Ok, so with our computer problems, hopefully behind us... we march onward and upward... Not much else you can do about it. Sorry we couldn't get a full update out, last week. It certainly didn't stop anyone from coming in, signing up for classes and checking things out, though. We had an incredibly busy week! We surprised a lot of people with our in-store specials. I told you, we need to make room for new products from CHA, so come see what else we add, this week!

Paula's Organization Class was a big hit! Everyone is off and running and re-organizing everything in sight. She has certainly made a difference in many ways! If you missed it, don't fret... she's repeating it on March 17th. Check out the calendar page for details, and call the store, to sign up. Believe it or not, the class is half filled already!

Speaking of Workshops:

Tissiana's Pages By Design Workshop this past Sunday, was AWESOME! The first, in a two part series, this class teaches the elements of design, using templates and sketches. A tad bit, intimidating at first... but once you get it, you're off and running. How excited about it, am I, you ask??? So excited, that  even I took the class. I can hardly wait for Part two, on Feb 11th! We definitely need to repeat this class, so if you missed it, and are interested, call the store and add your name to the wait list for the next class.

She's back...Jeannie's workshop this Saturday, is sure to be fun! Have you got Purse-n-ality? Whether you think you do, or not... you will, when you leave this class, that's for sure. Jeannie's creativity and charm, makes everything she does, fun! There are still a few spots left, so call the store and join in the fun.

Saturday, Jan 27th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm!

 Jenny, Tissiana, and I are off to California, to CHA. The largest trade show of the year. We are excited about seeing all the new products and learning new techniques. A great big THANK YOU, to our focus group, for their valuable input and suggestions. We had a great meeting regarding the focus of our store for the coming year, and the direction we will be taking. We are armed with good information, prepared with budgets in mind, and are especially privileged to be invited to so many private preview parties, that our orders will be the first to be placed and filled! Because we are also a member of the Crafter's Home Organization, we are able to participate in three days of previews from the major manufacturer's, before the show even opens! This enables us to take advantage of lots of great savings, as well as be first at placing orders. What that means to you is... not only better prices, but also being able to buy products before they ship to other stores. Watch our New Products Page, as we update it with, what's coming!

Quickutz: Going, going gone!!! 56 shapes and 8 alphabets are being discontinued in February. Be sure to check them out, and place an order, before it's too late!

Go to www.QuicKutz.com  for a complete listing of the discontinued shapes.

This Weeks New Products:

HighSmith: Back in Stock, Deluxe Storage Photo Boxes in Lime Green and Pink.

Paper Adventures: Primavera Collection, Eight New gorgeous papers.

SEI: Twitterpaed I Love You Collection. Five papers and a matching epoxy stickers. Watch for these papers being used in a class i'm teaching the end of February. Too Cute for words!

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Advantus: Back in Stock, the Magic Wand Engraver, this personal engraving tool runs on two AA batteries and engraves on plastic, glass, metals and wood. These are such awesome tools, try them on buttons, metal charms and tags, nail heads, sea glass and picture pebbles.

World Us: One of my Favorite Album companies, the quality of these albums are so great! 12x12 Albums in Maroon, Ivory (not shown), Black, Red, Brown, Tan and Baby Boy and Baby Girl.

Doodle Bug: Paper Frills in Tuxedo and Bright Colors, How cool are these New ribbons.

Gary Burlin: Speedball Rubber Brayer, back in stock. If you don't have one of these you should because this is definitely one of those must have tools to store in your tool kit. Especially if you are one of those who loves making mini albums!

Far & Away: All aboard Collection with matching charms, Pool and Tropical Water paper, along with Ocean Sunset and Mountain Range and Asia Collection with matching Asian Rub-ons.

 All Aboard Collection, paper and charms

 Pool Water, Tropical Water, Sunset and Moutn' Range paper

 Asia paper and Rub-ons

ColorBox: Twenty Five Pigment Cats Eye ink Pads. From Metallic to all the colors of the rainbow.

 BACK IN STOCK!!!!!

Florida and Florida State paper, stickers, and Albums

Creative Imaginations: Samantha Walker Valentines, papers, epoxies and stickers, Anthology Love Overlay and papers.

Samantha Walker, Valentines:

Making Memories: Chipboard Shapes in Conversation Hearts and Love Value Pack (How Cute are these, Really!!), also in Flat Clips in Love.

Chipboard Shapes:

Love Value Pack

 Conversations Hearts

  Cheeky Flat Clips in Love

Around the Block: Printed Grosgrain Ribbons in Love and Painted Metal Love Charms in Pinks and Browns. Love these!

Cropper Hopper: 12x12 Paper Holders.

Back in Stock Item: White Signo Uniball gel pens. i love these pens, PERFECT for doodling and journaling on your pages. Album Snap Loads, glaze gel pens, chalks, Bone Folders, punches, glue sticks, mini Xyrons and hole punches.

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Custom Papers: Wow is this paper incredible!! Wait till you see the Custom paper we got in for Sarasota and Riverview High School, not to mention our famous Sarasota papers are back. Plus some new paper for Hawaii, Europe, Florida Map, Iraq, Navy, Air Force and Russia. They are AWESOME!!

(Sorry i didn't have time to put the pictures up but come in and check them out over the weekend, and i promise to post them when we get back.)

We're going to Hollywood!! See you when we get back! Have a great week!

Happy Scrapping,

Ade & Jenny

January may be a hibernating month for some, but for us, it's a time of renewal, rejuvenation, re-organization and moving forward! I am excited, thinking about what the New Year has in store for me!

So Bring It On!

2007 is going to be a great year!

We have been busy getting the store ready, for all the new and exciting things, we'll be seeing at CHA (our Annual Trade Show). It's back in California this year, and for us, marks our 9th year of attending. The first 3 years we attended CHA, it was in CA. Of all the locations, California is definitely my favorite!

We have already had a preview from many of the companies, and I think you all, will be thrilled at what's coming! For example... how long have you waited and asked for "Girl Scout" stuff??  Well, K & Co has the most incredible release. It was worth waiting for. Paper, stickers, embellishments, even albums for both Brownies and Girl Scouts! That's not all they have either. They also have new Wedding, Baby, Graduation, Several Designer Collections, Travel and more. Karen Foster has new releases in 17 categories! Everything from Snorkel & Scuba to Police & Fire fighter, Water Sports, Maternity, Cruise and more! We're also excited about our special invitation to attend a Private Party with Martha Stewart, where her new product line will be revealed. Now, that's a good thing!

It's great to see so many of you returning with your shopping bags from New Years Day! Do you know there were more than 100 people here on New Years Day? That's a lot of hand stamped bags huh? Just ask Jeannie! I'm glad everyone is having such fun with this promotion. You still have one more week! The promotion ends next Saturday, so take advantage of it while you can!

MFM On-Line Store

Do you know we've had over 3,000 customers shop our on-line store? That is amazing, especially considering, it has only been operational for less than a month! We are so thrilled! If you haven't checked it out yet, be sure to do so. You can not only buy Scrapbooking products, but lots of other things as well. Just click on the link from our website and go to the category of choice. It's as easy as that!

The February Calendar is up and workshops are filling fast. Be sure to check out the Calendar Page of the website for all the featured Workshops. We still have some room left if a few of this months workshops so be sure to check those out as well. Sandy T's dry embossing Valentines on the 20th, is just the most unique, little gift you can give! Jeannie's Purse-n-ality Book on the 27th, is so clever and unique, that we even have some gals, driving down from Tampa, just to take the class! Paula's Organizational Class tomorrow, is full, but don't fret. If you missed this one, she's repeating it on March 17th, so be sure you sign up for that one. That list is already growing, so don't wait too long!

Thanks to so many of you, who responded to last weeks update. I am glad that I was able to share with you. As many of you know, this is a personal business, I am a people person, and I just can't help but sharing part of my life with you, since so many of you, share a part of your lives, with me. I'm glad that it touched so many, in such a special way. 

This Weeks New Products:

Creating Keepsakes: 2007 Top Ten Issue, by Becky Higgins. This magazine includes the Best Design Tips with easy planning for quick scrapbook pages, fun ribbon tricks, and even includes the NEW must have products.

Murdock Creations: Back in stock, one of our favorite double page Beach Paper.

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Quickutz: New January Carnival Release. Ten new dies and Uptown Girl Alphabet. You're guaranteed to love this alphabet, i know i do!! Plus more Magpie organizers.

Prima Marketing: More Daisy Flower packs in Ella, Mackenzie and Kaylee.

Reminisce: The Love Collection. Six shimmer papers with coordinating stickers and a 12x12 diecut sheet. Watch for this collection in our Valentines Class in February. Soooo Adorable! Perfect for that special someone!

Bazzill: Back By Popular Demand, Cardstock in ever color!!! Yes, the holidays wiped us out, even all the backstock was gone, but fear not... it's all back in now, every color that you need!

Be sure to stop in and check things out. If you haven't scrapped those holiday pages yet, now's the time! Check out some of the great samples we have on display! Have a wonderful weekend and remember...

Happy Scrapping!

          Ade & jenny

January 5, 2007

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope your holidays were blessed with good times with both family and friends. I had the most special, holiday ever! It will definitely be a memory that will last a lifetime with my family. It wasn't about the gifts that were exchanged, the food that was prepared or even the excitement of the season. It was about what matters most in life. I hope you will indulge in this moment with me, as I share with you all, a part of my life.

At Thanksgiving this year, before we sat down to eat, I asked each family member, including my 87 year old mother, to complete a task between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I asked everyone to write a letter to each other, telling them what they would say, if it was their last day on earth. The letters were to be exchanged on Christmas Day.

Not knowing if everyone would do it or not, I never mentioned another word about it. On Christmas Day, after all the presents had been opened, my mother said "It's time for our letters!". Little did I know that she wanted them all be, Read Aloud! I didn't know about anyone else, but I certainly wasn't prepared for that. My mother insisted. She said, the purpose was to share with one another, and everyone should be allowed to share in the exercise. Remember when you were in school, and the teacher called on you, to give an oral report? You knew the materials, were prepared, but still, your stomach filled with butterflies, at the thought of everyone scrutinizing the content and delivery of your report! Well, that's exactly how I felt at that very moment, when my mother made her request! Let me just say though, how thankful I am, that she insisted. I can only tell you, that the next two hours spent, were some of the most precious moments our family has shared. Not only had everyone written their letters, but there were things said that had never been said before. My eyes fill with tears now, just remembering how very special it was. It was also a very rare time when we were all able to be together. With grown children, it's not always possible to celebrate holidays together. Life changes on a daily basis, and we never know if next year, will afford us the same opportunity, to be together.

I will cherish what transpired on this very special Christmas Day, and tell you that the letters I received from my mother, my husband and my children, will be tucked away, behind my Christmas Scrapbook Pages. I'm sure they will be read by me, many times, before my life grows old, for this was a very, defining moment, in my life. I hope you too, had a holiday to be remembered.

Start the New Year off with a Workshop!

Check out the Calendar Page for descriptions and details!

Shabby Chic: Saturday, January 6th  ~ 10:30 - 12:30 pm   (Sold Out)

Get Organized: Saturday, January 13th  ~ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Life Is Just A Box Of Chocolates: Saturday, Jan 20th ~ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Don't forget your "New Years Shopping Bags" are good until January 20th. A guaranteed 10% discount each time you come in. You must bring your bag with you though, in order to receive the discount! No other promotions apply.

We're busy taking inventory and preparing for CHA, our winter trade show is in Anaheim, CA. Don't be surprised when you stop in the store, to see it in a constant state of motion. We'll be moving racks, changing displays and making room for all the new arrivals! Don't be surprised to find unadvertised specials as well!

This Weeks New Products:

EK Success: Drum Roll Please...another benefit of being an EK Elite store...WE GET ALL THE NEW PRODUCTS FIRST, and let me tell you, when it comes to new product releases... EK really does it best! We got to play with all of this at EKSTRAV, and can I just tell you... One thing is as cute as the next! We have some great Valentine classes planned with this product! Check out all the brand NEW Products that came in Eight  different boxes!!!

Jolee's Boutique: (time to think Valentines) love these!!!

Inspirables Collection (Beauty & Life):

Baby Jumpers:

How adorable are these?!? One for your baby and one to scrapbook!!

Phrase Cafe Epoxies and Metal Signs:

Adornment Fibers

 Fastenater staples:

 Jolee's By You:

 Graduation Collection:

 (In every school color from Sarasota to Venice)

Stacey Claire Boyd Paper Collections:

Paper Shaper Punches and Pop-Up Punches:

Whew!!! That's a ton of product...don't you just LOVE it all!

Scrapbook Trends: January 2007 Issue of Scrapbook Trends, Cards '07 issue and Party Time Magazine.

Heidi Swapp: Ok so we've only waited a year for this tool, since October 2005, because they have been on back order from China, can you believe it....it's the Ready Set Tool, hammer no more, this tool is an all-in-one setter that will set holes of any kind. It comes with two different tips for holes and four different tips for setting, along with a setting mat. Ok, yes, it was worth waiting for! How cool is this, really?!? Also more bling and chipboard.

      Ready Set Tool    

KI Memories: Wild Thing Collection, Five double-sided papers with matching chipboard pieces and chipboard alphabet. It's never too early to start thinking about your Valentine!

Daisy D's: Yes, this line was discontinued, but it was soooooooo beautiful and so popular, that Daisy D put a few kits together, and this really will be the last shipment ever received! Thirty, yes i said 30, French Market Collection paper packs. We sold through this line three times last year, along with a sell out class taught by none-other than the fabulous and incredibly talented, Jeannie. People were buying theirs right out of the UPS box, So hurry in and get yours, while supplies last!!!!  

Oh, and guess what, we became a Daisy D's Gold store, so look for lots of fun new promotions with Daisy D this year!

Lasting Impressions: Ten New Valentines Embossing Templates.

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Quickutz: The Revolution has arrived along with the Magpie Collection for storing all of youe alphabets. The display comes in black or white and the storage boxes come in pink, sandstone and silver.

That's it for this week, on to the next. Have a wonderful start to 2007! May it bring you a year full of blessings and a year full of creativity!

Happy Scrapping!

Ade and Jenny