April Challenge Entries

Joan T

Teri K

Shelley O

Debbie F

Joyce M

Kay

Irene B

Naomi C

Brooke M

Pat C

Cindy S

Above are all of the entries for our April 'Think Green' challenge. We sold a total of 23 kits (a sell again) and 11 were returned in time for judging. As announced in our email newsletter Cindy S. won this month and was awarded her $50.00 gift card to the store. Many of our customers also 'voted' Cindy as the winner. Her layout is truly stunning and has to be seen in person to be enjoyed. Come in on Friday May 1st to get your May challenge kit and while you're there check out these layouts upclose - you really will be impressed. In case this is the first time you're hearing about our scrapbook challenge, here's a few details... purchase a kit for $5.00 (this is usually our cost so the kit actually has a retail value of $10), complete the project in 14 days and return it for judging. We display the entries for one month and the winner receives a $50 gift card to the store. What could be better than that??

Bazzill Matchmaker

Have you heard that Bazzill Basics just launched a new color matching program? Yeah that right, no more trying to pick the perfect color matches to your favorite collections of patterned papers. They currently have 32 different companies that you can select from and the color match program will give suggestions based on the collection of papers you have. Here's an example - Let's try Basic Grey's new collection Lime Rickety (which we juszt got in at the store). Here are the color matches they suggest:

Isn't that so cool?? I can't wait to try it the next time I'm picking cardstock. Check it out for yourself here.

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.

And the winner is...

If you haven't heard or read, this month launched our premiere scrapbook challenge. The kits sold out in a matter of days, and the store was a buzz of activity as the contestants brought in their layouts for judging. It was a tough choice - all the entries were great and we thank all the challengers who joined us. Here's a picture of the display showing all the entries.

So now it's time to announce the winner. We did publish a email newsletter earlier this week announcing the winner to this first challenge and she's already received and spent her gift card!!
Without further a due - the winner is Brooke Magee - here's her winning layout.

Again we thank each contestant and to show our appreciation we've decided to post each entry for your viewing pleasure. Pictures are posted in no particular order...

Joan T


Naomi C


Pat C


Kate W


Kara J


Sheryl L


Kay S


Jolene T


Sheryl L

Carol W

Nancy G

So now that the first challenge is finished and the winner as been rewarded its time to think about the next one. We're ahead of the game and already have the kits prepared. 'Think Green' is the challenge title for April and we are already taking pre-orders. There are a few spots left so make sure to call the store and reserve your kit before they're gone. Participants will be able to pick up their kits on April 1st. - Good Luck everybody!

Speaking of being ahead of the game, we've had our April class calendar available for about a week now and samples are displayed in store. We have added some new classes to our line up including a Cricut 101 class giving you an introduction to the cricut machine and a stamp camp featuring rubber stamps from Close To My Heart. Sheryl Levinson will be teaching you how to make a really creative card holder with four cards. This class is exclusive to our store and will not be taught again. The finished project will make a great gift if you're able to give it away...

Till next time - good night and have a great weekend.

Monthly challenge sold out!!

Our premiere monthly scrapbook challenge is sold out! Wow what a great response we got to our first monthly challenge - this month features a black and white theme and we're anxious to see all the contestants entries. If you missed out this month, please make sure to mark your calendars now for next month. Kits will be available on April 1st for just $5.00 (no fooling!). The challenge winner will be awarded a $50.00 gift card.

We haven't blogged recently - so shame on us, but it's for good reason. We've been busy with make improvements to the store, creating customized albums and personalized gifts for several new clients. Keep in mind that we don't only do scrapbooks, but cards, paper crafts and shadowboxes.

Changes always mean new product and we are expecting a ton of new stuff from Creative Imaginations and American Crafts. Speaking of new product today we received the Easter Time line from Pebbles Inc., and we got the April issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine. Also, as promised we got our Pulp order today so there are new albums and refills on the shelf. Get them before they're gone...

Here's some samples created from the Easter time line - Isn't it adorable?? Nina can't wait to get her hands on this for her kids classmates easter goodies.

Be sure to check the class calendar as we have some great classes this month including a cricut 101 class. Nina has been studing up and making notes to help you get your machine out of the box and make it work for you. The class will not only be informative but fun and you'll leave with a layout to boot.

With so much more product to come and insipration flowing we're here to help you create any and all of your papercrafting projects. We look forward to seeing you soon...

New CHA Products

The new products from the winter Craft and Hobby show are starting to arrive. This past week we were delighted to open boxes from Cloud 9, Heidi Grace, Kimberly Poloson and Karen Foster. We have more orders in house including PULP albums and refills! Yes, you read that right PULP - we placed an order and expect it very soon.

Are you a subscriber to our email newsletters? If you are you, then you read that we are preparing to start a monthly scrapbook challenge. Each month we'll pick several hot products and put together a kit. Your challenge is to use the products in the kit to create a scrapbook layout, mini album or altered paper craft. The challenge winner will be awarded a Scrapbook Place gift certificate. Be sure to check here for more info, ideas and inspiration.

Have you heard of glimmer mist? Maybe you have but haven't used it or weren't sure how to use it. This Tuesday, February 17th come to the store for a free demo of this amazing product. You'll be amazed at all the stuff you can do with a little spray or spritz!