Page 2 - Eastern Iowa Shoebox Swap - Melon City Mayhem

stampin4smiles · 01-30-2008, 07:41 AM

Our (Laura & I) payment went in the mail yesterday.

candlequeen5 · 01-31-2008, 08:17 AM

Deb
I PMed you and added 1 more to my list and my registration and money are on their way to you today!!! You should get it tomorrow or Saturday!
Thanks

jlmhen · 01-31-2008, 08:29 AM

I'm getting excited....just need to get busy and plan my card!

stampin4smiles · 01-31-2008, 05:46 PM

Deb is there still time to add another friend? If so I will mail her payment in the morning. Thanks.

debwinia · 02-01-2008, 04:33 AM

Julia,

Have your friend added to the list! Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Deb

jamiehurley · 02-01-2008, 12:09 PM

Are we officially closed yet? I want to put an order in this weekend with my Sellabration stuff and need to know if we are done signing up.
Jamie

debwinia · 02-01-2008, 09:23 PM

OK, Ladies! We are officially closed. We are at 22 attendees, so we will need 22 card kits in our shoebox. Let me know if you have any questions.

Looking forward to meeting all of you and getting my kits ready now!

debwinia · 02-07-2008, 06:23 PM

I have almost everything prepared for my kits for the shoebox swap! Starting to get all the details finalized for the fun!

jlmhen · 02-13-2008, 06:16 AM

Okay, it's down to a couple of weeks til we meet.....is everyone ready?

debwinia · 02-14-2008, 04:35 AM

I'm ready to meet everyone!! Just not quite ready with my card kits. But I have almost all the pre-cutting done and I'm going to load the kits tonight!

Mandy & I went shopping for the extra projects and door prizes last weekend. Almost ready with all that too!

Exciting!!!!

SherryLL · 02-14-2008, 08:53 AM

I have my design finalized and all my materials just need to fill those baggies. I can't wait this is my first shoebox event. I noticed on the first posting it mentioned swappingfand selling stamps... I know this is a long shot but I am a fairly new SU person and really love the Christmas Cardinal if anyone has it and would like to sell it I would love to buy.

rosowskimom · 02-18-2008, 01:50 PM

I designed 2 cards today, so now I have to choose which one to share at our swap. Here's a hint...summer picnic.

SherryLL · 02-18-2008, 03:28 PM

I have everything cut and set up just ran out of bags so will get some tomorrow and I am SET!!! I can't wait....cross your fingers the weather cooperates

jlmhen · 02-20-2008, 01:44 PM

Yikes! I still need to decide on my design!

debwinia · 02-23-2008, 07:22 PM

It's only 1 week away! Is everybody ready for the Mayhem?

SherryLL · 02-23-2008, 07:30 PM

I am have my shoebox all ready to go. I can't wait

Forest Ranger · 02-23-2008, 08:02 PM

I am nearly ready - and SOOOOOOOOOO excited! I've never been to one of these kinds of events and I can hardly wait!

jlmhen · 02-28-2008, 09:03 AM

My basket is packed! I forgot about my name tag, I'll be doing that this afternoon!

SherryLL · 02-28-2008, 09:56 AM

We are all so excited here but anxiously watching the weather. What are the roads like in Muscatine?

debwinia · 02-28-2008, 10:07 AM

Right now, the roads in Muscatine are completely clear. All highways are in great shape and even the side roads are clear. The church is only about 1/2 mile off of the main Highway 61 bypass, so travel should be good at this point.

We just need to pray that there is NO MORE SNOW OR ICE!!!!

SherryLL · 02-28-2008, 10:18 AM

Well sure wish I lived there. In Camanche the side roads are rutted ice sheets. You can easily get stuck or puncture something important on the juts sticking up. We are supposed to get 1-3 inches of snow today but maybe it will miss you. Sounds like your street crew is great

stampin4smiles · 02-29-2008, 10:22 AM

Everything is cut and ready to go. I am so excited to meet everyone. It will be nice to put names with faces. See you all tomorrow!

DELSE · 02-29-2008, 06:47 PM

I think everything is packed & the sun is supposed to shine also. It will be a great day. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Deb

Forest Ranger · 03-02-2008, 06:46 AM

Hi Everyone!

I just want to say that I had so much fun yesterday!!! It was my first ever Card Swap and enjoyed it immensely. Now I'm hooked - I want to go to another one.

Thank you, Deb, for putting this together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was great meeting everyone and having fun creating cards together. I've looked over all the cards and can not believe I put them all together in one day!!!

Such creative and usable designs. Thank you!!!

Jeanette

SherryLL · 03-02-2008, 08:23 AM

This was my first shoebox swap and I agree with Jeanette ... the day was fabulous. Deb did such a wonderful job of organizing and the food was great. I got to meet such a wonderful group of friendly people.
When I got home I looked over all the cards I had made in just one day. It was unbelievable they were all so different but such great cards. Thank you Deb for a wonderful time and I hope you make this an annual event I can't wait to do it again.

jlmhen · 03-02-2008, 08:29 AM

A GREAT BIG THANKS to Deb for organizing such a fantastic shoebox swap. I had a great time, all the cards were fantastic and the food was perfect! It was so nice meeting and visiting with everyone. I've been to other swaps and this one was the best! I can't wait til we do it again! I'll drive across the state of Iowa again to meet up with everyone. Rosowskimom and I got home at 10:00 pm, safe and sound. Thanks everyone for the great card designs and ideas. Thanks Deb for the great shoebox swap and keep us on the mailing list for future get-togethers!

Forest Ranger · 03-02-2008, 09:54 AM

Oh - one more thing! I sure would love to have the recipe for the salad (lettuce one)... any chance of a posting of that???

stampin4smiles · 03-02-2008, 03:23 PM

Just wanted to say Thanks to Deb also for hosting this swap. I still can't believe all the cards we made either! It was my first ever and I can't wait to go to another one. Please make this one an annual one, Deb! Keep me in touch for an others you girls might put together. It was great meeting all of you.

angelbabysmom · 03-02-2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SherryLL

This was my first shoebox swap and I agree with Jeanette ... the day was fabulous. Deb did such a wonderful job of organizing and the food was great. I got to meet such a wonderful group of friendly people.
When I got home I looked over all the cards I had made in just one day. It was unbelievable they were all so different but such great cards. Thank you Deb for a wonderful time and I hope you make this an annual event I can't wait to do it again.

Hi, I'm Kathy - I came to the swap with SherryLL. I just wanted to say THANKS for a great time. I had so much fun making all of those gorgeous cards, and chatting with the ladies. The food was so good, too. I look forward to more of these swaps. This was my very first.
Kathy
p.s. I would also love your recipes for the salad, and those PB Fritos!! OMG, those things were addicting!!

stampin4smiles · 03-02-2008, 05:13 PM

Oh yeah, I almost forgot about that too. Can I get the receipe for the PB fritos? Thanks.

Forest Ranger · 03-02-2008, 05:19 PM

Yum! Yum! My mouth is watering... me too, me too!

debwinia · 03-02-2008, 06:35 PM

I am so glad everyone had a good time! Mandy & I had a lot of fun organizing this swap and we loved meeting everyone. The cards were absolutely fantastic. I'm anxious to show them off at work tomorrow.

And now for the recipes!

Gourmet Salad

2 heads of variety lettuce - I use Romaine and the purple leafy one
1 bunch diced green onions
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup chopped pecans
2 pkgs. ramen chicken noodles; crushed
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar

Mix lettuce, onions, nuts and noodles. Set aside. Mix the seasoning packets from the ramen noodles with sugar, vegetable oil, and cider vinegar. Shake or mix till sugar dissolves. Right before seving toss dressing with salad.

Green Fluff Salad

1 can crushed pineapple - drained very well
1 pkg. cool whip
1 pkg. jello
1 carton cottage cheese

Mix well and refrigerate. I used sugar free jello, sugar free cool whip and 1% cottage cheese to make it healthier.

Peanut Butter Fritos

1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. white corn syrup

Heat till sugar dissolves

Add 1/2 c. peanut butter

Mix till smooth and drizzle over Scoops Fritos. Let set up and enjoy!

Chocolate Sheet Cake

1 stick butter
1/2 cup shortening
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs, beaten

Frosting
1 stick butter
1 box powdered sugar
6 tablespoons milk
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix in sauce pan butter, shortening, cocoa and water. Bring to a boil and stir constantly. Remove and stir in sugar and flour. Add in order; buttermilk, soda and vanilla stirring after each. Last of all add beaten eggs. This makes a very thin batter. Grease cooke sheet pan (11x15) and bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes. Mix frosting and frost cake while warm.

Forest Ranger · 03-02-2008, 07:07 PM

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!

DELSE · 03-02-2008, 07:54 PM

Thanks to Deb & Mandy for the wonderful swap! It was also my first & I will be waiting to do it again. All of the cards, ideas, and ladies in attendance were wonderful. I also can't wait to show them off at work tomorrow.

Deb

DELSE · 03-02-2008, 07:55 PM

And I almost forgot-thanks for the great meal, snacks, and door prizes! It made for a perfect way to spend a Saturday.

Deb

rosowskimom · 03-03-2008, 06:22 AM

Thanks for all the great cards! The food was the best, and I am a picky eater!!! I had a great time and like Jane mentioned, I have been to other swaps and you all were the friendliest stampers of all! I hope we can get together again in a few months.

candlequeen5 · 03-03-2008, 09:50 PM

Hi Ladies
I also wanted to take a minute to say Thank you to Deb and Mandy for such a wonderful job that they did. I really enjoyed myself. I am planning on another shoebox swap in late April or early May. Just PM and let me know if something doesn't work for you. I can't wait to do another one!
Talk to you gals soon.
Crystal

oreodog · 03-04-2008, 10:54 AM

I can only say DITTO to everything already said! Since I'm Debbie's sister I would like to take credit for her & Mandy knowing what to do (heh heh), but as Deb would like to point out, I'm her MUCH older sister!!

All kidding aside, Deb & Mandy did do a super job and I just loved being there with everyone (especially Jane who followed me & was very patient!). Every card was beautiful & I learned something new. I'll come back from Indiana to be with all of you again!! Way to go Melon City Mayhem!!! Diane...

jlmhen · 03-04-2008, 05:42 PM

I made the PB Fritos on Monday, yum, almost all gone. Couldn't get my grandkids to try them, they don't know what they are missing! I had a great time!! Unfortunately the trip was too much for my van, he's 9 years old and seemed to be doing alright. He was resting up from the trip in the garage just fine. I took him out for a spin and put him back to bed around 8pm Monday. At 10pm I noticed he'd had an accident and soiled the garage floor.......he went to the hospital and will have surgery tomorrow to replace his gaskets and his rod arm (or something like that). He will come home but will be on a liquid diet........he should be up and ready to roll......by the next get-together.......

candlequeen5 · 08-29-2008, 02:42 PM

Just wanted to let you all know that I have a date in place. Check out the link in my signature line. I will also send out an email to those that I have emails for! Can't wait to get together again!!