Categories: crop, getaway, girl time, Gnome for the Holidays, retreat

Gnome for the Holidays Creative Retreat

You are cordially invited to join us at the

Gnome for the Holidays Creative Retreat

September 25-27, 2020

at the Wyndham Garden Hotel

10800 Vandor Lane, Manassas, VA 20109

Take some time just for you or invite your BFFs along and make it a girls’ weekend. Enjoy creativity, fellowship and TONS of fun! Can’t make it for the whole weekend? Sign up for the Saturday only option (8 a.m. – 11 p.m.) It’s going to be a blast and we want

YOU to be there.

Bring your own crafty projects to work on, complete the exclusive make and takes and/or join in the optional class offered this weekend. This is a great time to get started on your holiday crafting projects before the craziness of the Christmas season starts or finish up those summer projects that you never quite got around to.

Each guest will have a full 8-foot table workspace of their own with lots of space to create. I’ll have a large collection of stamps, tools, dies for you to use all weekend long.

Your registration fee includes: 8-foot workspace, 3 days of non-stop crafting, swag bag ($25 value), door prizes, pillow gifts, 5 make and takes, snack and candy station, hot and cold beverage station, full used of my stamps, tools, etc., “my scraps are your scraps”, Inspiration Station, Dessert Party Friday Night, Dinner on Saturday, Saturday night Bingo and PJ Party.

**NOTE: It is imperative that you wear a mask for safety during the retreat. Be sure to have plenty of hand sanitizer and any anti bacterial wipes etc. that you can use throughout the weekend. There will be a limited amount available for your use so any extra would be great to have on hand.

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

FULL WEEKEND: $235 ($100 deposit required upon registration (balance due by 8/31/20)

SATURDAY ONLY: $85 (FULL payment due upon registration)

PAYMENT OPTIONS: PAYPAL, VENMO OR PERSONAL CHECK

Checks can be mailed to: Michelle Suit, 10256 Battlefield Drive, Manassas, VA 20110

Venue Info: Wyndham Garden Hotel, 10800 Vandor Lane, Manassas, Va 20109

OPTIONAL: HOTEL ROOM AVAILABLE AT A RATE OF $69 PER NIGHT (VERIFIED BY HOTEL) for a King room.

The room block is for Thursday night through Sunday so you are welcome to arrive the day before we start and spend the night. DOORS WILL OPEN AT 8:00 a.m. Friday morning.

CONTACT THE HOTEL DIRECTLY TO BOOK YOUR ROOM(S) THE ROOM BLOCK IS NOW LIVE. CALL 703-659-4353 AND TELL THEM YOU WOULD LIKE A ROOM IN OUR “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS” ROOM BLOCK. OUR POINT OF CONTACT IS CASSIE PILKINGTON.

If you have further questions, please don”t hesitate to contact me or Debbie Coleby.

Michelle suitablystamped@gmail.com or text 571-217-8414

Debbie stampinfooldeb@yahoo.com

TO REGISTER CLICK HERE

Categories: feeling punchy, punch art, retreat

“Feeling Punchy” 1-day Punch Art Retreat

Hello, Friends!

Have you always looked at projects with fun punch art and wondered how in the world it was created? If so, this one day retreat is for you.

For those of you who know me, you no doubt have figured out that Punch Art is my very favorite thing to create. It just make my heart happy and I LOVE being able to share that joy with others.

Come spend the day with me and learn tips and tricks to create your very own punch art projects. I will shed a little light on how I create my “critters” from start to finish. We will also create five projects together and you’ll go home with the tutorials too.

I’d love to have you join me on Saturday, March 30th from 10 a.m. til 3 p.m. at the Greater Manassas Rescue Squad located at 9322 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110.

Your investment: $65

What’s included?
* When you register, you will choose and list $30 worth of product that you’d like to have at the retreat. It may be punches, framelits, adhesives etc. that you’d like to have to take home for your future projects. Your order MUST be included when you sign up to ensure that there’s adequate time for your order to be received before the retreat.
Registration fee is non-refundable. Products and projects will be available for pick up the week following the retreat if you are unable to attend. Shipping costs will apply for orders that need to be mailed.

Listed below you’ll find items that I will be using at the retreat. (your project kits will be pre punched)
Your orders will be waiting for you at the retreat.

* A light lunch, snacks, and bottled water. Please bring your own beverages for the day if you’d like something other than water.
* Tutorials for the retreat projects.

Deadline to register: RSVP and complete registration with order and payment in full NO LATER THAN MARCH 9, 2019
**Once you have registered, you will receive a PayPal invoice. Your registration is complete once payment is received.

Suggested items you may consider for your $30 order:

119689 1/2″ Circle Punch $6.00
119973 3/4″ Circle Punch $13.00
119868 1″ Circle Punch $13.00
119850 1 3/4″ Circle Punch $18.00
133782 2″ Circle Punch $18.00
140609 Balloon Bouquet Punch $18.00
141469 Blossom Builder Punch $18.00
147040 Vases Builder Punch $18.00
140396 Cookie Cutter Builder Punch $18.00
104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals $4.00
144108 Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals $4.00
138309 Fine Tip Glue Pen $7.00
103683 Mini Glue Dots $5.25
104332 SNAIL Adhesive $7.00
127853 Silicone Craft Sheet $6.00
144107 Take Your Pick Tool $10.00
141337 Stampin’ Sponges $3.50
141897 Wink of Stella Glitter Brush $8.00

I hope you’ll join me for this one of a kind event. I can’t wait to share my love of punch art with you.

TO REGISTER, JUST CLICK HERE

Stamped Blessings,

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Categories: create, girls weekend, retreat, spring fling

2019 Spring Fling Creative Escape Weekend

APRIL 5-7, 2019

Take some time just for you or invite your BFF’s along and make it a girls’ weekend. Enjoy creativity, fellowship and TONS of fun! Can’t make it for the entire weekend? Come for just the day on Saturday!

Bring your own crafty projects to work on, complete the free make ’n’ takes, join in our
Saturday night PJ and Bingo Party.
This is a great time to get caught up on those crafty projects that have been patiently
waiting to be completed.

Bring your crafting besties and spend a weekend away sharing creativity,
laughs and fun. You deserve it!
Each guest will have a full 8-foot table workspace of their own with lots of space to create.

My entire collection of stamps, tools, dies and more will be available for you

to use all weekend long.

Your registration fee includes: 8-foot workspace Three days of non-stop crafting Swag bag ($25 value) Door Prizes (total value $500) Special gifts throughout the weekend

5 Free Make ’n’Takes Snack and candy station

Hot and cold Beverage station Full use of my stamps, tools etc My scraps are your scraps Inspiration Station with TONS of project samples a delicious dinner Saturday night and a

BINGO and PJ Party

Registration Details:

Full Weekend APRIL 5-7, 2019

Cost: $225/person

$100 Deposit required upon registration.

Final Payment due March 22, 2019

Saturday Only Option APRIL 6, 2019

Cost:$75

Full payment required upon registration.

Optional hotel room available for $69/night (based on double occupancy) Contact the hotel directly to book.

Room block will open on January 31, 2019

Wyndham Garden Hotel

10800 Vandor Lane

Manassas, VA

703-659-4353

Registration Deadline is March 8, 2019

*Space will be limited so it’s better to register early*

I can’t wait to spoil you…hope you can join us!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Categories: creative escape, It's a Spring Thing, retreat, spring

“It’s a Spring Thing” Creative Escape

Happy New Year!

Wave away those winter blues and get ready to start dreaming of spring.

What could be better than a weekend getaway to relax and enjoy fun, creativity and laughs with friends? Join me for this Creative Escape weekend and enjoy time to work on your own creative projects plus you’ll have the option of creating fun make and takes themed for spring and beyond.

Don’t want to craft all weekend? That’s okay too. Take time out to enjoy local Virginia wineries, shopping and more.

The Creative Escape will begin and 10 a.m. on Friday, March 9th and will end at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 11th. The crop room will be open from 10 a.m. til midnight on Friday, 8 a.m. til midnight on Saturday and from 8 a.m. til 2 p.m. on Sunday. You can come and go as you please.

I will basically be bringing my studio for you to use. (stamps, inks, framelits/thinlits and Big Shots) You are welcome to use them or you are welcome to bring your own as long as they are clearly labeled.
There will be sign out sheets for all of my equipment.

Cost for this amazing weekend is $225
Registration will remain open until event is full. If necessary, I will have a wait list.

Event Location:
Wyndham Garden Hotel
10800 Vandor Lane
Manassas, VA 20109

Special Room Rate:
$69 per night (Double Occupancy)
To reserve your room, call the Wyndham Garden Inn at 703-335-0000

Here’s what’s included in the Creative Escape Weekend:

* 8 ft. workspace for each person
* Swag Bag ($25 value)
* Scrap Bins for you to use
* Make and Takes
* Door Prizes
* Use of my stamps, tools, etc.
* Snack/Candy Station
* Coffee/Tea/Water/Sodas
* Free Breakfast Saturday and Sunday
* Lunch and Dinner on Saturday
* Pillow Gifts
* Fun, laughter and friends

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Payments by check, or PayPal are preferred. Registration is not complete until event fee is paid.

We had such a blast at the Fall Creative Escape and I can’t wait to do it again!! I hope you’ll join me for all of the fun. Hang in there! Spring will arrive…eventually.

Stamped Blessings,
Michelle

Categories: creative escape, crop, retreat, weekend

Fallin’ for Fall Creative Escape

What could be better than a weekend getaway to relax and enjoy fun, creativity and laughs with friends? Join me for this “Creative Escape” and enjoy time to work on your own creative projects plus make and takes themed for fall and the upcoming holidays.

Don’t want to craft all weekend? That’s okay too. Take time out to enjoy local Virginia wineries, shopping and more. The Creative Escape will start at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 22nd and will end at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 24th. The crop room will be open from 11 a.m.-midnight on Friday, from 8 a.m. til midnight on Saturday and from 8 a.m. til 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Come and go as you please.

I will be basically be bringing my studio for you to use. You’ll be able to check out stamps, framelits/thinlits, embossing folders, ink pads and more to use. There will be Big Shot stations on site so there’s no need to bring yours if you don’t want to.

Cost for the weekend event: $225

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Special Room Rate (Double Occupancy): $69 per night

Reserve your room by calling the Wyndham Garden Hotel-Manassas, VA

703-335-0000

Here’s what’s included in the Creative Escape Weekend

* 8 ft. workspace for each person

* Swag Bag ($25 value)

* Scrap Bins for your use

* Make and Takes

* Door Prizes

* Use of my stamps, tools, etc.

* Snack/Candy Station

*Coffee/Tea/Water

* Lunch and Dinner on Saturday

*Fun…laughter…and friends

Event Location:

Wyndham Garden Hotel

10800 Vandor Lane

Manassas, VA 20109