2023 Stamp & Scrapbook Expo Schaumburg Pre-Show Guide

[" ","\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Welcome back to the Expo!\n\n\n\n\n We are so excited to be coming back to Puyallup and to have you join us! We have been\n working hard behind the scenes to present you with a wonderful getaway full of crafting,\n learning new skills, making new friends, and plenty of shopping.\n\n We\u2019ve put together this Pre-Show Guide to help you plan for all the fun and exciting events\n at the Expo. In it you\u2019ll find the information you need to take advantage of the many\n features of Stamp & Scrapbook Expo. Some of them include:\n\n\n MEGA MAKE & TAKE EXTRAVAGANZA \u2013 Don\u2019t miss this one-of-a-kind event! Create\n at least 10 projects in one night and book it early \u2013 this event sells out fast!\n\n\n CRAFTERS' PLAY DATES \u2013 Craft all day and party at night! Create\n your heart out and have a blast doing it.\n\n\n saturday scraptacular \u2013 Come early to get a Scraptacular ticket and a\n chace to win amazing prizes!\n\n\n In addition, let us help you find your way to the show, find hotel specials, and much more!\n\n We hope you enjoy this guide as it walks you through the process of attending a Stamp &\n Scrapbook Expo. We will be honored to have you join us as our special guest. We encourage\n you to bring your family and friends to share the fun and create new memories at the Expo.\n We\u2019ll be eagerly waiting and excited to greet you when you arrive!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n CREATIVE WISHES,\n\n\n the Stamp & Scrapbook Expo team\n","\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Table of Contents\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Welcome to the Expo! Schedule of Events\n\n Keep It Simple MEGA Make & Take Extravaganza\n\n\n Pre-Register for the Show Scrappy Boy Stamps\n\n Buy a Workshop, Get Free Admission Grand Door Prize\n\n Local Facebook Groups All-Weekend Crafter\n\n Top Insider Tips Crafters' Play Dates\n\n Become a Volunteer Hill Street Stamps\n\n\n Karen Burniston Saturday Scraptacular\n\n Riley and Company Keep It Simple\n\n Getting to the Show: Directions Stroller Policy & Baggage Check\n\n\n Staying at the Show: Accomodations Keepsake Button Program\n\n Sweet Sentiment Stamps Tombow\n\n Crafter's Companion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Category Key\n\n\n\n\n\n Before the Show At the Show\n\n Getting to the Show SPONSORS\n"," ","\n\n\n\n pre-register now for\n\n\n\n\n\n\n your weekend at\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n GRAB a workshop before it sells out! You will also:\n\n \u2022 save $2 on the cost of the workshop\n \u2022 get free admission to shopping that day\n\n\n\n Join us FOR A PLAY DATE while there are still spots open!\n\n\n\n Save Time and get to shopping, crafting, and workshops quicker.\n\n \u2022 Print out your order with the barcode\n\n \u2022 When you arrive, find the \u201cwill call\u201d line \u2013 it goes much faster\n \u2022 Scan your code, get your tickets and get to the fun stuff!\n\n \u2022 For no-contact entry, you can have your tickets shipped to\n you ahead of time for a small fee.\n\n\n\n Automatic Entry for Door Prizes Skip the kiosks, you are already\n\n entered to win prizes all day!\n\n\n\n\n\n We have great workshops in for\n\n you at the show! Registering for\n\n a workshop gives you all these\n\n benefits in ONE EASY transaction.\n\n\n\n\n\n See you at the show!\n","\n\n\n Get free admission to the show\n\n\n\n when you buy a workshop!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n That's right \u2013 we have a great deal for you: free admission.\n\n Whenever you purchase a workshop, you automatically get\n\n that day's admission to the show floor totally free. Awesome\n\n workshops plus awesome shopping? It's win-win!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Click here\n\n\n\n to browse our workshops, then\n\n\n sign up for your favorites today!\n","\n\n\n Get free admission to the show\n\n\n\n when you buy a workshop!\n Local FACEBOOK GROUPS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Did you know...\n\n\n\n\n that every Stamp & Scrapbook Expo event has its own\n Facebook Group? Not only will you get information about\n\n the show, but you can also meet new friends and find out\n who is going and how they are getting there.\n\n\n \u2022 Need another person for a full crafters' play date table?\n\n Post a note about it on the group.\n \u2022 Many of our exhibitors post information about sales or\n other products in their booths, too.\n \u2022 We are offering exclusive giveaways only on the local\n\n Facebook Groups!\n\n\n\n\n Sign up to join your local Facebook\n\n group today! CLICK HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Make new friends, learn about new products, find local\n\n\n\n stores, and PLAN your play dateS! It\u2019s your group!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Groups will be active all year long. Chat with people who share your\n interests AND are local! These groups offer the best of both worlds!\n","\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Top Insider Tips\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n MAkE ThE MoSt oF Your tImE AnD MoNeY At STaMp & SCrApBoOk EXpO!\n\n\n\n\n You\u2019ve planned, saved, and worked out your schedule.\n Now you\u2019re ready to come to Stamp & Scrapbook Expo!\n These tips will help you increase your chances to win\n prizes, get more free stuff, and even earn some cash!\n\n\n\n\n Shopping Bag \u2013 This one is a no-brainer. Enter your information into the\n kiosk and get a shopping bag to carry all your fun merchandise! We\u2019ll\n send you an email later, but we think you\u2019ll be happy to receive more\n inspiration and also be in-the-know about all the latest information.\n\n\n Door Prizes \u2013 Another easy step! Once you enter your name into the kiosk,\n you will automatically be entered into our Door Prize giveaway! TIP: If you\n don\u2019t hear your name called, you can check the winner board and pick up\n your prize at the Door Prize booth.\n\n Early Bird Shopping \u2013 No fee for the Early Bird Shopping! Come enjoy\n vendors' early bird specials in the shopping area from 9 am - 10 am.\n\n\n Make & Takes \u2013 Locate information about the Make & Takes on the\n shopping floor online or in the Show Guide. TIP: Sign up to receive the\n newsletters for your Expo location or purchase your tickets online, and we\n will email you a list of the Make & Takes on the shopping floor or find it in\n the Show Guide.\n\n\n Baggage Check \u2013 Store your purchases at the free baggage check when\n your load gets too heavy. TIP: You cannot bring a cart or wagon onto the\n shopping floor, but you can store one in Baggage Check.\n\n\n Saturday Scraptacular \u2013 These are some of the best prizes offered at the\n Expo! Come early on Saturday (before 9am) to receive a ticket, drop it in\n the bin near the prize you want to win by 12:00 noon. TIP: You must be\n present to win and have a paid admission wristband, so stick around until\n these prizes are drawn at 1pm.\n","\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Crafters' Play Dates (Crops) \u2013 Play Dates aren\u2019t just for scrapbookers\n anymore! Bring any kind of craft materials to our Crafters' Play Dates.\n Hang out with your friends or make new ones! TIP: Prizes that are not\n claimed at Door Prize end up in the Play Dates as extra prizes! TIP: Dress\n up or decorate your table based on the theme for the evening for another\n chance to win a prize.\n\n\n Pre-Register for Workshops \u2013 Purchase a workshop online and get that\n day\u2019s admission to shop for free. TIP: If you sign up for 3 workshops, you\n get an additional gift.\n\n MEGA Make & Take Extravaganza \u2013 This is a night of mini workshops,\n except we bring the projects to you! TIP: Some of the vendors offering\n these projects have special sales on Thursday night during this event.\n\n\n Keepsake Buttons \u2013 There are many ways to earn keepsake buttons at\n the Expo. TIP: Do you see anyone with buttons different than yours? You\n might want to ask them about it!\n\n\n All Weekend Crafter \u2013 People who attend all 3 nights of activities earn\n extra benefits reserved for All Weekend Crafters including a special\n badge holder, an exclusive gift, and free Friday & Saturday admission to\n the show floor. TIP: All Weekend Crafters have a separate entrance to the\n shopping floor.\n\n\n Conquering Stamp & Scrapbook Expo \u2013 Collect 4 buttons to earn a\n lanyard and medallion. TIP: There is a photo opp banner to capture your\n moment of success!\n\n\n Volunteer \u2013 What we really mean is earn some cash at the Expo! We hire\n lots of local help to make each Expo a success. TIP: Every volunteer gets a\n free admission to shop.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n What a deal!\n","\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n EARN CASH\n\n AS A\n\n\n\n Volunteer!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Want to help us out at Stamp & Scrapbook Expo? We call\n\n\n these volunteer positions, but you actually earn $10 per hour!\n\n\n\n\n SOME ACTIVITIES YOU MIGHT DO AS A VOLUNTEER\n\n\n\n\n\n EXPRESS WILL CALL: Hand out tickets, keepsake buttons, and complimentary\n shopping bags\n\n door prize: Hand out prizes to winners\n\n lobby attendant: Greet people as they come in, give directions, hand out\n show guides\n\n door guard: Check for wrist bands, strollers, and oversized bags at the\n entrance Crafters' Play Date\n\n attendant: Help attendees at the Crafters' Play Date and Tool Station\n teacher's pet: Assist in a workshop - set tables, collate kits, counting\n","\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n BENEFITS OF BEING A VOLUNTEER\n\n\n\n\n Free admission to shopping\n $10 per hour cash\n Earn a Keepsake Button\n Work as much as you would like on one or all days of the Expo!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n HOW IT WORKS\n\n\n\n\n Availability of positions will be posted through our Online Ticketing System\n\n Register online and pay a $10 refundable reservation fee\n Check in at the registration desk a few minutes before your shift\n Positions will be assigned when you arrive\n At the end of your shift, get paid and start shopping!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n INTERESTED? Click HERE for more information\n"," "," ","\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Renaissance Schaumburg\n\n Convention Center\n\n\n EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY HALLS\n\n 1551 NORTH THOREAu DRIVE\n\n\n SCHAuMBuRG, IL 60173\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n EXPLORATION\/DISCOVERY HALL Registration, Will Call, Shopping\n\n\n EXPLORATION\/DISCOVERY HALL Mega Make & Take, Crafter's Playdates\n\n\n LEVEL 2 Workshops\n\n\n DROP OFF A convenient drop-off area is located in front of the\n Convention Center.\n\n\n PARKING Parking is free.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Click anywhere on\n the map to visit this\n location on Google\n Maps. Once there,\n you can click on\n \"Directions\" and get\n customized directions\n from where you are.\n","\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n To make your visit extra suite\/sweet, we've worked\n\n\n with the Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center\n to give attendees a special hotel discount.\n\n\n Stay one night, or stay all weekend!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Renaissance Schaumburg\n\n\n Hotel & Convention Center\n\n\n 1551 NORTH THOREAu DRIVE\n\n SCHAuMBuRG, IL 60173\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Want to book a room?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n CHECK AVAILABILITY\n"," "," ","\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n SCHEDULE of E V ENT S\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n TH u RSD A Y\n\n\n Registration \/ Will Call 2 pm - 6 pm\n\n MEGA Make & Take Extravaganza 3 pm - 11:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n FRID A Y\n\n\n Registration \/ Will Call ........................................................... 8 am - 6 pm\n Shopping ....................................................................................... 9 am - 6 pm\n\n Grand Kiosk Prize Drawing ................................................................ 3 pm\n Crafters' Play Date .................................................................. 8 am - 11 pm\n\n\n\n\n s a t urd a y\n\n\n Registration \/ Will Call ........................................................... 8 am - 5 pm\n\n Scraptacular Ticket Pick-Up ................................................ 8 am - 9 am\n Shopping ....................................................................................... 9 am - 5 pm\n Scraptacular Ticket Drawing .............................................................. 1 pm\n Grand Kiosk Prize Drawing ................................................................. 3 pm\n\n Crafters' Play Date ................................................................. 8 am - 10 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n #SSBE2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Let's be friends! Look us up on your favorite social sites to find out about the latest\n Expo happenings, get fun ideas, and share your own creations with fellow crafters.\n","\n\n\n Q What is the MEGA Make & Take Extravaganza?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n It's MEGA fun! A\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sit and relax with\u00a0your\n\n friends (and make new\n ones!)\u00a0while some of the\n top instructors in the\n\n industry teach you exciting\n\n techniques and introduce\n great products.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Enjoy the fun and be\n inspired to create in a\n\n whole new way!\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n You'll take home many completed projects -\n\n\n and have a blast doing it!\n\n\n\n\n\n $59\n THuRSDAY 3PM - 11:30pm CLICK HERE TO SIGN uP TODAY!\n"," ","\n\n\n\n\n\n\n THE\n THE\n\n\n Grand Door Prize\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Come to the Expo to see these extra-special prizes\n\n\n from our Grand Door Prize Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for a chance to win these prizes by entering your name into\n the kiosks at the show. You'll get a free shopping bag, plus more\n chances to win additional prizes throughout the day.\n\n\n Stay until 3 pm for the Grand Door Prize Drawing to see if you win\n one of these great prizes (each prize is valued at $100 retail or more!)\n\n Winners not present at the drawing time will be posted on the prize\n board at Door Prize. All prizes must be claimed by 6 pm on Friday\n\n or 5 pm on Saturday. Any unclaimed prizes will be redistributed for\n other prize drawings.\n\n\n Pre-register and you will automatically\n\n\n be entered to win these prizes!\n","\n\n\n\n BECOME AN\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n All-Weekend Crafter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n YOU GET ALL THIS:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n THuRSDAY'S MEGA MAKE & TAKE EXTRAVAGANZA\n\n\n FRIDAY\u2019S PLAY DATE (CROP)\n\n\n SATuRDAY\u2019S PLAY DATE (CROP)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Three days of amazing fun for one great price!\n\n\n\n\n all-weekend crafter Perks:\n\n\n\n\n Receive an All-Weekend pass and your own badge\n holder to display and store it \u2013 no more wristbands!\n Collect your tickets at Will Call on Thursday and head\n over to the Crafters\u2019 Play Date for expedited check-in.\n\n Bypass the Play Date check-in desk each day\n MEGA gift on Thursday night\n\n Collectible \u201cI Played!\u201d button\n Exclusive Gift\n $142\n Access to the Creation Station\n GET YOUR\n NEW! Includes Friday & Saturday\n show floor admission ticket!\n","\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Crafters' Play Dates in Schaumburg\n\n\n\n\n\n plan your fun!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n date: Thursday - Mega Make & Take Extravaganza\n\n Time: 3:00 pm \u2013 11:30 pm\n Cost: $59\n\n\n Learn about the latest products and new techniques\n while completing make & take projects you can make\n ONLY at this MEGA event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n date: Friday - Big Top Circus\n\n Time: 8:00 am \u2013 11:00 pm\n\n Cost: $44\n\n Get ready for the greatest show on earth, or should we\n say greatest Play Date on earth? Feast your eyes on all\n\n the fun creative projects you and your friends will create.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n date: Saturday - Willy Wonka\n Time: 8:00 am \u2013 10:00 pm\n\n Cost: $39\n\n\n Get your ticket for this play date as we celebrate tons of\n candy fun with Willy Wonka. This treat-filled party will\n $142\n attract all our favorite Willy Wonka characters.\n GET YOUR\n\n ticket!\n"," ","\n\n\n\n\n Saturday Scraptacular\n\n\n\n\n\n\n MORE\n MORE\n PRIZES\n PRIZES\n than\n than\n EVER!\n EVER!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ThReE EaSy sTePs tO WiN!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 1 Scraptacular Tickets will be given out to attendees in line between\n 8 - 9 am who are wearing their prepaid Saturday wrist band.\n\n\n 2 Enter your ticket for the prize of your choosing. These huge prizes\n are from our wonderful sponsors.\n\n\n 3 Winners are drawn Saturday at 1 pm. We hope you are one of\n them! All prizes must be claimed by 5 pm on Saturday.\n"," "," ","\n\n\n\n tHe sTaMp & sCrApBoOk eXpO\n\n\n Keepsake Button Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Collect four unique buttons from different\n\n stations around the Expo to earn a free\n \u201cI Conquered\u201d medallion and lanyard!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Purchase your Expo Make something Enjoy the day with Volunteer! Help make\n admission at a local at the Expo! your friends at a it the best crafting\n retail store. crafter\u2019s play date! experience ever.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Take home over Die-hard fan? Brush up your\n $150 in must-have Attend more than skills and take a\n products one Expo. workshop.\n\n\n\n\n How many buttons will you collect at the show?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \"I Conquered\" medallion and\n lanyard may be redeemed at the\n Express Will Call Counter after 11 am.\n Limit one button per customer for\n each category. 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