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Post by peasandthanku on Feb 13, 2021 20:39:12 GMT
I know I posted about the first Maker Mania but most of the stores had already sold out....but we are now preparing for our Maker Mania 3!! If you haven't heard of it before, Maker Mania is a weekend full of a ton of fun where you can join a range of independent store owners from across Canada and US, as well as over 1000 other crafters for a weekend of amazing demos, instruction, inspiration and community. Right now I can share with you that the date for the next one is June 4-6th but everything is recorded so don't worry if you already have plans that weekend! Stores are not yet selling spots but will be soon  If you have any questions at all, I would be more than happy to answer. I am not one hundred percent certain of which stores will be participating but can tell you the ones that participated last time This is a great way to support your local stores and if you don't have a store near you, any of the participating stores would be happy to ship you a kit. Scrap Addicts in Edmonton Alberta (that's me ) Ladybug Scrapbooks in Lloydminster Alberta Crafty Capers in Nanaimo BC Clipper Street in Langley BC Papercrafters Workshop in Stoufville Ontario Urban Papercrafter in Edmonds WA Winneconne Crafts in Winneconne WI Picture This in Eau Claire WI Inspiration Inn Bloom in Oak Harbour OH Scraps of Love in Peoria AZ Scrapbook N Memories in Harrisonville MO Papercraft Clubhouse in Westbrook CT Buffalo Stamps and Stuff in Amherst NY Memory Bound in Ankeny IA Scrappy Chic in Livonia MI Legacy Paper Arts in Powell OH Everything Stamps and Stuff in West Palm Beach FL Creative Escape in Los Gatos CA |
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Post by grammadee on Feb 13, 2021 20:51:05 GMT
Thanks for the heads up peasandthanku. I have not participated b/c I am not on Facebook. Would the recorded sessions be available for me to watch? |
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Post by kokomo on Feb 13, 2021 20:56:11 GMT
Well, I joined both. The first one I never participated. The second ,which was just a couple of weekends ago, I watched and participated a bit. I find it’s more for card makers not scrapbookers. I didn’t care for the flowery stamp provided so that didn’t help much either. The presentation is great! The demonstrators over all were excellent . Lots of different little projects, but most were simple and clean. It’s not my style , so it didn’t work for me and I will not participate again.
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Post by babylou on Feb 14, 2021 16:10:36 GMT
Thanks for the heads up peasandthanku . I have not participated b/c I am not on Facebook. Would the recorded sessions be available for me to watch? They do them as Facebook lives in a private Facebook group. Unless there is some way to download and save them and share them to someone else, I don't think that would be an option. You could join Facebook just to participate in this and keep your user profile private and pretty locked up. Just a thought. |
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Post by babylou on Feb 14, 2021 16:19:23 GMT
Well, I joined both. The first one I never participated. The second ,which was just a couple of weekends ago, I watched and participated a bit. I find it’s more for card makers not scrapbookers. I didn’t care for the flowery stamp provided so that didn’t help much either. The presentation is great! The demonstrators over all were excellent . Lots of different little projects, but most were simple and clean. It’s not my style , so it didn’t work for me and I will not participate again. I'm sorry that you feel this way about it. We do all have our own styles and likes and dislikes of course. But, I have to disagree a little. I think it was geared towards scrapbooking just as much as cards. A lot of the techniques and ideas could easily be used on a page. Plus, I think a lot of the projects were card related because it's easier for the stores to show in their short amount of time they have. Also, the same with things being clean and simple. I think they are limited in time so they try to focus on one or two things to show. I haven't watched everything yet, but I feel like you could definitely use a lot of the ideas all at once and make something more your style. So far, everything I've made hasn't even been projects they did. I just used the beautiful products and made things that I liked! I think it was really neat to see and hear different ideas and styles from all the stores! So much information and knowledge being shared and that makes it really an awesome event! |
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Post by FurryP on Feb 14, 2021 17:30:45 GMT
What price range are we talking about?
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Post by justjac on Feb 14, 2021 18:22:06 GMT
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Post by joyfulnana on Feb 14, 2021 18:55:38 GMT
So glad to see this thread, as we were talking about this at last nights crop and the beautiful projects justjac was putting together really piqued my interest. The LSS an hour from me participates, she has early registration up for the maker 2 attendees. I'll be keeping an eye out for updates. justjac I love your pages! |
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Post by grammadee on Feb 14, 2021 23:12:44 GMT
Those pages are absolutely GORGEOUS, justjac! Purple is definitely YOUR colour. Love the different ways you used that pp with the banner strips, and the layered mats. |
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Post by melanieg on Feb 14, 2021 23:44:51 GMT
What price range are we talking about? I believe the kit w all the class products is apx $80. |
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Post by babylou on Feb 15, 2021 1:32:13 GMT
What price range are we talking about? It was $75 and that included a kit I'd product, plus access to a private Facebook group where 18 stores each share at least 2 projects/ techniques/ ideas. Plus everyone else in the group shares ideas, creations, e.t.c. It's worth it! |
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Post by peasandthanku on Feb 15, 2021 5:07:23 GMT
I am sorry you felt that way kokomo but I would agree with babylou in that there were all kinds of layouts and cards. I too am a mixed media girl but most often if you take a clean and simple and add layers and media, it becomes more my style grammadee, I am working at the store tomorrow and would be happy to discuss facebook with you if you wanted to - unfortunately, the videos are only on there but last round, I had several customers come in so I could get them set up with a very closed account if that would work for you. justjac, your layouts are GORGEOUS!!! You did a fantastic job. Prices in Canada are $85 and in the US it is $75 |
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Post by huskermom98 on Feb 16, 2021 3:46:38 GMT
I like the concept, but was not a fan of the kits. I'd love to participate because my LSS is involved, but not if I don't like the kits.
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Post by peasandthanku on Feb 17, 2021 1:05:55 GMT
I like the concept, but was not a fan of the kits. I'd love to participate because my LSS is involved, but not if I don't like the kits. You honestly have to think of the kit as a bonus but realize that you are getting tutorials for a minimum of 36 projects for the price 😊 If you were to pay for 37 classes, your price would easily be triple what you paid. Also, thank you for supporting your Lss ❤️ |
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Post by leeny on Feb 17, 2021 1:50:44 GMT
I will not sign up again. I thoroughly enjoyed the presentations, but not the kit and I had issues with my home store from the get-go. I wish there was an option for the class instruction only without the kit and I might try again using a different store.
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Post by marg on Feb 18, 2021 21:59:32 GMT
I'd love to sign up but I'm not on Facebook and don't ever want to be.
It's a great idea, though, good luck!
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If you have any questions at all, I would be more than happy to answer.
