The Final Tally

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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'

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

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.