Sunday, May 1, 2011

Thanks for coming!!!

Thanks to everyone for making our first retreat SO MUCH FUN!!!  We appreciate everyone who came!
The next retreat is October 28-30 - sign up now, space is limited!
If you attended this retreat, please leave us a comment below about your experience.
THANKS!!

Goody bag contents:

 Candy Bar!

 Crop Room:
 Door Prizes:
 Use our stamps!
 Use our punches!
 Use our Big Shot and Dies!

 Inspiration:
 Dinner!

 April, our pajama contest winner!
 April and Jennifer:


Friday, April 22, 2011

Scrapbook Class

These are the 6 pages we'll make in the Scrapbook Class plus all the leftovers you get to keep!!





Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Classes offered at Retreat

We are offering FOUR optional classes!!  Go to Jennifer or April's blog to sign up and pay.
THANKS!
 
1. Card Class: 12 cards & envelopes (3 each of 4 designs) plus a pack of antique brads and 1/2 roll of ribbon for $25!  April 
 
2. Birthday Calendar Class: Make a perpetual calendar so you never forget a birthday again!  If you are a demonstrator, use it to keep up with your customer's birthdays!  Class fee includes: Birthday Calendar, 1/2 pack of designer paper, and 12 mini library clips for $25!  Makes a great gift, too.  April
 
3. Simply Adorned (Jewelry) Class: make 10 inserts and receive the 1 x 1 1/4" charm!  You will love these charms!  They make great gifts, too.  If you already own the charm, no problem, just choose $18.95 worth of merchandise instead.  Class is $30 and includes a pack of Rhinestones and the charm.  Add 24" chain for $13; add 34" chain for $15.  Jennifer
 
4. Scrapbook Class: Make 6 12x12 pages using the One Great Year Simply Scrappin' Kit.  This kit is unisex, so you can make it even if you have boys!  Class includes: 1/2 simply scrappin' kit, 6 sheets 12x12 cardstock, and two accessories for $30!  Jennifer
 

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Check out this hotel!! It's so nice! Each room has a fridge and microwave, too! There are lots of plugs in the work room. Feel free to bring a light, cricut, heat tool, etc. You might want to bring an extension cord.

WE HAVE FOUR SPOTS LEFT!! Payment must be made by 3-29. You can pay for your hotel room at the retreat, but you must reserve your room by 3-29 for the guaranteed rate.

The meals included are:

Dinner Fri: Baked Chicken Quarters, Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn Bread, Fruit Cobbler, and Iced Tea

Lunch Sat: Classic Club with Fries and Iced Tea

Dinner Sat: Beef Lasagna, Chicken Parmesean, Roasted Vegetables, Herb Penne Pasta, Garlic Bread, Dessert, and Iced Tea

Breakfast is included with your room.

We will have a snack bar, too!!

Hotel Lobby:


Indoor hot tub and pool:


Room bath:


Double room:


Fridge & Microwave:



Flat Screen TV:


Pick your pillow:


Restaurant/Bar:




Another Lobby:
Meeting Room:



Thursday, February 10, 2011

Welcome to April & Jennifer's Getaway Weekend Retreat!!

Jennifer & April's Getaway Stamping/Scrapbook Weekend!

April 29 - May 1, 2011
Arlington, Texas

It's time for an AWESOME weekend where I along with my partner, April McCreight will pamper you, WOW you, stamp for you, and let you use ALL our products and samples! We will be at the Holiday Inn in Arlington, TX! This retreat is different than any I've done before. Not only does your fee include product and make n takes, but you get more privacy in your sleeping arrangements!

* A 50.00 goody bag when you sign in!

* 2 demonstrations of NEW product (Friday evening and Sunday morning)

*4 optional classes - details to be announced

*Surprise gifts throughout the weekend

*4 make n takes using your goody bag supplies (don't worry - you won't use it all - you'll have plenty left over!)

*Use of all our SU! supplies: Big Shot station, ALL the SU! punches, all the SU! stamp pads, tools, plus tons stamp sets and samples to copy!

*raffles - 1 ticket for $2, 3 for $5, 7 for $10, 20 for $20

*games

*door prizes!!

*contest for best project using the goody bag - everyone gets to vote!

*Pajama party Friday night with a pajama contest!

*6 foot table space to do all your own work!

*Crop until midnight! Then, the party is in April's room! (Just kidding, you better invite me to your party!) The crop room will be locked at midnight to keep your supplies safe.

*SNACKS and chocolate!!!

*Good friends and LOTS of laughs!

*Free Wi-Fi in the work room

*Indoor Pool

*SPECIAL PRIZE DRAWING FOR EVERYONE STAYING FRI-SUN!!

Come stay for the day, one night, or the whole weekend! Retreat prices include dinner Friday, lunch and dinner Sat (breakfast is included in your hotel room fee if staying at hotel).

Retreat Fees (does not include hotel fee):

Entire weekend: $216.51 tax included (PLUS your hotel room - price can change depending on how many roommates)

One night stay (Friday & Saturday): $206.51 tax included (PLUS your hotel room - price can change depending on how many roommates)

Saturday only: $195.51 tax included (no hotel room needed/no breakfast needed)

You can pay on my blog now to reserve your spot!

Call the Hotel at 817-460-2500 to reserve your room. We have contracted and negotiated a rate of only 107.00 plus tax per night, and that can be split up to 4 ways!! Make sure to mention the stampin' up group to get the discounted rate. These rooms are usually 149.00. Their website is www.hiarlingtontx.com (1311 Wet n Wild Way). Deadline to reserve room: March 29, 2011 (pay at retreat). To reserve your room online, use this link: http://ichotelsgroup.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=HI&GPC=STA&hotelCode=ARLEL&_PMID=99801505

Hotel rooms include: complimentary breakfast, complimentary bottled water in room, microwave, refrigerator, free high speed internet access, coffee/tea maker, complimentary toiletries, and much more!!

PLUS you get the option of choosing how many roommates you have!! Just imagine having a private bathroom, no bunk beds (and comfortable beds!), being able to control your own air conditioner, having your own TV in your room, and not worrying about disturbing 30 other women!

Dates: Friday, April 29th, 2010-Sunday, May 1st, 2011

Check in is NOON on Friday. If you attend only Sat, you can come as early as 6:00 am. Check out is NOON on Sunday.

SPACE IS LIMITED, so sign up today and reserve your spot!

Deposit of half of retreat fee due Feb 28, 2011. Remainder due March 31, 2011. (Hotel room is paid at time of retreat.)

Please email Jennifer or April with any other questions.

jennifer@jennifercotton.com

amccreight@sbcglobal.net

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Previous Retreat Photos

These are some photos from last year's retreat (not at Holiday Inn, but still FUN!):