Welcome to my Events Page!

If you are looking for scrapbooking, cardmaking, and papercrafting events in the Calgary area, you've come to the right place! I would love for you to join me at an upcoming class, workshop, crop or retreat! Contact Me anytime for more information or to register for any of these events or to inquire about custom classes & workshops!

I look forward to creating with you!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Winter Scrapbooking Retreat in Canmore, Alberta

Thanks to all have responded -- we have some very faithful 'regulars'! Our retreat is now fully booked. If you would like to be added to our waiting list for the Feb 24-26th, 2012 retreat, please email ccretreats@googlegroups.com . To be added to my mailing list to find out about future events, send me an email at csironside@shaw.ca!

Calgary Crops is planning another fantastic weekend getaway in Canmore, Alberta! Scrapbook and papercraft to your hearts' content for 3 glorious days! We'll be staying at the Best Western Pocaterra - a fantastic location with great amenities and service!


The dates are Friday February 24th through Sunday February 26th, 2012.


Registration is $235 (based on double occupancy, $335 for single occupancy) and includes:


- a fantastic goody bag sponsored by the ladies from Calgary Crops
- a variety of make & take projects throughout the weekend
- prizes
- access to 'tool table' (including punches, Cricut, Big Shot, Cuttlebug, CM cutting tools) (Note: use of the Cricut will require your own cutting mat OR a $2 fee for use of our mats for the weekend).
- deluxe continental breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday mornings
- catered lunches on Saturday and Sunday
- coffee, tea and water
- some snacks & soft drinks
- standard guest room
- access to hotel amenities including pool, waterslide and hot tub
- high speed internet access
- unlimited access to our fantastic, well-lit crop space
- consultants from Close to My Heart, Stampin' Up!, and Sharing Memories on site for assistance and for your shopping convenience!

At this time -- all spots have been filled (thanks to all of our regular attendees for joining us once again!)
$100 deposit required to register - you will be contacted for payment once your registration is confirmed. Remaining balance of $135 is due on January 15th.

Cancellations & refunds available until January 15th.

TO REGISTER or be added to our WAITING LIST: Email ccretreats@googlegroups.com
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is the ONLY email by which Heather, Noreen, and I will be accepting registrations. Registrations (and waiting list) will be taken in the order that emails are received. Note: maximum of four registrants per email. Please indicate in your email who you'd like to room with (if anyone).

January 21st Full Day Retreat

Calgary Crops will be hosting a full day retreat for you on Saturday, January 21st, 2012  from 9 am to 9 pm at the Montgomery Community Association Hall!

If you are in the Calgary area - would love for you to join us for a fun day of scrapbooking, cardmaking or papercrafting!  With the holiday season over - - it is definitely time for you to take a day all for YOU!!   Come enjoy our relaxed atmosphere as you catch up on some crafting time!

You choose - 6 or 12 hours of croppin'!!
Registration for this event is just $45 for a full day or $30 for a half day.

Registration fee includes:  refreshments, snacks, meals, a variety of make & take projects and demos, goody bag & prizes! You'll have a whole table of cropping space to yourself and free use of a variety of tools, punches, die-cut & embosssing machines, and cutters. We'll have consultants there from Close to My Heart, Stampin Up, and Creative Memories to provide any assistance you might be looking for and we'll also have merchandise and catalogues on site should you be interested in doing any shopping.

Registration is first come/first served & SPACE IS LIMITED - so be sure to register early! Payment is required to reserve your seat.

New to Calgary Crops?  First-timers will receive a special product coupon redeemable on your merchandise purchases at the crop.  Bring a new friend - we love referrals and if you bring a friend who is new to us - you will also receive a special product coupon as our thanks. 

Email Me at csironside@shaw.ca to register. I can take payment by cash, cheque, paypal, email $ transfer . . . whatever works best for you.

Cancellations: Should you need to cancel your participation for any reason, we will be happy to refund your registration fee as long as we receive notice 2 weeks prior to the crop (by January 7th). Unfortunately we cannot provide refunds for cancellations submitted after that date.

Hope you can join us!!

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Believe Mini Album - Class for Kids!

I'll be hosting a Kid's Workshop on Sunday, December 4th from 1 to 3 pm at my home in NW Calgary.

Your son or daughter aged 7 to 10 can join me at my home to make this cute Christmas mini album!
Great to keep their own holiday memories in, or to give as a gift to a loved one. 



To see the individual pages of the entire album - visit my BLOG post HERE.

Price of the workshop is $35 and includes album, paper, stickers, and adhesive.
Please RSVP by November 15th by sending me an EMAIL.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Christmas Card Extravaganza

DON'T MISS MY 2011 CHRISTMAS CARD EXTRAVAGANZA!


FOUR EASY WAYS that you can send these fabulous handmade Christmas cards to your family & friends this year:

Click HERE to view each individual card!

1)  I will be running a series of "Christmas Card Extravaganza" workshops at my home in Calgary in late November and early December! Work at your own pace - make as many cards as you want, and you pick the designs you want! Variety of card sizes available (4.25" x 5.5", 6" x 6" and 5" x 7").  Learn a new technique or tip on every card! Leave with a fabulous variety of holiday cards to send to your friends and family!  When you email me to register - I'll send you a checklist with a close up photo of each available design.  You let me know which cards you want to make and how many of each.   I'll prep a custom workshop kit for you with everything 'ready to go & pre-cut' for the night of the workshop! 

Current Workshop Dates at my home in NW Calgary  (Note: space is limited! Register early!)
 
Sunday, November 27th 7:30 – 10:30pm
Wednesday, November 30th 7:30 – 10:30pm
Friday, December 2nd 7:30 – 10:30pm

If you plan to attend - I would appreciate if you could pre-register, if at all possible, so that I can start working on your cards! RSVP DEADLINE FOR ALL WORKSHOP DATES is NOVEMBER 7th!

Cost of the workshop is just $2 per card for 4.25" x 5.5" cards and $2.50 each for 6" x 6" and 5" x 7" cards.  All prices include envelopes.    Place an order of $50 or more in CTMH products and get 5 cards FREE!  ($100 or more - 10 cards FREE, etc.)

2)  Host a private Christmas Card Extravaganza with your friends.  I can bring this great workshop to you!   Contact me for available dates.   As host, your cards are FREE and you will also earn Hostess Rewards on any CTMH orders placed at your party.   Pricing of the cards is the same as above for your guests.  

3)  Not in the Calgary area or unable to attend? I'm also offering these cards in take-home workshop kits - precut and prestamped! You choose which cards & how many  . . . you can even customize the sentiment. $22.50 for 10 cards for 4.25" x 5.5" designs and $27.50 for 10 cards for 6" x 6" and 5" x 7" designs.  (Shipping is extra outside of Calgary).   Please order by November 15th.

4)  Don't have the time this year to make your own handmade cards?  Order completed, ready-to-mail cards!    You choose which cards & how many  . . . you can even customize the sentiment. $25 for 10 cards for 4.25" x 5.5" designs and $30 for 10 cards for 6" x 6" and 5" x 7" designs.  Shipping is extra outside of Calgary).   Please order by November 15th.

CONTACT ME today to register for a Calgary workshop, book your own Private Workshop Date or to order your custom card kits.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

STUDIO J Digital Scrapbooking Classes

Have you been wanting to try CTMH's Studio J program?  Maybe you haven't known quite where to start or are hesitant about 'learning' a new program.  Perhaps you are new to 'digital' scrapbooking.    Well, let me show you just how easy it is, as well as how well CTMH's digital scrapbooking can complement your traditional scrapbook albums! 

Join me at an upcoming  FREE Studio J class!  I'm holding a group session, as well as individual consultation sessions - both at NO COST to you! 

I'll show you how to use this FANTASTIC program and demonstrate some great tips and tricks that will have you creating gorgeous layouts in minutes! 
Together in this class, we will create this great two page layout.  (Note - layout can be altered to suit your pictures i.e. for boys, etc.):


Group Class
Sunday September 18th - 7:30 to 9:30pm


Bring your laptop to my place in NW Calgary!  You need to have FIVE photos selected and available on your computer and ready to 'scrapbook'!


Individual Consultations
I'd love to sit down with you and work with your photos as I show you the ins & outs of this great program!  We can meet at either your place (high speed internet access required) or mine!
You choose a date/time that is convenient for you!  I am now taking bookings for August and September dates!


RSVP TODAY!  Email me at csironside@shaw.ca to Register for the Group Class on the 18th  OR to set up your date/time for an Individual Consultation!

Typeset Workshop

You choose - TWO two-page scrapbook layouts OR FIVE gorgeous cards! 

This month's workshop will allow you to play with the Cricut machine to create some fun shapes for your projects, use paint to accent your paper and embellishments, use ink distressing, and MORE! 

Scrapbook Layouts:

Cards:




Our new Fall/Winter workshop kits contain everything you need to create absolutely stunning artwork!
Here are your Typeset Workshop Kit options:

1) Scrapbooking Kit - exactly as shown - includes full Level 2 Paper Pack, 2 sheets of additional cardstock, exclusive C sized stamp set, full package of Milepost corrugated chipboard shapes, bottle of Pearl Paint, and a full colour workshop guide. Retail value $36.55 - you pay just $33.50 plus tax & shipping.  (Layouts as shown utilize the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge to complete).

2)  Card Kit - exactly as shown - includes 1/2 of a Level 2 Paper Pack, Dark Neutral Cardstock Shade Pack, exclusive C sized stamp set, full package of Milepost corrugated chipboard shapes, full package of Wooden Designer Buttons, bottle of Pearl Paint, and colour workshop instructions.  Retail value $43.97 - you pay just $39 plus tax & shipping.  (Cards as shown utilize the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge to complete).
  • Add 5 envelopes (6"x6") to your card kit for just $2.25.

3) Less Mess Kit - for all of you non-stamping scrapbookers! Includes full Level 2 Paper Pack, 2 sheets of additional cardstock, Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes, full package of Milepost corrugated chipboard shapes, bottle of Pearl Paint & full colour workshop guide. Retail value $27.65 - you pay just $24.50 plus tax & shipping. (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

4) Basic Kit - includes Level 2 Paper Pack and full colour workshop guide. (Embellishments available to order seperately and my stamp set can be used at my Workshop Night). $12.20 plus tax & shipping. (Note - completed projects will not be exactly as shown above).
  • Add Milepost Corrugated Shapes $4.50
  • Add Pearl Paint $3.25
  • Add Wooden Buttons $6.50
  • Add Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes $6.50
  • Add additional cardstock (any colour) $0.75 per sheet

All of the above Kit options are available to create on your own at home (projects as shown require use of the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge and a Cricut machine) . . . or you can join me at my next workshop night and I can guide you as you create the featured artwork!   

When:  Friday, September 23rd at 7:30pm
Where:  My place in NW Calgary
 
To attend - you must RSVP and pre-order by September 10th!

(All orders received by September 10th of $30 or more will also qualify for my No-Committment Creative Club - - be a virtual Hostess & earn FREE products with your order! See the details HERE!)

Email Me today at csironside@shaw.ca to order your kit and/or register for the TYPESET Workshop Night!

Fall/Winter Idea Book Open House

If you are in the Calgary area - I'd love to have you join me at my upcoming CTMH Open House!!

I'm celebrating the new Fall/Winter Idea Book and I hope you'll join me!


Friday, September 9th at 7:30pm to 11pm
My place in NW Calgary

OR

Stop by my All-Day crop
Saturday, October 1st from 9am to 9pm
Montgomery Community Hall in NW Calgary

Get your copy of the CTMH Fall/Winter 2011 Idea Book!
Don't miss it -- this Idea Book is full of inspiring products for so many different projects!
A few hints of what you'll see - a CTMH exlusive Cricut cartridge with over 700 shapes to create with, new lower prices on all of our stamp sets, new cardstock weight patterned papers in our reconfigured paper packs, and a new Stamp of the Month program!
To make room for the 'new' - I will also have some fabulous retiring products 'On Sale' to shop from!

Just for fun I will have a free Make & Take table so you can get your hands on some of the irresistible products! No need to bring supplies, I'll have everything you need!

Preview & Sign up for my Upcoming Classes!

Bring a New-to-me friend & you will both receive a Free Gift!

Order specials

Door Prizes? Of course! Each attendee gets a raffle ticket just for showing up and another for each $30 in purchases. No Limit! And you'll get bonus tickets for doing the make & take, signing up for classes, booking a home workshop, and more!!

If you are in the Calgary area & would like to attend - Contact Me to be added to my mailing list & then watch for your personal invitation in your Inbox with all of the details!

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Fall Scrapbooking Retreat in Canmore, Alberta

EDIT - July 15th - - Thanks to all have responded!  Our retreat is now fully booked.  If you would like to be added to our waiting list for the Oct 28-30th retreat, please email ccretreats@googlegroups.com .   To be added to my mailing list to find out about future events, send me an email at csironside@shaw.ca!

Calgary Crops is planning another fantastic weekend getaway in Canmore, Alberta! Scrapbook and papercraft to your hearts' content for 3 glorious days! We'll be staying at the Best Western Pocaterra - a fantastic location with great amenities and service!

The dates are Friday October 28th through Sunday October 30th, 2011.

Registration is $225 (based on double occupancy, $325 for single occupancy) and includes:
- a fantastic goody bag sponsored by the ladies from Calgary Crops
- a variety of make & take projects throughout the weekend
- prizes
- access to 'tool table' (including punches, Cricut, Big Shot, Cuttlebug, CM cutting tools) (Note: use of the Cricut will require your own cutting mat OR a $2 fee for use of our mats for the weekend).
- deluxe continental breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday mornings
- catered lunches on Saturday and Sunday
- coffee, tea and water
- some snacks & soft drinks
- standard guest room
- access to hotel amenities including pool, waterslide and hot tub
- high speed internet access
- unlimited access to our fantastic, well-lit crop space
- consultants from Close to My Heart, Stampin' Up!, and Sharing Memories on site for assistance and for your shopping convenience!

Registration begins on Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 at 9am. Spots are limited - register early!!

$100 deposit required to register - you will be contacted for payment once your registration is confirmed. Remaining balance of $125 is due on September 15th.
Cancellations & refunds available until September 15th.

TO REGISTER: Email ccretreats@googlegroups.com after 9am on June 29th.
IMPORTANT NOTE:  This is the ONLY email by which Heather, Noreen, and I will be accepting registrations.   Registrations (and waiting list) will be taken in the order that emails are received. Note: maximum of four registrants per email.    Please indicate in your email who you'd like to room with (if anyone).

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Spring All Occasion Card Workshop

I'm hosting an all-occasion card workshop next Monday night - June 27th at my place at 7:30pm!

The workshop is create at your own pace, make as many cards as you would like for just $1.50 each & you choose which cards to make. I'll have 10-12 different designs for you to choose from. You can change up the sentiments to meet your needs and you'll leave with a great assortment!

Here is a peek at a few of the cards you'll be able to choose from:


I still have room for a few more attendees, so if you'd like to join us - send me an email ASAP at csironside@shaw.ca so that I can make sure to have enough supplies ready to go!

Monday, June 13, 2011

October 1st All Day Scrapbooking Crop


Calgary Crops will be hosting another all-day crop for you on Saturday, October 1st, 2011 from 9 am to 9 pm at the Montgomery Community Association Hall! If you are in the Calgary area - would love for you to join us for a fun day of scrapbooking, cardmaking or papercrafting!

You choose - 6 or 12 hours of croppin'!!  Registration for this event is just $45 for a full day or $30 for a half day.  Registration fee includes refreshments, snacks, meals, a variety of make & take projects and demos, goody bag & prizes! You'll have a whole table of cropping space to yourself and free use of a variety of tools, punches, die-cut & embosssing machines, and cutters. We'll have consultants there from Close to My Heart, Stampin Up, and Sharing Memories to provide any assistance you might be looking for and we'll also have merchandise and catalogues on site should you be interested in doing any shopping.

Registration is first come/first served & SPACE IS LIMITED - so be sure to register early! Payment is required to reserve your seat.

Email Me at csironside@shaw.ca to register. I can take payment by cash, cheque, credit card, paypal, email $ transfer . . . whatever works best for you.

Cancellations: Should you need to cancel your participation for any reason, we will be happy to refund your registration fee as long as we receive notice 2 weeks prior to the crop (by September 17th). Unfortunately we cannot provide refunds for cancellations submitted after that date.

Hope you can join us!!

Monday, May 30, 2011

FANFARE Scrapbooking & Cardmaking Workshop

You choose your workshop - make layouts or cards!!




The Fanfare "Workshop on the Go" Kit includes all of the supplies to make the fun & festive layout and cards pictured above! And you'll have lots of materials left over to create additional artwork (your own or CTMH suggested artwork!).

I offer three Workshop on the Go kit options:

1) Full Kit - exactly as shown - includes Level 2 Paper Pack, exclusive B sized stamp set, full package of assorted blue buttons, a full package of neutral embroidery floss, and a full colour workshop guide. Retail value $41.25 - you pay just $33.50 plus tax & shipping.

2) Less Mess Kit - for all of you non-stampers! Includes Level 2 Paper Pack, Level 2 Stickease Pack, full package of the blue buttons & embroidery floss & full colour workshop guide. Retail value $31.25 - you pay just $28.00 plus tax & shipping. (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

3) Basic Kit - includes Level 2 Paper Pack and full colour workshop guide. (Embellishments available to order seperately and my stamp set can be used at my Workshop Night). $15.75 plus tax & shipping. (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

All of the above Kit options are available to create on your own at home . . . or you can join me at my next workshop night and I can guide you as you create the featured artwork! I WILL ALSO HAVE BONUS ARTWORK (both layout and cards) INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALL WORKSHOP ATTENDEES (see photos below) - to help you use up the rest of your workshop kit contents. That is a total of two (2 page) predesigned layouts and 6 different card designs!

Sunday, June 26th at 7:30pm


To attend - you must RSVP and pre-order by June 10th!

(All orders received by June 10th of $30 or more will also qualify for my No-Committment Creative Club - - be a virtual Hostess & earn FREE products with your order! See the details HERE!)

Email Me today at csironside@shaw.ca to order your kit and/or register for the FANFARE Workshop Night!

BONUS ARTWORK for Workshop Participants:


Wednesday, April 27, 2011

MAYBERRY Scrapbooking & Cardmaking Workshop

You choose your workshop - make layouts or cards!!



The Mayberry "Workshop on the Go" Kit includes all of the supplies to make the FABULOUS layout and cards pictured above! And you'll have lots of materials left over to create additional artwork (your own or CTMH suggested artwork!).


I offer three Workshop on the Go kit options:

1) Full Kit - exactly as shown - includes Level 2 Paper Pack, exclusive B sized stamp set, full package of our new Canvas Buttons, and a full colour workshop guide. Retail value $39 - you pay just $33.50 plus tax & shipping.

2) Less Mess Kit - for all of you non-stampers! Includes Level 2 Paper Pack, Level 2 Stickease Pack, full package of the Canvas Buttons & full colour workshop guide. Only $27.00 plus tax & shipping. (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

3) Basic Kit - includes Level 2 Paper Pack and full colour workshop guide. (Embellishments available to order seperately and my stamp set can be used at my Workshop Night). $15.75 plus tax & shipping. (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

All of the above Kit options are available to create on your own at home . . . or you can join me at my next workshop night and I can guide you as you create the featured artwork! I WILL ALSO HAVE BONUS ARTWORK (both layout and cards) INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALL WORKSHOP ATTENDEES (see photos below) - to help you use up the rest of your workshop kit contents. That is a total of two (2 page) predesigned layouts and 6 different card designs!

Tuesday, May 31st at 7:30pm
To attend - you must RSVP and pre-order by May 15th!

(All orders  received by May 10th of $30 or more will also qualify for my No-Committment Creative Club - - be a virtual Hostess & earn FREE products with your order! See the details HERE!)

Email Me today to order your kit and/or register for the Mayberry Workshop Night!

BONUS ARTWORK for Workshop Participants:

June 18th All Day Scrapbooking Crop

EDIT - JUNE 8/11 - THIS EVENT HAS UNFORTUNATELY BEEN CANCELLED.
HOPE YOU'LL JOIN US AT OUR NEXT ALL DAY CROP ON OCTOBER 1st!  WATCH THIS WEBSITE FOR ALL THE DETAILS COMING SOON!

I'm happy to announce that Calgary Crops has scheduled our next event:

Calgary Crops will be hosting another all-day crop for you on Saturday, June 18th, 2011 from 9 am to 9 pm at the Montgomery Community Association Hall! If you are in the Calgary area - would love for you to join us for a fun day of scrapbooking, cardmaking or papercrafting!

You choose - 6 or 12 hours of croppin'!! Registration for this event is just $45 for a full day or $30 for a half day. (Half day options are 9 am - 3 pm or 3 pm - 9 pm). Registration fee includes refreshments, snacks, meals, a variety of make & take projects and demos, goody bag & prizes! You'll have a whole table of cropping space to yourself and free use of a variety of tools, punches, die-cut & embosssing machines, and cutters. We'll have consultants there from Close to My Heart, Stampin Up, and Sharing Memories to provide any assistance you might be looking for and we'll also have merchandise and catalogues on site should you be interested in doing any shopping.

Registration is first come/first served & SPACE IS LIMITED - so be sure to register early! Payment is required to reserve your seat.

Email Me at csironside@shaw.ca to register. I can take payment by cash, cheque, credit card, paypal, email $ transfer . . . whatever works best for you.

Cancellations: Should you need to cancel your participation for any reason, we will be happy to refund your registration fee as long as we receive notice 2 weeks prior to the crop (by June 4th). Unfortunately we cannot provide refunds for cancellations submitted after that date.

Hope you can join us!!

Friday, April 1, 2011

SOPHIA Scrapbooking & Cardmaking Workshop

You choose your workshop - make layouts or cards!!



The Sophia "Workshop on the Go" Kit includes all of the supplies to make the FABULOUS layout and cards pictured above! And you'll have lots of materials left over to create additional artwork (your own or CTMH suggested artwork!)  Note -- if you have BOYS in your family & think this kit isn't for you - - check out my "Sophia - the Masculine kit" below.


I offer three Workshop on the Go kit options:

1) Full Kit - exactly as shown - includes Level 2 Paper Pack, exclusive B sized stamp set, full package of our new Pink Buttons, package of Hemp fibre, and a full colour workshop guide. Retail value $42.25 - you pay just $33.50 plus tax & shipping.

2) Less Mess Kit - for all of you non-stampers! Includes Level 2 Paper Pack, Level 2 Stickease Pack, full package of the Pink Buttons, package of Hemp fibre & full colour workshop guide. Only $27.00 plus tax & shipping. (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

3) Basic Kit - includes Level 2 Paper Pack and full colour workshop guide. (Embellishments available to order seperately and my stamp set can be used at my Workshop Night). $15.75 plus tax & shipping. (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

4)  Sophia - the Masculine Kit - - let me show you how you can make this paper pack work for boy layouts too!  Kit includes Level 2 Paper Pack, 6 additional pieces of cardstock, package of Blue Buttons, package of Hemp fibre & full colour workshop guide.  Only $24.00 plus tax & shipping. 

All of the above Kit options are available to create on your own at home . . . or you can join me at my next workshop night and I can guide you as you create the featured artwork! I WILL ALSO HAVE BONUS ARTWORK (both layout and cards) INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALL WORKSHOP ATTENDEES (see photos below) - to help you use up the rest of your workshop kit contents. That is a total of two (2 page) predesigned layouts and 6 different card designs!

Friday, April 29th at 7:30 pm
To attend - you must RSVP and pre-order by April 10th!

(All orders of $30 or more will also qualify for my No-Committment Creative Club - - be a virtual Hostess & earn FREE products with your order! See the details HERE!)

Email Me today to order your kit and/or register for the Sophia Workshop Night!

BONUS ARTWORK for Workshop Participants:

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

LUCKY Scrapbooking & Cardmaking Workshop




The Lucky "Workshop on the Go" Kit includes all of the supplies to make the FABULOUS layout and cards pictured above! And you'll have lots of materials left over to create additional artwork (your own or CTMH suggested artwork!)


I offer three Workshop on the Go kit options:

1) Full Kit - exactly as shown - includes Level 2 Paper Pack, exclusive B sized stamp set, full package of our new Wood Buttons, a full package of hemp fibre, and a full colour workshop guide. Retail value $40.25 - you pay just $33.50 plus tax & shipping.

2) Less Mess Kit - for all of you non-stampers! Includes Level 2 Paper Pack, Level 2 Stickease Pack, full package of the Wood Buttons and Hemp Fibre & full colour workshop guide. Only $27.00 plus tax & shipping. (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

3) Basic Kit - includes Level 2 Paper Pack and full colour workshop guide. (Embellishments available to order seperately and my stamp set can be used at my Workshop Night). $15.75 plus tax & shipping. (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

All of the above Kit options are available to create on your own at home . . . or you can join me at my next workshop night and I can guide you as you create the featured artwork! I WILL ALSO HAVE BONUS ARTWORK (both layout and cards) INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALL WORKSHOP ATTENDEES (see photos below) - to help you use up the rest of your workshop kit contents. That is a total of two (2 page) predesigned layouts and 6 different card designs!

Sunday, April 3rd at 7:30 pm
To attend - you must RSVP and pre-order by March 8th!

(All orders of $30 or more will also qualify for my No-Committment Creative Club - - be a virtual Hostess & earn FREE products with your order! See the details HERE!)

Email Me today to order your kit and/or register for the Lucky Workshop Night!

BONUS ARTWORK for Workshop Participants:

Sunday, February 13, 2011

March 12th All Day Scrapbooking Crop

I'm happy to announce that Calgary Crops has scheduled our next event:
Calgary Crops will be hosting another all-day crop for you on Saturday, March 12th, 2011 from 9 am to 9 pm at the Montgomery Community Association Hall!  If you are in the Calgary area - would love for you to join us for a fun day of scrapbooking, cardmaking or papercrafting!


You choose - 6 or 12 hours of croppin'!! Registration for this event is just $45 for a full day or $30 for a half day. (Half day options are 9 am - 3 pm or 3 pm - 9 pm). Registration fee includes refreshments, snacks, meals, a variety of make & take projects and demos, goody bag & prizes! You'll have a whole table of cropping space to yourself and free use of a variety of tools, punches, die-cut & embosssing machines, and cutters. We'll have consultants there from Close to My Heart, Stampin Up, and Sharing Memories to provide any assistance you might be looking for and we'll also have merchandise and catalogues on site should you be interested in doing any shopping.

Registration is first come/first served & SPACE IS LIMITED - so be sure to register early! Payment is required to reserve your seat.

Email Me at csironside@shaw.ca to register. I can take payment by cash, cheque, credit card, paypal, email $ transfer . . . whatever works best for you.

Cancellations: Should you need to cancel your participation for any reason, we will be happy to refund your registration fee as long as we receive notice 2 weeks prior to the crop (by February 26th). Unfortunately we cannot provide refunds for cancellations submitted after that date.

Hope you can join us!!

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book Open House

If you are in the Calgary area - I'd love to have you join me at my upcoming CTMH Open House!! Let's celebrate the new Spring/Summer CTMH Idea Book!
Friday, February 11th at 7:30pm
My place in NW Calgary

Get your copy of the CTMH Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book!

This new catalogue has got to be seen!!!  It blew me away & I can't wait to share it with you all!
As always, gorgeous new Level 1 and Level 2 Scrapbooking papers and My Stickease and gorgeous new accessories and embellishments! Fun new embossed chipboard albums! Of course you’ll also find dozens of new My Acrylix stamp sets!

To make room for the 'new' - I will also have some fabulous retiring products 'On Sale' to shop from!

Just for fun I will have a free Make & Take table so you can get your hands on some of the irresistible products! No need to bring supplies, I'll have everything you need!
Preview & Sign up for my Upcoming Classes!

Refreshments and Snacks provided.

Bring a New-to-me friend & you will both receive a Free Gift!

Door Prizes? Of course! Each attendee gets a raffle ticket just for showing up and another for each $30 in purchases. No Limit! And you'll get bonus tickets for doing the make & take, signing up for classes, booking a home workshop, and more!!

Sound like a good time? Want to attend?

If you are in the Calgary area & would like to attend - Contact Me to be added to my mailing list & then watch for your personal invitation in your Inbox!

February Workshop - BLISS




The Bliss "Workshop on the Go" Kit includes all of the supplies to make the FABULOUS layout and cards pictured above! And you'll have lots of materials left over to create additional artwork (your own or CTMH suggested artwork!)

I offer three Workshop on the Go kit options:

1) Full Kit - exactly as shown - includes Level 2 Paper Pack, exclusive B sized stamp set, full package of our new Irresistables Villa Die Cuts, and a full colour workshop guide. Retail value $36.75 - you pay just $33.50 plus tax & shipping.

2) Less Mess Kit - for all of you non-stampers! Includes Level 2 Paper Pack, Level 2 Stickease Pack, full package of the Irresistables Villa Die Cuts OR Mini Medley Accent Collection of your choice & full colour workshop guide. Only $25.00 plus tax & shipping. (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

3) Basic Kit - includes Level 2 Paper Pack and full colour workshop guide. (Embellishments available to order seperately and my stamp set can be used at my Workshop Night). $15.75 plus tax & shipping. (Note - completed layout will not be exactly as shown above).

All of the above Kit options are available to create on your own at home . . . or you can join me at my February workshop night and I can guide you as you create the featured artwork! I WILL ALSO HAVE BONUS ARTWORK (both layout and cards) INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALL WORKSHOP ATTENDEES (see photos below) - to help you use up the rest of your workshop kit contents. That is a total of two (2 page) predesigned layouts and 6 different card designs!

Monday, February 28th at 7:30 pm


To attend - you must RSVP and pre-order by February 11th!

(All orders of $30 or more will also qualify for my No-Committment Creative Club - - you might be this month's virtual Hostess & earn FREE products with your order! See the details HERE!)


Email Me today to order your kit and/or register for the February Workshop Night!

BONUS ARTWORK for Workshop Participants:

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Spring Scrapbooking Retreat in Canmore, Alberta

UPDATE Jan 15th - - THANKS FOR THE AMAZING RESPONSE.  THIS RETREAT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED!!  SEE YOU IN MAY!!

Along with the other ladies from Calgary Crops, I will be hosting a fantastic weekend getaway in Canmore, Alberta!  Scrapbook and papercraft to your hearts' content for 3 glorious days!   We'll be staying at the Best Western Pocaterra - a fantastic location with great amenities and service!  The dates are Friday May 13th through Sunday May 15th, 2011.



Registration is $225 (based on double occupancy) and includes:
- a fantastic goody bag sponsored by the ladies from Calgary Crops
- a variety of make & take projects throughout the weekend
- prizes
- access to 'tool table' (including punches, Cricut, Big Shot, Cuttlebug, CM cutting tools) (Note: use of the Cricut will require your own cutting mat OR a $2 fee for use of our mats for the weekend).   
- deluxe continental breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday mornings
- catered lunches on Saturday and Sunday
- coffee, tea and water
- some snacks & soft drinks
- standard guest room (shared occupancy - please specify & inquire about rates if you do NOT wish to share a room)
- access to hotel amenities including pool, waterslide and hot tub
- high speed internet access
- unlimited access to our fantastic, well-lit crop space
- consultants from Close to My Heart, Stampin Up, Sharing Memories, and Creative Memories on site for assistance and for your shopping convenience!

Registration begins on January 15th, 2011.  Spots are limited - register early!!
$100 deposit required to register, remaining balance of $125 is due on April 1st. 
Cancellations & refunds available until April 1st. 
EMAIL ME at csironside@shaw.ca to register!