July 20, 2007

Just a quick update......

Ok, so I'm back again. Mom has been on overload since returning from San Francisco. They had such an incredible trip! She was right back into the swing of things around here like she always is. We are so excited about all the NEW products coming in from CHA Summer. We never attend the summer show because it is one of our busiest times of the year. It's always go, go, go for us during the summer. I've been rearranging all week in preparation for all the new products. I so love this time of year and I sooooooo love ordering new products! I'm sure you do too! I can't begin to tell you all the cute stuff that's coming in, you'll just have to trust us on that one. I know you'll be very pleased! Ok coming up this week and weekend....

Christmas in July Card Class

Thursday July 26th

 11am-1pm.

Come join me for my monthly card class and swap. There are still spots available, so call and get your name on the list. Each month you'll create a new card or cards, designed by me (Jenny). At the end of the class you'll sign up for a themed category and card exchange for the following month. The number of participants will determine the number of cards you'll make each month. When you return the following month you'll have the same number of cards you made but all in different categories, plus I will be adding cards to the mix that you'll make each class. If you love making, sending and receiving cards then this workshop is for you!

This Saturdays Workshop:

Jessica's Tag Book has space available and I'm telling you this girl has got talent. She's absolutely amazing and new to our Design Team. We just love her. This class has stamping, inking, stickles, and more! It has it all, and it's to die for cute! The perfect summer project for all those summer pool and beach photos. Call this week to reserve your spot. This girl is one to learn from.

Saturday July 28th.

10:30pm-1:30pm

Workshop Fee: $25.00

Garage Sale Update: Details are finalized and participant forms await you! Participation is limited to 15 people, so run, don't walk to the store, fill out your form and start getting all of your "STUFF" ready! Saturday, August 4th is the day, our parking lot will be transformed into Sarasota's own Scrapbook EXPO! Check out the Events page for info!

New Tombow Mono permanent Adhesive

We are loving this diamond pattern adhesive, until Hermafix can get it's act together and fix their brand we are sticking with this one. Tombow has a great dispenser for permanent and removable glue, which are both refillable. They have an easy grip and most importantly they are soooooo easy to refill with a drop in cartridge. No more trying to figure out how to refill those Herma dispensers. We will still have Hermafix in the store but next time you're in try this one out for yourself and see what you think.

This Weeks New Products:

World Us: 12x12 Albums in Black and Brown Leather Stitched with windows and a 12x12 Camel Fabric Album plus Refills are back in stock.

Autumn Leaves: New book, The Foof-A-Life, this new book is filled with projects that will make you want to create and create over and over again.

Creating Keepsakes: Two new idea magazines, 101 Things You Can Do With Your Scrapbook Supplies and Stamp It Cards 2007, Two great idea magazines that will give you wonderful tips for both scrapbooking and stamping. Check 'em out!

Crafters Workshop: More templates, the new Clouds and Lines Template and the Swirly Q's and Circles and Dots are back in stock.

Gary Burlin: The ultimate tool for rubber stamping, These Marvy Matchable ink pads are PH neutral, non toxic and are dye based ink pads which come in every color imaginable.

Westrim: Tons of brand new Paper Bliss for Birthday, Ahoy Matey, Poker Night, Travel, Outdoors, Fairy Angels, At the Zoo, Girls and Boys.

Sorry not all are shown here, they are not available...

Scrappin Sports: New 12x12 double sided Sports papers.

Autumn Leaves: New Rhonna Farrer individual stamps, tons of all the favorite stamps in individuals.

Not all stamps are shown here...

American Crafts: New Mini Marks in Fred, Ginger and Accents, New Thickers in Daiquiri, Eggnog and Root Beer in all different colors and the Brand, Brand New line of Gift products, wrapping paper, bows, ribbon, boxes you name it, WE LOVE IT! We think you will too, it's adorable and it makes the wall look good too.

KI Memories: Love Elsie Betty Collection. So cute! Papers, stamps, rub-ons, buttons and soft charms.

Happy Scrapping!

Ade and Jenny

July 6, 2007

Hi all! Jenny here, I hope everyone had a fantastic Fourth of July. I know we all enjoyed the day off with some relaxation by the pool, but we are back into the swing of things with a month full of activities to keep you busy.

A HUGE THANKS to everyone who has called, sent flowers and prayers and asked about Moms surgery. She had a rough start there in the beginning not recovering well, but she is feeling much, much better and well enough to be on her way to San Francisco this morning (so jealous) while I am here working so very hard, no animosity there at all. Just kidding Mom! It was a much needed vacation for her and Dad considering they have waited 30 years to take this trip together, (Ha! You know how kids and life just seem to take precedence some times) I hope they have a FANTASTIC time, they deserve it!

Ok, now on to the good stuff, right!?! There are some AWESOME classes going on this month so be sure to check them out on the calendar page of the website. Don't forget our Hour of Power classes kicking off this week. Remember these classes are only $10.00 and last one hour.

Tuesday July 10, from 11-12pm ~ Sandy T will be demonstrating how to use the Heat Embossing Tool to write on photos.

Thursday July 12, from 11-12pm ~

Stamping Basics, learn how to take your favorite QK shapes and turn them into stamps!

Friday July 13, from 11-12pm ~ Explosion Book, This little book has been one of our most popular, people keep asking for it. Join Jeannie as she shows you how to turn cardstock into an exploding book.

Saturdays Workshop:

Orange You Glad File Book:

10:30-1:30pm

Workshop fee: $35.00

Jeannie's at it again with this one. This great little accordion file book is perfect for some of your best summer photos. We'll provide you with an abundance of Creative Imaginations products and you'll even do some stamping in this one. Be sure to call ahead to save your spot, space is limited.

July Page Contest Reminder:

July's finished pages are starting to roll in, don't forget they are due in by July 15th. and voting will take place from the 16th-31st. We sold out of August's kits but we are putting together more if you are interested call the store so we can put one aside for you.

This Weeks New Products:

Stevie Streck Designs: I love hosting parties and going to parties and even better when you get the cutest invitation in the mail it just gets you excited. This company has the most adorable invitations and these are the cutest ever for your perfect party. Holiday, Expecting, Teens and Bachelorette Parties. Next time don't fret over coming up with an idea because we have an entire area devoted to invitations to make it easier on you.

Here's just a few samples:

Chatterbox: Scrapbaholic mugs are back in stock.

Bo Bunny: Well, since this seems to be the hottest thing going right now and all of you have been asking for them, we have delivered and they are here, the Flex Ruler, these are already going fast so hurry in. Also in more rub-ons.

Tim Holtz: Alcohol Inks in tons of different colors. Check these out in one of our Hour Power class coming up this month, Becky will be showing you all the cool things you can do with these. If you're looking for a new technique, this one is a definite to try out.

Stemma: Family and Memories paper and Breast Cancer paper are all back in stock. Be sure to check out the events and promotions page of the website for our weekend Crop for a Cure in September. Something everyone should be interested in.

Cropper Hopper: Page Planners back in stock. Just in time to start planning and organizing for SDV, it will be here before you know it.

That's it so far for this week. Have a wonderful weekend.

Happy Scrapping!

Ade and Jenny

July 2, 2007

Yes, it's true! Today is my birthday, and yes, it's also true, I'm only 38!!! Ok, so maybe that part's not true... but I can pretend, can't I? Anyway, thanks to all of you who have sent cards and flowers and gifts! I love it! Everyone deserves to feel special one day out of the year!

A big "Thank You" to Jenny and all the gals for pitch hitting for me this past weekend! While you all were enjoying the bargains from a big sale, I was undergoing sinus surgery at Memorial! Trust me, I'd rather have been here! After a rather rough weekend (the details of which, I'll spare you) I feel like I'm back among the living! Now my only hope is that my recovery will be rapid enough for me to head out to California on Saturday! We're keeping our fingers crossed!

Jenny will be posting the update later this week, so be sure to check back for all the news and new product arrivals! In the meantime, be sure to check out our July calendar and events page for what's happening now!

July Workshop Schedule is out and is action packed with great summer projects and our new weekly one hour power classes. August workshop schedule is posted, but just needs a few details added, to be complete. Be sure to check them out on the Calendar Page of our website! We think you're gonna love what we have to offer!

Garage Sale Update: Details are finalized and participant forms await you! Participation is limited to 15 people, so run, don't walk to the store, fill out your form and start getting all of your "STUFF" ready! Saturday, August 4th is the day, our parking lot will be transformed into Sarasota's own Scrapbook EXPO! Check out the Events page for info!

 It's also Chloe's Birthday and she really is only  4 years old!

We will be closed on July 4th, enjoying the fireworks with our families! We'll be open the remainder of the week, normal hours

  Ade & Jenny