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!!