Looking for a last minute gift?

If you have a scrapbooker on your holiday shopping list this year, then Scrapbook Place is your one stop shop for all the latest papers, embellishments and tools. Of course, we sell gift cards but how about a gift packaged collection of coordinating products that has been specially selected and packaged. Our gift packages come in several different collections and themes and start at $18.99. If your gift receipent has a special request, let us help design something to grant their wishes.

Also, just a reminder we still have a clearance section with 10 cent a sheet papers, holiday papers at 70% off, 50% off embellishments, and Class kits at 50% off.

If you missed the Jolly by Golly class this past Saturday, we still have a few kits left. Idette is a fabulous teacher and if you've taken her classes before you know her projects are really detailed. The kits are no exception - they come with full color pictures and complete written directions. As a bonus we've lowered the price so they're sure to sell out fast.

Buy More~Save More on Black Friday weekend

Whether you are a Black Friday shopper or not - have we got a deal for you! As mentioned on our class schedule we told you we were going to have a sale on Black Friday. We've decided to mix things up a bit this year and we're actually holding a Buy More~Save More 2 day sale on Saturday, November 28th and Sunday November 29th. Here's how it will work....

Spend from $1.00-$150.00 and receive a 20% savings

Spend from $151.00-$250.00 and receive a 30% savings

Spend from $251.00 and higher and receive a 40% savings

(Discount taken on pre-tax totals and certain exclusions apply.)

As an added bonus, we're offering curbside pickup for your purchases. What does this mean?? We'll let you shop, then avoid the checkout line. Leave your order and credit card info and we'll total it up. Return at your convenience to pick up your merchandise. Upon your return call us and we'll bring your stash to your car.

The November Challenge Winner is....

WOW - It's happened again. We have a tie! This month our challenge focused on 'You'. Each participant was asked to list 10 things about themselves as well as being provided with an assortment of supplies. Five people returned their completed layout for judging and from the entries two really stood out, creating a tie for first place. Congratulations to Daniella G. and Lynn R. - their layouts were both fantastic and we couldn't pick one over the other. Daniella and Lynn will both be awarded a $50.00 Gift Certificate to the store. Here are all of the entries for your viewing pleasure....

Cindy V.

Carolyn Q.

Pat C.

Lynn R.

Daniella G.

Please note there will not be a monthly challenge for the month of December. Don't worry though, the challenge will resume in January 2010 and once again each participant will have a chance at winning a $50.00 gift certificate to the store. We look forward to the New Year and helping you to get your scrapbooking done all the while challenging you and your scrapbooking knowledge!

Fantastic Classes for November

Stamp Club with Veronica



We're starting a new stamp club... Come learn tips and techniques in stamping with Veronica. Each month she will prepare several projects from cards, tags, bags and more showing how to use a variety of different stamping and scrapbooking products. This month the class is a fall/thanksgiving theme using stamps by Stampendous. The class fee includes your own stamp set!



Skill level: Beginner to Advanced

Supplies needed: Basic tool kit, glue dots, non stick craft sheet, medium sized acrylic block

Cost: $30.00 (includes stamps)

Instructor: Veronica Johnson (<--------check out her blog)







25 Days of Christmas with Idette


When: Saturday, November 21, 2009
Time: 1:00-5:00pm
Please join Idette in creating this elegant mini album using the brand new LYB line – 25 Days of Christmas. In this class you will receive the 6x7” Christmas chipboard album, coordinating paper tablet, glitter lace-cut poinsettia paper, bling jewel stickers, vellum flowers/flourish die cuts, dimensional word sticker package. Aside from the LYB product, also included will be lots of ribbons, Prima flowers/leaves, brads and very cool pre-cut cardstock shapes and decorations that add the finishing touch to make this the best ‘Christmas count down’ book yet. If you aren't familiar with Idette’s work she is known for her special attention to detail and unique creations.

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Supplies needed: Trimmer, Scissors, Ruler, Pencil, Fiskars border punch ‘ Treading Water’, Liquid glue or other permanent adhesive, 3D foam squares, Glue dots- 3D super strength ½”, Hole puncher or crop-a-dile puncher, white chalk (optional)

Cost: $45.00

Instructor: Idette Chinlund






Sheryl's Memory Box



Last chance to register -ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!!!- Call the store today to sign up

561-218-1006

Create this beautiful 9x9 Memory Box with a magnetic closure. The box is beautifully covered inside and out in a pink and brown color theme. What a great box to keep or give as a gift and everyone know the holidays areright around the corner.



Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Supplies needed: Basic tool kit, glue dots

Cost: $30.00

Instructor: Sheryl Levinson (<------- check out her website)

Veronica Johnson Sandcastle Class

Next Saturday on November 14, 2009 at 11:00am-1:00pm Veronica Johnson will be teaching her fabulous sandcastle album. This project is remarkable, using the "Mud Puddles" Sand in a Jar. Everyone gets their own individual jar to take home!


Come into the store to check out this wonderful mini album!
Call the store at 561-218-1006 to reserve your spot today!

Cancellation

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have to cancel the midnight crop for tomorrow evening.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Brand spankin' new!

Hey scrappers! We just placed our order for Tattered Angels! Guess what? 16 colors that have never been in our inventory before will be here soon.Not to mention the great Glimmer Chipz we ordered. We'll post another blog once they arrive!

Do you have all the Glimmer Mist colors? If not, check out the wishlist on their website. Click here for it.

Quickutz Club Members Stop in for a sneak peek at what's soon to be available from Quickutz that's for your eyes only ;). You wont want to miss out on this limited edition set! Also, there's a price change on 2x2 dies regularly priced at $12.99 are now $6.99 and dies that are $6.99 are now $3.99.


Check back soon!

Copic Crazy

Looking for a local spot to purchase Copics? Well we've got them! We have both the Sketch and Ciao markers in 72 colors. Come by today for the best selection as they usually go fast. Come see these fabulous markers in action - Pamela's been coloring up a storm. We'll be having classes featuring these markers coming soon.

Nook and Pantry

Basic Grey’s new fabulous line, Nook & Pantry is in! Come check it out!

Marah Mayhem

Saturday we had the honor of hosting 2 classes taught by internationally known Designer Marah Johnson. Marah is a lead designer for Creative Imaginations and has designed several popular scrapbooking collections. She is known for experimentation in her art and she has never been one to be driven by the norm. Marah is always striving to try something new. Whether it is combinations of colors, textures and techniques. It is that fearless ability to try the unknown that has lead to her success as an artist. We witnessed and experienced Marah's talent with tons of glitter, alcohol inks, flocked papers and cardboard! Most of the class participants left with ink stained fingers and glittered faces but everyone had a fantastic time with smiles all around. We would like to thank Marah for spending the day with us and invite her back anytime.

New Stuff is store now

Today we received the Graphic 45 Baby 2 Bride collection - it's really pretty with a soft color palette of teal and peach. It's a great collection for both girls and boys plus it would make great wedding layouts with it's floral patterns hence the collection name. Plus all of Graphic 45 papers are double sided so you always have 2 options when creating with it.

Yesterday we received tons more Prima goodness including flowers, pearl swirls, flower centers and felt alphas. Who doesn't love that?? Come check out our selection, we're told it's the best around!

As we are typing this post, we see that somehow we never posted our ScrapPink pics... check them out on our sidebar. All the cropppers had a great time and left with tons of prizes and super full bellies! We want to thank Bagelworks, Subway (courtesy of Mary W.) and Tomasso's for treating us all to such wonderful food. We are in the process of calculating our total contribution to the Susan G. Komen foundation and we'll let you know the outcome.

Have you checked out the class calendar this month? It's loaded with Halloween themed projects, Christmas or Hanakkah cards in Stamp Camp with Sheryl, and of course last but not least our day with Guest Designer Marah Johnson. If you haven't signed up for her classes yet, what are you waiting for?? There's only about 10 spaces left, you won't want to be left out. We've even made it easy for you to pay online via paypal. Click here for the Bird Book and here for the Twilight book.

Copics are here and ScrapPINK is tomorrow

Tomorrow we are holding our 3rd Annual ScrapPINK charity crop. The crop allows each participant a fun -filled day at here at Scrapbook Place while making a difference in the fight against breast cancer. We're proud to say we were able to raise $500 last year for the Susan G. Komen foundation and we hope to send an even bigger check this year. We have some awesome raffle prizes and there will be giveaways galore. If you don't have plans tomorrow, we still have a couple openings and we'd love to have you join us. Call the store today at 561-218-1006 to book your spot.

We got them.... The COPICS are here! As a start, we got 72 glorious colors of marker goodness. Whether you're a stamper or not, these are the markers you need to achieve the best shading and blending. If you haven't experienced these markers yet, we'd be happy to give you a demo of how they work.

Internationally known Creative Imaginations Designer Marah Johnson's visit is just around the corner. Have you signed up for her classes yet? She will be teaching 2 mini album classes full of techniques and we'll definately leave with a little extra sparkle and a ton of product knowledge.

The October class calendar is ready. View it here or pick up a copy on your next visit to the store.

Have a great weekend and we'll post soon...

We're totally hyped... Marah Johnson's visit to Scrapbook Place is only is 3 1/2 weeks away! Marah will be here Saturday, October 17th and she will be teaching not one but two totally awesome technique classes!! The first is called the "Bird Book" using the ever polpular Tidepools collection and the second is a mini book based on the "TWILIGHT" saga. Both classes are technique heavy and you're sure to leave with a ton of sparkle and maybe inky fingers.

Bird Book - Sign up here

Twilight Book - sign up here

Here's Marah's bio for those of you who aren't familiar with her or her work.....

I grew up all over the United States. During my young childhood, my parents embraced the true “hippie” lifestyle and spent much time moving from place to place making and selling their art. Most of my parent’s friends were artisans or craftsmen. I would spend hours watching them create, and, after my constant pestering, nearly all of them would let me have a hand at their trade. By the age of six, I could tool leather, bead on a loom, carve faces from clay, and sew doll clothing on my sewing machine. I was always happiest if my hands were busy. That is still the case today. Follow her blog - Randomly Speaking

Total Buzz

Michelle has left the building.... WOW - what a weekend. If you weren't here to witness all the creative genius that was being shared you really missed out. Michelle Van Etten is a fabulous teacher and true sweetheart. We would like to publicly thank her for teaching in the store and we welcome her back anytime.

Now on to business...we are still getting product from CHA. Can you believe it? Where is it all going to go - home with you!! Basic Grey brought us Eerie, Indian Summer and Eskimo Kisses. Tons of the new Prima is here and hanging on the wall. We're sold out already on some, but the good news is we've reordered and we're still waiting for more stuff to come. Do you love the Soft Spoken line from Me and My Big Ideas - well we've got those too - they are super cute with lots of bling and glitter. Are you a fan of felt? The Queen & Co. borders are here in several new themes as well as our faves. Jolee's, Jolee's and more Jolee's have finally made their way to us and you'll find some classics as well as several new deisgns and themes.

Is you child starting a city sponsered baseball or soccer team? We've got the perfect mini album to keep all those great memories or to make as a gift for the coach.

We're half way through the month and that means its judging time for our monthly challenge. Each challenger was asked to create a mini album this month and they were required to use the Bind-it-All. In case you haven't heard of this new tool, you'll definately want to come to the store to get a mini demo. Anyway, the entries were as terrific as ever. After must deliberation, a winner was chosen and the $50.00 gift card goes to Sandi D. Congrats!!

The Smooches are IN!!!!

The Smooches are In...Yes they are flying out the door. Literally. First one in, is the one with the largest selection, of PRIMA FLOWERS that is. Three boxes of Prima Marketing has arrived and we are scurrying to get the product on the floor.Everyone is grabbing from the boxes. Hey Wait a Minuteee!!! The whole line of FANCY PANTS is on the tables. But not actually in their places. Create a Calendar clear stamps are here. Limited quantity available. The Halloween Line, Rough and Tough, Christmas Magic, Little Sprout, Dancing Girl.New Lines of Graphic 45. Don't forget Michelle Van Etten is here this week-end. Tomorrow evening and all day Saturday. Check our calendar for times and availability. Limited space is available at our Midnight Crop. 8-midnight.

Stamp Camp with Sheryl

Thursday September 17th 2009 is Sheryl's Calendar Chart Class at 5:30 until 7:30 pm. Anyone wanting to do this adorable calendar must sign up before the September 14th so that she is able to prep for her class. Many people have asked for this great calendar. It is an awesome holiday gift for parents, grandparents and teachers. Its a great way to remember those special occasions. Come by and have a look .

Did you see this??

Yes, it's true, have a look.... We are the featured store on the Tattered Angels website. What a thrill to see our store highlighted on a national scrapbooking vendors website. What a great compliment, especially since one of their design team members, Michelle Van Etten will be here at the end of the week. There are still a few spot left in the Tattered Traveler class on Friday, September 11th, so if you procrastinated in signing up here's your last chance!!


What were we thinking? To close on Labor day? Monday, September 7th?? No way... We will be open for business from 10am until 5pm.


We are still getting visits from the Fed Ex and UPS guys everyday. This past week we were graced with products from several companies. In the Tonic Studios boxes we got the new smaller Tim Holtz scissors with or without teflon coating, the new punch border system and several new punch designs. Crafty Secrets sent us the ever popular mini clothes hangers, their little boy and girl sweet chips chipboard outfits and an excellent judaic sticker. Our halloween/fall section is jam packed with the latest products including the Trick or Treat collection from Little Yellow Bicycle, Twilight and Amber Road by Pink Paislee, Wicked by KI Memories, the first ever Halloween collection including Thickers by American Crafts, Spooky Town by Imaginisce, the Creative Imaginations Helen Dardik halloween collection including drippy goo and spider web die cut papers, plus sparkly glittery papers from Best Creations and Robin's Nest. We also received a huge box full of Pulp refills - if you've been waiting for them, they're here!!

Also, have you see the new shaped Clear Scraps acrylic albums we got in? Watch for next month's calendar when Veronica Johnson will be here to teach another awesome class for us. Speaking of our October class calendar, we finally have all the details about our mystery guest designer. It's Marah Johnson of Creative Imaginations. You might have seen her mini album on display at our check out counter. It's loaded with techniques and tips on how to use your scrapbooking stash, so for all of you asking for a technique class, here's your chance! Marah will be here on October 17th and space is limited. As you can imagine, her class is already filling fast, so be sure to register soon so you don't miss out.

Finally, one last important topic we need to let you know about - at the end of this month we are hosting our 3rd Annual ScrapPINK Charity crop. Last year's event was a huge hit and we were able to send a check for $500.00 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. This year we would love to make this years contribution even bigger. You can help by reserving your space to crop on Saturday, September 26th from 10:00am to Midnight. Each cropper will get a crop gift valued at $20.00 and all your meals will be covered - plus of course we'll have raffles, contests, prize giveaways and more! Each of the girls that were here last year couldn't stop raving about the great time they had last year....

and The Winner is.......

We apologize. We have been so busy with all the new products that our UPS and FedX guys are delivering we forgot to pick a winner....from our 6th monthly Challenge (which was a sell out this month) The winner is our good and loyal friend and family member Joan T . Her layout of her new little grandson won her first prize. Good Job Joan.



In the stack of boxes we found our Zutter machines and accessories have been delivered.



Restock of our Paper House, Creative Imaginations. American Crafts, Tapestry and Pulp albums all sitting in our new display.



NEW NEW NEW Halloween, School, and Christmas from American Crafts, Creative Imaginations , SEI and more.

More CHA Goodies have arrived

This past week we have been inundated with boxes from our UPS Guy Joe. In an earlier post we mentioned all our goodies from 7 Gypsies - the Binderie is here, SEI, Creative Imaginations, Tapestry, Tattered Angels and Quickutz plus our shopping bags. Yes, our shopping bags are finally here, and the good news is we are NOT dicontinuing our "return a bag get a punch" program. We started this program at the beginning of this year, and if you haven't 'cashed in' here's how it works - for each Scrapbook Place bag you bring back or reuse, we will give you one punch on your Frequent Buyer card. Empty your closets today, you might end up with a full card worth 15% off your next purchase.

We did choose a winner for our August challenge in an earlier post today, but we didn't get the layout pictures posted so here they are. The challenge is a great way to show how many people can use the same products and get totally different results.

Joan T.

Stefanie M.

Judy W.


Pat C.

Shelley O.

Tamara M.

Sandi D.

Linda B.

Susan C.

Carolyn Q.

Katie B.

Have you seen Michelle Van Etten's layout on display in the store? She's coming to teach this incredible layout as well as a mini album September 11th (Friday) and 12th (Saturday). We do still have a few spaces left - sign up today so you don't get left out on this special event. You can see the full class description and supply list on our calendar.

We finally feel that the store remodel is complete. All the painting and trimwork are complete and we're just putting up the finishing touches. If you have't been to the store recently, you're in for a surprise. We've got a brand new look!

Michelle Van Etten is coming to Scrapbook Place

On the last day of CHA, we were enjoying a hot cup of coffee in front of the Graphic 45 booth and up walks Michelle Van Etten. We started talking and she asked if we'd like to have her come to the store to teach a class or two. Of course, we agreed right away and have now finalized all the details. Michelle will be teaching two fabulous classes for us featuring products from Graphic 45, Tattered Angels and Prima, all of our favorites. Find out a bit more info about Michelle...

Michelle has been passionate about scrapbooking since the middle of 2005 and has been teaching since Jan 2006. She is currently married to the love of her life Jim and they have 2 lively adorable children James 6 and Malia 2.She resides in Valrico, Florida where the sun shines most of the time. She has a degree in Psychology but chooses to stay home with her kids. Her passion for scrapbooking began as a way to showcase pictures of her family but she soon realized it was more a way of life, documenting and recording the events that shape our lives.

Michelle has been blessed by having the support and endorsement of many companies in her career. She is an endorsed educator for Canon, Prima Marketing Inc, Tattered Angels, Accucut, Sassafras Las, Sukara, Beacon Adhesives, KI Memories, Graphic 45, and Serif. These companies are represented in most all classes she teaches.

The biggest dream for Michelle came true last year when she co-created a line of clear albums for Prima. They designed the extremely popular "Build-A-Book", manufactured by Prima Marketing, Inc. The collection has over 35 interchangeable pages that all work together to allow the artist to create their own unique album. As a Clear Album expert she co-authored 2 books on the subject for Design Originals "Clear Cards" and "Clear Classy Albums". Michelle is currently on the Tattered Angels Design Team and Crafty Secrets where she gets the honor of playing with the hottest products on the market.

Michelle’s personal style reflects her personality, a little eclectic and whimsical with a sense of balance. Her work is Shabby Chic Eclectic and very dimensional. She loves to create her own embellishments using the papers as a foundation. If you ask her students they would say she is very upbeat and has a ton of energy. She would just say that energy is just her passion for teaching.

She has had the honor and distinction of teaching at CKU for 2 years and now will be teaching for Canon USA at many CKCs and the 1st ever CK Digital Scrapbook Retreat. In 2 years she has traveled all over the USA, Canada 2 times, Holland 2 times, France, Italy, and Germany. Who knows where this year will take her but one things for sure it will be great.

Michelle has been published over 100 times and is one of the featured artists in the new Memory Makers Books “Outstanding Mini Albums” by Jessica Acs. The book can be ordered at http://www.amazon.com/.

Ok, so now that you have gotten to 'meet' Michelle, let's get down to the details. As we mentioned, she will be teacheing two classes on Friday, September 11th and Saturday, September 12th, 2009. The Friday class is called 'It's All About the Layers' and we have the class sample on display in the store. Then on Saturday, Michelle will be teaching a class called 'Tattered Traveler' and we will have the class sample this week. Here are a couple pictures as a sneek peak...

It's All About the Layers

Single Page 12x12 Layout or Canvas Wall Hanging

Two Class dates availabe

September 11, 2009

7:00-9:00pm

or

September 12, 2009

2:00-4:00pm

$35.00 (included a DVD of complete project)

($5.00 additional for canvas option)

Tattered Traveler Mini Album

September 12, 2009

10:00am-1:00pm or 5:00-8:00pm

$45.00 (included a DVD of complete project)

Can't make the class... ask about purchasing a kit for these fabulous classes. Each of Michelle's classes include a DVD showing all her techniques so it's like your getting private instruction!! How great is that... Signups have started already, so don't wait any longer. Call the store today to reserve your spot. Just to sweeten the deal, did we mention that during Michelle's visit, we are having a huge Anniversary party that you won't want to miss!!