Just put your 2 cents into my jar...I'm saving for a trip to Pigeon Forge :)

WHAT THE HECK IS A SHOEBOX SWAP ANYWAY?
 

:confused: Teresa2315 I am sooo sorry, I missed your post about a week ago! Welcome welcome. I put you as day due to your Marysville location. Let me know if you want to sleep over, we would be happy to have you.

In answer to yours and multiple questions about WHAT IS A SHOEBOX SWAP?

A shoe box swap is where (for instance if 20 are in the group) Each person designs a card to make, makes a prototype to show how it looks when done, cuts out and provides all of the embellis and base, pieces etc (usually in individual zip bags or similar). Many people use shoeboxes to transport them so called "shoebox" swap. Then each person in the group takes time to make a card from each person in the group during the event, or can take your baggie home to finish later. So each person takes 20 cards or pages home with them. None of us are the professionals, (well speaking for myself! )so feel free to join right in and sign up. I have not done one yet but think it sounds like fun. I am new myself.

All, If you post and I do not put you on the list, make sure you PM me to call it to my attention. I have been kind of lazy only working for the paycheck this week and not staying glued to the posts like I do when it is slow.

evening bump. March party ...gonna happen dont miss out!

Great thanks for the information. I went to a SU event when I was a demo but someone else did the shoebox and we all got to move from box to box so I didn't need to prepare. It was a lot of fun.
Oh I can't wait.
Janet

Should be fun and you have PLENTY of time to put them together. I did not hear back from the hotel yesterday and I was too busy to chase them down. I will try to call today and get this rolling. I am thinking block 10 rooms to start and then tell them to set new blocks as needed.

Great idea. You know after the holidays are done there really isn't anything to look forward to so it always seems like a let down? Well now we can look forward to this. Yeah!
Janet

Whoohooo! I just got the official emailed approval for my requested time off for this event :) I am really excited now. Last year I wasted my vacation time on dumb stuff like watching people have surgeries and stuff. This year: ALL ABOUT ME :)

I am so happy for you. That's planning ahead. I just asked my boss too. He (DH) only said "Save your money" LOL.
Janet

RESERVATIONS OPEN FOR THIS GATHERING!
 

OK everyone! Reservations are OPEN for this gathering, Whoohoo!
PLEASE SEE THUMBNAIL AT VERY BOTTOM OF POST #1 FOR RESERVATION AND DETAILS. We got great room rates and will get a discount on the conference room for every room that rents. So spread the word! Day people will be asked to contribute toward the conference room, so with even just 40-80 people it could be as little a 2-3 dollars each. Promote this!

If DS stays home with Daddy, we could have 1 more in our room Ellen...What do you think??

Thanks Ladybug! I have you down as willing to share a room. Spread the word, I would love to see about 100 total! That is ambicious, but would make it so economical for everyone!

You have peeked my interest... So I am marking my spot. I would love to reserve the right to confirm at a later date. But I can say right now at this point, I would love to be included in the shoebox swaps and I would not like to share a room with anyone. No offense, but if I am coming to Pigeon Forge than I will bring my family with me, they can go to Dollywood while I stamp!!!!

WooHoo Anavon!!!! No one is offended....and you know what...I haven't even discussed this with DF yet, he MAY want to come!!! LOL

Ellen,
I think you forgot me. Make sure you put me down.

Sherri

Annie, Dollywood might not be open that early in the season.

Whooaa! Big oops! Sorry, got you down do you want the card or scrappage swaps too?

You can count me in for the whole weekend.. also will do a spot in both a card with a theme and one without a theme and a spot in the 6x6 page.

Sounds like a weekend full of fun. :mrgreen:

No need to hesitate on hijacking my thread I will add it to a post now so hopefully more of our KY ladies will join us!!!

Wonderful! Welcome, I have you all signed up. Hope your shoebox weekend goes well. Maybe you can pass on some tips after to help us run smoothly.:)

I will take a spot in Cards A (let me know what the theme will be).
I will also take a spot in the 6x6 scrapbook page.

Sherri

Will do chickie! How are you doing today?

Great Mary thanks. I sent you my email addresses a few minutes ago.

We are getting lots of interest. Keep promoting among your friends and threads.

Good morning girls! Only 197 days until the big gathering! Count down to fun and adventure :)

WooHoo!! Mama Jackie gonna join us!!!!! :)

Morning ladies...here is the quote of the day:

"Strength does not come from winning.Your struggles develop your strength. When you go through hardship and decide not to surrender, that is strength."

- Arnold Schwarzenegger

I can not wait to get up there, I am so excited!!!!! I haven't gotten to get to PG in almost a year and a half due to my chemo this last fall and winter, so really looking forward to it. Also looking forward to doing some shopping and eating at my favorite resturants, The Old Mill and the Applebarn!!!! You ladies will love both of these if you like country cooking!! I might actually come up a day or two earlier or stay a day or two after, just love it up there. For those of you who think it might be too far, it will be around a 9-10 hour drive for me, so come on down, you will enjoy it.

Jamie

I asked DF if he wanted to go to PF in March and his response was "What for?" So, looks like I will be coming by myself!!!!

Don said anyone who wants to come early and stay late can enjoy the discount rate, just tell them when you call what dates you want.

Hey Lynette... How are you? Sounds like a weekend of fun and relaxation, oh and shopping!!!:mrgreen: Can't wait!

Jamie - I just was there this past weekend (short stop on way home from Myrtle Beach) and ate at the Old Mill the first night and stop at the AppleBarn for lunch on the way home!!! The food is the best!!

I thought my dd would have to drag me out of the Apple winery but I finally had to threathen them I would leave with out them!!! tee heee!!

I love the whole Applebarn complex, all of the store and the winery is the best, love their apple cider. The Old Mill shopping area is great too, always come home with lots of stuff from there as well. I better start saving up my money now!!!

Jamie

Site is being Hijacked!

I just opened a 12x12 Christmas layout swap. I hope you will check it out and join me for the fun. It is located on my signature panel.
Thanks
Janet:-D

What! Citizens Areeesstt! Citizens Areeessst! (Isn't that just your favorite Andy Griffith show) I crack myself up!:)

I have just started using other stamps this past year also, TAC, CTMH, and several others. I think it would be nice to see what is out there and the different types of cards that can be made.

Looking forward to the trip.

Sherri

I would like to see it approved to stamp outside the box and use other vendors. Whipper snappers and Penny Blacks have some great stamps. But I will roll with the majority here.;)