It's been a stressful week for me, back and forth to the hospital... so I haven't done too much around the store. Kudos to Jenny though, for completing the Travel Section. She is a one woman wonder! If you haven't seen it yet... you'll be amazed! The Queen of Organizing and display, she has done an outstanding job of setting this section. Thanks to everyone for pitch hitting for me too. My hubby is coming home late today and soon all will be normal again. Thanks for all the calls, cards and concern. You guys are wonderful!

It's here...It's wonderful and You're gonna want one!!!

We have our store demo for you to see and try out and we're taking Prepaid Special Orders. If you want to be one of the first to get one, then hurry in and order yours today!

The Crop - A - Dile Big Bite

There's nothing Basic about this collection of Basic Grey... Two Scoops is here and you'll definitely want to double dip into these yummy papers!

 It's not too late yet... but today is your last day to sign up for Jenny's Organizational Workshop tomorrow! 

GET ORGANIZED and GET RRRRRRRR Done!

With Organization at the top of everyone's list this month... this is the one workshop of the year, you don't want to miss! It will be the best $25.00 you will ever spend! Jenny, the Queen of organization will lead you through all the steps to not only get you organized but revolutionize the way you scrapbook as well. No longer will you need to hunt for things you know you have but can't find, and you'll also find yourself using embellishments and papers you've had forever. A great way to start off the new year... organized and ready to crank out all those pages. I say it every year, but it bears repeating...If you don't take any other class all year... take this one!

Happy Scrapping,

Ade & Jenny  

Wedding Update: We met with the florist yesterday... arrangements are chosen, and we're sure of what we're doing! Yippee, one more thing to cross off the list!

The winds of War... that's what it seems like around here, anyway! If you've been in this week, then you know what I'm talking about, and if you haven't, then you're in for a real treat, when you do stop in! Jenny has been arranging and re-arranging the entire store as we make room for all the new products from CHA. We are sooooo excited about the expansion of our travel section and we know you will be too! 48 Feet of incredible Travel paper, stickers, embellishments and more! Everyone has always loved our travel and Florida sections and now we've really got a lot to offer! We have tons of great things on order, so watch for updates on it's arrival!

We have lots of racks and fixtures for sale, so if you're interested, come take a look. They're great for home use, or for organizing things in your garage!

We're also selling our wonderful ribbon rack. It's killing me to part with this, but we simply don't have a place for it. I don't have room for it at home either... or believe me, it would be there! If you're interested, give us a call.

Mark your calendars now for March 7th - 16th for the Tampa Bay Scrapbook Treasure Hunt. Yes, we're participating in this year's event with store from Sarasota to Tampa. Details to follow, watch your E-mails, Matey!   

I'm sorry, there's no time to post the images for the product update. We've been too busy. I'll list them for you though and promise to post the images as time permits.

Sakura: New Stardust Pens. If you love our glaze pens... then your really gonna loves these hot, new pens. Glitter, shimmer and stardust all in one pen. 6 colors to choose from. I dare you to pick just one!

Memory Makers: Paper + Pixels Turn on your computer, but don't forget the paper and ribbon. This new book gives you the best of both worlds - the tactile nature you crave and fun new digital techniques. It's your guide to hybrid scrapbooking!

Creative Imaginations: Travel, travel and more travel. Washington, DC, New York City, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Paris, Italy and London. Paper, Epoxy stickers and transparencies... we're ready to travel right along with you!

Scrapz: more travel... 7 new Southwest papers, including Grand Canyon and hot air ballooning!

DCWV: Adhesive mat stacks in two collections, brights and nuetrals. Perfect for your Cricut or Quickutz dies. Why mess around trying to glue each piece when you can cut them on self adhesive paper!

Hampton Art: 24 new clear mini stamp designs. Too cute!

Thank you so much for all the calls and concerns regarding my husband's surgery on Monday. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. Though apprehensive, we are trusting he'll be good as new, when it's all over!

Have a great weekend and Happy Scrapping,

Ade & Jenny

Out With The Old And In With The NEW! YES INDEED... the same holds true around here, as we begin to replenish our stock with all the new products! You know how good you feel when all of your closets (or scrapbook room) have been cleaned out and everything seems so fresh. That's just the way I feel looking around the store! We've been planning and moving and ordering and selling and preparing, and it's all starting to come together! You'll see lots of changes over the next few months and we think you'll be pleased.

We're preparing for inventory as well as for our annual trek to CHA (Feb 6th). We've already pre-ordered several lines and some fun new items that are sure to make your scrapbooking life, easier! Watch your E-mails as we spotlight some of these new items!

In case you're thinking "OH, NO..." I can't buy one more thing until I use up some of my stash or get rid of some of the things I know, I'll never use! Not to worry, we have a solution for both!

Jenny's (the Queen of Organization)  Organizational Workshop on January 26th from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm is a MUST! We will not only show you how to organize ALL OF YOUR STUFF... but we'll guarantee that you will use things you have had for years, but didn't even know you had! Let's face it...in these economic hard times, we all need to learn to use the things we already have! We have perfected every aspect of organizing and have (what we believe) is the best solution for all things scrapbooking and stamping, related. From paper to ribbon to embellishments and more we have you covered. We have added and perfected our program over the past few years, and we think 2008 will be the best workshop ever. If you want organization in your scrapbook life... then run don't walk to the phone and sign up for this class. It will be the best $25.00 you've ever spent!

Getting Organized Part II

The other part of getting organized consists of "Getting Rid OF" all the things you haven't used and don't plan to use... and we have the solution for that too! Our summer garage sale was so successful that we're going to do one in March... just in time for Spring cleaning! Mark your calendars now for Saturday, March 8th   9:00 am - 1:00pm. Stop in the store for details and to sign up! Participation is limited, so don't wait too long.

Check out this weeks New Products:

Crop In Style: Tray Chic Case, This tote is ideal for organizing stamps, stamp pads, embellishments and so much more. This two sided organizer also has two removable trays for stacking.

Cropper Hopper: All the perfect essentials to get yourself organized in the new year. Paper envelopes, Sticker envelopes, Scrap storage, photo storage, Memorabilia Planners, 12x12 Paper Holders and  Page Planners. I will explain all the beneficial ways to use these awesome products in my Organizational Class, Saturday, January 26th. Be sure not to MISS this one!!

Creating Keepsake: "The Ultimate Scrapbooker's Products Guide" Want to know the hottest products for 2008, then check out this new magazine. It's got it ALL!

Photo to upload soon...

Basic Grey: File Tool Kits are back in stock along with some new Wholly Cow rub-ons in black and white. And yes... the entire Two Scoops line is on it's way!

Hero Arts: New Acrylic clear stamps and wooden stamps for Travel, Cards, Sentiments, Months, Cats and adorable Alphabets.

Sugar Tree: Lots and Lots of Travel papers in, New and old, Great New Animal papers for Africa, Fishing, Cruise, Florida, Outdoors, Music, College and on and on...Wait till you see our "NEW and Improved Travel Section." When it is fully completed, you will truely be amazed!!

Some of the papers are not shown here...

Paper House Productions: You name it, we've got it. From Alaska to Washington D.C. to over seas, It's all here. Tons and Tons of New travel papers.

Reminisce: Beach Party Collection, Flirt Collection, Sweet Sixteen Collection, Live Out Loud Collection and French Kitchen Collection.

Back In Stock Items: So much stuff back in stock, EK Decorative Blades, Punches, Art Bins in large and slim, Cats Eye Chalks, White Signo Uni-ball pens, black photo corners, Fabric Tac and so much more...

Happy Weekend everyone and Happy Organizing! and of course...

Happy Scrapping!

Ade and Jenny

January 4, 2008

Happy, Happy New Year! Now that the holidays are behind us, we can focus on what lies ahead. I love the month of January. It holds the promise of a fresh new start, a chance to organize and set goals, for a New Year, and always provides the HOPE that this will be the year that ALL Diets, are successful! Remember the key word is Hope, here!

All kidding aside, I do love the opportunity January provides us, to make that list of goals, and begin implementing new routines and procedures, for attaining them! It was always a tradition in our family when the kids were growing up, to sit down as a family on New Years Day and make our list of Goals (not resolutions) both individually as well as collectively, for the new year. In that same vein, we also looked at our lists from the past year to see which goals had met and which ones hadn't and why! Do you know that both kids (now adults) still do that today. Tradition does prevail!

Whether you make lists or not, if getting organized is one of your goals this month, we're here to help! Our focus this month is on Priorities, Purpose and Perseverance... We're going to show you how you can...

GET ORGANIZED and GET RRRRRRRR Done!

We have some great ideas for the coming year, lots of fun workshops, promotions and surprises in store. We promise to keep the creativity and inspiration flowing! Our focus in our workshops will be on techniques as well as useful projects. We promise to maintain our goal of providing you with all the new ideas and products on the market and keep you updated on our ever changing industry.

With Organization at the top of everyone's list this month... be sure to run, not walk to the phone and call the store this very moment to sign up for our Organizational Workshop on Saturday, January 26th! It will be the best $25.00 you will ever spend! Jenny, the Queen of organization will lead you through all the steps to not only get you organized but revolutionize the way you scrapbook as well. No longer will you need to hunt for things you know you have but can't find, and you'll also find yourself using embellishments and papers you've had forever. A great way to start off the new year... organized and ready to crank out all those pages. I say it every year, but it bears repeating...If you don't take any other class all year... take this one!

The January Workshop calendar is out, and ready for your viewing. The February calendar is almost complete and will post soon. Several of the February workshops are already posted on the calendar page of the website so be sure to check them out.

And be sure to mark your calendars now for our Spring Cleaning Garage Sale on Saturday March 8th! So not only will you be organized, but you'll clear out some of your old stuff...to make room for some of the new stuff, you'll want...AND, you'll make money at the same time. Watch your E-mails for details.

We're at it again... moving things around, rearranging the furniture and making way for all the new things to come, from CHA! Over the course of the next several weeks you'll see the store in many different stages, so just ask us, if you can't find your favorite items.

CHA is rapidly approaching and we're busy doing inventory and preparing for CHA. We'd love your input so if you have specific items or vendors that you'd like to see us carry. please let us know. We are always open to new ideas!

I would also be remiss if I didn't tell you that we are now only 9 months away from the wedding date! So many have been asking for an update and we were just too busy during the holidays to work on anything, so Jenny and I are focused and forging ahead.

Happy New Year Everyone. Be sure to stop in and see us!

Happy Scrapping!

Ade and Jenny

"i'm getting Married this year!!!" guess who?