Life - Times 30
I am developing new classes and projects for Scrap-To-It! that I hope will bring a lot of fun to why we scrap. Years ago the reason that scrappers spent hours putting pictures into albums was to preserve memories of their life. Time has past and I think some of the purpose and intent has been lost as we have gotten crazier and crazier into off the chart layouts. I'm not knocking the unbelievable design artist and their work. We have learned a lot from them, however, what I want to get back to is the story. That is what Life - X30 is all about.
Its a story about you, told by you, scrapped by you -- as it happens. Think about it as reality scrapbooking. We all know about reality TV -- well...this project is going to be real -- the real YOU!
Join with us and see what 30 days can do for you.
By the way -- we posted a special offer on the main blog. We are anxious to do this project and would love to have you join us. To get the ball rolling we've posted a special discount for the first few who sign up and pre-pay.
Come on! It's going to be a month of some of the most fun, most thought provoking moments you've scrapped in a while.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Hello March!
It is so awesome to greet this new month and all the exciting events that we have to look forward to. Changes and growth are in the works and its a good feeling. Yesterday we spent the day moving from the second floor where we have been since mid-2007 to the main floor. The move went well even though my muscles are complaining today. Awesome friends came to help making quick work of it all.
Today's gratitude is for windows and a view out into the world. It is wonderful to be able to sit and look from my laptop and scrap area to the world outside. The traffic and the train bring life to my day. I am a main floor gal! All you high-rise dwellers can have it! I like to be able to see life happen around me.
As soon as I get my boxes cleared out I'll post some pictures of our new digs. Ironically years ago I stopped by to check out this very space as a possible store front. The timing wasn't right then and it took me a little while to build and grow, but today I find it fitting to finally be sitting in the space that I have been drawn to for years for my little store. I'm seeing tons of possibilities here and can see that the path I took was the one best suited for me to be where I am now.
I'm looking forward to all the great classes we have in the works. Having all the light in the work room will be awesome. Being able to have more space, more tables, more... Its all so exciting.
We look forward to your next visit to see our new space and share in our excitement.
Today's gratitude is for windows and a view out into the world. It is wonderful to be able to sit and look from my laptop and scrap area to the world outside. The traffic and the train bring life to my day. I am a main floor gal! All you high-rise dwellers can have it! I like to be able to see life happen around me.
As soon as I get my boxes cleared out I'll post some pictures of our new digs. Ironically years ago I stopped by to check out this very space as a possible store front. The timing wasn't right then and it took me a little while to build and grow, but today I find it fitting to finally be sitting in the space that I have been drawn to for years for my little store. I'm seeing tons of possibilities here and can see that the path I took was the one best suited for me to be where I am now.
I'm looking forward to all the great classes we have in the works. Having all the light in the work room will be awesome. Being able to have more space, more tables, more... Its all so exciting.
We look forward to your next visit to see our new space and share in our excitement.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Upcoming Metal Art Class at STI!
We have a new altered art project coming up next month that we are too excited to keep under wraps. This is just the beginning of some new classes that we will be teaching at Scrap-To-It!
The cost of the class is $50.00 and includes a beginning tool kit that you keep and will use in future classes and for your own creative projects.
Sign up soon. Space in this first class is limited. Pre-pay is required so that we can purchase your tool kit to use on the day of class.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Move Update
Did you come in the building today hoping to avoid the stairs and elevator?
Did you see that space on the first floor looking not so much like Scrap-To-It1?
Don't despair! We are still planning to move downstairs. Plans have been postponned until the current tenant has fully cleaned/cleared out. Looks like the end of Feb/first of March now.
I need a new countdown ticker ;) !!!!
Let's see..let's think of something to do while we're waiting......!!!!
Did you see that space on the first floor looking not so much like Scrap-To-It1?
Don't despair! We are still planning to move downstairs. Plans have been postponned until the current tenant has fully cleaned/cleared out. Looks like the end of Feb/first of March now.
I need a new countdown ticker ;) !!!!
Let's see..let's think of something to do while we're waiting......!!!!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Moving Madness
Do you like to move? Packing is something I put off until I can almost not get away with my procrastination any longer. Then the after burners kick in and I am a packing machine. I can't stop. I clean and organize and wear myself to a frazzle and I have to say - yuck! I dread it. I know it is supposed to be exciting to go to a new place. I know you are supposed to feel all refreshed with the new clean space and everything ordered again. Ummmm....Yuck!
Maybe its all the dry skin from wrapping stuff and the tape runner insanity....but moving is NOT! for me.
Lucily, this time I don't think it will involve wrapping paper and cardboard boxes. This time - its shove it in the elevator and let the elevator run down and up the stairs for me. (little grin there at the elevator having to do most of my work for me..tee hee!!)
Seriously -- we are getting anxious now. Everyday we come by the new space and hope the old tenants have hauled out the rest of their things. (Drat! can't tell...still the file cab and phone sitting there.....umm...drum .. drum ..drum....fingers tapping on the window like the woman in the old Mervyn's commercials).
7 more days and counting!!!
Bear with us as we work at trying to get things in order without too much hassle for you. Hopefully we can get most of the product downstairs on Monday when we are closed and by Tuesday we'll have a bit less chaos going on by the time you arrive to shop. My goal is not to have to drag you up and down the stairs looking for things that are still in the old place when I'm in the new place.
Classes are still on the books for that first week in February too. Card class is at 10:30 Wednesday and our mini-album project on Thursday.
We may adjust our hours next Saturday if we can get in the new space. Adjustments will be on the website or you can call the shop and see if we are open.
Getting close!! Tell your friends - Scrap-To-It! is moving. Same building but downstairs where you can SEE!!!!! us.
Maybe its all the dry skin from wrapping stuff and the tape runner insanity....but moving is NOT! for me.
Lucily, this time I don't think it will involve wrapping paper and cardboard boxes. This time - its shove it in the elevator and let the elevator run down and up the stairs for me. (little grin there at the elevator having to do most of my work for me..tee hee!!)
Seriously -- we are getting anxious now. Everyday we come by the new space and hope the old tenants have hauled out the rest of their things. (Drat! can't tell...still the file cab and phone sitting there.....umm...drum .. drum ..drum....fingers tapping on the window like the woman in the old Mervyn's commercials).
7 more days and counting!!!
Bear with us as we work at trying to get things in order without too much hassle for you. Hopefully we can get most of the product downstairs on Monday when we are closed and by Tuesday we'll have a bit less chaos going on by the time you arrive to shop. My goal is not to have to drag you up and down the stairs looking for things that are still in the old place when I'm in the new place.
Classes are still on the books for that first week in February too. Card class is at 10:30 Wednesday and our mini-album project on Thursday.
We may adjust our hours next Saturday if we can get in the new space. Adjustments will be on the website or you can call the shop and see if we are open.
Getting close!! Tell your friends - Scrap-To-It! is moving. Same building but downstairs where you can SEE!!!!! us.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Moving Sale
We are making changes in 2010.
Change #1 - Move STI!
Save Our Back Sale!
Almost Everything on sale
$20 - 50 purchase - save $5.00
$50 - 75 purchase - save $10.00
$75 - 100 purchase - save $15.00
Change #1 - Move STI!
Save Our Back Sale!
Almost Everything on sale
$20 - 50 purchase - save $5.00
$50 - 75 purchase - save $10.00
$75 - 100 purchase - save $15.00
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Online Preview Party!
We had a great preview party for Hero and I thought that since Stampendous has some really fun new stamps as well we would hold an online party for them.
http://www.stampendous.com/products/32763?n=1
Visit the website from the link above and e-mail your orders to me. There are awesome scripture and other sentiment stamps released in the clings that are very nice.
First door prize - 20% off first order I receive over $30.00
Second door prize - 15% off the next two orders over $25.00
Keep you eye on the blogs over the holidays as we will still be offering special promotions to you.
http://www.stampendous.com/products/32763?n=1
Visit the website from the link above and e-mail your orders to me. There are awesome scripture and other sentiment stamps released in the clings that are very nice.
First door prize - 20% off first order I receive over $30.00
Second door prize - 15% off the next two orders over $25.00
Keep you eye on the blogs over the holidays as we will still be offering special promotions to you.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Shopping for a new sign...
My Sign Saga....
Many of my regulars know all about my sign drama and probably others of you have seen the post that has been loitering at the top of the weblog on the store site about the frozen ground. So last night (on my birthday - mind you ) we spend the majority of the evening trolling the pipe isles of the local building supply store. If this was boring to me, imagine how it was for our 8 year old dd. After a cute conversation with the help on that isle (really nice gentleman that was a machinist by trade) we have all our gear in hand and are ready to check out.
I have to tell you that I am a bit leary about the whole thing. My DH and the landlord ( a builder by profession) have concocted this course of action to help me be able to get the sign in the ground during the winter frozen months. After having the proceedure carefully explained and pictures drawn (so I can get a 'visual') I gave the ok. The plan includes some nifty extensions that should help propel the signage up above the cars that park curbside. All this with the great desire on my part for people to be able to find me.
Since having this little business I have been ever so impressed on the importance of good signage and the ability for people to be able to see where you are. A few local restrictions have not made this easy on me. Add this to the fact that signage is darn expensive and much of my stress has come from trying to get this just right and legal.
Construction begins this afternoon. So....look for the sign again - up higher !! and in its place all year round. Wish us luck. Time will tell when the snows come if the place holders that will be put into the ground will be accessable. But I have high hopes for this - at least when there isn't snow. Trying to shove the triangulared legs of a metal sign into frozen earth is not high on my list first thing in the AM when I am still frozen from my treck across town (its a blessing we live close to the shop - but in the winter that means I'm at work before the vehicle is warm - let alone ME! ;).
And thanks DH! for standing out in the cold today to get this situation a little aid. Hurry over so you can get started. Its actually 37 degrees here today (compared to the 22 you would have had to deal with yesterday) . Glad we waited.
UPDATE: It Worked!!! Its a little weird carrying out these long black poles - but hey -- at least my sign is back up. First person to stop by the shop and talk to me about the sign will receive a special gift!
Many of my regulars know all about my sign drama and probably others of you have seen the post that has been loitering at the top of the weblog on the store site about the frozen ground. So last night (on my birthday - mind you ) we spend the majority of the evening trolling the pipe isles of the local building supply store. If this was boring to me, imagine how it was for our 8 year old dd. After a cute conversation with the help on that isle (really nice gentleman that was a machinist by trade) we have all our gear in hand and are ready to check out.
I have to tell you that I am a bit leary about the whole thing. My DH and the landlord ( a builder by profession) have concocted this course of action to help me be able to get the sign in the ground during the winter frozen months. After having the proceedure carefully explained and pictures drawn (so I can get a 'visual') I gave the ok. The plan includes some nifty extensions that should help propel the signage up above the cars that park curbside. All this with the great desire on my part for people to be able to find me.
Since having this little business I have been ever so impressed on the importance of good signage and the ability for people to be able to see where you are. A few local restrictions have not made this easy on me. Add this to the fact that signage is darn expensive and much of my stress has come from trying to get this just right and legal.
Construction begins this afternoon. So....look for the sign again - up higher !! and in its place all year round. Wish us luck. Time will tell when the snows come if the place holders that will be put into the ground will be accessable. But I have high hopes for this - at least when there isn't snow. Trying to shove the triangulared legs of a metal sign into frozen earth is not high on my list first thing in the AM when I am still frozen from my treck across town (its a blessing we live close to the shop - but in the winter that means I'm at work before the vehicle is warm - let alone ME! ;).
And thanks DH! for standing out in the cold today to get this situation a little aid. Hurry over so you can get started. Its actually 37 degrees here today (compared to the 22 you would have had to deal with yesterday) . Glad we waited.
UPDATE: It Worked!!! Its a little weird carrying out these long black poles - but hey -- at least my sign is back up. First person to stop by the shop and talk to me about the sign will receive a special gift!
Monday, December 14, 2009
My New Toy!
It's not really new, but its not one of my regulars that I have used for years. I've actually only owned if a short while and like a lot of things, have left it on the shelf more than in my work area. But last week, when I was going mini-book crazy again (as I sometimes do) I pulled it out and found a ton of fun things online to do with it.
Besides 3 mini books, I made a triangular gift box (could be an ornament if made smaller) and a gift bac from an envelope!
Fun!
If you want to learn how - schedule a class at STI! and we'll teach you.
But you might want to order one of these toys when you are done LOL!!!
Besides 3 mini books, I made a triangular gift box (could be an ornament if made smaller) and a gift bac from an envelope!
Fun!
If you want to learn how - schedule a class at STI! and we'll teach you.
But you might want to order one of these toys when you are done LOL!!!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Little Mini's
I have always loved little mini albums. Since I started my scrapbooking business as an event retailer/vendor I have spent hours creating every kind of little mini album I can figure out how to create.
When the Bind-it-All came out I was in absolute heaven. I love all the things you can do with it (and it only got better when it came in pink LOL!!).
This week is all about mini's again. I have put out in the shop several mini albums. One, in fact, that can be made from one sheet of paper. Its a perfect little pocket book for notes, for a series of little gift cards for some one on your gift list, or for you to organize your shopping or coupon planning. Make one for the grandma's and have everyones picture in a pocket along with a little holiday wish just from them to gram.
Call the shop or come by and schedule a private class. It doesn't take too long and you can make the pocket book and go home and embellish it in 20 minutes you have a cute, hand-made gift.
Gift ideas and Scrap-To-It! help you get around to all the things on your list this holiday season.
Merry Christmas!
When the Bind-it-All came out I was in absolute heaven. I love all the things you can do with it (and it only got better when it came in pink LOL!!).
This week is all about mini's again. I have put out in the shop several mini albums. One, in fact, that can be made from one sheet of paper. Its a perfect little pocket book for notes, for a series of little gift cards for some one on your gift list, or for you to organize your shopping or coupon planning. Make one for the grandma's and have everyones picture in a pocket along with a little holiday wish just from them to gram.
Call the shop or come by and schedule a private class. It doesn't take too long and you can make the pocket book and go home and embellish it in 20 minutes you have a cute, hand-made gift.
Gift ideas and Scrap-To-It! help you get around to all the things on your list this holiday season.
Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 04, 2009
Christmas Songs and a Special Thank You!
I love Christmas music, as a rule. There are some that aren't my favorite like that repatitive 12 Days of Christmas. However, the 12 Days of Christmas does make a great song to turn in to great holiday sales promo. Have you been watching the store site? So far this week we have had papers, embellishments, kits and now Tim Holtz products on sale. Each day it is something different and each day it is 15-25% off. Its our way to give back to you this Christmas for all of your great support during the year.
We are so very grateful for all of our wonderful customers. It is so true in this business that we become great friends, almost family. With all of the downturns in the economy and stores closing all around us, we feel very blessed to be able to look forward to another year and to bringing you more scrapbooking and stamping projects and goodies to fuel your creative fire. We feel very blessed to be able to continue to grow and build. In order to do that we do need your continued support. We appreciate very much those of you who have made Scrap-To-It! part of your personal 'stimulus plan.' What an awesome vote of confidence and loyalty. Please know that we want to do everything we can to live up to that.
We'd love to hear comments from you now that the year is drawing to a close. Tell us what kinds of things you'd like to see next year. What do you need or want from your local scrapbook store? What does the big box offer that we do not? How can we help you make the most of your shopping experiences here at Scrap-To-It! Feel free to leave any comment. We will be doing an end of the year drawing on all of those who commented and sending out a special surprize for the name drawn.
Thank you so much for being a part of our scrapbooking family. We wish you all a joyous holiday season. May it be filled with love and blessings from above.
Scrap-To-It! and family
We are so very grateful for all of our wonderful customers. It is so true in this business that we become great friends, almost family. With all of the downturns in the economy and stores closing all around us, we feel very blessed to be able to look forward to another year and to bringing you more scrapbooking and stamping projects and goodies to fuel your creative fire. We feel very blessed to be able to continue to grow and build. In order to do that we do need your continued support. We appreciate very much those of you who have made Scrap-To-It! part of your personal 'stimulus plan.' What an awesome vote of confidence and loyalty. Please know that we want to do everything we can to live up to that.
We'd love to hear comments from you now that the year is drawing to a close. Tell us what kinds of things you'd like to see next year. What do you need or want from your local scrapbook store? What does the big box offer that we do not? How can we help you make the most of your shopping experiences here at Scrap-To-It! Feel free to leave any comment. We will be doing an end of the year drawing on all of those who commented and sending out a special surprize for the name drawn.
Thank you so much for being a part of our scrapbooking family. We wish you all a joyous holiday season. May it be filled with love and blessings from above.
Scrap-To-It! and family
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Its Officially Christmas!
Well, its officially December so that means its Christmas. The lights are up around the neighborhood and town. Its ok to play 'that' music louder now (I know a few of us have been sneaking it in here and there the past couple of days). Stamps can go on the Christmas cards now that we've had sitting on the desk waiting for December. And the countdown begins...
Lists to write..
Projects to finish...
Packages to mail...
Cookies to bake....
Santa pictures....
Shopping...
Stocking stuffers....
Parties....
What a wonderful time of the year!
Lists to write..
Projects to finish...
Packages to mail...
Cookies to bake....
Santa pictures....
Shopping...
Stocking stuffers....
Parties....
What a wonderful time of the year!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Sneak Peak for Green Tuesday
Huh? Green Tuesday?
Instead of Black Friday sales, Scrap-To-It! will hold its annual 'Green Tuesday." A day to save lots of green (money) on all of your favorite scrapbooking supplies. Come join us on Tuesday as we will be closed on Friday and Saturday to take advantage of the sales and get our family holiday underway.
Here's a sneak peak at some of the savings you'll find on Tuesday:
1. Tools - many listed at 40-50% off.
2. Papers - some at under wholesale
3. Albums - many listed 30 - 50% off
4. Misc embellishments - on sale
5. Stamps on sale
The sale pricing is effective at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 24 and will continue on until 6:00 PM when the doors close.
We hope to see many of you at the shop Tuesday.
To all, we wish you a grand Thanksgiving.
Scrap-To-It! (and family)
Instead of Black Friday sales, Scrap-To-It! will hold its annual 'Green Tuesday." A day to save lots of green (money) on all of your favorite scrapbooking supplies. Come join us on Tuesday as we will be closed on Friday and Saturday to take advantage of the sales and get our family holiday underway.
Here's a sneak peak at some of the savings you'll find on Tuesday:
1. Tools - many listed at 40-50% off.
2. Papers - some at under wholesale
3. Albums - many listed 30 - 50% off
4. Misc embellishments - on sale
5. Stamps on sale
The sale pricing is effective at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 24 and will continue on until 6:00 PM when the doors close.
We hope to see many of you at the shop Tuesday.
To all, we wish you a grand Thanksgiving.
Scrap-To-It! (and family)
Friday, November 13, 2009
Mini Album Project*
Do you need a little gift for a friend?
Turn this adorable embellishment into a notebook or contact book.
Email me at shop.scraptoit@yahoo.com if you want to take this class.
You will have to purchase a full pack of tiles or pick at what I have randomly loose in the shop. Those options are first come - first serve.
*Thanks to Kathi Anderson of Debbie Gunion and Associates for this awesome idea.
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Journaling December - Prep Work
Are you thinking about joining me on this journey?
You'll need an album or book, or binder, or notebook or something to keep record.
I have been pondering what to use for the past couple of days and have decided on altering a composition book. I figure if I get out of control - as I sometimes tend to do, I can slice the book and bind it with rings or in my bind-it-all.
I'd like to hear from those planning on joining the journey.
How about a give-a-way for those who join up on the journey.
E-mail me. I'll give several types (first to e-mail, first to pay for class, first to bring in journal..etc)
You'll need an album or book, or binder, or notebook or something to keep record.
I have been pondering what to use for the past couple of days and have decided on altering a composition book. I figure if I get out of control - as I sometimes tend to do, I can slice the book and bind it with rings or in my bind-it-all.
I'd like to hear from those planning on joining the journey.
How about a give-a-way for those who join up on the journey.
E-mail me. I'll give several types (first to e-mail, first to pay for class, first to bring in journal..etc)
Saturday, October 31, 2009
A Scrap-To-It! Take On Journaling December
The album will feature 31 pages to journal, add pictures, calendars, planners, to-do lists and anything else we can dream up to capture Christmas 2009.
Join me on a journey through December. We'll create and inspire as we work together on a project that is sure to be a family treasure.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Add to this the rain and ugh!!
I love fall!
Stop by STI! this weekend and ask me ..."Is anything falling at Scrap-To-It! today." You might be surprised by my green answer.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Monday, October 05, 2009
Want to Copic?
Copics are coming to STI! Here is the sample project for our first copic class. If you are interested in learning these techniques please e-mail us for instructions on how to register for this class. You must have your own markers to attend this class. There is also a class fee for the project. We are offering an initial discount to help you get started on your first order of copics. Pre-paid orders only will receive this discount. Get in on the craze and see what all the fun is!!!
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