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Eastern Iowa Shoebox Swap
Melon City Mayhem
Saturday, March 1st
Calling all Eastern Iowa SCS stampers! A shoebox swap to meet and stamp with area SCS members will be held in Muscatine, Iowa on March 1st. This event is being organized by Debwinia and Mandella17.
Date: March 1, 2008
Place: Community of Christ, 2607 Bidwell Road, Muscatine, IA
Time: 10 AM to 5 PM
Cost: $10.00
Registration Deadline: February 1st, 2008
There will be places for 25 people. Please post to this thread or PM me if you want to be added to the list. If we get more than 25 people that want to attend, I will start a waiting list.
What is a shoebox swap?
This is a fun swap to create a lot of cards in a short time but only have to come up with one great idea of your own! Prior to the day, you will need to create a card and bring all the supplies needed for each participant to create the card. The number all depends on how many people we get to sign up. I will let you know a month ahead of time. These cards should not take more than 10-15 minutes to complete. I definitely do not want to discourage challenging cards or cards showcasing �new� techniques. However, if your card is intricate and fancy you may want to pre-stamp or pre-assemble some items for the other stampers. You will need to make a completed sample of your card so everyone can see what the card is supposed to look like. Then each person will be able to complete your card and take home a variety of cards.
� This is a full card swap. Cards should have a minimum of two layers and one embellishment. You need to supply all materials needed for your card. That means cardstock, ribbon, eyelets, stamps, ink, etc. All cardstock will need to be pre-cut to � sheet or to the size needed for your card. This not only saves you money, but the rest of us time. No vendor requirements on all supplies, but quality, thick cardstock is a MUST! No envelopes need be supplied.
� Put all pieces needed to assemble your card into separate sandwich bags or �kits�. Include written/printed instructions for your card in each bag. You will not be demonstrating these, so please make sure your instructions are very, very clear so that even beginners can easily complete your card.
� Put your original card, your �kits�, stamps, ink and anything else that is needed but not in the basic supply kit in a Shoebox or basket. On the outside please put your name so we know who made which project. You may want to cut a few extras in case boo-boos occur. Please label all your supplies.
� Please bring a BASIC SUPPLY KIT to include: Stamp-n-scrub w/stamp cleaner, scissors, adhesive, pop dots or foam dots, bone folder, paper cutter/scorer, scissors, straight edge, and a black journaling marker and whatever else you can�t stamp without (markers?). Have some sort of carry case for these items as you�ll be moving to each station.
� Please also bring something to carry your completed cards in that will keep them safe. Bring your camera if you want to take pictures of the card samples in case you don�t have time to complete all the projects.
� YOU NEED TO BRING ENOUGH SUPPLIES FOR EVERY PERSON THAT ATTENDS THE EVENT TO MAKE YOUR CARD. Final count will be given a month in advance.
Other Info:
If you have any questions, please pm me. I will be happy to explain any details you wish to know about.
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PRE-PAY
Cost: $10.00 per person. Your registration must be paid no later than February 1st. Mail your registration form and payment to me. There are no refunds, but you may offer your spot to someone else. All funds collected will be spent on the event. Here�s what�s planned:
Shoebox Swap � You�ll know how many to make when we post the final count, and you�ll have plenty of notice since the deadline is a month ahead of the event.
Lunch and lite afternoon snacks will be provided. If you have a favorite snack you would like to share, please feel free to bring it. The kitchen will be available for our use.
Door Prizes � If you would like to donate a wrapped gift, we will draw names through out the day. Stamped projects are also welcomed. 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. If you wish to donate a prize, please PM me so I will know for planning.
Name Tags � Make and wear a nametag with your name and your SCS name so that we know you on sight.
Church Donations � I�d love to be able to give a little back to the church. If you�d like to donate any canned goods or non-perishable food for the local food bank, they have a box available. I will also have a box for full cards to donate to their card ministry. Participation is completely OPTIONAL.
Garage Sale � Please bring any items that you would like to trade or sell. Current SUP supplies may be traded but can not be sold. Any retired products may be offered for sale. We will have some shopping time during the lunch break.
Here's the registration form for Melon City Mayhem. We hope to see you there!
Eastern Iowa Shoebox Swap Registration Form
Melon City Mayhem
Date: March 1st, 2008
Place: Community of Christ, 2607 Bidwell Road, Muscatine, IA 52761
Time: 10 AM to 5 PM
Cost: $10.00
Registration Deadline: February 1st, 2008
It sounds like my mom (jlmhen) & I will be able to join you in Muscatine. We might be bringing along some of our stamp club friends too, so we will keep you posted. Happy New Year!
Tracy
There are no vendor requirements on this swap...so you are free to use whatever sets you have and would like to use. The only requirements are good, thick quality cardstock and at least one embellishment and two layers.
I got your PM about this and it sounds awesome! I just have to make sure I will have the day off work, then I will send you my registration. Thanks for the invite!
Have been working on card designs this afternoon. I think I have mine all planned, just need to get everything ready for the kits.
Mandy & I have also been working on an extra project surprise for you all. We hope you like it! If you haven't already signed up for the fun, please think about joining us.
To quote Barney from How I Met Your Mother.....it's going to be legen..wait for it...dary!
Just wondering... can anyone attend the Shoebox Swap? or do you have to be part of a particular group? Do you have to be a demonstrator to attend? I'm from western Illinois (& not a demo) and I'd love to attend!
We would love to have you!! Anyone can attend this Shoebox Swap! You do not need to be a demonstrator or even from Iowa....If you have the desire and are willing to travel to get here...we are the group for you!!!
Do you still have openings? I actually live right in Muscatine, I'm an SU demo, and I would love to attend. I just have to check to make sure I will have the weekend off. Thanks!
Did some of the VSN challenges this weekend, and it really whet my appetite for more stamping fun with friends...only in person, not on line! I'm getting revved up for a fun time...how about you?
I am so excited. It is so awesome that we can get together! I tried a couple of years ago to do a mini convention for those of us who didn't go to Convention that year, but it was a bust. I hope we can maybe do this on a more frequent note.
Maybe I will host the next one in say June?
Jamie
Only 1 week until the deadline...at that time I'll be able to contact everyone and let you know the final number of card kits needed for the day.
If you are thinking about joining us, please make sure to contact me soon and get your registration mailed. We're getting excited and it will be a great time with new friends!
Just a reminder that the deadline is this Friday for reservations and payment. If you won't have it in to me by then, drop me a PM to let me know your status. We don't want to miss anyone!
Eastern Iowa Shoebox Swap - Melon City Mayhem
