Fall/Winter 2012 Idea Book Open House & Clearance Sale

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 21st - 7:30pm to 11pm
My place in NW Calgary

Not only will you get your copy of the new FALL/WINTER 2012 Idea Book, I'll also be giving away the party hostess rewards to a lucky winner!   

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 - great new organizing products, a brand new CTMH exlusive Cricut cartridge, alcohol markers, pigment inks, home decor products, a new magazine style 'pattern' book, cardmaking kits, and of course all of the gorgeous paper, stamps and accessories that you've come to expect from CTMH.   I've been creating like crazy over the last few weeks - so I have lots of new artwork to show you featuring the brand new products!

I will also be clearing out an unprecedented amount of retired product at discounted prices!    Be here early for the best selection!

I'll have a few make & take projects for you to sample some of the new goodies!  No need to bring supplies, I'll have everything you need!

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

Order specials exclusive to attendees!

Door Prizes? Of course!

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!

See you soon:-)

If you are unable to attend or live long distance from me - - you can still enter the draw for the party hostess rewards by ordering from my website at http://carlaironside.ctmh.com and joining the "Open House Mystery Hostess" gathering when prompted!  

All-Occasion Card Workshop

Back by popular demand!  I'm holding an All-Occasion Card Workshop.

THREE 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 hosting workshops at my home in Calgary in early June! 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"). You'll leave the workshop with a fabulous variety of cards to have on hand for every occasion! 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!)

Friday, June 1st 7:30 – 10:30pm
Sunday, June 3rd 7:30 – 10:30pm

If you plan to attend - I would appreciate if you could pre-register as soon as possible, so that I can start working on your cards! RSVP DEADLINE FOR ALL WORKSHOP DATES is May 18th!

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 card workshop 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 sentiments on each card. $2.50 each for 4.25" x 5.5" designs and $3.00 each for 6" x 6" and 5" x 7" designs. (Shipping is extra outside of Calgary). Please order by May 18th.

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

Sweet Surprises Cards - Class for Kids!

I'll be hosting a Kid's Workshop on Sunday, March 25th from 3 - 4pm at my home in NW Calgary.

Your son or daughter aged 7-10 is invited to join me to make these adorable cards that each contain a sweet surprise inside for the chosen recipient!

This workshop is just $15!

Price of the class includes:
- all materials to make 5 Sweet Surprises cards including cards, envelopes, chipboard, treat cups, stickers, adhesive, ribbon, and CANDY!!

PLEASE RSVP by March 9th - send me an email at csironside@shaw.ca !

Interested in making these cute cards on your own at home (with or without your kids :-))- - you can order a complete kit with all the materials needed to make 10 cards (2 of each of the five designs shown above, candy and adhesive not included) for just $19.95 plus tax & shipping.  Send me an email to order or Shop Online!

September 29th Full Day Retreat

**EDIT - September Crop is FULLY BOOKED.  To be placed on the waiting list - please email csironside@shaw.ca**
Calgary Crops will be hosting a full day retreat for you on Saturday, September 29th, 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! 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 September 15th). Unfortunately we cannot provide refunds for cancellations submitted after that date.

Hope you can join us!!

April 28th Full Day Retreat

**EDIT Feb 29/12 -- CROP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED!! Please email csironside@shaw.ca to be added to Waiting List**

Calgary Crops will be hosting a full day retreat for you on Saturday, April 28th, 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!  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 April 14th). Unfortunately we cannot provide refunds for cancellations submitted after that date.

Hope you can join us!!

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!!