Common Questions
Q – Can I come and just shop in the exhibit
hall?
A – Yes, attending workshops and crop parties
are optional and have additional costs involved.
Q – Can I sign up for workshops at the
conventions?
A – Yes, check by the registration area for a
board showing what workshops have availability.
Q - How can I view and
add to my schedule?
A - You first need to log in on this site using
the email and password of the person whose
schedule you want to view or add to. After
you are logged in and the system identifies you,
you go to Your Accounts - Your Registrations - Manage
Your Schedule.
Q – Can I sign up with a friend and get
into the same workshops?
A – Yes, the earlier you get your registration
in the better chance you have. Signing up on the
website is your best option. When ordering
you will need to place separate orders for each
individual person.
Q - Why do I need to
setup an online account to place an order?
A - In order to print personalized tickets and
to track individual schedules, each person needs
an online account. The account profile contains
contact information along with your email and
password. You can change your account
information at any time by logging in and then
clicking on Your Account - Your Profile.
Q - Can I switch or exchange workshop tickets
at the convention?
A - No, you cannot switch tickets however we
have a board available for you to post your
class tickets for sale. You can purchase a
ticket for your desired workshop and if your
posted ticket sells off the board, you will be
reimbursed for the ticket price.
Q – What is there to keep me busy?
A – There will be many booths offering make
‘n takes and demos on the exhibit floor, not
to mention many workshop options, informal
cropping space, page layout contest to get new
ideas and more.
Q – Do I need to be a member of MWSA to
attend?
A – No, all scrapbookers, paper craft artists,
storeowners and
managers or anyone interested in the scrapbook
industry can attend.
Q – What is the deadline to pre-register?
A – Pre-registration closes two-weeks before
the event.
Q – What is the
Refund/Cancellation Policy ?
A – If we are unable to place you into
some of the events you paid for, a refund will
be in your packet at the convention site. There
will be no refunds due to the weather or natural
disaster, or other acts of God, unless the event
is cancelled. No refunds will be issued based on
perceived quality of the class or event. Once
your registration has been received, there will
be a 10% processing fee ($5.00 minimum) for
changes or cancellation. (there is no charge for
additions to your order) No refunds or exchanges
will be made after April 1, 2008.
Q – Are my tickets mailed to me ahead of
time?
A – No, you will pick up your tickets at the
Pre-Registration counter at the convention. You
can view and add to your schedule by logging in
on the website and going to Your Accounts - Your
Registrations.
Q – Will I receive
communication from the Midwest Scrapbook
Association before the convention?
A – If you have email, you will receive
updates and convention tips prior to the
convention. If you do not have email, you will
only receive your mailed registration
confirmation prior to convention. Check our
website at
for any last minute updates.
