Spark No. 3

NEW LOOK...

NEW CREATIVE PARTNERS...

NEW WAYS OF SPARKING YOUR CREATIVITY...

MORE DETAILS to FOLLOW...

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***photostyling resources used***

floral elements by rhonna farrer

book texture and postcard by fuzzimo

hanky and tape strip by pugly pixel

octobre tag and sign by mellowmint

37 days....& counting!

Yup! We'll be *sparking* it up in just 37 short days!

We are so excited! Everything is coming together so well & so many little surprises up our sleeves!

We just posted the Schedule. Go check it out so you can see what we'll be doing. & WHO you will be sharing your Spark with....

Like we explained in that schedule, there will be 4 Core classes that will be 2 hours long.

4 Mini Classes that will be 1 hour long. And 8 mini-mini classes that will be rotating every 15 minutes. As we found out at Spark No. 1, we had some people that got *Sparked* by one project more than another person & so they stayed at that *station* longer.  

We get that. 

We know that each of us is *Sparked* by different things & our creativity thrives on things we know & love. But...we also challenge you to spread your wings...explore..be brave & try new things! 

Also, check out our Spark Plugs...our Sponsors! and we are adding new ones everyday!  We couldn't do it without them! Send them a THANK YOU & if you are a company or artist who is still interested in sponsoring Spark, please let us know: Megan Aslett Megaslett@gmail.com

Be sure to spread the word! We have a few spots left & would LOVE to share our Spark with even *more* Spark sisters! 

xoxo, Margie, Rhonna & Liz

Let the fun begin!

We are sooo excited!  Remember: this is what it's all about:



We want you to join us to Spark your Creative Spirit!

so....

You've got 2 options when you hit the Buy Now button:

Full Ticket: $350 Registration in full

OR 

Payment option 1:{sold out!}  $200 now, $150 by July 1, 2010.

**Note: If you select the payment option of $200, we must receive the balance of $150 by July 1, 2010 or your ticket will be sold to someone else and your first payment of $200 will be refunded, minus a $10 processing fee. 

OK. Let the creative Sparks fly!

Any questions contact Megan Aslett Megaslett@gmail.com

Spark Ticket

Full TIcket $350.00

The low down: who, what, when, where, how much?

Who: anyone who wants to have their creativity sparked!

What: all inclusive 2 day Creative event & Artisan market filled with 4 major classes, 4 mini classes & mini mini classes!
this means: all supplies, 4 meals & drinks & all the Spark goodies & inspiration you can handle *& even a little indulgence probably*
Plus:
A unique, one of a kind Artisan Market that will be open the entire time...think: cool, funky, boutique at your fingertips. Can I hear a *hallelujah?*

When: 9am-10pm Friday, Sept. 10 & 9am-11pm Saturday, Sept. 11. (a little longer than last year so we can get Sparked even MORE)

Where: The amazing Noah's in Lindon, Utah. The entire facility will be ours including all of the modern conveniences like laptop connections, internet access & the amazing raw, funky*ness of the place! rooftop, gardens....*sigh* we can't WAIT!

How much: $350 Registration opens on May 1st at 10:00 am mountain time: HERE. on the blog. We will be accepting all credit cards via PayPal. See some explanation here:


So, here's a low down on HOW to register:

Click on the Buy Now button. As you can see PayPal will accept other credit cards.

Please include this in your Message To Sender in PayPal:
Name
Address
Phone
email
(we'll have a more detailed questionaire we'll send out to you once we get registration finished!)

For a review on everything the $350 includes:
-Ticket price includes Full Kits with all the supplies for every class, mini class & mini mini and let me tell you, they will be fabulous! (You will only be asked to bring your basic tools and a list of those will be given to you after you've bought your ticket to the event. These tools will, mostly likely, be stuff you already have on hand)

- Goodie Bag at registration. Not goodies to eat (though those will be there too), but sparky, amazing, fun, eye-candy goodies... :)

-And it also includes your food, which is:

Friday:
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks and drinks throughout the day

Saturday:
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks and drinks throughout the day
(your hotel stay is extra if you are not local.)

**Note: if you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know so we can make sure we are feeding you the kind of energy you need!

So, your Event Ticket will get you everything you need aside from travel and hotel accomodations.
If you are local, you're set.

If you are coming from out of town, you'll have some extra costs:

You will need to get a hotel.
Air or car travel...gotta get you here somehow!

**refund policy:

Full refund minus processing fee of $10 until Aug. 12, 2010.

After that we can refund 50%,

but after Sept. 2, 2010 there will be no refund.

NOTE:

Ticket price will go up to $375 after Aug. 12, 2010.

Any questions contact Megan Aslett Megaslett@gmail.com

a little more info....about some of our teachers!

We are pleased, excited and thrilled to introduce you to three of our Spark teachers for 2010...{we like to have some surprises!} They are the 'other person' that will *spark* our creative spirits during this event...& we are already so grateful for them. Let's meet these amazing teachers that will light the flame within us!

Meet Wendy Whitacre...
Wendy is an amazing photographer...She and her husband are the amazing team of Blue Lilly Photography...The two of them travel all over the country shooting some of the most beautiful photos and they teach workshops too...We have not met Wendy in person, but looking at her photos and talking with her on the phone I know we are all going to LOVE her! We can’t wait to learn, be inspired and wowed by Wendy!

Wendy is:

53% Crazy in love with taking pictures
30% Crazy in love with my clients
42% Crazy in love
3% Bad at addition
5% Rolly Polly
20% So fast that when I turn off the light at night, I am in bed before it is dark
18.32% precise
77% so fun that you will be actually smiling (or else)
2% sorry for threatening you
100% alive

You can find more about Wendy's personality (more than you'll ever need to know) by visiting Blue Lily's blog.
You can see her portfolio work at bluelilyphoto.com.
You can see her making a fool out of herself just about anywhere.

Emily Falconbridge
Em has been a friend of mine for years. Em has the most amazing artistic life. Everything Em does is done with love and creativity. Emily and her family live in Australia and will be returning to the states to live this Summer. We are so excited that we will benefit by having Em teach at Spark.

Emily is...

a lover of mess, color and handmade things!

As one of the original ‘freestyle scrapbookers’ she is known for her free-spirited use of supplies and turning the ordinary and recycled into something special!
An Australian gal currently living in the USA, her pride and joy is her nutty scientist husband Mick and three little sunflower sprouts Ivy, Yindi and Banjo.
She loves to teach and share her creative passion, and holds workshops all over the world as well as online.
You can find Emily’s work regularly in Creating Keepsakes magazine, the Autumn Leaves book series and www.todaysmama.com.

Janet Hopkins
If there is anyone that can knock your socks off with her amazing vintage mixed media art, it's Janet. She's a co-founder of House of 3 with our own Rhonna & she will surely bring a Spark to everyone's creativity with her incredible class!

Janet is:

an innovative artist who has found that there is an artist inside everyone...it just needs the opportunity to come out and to thrive.

Since finding her passion, Janet's work has been published in all of the major publications as well as the covers of several magazines. She has contributed to over thirteen idea books and has been blessed to have worked with some of the top manufacturers in the business.

...*** and our last teacher will be announced shortly! like we said....we have some surprises up our sleeves. *wink*

Just as a reminder...Registration starts May 1st...10:00 am mountain standard time

Any questions contact Megan Aslett Megaslett@gmail.com
She will be handling all questions and concerns...
kiss kiss,
Margie

and we're live...registration is OPEN!

We are so excited! Today is the day....Registration is OPEN & the first 50 people to sign up get $50 off! You'll see the Registration Button up on the right side of our side bar. look. up there! see it?

Now...you can click on it & you'll be taken to PayPal where we will be accepting all funds. **remember, this is a non-refundable ticket.**
If you've never used PayPal before, here's a screen shot so you can see what it will look like & what you'll need to do.

As you can see, you can pay with any credit card & you're set!
We know you may have some questions, so please feel free to ask us: thesparkevent@gmail.com and...a customer service number: 801.369.4764

Please include this in your Message To Sender in PayPal:
Name
Address
Phone
email
(we'll have a more detailed questionaire we'll send out to you once we get registration finished!)

For a review on everything the $300 includes:

-Yummy Goodie Bag at registration. Not goodies to eat (though those will be there too), but sparky, amazing, fun, eye-candy goodies... :)

-Ticket price also includes Full Kits with all the supplies for the classes and let me tell you, they will be fabulous! (You will only be asked to bring your basic tools and a list of those will be given to you after you've bought your ticket to the event. These tools will, mostly likely, be stuff you already have on hand)

-And it also includes your food, which is:

Friday:
Registration begins at 12:00 where we will have finger foods and drinks
Dinner
Snacks and drinks through out the day

Saturday:
Mid-morning snack
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks and drinks though out the day
(your hotel stay is extra.)

**Note: if you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know so we can make sure we are feeding you the kind of energy you need!

So, your Event Ticket will get you everything you need aside from travel.
If you are local, you're set.

If you are coming from out of town, you'll have some extra costs:

• You will need to get a hotel: Marriott has a great deal ONLINE only at $79.99 a night. (if you call it's $89.99.) They will have a shuttle from the airport to the hotel & then a shuttle from the hotel to This is The Place. So, you wouldn't need a car unless you really wanted one!
• Air or car travel...gotta get you here somehow!

Cancellation policy: This is non-refundable so no cancellations. Make sure you can come, want to come, & it's all good!

Pay 1/2 now, rest by October 1st Policy:
We are accepting $150 now with a 'pay the last $150' by October 1st. **Note: the $50 off for the 1st 50 people does not apply with this policy. It only applies to the full $300.

ok. so I think that's it. Like I said..once you are signed up we'll be giving you more specifics on things.

Sparks,
R

Spark Event Ticket

First 50 get $50 off $250.00 Spark Ticket $300.00 1/2 down 1/2 by OCT 1st $150.00

First 50 to register... get $50 off

I hope everyone is having a great weekend! I wanted to fill you in on some of the questions we've received. Questions are great! So don't hesitate to leave a comment here on this blog post or email me at elizabeth.kartchner(at)gmail.com

Here's some of the exciting deets... !

What Hotel do you suggest?

For convenience there is a great hotel nearby with a free shuttle to and from Spark!
University Park Marriott
480 Wakara Way SLC, UT
Reservations by dialing: 801.581.1000 or 800.627-7468 Also if you go to http://www.marriott.com/ they have an Online Special going on right now for the same weekend as Spark. Cool!

Is the full amount due at registration?
On Monday August 24th at 10am mountain standard time you can start registering. There will be an option for $150 down and the rest of the $150 by October 1st. (Unfortunately this option can't be combined with first 50 get $50 off. sorry.)

*What is included with the Spark Event Ticket?

-Yummy Goodie Bag at registration. Not goodies to eat (though those will be there too), but sparky, amazing, fun, eye-candy goodies... :)

-The ticket price also includes Full Kits with all the supplies for the classes and let me tell you, they will be fabulous! (You will only be asked to bring your basic tools and a list of those will be given to you after you've bought your ticket to the event. These tools will, mostly likely, be stuff you already have on hand)

Also, to pass the spark we light along to others, we will be doing a service project at the event, making a spark (group) jumble quilt... please bring a 6"x6"piece of fabric. Keep it simply beautiful or dress it up. We will be donating the beautiful quilt that includes a little piece from each of us.


The event ticket also includes your food, which is:

Friday:
Registration begins at 12:00 where we will have finger foods and drinks
Dinner
Snacks and drinks through out the day
Saturday:
Mid-morning snack
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks and drinks though out the day
(your hotel stay is extra.)


When does registration begin?
Monday, August 24th @ 10:00 am Mountain Standard Time! Pssst, and get this... The first 50 people who purchase tickets get $50 off the ticket price!! yahooo!!! Who will be the lucky 50?

*Spark*
Date: November 6 & 7th 2009
Friday: November 6th Welcome to Spark!
12:00 p.m. ~ Registration (more info to follow)
1:30-5 p.m.~ Show & Tell: **Spark your creativity with several artisans’ demonstrating their talents with hands-on mini class demos.
5:30-6:30 p.m.~ dinner
7-8:00 p.m.~ Let the Shenanigans begin! Fun filled evening that will help you get your Spark on!
let the party continue til midnight!

Saturday: November 7th
9:00 a.m.~ Amazing Keynote Speaker:

Cassandra Barney. a woman artist who speaks to our creative souls! We are sure she will Spark our creative spirits! We can't wait!

10-6 p.m.~ Classes all day, 4 total, break out groups,
lunch, dinner,
Show & Tell
& a culminating fireside to Kindle the Spark!

Venue: This is the Place, Salt Lake City, Utah
Cost: $300: includes all Spark creative goodness for both days. (If you are not local & need a hotel, this will be extra.) Be the one of the first 50 people to register and get $50 off!!

Registration to begin August 24, 2009 at 10 am mountain standard time...
(We want this to be an intimate journey, only 150 spots available)

Come celebrate being a creative women with us, take the journey, build a fire, share your Spark with others...

Had a great conference call with the Spark girls today...! You won't want to miss this event! Please email me if you have any questions: elizabeth.kartchner (at) gmail.com


Loves, Lizzy