-MD- August 27, 2011 –Shoebox Swap in Bel Air, MD (Harford County)

[abendis]

We (Andrea & Lisa) are hosting another shoebox swap on Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., at: (please read the entire description)

The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
1515 Emmorton Road
Bel Air, MD 21014

THEME:
There is no theme this time and we do require that all products must be made using Stampin' Up stamps, cardstock, inks, etc. Stamps and colors can either be current or retired.

SWAP:
There is room for 31 people (over 18 years of age please) to attend with each person bringing a shoebox swap for 30 people to make and something to share for lunch. There is a $12 non-refundable charge per person for hall rental, expenses, and pizza which will be collected before the day of the swap. All monies need to be in by Friday, August 19, 2011. If money is not received by this time, the waiting list will be opened up. Everyone who signs up must have a SCS ID to make this fair for everyone attending. If we happen to get more people to sign up then 30, we may have two groups, will keep you informed.

All cards are to be full cards. Please bring enough supplies for everyone to make your card including all cardstock, stamps, inks, embellishments, tools, etc., along with your own adhesive and scissors to use on all the projects we make. Please make sure all of your supplies are labeled with either your name or initials, so we all go home with the stuff we brought. We'd like each person to have a sample and typed instructions in their box telling how to make your card, and also have their swaps in baggies or envelopes containing everything each person needs to do your card. This really helps make the swap go more smoothly.

LUNCH:
We will be ordering Pizza for lunch and it would be appreciated if you could sign up to bring beverages, plates, napkins, desserts, salad and breakfast items. We do not have access to a kitchen.

There will be several door prizes throughout the day. And we are asking for card donations which will be used for our local hospital. These can be old swap cards, card fronts, or even one of the cards you are doing for the swap.

To sum up what you’ll need to bring for the shoebox swap: something to share for lunch/breakfast, and cards for the local hospital if you'd like to donate any. I am attaching a registration form that should be sent to me along with the $12 non-refundable charge.

[abendis]

Sign up List:

1. abendis (Andrea)
2. landerson112 (Lisa)
3. marylandgirl46 (Diana) - large paper plates / napkins - Paid
4. stolynn (Lynn) - small paper plates - paid
5. lrzaworski (Linda) - muffins - Paid
6. mmulich (Michele) - paid
7. dbrann - dessert - paid
8. waxaddict1 (Brandy) - oreo balls - Paid
9. Mary McWilliams - Ice - Paid
10. jgegorek (Janine) -
11. lynnhersh (Lynn) - chips/pretzels / dip - Paid
12. susane4 (Sue) - forks / cups - Paid
13. PDenkins (Pam) - Paid
14. heart (Michele) - brownies - Paid
15. scrapadoodle (Deb) - fruit salad -Paid
16. vixen stamper (Karen D) - dessert - Paid
17. donnahilse (Donna) - water - paid
18. pamparto (Pam) - soda diet - paid
19. courtneygiggles (Courtney) - soda reg -paid
20. debemery (Deb) - dessert - Paid
21. lmccaslin (Linda) - Paid
22. kel22568 (Kelly) - breakfast item - paid
23. cbayle (Carolyn) - ice tea - Paid
24. maryhelennichols (Mary Helen) - Paid
25. ljg8386 (Lisa)
26. Sherry
27. Anna
28. mgcards (Martina) - Paid
29. mkfrances (Marcia) paid
30. princesspatti13 (Patti) - snack candies - paid
31. bfarmer-54 (Bev) afternoon sweet - paid

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[Stolynn]

Sign me up!! Can't wait to see Philomenia there!!! I can bring both small and large paper plates and napkins.

Lynn

[lrzaworski]

Please sign me up as well. I can bring chips/pretzels or muffins/croisants for breakfast, etc...

WOOHOO!!!

[mmulich]

Sure! I'd love to attend. I'll bring bagels and cream cheese for breakfast.

[dbrann]

Please sign me up for the swap. I will bring a dessert.

[waxaddict1]

Please sign me up, I will bring Oreo Balls again. Let me know if you need me to bring anything else. Really looking forward to it! -Brandy

[Mary McWilliams]

I'm in please sign me up would love to come. thanks

[jgegorek]

andrea and lisa i would like to attend the swap could you please sign me up... thanks

[lynnhersh]

hi ladies, i would love to come so put me down and i will bring chips, pretzels and dips, thanks so much. lynn h

[susane4]

Hi Lisa and Andrea,

Sign me up please. I will bring plastic forks. Do you have any cups left over from last time? If not, I will bring them too. I will also bring a couple bottles (2-Liter) of (diet) soda.

Sue

[abendis]

Holy Moly !!!! I go to sleep and look what happens... welcome to all. I want to thank every one:
Diana - see your first swap was not that bad, we love to have you
Linda Z - so glad you can make it, bring those muffins
Lynn (stolynn) Philomenia is missing you something awful.....
Michele (mmulich) I am so glad that you can make this swap
Brandy..... bring on the balls nothin like some chocolate in ball form
Lynn and Mary so glad you guys can make it....
Sue and the rest.... welcome.... we will have a blast.....

[abendis]

I wanted to give you guys an update with the girl scouts, they have 150 cards to go and they will have reached their 1000 cards... I have to thank all of you for supporting the girls... if you have not had a chance check out the blog......

Andrea

[heart]

Yipee! I'd love to attend! I'll bring brownies!

[landerson1129]

Wow! Hi everyone....so glad to see you all signed up. Andrea is out of town for a few days, and she is the technical one, so don't worry if you don't see your name added to the list right away. She will be home on Saturday and will add your name soon after that.

Michelle Heart - so glad to see you signed up.
Sue - we have plenty of cups left over from last time, but thank you.

See you all soon! Enjoy your summer....be safe.

[susane4]

OK. I'll still bring the forks and a couple 2-Liter bottles of diet soda. Can't wait!

[scrapadoodle]

I would love to be there this time. Sign me up. I'll bring fruit salad.

[Vixen Stamper]

1st timer at one of these can you please sign me up - dessert. (Karen D)

[landerson1129]

Hi Deb - so glad you can make it.

Welcome Karen! I guarantee you will have a great time.......we have a great bunch of women who design some of the prettiest cards out there.

[pdenkines]

Can't wait......will bring breakfast item

[abendis]

Wooo Hoooo, Hey Ladies
I am so glad to see the number climb with attendees.... as Lisa said I am out of town....Bean Town (Boston) that is. So welcome to all that I added and can't wait til August..... you know it is right around the corner.

[lrzaworski]

sent my check in the mail today. I can't wait!!! Also sent another card for your Girl Scouts. GOOO GIRLS!!!

[Stolynn]

Hi..I noticed that I'm just signed up for small paper plates...what else can I bring?

[landerson1129]

Hey Lynn - Small plates are good for now. When we get closer to the date and if we need something, we'll let you know. Thanks for the offer. Philomena is so excited to see you again!

[donnahilse]

Hello Lisa and Andrea, I would like to attend and can bring a case of bottled water.
Looking forward to seeing you again and having an awesome day stamping.

[abendis]

Hey Linda
Got your payment and thanks for the extra cards. I am having a hard time keeping the girls focused... they are so close to finishing their Silver.
Andrea

[abendis]

Hey Donna
Would love to have you thanks for signing up. Water would be great.

Andrea & Lisa

[pamparto]

Can you sign Courtney (courtneygiggles)and I (Pamparto) up? We can bring 2 lt sodas. How many would you like us to bring? Pam

[Debbie Emery]

Andrea, Sign me up, looking forward to seeing everyone! I'll bring some desert. Debbie )

[abendis]

Hey Pam, Courtney, and Deb
Glad you guys signed up for the swap. Can't wait to see you all in August.

Andrea and Lisa

[abendis]

Welcome Linda and Kelly..... we are going to have a blast in August.

Andrea & Lisa

[Vixen Stamper]

Newbie to Shoebox swap might be a stupid question but does the card have to be a normal size?? Also, do we provide envelopes - I have the size I need?

Karen D.

[landerson1129]

Hi Karen - Sorry for the delay in answering. Your card can be any size you want, but if you are going to make an odd size, including the envelope would be nice but not necessary. Also, you can just make a card front as your sample instead of a full card. As far as envelopes, that is up to you. Some people put their card pieces in an envelope and other people use Ziploc or cellophane bags. I hope this helps. If not, let me know and I'll try to be more specific. We're looking forward to meeting you and bringing you into our cult (that's what my husband calls our swaps - a cult meeting !)

[kel22568]

Looking forward to another great swap. I will bring a breakfast item.

[abendis]

Ladies
I know we have some time before our swap but I am getting excited already... we always have such a good time....
Andrea

[cbayle]

Hi, please sign me up. This will be my first card swap of this kind and I'm really looking forward to it! I will bring iced tea. Carolyn

[abendis]

Carolyn
Welcome to the swap, so glad you signed up. If you have any questions feel free to contact us.... I have to admit the swaps are so much fun....nothing like food, chocolate and stamping.

Andrea & Lisa

[landerson1129]

Hi Carolyn -

Welcome! We'll look forward to meeting you. If you have any questions, let us know, and we'll be glad to help.

Lisa & Andrea

[landerson1129]

Great minds think alike!! Andrea & I answered Carolyn at the same time.....too funny. Don't you feel welcome, Carolyn?

[abendis]

Did you see the posting time.... exact time. Too funny..... I have to agree... great minds.