Hi!


We are only 5 days away from National Scrapbook Day, Saturday, May 02. We are getting several Make and Takes ready for the big day. We will be celebrating from 10 - 3p. Make sure you come in and have some fun! We also have an all day crop going on. Lots happening!


We have gotten in new Jolee's that are so cute! I can't pick out a favorite but its between the kiddie sandbox and Times Square. We got in several children's and travel ones. We also got wedding and flowers. All are very cute. I love the detail Jolee's put into their embellishments. They really add to a layout or card.

We had a good time at the Cricut Club. We all got together and used Life is a Beach and made cards and layouts. I love learning different Cricut techniques from everyone. If you have a Cricut, you might want to join our group. We meet once a month and swap cartridges and share various ideas on how to get the best use of our Cricuts. Its amazing to learn a new trick or technique someone else has learned. I love it! Plus, the socializing is wonderful.


Don't forget to check our website for the latest in classes. We have several new ones coming up in May. For everyone who has been asking about the Stationary Box class, we finally have it on the schedule for Sat, May 16 from 11-2. Call and get signed up soon because this class will definitely fill up fast.


National Scrapbook Day will be my last day at the store. The time has come for me to head back to Minnesota. I will love being closer to my granddaughters, but I will miss all of you very much. I have enjoyed getting to know each of you and spending time together has been a huge blessing to me. Each of you has a special place in my heart and I will never forget you. I have lots of pictures to remind me of our times together. My plan is to come back for Cricut Club each month. I probably will have to wait until later this summer to start. I won't be gone forever. Marcia and Shawna can't get rid of me that easily!! Brandi is back and will be taking over the blog. We are happy to have her back on board.


I hope to see you on Saturday for National Scrapbook Day. Thanks for making my time here so memorable. You all will be missed.


Debb

Hi!
Weren't these last two days of spring wonderful? Where did it go? Today we are back to normal, overcast and threatening rain. It could be worse. I could be back in Minnesota where they had a snowstorm yesterday. At least we don't have to shovel rain!
We had so much fun last Sunday playing ScrapBingo. We had lots of new faces from the Paper Chase joining us. I ended up coming in, not to work, but to join in the fun! You may want to come in and play bingo while you scrap. Call and get signed up for the next one in May.
Today we got a shipment of Heidi Grace's new line.......Forever Love. Its not only for wedding, but for any special time with friends or family. There are papers and embellishments of all kinds. They should be on the floor by this weekend. You will want to see these for sure!
Have you seen the latest in punches? EK Success has come out with flat ones. They are much easier to use. We got lots of different punches in, both shapes and borders. There is also a storage system for them that makes it easier to carry them with you to crops, etc. Make sure you come in and check them out!! I know they won't last long.
Vickie's Acrylic Book class has a few openings. This class is free, you just need to buy your supplies when you come in. Its a cute little book......perfect for a Mother's Day gift or some special person in your life. She made hers about being a princess, but you can choose your own theme. The class is Sunday, May 03 at 2pm. Hurry and get on the list for this one.
Cricut Club will meet this Sunday, April 26. We have the 2 newest cartridges........Life's a Beach and Lyrical. They are in the store for you to use. The alphabet choices are endless with Lyrical. There are lots of phrases that are very useful. I will be featuring this cartridge Sunday. Bring in your projects and join in the fun. If you are not a Club member, you can pay $5 for the day and use our cartridges. Can't beat that! I would like it if you call and let me know you are coming so I can plan ahead for space. Thanks!
Speaking of Cricut, our Cricut classes are going great! We have had great turnouts for all three classes, Beginners, Advanced and Design Studio. If you have the Cricut machine, make sure you sign up and take one of Linda's classes and learn what all this machine can do. Its amazing.
This Sat, April 24 is our All Day Crop. Come and work on your projects from 10am until midnight. Marcia will be making her traditional big lunch and dessert for later in the evening. Call and sign up by Thursday. This crop is always a good time.
I have been busy making die cuts of Sesame Street characters and Hello Kitty. They have been selling quickly. I just made some dog ones and they are almost gone. I hope to have a variety of die cuts out before I leave next week. I'll probably have to come in at 3am to get them all made. Who needs sleep anyway! I told Vickie I will have to make at least 10 trips back and forth to get all my things. She is taking inventory of all the things I "need" to leave here. Yah, right. I'm thinking I need to get a trailer hitch, hook it up to her scrapbook room and head for home. Just might be easier. Since she is always in the room working, I would be taking her home with me. Its sounding better all the time.
Remember to check our website often. Classes are added and you won't want to miss out on anything!
My last day is Monday. I will be here all weekend so come in and see me while you check out the new product we have.
Debb

Hello Everyone!!
Is everyone enjoying this spring-like weather? I'm loving it!!! I hope it stays for a long time.
Everyone sure had a good time during the Second Annual Paper Chase. I miss the crowds of people who came in to see us. I hate to admit this, but I even miss the long lines waiting to check out! It was so much fun seeing eager faces and hearing about the different experiences at each of the stores. I just wish I could have been out there, too!!! Vickie and I started our own Paper Chase yesterday. We visited a couple of stores in the area and checked out their product. I like how each store carries a different version of some of the brands. We hope to visit a couple more stores. Its even fun to do it "after the fact".
Last Sunday we had a full house for the Wax Painting class. The participants had a blast and left with several creations. The pictures they made were beautiful. John will be coming back in May to teach another class. Watch our website for date and time. This class fills up fast so make sure you sign up right away.
We are looking forward to National Scrapbook Day on Saturday, May 2. We are busy getting make n' takes ready. We are even contemplating a decorating contest. Lots of ideas in the works. You won't want to miss it!
Our Cricut Club normally meets on the second Sunday of the month. However, since Easter is this Sunday, we will be meeting April 26, the last Sunday in April. We have the two newest cartridges in the store for you to use.......Life is a Beach and Lyrical. Come in and add some pizazz to your layouts. Lyrical has six different fonts on it. It is a great cartridge. Both of these cartridges will be available for your use on Sunday. Also, make sure you check out the various Cricut classes we are offering. There is one for everyone! If you have Design Studio, make sure you take Linda's class on how to use this program. It increases your Cricut's capabilities and allows endless creativity on your part.
Vickie's Spring Card class on Sunday, April 26 has some openings available. Come in and see these cute cards you will be making. There is a good variety of all occasion cards. Make sure you sign up soon. This class will fill up fast.
Shawna has her monthly Basic Grey card class, Tuesday, April 21. This has been a popular class. If you like Basic Grey papers, this class is for you.
Don't forget about our ScrapBingo on Sunday, April 19. If you just want to come and crop and not play Bingo, that's okay. But I bet you will get caught up in the fun of the game!! The crop is free, and Bingo is $5.00. Its always a lot of fun. Be sure to call and get signed up.
I will be here for another two weeks and then its back to Minnesota for me. I hope these couple of weeks go by slowly. Its going to be hard to leave everyone. For now, I don't even want to think about it. All I know is I have enough scrapbook supplies here to fill a 747 cargo plane! For those of you who aren't familiar with aircraft types, a 747 is HUGE! And I could fill it to the brim. I'm going to have to add on to my house or sell all my furniture just to get my scrapbook stuff in! I'm thinking of putting paper racks in my showers and just use the bathtub. If I'm not careful, I'll be filling up the tub and having to use the garden hose to clean up. Its a good thing this is such a great hobby. It's worth using the garden hose. But, my neighbors might squawk.
Have a good weekend!
Debb