CREATIVE SEWING AND NEEDLEWORK FESTIVAL - CSNF

Visitors of all ages and interests attended the show which included retailers, independent vendors, guilds and manufacturers showing a wide range of craft supplies and equipment.  Workshops for different areas were presented by industry experts throughout this 4 day event. 

The cropping area was available for all 4 days of the show to do layouts and get expert instruction.  All layout contest entries were scanned and put on display at the show as well as posted to the internet for sharing.

Hands on classes offered at the show included step by step instructions along with the necessary materials to make a complete layout.  Well known instructors offered professional tips to improve techniques.   Take an online tour of some scenes from the event.

SCRAPBOOK CONTEST ENTRIES

Scrapbook layouts made at the show in the cropping area could be scanned with a large format Epson scanner and submitted to the Online Scrapbook Contest.  Judging was done at the cropping event by  The Canadian Scrapbook Association and prizes given out daily to participants.  Check out these examples of some digitized layouts

Scrapbook Owners: To download the digital original of your layout, select Options>Download>Save

Send the link www.csnfcontest_entries.cachelan.com to a friend for them to view it with their browser

CARD MAKE & TAKE PROJECT

There were numberous workshop projects throughout the show.  Here are some examples from a greeting card class.  Each card has a personality as unique as its creator. 

These card images were photographed at the show and put online using Cachelan WebFilm.  Even if you do not have a scanner, try sharing your projects online by taking a photograph with your digital camera.  Unlike paper, with a digital image, you can simply change the message and send the same card layout to several people.

No more sticky fingers with this technique.  Design your entire layout on a computer with a graphics program like Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop.  Just as you can purchase paper designs, you can add creative clipart from professional designers like  Marlene Spies who contributed these digital layouts.  

Insert your digital pictures and add captions in different font styles.  When you are done, print at the desired size for insertion in an album.  To share with friends, create an online version using Cachelan WebFilm. 

SCRAPBOOK CRUISE

If you thought visiting the CSNF show was fun, how about a cruise aboard the worlds most luxuious ocean liner the Queen Mary 2 with 4 days of scrapbooking hosted by well known instructor Debbie Haas. 

A few spaces are still available.  Contact Carol at Cruise Holidays in Barrie  1-877-717-0777  cruises@on.aibn.coms for details of the package they are offering at a great price.