Creative Keepsakes Scrapbook Convention – Charlotte, North Carolina 2008

It isn’t too late, even though the date is rapidly approaching. This year Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Convention (CKC) ’08 is coming to Charlotte, North Carolina on August 15-16, 2008. And while it is coming up fast, there is still time to register and sign up for classes and workshops. You have until Sunday, July 27 at 12 midnight Easter Standard Time to register online for the first pick of your favorite classes and crops. And if you register online between now and Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 12 midnight Eastern Standard Time, you will receive a free gift from Wausau … Continue reading

Scrap-A-Faire – The Virtual Scrapbook Convention Is Back

It’s back and it’s better than ever before. Dubbed the worlds biggest online scrapbooking show, Scrapbooks Etc. is proud to run their Scrap-A-Faire Virtual Convention which is back by popular demand. Can’t get to the regular conventions because they are too far away? Or maybe it isn’t in your budget to sign up for a convention and classes just yet. Well, Scrap-A-Faire is back and is the answer to your wishes. They are offering 18 different classes that will show you how to create all kinds of projects and teach you the latest and greatest cool techniques. Each class offers … Continue reading

A Small Gift With a Big Impact

Christmas shopping this year was made a little easier. Along with the gifts bought for family and friends, I included for each person a copy of ‘The Singing Silence’ by Anne Hamilton. Earlier this year I felt privileged to have been asked to edit this book. It’s only a little book but it packs a great wallop. It is filled with interesting detail and information. I was blown away by what I read. You can read a review of it up on my ‘Write and Read with Dale’ blog or under non fiction at Aussie Reviews-a great site that reviews … Continue reading

The Great American Scrapbook Convention is Coming to Chantilly, Virginia This Weekend

The Great American Scrapbook Convention (GASC) is a true favorite among scrapbookers worldwide. International scrapbookers have been known to travel thousands of miles, just to take classes and shop for items that might not otherwise have access too. It is pretty darn popular in the United States too. GASC originally started in Arlington, Texas as a rather small event, and has grown in absolute leaps and bounds, to include more classes than one can imagine, hundreds of booths and dozens of fun activities. It is also a great place for scrapbook companies to show case their latest products. The annual … Continue reading