You asked for it. You begged for it. You demanded it. And now, we are pleased to announce that yes, it is finally going to happen...Scrap Girls is having a digital scrapbooking convention!
Scrap Girls Digital Scrap Link
Connections Live
Here are the facts:
When: October 9-11th
- Note: Convention begins at 1:00 pm - Thursday, October 9th and ends at 6 pm - Saturday, October 11th.
How many people may attend?
- Only 120 openings are available. Space is limited because we have chosen a location that will allow us to provide a more intimate experience for you. We want our attendees to get to know each other and come away with friends for life! But this means that if you want to attend the convention, you better sign up right now. (Besides, you better get your airline tickets before the prices go up. That's a reality. Get crackin'!) Note: As of 05/12/08 we only have 42 openings left. We're running out!)
- If you happen to miss the sign up, send an email to hello@scrapgirls.com and we'll put you on a contact list. If someone suddenly can't attend, we will have them post their opening on the message board, will email you, and you can work it out with them to take over their spot.
Where: Salt Lake City, Utah
Location: To-die-for historic building called the "Officer's Club", located at Fort Douglas
How much does the event cost?
- Only **$275. Read below to see how much you will be receiving and you'll see what a great deal this is!
What will we be doing?
- Classes
- Crops
- Panel event (Ask the design and management team questions)
- Fun
- Shopping trip at a local historic village, which is PERFECT for taking awesome photos. (We'll be taking you there when the light is great!)
- Eating
- Laughing
- And oh yeah... digital scrapbooking!
Who will be teaching classes?
- Some of the *teachers include...
- Ro
- Valerie Randall
- Jan Hicks
- Amanda McGee
- Anna Mansfield
- Laurel Lakey
- Shalae Tippetts
- Brandie Valenzuela
- Trish Yochum
- Lynda Angelastro and April Anderton from Digital Scrapbooking Magazine
*Note: Teachers may change if their life circumstances require it. But we'll make sure you have awesome teachers!
What kinds of *classes will you be attending?
- Typography class (2 hours of serious learning and doing) by Valerie Randall
- The Life You Really Want - How to Get It by Ro
- Color sets by Trish Yochum ---How to develop color sets, what works, where to get color references.
- Patterns by Amanda McGee -- How to make patterned paper. What goes into making a great pattern?
- Making a digital layout, step-by-step, by Laurel Lakey
- NEW! Lynda and April are going to teach a class on how to get published
- And more!!
*Note: Teachers and class topics may change slightly. But we'll make sure you have awesome classes that aren't available anywhere else. These classes are NOT beginning classes. You should be familiar with the types of skills taught in Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed and MORE Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed tutorial programs available in the Scrap Girls Boutique or equivalent prior to attending the convention. Our classes will be meant to expand your knowledge.
What else will you get?
- Food! You will receive the following meals with your registration:
- A gift bag that contains...
- A collection ONLY available at the convention
- PDFs of all of the class handouts
- Treats!
Other important information:
- You'll be receiving a welcome email with your registration, containing information about hotels, transportation from the airport and other important facts. Make sure you put hello@scrapgirls.com in your friends/safe list so that you will receive it. If you don't, please send an email to hello@scrapgirls.com and ask for help.
- **The event registration is NON-REFUNDABLE. Scrap Girls has to pay for the event location, food, gifts and supplies in advance. If you are not able to attend the event, for some reason, you are welcome to find your own replacement. Post a message on the Scrap Girls message board about your opening. Once you work it out with your replacement, please notify us who has taken your place so that we can prepare their materials correctly. You may also contact us and ask if we have anyone on the waiting list.
Hope I see you there!
Ro
