Can you believe it's the end of August already? I don't know where the summer has gone! I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels that way!

 We have been so fortunate with the storm season so far this year, and we are still holding our breath, as we watch Ernesto, and the direction and strength it will take! We are all in agreement that NO ONE needs another disaster. Our thoughts are with our friends in the Carolinas as they brace themselves for its impact.

Welcome home to all our SDVer's. We've heard from so many of you, that you had a great time! We can't wait to see more of your completed pages that you did while you were there! I am amazed at the numbers I've been hearing from so many of you.

Apparently not all of you were at SDV, because Paula's Organizational Class on Saturday was not only full... there was standing room only! I expect to see and hear how everyone who attended, is now "Fully organized and able to accomplish so much more!" We have had so many requests for a repeat performance. If you were unable to attend this workshop but are interested in taking it, please call the store and add your name to the wait list. We'll let you know as soon as we are able to schedule another one.

It's not too soon to start thinking about Halloween! This Saturday's workshop features an adorable Halloween Mini Album in a Tin. Jeannie's back and raring to go! Don't forget that our WORKSHOP PUNCH CARDS go into effect September 1st!

Be sure to look at last weeks update regarding the events in September. Our SWAP is filling up, so if you are interested, be sure to add your name to the list. How much fun to be able to exchange products with others. Remember there's only a $10.00 fee and special discounts will be offered to participants the night of the swap! call today to sign up for this great event!

The Treasure Hunt Begins next Wednesday, Sept 6th

There are 6 treasure boxes on the front table. Each week you will be given a clue. Six keys will be hidden in the store in an area pertaining to the clue! Come in on Wednesdays, guess the clue, find the key, and unlock a treasure chest to receive your prize! It's that simple! Here's your first clue for next weeks treasure:

Clue: Things are getting sticky around here!

Celebrity Visit: No one's guessed our October Celebrity Visitor yet! Check out Clue # 4 on the Events Page! I was just reading a Creating Keepsakes Magazine last night, and saw a full page that she had done, along with her picture!

I still hear chirping! Do you? Stay Tuned For More Details!

This Weeks New Products:

Paper Crafts: Holiday Card Issue, This magazine has some really great ideas to get you motivated for the Holidays. Remember, they are right around the corner!

Wish in the Wind: The Calendar pages are back in stock and just in time for you to get started on making your 2007 calendars. (wow, it sounds so weird to say 2007, can you believe it's almost here?)

Heidi Swapp: 8 new sets of roller stamps, Love them! More Large flowers in four different colors and the Date Roller Stamp in nun other than Heidi's own handwriting. Love these too, I already snatched mine! Hurry and get yours before they roll out of here.

All My Memories: Four new Christmas papers and matching Rub-ons. Oooh, bright colors, you know I love these. Keep your eye on these because they will be used in a class you won't want to miss!

Quikutz: More Holiday kits back in stock and the Tangerine Alphabet and Shadows are also back in stock. We also got lots and lots of dies for our Quickutz Event. If you're not a member check it out, it's going to be a fun fun time!

Colorbok: 8x8 Suede Albums in black and Photo Albums in purple Suede.

Junkitz: The entire Halloween line of Papers. These are very traditional yet vintage. So gorgeous!

Gin X: The new Clarks Christmas line with four papers, cotton twill tape, printed chipboard circles and squares, also blank ones in both the circles and squares. Wait till you see the class we have planned for this line! (doesn't this get you excited about the Holidays)

That's it for this week. You probably all know by now that I write the New Products Section each week, but just in case you didn't it's me (Jenny) and of course I always have to write a little here and there in Pink. Have a Fantastic week, and don't forget about Treasure Hunt Wednesday!

Happy Scrapping!

The Mother daughter Duo

Ade and Jenny

Labor Day Hours: We will be open from 10:00am - 4:00 pm. Stop in for a special surprise!

Hello Everyone! Whew! I know it's Friday and I'm late getting the update out to everyone. I can't tell you where the week went. We've just been so busy around here, there wasn't an opportunity to sit down and do it till now!

We have so much to tell you and so many great things planned for the Fall! You really need to keep checking your updates, the calendar on the website and the notices in the store... 'cause there's so much fun planned that I can't even keep it all straight! We've also spent the week ordering tons of great new products for the Fall! I can't tell you how many hours have been spent meeting with Reps and pouring over catalogs! You guys are in for some great new products and promotions! Most products will begin shipping Sept 1st! Watch your updates for details!

Workshops: Tomorrows Workshop is not only sold out, it's standing room only! It just goes to show you that everyone is interested in Organization. We may just have to repeat this class, due to customer demand. We have a waiting list going already! Next week's workshop is Jeannie's Halloween Daisy D album in a tin! We wanted to get a jump start on Halloween, especially since this is our second order on these papers! They sold out in less than one week the last time. Don't miss out on this adorable class! Do it now and have it ready! There are still a few spots available! Also don't forget that our NEW WORKSHOP PUNCH CARDS go into effect September 1st!

Calling All Lovers! If you aren't already a member of our Quickutz Klub, you should be! We have great things planned for our members! It's not an exclusive group, anyone can join, and the bargains and fun are too good to pass up! All members will be receiving a special E-mail regarding our upcoming event! Mark your calendars now for Thursday, Sept 14th... This is one party, you don't want to miss! If you want to join the fun, stop in the store and sign up. We'll be happy to explain all the benefits that membership can bring you!

Mark Your Calendars Now for these Important Dates

September 1: Workshop Punch Cards Go Into Effect

September 6:  The Weekly Treasure Hunts Begin

Sept 14:  Quickutz Klub Event

Sept 25: SURPRISE

Sept 29: Scrapbook Swap

Check the calendar page of the website for September Workshops

Celebrity Visit: Be sure to check out Clue # 2 on the Events Page!

It's been another great week for new products! Don't waste any time getting in! These collections will sell through fast! Don't you just love all the new patterns and colors! They can't help but get you back in the mood to scrapbook! Now is the perfect time to start thinking about Holidays gifts. We have some great ideas and products coming in to help you out! Ask to see some of the samples we are preparing for you!

This Weeks New Products

3 Bugs in a Rug: Boy papers from the Jovial line and matching rub-ons, and the adorable Tickled Pink Collection also with monograms and rub-ons. Love it, Love it, I can't wait to do a layout with these papers.

Sassafrass Lass: Stitched Border Stamps (back in stock), how great are these? You can just keep on stamping that stitched border look as many times as you please. These won't last long, so if you want one, you'd better hurry in!

Memory Makers: Ask the Masters Scrapbook Solutions from Memory Makers Masters. See how each of these artists demonstrates her favorite innovative techniques and solutions through outstanding page examples. This book offers great insider hints, tips and tricks that will help take your art from plain to polished.

Scrapbook Trends: September Issue which includes 10 steps for great fall photos (photo not shown), September Card issue and Tis' The Season idea book, perfect for getting a head start on those Christmas cards and layouts. I'm already planning mine!

Quickutz: Yeah!! The Strawberry is back in stock. Also back in stock, the Paper Doll Set, Military Die Set, Holiday Theme Kit, frog, Palm Tree, sea turtle and the frozen treat.

Creating Keepsakes: October issue

Scenic Route: Five new papers from the Cape Town Collection.

Daisy D's: These papers flew out of here and they are finally back! The Gypsy Halloween Collection and the Gypsy Harvest Collection. Plus a few New ones, you'll just have to come in and check those out!

Here's just a few of the papers in case you missed them the first time around.

Gypsy Harvest:

Halloween:

Do you hear chirping? I do, and it's getting louder every day! Wonder what it means? Keep your eyes and ears open!

We're three months away from Ali & Donna! Be sure to sign up for classes and please, please, please buy raffle tickets! Remember, all the proceeds go to the Alzheimers Association! I'd love to give a really generous donation! Raffle tickets are only $1.00 each!

Have a great weekend Everyone! Watch your E-mails next week for some special announcements!

Happy Scrapping!

Ade & Jenny

I know it's hard to think about Fall when it's 97 degrees out and we're all still in summer mode! The early beginning of the school year has also thrown us all off schedule. While you all are readjusting yourselves to the new schedules, we've been planning the "NEW FALL LINE-UP!" We can hardly wait to share all the great workshops, promotions, guest appearances and events with you! We're even going to throw in a few surprises! We're still putting the finishing touches on a few things, but I won't keep you in total suspense. I'll share a few things with you now! Watch your weekly updates and check our website as the details unfold! 

Are you a Quickutz Lover? Are you a current member of our Quickutz Klub, or want to be one? Do you enjoy planning and participating in fun events? Are you creative, energetic and enjoy designing Quickutz projects? If so, we would love for you to join our team! We're looking for someone to "Head Up" our Quickutz Klub. Give me a call and I'll share the details with you and the compensation! I promise you'll have a great time with this group!

September Events

"There's buried treasure in them thar hills!

Do you love a good treasure hunt? Would you like to find a treasure chest and be rewarded with scrapbooking prizes? If so, than Wacky Wednesdays will never be the same again! Beginning September 1st, each Weekly E-mail Update will contain a clue for buried treasure. Six treasure chests will be hidden in the store in an area pertaining to the clue. Each treasure chest will contain a prize; it could be a coupon for a discount on your purchases, a free class, a product, or lots of other things. You won't want to miss out on this opportunity to find YOUR hidden treasure! The hunt begins September 6th!

September Scrapbook Swap    Friday, September 29   6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

One Woman's Trash Is Another Woman's Treasure!

Do you have a stash of scrapbook supplies that you haven't used, probably won't use but don't know what to do with? Did you buy way too many baby embellishments...and now the baby is in Kindergarten...and there are no signs on the horizon of another one on the way? Do you have more beach paper than there are grains of sand on the beach? Have you ever wondered what you could or should do with all these extras? After all, we couldn't possibly just throw them away! Well...We Have The Answer!

WE'RE HOSTING A SWAP! Each participant will be allowed to bring their hallowed stash and exchange it for things that others have brought! If there are items that need to be sold rather than gifted, that will also be allowed. A $10.00 fee will be charged to each participant. A Special Store Discount will be offered to all participants during the event and refreshments will be served. Participation is limited,  and reservations are required. Call today to sign up for this fun event!

Workshops

Beginning September 1st we will initiate our new incentive program! We're excited about it, and we think you will be too! We will offer a class punch card and each time you take a class your card will be punched. Take 6 classes within six months and your 7th class will be free. All workshop participants will also receive a 10% Discount on all their purchases the day of their workshop. Start signing up today...the Fall schedule is looking great! Some restrictions will apply.

Ideas and Teachers: If you are interested in teaching a class please let us know. We are always looking for new and creative ways to please our customers. Whether it's one time or several times, we'd love to hear from you! Also if anyone has any specific requests or ideas for workshops please let us know! We're here to assist you in this wonderful hobby!

Upcoming Workshops: Get Organized, Daisy D Halloween Tin, Cardstock Only Class, Design Team Calendar, Holiday Planner Book, Twas The Night Before Christmas Book, Recipe Book. Check the Calendar Page for dates and details.

News Flash: Celebrity Sighting!

Word has it that there's been a celebrity sighting...yes, I do believe there is a plane headed our way, carrying another celebrity to our store! Looks like the plane is due to arrive around October 21st! Who will it be? See if you can guess! Each week we'll give you another clue, till someone guesses who it is! Here's the first clue:

Clue # 1   She hails from one of my favorite places, a state where both water and mountains prevail!

What's the big fuss over this little green bug? Why is everybody chirping? We'll tell you all about it in the days and weeks to come. I guarantee...you will be chirping too!

I know there's been a lot of information in this E-mail to digest! You might want to print it out, so that you can mark your calendars, for some of these events! We'll also have all information posted in the store!

This Weeks New Products Include: 

Quickutz: The new August Shapes: Tangerine Alphabet. Paper doll Set, Military Set, Palm Tree, Sand Castle, Swim Trunks, Sea Turtle, Book, Swimsuit and Hat, Sunscreen, playing cards, Frog, and Frozen Treat,

Bazzill: Lots of reorders... the Color Kisses (Red) is still out of stock... but we'll keep trying. We got the new pinked paper to go with the scalloped we already have in stock. 6 colors to choose from; green, blue, red, brown, black and white.

Paper House Productions: Great new cardstock stickers and papers. Beach papers; rippled sand and beach foam, Cardstock Stickers for Cruise, Golf, Las Vegas, and Florida.  Epoxy stickers for Las Vegas, New York and Paris. Also a great Horse Saddle paper and cardstock horse sticker. Sorry Internet Images Not Available.

EK Success: Jolees for Disney, School, Travel, Birthday, Wedding, Beach, and more. Precious Finds (gems) are back in stock, Vacation Staple Bars, Kid Stuff, Basic Shapes, Brights, Chocolate and Disney Staple Bars, Graceful Heart Corner Adorner along with Wrought Iron, Iron Eagle, and Simplicity. Fold-over Butterfly and Flower Punch, Corner Rounders are back in, Yeah! And 3D Cars Stickers... Yeah! Lots of other Basic Supplies and 9 new Corner Adorner / Card Creator Punches. Whew... There's just too much product to list and show images! Just trust me it's huge!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Happy Scrapping,

Ade & Jenny

I know, it's Friday and I usually have the weekly E-mail out earlier than this, but it's been another crazy week around here, so I hope you'll forgive me!

 The dust has settled, the mess is gone and we love the arrangement! With the exception of a few minor details, our Reset is completed! I want to thank all of you who have commented! We're so glad you like it! We actually had a mom in today with a double stroller and she had no problems maneuvering all over the store! How nice to be able to see everything now, without bumping into another rack! We're also glad you've enjoyed the added bonus of savings these past few days! It has allowed us to make even more room for our new arrivals each day!

How wonderful it was to have Alan, from Daisy D Designs, with us today! He taught a great class to a full house! There were more laughs, smiles and jokes than I can count! We had more fun, and the completed little mini book, was adorable! What a great new technique everyone learned too, using packing tape and chipboard!  

Already on Re-order are all the Fall Papers from Daisy D. We sold out of them in less than 1 week after their arrival. Alan took the order with him today and will process it tonight. It will ship out next week. So if you missed them... not to worry, they'll be back! If you missed out on Alan's class, don't fret... check out Jeannie's adorable Halloween Tin Album class, scheduled for September! Go to the Calendar Page for a photo. 

Jenny continues to hobble around, but seems to be doing a little better. I must say, she's been a trooper through all the moving, rearranging, checking in new product etc. We're hoping that it will be mended in time for our "Great Escape" trip to Phoenix, in September! Thanks for all the E-mails, calls and Cards! They have truly brightened her spirit!

Workshops

We have some great workshops coming up including tomorrows Freestyle class with Annette. She is so talented and has created another great Freestyle page for you to do! If you haven't signed up for her class, give us a call. There is still room! Freestyle isn't as hard as you think, step out of your box and let Annette show you how liberating it can be! You'll have a great time, I promise!

Next Saturday is my Sarasota Album. There is only one spot left, so if you're interested give us a call. Deadline is Tuesday, because I need to have photos printed!

Also next week (Friday), is the monthly crop. If you haven't signed up yet, give us a call. The kids are back in school and it's the perfect time to get in some good quality cropping time! And if you're cropping school photos, you'll love all the new stuff that's come in!

This Weeks New Products:

Technique Tuesday: Stamps, Stamps and more Stamps. Sixteen NEW stamps to choose from. I can't post pics of all of them, so here are the ones that came in: Calamity Jane Letters, Free Press Capital Letters, French Quarter Numbers, F is for Family, Jet Lag, Let Them Eat Cake, Merry Little Christmas, Things I love, Boho Buzz, Frayed Ends, Kabloom, Loves Me & Loves Me Not, Masterpieces of Paisley, and Whirlygig. These stamps are so great and they just keep coming out with more.

Here are just a few samples:

Calamity Jane Alphabet  

Kabloom     Whirlygig 

Fancy Pants: We re-order the Chi Chi line which includes bottled Flowers, Rub-ons, papers and tags.  This is a re-order for the Sarasota Album class next week! This is a hot line and will be a hot class too!

Cherry Arte: Fifteen new papers from the Burnish Collection, Seasons Collection and the New Tropica Collection. Love these papers, perfect for the end of Summer and the beginning of Fall.

Seasons Collection:

Tropica Collection:

Burnish Collection:

K&Company: 8.5x8.5 Brenda Walton Album Kit and Studio K Album Kit, These are great gifts and prefect for doing a scrapbook in a flash. The pages in the albums are already done for you. They also come with extra embellishments and stickers! How great is that? If you're looking for a fast and easy project or a gift for a new scrapbooker, this is it!

Reminisce: 4 great new collections, Black & White, Tropical, School and Bugs for Boys! We love Reminisce, their collections are always a big hit! Papers, cardstock stickers and epoxy embellishments!

Back 2 School Collection:

Preschool and Kindergarten, and Freshman-Senior

Black and White

  double sided paper

Bugs Life for Boys

Tropical Fusion

Have a great weekend everyone! If you haven't been in for awhile, stop in and check out the new floor plan!

Happy Scrapping,

Ade & Jenny

We Want You

to

see our New Store

 Filled With New Products!

The Kids are back in School

 so we’re celebrating “You!”

Sharpen your pencils, grab your adhesive, pull out your paper trimmers

and get ready to SCRAP!  

Here’s the Deal!

Wacky Wednesday: 50% off all stickers on a roll

50% off all EK Success Bookworks

and

 Wednesday, Thursday and  Friday

 25% off everything in the store

Fall Back Into Scrapping!

Come Celebrate With Us!

*Sale excludes Hermafix and Cardstock*

WAW! (translation: What A Week) Have you ever had one of those weeks where you felt like you were on a roller coaster and the ride was going to last forever? Well this was one of those weeks for me!

The phone hasn't stopped ringing with calls from people signing up for Ali's and Donna's classes. We actually had people waiting at the doors on Tuesday morning when the tickets went on sale! We're thrilled that you are all as excited as we are! We still have plenty of tickets so call your girlfriends and make a weekend of it! What a great Holiday gift it would be!

In the midst of all the excitement and turmoil (from the store reset) Jenny is now semi- incapacitated for six to eight weeks! She fell and broke her big toe! Timing is everything... thanks to Laura Oettinger, Jenny was instantly seen, X-rayed and treated by her wonderful husband, Dr. Jeff! (Personal Plug: If you ever need an orthopedist, he's the one to choose) Still suffering and somewhat limited in motion, she's now limited to office work! Not to worry though! With nurse Chloe by her side, she's sure to recover faster! 

Fall Workshop Line-up! Wait till you see what we have planned for you! I think I have the best DESIGN TEAM in the whole country! Not only are they all talented, creative and inspiring, but they are so supportive, energetic, and always willing to pitch in whenever needed and willing to do whatever is needed! We have the best meetings! Last night was no exception! Together, we planned the best workshops for the next 3 months. We've planned some Team Teaching, a Special Series to help you unleash your creativity,  Special Holiday Projects and we'll even have incentives for you, with bonuses! Stay tuned as we finalize all the plans... I promise you, the wheels are in motion and you won't want to miss the ride on this education train! Catch the fever and stay tuned for details!  

Ok, I know the store seems like it's been in a constant state of construction! Yes, I know you've had to maneuver around racks, been unable to find things but have also discovered things you hadn't seen before! It's like the grocery store, just when you've memorized every aisle... they change it on you! I promise you there is light at the end of the tunnel! We're almost there! While we've tried to do as much as possible when the store is closed, there are only so many hours in the day! Not an easy task to accomplish when the store is not only busy with customers, but also dealing with the hoards of merchandise arriving daily! By next week, we'll be in the home stretch! We think you'll be thrilled when we're finished! Products will be easier to see, samples more visible and the over-all look more appealing! Thanks for your patience during the process! 

Our thoughts, prayers, and get well wishes, go out to two very special gals, who are not just customers, but friends! You know who you are! As you face the battles that are in front of you, go forward knowing that you are not alone! Get Well Soon!

This Weeks New Products:

Daisy D: Autumn Collection, Halloween and School papers. Daisy D has the most incredible papers, how could you not love these! Don't forget, Alan, our Rep from Daisy D will be joining us next week for a visit and make & take. I'll send out the details next week!

A few Autumn paper samples:

 Halloween Collection:

 School Collection:

Board Books By The Dozen: Board Books in 6 x6 , 8 x 8 and 7 x 5 tag books! Perfect for making your own mini albums! Wait till you see what we've got lined up for the holidays! Also in, two great new idea books "Scrapbooks on The Go" and "Make Spectacular Books."

Scrapbook Trends: Scrapbook Trends August issue and Paper Trends August issue                  

Karen Foster: We love Karen Foster Designs! What great stuff this is! So much came in that I'll list it by collection. Bear with me because it's a lot of product and so ADORABLE, Here we go...

Big Time Brads and Princess Rhinestone Brads:

 Sleep over papers Star Bright and Star Light

 Cool Cat Collection: Brads, Pinch Tabs, Cardstock sticker, 12x12 Rub-on and 3 papers

 Dogs Life Collection: Brads, Pinch tabs, Cardstock Sticker, 12x12 Rub-on and 3 papers

 Pirates Life Collection: Mini charms, cardstock sticker, 12x12 rub-on and 3 papers

 School Days Collection: Brads, Mini Metals, Rub-it's, 12x12  Rub-on and 3 papers

 Sports: Sports balls for every sports collection, Basketball, Coach, Football, Tennis, Soccer and Karate, Sports ball Brads, Coach Metal Charms, cardstock stickers, 12x12 rub-ons and papers

 Aloha Collection: 12x12 Rub-on and four papers

 Calendar Collection: 12x12 Wall Calendars and every month in Rub-ons, these were so popular last year we reorder them and they are already flying out of here. Plus Christmas Pinch Tabs.

 Phew...that's it for Karen Foster, told you it was a lot...on to the next

SassaFrass Lass: Day Dream and Play Time Collections and Five different clear stamps, so adorable.

KI : Our favorite Goo is back in stock! Best glue there is for embellishments and metals!

Colorbok: Ok, we've been waiting for these... 17 boxes of wonderful, incredible new albums! 172 NEW ALBUMS TO BE EXACT! If you are in need of a new album, or you're looking for the perfect gift, and want to get a jump start on the holidays... now's the time to buy! The price is right, and one is as cute as the next!

Here's a few of  what the 172 Albums look like:

Faux Suede in Brown 12x12 and Pink, Blue and Green 8x8

12x12 "The Perfect Scrapbook" in 11 different colors

More 12x12 Geometrics and Designer Tag Albums

12x12  and 8x8 Strappy Brags and Fashion Suedes

12x12 Moc Crocs, Leatherettes, and Pebbled

...and so many more. You'll just have to come in and check out the rest on our new display!

How can you resist all this great stuff? Just think, next week when the back-packs are packed and the kids are back to school...  you'll have your "Me Time" back! Get back in the groove and come crop with us! Best wishes for a great new school year to all our kids!

Happy Scrapping! 

Ade & Gimp (aka: Jenny)