Scrap-N-on the River was AWESOME!!! No, it was OUTSTANDING!!! We just love Pam and her family, and love being a vendor for that crop. We've already booked our spot for next year (the dates will be July 22, 23, and 24, 2010) and are looking forward to it. We saw so many loyal customers who visit us every event we attend, and it was so nice to visit with them after not seeing them for a while. Of course, I had issues with my back, and didn't even get to go to the Convention Center on Friday, but Saturday made up for it. And, we got a steak dinner on Saturday, that was really great. Momma cooked it all, and we just love her cookin'! She worked so hard, and we really appreciate all the time and effort she put into making a wonderful meal for us for that last evening of fun. The proceeds for the dinner went to the Jerry D. Roberts Scholarship, which was set up by Pam's family in honor and memory of her beloved baby brother, who was killed unexpectedly in a plane crash in December of 2006. Pam works very hard all year 'round to prepare for the event every July, and it is always a pleasure to attend, both as a vendor and as a cropper. She really goes out of her way to see to it that everyone has a great time (which they always do!) and nobody goes home empty-handed. This year she had Lisa Bearnsen to do workshops for her, and take pictures and sign autographs. Lisa almost didn't make it to the crop, though, because she and her daughter were involved in an auto accident right before the crop. But, being the trooper she is, Lisa came anyway! We were all so glad Lisa and her daughter were alright, and able to make it!
Today we moved the rest of our belongings out of the Mandeville store. It was very sad to have to let it go, but it appears (from all of your feedback) that everybody is shopping online now, and it only seems to be the right direction to head into. Especially at this point in time, what with my health issues lately.
I've been in touch with my sales reps this week (remember, this week was Summer CHA, the world tradeshow where they release all the Fall product lines) and OMG the things they are coming out with!!! Plus, there are new companies out there that we apparently just HAVE to carry, and as soon as I get my hands on the actual products from the reps, I'll post a link so you can pre-order them from us.
We are still working on getting things squared away at the home-store, and are working on getting the Cricut up and running again, as well as the Epson, so we can cut and scan for you, just like before. We should have it finished some time next week, so if you need us to scan something and print or color-correct, or retouch it, or burn it to a CD, just let us know. Remember, the new phone number is 504-258-1718. And yes, we still have the Cricut cartridges to rent. I'm going to work on having Felix put up a page on the webstore where you can choose which cartridge you want to rent, and reserve it.
We still have all the products that were in the store (well, most of them, because Emery and Felix tried to sell them ALL in Natchez!!!), so if there's something you need and don't see it on the webstore yet, PLEASE JUST CALL OR E-MAIL ME!!! It's that simple. We can meet you somewhere to give you your order, or mail it Priority, or even deliver it to your home or business (call for more info on that). We still take cash, checks, money orders, debit cards, and credit cards. And PayPal, and you DO NOT have to have a PayPal account to pay us through PayPal. If you want to pay with a credit card over the phone, that's available too. JUST CALL!!!
Layout of the Month will continue next month, and we plan to ship those out August 29th. Emery and I are working on putting together a crop for the LOTM workshop on both the Northshore and Southshore, and we'll e-mail participants directly as well as post if we can get it together in time for August's LOTM.
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Countdown Has Begun!
Well, almost all of the displays and slatwall are already sold, and a LOT of the merchandise we had in stock has been purchased along with them! Yes, we do have tons more to bring to Scrap-N-on the River next week, so don't worry about that! People have been calling and "reserving" items, especially Kokuyo refill cases, so if there's something special that you want us to bring, NOW is the time to call or e-mail and let us know!
The online store is up and running at the house now, and I've been busy filling orders every day. Of course, I've also been busy placing orders for more stuff! As we get new products in, we will send out posts, just like when the storefront was open. We also have a lot of online activities planned, and are in the process of changing a lot of things on the website to make it easier to navigate, and to give you more information on products you can order. And we have a lot of FUN that we're trying to work into it all! We will have LOCAL DELIVERY for our faithful customers who normally would come into the store to purchase from us, and who are now ordering from us online. Just one of the perks of being a great customer!
I want to thank everybody who has shopped with Scrappersaurus, since it's inception. We have seen YOU grow, just as you have seen US grow, and it has been a very wonderful experience. I will miss the weekend crops every Saturday, however, we do have plans in the works to hold crops in the future, once things settle down and everything is operating as it should be.
To those of you who have called, written, or stopped by to wish me well and let me know that I had a lot of people praying for me, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. It is so very much appreciated, and I want you to know that every one of you is important to me, as a person and a friend--not just a "customer". Together, over the past few years, we have built a great relationship, and your caring concern at this very difficult time in my life means so much to me. My back surgery has been postponed until I get cardiac clearance now, but things are looking up, and I am very hopeful that it will all work out for the best. Your prayers, I'm sure, have had a lot to do with my greatly improving health. Thank you!
I will see you all next week at Scrap-N-on the River!
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
The online store is up and running at the house now, and I've been busy filling orders every day. Of course, I've also been busy placing orders for more stuff! As we get new products in, we will send out posts, just like when the storefront was open. We also have a lot of online activities planned, and are in the process of changing a lot of things on the website to make it easier to navigate, and to give you more information on products you can order. And we have a lot of FUN that we're trying to work into it all! We will have LOCAL DELIVERY for our faithful customers who normally would come into the store to purchase from us, and who are now ordering from us online. Just one of the perks of being a great customer!
I want to thank everybody who has shopped with Scrappersaurus, since it's inception. We have seen YOU grow, just as you have seen US grow, and it has been a very wonderful experience. I will miss the weekend crops every Saturday, however, we do have plans in the works to hold crops in the future, once things settle down and everything is operating as it should be.
To those of you who have called, written, or stopped by to wish me well and let me know that I had a lot of people praying for me, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. It is so very much appreciated, and I want you to know that every one of you is important to me, as a person and a friend--not just a "customer". Together, over the past few years, we have built a great relationship, and your caring concern at this very difficult time in my life means so much to me. My back surgery has been postponed until I get cardiac clearance now, but things are looking up, and I am very hopeful that it will all work out for the best. Your prayers, I'm sure, have had a lot to do with my greatly improving health. Thank you!
I will see you all next week at Scrap-N-on the River!
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
Monday, June 8, 2009
Scrappersaurus Online and New Inventory
Greetings, Scrappersaurus-ers!!!
We have had outstanding feedback from you, letting us know that you will continue to shop with us once we become and online-only store!!! As you can imagine, I'm elated! You know how much I love bringing y'all the latest and greatest, and the more unique products that are really hard to find. It still thrills me when a customer brings in a finished product made with items purchased through US!!! It makes me feel like all the hard (VERY hard!) work we do in researching to find y'all great stuff is really worth the effort. Thank you!
Our last day to have the storefront open will be July 21st. We have to be set up and ready to roll in Natchez for the Scrap-N-on the River event on July 23rd, and we need time to pack and get up there, unpack, set up, and be ready for another outstanding event. After the show, whatever inventory is left will be brought back straight to our mini-store in our house. No, sorry, you won't be able to come and shop in my house, but you can shop what's IN my house, online. Remember, we are a smoke-free home, so you never have to worry about that! I have two rooms set up already, and am doing my best to work on them every day to get them more ready so we won't have much "downtime" between closing the storefront and having the online store with everything online.
We will continue to offer invitation and scrapbook creation services for those who desire it, and I will continue to do one-on-one workshops with people as they request. I will even come to your home or school (or business if you have a nice boss!) and teach a workshop or bring product (or both), as I am able to. Just call or write and let me know what you are wanting. We will continue to have the Layout of the Month workshops--on both the Southshore and Northshore--and I will announce the locations and dates before we close the storefront.
I will have Felix update the website calendar next week. This week his pool team is playing in Regionals, and they're hoping to get to go to Las Vegas in August to play in tournaments there. Keep your fingers crossed, it's a lifelong dream for him!!! He's finally on a team again that is truly serious about playing, and who WANT to win. He was with several members of this team many years ago, and they did go to Las Vegas once. Those of you who shopped with us in the first store, pre-Katrina, may remember the layout he did of it, with the original newspaper article and his picture in it. Unfortunately, Katrina washed it away, and now all he has are memories of that time, but he's hoping to make new memories and get in the paper again, and make another layout! THIS time, it's going to be copied digitally, so if something happens, we'll still have the article!
Did I mention that we have the new-release small masks by Tim Holtz? Or the Tiny Attacher that is like a mini mini-stapler? It's absolutely adorable, and so much neater than those standard size or mini staples. Plus, its handles are more like pliers than a regular stapler is usually shaped. Very comfortable on the hand, and very handy in the crop room!
We also have a re-stock of StazOn re-inkers, Mini Misters, Tim Holtz Fragments and Retractible Knives, and yes, more Stickles!!!
We also have purple, green, and gold sealed-glitter papers that match our Mardi Gras lines. These are wonderful. They don't leave glitter all over your Cricut mat when you cut them, like the Sugar Papers do. They are very bright, and heavy cardstock weight. We LOVE them, and know you will too!
Keeping with the New Orleans theme, we have new crawfish paper in 8.5x11 paper. It is a scene of a man crawfishing, with the crawfish traps. Absolutely precious! And, we also have completely NEW brads, and even a real GOLD fleur de lis brad! It's a different kind of gold than the ones we've had before.
The company that makes the Scor-Pal has come out with a Scor-Bug. It is a retractable rolling wheel that rides in the channels of your Scor-Pal, creating perforations. The designs on vellum made with it are outstanding!!! Come in and check it out for yourself!
The Speakin' Up Voice Recorders are now back in stock (it's hard to keep those in, regardless of how large an order we place). We also have the Ribbon Purses back in stock, too, in several different colors.
And, even more great news: The Kokuyo Tape-N Roller and Dot'N Roller REFILLS are back in stock! Talk about a slow boat from China! LOL! It seemed like it took forever for that boat to dock and for them to clear Customs. But, we have them in, in large quantities, again.
California UnDu is in stock, as well, so if you live in California and have been looking for UnDu, we have the special formulation that we can now ship to you (legally!). Same great product, same acid-free, non-smear, non-run, quick-dry formula--just now created to meet your EPA standards and whatnot.
Whew!!! That's a lot to remember, and I'm sure I'm forgetting a bunch, too. So, come on in, and see, feel, touch what you can while we still have the storefront. Ask for the sale of the day when come, to make sure you get the best prices!
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
We have had outstanding feedback from you, letting us know that you will continue to shop with us once we become and online-only store!!! As you can imagine, I'm elated! You know how much I love bringing y'all the latest and greatest, and the more unique products that are really hard to find. It still thrills me when a customer brings in a finished product made with items purchased through US!!! It makes me feel like all the hard (VERY hard!) work we do in researching to find y'all great stuff is really worth the effort. Thank you!
Our last day to have the storefront open will be July 21st. We have to be set up and ready to roll in Natchez for the Scrap-N-on the River event on July 23rd, and we need time to pack and get up there, unpack, set up, and be ready for another outstanding event. After the show, whatever inventory is left will be brought back straight to our mini-store in our house. No, sorry, you won't be able to come and shop in my house, but you can shop what's IN my house, online. Remember, we are a smoke-free home, so you never have to worry about that! I have two rooms set up already, and am doing my best to work on them every day to get them more ready so we won't have much "downtime" between closing the storefront and having the online store with everything online.
We will continue to offer invitation and scrapbook creation services for those who desire it, and I will continue to do one-on-one workshops with people as they request. I will even come to your home or school (or business if you have a nice boss!) and teach a workshop or bring product (or both), as I am able to. Just call or write and let me know what you are wanting. We will continue to have the Layout of the Month workshops--on both the Southshore and Northshore--and I will announce the locations and dates before we close the storefront.
I will have Felix update the website calendar next week. This week his pool team is playing in Regionals, and they're hoping to get to go to Las Vegas in August to play in tournaments there. Keep your fingers crossed, it's a lifelong dream for him!!! He's finally on a team again that is truly serious about playing, and who WANT to win. He was with several members of this team many years ago, and they did go to Las Vegas once. Those of you who shopped with us in the first store, pre-Katrina, may remember the layout he did of it, with the original newspaper article and his picture in it. Unfortunately, Katrina washed it away, and now all he has are memories of that time, but he's hoping to make new memories and get in the paper again, and make another layout! THIS time, it's going to be copied digitally, so if something happens, we'll still have the article!
Did I mention that we have the new-release small masks by Tim Holtz? Or the Tiny Attacher that is like a mini mini-stapler? It's absolutely adorable, and so much neater than those standard size or mini staples. Plus, its handles are more like pliers than a regular stapler is usually shaped. Very comfortable on the hand, and very handy in the crop room!
We also have a re-stock of StazOn re-inkers, Mini Misters, Tim Holtz Fragments and Retractible Knives, and yes, more Stickles!!!
We also have purple, green, and gold sealed-glitter papers that match our Mardi Gras lines. These are wonderful. They don't leave glitter all over your Cricut mat when you cut them, like the Sugar Papers do. They are very bright, and heavy cardstock weight. We LOVE them, and know you will too!
Keeping with the New Orleans theme, we have new crawfish paper in 8.5x11 paper. It is a scene of a man crawfishing, with the crawfish traps. Absolutely precious! And, we also have completely NEW brads, and even a real GOLD fleur de lis brad! It's a different kind of gold than the ones we've had before.
The company that makes the Scor-Pal has come out with a Scor-Bug. It is a retractable rolling wheel that rides in the channels of your Scor-Pal, creating perforations. The designs on vellum made with it are outstanding!!! Come in and check it out for yourself!
The Speakin' Up Voice Recorders are now back in stock (it's hard to keep those in, regardless of how large an order we place). We also have the Ribbon Purses back in stock, too, in several different colors.
And, even more great news: The Kokuyo Tape-N Roller and Dot'N Roller REFILLS are back in stock! Talk about a slow boat from China! LOL! It seemed like it took forever for that boat to dock and for them to clear Customs. But, we have them in, in large quantities, again.
California UnDu is in stock, as well, so if you live in California and have been looking for UnDu, we have the special formulation that we can now ship to you (legally!). Same great product, same acid-free, non-smear, non-run, quick-dry formula--just now created to meet your EPA standards and whatnot.
Whew!!! That's a lot to remember, and I'm sure I'm forgetting a bunch, too. So, come on in, and see, feel, touch what you can while we still have the storefront. Ask for the sale of the day when come, to make sure you get the best prices!
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Change is on the Horizon for Scrappersaurus
I know, I know... I haven't blogged in what seems like forever. Sorry. Things have a way of getting in the way, and before you realize it, it's been too long. Hopefully, this post will catch everybody up.
National Scrapbook Day was absolutely fantastic! We had a wonderful group of people who had a great time throughout the day, playing games, eating food from Pontchartrain Poboys, and doing make-and-takes. A lot of customers also participated in the great make-and-takes when they came in to shop. Karen Foster Design really came through for us, and so did Bo Bunny and Lou! We had tons of giveaways, and also gave all the participants different "alterables". I think they had a lot of fun with those. So many people do not realize exactly what an "alterable" is...and they certainly learned then! One lady did a most awesome pirate-themed box, another did an altered purse...all kinds of things!
On another, more serious note now. I have finally decided to go ahead and have the surgeries on my back. (Yes, that was plural--I need two separate procedures done.) That will make it pretty much impossible to run a storefront while I am recuperating, and I'll need Felix and Emery to help me personally, and with our house and pets. This means that Scrappersaurus will be closing its storefront by August 1st, and becoming strictly an online store. You will still be able to get your Kokuyo Dot'N Roller and Tape'N Roller refills from us, because we're not going anywhere, and we'll ship them to you or you can come pick them up from us! We will continue to specialize in and stock the local themes: New Orleans, Mardi Gras, Louisiana, southern, fleur de lis, LSU, etc. We will also continue the Layout of the Month Club, as we have Design Team members who are willing to pitch in and help out while I am unable to work on it myself. Our Design Team members are extremely creative and very helpful, and I know their assistance will be greatly appreciated by both Scrappersaurus as well as the LOTM members.
Also, economically-speaking, it simply is no longer financially viable for us to have a brick-and-mortar store. We have a thriving online business, and honestly some days we do better online than we do in the storefront. Felix is teaching me how to work on the website with him, and as we get new products in, we will be scanning them and adding them to the webstore. We will continue to bring you new products, and to include new techniques with them in the Layout of the Month kits. We have a few die-hard customers who are really pushing us to find means to continue to meet for workshops locally, and we are looking into that option. We have been with you since 2004, and now, five years later, you are ingrained in our hearts as well as our lives. We want to continue to be a part of your life, and an integral part of your crafting supplies and education sources. We love you!!!
I have not yet scheduled my surgeries, and I will not do so until the storefront is completely closed. I will post when the time draws near, as many of you have asked me to. I thank you for all your prayers and good wishes. They are very much needed and very much appreciated!
YES, WE WILL STILL BE A VENDOR AT SCRAP'N ON THE RIVER!!! We will bring tons of products, some of which are new releases that I can't wait to get my hands on! Make sure you come see us in Natchez and check out the new stuff! I will not be able to work the booth, but Emery and Felix will, and I will do demonstrations throughout the day as my back allows. I look forward to seeing you all! This is a VERY fun event, and although it has a good number of attendees, it still seems "close and personal". Pam Frank is a wonderful person, and she puts on one heck of an event! Scrappersaurus has a table in front of the booth reserved for customers who request to sit near us. If you have not yet called or emailed us to be seated at our table, please do so immediately--we don't want anybody left out!
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
National Scrapbook Day was absolutely fantastic! We had a wonderful group of people who had a great time throughout the day, playing games, eating food from Pontchartrain Poboys, and doing make-and-takes. A lot of customers also participated in the great make-and-takes when they came in to shop. Karen Foster Design really came through for us, and so did Bo Bunny and Lou! We had tons of giveaways, and also gave all the participants different "alterables". I think they had a lot of fun with those. So many people do not realize exactly what an "alterable" is...and they certainly learned then! One lady did a most awesome pirate-themed box, another did an altered purse...all kinds of things!
On another, more serious note now. I have finally decided to go ahead and have the surgeries on my back. (Yes, that was plural--I need two separate procedures done.) That will make it pretty much impossible to run a storefront while I am recuperating, and I'll need Felix and Emery to help me personally, and with our house and pets. This means that Scrappersaurus will be closing its storefront by August 1st, and becoming strictly an online store. You will still be able to get your Kokuyo Dot'N Roller and Tape'N Roller refills from us, because we're not going anywhere, and we'll ship them to you or you can come pick them up from us! We will continue to specialize in and stock the local themes: New Orleans, Mardi Gras, Louisiana, southern, fleur de lis, LSU, etc. We will also continue the Layout of the Month Club, as we have Design Team members who are willing to pitch in and help out while I am unable to work on it myself. Our Design Team members are extremely creative and very helpful, and I know their assistance will be greatly appreciated by both Scrappersaurus as well as the LOTM members.
Also, economically-speaking, it simply is no longer financially viable for us to have a brick-and-mortar store. We have a thriving online business, and honestly some days we do better online than we do in the storefront. Felix is teaching me how to work on the website with him, and as we get new products in, we will be scanning them and adding them to the webstore. We will continue to bring you new products, and to include new techniques with them in the Layout of the Month kits. We have a few die-hard customers who are really pushing us to find means to continue to meet for workshops locally, and we are looking into that option. We have been with you since 2004, and now, five years later, you are ingrained in our hearts as well as our lives. We want to continue to be a part of your life, and an integral part of your crafting supplies and education sources. We love you!!!
I have not yet scheduled my surgeries, and I will not do so until the storefront is completely closed. I will post when the time draws near, as many of you have asked me to. I thank you for all your prayers and good wishes. They are very much needed and very much appreciated!
YES, WE WILL STILL BE A VENDOR AT SCRAP'N ON THE RIVER!!! We will bring tons of products, some of which are new releases that I can't wait to get my hands on! Make sure you come see us in Natchez and check out the new stuff! I will not be able to work the booth, but Emery and Felix will, and I will do demonstrations throughout the day as my back allows. I look forward to seeing you all! This is a VERY fun event, and although it has a good number of attendees, it still seems "close and personal". Pam Frank is a wonderful person, and she puts on one heck of an event! Scrappersaurus has a table in front of the booth reserved for customers who request to sit near us. If you have not yet called or emailed us to be seated at our table, please do so immediately--we don't want anybody left out!
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, National Scrapbook Day, & New Products
TATTERED ANGELS GLIMMER MIST...
Do I have your attention? A customer came in today and couldn't believe all the Glimmer Mists we have. She said that product was difficult to find to purchase at a local cropping event held here in Mandeville recently, after a class was given using it. She recommended I let people know we have them, via the blog. How sad that we didn't get any phone calls requesting it--it was in stock the entire time. Thanks, N., for the heads-up!
By the way, we also have the Chatterbox Tag Alongs--you know, the cup holders that attach to your table or desk while you're cropping. A lot of people DID call for those, and came and bought a bunch. Good thing we stocked up! There's about 4 left, so if you didn't get yours, better hurry in. We'll hold one for you if you call with payment information. Otherwise, it's first-come, first-served! These cup holders practically pay for themselves when you consider the cost of a ruined page or pages if you accidentally tip over a drink while you're cropping. That's why we provide cup holders at our crop tables here at the store. We certainly don't want any accidents like that!
Well, we only have a couple of spots left for National Scrapbook Day. Our Make and Takes are together, and we have some really nice prizes. Our ProvoCraft sales rep is trying to get us a Cricut cartridge as one of our prizes, so if you own a Cricut, you just might want to come see what all the fuss is about! We'll have outstanding goodie bags, and some really fun games. We have a Mary Kay representative coming to give all the attendees a mini facial and hand treatments, and she'll be bringing her own goodie bags for everyone. And, remember we're having it catered by Pontchartrain Poboys. NOBODY does seafood and poboys better than these people!!!
For those of you who will not be able to participate in the day-long event, you WILL be able to participate in the Make and Takes if you are shopping with us at the time. We will be using new products, and the M&T projects completed will also be useful to you later on.
We received new products in recently from Creative Imaginations and a few other companies. Bo Bunny just shipped the matching rubons, buttons, ribbons, and stickers to go with the paper lines we got in a couple weeks ago; we expect those in hopefully by the end of the week. Die Cuts With a View embellishments for the La Creme line finally arrived..... and so much more...!!!
Things are really hopping at the store. We've got a lot of great workshops planned, so keep your eyes on the website calendar. Felix will be updating it later this week after we get the schedule finalized. We've had requests for different kinds of workshops, and we're trying to fit everybody's requests in. We've also had a lot of requests to restart the Card of the Month Club. That's on the way too, and as soon as we're ready to go with that, we'll announce it via this blog and by e-mail posts to you on the Yahoo! Group.
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
Do I have your attention? A customer came in today and couldn't believe all the Glimmer Mists we have. She said that product was difficult to find to purchase at a local cropping event held here in Mandeville recently, after a class was given using it. She recommended I let people know we have them, via the blog. How sad that we didn't get any phone calls requesting it--it was in stock the entire time. Thanks, N., for the heads-up!
By the way, we also have the Chatterbox Tag Alongs--you know, the cup holders that attach to your table or desk while you're cropping. A lot of people DID call for those, and came and bought a bunch. Good thing we stocked up! There's about 4 left, so if you didn't get yours, better hurry in. We'll hold one for you if you call with payment information. Otherwise, it's first-come, first-served! These cup holders practically pay for themselves when you consider the cost of a ruined page or pages if you accidentally tip over a drink while you're cropping. That's why we provide cup holders at our crop tables here at the store. We certainly don't want any accidents like that!
Well, we only have a couple of spots left for National Scrapbook Day. Our Make and Takes are together, and we have some really nice prizes. Our ProvoCraft sales rep is trying to get us a Cricut cartridge as one of our prizes, so if you own a Cricut, you just might want to come see what all the fuss is about! We'll have outstanding goodie bags, and some really fun games. We have a Mary Kay representative coming to give all the attendees a mini facial and hand treatments, and she'll be bringing her own goodie bags for everyone. And, remember we're having it catered by Pontchartrain Poboys. NOBODY does seafood and poboys better than these people!!!
For those of you who will not be able to participate in the day-long event, you WILL be able to participate in the Make and Takes if you are shopping with us at the time. We will be using new products, and the M&T projects completed will also be useful to you later on.
We received new products in recently from Creative Imaginations and a few other companies. Bo Bunny just shipped the matching rubons, buttons, ribbons, and stickers to go with the paper lines we got in a couple weeks ago; we expect those in hopefully by the end of the week. Die Cuts With a View embellishments for the La Creme line finally arrived..... and so much more...!!!
Things are really hopping at the store. We've got a lot of great workshops planned, so keep your eyes on the website calendar. Felix will be updating it later this week after we get the schedule finalized. We've had requests for different kinds of workshops, and we're trying to fit everybody's requests in. We've also had a lot of requests to restart the Card of the Month Club. That's on the way too, and as soon as we're ready to go with that, we'll announce it via this blog and by e-mail posts to you on the Yahoo! Group.
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
Thursday, March 26, 2009
National Scrapbook Day Theme Revealed: Bling It On!!!
Alright, I know you've all been wondering what exactly we have up our sleeves, so to speak, for National Scrapbook Day. Well, here it is: BLING IT ON!!! We will be having a most awesome BLING SWAP, and every person who signs up will receive a "Glass Slipper" and special sash to decorate according to whatever theme they have been given (randomly). On National Scrapbook Day, the decorated sashes will be worn, and after we have our Glass Slipper Swap, we'll all vote for Blingerella! Yes, I did say GLASS SLIPPER SWAP. How, you might ask? Well, I guess you'll just have to come into the store to see for yourselves! This is sure to be the most fun we've ever had, and those of us "in the know" are just laughing hysterically thinking of what you all will come up with in answer to what we'll have you doing! Sign up NOW if you want to participate, so we can be sure to have enough sashes and slippers for everybody. We don't want anybody to be left out of all the fun and excitement!
We will also be having the event catered, by none other than Pontchartrain Poboys, right here in Mandeville! (Who'd have guessed, huh? I mean, we're only on a first-name basis with these guys!) Anyway, we will also have people bringing in dishes if they wish. Some of you make some really great stuff, and we're hoping you'll bring it again. It's not a requirement, but it just makes it all the more fun. You can bring cheese, crackers, chips, dip, special drinks (Nina, don't let us down, girl!), stuffed eggs, potato salad, chili, cookies, brownies, cheesecake, WHATEVER you like. If you think they'll eat it, bring it! We will supply the main course and the drinks for the entire day. And of course, THE FUN!!!
DON'T expect to get a lot of scrapbooking done at this event! At least, not in the conventional way... The swap will be truly the first of it's kind, and everybody will go home with Glass Slippers and lots of goodies! We have crazy games planned, and have a couple of make-and-takes ready just to get you thinking outside of the box.
The sashes and slippers will be ready to hand out by this weekend, and further instructions will be given at the time you sign up. CALL NOW to reserve YOUR spot!!!
(I told you we were having a bling sale for a reason!)
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
We will also be having the event catered, by none other than Pontchartrain Poboys, right here in Mandeville! (Who'd have guessed, huh? I mean, we're only on a first-name basis with these guys!) Anyway, we will also have people bringing in dishes if they wish. Some of you make some really great stuff, and we're hoping you'll bring it again. It's not a requirement, but it just makes it all the more fun. You can bring cheese, crackers, chips, dip, special drinks (Nina, don't let us down, girl!), stuffed eggs, potato salad, chili, cookies, brownies, cheesecake, WHATEVER you like. If you think they'll eat it, bring it! We will supply the main course and the drinks for the entire day. And of course, THE FUN!!!
DON'T expect to get a lot of scrapbooking done at this event! At least, not in the conventional way... The swap will be truly the first of it's kind, and everybody will go home with Glass Slippers and lots of goodies! We have crazy games planned, and have a couple of make-and-takes ready just to get you thinking outside of the box.
The sashes and slippers will be ready to hand out by this weekend, and further instructions will be given at the time you sign up. CALL NOW to reserve YOUR spot!!!
(I told you we were having a bling sale for a reason!)
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
Saturday, March 21, 2009
March is National Craft Month
March is National Craft Month!!!
This is the one month out of the year that we try extra-hard to set aside some time to craft with our families at least once a week. Crafting with your family helps you to learn to work together as a group, and also allows for increased self-confidence through self-expression. When a family crafts something together, they work towards a common goal, and every person's input is important, regardless of what specific tasks they have to complete to reach that goal. Everyone learns how important even the "little" stuff is, and feels satisfaction knowing they contributed to the end result. You don't have to put together a scrapbook album. You could make lawn or garden signs or stakes. Or a bird house. Or paint pottery. Or make a macrame hanging plant holder.
Learning to work with other people is extremely important in today's society, and while crafting might be overlooked by some as just a "leisure" activity, it is actually an excellent way to learn how to be a part of a team effort. It also allows us to see a different side of our family members, and find out just how creative they can be. And creativity is not just the ability to paint a beautiful portrait or make an Origami bird... it is also in problem-solving, learning to prioritize steps required to make something, and coordinate individuals' efforts to come to a common goal. And it gives us a chance to relax a bit and really enjoy time with our families doing something we know will mean more to us when it is completed simply because of the efforts that went into it, than what the final product will function as. Every time you look at something you have crafted with your family, you will be able to recall all the different steps it took for that project to be completed, and for it to look and function the way it does. And it will make you smile, remembering the laughter and learning along the way.
And, because most of you ARE papercrafters and photographers, remember to TAKE PICTURES while you're doing it! You could even do a mini-album on your projects for National Craft Month! There are papers and embellishments that would go with crafting, should you decide to do that. Ask us if you don't see them, and we'll point them out to you. We'll even help you make that mini-book, if you want to make your own, with whatever number of pages necessary. So many ideas...so little time...!!!
We have new products in the store that arrived today: BO-BUNNY's Grease Monkey and Pet Shop collections. If you click on the following two links or paste them into your browser, you'll be able to see the collections and a sample layout done with each of them, on the BO-BUNNY website: http://www.bobunny.com/januaryrelease/19petshop.pdf and http://www.bobunny.com/januaryrelease/17greasemonkey.pdf. We also received in new brads: pink bunnies, pastel Easter eggs, green frogs, white snowflakes, blue snowflakes, tan pawprints, black pawprints, and blue airplanes. These are in addition to the new brads Felix posted about last week.
Spring Bling Sale is through the end of March 2009! EVERYTHING bling is on sale 40% off (bling gemstones, bling words, bling brads, and Bazzill Bling cardstock).
NSD signups have begun... are YOU signed up???
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
This is the one month out of the year that we try extra-hard to set aside some time to craft with our families at least once a week. Crafting with your family helps you to learn to work together as a group, and also allows for increased self-confidence through self-expression. When a family crafts something together, they work towards a common goal, and every person's input is important, regardless of what specific tasks they have to complete to reach that goal. Everyone learns how important even the "little" stuff is, and feels satisfaction knowing they contributed to the end result. You don't have to put together a scrapbook album. You could make lawn or garden signs or stakes. Or a bird house. Or paint pottery. Or make a macrame hanging plant holder.
Learning to work with other people is extremely important in today's society, and while crafting might be overlooked by some as just a "leisure" activity, it is actually an excellent way to learn how to be a part of a team effort. It also allows us to see a different side of our family members, and find out just how creative they can be. And creativity is not just the ability to paint a beautiful portrait or make an Origami bird... it is also in problem-solving, learning to prioritize steps required to make something, and coordinate individuals' efforts to come to a common goal. And it gives us a chance to relax a bit and really enjoy time with our families doing something we know will mean more to us when it is completed simply because of the efforts that went into it, than what the final product will function as. Every time you look at something you have crafted with your family, you will be able to recall all the different steps it took for that project to be completed, and for it to look and function the way it does. And it will make you smile, remembering the laughter and learning along the way.
And, because most of you ARE papercrafters and photographers, remember to TAKE PICTURES while you're doing it! You could even do a mini-album on your projects for National Craft Month! There are papers and embellishments that would go with crafting, should you decide to do that. Ask us if you don't see them, and we'll point them out to you. We'll even help you make that mini-book, if you want to make your own, with whatever number of pages necessary. So many ideas...so little time...!!!
We have new products in the store that arrived today: BO-BUNNY's Grease Monkey and Pet Shop collections. If you click on the following two links or paste them into your browser, you'll be able to see the collections and a sample layout done with each of them, on the BO-BUNNY website: http://www.bobunny.com/januaryrelease/19petshop.pdf and http://www.bobunny.com/januaryrelease/17greasemonkey.pdf. We also received in new brads: pink bunnies, pastel Easter eggs, green frogs, white snowflakes, blue snowflakes, tan pawprints, black pawprints, and blue airplanes. These are in addition to the new brads Felix posted about last week.
Spring Bling Sale is through the end of March 2009! EVERYTHING bling is on sale 40% off (bling gemstones, bling words, bling brads, and Bazzill Bling cardstock).
NSD signups have begun... are YOU signed up???
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Spring Bling Sale / National Scrapbook Day 2009 / Workshop Updates
Hey guys! I know it's been a long while since I've blogged and honestly I don't know where to begin... There's been so much going on at the store and with my family and in my personal life that I really haven't had the time or energy to blog. Sorry! I'm thinking I'll make it up to you with what I am going to call the Spring Bling Sale. EVERYTHING bling in the store (gems, brads, bling words, even Bling cardstock) will be 40% off, for the rest of the month of March. No coupon needed, and no coupons or other discounts accepted. And, no Scrappz cards redeemed for this sale nor Scrappz stamps given on the bling sale itself. You have to play fair!
People are already asking about National Scrapbook Day, which will be on Saturday, May 2nd. Of course we will be having our usual fun-filled day of celebration of our wonderful hobby. I'm not certain just how much actual "scrapbooking" will be accomplished, but you know lots of excitement will be happening! We will soon be releasing the details of this year's theme and contests we will be holding, so stay tuned to your e-mails or the blog. Last year we did a wonderful recipe swap that everybody adored. Apparently y'all love swaps, so we're going to give you a FANTASTIC one this year!!! Don't ask yet, because it's still a secret, but you will have time to get everything together and have it ready for NSD 2009! Plus, we'll be offering some discounts and incentives to help you along with the fun (hint: bling sale...shhh)! We also have some very special people coming into town to help our celebration, and honestly I'm not quite sure yet how we're going to fit everyone in the crop room, but I have a few ideas I'm working on. As soon as everything's set in stone, I'll let you know how it will work. PLEASE call or e-mail ASAP if you want to be in on this year's celebration. We will, of course, have the event catered as well as pot-luck (the mix is what makes it!) and have contests, prizes, games, and goodies for everybody. No one will go home empty-handed, we promise! We will challenge you in your craft like you've not been challenged before, and we know you'll LOVE IT!!! I'm really excited about it, and you know, May 2nd is only six (6) weeks away!!! So, get ready!
We have lots of classes already posted on the calendar, and there have been a couple of things rescheduled, so please check the calendar to make sure you have the latest info. Definitely remember to check the website calendar before you come in to shop because we sometimes have unadvertised sales or specials that you can only see in the calendar for that day, and you don't get the sale price or special offer unless you mention you saw it posted on the calendar.
In particular, we are now offering Home Decor project workshops using the Cricut. We have an absolutely stunning project scheduled for the first one, an etched glass frame that you will learn how to make yourself. Once you learn the technique and what products to purchase from us to do more, there's no limit to the possibilities of what you can do. Heather (our teacher for these workshops) will show you exactly what you need to know and do to create your own gorgeous home decoration projects and ways to decorate other things using your Cricut. And, if you don't already own a Cricut, we do sell them and even offer a very reasonable and affordable Lay-Away plan. We carry all the Cricut products, and support your purchase here 100%. Let us know what we can get for you. PLUS, we RENT CRICUT CARTRIDGES for $5.00 for three days. That's a lot of cutting for a very little amount of money! OR... you can come and use OUR Cricut here while you are cropping at the store. We only ask that you supply your own mat (which we do sell) because mats are considered consumables.
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
People are already asking about National Scrapbook Day, which will be on Saturday, May 2nd. Of course we will be having our usual fun-filled day of celebration of our wonderful hobby. I'm not certain just how much actual "scrapbooking" will be accomplished, but you know lots of excitement will be happening! We will soon be releasing the details of this year's theme and contests we will be holding, so stay tuned to your e-mails or the blog. Last year we did a wonderful recipe swap that everybody adored. Apparently y'all love swaps, so we're going to give you a FANTASTIC one this year!!! Don't ask yet, because it's still a secret, but you will have time to get everything together and have it ready for NSD 2009! Plus, we'll be offering some discounts and incentives to help you along with the fun (hint: bling sale...shhh)! We also have some very special people coming into town to help our celebration, and honestly I'm not quite sure yet how we're going to fit everyone in the crop room, but I have a few ideas I'm working on. As soon as everything's set in stone, I'll let you know how it will work. PLEASE call or e-mail ASAP if you want to be in on this year's celebration. We will, of course, have the event catered as well as pot-luck (the mix is what makes it!) and have contests, prizes, games, and goodies for everybody. No one will go home empty-handed, we promise! We will challenge you in your craft like you've not been challenged before, and we know you'll LOVE IT!!! I'm really excited about it, and you know, May 2nd is only six (6) weeks away!!! So, get ready!
We have lots of classes already posted on the calendar, and there have been a couple of things rescheduled, so please check the calendar to make sure you have the latest info. Definitely remember to check the website calendar before you come in to shop because we sometimes have unadvertised sales or specials that you can only see in the calendar for that day, and you don't get the sale price or special offer unless you mention you saw it posted on the calendar.
In particular, we are now offering Home Decor project workshops using the Cricut. We have an absolutely stunning project scheduled for the first one, an etched glass frame that you will learn how to make yourself. Once you learn the technique and what products to purchase from us to do more, there's no limit to the possibilities of what you can do. Heather (our teacher for these workshops) will show you exactly what you need to know and do to create your own gorgeous home decoration projects and ways to decorate other things using your Cricut. And, if you don't already own a Cricut, we do sell them and even offer a very reasonable and affordable Lay-Away plan. We carry all the Cricut products, and support your purchase here 100%. Let us know what we can get for you. PLUS, we RENT CRICUT CARTRIDGES for $5.00 for three days. That's a lot of cutting for a very little amount of money! OR... you can come and use OUR Cricut here while you are cropping at the store. We only ask that you supply your own mat (which we do sell) because mats are considered consumables.
Until next time, happy scrapping and stamping!
Dee
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