Seattle/South Sound Shoebox Swap & CardsForHeroes.org Collection

[Kelbelpcs]

Seattle/South Sound Shoebox Swap &
CardsForHeroes.org Collection
October 24th, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kent, WA

Hey, South Sound Stampers! With some great shoebox swaps going on north of Seattle, Nikki (nikkis) and I (kelbelpcs) wanted to offer the same excitement south of the city.

We have room for 25 people (over 18 years of age) with each person bringing swap packets for 24 people to make. There is a $7 non-refundable fee per person for expenses, including lunch, coffee/water, and prizes, due no later than the 5:00 PM, October 15th cut-off. Please bring a small snack to supplement lunch and feed every woman's need for carbs, as well as a beverage, if coffee and water aren't your style!

Once you've indicated an interest in attending, I will PM you with the payment information.

Finally, Demonstrators, because of SCS rules, this cannot be a “party” type of event. But, what you do in the parking lot after the swap is your business. (Well, within reason!)

DETAILS:

• This will be a "No Holiday" themed Shoebox Swap: seasonal, general greeting, birthday, etc., are all good choices for this swap. Full cards, please. Envelopes aren’t required, but it's nice to include them so swappers can stamp them right then to match the card. 3-D items are also OK!
• There are no vendor requirements for this swap.

THINGS TO BRING:

• Create packets - most people use some sort of baggie - of pre-cut, pre-punched materials for 24 swappers.
• Make sure you provide all tools/supplies in your shoebox to make your swap item, including brads, glue dots, inks, etc. (Be sure to include a few extra of things in case someone makes an irredeemable mistake!) If your item requires multiple inks, it would be great if you could bring stamp cleaner and/or a cleaning pad to help minimize ink disasters! LABEL YOUR PRODUCTS.
• Add written directions for your card in each packet. It's helpful if the directions include your name and a way to contact you if a question comes up after-the-fact.
• Make two (2) samples of your item, one for the table with your shoebox and one for the contest.
• Bring, or make at the swap, two cards to send to our troops via CardsForHereos.org. If you're feeling generous, we'll happily accept even more cards! (Please include envelopes with these cards. We will get them to the people who distribute them.)
• Bring a small, portable tool kit with stamping necessities: adhesive, scissors, bone folder, etc., to have with you throughout the day.
• We will provide generic nametags, but if you've already made a really cool one, feel free to use that instead.
• There will be an optional gift exchange. If you choose to participate, please bring something with a value of $10.00. It does not need to be stamping related, and it's better if it is not wrapped/bagged.

DIRECTIONS:

The swap is being held at Kent Fire Station 73, which is close to I-5. Since we'll all be coming from different places, it's probably best to go to Mapquest for specific directions closer to the actual swap date.

Please DO NOT contact the fire station for information. I will send out a contact number the week of the swap to use in case anyone is/becomes directionally impaired!

The actual address is 26512 Military Road South, Kent, WA 98032

ATTENDEES:

1. Nikki (nikkis)
2. Kelly (kelbelpcs)
3. Debi paid
4. Joan
5. Jessica paid
6. Kelli paid
7. Janice
8. Norah
9. Sandy paid
10. Sandy's adventurous mom! paid
11. Kristie
12. Tobi paid
13. Tobis friend paid
14. sparkplug17 paid
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[GarnetJ]

This is so cool!

I am adding a subscription to this thread.... Just in case I decide to make the 150 mile drive to Dupont that week. The venue is 36 miles from daughter's house.

Would love to come down and meet with everyone.... especially Nikki.... the best Secret Santa ever!

[Nikki S]

Howdy everyone! Ah, thanks Garnet . . . you are too sweet! And if you get a chance, we'd love to see ya! Anyone else want to come and play?? Have a great day! Nikki

[Kelbelpcs]

wins a valuable prize!


C'mon, let's stamp!

[bottomphish]

Just got the PM and it sounds like a great idea. Specially when I'm not that far away. Sign me up!

[Joypup]

I am waiting to see if my Mother-In-Law is coming that week -- but if not, I would REALLY like to come. I will find out ASAP, but her plans are still up in the air. Could I sign up to save a spot and let you know just as soon as I find out? Is that possible --- ooohhhh... I really, really want to come!
Julie

[willosmama]

oooooh-that is sooooooo close I may have to come! I will check my calendar!!

[jkstampin]

This sounds like fun... what time will the event start?

[rosigrld]

Hey thanks for the invite. Sounds like fun, but unfortunately something I can't attend. Hubby works on Saturdays. : Rosemary (rosigrld)

[spatten2001]

I so wish I could attend but .... am signed up for a Dogtoberfest this same day in Vancouver. Arghhhhh!!!!

[Nikki S]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkstampin

This sounds like fun... what time will the event start?

It's from 10:00 am til 5:00 pm. Hope you can join us!! Nikki

[dln4840]

I can't make this one. I will be in California visiting a girlfriend. Maybe next time though.

Thank you for the invite.

Donna Mudie

[TristenW]

Thanks for the PM - It sounds like a lot of fun. However, I'm unable to make the road trip that weekend (I'm located in Central Wa). Have fun!

[stampingdeb99]

i have a workshop planned at 1:00pm this day in Puyallup, but if it cancels or changes i am interested....i will come let you know. thanks for doing this, it sounds like fun,

deb

http://flyingstamper.blogspot.com

[larfay]

I would love to come to the card party but I am already booked that day. Please, let me know when you plan to have another card party.

Fay aka as Larfay

[Nikki S]

Hello . . . any more Seattle folks out there? Come on, you know you want to come to the Shoebox! Sign up now!!!!

[Knutsen24]

Hi Kelly, sign me up for a spot please! I have been wanting to do a shoebox swap forever but the timing has never been right. So excited

[Knutsen24]

Please sign up my friend Kelli as well (KelliJo)!

[GarnetJ]

Handy hint: The Get-It-Together forum is a long way down the list and not one of the places everyone checks regularly. If all of you gals who are attending would put a link to this thread in your signature, your posts in General Stamping and other forums would alert other gals to this fun event. It would help Nikki and Kelli to spread the word.

[Nikki S]

Thanks Garnet . . . you are so wonderful! I think I got my signature updated!! Yeah . . . now to go plaster it around! Have a great day - stay out of the rain!! Nikki

[Nikki S]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knutsen24

Please sign up my friend Kelli as well (KelliJo)!

Yeah, Jessica and KelliJo are coming to the fire house!

[Nikki S]

It will probably be raining that day . . . so what a great day for a shoebox swap!!!

[bottomphish]

btt

[colourful]

Nikki had emailed me a while back and I tried to find the thread...tonight I tried one more time and here y'all are!

My mom will be in town that day, and I don't think I can make her sit through a day of crafting...but I'm definitely going to try to at least stop by! I have a scrapbook filled with pictures and letters from our heroes and will bring it by if I come - I'd love to meet you ladies!!!

Sandy (pres of Operation Write Home - formerly known as Cards for Heroes!)

[GarnetJ]

We had SO MUCH FUN today at the Shoebox Swap in Bellingham. Everyone who has even the slightest inkling of attending this one in Seattle/South Sound really MUST make it a priority.

Right now, I am very, very tired. But also very happy that everything went smoothly.

[bottomphish]

friendly btt

[bottomphish]

btt

[Lyneen]

Thanks for the invitation. Sounds like it will be a blast, but unfortunately I will not be able to attend. Keep me mind for the next one.

[Kelbelpcs]

There's still plenty of room for this swap; please come and bring a friend along! Don't forget the cut-off date for payment is Thursday, October 15! I will e-mail everyone an update of numbers and contact information on Friday, October 16th, so you can prepare your swap packets.

Looking forward to stamping together!

[SimplyHappy]

Wow. Neat!

Need to organize one in NY. Wish I was still in town!

Have you asked to see if Amuse, Impress Rubber or the other local vendors stamp stores would help you spread the word by mouth or flyer??

They may or may not spread the word for you but I know Lila's always great up in Everett: http://lilasscrapbooking.blogspot.com/

btw, I came by way of There She Goes:
http://jessica-thereshegoes.blogspot...p-with-me

[Kelbelpcs]

Oh, where, oh, where, has your little check gone?
Oh, where, oh where can it be?

It'll pay for food; it'll guarantee fun,
Oh, where, oh where, can it be?


:rolleyes: Need the address again?? Friday is the due date for payment.

Look for a PM from me on Friday with the final count details - we're looking forward to stamping with you!

[sparkplug17]

I would like to sign up to go! Sounds like alot of fun.

[colourful]

Mom and I are coming! (Be gentle with her, she's a painter not a crafter---I'm hoping to convert her! lol)

[tfox73]

my friend and I want to come. send me the payment info and I will get you some $$. Do you take paypal?

[Kelbelpcs]

I think I PM'd everyone on the list I haven't yet received payment from. The cut-off for receiving the check is Friday.

Please drop that puppy into the mail if you haven't done so already, so everyone can be assured a firm count from me Friday evening.

LOOKING FORWARD TO STAMPING WITH YOU -

[Nikki S]

Quote:

Originally Posted by colourful

Mom and I are coming! (Be gentle with her, she's a painter not a crafter---I'm hoping to convert her! lol)

YEAH!!! It will be great to see you again Sandy. And we'll be very nice to your mom . . . she'll love stamping!!

We are going to have tons of fun!!!! Can't wait for 10/24!
Wishing everyone a great blustery day!!! Nikki

[Kelbelpcs]

PM's sent out to Bottomphish, Colourful, and tfox73 with details for Saturday!

[Kelbelpcs]

To all attending the Seattle/South Sound shoebox swap on October 24th, don't forget the card and envelope for this organization. The person who manages this organization will be stamping with us and can take the cards with her to be put to use right away!

Looking forward to stamping with you -

[Kelbelpcs]

As I was designing my swap card today, I was thinking about embellishments and Operation Write Home. I went to their website (http://www.operationwritehome.org/) and found this information:

1. NO GLITTER: The rule of thumb is: does it flake or sprinkle off the card when touched? And not just touched lightly, but give it a good rubbing and see; if your hand is shimmery, do not send it.

2. GENERAL CARDS WORK WELL: General cards—both masculine and feminine designs—are most adaptable to any occasion; they are perfect for a hello or can be sent for get well, sympathy, weddings, anniversaries, babies, or lots of other letter-writing reasons. Miss You cards are frequently requested.

3. A2 CARDS BEST: The preferred size for cards for our boxes are A2 cards - 5.5" x 4.25". These are achieved simply by using a piece of cardstock cut in half and folded. (Either direction, a vertically-opening or horizontally-opening card, both shown at right).

4. HANDMADE CARDS ONLY

Check out the website for more information!

;)

[Nikki S]

Today is Tuesday and we are gathering on Saturday! WHIPPEEEEEE!! Can't wait to see everyone! And if you have a few extra cards - bring them for our troops! (I have a box full!) Drive carefully! Nikki