Sorry I did not post the pictures of some of the new things that have been arriving. Today was a very tragic day for our family as our 16 year old Puppy Dog went to heaven. Winner was a very important part of our family and it was a tough day. I will try to post tomorrow or Sunday. . . .I do know that many of the new products have been flying off the shelves so you might want to shop early for the best selection.

I also should mention that I really appreciate the positive comments about our blog and it is wonderful to hear that many people check it on a regular basis. One of the many areas we are hoping to strengthen in is the frequency of when we update the blog as well as getting more layouts and ideas on it. Thanks for your patience.

Hi!

Sorry I have not been good at updating our blog lately. We have been busy unpacking boxes, getting classes organized and ready and of course getting ready for CHA! I am so excited!

We have had a wonderful selection of NEW products arrive and we will try and post pictures of all the incredible new things tomorrow!

Also, just a reminder to our Members that Acrylic Stamps and Magazines (including the new ones) are two of the five specials on sale for you this week.

Grungeboard has arrived! Some of you may be wondering exactly what is Grungeboard and I encourage you to watch the Tim Holtz Video!

http://timholtz.com/vid_grungeboard.html

I am sure after watching his video you will love Grungeboard. This Paperbased Board is completely flexible and will not tear or rip. It is fantastic for sanding, staining, sewing and so much more!

Hi!
We had a wonderful Staff Crop on Sunday and with that came a Store Building and Strengthening Session. One of the ideas that came out it is

It's Going To Be Great in 2008!

And I am excited to say with all the incredible ideas that came in - it really is going to be great in 2008. We have incredible staff and support team that are totally full of fantastic ideas. We have many exciting new things coming in to play - some that I announced on Sunday. Like our Next Scrapmania is sponsored by Sparkle and Sprinkle. Join us on either Friday February 1st, Saturday February 2nd or Monday February 4th and you will receive a free gift from Sparkle and Sprinkle which is our main supplier for Glitter and Embossing Powders. By the way we have another huge order arriving from them any day now. Also after the incredible brainstorming session on Sunday it has been decided that Saturday Crops are coming back starting with Scrapmania on February 2nd. We will also be having Demos one Saturday night each month. Join us at 7:00 on February 9th as Dawn demonstrates the wonderful techniques you can do with Glitter and Embossing Powders. Or better still join us for Crop Night on Saturday February 9th and at 9:00 as part of your evening come and create a make and take with Dawn using Glitter and Embossing Powders. For those of you who do not know Dawn, she is an absolute incredible Teacher that can even teach many, many experts in the industry new things. You will love her style and her patience as she teaches you exciting ways to use the products!

Express Scrapbooking will be another Saturday Night Class that we will be offering. I hear so often - I just wish I could catch up. Well during this class you will be creating three double page spreads. Yes you heard right 6 pages will be heading into your album at the end of this night. Just think of the pictures that will be scrapbooked with our Express Scrapbooking Class. Join us on Saturday February 16th at 7:00! This class will be in our Classroom and so we will still be able to have our regular Crop Night at the same time. Perhaps you would like to make a night of it and join the crop after your Class.

Our Saturday Night Crops will also have some differences. Absolutely NO seating arrangement. First come first served on the seats. Yes if your friends have already booked in you are welcome to save their seats beside yours. Food and closed drinks are welcome in the Crop Room on Saturday Nights only. This will be on a trial basis for the month of February and we will welcome your feedback on these changes.

We have lots more exciting events happening but it is getting late and we have had many more boxes of NEW Products that are waiting to be unpacked. Have a Fantastic Day!

Basic Grey Two Scoops is on the Shelves!!!

The lastest Basic Grey Line is beautiful and it has arrived and is ready and waiting for you. Members between now and Saturday receive 20% off this line and Non-Members received 10% off. You will love the Basic Grey Stamps

The excitement is truly mounting! We have had the confirmed word that unless the eagerly awaited parcel goes missing between now and tomorrow - The NEW Two Scoops will be on our shelves by Tuesday Evening at the latest! Quite often our shipment arrives earlier in the day so it might even be ready and waiting earlier than that!

Psst..... I have heard that the New Basic Grey Line - Two Scoops should be arriving any day and as you know we try really hard to get the line out as soon as we receive it and with a 20% off discount for Members and 10% off for Non-Members for the first few days that it is here!

Just to let you know we have a 25% off all Basic Grey Lines including Rub-ons and more for Members on until Sunday January 6th! Help make room for the latest line!

Happy New Year! ! !

We are back to regular hours on Wednesday January 2nd and will be open from 10:00 in the morning until 9:00 at night! We still have two spots left in Wednesday nights Christmas Layout Class, so come in and register or call 955-3236 to register. Imagine getting a jump on your Christmas Pictures, by putting together a double page spread on January 2nd! Also just a reminder we have many people who are purchasing our classes and letting us know when they register that they will not be there. They pick up the kits and come in and work on it when the time works better for them and that is a great idea as they are still completing their albums and learning new techniques!

Some of the incredible new products that have gone out include Around the Block Frame Tape Stickers in four different colors and varieties!



New Flowers from Imaginisce called Butterfly Blooms in three different sizes