Paper Arts A Thon

2009-06-12T02:42:00.002+04:00

Taryn O'Brien won the prize for highest pledges. I asked Taryn to provde a little write up for me to post. It describes how she raised the money for PAAT 2009 and I thought this information might be helpful for anyone who has difficulty asking for pledges.

Congratulations again Taryn for having the highest pledge sheet in 2009.

For PAAT#1, I wrote a check for 50$ because I really do not like asking folks to sponsor me for anything regardless of what it is. For PAAT#2, I got brave and did a mini bottle drive through the generosity of good friends and sold a few cards at work. That, coupled with my personal donation of 50$, netted 100$. For PAAT#3, I pulled out all the stops.
I didn’t set out with any sort of goal or dream for raising funds this year, but once I got going it just added up!

Having purchased a rather large TV after Christmas, I was taking a nap one Sunday afternoon and as I was surfacing I had an idea. Why not host a movie night once a month until PAAT, invite friends in the nieghbourhood and see what happens? So, each second Friday of the month for January, February, March and April I welcomed folks into my home to watch a movie with me. They were asked to bring their beverage of choice and a freewill donation; I provided the popcorn. What a hoot! Each time we met, the chatting session at the beginning was longer and longer as people got to know each other and made connections. Apparently, the evening became a welcome respite from the winter blues so that was a really neat to hear. More than one person has asked if I can do it again next year!

Encouraged by the totals, I decided to extend my creativity to my work location. I made a batch of peanut brittle, packaged it in cute little cellophane bags, and sold it for two bucks a pop. Then, I hosted coffee break each day for a week at my work location, Despite the fact I was exhausted at the end of the week having baked every single night, it was totally worth it as I added the booty to the bank account.

Time flew, and it was time for PAAT#3. My gal pal Joline came all the way from Bathurst to attend for the second year and we packed up her car and headed to Middleton. Having arrived late, I was still in a bit of an organizing fog getting my stuff out and my table space ready for creating after I wrote a check and handed it to the Dream Team.

Imagine my surprise when Myleta (over the sound system) asked me to come up in front of the group. Then, she REALLY surprised me, because she announced I had won the prize for the most money raised for the cause! Holy Moly! I was flattened! Amazed! And SO PLEASED! I really had no idea I was in the running. The recognition meant a lot; the prize was just an added bonus. I couldn’t have done it without the support of friends and colleagues helping me Kick Cancer in the Butt (funds to prostate cancer research, remember…)!

Taryn raised over $700. for the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada, now Prostate Cancer Canada.

PAAT 2009- Simply The Best

2009-05-07T18:07:00.043+04:00

Each PAAT, our Dream has been to provide an outlet for like minded paper artists to gather, have time to work on your projects and be with friends, to feel pampered and special (because you are!) and while this is happening, raise money and awareness for the charity of choice.
I think the pictures with this post show we were able to do exactly that. If the pictures aren't proof enough than the many emails we have received from you since the event, have given us the thumbs up and let us know our dream for PAAT continues to live on.

PAAT 2009- Changing the World One Piece of Paper At A Time

We were so excited to greet our first guest we had to turn it into a photo shoot!

Being a member of the Dream Team is like planning an ultimate party for your friends and we could hardly wait to get the party started!

After opening remarks Peter MacDonald spoke about his experience with Prostate Cancer. Can you believe he is 70 years young?

PAAT couldn't be without our 'CRANKY' boxers...in the past we have had Cranky Pants and a Cranky Boa, what will we think of next!

It was great to see participants get together with their friends for group shots. For the past two years the Wonderful Women From New Brunswick come dressed in custom T-shirts. Here are the front and backs and a close up of what was written on the back of their T.

PAAT friends sporting their boxers which were custom made for each participant by Pam Lunnon.

Weren't the Make N Takes great?

It was a lot of fun planning our sit down dinner. To go from Silent Auction table to dining room may have been daunting at first but we managed to pull it off. One small thing we forgot to do...turn down the lights...oops!

As you can see in these pictures you worked diligently to get those projects completed and many of you stuck with it right up to 5:30 am.

We thought we would provide you with a little pick me up and we think Elizabeth Gaal with her mini yoga session did just that.

We could hardly wait to surprise you with our 'Lava Cakes with an Entrance'. We wanted you to know how very special you are and we hope Tina Turner's 'Simply The Best' song reinforced this message.

Was this a 'Feel Good Train' or a way to work off that chocolate??

From past years we know that the wee hours of the night are tough to get through so we thought a little cruise to Hawaii might do the trick.

Aloha!

Who can resist a hoola hoop and a limbo stick?

The cruise seemed to help get everyone over the 'wee hour' hump.
At 3 am Amy remembered she had forgotten to do her challenges and what good sports you were. Many of you participated in these with amazing results. Your cards and scrapbook pages blew us out of the water. You are all so creative!

At around 5 am we decided to wind things down. We made the final draws, finished off the silent auction table and posted the Final Tally...$11,400.00 what an amazing night!

Since then more funds have come in and our Final Tally is: $12,381.27 for the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada. An amazing amount of money raised by an amazing group of women.

PAATer's 2009 YOU ROCK!!!!
The Dream Team

Before you leave this blog please take a moment to go to the post about donations. Take a minute to scroll down through the list of individuals and businesses who made donations to PAAT 2009. We really couldn't have done this without them.

***Also note: We are in the process of setting up a slideshow with all of the pictures from this year's event.

For The Rubber Stampers

2009-04-25T15:39:00.002+04:00

Each PAAT I have put together, with the help of my Stamping Friends, an album filled with card ideas using Stampin' Up! stamps. I then pack all of the stamps that are used in these cards and bring them for you to use. This is the list of stamps I will be bringing:

Trendy Trees
Animal Crackers
Rustic Rooster
Baroque Motifs
Flight of the Butterfly
Cheep Talk
Inspired By Nature
Branch Out
Forest Friends
Great Friend
Bloomin' Beautiful
Season of Friendship
Oval All
Garden Silhouettes

The above stamps are used in samples.

These stamps do not have samples but are available for you to use:

Dream a Little
Fresh Cuts
Garden Whimsy
Morning Soft
Spring Song
Kind Thoughts
Pretty Amazing
Sincere Salutations
Fabulous Flowers
Always
Fun and Fast Notes

I will also be bringing along all of the Stampin' Up! ink colors, a box full of punches, a Big Shot die cutting machine and some dies, a Cricut and cartridges for anyone to use.

See you soon!
Myleta Ross

We Are Almost There!

2009-04-17T20:32:00.002+04:00

Yes, PAAT 2009 is just around the corner!

Being a part of the Dream Team is an amazing experience, kind of like an elf in Santa's workshop. We have been inking, cutting and glueing our way to the PAAT finish line....

and planning lots of surprises along the way. I have been hearing 'rumors' and even had a couple of sneak peaks of the Make N Takes our paper artists have prepared for you. I think you will be quite pleased and will want to take part in these for sure!

Be sure to scroll down on this site to see the additions I have been adding to our donation list.

Are you counting down the days??? I know I am!

See you REAL soon!
Myleta

Going Once! Going Twice!

2009-04-09T16:57:00.001+04:00

You won't want to miss out on bidding on this....

Paulette Sarsfield from the Two Much Fun Barn
is putting this on the Silent Auction Table!

An all day class for 7 lucky people
You will each alter an 8 x 12 Ivory Canvas
Class will run from 10:30-4:30
Date to be arranged later (she will have some choices for you to pick from)
Lunch is included (she said there would be pastry to 'sweeten the deal'!)

Paulette will display the canvas and embellishments at PAAT,
it will most likely not be finished as she is leaving the following week
to take classes at 'Inspired' and wants to share any new techniques she
might learn there.

NOW if you haven't taken a class from Paulette you don't know what you have missed!

They are fun, the projects are AMAZING, she makes it seem so easy and.... okay
the best part might even be the FOOD!
I will share a little story of mine at PAAT to illustrate just how good I think her food is!

Be sure to check out this item on the Silent Auction Table.

You WILL Want Tickets on This!

2009-03-27T23:20:00.004+04:00

This is the raffle item I mentioned awhile back in a Blog Post. This miniature Scrapbookers' Room was created and donated by one of the Dream Team, Pam and her husband Charlie. It is an amazing piece of artwork you will want to own. The pictures really do not do it justice. The detail and character are better experienced in Real Life....if you would like to see this before the 2nd of May (PAAT), you can drop into The Bead Store in Middleton at 163 Main Street. Pam's hours of operation are: Thursday 10-5, Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-1. If you know of anyone who is not attending PAAT but would like to purchase tickets on the Scrapbookers Room, The Wooden Carved Bear, a Hot Stone Massage or the Stampin' Up! Product, please email me and I will make arrangements for them to get tickets. Tickets are $1.00 for each of the items with all proceeds going to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada.

What a Generous Community We Live In!

2009-02-23T22:48:00.011+04:00

Look at what we are selling tickets on? This is a Hand Carved Three Foot Wooden Welcome Bear, carved and donated by Brian Feener. Tickets are $1.00 each and all proceeds will go to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada.

We are also selling tickets on three other items with all proceeds going to the PCRFC: a Hot Stone Massage donated by Amy Ross Massage Therapy, a selection of Stampin' Up! Products (see list of items below)and one other item I will be reveiling later on. The tickets for all items are $1.00, the draw date will be the 3rd of May and available to anyone who wishes to purchase them. Those attending PAAT will be able to purchase tickets during the 20 hour event but if you know of someone who might be interested in purchasing tickets that cannot attend, please email me and I will see that you get tickets. If you live in New Brunswick and would like tickets on the Welcome Bear, I will deliver it to Karen's home in Fredericton Junction, the next time we visit after the draw date.

These are the items in the Stampin' Up! Raffle (value $200.):

Fifth Avenue Stamp Set
Central Park Stamp Set
Urban Oasis Designer Series Paper
1 inch Grosgrain 'Baja Breeze' Ribbon
'Fashion District' Rub ons
Soho Designer Hardware
Package of 'Button Bouquet'
1 pkg. Chocolate Chip 8 ½ x 11 Cardstock
1 pkg. In Color 8 ½ x 11 Cardstock
1 pkg. ½ inch Library Clip (3 colors)
Canvas Cuts
Beautiful Buterfly Die

Below is a list of businesses and individuals who have donated items to date. This list will be updated as donations come in.

Fred MacDonald
Lola's Touch of Beauty
TRA Foods
The Jelly Cupboard
Kentville Home Hardware
Phinney's Mens and Ladies Wear
Nancy Feener
Paulette Sarsfield (check out the class Paulette has added to the Silent Auction table)
R D Chisholm's
Cafe Central
Jungle Jim's
Reid Jewellers
Boston Pizza
In Style Hair Design
Walmart
Amy Ross
Pam Lunnon
Paragon Golf Course
Phred's Oakay Shoppe
The Bulk Barn
Bridgetown Home Hardware
Bainton's Book Store
Fancy Jewellers
Garry Freeman
Bridgetown Pharmasave
Scrappin' Great Deals
Myleta Ross
Karen Thomas
Chapel Creek Gallery
Grampy's Country Barn
Scrapbook Eh? Wholesalers
Atlantic Lighting Studio
Casa Bella
Canadian Tire
Middleton Home Hardware
Tim Hortons
Country Traditions Flower Shoppe
Sara Bates
Kal Barteski
Taryn O'Brien
Cinnamon Creek
Saunders Tartan and Gifts
Stampin' Up!
Jill MacDonald
Heather Atkinson
Scrap Shack
Bea Sturney
Cathy Norton
Jennie Bignell
Multi Crafts and Gifts
Amber Tosh
Shelley Acker
Elaine Parsons
Avery's Farm Market
Save Easy Middleton
den Haan Greenhouses
Culligan's Water Store
Holly and Terry Hearn
Greenwood Military Family Resource Center
Bonnie Robar
Alice McEntee
Balloon Boutique
Michael Turner
Hairitage House Day Spa
Carol Foster
Ann Crowell Massage Therapy
The Paper Artists From New Brunswick

This is a list of Paper Artists Who Are Supplying Time and Materials For Make N Takes During the 20 Hour Event:
Amber Tosh
Jill MacDonald
Karen Thomas
Paulette Sarsfield
Amy Ross
Pam Lunnon
Myleta Ross
Melissa and Kathy Connell

As you can see 'The Dream Team' have been busy!

Lookng forward to seeing you in May!
Myleta Ross
On Behalf of the Dream Team

PAAT 2009

2009-01-05T21:59:00.006+04:00

The Beginning

For those of you who are new to Paper Arts A Thon, let me give you a brief description of how this event evolved. Two years ago my friend Holly asked if I could help her with a fund raising idea using 'the hobbies we love'. She and her husband were raising money for the Arthritis Society through a program called Joints in Motion. Holly and I, along with the help of many others, came up with the idea of Paper Arts A Thon, a marathon of paper crafters. The success of this event went beyond our wildest dreams. We raised over $9600. for the Arthritis Society. We felt the idea had been a 'gift' and decided to do it again in 2008, with over $11,560. raised for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. We are now preparing to enter our 3rd Paper Arts A Thon.

Specifics of PAAT 2009

When: May 2nd and 3rd, 2009
Where: Family Life Center, Middleton
Time: 9 am Saturday (registration starts)
Paper Arts A Thon begins at 10:00 am and runs to 6 am Sunday
(You do not have to stay for the full event. We suggest you stay as long as you feel able.)

Charity of Choice: Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada
Visit this website to learn more about Prostate Cancer and the PCRFC.

We have several reasons for choosing this charity. One being, last year we chose the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, which would mostly assist women. It seemed appropriate that we might do the same for men. Another reason, we all have men that are in our lives: dads, husbands, boy friends, sons, brothers, uncles, friends, co-workers, to name a few. We, as women, are usually the care givers. We are the ones who typically remind these men to take care of themselves. Paper Arts A Thon has not only been a place to raise funds while enjoying your favorite hobby but it has been a place of education and awareness. I can still hear the words Vanessa (the representative from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation) spoke at last years event, how one in eight women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Reason number three: the statistics for men are much the same, one in seven men will be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.

What EXACTLY takes place at PAAT?

PAAT was created to give paper artists time and ample space to do what you love to do, work on your projects while spending time with friends or meeting new ones. During PAAT you can work on whatever project or projects you choose. There won't be a store or supplier on site, so be sure to bring what you need. To help keep you entertained and provide you with a chance to learn something new, Make N' Takes will be available for you to do. These are mini cards or projects that have been prepared for you to put together. The time and materials for these projects have been donated and we ask that you make a donation to cover this. The Make N Takes will be available to do throughout the day Saturday and possibly through the wee hours Sunday AM. During the event all meals and snacks will be provided. On the registration form you are asked if you would be willing to donate a food item and, closer to the event, we will contact you about this. There will be a Silent Auction table happening throughout the 20 hours. You won't believe the items that are on this table. The generosity of the Paper Crafting Community is visible here. During the event there will be plenty of door prizes given away. We always have lots of surprises to keep you entertained.

How are the FUNDS RAISED?

Each registrant will receive a pledge sheet. In the past participants have handled this in various ways. Some participants go to family and friends and collect donations to fill their pledge sheet. Charitable receipts will be issued through the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada (PCRFC). Other participants make a donation from their own pocket since there is no registration fee. Some participants raise money selling items, such as cards or other handmade items.
Funds are raised during the event through the Silent Auction Table and Make N Take projects. You will want to bring money along to participate in these.

What is NEW for PAAT in 2009?

The site for this year's PAAT has changed. The first year saw us at the Kingston Fire Hall and last year we were welcomed to the Nova Scotia Community College, Middleton Site.
This year we will be located at the Family Life Center in Middleton. This is a relatively new facility and we are in hopes, this will be the perfect fit for PAAT. The Family Life Center has a large gym which will house the event and the best part, a fully equipped kitchen that is very close to the gym. This will save many footsteps for the organizers and participants.

This year we have added new members to our Dream Team. Myself (Myleta Ross), Holly Hearn and Pam Lunnon remain from last year's team with Kathy Connell, Melissa Connell, Nancy Feener and Amy Ross joining us.

If you have any further questions or would like a registration form emailed to you please feel free to contact me at m.ross@ns.sympatico.ca.
If you have already registered for this event be sure to check back here on a regular basis for updated information.

I hope you are able to join us on May 2nd, 2009 in 'Using Our Hobbies to Benefit Others'.
Myleta Ross
Member of the 2009 Dream Team

The Final Tally

2008-05-14T21:09:00.002+04:00

By all accounts PAAT 2008 was a huge success. We have received a few dollars more from Silent Auction items and pledges. Our final total of funds raised for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is: $11,561.44.

The Dream Team have a few 'Thank You' cards to send out and then PAAT 2008 will be finished.

This is the final post to this Blog site until we decide what charity we will raise money for in 2009. We expect that decision to be made sometime later this year....most likely in September or October.

Thank you to each and everyone of you for ALL you have done to make this event such a success!

Sincerely,

The Dream Team

Pam, Jackie, Bonnie, Holly, Jaime and Myleta

Cards For Troops

2008-05-10T21:32:00.002+04:00

At Paper Arts A Thon last weekend 134 Cards were made and or donated to go to Our Overseas Troops. Each participant who made and donated cards got their name in a draw for items given to PAAT by the Military Family Resource Center. Maureen Gillis was the winner if this draw. The cards from the Card Idea Album will go to our overseas troops as well. There is a shortage of greeting cards overseas and the cards are sent to our soldiers so they can send them back to their loved ones. This is one way we can let our soldiers know we are thinking of them.

An Email From CBCF

2008-05-07T17:43:00.002+04:00

I wanted to share this email from Vanessa Burns-Trivett:

That is AWESOME!!!!!! Way to go!!

I had a great time. What a dedicated group of women (and one man) . The room was really buzzing with excitement.

Just a reminder that I would like to send thank you notes to everyone who sponsored your event so if you can provide me with a list of names and addresses that would be great.

Again, thank you for your support!! Amazing results!

Vanessa Burns-Trivett
Manager, Community Development
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

We have had a request to please post pictures of Paper Arts A Thon 2008 (this person said she was having PAAT withdrawal) and by early next week we will have a slide show on this site of pictures of PAAT 2008. If you have pictures you would like to share, please email me (don't send pictures to me-I have Dial Up) and I will direct you to where to send them.

Thank You!

2008-05-05T18:48:00.004+04:00

Thank you to those of you who contributed in any way for making Paper Arts A Thon a huge success!

So many people were involved in this and I hope I will be able to remember them all.

Without a place to hold this event it would not have been possible and so 'Thank You' to the Nova Scotia Community College for opening your doors to us. Not only did you open them but you welcomed us with open arms....providing maintenance staff and offering everything you had available to enable us to do our job better.

Thank you to the Middleton Lions Club for the loan of the extra tables and for the cheque of $150. Your support was greatly appreciated.

Thank you to the businesses ( a Thank you card will go out to each of those listed below) for giving so generously. You contributed to our silent auction table, door prizes, food and raffle items. You were a big part of the success of our event.

Thank you to the individuals who pulled from your resources and generously donated food, materials for the Make N Take Tables, door prizes, silent auction items and made our event a better one because of your generosity and support. We could not have done this without you!

Thank you to Sandra Flinn who worked so very hard in raising over $2300. in pledges (we are still in shock over this big number). Your hardwork and dedication is greatly appreciated.

Thank you to Vanessa Burns-Trivett for speaking on behalf of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Your words had a positive impact on all of those who attended. We are glad we can make a difference for CBCF.

Thank you to Paulette Sarsfield for providing the Girls Only! Weekend to our Silent Auction Table...this item earned the highest bid...with a bid of $850.00!

Thank you to Amber Tosh for being such a great 'Celebrity Guest'. You were such a great sport to play this part. It was truly a pleasure meeting you. Your presence made PAAT 2008 that much better.

Thank you to all of the Stampers who made cards for the 'Card Idea Album'. The cards not only provided inspiration to those making cards at PAAT but they will now go to the 'Cards For Our Troops' program.

Thank you to all of the participants at PAAT 2008 for making 'Cards For Our Troops'. Thank you to Greenwood MFRC for providing the prize to one of those card makers. (This was one of the draws!)

Thank you to those who prepared and donated the Make N Takes...by ALL accounts they were a HUGE success!

Thank you to Paul Illsley, Amy Ross Massage Therapy, Bea Sturney, Scrappin' Great Deals for the Raffle Items. These Raffle Items were a great addition to our event.

Thank you to Jean Lunnon for bringing her talents, as a Paper Tole Artist, to PAAT and giving the participants an opportunity to learn this hobby.

Thank you to Dee Dee Blood, Charlie Brown and Arnie Ross in helping with meal preparation and clean up. We really couldn't have done this all with out you! We also had two young 'behind the scenes' helpers, you know who you are! You did a great job girls! We really appreciate your hard work.

THANK YOU to the participants who attended PAAT 2008. This event could NOT have taken place without you! Your enthusiasm, dedication and SPIRIT are truly the heart of Paper Arts A Thon...because of you $11,205.44 was raised for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

A special Thank You to Maddy Mason, because you are one of us (a Paper Artist) and because of your story... we were inspired by you to make a difference, to take our Paper Hobbies and to 'Change The World One Piece of Paper at a Time'. Maddy, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Thank You,
Myleta Ross
On Behalf of the Dream Team

Silent Auction Item

2008-04-29T18:41:00.004+04:00

You may want to pay attention to this Silent Auction Item girls!

Paulette Sarsfield is offering a:

GIRLS ONLY NO BOYS ALLOWED
SCRAPBOOKING WEEKEND
AT PAULETTE'S COTTAGE on the Bay of Fundy
FOR 4-8 Girls who want a break from it all!!!
ALL MEALS INCLUDED ( and expect a little "AVEC" with this event!!!)
I"LL EVEN THROW IN A CLASS IF YOU WANT!!!!
DATE between SEPT - NOV ....you pick!
doesn't have to be a weekend but can be
starting bid is 100.00

What a Generous Donation!

Be sure to scroll down to the 'PAAT Update' post to see the list of individuals and businesses who have donated to Paper Arts A Thon!

Stamp List

2008-04-24T21:49:00.002+04:00

I promised some 'lovely ladies in NB' that I would post a list of Stamp Sets that I will be taking to Paper Arts A Thon. This way, they know which Stamp Sets not to pack and will allow room for another Cooler or TWO of food and drinks. After all it is a long, long drive from NB to here and you can't take a chance on getting hungry on the way. He! He! I am not sure if any of you remember the stories of how much food they packed AND ate on their way to PAAT last year. These ladies know how to travel, IN STYLE!

Stamp List:Embrace Life Be Happy Fun & Fast Notes Celebrate Everything Big Flowers Priceless Hugs & Wishes Eat Cake Tart & Tangy Season Zoofari Fabulous Flowers For Father Time Well Spent Pretty Amazing Bronc Buster Touch of Nature Blossoms Abound Garden Whimsy Baroque Motifs
Live Your Dream Garden Silhouettes Little Pieces Weathered Background Sweet Shapes It's Your Birthday Floral Background

I will be bringing along all of my Classic SU ink pads, markers, every punch that I own-there are lots!, my Cuttle Bug and a Cricut. Now I know of a few gals who have some pretty cool Cuttle Bug folders and they are bringing them along. As to the Cricut, I will bring mine but prefer that you ask me or one of the other PAAT organizers to assist you with it. I, with the help of many friends, have put together a Card Idea Album , cards made with most of the stamps listed above. I suggest you bring stickles if you have them, many of the card ideas showcase them....us girls love our glitter!If you do not see a stamp set here that you know I own or think I might own, please email me and I will bring it.

Eleven More Sleeps!

2008-04-22T20:09:00.002+04:00

I can't believe that Paper Arts A Thon 2008 is almost here! We have been waiting for this for almost a year. We have pretty much everything ready....just a few final touches.

Thanks to everyone who have made donations to our Silent Auction Table....so many great items to bid on!

Thanks to those of you who have volunteered to do Make N Takes....can't wait to see what you have in store for us!

Thank you to those who provided items for our Raffles....we appreciate your support!

An especially BIG Thank you to the Nova Scotia Community College for generously opening your doors to us...it wouldn't be possible without you.

A Thank You to the Middleton Lions Club who are loaning us tables and ....giving a cheque for $150. to help out our fund raising efforts for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. People helping people.

Thank you to ALL of you attending for helping out with the food. This has made our job a lot easier....and what a treat to taste all the great homemade goodies!

And THANKS to everyone of you who are taking time from your busy lives to be with us! We REALLY couldn't do this without YOU!

Be sure to check out the post below with the list of individuals and businesses who have generously donated items for our Silent Auction and Raffle.

The Countdown Is On!
Myleta, Jackie, Pam, Bonnie, Jaime and Holly

Silent Auction and Donations

2008-04-14T23:59:00.002+04:00

Let me explain about the Silent Auction Table. Throughout the event a table will be set up with lots of different items. There will be bidding sheets beside each item and throughout the event you can write your name on this sheet with an amount you are willing to pay. We add a little twist to this auction by giving each item a number and at announced times, throughout the event, we will call that number and if your name is last on the sheet you will be awarded the item. Last year there was quite an assortment of items: everything from Gucci handbags , Halloween candlebras, boat trips to lots of cardmaking and scrapbooking items.

I have had several people tell me they have a few extra scrapbooking supplies (don't we all!) they would like to part with and wondered if we could use these in anyway. My answer to this is Yes. We will combine a variety of items and put them on the Silent Auction Table. If you have any items you would like to donate please email me and I will make arrangements to collect them or you can bring them on the 3rd of May...which is just around the corner.

'Special Guest'

2008-04-10T19:33:00.002+04:00

Did anyone notice the reference to the 'Special Guest' in the list of those providing Make N Takes?

We are pleased to have a 'Celebrity' in our midst at Paper Arts A Thon this year.

Now do not get me wrong, all Paper Artists are celebrities, especially if you are attending Paper Arts A Thon. You are a celebrity in my books because you are taking precious time out of your lives to make this event a success and therefore benefit the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

This particular 'Celebrity' does not consider herself so and would argue that point, saying she is just one of us....and so she is, JUST a Paper Artist who has been published in SEVERAL MAGAZINES....Paper Crafts, Canadian Scrapbooker, Scrap & Cards Today, Creating Keepsakes and Scrapbooks Etc.

Can you guess who she is?

Paul Illsley Print

2008-04-04T15:16:00.004+04:00

Paul Illsley has donated a framed print of this picture to Paper Arts A Thon. He took this picture on Sable Island. This print was used for a Canadian Stamp. Paul has granted us permission to post this picture.

We are selling Raffle Tickets on this print. Tickets are $1.00 each, all proceeds to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. To purchase tickets or sell tickets for this print, please contact me.

You can find out about Paul Illsley at this site.

The CBCF-Atlantic Division

2008-04-01T21:34:00.003+04:00

Paper Arts A Thon is (for those of you attending) about working on your hobbies, having a great time with friends, enjoying lots of laughs and participating in awesome Make N Takes, among other things. For the organizers it is about planning cool stuff...can't tell you what, we've got to keep our secrets!, hosting a memorable event and having everyone come together for a wonderful weekend.

I wanted to let you know that while we are having all this fun, WHO we are raising money for. I felt the best way to do that is to let CBCF speak for themselves.

So please take a moment and check out the CBCF-Atlantic Division website:
Candian Breast Cancer Foundation-Atlantic Division

When you go to the website make note that on the left hand there is a sidebar and if you click on Funding you will notice that on the right hand side 'Related Links' will come up with a list of Grants Awarded in 2006-2007. If you click on this it provides a break down of where Grant Money went in 06-07.

Be sure to check out the information on Breast Cancer.

We have invited Vanessa Burns-Trivett, she is the Manager of Community Development for the Atlantic Division of CBCF, to come and speak at Paper Arts A Thon. She will be talking about where fund raising dollars go. We also wanted to provide some Breast Cancer Awareness and asked Vanessa if she would bring a Breast Model that is used to help women detect lumps. We hope you will take a few moments during Paper Arts A Thon to participate in this.

Vanessa will be bringing along some fund raising product like pins, hats, etc. that are available through CBCF to purchase.

I hope the above information will be helpful in your fund raising efforts and in your prevention of Breast Cancer. We can make a difference!

Food, Food & More Food

2008-03-27T19:47:00.008+04:00

Anyone who attended last year's Paper Arts A Thon can tell you there was no shortage of food! We want to make sure we can do this again and have asked (a question you answered on your registration form) if you will help out. With your food (money) donations plus ours and the donations we receive from local grocery stores, we will do our best to see you have plenty of good food to eat along with some treats.

We have decided to go with the old saying, “If it isn't broke, don't fix it” and stick with our menu from last year. This means:
There will be coffee, tea, juice and muffins on arrival.
For lunch we will provide all the fixings to make your own sandwich buns, plus a veggie and fruit tray with squares and cookies for dessert.
For supper we will serve salads, a variety of casseroles, dinner rolls and to top it off 'yummy desserts'.
There will be ample treats and snacks interspersed throughout the event.
Before departing at 6:00 am we will have muffins and juice, coffee and tea to send you on your way.
During the 20 hour event, there will be coffee brewing, hot water for tea, plenty of water and juice available at all times!

Below is a list with your first name and initial and a request for a specific item or $$'s that will go toward particular items. If the request is not something you are able to do and you would like to change, please Email me and I will happily make that change for you. We have tried our best to divvy up the food equally.

PLEASE CONFIRM BY EMAIL THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO BRING THIS ITEM OR EMAIL MEAND I WILL MAKE A CHANGE.

Pam D.- $10 toward sandwich meat
Heather A.-$10 toward sandwich meat
Karen T-$10 toward sandwich meat
Sandra F- $10 toward sandwich meat
Taryn O- supper dessert
Roberta C-$10 toward sandwich meat
Linda B-$10 toward sandwich meat
Donna L-$10 toward sandwich meat
Joy T-$10 toward sandwich meat
Jennifer G- a pan of squares
Nancy F-$10 toward sandwich meat
Paulette S- a 9x13 size casserole
Melissa L- 1 bag of apples and 1 pineapple
Ardith A-$10 toward buns and rolls
Pam K-supper dessert
Amy R-a pan of squares
Bea S-2 dozen cookies
Heather S- large Caesar Salad
Angie P-$10 toward sandwich meats
Jane G- a 9x13 casserole
Alex F- 1 box strawberries and 4 kiwi
Jill M-supper dessert
Sara B-2 dozen muffins
Betty M-a pan of squares
Joline M- homemade salsa
Josee M-2 dozen muffins
Gayle S-supper dessert
Ria D-chocolate cake
Debbie R- supper dessert
Kathryn R-a pan of squares
Jocelyn B- pasta salad
Elaine P- 2 dozen muffins
Mona L-2 dozen muffins
Pat C-supper dessert
Jane M- a pan of squares
Judy T- 2-3 jars of sandwich pickles (depending on jar size)
Cherrie G- 1 box strawberries and 4 kiwi
Kelly H-2 dozen muffins
Chantal M-1 box strawberries and 4 kiwi
Amanda R- a pan of squares
Heather S-a 9x13 casserole
Dianne L-2 dozen muffins
Kim L- $10 toward buns/ dinner rolls
Kaye M- a 9x13 casserole
Cathy P-$10 toward buns/dinner rolls
Leslie H- 1 pineapple and 1 box strawberries
Shelley K-$10 toward buns/rolls
Carolyn C-1-2 blocks cheddar cheese (depending on size)
Maureen G-a 9x13 casserole
Sheila )-2-3 jars sandwich pickles (depending on jar size)
Merrilee W-2 mangoes and 2 lbs (approx) grapes
Amber T- 2 mangoes and 2 lbs (approx) grapes

*** Those contributing $$$'s can bring the money the day of the event. ************************

*** Note to those providing casseroles: Your 'casserole' could be a crock pot dish, actually anyone who maybe able to do this will help out with 'oven space'.

***************Please read below, this is important!****************************

When you arrive at Paper Arts A Thon someone will be there to take your food and store it properly. If you are bringing a prepared item (casserole, dessert) please label your food in the following way:
Your name (we may need heating/storing instructions)
What the prepared item is called (ie: Chicken Broccoli Casserole)
and please label your food if any of the food items below are used in the preparation.

Below is a list of food items that some participants are allergic to. We are not asking that you do not use these items but that you label your food if you DO use them.

For example, on your label add: 'contains garlic'

These are the food items some participants are allergic to: soy, mussels, escargot, blue cheese and garlic.

Thank you for your generosity. I can tell you, from last year's experience, it is wonderful to be a part of a joint effort of so many generous and caring people.
This... to me.... spells SUCCESS!

PAAT Update

2008-03-27T17:08:00.012+04:00

We are well underway to the 2nd Annual Paper Arts A Thon. Below is a list of sponsors and information I wanted to pass on. As donations are made I will add to the list below.

Make N Takes

Make N Takes will be provided by the following:

Jill MacDonald
Myleta Ross
Karen Thomas
Pam Lunnon
Bonnie Robar
Jackie Bigelow
Ria Dixon & Paulette Sarsfield
Surprise Guest
(As all materials are donated we ask that you make a donation to participate in these.)

To date we have received items from these businesses or individuals. These items will be used at our Silent Auction Table, for Door Prizes and Raffle Items.

Stampin' Up!
Bea Sturney
Sandra Flinn
Classic Hobbies-Pam Lunnon
Karen Thomas
Heather Atkinson
Paulette Sarsfield
Big Ideas Scrapbook Store
Middleton Home Hardware
Grampie's Country Barn
Cinnamon Creek
Scrappin' Great Deals
A W Allen & Son
Ardith Adams
Michael Turner
ZeBra For Health-Trudy Killam
Bonnie Robar
Pam Dawson
Jaime Dennison
Chapel Creek Gallery
Pharmasave-Middleton
Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine
Michelin
Melissa Frances
Sobeys
Kelly Mills
Military Family Resource Center
The Cutting Garden
Kathryn Robicheau
Kal Barteski
Family Feed Store-Middleton
Country Traditions Flower Shoppe
Valley Rose Flower Shoppe
Maureen Gillis
Mikmaq Wholesale Water & Vending
Jackie Bigelow
Save Easy
Canada Post- Thanks Dee Dee!
John Bead Company
The Sweets Forever Bake Shoppe
Greg French
Avery's Farm Market
Den Haan Enterprises Ltd.
The NB Stampin' Roadies

Raffle Tickets

We have tickets (all tickets are $1.00) for the following Raffle Items.

Framed Paul Illsley Limited Edition Print (over $200. value) donated by Paul Illsley

Hot Stone Massage ($100. value) donated by Amy Ross Massage Therapy

Stampin' Up! Goodie Basket (value $200.) includes these items- Pun Fun, Defining Alphabet and Sprinkles Stamp Sets, Stampin' Pastels, Versamark, 1 pkg, In color 8 ½ X 11 cardstock, a pair Craft & Rubber Scissors, Snail Adhesive, 1 bottle Stampin' Mist, a Stampin' Scrub & a Black Ink Pad donated by Myleta Ross

If you would like to purchase or sell these tickets, please email me.

As we approach May 3rd, I will be adding other items to this post.

If you have any questions regarding Paper Arts A Thon, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks and see you on the 3rd!
Myleta Ross

Paper heARTS A Thon

2008-01-29T21:48:00.000+04:00

Although there have been no posts to this sight in a while, there has still been lots going on....lots of planning that is.

If you attended 2007 Paper Arts A Thon, I am sure you can appreciate that statement.

Paper Arts A Thon 2007 will be a tough act to follow. I do not doubt for a minute that we (The Dream Team) will do our absolute best to rise to the challenge, after all we are going about this with out heART!

To date we have just 5 spaces left to fill, we can take 64 participants this year, thanks to the Nova Scotia Community College so generously donating their facility for us to use.

If you have not sent your registration form to me please do so, you can Email it to me.

Also if you have been collecting pledges and have received cheques (make sure they are made out to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation) you can mail them to me and I will send them on to Vanessa Burns-Trivett, she is the manager of the Community Development for CBCF. We will keep record of who has sent what.

My mailing address is:

Myleta Ross, 627 Seaman Street, RR#1 Margaretsville, NS B0S 1N0

and finally, if you have any questions regarding the event please do not hesitate to email me. I will be happy to answer any of your questions.

The count down is on and our brains are buzzing with loads of ideas. The Dream Team are anxiously awaiting the 3rd of May,2008.

See you then!

Paper Arts A Thon 2008

2007-11-15T16:26:00.000+04:00

Hope... we, the 'Dream Team' held onto hope that the 1st Paper Arts A Thon 2007 would be a success and we would be able to plan another. Our definition of success was 'Everyone would have a great time and we would raise money towards Holly and Terry Hearn's commitment to participate in 'Joints in Motion'. (Their marathon is in January 2008). The success of Paper Arts A Thon went beyond our wildest dreams. Almost $10,000. was raised and according to the survey sheets we asked everyone to fill out, it was one of the best, if not the best, event they had ever attended.

So.... we are doing it again! Paper Arts A Thon 2008 is a go!

Here are the specifics.
We are fund raising for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. We have been in touch with the Atlantic Division and they are pleased and willing to support us in this fund raising event anyway they can. We chose to raise money for CBCF for several reasons: although we know breast cancer can affect men, it is mostly known as a woman's disease; many of us have been touched by someone in our lives who have suffered or succumbed to breast cancer; it is a disease we, as women, more than likely all fear; we want to make a difference.

The registration numbers will increase. We have had so many people tell us they wished they could come so we will have 64 spots available, up 20 from last year. In order to do this we had to move to a new facility, the Nova Scotia Community College in Middleton has graciously opened there doors to us.

The event will be held the 3rd and 4th of May 2008. As Oprah says “when we know better we do better” and now we know 24 hours is just too long for everyone (although I do remember a few scrappy scrappers working diligently on pages at 6:00 am). Registration will start at 9:00 am on the 3rd of May with the event beginning at 10:00 am and we will continue on until 6:00 am Sunday, May 4th. A 20 hour event which still qualifies as a Marathon.

Each registrant will bring materials of there choice to work on throughout the 20 hour marathon. Whatever your paper hobby is, this will be a great opportunity to work on it. We will supply you with ample space to create with your friends.

We will do our best to see that everyone arrives and leaves safely, for those of you coming from New Brunswick (it wouldn't be the same without you!) we will ensure we have a plan worked out to get you here and back home safely.

We will offer some half marathon spots the same as we did last year. These will run from 10 am until 10 pm on the 3rd of May (although those who stayed on were VERY glad they did, we plan lots of Surprises! throughout the night). We also want to reaffirm our intent that everyone needs to do this safely, so if you are too tired to continue please feel free to leave at anytime.

The Dream Team provided most of the food last year, with some much appreciated help from friends! As you can imagine, feeding 64 people (last year I am sure the participants will agree they did not go away hungry) lunch, supper and snacks and a light breakfast can be a costly venture. We had tried to find a food store to help out with this but we had little success. This year we are asking (it is on your registration form) if you would be willing to bring a food item. As the event draws near and if you have answered yes to this, we will contact you with a list of items needed and give you an opportunity to choose what item would be best for you to donate. This will certainly help out with the overhead costs and eliminate a registration fee.

Which leads me to explain, to anyone new, that there is no registration fee for this event. The way we raise money for CBCF will be through Pledge Sheets which each of you will receive when you register and as you are participating in a Marathon (Paper Arts) you will canvas family and friends to make a donation to CBCF. (your pledge sheet will give specifics about tax deductions,etc). A few participants last year instead of canvassing for pledges made items and sold them to raise money or made a sizable donation in lieu of a registration fee.

At Paper Arts A Thon a couple of other fund raising events will be happening. During the 20 hour event we will have Make N Take projects available for you to do. The materials for these projects will have been donated and we ask that you make a donation to do these projects. Please note on your registration sheet a place where you can let us know if you are interested in doing these or not. This will make it easier to know how many Make N Take projects to prepare for.
We also held a fun and very successful Silent Auction filled with great items to bid on.

So.. .what you need to do...

Mark your Calendar's for Paper Arts A Thon May 3rd & 4th 2008.

Email me for your registration form, information sheet and pledge sheet.

Send the Registration form back as quickly as possible. (Remember there are only 64 spots).

Plan to have one of the best weekends ever! We, the Dream Team, have a tough task of living up to your expectations but as we stated last year, we know the bar was set high, and we will do our best to meet it and hopefully we will exceed it!

HOPE... we all need to live with HOPE that we can make a difference and we will see a cure for Breast Cancer.

BELIEVE... Believe in all possibilities and that 'We can Change the World, One Piece of Paper At a Time”.

We look forward to seeing you at Paper Arts A Thon 2008.

The Dream Team,
Bonnie, Jackie, Holly and Myleta

Final Recap

2007-06-03T16:32:00.000+04:00

Paper Arts A Thon, by all accounts, was a huge success. The generousity and spirit will long be remembered and will carry us through until Paper Arts A Thon 2008.

The final tally of funds raised was $9673.78. Amazing!

'Thank you' to those who attended and 'Thank You' to all of you who could not attend but showed your support in so many other ways, purchasing tickets, donating and or helping serve food, donating silent auction items.

We have a full year to prepare for the 2008 Paper Arts A Thon and as we have expressed: The bar was set high at our first Paper Arts A Thon and we know we can never exceed it but we will do our VERY best to meet it!

In the meantime we are preparing for our next fundraising venture. We, Holly, Jackie, Bonnie and I had decided prior to Paper Arts A Thon that we should continue fundraising for Joints in Motion/ Arthritis Society. The decision was made for two reasons. One, we didn't want the fun for us to end, we had such a blast preparing for Paper Arts A Thon and two, we didn't know the outcome of Paper Arts A Thon and if more $$$'s would be needed. Although we exceeded our desired goal we decided to continue with fundraising as dollars are still needed for the Arthritis Society.
So... please join us for

'Kick Off to the Christmas Spirit'

When: Saturday, November 24th, 2007
Where: Nova Scotia Community College
Middleton, Nova Scotia
Time: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

What’s happening: A day to spend with your friends, making everything imaginable to get you in the mood and prepared for Christmas! You will go away with cards, tags, gift ideas and Christmas ornaments. Lunch will be served. Cost: $30.00

Please register by contacting:
Myleta Ross orHolly Hearn

Fundraiser For the Arthritis Society/Joints in Motion
Registration cut off: November 1st,2007

At Paper Arts A Thon we explained that we wanted every penny we fundraise at 'Kick Off to the Christmas Spirit' to go to Joints in Motion and we did not want to go to individuals and businesses to ask for donations. Instead we are asking anyone that would be interested in donating their recycling to us (either the recyclables and we will turn them in or the dollars from the recyclables) and we will use these dollars to purchase the materials needed to make the Christmas projects we have planned for you. Any money left over from the recycling collected will go to Joints in Motion.
If you are interested in donating your recyclables please contact Holly or I at the above addresses.

Again, Thank you for your support in our first fundraising event and we hope you will join us in November, a reunion of sorts and a chance to (as Jaime put it) 'Change the World, one piece of Paper at a time'.

Happy Stamper,
Myleta

A Magic Carpet Ride!

2007-05-28T18:23:00.000+04:00

This is a copy of my post to my 'Happy Stamper' Blog. A long post but a 'brief' description of 'WHAT HAPPENED' at Paper Arts A Thon. Thank you to Marianne, Dave, Charlene, Paul and Stampin' Stud who came in at meal times to help out!

If I was asked to describe our first Paper Arts A Thon, this is the best description. The 24-hour event was pure magic and everything went so smoothly it MUST have been a carpet ride.

Bonnie, Holly, Jackie and I were at the Fire Hall at 8:00 am to finish off any last minute preparations. It seemed propitious that Elaine was our first Paper Artist to arrive. None of us had met Elaine before as she had heard about the event at Michael’s. When Elaine registered back in April she was pleasantly surprised to find out Paper Arts A Thon was a fundraiser for Arthritis as she is an Arthritis sufferer and that the day of the event was the 26th May as that is her birthday.
Shortly after Elaine arrived everyone started rolling in. It was so much fun greeting old friends and meeting new ones. Everyone was thrilled with their goody bags and excited to get the day underway. After ‘teary’ speeches from Holly and I, we turned the mike over to Jackie. We knew she would lift everyone’s spirit and get us all in the mood for the PARTY! She asked that everyone stand and introduce themselves, telling where they were from and how they got to attend Paper Arts A Thon. Bonnie then got the fun ‘job’ of drawing for a few door prizes!
By now you are thinking she is going to give us every little detail and how long will this post be? I won’t do that to you. I’ll just skip ahead touching on the high points and ‘surprises’.
While everyone got down to creating their own projects and participating in the Make N Takes, Jackie and Bonnie started counting the pledge sheet totals with Terry (Holly’s husband) nearby to post the totals on the ‘Thermometer’ he had created. Terry kept saying, “Can I go post another number now?” which told us he shared in our excitement. It didn’t take us long to see where this was headed, straight to the TOP and when the girls gave me their total, I nearly passed out, I had to grab the kitchen counter for support. We were in such shock over the total they decided to count it again in case there was a mistake but no, the total from the pledge sheets was $7578.00 and the Hearn’s needed to raise $7800.
Okay, if I keep posting like this, I will have a post a mile long, so I think I will just post in point form some highlights.
-the donations for the Silent Auction table, all were fabulous but there were a couple of last minute surprises. A boat trip (glad you won Alex but I wish I had the foresight to start bidding sooner). A collector’s print of Sable Island horses that was used for a postage stamp.
-Cranky pants, I won’t forget those Cranky pants wrapped around, heads, necks, Amy wearing them and pulled up to her arm pits and Angie flinging them outside, even good natured Terry got to wear them.
-Karaoke! I warned those girls that I could not sing but they made me do it! I have now discovered there is another ‘person’ living inside me and to tell you the truth ‘she’ scares me. On May 26th as one person described it, I went from a Karaoke virgin to a Karaoke slut!
-Elaine waltzing across the floor in her ‘Beautiful Sparkly Birthday’ crown.
-Alice, how can I every forget the kindness of Alice, who put together certificates for Holly, Bonnie, Jackie and myself, along with cards that best suited us, for everyone to sign.
-Our Belly Dancer. At 2:00 am we had everyone close their eyes and we turned out the lights. When the lights came on standing before them was the most beautiful Belly Dancer you have ever seen. With beauty and grace she danced up a storm. The room was electric with energy. This recharged us for the remainder of the night. After her beautiful dance she passed out scarves and coined skirts for a few brave souls to try their hand or hips at Belly Dancing. Our sweet Holly took to this like a duck to water and wore that coined skirt for HOURS (slightly embellished here for you Sandra).
-THE PARAMEDIC! Now if you were a participant you would know that Jackie had been sending out emails to everyone and in a couple of them she mentioned ‘scent sensitivity’ as she suffers from this and although she is a single Mom still didn’t want a handsome Paramedic showing up to rescue her. Well, Terry heard about this and arranged for, you guessed it, a VERY GOOD LOOKING paramedic dressed in full gear, to come in to see Jackie. The stage for this couldn’t have been better; she was at the front of the room before everyone when he stepped up behind her, and the look on her face was priceless when she turned to see him there!
-HEADS OR TAILS. Taryn you truly rocked! They loved ‘ya and I do to! Thanks heaps!
-EGG ROLLS. What could egg rolls have to do with Paper Arts A Thon? Pam (who owns the Bead Store) and her husband Charlie arrived sometime after midnight with a huge bag of hot egg rolls for EVERYONE! I tell you the truth when I say; they were the BEST egg rolls I have ever eaten. The look on everyone’s faces was pure heaven. Terry just could not believe that ANYONE would show up in the middle of night like that with EGGROLLS!
-Just as I DREAMED, there sat Karen and the gals from New Brunswick. Karen sharing stamps and ideas with Jill. Amy scrapping beside them. Angie nearby making everyone laugh. Michelle making new friends. Josee and the gang keeping the creative juices going. Debbie always nearby with hugs. Gayle wired but present. Kathryn pulling it together at the last minute so she could share the experience with us. The Two Much Girls, Melissa, so glad you could make it, Ria, Paulette and Alex. Holly’s friends Gail and Millie. Always there for you, Kaye and her friend Cathy. The J J’s, Jenny-Jane and Jocelyn, along with a couple of P’s (Pam and Pam) not to be forgotten Heather (after all she is the one to have called me the Karaoke ----). Bea, so very talented Bea, sharing a table with Alice, Jaime and Elaine (half marathoners). Newfound friends and kindred spirits, Margaret, Trina, Angie and Iris.
As the wee hours rolled in we decided it best (for safety reasons) to do the final draws and make our closing remarks early. We were all worried about the Wonderful Women (Sandra, Linda, Angie, Roberta, Nancy, Pam, Joy and Karen) making the long drive home to NB. The final total, after proceeds from the Silent Auction, Make N Takes and Draws was added up, came to over $9600.00. Unbelievable in some ways but when I think of the generosity, love and spirit in the Kingston Fire Hall on the 26th and 27th of May I am not surprised!
Even before the 26th of May I was describing Paper Arts A Thon as one of the best experiences of my life! I can never fully explain what ‘happened’ on the 26th and 27th of May but I feel in many ways that we (Holly, Jackie, Bonnie and myself) were merely a vessel for all good things to come to Paper Arts A Thon. THANK YOU again, Holly, for giving me the opportunity to take part in a LIFE CHANGING experience!

Last Post Until After Paper Arts A Thon

2007-05-24T20:08:00.000+04:00

We are winding down or maybe it is UP for Paper Arts A Thon. All of the preparations are coming together. We will start loading our vehicles and heading to the Fire Hall very soon. If you are attending you will have received one final (I think that is it) email from Jackie. I look forward to seeing you at the Kingston Fire Hall on Saturday, May 26th. Registration starts at 9:00 am. I have added a few more donations to the list in the previous post. Be sure to check back next week for our Paper Arts A Thon 'results'.

Five More Days!

2007-05-21T15:09:00.000+04:00

Only FIVE more days, I can’t believe how time has flown by. We are pretty much prepared for Paper Arts A Thon although last minute ideas keep popping up in our heads to add some finishing touches. By now, if you are attending, you have received three emails from Jackie, the last one with a checklist with ‘Things To Bring’.

You will all be working on your own projects and I am excited to see what ‘Creations’ will come from our 24 hours together. I know some of you have decided to make ‘Cards For Our Troops’ and there will be a place to deposit those. I will match each card with an envelope, as my donation to this worthy cause.

Donations keep coming in and at the end of this week I will post the remainder of them. There will be a poster at Paper Arts A Thon with the long list of people/ businesses who have made this possible.

So until Saturday, do get plenty of rest. Pack your bags as early as possible. This will allow you time to add those extra things you have forgotten. Drive safely to Paper Arts A Thon, we want you all there safe and sound.
If you are unable to attend but would like to stop in to say ‘Hello’, please feel free to do so. We are at the Kingston Fire Hall on Sparky Street in Kingston.
See you on the 26th May, our 1st Paper Arts A Thon!

Happy Stamper,
Myleta Ross

A Request

2007-05-12T22:15:00.000+04:00

I have had a request to post ALL of the stamp sets I will be bringing (I will have a 'Book of Card Ideas' to help the card makers attending) and I will be bringing all of my inks, punches and the stamp sets listed below. I thought this might help 'Card Makers' at 2:00 am when they have almost run out of ideas. I will also bring along some scrapbooking magazines, for anyone who scrapbooks, to use. If you have scrap maps, card or scrapbooking magazines you would be willing to share please bring them along. Make sure your name is clearly marked on the outside. Be sure to scroll down to see the new donations added to the previous post.

The stamp sets I will be bringing are:
Wild About You, Wild Rose, Heartfelt Thanks, In Full Bloom, Doodle This, Bodacious Bouquet, All About You, Lovely As A Tree, Bareback, Basket Full of Fun, Simply Said, Bundle of Joy, Petal prints, Touch of Nature, Delight in Life, Seeing Spots, Big Blooms and Bugs and Kisses.

See you on the 26th!

I Knew I Would Miss Someone

2007-05-08T18:37:00.000+04:00

I knew I would miss some names and so I have added them to the list in the previous post, highlighted in black. As donations come in I will continue to add them. Have a Great Day!

Donations

2007-05-07T06:20:00.000+04:00

By now, if you have registered for Paper Arts A Thon you will have received an email welcoming you to Paper Arts A Thon. You will continue to receive emails from our ‘Glitter’ Gal Jackie to provide you with information about this event and give you a contact if you have any questions we have not answered.

Donations continue to pour in and I would like to acknowledge those people or businesses that have contributed (to date) to Paper Arts A Thon. If it is an individual I will list the first name only as this is not a controlled site. A full list will be posted at Paper Arts A Thon.

Businesses That Have Donated Items or Gift Certificates To Date:

Polka Dot And Prams, Michelin Tire, R D Chisholm, Kai Wing Restaurant, Valley Vacuum, Absolutely Fabulous, Fiskars, Scrapshack, T & S Office Essentials, Staples, Cinnamon Creek, Compu Pro Scrapbooking (Fredericton, NB), Nova Scotia Community College, Michaels, Bright Ideas Scrapbooking Store, South Shore Cycle, Tim Horton, T&S Office Essentials, Carsand Moshers and Heather from NB canvassed many businesses in her area, I will post the businesses later.

Individuals who Donated Items:

Rita, Pam from NB, Jackie, Jill, Bonnie, Taryn, Karen,
Bonnie, Myleta, Holly

Businesses or Individuals Who Have Provided Items To Be Raffled:

Pam, Karen, Myleta, Hairitage House, Amy Ross Massage Therapy, Pampered Chef (Millie) and Esther.

Businesses or Individuals Who Will Provide Materials For Make N Takes:

Two Much Fun, Myleta, Karen, Angie, Jackie, Bonnie, Holly, Pam and Jill

Individuals Who Have Offered To Donate Food: Myleta, Holly, Jackie, Marie, Bonnie, , David and Charlene, Karen, Debbie, Jocelyn, Margaret, Roberta and Jenny

I hope I have not omitted anyone and I will continue to up date this list.

Thank you to 'Two Much Fun' for marking ‘The Date’ on your Calendar.

Ways To Fundraise

2007-04-27T21:14:00.000+04:00

Paper Arts A Thon is a Fundraiser for ‘Joints in Motion’ and the Arthritis Society. Every participant has received a pledge sheet. I have had a few Paper Artists tell me that canvassing for pledges just isn’t easy for them to do.

I wanted to share with you some of the ‘creative’ alternatives they have come up with to raise money for ‘Joints in Motion’ and the ‘Arthritis Society’.

One Paper Artist is making handmade items and selling them. You may know her as Paper Memories and as she posted on her blog a while ago, she has raised $150. (Check out her Countdown to Paper Arts A Thon)

Another Paper Artist starting tucking ONE DOLLAR A DAY away, when this event was first announced.

Another ‘inventive’ and ‘ecological’ way to raise $$$’s is to turn in your recyclables and donate the dollars through your pledge sheet.

I had someone else tell me that canvassing for Pledges just isn’t for them and they are donating out of their own pocket what they might consider a ‘Registration Fee’ since there is no such fee to attend Paper Arts A Thon.

All great ideas! And all for a worthy cause! If you would like to share your ideas please post to the comments page.

See you on the 26th,
Happy Stamper
Myleta Ross

Two Raffle Items

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These are two items we are selling tickets on. The raffle item to the left is an incredibly beautiful Papier Tole Print. The Raffle Item below is the Color Challenge Book made by Karen, filled with Split Coast Stampers Color combinations. A great tool for cardmakers and scrapbookers. These are just two of the raffle items that we are selling tickets on.If you are interested in purchasing tickets or would like to help sell them please contact Myleta , Holly or Karen.

Paper Arts A Thon is Full!!!

2007-04-10T23:36:00.000+04:00

The interest and support for this event has been overwhelming. Just minutes ago the last space was filled.

The PAPER ARTS A THON 'TEAM' are working very hard to ensure your 24 hours will a FUN FILLED FUNDRAISING SUCCESS!

Counting down the days 'til the 26th May,2007!

Lottery Number Are In

2007-04-07T19:17:00.000+04:00

We have received the lottery numbers needed to start selling tickets on the items listed below. If you are interested in purchasing tickets or would like to help sell them please contact Myleta , Holly or Karen.

The Raffle Items are:

Hot Stone Massage-Amy Ross Massage Therapy

Pampered Chef Gift Basket

Karen's Stampin' Up! Color Challenge Book

Willow Chair

Hairitage House Gift Basket

Papier Tole Print

Stampin' Up! Goodie Basket

All tickets are $1.00 each and all draws (except for the Willow Chair) will take place at the Kingston Fire Hall on the 27th May, 2007.

We still have THREE spaces left for the FULL 24 hour Paper Arts A Thon.

Registraton Update

2007-04-01T06:01:00.000+04:00

There are just THREE full spaces left and ONE half space left in our First Annual Paper Arts A Thon. If you are interested in registering please email me.
Some people have told us they cannot attend but would still like to help. Anything you can help with: selling tickets, donations of prizes, assistance with food, etc. will be greatly appreciated. If you are one of these people you can click on the 'Email Me' above and let me know.

Thank you to those who have registered and to those who could not register but have made donations and offered assistance in other ways.

Happy Stamper
Myleta Ross

Spaces are Filling Up!

2007-03-28T15:36:00.000+04:00

The response to this event has been overwhelming to say the least! We have just 7 Full Paper Arts A Thon spaces and 2 Half spaces left. Donations, offers of assistance and support have been rolling in. There is now a total of NINE paper artists coming from New Brunswick.

We have applied for lottery numbers and as soon as the numbers come in we will be selling tickets on our Raffle Items. We have a 'Hot Stone Massage' Raffle Basket added to our list. If anyone is interested in selling tickets please Email me and as soon as the lottery numbers come in I will get the tickets to you.

Paper Arts A Thon is Well Underway!

2007-03-22T17:00:00.000+04:00

With nearly half the spaces filled this event is well underway. Our commitee of four met last evening to go over what has been happening and to fine tune our plans.

1. We have decided to do a few 'Half Paper Arts A Thon' spaces for those who might find it difficult to stay the full 24 hours. We only have 4 spaces available and it will be first come first serve. (After the 4 your name will go on a waiting list). You will start at 10:00 am Saturday and go to 10:00 pm that evening. Your name will go in the draws that are during that time frame.

2. There are spaces for 40 full Paper Arts A Thon particpants and we are at the halfway mark for these.

3. All meals, snacks, drinks are included. Not to worry ladies, you will not leave this event, hungry or thirsty!

4. During the day we will have several Make 'N Take projects available for you to do. The materials for these projects will be donated and so we are asking that if you wish to do these Make 'N Takes you will make a donation toward them, with all proceeds going to the Arthritis Society.

5. Each particpant will receive a 'Goodie Bag' AND your name will be placed in, not a hat but a decorated Paint Can, for HOURLY Draws!

6. Several 'Raffles' will soon be under way. (As soon as we get our lottery numbers.) The draws for these items will take place on the 27th May before we leave the Fire Hall. Some of the items to be raffled are:

Stampin' Up! Goodie Basket- hodge podge hardware kit, set of stamps, Itty Bitty Book, 12x12 patterned paper, 12x12 cardstock, etc. Valued at $150.+

'Color Challenge Book' by Karen-an ATC album decorated and with many SCS colr challenges in side (I will post a link to this later)

'Paper Tole Print' by Pam- her prints are AWESOME!!!

These are a few of the raffle items and more will be added as details come in.

7. At the Paper Arts A Thon there will be several OTHER raffle baskets available for you to purchase tickets on. These tickets will only be available to the 44 particpants.

8. IMPORTANT: These are the things you will NEED to bring! A rested body! A willingness to HAVE the BEST TIME with your FRIENDS! Supplies to work on the projects of your choice- don't forget glue, adhesives!! You will want to bring 'change' to participate in the Make N Takes and the Raffles.

9. Oh my! I have left the Best information to the last! You will each have ONE TABLE measuring 30 inches by 6 feet to do your paper art of choice!

So if you have NOT registered be sure to do so today. Just click on any of the three names in the post at the bottom of this page. This will take you to our email. WE will then email you a Registration Form, a Pledge Sheet and an Information Sheet. You can fill out the Registration Form and email it back to us.

A little more news! I have talked Holly into setting up a Blog so we can follow her and her husband's progress on their training for the 'Joints in Motion' marathon. So please stop in and say 'Hi' to Holly and Terry. They will need all the support they can get.

http://thehearnsinmotion.blogspot.com/

Have a Great Day!
Happy Stamper

Register Today!!!

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Paper Arts A Thon Fund Raising Event
May 26th & 27th, 2007
Kingston Fire Hall
Sparky Street, Kingston, Nova Scotia

Paper Arts A Thon evolved as a way to help Terry and Holly Hearn raise funds needed ($8000.) to enter the ‘Joints In Motion’ marathon in 2008. For more information visit the Arthritis Society
Their daughter Kristen, aged twenty-two, was recently diagnosed with Arthritis and Terry and Holly are, as they put it, trying to turn a ‘bad thing into something good’.

The Paper Arts A Thon is a 24-hour Scrapbooking, Card Making, Paper Toling (and any other hobby using paper) event that is a way to use the hobbies we love to benefit others. (We hope to make this an annual event with different charities each year.)

There is no admission fee to attend this event. The fundraising will take place through pledge sheets. Each participant will receive a pledge sheet, which will be turned in (along with funds raised) the day of registration. Registration will begin at 9:00 am on Saturday, the 26th May and the 24-hour event will start at 10:00 am and continue until 10:00 am Sunday, May 27th, 2007.

All meals and snacks will be provided. The only things you will need to bring are your supplies for the hobby of your choice.

The 24 hours will include: ample space for you to work on your hobby, a chance to be with new friends and old, lots of make and take projects you can do, food and more food, and prizes, prizes, prizes! And a few surprises!

To receive your Registration Forms and Pledge Sheets or to get more information please contact the people below.

Myleta Ross Phone 902 825-2327
Karen Thomas Phone 506 368-2757 (NB contact)
Holly Hearn Phone 902 765-4143

Signed:
Myleta Ross (Happy Stamper)