I, Rebecca, will be on WFMZ Channel 69 on Tuesday, Feb. 9th between 8:30 am and 9:00 am.  I’ll be showing some quick and easy Valentine’s Day projects.  Be sure to tune in!

Join all the current leads for a chat in the Fiskars chatroom.  Do you have questions about the position of lead fiskateer?  Wonder what we do behind the scenes, the fun benefits, different ways we ’share the Fiskars love’?  Well, we’d love to chat.  Join us to get your questions answered and more.  We will hold the chat on Tuesday, February 9th at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific Time)/6:30 p.m. (Mountain Time)/7:30 p.m. (Central Time) and 8:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).  The link for the chatroom . . . . http://www.fiskateers.com/chat/index.html Hope to see you there with questions in hand.

Join me, Kelly Jo, at New England Scrapbook Company for Fiskateer Friday on February 12th.  Let’s start this romantic weekend with our love of crafting on a Friday night.  The crop runs from 6:00 pm to Midnight.  I’ll bring tools to share and more!  For more information, contact the store 860.693.9197.

Place: Fiskateer Chatroom.  Time: 9:00 PM Eastern Time.  Event: a Blind Date for you on Valentines Day!  

(That’s right, I’m not telling you who’s comingl.  But trust me, you’re going to LOVE it!)

I (Cheryl) will be at ‘Brave Girl Camp’ held in the beautiful Idaho Rocky Mountains by Melody Ross, her sister Kathy and her family.  This is incredible experience.  While this session is now sold out I encourage you to check out future dates.  You can find out more here at http://www.bravegirlsclub.com/aboutbravegirlcamp-main.html  You will be touched, inspired and encouraged!

Crop ’til you drop with me, Angela, at Rolland Melton Elementary’s fund raising crop on Saturday, February 20th from 9 am to 8 pm.  I’ll have all my Fiskars tools available for you to use at the crop and I’ll be providing some prizes and raffle items as well. For more details and to register, email Shelly at shellyln@sbcglobal.net

Join me, Rebecca, for a crop at Fancy That Scrapbook Boutique in Hummelstown, PA on Saturday Feb. 20th!  If you’ve never been to Fancy That, you are in for a treat - it’s amazing!  The crop runs from 8 am until 12 am (wow, 16 hours of cropping!).  I’ll be there from noon until 7 pm with goodies, prizes and tools to play with!  For more info, contact the lovely ladies at the store, 717-566-2012, or email them at info@fancythatscrapbook.com.  I’d love to see you there!

Meet me, Lead Fiskateer Wendy Jo in the Virginia Beach, VA area.  More details to come in the begining of February!  Be sure to check back for details!

Save the date!  I, Rebecca, have got an online chat with author and fellow Fiskateer Roni Johnson scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25th at 9 pm EST in the Fiskateer chatroom!  Roni is the author of Teach Yourself VISUALLY Collage and Altered Art and Fiskateer #2595!  She’s incredibly talented, has a great blog, and is also an old and dear pal of mine!  Put it on your calendar and make sure you join us!

Hey Fiskateers!  Gather your cropping supplies and load up on the snacks and coffee - it’s time for another online crop with me, Rebecca, right here on the Fiskateer message board!  I’ll post a few of the challenges ahead of time, so make sure you keep an eye on the blog!  Then join me all day Saturday for some online cropping madness.  Make sure you stay on your toes, ‘cuz you know I’m sneaky! 

I, Kelly Jo, will be doing a demo meet ‘n greet at Croptopia at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Mystic, CT on Saturday, February 27th from 10:00-2:00pm for FREE Fiskars’ demos.  Stop by and try out some Fiskars tools and receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Fisk-a-Fabulous prize basket.

If You are not attending the crop, You can still stop by and say, “Hi”.  Croptopia has opened up the vendor space to the public on Saturday from 10:00-5:00.  Admission is $1 with all proceeds going to charity.

Hope to see You there!

Kim #5612 is hosting an all day crop at the Lockport Mason’s Hall on Saturday, February 27th from 11:00AM -10:00PM.  Cost is $35 and includes food and prizes!  Reserve Your spot by emailing Kim at snsemporium@yahoo.com or calling her at her pizzeria (Kassies) at 716-438-3799 before Feb. 14th.

Grab your orange cowboy boots and join me, Angela, for a Texas-style shop hop.  I’ll be participating in the Houston Area Scrapbook Round Up that’s going on all over the greater Houston area.  For details, check my blog post here: http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2010/02/05/id-like-to-round-up-a-few-fiskateers/ .  I’ll be in the area from March 4th - 6th at various store locations.

Join me, Lead Fiskateer Wendy Jo, as I roll out the orange carpet for an on-line crop as I celebrate the biggest night for movie fans… the Oscars!  There will be fun on the website all day long followed by a live chat in the Fiskateer chatroom during the television telecast.  More details to come closer to the event.

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 949-888-7051.  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.

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, 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!

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.

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!

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.