Get Ready to Get Hopping for Spring!

I apologise that I was not able to post much on the blog this week. The studio has been a flurry of activity getting ready for not one but two incredible blog hops that are happening this weekend and early next week.

Join the ladies from 4G this weekend as they feature all their newest spring creations. There will be a prize on each blog you can enter to win and also prize entries from the 4G main event page for finishing the hop. Its a great chance to see some incredible artwork and also win some very cool prizes.

4G Spring Blog Hop Event Page

Be sure to come back Monday as we begin hopping with Bella Blvd and Canvas Corp Brands. There are going to be some amazing prizes and some of the worlds most talented designers from both design teams will be spotlighting their spring creations. Be sure to follow the hashtag #BBCCBTEAMUP on Instagram and Twitter.

So put on your favourite music and your comfy slippers and get ready to hop, hop, hop your way to Spring.

Gecko Galz Papercrafting Challenge:Moo??????

This is my sample for the Gecko Galz Challenge for March which required the creation of a MOO. This of course required a google search on the topic first to see what in the world a MOO was. I have become acquainted with ATCs, inchies, and twinchies but this was my first MOO ever.

Moo - 1-1/8" x 2-3/4" rectangles
Wasn't that helpful? I searched the forums and that pretty much sums it up. They are attributed to the tiny business cards made famous by the print company MOO. Makes sense right.

Here is my first attempt at a MOO. It was challenging to decide how to use the precious space available.

I don't believe I have said MOO this many times since reading my little ones Mr Brown can Moo can you, by Dr Seuss. I have a feeling that book may make a comeback at storytime tonight.

Ok, so get out there and create a MOO. Its just as much fun to make as it is to say. Be sure to share your pictures. MOOs are meant to be shared.

Who has Scrapfest on their Spring Bucket List ?

We have left the planning of this event a bit short on time, but sometimes they' re the most fun. We are currently seeking prices for a bus to get us up there. I know that the coaches can hold between 33-55 comfortably.

We would like to have the bus start in Kingston  and then make additional stops in Shannonville and Belleville,

We have received feedback that everyone wants to make the meals quick and inexpensive so my idea of a trip to the Mandarin would be out.

We will purchase market tickets for you and include it in the cost of the bus. But still enter to earn free tickets on yesterdays blog.

If you are interested in joining us in theory (so we have numbers for bus) please let us know ASAP.
(email mygandmasteacups@gmailcom)

Spread the news with your friends as Scrapfest is so much fun when you have your posse with you.

SCRAPFEST IN KITCHENER 2016 EXHIBITORS

The following are Exhibitors at ScrapFest in Kitchener 2016

Byrds Nest Paperie (Johnstown)  Class Act Stamps (Oshawa) Close To My Heart (Orillia) Country Escapes (Woodville) Creative Memories (Richmond Hill) Creative Scrapbooker Magazine [formerly Canadian Scrapbooker] EC Paper Crafts (Shannonville)  Four Seasons Scrap-Inn (Michigan) Frog's Whiskers Ink (Campbellford) House of Scraps (Breslau) Infinite Designs Scrapbook Studio (Orillia)  Karen's Creations Scrapbooking (Wiarton) Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps (St. Thomas) Linda's Photography & Scrapbooking (Lively) Local King Rubber Stamp (North Vancouver) MatScraps (London) Memories Manor (Michigan)

Ninabrook (Essex) One Crazy Stamper (Bolton) Pointer Gifts and Crafts (Markham) Sassy Scrapping (Oshawa) Scrapbook Niagara (Niagara Falls) ScrapMuch? (Brantford) Scrapping Turtle (Kitchener) Scraptures (St. Catharines) Southern Ridge Trading Co. (Kamloops, BC)  Stampin' Up! (Burlington) The Art House Studio (Cambridge) The Embellished Connection (Ottawa) Thirty-One Gifts (Waterdown) Two Scrapbook Friends (Waterloo) Younique Country Retreat (Guelph)/ Too Younique (Mount Forest) Your Next Stamp (Waterloo)

Check back regularly as more are signing up every day!!

Scrapfest Kitchener 2016

The countdown is on to one of the most fun scrapbooking and paper events of the year. Be sure to get your tickets early as you don't want to miss any of the fun.

My Grandma's Teacups along with Cathy Dafoe are putting together a group to attend. For more information email mygrandmasteacups@gmail.com

Groups are great but free is better! Scrapfest owner Lisa Sales-Furtney is giving us passes to the event to share with all our wonderful readers. Enter to win 2 Vip passes to Scrapfest Kitchener.

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SCRAPFEST IN KITCHENER'S MARKETPLACE PASS INFORMATION

We have four different Marketplace passes available for purchase:

VIP Marketplace Pass  $20+HST
This is a two day event pass that allows you to join in our special Friday night VIP Marketplace and then come back and shop all day on Saturday. You also receive the VIP "scrap" bag which is filled with product from our sponsors. These tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. VIP Passes sell out quickly so be ready to register on Tuesday, February 9th at 8pm.
ScrapFest Crop  $97.50+HST
The price of the Crop includes: your VIP pass ($20 value) to the ScrapFest Marketplace (both Friday and Saturday), over 24 hours of cropping time, a "crop" bag filled with product from our sponsors, scheduled contests, giveaways, and more!! The theme for the Crop is "Super Heroes"! The theme for the Layout contest is "Who's Your Hero?"
Friday Marketplace Pass  $15+HST 
The pass allows you entrance to the ScrapFest Marketplace on Friday, April 8th, 2016. A "scrap" bag is included. It does not include entrance to the Marketplace on Saturday, April 9th.
Saturday Marketplace Pass  $10+HST (in advance) or $12 (cash at the door)
This allows you to shop in the ScrapFest Marketplace on Saturday, April 9th, 2016 from 9am - 5pm. It may be purchased in advance or at the door. You do not receive any type of goodie bag with this pass.
As well, you can purchase educational classes at an additional cost. A Marketplace pass is not included in the cost of any class and you must have a pass to enter the Marketplace.

ScrapFest Marketplace Hours:

The hours for the Marketplace are:

• Friday, April 8th: 3:00pm-10:00pm (Crop participants only)


• Friday, April 8th: 4:00pm-10:00pm (VIP and Friday Marketplace participants)


• Saturday, April 9th: 9:00am-5:00pm (Open to the General Public)