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Free Holiday Workshops and Webisodes at Michaels

Francine Clouden — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:00:19 +0000

Visit your local Michaels store on Saturdays in November and December for a very special series of free holiday workshops to encourage and inspire your creativity this holiday season. There will also be corresponding how-to webisodes at Michaels.com. Both the in-store workshops and webisodes feature easy, affordable ideas for making the holidays special regardless of budget.

Here is the in-store event and webisode schedule:

• Clay Pot Village: Create a holiday snow village made from clay flower pots and DecoArt Snow-Tex® for a festive tabletop display.

• Webisode launch: 11/2

• Countdown Calendar: Make a unique countdown calendar from treat tins that kids can open each day to discover holiday surprises hidden inside.

• In-store demo: 11/14 (1-3 p.m.)

• Webisode launch: 11/9

• Glass Ornaments: Design a handmade stained glass ornament to keep or give as a gift, with paint colors to match and accent existing ornaments and holiday themes.

• In-store demo: 11/21 (1-3 p.m.)

• Webisode launch: 11/16

• Snowman Door Wreath: Transform an ordinary green wreath into a friendly and inviting snowman that will be sure to warmly welcome family and friends throughout the holidays.

• In-store demo: 11/28 (1-3 p.m.)

• Webisode launch: 11/23

• Santa’s Workshop (Kids Crafts): Kids love to give gifts they’ve made, and they are sure to delight family members and friends with handmade personalized trinket boxes, stockings or holiday cards.

• In-store event: 12/05 (10 a.m. – noon)

• Webisode launch: 11/30

• Ribbon Bookmarks: Give the gift of a simple and elegant bookmark made with ribbon and Jewelry Essentials™ charms.

• In-store event free with purchase of charms: 12/12 (1-3 p.m.)

• Webisode launch: 12/07

• Gift Packaging: Wrap up the holidays with gift cards and wrapping paper embossed with Inkadinkado® Christmas clear stamps.

• In-store demo: 12/19 (1-3 p.m.)

• Webisode launch: 12/14

• New Year’s Eve Party Hats and Treat Cones: Embellish a simple party hat with feathers and cut-outs to ring in the New Year in style.

• In-store demo: 12/26 (1-3 p.m.)

• Webisode launch: 12/21

Michaels’ Handmade Holiday Contest

Francine Clouden — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:56:10 +0000

Michaels, North America’s largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, launched its first ever “Handmade Holiday Contest” on November 1, and will be awarding two $100 gift cards awarded every week through December 20. Customers can upload photos of their handmade gifts at Michaels.com, and website visitors can rate their favorite entries online. Two grand prize winners will be selected – one grand prize winner for “Best Creative Project” and one grand prize winner for “Best Creative Project under $20”. Each grand prize winner will get a $250 gift card and a trip for two to New York City to see The Martha Stewart Show. Visit http://www.michaelscontest.com/details for more information.

Craft Party at KI Memories Blog

Francine Clouden — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:17:00 +0000

KI Memories is holding a craft party on thier blog, Thursday September 24th from 7 pm to midnight. There will be step by step instructions for projects, and prizes too! Click here for more details.

Online Event: SISiversary

Francine Clouden — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:07:18 +0000

Join other scrappers in the SIS online version of their SISiversary event. There will be challenges, classes, prizes and more. Event costs $9.95 and runs from September 18-20. Registration is now open. Click here to register.

KaiserCraft 30 Day Contest

Francine Clouden — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:07:08 +0000

Kaisercraft is hosting a month long celebration to celebrate its second quarterly release!

Join in the fun, visit the Kaisercrafties blog during the month of September and you’ll find daily contests and prizes, industry news, inspiration, guest blog posts and much more!

They’ve also got exclusive photos, discussions and news on their facebook page and be the first to hear any news from Kaisercraft via their twitter feed!

Scrap Alert: Fall Classes at Portrait Bug in NY

Francine Clouden — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:21:21 +0000

Click the link below to see the catalog of Fall classes to be held at the Portrait Bug store in New York.

fall_2009_art_classes_and_events.pdf (application/pdf Object).

Week Long Event at Renee Pearson

Francine Clouden — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:07:49 +0000

This week, Renee Pearson is holding an online event she calls “Super Colossal Back to School Digital Event……..Thingie!” Gotta love that name! All week long there will be giveaways, free digital downloads and live chats. Simply sign up on the site (it’s free!) to have access to all the activites. Click here to go to site.

South Africa Scrapbook Convention

Francine Clouden — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:07:14 +0000

The SA Scrapbook Convention will be held in Johannesburg from September 26th to 27th and in Cape Town from October 3rd to 4th. The two-day events will include classes featuring teachers such as Tracie Hudson from Prima, and Melissa Kennedy from Kaiser Crafts. Other manufacturers represented include American Crafts and KI Memories. Click here to get more information.

Scrap Alert: Cardstock and Silhouette Giveaway

Francine Clouden — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:40:13 +0000

To round out their QuicKutz Week, American Crafts is giving away two big prizes: A set of 14 packs of AC 12×12 cardstock and a QuicKutz Silhouette Cutter. Hurry, prizes will be drawn on Monday August 31. Click below to enter.

Studio: QuicKutz Week: Day 5.

Scrap Alert: Giveaway Day on Write. Click. Scrapbook.

Francine Clouden — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:27:21 +0000

Enter for a chance to win 9 Cuttlebug Embossing Folders !

Write. Click. Scrapbook.: give.away.day. featuring cuttlebug challenge.

Weekend Crop in Columbus, Ohio

Francine Clouden — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:30:41 +0000

Fun event in Columbus.

Scrapbook Art Presents:

Creative Journey 2009

Indulge in the good life

Satisfy your creative hunger

Come escape with us!

Come join us Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8 for a special scrapbooking experience never before seen in the Columbus area. The event will be held at the Conference Center at Northpointe in Lewis Center, Ohio. The cropping room will be available from Friday at 6:30 p.m. through Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Included in the event fee is:

* Room accommodations for Friday and Saturday nights (comfortable pillow top beds)
* 5’ cropping table per person
* Dinner on Friday
* Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday
* Breakfast and lunch on Sunday
* Snacks, hot and cold beverages every day
* Make-n-takes, giveaways and prizes
* 6,000 square foot space for up to 140 croppers
* On-site store with specials just for the croppers
* Fabulous all new page kits available for purchase

* 20% discount off all purchases at the Scrapbook Art retail store on Friday, November 6 for all

event attendees

We will also be offering classes throughout the weekend with nationally published scrapbook designers Jennifer McGuire, Cathy Blackstone, Jill Yegerlehner, Kimber McGray and Sylvia Jones. These classes will be available at an additional cost.

For more details contact Scrapbook Art 614-854-0709

Via Jennifer McGuire, ink.

Online Class: Delight

Francine Clouden — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:14:45 +0000

Vee Jennings will be holding an online workshop exploring ink, layering and painting techniques. The 5-day class starts August 17th and costs $10. Click here for more info and to sign up.

Crop in Phoenix, Arizona

Francine Clouden — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:39:16 +0000

CROP & SHOP ‘TIL YA DROP!
For Lovers of Paper Crafting & Scrapbooking

SEPTEMBER 18-19-20TH, 2009

PHOENIX, AZ

Crop starts FRI at 6pm - Show starts SAT 9am

Click here for more details.

Learn to Digi Scrap

Francine Clouden — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:12:30 +0000

Sign up for a Frebinar on the National Association of Digital Scrapbookers and learn how to create a scrapbook page! (A webinar is a seminar on the web, a frebinar is a free webinar). All you need is a highspeed internet connection and speakers to be able to listen to the instructor. You will see the instructor’s screen on your screen. Click here for more information and to sign up. Space is limited!

Paperclipping Newsbreak at CHA

Francine Clouden — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:14:32 +0000

Join Nancy Nally of Scrapbook Update and Noell Hyman of Paperclipping for a special taping of Paperclippng Newsbreak from CHA. The show will featue Lain Ehmann, Angie Lucas and Ana Cabrera as special guests. Click here for more info.

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