Hint: Bring return address labels

Posted on 29. Jul, 2011 by lisa.

Just for attending Creative Escape we will give you 10 raffle tickets to win fabulous prizes from our sponsors. If you shop in the on-site store or pre-purchase supplies on-line you will get one more ticket for every $25 you spend.

So…if you bring your return address labels from home you won’t have to write your name on the back of the raffle tickets over and over and over and over again. Throw those stickers in your purse now so you don’t forget!

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Last chance to shop on-line

Posted on 28. Jul, 2011 by lisa.

The on-line store closes August 1, so take a minute to review the supply list in earlier blogs. All the hard to find items are available as well as the official CE T-shirt. Click here to head over to the store.

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Pack your pearls!

Posted on 27. Jul, 2011 by lisa.

As you can probably tell, we’ve incorporated plenty of aqua, red, black and white into our theme for our very last Creative Escape. We want to make everything WORTH REMEMBERING! So if it is vintage pack it. We hope to see you in Keds, rolled up jeans, white shirts, poodle skirts, pearls, pop beads, neck scarves, polka dots and all the other things that make you think of the 1950s. Just think how cute all the photos are going to be!

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CE T-shirts available for a limited time

Posted on 26. Jul, 2011 by lisa.

Just a reminder. If you want a limited edition Creative Escape T-shirt you must place your order by August 1. Click here to order.

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Shipping available from CE

Posted on 25. Jul, 2011 by lisa.

How are you going to bring everything back? You will have nine projects to pack in your suitcase. You may win a fabulous raffle basket and gather all sorts of other fun goodies. You may buy all sorts of hard-to-find must-haves on your many shopping sprees. No worries. Bring an empty suitcase or visit the CE shipping department for all your shipping needs.

Boxes can be purchased for $1. Shipping is available Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight (closed during dinner). Everything ships via UPS right to your front doorstep. Save your strength, for a nice tip the bell-person will be glad to help you get your items from your room to the shipping area. See? We thought of everything!

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Top 10 Things to Know About The Bus Tour

Posted on 23. Jul, 2011 by lisa.

1. The bus loads and unloads downstairs in the convention area past the scrapbook store. Yes, way down at the end of the hall.
2. If you see valets running around the area where you are waiting for the bus, you are in the wrong spot. You can however, give those cute boys a wink and a smile and remember they work for tips if you need boxes hauled to the on-site store for shipping later in the weekend.
3. Get to the bus stop 15 minutes before the bus leaves. It will head out on time, with or without you.
4. Be sure to check in with yoru bus hostess. She will find your name on the list and greet you with a big smiley “hello”! Her name will be Melissa or Sharon.
5. Be ready to play a game or two along the way to your destination. Bazzill prizes will be awarded.
6. Keep your arms and legs in the windows. It’s too hot! If the air conditioning on the bus needs adjusting let your hostess know and she will be happy to fan you. That last sentence is not really true.
7. There is plenty of storage under the bus for all your purchases, so don’t be shy. Buy what you want and not what you need. What happens at CE stays at CE. We also have very reasonable shipping from the hotel on Saturday. Pack your purchases and ship your clothes home.
8. We will feed you along the way and we have plenty of water. However, if you need soda bring it along or carry some change for the soda machine at Bazzill.
9. The bus has air conditioning and a potty.
10. If you fall asleep on the bus we can’t be responsible for what other CE friends may do to you. Remember, they may have permanent markers, or worse. They are scrapbookers for heaven’s sake, they could have glimmer mist and a tiny attacher… just sayin’.

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Seats still available on the bus tour

Posted on 21. Jul, 2011 by lisa.

There are still seats available for the bus tours! $10 will get you food along the way, the chance to shop at Bazzill’s overstock and discontinued area, a tour of Bazzill, and be inspired by the displays and shopping and Scrapbooks, Etc. Space is limited. To register, go to www.eventbrite.com and log into your account.

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The Bazaar – Thursday, August 25

Posted on 19. Jul, 2011 by lisa.

Creative Escape guests can enjoy the Bazaar anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2011. We are transforming the convention area of the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa in a play-land of fun.

• Take a photo with Mr. Bazzill’s fully restored 1957 T-bird.
• Stop in the service project room and Help Stephen Say THANKS, by making a few cards for U.S. soldiers overseas.
• Watch product demos and pick up goodies from some of our favorite manufacturers.
• Grab a quick, no-host, light lunch of salads and sandwiches and your favorite beverage.
• Check your fast pass to see what time you are scheduled to attend the Heidi Swapp class in the Yudu Room.
• Pop in the Echo Park Swap & Crop room to take a peek inside and then pick up the swaps.
• Put on your prettiest smile and get your first official CE photo taken in the old time photo booth.
• Visit with the teachers, take a photo, get an autograph, and view some of their favorite projects up close and personal.

You must show up to get the goods…so we will see you there! Plan to stay for the opening ceremony at 3:45 p.m.

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Event Registration

Posted on 15. Jul, 2011 by lisa.

Avoid the rush and avoid the crush by registering early on Wednesday! When you check in you will receive your idea book, raffle tickets, badge, schedule, and a fast pass. The fast pass will give you your class time for the Heidi Swapp project in the YUDU Room on Thursday, so you don’t have to wait in line. The earlier you get your fast pass, the earlier your class time during Thursday’s Bazaar.

If you are participating in the bus tour you can register on your way back through the convention center.
If you are a Bazzill retailer participating in the To-do-lah you can arrive 20 before it starts to get registered.
If you are at the hotel Wednesday evening, stop by during our official registration time from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Won’t be arriving until Thursday? Stop by the information desk anytime after 10 a.m. and we are always happy to get you caught up.

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Sneak peek at Jenaye and Kelli Collins’ project…

Posted on 14. Jul, 2011 by lisa.

The mother-daughter duo teaching this class is as much fun as the projects you will be making. Although the fabrics in class will switch up a bit (thanks to a great fabric donation by Heather Bailey) the end result is so much fun. You will use your new found skills to make these darlings over and over again.

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