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!

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).

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!

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!!

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: