Monday, February 16, 2009

Win A Retreat Contest 2009


Can you believe it?? Go Scrapping is turning 5!! Yep, 5 and to celebrate 5 Fabulous Years of Go Scrapping Retreats, I thought I would open up a huge contest and give away a WEEKEND RETREAT FOR TWO to not just one, but TWO RETREATS this Fall!! Sound interesting? :)
I have always thought of the wonderful people who attend Go Scrapping Events as part of my extended family - which makes this contest even more perfect!
Starting today - FAMILY DAY 2009- until Monday June 15, 2009 at noon est. entries will be accepted to enter into this great Retreat Give Away. Contestants are to create a new layout, mini book or altered item inspired by the phrase "A FAMILY IS..." and post a link to it here in the comment section of this post thread. Two posts will be randomly chosen with the help of an online selection tool (the Random Integer Generator) from all eligible posts. The first post chosen will win a retreat for two to the Peterborough Retreat held on October 2-4, 2009 and the second post chosen will win a retreat for two to the London Retreat held November 6-8, 2009. There will be no exchanges or substitutions.
Please review the official rules and regulations before entering as incomplete or duplicate entries will not be eligible to win.
OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
  1. DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTEST - see above.
  2. ELIGIBILITY - Paper Arts enthusiasts over the age of 19 are eligible to participate with the exception of Go Scrapping retail sponsors and educators.
  3. CONTEST PERIOD - Monday February 16, 2009 - Monday June 15, 2009 at 12pm est.
  4. THE SUBMISSION - The Contest requires participants to provide a URL to their blog or online photo site by posting a link in the comment section of this blog post. The submission MUST be inspired by the phrase "A FAMILY IS..." but can take many forms -- It can be any a layout (single or double page, any size), a mini book or an altered item thus keeping the spirit of Go Scrapping's tag line "A place to go beyond scrapbooking". Submissions should not include any confidential information or details that may be inappropriate to share with the general public. By participating in this Contest, participants give the Sponsor (Go Scrapping) the right to use the Submission on the Sponsor's web sites or in other marketing promotions related to the Sponsor without further compensation to participants. Submissions that include content that violates the rights of third parties or are deemed to contain objectionable material may be disqualified in the Sponsor's sole discretion. Submissions must be received by the Sponsor during the Contest Period. Submissions received after 11:59 A.M. (EST) on June 15, 2009 will be disqualified and no exceptions will be made. ONE SUBMISSION PER PERSON -- submitting multiple submissions will result in disqualification. PLEASE NOTE: eligible entries must also include an email contact.
  5. POSTING ASSISTANCE - If you require assistance to post a link on the blog, please visit the Go Scrapping Message Board- a section with posting tips and help will be set up to assist with this process. You can find this section at www.goscrapping.ca/messageboard (Blog News and Announcements Section)
  6. WINNER SELECTION - Go Scrapping welcomes and encourages all scrapbookers and paper artists therefore will not be "judging" the entries on perceived skill, merit or publishablility. Winners will be selected at random with the assistance of a Random Integer Generator (http://www.random.org/). The chance at winning will depend solely on the number of eligible entries. Two eligible submissions will be selected at random using this tool. The first selection will win a retreat for Two to Go Scrapping's Peterborough Retreat October 2-4, 2009. The second entry selected will win a Retreat for Two to Go Scrapping's London Retreat November 6-8, 2009. Prizes are non negotiable and non transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash value.
  7. PRIZES AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE - Two Prizes will be awarded: A Retreat Weekend for Two to Go Scrapping's Peterborough Retreat held on October 2-4, 2009 and a Weekend for Two to Go Scrapping's London Retreat held on November 6-8, 2009. Both Retreat Packages are based on double occupancy rates with an approximate retail value of $750 (two regular rate registrations, double occupancy). For details on the retreat package - please visit www.goscrapping.ca/Upcoming_Retreats.htm . Prizes are non-negotiable, can not be redeemed for cash value and are non-transferable.
  8. WINNERS will be announced on the Go Scrapping Blog by 1PM on June 15, 2009. If for some reason one of the chosen winners is unable to claim their prize by June 30, 2009 - another winner will be chosen randomly and contacted by email.
Good Luck Everyone! HAVE FUN! I can't wait to see what you come up with.
I will be promoting this contest through Go Scrapping's sponsoring stores and at charity crops throughout the province. If you are aware of a charity crop in your area - I would appreciate you letting me know as I will send a little something their way.
HAPPY CREATING!!!

28 comments:

aprilrhyno said...

WOW! I am the first one to enter! Odds are probably against me on winning with being post number #1 but here goes... I am really happy with this LO and the way it turned out.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3444/3379510443_4bf40bf66f.jpg?v=0

fingers crossed for #1 :o)

susanm said...

Well, I guess I'm #2. Hope this works out with lots of help from Karen.
This is my interpretation for the Contest.
I can only hope........
http://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/100_1910.jpg

Brit said...

Here is #3 - "Families are Forever". I made this layout at the Barrie crop in March 09. Pretty simple, but I liked how it turned out.

http://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/FamiliesareForever.jpg

Janet said...

Hello!!! Here is #4 called " a family is..." and it has 2 pages. Good luck everybody.

http://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/DSC01702.jpg

Sharon said...

Here is my entry. It is a Bo Bunny Word Book, "Family." It turned out so well, I am so proud of it.

http://s612.photobucket.com/albums/tt205/DrJ_02/

Sharon

dsjaeger2001@yahoo.ca

Julie said...

Hi, Here is my entry...family for us means our boys! Good luck to all!

http://www.kodakgallery.com/PhotoView.jsp?&collid=45126554405.457924107705.1240188501689&photoid=357924107705&folderid=0&view=1&page=1&sort_order=&albumsperpage=&navfolderid=2009

Roz said...

I am finally getting around to sending this entry for the contest! Good luck everyone and thanks Karen for running such a great contest!

http://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/P1020738.jpg

Anonymous said...

Here is my favorite two things in the world, my husband and my dog BYE ...DARLENEhttp://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/FUReverfriends001.jpghttp://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/FUReverfriends001.jpghttp://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/FUReverfriends001.jpghttp://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/FUReverfriends001.jpghttp://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/FUReverfriends001.jpghttp://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/FUReverfriends001.jpghttp://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/FUReverfriends001.jpghttp://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/FUReverfriends001.jpghttp://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/FUReverfriends001.jpghttp://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/FUReverfriends001.jpghttp://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/FUReverfriends001.jpg

Sarah said...

A Family is....

http://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/Platrium-Page004.jpg

Danielle McCarthy said...

It might help if I left my e-mail ...

danielle_mccarthy@hotmail.com

In order to make it official, the link to my layout is:

http://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/IMG_2197.jpg

momee said...

My boys are the heart of my family and such a welcome addition too. I have so many adorable pics of them together and glad I came across this contest to give me the motivation to put some of them together!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=7339352&l=251fd0e852&id=755600633

Mellissa said...

Thanks for the great contest Karen!!!!
Here is my layout. My grandsons enjoying a day with family at the park.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb300/mellissa66/DSC_0555.jpg

Kim McArthur said...

Here is my layout....Family is...my daughters! They are the key to my heart!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t38/kimmmc/IMG_7149.jpg

Hope this works...Thanks, Karen!!

Anonymous said...

Here's my layout! Have my fingers, toes, eyes, everything I can think of crossed. Thanks for the opportunity to win a retreat Karen!

http://gs60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/?action=view&current=IMG_4738_edited-1.jpg

Mindy said...

[IMG]http://gi60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/IMG_2149.jpg[/IMG]

What a great contest Karen! So awesome that Go Scrapping is five! Thanks for the chance to win!

Bobbi-Lynn said...

Here is my entry for this. It is called Cherish Family, and it is pics of my two daughters with their great grandmother (my grandmother).
What an awesome prize!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mommy4/3623138274/sizes/m/

Ava Gavloski said...

Congratulation on GoScrapping's 5th Anniversary!!! Your new studio is like a candle on your cake. Karen, your adventure will only get better!!! All the best.
Here is my creativity on

"A Family Is"
http://cottagerca.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the opportunity to celebrate with the ladies!!!
Ava

debbiec09 said...

Here is my entry... Good luck everyone thanks karen for a udderly awesome contast

Unknown said...

Here's my layout - thanks for running a great contest, Karen - Congrats on 5 years!!


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b370/meulenbelt/family.jpg

Lynn said...

family means to me my girls..the sisters

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff263/LimmerB/sisters.jpg

Kelly said...

Great contest Karen.

Here's mine:
http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/KHoldaway/Go%20Scrapping%20Layout/?action=view&current=IMG_6827.jpg

Terri said...

The last comment i posted did not have the public link to my new Family Layout so here it is, thank you so much it was so much fun, my son helped me alot with picking out the pictures :)

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=7286161&l=1b5a745677&id=641560289

Mo said...

I guess it would help if I submitted the link? :)
Mo

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/trudi123/scrapbook%20stuff/family-Page001.jpg

Michelle said...

Here is my canvas for the contest. Thanks for the great opportunity Karen - Can't wait until 1 pm tomorrow.
http://scrappinglifedesigns.blogspot.com/2009/06/last-minute-of-course.html

jo-ann said...

wow! it pays to read " da rules "!
here is a proper link to the go scrapping photo bucket gallery!:
http://gs60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/?action=view&current=gs.jpg

Tracey said...

This is such a fabulous contest Karen! Keeping my fingers crossed! :)

http://trays-spot.blogspot.com/2009/06/reveal-day-once-again-at-turtle.html

Anonymous said...

Thank you Karen for posting this contest and 'making me' scrapbook a page. Life has been in a state of upheaval so glad to have something fun to focus on to get me back to my love of this craft.

Sandy

http://gs60.photobucket.com/groups/h11/6KTQJ9UZX4/?action=view&current=IMG_6293revised.jpg

Angela said...

Here is my entry. A family is Traditions.

http://adesign.typepad.com/photos/scrapbook_pages/a-family-is.html