SAVE THE DATE! FALL SCRAPATHON DATE CONFIRMED!

Exciting news! Save the date! Our annual Fall Scrapathon will take place Saturday, October 17, 2009! This is a great day to get caught up on your summer activities or get a head start on Christmas cards! There are limited tickets, so call the store to reserve your space! 604-853-2322

Time: 10 am-8pm
Location: Central Heights Church (1661 McCallum Road, Abbotsford)
Ticket Price: $39
Includes:

• Buffet
• Prizes
• Page Contest
• Take-N-Make Page
• Make-N-Take Projects
• Big Sale Prices

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

Summer Calendar!

JULY "PAGE OF THE MONTH"

We have lots of classes to offer this summer! So, treat yourself to an afternoon or evening of creativity! Call the store soon to reserve your spot! 604 853 2322

New this year are our Kid's Classes! Check them out below!
Sample "Kids Class Album Cover"
July 2009:

• As usual, we will be hosting our Friday Night Crop Sessions! Please call ahead to reserve space (853-2322)
• Toonie Tuesday will be Tuesday July 7 and 21...bring a toonie and use punches and die cuts to your hearts content!
• Mystery Monday ($7.50) is July 20!

Card Classes:

-Birthday Cards: July 9 (Thurs. 6pm)$20-5 cards

-Vintage Cards: #1: July 14 (Tues. 6pm)$20-4 cards also offered July 30 (Thurs. 6 pm)

Sample "Vintage Card"

-All Occasion Cards: July 22 (Wed. 6:30)$15-4 cards

KID'S CLASSES:

• Cover an Album Class $18: offered twice! Thurs. July 16: 2 pm and Saturday July 25: 2pm
• Fun Classes $10: (for ages 8 and up)these start on Tuesday July 28...they are an hour in length and will be different from week to week. Projects will be posted at the store as they become available! Reserve space now... classes are offered from 11am-12pm and from 1-2pm

DESIGN AND LAYOUT:

• Intro Class $10: If you are looking to get into Scrapbooking and want to learn basic design strategies, join us Saturday July 18 (3-5 pm)


• Design/Layout Class $20: Come and learn some new techniques! July 29 (Wed. 6:30-8:30)

AUGUST 2009:

• Friday Night Crop: Friday's from 6-8:45
• Toonie Tuesday: Tuesday, August 4
• Mystery Monday: Monday, August 17

Kid's Classes: Tuesdays (Aug. 11/18 and 25)

For kids ages 8 and up, we will be offering hour long project classes. These classes are $10 each and will run for an hour. There will be two classes offered, one from 11 am-12 pm and the other from 1 pm-2 pm! Book early!

Card Classes:

• Vintage Cards #2: offered twice: Saturday, August 15 (1-4) also offered Thursday August 20 @6pm-4 Cards-$20
• All Occasion Cards: Saturday, August 8: 3pm $15 -4 cards

Page Layout Class: August 22: 3-5 pm $20

Summer Time and New Arrivals!

Welcome to Summer 2009

...well, at least the date and school calendar say it is summer! Hopefully the weather will follow the calendar pattern and start beaming some rays on us!

In the meantime...come on in and check out our new arrivals and our Summer Calendar! (see calendar post)

From My Mind's Eye:

Breaking Free


Andrea Victoria


Pretty Please


From Bo Bunny: "Calypso," "Popsicle," "Mago Luau" and "Alisa" (not new but brought in by request)



And our anticipated arrival of Basic Grey's newest 2 lines "June Bug" and "Lemonade!"





If you are looking to get organized...do we have an organizational tool for you! (This new design was featured exclusively at our April Scrapathon!) Best Craft Organizer has come out with a Ribbon Organizer and Dispenser!

8.99 for the roller and one holder!
5.99 for one 2 pack holder!

This product was tried, tested and approved by ladies at our April Scrapathon! We were privileged to be the first store to carry this product! To find out more about how this product works go to bestcraftorganizer.com!

Scrapathon Tickets Going Fast!

Our Spring Scrapathon is just around the corner! April 25 is approaching fast and we have sold just over 70 tickets! If you are looking for a great way to get caught up on this year's photo albums, this is it!

Tickets are $36.00 dollars and this includes your goodie bag, make and take page, turkey buffet dinner, coffee and snacks.

We have many door prizes to give away, and with purchase of a ticket, your name is included in the draw for some stellar prizes.

Rebecca and Tanya (class teachers) will also offer "make and take" classes throughout the day.

Once again, we will be having a page contest for which there are fabulous prizes (pages are voted on by scrapbookers attending).

We will also have a store set up with some of our new spring arrivals in addition to our traditional sale table that is discounted 10 percent every hour.

Shuttle service to and from the store will be available upon request...

Tickets must be purchased from the store in person or by phone with a credit card (604-850-3456 or 604-853-2322) Store location is #6-2630 Bourquin Crescent (across from SevenOaks Mall)
Doors open at 9:30 at Central Heights Church gymnasium (west side entrance). Central Heights is located just of McCallum Road near the Hwy 1 exit and on ramp.

Bring your friends!

See you there!

CHA Purchases Arriving Soon! Bring on Vibrant Spring Colours!

Brian and I are just back from the Winter CHA Show in California and missing the warmer temperatures! We are thrilled though, that spring is on its way... in a little while!

In the meantime, we are eagerly awaiting our purchases of some flirty, vibrant, romantic, rickety, owly, bright and inspiring paper lines!

Some lines that you can anticipate:

My Mind's Eye: Bella Bella, Bloom and Grow and Penny Lane!

Bo-Bunny: many new exciting lines ranging from Flirty to Abbey Road

Kaiser Craft: an assortment of their creative lines! Too many to list!

Basic Grey: Lime Rickey, Wisteria, Marrakech, Bittersweet, and Porcelein

Graphic 54: a new line recommended to us! Check it out...its a little retro, a little vintage, and a lot to be inspired by!

Creative by Design: Some gorgeous Easter and winter paper to inspire you!

Die Cuts With A View: large assortment from their new lines!

Stay tuned to the blog...we will let you know when they arrive! Until then...enjoy the longer days and look forward to a vibrant spring!

End of the Year Inventory CLEARANCE Sale! December 29- January 3

We hope that you all had a merry and relaxing Christmas!

Now that the snow is melting and you've had a chance to shovel yourself out, come on in and check our our great INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE!

WHAT'S ON SALE:

All rolled stickers: 50% off
Cardstock stickers 20% off
My Mind's Eye 30% off
All PAPER 15% off
Selected Doodlebug Paper 50% off
Selected Basic Grey Paper 40% off
Doodlebug Buttons-buy 2, get one free
All Stamps 30% off
All Tools 25% Off
Selected Tools 50% off
Selected Magazines 40% Off
Basic Grey Embellishments (chipboard, buttons and brads) 25% off

Other paper is marked down as well!

HOLIDAY HOURS THIS WEEK:

December 29th and 30th: 10 AM- 6PM
December 31st: 10 AM-4 PM
January 1: CLOSED
January 2: 10AM-9 PM
January 3: 10 AM-6 PM

Basic Grey's "Wassail" is in!

Get into the Christmas spirit with "Wassail" by Basic Grey! Warm, rich colour and texture awaits your creative inspiration and great ideas! It comes complete with matching brads and embellishments!

We also ordered in some of everyone's favourites from last year's "Figgy Pudding" line!

Come on in and be inspired by this gorgeous paper line!