with both your name and your SCS Screen ID on it. We'll have a contest for best name tag. Name tag contest is No Vendor Restrictions. This is the ONLY part of SCSM that is NVR, so have fun with your other favorite stamp companies.
* A shoebox project for people 10 to do (+extra supplies for 2 for mess-ups ). Plus 2 finished samples of the project - 1 to leave with the box and 1 for the display board. The display board samples will be sent to one of the Cards for The Troops programs or Ronald McDonald House. Everyone will rotate around and get to do 10 different shoebox projects. Projects can be cards, small gifts, or party favors. The project should be something that can be completed in 10 minutes or less. The project must use Stampin' Up current supplies – cardstock, stamps, ink, etc (with the exception of any embellishment not sold by SU). Samples must be made with the SAME supplies that you have in your box, not just something “similar”. When the people doing your swap see how wonderful yours is, they want to do their best to duplicate it. When you use one item for the swap but bring something else for them to use to complete it, it can be very frustrating for them since they can't get the same results. i.e. if you use Watercolor Wonder Crayons on your project, please supply them with those to complete it, as opposed to something similar like watercolor pencils. We want everyone to have an enjoyable time, and being able to duplicate the fabulous shoebox swaps is a big part of the fun for everyone. Please let us know if you have any questions. Make sure your name is on everything!!!
* A scrubber and stampin’ mist with your name on it.
* Stamped Item for a raffle door prize (limit one per person please) - this should be valued at $5-$10. Think of stamped gift items (notebook and pen, coaster, candle, etc. or cello with topper filled with embellishments, etc.) Door prize should have your name in or on it somewhere so winner knows who brought it. Prize does not need to be wrapped...unless it is in cello or something so it is visible. For value of hand-stamped items think about what you might sell it for to a customer or at a Craft Fair. Absolute maximum value of $10 PLEASE!!!
* Optional - snack item to share – finger foods only please – sweet or salty or fruit or veggie or whatever. 12 pack of bottled water or 2 bottles of soda. Please let Jami know if you plan to bring a snack or a beverage. Everyone who brings something for the potluck will be entered into a drawing for a special prize!


We will provide you with a bag for your completed projects. Please bringa piece of ribbon or fiber to tie to your bag handle to help you easily identify your bag.



We are soooo excited to see all of you! This is going to be a blast! Please sign up ASAP by mailing your check with the registration form (see attachment in Joy’s post right after this post) to:

Joy Kennedy
1827 W. Beverly Dr.
Orange, CA 92868


Also please reply to this thread so everyone can see who's going and we can communicate any updates here! We will add you to the registration list below (next post) as soon as Joy receives your payment. Be sure to include your e-mail address and Joy will e-mail you our cell phone#s so you will be able to contact us the day of the event if needed. If you have any questions you can e-mail any of us (just change the “at” to @ and the “dot” to . and remove the spaces):
Joy – joy of stamping at gmail dot com
Jami – jaminoe at stampin zone dot com
Emily – degunnell at mac dot com

Event will be held at:
First Baptist Church of Lakewood
5336 Arbor Rd
Long Beach CA 90808

This location is close to 405 Freeway, 605 Freeway, 91 Freeway just depending on where you are coming from. E-mail Jami if you need help with directions. It is very close to the Long Beach Airport Marriott if any of you want to make a really special weekend of it.

If you have other plans for this day - CHANGE THEM!!!! This event is not to be missed!!!!

We are also quite near Long Beach Airport if any other SCSers want to fly in to join us! We'd love to meet you!!!! There are several hotel possibilities close by. Let us know if you need help. We are also close enough that you could fly into LAX, Burbank, Ontario or even San Diego and rent a car. Check for the cheapest flights!

To see photos of past SoCal StampManias go to
Gallery at Splitcoaststampers


Please be certain Joy has you on her StampMania e-mail list for updates. Also be sure you are subscribed to this thread so you will get all updates here as well.


Dinner will be held at
Frantone's Pizza & Spaghetti Villa
10808 Alondra Blvd.
Cerritos

This is about 10 minutes from the church and right off the 605 freeway. We will have a private banquet room with an all you can eat buffet which will include: green salad, pasta salad, ravioli, lasagna, mostaccioli, meatballs, rigatoni pizza, garlic bread, soda, tea, coffee, cheese cake, chocolate mousse cake. Beer, wine and cappuccino will be available on a cash basis.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a maximum of 65 people for dinner. You must pay the registration fee to be on the list. First come first serve - so don't wait to register!!!!!
ETA: We have been able to expand our dinner registration number to 95!!!


This is an ADULT ONLY age 18+ event. Thank you.

REQUEST:

Joy and Emily and I will not be participating in the shoebox projects or the swaps due to our responsibilities the day of StampMania. We are totally fine with this and very much enjoy running the event. The only bummer thing is that at the end of the day we won't have any of the awesome cards to take home with us. So here's our request for anyone who would like to help us out. If you would like to make extra samples of your shoebox project ahead of time and/or your swap card for us we will have 3 RAK baskets at the event (one for each of us). This is totally voluntary and in no way required. I guarantee all cards received will be greatly appreciated by all 3 of us!!!!! Thank you!!!

Details on the Optional Swap:

The swap is for completed FULL CARDS using current SU supplies. You will swap convention style prior to the event starting outside the church. Time for swap is 12:00 – 12:30 just prior to registration beginning. No swapping inside once we start StampMania please.See post # 357 for more details.

[JoyOfStamping]

Registration form is attached below!

For those that would like to pay using paypal, please paypal me at joyofstamping at gmail dot com. Unfortunately, this paypal address does not accept credit cards. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Note: * next to the name means they are doing the optional swap

Confirmed Attendees:

1. Jami
2. WaterPixie
4. JoyOfStamping
5. SDiegoGal *
6. MrsMichael *
7. debbiejjackson *
8. Gardenia *
9. justheather *
10. TayloredExpressions
11. trishalim1
12. 11Valerie11
13. Oldstmpr
14. why9lover *
15. stamperbeth *
16. Karen Moody *
17. dashpaugh
18. scrapingsheri
19. Ginger Prestwich *
20. GisselaG *
21. Scrapgranny *
22. Mama Kim
23. Chantel
24. nanni_50 *
25. Inkalicious *
26. Luv2BeeStampin *
27. Janet Hoffman
28. Debra Stringer
29. GilmoreGirl
30. CaliGal
31. StampinSweetie
32. Rozie640 *
33. Montigg
34. Carol Guerard
35. ginkap *
36. Cambria
37. Pokeyspiece *
38. Gtezstamper *
39. Steph315 *
40. bethsuhr *
41. Honeydipped *
42. stampINK Friendzie *
43. California Gal *
44. suedstamper *
45. Later Dais *
46. MichelleD
47. calgramma *
48. patbear *
49. citycooks
50. ScubbaBetty
51. elyoho
52. pattydeon
53. Jodi Behling
54. alliohran *
55. Kiwistamper
56. ValnNGirls *
57. Tonistamping
58. chirpa *
59. Sencie
61. jbalcer
62. Texasgrammy
63. AnneBB
64. Darla Miller
65. Susie Johnsn
66. stamp_momma
67. jjstamper
68. shutterbug2124
69. StamperSharon
70. stamperRDH *
71. Gold N Red *
72. Sandra Pitt
73. Rock's paper scissors
74. arlenejones
75. TinaT *
76. linny6 *
77. Minnie Cieslak *
78. ouangel81
79. StampFan *
80. Jan Heilig
81. No1jujub
82. denier
83. Carol Scheevel *
84. showmestamper
85. ninja stamper *
86. becky.kwan *
87. Lynn in St. Louis
88. okiechic *
89. yapha *
90. amyroo *
91. Catie *
92. vasquezmc *
93. Marilyn Salazar
94. ponygirl *
95. AlisaJ *
96. sarahstampart *
97. ikimom *
98. KarenInKali
99. corniekaye
100. stong-robinson *
102. TinaTuna *
103. eviestamps *
104. thegmommy
105. lanijani
106. Karen Rose
107. Cindi Bushnell *
108. Pat Chastain *
109. vivien *
110. Sue Jensen *
111. udrstmpr *
112. trisha *
113. Cathy H *
114. Luna *
115. Amanda_Sewell
116. free2scrapnquilt *
117. Elliotstamps
118. mom2grace *
119. Melissa Hannant

[Jami]

All my info would not fit in the original post..so adding here...
There are quite a number of places you may want to visit while in the area:
Fabric Barn - the most incredible deals on ribbon and trims by the yard and by the spool. See www.fabricbarn.com for directions
C.R. Bloomin' Stamps (this is less than 5 minutes away). See www.crbloominstamps.com
Tall Mouse Craft Store See http://www.tallmouse.com/locations/ for the Cerritos location which is about 15 minutes away
Strictly Scrapbooking (in same parking lot as Tall Mouse)
Michael's (there are 2 within about 5 minutes - Lakewood and Long Beach)

Contact Jami if you need info on restaurants or other things in the area.

[denier]

ME ME ME!!!!!!!!!!!! i'm going!

[Samwich]

I won't be able to attend but definitely encourage everyone else to go! It is a lot of fun. Joy, Jami & Emily really work hard to put on a FANTASTIC event. You will not be disappointed.

[JoyOfStamping]

Quote:

Originally Posted by denier

ME ME ME!!!!!!!!!!!! i'm going!

Woohoo!!!!! It'll be nice to see the "U Suck/Rock" girl! ;)

[denier]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoyOfStamping

Woohoo!!!!! It'll be nice to see the "U Suck/Rock" girl! ;)

well 99% sure...my little guy should be well enough for me to go then for the day, not sure about dinner though.

[JoyOfStamping]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samwich

I won't be able to attend but definitely encourage everyone else to go! It is a lot of fun. Joy, Jami & Emily really work hard to put on a FANTASTIC event. You will not be disappointed.

[Jami]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoyOfStamping

YEAH!!! That!!! ????????????????????

[Jami]

Quote:

Originally Posted by denier

well 99% sure...my little guy should be well enough for me to go then for the day, not sure about dinner though.

YEA!!!!

[WaterPixie]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoyOfStamping

Ditto!!!!!!!

[Sencie]

What's the price just for the event if you can't make it to the dinner?

[Sencie]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samwich

I won't be able to attend but definitely encourage everyone else to go! It is a lot of fun. Joy, Jami & Emily really work hard to put on a FANTASTIC event. You will not be disappointed.

Will you be moved by then? :shock:

[WaterPixie]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sencie

What's the price just for the event if you can't make it to the dinner?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jami

If you'd like to come for the afternoon only with no dinner, e-mail Joy for pricing and availability of spots

[Sencie]

Quote:

Originally Posted by WaterPixie

Gee... can you tell I only skimmed the first post?:oops: ;)

[Karen Moody]

I'm up for another fantastic event. Add me to the list, the check is in the mail, and I'm in a stamping mood, woohoo!

[SDiegoGal]

I'll be there! Yippee, my first time! I wanted to go last year, but two of my four children (exactly five years apart) had birthdays that day - yes, April Fools babies.

[chiripa]

Count me in as well!

--
Cindy
chiripa

[SDiegoGal]

Okay. Registration emailed to Joy and PayPal payment sent. Can ya tell I can't wait?!

[StampinSweetie]

I'm there!! Woohoo!! Stampmania ROCKS!!

[debbiejjackson]

PayPal sent!!!

[JoyOfStamping]

Woohoo!!!! I've already gotten 3 paypal payments!!!! I'm so excited!

[Debra]

I will see what I can do.

[JoyOfStamping]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Debra

I will see what I can do.

OMG!!! That would be awesome if you could come!

[justheather]

I'm in!

[11Valerie11]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoyOfStamping

Woohoo!!!! I've already gotten 3 paypal payments!!!! I'm so excited!

See what happens when I'm off the computer for the day, I'm not the 1st one! LOL

I have to look at the date, Morgan's birthday is the 25th and I need to be sure we're not doing the teenager thing that weekend.

[stamperbeth]

I'm there!!! Check will be in the mail today. AND, I'll make sure hubby checks ALL the tires before I leave. I can't wait!

[Jami]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11Valerie11

See what happens when I'm off the computer for the day, I'm not the 1st one! LOL

I have to look at the date, Morgan's birthday is the 25th and I need to be sure we're not doing the teenager thing that weekend.

I wondered why you weren't first! You need to do the teenagage thing the weekend before!!!

[Jami]

Quote:

Originally Posted by stamperbeth

I'm there!!! Check will be in the mail today. AND, I'll make sure hubby checks ALL the tires before I leave. I can't wait!

Oh Beth! I certainly hope you actually make it all the way here this time! You poor thing!

[Jami]

WooHoo this is going to be so much fun!!!!!

We'd love it if you'd help us spread the word by putting a link to this thread in your sig lines!!!:-D

[Jami]

Oh and for those thinking about coming for the weekend from out of town..check out this hotel
http://www.ayreshotels.com/sealbeach/

It's really nice and about 10-15 minutes from the church. It's also only 5 minutes or so from the beach and looks like they have a weekend rate of $119 since they are more geared toward business travelers.

[tayloredexpressions]

I am so there!!! Just sent my payment through PayPal!

[JulieHRR]

Oh, man, what fun! Wish I could come! California is so nice that time of year! (OK, so it's nice ANY time of year! :grin: )

[Steph315]

I'm going! This will be my first time attending - I can't wait!

[Inkalicious]

FABULOUS!!! Ive marked that day off in my appt. book already! NOBODY gets their hair done that day, SCMania is more important!!!!

[MichelleD]

I'm definitely coming and can't wait! My friend Jennifer (citycooks) will be flying down from Northern California to join us again too :grin:.

[11Valerie11]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jami

I wondered why you weren't first! You need to do the teenagage thing the weekend before!!!

You're right! (but still need to okay it with the fam, first!)

[Inkalicious]

HI VAL!!!

[Ginger Prestwich]

I will be attending the dinner & would like to be on your Stamp Mania email list. I'll put my check into the mail today. My name is Ginger Prestwich & my email address is:
[email protected]

Thank you!

[Ginger Prestwich]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoyOfStamping

Registration form is attached below!

For those that would like to pay using paypal, please paypal me at joyofstamping at gmail dot com. Unfortunately, this paypal address does not accept credit cards. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Note: * next to the name means they are doing the optional swap

Confirmed Attendees:
1. Jami
2. WaterPixie
3. JoyOfStamping
4. SDiegoGal *
6. MrsMichael
7. debbiejjackson *
8. Gardenia *

Would you please send me all of the information about Stamp Mania IV so that I don't have to copy all 15 pages of the Split Coast responses?
Thank you!

[email protected]