HOW CAN I PURCHASE
ADVANCED TICKETS TO A CONVENTION?
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Convention admission is $7/daily. You do not need to purchase your tickets in advance to attend any of our conventions, but you can if you prefer. By purchasing tickets in advance, you will be eligible for additional door prizes and early admission. To purchase tickets in advance and receive more information about any of the conventions send a large #10 self addressed envelope with .63 cents postage to:
Stamping to See You
c/o Bonnie Warner
8019 South Johnson Court
Littleton, CO 80128-7507
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**NEW** All-Day Crop-a-Thon. Come spend NATIONAL SCRAP BOOK DAY at the National Western Complex celebrating NSD at Denver's Largest organized all day Crop! We have a separate room for you to spend the weekend cropping your heart out. The room offers a variety of scrapbook items including paper cutters, scizzix machine and dies, quick cut alpha bits, gift bags, door prizes, drawings, demonstrations, make-n-take projects and more. $15/per. Bonus Buy..save $9/with purchase of crop and Friday & Saturday door admission $20.
* Crop Saturday from 9a-9p
* Free parking both days at National Western Lots ($12 value)
* Complimentary Treat bag for each Cropper!
*Various demos and make-n-take projects all day
* Drawings, door prizes and more
Demonstrations and Make-N-Take Tables - Many of the Exhibitors will have hands-on Make-n-Take projects at the booth. Sit down and try new techniques and products before you buy!!
*Special Guest Demonstrators include:
*Sherri Burrisk, published designer & artisan and owner of Estes Park's Artifacts Stamps Store will be making a guest appearance from at 11a and 4p for a special demonstration
*Stacey Carter, published designer & artisan and owner of Die Art* will be doing hands-on make-n-take sessions on Saturday at Noon and 1p.
*Joy Nelson, published designer & artisan and owner of Joy of Stamping will be demonstrating at the Stampin' Up booth during the weekend.
ScrapBook Alley - Are you a closet scrapbooker? Or just a scrapbooker feeling a little left out...well there's something here for you, too. Exhibitors throughout the facility will offer a variety of papers, stickers, accessories techniques and more. As an added bonus many of the demos and make-n-take projects can be incorporated into scrapbook pages.
Annual Official Artist Trading Card Exchange Bring approximately 30 artist trading cards to the National Western Complex at 9:15am on Saturday morning for the annual official artist trading card exchange. The exchange officially starts at 9:20am. How many trading cards can you exchange by 9:30? All stampers and scrappers who participate in the exchanges will get in to the showroom floor at approx. 9:30a. Prizes will be awarded for (1) most pins collected; (2) most humorous; (3) most glamorous and more.
ATC Card Swap - Trading cards are the size of a business card (approx. 2"x3-1/2") and no larger than a baseball card (approx. 2-1/2"x 3-1/2"),
The front of the card is stamped, personalized, embellished, & decorated just as you would a pin. On the back side you list your name, address and e-mail location.
Bring your trading card to the convention ticket entrance to be displayed on the hall of fame trading card board and be eligible for prizes.
Your Admission Ticket Could be A Winner! - Check the Lucky Duck Pond prize board regularly to see if your ticket stub has been drawn. If you have the matching ticket, you get a chance to dig in the Prize Treasure Box. New tickets are drawn all day approximately every half hour. You must be present to win.
Raffle - A $1.00 ticket purchase buys a chance to win one of the two "Basket-'O-Grande" filled with an assortment of stamping stuff, stickers, punches, accessories, paper, and more. Each Basket is valued at over $350.00. One basket will be raffled at Noon and one after 4:00pm. Participants must be present to win. Proceeds will benefit Susan Komen Breast Cancer programs in Colorado.
Pick-a-Posey Prize Patch - This year's "game of chance" is our Pick-a-Posey Prize Patch. Everyone is a winner! $1 allows you to pick a pen out of the posey garden....if the pen has a pink tip, you get a trip to the treasure prize box. If the pen has a white tip, then the pen is yours to keep as a souvenior.
Artisan Walk-of-Fame - Ever wonder what happened to the cards that were submitted for StampMania card contests? Well, now you will see. We have collected 11-years of cards from all over the U.S. and displayed them for your appreciation. Photos and sketches may be taken for your stamping and scrapbooking pleasure.
Silent Auction - Bid on your favorite basket or bin filled with various stamps, scrapbook products and art supplies. Kits, accessories and one-of-a-kind treasures for pennies under retail. Auction results will be announced at 2pm. Proceeds to beneift Susan B. Komen programs.
**NEW** 1-Hour Make-n-Take Sessions -. New for 2008!!! More then just walking away with a card... Learn new techniques, try new products, experiment with products you may not have had access to in the past for a minimal fee. Each student will receive a "kit" with the session which will include a variety of products used in the workshop. Pre-registration by US Mail requested by April 25 - or order by phone, email, or walk-in registration. You may register for classes on-line at www.stampingtoseeyou.com. Space is limited, so sign up early. Sessions with less then 3 persons may be cancelled.
Classes & Workshops - We offer more classes and workshops then ever this year on Friday and Saturday. 2-hour hands-on workshops for $25/person Class samples will be displayed near the Lucky Duck Pond. Pre-registration by US Mail requested by April 15 - or order by phone, email, or walk-in registration. You may register for classes on-line at www.stampingtoseeyou.com. Space is limited, so sign up early. Classes with less then 3 persons may be cancelled.
Interactive Convention- This show aims to give stampers and scrap bookers an oportunity to hobnob with exhibitors and experience hands-on products and techniques. We hope that you will like the uniqueness of this event and find this interaction rewarding.
StampMania Make-n-Take Party.w We will not be hosting a Friday night Make-n-Take Party this year; however, we will be opened to the public from 6p-10p for the price of $7.00 admission.
Annual Friday Nite Flea Market and Stamp Swap. At 9:30pm the exhibitors leave and stampers are invited to participate in the Stamp & Scrap Flea Market. Bring your old stamps, ink pads, books, paper, catalogs, magazines and accessories to swap, trade and sell.
Hands-On Classes & Workshops
* Workshops & Classes will be offered on both Friday & Saturday
*2-hour Workshops will be offered @ $25/student. These 2-hour workshops are designed for intermediate and advanced crafters. Approx. $10 in product will be used as part of the class.
*Pre-registration by mail must be received by May 1. Registration AFTER this date can also be made via telephone, email or at the door the day of the class.
*Classes have limited space and registration is taken on a first-come/first-serve basis. Classes with less than 3 students registered may be cancelled based on the discretion of the instructor.
*Class samples will be displayed at the registration table upon availability
What should I bring?
Students should bring their basic supplies kit, which includes (but not limited to) a straight edge scissors, pencil, metal ruler, xacto knife, cutting matte, personal paper cutter, favorite adhesive, double sided tape, and/or gluestick, black inkpad (non smear). If a heat gun or other supplies are required, it will be noted on the class description.
Class Fees
2.0 hour workshops are $25./student
Classes, Descriptions & Times
Little Cards for Spring. ($25 class) Friday, 7p-10p
Instructor: Bonnie Warner, Stamping to See You
Come spend the evening making a variety of cards using Hero Arts stamps and a multitude of techniques, ideas and fun. What's new, what's hot, what have you read about but not had a chance to see if it is for you...well, here is your chance to try it out! Students will receive a potpouri of products, samples and card ideas with this workshop.
1-HOUR MAKE-N-TAKE SESSIONS **NEW**
These sessions have limited space and students should register in advance to ensure everyone gets a complete kit. These sessions are intended to give you additional ideas, new techniques, work out all those questions and fears, and get those winter juices flowing! All sessions have an $8.00 fee; however, this fee is to cover the cost of the kit each student will receive at the class.
Saturday:
10am: Embroidery Medallions, by Bonnie Warner, Stamping to See You
Round is the new shape for this seasons stamping and scrapbook projects. So we are going to create some fabulous medallions using the Hero Arts circular stamp messages, Marvy nesting punches, embroidery thread, fibers, crochet yarns and more.
11am: Dimensional Paste, by Bonnie Warner, Stamping to See You
Heritage Handcraft has introduced 42 colors of dimensional paste. This product is great with stencils, glitter, stamping and scrapbooking. Heat it for an artsy textured look. Use some pearl-ex and rub-n-buff to really make it "pop".
Noon: Travel "File Folder" Journal/Scrapbook, by Stacy Carter, Die-Art*
We will be making a fun Travel "File Folder" Journal/Scrapbook. This kit was featured in the Nov/Dec issue of RubberStampMadness's Gift Giving Guide. The finished size is 4-/14"x 6-1/4" (not including counting tabs) and comes with file folders, eight (8) blank pages, extra tabs and travel stickers. All you will have to do is fill the pages or give it as a gift! Limit 15 persons per class.
Noon: Scratchboard, by Bonnie Warner, Stamping to See You
Love to Landscape or have an Oriental flare. Scratchboard literally adds dimension to your art. Back to the basics with dye-based ink and Marvy markers and then the work begins. Fail-proof fun that will bring out your compulsive nature!
Noon: Card kit for All Seasons, by Stampin' Up!
A card holder with five (5) 3x3 note cards with envelops. Cards will be ready to use throughout the year - this project will make a very cute gift for a teacher or friend. Class includes all supplies to make 5 cards, card holder and decorated envelopes. Please bring adhesive and scissors."
1pm: Travel "File Folder" Journal/Scrapbook, by Stacy Carter, Die-Art* ENCORE
We will be making a fun Travel "File Folder" Journal/Scrapbook. This kit was featured in the Nov/Dec issue of RubberStampMadness's Gift Giving Guide. The finished size is 4-/14"x 6-1/4" (not including counting tabs) and comes with file folders, eight (8) blank pages, extra tabs and travel stickers. All you will have to do is fill the pages or give it as a gift! Limit 15 persons per class.
1pm: UTEE - Opal Pearls & Pour & Mold, by Bonnie Warner, Stamping to See You
Ok...you hve the Ultra Thick but you never use it. Well, after this session you will know you need all 30 colors of the Opal Pearls from Austrialia. We will pour it in molds, make custom molds, dip, swish , use beach glass, and create a bucket of embellishments.
2pm: Ceramic Tiles, Radiant Rain & Angel Myst, by Bonnie Warner, Stamping to See You
24 colors of Radiant Rain and 80 colors of Angel Myst...what more can be said?!! We will create a variety of backgrounds using techniques, spritzing, brayering, blending, adding alcohol and more...what fun!
3pm: Switch Plates, by Bonnie Warner, Stamping to See You
Now that you have the hang of the melting pot and ultra thick techniques, we are going to take this to the next level by creating custom switch plates for your home and office. Add glitter, sprinkles, stamps, pressed flowers and more to make it unique or a special gift.
4pm: Envirotech & Making Cabinet Knobs, by Bonnie Warner, Stamping to See You
Lots of fun things you can do with Envirotech...but I have the molds to make custom cabinet door knobs. Pour the mold then add charms, embellishments, glitter, sprinkles and more to customize a room or a special gift for someone you love!
EVENT REGISTRATION FORM
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________
City/St/Zip:___________________________________________________________
Phone:_____________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________
Sign me up for the following:
____Saturday Admission $7/daily
____Crop Corral & Stamp Camp $15/day
____Crop & Admission Bonus Buy $20/per
____Make-n-Take Sessions $8/person
____Classes & Workshops $25/class
Class #1:_______________________________________
Class #2:_______________________________________
Class #3:_______________________________________
Class #4:_______________________________________
Class #5:______________________________________
Total Registration Due: $_____________
Students should register for classes in advance. Class fees must accompany this registration form. Registration deadline by US mail is April 25. Registration by email or phone by May 1. Limited registration available at the door. A check or money order must accompany all registrations to hold space. No credit cards. Registration fees are non-refundable. Make check or M/O payable to Stamping to See You. Please keep a copy of this form for your records. Email all questions to: Stampin2CU@aol.com.
Annual Friday Nite Flea Market and Stamp Swap. At 9:30pm the exhibitors leave and stampers are invited to participate in the Stamp & Scrap Flea Market. Bring your old stamps, ink pads, books, paper, catalogs, magazines and accessories to swap, trade and sell.
Colorado Get-a-Way Weekends
Want a weekend away or just want to take some classes to learn to use all the new products and some new techniques? Well don't miss these dates. Classes limited to 12 people, lots of prizes, gift bags, door prizes, shopping, new products, demonstrations, creativity labs, and more. A stamp & scrap weekend event!
* Highlands Ranch. . . . . July 11-12
*COLORADO SCRAP & PAPERCRAFT CONVENTOIN . . . . October 3-4
Return to the STSY home page and click "Get-a-Way Weekends" for an outlined program of events. DETAILS ARE STILL BEING MADE FOR THESE EVENTS
Send Emails to: Stampin2CU@aol.com.
Local Hotels
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Double Tree Denver
3203 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80207
(p) 303/321-3333
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Holiday Inn North
(48th Ave. & I-25 - minutes from
the complex)
4849 Bannock Street
Denver, CO 80216
(p) 303/292-9500
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Guest House Hotel @ Stapleton(exit at I-70 and exit 278)
Quebec Street south about 1/2 mile on right
Denver, CO 80207
(p) 303/388-6161 (x7808)
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LaQuinta Inn - Denver Central
(I-25, exit to Park Ave.)
Denver, CO 80216
(p) 303/458-1222
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Sheraton Inn
(I-70 & Quebec)
3535 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80207
(p) 303/333-7711
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Stouffer
(I-70 & Quebec)
3801 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80207
(p) 303/399-7500
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Map & Directions
The National Western Complex is located at 4655 Humboldt Street, Denver, Colorado 80216. Telephone: 303/297-1166. Just North of I-70, just East of I-25 and can be seen from the Interstate. I-70 is currently under construction near the Complex.
From the North (Fort Collins, Boulder, Brighton, Fort Morgan)
I-25 south to I-70, East on I-70 to Exit 275B(Brighton Blvd / Coliseum Exit). Turn left or North on Brighton Blvd. Make the first left on the service road to the National Western Complex or go one block north to 47th Avenue (7-11 on corner) and turn left (west). Either way you will end up directly in front of the Comlex
From the West (Grand Junction, Vail, Golden).
I-70 East to Exit 275B (Brighton Blvd. / Coliseum Exit), Follow directions above.
From the South (Downtown, Colorado Springs).
I-25 north to I-70, East on I-70 to Exit 275B (Brighton Blvd. / Coliseum Exit). Follow directions above.
From the East (Denver International Airport, Kansas).
I-70 West to Exit 275-B (Brighton Boulevard/Coliseum Exit), continue straight off of exit ramp or turn right from off ramp and make an immediate left on 47th Avenue (there is a 7-11 on the corner). Either way you will end up directly in front of the National Western Complex. The Complex is the large brown building on the west side of Humboldt Street with the brass animals on the building. The loading entrances are at Gate 1 on the north side of the building.
Stampers and Scrap Bookers....
If this is your first convention, you are in for an overwhelming experience. If you have participated in the Rocky Mountain Rubber Hi in past years, I hope you are pleased with the efforts to continue to make this show a fun and educational weekend.
For additional information, questions or comments E-mail: Stampin2CU@aol.com
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