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We have alot going on!


Thursday I had a meeting with two local radio reps.  They wanted to know what's "new" at the store so they can help promote the things we do!  For about 45 minutes, they asked questions about different products, services, classes and specials . . . and it was really good for not only them, but me!  Sometimes I get so busy working on the business that I forget to sit back and reflect on all the great products, services, and classes we provide!  It often takes an "outside" person to make me realize how unique my business is.

We do the radio station's printing so they knew all about our printing services . . .  and now they realize how much we really have to offer! 

Not only do we carry scrapbooking supplies, but we have other art and craft supplies too --  altered art, rubberstamping, polymer clay, kids' crafts, Pergamano, painting, beading, and more.  In addition, we have stationery, picture frames and office supplies. 

Our class offerings are varied -- scrapbooking, cardmaking, rubberstamping, altered art, Pergamanom, Cricut, polymer clay, and more.  We also have "Crops" where customers bring in whatever they want to work on.  Each cropper gets 6 feet of table space, full access to the classroom tools, and visits while enjoying their projects and the food we provide. 

Plus, we offer our classroom to groups for private classes or other events. 

I think the radio representatives were most impressed with two of our current promotions.  First, we're now offering a "Gobble Gobble" buck for every $25 a person spends on merchandise.  These bucks can be redeemed like cash right after Thanksgiving.  Another ongoing promotion is our Purple Scrap Strong bracelet.  The bracelet is free with any purchase and those who wear it into the store can take advantage of daily specials we have ONLY for bracelet wearers. 

We do all this . . .  while getting new products in every week, offering our products at a discount, and taking pride into getting to know our customers.

I couldn't be more pleased with how the business has developed over the past 4+ years and, more importantly, I couldn't be more pleased with all the great friends I've made.

Thanks to all our customers for supporting Scrapper's Edge!!!!!

Check out the November Kit!


Check out our November Kit!

They're ready NOW for all subscribers.  If you're not a subscriber, there will be more kits ready next week.  (It's smart to subscribe to ensure you get a kit!  While we try to make extra kits every month, we can only guarantee that we'll have enough for our subscribers.)

To subscribe, visit:  www.ScrappersEdge.net

This
kit includes products from Making Memories, Scenic Route, Bazzill, Heidi Swapp and 7 Gypsies -- all coordinated to make your paper art projects fun and easy!


Tim Holtz Video on You Tube re: Masks


Many people have either looked at or used the Masks by Heidi Swapp.  Now, with Heidi's stamp of approval, paper artist Tim Holtz has his own line of Masks. 

Tim's are unique.  Not only are the designs very different from Heidi's, but his masks are clear allowing the user to see exactly where they're placed and what outcome he or she is achieving.

If you haven't heard of a mask, think of it as a stencil in reverse.  You place the mask on your paper or other object and ink, chalk or paint around it.

To learn more, check out this outstanding video by Tim Holtz:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpswkp9_npM

By the way, when you're on You Tube, search "Tim Holtz" and see his wide variety of technique videos and get inspired!

Tuesday Crop Nights?


Last night we had a fabulous group of students at the Beginning Scrapbook Class.  Thanks Cindy, Natalie, Tiffany, Brenda & Judy for attending and being so fun!  It's always inspiring to be around new scrapbookers who are just discovering how fun and rewarding scrapbooking is!

Cindy had a great idea -- about having a Scrapbook Night every Tuesday.  So, I'm considering starting a Tuesday Night Crop from 5:30-8:30 every Tuesday OR every other Tuesday starting on October 14th.   The fee would be $5.

What do you think????  Are you interested?  If so, would you prefer EVERY Tuesday or EVERY OTHER Tuesday?

Let me know!

October Kit


I just finished ordering all the "ingredients" for our October "Get the Edge" Monthly Kit.  For October, each kit will include:

  • 12 Double-Sided papers from the GCD Studios "Whoop De Do" line
  • 5 yards of GCD Studios designer ribbon
  • GCD Studios die cut chipboard shapes
  • GCD Studios rub-ons
  • GCD Stuidios epoxy Stickers
  • Making Memories tiny alpha brown stickers
  • Paper Accents cream tags (25)
  • Craft-T Chalk in light brown, dark brown & blue
  • Tsukineko Coloring tools (2)
  • My Minds Eye cardstock embellishments
This is going to be an incredible kit and an incredible value!  All this for only $24.99  . . . available for pick up or delivery.

Interested?  Read more about it at our website at www.ScrappersEdge.net

You
can even subscribe online!

Here's a sneak peak of the papers:



And, here's some of the embellishments:

              

Crop thoughts


I love crops.  I love the energy and creativity in the room.  I love how we learn from one another.

I must admit, however, that there's one thing that always stresses me out about the crops -- the seating arrangement.  When assigning tables, my first consideration is always grouping friends together.  That's the easy part.  Then, I actually have people who request specific tables.  And, I even have people who request NOT to sit by a specific person or persons.  The next think I must consider is electrical outlets for those with Cricuts or other electronic devices.  And, lastly, when people are "solo" and not coming with friends -- I try to put them next to people I think they'll enjoy.  This all equates to one huge puzzle.

In the end, everyone gets along.  Everyone enjoys themselves.  And, I guess I worry too much about pleasing everyone. 

Maybe next time I shouldn't assign seats and just see what happens . . . what do you think?



New Monthly Kit Available


After researching and planning for a few months -- we're finally excited to announce the launch of the  . . .

    Scrapper's Edge Monthly "Get the Edge" Kit Club

This kit is great!  Every month we'll feature great papers and embellishments coordinated and ready for you to get your creative juices flowing.  You can either pick it up at the store (if you're local) or we can ship it to you.  The kit is only $24.99 and shipping is generally $6-$8 depending on where you live.

Kits will ship out (or be ready for pick up) the first 1/2 of each month!!!

The first one features:
  • Cloud 9 "Sunrise Smoothie" papers and embellishments
  • Making Memories "Noteworthy" diecut papers, blossoms & letters
  • Bazzill cardstock
  • Ranger "Stickles" glitter glue
  • Assorted ribbon

Some of the contents are shown below:




Someone recently told me that my blogs are "cute" because I include the word "Yipee" at the end of each of them.  How funny!  I didn't even realize it!  Oh well -- I just can't help but show my enthusiasm for my store, our products & services, and most of all, our customers!

Horraaaayyyyyy!  
 

The Wonderful World of Cricut


I couldn't be more excited!  ProvoCraft is coming out with great new products for the Cricut.  This is what I just ordered:

New Cartridges:  Hello Kitty, Hello Kitty Font, Basketball, Christmas, Wild Card and Sans Serif

New Accessories:  Magnet Material, Stencil Material, Heat Transfer Flock Material, Deep Cut Blade Housing & Blades, Embossing Folder Kit, AND Stamp Kit.

Could this be any more exciting?  Wow!  I cannot imagine scrapbooking without the Cricut and all these new materials and cartridges just make the Cricut even more versatile!

Yipee!!!!!!!!!!!

The Wonderful World of Cricut


I couldn't be more excited!  ProvoCraft is coming out with great new products for the Cricut.  This is what I just ordered:

New Cartridges:  Hello Kitty, Hello Kitty Font, Basketball, Christmas, Wild Card and Sans Serif

New Accessories:  Magnet Material, Stencil Material, Heat Transfer Flock Material, Deep Cut Blade Housing & Blades, Embossing Folder Kit, AND Stamp Kit.

Could this be any more exciting?  Wow!  I cannot imagine scrapbooking without the Cricut and all these new materials and cartridges just make the Cricut even more versatile!

Yipee!!!!!!!!!!!1

Stickles, Stickles & More Stickles



If you're like me, you love Stickles glitter glue -- it comes in a wide-variety of colors AND is so easy to use.

We just received a display with 30 colors! 

Let your art "sparkle" with acid free, non-settling Stickles™ glitter glue! Easily write, dot, dash, draw and embellish on paper and rubber stamping projects, candles, memory album covers and more! Available in .5 oz. fine point applicator tip bottles.

• Acid free
• Non-toxic
• Non-settling
• Easy-flow tip
• Water wash-off

Tip for Planning for Crops?


If you do craft projects awayf rom home at classes, crops, conventions, or friend get-togethers, you know what it's like . . .  at least one person arrives with so much stuff that you wonder if she left anythng at all at home.  Then there's that person who walks in with a single, well-organized tote and a calm look on her face.  You wonder, "what's her secret?"  Well, her secret is that she planned ahead!

So .   . .    let's help each other out . . .

Please post your favorite tip for planning ahead for crops and other get togethers! 

New Cricut Cartridge "Jukebox" and Cartridge binders

Hey Cricut Lovers -- are you eady to add a cool new accessory to your Cricut machine: the Cricut Jukebox™ cartridge station.????

This brilliant new device makes working with multiple Cricut cartridges a snap! Simply insert the Cricut Jukebox plug into the cartridge slot of your Cricut machine. Insert up to 6 cartridges into the Cricut Jukebox core unit. Then press the button on the core unit to select the cartridge you’d like to work with, and make your cutting selection like usual. When you want to switch to another cartridge, instead of going through the whole swapping process you can just press another button to select the next cartridge. Done and done!

This handy little device is a dream come true when working with the Cricut DesignStudio software! If you’re like me and you’re only content designing a cut with the software that uses 5 different cartridges, then you can cut it out a whole heck of a lot faster with this timesaving unit.

Do you know what else is great? You can connect up to three different core units so you have 18 cartridges at your fingertips (literally!). Then stack up the core units to make a power tower of your cartridge collection. You can even store the handbooks and overlays of the 6 cartridges you’re using in the base of the core unit. So you save both space and time… now this is an accessory that really sparkles!

The Cricut Jukebox cartridge station also works with all Cricut machines and all Cricut cartridges. You can get the Cricut Jukebox cartridge station in July for around $89.99 (just the price of a cartridge).

We already have these ordered!  Call us if you want to call you when they arrive!!!

Also arriving soon:  the Cricut Cartridge storage binders!

These binders can hold up to 8 cartridges and overlays. They are designed to sit on your shelf next to your other Cricut binders, with blue trim for shape cartridges and peach trim for font cartridges. Each binder set also includes labels to identify the binders.

While these are meant to be an optional storage device for the Cricut Solutions cartridges, you better believe these are a great option for all of your cartridges.

Again, let us know if you want us to call you when they arrive here at Scrapper's Edge!


Great Idea for Organizing Magazines


If you're like me, you're a magazine junkie!  I just love the ideas I get from them.  Plus, it helps me "get in the mood" to scrapbook or to do other paper craft projects.

At class one night last week, one of the students had a great idea for organzing magazines.  Instead of organizing them in date order, year after year, she groups them in seasons.  For example, all the Winter-month magazines are in the same area no matter what year.  So, when she needs a Christmas or Winer layout idea, she just grabs that section of magazines. 

Doesn't this make sense?

Thanks, Raven, for the great idea!  And keep sharing those helpful tips!

Happy Crafting everyone!

Tourists!


I just love this time of year!  Everyone is more relaxed.  People are enjoying our better weather.  And, best of all, we get the opportunity to chat with tourists from all over the word.

Yesterday, we had a lady from Provo, Utah that was extremely impressed with our large selection.  That was quite nice to hear considering Provo is the unofficial scrapbook capitol of the world. 

During the week we even had visitors from Australia and Ireland not to mention various other states. 

Today, we've assisted even more tourists traveling through Redwood Country during this long Memorial Day weekend. 

The comment we hear most from tourists is, "I wish we had a store like this where we live."  So, for all of you thinking that, we plan to start developing monthly paper craft kits that we'll be shipping all over!  Stay "tuned" for details!  And, if you have any suggestions, let us know! 

Cricut Expression


After having the regular, original Cricut die cut machine for a year now, I'm SO excited -- I've decided to get the larger Cricut Expression.  It cuts much larger items so I'm looking forward to cutting my own scalloped paper, large circles, and more!!!!

By the way, we have the Cricut Expression back in stock for only $329.99. 

No need to order online and pay freight -- when we have the Cricuts in stock and very low prices!

The regular Cricut is only $199.99.

So for all your Cricut needs -- machines, cartridges, ink pens, cutting mats, Classes and more -- visit Scrapper's Edge!

Undu back in the house


Hey everyone -- Undu is back!

Hurry in while supplies last!

By the way, I plan to blog more often.  However, if you need a question answered quickly, please email us directly rather than post a question on the blog!

Thanks,

Sondra

New Cricut Cartridges

 

I am SO excited about the new Cricut Cartridges that we have discount priced at only $45.99

  • Home Accent
  • Campout
  • Wedding
  • Street Sign

Also, TWO new DISNEY cartridges just arrived:

  • Pooh & Friends
  • Pooh Font

We also have back in stock:

  • Jasmine
  • Beyond Birthdays
  • Stretch Your Imagination

I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Cricut.  I cannot imagine scrapbooking without it. 

 

Un-Du


Many of us have been saddened by the loss of the wonderful product Un-du.  So, I emailed the manufacturer of the product to see if it will be available again!  Good news, crafters!  Read below:

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Dear Sondra,

I am the new owner of the un-du product line. I actually started the company back in 1995 and sold out in 2001. I love this product and believe in it. The state of California has a pretty stiff law governing the amount of VOC ( Volatile Organic Componds) in consumer products. VOC's are things like Petrolleum Distillantes. The VOC law in California states that no consumer product can have more than 20% VOC's in their formulas. un-du exceeds 20% so we cannot sell in California right now.
 
I have been in conversation with the government agency in California that created this law. They are meeting in June of this year to consider exemptions to the law....un-du is considered an exemption but I will not be able to market and sell un-du in California until this becomes Law...which they think will happen sometime in July or August of 2008.
 
Be patient with me, as soon as I know I can market and sell un-du in your state I will contact you. There are so many customers and retailers like you who cannot wait until this summer.
 
Sincerely,
 
Mark Foley
President
un-du®, Inc.

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I'll keep you posted when we get it back in stock!!!

National Scrapbook Day


Mark your calendar for National Scrapbook Day -- Saturday, May 3rd.

It's going to be SO much fun!

We're going to do short, 1-hour classes during the day followed by a fun-filled Crop starting at 4 or 5pm 'til Midnight.  We're also going to do product demonstrations. 

The schedule should be available by April 10th so check the website and your emails often!

--Sondra

Paper Craft Rummage Sale


I am So excited about the Paper Craft Rummage Sale we're having today at the store.  (Saturday, February 23rd)

It's from 10am-4pm.

There will be 15 tables overflowing with great deals!

It should be a ton of fun.

Saundra J made the Cricut CHIRP!


Saundra J's Cricut Project, the Love Post-It Holder, made the Cricut CHIRP online newsletter! 

Check it out:

http://www.cricut.com/messageboard/tm.aspx?m=1529909

Saundra J is definitely our resident Cricut Expert and we're so excited to have her talent showcased in such a wonderful way!

Clay Classes at Scrapper's Edge


I am SO excited about the addition of Anne Igou as an instructor here at Scrapper' Edge.  Anne is a self-taught, award-winnng artist who has been creating and teaching polymer clay for 15 years.  As a published artist and designer, she is in great demand for both her signature masks and jewelry desings.  In addition to work as a professional demonstrator and desighter, Anne has been featured as a regular guest on HGTV's Carol Duvall Show and both DIY Network Shows, Jewelry Making and Craft Lab.

Tonite she's teaching her first class here!  We'll be making a special match box valentine!

Next month she's doing a clay book mark class on February 28th from 5:30-8:00pm.  It's only $24.  She's featuring a technique called Mokume Gane.  Mokum Gane is a Japanese Metalworking technique which dates back to the 1900s.  In recent years, this technique has been developed for use iwth Polymner Clay.  Polymer Clay Mokume Gane is the process of layering clay with other colors of clay, metal leaf, paing and other materials and maniuplating the layers to create dimensional characeristics.

Stop by to see the book mark examples and to SIGN UP for Anne's next class!

Class Kits


Love an upcoming class but can't make it to class?

For most classes, you can get a class kit.  It's the SAME price as the class.

If you attend a class and want an extra kit, some teachers offer a discount for multiple kits purchased by the same person -- just ask!

Pull-EZ Ribbon Organizer -- you gotta see it


Wait 'til you see the Pull-EZ Ribbon Organizer!  First, you'll think to yourself, "why didn't I think of that?"  Then you'll say, "wow, I need one for all my ribbon!"

Stop by and check them out!

Crops are filling up fast


I am absolutely amazed at how quickly our Weekend Crops are filling up!

The March weekend crop has been full for a month.  And, I just announced the date for the May weekend crop on Friday and it's already full.  Isn't that crazy.

Don't forget, we also have Super Saturday Crops from 10am-10pm and Friday Night Live Crops from 3pm-Midnight.  In fact, we'll have a Super Saturday on February 16th and a Friday Night Live on April 18th. 

Today I had four people ask to be put on the list for the July weekend crop and I don't even have the date set.  Incredible!  While we will take names and numbers of people who are interested in the July weekend crop, we're NOT guaranteeing any spots.  We'll send out an email and call those who asked to be notified and spots will be filled on a  1st respond / 1st serve basis.

While it's great that our crops are in such demand, it's also stressful because it is SO hard to please everyone.  We're doing are best and we appreciate your business!

Weird Questions


Sometimes people call and ask us the strangest questions.  Since we just received one of those calls, I thought I'd share my favorites:

  • What do you pay for scrap metal? 
  • Do you carry scrapbook albums?
  • Do you stock stickers?
Too funny!

A poem for you


One of our energetic customers, J.J., shared this poem with us!  It deserves to be shared with you!

To the tune of "Let it Snow" . . .ready? Sing with me now!

Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the inks look so delightful
So while the winter is cold and damp
Let us stamp! Let us stamp! Let us stamp!

It doesn't take much convincing
And I've brought a tool for crimping
Choose some paper, turn up the lamp
Let us stamp! Let us stamp! Let us stamp!

When we carefully press just right
How we smile as the image unfolds
Add some color, so bold, so bright
The result is a sight to behold!

Our projects are quickly drying
And there's new techniques for trying
So until we get finger cramps
Let us stamp! Let us stamp! Let us stamp!



FREE Cricut Cartridge offer


I am so excited -- you can get a FREE Cricut cartridge when you buy two from Scrapper's Edge, your favorite Cricut retailer.

This offer is god on cartridges purchased from 12/5/07-12/31/07.  And, the only cost is $14.95 for shipping and handling.

We have the forms at the store so stop by for more details!

Times Standard Reporter In the House!


Yesterday, Jesse Faulkner of the Times Standard called stating that she was working on an article about people making home-made gifts.  She wondered if we knew of anyone doing so!  Well, of course we do.  In fact, I told her about the Ornament Making Class that we had today from Noon-1pm.  So, guess what?  She stopped by.  She talked individually to each of the eleven class participants.  And, I think she was very impressed with our creativity.

Todays class involved coloring a large clear glass star ornament using alchol inks.  It was SO much fun.  Every star turned out so different, but yet so beautiful. Some people made 2 or 3 in less than an hour.

A good time was had by all!

Thanks Jesse for letting us share our creative fun with you!

By the way -- we have classes scheduled for every Friday from Noon-1pm this month.  On 12/14 we'll be decorating a small paper mache box with crackle paints, paper, flowers, rubberstamps and more!  On 12/21 we'll be making a Christmas Card.  And, on 12/28 we'll be making a Thank You card.  Each class is only $5.

Join the fun!  Call us today at 445-9686.

--Sondra

12x12 Printer


Our Epson 12x12 printer is so handy!  I'm amazed at the quality of the prints.  And, our customers have been equally as impressed.  We had a Crop 2 weeks ago and one person brought her laptop and digital scrapped all day.  As she completed each page, she simply put the page on her USB drive and printed it at our computer rental station!  How easy! 

Our prices for prints are $1.95 with regular cardstock and $2.50 with Epson premium printer cardstock.

For anyone wanting to bring in their digital creations, it's best to bring them in on a CD or USB drive (thumb drive) as a JPG or PDF file!

If you have any questions, call us at 445-9686.

Happy scrappin!

--Sondra

Fancy Pants on the way!


I am SO excited.  I just ordered 3 lines of papers & embellishments from Fancy Pants.  They're called Botanical, Sweet Pean & True.  The paper is double-sided and fabulous!

Plus, I ordered some of their new 12x12 Chipboard packs and rub-ons!

They're suppose to arrive sometime in November!  I'll keep you posted!

New Staz-on Ink Pad Colors

Wow -- wait 'til you see the new colors of Staz-on ink pads!  We just received Iris, Black Cherry, Dove Gray, Hydrangea Blue & Fuchsia!  They're incredible!

Staz-on is a very versatile ink.  It's a permanent ink that can be used on many kinds of surfaces, including paper, plastic, glass & metal!  It won't run so it's great to use when you'll be filling in with water colors or pens.

Stop by today to see all the new hot, trendy colors!

Cricut Design Studio Software coming soon!

It's finally here!!!  Cricut Design Studio!

For all of  you that have a Cricut die cut machine, you've probably noticed the USB port on the back of the machine!  We've talked about the probability of eventually being able to hook our Cricuts up to our computers.  ProvoCraft, the maker of Cricut, just announced the release of Cricut Design Studio software.

This is what they say about it:
What You See Is What You Cut-with the simple click of a mouse!

The Cricut DesignStudio™ software lets you take your Cricut™ creativity to a new exciting level! Use the software with your original Cricut or Cricut Expression machine and Cricut cartridges, and you'll open the door to untapped creative possibilities for virtually any project including: school projects, card making, home décor, scrapbooking, signage, and more!

I already have the software ordered, along with SEVEN new cartridges!!!

I'll keep you posted!
   

Digital Scrapbooking Center . . . on the way!

I am so excited!  I'm putting together a Digital Scrapbooking Workstation here at Scrapper's Edge!  The Epson R1800 printer is on the way that will be able to print 12x12 pages.  In addition, I'll be adding our Epson 1640XL scanner to the mix so layouts and pictures can be scanned!

I'll be doing a Digital Scrapbooking workshop sometime in October -- so stay tuned!

 
If you're interested in the Digital Scrapbooking workshop -- please email me so I can let you know when I set the date!
 
Thanks,
Sondra
 
 

Cricuts - back in stock!

They're back in stock -- Cricut personal diecut machines!

And, best of all, they're only $199.99.

Hurry in while supplies last!

Tip for Dying Trims


Alicia, one of our instructors, shared a great technique for dying trims (ribbons, fibers, ric rac, etc.) in her class this week.

Simply put the dye in a spray bottle, like the mini misters by Ranger.  Then, lay out your trims on waxed paper.  Spray them.  Then either let them air dry or heat them in the microwave for faster drying!

Simple!  And, fun!

Thanks Alicia!

Need Opinions

Hey everyone --  I'd like your opinions on the weekend crops.

Would you rather have them:

A.  Friday (3pm-Midnight) & Saturday (10am-Midnight) OR
B.  Friday (3pm-Midnight), Saturday (10am-10pm), Sunday (10am-3pm)

Both options are a bit different than what we've done for the past year.  Option A cuts out Sunday entirely.  Option B is the same except we end 2 hours earlier on Saturday!

Please let me know what you think!

Thanks,
Sondra

P.S.  We had one of the BEST weekend crops ever this last weekend.  Everyone was so fun and enthusiastic.  The things people were working on were incredible.  In fact, Cindra's album she made for her dad (a cancer survivor) was so touching; she documented their participation in the Relay for Life in a very special way!

Album Refill Tip


Shopping for album refills can be frustrating, as I'm sure you've discovered.  Each album manufacturer tends to place their posts/holes in a slightly different pattern.  So, unfortunatley, very few refills are interchangeable between brands.

So, when you visit your local scrapbook store (like the very well-stocked Scrapper's Edge), bring in the name of the company who made your album.  And if it's not a well-known brand (like Making Memories, Bazzill, Mrs. Grossmans, K & Company, Creative Imaginations, Scrap Artistry, American Crafts, American Traditional, Provo Craft or EK Success) you should bring in either your album or a page from your scrapbook.  We can often match up the hole pattern to find refills that will meet your needs!

I hope this tips is helpful!

--Sondra

Coupons from Cometitors


I had a lady ask me yesterday if we accept Michael's and Joanne's % Off Coupons.  I explained that we don't because in order to do so, we'd have to raise our prices as high as theirs.  She was a first time shopper and didn't realize that our prices are generally at least 10% lower than the national chain stores EVERYDAY.  No gimmicks.  No inflated prices.  Just good everyday low prices!!!

Plus, a dollar spent at a locally owned store is usually spent 6 to 15 times before it leaves the community.  From $1, you create $5 to $14 in value within that community.  However, spend $1 at a national chain store and 80% of it leaves town immediately!  (Source:  Tim Mitchell, first cited in E Magazine, article available through the Northwest Earth Institute's Choices for Sustainable Living discussion course book.)

To Our Customers:  "Thank you for supporting Scrapper's Edge, enjoying our everyday low prices and contributing to a sustainable economy within our community."

New Staff & New Look!

Last month we were blessed to add 2 people to our team -- Natalie & Kodi.

This month, we added one more -- Saundra.  (Yes, there is now a Sondra and a Saundra!  We'll try our best not to confuse you!)

Well, Natalie, Saundra and I (Sondra) spent the last 2 days re-arranging our "big wall."  For your convenience, we've added new categories:
--Paint & Inks
--Technqiue Tuesday
--Bling
--Flowers
--Decorative Rub-Ons
--Words

Stop by and check it out!  We think you'll find our new organization methods helpful!

--Sondra


Parking

I requested that the City put a 12-minute green zone in front of my store to help customers that need to get in and out rather quickly.

On Monday I received a phone call from the City inviting me to their Parking Space Commission meeting, which was yesterday.  (Yes, they actually have a special commission for parking space issues!)

And, they approved my request.  So, in 3 weeks or less, we will have a 12-minute parking space in front of our store, making it easier for our customers to get in and out!

Yipee!  I am SO excited.

Beginning Class Last Night!


Last night's Beginning Scrapbooking Class was a blast!!!  Thank you to everyone who attended -- Donna D, Alexandra, Daniel, Donna B, Connie, Susan & Esmerelda!  Your energy was fabulous.

None of them had ever done a scrapbook page before -- and they each left with such wonderful pages.  I was so impressed with their creativity!!!!

Not only did they enjoy the class and learn how easy & fun it can be to create pages, but it energized me to continue sharing this wonderful hobby with people.  There's nothing as rewarding as sharing scrapbooking with others -- so remember that when you're around people who haven't been bit with the craze yet!!!  Even those who think they're not creative, can benefit from preserving memories in such a special way.

Thanks, again, to the 7 of you in class last nite.  You made my night!

--Sondra

Cropping Tonite has been a blast


I'm writing this at 9:35 Saturday, May 19th at our 10am-10pm Super Saturday Crop -- and we're having SO much fun!

Have you used the Technique Tuesday white chipboard shapes yet?  They're fabulous.  I used them for the 1st time tonite.  I chalked them, then stamped over them, then inked the edges -- and they're fabulous!  Plus, they're easy to cut using a regular personal paper trimmer.

Another new favorite is the white sharpie markers -- have you used them yet?  Oh my goodness -- it's the only white pen that you shouldn't be without.  They work wonderfully!

The very, very best thing about the crop tonite was first-time Cropper, Connie.  She couldn't believe how fast the 12 hours have gone by.  Every once in a while we hear a squeel from her while she lets us know how many hours we have left!  It's so darn cute.  I love her enthusiasm.

Today was so terrific!  Thanks ladies:  Katrina, Emma, Lynne, Connie, Debbi, Gerrie, Cassie, Dona, Sona & Barbara!

--Sondra

National Scrapbook Day Reminder

Don't forget --

This Saturday, May 5th, is National Scrapbook Day!

There are a few spaces that just opened up in the Crop.  We need payments by Tuesday for both the Crop and the Classes.

There will be Make & Takes from 10am-Noon.  So far we have planned:
-- Making a Gift Bag from a Brown Paper Bag!
-- Cutting your Name with the Cricut Die Cut Machine!
-- Using a Heidi Swapp Mask to make a 12x12 Page Background!
-- Using a Doodling Template!

If there's any special requests, I'm going to be doing further Make & Take planning tomorrow -- so I'd love to hear your suggestions!!!!!!

See you soon!

Pictured here is me getting the Crop Goody Bags together!  Aren't they cute???


See you soon!

--Sondra

Need your opinions!

We just had a terrific time at our weekend crop.  However, 2 things came up that I haven't had to encounter before that I'd like everyone's input on.

First, one lady brought a baby rat in a cage and set it on her table for the weekend.  There were ladies who complained, mainly due to their fear of rats. 

Also, someone "babysat" 2 kids for an our or two here in the crop room.  Again, I had complaints.  On person even requested to move to another table due to this.

So, my question is -- should I have a "NO ANIMALS" and "NO KIDS" rule for our crops.  It's never been an issue before. 

I'd appreciate any and all imput.

Doodling Templates

Have you seen the Doodling Templates from Chatterbox?  They are SO cool!  I'm still not so sure that we can call it doodling if we're actually using a template, but that's another topic all together!  : )

We also have a book called Oodles of Doodles that's been a huge hit.  It sold out in 2 days when we had it in the first time -- we now have more back in!

So, does anyone remember when we scrapbooked 10 years ago and we had to doodle because there wasn't enough cool paper and embellishments to use on our pages?  Well, now it's actually in style!  Maybe our old pages aren't so bad after all!  : )

Happy Doodling!

--Sondra

Disney Cricut Cartridges Just Arrived

The new Disney Cricut cartridges just arrived.  I'm so darn excited!  One has shapes and the other has the Disney Font.  They make me want to go to Disney Land so I have an excuse to use them!!!

Also back in stock is Going Places, Opposites Attract, and Alphalicious.  And, we have the actual Cricuts back in stock as well!

Happy Scrappin'

--Sondra

National SB Day Crop - 9 Spots Left


Wow -- what a response -- we're accepting 22 people for our May 5th Crop on National Scrapbook Day -- and we already have 13 ladies signed up!

So, there are 9 spots left -- first come, first serve!  Call right away to reserve your spot!

It's going to be SO much fun!  I ordered the flower-shaped pinata and decorations already and I absolutely cannot wait!  A HUGE thanks goes out to Karin, Jana & Amanda for all their help!!!

National Scrapbook Day Plans Set for May 5th

We've just finished our plans for National Scrapbook Day, which is Saturday, May 5th.

10am-11am - Kids' Class-- Mini Album Class - $5
Noon-12:30pm- Cardmaking Class - Mother's Day - $5
12:30-1pm-Mini Brag Book Class - $5
1pm-1:15pm-7 Gypsie's Bracelet Class - $10
1:15-2:15pm - Paper Bag Album Class - $8
2:15-3:00pm - Scrapbook Page Class - $8
3:00-3:45pm - Scrapbook Page Class - $8

4pm-Midnight - CROP - $25

For more details on the classes, visit our website at www.ScrappersEdge.net

The Classes & Crop must be pre-registered and paid for by April 28th!  Space is limited so sign up early!

Saturday Special - March 24th

This Saturday, May 24th, will feature another great special -- 15% off Magazines and Books!

(excluding those already on "Clearance")

Stop by Saturday from 10am-4pm and SAVE!!!

Saturday St Paddy's Day Special

Every Saturday (if I remember) we have a Special.  Tomorrow's Special is:
10% OFF Wood-Mounted Rubber Stamps!

Hurry in!  We'll be open 10am-4pm!

March 17th

Special Treat for our March 14th Bloggers

15% off to Natalie, Nancy, Pam, Jana, Gerrie, Cindra & Cathy J<< MORE >>

Another Order Just Arrived

Our UPS Driver, Mike, brought 2 big boxes today -- March 14th --  The highlights of the 2nd box are listed below:

-- tags are back in stock -- extra small, small, medium, large - white, ivory & kraft
-- additional Craft Mates Locking Caddys arrived -- the best storage solution for small embellishments!!!
-- Transparent Liquid Beadz  -- (MaryAnn was asking for these -- here at Scrapper's Edge if you ask, you often receive!)
--more Doodlebug silk flowers & posies
--Harley albums
--NEW Making Memories Spring foam stamps & Butterfly grommets

See what "Brown" (aka UPS) does for us?  They bring products to ensure our continued creativity!

New Arrivals

-- Just arrived -- March 14th -- 

"Oodles of Doodles" Idea Book (hurry in, we only received 4)
Hardcover Sketcbooks 4x6"
4 New Cardmaking Kits
More Lumiere Acrylic Paints

National Scrapbook Day - May 5th

We're going to have a huge event on National Scrapbook Day, May 5th ---  Make & Takes, Product Demonstrations, Classes, Crops, Special Prize Drawings, and more!  Mark your calendar! 

If you have any ideas for National Scrapbook Day -- like which products you'd like to see demonstrated -- please post your comments here!  We appreciate any and all input!

Basic Grey is flying out of here!

Monday, March 12th, we recieved the 4 new Basic Grey lines -- Scarlet Letter, Pheobe, Perhaps & Stella.  It's now 2 days later and Scarlet Letter is already gone!  Amazing!  Basic Grey papers are always so popular but I really think they've outdone themselves this time!

What's your favorite line of Basic Grey?

Scrap Pink

Scrapper's Edge is going to be part of an international event -- Scrap Pink -- September 28 th & 29th.  Among other things, part of the proceeds from the Crop will have will go to Breast Cancer Research!

Stay tuned for more details as the date gets closer!

Our First Blog Entry!

This is my first entry in the new Scrapper's Edge BLOG!  How exciting!  On our website, I enter the highlights of new products that come in which most customers find helpful.  But, I just wanted to be able to post more -- like great ideas, products that have been out of stock that are back in, special events, etc.  So, here's our blog which will allow us to do that!

Thanks for reading the first entry!