April 13 – April 15, 2012 (noon – noon)

Boone, Iowa

Winter is Over – now it’s time for a Cropical Vacation…Prizes, Food, Projects, Girl Time, Rest, Relaxation …!

Cost is $$85* for 48 hours of Cropical Bliss  (includes all meals and beverages, a bunk bed to call your own; special projects, PRIZES & GOODIES).  Please bring a snack (or dessert) to share.

*$$15 less if you can’t stay Saturday night

Saturday only $$55

RSVP prior to March 15, 2012  shellyscrapswithstamps@gmail.com

$$55 (deposit) due before March 15…full payment due day of Retreat

Misc. Information

• There are 6 sleeping rooms with 3 sets of bunk beds in each – bring your own bedding
• There are plenty of bathrooms with showers – bring your own toiletries and towels
• Unloading is easy – Parking is a short walk away
• Maximum Capacity is 20 – Reserve your Spot EARLY!
• Bring your Cricut and/or blades and mats (also an extension cord &/or power strip) – my Cricut will be there along with the “Chirp” fund canister (Donations help offset cost of blades and mats)

Shelly Whiteing, Independent Consultant – Close To My Heart

shellyscrapswithstamps@gmail.com

Come enjoy a day of scrapbooking in Altoona, Iowa (outside of Des Moines).  This event will be held at the Holiday Inn onAdventureland Drive on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 8 am to 10 pm.  There will be plenty of space to spread out and get some work done.  I will have snacks and drinks throughout the day and pizza for dinner.  We will also have a few contests during the day.  Please go to www.scrapthepast.com for more information and to sign up.  If you have questions, please send me an email.

Hope to see you there!

PS – I am also hosting events in other states including Wisconsin and Missouri!

Scrapbook Crop Iowa – Elite Scrapbooking Event Fundraiser hosted by Iowa Elite Baseball. February 26, 2011. Registration deadline is Feb. 22, 2011. All day crop 8a.m to 6p.m  Carlisle Community Building Carlisle ,Iowa 50047

COME SCRAP THE DAY AWAY AND GET CAUGHT UP ON PRESERVING THOSE MEMORIES !!!!!

$25.00 Registration fee includes reserved scrap space, all demos and instructional classes, and lunch. Breakfast items, snacks, and beverages will be available. DOOR PRIZES, VENDORS, CONTESTS, AND GIFTBAGS !!! Contributors to event: Memory Bound Ankeny, creative memories, Stampin Up, Scentsy, Tupperware, EmmaKate Creations, P!NK Photography, Bows by DesignandMore, and many more !!!!!! Scrapbook Crop Iowa – Iowa Elite Scrapbooking Event Fundraiser

Reserve your spot online at http://iowaelitebaseball.weebly.com or mail to Elite Scrapbooking Event  555 N.9th Street Carlisle Iowa 50047    Make checks payable to: Elite Baseball   You may also reserve by calling (515)262-3880 HURRY !!! RESERVED SPACES FILLING FAST !!!!

Scrapbook Crop Iowa

Scrapbook Events

Weekend Scrapbook Retreat – Iowa

Come join us at the historic Hotel Pattee in Perry, IA!  We will be scrapping from 1:00 on Friday to 3:00pm on Sunday!  All inclusive scrapbook weekend.  Meals and snacks and room provided.

For more information call 515-210-9904 or visit my website at www.creativeheartsretreats.com.  Can’t make it on the 29th?  We have several events scheduled around Iowa.  You’re sure to find one that fits you!

What is the difference?

There are differences in Scrapbook Retreats, Scrapbook Weekends, Scrapbook Classes and Scrapbook Crops. Though they are all similar there are some distinct differences. If you enjoy Scrapbooking , all of these Scrapbook Events are great ways to get more involved with your craft while spending time with others that are interested in the same hobby of your interest.

ScrapbookCrops.com allows people to post Scrapbook Events that they know about in their area for free. This helps encourage people in the scrapbook community to share every scrapbook event they know about. If you know of an event in your area such as upcoming scrapbook retreats,

Scrapbook Events

Welcome to Iowa’s Crafting Retreats

Scrapbook Weekends in Iowa.

Whether you are a scrapbook or quilter you will love our Retreat Weekends.  We hold several different types of retreats including 1 day crops.  Please check out our “Venues-Register” page to find what works best for you!

Each weekend/crop is packed full of fun!  You will have time to work on your crafts and enjoy visiting with old and new friends.  There will be vendors to purchase those “forgotten” or “Can’t live without” items.   There will also be various make and takes.

Do you have another type of craft or a group of people that need to get away. Give me a call and see how we can accommodate you.  515-210-9904

I have several events coming up, check my website for all of the dates.

Scrapbook Weekends in Iowa http://www.creativeheartsretreats.com/

November 14th 2009

Scrapbook Event in Iowa

This is an all day scrapbook event crop till you drop!!

Come and join us for a great day of fun. Just visit the link below or send
us an email for more information.

vision@empowerlifebydesign.com

http://www.empowerlifebydesign.com

515-987-2813

The Christmas cards tradition was introduced in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole of England.

As the story goes, Sir Henry Cole had too many co-workers to hand write Christmas tidings to, so, he employed artist John Calcott Horsley to fashion a card onto which he had copied “A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You”.  He had one thousand cards imprinted.Now, only twelve exist.  Before long, people all over the world begansending Christmas cards. 

In the late 1800′s and early 1900′s, Christmas cards created  by Kate Greenaway, the Victorian childrens writer and illustrator, were popular.  Her cards featured satin, silk, and fringe.    Some were even elaborate pop-ups featuring skaters and tiny mangers.

In the US, Christmas cards were imported and something of a luxury until, in 1875, a German immigrant, Louis Prang, began to produce them in Boston.Prior to to then, Americans imported Christmas cards from England.  In the 1890′s, Prang could not compete with cheaper cards published abroad and went out of business.  Even so, Prang is known as the father of the American Christmas card.

Advancements in production of card making happened during WWI with fierce competition amongst card publishers. 

The invention of color lithography in the 1930s completely revamped the industry. 

A major change in greeting cards in the 1950′s was the introduction of staple cards.  These cards, for the first time, used humor as an element. 

With the introduction of e-mail in the 1990′s, electronic cards or ‘e-cards’ became widely popular.

Christmas cards today are available in many formats to appeal to the masses.  From traditional and religious Christmas cards to cards with jokes, there is something for everyone.  In fact, the industry has evolved so much that there is a card for virtually any event, or “non-event.”  Still, Christmas remains the highest ranking of the card-selling holidays.

Christmas cards are a staple of the holidays. People send them to family and friends, as well as business colleagues, to show them that they care. Some use Christmas cards as a way of updating family and friends about events that have happened in their lives during the year.  They are always evolving; from e-cards to written letters chronicling the year, to picture postcards, the warm sentiment is always there: Merry Christmas! 

Scrapblast Weekend – Perry Iowa Scrapbooking Weekend Event