Croptober Escape

October 22 – 24, 2010

As the leaves turn color and begin to drop, scrapbookers, stampers, and paper crafters alike will descend upon the newly remodeled Holiday Inn Stamford Downtown in Stamford, CT to be revived by:

*Excellent scrapbooking space
*Great teachers, vendors, & make-n-takes
* 5 buffet meals (Sat dinner is left open for you to enjoy one of the fabulous restaurants in the area)
*Wireless internet and business center included
*Massages, reflexology and/or pedicures available
*Free electric
*Unlimited use of the Creation Tool Station, featuring Cricut & Sizzix Machines
*shuttle from train to the hotel
*free parking for crop attendees at the hotel

REGISTER BY JUNE 15 FOR $15 BONUS SCRAPPETIZER DOLLARS

The Cropping
The focus of the weekend is on scrapbooking, stamping and paper crafting.  A 4 or 6 foot table space will be provided for each attendee in the ballroom.  Supplies, embellishments, paper, stamps and other scrapbooking items are also available for purchase from our special group of vendors.  The crop room is open 10:00 a.m. Friday to 5:00 p.m. Sunday.

2nd Annual Pick-Your-Own Goody Bag
Our Goody Bag shopping spree was a big hit last year and it is included with your registration at no additional cost.  This year our vendors have gathered together some wonderful bargains for you from which to choose your own gift.  Be sure to register early for additional Scrappetizer shopping “dollars”.

The Accommodations
Self promoted as “a Holiday Inn like no other”, the newly renovated Holiday Inn Stamford Downtown in Stamford, Connecticut provides a sophisticated and upscale ambiance, excellent service, and exceptional accommodations. Located in the heart of downtown Stamford, you are within walking distance or a complimentary shuttle ride to an assortment of Stamford's acclaimed restaurants, attractions, and the Metro North/Amtrak Station - only a 45 minute train ride from New York City.  The hotel offers a state-of-the-art information kiosk in the lobby to assist you with planning your local escapade.

One of the many nearby highlights is the upscale Stamford Town Center Mall.  The mall caters to its discriminating customers by offering a mix of specialty retailers and services such as Williams-Sonoma, XXI Forever, Ross-Simons, J. Crew, and such restaurants as The Capital Grille, Mitchell's Fish Market, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Kona Grill, California Pizza Kitchen, and Cosi.  Other notable stores include Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy's.