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Browse through our list of upcoming scrapbook events, conventions, retreats and special crops - all to be held in Alberta!

Get together with the people you regularly scrapbook with, or come and meet some new scrapbooking friends! These special events offer a wonderful opportunity to pick up fresh and creative ideas that will help you finish some of your projects, or will give you some direction on new products or techniques.

Location: Bittern Lake Lodge (45 minutes south on Hwy 21 past Sherwood Park)

Enjoy a weekend of scrapbooking fun as the Bittern Lake Lodge is transformed into a crafters wonderland! Registration is $175 and includes accommodations (either double or triple occupancy); 6 feet of table space to work on; snacks Friday night, 3 meals Saturday and breakfast & lunch on Sunday. The retreat will be from 4:00PM on Friday until 4:00PM on Sunday.

For additional information, visit the Giggles and Girlfriends web-site, send an email to Rhonda, or give her a call at (780) 964-5211.

Location: Battle Lake 4H Centre, Westerose, AB (approx. 1 hour drive from Edmonton)

The choice is yours whether you want to come out for the 3-day retreat or come out on Thursday, September 30th to give yourself 4 days to scrapbook or quilt away the weekend! The cost for the 3-day retreat is $175 and the 4-day retreat is $225. Accommodations (dorm-style) and meals are all included.

For additional information, visit the Giggles and Girlfriends web-site, send an email to Rhonda, or give her a call at (780) 964-5211.

Location: Bar-V-Nok Resort, on the beach of Pigeon Lake, Central, Alberta

Join in the fun at the Crop till you Can't weekend retreat! Your registration includes accommodations (2 per room), food, use of the crop room with lots of space to work, loot bag with lots of fantastic items, and a chance to win some wonderful door prizes. Rates for this event will range from $160 to $190.

For additional information or to register, visit the Crop till you Can't web-site, or send them an email.

Location: Winston Heights Mountview Community Hall, 520 - 27th Ave NW, Calgary, AB

A place in Calgary where scrappers and card-makers can get together on a Saturday to do what they love! The doors open at 9:00AM and the cost is only $35. Everyone attending will have a 6 foot table to themselves, the use of tools and the Cricut, refreshments served throughout the day and a free gift. Product such as patterned paper and embellishments from all your favourite brand names will be available for sale.

For additional information or to register, visit the Pages web-site, call Cathy at 403-819-2054 or send her an email. A credit card number is required at the time of booking.

Location: Roundup Centre, Calgary, AB

Save the date for this event which will include a scrapbook marketplace; exciting classes; day crop area with great prizes; make & takes; great fun & inspiration for all! Class and crop registrations will start at 9:00am MST on Tuesday, August 3, 2010.

For additional information, visit the Canadian Scrapbooker web-site.

Location: Mayfield Inn & Suites, Edmonton, AB

Save the date for this event which will include a scrapbook marketplace; exciting classes; day crop area with great prizes; make & takes; great fun & inspiration for all! Class and crop registrations will start at 9:00am MST on Tuesday, August 3, 2010.

For additional information, visit the Canadian Scrapbooker web-site.

Location: Best Western Pocaterra Inn, Canmore, AB

Your Life ... Your Story ... Your Way! The cost for this weekend retreat is $220 per person and includes: accommodations for 2 nights (minimum of 2 per room); breakfast & lunch on Saturday & Sunday; snacks on Friday & Saturday evening; goodie bags and product specials; make n' takes; and a spot in the scrappin' room that is yours for the entire weekend. A non-refundable deposit of $80 is required to reserve your spot.

For additional information or to register, call Stephanie Bell at (403) 239-1006, or send her an email.

Location: Blue Quill Park Community League, 11304 - 25 Avenue, Edmonton, AB

Come join the All-Day Crops being held in southwest Edmonton. Imagine a full day doing what you love best ... scrapbooking or card making. Registration is $30 for BQCL members & $40 for non-BQCL members and includes: cropping from 10:00am until midnight; lunch & dinner (catered); munchies & refreshments. The first 15 ladies who RSVP and pay for their spot will get an 8 foot table to themselves! Feel free to bring along a friend. The more the merrier!

For additional information or to register, call Micheline at 780-988-1184 or send her an email.

Location: Bittern Lake Lodge (45 minutes south on Hwy 21 past Sherwood Park)

Enjoy a weekend of scrapbooking fun as the Bittern Lake Lodge is transformed into a crafters wonderland! Registration is $185 and includes accommodations (either double or triple occupancy); 6 feet of table space to work on; snacks Friday night, 3 meals Saturday and breakfast & lunch on Sunday. The retreat will be from 4:00PM on Friday until 4:00PM on Sunday.

For additional information, visit the Giggles and Girlfriends web-site, send an email to Rhonda, or give her a call at (780) 964-5211.

Location: Battle Lake 4H Centre, Westerose, AB (approx. 1 hour drive from Edmonton)

The choice is yours whether you want to come our for the 3-day retreator the 4-day retreat! Registration is $190 for the 3-day retreat or $245 for the 4-day retreat. Included are: accommodations in the dorm (bring your own sleeping bag & pillow); all meals; plenty of room to scrap; and lots of fun!!

For additional information, visit the Giggles and Girlfriends web-site, send an email to Rhonda, or give her a call at (780) 964-5211.

Location: Bittern Lake Lodge (45 minutes south on Hwy 21 past Sherwood Park)

Enjoy a weekend of scrapbooking fun as the Bittern Lake Lodge is transformed into a crafters wonderland! Registration is $185 and includes accommodations (either double or triple occupancy); 6 feet of table space to work on; snacks Friday night, 3 meals Saturday and breakfast & lunch on Sunday. The retreat will be from 4:00PM on Friday until 4:00PM on Sunday.

For additional information, visit the Giggles and Girlfriends web-site, send an email to Rhonda, or give her a call at (780) 964-5211.

Location: Kamp Kiwanis, near Bragg Creek, AB

Come out for a weekend of scrapping starting anytime after 1:00pm on Friday right through until 4:00pm on Sunday. The cost is $165 and includes accommodation; all meals (dinner on Friday; breakfast, lunch & dinner on Saturday; brunch on Sunday); at least 4' of work space per person; use of stamps, tools, resource books, laptop & printer for journaling, Cricut; demonstrations; and gifts for all attendees. This event is capped at 17 attendees to allow enough cropping room for everyone.

NOTE: This event is now sold out, however if you wish to be added to the Spring Retreat date (March 18,19,20, 2010), send an email to Amber.

Location: Silver Springs Community Centre, Calgary, AB

Come out for a day of scrapping from 9:00am until midnight! The early bird fee is $40 if paid by June 30th ($45 after July 1st) and includes: at least 4' of workspace; use of stamp sets, tools & resource books; use of Cricut (with a toonie donation towards new mats & blades); use of a laptop & printer for journaling (bring your own paper); make & take; door prizes; coffee, tea & beverages throughout the day. A pizza/salad dinner will be provided, however please bring a bagged lunch for yourself.

For additional information or to register, send an email to Amber.

Location: Red Deer at the Cross Roads Church, 38105 RR 275, Red Deer County, AB

Why? Because breast cancer is hard and scrapbooking isn't! Over $6,000 was raised last year! Don't miss out on their 2nd annual event in an effort to raise even more money for The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The crop will run from 10:00am until 11:00pm. The cost is $75 per person and includes lunch & dinner, optional classes, door prizes and on-site stores. Come out for a great day in support of this very worthy cause.

For additional information or to register, visit The Breast Crop Ever web-site or call Tiffany at 403-505-0929.

Location: Holy Nativity Church, 12707 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary, AB

Calling all scrapbookers and cardmakers! Spend a fun filled day with other women practicing your favorite hobby. A 12-hour retreat of laughter and sharing, scrapbooking and cardmaking, from 9:00am until 9:00pm. Come alone or with a friend, it will sure to be fun either way. The cost is $40 and limited spots are available. There is an on-site store with over 14 varieties of kits; an on-site canteen; use of a laptop and printer for journaling; a Cricut machine and cartridges.

For additional information or to register, call Shauna at 403-700-5590 or visit the Scrap Away Retreats web-site.

Location: South Cooking Lake, just outside Sherwood Park, AB

A weekend retreat at a wonderful resort on South Cooking Lake! The cost is $200 and includes: accommodations from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon; all meals (snack on Friday; breakfast, lunch, supper & snack on Saturday; and breakfast & lunch on Sunday); two scrapbooking classes valued at $50 each; grab bags and door prizes.

For additional information or to register, send an email to Nicole or visit her web-site.

Location: Lake Bonavista Recreation Centre, 1401 Acadia Drive SE, Calgary, AB

Looking for a new spot to "crop 'til you drop?" Grab your adhesive and a friend or two and come out for a day of cropping from 9:00am until 11:00pm. The cost is $35 for the entire day or $20 for the half-day and includes: access to various tools (Cricut Expressions with 30+ cartridges, Sizzix die-cutting system, Cuttlebug system, 100+ acrylic stamp sets, embossing tools, a variety of punches, laptop & color printer); access to a complete library of idea books; door prizes; creative make 'n' take projects; complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate & bottled water; canteen available with light snacks & a variety of cold drinks; lunch & dinner arrangements upon request.

For additional information or to register, visit the Let's Get Scrappin'!! web-site.

Location: Alberta Avenue Community League, 9210 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton, AB

Bring your scrapbooking or crafting tools & supplies and enjoy an evening of cropping and crafting from 6 pm until midnight! The fee for the crop is $20 which includes a thank you gift; supper, refreshments and snacks throughout the night; and a chance to win the door prize. Be one of the first paid participants and enjoy the luxury of spreading out your supplies on an 8 foot long table. This hall is great to scrapbook at as the parking is free and there are NO STAIRS from the parking lot to the cropping room - you can roll your supplies right into the space! Feel free to invite a friend (adjoining tables can be reserved so you aren't on opposite ends of the room).

For additional information or to register, send an email to Kerry.

Location: Holy Nativity Church, 12707 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary, AB

Have your children ever asked to go on a scrapbooking or cardmaking retreat with you? Now is your chance to bring them! On Wednesday, August 11th from 9:00am to 3:00pm, Scrap Away Retreats will be hosting a Kids Day where mothers, aunts, grandmothers can bring children scrapbooking. The day retreat includes a goody bag for each child, two make and take projects per child and lunch for everyone. The price is $25 for adults and $15 for each child ages 5 and up. Limited spots available. Early registration is recommended.

For additional information or to register, call Shauna at 403-700-5590 or visit the Scrap Away Retreats web-site.

Location: Holy Nativity Church, 12707 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary, AB

Come and celebrate Scrap Away Retreats Grand Opening on Saturday September 11th! This is an event you won't want to miss! Come scrapbook while we celebrate with punch, appetizers, games and doorprizes galore! Early registration is recommended. This event runs from 9:00am until 10:00pm and the cost is $40.

For additional information or to register, call Shauna at 403-700-5590 or visit the Scrap Away Retreats web-site.

Location: Bittern Lake Lodge (45 minutes south on Hwy 21 past Sherwood Park)

Enjoy a weekend of scrapbooking fun as the Bittern Lake Lodge is transformed into a crafters wonderland! Registration for this 4-day retreat is $225 and includes accommodations (either double or triple occupancy); 6 feet of table space to work on; snacks Thursday night, 3 meals Friday & Saturday and breakfast & lunch on Sunday. The retreat will be from 4:00PM on Thursday until 4:00PM on Sunday.

For additional information, visit the Giggles and Girlfriends web-site, send an email to Rhonda, or give her a call at (780) 964-5211.

Location: Bittern Lake Lodge (45 minutes south on Hwy 21 past Sherwood Park)

Scrapbook Memories & More are hosting this fall retreat! Registration is $195 (+GST) and includes two nights accommodations; wonderful home cooked meals; snacks; a goodie bag; a small store to shop; and best of all - unlimited scrapbooking!

For additional information or to register, Call Scrapbook Memories & More at 780-449-0603

Location: Georgetown Inn, Canmore, AB

Sponsored by Scrapbooker's Paradise and Linnette Gabert (formerly of Mountain Memories Scrapbooks), this fall scrapbooking retreat is filled with beautiful scenery, fun make & takes, plenty of scrapbooking time and delicious food. The weekend rate is $199.99+tax per person and includes: 2 nights accommodation (double occupancy); fabulous scrapbooking space; dessert on evening of arrival; breakfast both days; gourmet dinner on the second night; scrapbooking from 6:00pm the day of arrival until 3:00pm the day of departure. Retreats fill quickly so book yours right away!

Please call reservations at 1-866-695-5955 to book your retreat.

Location: Southwood Community Hall (1880 37 St), Edmonton, AB

Bring your scrapbooking or crafting tools & supplies and enjoy an evening of cropping and crafting from 6 pm until midnight! The fee for the crop is $20 which includes a thank you gift; supper, refreshments and snacks throughout the night; and a chance to win the door prize. Be one of the first paid participants and enjoy the luxury of spreading out your supplies on an 8 foot long table. Feel free to invite a friend (adjoining tables can be reserved so you aren't on opposite ends of the room). Maximum 25 people, so register early!

For additional information or to register, send an email to Kerry.

Location: Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sport Centre, 800 Griffin Road East, Cochrane, AB

Are you looking for 12 hours of ME time? Want to work on those projects you've been putting on the back burner? We're excited to offer a FUN and FABULOUS day in Cochrane! Traditional or Digital Scrapbooking table spaces are available and your day will include exclusive gifts and goodie bag, a 'Whiles Supplies Last' sales table, make & takes, in your seat door prizes and a prize for most pages completed. Lunch, supper and dessert will be provided with beverages served throughout the day. Doors open at 9am. Registration is $65.

For additional information or to register, send an email to Crystal and Laura.

Location: Triwood Community Hall, 2244 Chicoutimi Drive NW, Calgary, AB

Summer is over, kids are back in school - time to get scrapbooking again!! Great chance to get a start on your Christmas papercrafting projects! Bring a friend & join us for a fun day of scrappin' from 9am to 9pm! Registration fee is $45 for the entire day or $30 for the half-day and includes: an entire table of croppin' space, access to various tools (2 Cricut Expressions with numerous cartridges, Big Shot die-cutting system, Cuttlebug, a variety of punches (all brands), CM Cutting System); access to idea books; goody bag; door prizes; a variety of make & take projects; refreshments, snacks, lunch and dinner. Consultants from Close to My Heart, Creative Memories, Stampin' Up and Sharing Memories in attendance to assist with your projects and for your shopping convenience.

For additional information or to register, visit the Calgary Crops web-site.