Now that the rushing around is over it is nice to sit back and work on my seasonal memories. From Christmas to New Year’s Day is my time to reflect on the year and the best way for me to do that is to create layouts about my experiences 2011. I can really make a dent in my stash in these 7 days. So I was thinking this is a great time to offer to you the opportunity to build your stash at great prices. I discussed my idea with Matt and he OK’d me to go ahead with my idea. So here is our gift to you:

From now until midnight on January 1st 2012 you can take 40% off all instock products on our website. How to order:

1. If your browser works with our website just enter you information and the porducts that you want. I will send you an invoice that shows you final total and will request your payment and shipping options.

2. If you browser does not work with our website just copy your order into an email and send it to us. I will send you an invoice that shows you final total and will request your payment and shipping options

For this sale all orders will be charged regular Canada Post charges on all orders, regardless of size and will ship as soon as payment has been completed.

This sale includes all new and old products. Stock up now while you can.

Carline Lau and Susan Irvine

We learned how to make flowers from ribbons and zippers. I used a glue gun for the first time in years and have the burnt fingers to prove it. I showcasing many of the techniques that I learned at our Croptopia Pink, fundraiser for CIBC Run for the Cure, on September 17th, 2011. Check out our website to get all the details and see the new products.

These are the Zipper Trim Flowers we learned how to make at the class.

Calling all Scrappers
Grab your comfy clothes and join us for a day of good laughs,
good food, good friends and tons of scrapping.

Hosted by:
Sara Lapointe

Date: Saturday August 6th, 2011

Place: Lion Club (upstairs – elevator available)

Time: 8am till 1am

Cost: $45.00

Included in the cost:
o Morning snacks, pizza lunch and snacks for the rest of the day
o Unlimited beverages (water, pop, tea, coffee).
o Hall Rental
o Door Prizes (Not everyone will get a prize)
Minimum 6 feet crop space per person
Dinner will be your responsibility. You can go out and eat or bring something back.

There are NOT enough plugs around the hall to be able to accommodate everyone with respect to your Cricut machines at your tables…the hall is able to pull plugs from the ceiling to help us out. Bring power bars and extension cords just in case we need to share plugs.
Croptoipa Scrapbooking and Embellished Connection will be have stores set up
Contact Sara for more information

Email: sara_lapointe at sympatico.ca

From the Playtime selection

You can see them all at www.croptopia.com.

Be the first to start scrapbooking with these beautiful papers. Place you order now for immediate delivery only $1 per sheet.

shimelle.com

These will soon be on their way to our warehouse.

That evening we went to the Taste of Chicago. Many local restaurants came together to treat us to a tasting party, with portions that meant you weren’t going to need supper. It was a lot of fun. A usual the Chicago deep dish pizza was amazing.

The next day we waited with excitement for the doors to open. Wescott presented us all with lovely carry bags and off we went to see all the new products.

I went first to the Provo Craft booth to do a make and take and try out the new Cricut Expressions machine. We were to learn how to cut and use vinyl. The project was great but our machine didn’t work and it seemed many of the machines had to use different settings to get the vinyl to cut. Bruce and I were both using the same machine and we were not impressed.

After that we checked out many booths over the next couple of days. I discovered new papers from Canvas Corp that I just had to buy. Then I purchased the whole line from My Little Shoebox. I just love their papers and every season Helen comes out with more designs to tempt us. We were also very pleased with the new series from sei. They never let us down. I also found some lovely fall papers from American Crafts. I will start posting images over the next few days.

I only took one workshop this year. Helen from My Little Shoebox did an acrylic album with her new papers. It was nice to sit back and play with the new products, especially the new diecut 3D flowers.

We also tried out the silhouette cutting machine from Sizzix. I was impressed with how well it cut vinyl for iron on transfers. There was lots of detail and all the areas were cut well. We each made a lovely bag.

We attended the Canadian Section meeting and I was a little disappointed in the turn out. I saw lots of Canadians at the event but they didn’t bother to come to the meeting. Hopefully in the future others will begin to realize what the CHA Canadian Section can do for crafting in Canada.

Due to the excessive heat we didn’t go into town and do any sightseeing this year. It was just too unhealthy to be out in the high heat and humidity.

I look forward to going to CHA again next year and can’t wait for all my orders to arrive.

I love to buy letters that are white. They can be inked, chalked, stamped on and painted. You can make them fit in to any project that you are doing because they will always match.

Our evening special for you is White Thickers. They come in chipboard and Fabric. Special tonight only $2.00.