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....

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!

Webster's Page

Webster's Pages Sweet as Cherry Pie collection has arrived. These papers are truly lushious and super thick double sided goodness. I can already smell the cherry pies baking.... Check out their blog for some amazing page layouts. In the coming months we will also be seeing the other paper collections, gorgeous trims, printed vellums, die cut sticker sheets and alphabet stickers.

Cookbookin'

Do you have Grandma's recipes sitting in a box, or pictures of a family tradition related to cooking or being in the kitchen? Well then this collection of papers and embellishments are just the thing. Cookbookin' has collections covering Grandma's recipes, Chocolate Lovers, Classic Cooking and Retro Diner . There's a ton of accessories and even a matching recipe binder. The holidays are just around the corner and what a great gift a nice recipe binder would make!

CHA Update & Preview

We're home from CHA and feel that we were very productive. In the past the Summer Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show and Convention has been hosted in Chicago, this year the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando brought it to our back door. Being so close to home made it much easier to bring back new product samples and boy did we!!



In the past, we were always really excited after coming home from our all inspiring trip but then had to wait weeks or even months to receive the product. Luckily that's not the case this year and we are expecting deliveries as soon as this week.



Be on the look out for several new vendors coming to Scrapbook Place along with many of our long time favorites. We even have exclusivity to one of them, meaning we'll be the only store in South Florida to carry the companies entire new product line. Unfortunately we can't name names - the vendor wishes to remain anonimous, so mum's the word.... We'll be sure to let you know when the product arrives.



Our class calendars are already penciled in with exciting new and innovative classes and projects until the end of the year. Some of our plans include our 8th Anniversary Bash in September, several special events like our 3rd Annual ScrapPink Charity Crop and special Guest Designers. Speaking of guest designers, arrangements have been made with two extremely talented celebrity scrapbookers. We were approached on the trade show floor by these extremely talented artists and designers who asked us to come teach to our customers. We were totally flattered and of course agreed on the spot. We are taking advanced reservations and have the original autographed class samples on hand. Seats are limited and will sell out extremely fast. Book today for these exclusive, not to be repeated classes.



Now back to our 8th Anniversary Bash, in celebration of our 8 years of success, we're bringing in Guest Designer Michelle Van Etten. Michelle is a featured designer for Graphic 45, Tattered Angels, Prima and Crafty Secrets. Her class will feature products from these companies and introduce you to a really unique way of scrapbooking. Be sure to come see her layout at the store. Michelle's class will be on the class calendar for September so be sure to pre-register, as this class has been a sell out every other time she's taught it!

Marks Paper Company

The all new Marks Paper Company English Garden collection is here. Come see this fabulous new paper that looks like fabric! We received pieces from the Old Fashioned Courtship and August lines.

7 Gypsies Binderie - Preorder today

Have you seen this cool new tool from 7 Gypsies? Some people including us at the store thought, ok so it's an automatic hole punch - big deal, then we saw this video and fell in love. Imagine the possiblities... multiple sheets of cardstock, chipboard, transparencies, acrylic albums, grungeboard and grunge paper, fabric and even metal! Come check out our demo model and give it a try for yourself. We'll have lots of stuff for you to punch and you're sure to fall in love too. We've ordered 12 and we're sure they'll sell out fast - reserve yours today. They retail for $39.99 and if you come in on Sunday July 5th, we'll give you $5 bucks off. Be sure to visit the 7 Gypsies blog and check out the cool contest they're having featuring the binderie - yours could be the highlight of the Orlando CHA trade show....

Lots to tell...

It's been a while since we last blogged so this post will hopefully prove to not only be informative but useful.

New this week we got the following items. As always, they look much better in person so come in today to see these products and more.

Cloud 9 - Alyssa's Garden

Tattered Angels - Clear Stamps, Chipboard Fonts, Chipboard Albums, Glimmer Stencils, and new Glimmer Mist Colors

Sandylion - Disney papers and embellishments, Essentials in many themes including Easter, Fourth of July, Mom and Dad

Also, today we received all new papers and glitter sticker letters from GCD Studios. The papers come either shimmery, glittery or die cut - they are all really gorgeous. The alphabet stickers are also glittered and are a great value. Each pack comes with 5 sheets of stickers and 2 different fonts for just $3.59! No more running out of the popular letters.

The 'Think Green' challenge kits were due yesterday and judging starts today. The winner will be announced by email and awarded the grand prize - a $50.00 gift certificate. Preorder your May kit today - there are only 20 and they're going fast. As added incentive, prepay for five (5) kits and get your sixth for FREE!

In case you haven't heard, National Scrapbook Day is just around the corner. Here are a few ideas to make your day PERFECT...
1. Early to bed and early to rise! Nothing like added energy to get through the day! Our customers are known to line up early for a great goodie bag.
2. Don't worry about the family - Have the hubby takes the kids for the day which includes: all kids sports whether it be a practice, game or both, birthday parties and then an afternoon spent at Chuck E. Cheese.
3. Hubby then continues into the wee hours of the evening, including making meals for the kids and having a sleepover for all the kids. This includes all the children of your scrap buddies. After all the two of you do need to spend bonding time together.
4. For those of you without kids - sending your hubby away for the weekend of fishing, camping or a favorite sports event is genius ~ you can get the bags in the house before he see's the evidence! This will even give you a few extra hours to do a few layouts!

If these aren't reason enough, then come for the food, freebies, friends and FUN FUN FUN!! We will be hosting our Second Annual Cropfest on Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 10:00am-Midnight. Look for more details in the next couple of days. If you don't need details, we are taking reservations starting today. Remember friends don't let friends CROP alone.

Tax day is here - To mark this special day we're starting our Spring Stimulus Event. Running April 15th through our National Scrapbooking Day event on May 2nd, any purchase of $25.00 or more receives a free gift with a starting retail value of $5.00. You'll even get your Frequent Buyer punches for this purchase so you're really getting 2 gifts with purchase.

Well, we told you this post would be packed with info. That's all we have for today, but be sure to check back soon because Nina has become blog addicted and she'll soon be posting lots of goodies she's found on the net...

Is it Christmas?

Lately, we've been feeling like it has been Christmas. Joe, our UPS guy has been visiting us everyday this week and last. Here's just some of the goodies he's brought to us....

Creative Imaginations Graduation and Easter collections

Die Cuts with a View - Animal Crakers, Taj Mahal, Whimsy, Garden Party, Safari Chic, La Creme, Citrus collections

Prima - Flirty Little Secret, Mommy and Me, Life's Colors, Signs of Spring collections - Flowers galore, Say it in Crystals, Pearls and Studs

Bazzill Basics -Spring colors in solids, metallics and swiss dot textures

Also, this week our April 'Think Green' scrapbook challenge started. If you haven't picked up your kit yet, get it soon, not only because there are only 5 kits left but because the clock is ticking. Participants need to return their completed layout by April 14, 2009. Enter today for your chance to win a $50.00 gift card!

Come see all the new stuff and get a bargin while your here. The sale aisle has been expanded and now marked down even more - save a whoppping 75% off all paper and embellishments Saturday and Sunday only. It's our Spring Sweep sale and you can also save on all Halloween, Fall/Thanksgiving, Christmas/Winter, Valentine's Day and St. Patricks Day stuff. Save 40% off on these seasons this weekend.

The challenge is on. If you haven't already picked up your kit, it's available now. If you haven't, there are only 5 kits left. Enter today for your chance at a $50.00 gift card!

Ther're in... Kokuyo Tape N Roller refills are here. Our normal supplier told us that they were on backorder from Japan but we found a new vendor so we've ordered a ton. We have some in stock now and will be getting more in a few days.

We've had many inquiries about our website. Unfortunately, it's still under construction. Our IT guy is working fast and furious to get it up and running. If you need to contact us after hours, please email us at scrapbookplacefl@gmail.com. We'll let you know when the new site becomes available, believe us we can't wait either!

Have a great weekend, don't forget the sale and challene and we'll see you real soon.