Thursday, February 5, 2009

FREE space to the Scrap Etc event in Atlanta!!


OK I promised to give away a free space to the Scrap Etc event this spring and I have gotten the go ahead!
This is a $399 value people so get excited!!
The event is the weekend of April 30th - May 2nd (that is a Thursday - Saturday) in Atlanta at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia.
The teachers include Jenni Bowlin, Jessica Sprague, Elizabeth Karchner, Margie Romney-Aslett, Melodee Langworthy, and coughcoughmecoughcough.
Each teacher will teach 1 class and every participant gets to take all 6 classes (6 teachers = 6 classes) . No fighting for classes!
There will be other fun stuff like door prizes, crop time, an Artists Workshop where you will make all kinds of different things, etc. etc.
It will be good times, people.
Good times.
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So who wants to go??
I originally wanted to make you do something to "earn" a free spot like post an embarrassing picture of yourself or something.
I think I am going to make this easy on you though.
Just leave a comment here telling me why you want to go to the event and I will draw one random winner on Monday or Tuesday from all the comments.
Uh, one comment per person please.
But tell all your friends! Maybe one of you will win!
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Good luck!
Ready.......go!

128 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'd love to go! A friend of mine that I havent seen since high school just moved to Atlanta so it'd be a great chance to get to see her!

metrochic said...

AAAHHH! i would LOVE to go. reasons: i have never taken classes from ANY of you. i have never been to scrap etc. i have never been to hotlanta. my birthday is in april. um...want me to keep going? hee. MEMEME!

Anonymous said...

ME!
I'd love to go--to take the classes, to see all my friends, to be at this awesome event!
Pick me.
Choose me.
Love me.

: )

xoxo.

Anonymous said...

Oooooh, I would love to go! Heard so many great things about this event, plus the all these cool teachers in one place...amazing!

Anonymous said...

Me, Me, Me! (Jumping up, waving hands over head.) Pick me please!!! (down on my knees begging.. :)

I would so love to go! The photos from last year looked so fab!

Heather said...
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erin said...

oh, i'd absolutely love to go!!! i loved the workshops last year, and from seeing the teachers this time around, would be so grateful if i were chosen:)

Heather said...

I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO WIN THIS FOR MY MOM. SHE WOULD LOVE IT!!! I AM ALREADY GOING AND I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR BOOK YOU HAD US MAKE AND LOOK FORWARD TO THIS YEARS PROJECT. LET ME WIN FOR MY MOM SO SHE CAN TRAVEL WITH ME FROM FLORIDA TO GEORGIA.

Harley Dee said...

I want to go to this event because I think this would be an awesome event! CK pulled their convention from Nashville last year, and this year it's CKU there. I can't afford $400 for any event :(

Tina said...

I have never been to an event with Scrap Etc. and am growing to love the store more and more. I couldn't make it to Wrapper's Delight and didn't sign up with the early bird pricing for this event and would love to go so that I can get to know all of these wonderful ladies that I crop with at the store even better. Also lets face it, May is going to be a super hectic month for me since I have a SENIOR (yes you read that right a SENIOR) so to start the month off with a relaxing weekend away would help ensure that I don't loose it before the end of May!

amytangerine said...

I wanna go because i heart you, lucy and jenni bowlin.
and i just landed in the ATL tonight.
and will come back with open arms in may!
xoxo

Kelli said...

well I pretty much only want to go because I will have the opportunity to be with you, and i missed last years, and it's in HotLANTA, one of my favorite cities :) and did I mention I just want to be with you, huh, huh, did I say that.....????

Remember $100, we can work something out I'm sure :)

Candace H said...

I'd love to go to Scrap Etc. this year!!! Why? I attended last year and had a BLAST! And Atlanta's a little closer...and I could get some scrapping time away from my kiddos (shhhh, did I really type that, lol?)

amyZ said...

I would love to go, I love all the teachers and can't imagine all the wonderful things I could learn!
I would love to see Atlanta and I can't afford to the event, the hotel, the airfare....Taking care of the event that would help!

Karen said...

i'd love to go....i went 2 years ago and had a blast, met a lot of nice people and learned some cool stuff!

Anonymous said...

I would love to win the spot but was thinking if my name got pulled that I would give it away to a friend who has been dealing with their child and many hospital stays for the past year. And if that wouldnt work for them then I would love to go to see YOU - love everything you do and you rock the 2 pager world!!! I would love to go with all my friends that have left a comment here too - love all of them!!!!

jdahman said...

I would love to win a pass to this event!! I am always up for meeting new people and learing from the best in the industry. It would truly be a thrill. Thank you for the opportunity!!

Jennifer Dahman

Leah said...

I would love to go! I've wanted to go the past couple of years but just couldn't swing the $$. Great line up of teachers too!!

Happay Mommay aka Happay Scrappay said...

I hope I'm the lucky number!! What a cool group to let you give away a spot! Have fun even if I'm not there to make it over the top fun!

Christina Padilla said...

MMMMMM..... my bday is in 6 days. That would be a hecka awesome bday gift! :)

miss you girls!!!
xoxo
cp

Anonymous said...

ok
i don't usually sign up for these types of things
but i want to go
so i can hug you!!!
xo

Linda.B said...

I would love to go. I have scrapbook envy looking at the Scrap Etc website. I don't have any stores near me, it is very sad.

Anonymous said...

I can't believe this is so close to me and I just heard about it!!! I live 45 miles North of Atlanta. Hey! That's close for me. I never like to miss a chance to take a class with Jessica Sprague!

Dina said...

I would LOVE to go!! It would be amazing to take classes from such wonderful teachers!! I have never been and keeping hoping one year that I can make it!

SavannaLea said...

ME,ME,ME....please pick me cause it means I will have more spending money and I LOVE all the teachers that will be there!!!

Sara Berry said...

I'd love to go because I know the classes are going to be amazing AND it would give me a chance to visit with family down South! Fingers are crossed!!!!

Barb said...

Would love to go.....that's about all I can say....would love it!

CyndiAKADisneyqueen said...

I would love to come just to see my friends!

susanv said...

Sounds like fun!! I NEED to go to this to get out of my scrapbooking RUT. I have been SB-ing for 10+ years now and need some new inspiration ... and a break from my 2 kids, and work, and chores ... I could go on.

Anonymous said...

Pick me! Pick me!! The teachers are going to be amazing, and Atlanta is close!! So PLEASE pick me!!

*Heather said...

I want to come!!! ;) I never go to things like this just for me! ;)

Angela L. said...

What an amazing prize! Although, I never win anything, oh heck I'm gonna try anyways.... I wanna go so I can meet you, of course and to rub elbows with all the most talented and creative in the Scrapbooking world! Honestly though, like alot of others... I have never been able to afford nor will I be able to afford to attend anything this grand in the near future... I could scrap up traveling money but NEVER the extra money for admission and classes.... So when you see that crazy lady always sitting outside of these events, it's probably me because I was able to get there but not inside, lol! Anyways, my point is this: I REALLY wanna win!!

Shannon said...

um lets see
1. because I LOVE Mellie Langworthy
2. Margie Romney-Aslett
3. Took your class last year at Scrap Etc and LOVED it.....
4. Haven't ever spent much time in Atlanta and would love to check it out
5. Hey who wouldn't want to take a scrapbooking trip.....

Thanks so much for this opportunity

Linh C. said...

If I win the free spot, I'd take my sister in law with me. She's never been to a scrapbooking event, and although she'll miss her daughters a lot, she'll enjoy the the weekend. :)

Rebecca said...

*chanting softly* me,me, me, me! Can you hear that!

I'd so love to go...and I'm from Atlanta...even better!

melita said...

ooo...this would be awesome...wonder what the chances are of winning and getting to see all of yall again! that would be fabulous! i would love to just see everyone! i miss my friends!!! =)

Michelle Johnson said...

I would love to go because I have been in London for the past two years and will be moving back in April and I haven't really had girl-time or me-time since moving here. And I want to hang out with my sweet friend Lisa. :-)

Anonymous said...

I want to go; I have never missed one. But I am going on a cruise with dh in April and hesitant to take off work for this too. If I win, I'll just take it as a sign.

Anonymous said...

This looks like the best Event yet! I would SO love to go! Amazing teachers;), great location, so many friends already going, so many reasons! Plus, winning this spot would sorta (?) make me feel better about my last minute cancellation (work ... Grrr) for last year's Event! Please pick me!! I really want to go!

Celeste B. said...

I'd love to go to be inspired by all the great artists teaching the classes. I have heard great things about this event.

Jessica said...

I would love to be able to go!! With 4 kids trips to myself are VERY limited (as in this would be the 1st!!) Thanks for the chance!!

Heidi Cocca said...

Hi Gretchen! I had a great time at last year's Scrap Etc event & would love to be able to go back this year!! Thanks for this opportunity!

skoobparcs evol i said...

Really? you are giving away a spot to the Scrap ETC event? OH my, I really want to go! It looks like so much fun and so many great teachers! I'm retired and have plenty of time to do this, just low on funds! pick me, pick me!! Will there be an on-site store? Scrap ETC is such a fantastic store and I would love to be able to shop with the money I'm saving on winning a free space!!!

Gayle215 said...

I would love to go. I am currently experiencing scrapbooker's block & I know these classes would get me going again!

lenore said...

I would love, love, love to go!!!! I have never been to an event like this and nor had the opportunity to take these types of classes. What an awesome birthday present for myself to win!

Anonymous said...

Because I went to the event that was held in Birmingham....3 years ago???....I really, really want to go and it would be a GREAT post 10 Anniversary gift to myself. (My 10 year anniversary is actually April 24th!!) Lynn

Kim said...

I would love to go. I went last year, but had to leave early because my husband got sick. I missed more than half of the classes, plus the 6 pages at the crop. So please pick me.

KariAnnS said...

Wow!! This is the best darn blog candy EVER!! I would love to go because it would be a weekend away for MYSELF and the best way I treat myself is through scrapping!

dbirks said...

I planned on attending and then life got in the way. I would really like to go and learn from some of the best people I read about online and in the magazines. It would also give me an opportunity to meet some great people who have the same crazy passion as I do. As my husband puts it, "a passion to cut and paste paper". I would really appreciate the opportunity..Thanks Denielle B

laurensmom22 said...

thank you so much for the chance to win. I would LOVE this weekend to learn from all the wonderful teachers that I have only read about - I'm giddy just thinking about it.

lesliemc said...

my 8 year old daughter told me yesterday "Mommy, you don't do enough things for yourself." A Scrap Etc weekend would be a great gift toward following a very smart young lady's advice! Thanks for the extraordinary prize offering.

Holly said...

I want to come!! I was at the event last year and loved your class. I have never been to Atlanta either!

Gina said...

Oohhh...I sooo want to go!!! There is NO WAY I can go if I don't win a spot though...travel expenses are just too much...

Reason I want to go: to meet all of you AMAZING ladies and get to learn from you all!!! WOW!!! Plus...I've never taken a scrappy class of ANY kind!!!

Maura said...

What a dream for me. I tried for last year but couldn't and this year put it to the side so we could take the kids on vacation. Maybe next year, unless I win! It would be wonderful to have this dream come true.
Thank you so much for the opportunity!

melissa said...

so many reason why i NEED to go:
-because you guys inspire me
-scrap etc events are awesome
-may is my birthday and mothers day and Im a mother to 4 and need to get away!
-gretchen, i need to take another of your classes and keep my mouth SHUT this time!
- my awesome friend Anna Bess is going and I would love to sit and create with her!
Me Please!!

*~Annette~* said...

I am soooo overdue on going to a cool event!! PICK ME!!! :-)

Connie F. said...

I would love to go to Scrap Etc. event in Atlanta because.....
**Who wouldn't???
**I have never been able to attend this event
**I would absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to take classes from the 6 amazing teachers!!!
**I have never been to Atlanta
**Hopefully the weather will be nicer than it is here in Idaho.

Thanks for the chance to win!

chksngr said...

Oh, this would be a dream come true! First of all, I haven't had any girl-only time since before my son was born - he's now 2 1/2! Also I've never taken any classes from any of you! How fun!

Darlene said...

I would love to be chosen to atttend Scrap Ect. I live close to Atlanta and it would be a real treat to get away for some scrapbooking fun!! If I win, email me at LRagon@aol.com
Thanks for the chance!!
Darlene

Michelle Whitlow said...

So who wants to go?? Are you kidding?? ME ME ME!!!! Man, I would love to go. And it's less than 2 hrs away. Unfortunately, I can't afford it right now. My dear husband says that the tires and brakes for both vehicles are more important :( I think he needs to get his priorities in check!! lol Oh, and then there's the bills from my son's broken leg. Yeah, good times!!

Whoever wins is a lucky, lucky girl!!

the"divine"hand said...

Oh my would LOVE to win this due to the fact that I know I have so much more to learn!!! I need a vacation too from a very difficult year as well. This would be PERFECT therapy for me!
Thanks a bunch for the chance to win this!

Margie Higuchi said...

I would LOVE to go!
What a cool opportunity!!

Rhonda said...

I would like to go because I really want to fall in love with scrapbooking again. It has lost its luster for me since all my friends stopped scrapping. I would like to meet some new scrapbooking friends and get happy about it again.

Anonymous said...

Hi there,
I would like to attend because I love to learn new creative ways to scrapbook.Scrapbooking is my passion,with the hectic schedule of LIFE i rearly can find time anymore.Thanks for this oppurtunity. Caroline

Charlotte said...

I would love to go because a. I've gone every year and loved it. b. I have family in Atlanta I'd love to see. c. I never win anything so this would be awesome!!!

Amy said...

wow. what a sweet deal! i went to the event in nashville last year and it was fabulous!!!!! i'd love to go again! your class was definitely one of my favs!

Just a Simple Gal - Judy in Huntsville - AL said...

I would LOVE to attend this event and be a part of all that our alabama girls have to offer, but didn't know the dares until I'd already registered for DD's INSPIRED the week after..might could swing both if i won the registration... pick me, please...

Myra said...

This is going to be a phnomenal event! Please, please, please let it be ME!!!!!! Thanks for the chance to win -- so nice of you.

Anonymous said...

Pick me! (pretty pretty pleeeeease!!!) I've been to two of your events so far and totally missed booking my early bird spot this year. Since I moved to Florida I don't get my dose of classes at the store so I would realllllly need this event to reload my creative batteries.

Anonymous said...

This event sounds AWESOME!!! I'd love to be able to go. 2009 has been a hard year so far & I'd love a chance to get away & have some fun!!!

heather skye said...

just discovered this awesome event....thanks for posting;)

Anonymous said...

I have heard so much about this event and all of the wonderful women and inspiration behind it! It would be absolutley wonderful to be able to attend with a friend and get to hang out with everyone!

Anonymous said...

I realy, realy, realy need a weekend for just mom and what could be better than a scrapbooking weekend!

Carol said...

Why should I be the winner? Hmmm, maybe because I am creatively challenged! I need someone with talent to guide me!! I've been to the Scrap Etc. Wrappers Delight and had a great time, so naturally I'd love to see all you great ladies again, too!! I also live in GA, so I'm halfway there. :)

Anonymous said...

pick me.. pick me - this will be the first time I haven't been able to attend in 2 years... and I just found out Monday that the division that I have been working @ for 11+ years will be closing on 4/30 {another job loss}- I will need the pick-me up!

Anonymous said...

Warning: I can use funny stories, corny jokes, lots of memories and a crazy mess of scrapbooking....PLUS taking classes and making new friends.
Winning a FREE space would make it even better.

Chelsea said...

That sounds like so much fun!!!! I have never been to a Scrap etc., but I love some of your teachers! I also used to live in GA and would love an excuse to go back!!!
Chelsea

Beth Thomas said...

Wow, thanks for this very generous opportunity! I have heard awesome things about this event, although, I've never been able to attend! Look at ALL the awesome instructors- why wouldn't I want to go would be easier to answer! Thanks again!

tina said...

(Hand raised high in the air) pick me...let me scrap!

I want to go and take your fantabulous class...last year was a blast!

Tina

Anonymous said...

I would love to go. I went last year and had a great time. I know this year is going to be even better.

Lisa Martin said...

This would be a dream come true to get to go. I'd never in a million years be able to afford to go.

Melinda AKA medialady said...

I would love the opportunity to go and learn some new techinques, see some of my friends and meet the teachers that will be at the event! I read their blogs and it would be so great to meet them in person and learn a few things from the "masters"!!

g said...

i would love to be able to bring my sister-in-law with me, but can barely afford my ticket! she's never been to an event & i'd love the sister time!

Kathy said...

Oh what a joy it would be to get a chance to go.
I have never been to Atlanta or Scrap ETC and I got a new portable GPS for Christmas so I can get there now.
I haven't been to a scrapbooking event in over 5 years and so VERY MUCH would like to go.
I want to learn new things and I know this is the place to go, PLEASE (I am trying not to beg too much, LOL) Kathy

Anonymous said...

WOW! what an amazing giveaway!! i'd like to go b/c i've never been to a scrap etc. event. b/c i have not finished an actual page in WAY too long. b/c i collect supplies and would love to have more. b/c i would love to meet new people. and well, just because. :)

Lee-Ellen said...

ok gretchen, you know i want to come just to see you ;) 2 years is WAY too long chickie! oh and i'd like to take some fab classes - lol!

Becky said...

ME! ME! ME! Pick me!

Anonymous said...

I want to go! I very good friend of mine, who lives in a different state, just told me she has signed up to attend. I'd love to be able to go and scrap with her! How great it would be to scrap in person with each other instead of emailing about the latest and greatest products and layouts. Neither of us have been to the Scrap Etc. event and we'd love to go together!

April V said...

you know you wanna pick me.. i wasn't able to go last year.. wanna go this year.. please please please...

Jerri junque said...

I would love to go! Although I live in Alabama, I seldon get a chance to go to ECT. I do enjoy looking at all the sample items in the store, and to meet and create with all of you would be great. I would be honored to win and met each of you.

Tricia Wilson said...

Oh good golly, why wouldn't I want to go?! I was fortunate enough to go last year and had a blast! (I loved your class and would love to see what you've got up your sleeve this time.

Heidi Stork said...

I would love to go! I went last year and loved it! Thanks for the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

I always learn so much from the Scrap Etc events. I would bring a friend with me if I won!

Greta Adams said...

oh wouldn't that be so much fun.
i would love to be able to go

Karen said...

ME ME ME! I would love to go. Since my dd is having my first grandbaby any day and they live in Ga. I can make her bring that baby to see me if I am in Atlanta. The best of everything!!!!!

Tammy said...

I would absolutely love to go to Atlanta for this event. I love to scrapbook, but have never taken a class or been able to attend any of the Scrap Etc events. Please pick me!

Debbie O'Neal said...

Pretty Please Pick Me !! I would sooooo LOVE TO GO and BE INSPIRED by all the great teachers. It would be an amazing opportunity to get away and do something just for me :)

If it is not me, I hope who ever goes has an amazing time !

Anonymous said...

Would love a chance to go to Atlanta and take all of the classes--thanks for this opportunity at a chance to win.

Barb said...

I would love the opportunity to attend the Scrap Etc event. I always love my monthly Scripts kit and I would love to meet all those teachers!

Anonymous said...

Oooooh!! I would so love to come to this event! I need some "me" time doing my favorite activity...scrapping! =)

Katie

Anonymous said...

this event looks fabulous - the teachers, the classes, and I've never been to atlanta!

Anonymous said...

Why I would like to attend this event...
1. I try to attend a different scrapbook event each year (can only afford one a year...per the hubby)
2.All the awesome teahcer that will be there
3.I live in Florida so it will be easy for me to get there.

Thanks for the chance to win...
peace
Kim Bolyard

KT said...

I need some inspiration and motivation to get me out of my rut! I seem to have lost my mojo. I used to have ideas swimming around my head all the time! Lately I can barely get myself to make a cut in a piece of paper! Anyway, this even would be perfect for me, as I live closeby, and I have heard so many wonderful things about the previous years' events! I didn't even get to go the year that my friends were teaching!

KarenT

Anonymous said...

Wow! I would love to go!!! We are "cutting back" this year like so many so this would be a wonderful surprise!
xoxo
Cristina

DanelleB said...

Such inspirational teachers at a great location. Need some "me" time and get the creative juices going. Thanks for the opportunity.

Paige said...

Me...me...me...hands waving wildly. I've attended the past 2 events as a helper but would love the opportunity to just be a participant....BUT....if you need some extra helpers I'm game for that too. My family is in Atlanta and I could give tours of the city (really I couldn't...I always get lost trying to leave the Braves games!) And to get to hang out with you GMac....it would be grand. Love ya'll!

Cameron H said...

I'd so love to go! I'm in grad school and can rarely make time to scrap, so an organized event -- more school! -- would be a great chance to block out creative time. And I'm in Atlanta so there's no traveling -- perfect! Thanks for the chance to win.

Unknown said...

I'm what you'd call a Scrapper wanna-be...hehe...In my "spare" time, I read, browse, flip through anything I get my hands on related to scrapping but rarely actually "do" any scrapping. There’s just not enough time in the day....believe me, it’s not because I haven’t bought the supplies! LOL An organized planned activity like this would be pure heaven for me – it would be dedicated time to CREATE & learn! What a joy!! Thanks for the opportunity!

Unknown said...

I LOVED the event last year. I would SOOOOOO love to go again and experience the event. The teachers as fabulous and it would be the chance of a lifetime!

Anonymous said...

I went to the Scrap etc in Nashville and loved your class - I would love to go to this one - I live in Atlanta!

Grammie said...

I have never been to a Scrap Etc event in fact heard about it the first time on Jessica's blog. It sounds so fun and so different than other scrap conventions. Plus I'd love a weekend away! I can't afford the fee so I can't go if you don't give me a free spot!!!

Bernadette Merikle, M.Ed said...

just a few words. Airline ticket expires June 15. I NEED to go somewhere before that or I'm out $600. I think it's a win/win if I only have to chip in another couple of bucks for hotel. That and the teacher list rocks (smile).

Laura said...

I would love to go to this event because the instructors are fabulous. I'm in a scrapping rut and need some inspiration. I haven't been to a scrapping class in over a year.

Anonymous said...

I'd like to be a winner!

Anonymous said...

I want to go to the event because it is my first opportunity in a while that I can actually leave my family and do something fun just for me!! Second, I see several artist names I would love to take a class from. Third, Atlanta is at least driving distance from my side of the country.

Thanks for the opportunity.

angie ares
angiecrop@aol.com

Anonymous said...

sI wanna go!!! PLEASSSEEEE. I've been the past couple of years and have had a blast. It's my time to scrap and escape from reality for a while.

noel joy said...

hey girl! it's been way too long. i miss ya.

um, so i totally *need* to go so i can come see you & liz. hello! :)

Rhonda Walker said...

Oh I would love to attend the Event this year. I have never missed one but with the economy like it is I was too scared to do this thing just for "me". Gotta pay the bills. =) Anyway I would be so excited to go. Here I am, pick me please!

Nat said...

118 comments already. Geez.

I'm coming. I've been the last 2 years. Can't wait to come this year. Free spot would mean I could bring a friend or maybe get a refund (to pay for the hotel).

Thanks

Dolores said...

love the opportunity to win, I need a getaway of some me time. Scrapping is my stress releaser as it's also my me time. It would be nice to go away and share and learn from others.

Anonymous said...

I would LOVE to go and hope I'm not too late commenting!! Just found this link blog-hopping this morning! I'm a scrapbooker who needs LOTS of incentive to get going again. Thanks for the giveaway! (debgiro at wildblue dot net)

Anonymous said...

Who would want to miss another chance to be creative and be inspired at the same time?! Count me in!
Gloria L.

Anonymous said...

I want to go so I can take another class from Gretchen! :)

Becky said...

I would absolutely love to go! I can't get enough of scrapbooking!

Laura1943 said...

Wow...what a wonderful prize !! Would be so sweet to win a fab prize for our 31st wedding anniversary !! The thought of a nice warm place is heaven right now...New York is cold !

Karen W said...

This sounds like an awesome trip. Thanks for giving us an opportunity. I can't tell you how excited I would be if I was chosen.

Valerie Koop said...

I would be so honored to go and be surrounded by so many inspiring women. I am just coming out of the baby-induced fog of the past year and would love a chance to get away & get my creative juices flowing again.

Thank you for the chance to win!

Vikki said...

I would love to go...they are a little out of my budget so a free trip would be great! Thanks for giving this away!