August
1, 2008
Greetings Scrappers!
Hot Diggety Dog, it's August!!!
Everyone's favorite summer month!
Are you getting set to make the most of
it? I sure hope so! Baseball, lemonade,
boating, barbeques, hiking, bike rides,
wow!!! How do you pick what terrific
outdoor activities to squeeze into
the next 31 days?
On the
other hand, if you need to find some
indoor fun that is close to home,
your favorite scrapbook store won't be letting you
down! Just take a look at the
calendar of events for this month
and you'll find something fun to
do every single day!!! Classes,
crops, sales, make 'n' takes, you
name it and we've got it, just
for you!
So,
read on, and then plan how you are going
to share hot August days with us! Shirley and her
crafty
crew will be looking to see you soon!!!
Come
on down and Catch
the Fever today!
Bud
(aka Mr. Digital)
Hot August Days!!!
Kits of the Week
- Our Artful Ardith will be taking a much
needed vacation from the Kits of the Week but
don't panic...it will only be for two weeks!
However, we just may have a surprise change in the Kits
of the Week when they return...you will just have to
wait and see! In the mean time, come in on Tuesdays
to see her newest creation or check out our Kit Corner
if you have missed one or two!
Sign Up for Classes
on August 1st and receive PUNCHES!!!
- That's right! If you sign up for one or
more classes only on the first day of the month, you'll receive
punches!!
National Friendship
Day - Come in on Sunday August 3rd and help
celebrate this great occasion. Make one or more cards
(limit 3 per customer)
for your friend(s) for only $1 each!!! Now, where
else can you find a deal like this?
Creative Cafe
Project Day - Join us
on Wednesday August 6th for Pick a Project
day!!! The bar will be
open and your favorite barrista Shirley will be pouring out
your choice of projects! We will have the
Creative Cafe cards copied and ready for your selection,
you pick the project! Don't forget that we have
many projects all kitted up and ready for you to
complete, with instructions and color copies on the cafe
cards. Come in, grab a seat, and pour
yourself a cup of creativity!
Scrapbook Fever
Garage Sale
- We have been cleaning house and it's time for a
Scrapbook Fever style garage sale!!! This garage
sale will be very similar in your beloved Scrap Yard
Sales but with a twist. We will be cleaning up old
odds and ends including displays (trays and
more!), all kinds of merchandise and even projects that
we need to clean out and make room for more!!! Join us on Saturday August 16th
for a Saturday full of bargain surprises!!! This
will be a mark your calendar event, you don't want to
miss this one!!!
Cricut Swarm
- Ok, here's the update. We were asked to host
the Cricut Swarm for a private party but they have
cancelled so guess what we are going to do? That's
right! We are hosting a public party instead!
Do we know much about Cricut Swarms? Not yet, but
we have one major ingredient...the most talented
designers on staff that sure know how to get the most
out of the Cricut and Expression machines from
Provocraft! So here's the plan: we have room
for the first 24 swarmers to bring in their machines and
cartridges and get ready for a fun-filled day complete
with live demonstrations, prizes, and a project for each
one of you. As I understand it, this is a great
opportunity to try out different cartridges that you can
swap while you are here AND we can teach you how to get
the most from your machines! You never know...we
are hoping to learn a thing or two as well! The
cost is $10 and you get to crop,
I mean swarm, from 10:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please call in advance to reserve your
spot!!!
60 Second Shopping
Spree!!! - That's right! You might remember our last
30 second shopping spree a few months back? Well,
this one promises to be twice the fun and of
course twice as long! When you
spend $50 or more this month, you'll receive a
drawing ticket for a chance to win!!! Come by
soon and check out all the details! The shopping
spree itself will be held at 5:45 p.m. on
Thursday August 28th and you must
be present to win!!!
State Fair & Labor
Day Weekend Sale - The staff LOVED the idea of
having a State Fair AND Labor Day Sale, complete with
fabulous discounts and some fun new projects to showcase
and share through out this fun-filled weekend. So, if
your legs are tired and you would like a nice relaxed
and cool place to rest, stop by and check out our
selections! Saturday August 30th and
Sunday August 31st!!! See the summer out with style!
Katina's
Kit of The Month
is usually posted to the website and becomes
available by the second week of each month.
It includes a terrific two page layout or special
project with extra supplies to make more than
just the one project!!!
Classes
Please
make note that
all weekday classes
start at 6 p.m. and
conclude at 8 p.m.
unless otherwise indicated.
Also,
for all classes
(except SDU basic classes), please bring a basic
class kit, which should include trimmer,
adhesives, (including your Xyron X machine), scissors
and a black pen.
Do you have a
party of 6
or more who want to take one of our classes? Ask
us about Special Pricing
for large
groups!!!
Just a quick reminder - don't forget, you get 10%
off any regularly-priced items that you purchase
the day of the class.
Class Sign-Up
Day!!! - Come in on Friday August 1st and sign up for classes
and you will receive punches
for purchasing your classes! This is your only
opportunity to receive punches for classes and we will
not sign you up for a class unless it is paid so come by
early!!!
Kat's Kit of the Month Class
- Back by popular demand, Katina will host a night
just for her monthly kits. Join the fun and get some
scrapbook pages done! This class includes the cost
of July's Kit of the Month, snacks, refreshments,
and of course a GREAT time! Tuesday, August 5th,
6:00-7:30 pm, $25.
Stamping Tips -
Kristi is back this month to teach
Stamping 101. This month you will be
learning about embossing. Come and make
the next page in your stamping book, and
a card. Or if you just want to learn
how to emboss, we will be embossing in
class, so come and learn. Tuesday
August 12th, $10.
Expression 101 Class - Learn
more tips and techniques with Karen as she
explores the many functions of the Cricut
Expression. This class will give you hands-on
experience with functions such as shadow, layer,
and cutting to finally assemble a two-page layout!
It's great for those looking to find more
information and/or learn how to use this wonderful
die cutting machine. Tuesday, August 19th, $15.
Bind-It Up! -
Cupcake shares with you her know-how
of one of the best tools around, The
Bind-It-All from Zutter. This machine
makes creating mini-books a snap with its easier
hole punching and binding system. If you don't
own a machine, check out the class to find out what
you're missing! If you do own a machine, you finally
have the chance to take it out of the box to
learn how to use it! This is a hands-on
class! Check it out on Thursday, August 14th,
6-7pm, $10.
Cricut 102-
Join Karen and Tami (our two Top 'Cricuteers')
as they explore the new Cricut software for
the Expression. This software has a
million different techniques and cutting options
to offer for use with the Cricut Expression.
These girls have the knowledge, so don't miss
out on some great hands-on learning opportunities.
Note: You must own the Cricut Expression
and software must be loaded onto a laptop
prior to class. This class is designed to
give a visual, hands-on experience with the
software and not an individual training session per
computer. Please call with any questions.
Tuesday, August 19th, $20.
Felt Mini book-
Mary Lou has created an adorable 6x6 pocket
mini book using nothing but Creative Café
products. Decorated with flowers, buttons, and
ribbon- this mini book is sure to be a hit! Each
page is a pocket that holds a card for photos
or journaling- and of course it's decorated! My
description doesn't do this justice, so check out
the example in the store. Wednesday, August 20th,
6-9pm, $25.
Bo Bunny Stamping Techniques-
Karen offers her expertise of stamping with
Bo Bunny's latest kit. This kit will offer
many techniques about acrylic stamps, plus create a
project! Receive a free set of awesome
acrylic stamps for attending class. See you there!
Wednesday, August 20th, $30.
Explore Mini Book-
Have you seen the latest Teresa Collins
travel papers? Well wait until you see the
delightful mini book Cupcake has created
to share with you! This unique 6x7 mini book
has acrylic covers and is filled with a variety
of fun, decorative shaped papers! The best thing
about these papers is they are specifically designed
for the Bind-It-All machine. Cupcake's
chosen to "explore" Disneyland in her
example, but this mini book can be decorated for
all kinds of vacation spots! This is must-see
in the store. Thursday, August 21st,
$20.
Merry Cards-
Join Mary Lou to make five cute and
simple cards.
They are a birthday, sympathy, Christmas, a card for
a friend and one for someone special. They will need
the following tools in addition to the basic kit; a
paper piercer, vellum adhesive, pop dots, dark brown
and dark red inks.
Friday August 22nd, 1-3 pm, still just
$20!
Sketches Beach Layout -
Back by popular demand, Katina gives
you one of Becky Higgins' sketches to create
a two-page beach theme layout. Using bright
colors and fun Jolees, this class is sure to
get you in the mood to scrap all those summer pages.
Sunday, August 24th, 1-3 pm, $20.
Family ATC -
This unique class shows off the 7Gypises
ATC spinner. This adorable spinner will be
decorated with the newest 7Gypsies Family
products and filled with other goodies. Not
sure what an ATC is? Drop by the store to take a
peek! Monday, August 25th, 6-9pm, $30.
Disney Layout -
Ardith has p-p-p-prepared a p-p-p-perfect
Piglet and Eeyore layout this month for us to
enjoy! This two-page spread highlights two of
the most loved Winnie the Pooh characters.
Unfortunately, this is class is already full
but there are still a few kits available!
Tuesday, August 26th, 6-8pm, $20.
-
Class Notes: Starting in September, Ardith
will be offering two Disney
classes due to the popular demand. Both classes
offer the same layout.
Kat's Challenge
- Katina makes time to share her
challenging techniques. Register for this class
and you will be provided a kit, demonstrated
new techniques and then create your own
masterpiece. The fun begins when you come
back next month with your completed
projects. Check out the back wall in our
crop room to see examples of past challenges!
Wednesday, August 27th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm,
$15.
Advanced SDU Classes
SDU
Advanced Punches-
Learn to do things with punches you never thought
were possible! (Do I sound like I know what I am talking
about?) Anyway I am sure it will be one cool class!
Prerequisites: must have already received your SDU
Graduation Certificate - or permission of the
instructor. Tuesday, August 26th, 6-9pm,
$20.
Make 'N'
Takes
Shirley has
authorized four August Make 'N' Take Mondays this month!
Drop by on Monday
August 4th,
11th,
18th, and
25th
for the most scrapbookin' fun you can possibly
have in just five minutes!!! Make 'N' Take
Mondays are free with a $5 purchase OR you
can purchase the Make 'N' Take for a nominal fee
(to be determined, depending on the project).
Crops
Reserve Your Spot!!! Using
Shirley’s Schematic, you now have the option to
reserve your seat at any of our crops! Of course,
this is on a first-come first-served basis. We will
allow you to phone in your seat request, just as
long as you pay for your reservation at the same
time! And if you haven't checked out our new
layout in the downstairs back cropping area, I think you
will be pleasantly surprised. You spoke, we
listened! You have even more space to store your
scrapbooking supplies while you crop!
Scrap-A-Holics Crops – There will
be five Scrap-A-Holic Friday Crops this
month!!! Come in between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00
p.m. for fun and prizes. The cost is only
$5 and if you spend $25 or more, you get a
free crop next time! Advanced reservations and
payment are required so call soon to reserve your
spot! Don’t get cropped out!!! Fridays
August 1st, 8th, 15th,
22nd and
27th.
Fiesta All Day Crop - Dying to see
Karen in a sombrero, pouring Margaritas?
Me too! Join us on Saturday August 9th from 10
a.m. - 11 p.m. Lots of fun activities,
including a genuine pinata contest. See how you
do after a couple of our (non-lethal) margaritas!!!
Buenos Dias indeed!!! The Nachos and Margaritas will
be pouring and the real fun begins when the store is
closed at 6:00 p.m. and the cost is only $15!!! And
watch for more themed crops in the next few months!!!
(please note that themed crops are not eligible for free
crop coupons)
Free Crops - Join in on the fun!
Two free crops this month.
See you on Sunday August 10th and Sunday
August 17th
from 12 - 5pm!!! Register now!
Remember we have about 10-12
spaces upstairs for crop overflow. Our goal is
never to turn away anyone due to lack of space!
Let us know if you would prefer to crop upstairs…we
will try to accommodate everyone!
Another Friendly Reminder - All
crops must be paid for in advance, and we need at
least 24 hours advance notice should you need to
cancel.
Double Punch Days
Every Hot August Thursday will
be Double Punch Day! That's
August 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th!!! As a friendly
reminder, we offer punches to our loyal customers
on regularly priced merchandise only!
Famous Last Words
Seems like I
always learn more
by falling on my face than by being shown the way. You'd
think I'd know better after two careers involved with
things electronic, but nooooo. Case in point. A
couple of months ago, we had a party. Shirley
says to me, grab the video camera. Well, me, the big
believer in backup, I'm all set! Not only do I have one
video camera, but I have two! (Both identical, it's a
long story.) Not only that, but I have three
batteries (one standard one for each camera plus a high
capacity backup). All the batteries are dead and
the charger is nowhere to be found (believe me, I
looked everywhere).
Shirley got a new
digital camera a couple of months ago. We took it to San
Francisco with us. Where's it's charger? We came
to the conclusion it eloped with the camcorder
charger!!! Equally nowhere to be found, and let me tell
you our house isn't that large! Okay, so Radio
Shack to the rescue with a charger that will charge
both types of batteries. Voila! Life is
good.
Fast forward to the
Summer CHA show. Want to know why there were no
pictures on the website? Bet by now you can guess.
That's right, we arrived only to find that the Canon's
battery was deader than the proverbial doornail!
Do I have a spare battery? No way. But I do
have two chargers for it!
Sometimes you just can't
win.
Well, I guess the moral of
my sad tale is to learn from my mistakes. Next time you
know you are taking a trip, make sure you have a spare
battery for your digital equipment, and be sure to
(locate and) pack the charger. It's very hard to
scrapbook those pictures that never got taken. I think
Shirley's forgiven me by now, but I'm not totally
sure.
Argh!
Scrapbook Fever!
1521 Hawthorne Ave NE
Salem , OR 97301
(503)
763-3501
(503) 763-3503 fax
ScrapbookFeverOR@aol.com
www.scrapbookfeveronline.com
Hours: Mon-Thurs, Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
