Cruisin crops

sorry to anyone who didn't get in...both crops are sold out. But remember to come drop by anyways, because I am giving away a $100.00 worth of my absolute favourite product to someone who comes to see me (I will do this for both crops). People have been bugging me to make it so that they have better chances to win.

• So here's what I've come up with: Between 10am-11 am (on both days, Sept.29th & Oct.27th) you will get 5 tickets each to put your name on. I want to start the day out with a bang! 14 hours of non-stop fun will begin as soon as those doors open. Then for every $25.00 you spend throughout the day (whether you are cropping there or not) I will let you put in an additional ticket. So your chances are up to you! Also, if you bring a friend you will also get another ticket. Cannot wait!
• Make sure when you come, bring a few samples of your best work to share. There are some exciting things to be starting in the fall and I'd love to be able to give some recommendations on who the next top scrapbookers are in SASKATCHEWAN!

Can you believe it is only less than 6 weeks away???

a quick update!

Okay, so as far as I have heard, there are still a couple spots left for the Oct.27th crop. The Sept. one still is sold out with a very long waiting list. Truthfully girls I don't think anyone is giving up their spot. sorry!!! I'm still overwhelmed at how quickly they filled up. So much awesome support from the coolest people & friends around. A quick shout out to my friends Pam & Melina who have helped me so much too! I'm super excited that Pam will actually be able to come and scrap on the Oct.27th date because on the first date she is only stopping by for visits because she is moving! So I can't wait for those of you who haven't met Pam, she is a really talented artist, person and creates the most unique jewelery. So she has donated some of her jewelery for prizes! WOW! Also the super coolest Melina(only the best local photographer around!) will be there on both days too,so you'll definitely be able to see her amazing photography in person! Katharina Doyle from Canadian Scrapbooker, told me today that she will be donating another magazine subscription for the second crop. And also I may have some super huge news to reveal later this week or the beginning of next week. Deals are still being worked on. but one definitely involves more brand stinkin CHA new, not accessible,(are you drooling yet?) FREE product for the goody bags. WOO HOO. I tell you, I am determined to make this the most fun you can have on land! And I am really excited to teach the new class as well. Can you believe that you get 14 hours of scrapbooking, lunch, treats, goody bags, prizes, prizes, prizes, cheesecake, scavenger hunts,layout contests, & more games for only $35.00. ( also we are bringing in virgin Pina Coladas, and other fun cruise drinks! the mood must be set!) I am really proud that these 2 events are so affordable. It's not fun when you go to a crop and it costs so much. I'd rather spend it on PRODUCT! Sorry for the quick synopsis of these events again, I just am totally bombarded with emails that I feel I am barely responding fast enough and everyone has such similar questions. Sasktel keeps giving me that you've reached your 98% for messages quota. so tomorrow I will (promise promise) read all, & respond to all and then I will have to delete them, need more space!

Also is anyone going to Scrapfest this year in Edmonton? If you are please come to our Crop & Cruise booth and visit! I know we are doing promotional work for next years big cruise but also there is still 5 spots left on this years. Also I think we are doing a TV thing too, so I am so pumped to see Allison do her thing live and in person!

My exciting NEWS! NEWS! NEWS!

So here's my news! The "Cruisin Away" crop that is being held on September 29th totally sold out and the waiting list for cancellations is huge! So I've been totally been asked to do another crop! And of course I said YES! So the 2nd crop is on October 27th,2007 So last night I ordered all NEW goody bags for everyone because they have to be different from the first crop of course. And I am going to do a totally different class as well. So it will be super exciting!!! Sign up for the new one is starting right now too! I know that for all the ladies that came to the store and put your name on a waiting list, you will be given a spot. Just make sure you confirm that you still want it. All proceeds of gently used scrapbook supplies will also go towards the underprivileged children's group as well! And heck if you can't make it to the 2nd one just mention that you are still interested in the first one. you never know what will happen...

And second of all, I'm just filled with news today!!!!

• Corrine Braun(super cool lady! I have a link to her site on the side) works at the Dundurn Army Base. This year they are trying to send as many cards as possible to our Canadian troops overseas. this is an amazing cause as we all know how they are sacrificing their lives to make the world better. So on September 13th there will be a
• Cardmaking Crop for Troops at my house. Bring any unwanted Christmas paper or ribbon to make the cards with. And if you have nothing come anyways with your paper trimmer and adhesives!One thing Corrine did mention is that absolutely NO metal (brads, hinges, bookplates, paperclips, etc) can be used on these cards as it just causes more problems going through security. So keep that in mind! This is such an amazing cause. Hope to see you here! (I will tantalize your buds with scrumptious appetizers too!) I'll pull out my best Martha Stewart recipes. Actually to tell you the truth I might call Saucy because that girl knows how to throw a party, go and check out her food pics. All I can say is WOW...I want to be like Martha & Sasha! email me if you are coming!
• Third point of interest: I am going to be having a
• "Scrap Swap & Chat" at my house September 18th. Anyone is welcome. This is what is going to take place. Everyone will bring an appetizer of some sort as well as their old supplies & scraps they no longer use and their favourite albums. We will visit, eat, share albums and then we are going to spread all the scrapbook supplies out. Then if there is something you want, you can take but you have to give something as well. So the end result is that we have all taken some new to you items but have created a huge amount of boxes to donate to Kate Kading's underprivileged children's scrapbook group. We all know we hoard supplies that realistically we are never going to use again so why not help a good cause out. It is also a nice social evening to get to know other scrapbookers as well as share our albums. So if anyone is thinking that they would like to come but are so new to scrapbooking that you have nothing to give, you are still welcome of course! The idea is to share and have fun.
• Oh and yes, Mindy, Terry & Lori ,Jim's still laughing that I told him you guys wanted a sleepover party that night. Funny thing is he thinks we are joking hey?....

sorry it seems so overwhelming but all these important causes have deadlines for them to get to the people in charge. So put them on your calendar and come out and socialize and have fun!!!!

So absolute LAST topic of discussion...

Scraptology has changed dates on our classes for August. As most people are away and there is a demand for these super awesome events. Here are the new changes:

• Family Album- Summer activities that was going to be on Aug.8th is now combined with Family Album-school photos class on Aug.23 starting at 6pm-10pm.

• "SHE" class on Aug.16 is now moved to Aug.30th with "Who Am I", which will also start at 6pm-10pm

• Elsie class will still be on Aug.20th.

• Eye on Design Flowers (Aug.21) is now moved to a double class on Aug.22 with Eye on Design Hearts. this will also start at 6pm-10pm.

that's it I swear!!!!!

So since I have not showed you any layouts forever I will take pics and post a bunch tomorrow! Promise, promise, promise. Also the infamous Allison Orthner is coming to Saskatoon to chat with me about the cruise and all the fun events so I am pretty excited to see her again! So maybe I'll have more news, who knows. I hope everyone is having a smashing summer.

Tickled Pink!!!!

I'm officially now in love with the "brown van"! aka UPS. I received my first boxes from one of my sponsors...Cosmo Cricket!!! 3 boxes so big the UPS guy could barely lift one. Talk about Christmas in July. The coolest part was unpacking them and starting to put together my kits. Had so much fun!! The best part is they have sent me goodies to hand out at the "Cruisin Away" Crop on Sept.29th too!!!!! What an awesome awesome company! I got the official word...9 spots left on the cruise. That's it, that's all she wrote! There is one lady who doesn't have a roommate too from Calgary so if anyone is thinking of going by themselves there is the possibility of sharing a room to keep the costs down if it interests you. So I have to tell you, absolutely motivated to scrap,scrap, scrap tonight. No kids, cutie hubbie is going to bed right now. I am starting my marathon. I feel so inspired by looking at the brand new CHA releases from Cosmo that they sent me, that I can't stop the ideas in my head. and yes mom...I did get a chance to clean the house, so now I can play! So maybe I will post a few of my layouts tomorrow. I hope you all have a wonderful night, and remember sign up for the Cruisin Away crop begins Sunday 12:30 sharp! And if you can't come scrap, still come visit, I am so giving away a package of these Cosmo goodies to someone who comes to shop & visit ME! I love the scrapbook industry and I want to share my passion for it with you!Each and every one of you out there.

Awesome Adventure!!!!

Click on this to enlarge to read clearer. But registration begins at 12:30pm Sunday. yes THIS Sunday. I'll write more later, off to a dentist appt right now!!! ***edited*** hi, okay there have been extraordinary sponsors come aboard to help me with my teaching adventure. As this is the very first cruise of its kind, there is so much to learn. Every sponsor has contributed in amazing & unique ways, which makes it an awesome experience. Yesterday's Memories is our local scrapbook store in Saskatoon who is inviting me to bring the cruise experience to local scrapbookers here. They are letting "crop and cruise" become an experience for those who are not coming on the trip. This day is full of fun, goody bags & prizes handpicked by ME, a free doodling & multimedia class is included in the price(a real 12x12 layout will be completed!!!!) make 'n takes, an awesome lunch, snacks throughout the day and when you return from supper you will be treated to an assortment of flavourful cheesecakes. Please bring your scrapbooks to share with others, we all love to admire!!! If you aren't able to come for the day to scrap, still come and shop,mingle, introduce yourself to me, come visit. Everyone who drops by and comes and talks to me will be entered in another draw for a prize. (You don't have to stay to be eligible for the draws or raffles) I really look forward to seeing everyone. IT will be an awesome day surrounded by awesome friends & really our big scrapbook family. There is so many talented scrapbookers in our midst, come and see their work! okay, just a quick comment, my mouth is killing me but I am determined to have an extraordinary supper with my husband since the kids are at the farm.