Spring Crafting Retreat

Monday, September 30, 2013

Fall Dates: Reserve now!

Spots are already filling up for the Fall Paper Angels Crating Retreat!!  Space is limited for this popular event, so you will want to register ASAP.  

November 29th - December 1st
$295 for the entire weekend

This festive weekend of crafting includes:
  • a private room complete with linens and towels (some shared rooms available on a first requested basis) 
  • six full, delicious meals (dinner Friday to lunch Sunday)
  • delightful pillow gifts
  • a fabulous goodie bag valued at over $50! 
  • door prizes
  • raffles
  • 50/50 draws
  • use of your very own 6' long table including plenty of space around your chair for totes, etc.
  • optional classes (details to come)
  • inspiration station, tool bar, Big Shot station, punches, and stamps galore
  • and FUN, FUN, FUN!
A $100 deposit is required to reserve your spot (refundable up to September 30th).  Full payment is due by September 30th.  After which the registration fee will be $310 payable in full.

UPDATE – October 30, 2013 – there are a limited number of daytime only openings for our event!  Please join us at 9 am on Saturday, November 30th for a fun day of crafting!  You will receive a goodie bag, participate in all our draw prizes and other fun games, have access to our buffet of tools and enjoy lunch and dinner!  You will leave by 10 pm feeling fabulous after your day of paper crafting!  Space for this option is limited and is offered at $95.

To save your space for the weekend please contact one of the organizers below.  
Sue Farrant
Call: 604-614-8264
Text: 604-614-8264
Email: surich@shaw.ca

Alison Solven
Call: 604-540-5033
Text: 604-808-9476
Email: alisonsolven@telus.net

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Fun Was Had By All!

We had such a blast at the Spring Paper Angels Paper Crafting Retreat!  Between all the crafting, games, classes, and prizes there wasn't a lot of time for sleep!!  But it was worth sacrificing sleep for fun ;)

Here are some photos of the weekend:
Cute pillow gift :)

Worker bees in the sunshine!

Gorgeous tag - everyone received one!

Kathy's amazing creation!

Our big winner, Wendy, took home almost half of the raffle prizes!!

Modest accommodations, but SUPER comfy beds!

Everyone created a card to donate to Ronald McDonald House, Stampin' Up!'s charity of choice.

Friday, March 22, 2013

Yay! Our third Paper Angels Retreat is almost here!

Friday, April  26th 1pm - Sunday, April 28th 3pm

This glorious weekend of crafting includes:
  • a private room complete with linens and towels (some shared rooms available on a first requested basis) 
  • six full, delicious meals (dinner Friday to lunch Sunday)
  • delightful pillow gifts
  • a fabulous goodie bag valued at over $50! 
  • WOW stamping demos  
  • door prizes
  • raffles
  • 50/50 draws
  • use of your very own 6 foot long table including plenty of space around your chair for totes, etc.
  • optional classes(see details below)
  • tool bar, Big Shot station, punches, and stamps galore
  • and best of all, FUN, time to complete your crafting projects, and companionship of other like-minded crafters!
So come, create fabulous things, eat delicious food, browse the inspiration tables, learn new things, laugh, and enjoy your crafting time. :)

Registration:
FULL WEEKEND
Register by March 31st  for the special Early Bird fee of $265.
Register April 1st - 12th and the fee is $295.  (April 12th is the final day of registration.)

ONE DAY ONLY 
If you can't make it for the entire weekend, but would like to join us for one day you are welcome to join us on Saturday, April 27th from 9am - 10pm.  The fee for one day is $85 and includes your lunch, dinner, 1/2 of a table, a welcome gift, the fab goody bag (valued over $50!), and access to all of the other events taking place on Saturday.
You can send your payment to Sue Farrant via e-transfer, cheque, or cash.  
Contact Sue at surich@shaw.ca or call (604) 614-8264.
Your registration will be confirmed once payment has been made.

About Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre:
Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre is located on 30 acres of forested grandeur on the banks of the Nicomekl River,in south Surrey, so there are acres of beautiful serene property to wander around on.  There is plenty of shopping nearby, lounge areas in each residence, and a fridge & microwave will be available.

All meals are absolutely fabulous! Special dietary needs will be catered where possible, so please inform us of any requirements. Feel free to bring your own snacks, but please refrain from bringing meals into the dining area.

The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Classes:
Printer's Tray $40
Instructor:  Joanne West
Friday, 7pm
In this class you will create this beautiful, seasonally themed Printers Tray. All supplies will be provided and you will go home with a truly exquisite piece to decorate your home. Bring your camera to this event! We will have alternative themed displays for you to take pictures of so you will have inspiration to  switch out the theme for the seasons! Yes..this is interchangeable and so easy to change as you feel through the year, come to the class and find out just how easy this is!
Limited to just 10 spots in this class. Don't delay!


Pimp My Kit $25
Instructor: Sue Farrant
Saturday, 9:30am
Back by popular demand! In this class we will take the "For the Record" Scrapbooking Kit and "pimp" it up!
Adding beautiful metallic accents and colourful co-ordinating cardstock and ribbons we will recreate the layout and make it even better! At the end of this class you will have two pages completed ready to just add your photos!


Sweet Swallowtail Card Class $30
Instructor: Barb Baker
Saturday, 2:30pm 

In this class we will make four cards and a box for storing the cards, making it a fabulous gift for someone special. Each card will feature the gorgeous Swallowtail stamp found in Stampin' Up's Spring Catalogue.  You will also get your very own clear-mount Swallowtail stamp with your class fee!  If you already own the Swallowtail stamp, you may choose another stamp set valued at $16.95 or less, but be sure to bring your Swallowtail with you!

Think Outside the Boxes! $25
Instructor: Sue Farrant
Saturday, 7:30pm
In this class you will use the contents of the Designer Boxes Kit and "Think Outside the Boxes". There is nothing Sue like more that to take a kit and play with it and see where it leads her. This one lead her to a whole lot of fun and creativity!
In this class you will create a 2-page 12x12 layout, 2 cards, 1 decorated box with gift cards, 1 decorated peek-a-boo window box with candy.


12 Things Mini Album, $30
Instructor: Joanne West
Sunday, 9:30am 
Made from scratch you will complete a beautiful, colourful, and fun mini album. 12 6x6 pocket pages with lovely accents and details. Using our beautiful International Bazaar Designer Series Papers Jo will take you through the steps of creating this great little book. 12 things, 12 months, 12 anything! Choose your theme. Papers are really versatile and can be used for a male or female themed book.