NEW CUTTLEBUG EMBOSSING FOLDERS

BEFORE WE BEGIN...

Be sure to check out the June Class Schedule to the left.  We have added out Kids, Youth and Teen Classes back to the schedule for the summer plus a couple of sale dates.

New Cuttlebug Embossing Folders have arrived!  Hurry in as these sets are flying off the wall.  Below are photos of the new sets.  The first set is a 6pc. set called Winter Wonderland for $24.99 including 3 5x7 folders and 3 4.25x5.75 folders

 Folders below are 5x7 with the last one being border strips 7" long

All folders below are 4.25x5.75 

The folders below are 12" Border Folders (2" wide)

 

Look at these new Quilling Sets by Cuttlebug.  They are amazing.  They are priced at $24.99

Updates and More...

OK, so here goes.  I have been trying to find an hour or so to sit down and update my blog.  I have come to the realization that "it ain't gonna happen".  So, I have decided to post as I have time, with smaller post more often.  I want to keep you updated on all the new items coming into the store as well as all the new exciting events going on.

TECH 101 -- We had our first TECH 101 class last month and it was a success.  Everyone who came truly enjoyed the class and left with a ton of knowledge to further their creativity.  Tonight is our next class, Flowers 101.  Denise has been busy making flowers from everything she can get her hands on.  I promise you this is going to be a great class.  If you have not noticed the schedule to the left be sure to take a look and call and sign up for a class.  These hands-on classes are great to further you experience with products and push them to their limit.  Who knows, you may even go home with a project or two.  Here is just a SMALL sampling of some of the flowers Denise has come up with for tonight.

Look what just arrived:

New Bo Bunny Jazmyne line has arrived.  This is a gorgeous line of purple and green hues.  With both embossed and die cuts  papers as well as all the embellishments to go along with them.  Stop in and see the beautiful page created by Denise showcasing the Jazmyne line and Kayla, one of our customers daughters, from Prom. Here is a quick peak:

My Mind'e Eye

MeadowLark Dawn

New My My Minds Eye MeadowLark has arrived.  Here is a layout I created using the MeadowLark Dawn.  My Mind's Eye has been gracious  enough to provide retailers with instruction for classes using this line.  We will have a printout of one of the selected layouts available to our customers when you make a purchase with this line.  No class sign up require.  Here is my take on one of those layouts.

 

MeadowLark Dusk

Here is the Meadow Lark Dusk.  Both sets are absolutely stunning.  Here is a page created with yet another My Mind's Eye Class printout that will be made available to you in the store.

Last for tonight is a quick glance of some of the projects from National Scrapbook Day.  We had a blast despite the terrible weather and territorial rains. 

Here is a page scrap-lifted from Scrapbook Etc. Magazine.  It utilizes several border punches. We carry all of these in the store.  For those who have been waiting on the butterfly punch at the bottom, it should be in by first of next week.   This is Jordan's prom photo when she stopped but the store.  Jordan helps me out at the store and has become a sort of "daughter on loan" to me and Larry.

 We have been having a blast at the store playing with tags, embossing and Ranger Distress Inks.  Several people ask what do you do with the tags now.  Here is a quick page I created with my great-nephew Trent's first day of school photos.  I still need to add the journaling but you get the idea.... 

We I think that is about it for tonight.  I will try to be back again tomorrow night with more new merchandise as well as some more projects from National Scrapbook Day.  Thanks for stopping by Precious Scraps. 

National Scrapbook Day Event

Finally.....plans have been made and the schedule is complete.  National Scrapbook day is upon us.  Saturday, May 1st we will be celebrating all day at Precious Scraps.  For those that sign up the cost is $60 and is all inclusive for the following schedule.

Store opens at 9:00 am on Saturday May 1st

9:00 - 9:30 Registration, Name Tags

9:30 - 10:30 Embossing

10:30 - 11:00 Candles

11:00 - Noon - Glass Etching and Vinyl

Noon - 1:30 Lunch Break

1:30 - 2:00 Demonstration of Silhouette Rhinestone Starter Set

2:00 - 3:00 Canvas Art

3:00 - 5:00 Cards and Pages

5:00 - 8:00 (or whenever) CROP Time

Each person that signs up will receive a special gift from Precious Scraps as well as be entered in drawings that will happen every hour as well as the Grand Prize Drawing at 5:00.  You can bring your lunch (frig and microwave available) or go out for lunch (FYI the Log Cabin will be serving Mexican Lasagna).  Bring your own drinks or bottled water will be available as well as a few snacks. 

Be sure to bring your basic tool kit which should include: Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Scissors, Pop Dots (3-D Dots) and brown or black ink pad.  Also be sure to bring anything you want to crop with. 

There will also be special sales in the store available to everyone who stops in Precious Scraps in Saturday.

Be sure to call the store and sign up by 5 pm Friday.  Hope to see you there.

Introducing...new classes, new lines and new hours

Edited to add:  Don't forget registration for National Scrapbook Day begins April 1st

Precious Scraps is introducing a new lineup of classes called TECH 101.  These classes will be held monthly and will feature a different techniques each month for only $10 per class. We will begin the first class on April 20 with Chipboard.  You will discover over 20 ways to use and or alter chipboard.  I am really looking forward to this new series and hope that those than can get to the store will.  Please check the sidebar to the left  for a listing of dates and topics under the heading of  TECH 101.

I always want to take a minute to update you on some of the new merchandise coming in tomorrow.  We will be adding more Fancy Pants to the store.  The following lines are arriving and will be put out my the end of the week.

We also received more of Tim Holtz Distress Ink's new colors.  Class samples are being prepared for April and are on display in the store.  Stop in and check out all the new papers and classes.  We will be giving you more opportunity to stop in and visit with our new store hours.  Beginning May 11th, Precious Scraps will be open weekdays.  The new hours will be as follows:

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm

Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm

Thursday 10 am - 8 pm

Friday 10 am - 8 pm

Saturday 10 am - 8 pm

Sunday 1pm - 5 pm

No, I've not left my "other" job, Denise will be at the store Tues, Wed and Thur from 10 am - 6 pm and I will be there the rest of the time.  We will be trying these hours for the summer while school is out until August, if all goes well we will continue them once school starts back up. We hope to start up out Youth and Teen classses while school is out if there is an interest.

The store will be CLOSED this Sunday, April 4th in observance of Easter.

Thanks for stopping in Precious Scraps.

Life is good.....

Plans are being finalized for National Scrapbook Day.  We are going to have a blast on Saturday , May 1st at Precious Scraps.  The day will be full of mini workshops featuring heat embossing, resist embossing, glass etching, candles, cards, scrap pages, air brushing with copics,  crop time and more.  We will break for lunch and you can go out or call in a pizza.  There will be door prizes, contest and EVERYONE will receive a special gift bag from Precious Scraps.  The price will be announced very soon so be sure to check back to the blog or check us out on Facebook at Precious Scraps.  Be sure to mark your calendars to call and sign up.  Space will be limited.  Registration begins on Thursday April 1st. (Cost will be announced prior to opening registration)

Things have been hopping around Precious Scraps.  We have been receiving boxes almost daily.  We now have the new Lush line from My Minds Eye.  It is stunning.  I am having trouble deciding which one is my favorite color scheme.  Check it out......

Is this not simply wonderful.  The top two papers and the all the books are flocked.  We are receiving the brads and rhinestone brads today (they are not in the photos above but you can get a peek below)

I am in the process of unpacking the Quite Contrary line from My Minds Eye as well so be sure to stop in and check it out.  You can see a preview of it here.   It will be out by the weekend.

I've also added a new line to the store, Paper Loft.  I love the simplicity of this line and all the muted colors.
Here is a partial display of some of the beautiful papers in the Grandmas House line currently in the store.

We also have the Alpha stickers and Giant Tags that accompany the line.....

We've also added new Sports, Hunting, Fishing, Camping,  Travel, 4-H, Carvival, Cooking, Cowboy, Four-Wheeling, and Muddin' papers.  Here in Dover a lot of summer fun is enjoyed at the local Mud Bogs.

We have the some of the NEW colors from Tim Holtz distress ink pads from Ranger. We have Barn Door, Bundled Sage, Chipped Sapphire, Wild Honey, Stormy Sky, Crushed Olive, Forrest Moss, as well as adding a couple of old favorites, Spiced Marmalade and Mustard Seed.  We've also restocked our embossing pads with several different brand options.

We've enlarged our scrapbook selections with  more 12x12 Scrapbooks as well as 8x8 books. We have some beautifully embossed leather 12 x 12 albums in an array of colors. We also have added some Pre-Designed 8x8 Books for babies, mother, father, friend, and travel, all just waiting for you to simply add your photos.  Here is a sample of the Friends Album:

We have also restocked our custom school papers for the Stewart County Area. We have ordered more Senior Year Albums.  If you have not seen these you really should stop in and check them out.  They make an excellent graduation gift and are custom designed with SCHS colors and Rebel papers.  We will be adding Henry County to the selection this fall.  If you would like for us to consider adding your are schools please contact us.

Our 2010 Graduation Papers and stickers are starting to arrive as well as our Easter selections.  We have added a few "tools" to choose from as well such as chalk, flock, glitter and much more.  We've also restocked our Kaiser Craft kits and have more coming in.  We've added the packs of rings that accompany these projects. Here is a peek at one of the Easter sets we've received.

We have been busy outside of Precious Scraps as well.  Larry and I went shopping at Lowe's on Friday after having our taxes done (we needed a little pick me up...).  Anyway, they were having a great sale and we have a 70ft x 4 ft planter bed to fill up.  We selected Firepower Nandina, Golden Euonymus, Sunny Knockout Roses, Dward Burford Holly, Gardinia (I know they probably will not make it here but I had to try, the scent is worth it), Fashion Orange Azalea, Crimson Red Azalea, Mountain Fire Pieris and Swarf Cavatine Pieris as well as 5 rose bushes, Oklahoma, Medallion Tea Rose, Kordes Perfecta, Sun Flare Floribunda, and Oregold Hybrid Tea Rose.  I know,  we have our work cut out for use.  I also have some Hostas to transplant there until everything starts to fill in as well as planting some flowers with the weather gets a little warmer.    Here are a few pictures for your enjoyment.

 We have a total of 18 shrubs and 3 rose bushes in the planter and then we planted a yellow rose bush in each corner of the fence in the parking lot.  I cannot wait to see all of these in bloom. I don't have a green thumb at all but my friend Denise does and she has agreed to look after the plants this summer while she is at the store.  She will be opening the store during the weekdays beginning sometime after May 7th.  We will post the days and hours as soon as they are available.  Here is a quick pic of Larry and Denise (it's a good thing neither of them get on here because they would kill me...hehehe)

Almost forgot...look what my friend Judy Key made.  Is it not stunning!

Well I guess that is about enough for today.  I may not update often but when I do......  Thanks for stopping by Precious Scraps.