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MA * Boston area Shoe Box Swap - Winter themed cards
I am hosting a shoe box swap for Boston and the surrounding areas.
Date: October 31
*** Deadline to sign up will be October 20 ***
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
Location: Medford, just off I-93 near Medford Square
(I will send the address via PM after you register)
Bring: Food item to share
Anyone nearby is welcome; New Hamshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, etc.
Official registration form will be emailed to you after you sign up.
~Door prizes will be awarded~
For those interested we will be having a silent auction for stampsets and materials you wish to pass on to others.
What is a shoebox swap?
This is a fun swap that allows you to create a lot of cards in a short time, but only having to come up with one great idea of your own! Prior to the swap day, you will need to create a card and then make a kit for each person which contains all the supplies, as well as written instructions needed for them to create the card. The number of kits needed depends on how many people we get to sign up. I will limit the number of participants to 20.
***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, special adhesives, etc. All cardstock will need to be pre-cut 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 unless your card is an odd shape.
� Put all pieces needed to assemble one card into separate sandwich bags or �kits�. Include written/printed instructions for your card in your shoe box. 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. And please be sure that your card can be completed in 10-15 minutes.
� 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 if you choose, scissors, adhesive, and whatever else you can�t stamp without.
� 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 by October 22.
__________________ Proud Air Force Wife Andi Wrenn
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Oh, I'd love to come!! I just moved outside Boston from Central NY where we had some great SCS gatherings and I really enjoyed getting together with my "stamp friends"... I would love to find a similiar group out here! I work full time, so weekends or evenings work for me; for something like this I think a Saturday or Sunday would be best.
I do hope you get some more interest so we could get a group started, although our first gathering in CNY was only 11 people, and now they have ones with 40-50 people coming!
Oh boy, what fun, we could recruit a bunch of my "old" friends.... you can all crash at my place, but you'll have to bring air mattresses and probably step over each other! Not a whole lot of extra room here... ;) We can make it work!
Where are you hoping to hold this? I live a little north west of Boston. I have to work a few Saturdays in November, I think the 7th and 21st, I will double check. But I would be interested and maybe could bring a friend or two.
Pia
__________________ Pia 2024 Scrapbook goals April 16/10 layouts YTD 91/120 Check out my gallery
I could do a Sunday if needed, even November 1st. Or for that matter October 31st. If the 31st we could do 10-2 or 3 so that folks can get back for Trick or Treating.
__________________ Proud Air Force Wife Andi Wrenn
I could do a Sunday if needed, even November 1st. Or for that matter October 31st. If the 31st we could do 10-2 or 3 so that folks can get back for Trick or Treating.
I don't trick or treat, so that would work fine for me! ;) Even if it's just a few of us, I'd love to get together with some stampers near me.
Been keeping my eye on this one, but I don't think I should do 10/31 - Trick or treating shouldn't be missed with my two-year-old!
__________________ I'm Heidi, and I'm a stamping addict; Blog; Facebook; DT Sunday Stamps Challenge; Friends don't let friends stamp alone! Hudson Valley SBS 4/6/24
I'm so excited! I'm definately in for this, please sign me up. I'll try to recruit other NY friends who don't have little ones to trick or treat with....
I'm so excited! I'm definately in for this, please sign me up. I'll try to recruit other NY friends who don't have little ones to trick or treat with....
:( Sorry it didn't work out to see you and introduce you to my swim buddy from Boston - hopefully there is a next time!!!
__________________ I'm Heidi, and I'm a stamping addict; Blog; Facebook; DT Sunday Stamps Challenge; Friends don't let friends stamp alone! Hudson Valley SBS 4/6/24
you and kari went swimming together? where was i ?:(
I don't swim much.... and pretty sure I didn't with Heidi! I think she has a friend who lives out here who she swims with... that's my guess.I think you should tell her about it anyway Heidi and have her come - I don't bite (but I haven't met these other girls yet so.....) :rolleyes: JUST KIDDING new friends! I'm sure you're all delightful. And probably amazing stampers too.
It's 4 hours and 15 minutes from my house... I'm leaning YES, but I thought I should give locals the chance before I take a spot... especially since the limit is 20...
I'll keep watching...
__________________ Nancy J Baker - Princess of Paper
It's 4 hours and 15 minutes from my house... I'm leaning YES, but I thought I should give locals the chance before I take a spot... especially since the limit is 20...
MA * Boston area Shoe Box Swap - Winter themed cards
Swap!
