RETREAT UPDATE

We are pleased to announce that we now have the day rates available for those of you who would like to attend the retreat but are unable to come for the whole weekend.

The nightly / daily rates are as follows:

Staying the Night with Meals

Friday $50
Saturday $100

Staying the Day with Meals

Friday and Sunday $20
Saturday $40

We would love to have you attend so if this works for you please contact the store for registration.

We are also having a glimmer mist class on Saturday if you are interested please sign up the cost is $25.

Look forward to seeing everyone.

September Card / Layout Contest

Well we are all sad to see the summer come to an end but I am glad to announce that we will again be having our Card and Layout Contests.

We are going to try something new with respect to the layout in that you will bet two page maps to go with the paper kits so that we can see what take everyone has on the same pattern.

Kits are now available for pick up until September 16 at which time the customers will be allowed to vote for their winners.

Card Kit $5.00 - Winner receives $15.00


Layout Kit $8.00 - Winner receives $20.00

September Classes

Thursday, September 16 - 6:30 - 2 Page Layout
Class Fee $10.00 - Kit Fee $15.00

Tool: paper trimmer, adhesive, ruler




Sunday, September 20 - 1:30 - Accordion Album (5x7 cards)
Class Fee $10.00 - Kit Fee $25.00

Tool: paper trimmer, adhesive, scor pal, bone folder, paper piercer, 2" circle
punch, ruler




Sunday, September 27 - 1:30 - Card Holder with 8 cards
Class Fee $10.00 - Kit Fee $20.00

Tool: paper trimmer, adhesive, scor pal, bone folder, ruler

Holiday Hours

We will be closed on Monday, September 7 for the Labour Day Holiday. See you all on Tuesday, September 8.

Update about Scrapbooking Retreat

We wish to confirm the following information with respect to the retreat:

We will be taking as much of the store stock as possible so if there is something specific that you will be interested in getting please advise so we can do our best to make this happen;

We are happy to announce that we will be having a demonstrator teach a glimmer mist class at the retreat on the Saturday which class will be an additional charge of $25;

We will be doing 2-3 "make and takes" which will be done with some newer and unfamiliar product;

That check in will be Friday anytime after 1:00 although you will be responsible for your own lunch since only supper is provided on the Friday and you can stay and scrap until 5:00 on the Sunday but only breakfast and lunch are provided on this date;

We do wish to confirm that we are at least 1/2 booked at this point so if you are interest please keep in mind that you should try and register as soon as possible.

Please continue to check the blog for updates about the retreat.

Thank you!

Scrapmania August and September

I am pleased to announce that since scrapmania has been so popular we have decided to hold it every friday night.

I look forward to seeing everyone!

Scrapbooking Retreat

I am pleased to announce that the store will be hosting a retreat on October 2-4 at the Strasborg Bible Camp.

The cost of the retreat will be $189.00 which includes your shared accomodations (2-4 per room) and meals and snacks as well as a complimentary grab bag and your table space for the duration of the weekend. In the event that you do not wish to share accomodations there will be an additional charge of $50.00.

If this sounds like something that you would like to be able to take advantage of please register early as space is limited.

I hope that everyone is as excited about the retreat as I am and did I mention that we will also have product with us so that you don't have to worry about running out of anything.

SIDEWALK SALE

In anticipation of Summer CHA we will be having a summer sidewalk sale / scrap sale to help us make room for all of the new product coming out within the next couple of months. We will be closed July 3 and 4 to help us prepare for the sale.

A few things to look forward to at the sale are:

Assorted Paper Packs
Bulk and Loose Embelishments
Blue Line Items that will be 25% off regular price
Buy 10 get 2 free cardstock

And much more......

Come and check it out sale starts on July 6!

SUMMER YOUTH CAMP

So since I am a mother I know what it is like to have to entertain your children over the summer holidays as well as make alternative arrangments for babysitter holidays which is why we have decided to do youth camp.

We will be holding one week camps all summer for ages 8 and up where we will be making all kinds of cool projects that the kids will love and have something to show for their time spent here.

Details for the camp are as follows:

- $25.00/day or $125.00/week.
- make 3 - 5 projects depending on the projects that week
- lunch provided on the friday
- drop off anytime after 7:30 and pick up anytime before 6:00

Please register early as space is limited.

SCRAPMANIA JUNE AND JULY

The following will be the dates for scrapmania for the upcoming months. Scrapbook from 6:00 to 12:00 for the mear cost of $5.00 and will run a tab for any product required during your stay.

June 5 and 19

July 10 and 24

I look forward to seeing everyone who comes to crop!

June Classes

Wed, June 10 @ 6:00 - Dad Slider Album
Class Cost $10.00
Class Kit $20.00





Friday, June 12 and 26 @ 6:00 - Baby Tin and Album
Class Cost $20.00
Class Kit $25.00





Wed, June 17 @ 6:00 - 4 Card Set with Box
Class Cost $10.00
Class Kit $20.00




Wed, June 24 @ 6:00 - Working with Sketches
Class Cost $10.00
Class Kit $15.00

June Card Contest

June Card Kits are now available and this month we are using the Papa line from Fancy Pants along with colored cardstock. Purchase price is $7.00 with the winner receiving a $20.00 in store Gift Certificate. Good Luck to everyone.



Congratulations to Liz Rempel who won the card contest as well as the layout contest for May. Good Work!

SUMMER HOURS

For summer we will be changing our hours during the week to the following:

Mon - Wed 10:00-5:00
Thur - Fri 10:00-9:00
Sat 10:00-5:00
Sun CLOSED

Thank you for your understanding.

MORE NEW ARRIVALS - May 11

Yes I am pleased to say that we have gotten more new items in stock with more arriving evert other day.

SPELLBINDERS - 35 varieties

CAT'S EYE - 50 new colors

AUTUMN LEAVES - Stampeology

MORE NEW STOCK JUST ARRIVED - May 8

Crate Paper - Lillian Collection, Orbit and Little Sprout

Creative Imaginations - Wild Thing and Teacher's Pet

Fancy Pants - Mixed Up Albums (Chipboard, Acrylic and Felt all in one)

BoBunny - Clear and Naked Chips

Making Memories - I Do

Look for further updates more great stuff arriving this week!

MAY CLASSES

Please note that due to the interest expressed in the Birthday Album and the number of people not able to attend on the Tuesdays we have postponed the classes for one week and gone on the Wednesday as well since that seemed to work best for most who wanted to attend.

Thank You

JUST ARRIVED

BASIC GREY - Lime Rickey and Wisteria

TONIC - Cirlce, Square and Rectangle shape cutters

BO-BUNNY - Pet Shop, It's My Part, U Bug Me and Grease Monkey

COSMO CRICKET - Snorkel

MAY CLASSES

I am pleased to say that I think the projects that we are making this month are going to be great!

RECIPE TIN - Wednesday, May 13 and 20 starting at 6:30
Class Fee $10.00
Supply Fee $25.00




BIRTHDAY CALENDAR - Wednesday, May 27 and June 3 starting at 6:30
Class Fee $10.00
Supply Fee $25.00







STAMP OF THE MONTH - Sunday, May 31 starting at 1:00
Class Fee $10.00
Supply Fee $ 25.00

I know that there has been a lot of interest in these classes to please reserve your spot early.

Look forward to seeing everybody.

LAYOUT AND CARD CONTEST - MAY

The layout and card kits for May's contest are now available for pick up.

We wish to congratulate Liz Rempel on winning the layout contest and Stacey Hunter for winning the card contest for the month of April.

NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY

To celebrate National Scrapbooking Day we will be having a draw for a tote filled with scrapbooking items totalling approximately $300.00.

HOW TO ENTER:

If you spend $50 between 12:00 on May 1 and 5:00 on May 2 your name goes into the draw. The draw will be made on May 2 at 5:00.

Good Luck!