We tip our hats to Haley Ross at Sheep River Scrapbook Co. as her store had been involved with OSC previously. If you need items before the convention, be sure to stock up before they close their doors permanently in February – there’s some great deals! All the best Haley!

Scrapbook Pantry – Crystal

Shannon and I are pleased to be presenting the Scrapbook Pantry as the “official store” of the Okotoks Scrapbook Convention. Crystal has some great ideas we are really excited about. We know Crystal and her staff will help make 2010 a memorable year for all of us and Rowan House.

Savvy n Sassy – Rhea Marriott

Savvy n Sassy is an online store we just had to have! Rhea is not teaching a class, but she is bringing her great selection of scrappin’ wares all the way from Red Deer to be a part of our event! If you are looking for funky ribbon, she’s your gal. Just wait & see the stuff she is bringing!

Click on the vendor/teacher’s name to view their website.

Creative Memories Indepenent Consultant - Kathy Stone

Class – Digital or Traditional – You Can Do Both!

Description – Find out how to create digital or traditional scrapbooks using Storybook Creator 3.0. Find out how you can save money with digital scrapbooking & learn about Hybrid Scrapbooking, a way of taking advantage of the speed and cost savings of digital with the look and feel of a traditional album.

Materials – None required, a laptop with Storybook Creator 3.0 installed if you want to follow along.  (Storybook Creator 3.0 can be downloaded here or contact Kathy to purchase) Class Attendee Special: Purchase Storybook Creator 3.0 from Kathy before or at the convention, and get a free content CD, which will be provided at the class.  If you purchase Storybook Creator 3.0 before the class, just bring your receipt to the class.

Cost - $5, proceeds donated to Rowan House

Heritage Makers – Tanya Perrett

Class – Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be jPegs!

Description - Learn how to scrapbook digitally.  Heritage Makers has over 40,000 pieces of paper, embellishments and scrapbook supplies to help you get your pictures off your computer and into a hard bound book.  Each person will receive a 5×7 greeting card that we make during the presentation.

Materials – Bring laptop computer if you have one.

Cost - $5

Monday Night Class - Shannon Tompkins

Class – His Big Day

Description - Come out and create a two page layout with a masculine feel. Sometimes MAN pages for the big men in our lives are so hard!  Learn simple ways and great tips to get that masculine feel on your pages. We are going to get our hands dirty distressing with antiquing solution, inking, sanding to create some great texture to our layout.  Use some items on your pages that you’ve never considered before.

Cost – $20 – proceeds donated to Rowan House


Stampin’ Up! - Jennifer Kirkley

Class – Butterfly Cards

Description - Showcase the beauty and grace of butterflies when you thank someone using these beautiful cards. You’ll use Two-Step Stampin’ sets to create a unique 3D expression of thanks for one project. Then move on to an adorable card using ribbon and a variety of punches to make a stunning blue and grey butterfly greeting card.   Stamp set is “Flight of the Butterfly” (cost $42).  Stamp set not included in class fee.  Butterfly punch also used (cost $22.95).  Punch not included in the class fee.

Materials for 2 cards provided & there will be a small selection of “extras” to take home to make additional cards. Please bring your adhesive.

Cost – $25

Close To My Heart Independent Consultant – Rachel Skow

Class – Studio J Seminar

Description - A fun-filled half hour mini-lesson on the latest innovation from Close To My Heart. “Real Life. Real Scrapbooks. Real Time.” That’s the philosophy behind this revolutionary, FREE online software, and we want to share with you BEFORE any one else gets to see it. The class will show you Studio J up close and personal and highlight many of the AMAZING things you will be able to do with it. Together we will go through the process of how to complete a stunning layout in Studio J. Faster. Simpler. Easier. I guarantee this will be like no other software you have ever seen before! Let me show you how! No supplies needed!

Cost - $5, proceeds donated to Rowan House