Shakti
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Apr 28, 2023 14:30:43 GMT
Post by Shakti on Apr 28, 2023 14:30:43 GMT
Thank you! Are the CK Scrapbook conventions very tightly focused on scrapbooking? Sounds like they would be...and that's the only one that's really close to me.
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Post by scrapnnana on Apr 28, 2023 17:34:03 GMT
Thank you! Are the CK Scrapbook conventions very tightly focused on scrapbooking? Sounds like they would be...and that's the only one that's really close to me. I have been to a variety of scrapbook and stamp conventions. I am not sure if I have specifically been to a CK scrapbook convention. I don’t want to spend money for a hotel, because I’d rather spend it on stamps, dies, papers, tools, etc., so I have only attended conventions that come to my area. When I lived near DC, we got one scrapbook convention per year. Now I live relatively close to DFW, and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that two to three scrapbook/stamp conventions come to this area every year. I missed the first one this year, but am hoping to go to the one in June. Every Scrapbook convention that I have gone to includes stamping and card making, along with scrapbooking. I recommend checking the vendor list ahead of time. However, the conventions have definitely shrunk in size from what they used to be. I think they are still worth attending if you live close enough to drive there in less than an hour, but I wouldn’t pay for a hotel. |
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Shakti
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Post by Shakti on Apr 28, 2023 17:41:38 GMT
All good info, thanks! The CK one is an hour or two's drive. I agree that a hotel seems out of line, though if I had local crafty friends I could see making a girls' weekend of it. The third one mbanda linked looked really interesting, but that's a six+ hour drive for me! I guess the other question I have is how/where do you find out about these events? |
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Apr 28, 2023 17:56:13 GMT
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Post by rockymtnpea on Apr 28, 2023 17:56:13 GMT
Shakti…I just googled scrapbooking conventions and a list came up. I decided since my area doesn’t have any I am willing to travel (I am ok flying) and book a hotel if the event looks good. The ones I have seen also offer crops so that makes them even more attractive for me.
Search for Ckaceapbookevents.com
Scrapbookexpo
Stamp&scrapbook expo
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Shakti
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Apr 28, 2023 18:57:10 GMT
Post by Shakti on Apr 28, 2023 18:57:10 GMT
Thank you and I'm sorry -- that really wasn't intended to be a "please can you google this for me."  I was really wondering if there were web sites or other sources where people found these things. Looks like maybe craft magazines/craft magazine sites are where many of them are listed. I did find another close to home and more stamp/card oriented, but it's right around my kid's graduation/mother's visit. And I jumped into the virtual retreat thing really hard and regrettably fast. I think I will plan to go to the CK one in NH in September and them think about the other for next year maybe. |
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Apr 28, 2023 19:59:13 GMT
Post by don on Apr 28, 2023 19:59:13 GMT
I go to their web sites and they list their schedules.
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Apr 28, 2023 20:24:26 GMT
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Post by rockymtnpea on Apr 28, 2023 20:24:26 GMT
Shakti…If that was for me I didn’t think you were saying google it for me. 😃(no snark) .After I typed that I went and looked where I found the info and just included it. Sometimes when I google I am left thinking ‘is this what they meant/were talking about so I figured just listing some was better. 😃👍🏾
If you lived anywhere near me we could explore together but you mentioned NH so you are waaaayyyyy across the country from me.
I have not done any virtual/online classes…I am not sure I would love them. But perhaps should try one before committing to that thought. 😀
Happy crafting
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Post by mbanda on Apr 28, 2023 20:57:25 GMT
All good info, thanks! The CK one is an hour or two's drive. I agree that a hotel seems out of line, though if I had local crafty friends I could see making a girls' weekend of it. The third one mbanda linked looked really interesting, but that's a six+ hour drive for me! I guess the other question I have is how/where do you find out about these events? The CK conventions (called GASC in my area) are a mix of scrapbooking and card making. They aren't as large as they used to be but I still like attending and sometimes even taking classes or going to the crop. I have 2 friends that go with me. The StampScrapArt tour one is definitely focused more on stamping & cardmaking but it is pretty small as well. But there were companies there that did not go to the other conventions. I'm feel lucky that all 3 of those I listed come to the Dallas area every year. I've been going to these expos/conventions for years. I found out about GASC through traditional advertising many years ago. They had an ad in the paper & billboards when they first started coming to the area (probably 15 years+ ago). Since then I follow their Facebook page plus I'm on their email list so I get updates. I also follow the Facebook pages & am on the email lists of Stamp and Scrapbook Expo and the StampScrapArt tour so I get their updates as well. I really still enjoy going to the conventions and seeing product in person. I like doing the make-n-takes and just generally being around a bunch of creative energy. It gets me motivated!! |
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Post by leeny on Jun 3, 2023 23:16:41 GMT
don I hope you are having a great time at Expo! Don't forget to show us what you made!
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Post by scrapnnana on Jun 4, 2023 1:18:37 GMT
I hope you are having an amazing time!
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Post by FurryP on Jun 4, 2023 17:27:40 GMT
Yay don! I hope you bought lots of good stuff. And that you had a wonderful time. You deserve it.  |
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Jun 5, 2023 1:57:29 GMT
Post by artisticscrapper on Jun 5, 2023 1:57:29 GMT
I hope you had a great time! Please let us know how your trip was.
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Jun 5, 2023 2:54:17 GMT
Post by nylene on Jun 5, 2023 2:54:17 GMT
don, I hope you have had a wonderful time and that you have had safe travels. Come share what you learned!
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Jun 9, 2023 4:36:59 GMT
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Post by robinm on Jun 9, 2023 4:36:59 GMT
don, how was the Expo? Are you still recovering?
Did you find any treasures or take classes?
I like to watch Expo/CK review and haul videos on YouTube. It helps me plan my visit.
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Jun 9, 2023 15:42:26 GMT
Post by mikklynn on Jun 9, 2023 15:42:26 GMT
don Add me to the list of Peas that wants an update! I've never been to an Expo or other similar event.
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Post by myboysnme on Jun 9, 2023 22:41:08 GMT
I love Expo. I have attended for at least 10 years or more. Spent a ton this year!
I have also been going to CKC for at least 20 years. I like them both and always find lots to buy.
I also do the crops at both conventions.
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Shakti
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Post by Shakti on Jul 29, 2023 12:14:10 GMT
Thanks to all who posted Expo love!
I have my tickets to two classes and the sales floor for the CK event in Manchester, NH at the end of September.
One is an all-occasion card class and the other is centered around a CM bow and envelope making device, which appears to be about to retire. But because I have been really wanting to do more with mini-slimline cards and held back by lack of really good envelope choices, I am hoping that it works well and I will have an easy source of envelopes in the size.
It's about an hour's drive, so I'll be making a day trip of it.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Jul 29, 2023 14:04:51 GMT
The Creating Keepsakes Convention is in Lancaster, PA this weekend, but I didn't go. It always falls the weekend of my grandson's birthday and sometimes we go and sometimes we don't. It has gotten smaller and smaller as the years have gone by. I hope you enjoy it Shakti ! Let us know! |
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Post by Shakti on Sept 30, 2023 16:54:50 GMT
I bailed on Expo. Stressful week at work, difficult four-hour round-trip drive in mostly pouring rain to get DK at school. DK home for a weekend visit. Felt that yoga was more important than a shopping opportunity I didn't really need at all.
The thing I was most looking forward to was that one of the other members of my Tayored Expressions group was also going, so we'd get to meet in person. But I sent her my tickets to the two classes I registered for, so she can pick up the supplies from them and we'll meet for coffee or something around here instead.
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I was really wondering if there were web sites or other sources where people found these things. Looks like maybe craft magazines/craft magazine sites are where many of them are listed. I did find another close to home and more stamp/card oriented, but it's right around my kid's graduation/mother's visit.
