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**NEW** All-Day Crop-a-Thon.
Come crop with us in the Captains Room. A private area with all sorts of natural light. A spacious and secure area to work on your stamp and scrapbook projects. Long hours on Saturday to allow plenty of time to get caught up on those special pages and projects. Variety of demonstrations, drawings and prizes each day. $15/day.
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!!
ScrapBook Alley
Are you a closet scrapbooker? Or just a scrapbooker feeling a little left out....well there’s something here for you, too. Venders throughout the facility will offer a variety of papers, stickers, accessories and more. As an added bonus many of the demos and make-n-take projects can be incorporated into scrapbook pages. Fresh ideas on how to use stamps and various embellishments in your pages
Annual Official Artist Trading Cards Exchange
Bring approximately 50 trading cards to the Earle Brown Center at 9:15am on Saturday morning for the first annual official trading card exchange. The exchange officially starts at 9:20am. How many trading cards can you exchange by 9:40? All stampers and scrappers who participate in the exchanges will get in to the showroom floor at by 9:40. Prizes will be awarded for (1) most pins collected; (2) most humorous; (3) most glamorous and more.
Artist Trading Card Guidelines
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"x3-1/2"). 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 Minnesota. Doorprizes are appreciated!
Pick-a-Posey Prize Garden
This year's "game of chance" is our Pick a Posey Prize Garden. Everyone is a winner and has an additional chance at a $10 door prize. If the pen you pick from the Prize Garden has a pink tip on it...you win a trip to the Treasure Box filled with prizes. If the pen you pick has a white tip, then you keep the souvenir pen.
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 8-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
We have a variety of baskets and bins filled with your favorite stamping, scrapbook and art supplies. Highest bidder takes the package home for a bargain. More then 20 items to bid on. Auction results to be awarded at 2pm. Proceeds to benefit Susan B. Komen programs.
Stamp & Scrap Corral
For the price of admission you can bring your scrapbook supplies and crop the day away in our spacious Stamp & Scrap Corral. Ever want an area at the show to sit down and just relax making cards, scrapbooking, or working on projects during the convention? Well, we have created an area just for you! A complimentary area has been set up to do just that. Shop til you drop then work in the S&S Corral at your leisure. You can come and go into the convention retail area, buy those must have items, and from time to time there may be a demo or a special door prize just for you a little out of the way of all the chaos.
1-hour Make-n-Take Sessions **NEW**
We have created a special area for hourly "make-n-take" sessions". 1-hour hands on classes that allow you to try some of the new products and techniques at an inexpensive "material fee only" price of $8.00. Check the bulletin board and the brochure for a list of make-n-take sessions and participating exhibitors.
Classes....Classes....Classes
Classes are back! 2-hour hands-on classes will be offered on both Friday & Saturday. Classes will be $25/class. Class samples will be displayed at the registration table. Pre-registration received by March 10 - walk-in registration based on availability. You may register for classe on-line at www.stampingtoseeyou.com. All classes will have a minimum of $10 in product for students to take with them. Space is limited, so sign up early.
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.
Minnesota 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!
* Silver Bay: October 17-18
* St. Cloud: tbd
Return to the STSY home page and click "retreats" for an outlined program of events. DETAILS ARE STILL BEING MADE FOR THIS EVENT
Classes...classes...classes
2-hour hands-on classes will be offered on both Friday and Saturday. Classes will be $25 per class or 5 classes for $100. Walk up registration is available. All students are responsible to bring the following items: scissors, pencills, x-acto knife, ruler, watercolor pens(marvy, tombo or like), bone folder, 2-face tape or dispenser (your choice), small ccutting matte.
Hands-On Classes & Workshops
We have put together a list of classes we feel will appeal to all level of stampers. You may register by: (1) sending in application and payment by US Mail by March 15; (2) On-line by March 25; (3) by phone call 303.932.6795 by March 30; or (4) at the door - as space is available. Classes with less then three (3) students registered may be canceled. If you would like to confirm that your class is going to take place, you can contact STSY by cellphone at 303.932.6795.
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
All classes are $25.00/ea. Each class will include approximately $10 in product.
CLASSES, DESCRIPTIONS & TIMES
Ten Little Cards for Spring. ($25 class + $10 material fee) Friday, 6p-9p
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. Due to the amount of product each student receives, add a $10 material fee to the cost of this class.
Scrapbook in a Tin ($25 class) Saturday 10a-Noon
Instructor: Annette Brisse, The Angel Company
This is a 5 x7 tin complete with an accordion fold out scrapbook. Each page will be embellished with coordinating papers and embellishments. There is room for photos as well and story telling creating a unique gift or keepsake. This will truly be a one of a kind and a must have.**Please bring your basic stamping kit and your favorite adhesive.
Our Family Memory Box. ($25/class) Saturday Noon-2p
Instructor: Annette Brisse, The Angel Company
This is a very unique and fun way to share your family with others as well as keep them close at hand. There are 16 chipboard tags that will be covered with coordinating papers and embellishments. They are all connected with a chain and fit perfectly into a perfect sized box. This is a must have for family events as well as a brag item for mothers and grandmothers. **Please bring your basic stamping kit and your favorite adhesive.
Fun with the Scor-Pal - Technique class ($25/class) Saturday 2p-4p
Instructor: Annette Brisse, The Angel Company
This is a technique class using the new Scor Pal. Come and make some fun projects with this new and amazing tool. You will be amazed as to how easy it is to create with this new product. Your finished projects will amaze you and your friends. It really is so simple yet your projects will be amazing. **Please bring your basic stamping kit and your favorite adhesive.
Moon Pocket Memory Book ($25/class) Saturday 2p-4p
Instructor: Annette Brisse, The Angel Company
Come and create a wonderful project using moon pockets bound together creating a unique memory book. Come and transform these simple moon pockets into something to hold your memories for a life time. Use coordinating designer papers and embellishments for create something spectacular.**Please bring your basic stamping kit and your favorite adhesive.
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:
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: 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.
1pm: 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.
2pm: 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: 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!
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:
_____ Friday Admission $7/per
_____Saturday Admission $7/per
____Crop Corral & Stamp Camp $15/day
____Make-n-Take Session $8/session
____Classes & Workshops $25/class
Class #1:_______________________________________
Class #2:_______________________________________
Class #3:_______________________________________
Class #4:_______________________________________
Class #5:______________________________________
Total Registration Due: $_____________
Students should register for classes and StampMania in advance. Classes and StampMania fees must accompany this registration form. Registration deadline by US mail is March 15. Registration by email or phone by March 23. 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.
Local Hotels
HOST HOTEL: AmericInn Hotel $69.00/nite
2200 Freeway Boulevard
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
(p) 763/566.7500
$69./nite - For Special Rate let them know you are with Stamping to See You
Other Hotels Nearby
Crown Plaza Hotel
2200 Freeway Boulevard
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
(p) 763/566-8000
$99/nite
Comfort Inn
1600 James Circle North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
(p) 763/560-7464
$70/nite
Days Inn
1501 Freeway Boulevard
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
(p) 763/566-4140
$69/nite
Super 8 Motel
6445 James Circle North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
(p) 763/566-9810
$55/nite
Map & Directions
The Earle Brown Heritage Center is located at 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
From the West (Plymouth, Maple Grove and St. Cloud) Take I-94 East and I-694 Eat to the Shingle Creek Parkway exit. Follow the cloverleaf around, turn left onto Shingle Creek Parkway, left at stoplight (Summit Drive North), left again one block at Earle Brown Drive (first turn), follow around to the main entrance on your right.
From the East (Minneapolis & St. Paul) Take I-94 West and I-694 West to Shingle Creek Parkway exit, follow the cloverleaf around, turn right onto Shingle Creek Parkway, left at second stoplight (Summit Drive North), left again one block at Earle Brown Drive (first turn), follow around to the main entrance on your right.
From the South (Airport, Bloomington, Richfield) Take I-494 West to Highway 100 North, exit at John Martin Drive. At top of exit, cross through intersection 57th Avenue North to John Martin Drive, turn left, continue to first stop sign, turn right onto Earle Brown Drive, continue through next stop sign, watch for main entrance on your left.
From the North (Duluth, Forest Lake) Take I-35 South to I-694 West, then to Shingle Creek Parkway exit. Follow cloverleaf around, turn right onto Shingle Creek, left at second stoplight (Summit Drive North), left again one block at Earle Brown Drive, follow around to main entrance on your right.
Stampers, ScrapBookers & PaperCraft Artisans..
If this is your first convention, you are in for a weekend of stamping and scrapbooking fun. This is the 13th year at the Earle Brown Center and this event is planned to combine teaching, demonstrating and education to all level of stamper, scrapbooker and artist.
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