If you're looking for an excuse to participate in a day crop, what better reason than in support of a great cause! Check out these upcoming fundraiser crops .....
Stamp Out Breast Cancer - May 15 & 16, 2010 (Vancouver, BC)
Presented by I'm Impressed, this two-day event includes demos, make 'n takes, shopping and classes taught by some fantastic instructors!
Zeta Pi Fundraising Crop - May 15, 2010 (St. Catharines, ON)
Zeta Pi, a chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, are hosting this event with proceeds split between St. John Ambulance and Lincoln County Humane Society.
Full details are available on the Crop Across Canada web-site.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Crop Across Canada Success Story!
I received a great email the other day from Bonnie, who recently organized a scrapbook fundraiser in High Level, Alberta. I was really pleased to get such great feedback! It reinforced my belief that the scrapbooking community is a fantastic community to be involved in. Not only do we have a chance to create a variety of special projects, our hobby also gives us the opportunity to connect with some wonderful and caring people. This is her story:
"There was a nice lady that read your website, from Edson, and contacted me to join us way up here in Northern Alberta to join our fundraising efforts. Our event was a success, to say the least, but the reward for many of us, was the new friend we made with the lady from Edson. Jessie runs an online store named Funked Up Crafts (www.funkedupcrafts.com). She was so generous, and an absolute joy to have at the event! She got right involved to help make it one of our best!Thanks for sharing your story Bonnie!
We owe this new relationship to Crop Across Canada! Without your information resource, we would never have met! Thank you so much for helping us all to connect across the miles!"
Monday, March 1, 2010
Attention Edmonton & Area Scrapbookers!
In the past, I haven't normally promoted specific crops, retreats or other scrapbook events - there's just too many and I know all are fantastic for those who attend! However, this year, I've decided that one of the ways I'll use the blog is to highlight fundraising crops that are coming up. And I'm starting with Ecole Broxton Park School's Crop for Haiti.
If you're in the Edmonton area and are looking for a great way to spend your Saturday, consider a day of scrapbooking! The fundraising Crop for Haiti is $50 and runs from 10:00am until 11:00pm (lunch/supper included). There's also a layout contest sponsored by Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine for publication ($2/project to enter) and Cathie Allan is offering a class ($30 - all proceeds to the fundraising efforts). If you haven't had the opportunity to take one of Cathie's classes, you won't be disappointed!
Additional details and contact information can be found on the Crop Across Canada Alberta Events page.
If you're in the Edmonton area and are looking for a great way to spend your Saturday, consider a day of scrapbooking! The fundraising Crop for Haiti is $50 and runs from 10:00am until 11:00pm (lunch/supper included). There's also a layout contest sponsored by Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine for publication ($2/project to enter) and Cathie Allan is offering a class ($30 - all proceeds to the fundraising efforts). If you haven't had the opportunity to take one of Cathie's classes, you won't be disappointed!
Additional details and contact information can be found on the Crop Across Canada Alberta Events page.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Lucky Alberta Scrapbookers!!
Wow! It continually amazes me to see the number of scrapbook crops and retreats scheduled throughout the province. Some weekends have numerous options available, which means scrapbookers in Alberta have lots to choose from, whether it's a day crop or a weekend retreat. Lucky scrappers!!!
For those of you who haven't attended one of these events, consider giving one a try. The day crops are great, but if you can do it, a weekend retreat not only gives you more time to get a lot accomplished, but is also a chance to get away from the normal routine at home. And, if you can't find a friend who can join you, come out on your own and meet some new scrapbooking friends! Scrapbookers are typically a friendly group who will make you feel more than welcome!
For those of you who haven't attended one of these events, consider giving one a try. The day crops are great, but if you can do it, a weekend retreat not only gives you more time to get a lot accomplished, but is also a chance to get away from the normal routine at home. And, if you can't find a friend who can join you, come out on your own and meet some new scrapbooking friends! Scrapbookers are typically a friendly group who will make you feel more than welcome!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Happy New Year
Hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday season. It's so hard to believe another year has passed. Another year of memories - all waiting to be set out on beautiful scrapbook layouts or other paper-crafting projects!
It's been very satisfying seeing the response I've been getting from the Crop Across Canada web-site. I'm continually amazed at the number of scrapbook events I learn about that are happening across the country. It's great to see there are places for people to connect and share such a wonderful hobby! This has brought its share of challenges to ensure the Crop Across Canada web-site stays up to date, but I'm committed to the site and will continue to make sure there is a good Canadian resource available for fellow scrappers who like to shop and crop!
Watch for a bit of a re-design to the site in the coming months. As well as making things a bit easier for me to keep everything current, the re-design is also intended to help you navigate through the site more easily and find the information you're looking for. This blog will also be updated more frequently (as you can see - that's an area that has been lacking.
I hope 2010 brings you health, happiness and plenty to scrapbook!
It's been very satisfying seeing the response I've been getting from the Crop Across Canada web-site. I'm continually amazed at the number of scrapbook events I learn about that are happening across the country. It's great to see there are places for people to connect and share such a wonderful hobby! This has brought its share of challenges to ensure the Crop Across Canada web-site stays up to date, but I'm committed to the site and will continue to make sure there is a good Canadian resource available for fellow scrappers who like to shop and crop!
Watch for a bit of a re-design to the site in the coming months. As well as making things a bit easier for me to keep everything current, the re-design is also intended to help you navigate through the site more easily and find the information you're looking for. This blog will also be updated more frequently (as you can see - that's an area that has been lacking.
I hope 2010 brings you health, happiness and plenty to scrapbook!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
National Scrapbooking Day - May 3, 2008
Mark you calendars! National Scrapbooking Day is just around the corner, so it's time to plan your day of scrapbooking fun. Check your favourite store to see what they have lined up to celebrate, or gather together some of your scrapping friends and create your own mini-retreat in someone's home. Either way, make Saturday, May 3rd a day for some shopping and cropping.
At Crop Across Canada, we've been posting some retreats that will be running over the National Scrapbooking Day weekend which are bound to be lots of fun. If you don't see something you like, contact your local scrapbook store to see what special events they have scheduled for the day.
At Crop Across Canada, we've been posting some retreats that will be running over the National Scrapbooking Day weekend which are bound to be lots of fun. If you don't see something you like, contact your local scrapbook store to see what special events they have scheduled for the day.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Help Storing Your Rub-ons, Stickers & Other Embellishments
One of the things I continually struggle with is organizing my work area so I have an effective place to scrapbook. Unfortunately, I don't have a dedicated scraproom - I have a space set up in our spare bedroom (and keep hoping nobody comes for an overnight visit!!). Adding to the problem of limited space is my addiction to shopping for all things scrapbook related!!
I've lost track of how many times I've gone searching through my supplies for something I'm sure I had, but been unable to find. Even worse, I finish a page and afterwards find the perfect embellishment(s) that would make a good layout a great layout! But it was too late! I couldn't change what I had already done without starting over. So, I decided it was time to do something to get some of my extras out in full view. The only problem was with limited space, I couldn't afford to lose any of my table space, so needed something that didn't sit on top of my workspace, but would still give me easy access.
The solution ...
This handy little wire is actually a "curtain rod" and comes complete with two styles of clips - a loop type & a clip type - with extra clips available separately for when you run out. There are different ways to install the wire depending on what your wall-space is like. I have it set up between two opposite walls across the entire length, but you don't have to run the wire the full length if you don't want or if you have a door or window in the way! There are different styles of mounting posts to suit whatever configuration you need!
This has turned out to be a great organizational and space-saving tool for me! Now, while I'm working at my little table, I only have to glance up for some ideas on what little extras I can add to my scrapbook layouts.
I've lost track of how many times I've gone searching through my supplies for something I'm sure I had, but been unable to find. Even worse, I finish a page and afterwards find the perfect embellishment(s) that would make a good layout a great layout! But it was too late! I couldn't change what I had already done without starting over. So, I decided it was time to do something to get some of my extras out in full view. The only problem was with limited space, I couldn't afford to lose any of my table space, so needed something that didn't sit on top of my workspace, but would still give me easy access.
The solution ...
This handy little wire is actually a "curtain rod" and comes complete with two styles of clips - a loop type & a clip type - with extra clips available separately for when you run out. There are different ways to install the wire depending on what your wall-space is like. I have it set up between two opposite walls across the entire length, but you don't have to run the wire the full length if you don't want or if you have a door or window in the way! There are different styles of mounting posts to suit whatever configuration you need!
This has turned out to be a great organizational and space-saving tool for me! Now, while I'm working at my little table, I only have to glance up for some ideas on what little extras I can add to my scrapbook layouts.
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