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So it is October, which means we are like 5 weeks away from

Crop & Create Saskatoon.

Last year we tested out this event, and we walked away with a list of how we wanted to change it to make it better, where we knew we had to hold the hotels up to a higher level and we knew what we wanted our fabulous team to bring to the table.

This is what we have learned:

* When we say Dessert buffet. we mean it. So over the course of the last year we showed pics of what we expected to all the hotels and said, "Top this"... and they did. Here's a few pics ...

 

parking- well Saskatoon ultimately was uggh for parking.  But what we learned is this. Saskatoon has the cheapest parking rates in all of Canada. yes that isn't comforting but it is something. Did we like that the Sheraton didn't have spots for us that we paid for? nope, so how are we going to make it better?

* well so far in other cities we've had people helping unload at each hotel. I personally was the person out helping in Winnipeg and would watch everyone's stuff while they parked. We had FABULOUS bell men help us. They ROCKED!!!!! SO in Saskatoon, the Bessborough said that they have parking on BOTH sides of their hotel, they have parking across the street on both sides. It will work. If you want help unloading, we will be there, if you want help walking to your car, call me! I recommend car pooling. If you are staying at the hotel, parking is FREE!  A pass will be issued on check in so be sure to ask at the front desk.  If you are not staying at the hotel the cost is $12/day ($14 for valet) 

 

Some things that we are super proud of:

Our TEAM!

We have a handful that have been with us this year. We have been blessed.  Super thanks to everyone! For a complete list of teachers and more about them and which cities they taught in click here. 

Crop & Create - Teachers (I am showing you their pics to say a HUGE THANK YOU TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM.  We can't do it without them)

Vicki Boutin		Jennifer Edwardson
Becky Fleck		Leica Forrest
Kelly Goree		Megan Hendrickson
Sarah Hodgkinson		Beth Kingston
Caroline Lau		Kimber McGray
Kelly Purkey		Kathy Thompson
Angela Urbano

Thanks to Jen Walker for everything amazing she does behind the scenes. Last but not least, Catherine Tachdjian. (I'm tossing in a picture of her hubbie Jack too, because he is 100% HANDS-ON in this production! (if I had a pic of her kids too, they'd be up here. HUGE HELP!!!!!)  We are also very proud of our CLASSES!  Crop & Create - Saskatoon - Classes Stamp-endous Technique Class Let’s Get Inspired! Layout Class Flower Making School - Maya Road Style Whimsical Home Canvas Class BoBunny Cards For Every Season Designer's Dozen 2.0 Layout Class BoBunny Trinkets & Bobbles & Bling, Oh My! Maya Road - The "Mini" Method Album Class Misting & More Mini Album Class Pinterest Inspiration Station Workshop   Stamp-endous! Let's get inky! This class will have you inspired to pull out your favorite stamp sets. We'll play together and work through Kelly Purkey's favorite stamping tricks using Studio Calico and Hero Arts stamps. From heat embossing to stamping with mist, this technique heavy class is also heavy on fun. Together we'll create cards and tags to show off your finest stamping skills. Teacher: Kelly Purkey Duration: 2 hrs. Friday: 5:00 – 7:00 pm Sponsors: Studio Calico, Hero Arts           Let’s Get Inspired! Join our resident patterned paper expert AND self-proclaimed sketchaholic, Kelly Goree, as she shows you just how easy it can be to rock a scrapbook sketch and create fabulous pages as a result! You’ll never have another excuse for running out of scrappy ideas once you learn her fun tips and techniques for taking one amazing sketch and streeetttching it three different and unique ways! In this class you will create one double-page and two single-page layouts all from the same fantastic PageMaps sketch designed just for this Crop & Create class! Complete colour instructions along with two bonus PageMap sketches for you to practice your new skills on will be included! Teacher: Kelly Goree Duration: 2 hrs. Friday: 5:00 – 7:00 pm Sponsors: Bazzill, American Crafts, BasicGrey     Flower Making School - Maya Road Style Want to learn the latest in how to use Maya Road products to create your own little catalog if fun flowers? We will do it Maya Road style with Caroline Lau. Caroline will walk you through up to 10 different ways to use Maya Road products to create your own flowers and coordinating bits and pieces. You will go home with a Maya Road Acrylic Stand of finished flowers you can refer to over and over for cards, layouts and more! Learn to use zipper trim, wooden products, stamps, chipboard, kraft and more to create something uniquely your own. Teacher:  Caroline Lau Duration: 2 hrs. Friday: 7:30 – 9:30 pm Sponsors: Maya Road   Whimsical Home Canvas Class (Part 1 & 2) Have you ever wanted to create home decor? This is the perfect way to show off your style while experimenting with different techniques. This class will provide a great opportunity for you to learn about paper collage, layering, and then how to create different unique looks with paint, stamps, ink, doodling and rub ons. Of course there will be bling! This is the perfect mixed media class that will suit all skill levels. Easy paced, and lots of room for you to be creative and experiment! Teacher:  Leica Forrest Part 1 Duration: 2 hrs. ($10 kit fee due at time of registration) Friday: 7:30 – 9:30 pm Part 2 Duration: 1 hr. Saturday: 8:30 – 9:30 am   (ps, I have 3 different versions of THIS canvas in my house too! lol. I can't wait to teach it, I have a few exciting surprises that my students are going to get. You know me, there is always a little twist to my classes. Wonder what it will be? I do have spots left, wanna join me and find out...?) Sponsors: Jillibean Soup, American Crafts andCrafter’s Workshop     Cards For Every Season - Bo Bunny Special occasions always seems to sneak up on us, leaving everything to the last minute! Isn’t it nice to have a handmade card ready to go right when you need it? Join BoBunny to plan ahead and create cards perfect for each season and occasion. Learn to make the most of great card sketches by utilizing them in different ways to create cards with their own unique style. In this class, you’ll play with BoBunny Double Dot papers and BRAND NEW BoBunny collections to make eight gorgeous cards. Teacher:  Megan Hendrickson Duration: 2 hrs. ($10 kit fee due at time of registration) Saturday: 8:30 – 10:30 am Sponsors: BoBunny   The Designer’s Dozen 2.0 Whether you joined her for the first round of the popular Designer’s Dozen workshop or this is your first very experience, you absolutely MUST attend this ALL NEW workshop! There will be plenty of new material, fabulous product and of course twelve more tips and tricks in this ALL NEW2.0 version when you join Kelly Goree for a fabulous "scrapbooking baker's dozen!" We all hunt for those cherished tried-and-true recipes that not only make our lives easier but make us look like we’re Martha Stewart to boot! It’s those favourite go-to basics that save us time and stress in the kitchen and it’s no different when it comes to our scrapbook pages! Well known for her bold use of color, pattern and design, Kelly will teach you how to follow the recipes that will take your layouts from tasty to extra-yummy in no time. In this class you will create three single-page, design-packed layouts that you will love as well as receiving the class lecture material with your instructions for easy future reference! Teacher: Kelly Goree Duration: 2 hrs. Saturday: 11:00am – 1:00 pm Sponsors: Bazzill, American Crafts, BasicGrey     Trinkets & Bobbles & Bling, Oh My! - Bo Bunny Are you a whiz with paper, but struggle to make the finishing touches come together? Join BoBunny to discover one of the funnest parts of scrapbooking…embellishing! Learn the basics of creating embellishment “clusters”, to balance your pages and add dimension. Before you know it, you’ll be an expert “cluster-er” as you bring your layouts to life with layering and details! You’ll go home with two double-page layouts full of BRAND NEW Bo Bunny product! Teacher:  Megan Hendrickson Duration: 2.5 hrs. Saturday: 2:30 – 5:00 pm Sponsors: BoBunny       The "Mini" Method Have you always wanted to learn some simple tricks, tips and techniques to use when creating a Mini Album? Let Caroline Lau, owner of Maya Road, share some of her best secrets as you work on a beautiful mini album! From photo sizes to photo editing to embellishment, simple tricks can make mini albums a breeze. Learn to use trims, pins, chipboard, glitter, Maya Mists, wood and more. Create a fabulous cover, learn how to decorate the inside and then bring home your album to fill with your favourite photos! Teacher:  Caroline Lau Duration: 2.5 hrs. ($10 kit fee due at time of registration) Saturday: 2:30 – 5:00 pm Sponsors: Maya Road (just so you guys know, I have this album IN MY HOUSE and I simply have it on display. lol. It is THAT beautiful!!!!!!! )     Misting and More Misting is a hot new trend right now and a must-have in your supply stash! Kelly Purkey will guide you through putting together a beautiful mini album using fresh and fun misting techniques. You'll see how to stretch your supplies with the help of mist to create background, accents, and titles. New to misting? Here's your opportunity to jump right in and learn the secrets to misting up a storm like a pro. Teacher: Kelly Purkey Duration: 2 hrs. Saturday: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Sponsors: Studio Calico, American Crafts   Pinterest Inspiration Station Do you love the DIY embellishments you see on Pinterest and wonder how to make them? Then this is the class for you! In this fast paced class we'll create a variety of embellishments using products from your favorite manufacturers as well as items you might have laying around your house. Every student will receive Xyron product and lots of extra supplies to create additional embellishments on your own. Can't wait to see what you'll create! Teacher: Beth Kingston Duration: 2 hrs. Saturday: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Sponsors: Xyron, Maya Road   A few things we haven't changed about our event---FABULOUS make n takes. Our goal is to provide a cute, fast & fun projects that you can use. They usually show a great idea, or a technique, something to inspire you. Of course these & all our classes could not be possible without our amazing manufacturer support.  So THANKS to the following: Crop & Create - Sponsors At Scrapbook & Cards Today, we are very lucky to have amazing sponsors!  When we shared with them, the Crop & Create concept, they jumped at the chance to be a part of these events! Thank you to the following sponsors of Crop & Create: ok, I've talked forever and ever. But the reality is we have 21 spots available. We'd LOVE to have you! If it interests you, click here to sign up! (ok let's be serious, just between you and me, I LOVE hamming it up for the camera with my crazy friends. Teaching across Canada over the years has allowed me to meet amazing people! So I may have had a few giggles... want to join us for some more?) my fave pics over this past year... (a fun little montage)   ok, I will leave you with that fun thought. I am on a high right now. While I was creating this post, I just found out fabulous girls I adore are flying in from New Brunswick to join in on their THIRD Crop & Create with us. They attended Moncton and then Ottawa last weekend and can't get enoughso they are coming to Saskatoon. So I am tickled pink. It is such a fun time to hang with your girls. I will probably keep talking about some of the amazing things we have taking place in 5 weeks, such as a BRAND new make n take that is gonna blow your minds! cannot wait!

Crop & Create-Saskatoon

I know I already teased you guys about it before, but registration date is almost here.

Registration begins on June 18th 8pm.  

 

 

*****however, if you came last year, we consider YOU our alumni! And we have a special email going out to you guys, so please watch for it. It's the least we could do to thank you for supporting us on the adventure of Crop & Create. You were our first attendees and came out to support us. And we wanted to give you a little thanks!*********

 

Did I mention we have added some new teachers to our fabulous lineup? Exciting!!!!! I wonder what Kelly Purkey will think of Saskatoon coming from New York?

Well there's no question of our hospitality, we are welcoming and love to create and share our talents with each other!

 

I am super excited to be teaching my whimsical home canvas at this event! You will notice on the schedule that it is split into 2 days. On the Friday we will be creating the canvas and doing all the collaging and decopaging. Then it will dry over night. Then in the morning we will decorate!

Here's a sneak.

Well I can't wait. This was a heck of a year for Crop & Create.  We visited many many cities, and the demand to add new ones keeps popping up. We are excited!

Thanks for having us:

Saskatoon

Markham

Winnipeg

Moncton

Burnaby

 

Can't wait to be in Ottawa in the fall.  Also there is a province that might be tickled pink soon. We are in negotiations right now with a fabulous hotel. We will be releasing that info right away. :))

Keep watching the Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine site for all upcoming news.

 

Crop & Create Saskatoon- Are you Ready?

This past week has been a whirlwind. We just finished coming back from Vancouver where we had Crop & Create Burnaby. As always the good times rolled and we spent equally as much time scrapbooking as we did laughing. Our scrapbookers just love to have fun!!!!! A few of our team even got a chance to tour Stanley Park and have a little cut loose time. Lucky me, I gave my camera to Vicki Boutin and she took AMAZING pics with it. I wanted to shaare one...

 

Then we came back to Crop & Create-Ottawa registration opening last night. and wait for it....It SOLD OUT. So we phoned the hotel to see if there was any way we could add 1-2 more tables into the ballroom. That opened us up 8 more spots. Once those are gone, they are gone. So get them quick Ottawa!!!!!

 

So Saskatoon/Saskatchewan peeps, I am here to make sure everyone knows that registration will be going live on  

June 18, 2012 @ 8:00 p.m.  EST

Crop & Create - Saskatoon 2012

We are excited to invite 120 of our closest friends to join us at the beautiful Delta Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon, SK  for two days of inspiration, education and pure fun!  Come crop and create with some of the best teachers in paper crafting.  Join experts Kelly Goree and Kelly Purkey along with special guests Caroline Lau from Maya Road, Bo Bunny and back for a second year is Beth Kingston from Xyron! (Of course I hate talking about myself, but I will also be teaching a class, this time a Mixed media canvas class!)

Join these ladies for fabulous  classes that are full of tips, tricks and techniques for every level. With 24 hours of cropping time, delicious dessert buffets, a gourmet soup/salad/sandwich lunch, AMAZING prizes, special make n’ takes, challenges and a goody bag you will be talking about for a while, this exclusive event promises to be a weekend all about creating with our closest friends…YOU...and one that is not to be missed! 

Oh WAIT, did we mention there will be a marketplace with some great stores too?   Crop & Create Saskatoon will be a little like last year...and so much BETTER!  It is going to be a very special Crop & Create event where we celebrate where it all began!  Be sure to check out our Crop & Create Facebook Page to see images from our past events.  We will have more information on classes on June 11th in time for you to plan your classes before registration opens! 

REGISTRATION:  June 18, 2012 @ 8:00 p.m.  EST

Event Date & Location:

November 9 & 10, 2012

Delta Bessborough, Saskatoon

All this for only $139!

Classes* 3 for $99, 6 for $185 or 1 for $45!

(* Please note you must be registered for the event to register for classes)

Click on the teacher’s photo to learn more about them:

Special Guests:

Did you notice that we have some new teachers? Caroline from Maya Road is joining us from Texas and Kelly is coming from New York! How exciting!

Also, I am pretty darn excited that Bo Bunny is coming to teach a class and hang out with you guys. They are super cool!

Of course, Kelly Goree and Beth Kingston returning is soooo wicked awesome!!!!

Saskatoon, you guys were the first event we held. There were parking glitches, desserts that were so so, and a few bumps in the adventure. What I am excited to tell you is.... We've shared this with the Bessborough. We told them what we didn't like and challenged them to outdo the Sheraton. We've requested the best of the best, and I think they can deliver.

Saskatoon, we are excited to come back, we are excited to show you how we have grown and we cannot wait.

Can't wait to see you all there. PLus, last years attendees, watch your emails, we might have a little something something as a perk for you!!!!! We LOVE our alumnis!

Well, off to sports.

Leica

Crop & Create Burnaby!!!!

Is just around the corner!!!!!

                            Crop & Create - Burnaby 2012

We are excited to invite 150 of our closest friends to join us in  Burnaby, BC  for two days of inspiration, education and pure fun! Come crop and create with some of the best teachers in paper crafting. Join experts Vicki Boutin, Kimber McGray, Kelly Goree, Becky Fleck, Jennifer Edwardson and Caroline Lau from Maya Road for fabulous  classes that are full of tips, tricks and techniques for every level. With 24 hours of cropping time, a chocoholic feast, gourmet lunch, delicious breakfast, great prizes, special make n’ takes, challenges (you’ll love the blindfold card challenge!) and a goody bag you will be talking about for a while, this exclusive event promises to be a weekend all about creating with our closest friends…YOU...and one that is not to be missed!  Oh wait, did we mention there will be a marketplace with great stores too?   Crop & Create Burnaby is going to be a very special Crop & Create event!  Be sure to check out our Crop & Create Facebook Page to see images from our past events.  We can’t wait to see you there!

 

Event Date & Location:

June 2 & 3, 2012

Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, Burnaby, BC
 

This event is gonna be exciting. We have 2 new teachers joining our team to bring you their flare of classes. I can't wait!!!!!

 

Are YOU joining us?????

click HERE to register.

I think I can I think I can...

yep sometimes I feel like that little train is going way too fast!!!! Just trying to juggle getting things done and accomplished and run a household.

Sometimes I win, sometimes I don't. Today feels like an elephant is standing on me. Just too many things, appointments that have to happen today. So it all comes down to just keep chipping away until it is all over at 10 tonight. And then TOMORROW I fly to WINNIPEG for

CROP  & CREATE!!!!  

and you know what that means...

get your smiles ready, your giggles. on. Be ready to pose, use some fun props and make memories. Our team is so stoked to hang out in Winnipeg, we have surprises and treats in store. It is gonna be awesome.

Can't make this event, but live in Winnipeg area????? Then join us for the Marketplace. We have 6 AWESOME stores joining us in this adventure and they are excited to bring goodies to sell. The Marketplace is

OPEN to EVERYONE!!!!

see you there...

Crop & Create info.

(Just a quick note, Winnipeg is SOLD out, but we have a few spots still open in Moncton, and BC registration just went live. So feel free to join us at one of those events. Also we have been asked to come to some new cities, so keep an eye out for those release dates. It is gonna be awesome!)

want a chance to win?

one of 9 magazine subscriptions being giving out? Or how about a secret surprise at 9pm tonight? All you have to do is make sure you "like" Scrapbook & Cards Today facebook and leave a comment about something you like in their magazine.

click here

Just make sure you are a "fan" of theirs before they hit 10 000 likes, I wouldn't want you to miss out then!!!!!!! Big things are happening. Like I mean big, not little but BIG!!!!!

On a side note, do you own an ipad? Did you know that you can access Scrapbook & Cards Today for FREE on it, no app charge nothing! FREE FREE FREE. Best little way to take inspiration with you to crops, or maybe read while in the car, or waiting in the doctor's offices.

How cool?

Also, Winnipeg and area, we are have a few spots still open in our Crop & Create. Love for you to join us. And if you can't come cropping, why not try just shopping? Our marketplace will be open to the public to come and shop lot's of stores!!!!

 

sneaks are here, sneaks are here!

I simply LOVE when we can start sharing the sneaks for upcoming classes for CROP & CREATE. These classes are cutting edge, using the latest greatest from this past CHA. And you are in for a treat. We will keep releasing sneaks as they come to us.

CROP & CREATE- WINNIPEG 

 

March 23-24, 2012

Delta Hotel, Winnipeg

(we do have a handful of spots still available and would love to have you join us. If you can't crop, why not just come shop the marketplace? Where else can you go to your favourite scrapbook stores all in one room.)

We are so excited to welcome two new teachers to our class lineup as well. Huge Welcome to Caroline Lau (owner of Maya Road) & Kathy Thompson- photographer extraordinaire!

 

Caroline Lau

The "Mini" Method

Have you always wanted to learn some simple tricks, tips and techniques to use when creating a Mini Album? Let Caroline Lau, owner of Maya Road, share some of her best secrets as you work on a beautiful mini album!

From photo sizes to photo editing to embellishment, simple tricks can make mini albums a breeze. Learn to use trims, pins, chipboard, glitter, Maya Mists, wood and more. Create a fabulous cover, learn how to decorate the inside and then bring home your album to fill with your favourite photos!

Teacher:  Caroline Lau
Duration: 2 hrs. ($10 kit fee due at time of class)
Friday: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Sponsors: Maya Road

    Kathy Thompson

Secrets of Simple Design

Like anything, scrapbooking trends come and go. Simple and clean page design has stood the test of time. This class is all about creating that timeless, clean, effortless look! In this class we will build layouts based on a few simple design foundations and principles. We will talk about balance and mixing patterns and symmetry and when to let your photos do all the talking! Can you really pull a page together with nothing but a couple of strips of patterned paper and a circle punch? Absolutely! Join me for this class and learn what makes a great simple page that is timeless!

Teacher:  Kathy Thompson
Duration: 2 hrs.
Friday: 8:00 – 10:00 pm
Sponsors: American Crafts, Pebbles Inc.

 

Photography for Today's Scrapbooker

Not getting the photos you want? Why not? Is it a matter of shooting with the wrong lens? Is your understanding of the basics a bit less than clear? Have you wanted to take your camera off of automatic but didn’t really know where to start? Then this class is for you!

The aim of this workshop is for you to leave better informed, more confident as a photographer and excited about taking pictures! It’s fast paced but that’s ok, because everyone leaves with a 75+ slide presentation on CD as well as a printed handout, covering everything we discuss in the class! Join me for this fun workshop where we will put our cameras, our creativity and our brains to work!

Teacher:  Kathy Thompson
Duration: 2 hrs.
Saturday: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sponsors: American Crafts, Pebbles Inc.

Kimber McGray

Flowers CAN bloom all year!

Flowers can bloom all year long and they don't require watering or even a green thumb! Join Kimber McGray and create a garden of blooming embellishments made from different mediums such as  ribbons, papers and using punches, dies, and other great tools. In this class, you will make six fabulous cards adorned with beautiful, hand-made flowers. Bring your garden indoors and watch it bloom!

 

Teacher: Kimber McGray
Duration: 2 hrs.
Saturday: 8:30 – 10:30 am
Sponsors: Jillibean, Core'dinations, Maya Road, Stampin' Up!

Get Interactive!

Take your card-making to the next level. A level where they shake, rattle and roll. Some will even pop (up!), join Kimber McGray for terrific card-making class filled with tricks and techniques! In this class you will create six playful cards that will stretch your card-making skills along with your imagination.

Teacher: Kimber McGray
Duration: 2 hrs.
Saturday: 7:00 – 9:00 pm 
Sponsors: Jillibean, Core'dinations, Stampin' Up!

 

Becky Fleck

Make Your Own Embellishments

Have you ever seen an embellishment on a layout or card and thought to yourself, “I can make that!” Then this is the perfect class for you! In this make-it-yourself class, you will complete ten embellishments, including flowers, pins, button birds and washi tape, using products from your favourite manufactuers, such as Jillibean Soup, Crate Paper, BasicGrey, Maya Road and Bazzill Basics. Each completed embellishment attaches to a kraft tag that has printed instructions on the reverse. Just slip them onto a key ring for hand reference. Join Becky for lots of fun, learning and giveaways!

Teacher: Becky Fleck
Duration: 2 hrs.
Saturday: 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Sponsors: Jillibean Soup, Crate Paper, BasicGrey, Maya Road and Bazzill Basics

My Favourite Sketches

Join Becky as she guides you through the creation of three fabulous single-page layouts, all based on her three favourite sketches from Scrapbook PageMaps 2! Using fantastic products from Bazzill Basics, BasicGrey and several goodies from Becky’s personal stash, you will walk out of the class with three completed layouts perfect for any season and every photo! You’ll learn a fun paper punching technique, along with time-saving tips to finish more pages faster with the help of a sketch. Complete colour instructions and lots of in-class giveaways are included with this class!

 

 Vicki Boutin

EASY, DETAILED, EXPERT Layout Workshop

From beginner to advanced and everything in between! This is a class based on the popular column featured in every issue of Scrapbooks & Cards Today magazine. Students will start with the basics of building a layout and from there they will learn tips and tricks on how to take a page from good to great in class Vicki Boutin style! A few fun techniques will also be explored while completing three 12 x 12 layouts! Giveaways and good times will abound!

 

Teacher: Vicki Boutin
Duration: 3 hrs.
Friday: 4:30 – 7:30 pm
Sponsors: Bo Bunny, Core’dinations, Studio Calico

Technique Savvy Workshop

It’s time to dig in and get your hands dirty! Together with Vicki, students will explore a plethora of fabulous techniques including tricks with fabric, a little resist, art medium ideas, tissue manipulation and more! Students will layer stamps, inks, mists, glitter and more. These wonderful techniques are going to be “dressed” up and displayed in a most interesting manner! If you are open to learning new things and having fun then this class is for you!

 

Teacher: Vicki Boutin
Duration: 3 hrs. ($10 kit fee due at time of class)
Saturday: 2:30 – 5:30 pm
Sponsors: Maya Road, Harmonie, Ranger

Kelly Goree

Paper Mix-Ology!

Are you that scrapbooker who collects sheet after sheet of beautiful patterned paper but has no idea how to mix them together on your scrapbook pages? Are you too afraid to cut into that gorgeous sheet of paper for fear that you won’t be able to “make it work?” Does the idea of using even more than one sheet of patterned paper at a time completely freeze your scissors in mid-cut?! Well, fear not—this class is just for you! Join our patterned paper expert, Kelly Goree, as she takes the mystique and mystery out of using those papers once and for all. In this class you’ll create two double-page layouts that will teach you the fundamentals that will have you mixing up patterned papers as easy as 1-2-3!

Teacher: Kelly Goree
Duration: 2 hrs.
Friday: 8:00 – 10:00 pm
Sponsors: Pink Paislee, Studio Calico

The Designer’s Dozen

We all hunt for those cherished tried-and-true recipes that not only make our lives easier but make us look like we’re Martha Stewart to boot! It’s those favourite go-to basics that save us time and stress in the kitchen and it’s no different when it comes to our scrapbook pages! Join Kelly Goree for a fabulous "scrapbooking baker's dozen!" Well known for her bold use of color, pattern and design, Kelly will teach you how to take your layouts from delicious to extra-yummy with twelve basic design tips! In this class you’ll learn about techniques such as the “rule of thirds” and “focal photos” while you create three fantastic layouts guaranteed to be a hit with those you love!

Teacher: Kelly Goree
Duration: 2 hrs.
Saturday: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Sponsors: Bazzill, American Crafts, BasicGrey

 

(as I get more sneaks I will update this page.)

Well Winnipeg, 5 weeks away and we are very excited to be in your city spreading the scrapbook love.

ooh and also we have some special guests joining us at this event...can't wait to share. I always LOVE when manufacturers come up for our events and are handson with make n takes and demos and joining in the fun!

Crop & Create Winnipeg

The time is so close to start registering for the event in Winnipeg. Woohoo! I can't wait. Such a great time I am going to have with old friends and can't wait to make new ones.  Like I've mentioned before, each event in each city is tailored towards the actual city. We are doing our best to make each one unique, special and fun! 

If you are in the Toronto Greater area, you can still register for the Markham event in January here.

But let's discuss Winnipeg! We have a few new teachers travelling in for this one, and I am sooooo pumped!

Here's the details:

Crop & Create - Winnipeg (click for more details)

We are excited to invite 150 of our closest friends to join us in Winnipeg  for two days of inspiration, education and pure fun! Come crop and create with some of the best teachers in paper crafting. Join Becky Fleck from PageMaps, experts Vicki Boutin, Kelly Goree, Kathy Thompson and join special guest Caroline Lau from Maya Road for fabulous  classes that are full of tips, tricks and techniques for every level. With 24 hours of cropping time, a chocoholic feast, great prizes, special make n’ takes and so much more, this exclusive event promises to be a weekend all about creating with our closest friends…YOU...and one that is not to be missed!  Oh wait, did we mention there will be a marketplace with 6 great stores too?  And did we mention that the Marketplace will be open to the public?  Yes, Crop & Create Winnipeg is going to be a very special Crop & Create event!  We can’t wait to see you there.

March 23-24, 2012

Delta Hotel, Winnipeg
Registration opens December 5th!

Early Bird rate is only $139! 

Our two new teachers are:

Caroline Lau- Owner of Maya Road

This is so cool to have Caroline Lau join us in Winnipeg. She worked with us at Scrapfest in the Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine booth. The lineups to meet her and take her make 'n takes were HUGE! She completely went out of all her demos, and I can vouch for it, they ROCKED!!!! I made myself 3 new luggage tags, a few rockin zipper pins, sadly I missed out on a few others. Lord knows I tried to slip in and quickly make all her demos, but man our booth was SWAMPED! Like never a minute to slip away. So a weekend with Caroline was fun!!! I LOVED looking at her beautiful mini albums! Maya Road ROCKS!!!

Check out the Maya Road blog: (psst, right now is a MASSIVE WAREHOUSE SALE you might want in on. Just sayin')

 

Kathy Thompson- writer for Scrapbook & Cards Today

How exciting is this? Like Canada's rockstar of photography instruction. I think the most sought after photographer known for her distinct eye in detail when taking a photo and timeless style, but then also being able to create show-stopping clean graphic design layouts. It was no wonder that a few years ago American Crafts snapped her up that fast. Now YOU can follow her as well in her regular article “Photography for Today’s Scrapbooker”  in Scrapbook & Cards Today! I can't wait to meet her in person, I have admired her for a very long time!!!!! 

Want to follow her  blog? Here's the link...prepare to be inspired!!!!!

 

 

And the rest of the fabulous educator team (these girls are with us for quite a few shows! Rock on!)

Becky Fleck: owner & designer of Page Maps, Editor of Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine

 

Becky is the master of creating scrapbook & card sketches that are realistic, offering both simple and detailed sketches also offering them in all different ways; double page, single, multi-photo, single photos. They simply are the greatest guide for scrapbookers. Her classes are awesome helping inspire you to interpret sketches in ways that are easy to understand. I LOVED the layouts she taught in Saskatoon, and at Scrapfest. Yummy! I can't wait to see the new layouts she came up with for Winnipeg. Speaking of which, have you seen how Sheri Reguly was inspired by Becky? If you haven't check out THIS post, I think you will be pleasantly inspired to try this sketch, I know I am. (actually I'm almost done it, teehee, hard to stop when you are excited to create!)

where to find Becky: Page Maps blog

Kelly Goree- designer for Basic Grey & regular contributor/writer for Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine

Southern charm is the best way to describe her. Her classes a full of such great tips and ideas. She has a very classic style, and the subtle little tips she teaches add such punch to a layout.

I simply adore Kelly and have had a blast working with her a few times, great giggles, fun times! My favourite part about Kelly is how she gives you such a peak into her own life through her teaching and her blog. She is an amazing football mom, who can take FANTASTIC photos, **envy**, if you don't believe me, check out the fabulous NEW 2012 Calendar that is the perfect gift for yourself or the scrapbooker in your life.  She is one of the designers in it. 

Kelly's blog

 

Vicki Boutin: designs for many industry manufacturers & now Author!

Vicki is one heck of an awesome girl!!!!! I have taken many of her classes, and am lucky to call her a dear friend. Her classes always offer so many details. You will learn a CRAZY amount of stuff, seriously. My house is filled with her home decor classes, and I am constantly getting compliments on them. 

Her layouts too will give you such an insight to what her book will be like. Can't wait till it comes out!!!!!  I really like how her layouts always have a great flow to them. 

 

her blog:

 

Kimber Mc Gray-4 time Best Selling Author & fabby designer over at Jillibean Soup

 

I got to know Kimber more in Saskatoon and boy did she have us laughing!!!! This girl is funny, totally crack me up! (However, she did help pull a practical joke on me, so need some good ideas to return the favour. lol)

Anyways, everyone knows I don't always feel that card making comes naturally to me. I tell you this though, it DOES come natural to her! Her cards are like little miniature works of art that **almost** dance for you. seriously. They move, they pop, they slide they spin. They ROCK!  I LOVE that you walk away with so many realistic ideas and ones that are totally created with practicality in mind; great costs and time spent on them. 

her blog

In Winnipeg we are offering  something a little different. We have a big marketplace, with many vendors in their own ballroom. We are so excited that stores from all over Manitoba will be joining us. This room will be for our crop attendees as well anyone who would like to come and shop the best of Manitoba in one room! Yes we are bringing them to YOU! Cool. come and go as you like, we hope you find something you like.

 

***** Just a tip, if you are even thinking of taking a class, don't hesitate signing up. I was hoping to get a kit from the last crop & create classes and they were all sold out!!!!!

Now that was a long post,so sorry. I just couldn't wait to share, I am PUMPED!!!!!

 

Update on Forrest Television (lol)

Again, our household has a few more changes, Jim starts a new work contract this week for the new BHP mine. Serious work till March. We are STOKED! Of course sad that he is working out of town again, HOWEVER, it is only 1 hr away and we can always zip out to see him. Plus it has benefits. Finding him housing proved to be a little tiresome, however, it did work out. He is boarding at a sweet elderly ladies house who apparently has some good dry humour, she had Jim giggling quite a bit, and of course I had myself a good laugh when she told him her rules. No fornicating or using her stove or he's out. Apparently she had bad experiences with both scenarios with previous houseguests. I told Jim I think we could abstain. lol. Never thought I would hear that line ever again in my life, especially not being married almost 12 years. lol.

**On another note, we went out to the farm to finish the doorway for the igloo...wait for it...the glue gun wouldn't work! EI YI YI!!! Another one apparently bites the dust. It was so warm too. darn! But we did get one row done.

Check back later this week for my Angry Birds invites, they are cute! Sorry I just didn't get them uploaded today, just a huge checklist to complete before Jim leaves again.

On another note, I have some classes coming up at the Scrapbook Studio (343-0550) in the next few weeks. Phone the store if you are interested.

Tomorrow's class is all about Tattered Angels. We are going to glimmer mist lot's of different surfaces, learn misting techniques, and make some new flowers I've never taught before. EXCITING! Pretty hands-on, don't wear your best clothes. This class is NOT an advanced class, it is consumer friendly meaning you get out of it what you put in it. I will teach the proper ways to spray, give tips, it will be constant handson techniques, bringing in masks, creating backgrounds. I am there to answer any questions you may have. If you want to step it up and try out some things, please do, I want it fun and can't wait to see what we create! You will also walk away with 2 full size bottles to keep practising and creating at home. SUHWEET!

Here's a few sneaks for the other classes:

Mistletoe Ball: December 4th 1pm

HO! HO! HO!-  An Echo Park Christmas class- In this class we will make 4 layouts. One double page, and 2 single pages. I will also give you the sketch of both single pages in case you want to turn those into double pages... BONUS! PLus, can I share a secret? Everyone in this class is getting the entire Echo Park Collection pack and matching epoxy brad set (and they are GORGEOUS). Limited numbers though!!! So check and see if there is room.

Plus I am sooooo excited about my upcoming classes in the New Year. The Monthly Art Journal one has me REALLY tickled! But you know me, I'm never happy unless I'm creating art, so you will continue seeing layouts, and altered stuff from me.

Well, must go, so many things to keep checking off my list for today!

 

 

 

I promise...

one day I will return to faithful blogging. Lol.  Serious, my life has been a whirlwind of change, excitement, travel, kids growing, husband working away from home, and well jsut a gazillion things.

to do a recap of the highlights.

Crop & Create- The first one was held in Saskatoon the last weekend of sept. Of course not without glitches, but at least everyone pitched in, the glitches were dealt with and we had ourselves a crazy fun time! 

Our photo booth definitely was my favourite. I can't believe how sily we all got. But man, I know this album is going to be my favourite one I keep on my desk.  It's not often that you get to surround yourself with fabulous women, teachers of the highest caliber and forget that you are there to work. It just seemed like one heck of a big party.  

(So if you have some of these crazy pics to share, please email me scrap-mommy@hotmail.com, I definitely want them in my collection!)

Here's a few of my faves. we took some "normal ones", then we took some crazy ones. all I know are the giggles didn't stop.

The coolest thing is we are coming to a city NEAR YOU!!!! We are taking the Crop Create show on the road all across Canada (with the possibility of one U.S. city as well...teehee!) and we are sharing the Scrapbook & Cards Today LOVE. Now that one event is under our belt, we are going to be making it bigger and better, and it is exciting!  

Then all the fabulous teachers flew home and I was a little sad. It is so nice to be able to hang with fabulous women. We spent a few hours shopping and then a little bonding at night watching Bridesmaids with our popcorn we picked up at the mall. Total fun time. 

Check in tomorrow. I am going to share with you the building of our igloo. We are about 60 milk gallons short of completion, so if you ahve any that are rinsed out with lids, I will so come pick them up from you!!!! Sorry to be that pain that asks for clean ones, but after having to open them to clean them, I did have a few dry heave moments that I don't want to relive. uuggh!

CROP & CREATE IS ALMOST HERE!!!

 Before I get to today's LONG post, I must say, that I am in the groove of singing as loud as I can, music is cranked, 3rd qurter of income tax is ready to go to the accountant, 1 load of laundry left, I am having a FABULOUS Monday. Hope you are too!

I am really really getting excited! The very first Crop & Create event is going to be here just around the corner.  ALL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT CAN BE FOUND HERE.

                                 

I don't know about you, but I get sooo inspired when I take fabulous classes, meet new people, get a chance to see cool things. It makes me feel rejeuvenated and want to scrap more and get those memories documented!

I don't know how many times I've said it before, can you believe the talented teachers we have coming to SASKATOON?? i can guarantee this has never happened before to have this calibre of teachers in Saskatoon at one time!

It has been fun seeing where the teachers are making their flight connections to get here. We aren't quite the big city where all flights fly into. Kelly Goree is coming up from Kentucky, Kimber from Indiana and Becky from Montana and Catherine & Vicki coming from Ontario, let's just say a few connections are being made. lol

Have you seen the sneak peeks from the teachers?

I will show them here in case you haven't had time to slide by Scrapbook & Cards Today website.

I will do a quick review of the teachers, the class descriptions and the sneaks. We do have a few spots open in the classes for any last minute registrations. We'd love to have you!!

Kelly Goree

 (I still get shivers knowing that Kelly is coming to Saskatoon. Years upon years ago I fell in love with her style, and then the first time I met her I was in awe. She really is that adorable Southern girl who has an awesome sense of humour, fabulous smile and just has her act together!!!! I know I've told this story before, but the first time she left a comment on my blog I was tickled pink, thinking it was random. Then I got an email from her awhile later and well let's just say I archived that baby for awhile!!!  I still get excited when I see her in a magazine! Her style is iconic. I was pretty impressed that this celebrity remembered me. Now throughout the years, we've taught together and have become friends and I am so blessed! I can't wait to hear what you guys think of her classes!!!)

 

 

Paper Mix-Ology!

Are you that scrapbooker who collects sheet after sheet of beautiful patterned paper but has no idea how to mix them together on your scrapbook pages? Are you too afraid to cut into that gorgeous sheet of paper for fear that you won’t be able to “make it work?” Does the idea of using even more than one sheet of patterned paper at a time completely freeze your scissors in mid-cut?! Well, fear not—this class is just for you! Join our patterned paper expert, Kelly Goree, as she takes the mystique and mystery out of using those papers once and for all. In this class you’ll create two double-page layouts that will teach you the fundamentals that will have you mixing up patterned papers as easy as 1-2-3!

Teacher: Kelly Goree
Duration: 2 hrs.
Friday: 8:00 – 10:00 pm
Sponsors: Pink Paislee, Studio Calico
Welcome & Supply List  

sneaks:

 
The Designer’s Dozen

We all hunt for those cherished tried-and-true recipes that not only make our lives easier but make us look like we’re Martha Stewart to boot! It’s those favourite go-to basics that save us time and stress in the kitchen and it’s no different when it comes to our scrapbook pages! Join Kelly Goree for a fabulous "scrapbooking baker's dozen!" Well known for her bold use of color, pattern and design, Kelly will teach you how to take your layouts from delicious to extra-yummy with twelve basic design tips! In this class you’ll learn about techniques such as the “rule of thirds” and “focal photos” while you create three fantastic layouts guaranteed to be a hit with those you love!

Teacher: Kelly Goree
Duration: 2 hrs.
Saturday: 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Sponsors: Bazzill, American Crafts, BasicGrey
Welcome & Supply List  

Kimber McGray

 This girl ROCKS this industry with her clean and classic style. Most known for rocking the cards or maybe  for her chart topping books. Yep, she has just finished her latest book, so that will be excited when it comes to print.

I know I am putting all her bestseller books on my Ipad so I can take her everywhere. Her books can be found at Amazon.com (in hard copy) and Itunes for the tech saavy girl!

I have met her at CHA and she really knows her stuff. I CANNOT wait to lear from her card classes. For anyone who knows me, making cards doesn't come naturally. I take longer to make a card then a layout. Much more thought. So I would love to walk away with more confidence and ideas on how to create magnificence on a small scall. Can't wait Kimber!!!! Here are the covers of her books if you are on a hunt for them!

Kimber's Classes:

Flowers CAN bloom all year!

Flowers can bloom all year long and they don't require watering or even a green thumb! Join Kimber McGray and create a garden of blooming embellishments made from different mediums such as fabric, ribbons, zippers and yes, papers, too. In this class, you will make four fabulous cards adorned with beautiful, hand-made flowers, as well as two floral lapel pins perfect for any occasion. Bring your garden indoors and watch it bloom!

 

Teacher: Kimber McGray
Duration: 2 hrs.
Saturday: 11:00 – 1:00 pm
Sponsors: Jillibean, Core'dinations, Maya Road, Stampin' Up!
Welcome & Supply List

sneaks:

Christmas is coming card class!

No matter who makes your "Naughty and Nice" list this year, they will be thrilled to receive one of these handmade cards! It's never too early to get a head start on holiday cards and these little gems are sure to be a hit. From gift card holders to snow globe shakers to cards that pop (up!), join Kimber McGray for terrific card-making class filled with tricks and techniques right out of Santa's workshop!

 

Teacher: Kimber McGray
Duration: 2 hrs.
Saturday: 6:00 – 8:00 pm 
Sponsors: Jillibean, Core'dinations, Stampin' Up!
Welcome & Supply List

Becky Fleck

Now this OUTSTANDING artist has redefined our industry. I personally truly believe this. I have taken many a class from her, and I will admit to be the ultimate worst student in her class cause I am pitiful at measurements. I'm a free bird that wings it with finger ticks to mark my cuts. She is a graphic artist that provides you with the most accurate instructions I have ever seen for projects. Very precise and you leave with the most phenomenal results. So knowing that I am on the opposite spectrum as Becky for how we measure and cut, I walk away from her style with something different. Her talent to create sketches that you can easily adapt to your own projects is the best tool a scrapbooker can have. I feel that they really are the "bible" for our industry. Really, do you want to always be reinventing the wheel, a must to create something brand new never seen before on every project???? I don't. I mean sometimes it is required of me for work, however, for my own personal fun and scrapping, I LOVE following Becky's Page Map Books or website for inspiration on how to rock a layout.  You can order both her books from AMazon.com but hurry they only have a handful left! (they ship immediately too)

 

If you have ever wondered how to interpret sketches you see THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU!!!!  

Double Up! My Favourite PageMap sketch

Love sketches? Then join Becky to create a fabulous two-page layout based on one of her favourite PageMap sketches! Students will learn terrific techniques and time-saving tips, and walk out of the class with a fantastic multi-photo page. But that's not all! With the leftovers, you'll also create a beautiful greeting card based on one of Becky's favourite CardMaps, perfect for any occasion. 

Teacher: Becky Fleck
Duration: 2 hrs.
Saturday: 8:30 – 10:30 am
Saturday: 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Sponsors: Fancy Pants, Doodlebug, Bazzill, American Crafts
Welcome & Supply List

sneaks:

Last but definitely NOT LEAST!

Vicki Boutin

Canada's favourite scrapbooker. She is that instructor that everyone loves. Her style is timeless, beautiful. Her teaching style is efficient, classes are PACKED with goofies and you never get stressed. She really makes you feel good in her classes and you walk away with amazing projects. She is returnig to Saskatoon for the 3rd year in a row with a track record of sold out classes, we are proud to say we did create larger class sizes to accomodate more people. I am proud to say she is one of my best friends in this industry, LOVE LOVE her quirkyness, her eye for design and photography and just her personality. Always the best laughs ever!!!!

And guess what????? She just came out with her own book!!!!! And let's be realistic. How many of you scrapbookers are going to start from scratch on white paper and create an entire scrapbook page EVERY time you scrap by inking and stamping? For me, once in a blue moon. It is a lot of work. But how many of you buy those AMAZING stamps out there, and would love to learn how to do all those techniques out there on your layouts. This book is going to show you lot's of tips & tricks for the realistic scrapbooker/stamper. This book is for everyone who wants to learn how to add a little spice to their scrapbooking through mixed-media techniques and unique stamping ideas. I've pre-ordered mine on amazon.com (It saves you 34% off book price. CANNOT wait till it arrives!)

EASY, DETAILED, EXPERT Layout Workshop

From beginner to advanced and everything in between! This is a class based on the popular column featured in every issue of Scrapbooks & Cards Today magazine. Students will start with the basics of building a layout and from there they will learn tips and tricks on how to take a page from good to great in class Vicki Boutin style! A few fun techniques will also be explored while completing three 12 x 12 layouts! Giveaways and good times will abound!

 

Teacher: Vicki Boutin
Duration: 3 hrs.
Friday: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Sponsors: Bo Bunny, Core’dinations, Studio Calico
Welcome & Supply List

Technique Savvy Workshop

It’s time to dig in and get your hands dirty! Together with Vicki, students will explore a plethora of fabulous techniques including tricks with fabric, a little resist, art medium ideas, tissue manipulation and more! Students will layer stamps, inks, mists, glitter and more. These wonderful techniques are going to be “dressed” up and displayed in a most interesting manner! If you are open to learning new things and having fun then this class is for you!

 

Teacher: Vicki Boutin
Duration: 3 hrs. ($10 kit fee due at time of class)
Saturday: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Sponsors: Maya Road, Harmonie, Ranger
Welcome & Supply List

Last but not least, I am excited to welcome Catherine Tachdigan- founder of Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine. I am so excited for her to come to our fabulous city. She created the concept of this free magazine as a way to help stores thrive, to help the consumer learn, find inspiration and be able to seek inspiration without having to spend a huge cost. And especially in this modern day of recycling and saving pennies, it is AWESOME that wherever you are in this world; YOU can read the magazine (and all past issues) ONLINE for FREE. If you decide you would like a hard copy of it, you can get that from your local store (but be quick because they are free, they do disappear fast) or you can get a subscription where you ONLY pay for the shipping costs. You won't regret this choice, that's for sure!    

If you would like to submit for their next call, here is the submission requests:

Call for submissions

"wonderful winter call"

Scrapbook & Cards Today is pleased to announce its “Wonderful Winter” call.Scrapbook & Cards Today is a beautiful, seasonally inspired free publication that can be found in both Canadian and US independent scrapbook stores. It can also be downloaded internationally, in its entirety and for free, by visiting www.scrapbookandcards.com.

Scrapbook & Cards Today would love to see your artwork—including layouts,cards, and altered projects with the following themes:

• holiday celebrations
• winter fun-both outdoors and in
• the "perfect" winter day
• Valentine's Day!

Scrapbook & Cards Today is also looking for:

• winter cards
• gift tags
• holiday gifts
• well-balanced, double page layouts
• multi-photo layouts

Becky Fleck’s sketches are always inspiring and this one is no exception. Download the sketch at http://www.scrapbookandcards.com/documents/SCT_dec_2011_sketch1_5x7_card.jpguse it to create a greeting card and then submit it to us for possible publication! Please put “winter sketch” in your email reference line.

organization

Are you perfectly organized or have you found a way that helps curb your messy ways? Share your tips and tricks with us so you can help others in the same situation. Photos as well as written submissions are welcome.

something special

We are always on the lookout for a “special” project to feature in our “something special” column. If you have created something outstanding, be sure to submit it for us to see.

Be a part of the fastest growing scrapbook publication! Submissions can be made at www.scrapbookandcards.com/submission1.html or atideas@scrapbookandcards.com. Compensation includes a fabulous goodie box from our sponsors plus two copies of Scrapbook & Cards Today! Please include your name, address, phone number, email address and supply list. Please ensure that all files sent are under 500KB. Summer CHA artwork and projects will be considered. This call ends October 3, 2011. We look forward to seeing your work!

This call ends October 3rd, 2011.

We look forward to seeing your work!  

Now one last thing to talk about:

Our Crop & Create facebook page is INTERACTIVE! What does that mean? It is for absolutely ANYONE to become a part of. ANYONE can win, it is not just limited to those who are attending. Every Monday of Sept. we are posting challenges. One card- by Kimber McGray and one layout (sketch created by Becky Fleck but a layout created by me). We would LOVE to see your work. We have lot's of prizes to giveaway!!!! All you have to do, is do a project or multiple projects. The more you enter, the more you win. then take a picture, and upload it to our facebook page for everyone to see. It's as easy peasy as that.

This weeks sketch is:

here is my take of it.     I used ALL of Jillibean soup & the matching Core'dinations cardstock. (Thanks Miss Barb Riley for the pp!)

Here is the card sketch!

and Kimber's card:

LOVE the sentiment. how funny!

This crop is just where it's at. 2 nights of a luxurious late night snack- fri (chocoholic feast) and sat a dessert buffet.

Friday night, 5 manufacturers have sent us up make n takes to do for FREE! THANKS!!!!!

Also we have a special guest flying in fro the states to spend the weekend with us demo'ing a HUGE NEW PRODUCT!!!!! prepare to be excited!

 We are also pretty pumped to have 2 loca scrapbook stores onsite. Scrapbook Studio ( a brand new store) located on Primrose Drive, and Just Scrap It in Sutherland. They will be there to add to your cropping experience. Plus we might have one more guest from Stampin up! SUHWEET!

Well today sure was a long post. so sorry, I just had so much goodness to share. Can't wait to see at the end of the month.