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Mini Meet Recap

2011-11-29T13:26:00.001-05:00

Many thanks to all of you who came out to support the First Annual Great Lakes Mini Meet Scrapbook Convention! We had a great time, and by all accounts so did you! Look for an updated format for the Mini Meet for next year - and save November 9 & 10, 2012 for more Toledo fun! (We will not be on the Parade weekend next year!)

Pictured at left are our enthusiastic Mini Meeters, bright and early on Friday morning! As usual, we threw a fun prize out into the crowd for a lucky random winner!

At the end of the shopping day on Friday, we drew a winner for the Sizzix Texture Boutique Embossing Machine - Congratulations to Cheryl Belcher of Southgate, Michigan - winner of the drawing!

Friday night's Over the Top Crop Party provided fun and cropping for over 100 scrappers!

The winners of the Table Decorating Contest - Sweet Idea Slumber Party! All four ladies won a "Mega Meet Experience" package, including a 3-Day Pass Deluxe, and a Crop Table for Friday night at the Mega Meet next May!

The runner's up - Happy Fall - all won a Close To My Heart Acrylic Stamp set!

We had some famous guests on Saturday morning! Dora and Diego stopped by on their way to the Toledo Holiday Parade!

And our Saturday morning mini-meeters waiting for the doors to open!

On Saturday evening - we drew another winner of a Sizzix Texture Boutique Embossing Machine! Sadly, we didn't manage to get a record of here name and city back with us! Congratulations! Tell us who you are and we'll update this post!

Finally - we had some great entries in the First Annual Great Lakes Mini Meet Page Contest!

Congratualtions to our First Place winner - Danielle Hunter of Toledo, Ohio!

Congratulations to our Second Place winner - Michelle Carpentor of Swanton, Ohio!

... and Congratulations to our Third Place Winner - Olivia Richman of Perrysburg, Ohio!

All of our Page Contest winners are receiving Smash Book kits! Smash Books are a great way to explore your creativity! Congratulations to all our winners!

See you next May 10-12, 2012 in Novi, Michigan, and then again on November 9 & 10, 2012 in Toledo Ohio!

Important Info if you are coming to the Mini Meet on SATURDAY!

2011-11-15T16:32:00.001-05:00

Santa Claus is Coming to Town.... a week early!
The Downtown Toledo Holiday Parade is a week earlier than it's been for the past 25 years, and will affect getting to and from the Convention Center on Saturday morning! SeaGate has negotiated with the City to allow our guests access into and out of the convention center until 9:30/9:45 am on Saturday - and will reopen access to the convention center first as streets are reopened - about 11:30/11:45am.

So if you have a morning class with us - come on down a little early so you can get through before Santa takes over! Click here for a map which provides directions, and shows the open route (follow the yellow arrows)! If you haven't pre-registered, but come down early to beat the Parade - we will allow you to enter the show floor prior to 10am! Don't forget to click and print our coupon to save on admission if you haven't already pre-registered! Or come on down, enjoy the parade, and then head over to scrapbook with us!

Mini Meet Registration is NOW OPEN!!

2011-09-28T20:00:00.000-04:00

Gather your friends together and sign up for the Great Lakes Mini Meet in Toledo,Ohio - November 18 & 19, 2011! We'd love to see you there!

Registration is NOW OPEN - Click here to log in and select admission, crop tickets, or apparel!

Great Lakes Mini Meet - Newsflash Sent!

2011-09-21T16:14:00.000-04:00

We've sent out the Great Lakes Mini Meet NewsFLASH - containing info about:

Class schedules (they are UP on the website! If you've been checking often, you may need to hit "refresh" on your browser!)
Registration (opens September 28th at 8pm!)
Accomodations (there are still rooms available for our great negotiated rate at the Park Inn, conveniently attached to the convention center!)
...and lots of other stuff!

To read it - click here! To subscribe - visit our website at www.megameet.com and put your email in the purple box that says NewsFLASH!

GLMini Class Preview - Jillibean Soup

2011-09-20T08:00:00.000-04:00

Jill taught a very popular card class at the Mega Meet last May, and is bringing you 7 new designs at the Mini Meet this fall! Her designs are adorable, and you will have a great time making these cards!

Homemade 6 Bean Card Class
(6 Bean Cards)
Instructor: Jill Yegerlehner
Sponsored by: Jillibean Soup
Come and hang out with Jill Yegerlehner of Jillibean Soup. We'll be making these 5 regular size cards and 2 mini cards - all using Jillibean Soup's latest release - Homemade 6 Bean! Tips and Tricks using diecuts, stickers, pins, baker's twine and Jillibean's trademark kraft paper.
Hope you can join us!
Leave class with: 5 regular sized cards plus 2 mini cards.
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: paper trimmer, scissors and adhesive.

GLMini Class Preview - Scrap Happy Ohio Mini Albums

2011-09-19T08:00:00.000-04:00

Join Susie from Scrap Happy Ohio for 2 fun holiday themed mini-album classes!

Halloween Mini Album with Authentique
(Halloween Mini Album)
Instructor: Susie Clouse-Kreais
Sponsored by: Scrap Happy Ohio
Create this Boo-tiful album in class! Learn how easy our kits are! Everything is PRE-cut@ B?ONUS: receive a coupon for our booth!
Leave class with: A completed 10 page mini-album.
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Crop-a-dile, distressing ink and the following adhesives: uhu glue stick, pop dots, glue dots, tape runner.

Holiday Mini Album with Authentique
(Holiday Mini Album)
Instructor: Susie Clouse-Kreais
Sponsored by: Scrap Happy Ohio
Create this beautiful Holiday mini-album in class! Learn how our kits are precut and ready for you to assemble! Plus receive a coupon for our booth!
Leave class with: 10 Page mini-album.
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Uhu glue stick, glue dots, pop dots, distress ink, crop-a-dile.

GLMini Class Preview - Diana Hirsch

2011-09-18T08:00:00.000-04:00

Diana is a contributor to Michigan Scrapbooker Magazine and an independent instructor teaching with us for the first time at the Mini Meet! Two great classes on Journaling (don't we all need inspiration to make that easier?) And one class on a new art form that you can learn to create and incorporate into cards or layouts, or just into your life! Featured in the Fall issue of Michigan Scrapbooker - Zentangle® is sure to get your creative juices flowing - and Diana is a Certified Zentangle® Teacher!

Focus on the Journaling
(Focus on Journaling)
Instructor: Diana Hirsch
Sponsored by:
Everyone loves a good story, and you have plenty of them to share. If words are missing on your layouts, then this is the class for you. Journaling is easier than you think, especially with the fun and simple techniques that will be introduced. Bring (3) photos of one person or one event and smile as you get ready to preserve a special memory from them. Reminisce, reflect and relax.

Leave class with: A 1 page layout with completed journaling and handouts.
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: 3 photos of one person or event, adhesive, pen/markers for journaling.

Journaling is Fun!
(Journaling is Fun!)
Instructor: Diana Hirsch
Sponsored by:
What makes good journaling? You! Journaling doesn’t need to be stressful or intimidating. You know the inside family jokes, your friends’ precious traits and the tricks your pet performs, so the hard part is done. Capturing these stories is valuable and should be fun. This class will demonstrate easy ways to use descriptive words rather than general phrases. It will showcase simple and effective techniques like top ten lists. Not only that, you will learn to treasure your handwriting. Really. Come and see how. You’ll leave feeling energized with ideas to apply to your layouts immediately.
Leave class with: A journaling notebook.
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: pen and paper to take notes.

Zentangle® Basics
(Zentangle® Basics)
Instructor: Diana Hirsch
Sponsored by:
Zentangle is a method of focused pattern drawing designed to relax you while creating artwork. If you can draw a circle and square, then you can tangle. This versatile technique can be stand-alone art or incorporated in paper crafts. Recently featured in Michigan Scrapbooker Magazine, come learn about this fun, relaxing art form! Join Diana Hirsch, a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), for this unique class!

Leave class with: 1 completed zentangle tile and mini class kit to make more!
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Creativity!

GLMini Class Preview - EZ Laser

2011-09-17T08:00:00.000-04:00

EZ Laser Designs is a long time exhibitor at the Mega Meet - but this is the first time that they are bringing a class to one of our shows! ...and what a packed class it is! 6 pages - 3 full layouts, and great techniques for stretching one laser page overlay into a two-page layout!

Love is In the Air
(Love In the Air)
Instructor: Teresa Ezell
Sponsored by: EZ Laser Designs
You will "LOVE' how EZ you can create 6 pages in one hour using 3 of our 12x12 overlays! This Class will demonstrate how to utilize your scrapbooking budget and complete 6 elegant pages within minutes. Once you've taken this class and discover how EZ it is to turn a SINGLE PAGE OVERLAY INTO A TWO PAGE LAYOUT, you will LOVE our products even more! Also, EVERYONE gets door prizes!
Leave class with: 3 2-page layouts.
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Basic supplies, PAPER TRIMMER (a must!) pop dots, craft adhesive

GLMini Class Preview - Simply Stitched

2011-09-16T08:00:00.000-04:00

Diamond Sponsor Simply Stitched brings 3 new layout classes packed with punch!

Beach Time Memories
(Beach Memories)
Instructor: Tammy Beck
Sponsored by: Simply Stitched
Ever wonder how others create fast, gorgeous stitched layouts? Wow! Find out the secret yourself! Your friends will be jealous that you completed FOUR entire layouts in just one hour! Find out for yourself how quick and easy Simply Stitched Kits are! Learn how you can receive 2 stitched kits and 2 stitched paper packs for free! Join us for fun and prizes!
Leave class with: 4 layouts
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Scissors, paper trimmer, adhesive & pop dots. Optional: brown ink pad.

Happy Holidays!
(Happy Holidays)
Instructor: Tammy Beck
Sponsored by: Simply Stitched
Ever wonder how others create fast, gorgeous stitched layouts? Wow! Find out the secret yourself! Your friends will be jealous that you completed FOUR entire layouts in just one hour! Find out for yourself how quick and easy Simply Stitched Kits are! Learn how you can receive 2 stitched kits and 2 stitched paper packs for free! Join us for fun and prizes!
Leave class with: 2 2-page layouts.
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Scissors, paper trimmer, adhesive & pop dots. Optional: brown ink pad.

Wild Things
(Wild Things)
Instructor: Tammy Beck
Sponsored by: Simply Stitched Scrapbooking
Ever wonder how others create fast, gorgeous stitched layouts? Wow! Find out the secret yourself! Your friends will be jealous that you completed FOUR entire layouts in just one hour! Find out for yourself how quick and easy Simply Stitched Kits are! Learn how you can receive 2 stitched kits and 2 stitched paper packs for free! Join us for fun and prizes!
Leave class with: 4 layouts
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Scissors, paper trimmer, adhesive & pop dots. Optional: brown ink pad.

GLMMini Class Preview - The Paper Loft

2011-09-15T08:00:00.000-04:00

The Paper Loft is an Emerald Sponsor at the Great Lakes Mini Meet - and are bringing a couple of beautiful classes to our classrooms!

Family History and Record Keeping
(Family History)
Instructor: Marsha Wood
Sponsored by: The Paper Loft, LLC
In this fun and relaxed class you will complete 4 double page layouts and 2 Family Tree charts. You will be working with our For the Record Collection, and will create 6 layouts for your Family History. You should be albe to complete all of these projects in class, if not each kit comes with colored step by step instructions. (We will email you a list of information to bring if you want to complete your charts in class.)
Leave class with: 6 layouts
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Dark brown or Light brown ink pad, adhesive, trimmer, black writing pen and scissors.

Scrap Your Vacation
(Scrap Your Vacation)
Instructor: Marsha Wood
Sponsored by: The Paper Loft LLC
In this fun and relaxed class you will complete a 10 page mini album that slides into a two page layout. You will be working with our Serendipity Collection to create this unique layout for your latest vacation photos. You should be able to complete all of this project in class, if not this kit comes with colored step by step instructions
Leave class with: 10 page mini-album
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Dark or Light brown ink pad, adhesive, trimmer and scissors.

GLMini Class Preview - Cricut

2011-09-14T08:00:00.000-04:00

Everybody loves their Cricut Machine... but do you know how to use it completely? These classes have been very popular at the Mega Meet, and so we're bringing them to Toledo for the Mini Meet!

Cricut
(Cricut)
Instructor: Debbie Richard
Sponsored by: I Luv Scrapbooking
Expect to learn how to start using your cricut, what all the buttons and dials do, and how to get the most from your machine! Explore Layering, shadows and blackouts. Learn proper pressure to cut out designs perfectly each time.
Leave class with: Handout.
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Cricut Machine (Personal Cricut, Cricut Create or Cricut Expression) with firmware updated, Mat and any alphabet cartridge.

Cricut Design Studio
(Cricut Design Studio)
Instructor: Debbie Richard
Sponsored by: I Luv Scrapbooking
Learn how to weld, do a search, design with multiple cartridges, hide contour and much more! Take your cricutting to the next level! If you need assistance updating the software please email Debbie, iluvscrappindr@aol.com before the class.
Leave class with: Handout.
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Laptop with software or free trial version installed, Cricut Machine (Personal Cricut, Cricut Create or Cricut Expressions) with firmware updated, Mat and cartridge that came with your cricut.

Cricut Gypsy
(Cricut Gypsy)
Instructor: Debbie Richard
Sponsored by: I Luv Scrapbooking
Learn how to use all the buttons & functions, link and store cartridges, Update the Gypsy and Cricut and weld words and shapes - Plus MUCH more!
Leave class with: Handout.
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Gypsy, Cricut Machine (Personal Cricut, Cricut Create or Cricut Expressions) with updated firmware, Mat. Gypsy MUST be synched to your cricut BEFORE class. If you need assistance, please email Debbie: iluvscrappindr@aol.com before class, and she'll be happy to help!