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Weekly Update: September 28, 2005

 

With this last hurricane behind us now, perhaps we can breathe a sigh of relief and keep our fingers crossed that this will be the end of them. I know we still have two more months of hurricane season, but I'm choosing to think positively.

 

Fall is definitely here! Can you feel it? Can you see it? It's in the air, it's even reflected in the mood of many people! Those lazy, hazy days of summer are over... get the pumpkins out, put the cider on the stove and get ready for cooler days... well maybe not yet, but the thought is nice, isn't it? We're kicking off the first week of Fall with our Pumpkin Portraits on Saturday! Why stand in the hot sun at a local pumpkin patch when you can have a wonderful portrait taken here, in a nice air conditioned environment? We have a few openings available, so if you haven't reserved your spot give a us a call. Beth is an awesome photographer, you can check out her website at www.studiobphotography.net

 

This has been a busy week here in the store preparing for the Memory Trends Show in Las Vegas next week. We have been taking inventory, previewing new product lines and preparing for a busy holiday season! While trade shows can be fun, they are also exhausting! A great deal of preparation goes into the planning... budgets, inventory levels, needs and desires of customers, market forecasts and many other variables. It's miles of walking on those trade show floors, hours of writing orders with the reps, and then lots of second guessing, even after you have methodically and strategically planned each one of your purchases! We keep our fingers crossed and hope that when the orders start arriving, you will be as excited as we are with our choices.

 

In an industry as driven as ours by consumer demand, and new product presentations on a daily basis, this is a daunting task! We try to do our best to bring you the best, in every way possible. We continue to raise the bar, to become more knowledgeable ourselves, to offer training and classes that will not only teach you how to use products but inspire you as well. Watch in the upcoming months as we share new partnerships with manufactures, additional workshops and presentations, and extending training in technique and methods classes. Margaret and I will be attending EK Success SDU Training (Scrapbook Design University) in November and we are thrilled to introduce SDU to our Sarasota customers. Made For Memories is the only store from Tampa to Port Charlotte that qualifies for this prestigious position. As an EK Success Elite store, we have partnered to raise the bar another notch! Watch your E-mails for details to follow!

 

 

This Weeks New Products:

 

My Minds Eye: Kaleidoscope, Wow, if you love the Wild Asparagus, you're really gonna love this. Papers, frames, die cuts ribbons and more. The work is done for you, just pick your theme and the rest

is a piece of cake. 15 themes to choose from. I dare you to pick just one!!

 

 

 

 

 

          

 

 

Wild Asparagus. 7 new themes to choose from. Same holds true for this series... love them all!

 

   

 

 

     

 

Sandy Lion: Sweet new collections for Pregnancy, Baby Shower, Baby Boy and Baby Girl. 3 papers in each collection, phrases, titles,  and cardstock word stickers. Photo's aren't available for these new items.

 

Deluxe Designs: The Pages By Design Systems are back in stock. If you haven't seen these yet, come check them out. It's the best system for designing your pages without actually cutting anything until you're completely satisfied with the layout!

 

 

  

 

 

Quickutz: more alphabets, and Halloween shapes... Frankenstein, ghosts, tags, and the cutest Turkey for Thanksgiving! I was told yesterday that the Pink Squeezes were shipping today, so those of you that have been waiting... hang in there, they're on the way!

 

More Information  More Information  More Information

 

 

Scrapbook Trends: Another wonderful Holiday Idea Book. I've said it before and I'll say it again, this is my FAVORITE magazine! It's filled with wonderful creations for the holidays!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chatterbox: 5 new rooms, 22 new papers collections with matching photo corners. The elements are still on back order but the papers are here and wonderful! The Den Room, Rec Room, Sun Room Loft and Nook Collections... each one as lovely as the next.

 

 

       

 

2 samples of the Den                 2 samples of the Rec Room

 

 

      

 

2 samples of the Sun Room         2 samples of the Loft

 

 

      2 samples of the Nook

 

 

Making Memories:  More of the kids series papers (Sam) see last weeks description and photo, also wedding charm packs.

 

Don't miss out on all these wonderful new products. Sometimes they sell out before I even have a chance to get the E-mail sent! Also don't forget the Pumpkin Patch Portraits on Saturday, there are only a few spots left so call today to reserve a time!

 

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

 

Happy Scrapping!

 

Ade

 

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Weekly Update: September 21, 2005

 

Tomorrow marks the first day of Fall, and instead of temperatures cooling off and cider brewing on the stove, we find ourselves bracing yet one more time, as mother nature threatens the Gulf Coast. Our friends and families in Louisiana and Mississippi have suffered a great deal, and now the very ones that came to their aid in Texas, face the same fears. As I write this update, Rita's final destination is not yet determined. Having faced the horrendous year that our area faced last year, no one knows better than we do, the helpless feelings these disasters impose. While we all reach out in our own ways, let us remember that it really does take a village to make a difference. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who have faced, or are facing the effects from Katrina and Rita. Remember, there are no small acts of kindness. Any act of kindness is immeasurable.

 

If you missed out on this weeks SEI classes, don't fret, their are two more next week. Check out the Events & Promotions section of the website to see the samples. these are great classes, and provide a completed album in just a couple of hours. This Saturday's workshop is Jeannie's Flip Book. It is also shown in the Class Schedule on the website. Come join the fun and be inspired along the way!

 

 This weeks New Products

 

Creating Keepsakes: Paper Crafts Holiday Cards & Wraps Idea Magazine, and Fall Paper Crafts

 

NRN: more 12x12 tropical papers   

 

 

     

 

 

Scrapbook Trends: October Issue and Holiday Cards

 

 

 

Bazzill: more coin albums, gated albums, accordion albums and 6x6 coveralls in fall and holiday colors 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Me & My Big Ideas:  12x12 School Album and 12x12 Friends album

These are both really cute. The photo's are not available because of copyright infringement.

 

Gin-X:  Wow, more really cute stuff...18 new coordinating papers.

 

 

samples of the "She Wears Pink" collection

 

samples of  "Desperately Seeking Summer"

 

  Samples of "Cider Days" collection

 

 

All My Memories: The new Album Clips that are perfect for labeling albums on a bookshelf. You simply slip your label into the clip and slide the clip onto the spine of your album. No more guessing which album is which!

 

 

 

American Tradition: The entire road trip collection. 6x6, 8x8 and 12 x12 albums, 10 different papers, 4 sticker messages, charms, epoxy and 3D stickers, chipboards, elevations and rub-ons. Some of these are also perfect for your "first time drivers"! The product is so new, it's not even on their website yet. Photo's are not available.

 

   

Karen Foster: The cutest charm sets for camping, baking, gardening, cowboys, pets and music. Perfect for dangling from a ribbon.

 

 

Making Memories: 10 new paint colors. Charm sets for Holiday, Birthday and Baby. Holiday paint sets and Holiday Stamp sets. New Blossoms and The Kids Series of paper, embellishments and quilted letter stickers. Epoxy Holiday stickers and the Instant Setters are back in stock!

 

Full Size   Full Size      Full Size

 

 

 

Polo Club Paint       Hampton Paint

 

 

 

       Eylet Setter

 

 

Page Pebbles 3D Epoxy Holiday Page Pebbles

 

 

 

 

 

If you haven't started preparing for the holidays, it's not to late. Come check out all the great gift ideas, and card ideas we have.  October class samples are also on display.

 

Take care, have a great weekend and remember...

 

Happy Scrapping!

 

Ade

 

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Weekly Update: September 14, 2005

 

Here it is the middle of September, and Fall is just around the corner. The days are getting shorter and the humidity doesn't seem quite as bad. This is the time of year that all Floridians wait for. A quiet reprieve from the long, hot days of summer!

 

We have been very busy working on all the plans for upcoming events scheduled for the fall and winter months. We are excited, and think you will be too. Our Design Team is already at work planning great workshops and monthly Make & Takes. Just wait till you see what they have planned. Watch your E-mails for all the updates.

 

I hope you are all enjoying the new way I'm doing the weekly updates. I've heard many comments about how you like being able to see the photo's of the products. I'll do my best to continue to show them when they are available. I just can't wait for our new site to be up and running. I've seen the pages, and they look great! we should be in the final stages of the process now! Stay tuned!  

 

SHE'S BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After a restful hiatus (we hope), Leah is back, teaching her stamping classes again. Once a month, Leah will bring her creative talents to the table! So many of you have been waiting for her return. Her talent and creativity is beyond measure. If you are a stamper and haven't taken one of Leah's classes, then you have really been missing out. Be sure to check the Workshop schedule for her October, November and December dates.

 

Speaking of Stamping...

 

This weeks Classes:

 

Saturday, September 17

10:30 - 12:30

 

If you are looking for a unique class then this Saturday's workshop is for you. Photographer, Beth McCaa is teaching  "Stamping with Your Favorite Fonts" . If you love the look of foam stamps as well as having favorite computer fonts, you won't want to miss this opportunity to learn how to transform those computer fonts into stamps. You can make a simple page with a monogram, use a whole name or multiple words. It's up to you! Simply choose the font that best fits your project and I guarantee you'll have fun creating! This is a great class for stampers and scrapbookers alike!

 

 

    

 

 

Doesn't this look like fun? Call the store and reserve your spot to learn from this creative, talented and professional teacher! Beth will also be taking the Fall Portraits on Saturday, October 1st!  See the details in last weeks update!

 

Anna Griffin Workshop

Saturday, September 17

Class 1     2:00 - 3:30 pm

Class 2    3:30 - 5:00 pm

 

If you are an Anna Griffin fan then you know how popular these workshops are. True to fashion, each class offers challenging techniques, and beautiful results! Here are the samples for this weeks class.

 

   

 

              Class 1                                                       Class 2    

 

Class 1

Includes an album flip book, bound by a crossover ribbon tie!

 

Class 2

This sweet pastel palette is lovely. You will learn a new accordion fold for creating pockets!

 

This weeks New Products:

 

American Traditions:  Albums, papers, stickers, brads, charms and more... in themes for Summer, Travel, Wedding an Masculine. From fresh, funky and cute to traditional and elegant, there's something for everyone in these collections. There are even some 3D motion stickers. Not all photos are available.

 

      

 

 

 

Paper Samples     Paper Samples    Lil' Templates

Technique Tuesday: These clear acrylic stamps are so easy to use. These will also be used in Beth's Stamping With Fonts workshop on Saturday. 2 x 3 " Blocks, 1.5 x 6" blocks, Pieces of Paisley and Words We Love Images. Photo's not available.

       

 

Paperkuts: October Issue                                 

 

 Apr/May Issue

 

 

Reminisce:  4 new Halloweens papers and stickers and the 2 new At The Park Papers and stickers!

 

          

 

   

 

              

 

 

SEI: 6 new 12x12 papers from the Fresh Fruit Series, 9 new 12x12  papers from The Spring collection,  complete with rub ons, ribbons and matching cardstock. Also 6 styles of 8x8 albums and 2 styles of the 8 .5x11 albums. Not all product is shown in photos below.

 

 

         

 

 

        

 

 

      

 

 

Mrs. Grossman's: 12x12 and 8x8 albums galore... 64 in total, and 50 new sticker designs as well as reorders of the puffy stickers including pumpkins for Halloween and Santa Hats for Christmas.

 

 

       

 

 

 

Custom Sarasota Papers: These are sooooooooooooo beautiful. Three new designs that include  3 photos imprinted on each paper. Gray page has St. Armands, The Asolo and Marina Jacks, Blue Page has three different photo's of the Bay front, including the Ringling Bridge, and tan page has Jungle Gardens and Mote Marine Lab. These really are wonderful. You'll have to see them to believe them. We have matching cardstock as well.

 

Prima Flowers: Yes, you asked for them and we got them. It's all about the packaging, I know. The cutest little milk bottles filled with colored petals. Yes, you'll want them all. Burgundy  and Green for the holidays, Mustard for the Fall and Mixed for all occasions.  

 

 

Got Flowers? - Small - Mixed Colors (Prima)      Got Flowers? - Small - Mustard (Prima)     Got Flowers? - Large - Autumn Green (Prima)  

 

Samples of some of the colors! Aren't they cute?

 

Also In are reorders of Bazzill, Pinecone Press, Accu-Cut Zippe Mates, and basic supplies as well as backorders of Flair (more of those adorable button words).

 

 

Something's always happening around here so stop in and be a part of the fun! Don't miss out on all the great products, ideas, workshops and more. Have a great week everyone and remember...

 

Happy Scrapping,

 

Ade

                       

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Weekly Update: September 3, 2005

 

So much news this week... First of all, I'm back among the living. Tired and somewhat slower but none the less, back to work! Thanks again for all the cards, calls and E-mails. You all have been wonderful!

 

Congratulations to Sheri Maruca our EK Success Scutto Bag Winner! Check out Sheri's picture and the details on the "In The Spotlight" section of the website!

 

Beth McCaa, owner of Studio B Photography will be here all day Saturday, October 1st taking Pumpkin Patch Portraits. Details are on the "Events" section of the website.

 

We have so many wonderful opportunities to see so many great scrapbook projects and hear many heart warming stories. Such is the case with Jason, Justin and Jacob Oettinger. Please be sure to check out their story on the front page of our website! These boys are quite the inspiration!

 

Wow, what a great time we had at the Scrapbook EXPO. Just 10 days post-op, you can't keep a determined scrapbooker away! Prepared with wheel chair, medication and plenty of caretakers, I too enjoyed a day of classes and camaraderie! The wheels on the bus went round and round, and while that was happening, games were played, prizes were won and goodie bags were consumed. 48 women had a day packed with shopping and classes! At the end of the day everyone was thrilled and exhausted, but ready to sign up again for next year!

 

   

 

 

         

 

This weeks activities include Bookclub on Wednesday from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Free Open Crop all day

Tuesday and the Bazzill Accordion Book Class on Saturday from 10:30 - 12:30. There are only 3 spots left in this class, so don't wait too long to call, if you are interested!

 

       

 

 

 

Bazzill Class samples for this Saturday, September 10th 10:30 - 12:30 pm

 

Wow, this has been a great week for shipments! The UPS and Fed EX guys have had to use their hand trucks everyday to bring it all in! Lots of fresh and fun "Stuff". With gas prices what they are, now is the time to stay home, catch up on your projects and begin work on holiday gifts! Here's the list!

 

This weeks New Products:

 

American Crafts: The new sixth avenue series, papers and elements. 12 papers, large brads in 8 colors to match the papers, colored metal letters, word plates, word tags, square alpha words, special occasion metal tags and word oval sets. Photos are not available for duplication but if you go on their website you can see the product via an adobe file. Check it out because it's AWESOME! www.americancrafts.com

 

Creative Impressions: 4 new printed twill ribbons, tire tracks, foot prints, paw prints and Autumn Splendor. 16 new ribbons, single stitch and double stitched, checkered and a great new dot one. Colored safety pins, pink, blue and multi. Multi Fasteners and the cutest black dog bone paper clips!

 

 

 

         

           

 

 

 

                         

 

 

Autumn Leaves: Yes, it's here, the new Quote/Unquote Volume 3! Lyrical Quotes. Everyone loved Volumes 1 and 2. I'm sure the same will hold true for this one! Also the new Designing with Paper Book...fabulous as all of their designing books are! Synonym tabs A - Z... and Rhonna Farrer papers, vellum and epoxy stickers. Soft yellow, pinks and green... 4 styles to choose from.

 

    Photo's for the quote book, Designing With Paper book and new papers are not available.

 

 

Murdock Creations: Wow, these papers are beautiful. Two page natural soft watercolor papers that reflect a babbling brook, the pier at the beach and a tranquil lake. 

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Quickutz: The new Totes re here and are soooooo cool. Also the new Squeeze Demo, Olivia Alphabet, Stiletto Alphabet, Lucy Alphabet and Studio Alphabet. The new alphabet goosebumpz, a new Tab die set, a new varsity numbers set and several other individual dies.

 

 

Lucy Classic Complete         More Information  

More Information

 

NRN: 4 fun, funky and fresh double sided beach papers with matching vellum stickers, 2 soft water color washed, love papers and 2 soft water color, washed faith papers with matching stickers. Very elegant and soothing. Sorry, photo's are not available.

 

All My Memories: I know I say this all the time but this stuff just gets cuter and cuter. 3 sets of papers, cardstock stickers, mini accordion books, and tags. One set is perfect for the holidays. Also great colored rub-ons for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Family and Memories. Metal embellishments for Friends, Family and Birthdays. Great new albums in 6x6, 8x8 and 12x12 in Red or Green leatherette with chic buckle closures.  

 

       

 

 

Westrim: Holiday Scrapbook Kits include two 8x8 albums, papers, frames, tags, borders, even 75 die cuts, phrases an idea book and two glue sticks to boot! These are adorable kits and would make a great holiday gift. Also two types of Paper Bliss Lucite plaques with words. Very cute!

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Wubie: 14 new papers for travel, France, Great Britian, Australia, South America, USA, and the Caribbean.

 

 

Take care all. I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday weekend. Have a great week!

 

Happy Scrapping,

 

Ade

 

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Weekly Update: August 26, 2005

 

Hello Everyone. I am going to make an attempt at giving you a weekly update! My road of recovery, from surgery has been very slow and rough, so I haven't been able to focus on the store. A great big "THANK YOU" to Jenny, Jane, Margaret and Jeannie for pitch hitting, and working all those extra hours in my absence! What a great group! Thank you to so many of you, for your phone calls, E-mails, cards, flowers, books and other gifts! I am so blessed to be in an industry that I love, where the greatest benefit that is received, are the friendships that are made, simply by touching lives! Thank You! I still have some rough road ahead and several more weeks of limited activity, but I expect to be back to full speed, as quickly as I can!

 

One of the worst things about convalescing at home is that you are faced with all of your "un-done household projects". While I am unable to do anything about them, I see one job after another that needs to be tackled, and I grow more frustrated at the inability to tackle them. SOOOOO, I have begun to compile a list of some of the things I am able to do. Forgive me for using this forum for my personal use but I'm hoping under the circumstances, you'll allow me to do so. My Condo renovation began before my surgery. I have new furniture arriving in a few weeks and must sell some things to make room. If you are interested in any of these items please give me a call at the store.

 

                          

 

 

Loveseat & Ottoman $600.00  

Patio Table with 6 chairs, 2 are swivel $450.00

 

I will also have a great Scrapbook desk and storage accessories in a few weeks. These will not be available for several weeks so I'll post photo's later!

 

 

Ok, now on to the business of SCRAPBOOKING!

 

 

 

 

Our bus trip is still on, despite the inclement weather! A little rain can't keep a "scrapbooker" from shopping right?? The bus will leave tomorrow promptly at 7:30 AM, filled with anxious ladies, lots of prizes and enough enthusiasm to fly us to Orlando!

 

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AUGUST 31ST   5TH ANNIVERSARY  CELEBRATION FINALE

 

Mark your calendars, set your alarm clocks and count down till then, 'cause we'll end our summer long celebration with a bang you won't want to miss! Not only will our EK Scutto, "Grand Prize Winner" be drawn, but there will be a little something for everyone to enjoy! I promise! It's not too late to purchase raffle tickets. $5.00 buys you a chance at that awesome EK Scutto bag filled with $1,200.00 worth of brand new scrapbook products! Watch your E-mail Tuesday, August 30th for all the details!

 

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   has shipped. Yes, I received the confirmation today that all the new items have shipped and should arrive by next Thursday! Stay tuned for some fun and exciting promotions with Quickutz!

 

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The September Calendar and Class Schedule is on the website. I'll have photos posted next week of all the class samples. In the meantime, stop in the store and check out the real thing!

 

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This weeks Products are beyond your expectations

 

Westrim: The cutest little 8x8 Christmas album with each page already done for you, just add photo's! It can't get any easier than this. Perfect for a gift, or for a child to give as a gift. The price point is even better! It's also a great way to introduce a non scrapbooking friend to scrapbooking!

                      

Xyron: This cute little mini x machine is now available in pink, purple and gold and turquoise. How can you resist?

                                                                

 

Tim Holtz: Alcohol Ink Blending Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  If you took Becky's Alcohol Ink class, then you know how great this product is!

 

 

Making Memories: More of those wonderful paints... Can the colors get any yummier?

 

 

Polo Club Paint    

 

 

Pebbles In My Pocket: 10 new  I-Kandee sliders

 

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My Minds Eye: Back by Popular Demand...Second Ave Re-orders

 

 

            

 

 

SRM: Say It With Stickers, 30 new topics to choose from!

 

 

         

 

 

 

        

 

From events to sports to destinations, these will say it all!

 

 

Scrapbook Trends: September Issue and the Holiday Magazine

 

Creative Imaginations: All of the wonderful by The Sea Papers and Epoxy Stickers used in the Julie Bateman Class. If you missed the class, here's your opportunity to purchase these lovely papers to do your project on your own

 

Creating Keepsakes: October Issue,  2005 Hall Of Fame and the new Donna Downey Decorative Journals step by step project book! If you haven't seen these series of books yet, you'd better hurry, they are wonderful and they sell out fast

 

     

 

 

Karen Foster: More Loopy brads, more scrappers floss, more of those adorable license plates, and 27 new papers in themes for Holidays, Family, Cooking, Kids, Music, Painting, Construction, and Baptism.. If you know Karen Foster... You'll love these, and if you don't know Karen Foster you will become a new fan!

 

These are just a few of the samples!

 

  Halloween

 

 

  Cooking

 

 

 

  Wonderful Circus theme

 

  Holiday and Music

 

 

 

 

 

Paper Crafts: Party Creations Magazine... This magazine will inspire all of your needs for the Holidays!

 

Die Cuts With A View: You are going to flip when you see all of these incredible new mat stacks and matching mini albums... There is no way you will be able to buy just one... I promise you will want them all... Ok, these 8x8 mini albums are available in 8 themes with matching mat stacks of printed paper, cardstock, stickers, and titles. We also received the Quote Sticker Stacks, Rub-On Quote Stacks and cardstock Sticker Stacks. Themes available: are Friendship, Boys, Love, Cards, Vacation, and Family. Album Themes are: Baby, Friends, Vacation, Holiday, Celebration,  Teens, Family and Birthday! If you are looking for a jump start on your Holiday shopping... this is the place to begin!

 

           

 

 

                     

 

 

Provocraft: The hottest new item that everyone has been waiting for "ROB & BOB" have finally arrived!

From luggage tags, to mini clipboards and gelly frames and cards... there is nothing on the market that will compare to these adorable items.

 

Fantastic Plastic 43-6517      28-1089  28-1055    Craft Candy28-1072

 

Well that's it for now folks. Take care and have a great weekend. Maybe the rainy weather will inspire you to stay home and catch up on some scrapbooking!

 

Happy Scrapping!

 

Ade

 

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Weekly Update: August 15, 2005

I apologize for not getting an E-mail out last week. I am having surgery this Wednesday, and will be out of commission for awhile. I was so busy trying to prepare for my absence, that the week just slipped away from me. At any rate, I will try to fill you in on the remainder of the August happenings, in case I don't get an E-mail out next week either.

First and foremost mark you calendars for August 31st! Not only will it be the "Grand Prize Drawing" for our EK Scutto Bag but it will also be the end to our "Summer Anniversary Celebration". Ladies, you know me, I don't do things in a small way! All I can tell you now is; to mark your calendars, clear your plans for the day, and watch your E-mails for the details. I will send an E-mail out on August 30th with the details! 10:00 - 3:00 will be the time, August 31st will be the day! You won't want to miss it!


Scrapbook EXPO Bus Trip
If you are going on the Scrapbook Expo Bus Trip with us on Saturday, August 27th please call the store to confirm your spot and receive your final details. We have a flyer with all the pertinent info that you will need. If you prefer to have it snail mailed, please call the store and confirm your snail mail address. We are so excited and can't wait for a fun filled day. We have sooooooooo many great things in store for you all. You won't believe how many incredible prizes we have for you, as well!


Applegate Page Kits
We're making room for even more of these great kits. We have a ton of new ones that will arrive in September and we need to make room for them.... so guess what? We have 30 different kits on sale at 50% off! Themes for holidays, sports, babies, kids, beach, wedding, even a couple of Disney kits! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to stock up on these fabulous kits! Just think, two for the price of One! As you know, these kits are filled with every embellishment, brad, fiber etc. needed to complete them. They'll look just as wonderful as the originals!
     

These are just a few of the samples


Workshops
Next Saturday's workshops will be filled with laughter and fun. We kick off the day with the Bazzill Bit's and Pieces class from 10:30 - 12:30. This class is adorable. You'll learn the technique of book binding the Bazzill way, completing a 5 x 7 album in the process. Check out the sample. Doesn't it just inspire you to "think Fall"? 

 

    

 

Rounding out the day will be celebrity guest teacher, Julie Bateman's "By The Sea" 6 x 6 album in a day. There is one spot available in this class due to a cancellation. Trust me, this is not one to be missed. Julie's renown for her talent and enthusiasm. This class filled, sight, unseen! Julie will be using the lavender Christine Adolph line from Creative Imaginations. They are simply elegant! Give us a call, maybe this one opening is for you. Class time is 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm!

September's Calendar
and schedule will be on the website by the end of the week. I can promise you some fun and exciting classes for September! I am especially excited about the "Stamping With Your Favorite Fonts" workshop on Saturday. Sept. 17th. Special guest teacher, Beth McCaa is a wonderfully talented Graphic Designer and Photographer. Beth will teach you how to take your favorite computer font, make a rubber stamp from it and be able to use it numerous ways and times on your scrapbook pages! You won't want to miss this fun, informative class!

Beth is also a new Mommie. Her schedule now, prevents her from devoting as much time as needed, to be on our "Design Team" so she's found the next best thing. She will be a guest teacher from time to time and do some other special events as well. Watch for something else fun from Beth in October!

You'll Flip over the "Flip Photo Book" workshop on Saturday September 24th. This is one of the most unique little ideas. The sample will be on display soon! Trust me, this is not your ordinary little book! Your friends and family will be baffled by how it works and think you spent hours and hours making it! You'll be surprised at how easy it is when you take this class.

The Products List
Ok, since I probably won't be able to do an update next week, you'll just have to stop in to see all the new stuff. In the meantime, here's last weeks list!

Paper Loft: Oh My Gosh, can this stuff get any cuter? 8 new 12 x 12 papers, double sided bright and fun papers in orange, pinks, blues greens and more! Matching cardstock titles in seven themes and two kinds of flip flop pockets to hold little journalling tid bits! These are sure to bring a smile to your face!

Karen Foster: The decorative loopy brads are here! If you loved the plain ones, you'll love these too. Great for stringing ribbon through!  

 



Magic Scraps: Slide packages with printed transparency backgrounds. 6 different themes to choose from. Real Sand Dollar and Starfish embellishments. Black two fold fasteners... You know, those office ones that everyone loves, only instead of just being silver... these are shiny and black! The Flair 3D self adhesive metal button embellishments for travel and cruise are very cute!


Flair:
6 different metal tags in beach themes, fun in the sun, swim, splash, palm tree, flip flops. Some are perfect for hanging and others for using as ribbon slides.

 

   

Paper White: Ok, these are some of the most beautiful papers I have seen in a long time. Very classy and sophisticated.. 8 beach designs with 9 vellum verses that would not only be beautiful on your scrapbook pages but are perfect for cards as well. 2 Christmas papers, 2 Black and White Papers and an Iris Paper, 2 Halloween papers and 2 adorable dinosaur papers.

 

Trend: 10 Deco Dots photo keepers. These fabric covered, bow trimmed photo keepers are perfect for your purse or make a lovely gift! So bright and cheery! You'll love them. Matching checkbook covers as well. Remember, it's not too early to start thinking about the holidays!
 

 

                 

 

 

 

 

 


Wish In The Wind:
The 12 x 12 Calendar pages and lined pages are back in stock! Just in time to start preparing for those gift calendars!
 

   


Well today begins another new week of daily shipments! I can only imagine how long the list will be when I return. With those CHA orders beginning to arrive, my recovery time may take a little longer!

Have a great week everyone and remember...

Happy Scrapping!


Ade

 

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Weekly Update: August 5, 2005

Wow, the last weekend before school starts and I know all of you Moms are filled with emotion. Some are anxious to send your little ones back, and have some time to yourselves again. Others are facing sending their little ones off for the first time, and are filled with anxiety. I remember those days well. It's amazing how each stage of life teaches us some new lesson. Whatever your situation is, I wish you peace and quiet, that you probably haven't had all summer, and peace in knowing your little one is just starting another chapter in their life, as well.

For you Moms sending your babies off to college, that's a whole other story. The excitement and joy you share with them are mixed with the pain and sadness of your "soon to be empty nest"! I can only tell you that it is an unavoidable process you will go through, and it's never easy. On the other side of that process though, you will be filled with a sense of pride and joy as you watch your child become an adult, almost over night! My best advice is to find projects to keep you busy and to try and avoid going into their empty rooms. Close the door until you are able to open it again without crying!

Yes, I remember each one of these stages and the emotions that each memory brings, float to the surface. Some of you will remember that when my youngest (Jenny) graduated from High School on Saturday, June 3, 2000 a new adventure began for me. After 18 months of planning, Made For Memories opened their doors on Monday, June 5, 2000 and my focus became the store. As you know, running a successful business takes more than just providing products for the consumer. It takes a great deal of planning and forecasting for the future. Without looking ahead you are not able to be productive in the present.

I was very honored and proud to be contacted this week by Steve Ruelle, the CEO of Making Memories, one of the largest manufactures in the Scrapbooking Industry. Making Memories is also in the process of planning for the year 2006 and beyond. Steve wanted my input, opinions, thoughts and ideas in several areas. We spent an hour and half on the phone discussing everything from product development to market competition and market saturation. It was a very enlightening discussion. I am thrilled to say that Steve believes that we are right on target, have a pulse for our customers needs and desires, and that our plans for the future are right on track. We are excited about the industry, and anxious to watch as the cream rises to the top. As always, your opinions are important to us, so please feel free to share your thoughts and ideas with us, as well.

Back By Popular Demand
   ***Pre-order - Autumn Leaves Designing with 2006 Desk Calendar***Autumn Leaves Designing with 2006 Calendars. The new calendars will ship in December and we have the forms for you to fill out for pre-orders. These calendars sold out last year and we reordered twice but Autumn Leaves ran out long before customer demand did. To insure your calendar please fill out a form so that we know how many to order. I will only place one order this year and I don't want you to miss out. These make wonderful gifts or stocking stuffers and are filled with incredible designs for each day of the month. Don't miss out this year!

 

 

New Products
 

Quickutz: ok...so these sell out so fast, they are gone before the weekly E-mail goes out. The new Stilleto alphabets came in and four of them sold out in two days. I will re-order but I suggest, if you are interested in any of the new items, you check them out on the Quickutz website and pre-order them from us, or you might never be able to get them. They fly out of here. We have all of the new items on order, but limited quantities so be sure to give us a call.
 

                        


 

 

Pressed Petals: Funky metal alphabets and numbers in black, copper, aluminum and rustic. These whimsical letters are very popular.    

 

 

           


Sugar Tree: 14 new double page spread papers that are sooooooooooo awesome. 6 different ones for family including brothers, and sisters and 8 different beach papers and one with the funkiest flamingo that is just too cute!

 

        



Basic Supplies: Vellum spray is back in stock, more ink pads, magic matter, foam stamps, paints and Making Memories jigsaw chipboard alphabets and tiny tag sticker alphabets.

Buttons Galore: These crystal button alphabets and numbers are wonderful. Available in tropical

orange, blue, green, pink and aquamarine. Matching small crystal flowers in the same colors. Also assorted word tiles.

 

        Crystal Caps Purple Passion      Crystal Caps Aquarmarine    Crystal Caps Tropical    Crystal Caps Cotton Candy
 

Applegate Pagekits: The new Disney Kits are in. We pre-sold so many of these, that should be an indication as to how cute they are! I placed an order yesterday for lots of other new kits. If you are familiar with Applegate, you know these designs are incredible. Watch your E-mails for their arrival dates.

               

 

Cloud 9 Designs: You loved their coasters, you love these too. Coasterettes...in 14 themes, travel, pets, and party. Also a new photo banner and ribbon border for Amusement Park...perfect for roller coaster pictures!
 

                 

 

Forever Yours: new 8 x 8 and 12 x 12 albums in five solid colors and an 8 x 8 and 12 x 12 in a wonderful Seaside design. Colors include teal, magenta, sea foam, and periwinkle. The beach albums are incredible!


Contemporary            

 


Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend and a good night's sleep Sunday night in preparation for Monday's school opening!

Happy Scrapping!


Ade
 

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Weekly Update: July 30, 2005

Can you believe it's the end of July already? This summer has certainly flown by. School starts in a couple of weeks and soon we'll be back into the throws of school and sports activities. What ever happened to those lazy, hazy days of summer when we were kids... and our summers seemed to go on forever? It has been another incredibly busy week here at the store, and I apologize for getting this weeks update out so late, but there just aren't enough hours in my days anymore to do all the things I need to do. I spent 8 hours on Thursday with one of our reps just ordering new products from CHA Summer! We are so fortunate to have such incredible reps who make my job so easy! We ordered some really awesome products and new lines that are sure to please. Trust me, when I say it took 8 hours to place these orders, it was because there is just sooooooooooooo much really cool new stuff to choose from! Watch your E-mails for details as the orders start pouring in!

Workshops
Both Saturday workshops today were great fun. Becky's Alcohol Ink class was incredible. After seeing the finished samples, customers who were in the store went crazy over the look these inks created on transparencies and metals. This is definitely a class worth repeating! Next Saturday's Bazzill Card Class is adorable. There are only a couple of spots left, so give us a call if you'd like to sign up. Be sure to check the website calendar for other August workshops. There are only 2 spots available for Julie's Bateman's Class (the mini album) on August 20th.

Website Update
I am so excited about the development of our new site. It's really progressing nicely and I can't wait for the finished product. When we launch the new site you will receive the weekly E-mail via a link from the website. This will save me a lot of time but will also allow you to see the class projects, highlighted products and the weeks new items! I'll keep you posted on the details!

This Weeks New Products
We continue to receive great new products on a daily basis. Many hours are spent everyday ordering new items that will guarantee your shopping pleasure each time you walk through our doors! We are always open to your suggestions, and love hearing from you when you have a request for a new item that we don't carry. Thank you to all who tell us how much they love our variety. It's a difficult balance to maintain, but our goal is to meet your needs, keep things fresh, and provide you with the latest and greatest in scrapbook supplies!

Paperkuts: August / September issue

Scrapbook Trends: August issue

Paper Trends: August / September issue

Bazzill: coin holders, 6 x 6 albums, more Bazzill betz, cardstock, yes the "Gold" is back in stock, and more accordion albums.

Flair Designs: 14 new beach papers in the great "Flair Style". These talented designers have a real grasp of what people love. Their papers blow out the door and these news ones are sure to prove it. Perfect for fun, summer or travel pages with matching cardstock stickers.

Worldus: 32 new 12 x 12 albums and 16 new 8 x 8 albums. We sold out of the last order. These are great albums, great colors and great quality! Some have windows on the front, some are plain, some have stitching. We also received the popular brown and black leather for a more traditional look! We love these albums!

 

                        

Provocraft: Ok so a lot of this has sold out before I even had a chance to get the E-mail out. This is one of those rare exceptions when I will definitely re-order, so if, by some chance, even more of these items are sold out when you come in, you'll understand the need for speed... when it's hot, it goes quickly! Etcetera.. Epoxy word shapes and met tags to put them on, chipboard cutouts, people, things and words. These are not items that can easily be described.  Click on the website link and go to weekly update to view photo's of some of these items. You'll see what I mean! They are just too cute!

 

 

24-8015               24-8020          24-8045           24-8046        24-8088

 

 

 

Punch 'n' Bind

 

 

 

 

Also from Provocraft, the new PUNCH & BIND. Now you can create your own little spiral bound books! These are one of the hottest new tools!
 

 

Creating Keepsakes: September issue        

Creative Imaginations: Hip Chick Paper, Pirate Paper and stickers are back in stock as well as the Sea Tile Letters. The new (Twanger) Foam alphabets sold out the day they came in! I promise, I'll reorder these too. You may need to pre-order them if you want to be guaranteed a set! 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quickutz: The new Olivia alphabet is here, along with the new twist goosebumps, multi flower die sets and IDEA BOOKS! We have placed orders for all the new tools, alphabets and other items. We already have people who have claimed them and named them before they have even arrived. If you have your eyes set on a specific item, please pre-order with us. We don't want you to miss out! The new Idea Books are wonderful. If you love your Quickutz and are looking for new ideas, you'll want this book!
 

 

                          

   

 

           

 

 

These are just a few of the new items. Check out www.quickutz.com for more of the new items we have on order!


Have a good and relaxing weekend everyone!
Stay Cool, Stay Dry and Stay Happy... Scrapping!


Ade

 

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Weekly Update: July 21, 2005

We're Having A Heat Wave... A Tropical Heat Wave... Yes we are indeed! We certainly are in the throws of the summer sunshine! It's so hot outside that the car never has a chance to cool off from one destination to another! It's either the perfect time to stay in the pool or stay inside and scrapbook! Lot's of you must feel the same way because it's been another busy week here in the store! The reaction is always the same when people walk through the door... "Whew, it's so hot outside but so nice and cool in here! Guess, I'll stay for awhile and shop!" We are so glad that we can provide a respite for you! If you need a break from the heat, come on in and crop for a day or take a class. We promise you the cool comforts of home and inspiration for your projects!

This Week's Happenings:
The NISSA Promotion ends tomorrow so if you haven't been in to get your artbins or rub on letters you'd better hurry. We received our third shipment of artbins on Monday and have almost sold out.

Jeannie's Spiral Album Class is this Saturday, from 10:30 - 12:30.
She'll be using the K& Co spiral flip album and the Kim Hodges bright & whimsical papers and embellishments. This is such a bright and cheery album and would be perfect for all of those summer pictures! We received a shipment yesterday of new papers and added metal charms, alphabets, tags and phrases that will carry your book even a step further if you'd like! Don't miss out on this fabulous class. Jeannie's classes are always a treat.

Becky's Best
Becky's Class next Saturday, July 30th will feature alcohol Inks. If you've been wanting to try something new, then this class is for you! Becky's artistic and creativity are always inspiring. Alcohol Inks are very popular now, and Tim Holtz is the latest designer to start using them. If you are a Tim Holtz and distressed inks fan, then you won't want to miss this class! Designed to teach techniques this class is sure to please! Even if you aren't a stamper!

Other Happenings:
August Celebrity Class: Julie Bateman's Class scheduled for August 20th is almost full. We don't even have the sample yet but that hasn't stopped anyone! Read last weeks E-mail for the details on this class. If you haven't signed up yet, check your calendar and give us a call. This class is limited to 12 and guaranteed to be spectacular, even if you do have to sign up sight unseen. I promise you'll be delighted that you did!

EK Scutto Bag Raffle:
The pot is rapidly growing, so if you haven't purchased another raffle ticket for awhile, stop in and add yours to the bucket! If you haven't purchased any yet, be sure to do so. You won't want to miss out on this great opportunity to win $1,200.00 worth of products!

Website News
In case you haven't been on the website lately, be sure to check it out. The weekly updates, class schedules, events, promotions and other news are all posted there. We should have our new website completed in about a month. We are so excited about the new design, and are sure, you will be pleased too, when you see it. We will have lots of new features and capabilities for showing products and other things. In the meantime, the current site is easy to navigate and should provide the info that you need.

This Week New Products

Scrapbook Sally:
12 new papers and 5 vellum papers. These adorable cardstock papers with phrases are perfect for your little ones. Themes for boys and girls, heritage and weddings, you've loved all the ones we've ever had, you'll loves these too.   

 

                      

 

Here are a couple of samples!


 

Pencil Grip: More of those great exacto knives with the rubber knuckle squeeze

Making Memories:
Alphabet Foam Stamps, and 15 styles of rub-on alphabets. You want them, we've got them!

K & Co:
More Basic Grey with 9 matching embellishments, rub-ons words, and albums... yes, they are gorgeous!

Creative Impressions:
7 new printed ribbons and 6 new twills!

Pinecone Press:
4" Coasters and tins... perfect for those little tin projects! 6" coaster rounds and bead chains for those adorable little books. Slant pockets, chipboard alphabets, concertina book kits in two sizes and the chipboard art cards which are the hottest thing going now!

Artquest:
Yes the perfect Paper Adhesive Gloss is back in stock...otherwise known as "Jane's Favorite"!

Stamping Station:
The hurricane paper and custom Sarasota paper is back in stock as well as the Riverview, Sarasota and Cardinal Mooney papers. These sell out fast so if you've been waiting for this, stop in soon to pick it up!

Chatterbox:
Yes, you Chatterbox lovers... you'll love this too. 9 new papers and descriptive tags in Rosey Girl and Cottage patterns. They're lovely!
              

 

These are a few of the patterns!


Rogers:
Calling all pop dot fans... they're back... those wonderful big, fat pop dots that were discontinued last year are back. Those of you that use them, know exactly which ones I mean. They are 1/4 inch thick and are wonderful. Also in are more flip pages, stamp pads and generations envelopes.

Creating Keepsakes:
Calling all Idea book lovers... you'll love these. 4 new books to choose from. The new Card Creations Volume 3, Scrapbook Shortcuts, Creative Albums and Vacation Album idea books are wonderful. Limited supply so don't wait long!

 

             


K & Co:
Kim Hodges designs, 6 papers, 6x6 and 8x8 paper pads, embossed and glittered alphabets, stitches, 3 kinds of cardstock stickers, 3 kinds of metal charms, twistie sticks and stencil tags! Sure to make you smile!

Bazzill:
Bazzill has discontinued many of their colors and continue to make new ones. Be careful when you try to match some of your favorites in the tower because you may not find them. We continue to carry 240 skus of Bazzill 12x12 and 8.5 x 8.5 cardstock, but beware, because each reorder brings new colors and says god-bye to others. Our order yesterday is a case in point. We also got in the cute little Bazzill Accordion books in four colors. 8 new Bazzill buttons that match the cardstock and the Bazzill Betz. Each package contains eighty pieces. If you haven't seen these advertised yet, they are little artcard size printed Bazzill with alphabet and numbers.

Stay cool and Happy Scrapping!

Ade

 

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Weekly Update: July 14, 2005

Wow, another exciting and busy week here at Made For Memories! I hope you all received our fun E-mail notice about our 50,000th customer winner! I apologize for the size of the jpg picture. I thought it had been resized before I attached it, but apparently it hadn't. Well at least you got a good look at Susan, huh! congratulations again Susan and thank you for making Made For Memories your favorite Scrapbook Store!

I hope everyone had a fabulous fourth of July and enjoyed the spectacular fire works, barb-b-ques and family time! If you took lots of pictures we have the perfect solution for scrapbooking them. This Saturday's Bazzill Workshop is a red, white and blue embellished coin album that is too cute for words! We have a couple of spots available so if you're looking for something fun to do Sat morning and want to take a great class give us a call and add your name to the list. Speaking of Saturday's workshops, don't forget our incredible Anna Griffin workshops. Two classes the Saturday offer 2 pages in each class. They are typical Anna style complete with embellishments, flowers envelopes and cards. We only have 2 spots available. If you've never taken one of these classes before I guarantee you will not only a great time but you'll learn new techniques as well.

July Happenings

Our NISSA Promotion began on Monday and boy have we had a run on the artbins and rub-ons. We have sold out of the 12x12 paper holders but don't fret our second shipment will arrive tomorrow. The promotion runs through the 22nd so you'll want to take advantage of these bargains. Remember all Making Memories rub-ons and Artbin satchels are buy one / get one 1/2 off.

EK Scutto Bag Raffle Continues
Ok, so you've seen that people really do win great prizes here at Made For Memories. We gave away 30 pink baskets in June, and one huge basket to our 50,000th customer... and soon it will be time for the "Grand Daddy" of them all. Be sure to purchase your $5.00 raffle tickets for this incredible $1,200.00 value!

Celebrity Guest Teacher coming in August
We have a real treat for you in August. Julie Bateman from The Scrapbook Shoppe in Tampa will be teaching a four hour workshop on Saturday, August 20th from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Julie Has been scrapbooking since 1998 and has been published in Creating Keepsakes, World of Memories, Paperkuts and has taught at both the Tampa Scrapbook Expo and Orlando Memories Expo. She has taught on several Scrapbooking Cruises as well. This high energy, multi talented gal opened her store in 2001 and hasn't stopped since. Her talents and creativity and known throughout the industry. You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best. Class size will be limited so be sure to sign up early!

The store is brimming with wonderful new products. As you know our merchandise turns every 30-60 days and papers aren't reordered. This is what enables us to provide you with new products on a daily basis. We love it as much as you do. In a rapidly changing industry like ours, it's essential to provide fresh new looks for the avid scrapbooker. We strive to bring you what you want!

The weeks New Products

K & Co: More Basic Grey 14 patterns and both 8x8 and 12x12 albums. This is one exception that I made and reordered. These very popular papers are just too gorgeous not to have in your collection.

Scrapwoks: Alphabet rub-ons in 6 great colors and matching metal embellishments. These ever popular rub-ons are a must have. Two colors in each case.

EK Success: Yes, the mini cutters, blades, rub-on tools and all the other items that we sold out of during our promotions are back in stock. Also the new stamps that Jeanine demonstrated for boys and girls are in. If you special ordered yours, don't worry, we've already put them aside. These will sell out fast so check them out asap.

Sandy Lion: Kelly Panacci sentiments, two styles that match the papers we already have.

Scrapbook Trends: Creatable Cards and Tags is back in stock. This hot seller is packed full of ideas for great cards and tags for every occasion.

Scenic Route: 8 new styles of 12x12 papers in colors and patterns that will make you go ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! They are so beautiful that the possibilities for pages are endless.

Chatterbox: Yes, they are finally here...14 new papers in the Dorm Room collection. Oranges, browns and greens...you'll love them.

The Paper Lady: Ok, this new line is just toooooooo cute! 13 styles of paper to choose from with two matching cardstock stickers. This is so whimsical that you can't help but love it. From Freddy the Frog to Carlos the Crab, you'll want to use each one of the patterns.

Carolee's: More new twill ribbons for dogs, beach western and patriotic. Seven great new semi distressed papers Retro talk, lime green dots, stripes and patterns and beautiful pink flowers and solids. A retro pink & Brown thats pretty cool too.

Have a great weekend and we'll all keep our fingers crossed that we dodge another bullet and Emily will pass us by. Don't forget Saturday's workshops!

Saturday, July 16th
Bazzill Summer Coin Album: 10:30 - 12:30           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anna Griffin: 2:00 - 3:30 and 3:30 - 5:00
 


 

Happy Scrapping!

Ade
 

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Weekly Update: June 30, 2005

Well, here it is the last day of the month already, and what a month it has been! Our Anniversary celebration has been a tremendous success. I don't think I've ever seen so many items sell out so fast. I hope you all enjoyed all the weekly specials, the demo days, the raffle baskets, and the special classes we offered throughout the month. I know the entire staff has had a ball, even if we are tired! Congratulations to all 30 of our lucky raffle winners. You can check out the list of winners on our website.

 

As we close out this month let me again say thank you for five wonderful years. Your support has been great and the friendships I have made, have been an added bonus. It feels more like an extended family rather than just a business. We opened our doors in faith and have always tried to run our business with honesty and integrity. I believe we have been abundantly blessed and promise to continue to stay the course. HERE'S TO THE NEXT FIVE YEARS!!!

July Happenings:

NISSA Promotion July 11 - 22
Just in time for all you gals going to SDV or CKU, you'll want all the storage you can get, and we have just what you need.
Artbin 12x12 paper holders and supply cases
Making Memories Rub On Alphabets
During this two week period, these items will be on special promotion in all NISSA stores, buy one / get one ˝ off! Talk about a bang for your buck!

50,000th Customer
Sometime this month that lucky gal will walk through our door and shop. When she checks out she'll find out that she's that lucky person to win a basket filled with $600.00 worth of great new products! Be sure to make Made For Memories a regular stop during the month of July. You never know, you could be just the one to win!

EK Scutto Bag Raffle
Yes, that Scutto bag filled with $1,200.00 worth of incredible products is sitting here just waiting to go home with someone! Raffle tickets will continue to be sold throughout the month. Some gals are purchasing one or more a week. If you haven't gotten yours yet, it's not too late! Check out the photo of it on the website! That should be enough to wet your appetite.

Workshops
We have some great workshops scheduled in July. Jeannie's paint can and clipboard class has been rescheduled due to her illness. We're glad to report she's doing better and will be back to work next week. She's also teaching a great new spiral album class on the 30th using all the bright papers and embellishments from designer Kimberly Hodges, for K&CO. We sold out of this line within a week and had to do a re-order they were so popular. We've had lots of requests for this class so I'm sure it will fill quickly. Remember all class samples are displayed in the store. You can also view the full calendar on our website.

Jenny's Bazzill classes, both the mini album and bits and pieces classes are always a treat. This month she'll be teaching a summer coin album that is just tooooooooo cute. Becky's technique class on Alcohol Inks offers several ways for using these great ink dyes. If you've been afraid to try these before, here's your chance to learn from a real artist! Call today and add your name to the list for a class. We guarantee
you will not only learn something, you'll have a lot of fun while you're at it.

This weeks New Products

Sugar Tree:
Double spread papers for France, London, New York, sea shore and Mexican. This is a very popular line.

Accu-Cut:
Zippe mates are back in stock and guess what? They're PINK! These wonderful machines are great for both your dry embossing templates and your quickutz templates.

Bound & Determined: new albums for vacations, denims, and elegant silks

Creative Imaginations:
Remember those David Walker alphabet stickers that everyone loved and they quit making? Well want no more... you can now get that famous look from his rubber stamp alphabet... no more running out of sticker letters, you can just keep on stamping!

Reminisce:
fabulous pool party (summer swimming) papers, 4 coordinating patterns and a matching sticker.

Die Cuts With A View:
More rub ons, vellum quotes and word sticker sets

Quickutz:
more shapes and alphabets

Bo Bunny:
Plaid papers in blues, matches all the great Father's Day collection that we have

Creating Keepsakes:
August issue, and Scrapbooks to Cherish, idea book

Karen Foster:
OK this shipment was huge and it is all adorable. Enamel alphabets, and frames, gold and silver buckles, magnetic journals, sticky pockets, gel flowers and waxy floss in 14 colors. You have to see all this stuff to believe it. It's adorable!

Applegate Page Kits: Y
ou know them, you love them, and they just keep outdoing themselves. Along with the reorders came 5 new designs: Sisters, Beach Bums, Travel, Birthday and an incredible Mickey Mouse. You will love them when you see them.

Flair:
Ok this stuff is also toooooooooo cute. Cardstock stickers for family, brothers, sisters, dogs and cats.6 matching family papers and 6 pet papers with 9 coordinating metal tags. These are all bright and beautiful. Stripes and dots and can be used for almost anything.

That's it for now but tomorrow is always another day for deliveries. Please note that we will be closed on Monday, July 4th. Not because it's my birthday on the 2nd, but because we're celebrating our Country's birthday instead! Imagine that!

Enjoy the Holdiay! Happing Scrapping!

Ade

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Anniversary Celebration
Week 4 June 26th - 30th

Feel The Magic

Dreams really do come true! Come celebrate with Mickey. From Cinderella's castle to Fun in the Sun Mickey... all EK Success Disney stamps, papers, stickers and embellishments at a 50% off savings! Today your Prince has come!



50% off ALL EK SUCCESS DISNEY PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY!

Don't forget to buy your $1.00 raffle tickets for our daily gift box give-a-ways!
Only 5 days left!

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Weekly Update: June 23, 2005

We are in week three of our month long anniversary celebration and what a celebration it has been! Thank you for all of your good wishes, encouraging words, and the many gifts and cards we have received. You are the reason for our success. Our promotions have been so much fun. It amazes me how many of you call or E-mail the moment the Anniversary Update hits your inbox! As we wind down the month with the last of our weekly specials next week, I hope you will agree that we are ending the month with as big a bang as we began.

Our pink gift boxes have been a big hit. It is so much fun to watch as our lucky winners scope out each basket before making their choice. Each winner has delighted us with shouts of glee! Be sure to check the website for a complete list of our lucky winners. We still have 8 baskets left for 8 lucky gals. Drawings will continue thru June 30th, so if you haven't purchased a ticket yet, it's not to late! Tickets are only $1.00 each.

We have a very special promotion planned for July as well. I think you will be pleased at what we have to offer you. Mark your calendars now for July 11th thru 22nd. As a cooperative effort, all NISSA Member Stores (National Association of Independent Scrapbook Stores) will be participating in this special event. What a wonderful opportunity for our stores to work together and be able to offer so many customers, these special prices. Watch your E-mails for more details.

Don't forget that also in July, one lucky lady will walk through our door, make her purchase, and walk away with that basket filled with $600.00 worth of incredible new products. That lucky 50,000th customer is drawing near. Who will it be? Will it be you?

EK Scutto Bag Raffle
Tickets are rapidly selling for the chance at winning this incredible travel bag filled with over $1,200.00 worth of the latest and greatest products! If you haven't seen the display yet... come check out this. I guarantee you'll want to have your name in that raffle bucket too! Tickets are $5.00 each and can be purchased from now until August 31st when the winning name will be drawn.

Welcome home Jeannie from your whirlwind trip to France. We've missed you! Unfortunately, Jeannie brought home more than just souvenirs. She came home sick and with double ear infections to boot. Due to her illness we have canceled her Saturday class for the paint can and clipboard. We will reschedule and have notified all who were signed up for the class. Don't panic, we'll find a rain date that will work for everyone!

This Saturday's Workshop
It's In The Bag...Summer That Is!
10:30 am - 12:30 pm


The latest mini album to hit the scrapbook world. Kim will show you how to transform an ordinary paper bag into a beautiful mini album filled with pockets for tags and journaling and loaded with ribbons and charm. We have a few spots left. If you have seen the sample in the store, then you know what I'm talking about. Come join in on the latest scrapbooking craze! You will simply love this class.

July workshops are being finalized as we speak. I had to wait for vacationing teachers to return, samples to be done, and products to arrive. I promise it will be out next week. Check the website the end of next week. It should be posted.
 


This weeks New Products

American Crafts: more great ribbon combos

Memory Makers: Computer Scrapbooking... Whether you are a computer expert or novice, this book will help you learn to use your computer more effectively in your scrapbooking

Griffs: more of those wonderful word diecuts that are perfect for your titles

Mini Stackables: These are selling as fast as the come in. If you haven't seen this wonderful home storage system come check it out!

Scrapbook Trends: Vacations 2005. Made For Memories customer, Linda Harrison has done it again! Her US Open 2005 pages are published in this wonderful vacation idea book.

Quickutz: more shapes and alphabets

EK Success: The new mini cutterpeades and new blades are here! Perfect for you card makers! New Mickey Albums in both 8x8 and 12x12 albums! Eight new alphabet and number stamps. Maple Lane 6x12 albums in 4 colors. This unique new size is very cool! 7 new Over The Moon Press Papers. Yes, as usual they are all beautiful! The are complimented with the new overlay vellum stickers, rub on, alphabets and wooden and twill embellishments that match! New classified AD stickers that are sooooooooo cool in 15 different categories. Talk about unique.
Remember what I said about this wonderful Company... they are forefront in the industry in design, product development and creative ideas.   

So much going on... take some time to drop in to see it all! Have a great weekend!

Happy Scrapping!

Ade
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Anniversary Celebration
Week 3 June 19th - 25th


Have You Come Unglued?

Think "Pink"! Limited edition Hermafix dispensers in pink and refills at 50% off. Wow, that's reason enough to come unglued. For the first time ever we are offering Hermafix "ON SALE"! These limited edition dispensers are available in all three varieties... repositionable, permanent and tabs. Limit one dispenser and one refill of each design per customer. EK 3D Dots also 50% off. Sale pertains to promotional items only. Hurry in and come unglued!


50% OFF ALL LIMITED EDITION HERMAFIX ON DISPLAY!               

50% off Making Memories Distress Kits.

Distress it and glue it at this great savings. Distress kit includes bone folder, stipple brush, steel wool, chalk and applicator, sandpapers, foam brushes, sanding block, emery boards, edge scrapper, paint combo, and ink sponges.


Don't forget to buy your $1.00 raffle tickets for our daily gift box give-a-way!

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Weekly Update: June 17, 2005

Wow, Unbelievable! Another stellar week here at Made For Memories! The turn out for our Anniversary Promotion has been overwhelming, and it's not over yet! It just keeps getting better! We have more surprises planned. These may be a long, hot, rainy summer days for some, but for us it's crisp cool days of "JOY".

 

Thank you for your wonderful support. I'm glad so many of you are having as much fun as we are! Those adorable pink gift baskets continue to please. Congratulations to our 16 lucky winners so far! Check out the website for the list of winners! It is so fun to watch each one as the walk around the store examining each basket before finding the perfect one! Remember, it's not too late. You could find yourself choosing a basket with your name on it too. Raffle tickets are only $1.00 and will continue to be sold until the last basket is given away on June 30th!

EK Scutto Bag Raffle
Guess what's front and center on the highlight table? An EK Scutto Bag filled with over $1,200.00 worth of brand new, wonderful, incredible, latest and greatest, scrapbook supplies! The list of contents is also posted. One lucky winner will walk away, rolling this magnificent bag on August 31st when we choose the winning ticket! Raffle tickets are on sale now. $5.00 each. The more you buy the better your chances. Tickets will be sold until the very last day so hurry in and check out this awesome bag!

50,000th Customers
Can you believe it? Yes, it's true we are rapidly approaching our 50,000th customer. We have tracked our customer count since we opened the store and are so proud to know that so many wonderful scrapbookers have passed through our front door! You will notice a wonderful gift basket also on the front table that is filled with $600.00 worth of great new products! This will be awarded to that one lucky customer who just happens to be the 50,000th one to cross that threshold! Could it be you? Yes it could! The only hint, I'll give you is that we know it will happen sometime in July! Maybe Made For Memories should bee a regular stop on your daily errands run! Who knows, it just might be you!

NISSA
NISSA stands for National Independent Scrapbook Stores Association. I am privileged to serve on the Board of Directors of this incredible organization and have for several years now. It consists of independent stores throughout the State of Florida. Made For Memories is privileged to be the only member representing the area from St. Petersburg to Port Charlotte. We work closely together, to serve the needs of this vastly growing industry and to support each other by sharing in many special events and promotions. We also share vital information pertinent to our growing businesses and are a link between independent stores and manufacturers. It is an awesome group of talented, intelligent and creative store owners and highly regarded in the craft industry. We have collectively planned many events throughout the remainder of the year beginning with a promotion in July. Here's a hint for what's in store for the future: How would you like to get together with 600 of your closest friends and crop till you drop, knowing that you'll be fed, treated and have shopping at your finger tips? Sound like fun? Just watch your E-mails for NISSA Promo's!

As our Anniversary Celebration continues be sure to watch for your E-mail for next weeks special. Have you come unglued? If so, you won't want to miss this one. Watch for Sunday's Update!

This Saturday's Workshops

Bazzill Build An Album 10:30 am - 12:30 pm you'll create three 8x8 pages and go home with layouts for two more. There are all sorts of little hiding places to add monograms, quotations, journaling and rubber stamping. You'll have to look closely to discover every little secret in each page layout!

Anna Griffin 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm and 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm You can choose between class A or class B or you can take both. Complete a double page layout and bonus in true Anna Griffin style. The beautiful pages display the techniques of layering, pleating.

Check out the workshop schedule on our website for other incredible workshops in June! Now's the time to take advantage of these great learning opportunities!

This Weeks New Products


Heidi Grace Designs: 7 new oriental papers including some rice papers. Perfect for all the Oriental adoption requests we have for papers. 5 bright blue patterns that just scream fun and red and blue Lucite alphabets to match.

Paperkuts: 2005 Family Matters Idea Book filled with inspiration

It Takes Two: 4-H paper is back in stock as well as the ever popular cruise ship, cute new baseball paper and poems for vacations, brothers, sisters, and family.
Sandy Lion: The 12x12 Thomas The Tank Album! It is just tooooooooo cute!

Westrim: 12 "NEW" paper bliss designs, one is cuter than the next

Mrs. Grossmans: More 8x8 albums...can't keep these in stock!

American Crafts: Yes, they are finally here. The packaged ribbons in 9 colors. Each package contains six different ribbons in the same color. They match almost every paper in the store.

We R Memory Keepers: Those wonderful embossible designs are back in stock. From bath time to the zoo we've got you covered!

Cloud 9: Coasters... yes, those popular, adorable coasters are here in 16 different themes to choose from. Each package contains 3 different designs per theme. You'll love them.

Hellmar: Vellum spray adhesive is back in stock as well as bone folders

Highshmith: The photo storage boxes are in as well as index cards and album cases. If you need storage these are very popular items.

Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's! I know I said it last week too, just reminding everyone to take lot's of pictures and give lot's of hugs! Don't forget to watch for this weekend's Anniversary E-mail!

Happy Scrapping and have a great weekend!

Ade

 


Anniversary Celebration
Week 2 June 12th - 18th

Take A Vacation


From Alaska to Washington, DC, or the Bahama's to Japan, come celebrate another Anniversary week with all the Jolee's embellishments you need to add the finishing touches to your vacation pages! Selected Cathy B. Florida papers and matching stickers are also an added bonus! Perfect for those summer pages!

                        All EK Selected Jolee's themes on display are 50% off.
                                Hurry before the ship sails without you!


Don't forget to buy your $1.00 raffle tickets for our daily gift box give-a-way!

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June 10, 2005

Wow what a week it has been! I can't imagine celebrating our 5 year anniversary any other way. The response to our weekly specials has been amazing. Everyone has loved the gift baskets and everyday when that phone call is made, there are shrieks of resounding joy on the other end of the phone! Congratulations to each of our lucky winners so far. Remember, it's not too late to get in on the fun. Drawings continue daily through the end of the month! Tickets are only $1.00 each! Stop in and get yours, who knows, you too might get a lucky phone call!

Yesterday's turnout for Jeanine, our EK rep, was just amazing! A huge thank you to her for the tireless job of doing demo's all day and showing everyone all the great tools of the trade. Jeanine never had a chance to sit once during the day, she never got any lunch, I think I saw her take a sip of water once but I'm not sure! At 6:00 pm when we finished ringing the last customer out, I saw her stop for just a moment, and take a deep breath! She was wonderful! I hope you all enjoyed the day and had as much fun as we did. Kudos's Jeanine, you're the best! 


As our Anniversary Celebration continues remember to watch your E-mail for next weeks special. Are you ready to take a vacation? If so, be sure to check out your Anniversary E-mail Update on Sunday... we'll jump start your vacation in a great way!

June Workshops
Wow, do we have some awesome workshops this month. Last week's kick off class were great and were only the beginning! Tomorrow's Bazzill Father's Day mug is the perfect class to take if you haven't completed your Father's Day project yet! Choose from two layouts and put a smile on Dad's face! Paper Bag's aren't just for lunches anymore! If you saw me on Channel 7 last week, then you saw the same book I showed on the air! Kim's Bag book class is tooooooooooooo cute. Everyone has commented on it. There are a few spots left so hurry and call and get your name on the list! I promise you will be inspired to make another, and another and another! The Bazzill Build An Album class is phenomenal. Samples for both June and July workshops are completed. They are filled with unique ideas and techniques. If you want to complete an entire 8x8 album, here's a jump start. Lots of additional ideas are also offered!

Website
All workshops, events, promotions and other info are now listed on our website. Yes, it's still under construction but we are finally headed in the right direction so be sure to check it out. Soon we will have a great new look and will have photo's of all the new products, page ideas and other info to share. Stay tuned.

Mini Stackables
The mini stackables hit the floor last week and are selling like hot cakes! If you are looking for the perfect storage system and haven't seen these yet, come check them out! They are versatile, interchangeable and I think the best storage system I have seen for stamping and scrapbooking supplies. All units are special ordered so you can design the one that works best for you! Just think how nice it would be to have all your supplies at your fingertips, organized and labeled. No more tupperware containers or show boxes stacked to the ceiling. Come check out this incredible new system!

This Weeks New Products

Bo- Bunny Press: t
hree great new papers for Father's Day and 2 cardstock stickers in green and blue tones. Very cute

Making Memories:
Page Pebbles, photo anchors, pewter brads, safety pins and flowers... more great embellishments. Alphabet Foam Stamps in every font... man to we have a supply!

Quickutz:
The Bazzill self adhesive strips are in a variety of colors. You saw them when Melanie Simpson was here and loved them, now you can have your own!

Magic Scraps:
More of those wonderful Flair button embellishments

Paper Patch:
3 great racing papers, perfect for all the new NASCAR stuff and a new tennis and picnic paper

Creative Imaginations:
Father's Day papers and stickers, beach epoxy stickers, coffee house paper in 3 patterns, camp and monkey paper with matching stickers, more prom, wedding, toddler and athletic papers

Creating Keepsakes:
The Elements sets that you've been waiting for. Five books in a boxed set. Embellishments, backgrounds, photographs, text and dimensional. Perfect for your scrapbook library.

Don't let the rain keep you from stopping in this weekend. What a perfect reason to load up on supplies and crop the night away! Have a great weekend! Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's. Give hugs, take pictures and savor the moments!

Watch For This Weekend's Anniversary E-mail!

Happy Scrapping!

Ade

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Anniversary Celebration
Week 1 June 5th - 11th

Tools For The Trade

Cut, Staple & Rub! No it's not a new dance, it's all the new tools from EK Success. From the new 12" stapler and beautiful decorated staples, to the new rub one tool and new adhesive remover, all at a 50% off savings. Yes that's right. Cutter Bee's, Cutterpede's and Honey Bee's are not just insects... they are the best basic tools for every scrapbooking kit! We have so many other wonderful tools as well. Come check out all these wonderful promotional items and save a bundle at the same time as we kick off our month long Anniversary celebration!

Thursday, June 9th Jeanine Dodgen, our wonderful EK rep, will spend the day demonstrating all the new products. From color wheels, to embossing powders, Jeanine will make every technique look easy, and show you, how you too, can learn to incorporate these techniques into your everyday scrapbooking!


50% OFF ALL PROMOTIONAL EK SUCCESS ITEMS ON DISPLAY. HURRY WHILE SUPPLY LASTS!

Don't forget to buy your $1.00 raffle tickets for our daily gift box give-a-ways!
 

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Made For Memories Design Team

 

Have people told you how talented you are and that you should submit your work for publication? Well here’s your chance to show off your talents and fulfill another creative outlet! Made For Memories has openings for 6 Design Team Members. We are excited about the endless possibilities this will offer, and it may be just the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

 

Design Team members would be required to fulfill responsibilities for samples pages, make & takes and be willing to teach an occasional workshop on a rotating basis. Contract lasts for one year.

 

Requirements

·        4 single page samples per month

·        6 make & takes per year

·        6 workshops per year

·        1 Design Team meeting per month

           

 All supplies will be provided by Made For Memories. Additional compensation can also be made for other projects. These will be discussed during the juried process.

 

Benefits

 

·        monthly financial compensation

·        additional compensation for workshops

·        preview of all sales and ability to purchase prior to the sale

·        preview of all trade show orders

·        free product given throughout the year

·        assistance in getting your work published in the trades

·        exposure to other member stores in the NISSA organization  

 

If you are looking for some extra cash and exposure in the scrapbook world, this may be for you! Please E-mail me at madeformemories@aol.com to arrange a meeting. Please be prepared to bring samples of your work as well.

 

A complete list of benefits and compensation will be given during the interview process. We are excited about this opportunity and hope you will consider it as well.

 


 "To strive, to seek, to find and not to yield."  Tennyson