Scrappin' Escapes - Scrapbooking Retreats

Updated Cricut Cartridge List (45 cartridges and counting)

2011-07-04T18:39:00.000-07:00

Cricut cartridges available for event use.

Hi everyone!

The following is an updated (7/3/11) list of cartridges available for your use at the crops. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks, Jessica S

Accent Essentials
All Mixed Up
Alphalicious
April Showers
Base Camp
Celebrations
Christmas Cheer
Cindy Loo
Country Life

Create A Critter

Cricut Everyday
Cuttin’ Up
Don Juan
Doodlecharms
Fabulous Finds
George & Basic Shapes
Going Places
Graphically Speaking
Hannah Montana
Home Décor
Jasmine
Jubilee
Life's a Beach
Locker Talk
Makin' the Grade
Mickey & Friends
Mickey Font
Mini Monograms
Mini Monsters
New Arrival
Opposites Attract
Paisley

Paper Doll Dress-up
Plantin School Book
Pooh & Friends
Pooh Font Set
Sesame Street Font
Simply Sweet
Songbird

Sports Mania
Storybook
Sweet Treats
Tear Drop
Tie The Knot

Toy Story

Walk in My Garden

Big Bear Retreat Special

2011-07-01T09:53:00.000-07:00

We are offering an amazing deal for the Big Bear Retreat coming up in September! Retreat packages start at $150.00 for quad occupancy rooms (all prices are per person).

Click on the link to go to the Scrappin' Escapes website for all the details http://scrappin-escapes.com/bigbear11special.html

Retreat Special Rates - Hurry Rates increase on July 15th, 2011
Single $325.00 per person
Double $200.00 per person
Triple $175.00 per person
Quad $150.00 per person

As always a $50.00 deposit holds your spot!
Please note due to special pricing for this event deposits from other events cannot be transferred to this event. Thank you.

How about a FREE Retreat in 2012??

2011-06-12T20:07:00.000-07:00

I know I have kept you hanging but as promised we are giving away 4 FREE retreats for 2012, yup you heard right 4 FREE retreats!! YAY!!!! So the first way to win is to friend us on facebook, and tell us why you want to attend a Scrappin' Escapes Retreat in the comment following this post, we will be drawing a name at random on Monday June 20th from all of out awesome Facebook friends. So if you aren't friends with us on Facebook get to it right now!!!

Ok now the fine print ;-)
Free Retreat is for one guest and is based on double occupancy.
Free Retreat is for any of our 4 San Diego events scheduled for 2012, you may only select one event to attend. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

A fabulous weekend with an awesome group of scrappers!

2011-05-22T22:52:00.000-07:00

A fabulous weekend with an awesome group of scrappers! I'm so lucky to have such a fun group of ladies come out to our events. Thank you to all of you, each and every one of you is a part of making the weekend memorable and fun!

Look at these adorable contest winners, aren't these ladies adorable and talented?

August Retreat & Cricut Swarm Event!

2011-03-04T12:28:00.000-08:00

We are working on getting all the final details out for our August Retreat (8/12-8/14) out, this event will feature ALL of the awesome fun you have come to expect from one of our events plus as an added bonus we will be hosting a Cricut Swarm! What is a Cricut Swarm you ask? Well I'll tell you according to the Provo Craft Website this is the definition of a swarm:

A Swarm is a gathering of friends to craft or scrapbook using their Cricut. It is meant to promote the fun and enjoyment you receive from your Cricut products.

This event is going to feature Cricut, Cricut Expressions, and Gypsy Classes from beginng to advanced, challenges, swaps, contests, and of course prizes. More details coming soon!

New event added - Big Bear Scrapbooking Retreat Sept. 9-11, 2011

2011-02-15T04:24:00.000-08:00

We are excited to announce a new event, what could be better than Big Bear in the Fall? Join us for a fabulous weekend retreat in beautiful Big Bear.

Click on the link below for full event details http://scrappin-escapes.com/bigbear11.html.

And as a special bonus until midnight Feb. 16, 2011, you can save an additional $15.00 off of early bird prices.

Scrapbook Yard Sale in Corona, CA

2011-02-10T01:25:00.001-08:00

Scrapbooking Yard Sale this weekend in Corona, CA!

Scrapbook Yard Sale in Corona, CA

Just wanted to let you all know that a group of us girls are getting together to clear out some scrapbook stash, come make a morning of it!
...
address:
533 San Miguel Dr.
Corona, CA 92879

15/91 frwys
Parkridge/Main cross streets

Saturday, February 12, 2011

8 am to 1pm

Hope to see you there!

San Diego Retreat Class - Embellished Desk Caddy Cube

2011-02-08T23:28:00.000-08:00

Papercrafting at it's finest! Make a fun Embellished Desk Caddy Cube
Learn to make paper flowers that can add dimension to your projects! Also learn tips a techniques from Bren, a seasoned, featured artist that has been a Close To My Heart consultant for over 19 years!
$15 includes your chipboard cube, papers and everything needed to complete the project.
Use it to hold your supplies as you create!
Class photo coming soon!

Another Retreat Class!

2011-02-07T16:09:00.000-08:00

Crazy Love 2-Page Layout

San Diego Retreat Class - Be Mine Valentine's Day Mini Book with Nicole

2011-02-02T12:02:00.000-08:00

Be Mine Valentine's Day Mini Book with Nicole

Saturday, February 19, 2011

11:00 am to 1:00pm

$35 per person

Celebrate that special person in your life with this beautiful mini album, just in the nick of time for Valentines Day! This 5-1/2" x 10" chipboard and acetate mini book features the super cute Be Mine paper collection from Echo Park, along with it's matching journaling cards and stickers, plus one-of-a-kind embellishments and trims. In class you can expect to stamp a little, glitter a little, and make a cute rosette for the cover! It's a little romantic, a little Parisian, and a whole lot of fun. And as always, while we are making a creative mess, we will also enjoy snacks and prizes! Hope you'll join us!

In addition to your regular Scrapbooking tool kit, please be sure to bring the following supplies with you to class:

Scissors

Emery Board

Stapler or Tiny Attacher

Crop-A-Dile

Corner Rounder

Scor Tape or Red Line Tape: 1/2" and 1/8"

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Foam Tape

Quickie Glue Pen

Quick Dry Liquid Adhesive (Such as Helmar, Zip Dry, Beacons...etc.)

Photo Scanning at Feb. Retreat!

2011-02-02T11:10:00.000-08:00

Photos Forever will be joining us from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Saturday February 19, 2011 at the upcoming San Diego Retreat for photo scanning, click on the link to the blog for all the info:

http://fotosforeverathome.blogspot.com/

For pricing information click below:

http://fotosforeverathome.blogspot.com/p/pricing.html

Less than 3 weeks away from our first San Diego Escape of 2011!

2011-01-31T01:36:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!

We are less than 3 weeks away from out first retreat of 2011 and I am so excited we have so many fun things planned for you all from great classes to fun contests! You should have received your event information e-mail today, be sure to read the whole thing we have update some information.

Check out one of the amazing classes we will be offering at the upcoming event, this class is brought to you by Robin Redd of West Coast Scrappers.

Aren't attending the event but love the project, come on down and join us for the class. All classes will take place on Saturday Feb. 19, 2011. The class times will be posted later this week.

Crazy Love Canvas $30.00

Happy New Year Everyone!

2011-01-02T08:45:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone! I thought I would start the second day of the New Year with some quotes and in a few hours some pictures of layouts! I spent the first day and the last day of the year scrapbooking . . . I really truly love scrapbooking!!!!!

Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.
Benjamin Franklin

Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right.
Oprah Winfrey

For last year's words belong to last year's language
And next year's words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning.
T.S. Eliot, "Little Gidding"

We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.
Edith Lovejoy Pierce

A happy New Year! Grant that I
May bring no tear to any eye
When this New Year in time shall end
Let it be said I've played the friend,
Have lived and loved and labored here,
And made of it a happy year.
Edgar Guest

We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential.
Ellen Goodman

The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul and a new nose; new feet, a new backbone, new ears, and new eyes. Unless a particular man made New Year resolutions, he would make no resolutions. Unless a man starts afresh about things, he will certainly do nothing effective.
G.K. Chesterton

Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits.
Author Unknown

Never tell your resolution beforehand, or it's twice as onerous a duty.
John Selden

Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account.
Oscar Wilde

One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this: To rise above the little things.
John Burroughs

May all your troubles last as long as your New Year's resolutions.
Joey Adams

I think in terms of the day's resolutions, not the year's.
Henry Moore

New Year's Resolution: To tolerate fools more gladly, provided this does not encourage them to take up more of my time.
James Agate

New Year's Day is every man's birthday.
Charles Lamb

For last year's words belong to last year's language and next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.
T. S. Eliot

Each age has deemed the new born year
The fittest time for festal cheer
Walter Scott

Youth is when you're allowed to stay up late on New Year's Eve. Middle age is when you're forced to.
Bill Vaughnv

An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.
Bill Vaughan

It wouldn't be New Year's if I didn't have regrets.
William Thomas

Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols.
Thomas Mann

New for 2011 - Altered T-shirt contest!

2010-12-27T18:45:00.000-08:00

One of the NEW contests you will see at all of our Scrappin' Escapes 2011 events is the altered t-shirt contest (sorry this is only open to previous Scrappin' Escapes guests). We have so many regular attendees and we know you have a collection of our awesome t-shirts, well now we want to see just how creative you can get with your shirts! Let's see what you come up with, your shirt can be fancy, simple, sexy, or intricate, we want to see what you create! The voting will take place on Friday night of each of the events in 2011!

San Diego Retreat Kona Kai 2010

2010-12-06T15:32:00.000-08:00

I am bit late adding the group photo to the blog, but here it is! It was a wonderful weekend, beautiful weather, great views and a wonderful group of scrappers!

1-Day Special endst tonight at 11:59!!

2010-11-03T07:10:00.000-07:00

Join us in beautiful San Diego in 2011!
May 13-15, 2011
August 12-14, 2011
November 4-6, 2011 - JUST ADDED!

Click here to register using the 24-hour special.

Kona Kai 2011 info

Doubletree May & August Info

To celebrate our upcoming Kona Kai Retreat this weekend we have just added a new event for 2011. Plus we are offering some great specials for the May August, and November 2011 events! Register today these prices will not be coming back in 2011.

Your $50.00 deposit will lock in the following rates for either the May, August or November 2011 events (you must pay a separate deposit for each event for which you are registering):

$300.00 per person based on single occupancy

$175.00 per person based on double occupancy

$150.00 per person based on triple occupancy

$125.00 per person based on quad occupancy

Day Cropper - all 3 days no hotel $85.00 Early Early Bird Rate!!

*These rates will be available through Wednesday November 3, 2010 11:59pm.

** Don't worry if your plans change you can always transfer your deposit to another event within 1 year from the time of cancellation, but register now to lock in this AWESOME rate.

*** With this special is the ONLY time we will be offering quad occupancy rooms in 2011. Once this special ends they will no longer be available.

****Please note that due to the this being such an amazing special we are unable to extend this special offer beyond the deadline.

Special Offer FAQ

Q. Will you be offering these special again?

A. No this is the last time we will be offering these amazing prices for new or returning guests.

Q. When I register the price is the early bird NOT the special pricing, will I get the special price?
A. The website will not reflect the special pricing, however you will receive the special pricing as long as you have registered by midnight Wednesday.

Q. I paid my $50.00 deposit, does that lock in the special rate for all of the events?
A. To lock in the special rate you must pay a $50.00 deposit for each event that you are registering for.

Q. Can I share the great special with my friends?
A. Absolutely! Please feel free to forward this information to all of your friends.

Q. I have never attended a Scrappin' Escapes Weekend do I need to fill out a registration form.
A. Yes, if you have never attended please take a moment to register online.

Q. I am a regular Scrappin' Escapes guest do I need to fill out a registration form for every event I am attending?
A. Yes, we appreciate your continued attendance, however we request that you fill out a registration form for each event you are attending.

San Diego Nov. Retreat Classes

2010-10-20T02:20:00.000-07:00

A Walk in the Park Card Class with Robin Redd
$25.00

You will be making a variety of 8 cards from the Echo Park, “a Walk in the Park” Collection Kit. These cards are fabulous with lots of embellishments and detail. They look like they took you forever to make but with most pieces already cut for you, they will be a breeze for you to put together.

With the price of the class you will receive the entire collection kit which includes 1 sheet each of 12 papers, 1 alpha & borders 12"X12" stickers and 1 elements 12"X12" stickers, which leaves you lots of goodies left over for more projects to do at your leisure.

Bring your basic tool kit to class, everything else will be provided for you.

Basic Tool Kit

· 12” Paper trimmer

· Wet and dry adhesive

· Scissors

Winter Cheer Holiday Cards by Kari Eskridge
$15 prepay/ $20 at retreat

Join me in making 8 wonderful holiday cards using Little Yellow Bicycle 25 Days paper collection. These 8 cards are simple to make, easy to re-create, and use some fun techniques you can take to your scrapbook pages and altered art projects.

Supplies to Bring: Paper Trimmer, Scissors, adhesive.

Shine Bright Layout Class with Robin Redd
$25.00

Complete 4 beautiful, versatile, 12" x 12" layouts. We will be using Close To My Heart's hottest, new line, Splendor along with tons of embellishments, lots of layers, and a couple of new techniques. Most of everything will be cut to size, ready to assemble.

These layouts are so adorable with lots and lots of details on each of the pages. You will feel so proud of yourself completing 4, very special, layouts, ready for you to add your photos.

If you are unable to attend the class, you may purchase a class kit to complete at your convenience. Each kit comes with photos and clear, written instructions.

Bring your paper trimmer, scissors, liquid and dry adhesive.

Optional, bring: brown ink for distressing/inking edges, 1/8" hole punch

Big Bear Retreat - May 14-16, 2010

2010-05-24T10:40:00.000-07:00

Don't they look adorable? We had a great Big Bear Retreat last weekend the weather was beautiful and the scrappers got plenty done!

San Diego Escape March 19-21, 2010

2010-03-26T11:20:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all you wonderful ladies that joined me this past weekend in San Diego, you are all truly awesome!! Hopefully I didn't get any of you sick, I am feeling loads better and I am working on getting the e-mail with upcoming specials sent out. Thank you again to everyone who joined us every one of you makes this totally worth it.

Las Vegas

2010-02-02T09:31:00.000-08:00

I had such a great time meeting so many wonderful scrapbookers this past weekend, many locals as well as many individuals from all over the country. Thank you for choosing to spend your weekend with us, we are already working on future dates. Click on the picture below to enlarge it! Don't they all look adorable and well organized? they did this all on their own.

Timeless Romance with Stayce

2010-01-21T11:31:00.001-08:00

Isn't this beautiful? This is the Timeless Romance class with Stayce, click on the link below to check out the rest of our awesome classes:

http://scrappin-escapes.com/lasvegasclasses.html

Scrapbook Expo FREE retreat winners!!

2010-01-21T10:59:00.000-08:00

I know I said we would do it on Monday, but i got sidetracked with life, you all know how that goes. So since I made you wait I decided to pull 2 winners (or actually my sick little Abby pulled 2 winners) Yes I said winners, so yup we will be giving away 2 weekend retreats to our event in Nov. at the beautiful Kona Kai Resort in San Diego! So without further delay the winners are . . . .

Lorna Parong!!!!

&

Kim Shannon!!!!

Congrats ladies I will be giving you a phone call later today!!

Updated Cricut Cartridge List

2010-01-04T10:45:00.000-08:00

Cricut cartridges available for event use.

Hi everyone!

The following is an updated (7/3/11) list of cartridges available for your use at the crops. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks, Jessica S

Accent Essentials
All Mixed Up
Alphalicious
April Showers
Base Camp
Celebrations
Christmas Cheer
Cindy Loo
Country Life
Create A Critter
Cricut Everyday
Cuttin’ Up
Don Juan
Doodlecharms
Fabulous Finds
George & Basic Shapes
Going Places
Graphically Speaking
Hannah Montana
Home Décor
Jasmine
Jubilee
Life's a Beach
Locker Talk
Makin' the Grade
Mickey & Friends
Mickey Font
Mini Monograms
Mini Monsters
New Arrival
Opposites Attract
Paisley
Paper Doll Dress-up
Plantin School Book
Pooh & Friends
Pooh Font Set
Simply Sweet
Songbird
Sports Mania
Storybook
Sweet Treats
Tear Drop
Tie The Knot
Toy Story
Walk in My Garden

Another couple of Las Vegas Class Peeks

2010-01-01T21:04:00.001-08:00

Aren't these cute, I have been busy getting all the classes posted and making sure all the relevant links work. So for now here is a peek.

Happy New Year's & Grapes to you!

2009-12-31T18:53:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! (Ok so this is a duplicate post from my personal blog, but the sentiment is the same =-)

In just a few short hours, we will either quietly or with much celebration bring in the New Year, we will count down the seconds ring in a new year and go to bed (well at least I will) Actually hubby and I are going to dinner then we will be staying up to play Wii with the girls until midnight, quietly with the one's I love, and at the stroke of midnight I have to eat 12 grapes, I went to pick them up from my grandma's house and she had them all ready to go sorted into baggies for myself, hubby and the kids. This is actually a Spanish tradition that has been adopted by many hispanic cultures. The tradition consists in eating a grape with each bell strike at midnight of December 31. According to the tradition, that leads to a year of prosperity. Each grape is eaten with each beat of the bell. After the 12th strike everyone should have eaten all their 12 grapes, although this seldom happens due to its difficulty. (I hijacked this info from Wikipedia)because in all honesty I had no idea where it cam from I just knew that my grandmother had the grapes ready for us every year, oh yes and yellow underwear, no that's not a typo. Actually I didn't remember the yellow underwear until a few hours ago, despite the fact that it has been many years since I have received yellow undies from my grandmother, I still look back on the tradition with a smile. I did a little internet research and found this on the yellow underwear tradition:

In many Spanish-speaking countries, wearing yellow panties into the New Year will bring wealth and luck. Yellow is the color of choice because it is most closely associated with gold, Varon says.

Tradition says you must cast away your old underwear at the stroke of midnight on New Year's and put on a yellow pair. To be lucky, they must be new. Want some extra luck? Wear them inside out. How you get the underwear is believed to make a difference, too; receiving them as a gift is said to be best.

So I hope you have a Happy & Safe New Year!! I leave you with some New Year's quotes, enjoy!

Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.
Benjamin Franklin

Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right.
Oprah Winfrey

For last year's words belong to last year's language
And next year's words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning.
T.S. Eliot, "Little Gidding"

We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.
Edith Lovejoy Pierce

A happy New Year! Grant that I
May bring no tear to any eye
When this New Year in time shall end
Let it be said I've played the friend,
Have lived and loved and labored here,
And made of it a happy year.
Edgar Guest

We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential.
Ellen Goodman

The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul and a new nose; new feet, a new backbone, new ears, and new eyes. Unless a particular man made New Year resolutions, he would make no resolutions. Unless a man starts afresh about things, he will certainly do nothing effective.
G.K. Chesterton

Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits.
Author Unknown

Never tell your resolution beforehand, or it's twice as onerous a duty.
John Selden

Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account.
Oscar Wilde

One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this: To rise above the little things.
John Burroughs

May all your troubles last as long as your New Year's resolutions.
Joey Adams

I think in terms of the day's resolutions, not the year's.
Henry Moore

New Year's Resolution: To tolerate fools more gladly, provided this does not encourage them to take up more of my time.
James Agate

New Year's Day is every man's birthday.
Charles Lamb

For last year's words belong to last year's language and next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.
T. S. Eliot

Each age has deemed the new born year
The fittest time for festal cheer
Walter Scott

Youth is when you're allowed to stay up late on New Year's Eve. Middle age is when you're forced to.
Bill Vaughnv

An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.
Bill Vaughan

It wouldn't be New Year's if I didn't have regrets.
William Thomas

Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols.
Thomas Mann

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

2009-12-26T15:22:00.000-08:00

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas filled with family, friends, and good food!

Las Vegas card class sneak peak

2009-12-22T11:54:00.001-08:00

Check out this adorable card class from Kari of Urban Anthology, CUTE!!!

Where have I been & working on getting Las Vegas Classes listed today!!

2009-12-21T10:16:00.000-08:00

So where have I been? No not hiding under a rock although I really felt like it at times recently, I have been busy getting all my ducks in a row. I had several issues come up with 2 of my venues recently and that was SUPER STRESSFUL, but alas it has all been resolved and we ended up with 2 MUCH BETTER venues out of it. You know what they say “everything happens for a reason” It doesn’t always feel like that but at least its an optimistic way to approach life’s speed bumps. Anywhoo onto fun stuff I am working on getting the Las Vegas retreat classes listed, we have some very cool classes planned for you! So for now have a great day and get that Holiday shopping done!

A fabulous Retreat, a lost camera, a little pneumonia, and some runny noses and sore throats and oh yes a holiday!

2009-11-28T22:42:00.000-08:00

Happy belated Thanksgiving!

So it has been 2 weeks since our San Diego Retreat, as always it was wonderful seeing so many familiar faces and getting to know new people. Thank you to everyone who took part in our San Diego Weekend Retreat! Well my title sums up my life over the last two weeks, I spent several days unpacking and getting everything from the retreat put away. I spent many hours hunting down my camera, my hubby had left it in the hotel room in San Diego luckily the staff found it and shipped it home, YAY!! Then let's see my hubby got super sick he came down with pneumonia, yup he is heeling very well and will be back at work on Monday. Plus as if that wasn't enough my girls both had colds, nothing serious but bad enough to have to keep them home. SO this last couple of weeks has felt like I was in a fog, but thank goodness I am back to doing all the good stuff and have some very cool stuff planned for the coming year.

Enjoy the pics of our San Diego weekend!!

Here are some pictures of our weekend, I am so bummed I didn't get everyone and not all the pictures came out well (my fault of course)

2009-10-30T06:41:00.000-07:00

Scrapbook Girl & The Little Crop Shop

I will be at the next Scrappin' Escapes retreat in August and am offering a special on pre-orders for any regular priced Scrapbook Girl merchandise. I will hand deliver at the retreat and you will save 10% and get FREE shipping on all regular priced items. You can view Scrapbook Girl at http://www.scrapbookgirl.com/. Please DO NOT order through the website, special is only available through me! If you have any questions about sizes please feel free to email me at crystal@littlecropshop.com. I will send a reply to confirm I received your order. All pre-orders need to be received by Noon on Tuesday Nov. 5th.
Happy Scrappin'
Crystal
951-735-4098

Creative Holiday classes and more coming soon!

2009-10-15T08:27:00.000-07:00

Remember December class with Stephanie Ackerman

Christmas card class with Kari of Urban Anthology

Big Bear Retreat this Weekend

2009-10-15T08:25:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone

I am heading out to Big Bear for a retreat, I will have very limited to no e-mail access if you need to contact me please do not hesitate to call me at 951-809-9068. This is usually the fastest way to get me.

Have a great weekend!!

New 1-night packages for the San Diego Retreats!

2009-10-08T09:21:00.000-07:00

We are happy to offer 1 night packages for the Nov. retreat you may select Fri./Sat. or Sat/Sun.
Rates are as follows:
Single $175.00
Double $120.00 per person
Triple $110.00 per person
Quad Occupancy $100.00 per person

To register please fill out the registration form and in the comments section put the following:

1 night special Fri/Sat OR
1 night special Sat/Sun

San Diego Nov. Registration

Creative Holiday Classes posted on the CH Blog

2009-10-08T09:11:00.000-07:00

Visit the Creative Holiday Blog to see all the classes, click here:

Hotel Accommodations Las Vegas

2009-10-08T09:08:00.000-07:00

Hi ladies the website has been updated to show the overnight discount code for the Suncoast, here is the info as well:

Suncoast Hotel Las Vegas,
Scrappin' Escapes has negotiated a special price of $85.00
per room per night for Friday and Saturday night, rates are
based on single & double occupancy. This rate will be
available from September 15th - December 29th, 2009. Use
the discount code below to make your room reservations.
The price above does not reflect the applicable taxes or the
daily resort fee of $5.00 per room.
Click on the link below to make your hotel reservations
on-line, or you may call the hotel at 866-636-7111

Our group code is: 1SCRAP1

http://www.suncoastcasino.com/groups

Creative Holday Classes will be posted on Oct. 5th

2009-10-03T08:09:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone sorry for the delay, we had to push back the Creative Holiday class announcements back to Oct. 5th, plus don't forget you can attend classes without attending the event, we have some great classes, make and takes, and mini-workshops . . .did I just say mini-workshops? I know you are wondering what that is well visit the CH blog on Monday to find out more. Have a great weekend!!

Want to complete 10 pages in one day? How about 20, 30 40???

2009-09-21T06:58:00.000-07:00

Yes you read that right how would you like to complete 10 to 40 pages in 1 day, the choice is yours, I won't lie to you it will be hard work but soooo worth it! Class samples for Creative Holiday will be available on October 1st, 2009.

Creative Holiday

Congrats to the first 12 registered Las Vegas guests

2009-09-09T11:12:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

Congrats to the first 12 registered guests who paid their crop fee in full, you will be getting a bonus goody bag when you arrive to the event!

I know many of you are curious as to who the bonus goody bag recipients are so here you go, if you think there might be a discrepancy please feel free to contact me and I will double check. Please keep in mind that to be one of the first 12 to qualify you have to have paid your crop fee in full for the Las Vegas Retreat. Thanks and I am looking forward to seeing you all in January!!!

Mary Konstalid
Janice Beers
Heather McMurran
Cali Baxter
Dianne St. Regis
Jessica Kerr
Deanna Wiley
Susie Fly
Audrey Freedman
Luann Wilson
Christina Hood
Patti Huston

Las Vegas registration is now up plus a special incentive!!

2009-09-03T06:48:00.000-07:00

Be sure to register early we are offering Early Early Bird prices, that won't be seen again after next Friday and as if that wasn't enough we are offering another special incentive. The first 12 people to pay your entire “CROP” fee in full will receive an additional goody bag valued at $35.00 when you arrive at the retreat. Your goody bag will contain fabulous coordinating product from 1 of several awesome manufactures: Basic Grey, Cosmo Cricket, BoBunny, Creative Imaginations, Best Creations and more.

Even if you are not one of the first 10 people to pay your crop fee in full you will still get the awesome Early Early Bird price we are offering for one week only! After next Friday you will be eligible for the regular early bird price until Oct 31, 2009.

** Please be sure to read the Las Vegas Retreat Information in full the registration is a bit different then past Scrappin' Escapes events.

Las Vegas Retreat Information

San Diego Weekend Retreat - August 21-23, 2009

2009-08-27T03:38:00.000-07:00

I am back and rested (well sort of) What a fabulous weekend!! As always I got to see many familiar scrappers and met many new ones. I consider myself lucky that I have a great group of gals that comes out to crop. Here are some pictures from this past weekend, I think I need a new camera although I'm pretty sure it has more to do with operator error than the camera itself. Enjoy!

San Diego Retreat Information has been sent out!

2009-08-10T08:14:00.000-07:00

Yes finally the information e-mails have gone out!! Now it's on to final preparations for next week (AHHHHHH NEXT WEEK) by Next Thursday night I will be in San Diego preparing for the arrival of the retreat guests. Can't wait to see you all there!!

San Diego Vendor Specials!!

2009-08-03T15:46:00.000-07:00

Urban Anthology

25% Discount!
Urban Anthology Store

Get a head start on your shopping. Visit the Urban Anthology Store and use coupon code 4b18ccdbbd for 25% off your entire purchase until Wednesday, August 19, 2009 This includes 25% off sale or marked down items! Now that is a fantastic deal! Order now, and save on shipping… and pick it up at the Scrappin’ Escapes August Retreat. Just mark for pickup, and leave me a comment at check out. Orders must be placed by 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009 to be hand delivered to the retreat!

Scrapbook Girl & The Little Crop Shop

I will be at the next Scrappin' Escapes retreat in August and am offering a special on pre-orders for any regular priced Scrapbook Girl merchandise. I will hand deliver at the retreat and you will save 10% and get FREE shipping on all regular priced items. You can view Scrapbook Girl at http://www.scrapbookgirl.com/. Please DO NOT order through the website, special is only available through me! If you have any questions about sizes please feel free to email me at crystal@littlecropshop.com. I will send a reply to confirm I received your order. All pre-orders need to be received by Noon on Tuesday August 11th.
Happy Scrappin'
Crystal
951-735-4098

August San Diego Retreat Information Coming Soon!

2009-08-01T15:43:00.000-07:00

I know so many of you attending the August Retreat are soooo excited, and we can't blame you it is going to be a WONDERFUL weekend!! The information e-mail will be going out early in the week, so don't worry we haven't forgotten. In the mean time why don't you check out our classes here

Have a great weekend!

Vegas , Vegas, Vegas!!!!!

2009-07-31T09:06:00.000-07:00

The poll has closed and we have a date for our Las Vegas weekend, we will be road tripping to Las Vegas on Jan. 29 - 31, 2010!!! WOOOO HOOOOO!!!

Thank you to everyone who posted a comment on here and on facebook, you were all entered into the drawing.

The winner of the prize pack is, (drum roll). . . Rochelle!! Rochelle posted the following comment:

Rochelle said...

I am sooooooo looking forward to a Scrapbook retreat in Vegas!!! Woohooo!!

Thank you also to those of you who offered alternate dates, unfortunately next year we cannot do February due to a retreat in San Diego in mid March.

Thanks again everyone and all the retreat details will be going up asap, plus a special EARLY EARLY BIRD CROP INCENTIVE.

Rochelle, please send me your address and I will send you a prize pack!!

Guess who is coming to San Diego in August?

2009-07-29T04:32:00.000-07:00

Well besides Scrappin' Escapes, besides our fabulous teachers, besides our wonderful vendors, guess who? SCRPABOOK ROYALTY!!! YAY Elena from Scrapbook Royalty, Elena will be joining us from 10:00 - 2:00 pm on Sat August 22nd to bring us a few raffles, some fairy fly-bys, and a Canon photo printer for you to use for a small donation. All money raised will go to ChildHelp, a child abuse and treatment organization.

So even if you can't join us for the whole weekend join us on Sat. for classes, cropping, games, contests, dessert, and a ton of fun!

Thanks to everyone who has voted

2009-07-29T04:27:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all of you who have voted in our Las Vegas retreat poll, you still have one day left to vote!! This poll is the final word in when we head out to Sin City, so cast your vote now!

Las Vegas, NV Retreat - we need your help (again =-)

2009-07-24T11:22:00.000-07:00

Las Vegas, NV Retreat - we are narrowing down dates and we need your help, take part in our poll to the left to help us decide when we will road trip to Vegas. When you have voted simply leave a comment here stating that you have done so and you could win a prize. Winner will be drawn when we close the poll on July 31.

Check out where we will be staying, Suncoast Hotel & Casino

4 weeks till San Diego & I need your help!

2009-07-24T08:28:00.000-07:00

YAY! I can't wait I am totally looking forward to the upcoming retreat (actually I look forward to ALL my retreats) I always get to meet some awesome individuals and and I get to see many faces I only get to see at the events.

I need everyone's help we will be playing scrap trivia at the retreat, I have a bunch of trivia questions but would love to hear yours. If I select yours you will be entered into a drawing for a fun prize pack AND you will already know the answer to one of the questions.

To submit your trivia question please keep the following in mind:

*Please keep your questions related to the scrapbook, stamping, and crafting industry.
*Please submit the answer to your question.
*You may submit TRUE or FALSE questions.
*You may submit as many questions as you like, each question I select will be worth an entry into the drawing.
*You do not need to be attending the retreat to participate, you can still win the prize pack.
*Submit your trivia questions to jessica@scrappin-escapes.com or rivpunk@aol.com with the subject line Trivia

Looking forward to your trivia questions. Have a great day!

Cricut cartridges available

2009-07-23T11:43:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

I know you have been asking what cartridges I have so you know what to bring with you to the retreats so here you go I have the following 26 cartridges and both machines (Cricut & Cricut Expressions. Plus I have the Design Studio software available for your use, please contact me with any questions. Thanks, Jessica S

Accent Essentials
All Mixed Up
Alphalicious
Base Camp
Celebrations
Christmas Cheer
Cuttin’ Up
Doodlecharms
Fabulous Finds
George & Basic Shapes
Going Places
Home Décor
Jasmine
Jubilee
Life's a Beach
Locker Talk
Makin'the Grade
Mickey & Friends
Mickey Font
Mini Monograms
New Arrival
Opposites Attract
Paper Doll Dress-up
Plantin School Book
Simply Sweet
Sports Mania
Storybook
Tear Drop
Walk in My Garden

Special Discount plus a NEW BLOG!

2009-07-20T03:17:00.000-07:00

In honor of the launching of the new Creative Holiday Blog and because I just want to I am offering a great deal, this is a chance to save some money off of our already awesome retreat prices.

For one week only you can register for the San Diego August and November retreats with a $25.00 deposit, so here are the details

· This deal is only valid on registration for BOTH events, the August Fun in the Sun Retreat in San Diego AND the November Creative Holiday weekend. If you register for both then you are only required to pay a $25.00 deposit per event ($50.00 total) to hold your spot for both events.
· PLUS you will receive an additional $10.00 discount per event off of the early bird rates!!

To take advantage of this special offer enter the following discount code when registering.

CHRINJULY

This offer expires at midnight on Sunday July 26th, 2009

Creative Holiday

Creative Holiday

2009-07-20T01:57:00.000-07:00

Well So I haven't said too much about it other than it will be totally awesome! Well here is one more wonderful detail for you too look forward to:

3-days of creative classes.

Samples, Samples, Samples ... I know you all want to see samples, don't worry I hear ya you will. For those of you who are familiar with CHA it is right around the corner and all the manufacturer's will be debuting their new fall lines well once those papers and yummy goodness start rolling off the line you will start to see samples coming your way. Plus 3 of our teachers work with different manufactures in the industry so they are busy getting all their samples ready to take to the shows. Let me say that the projects we have planned for you are your fun scrappy projects but we also have some "OFF" the page things coming your way!.

Have a great day!

Summer time Mini Book with Nicole!

2009-07-17T09:56:00.000-07:00

Nicole Capote will be doing this darling summer mini-book at the August Retreat, don't forget you can always take the class even if you are not attending the retreat!

Space still available for our August Retreat!!

2009-07-15T08:04:00.000-07:00

Have you been thinking about attending our San Diego August Retreat, but aren't sure yet? Well what are you waiting for? We are are planning some awesome stuff for you, I mean who doesn't wanted to play scrap trivia for prize3s, plus with 2 awesome theme days that means twice the opportunities to win. As if that wasn't enough we are up some great sponsors for prizes, check back here as we start unveiling them.

Final Invoice for August Retreat are starting to go out.

2009-07-15T07:58:00.000-07:00

If you have a balance for the August Retrea I will be sending out paypal invoices over the next few days. As always you are not required to have a paypal account to pay by this method, you can also mail a payment or call and pay by credit card over the phone. Final payments are due by August 1st, if you have a problem with this time frame please contact me personally to discuss alternate arrangements.

Have a great day!!

Creating, Kitting, Driving, Planning . . .

2009-07-08T08:22:00.000-07:00

And the list goes on and on and on, yup it has been a busy summer I am actually feeling a little dizzy, anywhoo I wasn't blogging to share how hectic my life is (I'm sure everyone out there can feel my pain) I wanted to blog to share some fun news with you all!!! First San Diego is just 6 weeks away WOOHOOOOO, it is totally going to rock. We have some fun challenges and contests planned, let's just say that this event will be a bit "Magical". In case you have not had a chance check out the awesome classes we have planned for you in August, i added the link below. Don't forget you can join us just for classes, you do not have to be a registered guest to attend classes, however you must pre-register for classes. See you in San Diego!

San Diego Classes

Happy 4th!

2009-07-04T12:21:00.000-07:00

Hope you all have a fun and fabulous 4th of July!!

Lower price for our San Diego Retreat

2009-06-25T14:20:00.000-07:00

I have lowered the price for our San Diego Retreats!! WHY? Because I can, when I get a good deal I try to pass it on to you all as well. The price for San Diego has been reduced by $25.00. Click here to get all the necessary info. PLUS the early bird price has been extended!!!!

See you in San Diego!!

Creative Holiday - What is it and why you won't want to miss it!!!

2009-06-22T08:42:00.000-07:00

It's the best of a scrapbooking retreat and a creative event all wrapped into one!
Creative Holiday is a fabulous 3-day scrapbooking weekend with a focus on creating fabulous homemade gifts made from the heart. Each of the classes is designed to make a wonderful gift for someone you care about. Imagine leaving a scrapbooking weekend having completed your holiday cards, completed gifts ready to wrap, and your own pages, what a wonderful gift to yourself!! More information coming soon!!

Awesome Class with Leah Fung!

2009-06-17T18:28:00.001-07:00

Isn't this adorable, Leah Fung will be teaching this class at the San Diego Retreat in August, all the important details coming soon.

Plus don't forget you do not have to be a retreat guest to participate in our classes.

Another awesome teacher - LEAH FUNG!!

2009-06-14T08:39:00.000-07:00

We are excited to have another fabulous teacher join us for the San Diego Weekend retreat in Aug, more details coming soon.

Full class info will be posted on Friday June 19th, 2009.

Viva Las Vegas

2009-06-11T01:33:00.001-07:00

Ok so this post is a bit premature but I have a Las Vegas Retreat in the works. When I started doing weekend retreats I thought it would be sooo cool to do one in Vegas, then as time went on I put that idea on hold. Well recently the idea has gained some new momentum, thanks to my Vegas girls, you know who you all are ;-). So although the plans are not finalized be on the lookout for some exciting news in the coming months. In honor of our Vegas Scrapbooking Road Trip I thought I would play some Elvis. I don't know what it is about this song that is sooo fun. Enjoy!

Coming to San Diego? Do the Shop Hop too!

2009-06-09T22:00:00.000-07:00

If you will be joining us in San Diego for the August Retreat, you should definitely take some time to check out the So. Cal Shop Hop, what a great way to hit a few more stores and participate in this fun event.

So Cal Shop Hop Info

Another Great Class from Stephanie Ackerman

2009-06-09T21:37:00.000-07:00

This class will take place at the August Retreat in San Diego
Time - TBA
Class Cost is $25.00

More Classes Coming Soon!

Roomates Wanted

2009-06-08T01:38:00.000-07:00

If you are interested in attending the August Retreat but need a roommateplease contact me directly at jessica@scrappin-escapes.com. I have had several individuals contact me about attending and are in the need of roommates.

Congratulations Cynthia!!!

2009-06-07T23:00:00.000-07:00

COngrats to my good friend Cynthia for winning the "Tell us why you like Scrappin' Escapes" contest, this is why she said she digs us:

My favorite reason for attending S-E is the friendship, bonding and scrappin' time that I get with my "friends!" But the best part, i must say, are the great prizes and gifts that Jess spoils us with! Thank Heaven for Scrappin' Escapes!!!!

I LOVEEEE IT!!

Thanks again Cynthia,

Send me your mailing address and I will send you out a prize!!

Congratulations Elizabeth!!!

2009-06-05T19:58:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Elizabeth Williams for the winner of the "Retreat Locations" drawing. E-mail me your address and I will get a prize out to you. Jessica@scrappin-escapes.com

This was Elizabeth's Location suggestion:

"Hey Jessica, I would love to see a retreat up North here. I live in San Clemente. Your Irvine retreat was fabulous and I just went to the all day crops. I'm planning to go to your San diego retreat in august and stay the full 3 days! I think Dana Point would be Awesome for a retreat."

Well Thanks so much Elizabeth for the awesome suggestions and let me tell you we are working on an event in that very location for 2010!!

Tell us your favorite reason for attending a Scrappin' Escapes Retreat and you could be a winner!!

2009-06-05T12:28:00.001-07:00

Yup that's it tell us your favorite reason for attending a Scrappin' Escapes Retreats and you could win a fun prize (if you have not had the pleasure of attending yet, tell us what you hope will be your favorite thing). Just leave it as a comment and I will select a winner at random, this is the first of many daily contests you will find from now on on our blog. This contest will close on Saturday night at midnight and the winner will be announced on Sunday!

Top 5 Reasons to go to a Scrappin’ Escapes Retreat:

2009-06-04T22:40:00.000-07:00

Top 5 Reasons to go to a Scrappin’ Escapes Retreat:
5. The awesome prizes – guests constantly tell me how much they love the prizes, some of our previous prizes include Making Memories Embellishment Shelf, Cuttlebug, & Bind It All, plus tons of other prizes from companies like Prima, Creative Acrylics, Doodlebug, & so many more.
4. We offer the longest crop times of any event around, up to 60 straight hours!
3. Our retreat rates are one of the best deals of any Southern California event!
2. Our t-shirts are the coolest, really you have to check them out!
And the number 1 reason to join us for a Scrappin’ Escapes Retreat is . . .
1. My adorable Scrubby Matt – he is there to help you with everything from bringing in your supplies to running extension cords.

Great Class with Stephanie Ackerman

2009-06-03T09:47:00.000-07:00

This class will take place at the August Retreat in San Diego
Time - TBA
Class Cost is $25.00

More Classes Coming Soon!

June Special

2009-06-03T07:19:00.000-07:00

Join us in San Diego for 3 days and 2 nights on non-stop scrapping fun. Our August event is just around the corner so come on out and join us we offer offering the following prices throughout June, these rates include: Hotel, 3 days of cropping, snacks, goody bag, & prizes.

$200.00 per person based on double occupancy
$180.00 per person based on triple occupancy

Hope to see you there!

Good morning

2009-06-02T07:30:00.000-07:00

Time is flying we are just a little over 2 1/2 months away from the "fun in the sun" Summer Retreat in beautiful San Diego. We have some great classes lined and will be posting them as soon as the schedule is finalized but for now I will leave you with a tease about one of our instructors . . . Stephanie Ackerman!! The very talented Stephanie will be joining us for a fun adorable class check back for all the details.

Could I be any more connected!

2009-06-01T22:12:00.001-07:00

So it has taken me a long time to get connected, first the website, then the blog, then facebook and now twitter. I seriously don't think I am interesting enough to have that much to say and if I said it on one form of technology wouldn't that be enough? Apparently not, so bear with me while I learn the in's and out's of all this lovely technology. Eventually I will be able to link them all and when I post on one it will show up on all! Have a great night I am off to twitter ;-)

Check us out!!!

2009-06-01T06:59:00.000-07:00

This was way cool, Shannon from the Examiner.com (San Diego) contacted me yesterday for some info on San Diego Retreats. So I chatted with her for a bit and gave her the details for our rocking retreats! Check out the link below:

Scrapbook re{treats} around San Diego by Shannon Fralish

Help us scout out new locations for our awesome weekend retreats

2009-05-22T14:20:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

We are always getting some great suggestions for different retreat locations, believe me every time we hear one we check it out. We love San Diego and we love Big Bear, but we are looking into a few other locations as well. We would love to hear about any places you have been and think would totally rock to spend the weekend scrapping at.

How to submit a location:

E-mail me at jessica@scrappin-escapes.com with the subject line "Retreat Locations" everyone who submits a location will be entered into a drawing to win a prize pack!! I will announce the winner on my blog next Friday!!

Upcoming Retreats

2009-05-21T14:11:00.000-07:00

Busy, Busy , Busy. That describes me right now, I have been working on some FUN stuff for our upcoming August and November retreats. Both events will have all the things you love; like plenty of crop space, extended cropping times, more games, and more contests. Plus a few extra surprises . . .More about that later.

Don't forget you can also add-on Thursday night this is becoming an increasingly popular option for scrappers who want to make sure they have 3-full days of scrapping. Come on Thursday unload your supplies, set up your scrapping area, and spend some time getting ahead on your projects! For more information on Thursday night add-on click here.

Big Bear Retreat - What a blast!!

2009-05-18T07:30:00.000-07:00

What a fun weekend in Big Bear it was beautiful although a bit hot for this time of year, we had a great group of croppers, great food provided by the Knickerbocker, and of course plenty of scrapping! Check out the photos of the girls in their adorable Scrappin' Escapes t-shirts! If you would like to see the rest of the photos of the weekend click here.

Thanks again to the girls who joined us in Big Bear, it was wonderful to meet you all!

Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-10T09:46:00.001-07:00

Happy Mother's Day!!!!

In 4 days I will be in beautiful Big Bear for our Big Bear Retreat enjoying the fabulous weather and some fun scrappin'. YAY I can't wait, the prizes are piling up and we are going to have an amazing time!!!

Don't forget if you missed out on Big Bear you still have plenty of time to register for our San Diego August retreat!!

Have a great day!!

A couple of spots have opened up for Big Bear!

2009-04-27T22:07:00.000-07:00

Now is your chance if you didn't get to register for Big Bear we had a couple of spots open up. You don't want to miss the weekend event, Big Bear is absolutely beautiful at this time of year. Click on the link below to get all the info. Early bird rates are extended to anyone who registers. Hope to see you in Big Bear.

Big Bear Info

New tools

2009-04-08T00:45:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to share that I recently made 2 new purchases that I am sure all of you Cricut lovers will enjoy. First I purchased the Sure Cuts A Lot Software, this enables you to cut any of the True Type Fonts off of the computer with the Cricut machine. Second I purchased Design Studio, this is the computer program issued by Provo Craft. Both of these will be available at all of our upcoming events for you to play with. We also have some excitingdetails coming up about our August Retreat so keep checking back. Have a great night!!

Big Bear is SOLD OUT!!

2009-03-31T08:14:00.000-07:00

Big Bear is SOLD OUT! IF you missed registering for our Big Bear Retreat be sure to put your name on the waiting list and we will immediately let you know if a spot opens up. E-mail me at jessica@scrappin-escapes.com OR rivpunk@aol.com with the subject line Big Bear waiting list and I will add you. We are looking at future dates in Big Bear, we will keep you posted. Have a great day!

Add-On Packages

2009-03-25T10:11:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone I know many of you have been asking about add-on packages for Thursday nights well you asked and we answered. We are now offering Thursday night Add-on packages, pricing will vary by event and venue.

Big Bear Retreat May 15-17, 2009 - The add-on package includes your hotel accommodations and early access to the crop room starting at 7:00 pm on Thursday night. This package will not include any Scrappin' Escapes hosted amenities, however I will be on hand for assistance and to answer any questions you might have . The Knickerbocker B&B will provide a delicious gourmet breakfast on Friday morning to all guests who arrive on Thursday. The official crop weekend will begin on Friday morning at 9:00 am. Cost for the add-on package for Big Bear is $165.00 per room, so for double occupacy rooms your cost per person for Thursday night would be $82.50. If you have already registered for the Big Bear retreat and decide you would like to add the Thursday night package please just send me an e-mail to rivpunk@aol.com.

San Diego Retreat - We are finalizing the details for the add-on packages for all of our San Diego events at this time. We will update you as soon as more details become available.

Happy Scrappin'

Jessica

San Diego Retreat

2009-03-19T14:00:00.000-07:00

I am bit behind on psoting pics from my San Diego Retreat, but here are some. Enjoy!!

Scrapbook Royalty Royal Slumber Crop

2009-03-18T16:36:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

Hope this post finds you all well, I am back and fully rested from this past weekend I had the pleasure of heading South to San Marcos for the Royal Slumber Crop sponsored by Scrapbook Royalty. I hosted a table and was the Fairy God Mother to a wonderful group of croppers, check out the slide show below.

A Fabulous Weekend Retreat!!

2009-03-02T14:28:00.000-08:00

I am back from our San Diego Weekend Retreat and we had an awesome weekend, it was wonderful to meet so many scrappers and see so many familiar faces. I am very fortunate to have such a fun group of individuals join us. Check out the group shot below, don't they all look sooooo cute in their matching shirts??

Big Bear is almost SOLD OUT!!

2009-02-20T08:34:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!

Hope you are all doing well, we have been busy getting ready for our San Diego Retreat next week, YAYYY we have such a great weekend planned for everyone!!

But onto pressing matters, if you have been thinking about signing up for our Big Bear Retreat now is the time to do it, we are down to only a couple of spaces. Please keep in mind that we must receive your deposit in order to hold your space. Click here to visit our Big Bear Event page.

So Cal Scrap Clearance Sale!!!

2009-02-16T14:19:00.000-08:00

So Cal Scrap is having an awesome clearance sale, they are making room for tons of great new product! Check them out and get some amazing deals!!!!!

Everything .25 cents
Everything .50 cents
20% Off Sale
30% Clearance Sale
40% Clearance Sale
50% Clearance Sale
60% Clearance Sale

The retreat roll call winner is . . .

2009-02-13T18:34:00.000-08:00

The retreat roll call winner is . . . Shurie!!! YAY Shurie, thanks to all of the ladies who shared their enthusiasm here on our blog. Shurie you will have a cool prize waiting for you when you arrive on Friday Feb. 27!!!

Scrapbook Girls Order Date Extended!!

2009-02-11T20:17:00.000-08:00

San Diego Classes Cosmos in Bloom

2009-02-10T08:32:00.000-08:00

Check out these 2 great classes being offered by Kari of Urban Anthology.

Cosmo’s in Bloom
Cost: $25
Instructor: Kari Eskridge of Urban Anthology
Class Description: Use Prima’s Urban Cosmo paper line to create a 2 page layout, learning how to fussy cut, use cardboard, distressing techniques on your layouts. These layouts use layers of paper, ribbon, fibers, and cardboard to create a modern, yet distressed feel. In this class you will make custom looking 3-d embellishments… why buy them when you can make them in a matter of minutes!
This two page layout holds 1 - 4x6 photo horizontally, 1 – 4x6 photo vertically, and 3 – 2x3 photos horizontally. Bring these photos, or add them when you are done at home.
For this class please bring:
· Paper Trimmer
· Fiskars Finger Tip Craft Knife, Xacto Knife or Fine Tip Scissors
· Cutting matte – Glass or regular
· Distressing ink or chalk (brown or black)
· Glue Dots
· Fabric Tac or other strong holding liquid adhesive
· Scallop Edge Scissors
· Pencil

Techniques galore!
Cost: $35
Instructor: Kari Eskridge
Class Description: Learn how to incorporate distressing, layering, fuzzy cutting, and more
into your layouts, as well as learning how to make the most out of a single sheet of paper!
This class will take you through 3 layouts with directions to complete 2 more on your own.
Plus get directions to make 5 tags out of your scraps! The layouts will be made from the
Urban Anthology September Kit “Who’s That Cutie” containing Pink Paislee, Tinkering Ink,
Chatterbox papers, pared with a variety of embellishments. You will get OVER $40 retail in
product, plus complete color directions. Here are a few peaks at the layouts you will make.

Retreat Roll Call

2009-02-06T07:13:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone are you attending our San Diego Event in 3 weeks? Share your excitement here on our blog, we will randomly select a winner to receive a fun prize pack!! Let the retreat fun begin!!!

San Diego Retreat Vendor Specials!

2009-02-05T23:49:00.001-08:00

Scrapbook Girl & The Little Crop Shop

Hi Everyone, I will be at the next Scrappin' Escapes retreat in February and am offering a special on pre-orders for any regular priced Scrapbook Girl merchandise. I will hand deliver at the retreat and you will save 10% and get FREE shipping . You can view Scrapbook Girl at http://www.scrapbookgirl.com/. If you have any questions about sizes please feel free to email me at crystal@littlecropshop.com. I will send a reply to confirm I received your order.
All pre-orders need to be received by Noon on Friday February 6th.
Happy Scrappin' Crystal
951-735-4098

Urban Anthology
Online Scrapbook Store & Kit Club

Retreat Special
25% off Online and at the Retreat until March 15, 2009.
Use Coupon Code 8767e04c9e
Check out the Urban Anthology stire (www.urban-anthology.com/store) for great deals on scrapbook supplies. Pre-order for the best selection, and use coupon code 876704c9e to get the 25% retreat discount and have your order delivered right to your table!

Pre-orders must be made by 5:00 PM Wednesday February 25, 2009

Creative Memories Consultant Anita Salazar-Garza

Anita will be offering a 10% discount on all retreat pre-orders. All orders will be hand delivered to the retreat. Visit the website today to place your order.

Pre-orders must be recieved by Wednesday February 18th, 2009.

ONLINE Special’s
Order the New Heart Punch and the Paisley Punch and receive the Precision Point Adhesive Pen for Free ($6.00 value)! Order on my website and your order will be shipped to your home within 4 days. At the event I will give you your Precision Point Adhesive Pen.
Order one of the punches (online) and receive the Precision Adhesive Pen for $4.00, at the event.

www.mycmsite.com/asalazar
(714) 277-5314

San Diego Classes Coming Soon!

2009-01-12T11:49:00.000-08:00

We have some awesome classes planned for all of you attending the San Diego Retreat in February, check back in the next few weeks for updates.

Registration for our August San Diego Retreat is now open!

2009-01-12T11:23:00.000-08:00

Registration is now open for our August San Diego Weekend Retreat! You won't want to miss it register early to reserve your spot and for the best price!! Click on the link below.

San Diego Scrapbooking Retreat - August 21-23, 2009

San Diego Feb. 27 - March 1, 2009 Retreat Weekend SOLD OUT!!

2008-11-27T02:39:00.000-08:00

Yes you read that right, our San Diego Scrapbooking Retreat Weekend for the weekend of Feb. 27 - March1, 2009 is now SOLD OUT!! Please contact me directly if you would like to be added to the waiting list. You can also register for one of our other events, we have recently added 2 more San Diego Retreats and 1 Big Bear retreat to date, will be adding more once this one Sold Out!!

Scrappin' Escapes Website

San Diego Retreat Date Changes!!

2008-11-19T10:14:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!!

Just a quick note that we have made some changes to our San Diego 2009 schedule, we have cancelled our September event and replaced it with 2 - yes 2 awesome events at the same hotel, the new dates are:

August 21 - 23, 2009
November 13-15, 2009

So mark your calendars now, we are just about SOLD OUT for our February event!!

More updates coming soon!!

Click here for more San Diego info

Big Bear Scrapbooking Retreat Weekend just added May 15 - 17, 2009

2008-11-02T19:40:00.000-08:00

After searching and searching I finally found the perfect place for our Big Bear Scrapbooking Retreat, the Knickerbocker Mansion Bed & Breakfast. This place is simply adorable, I am certain you are going to love it as much as I did!! What could be better than scrapping at your own 6 foot table around the clock, a delicious gourmet breakfast, & fresh mountain air, nothing! A $50.00 non-refundable deposit holds your spot, hope to see you there!!

Click here to check out all of the event details!

San Diego Filling Up!

2008-11-02T19:20:00.000-08:00

Our San Diego Retreat is over 3 months away and we only have 8 spaces left so if you have been procrastinating hurry and sign up today! For all the retreat details click on the link:

San Diego Retreat Info

Check back here for uto the minute retreat updates, classes, vendors specials and other fun announcements!!

Welcome to my Scrappin' Escapes Blog

2008-09-05T08:15:00.000-07:00

This is the place to come by and visit for all the latest Scrappin' Escapes News, special offers, classes, contests, dates anything and everything related to our awesome retreats!

Irvine is less than 4 weeks away, if you have never been to one our retreats, you definitely need to check it out we are currently offering some amazing specials and as if that wasn't reason enough to come on by we have some amazing classes with fabulous instructors!
We are so lucky to have Donna Salazar & Liz Hicks of Prima teaching on Sat. Oct. 4th, if you have ever wanted to take a Prima class this is the day to do it, 2 amazing Prima Instructors with 3 technique packed classes. you won't want to miss this!! As if 2 Prima instructors wasn't cool enough we are lucky to have Stacy DeWid of Creative Imaginations teaching a fabulous Family Clock Project, if you missed her class at the Expo, then join us Sat Oct. 4th, Enjoy her class without the hassle and crowds of the Expo, plus take the class for less!!
Kari of Urban Anthology had the pleasure of taking a class with Mr Tim Holtz himself at CKU and she is brining everything she learned to this fast placed class at our Irvine Retreat!

I will be updating later so be sure to check back often!!!