1st ANNUAL EDMONTON STAMPING EXTRAVAGANZA - a huge success!

[smallpigpig]

Thanks for coming! we will meet again next year, and you are all invited!!!

until then, don't stop the fun, and chat with us here:
Forums at Splitcoaststampers


PLEASE CHECK FOR LOCATION, CLASSROOM CHANGED - AS OF MAY 15TH 2007

Date: May 26-27th inclusive

Time :Saturday: 8am-5pm - (from 8-9 is check in, registration) but if you want to come early to unpack or stamp early, I'll be there at 8am,

on sunday, you can come starting at 8am,i'll be there on caffine IV. haha

kickoff time will be at 9am for both days! !

Location:
Grant MacEwan College
(downtown location),Edmonton, Alberta
10700 - 104 Avenue
building 7, (at 107 street) level 1, room 7-142/185 - map to be emailed

Fee: $17 for the weekend

Cost will cover: space rental for both days, coffee/tea, door prizes

Cost WILL NOT cover: Hotel, food, transportation, shopping

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INFO ON HOTELS? - hotel info posted on post # 9

Payments can be made via Paypal to [email protected] (if you are using this method, please include $1.00 to cover paypal fees)

or mail to

Peggy Lo
#404 4312 139th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5Y 3N4
Canada

Space is limited, we are capping at 45 PEOPLE....FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

what will we be doing?
-STAMP, SCRAP whatever.. you bring the projects you want to do
-swap with fellow stampers
-get to know each other
-shoebox swap (optional) - SEE POST #7 for details
-a couple of field trips (done after stamping) designed for those who are from out of town, again, everyone welcome!
-whatever ideas that you may suggests
-a couple of mysterious activities that we are planning AND WON'T Tell you haha

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On Saturday night, we will also have a dinner so we can mingle.

Dinner at 6pm at
Brewsters at Oliver Square
11620 104th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2T7
Phone: (780) 482-4677
You wanna go? PM Diane (cameldiva) to add you onto the list on post #760 on page 19 click here


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WISH RAK?
what to use some stamp sets, but don't have them? ASK to see if others can bring it for you! check attachment on this thread

[smallpigpig]

Interested: green is definite
survey = survey recieved

1) smallpigpig (edmonton) PAID survey
2) cameldiva (edmonton)PAID survey
3) Lily_louise (from Mission, BC) - PAID survey
4) laderme (Innisfail, AB) PAID survey
5) Komali - friend of Diane's PAID
6) theeb (edmonton) - PAID survey
7) Dione (edmonton) PAID survey
8 ) toobusystamping (Calgary) PAID survey
9) R stamp collection (St. Albert, AB) PAID survey
10) NaNel (Quesnel, BC) - PAID survey
11) Calgary Cowpoke (Calgary) PAID survey
12) RestlessSmiles - (Manning, AB) - PAID survey
13) Charming - Edmonton PAID survey
14) guidinggirl - Calgary PAID survey
15) sunshine_bugs - Lethbridge - PAID survey
16) Georgina (Two Hills.) - friend of R stamp Collection - PAID survey
17) Tonica (Edmonton) - PAID survey
19) Rosanna(Edmonton.) - friend of R stamp Collection -PAID survey
20) renaissancegeer - PAID survey
21) jostamps - Camrose, AB PAID survey
22) RidiculouslyAddicted - Edmonton -PAID survey
23) CinS (Acme, AB) - PAID survey
24) Saints (Rocky Mtn Hse, AB) PAID survey
25) canadiandiva27 - Edmonton - PAID survey
26) riemomof2 - Anne marie calgary -
27) Cook4uRaynorShine - Laura
28 ) skilo- Edmonton PAID survey
29) dianaq (calgary) -
30) Velvet (St.Albert) - friend of R stamp Collection - PAID survey
31) mmstampedia - edmonton - PAID survey
32) Marinaof5 - Edmonton PAID survey
33) Liza (Edmonton) - friend of R stamp Collection - PAID survey
34) Jessica Yan -PAID survey
35) Ariana Gee - PAID survey
36) CooCooKatchoo -PAID survey
37) CooCooKatchoo's UL- amy - PAID survey
38 ) VicKooy - Victoria - edmonton

[theeb]

Hey Peggy

Count Me In!!!!!

[superiorparties]

Almost any other weekend as I will be Cruising that weekend. You may also want to consider hotel accommodations for those of us who would be coming in from out of town. I am from Ontario and would attend this. I will subscribe to thread to see how plans are coming.

[Dione]

I "MAY" be interested....I will have to see if Im working that weekend. I am in Edmonton. I will see if my sister is interested as well.

Sounds fun

[HeatherN]

ROAD TRIP!!!!

Gotta check hubby schedule and dates... but I am always in for a road trip - eh carriejoe???

[smallpigpig]

Shoebox Swap 10+3 Group 1
1. smallpigpig
2. guidinggirl
3. Lily_louise
4. Charming
5. laderme
6. renaissancegeer
7. sunshine_bugs
8. theeb
9. jostamps
10. Saints



Shoebox Swap 10+3 Group 2
1. smallpigpig
2. guidinggirl
3. Charming
4. Cameldiva
5. sunshine_bugs
6. toobusystamping
7. theeb
8. NaNel
9. Calgary Cowpoke
10. Lily_louise

Shoebox Swap 10+3 Group 3

1. Cook4uRaynorShine
2. guidinggirl
3. Charming
4. Cameldiva
5. RestlessSmiles
6. sunshine_bugs
7. Saints
8. skilo
9. theeb
10.Dione

Shoebox Swap 10+3 Group 4

1. VicKooy
2. guidinggirl
3. Charming
4. Calgary Cowpoke
5. NaNel
6. sunshine_bugs
7. Marinaof5
8. theeb
9. jostamps
10. Lily_louise

Shoebox Swap 10+3 Group 5
1. Cook4uRaynorShine
2. guidinggirl
3. sunshine_bugs
4. Calgary Cowpoke
5. Charming
6. dianeq
7. CinS
8. laderme
9. mmstampedia
10.riemomof2


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Secret gift swap: (3d item - gift package, 1 to 1 swap) - $15 value

1.smallpigpig
2. guidinggirl
3. marinaof5
4. tonica
5. CinS
6. Cameldiva
7. NaNel
8. RestlessSmiles
9. Charming
10. sunshine_bugs
11. toobusystamping
12. Saints
13. theeb
14. Lily_louise
15. Saints (2nd spot)
16. riemomof2
17. renaissancegeer
18. dianeq
19. CooCooKatchoo
20. Cook4uRaynorShine


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General swap:
all + 1 means however many spots for each swap group (atc, card fronts, 3d) +2. (eg: if 7 people signs up for cards, then it will be 7+2) The +2's are optional and are for Diane and I (someone suggest that, not me hahaha) since we will not be stamping that much on those two days.

Final count will be done on may 10th
atc (all+2): - final count - 16 cards
1. smallpigpig
2. guidinggirl
3. Dione
4. Charming
5. Cameldiva
6. sunshine_bugs
7. Saints
8. Lily_louise
9. CinS
10.mmstampedia
11. theeb
12. riemomof2
13.mmstampedia - 2nd
14 Dianeq

card fronts: (all+2) - we wont make full cards, as you can easily mount the half cards later - save paper! final count - 23 cards fronts

1. smallpigpig
2. guidinggirl
3. marinaof5
4. Dione
5. Charming
6. CinS
7. Cameldiva
8. r stamp collection
9. Rosanna
10. RestlessSmiles
11. Georgina
12. riemomof2
13. sunshine_bugs
14. toobusystamping
15. Liza
16. Saints
17.
18. Lily_louise
19. Skilo
20. velvet
21. mmstampedia


3d (all+2) final count - 11 3d items
1. smallpigpig
2. RestlessSmiles
3. guidinggirl
4. toobusystamping
5. sunshine_bugs
6. NaNel
7. Charming
8. riemomof2
9. mmstampedia



will more groups if needed

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[toobusystamping]

I am very interested.... it will depend on work schedules of course. When would you need final confirmation??

Christine

[smallpigpig]

Ladies.. I got info on hotels.

My sister's hotel is fully booked, (delta) so I blocked off 4 rooms at the shabby...

Fairmont Hotel MacDonald!

ok, so its not shabby at all... its actually edmonton's best hotel.

the cost is high though... its $319 a night for two people...

BUT... my sister managed to get it at 149 a night... for either a king size bed or 2 doubles. (depends the availablity when you arrive)
for pictures check this out: http://www.fairmont.com/MacDonald/

so if you are interested in some pampering, let me know, 2/room, and expect that you might have to share a bed.
there alots of ammenities, so check it out..

First come first serve




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more hotel room info: (ALL WITHOUT TAX)

holiday inn express in downtown: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/home


$130.50 CAD
Average Nightly Rate 2 QUEEN BEDS NONSMOKING

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Sutton Place (formally the sheraton)

http://www.edmonton.suttonplace.com/

$159 a night - double beds

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westin downtown http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/index.html

CAD 129.00 for 1 king / night

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Coast Plaza in Downtown: https://coastreservation.coasthotels.com

Room: Superior Room 2 Double Beds CAD Rates
$114.00 /night

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Courtyard by Marriott https://marriott.com

119.00(CAD) per night Rate rules
Weekend rate, King room (1 king bed),

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as well.. I checked at Expedia....

Coast Edmonton Plaza has it for $99/night thats standard room

Courtyard by Marriott Lowest avg rate C$119.00 and that is a double bed or king room


so the best bang for the buck is Coast Plaza.....

[smallpigpig]

I probably need final confirmation by April 15th - and thats just a hard "YES IM COMING" - cost can be dealt with later
Again, once I have more info , I will update..

Quote:

Originally Posted by toobusystamping

I am very interested.... it will depend on work schedules of course. When would you need final confirmation??

Christine

[NaNel]

Please count me in

[smallpigpig]

yeah nancy!

[Stamps'nCoffee]

I think so! I have to check that date because I have another weekend booked for travel in May...just not sure which one! Will post back! Awesome idea Peggy and Cameldiva!

[Calgary Cowpoke]

Hi Peggy -

I would love to come - can we get an idea of hotel costs first? If anyone would like to split a room (OK I snore, sometimes...) that would be awesome.
So put me down for a 60% Yes.

I can drive anybody up from Calgary if they need a lift. I'm in the NW.

Thanks for going to the effort to organize this -
Gayle (Calgary)

[smallpigpig]

depending on the hotel it will range from 99-139/night
we will most likely have our stamp venue in downtown edmonton. we are still waiting on the prices for the spaces and that will come in on monday

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calgary Cowpoke

Hi Peggy -

I would love to come - can we get an idea of hotel costs first? If anyone would like to split a room (OK I snore, sometimes...) that would be awesome.
So put me down for a 60% Yes.

I can drive anybody up from Calgary if they need a lift. I'm in the NW.

Thanks for going to the effort to organize this -
Gayle (Calgary)

[laderme]

Peggy - turn me yellow - I am going to wait for a bit to talk to DH. I only see him every 2nd weekend, and right now it looks like he won't be home that weekend. I just want to be sure he won't mind if his shift changes and I disappear on him.

[MamieSuzanne]

Your event sounds like a lot of fun... If I'm back from my trip, I'd love to attend. I'll have to confirm when my flight gets back.

[smallpigpig]

hehehe i'll keep you as is for now..

Quote:

Originally Posted by laderme

Peggy - turn me yellow - I am going to wait for a bit to talk to DH. I only see him every 2nd weekend, and right now it looks like he won't be home that weekend. I just want to be sure he won't mind if his shift changes and I disappear on him.

[RestlessSmiles]

Hi Smallpigpig
My name is Judy Smiley and I am interested in your get together. As I have family in Edmonton, accommodation is not a factor. I live in Manning, AB 6 hours NW of Edmonton. Put me down as a maybe right now. My DH has to check whether or not he has booked holiday time around then or what. Will stay in touch, and let u know by the 15 of April for sure.

Tks.

[Calgary Cowpoke]

Hi Peggy -
Count me in as definate YES - my DH has decided he wants to tag along and do his thing during the day and then he & I at night! Mind you I get to drive alone as he is riding his motorcycle - so I'm still open to offering rides from Calgary to Edmonton if anybody needs one.

Thanks
Gayle
(Calgary)

[smallpigpig]

thanks ladies.. iw ill put you in!

[laderme]

Sheesh - I don't get to be yellow? Bummer.....lol

Gayle, if I go, can I jump in with you? I will share gas costs, leaves both of us more money for our trip to Western Educational.

[CheriFurr]

Gee, Peggy, just saw your thread. You'd think you'd have pointed it out to me!!! (I know; you're trying to keep me away!!:rolleyes: ). No, seriously, what dates have you picked? Have you finalized them yet? Because I really want to see if I can get a cheap airfare or use frequent flyer miles. What's the abbreviation of the airport I would fly in to? Anybody want to share a non-smoking room? Thanks!;)

[smallpigpig]

okie you convinced me.. yellow it is

Quote:

Originally Posted by laderme

Sheesh - I don't get to be yellow? Bummer.....lol

Gayle, if I go, can I jump in with you? I will share gas costs, leaves both of us more money for our trip to Western Educational.

[smallpigpig]

got it to a light green because they yellow is to light

[smallpigpig]

you know robyn.. if christine goes, the three of you can hitch a ride

[smallpigpig]

but i did point it out~! its on EVERY post .. and I hijacked it onthe swap club thread hahaha

the code for edmonton airport is YEG
the dates will be May12-13th
you might want to book it so its coming in on 11th, and leaving on 14th (because of you flight and time difference)
Im sure someone would share a room with you.. you can probably bunk with ruth and nancy or something

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheriFurr

Gee, Peggy, just saw your thread. You'd think you'd have pointed it out to me!!! (I know; you're trying to keep me away!!:rolleyes: ). No, seriously, what dates have you picked? Have you finalized them yet? Because I really want to see if I can get a cheap airfare or use frequent flyer miles. What's the abbreviation of the airport I would fly in to? Anybody want to share a non-smoking room? Thanks!;)

[Calgary Cowpoke]

Hi Robin -
Yes we can ride together - leaving Friday and coming back Sunday???
Any chance we could get away on Friday by 2 or 3 so we could be up there by 5ish???
What part of the city do you live in? I'm in CItadel.
I'd be leaving from work at the Fanning Centre??? (Deerfoot & 16th)

Hi Cheri -
I might be interested to share a room if my DH doesn't come - what city would you be flying in from?

Have a great Sunday!
Gayle

[Calgary Cowpoke]

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallpigpig

you know robyn.. if christine goes, the three of you can hitch a ride

Hi Christine -
If you do decide to come - my "bus" would be more than willing to transport you and provide entertainment along the way!!!

Geez, not like we'd have anything to talk about for 3 hours!!!

Gayle:rolleyes:

[smallpigpig]

UM HALLO!

how about stamping talk for 3 hours..hahha

hahah
I know when I first met some of the scs friend IRL, we would talka bout all stamping... then you get to know them, and start to talk about other things, so Im sure it will work out fine

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calgary Cowpoke

Hi Christine -
If you do decide to come - my "bus" would be more than willing to transport you and provide entertainment along the way!!!

Geez, not like we'd have anything to talk about for 3 hours!!!

Gayle:rolleyes:

[Dione]

Quote:

Originally Posted by laderme

Sheesh - I don't get to be yellow? Bummer.....lol

Gayle, if I go, can I jump in with you? I will share gas costs, leaves both of us more money for our trip to Western Educational.

I have to go to that place! The tech 3 at work has a relative (SIL I think) who owns it or something and keeps telling me to go there. Its supposed to be amazing;)

[Dione]

Can you explain the shoebox swap? I keep seeing that term but Im not quite sure what it means.

[smallpigpig]

a shoebox swap is a swap you prepare for others to play with.

imagine it as prepation for a w/s. You provide the instructions and the materials for the card, put it in baggies, and throw them in a box and pass it around..

at least thats the short version of it

[Dione]

Oh OK...so are we making it one card per person? Thats kind of a neat idea

I just read your blog Peggy...I found it very funny and a blast to read! And I understand what you mean about the bikini. I have a feeling you are very tiny like me (Im 4 foot 9 and around 110 lbs)...I long to be a size 2 again too! I should make it a goal that I want to be seen in public in my chocolate brown bikini that I bought last year! Though now that Im in my thirties I find it SO hard to keep my weight down...and its only going to get harder!

[NaNel]

Wine Time Bump

Thanks Peggy, I wasn't sure what a shoe-box swap was either

[smallpigpig]

dang girl.. you are tiny! Im 5'1 and well Im not going to disclose my weight.. hhaha
Im going to need to be 20-25 less to look HOT in a bikini.... i mean not that I really want to wear one, but the option of being able to is good


so with the shoebox swap lets say for example I want everyone (lets say for 10 people)to make a shaker card, i would provide "ingredients" and instructions for 10 people to participate


at the end of the day (if the math works out) you would be able to have 10 different cards in your shoebox from 10 other ladies...


of course this is not restricted for cards, it can be 3d, 6x6, 12x12 whatever, just make sure you have all the necessary supply

oh thanks for reading my blog.. its always nice to knwo that Im not writing to cyber space hehehe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dione

Oh OK...so are we making it one card per person? Thats kind of a neat idea

I just read your blog Peggy...I found it very funny and a blast to read! And I understand what you mean about the bikini. I have a feeling you are very tiny like me (Im 4 foot 9 and around 110 lbs)...I long to be a size 2 again too! I should make it a goal that I want to be seen in public in my chocolate brown bikini that I bought last year! Though now that Im in my thirties I find it SO hard to keep my weight down...and its only going to get harder!

[Cameldiva]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dione

I have to go to that place! The tech 3 at work has a relative (SIL I think) who owns it or something and keeps telling me to go there. Its supposed to be amazing;)

Dione:
You live in Edmonton and you havn't been to Western Educational?
It *is* amazing- be prepared to be overwhelmed by the row and row of non SU stamps and inkpads and all kinds of stamping tools. I used to make the pilgrimage when I lived in Calgary. Now, I try and visit once every three or four months as I live here in Edmonton.

The ladies that work there are really nice and Cathy is an awesome instructor.
It will be worth the while.

[smallpigpig]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cameldiva

Dione:
You live in Edmonton and you havn't been to Western Educational?

I"VE never been the W.E.. and Im part host of this event.. muahahah
so there!

[Dione]

Perhaps Western educational should be one of the outings

Yeah I am pretty short...I've always wanted to be tall and willowy instead of short and fat...but hey...in my next life it could happen. It's only fair!

[smallpigpig]

actually dione, W.E is one of the two field trips we are planning ;)
we got it all covered... hahah
*and then there's Diane trying to gracefully bow out her commitment* hahahah
sorry Diane.. I've suckered you and there is no turning back now!

MUAHHAHA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dione

Perhaps Western educational should be one of the outings

Yeah I am pretty short...I've always wanted to be tall and willowy instead of short and fat...but hey...in my next life it could happen. It's only fair!