MD, Ft. Meade Big Shot SBS 05/19/12

[CindyL]

Amanda and I are co-hosting a new type of SBS - this one requires a Big Shot and a chunky/thick Sizzix die. Not everyone needs to bring their Big Shot, but we need to make sure we have plenty in the room, so we don't have lines waiting to use them. If you are willing to bring your machine and cutting pads, please let us know.

This swap will be on Saturday, May 19, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the same building as the other swaps at Ft. Meade (Potomac Place Center, 4998 Second Corps Boulevard).

There is room for 15 people to sign up. Keeping it a smaller crowd, since there will be projects and cards to make. And bring your extra cardstock to cut out some die cuts from dies that you might not own.

Each person will sign up for a different die, so we'll have 15 different dies there to play with. They do not have to be dies that only Stampin' Up sells.

You will not be cutting the die cut out ahead of time for each participant. You will bring your die along in your box with all the other supplies needed to make your card or project. If you have one of the extra long dies, please make sure you have your cutting plates.

Please make sure you pack your sticky strip or some strong adhesive for the projects, so they stay together. Keep this in your own tool bag - not in your box. Same with dimensionals - just have them on hand in case you need them for someone's swap.

There is a $10 non-refundable charge per stamper to cover the paper products, prizes, etc. Please fill out the attached form and mail in your $10 fee to reserve your space. No children under 18 years of age please.

Please bring enough supplies for everyone to make your card/project including all cardstock, stamps, inks, embellishments, tools, dies, etc. Please also bring your own basic stamping kit, which should include your adhesive and scissors to use on all the projects we make. Please make sure all of your supplies (stamps, ink pads, scissors, punches, etc.) are labeled with your name, so we all go home with the stuff we brought. Each stamper is to have a sample and typed instructions in their box telling how to make their card/project. Everyone should have their swaps in baggies or envelopes containing everything each stamper needs to do your swap. This helps everything run smoothly.

There are no vendor restrictions on any of the items. Just that the die needs to be a thick type die. Nestabilities or embossing folders cannot be used unless they are in addition to the die for your project.

Lunch will be potluck, so please sign up for something yummy to bring.

There will also be space to set up for a craft yard sale for anyone who has some items they'd like to find a new home for. Please bring items with your name and price already on them.

So here is what you'll need to bring/sign up for:

Your swap with everything for 14 stampers to make your card/project
Sign up for what die you will be using
Sign up for your potluck item
Sign up if you are willing to bring your Big Shot for others to use
Extra cardstock to cut out additional die cuts to take home
Any crafty type yard sale items you'd like to get rid of


We are looking forward to a fun day and something different to try. I can't wait to see what types of dies you all sign up for, since there are so many different ones available.

[CindyL]

Sign Ups:

1. Amanda (AmandaW) - SU Beautiful Butterflies Die - will bring 2 Big Shots - meatballs - paid
2. Jane (harrahx2) - SU Purse Die - will bring Big Shot - chicken nugget tray - paid
3. Cindy (CindyL) - Sizzix Medium Pine Tree Die - will bring Big Shot - mac & cheese - paid
4. Angie (paperpaws) - SU Lattice Die - will bring Big Shot - soda - paid
5. Theresa (Theresa Romani) - scalloped envelope die - case of water - paid
6. Kimme (MelenaPrincess) - Party Essentials Cupcake 3D Die - will bring Big Shot - brownie bites
7. Pete (Stamperpete) - SU Top Note Die - muffins - paid
8. Fran (FranT) - Daisy 2 die - pretzel salad & veggies/dip - paid
9. Sara (whatapickle) - flower die - paid
10. Michelle (armymomof3boys) - Tattered Flowers die - lasagna - paid
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[paperpaws]

I'm in! Will get back to you with a die and food item. OK?

[harrahx2]

Wooohoooo! I am already paid and ready. I can bring my Bigshot and plates and a Cuttlebug if needed. If anyone needs a die, let me know and I can tell you what I have available! I will bring whatever you need me to bring in terms of food. Hmmm, I think I paid, didn't I Amanda?

[Stamperpete]

Count me in too. I'll think about which die to use and food to bring.

[paperpaws]

Actually....please put me down for the SU doily die that I just ordered

I forgot that I will have that soon.

[Theresa Romani]

I'm coming! I'll figure out my die and food shortly.

[Theresa Romani]

Ok, I'll use the scalloped envelope die, and I'll bring a case of water.

[harrahx2]

WHAT?????? No brownies?????????? Help!!!!!!!!!

[MelenaPrincess]

I'll bring Brownie Bites and spinach dip and will figure out my die shortly

[Connie Stamper]

Please include me. I would like to use the Magnetic Movers & Shapers with the Curly Label Die. As for food, I'll bring a pasta salad.

[Connie Stamper]

Forgot to add - If another Big Shot is needed, I am willing to bring mine, just let me know.
Connie

[AmandaW]

I have two Big Shots I'll bring both. Thanks for posting Cindy! Going to work on my card today...see if I can beat Jane this time...Hehehe. lol Love ya' Jane!

I'll bring crock-pot meat balls.

[harrahx2]

OMG, Ms. Kimme is alive and she is "saying" she will come.....seeing is believing....................I personally think an alien took over her body and will ask if the real Kimme will please stand up! Hey Amanda, not fair, you have my die.......... and am I paid for this? I know we swapped a $10 "IOU" for an "I'm already paid so you can't keep me out" but I don't know which "I'm already paid and you can't keep out" project. Let me know. I will bring a chikcen nugget tray from Chick Fillet, as the hubs calls it! Makes me think of Stacy, she was always good for chicken from there.
Oh, and by the way, it is hump day! I am half way through this week and I "think" I can make it. Have a wonderful stamp day. Did anyone else have trouble getting their subscriptions today?

[AmandaW]

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Originally Posted by harrahx2

OMG, Ms. Kimme is alive and she is "saying" she will come.....seeing is believing....................I personally think and alien took over her body and will ask if the real Kimme will please stand up! Hey Amanda, not fair, you have my die.......... and am I paid for this? I know we swapped a $10 "IOU" for an "I'm already paid so you can't keep me out" but I don't know which "I'm already paid and you can't keep out" project. Let me know. I will bring a chikcen nugget tray from Chick Fillet, as the hubs calls it! Makes me think of Stacy, she was always good for chicken from there.
Oh, and by the way, it is hump day! I am half way through this week and I "think" I can make it. Have a wonderful stamp day. Did anyone else have trouble getting their subscriptions today?

Nope the $10 IOU was for my last SAS. So you can still get kicked out! lol Kidding wouldn't kick you out for anything. Die will be here next Monday!!!

[harrahx2]

Aww man, I will pay you right away as I don't want to be kicked out! And you can't beat me getting ready because I don't have my die yet. OK, maybe you can beat me. I do have dies if anyone needs one. Just let me know and I will let you know what I have. This is gonna be some fun.

[AmandaW]

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrahx2

Aww man, I will pay you right away as I don't want to be kicked out! And you can't beat me getting ready because I don't have my die yet. OK, maybe you can beat me. I do have dies if anyone needs one. Just let me know and I will let you know what I have. This is gonna be some fun.

Can't wait to see what you come up with.

[CindyL]

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Originally Posted by MelenaPrincess

I'll bring Brownie Bites and spinach dip and will figure out my die shortly

Yeah! So glad you are coming. So, will the brownie bites be all pink and sparkly???? LOL

[CindyL]

We are half full already - yeah!

Amanda, just let me know when you receive payments, and I'll update the list.

I've signed up the following to bring their Big Shots too - Amanda, Jane, and Connie. That will give us 5 so far including mine. We could use a few more, so there isn't any waiting for machines.

[Stamperpete]

Jane, is your die the new little purse die? It is so cute. I probably should buy it soon. I hope you have us make some cute pretty purses like Amanda did.

[AmandaW]

Quote:

Originally Posted by CindyL

We are half full already - yeah!

Amanda, just let me know when you receive payments, and I'll update the list.

I've signed up the following to bring their Big Shots too - Amanda, Jane, and Connie. That will give us 5 so far including mine. We could use a few more, so there isn't any waiting for machines.

Will do!

[harrahx2]

Yes Pete, it is the adorable purse die. So excited to get it! Looking forward to the fun.

[Connie Stamper]

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Originally Posted by paperpaws

Actually....please put me down for the SU doily die that I just ordered

I forgot that I will have that soon.

FYI - The Doily Die is not a thick die (it is skinny).

[harrahx2]

Amanda..........I had an AHA moment! You only owe me $4 for red tape and that way, I am paid! Yeah, you can't kick me out..............

Agnie, if your die doesn't work out, you can look at what I have while you are here for the Cigar Box class!

Gonna have some fun.

[Stamperpete]

I think I will use the Top Note die.

[paperpaws]

Quote:

Originally Posted by CindyL

We are half full already - yeah!

Amanda, just let me know when you receive payments, and I'll update the list.

I've signed up the following to bring their Big Shots too - Amanda, Jane, and Connie. That will give us 5 so far including mine. We could use a few more, so there isn't any waiting for machines.

I can bring my Big Kick and/or Cuttlebug

[paperpaws]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Connie Stamper

FYI - The Doily Die is not a thick die (it is skinny).

Well, then I guess I'm not sure what kind of die they mean....

Cindy and/or Amanda...????

[harrahx2]

Angie, have you seen the Tim Holtz Die cut plates? They are about 1/2" thinck. That is the kind of die. I will show you what I have on Saturday and you can pick if you want............Hope this helps. If not, check out the Movers and Shapers By Sizzix. They have videos on the dies. I have a movers and shapers.....

[CindyL]

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Originally Posted by paperpaws

Well, then I guess I'm not sure what kind of die they mean....

Cindy and/or Amanda...????

Angie, the "thick" dies are on pages 220-223 in the SU catty. They don't have to be a SU die however; just a thick one. Tim Holtz makes some, Sizzix does too. If you need a die, just holler. I have a lot of the Sizzix ones here.

[CindyL]

Quote:

Originally Posted by paperpaws

I can bring my Big Kick and/or Cuttlebug

Okay, thanks!

[paperpaws]

Quote:

Originally Posted by CindyL

Angie, the "thick" dies are on pages 220-223 in the SU catty. They don't have to be a SU die however; just a thick one. Tim Holtz makes some, Sizzix does too. If you need a die, just holler. I have a lot of the Sizzix ones here.

I was confused....thought it was mentioned...oh nevermind...guess I'm gonna need to borrow a die.

[paperpaws]

Does anyone have the Sizzix Bigz Die Frame, Ornate #3 that I can borrow?

[AmandaW]

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Originally Posted by paperpaws

Does anyone have the Sizzix Bigz Die Frame, Ornate #3 that I can borrow?

I don't think I have that one..but your welcome to come over anytime and borrow any of mine. I have a few...lol I have some thick Tim Holtz Edge dies that make cute cards. Just let me know.

[AmandaW]

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrahx2

Amanda..........I had an AHA moment! You only owe me $4 for red tape and that way, I am paid! Yeah, you can't kick me out..............

Agnie, if your die doesn't work out, you can look at what I have while you are here for the Cigar Box class!

Gonna have some fun.

Sounds like a plan! I forgot all about even placing a red tape order. To much going on lately.

[harrahx2]

Aww, Amanda, I am just teasing you. I don't want to get kicked out of the swap. I love the little purse and know it will be fun. I don't use my dies enough and look forward to it. Angie, You can browse my stash during our Cigar smoking time.................You make smoking hot cigar boxes! What is the Sizzix Ornate #3......I am so slow, I never knwo the names of things. I just know what they look like and when I "HAVE TO HAVE THEM" so huh! Jill is excited about the cigar box class and looking forward to seeing the teacher again. Have a wonderful day all. It is Brownie Thursday....alas, lacking a brownie. Maybe for lunch as I have a ROAD TRIP Today! Yeah!

[CindyL]

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrahx2

Aww, Amanda, I am just teasing you. I don't want to get kicked out of the swap. I love the little purse and know it will be fun. I don't use my dies enough and look forward to it. Angie, You can browse my stash during our Cigar smoking time.................You make smoking hot cigar boxes! What is the Sizzix Ornate #3......I am so slow, I never knwo the names of things. I just know what they look like and when I "HAVE TO HAVE THEM" so huh! Jill is excited about the cigar box class and looking forward to seeing the teacher again. Have a wonderful day all. It is Brownie Thursday....alas, lacking a brownie. Maybe for lunch as I have a ROAD TRIP Today! Yeah!

Jane, we'd never kick you out. Others maybe, but not you!! ROFL

[CindyL]

Quote:

Originally Posted by paperpaws

Does anyone have the Sizzix Bigz Die Frame, Ornate #3 that I can borrow?

Nope, don't have that one, sorry!

[AmandaW]

Quote:

Originally Posted by CindyL

Jane, we'd never kick you out. Others maybe, but not you!! ROFL

Hey now! I have the key..you can't kick me out! lol Nope it wouldn't be the same without Jane.

[harrahx2]

I get by with a little help from my friends! Oh yeah and I get "HIGH" with a little help from my friends....I would write a song like my last one but this one was already written!

[AmandaW]

Jane, Angie, and Theresa are paid. Thank you ladies! Theresa THANK YOU for the B-Day card! It will go to good use...this is a crazy family b-day month.