B.L.I.S.S. - Frequently Asked Questions and Answers!

We want to you have the best time at B.L.I.S.S.! If you don't find the answers to your questions here, please send us an email message.

What exactly is B.L.I.S.S.?
B.L.I.S.S. is an exclusive, two and a half days of workshops, creative exploration, and fun! The Technique Tuesday teaching team and special guest, Ali Edwards, will teach you their favorite techniques, share their paper crafting philosophies, be your guides through at least 6 amazing workshops, help you make wonderful paper craft projects, entertain and delight your creative spirit, and just hang out with you during the informal creative times each night!

Where is B.L.I.S.S. being held?
All of the workshops, the make and takes, the demonstrations, and informal evening creative time will be held at the Red Lion Resort in Portland, Oregon. Most of the activities will be held in an air-conditioned room but you never know... If the weather is good, we may spend the evenings outside in the hot tub or pool watching the yachts go by on the spectacular Columbia River and debating whose paper crafting techniques are the best.

I don't live within driving distance. Can I come to B.L.I.S.S.?
Absolutely! Although we are expecting many people from the Portland area, we are looking forward to seeing people from all over the US and around the world. If you are driving to the event, take I-5 to exit #308 (Jantzen Beach Exit). The hotel is located on the east side of the freeway. Here is the address:

909 N. Hayden Island Drive
Portland, 97217

If you are flying to B.L.I.S.S., the Red Lion is only about 12 miles from the Portland International Airport (PDX). The Red Lion offers a complimentary on-call airport shuttle. You can reach them at 503-283-4466.

Will there be enough rooms if everyone stays at the Red Lion?
Yes - if you reserve a room early. Room accomodations are not included when you register for B.L.I.S.S. You can make room reservations by going to the Red Lion website or by calling their reservation staff at 800-Red Lion (800-733-5466) or 800-325-4000.

I live nearby. Do I need to stay at the hotel?
You can stay where ever you want! We specifically designed B.L.I.S.S. to let you go home each night if you want to, bring your family and have a mini-vacation, or have a fabulous weekend at the Red Lion Resort with your creative friends. The workshops start at 9:30am each morning and finish around 6pm. There will be an open room overlooking the Columbia River so you can scrapbook and paper craft on Thursday and Friday night. Whether you choose to go home to the comfort of your own bed or decide you want the convenience of staying at the hotel, you will have an amazing time!

Is my family welcome?
While you are attending B.L.I.S.S. workshops and activities, your family can enjoy the beautiful Red Lion resort and many family-friendly activities nearby. You can learn more about the local attractions, the resort amenities, and dining options on the Red Lion website.

What is the age limit for participants?
To particiate in B.L.I.S.S. workshops and activities, each participant must be at least 16-years old, have paid to attend, be able to sit quietly and pariticipate in the activity, and not be disruptive to the other attendees.

How are B.L.I.S.S. workshops different from convention classes?
The workshops you will take at B.L.I.S.S. are designed specifically for B.L.I.S.S. The B.L.I.S.S. workshops are each at least 2 hours (instead of only one hour for a convention class) so you will be able to create more projects, learn more advanced techniques, and spend more time with the talented, and very fun teachers and special guests.

I want to be assigned to the same workshops with a group of my friends. Is that possible?
Yes. When you finish registering on our webiste for B.L.I.S.S. and are checking out, provide the first and last names of your friends in the "Other comments" field. We cannot guarantee you will be placed together unless you and each of your friends provide the names of the people who want to be in the same workshop group. If you are coming alone, don't worry! You will soon be friends with the Technique Tuesday teachers, special guests, and with the other people who are in your workshop group.

What do I need to bring to B.L.I.S.S.?
If you already have these basic paper crafting and stamping supplies, you are all set for B.L.I.S.S.

Basic Paper Craft Supplies	Basic Stamping Supplies
Scissors 12" x 12" paper trimmer Scoring blade for your trimmer, a bone folder, or scoring tool Favorite dry adhesive Favorite wet adhesive (preferably Zip Dry) Black journaling pen Pencil Paper piercer and mat Stapler Hole punch and eyelet setter (We recommend the Crop-a-dile.) Corner rounder	Black and brown ink (not distressing ink) Clear blocks (a 1 1/2 x 6 inch and a block at least 2x3 inches) Stamp cleaning supplies (at a minimum wet wipes preferably )

What if I forget some of my supplies?
You won't need to go far. We are bringing along a selection of our favorite adhesives and tools and will be offering them in our on-site store.

If I change my mind, can I cancel my registration?
There is a tremendous amount of prepation and expense that goes into making this a wonderful experience for each person who will be attending. While the fees are not refundable, you can transfer your registration to another person. If something happens and you can't attend, you are free to sell your spot, to give it to a friend, or to have the workshop kits shipped to you for a small shipping fee. If you are unable to attend, let us know before B.L.I.S.S. starts by sending email to us. We will help to make the changes as smooth as possible!

Can you make accomodations for special needs?
We will try to accommodate any special needs you may have. The Red Lion facilities are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you have special dietary restrictions that we should be aware of, enter the information in the "Other comments" field when you are registering for B.L.I.S.S. If you will need some other type of special accomodations during B.L.I.S.S. workshops and activities, please send us some email describing your situation and the type of accomodations you need. We will let you know whether we can make it work. If you plan to stay overnight at the Red Lion and need special room accomodations, please let them know when you reserve your room.

Does the hotel have adjoining rooms, refrigerators, and roll-away beds?
Yes. Please contact the the Red Lion directly to make the appropriate arrangements.

Do I have to register on-line?
Yes. In order to protect your credit card information, each participant must register online for B.L.I.S.S.

What type of clothes should I wear to B.L.I.S.S.?
Although B.L.I.S.S. is being held at a wonderful resort, we want you to be comfortable, relaxed, and ready to be creative! The weather in June can be sunny and warm or rainy and chilly. Most of us will be wearing jeans and comfortable tee-shirts. The workshops and creative times are all in air-conditioned rooms so you may want to bring a sweater. Portlanders and Pacific Northwesterners tend to be very casual so wear whatever you want and you'll fit right in!

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