Scrapbooksandsmiles blog

Just a heads up that we are down to about 6 motel rooms left for the retreat!  If you are still sitting on the fence about this…..GET OFF THAT FENCE!!!  This is a weekend you don’t want to miss!  Come on out and enjoy the fun!  You will be glad you did!!!! 

Have a great night!

 We have received our shipment of the CANADIAN SCRAPBOOKER FALL Magazine this week!  Be sure to stop by soon to get your copy as we have limited quantities.  Cost is just $11.99 for this awesome publication by Canadians for Canadians. 

As well, we are pleased to be carrying their new publication “Canadian Scrapbooker Basics”.  (CSB)   This limited edition of 5 exciting volumes will be published over the next year and a half.   This set will take you on a scrapbooking journey starting right from the beginning, removing any intimidation a beginner scrapbooker may feel when starting this wonderful hobby.  It is designed to put the basics back into scrapbooking.   Each additional volume will build on the one previous by adding techniques to help scrapbookers develop their skills.   It will be extremely visually pleasing with easy to follow step-by-steps to ensure that the beginner scrapbooker is not intimidated by this wonderful craft.  Each volume is priced at just $7.99.

Just a quick post to let you know our retreat is now OVER half full!  So if you are planning to attend, you need to contact us ASAP to get your payment in!~ 

In other news, we have received a couple LARGE shipments of new stock over the past couple days!  Here is just a quick list, before I head off on holidays for the weekend!  The store is still open though, so come by and say hi to Ida, Jody or Tracy over the weekend!

Bo Bunny - Several  new lines including Beau Jardin, Fall and Christmas assortment!

Karen Foster  - Several new lines including Canada (and French Canada) , Trucks, Thanksgiving, Christmas Baking, Marathon, Construction and more.

Imaginesce – Halloween and Christmas collections. 

PAGE MAPS – Great new book in the style of Layout Blueprints (which should arrive mid Sept) 

Bazzill – Beautiful new rub ons and rhinestones, and Just the Edge Cardstock Stickers

AND MUCH MORE!!!

Have a great weekend, the weather is suppose to be fantastic!  ENJOY IT!

Paula

I have just sent an email announcing our annual FALL RETREAT to those on our email list.   You should be receiving it shortly!   If you are not on our email list and wish to be, please send me an email at paula@scrapbooksandsmiles.com. 

Retreat information will also be posted to our website very soon !

Paula

Okay, so yesterday I posted about the new computer system we are installing!  Well, did I mention that before we can go live with it, I have to enter EVERY single item in the store into the computer??  This means entering a product code, a bar code, a price and several other identifiable numbers!  IT’S A LOT OF WORK!!!!!!!!! 

So, I decided I need your help with this!  I need to eliminate ALOT of stock in the store…to cut down on the items I have to enter!  So here’s the deal:

Effective Today (Wednesday) ALL REGULAR PRICED IN-STOCK MERCHANDISE is 30% off.  (excluding previously ordered items,  Gift Certificates, Classes, and the Pebbles “Share and Tell” Line)

NO SMILE SAVERS KEY TAGS WILL BE PUNCHED FOR THE SALE. 

Oh, and how about this too…all previously reduced to 50% merchandise is NOW 75% Off!

This sale begins today and will end without notice when I am done programming the stock! 

SO DON’T DELAY, SHOP TODAY!

Hello!  Just a quick note to say I haven’t forgotten about you all!   Things have been crazy around here this month!  I feel like I haven’t had time to do ANYTHING…and August is nearly half over…GASP…where has the summer gone???

We are in the midst of installing a brand new Point of Sale computer system in the store.  This will allow us better options for tracking our inventory and sales as well as the ability to maintain an up to date customer data base!  So please bear with us while we get this new system up and running, as you will notice we have moved our cash desk temporarily.   Once our new computer is “live” I ask your patience as we process your sales, as it may take us a little longer than usual while we get used to the new programs.  Once we get over our “growing pains” things will be great for all of us!!

Please note a change to our CROP schedule this month.  We have had to cancel our crop on the 22nd, which means our next crop night is the 29th!  Sorry for the inconvenience.

Have a great day!

Paula

Just a reminder that we still have a couple of our monthly “Get Scrappin” Challenge Kits available for August!   This month’s kit features “The Great Outdoors” by Pebbles.   The deadline for returning your layout is August 25 so you still have almost 2 weeks to complete it!  Plus the chance to win a $20.00 Gift Certificate of course!!

Drop by to pick up your kit today!

Susette G, or # 5…the layout full of beautiful summer flowers in bloom!  Congratulations to Susette for winning a $20.00 Store Gift Certificate.  Congratulations also to Bev S. who wins a $5.00 GC for being one of the lucky voters! 

The August Challenge kit is now available for sale.  This one features an outdoor theme, based on the Pebbles line of paper, stickers and embellishments!   Kits are $10.00 and your finished layout is due back in the store by August 25th! 

Quick reminder about the Pizza and Pop crop night this Friday night from 6pm until midnight.  Spaces are filling quickly, so don’t delay in booking your spot!  Remember that full payment is required in advance. 

Thanks and have a happy, sunny day!

Paula