I, Rebecca, will be sewing with the wonderful folks from ConKerr Cancer at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Friday, March 12th from 9:30 am -1 pm.  We’ll be sharing the joy of sewing and making pillowcases with the kids in the Pediatric Oncology Day Clinic.  It’s really an amazing experience!

Join me (Cheryl) and Gail from GCD Studios for a lovely afternoon make and take session at Timeless Treasures in Rancho Santa Margarita.  We will hold the event on Saturday, March 13th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.  We will be sharing about Fiskars tools, Melody Ross’ new chipart tool and using GCD consumables to make some beautiful jewelry pieces.  You won’t want to miss it.  The cost will be minimal and for more information and to sign up you can call Timeless Treasures at 949-888-7151.  I’ll be sharing some Fiskars love and some GCD love as well.  This will be the first of a series of make and take sessions in and around Southern California.  It’s going to be a grand afternoon of learning, playing, creating and visiting.  Hope to see you there.

Join me, Kelly Jo, for a Fisk-a-Fabulous Crop.  This FREE crop will be held at the Cora Belden Library in Rocky Hill, CT, on Saturday, March 13th from 10:00-5:00 PM.  I’ll be there in Orange with Fisk-a-Goodies and tools to share.  To register, email your name, telephone number and email address to me at kellyjo@fiskateers.com.  I hope You can join me at this Fisk-a-Fun Crop!

I, Wendy Jo, will be in Mechanicsburg, PA attending the March Spring Fling Crop.  I’ll be there with some make-and-takes and I will spreading a little Fiskars love with participants.  The organizers of this crop have informed me that space is limited.  For more information, visit www.thecocoacrop.com

Join Fiskateer Besty for a fun crop on March 20th, 2010 in Morris, Illinois.  The cost is $20 and includes lunch, snacks, drinks, goodies and covers the rental of the facility.  So join in the fun.  Space is limited.  To register or if you have questions feel free to contact Betsy at lets_scrap@juno.com

Join me (Cheryl), the Scrapbook Royalty staff, a group of wonderful participants and talented teachers like Margie Romney Aslet, Candice Carpenter, Alisa Burke and Jennifer Priest for an incredible charitable art retreat.  The event will be held March 20th through the 21st, 2009 in Solana Beach, California.  With the theme as “Royalty Over the Rainbow” this event is sure to inspire and uplift.  This event will benefit the Cancer Coping Center and the San Dieguito Boys and Girls Club.  Some of the highlights . . . afternoon tea and professional photographers on the beach, Executive Chef preparing food for you and doing demonstrations, progressive and inspiring classes, special movie viewing, goodies galore and more.  For more information, details and to register you can check out more here . . . http://www.scrapbookroyalty.com/rainbow_retreat.html  Hope to see you there at this special event.  I know of a few fiskateers already signed up and raising donations for a wonderful cause.

Hey Fiskateers!  Join me, Rebecca, for an AWESOME video chat with the one and only Crafty Chica!!! WOOHOO!  The fabulously talented and glittery Kathy Cano-Murillo, aka The Crafty Chica, will be joining us on Sunday, March 21st at 9 pm EST for a video chat on our Livestream channel. Kathy will talk about her latest book, Waking Up in the Land of Glitter, and tons of other crafty things.  Mark your calendars!!

Meet me, Lead Fiskateer Wendy Jo, at Scrapbooking Expressions in New Castle, PA on Sunday, March 21st.  I will be there for a special RSVP event excusively for their “Expression Club Members” from 1:00 - 3:00.  Then I will be doing demos and have a make-and-take for the public between 3:00 - 5:00.  This store is just a short drive from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Youngstown, Ohio!  I hope to see you there!  For store information, please visit www.scrapbookingexpressions.net  

Kelly More #6353 is hosting a Spring Cleaning Crop March 26, 27 and 28th in Altamont, NY (about 10 miles West of Albany).  This crop will run from Friday 4:00-11:00pm, Saturday 8:00am -11:00pm and Sunday 8:00am -1:00pm.  Registration fee is $15, meals will be available for purchase and there are several local hotels.  Click here for more information, or contact Kelly at 518.355.3585.  It’s going to be an orange Fisk-a-Fun Weekend!

I think the winter storms will be past us by now so it’s safe to plan a Fisk-a-teer Road Trip!  Local Fiskateers, meet me, Kelly Jo, at Hobby Lobby in Poughkeepise, NY on Saturday, March 27th for some shopping and then we’ll break bread at a local restaurant.  Special guest Marianne #6701 from Arizona will be joining us, too!  Mark Your calendar… Specific time and locations coming soon!  Email me, kellyjo@fiskateers.com for more information.  Hope to see You!

I, Rebecca, will be in wild and wonderful West Virginia on Saturday, Mar. 27th for the third annual Charity Crop for Lupus hosted by our very own Fiskateer of the Year Maxine!!! I was fortunate enough to attend last year, and it was an absolute blast!  The food alone was worth the trip - lots of delicious homemade goodies and of course, candy!  Seriously, Maxine and her merry band of Fiskateers definitely know how to put on a crop, and Mary is one of the funniest auctioneers I have ever heard. The crop will last from 12-8:30pm, and the cost is $30, which is donated to the Lupus Foundation.  Contact 304-733-9414 to reserve your spot.  Trust me, you won’t want to miss it!

Join me, Rebecca, for another great chat!!  Creating Keepsakes Hall of Famer/Dream Team, Scrapbooker of The Year finalist and Sketches For Scrapbooks author Ali Davis is going to be joining us in the Fiskateer chatroom on Sunday, March 28th at 9 pm EST.  WAHOO!  I am so excited about this because as you all know, I am THE slowest scrapper in the ENTIRE universe, but not when I have one of Ali’s books in my hands.  I just pick a sketch I like and go for it!  They are a wonderful tool to have in your crop bag!  Of course, we’ll have some other surprises as well!!  Join us!!

I’ve got something to celebrate so join me, Kelly Jo, for a Fiskateer crop on Saturday, April 10th from 10:00AM-6:00PM at Inspiration Station.  Debby #412 will treat us with a deli platter lunch and drinks and we’ll provide the Fisk-a-Fun!  Call the store (860)684-2641 to reserve Your spot!  Hope to see You there.

I, Rebecca, will be at the 3rd Annual All Day Crop Fundraiser for the Phoenixville Senior Center on Saturday, April 17th from 10am-12pm.  I’ll have goodies for everyone, tools to play with, and prizes to give away!  Come and play with me!  For more information on the crop, contact Edie at 610-935-1515.  Hope to see you there!

The best scrapbook stores in CT are at it again with their 4 Store Bus Tour! Join me, Kelly Jo, on April 18th at Wiggles and Giggles for a Free Fiskars demo while You enjoy the rest of Your day shopping, laughing and learning all while someone else does the driving!

New England Scrapbook Co., Canton, Scrapbook Clubhouse, Westbrook, The Inspiration Station, Stafford Springs and Wiggles & Giggles, Wethersfield.

The fun begins at your host store where you’ll receive a delicious breakfast to get you ready to start your adventure then it’s off to the next store.

At each store you’ll receive a free gift and discounted shopping while you discover the unique characteristics of each shop.

Your ticket includes:

• Round trip transportation to all four stores on the tour
• Breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Special promotions at each store

Cost is $60 per person and registration begins:  February 1st at 10am.  To register call or visit your host store.

Join in on a restful and relaxing artistic getway at Reflections in Newport Beach, California from April 30th to May 2nd, 2010.  I (Cheryl) will be there at the event doing make and takes and ’spreading the Fiskars love.’  So much detail in this fantastic retreat!  Super teachers like Elizabeth Kartchner, Kelly Goree, Maggie Holmes, and Katie Watson.  Lovely projects, surroundings, and atmosphere that Karen and Susan have planned for you.  If you can’t make it for the whole retreat you can join in on an one night fantastic shopping and creative experience by attending the Isle Carnival with lovely vendors and make and takes.  I’ll be sharing a fun make and take with you at the Isle Carnival.  For more information and to register you can check out the website and blog . . .

http://www.reflectionsevent.com/index.html

and

http://www.reflectionsevent2009.blogspot.com/

Hope to see you there!

How will You be spending National Scrapbooking Day?  I, Kelly Jo, will be at Cool Crops in West Yarmouth, MA for their annual Spring Fling.  I’m bringing my traveling demo kit filled with Fisk-a-Fun Fiskars’ tools for You to use on Your projects.  And I’ll even show You a few of my special tricks.   Be sure to stop by and try a Fiskars tool to be entered to win a Fisk-a-Fabulous prize basket.  Hope to see You there!

Join me, Angela, for an online celebration of National Scrapbooking Day.  I will have challenges, prizes and tutorials to share with you so plan your snacks, clear a crafting space near your computer and get ready for a Fiskateer party right here at www.Fiskateers.com.  Party will start at 8 am PST and end at 10 pm PST. I’ll be posting more details on the blog a few weeks before May 1st.

Meet me, Lead Fiskateer Wendy Jo at Great Scraps in Millersville, MD for Fiskars Demo Day.  I will be there 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm with make-and-takes and a few surprises too.  Hope to see you there!

Join me, Kelly Jo, on May 15th from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Simsbury Inn.  Scrapbook Summit is hosting a scrapbooking retreat the weekend of May 15th & 16th, and I’ll be there on Saturday demoing Fiskars tools.  So stop by for tips, tricks and goodies!  For more information, visit the Scrapbook Summit website.

Meet me, Lead Fiskateer Wendy Jo, at an event in Chantilly, VA.  More details to come closer to the date of this event.

Meet me, Lead Fiskateer Wendy Jo, at an event in Chantilly, VA.  More details to come closer to the date of this event.