April 1, 2010

No April Fools here!  We are on the countdown to our National Scrapbook Day Extravaganza!  We are so excited to be back in the saddle again.  Just 29 days and counting.  Just time enough to put those gift bags together, get our class kits done, and gather all our prizes!  We are going to have some fun!!!!

It’s not too late to sign up and join us for our very own national holiday!  We have spots available at the Shilo crop that will include food, gift bags, make n takes, and don’t forget about the prizes!  The cost is $150 for the entire weekend!  We will begin Friday, April 30^th at 6:00 p.m. and finish at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 2^nd. And we have a couple of other surprises up our sleeve!  Give me a call at (503) 763-3501 or email me and we will get you signed up!

We also have room in our modified crop that will be held at the store location the same weekend.  The cost is $75 and will include gift bags, snacks and prizes!  We will crop from 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. on Friday, April 30^th, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1^st, and 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 2^nd.

For those of you who have paid your deposit, the balance is now due for the crop.  I will be in the store Friday morning and can also be here by appointment.  You can also email me your credit card information or just give it to me over the phone! It’s all good, my friends!

We will be posting our class schedule for that weekend next week.  The girls are busy putting the examples together and should have the schedule available on our website next week.  We have classes featuring Teresa Collins, Bo Bunny, and more!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call!  When I am not in the store, I forward all calls to my cell phone.  If I am unavailable, I will call you as soon as I can if you leave a message!

So we hope to see you soon!  In the mean time, Happy Scrappin’!!!

Shelly

I have been getting many calls and emails for clarification regarding our crops and the status of our business Scrapbook Fever.  We are no longer offering products for sale as a retail environment at Scrapbook Fever.  We have closed our doors on the retail part of our business.  However, our landlords have agreed to let us use this space, for at least the next few months, to host crops and classes.  Yeah!  We hope you are as excited as we are!

So, we are moving forward with the crops!  We have posted the information on our website and have opened up our phone lines and email for registration for our first crop Friday, February 26^th from 5:00 p.m. through Sunday, February 28^th at 5:00 p.m.!  We are trying to keep costs down and still offer a lot of fun activity that we hope will entice you to come crop with us!  Here’s what you can expect at this crop:

Round the clock cropping from 5:00 p.m. Friday until 5:00 p.m. Sunday

Gift Bags totaling at least $50 in NEW retail product!

Prizes, Prizes and more Prizes!

Daily Make N Take

Snacks and Drinks

Use of store tools to include Expression and over 60 cartridges! And lots more!

Product Demos as time allows!

We are also working on getting donations of coupons and products from local businesses to put in your gift bags.  I don’t have the exact value yet but we are well over $1000 in prizes so far!  Final prize value will be determined upon the number of croppers!

The cost for the crop in February is $125.00 for the whole weekend.  I have, however, also received a number of requests to crop for just part of the weekend for a reduced fee!  And flexible is our middle name!  So, if you can’t crop all weekend, here’s what we can offer:

Friday night = $25

Saturday All Day = $50

Sunday day = $25

Each of the above will include a Make N Take but no gift bag.

Gift bags will be available for purchase as well to all croppers.  Whether cropping all weekend or just for a day or two, you will be able to sign up for classes offered during the weekend!  All classes will be available for an additional fee, and a discount will apply if you sign up for two or more classes.  We will post the class descriptions on our website and on FaceBook as the kits become available!

Those interested in just participating in classes may sign up via telephone or email to Scrapbookfeveror@aol.com.

Ok, so here is the scoop on the next crops we have planned.  We are hosting a true no-host crop March 26-28.  You can crop from 5:00 Friday through 5:00 Sunday.  The cost is only $50 per person.  We will give away some prizes and have snacks and drinks and of course you will have access to our tools.  We will also offer classes that weekend for an additional fee.  If you can only crop for part of the weekend, here is the pricing structure:

Friday 03/26 = $10

Saturday 03/27 = $25

Sunday 03/28 = $15

Our next crop will be our National Scrapbook Day Weekend Crop Friday, April 30^th @ 6:00 p.m through Sunday, May 2^nd @ 4:00 p.m. for just $150.00.  This crop will be held at the Shilo Inn and we will offer gift bags, prizes, make n takes and much more!

We will also hold a crop in the store that same weekend with modified gift bags and prizes.  The price will be only $75 for the weekend and we can also offer daily cropping prices as necessary.  The Shilo will be offering a discount on room rates if you mention “Scrapbook Fever” when you register for a room!

Right now, our phone lines and email are open for registration for our February crop.  We will open our phone lines (and will be in the shop) for registration for our March and National Scrapbook Day Crop on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15^th beginning at 10:00 a.m.

For those registering for a February and/or March crop, you will receive a discount off the registration fee for the National Scrapbook Day Crop!!!

I hope this gives you enough information!  We will be posting frequent updates about our crops and classes on our website and FaceBook.  So, check on us frequently!

As always, please give me a call at (503) 763-3501 (the phone is transferred to my cell phone when I am not in the store) or email me at ScrapbookFeverOR@aol.com.  I appreciate your emails and calls!  We, too, are glad to be back in contact with all our friends!

Happy Scrappin’!

Shelly

We’re baackkk!  Just when you felt safe to go back in the water!  Wait a minute…that was Jaws!   But it is our intent to bring as much excitement to your cropping experience as Jaws brought to the silver screen! How’s that for setting your expectations?

Katina, Lisa and I have been busy this last month trying to come up with some great ideas to make you want to crop with us…and I think we have a lot of fun stuff planned for you.  The great news…it’s later this month!

When:   Friday, February 26^th at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday, February 28^th at 5:00 p.m.

Where:  Scrapbook Fever! 1521 Hawthorne Ave NE, Salem OR  97301

Cost:  Just $125.00, $50 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot!

We will open up our phone lines on Monday, February 8^th at 10:00 a.m. to take reservations.  The non-refundable deposit is required at sign-up and the balance to be paid by February 20^th.  If you want to just drop in to sign-up and see us, that would be great!

The crop will be a no-host crop in that we will not be providing food (in an attempt to keep costs down) but we will have lots of drinks and snacks available.  Every cropper will receive a gift bag valued at over $50 each and we have lots of prizes to give away as well.  We will have staff available around the clock.  We will also be offering classes upstairs throughout the weekend for an additional fee.  We will post the class information as it becomes available!

And we are on Facebook!  I hope you all become a Fan of Scrapbook Fever Crops & Retreats!  We will be posting up-to-date information about our crop and classes as it becomes available!  Join now!

We are so excited when we think about seeing you again!  Thank you for your on-going support!

Happy Scrappin’!

Shelly

Well, Shelly and I want to wish you all a very Happy New Year!

If you haven’t heard by now, the rumor is true – Scrapbook Fever! has closed its retail doors forever, and we are definitely sadder for having to do so. As she herself put it, Shelly wanted to go out on top and I think she succeeded admirably in doing so.

There were certainly smiles among the tears on our final day, December 26th. We gave away lots of fun prizes to our 10 contest winners. Congratulations to

Lanie Moore, first place winner – who won the Canon Rebel

Brenda Spanger, who won the Cricut Expression

Susan Self, winner of the Visio 32″ HDTV

Marianne Cawrse, winning the Samsung Dual Monitor Digital Camera

Mary Lou Fordyce, who won the Cricut Gypsy

Mary Schneider, winner of the Flip Ultra HD CamCorder

Christine Breckenridge, winner of the iPod Touch

Cheryl Scott, who won the Canon Selphy Printer

Joni Young, winning the George Foreman Grill

and Natalie Mangis, who won my favorite prize, the $50 gift certificate donated by the Willamette Burger Company!!!

Thanks also to everyone who participated in our contest! I know I appreciated meeting many of you for the first time, irony of ironies!

We haven’t managed to sell anywhere near all of our fixtures. So, if you know anyone who needs slat wall pieces, or large display grandolas, please send them our way!

Thanks again for being part of the Scrapbook Fever! family!!!

Happy Scrappin’!

Shelly and Bud

We can’t believe it…say it isn’t so…how many days until Christmas?  No way!  We won’t accept it, we won’t!  Who do we speak to about this?

Of course, you all know that it’s not the countdown to Christmas that has us so upset…not even close.  It’s because we are closing our retail doors on Saturday!  NO!  That’s less than a week away!  What is going on here?  Time is supposed to slow down so we can savor every last minute with you!  Yet, it just seems to be speeding up, the closer we get!

It is our goal to see every one of you next week!  And to entice you to come in and see us, we have increased our discounts on EVERYTHING in the store!  Yep, every single item left is at the biggest discount yet!  Here is a list of what you will find:

Brads, Cardstock, Chipboard, Embellishments, Inks, Double Sided Paper, Single Sided Paper, Rub ons, Specialty paper = HALF OFF!!!

Stickers, Ribbon, Tools, Transparencies, and Vellum = 60% OFF!!!

Accessories, Adhesives, Flowers, Home Décor, Mini Books, Organizers, Page Protectors, Paper Packs, Slice = 75% OFF!!!!!

AND

Fall, Halloween, Military = 90% OFF!!!

Each day this week, we will add a section to the 75% OFF list. Monday will be Boy, Girl & Spring!!!

We will have a new Manager’s Special each day next week as well.  For purchasing the Manager’s Special, we will add 100,000 points to your Prize Point Total!

Bud has updated the Prize Point Total so you can come in and check out the standings to date.  He’s taped up a Top 30 List just inside the door. The competition is still fierce and it is still possible for to end up in the Top 10 if you are within the top 20!!!

Please Note – any questions about your Prize Point Total MUST be brought to our attention before close of business on Thursday, December 24^th.  The ONLY change to your Prize Point Total on Saturday, December 26^th will be for purchases made between 10:00 a.m. and Noon before the prizes are given away!

Prizes will be given away at approximately 1:00 p.m. You do not have to be present to win.  But if you want your prize without having to make an appointment, you should plan on being here!  Oh, we almost forgot to mention there will be cake!!!

We can’t thank you enough for your generosity for the Foster Care Program!  The response has been awesome!  As you know, we will continue to give you a one-time bonus of 100,000 Prize Points for bringing in a present for the Foster Kids in our area!  Thank You from the bottom of our hearts!

Happy Scrappin’!

Shelly and Bud

If you haven’t made it in to our ongoing Store Closing Sale, we hope you do so soon before all the best bargains are gone! On Wednesday, we’ll be offering a further round of discounts – check out your email, and look for something from us in your regular mailbox also!

We are doing unadvertised Manager’s Specials every day. Purchase one or more of those, and receive 100,000 Prize Points for each one.

Oh and in Our Face Is Red Dept. we want to avoid a “presents war” so we have to retract the language in our recent email. We will be awarding a maximum of 100,000 Prize Points to anyone bringing in one or more presents for our local Foster Kids. We apologize for not having thought this through before sending out the email. We appreciate your understanding!

Happy Scrappin’

Bud (aka Mr. Digital)

Shelly Speaks

Yes, it is true.  We are closing our retail store effective Saturday, December 26^th.  And, yes, in many ways, this has been the hardest decision in my life.  When I bought the business six years ago, Bud and I had agreed to run the scrapbook store as a business not a hobby.  And businesses need to make money to survive.

At this point, we would have to make such drastic changes to our business without any guarantee that it would change the bottom line and I am not willing to change the business to that extent.  I would rather go out on top than to watch what we have built change and become something we just cannot be proud of or take pride in managing.

And, I would like to go out with a BANG!  You know how much I LOVE giving stuff away!  So this is my last chance to have some fun, give some FABULOUS prizes away, and say Thank You all at once!  As part of our sale, we have a FANTASTIC Contest that I think you will love participating in!  So, come by, check out the prizes, sign up for the contest and have some fun with us this month!

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your tireless and loving support.  You have NO idea how much it means to me, to Bud, and our FABULOUS staff! Thank you!  Thank you!

Shelly

This Month’s Events

Check out the super selection of classes, specials, special events and sales that we have scheduled just for you this month!

Go to the Calendar Page on our website. Use the right or left arrows on the calendar page to be able to view last month’s or next month’s Calendar. Regardless of which month you view, if you click on the link that says Printer Friendly Version, you’ll be able to view and print the most current calendar available. Don’t forget – you can adjust the view size too!

Store Closing Sale Events

On-Going Furniture and Fixture Sale

Please note that almost all of our store fixtures are for sale! Prices are marked on most items. So, if you’ve ever wanted your very own professional display, now’s the time!

We are selling all our cropping tables, chairs, lamps, and more. We are also selling a lot of our office equipment as well, including our color laser printer, fax machine, coffee maker, blender, our office desks, microwave ovens, bookshelves, adjustable shelves, security mirrors, paper trays, and so forth. We also are selling our 8 camera color security system including the digital video recorder and controlling PC. Please tell your friends, indeed, tell anyone you know who might be interested in our furniture, fixtures, or equipment!

Contest Activities

When you come in to register for the fabulous prize give-away contest, you’ll read about the various additional ways to earn contest “dollars” listed below.

Thursday December 3 – Sale Begins, Family Day

Friday December 4 – Big Dividend Day

Saturday December 5 – Double Your Money Day

Monday December 7 – Trivia Day

Tuesday December 8 – Treasure Hunt Day

Wednesday December 9 – Double Your Money Day

Thursday December 10 – Family Day

Friday December 11 – Big Dividend Day

Saturday December 12– Double Your Money Day

Monday December 14 – Trivia Day

Tuesday December 15 – Treasure Hunt Day

Wednesday December 16 – Double Your Money Day

Thursday December 17 – Family Day

Friday December 18 – Big Dividend Day

Saturday December 19 – Double Your Money Day

Monday December 21 – Trivia Day

Tuesday December 22 – Treasure Hunt Day

Wednesday December 23 – Double Your Money Day

Thursday December 24 – Family Day

Saturday December 26 – Sale Ends, Contest Prizes @ 1:00 PM

Each of these days allows you different ways to accumulate “dollars” in the hope of winning one of our super prizes!

Speaking of Prizes, here’s what you could win!

1^st Prize – Canon Rebel XSI 12.2 MP Digital Camera with 2 lenses, 2GB SD Card and bag – value $1399.00

2^nd Prize – Cricut Expression – value $499.99

3^rd Prize – Visio 32” ECO LCD HDTV Monitor – value $499.99

4^th Prize – Samsung 12MP 4.6x Wide Angle Dual Monitor Digital Camera – value $349.99

5^th Prize – Cricut Gypsy – value $299.99

6^th Prize – Flip Ultra HD CamCorder 120 min. capacity – value $199.99

7^th Prize – iPod Touch – value $199.99

8^th Prize – Canon Selphy Portable Printer – value $149.99

9^th Prize – George Foreman Grill – value $79.99

10^th Prize – Willamette Burger Company Gift Certificate – value $50.00

(Hey Janet, did I get the name right finally? In all seriousness, although we purchased prizes 1- 9, we are more than pleased to be able to thank Janet and Sarah for their donation of the gift certificate. Also seriously, if you want a great burger, beat a path to their door! Maybe we’ll see you there!)

Other Events This Month:

Kits of the Week – Check out our Kits of the Week! Each kit consists of a two-page layout!!!  Come in on Tuesdays to see our newest creations or check out our Kit Corner if you have missed one or two! Just two kits of the week this month – the first comes out on Tuesday December 15^th and the second will be out on Tuesday December 22^nd.

All Day Crops – Join us on Saturday December 12^th and Saturday December 19^th for two fun all day crops! As usual, you can expect some of your very favorite staff people to be there in addition to prizes and refreshments. A mere $15 for a fabulous day of fun and friends!!!

Merry Christmas! – We’ll be closed of course on Christmas Day but we will also be closing early at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday December 24^th in order to give our wonderful staff some time off to get ready for Santa! Thanks for understanding!!

Our Final Day of operation will be Saturday December 26^th.  We will be open from 10 a.m. until the Contest Prizes are awarded at 1:00 p.m.

Kit of the Month

Due to extenuating circumstances (Katina is overworked!), there will be no Kit of the Month this month.

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, please bring a basic class kit, which should include trimmer, adhesives, (including your Xyron X machine), scissors and a black pen.

Just a quick reminder – don’t forget, you get 10% off any regularly-priced items that you purchase the day of the class unless otherwise noted.

Jolly By Golly Album with Jody: If you loved Jody’s Summertime album, you will love this Christmas/Winter album! Designed by Jody with Cosmo Cricket’s Jolly by Golly line, this album will have you felling wintertime warmth. As always this album is a great interactive album that will surely be a family favorite! Class is Sunday, December 6^th, 12-5 pm. $50

Christmas Mixed Book with Kristi: Kristi has designed a fun mixed chipboard and acrylic album full of Christmas cheer. Designed by Kristi with Making Memories’ Christmas line, you will be feeling that “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”. Kristi designed this album to hold lots of photos and will be sharing a few ideas in class on how to add even more! Class is Monday, December 7^th, 6-9pm. $40

Bo Bunny Holly Jolly Christmas with Katina: This luxurious chipboard album is a beautiful Christmas tribute album. The burgundy infused red and evergreen infused green colors are warm and jolly. Adorned with Santa and holly, you will be singing “A Holly Jolly Christmas” when you see this beautiful album. Come make this heirloom piece on Tuesday, December 8^th, 6-9 pm. $30

Chip n Dale Disney Layout by Mary Lou: This month features “Chip and Dale”. Besides the basic tool kit you will need a paper piercer, white pen, and Chestnut Roan chalk ink.Tuesday, December 8^th, 6-8 pm. $20

Teresa Collins’ Favorite Recipe with Jessica: If you have missed this class the first time around, here is your last chance to make this perfectly Teresa Collins recipe book! Jessica will be teaching you how to complete this elegant recipe book. Mmmm! I can smell the holiday food now! Class is on Wednesday, December 9^th, 6-9 pm. $30

All For the Little One’s with Jody: Jody has done it again! This is the cutest page with so many interactive elements it is like a mini book within your album! Jody uses Doodlebug’s Christmas line, magnet’s, We R photo sleeves and lots of cute embellishments! It is really two pages and so very hard to describe except with “Cute”! Come check out this class and sign up for Thursday, December 10^th , 6-9 pm. $35

Merry Cards by Mary Lou: There are five cards; a Christmas, birthday, Valentine, an all purpose and a “Just Because” card. You will need a basic tool kit; paper piercer, Dark brown and Chestnut Roan chalk inks, Stickles (orange peel) and Diamond glaze or Glossy Accents. Friday, December 11^th, 1-3 pm. $20

Kat’s Last Challenge: Katina has some great plans to end with a bang and has come up with a wonderful last challenge. If you’ve ever been a Kat Challenger, you should attend this dessert, crafting, and sharing session. Katina was unfortunately ill in November and so this is also the rescheduled challenge. Join her and fellow staffers on Monday, December 14^th, 6-7 pm. $15

Bo Bunny Winter Album: Katina has chosen the elegant Bo Bunny winter chipboard book! This would be a great complement to the Christmas Holly Jolly Bo Bunny Book! In beautiful blues and purples with silver undertones you’ll be singing “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” when you see this album. Come and complete your winter album Tuesday, December 15^th, 6-9 pm. $30

Make ‘n’ Takes

Three Marvelous Make ‘N’ Take Mondays this month! Drop by on Monday December 7^th, 14^th,  and 21^st for the most scrapbookin’ fun you can possibly have in just five minutes!!! And the best part…it’s FREE!!!  More or less. Make ‘N’ Takes 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).  Make N’ Takes are available while supplies last!  Thank you in advance for your understanding!

Crops

Reserve your spot!!! Using Shelly’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 – Only two Scrap-A-Holics 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!  Advanced reservations and payment are required so call soon to reserve your spot! Don’t get cropped out!!! Fridays December 11^th, and 18^th.

All Day Crops – Join us on Saturday December 12^th and Saturday December 19^th for two fun all day crops! As usual, you can expect some of your very favorite staff people to be there in addition to prizes and refreshments. A mere $15 for a fabulous day of fun and friends!!!

Famous Last Words

How do you sum up six years of your life in a few words? It’s tough, and even for me, it’s enough to bring tears to my eyes. Our business has been nothing if not for being about the people involved and our relationships with them. Over the years, staff has become family, and customers have become friends. A “mere” small business became a “happy place” not only for us but for you too.

Now we have to say good-bye to that happy place and to you too, and it’s tough to do.  To say this business decision has been one of the most difficult we have ever made would be quite an understatement indeed. I know Shelly felt like she was going to personally be letting down many people, but we truly had no choice. She wanted to go out on top, and not wait to the bitter end. She wanted her “happy place” to stay that way in both her memory and in yours, and in that I believe she succeeded greatly.

As is her style, we are going out with a bang – and hope you have as much fun with our store-ending prize giveaway contest as we had in creating it.

It seems like only a few moments ago when, with more than a little trepidation, Shelly opened the doors to the, then, Memory Shelf, for the first time. We didn’t really know what would happen, but we did know we had the strong support of our staff, and quickly, we developed relationships with many customers that are even stronger today.

We got nervous all over again when we moved and then expanded, becoming Scrapbook Fever. Nervousness gave way to excitement as the store just blossomed.

As for me, I remember clearly the first time I sat down to write the monthly newsletter from CHA in Atlanta. Each month, I would wonder and sometimes worry over what I was going to say to close each issue. When in doubt, I would share something personal, because, at the end of the day, that’s what our business has been – something personal – to us as well as to you.

It may be trite, but nonetheless true, to say that we could not have made it this far without you. It has been a great ride.

I believe what differentiates scrapbooking from other hobbies and crafts is because it is all about people and relationships. Let’s hope we all continue on in the spirit of Scrapbook Fever, in our very own happy places, and rejoice in each other’s lives and relationships. Even if it won’t be here, Shelly and I still wish you all

Happy Scrappin’

And that’s the last word!

Bud (aka Mr. Digital)

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.
Closed Sundays

Few of you have mentioned it,  but I thought it might be important to tell you that we, here at Scrapbook Fever, are very conscientious about the flu going around.  We just want you to know that we take our cleaning VERY seriously and have been diligent about cleaning our tables, doors, and well, all of our surfaces many times a day to keep the bugs away!  I don’t want any of my fabulous employees getting ill and want to do my part in keeping you healthy as well.  We care!

Seriousness aside, we have some fun planned for this weekend!  During our Super Saturday Sale, we will be hosting our own Scrap Yard of sorts…we have been cleaning up around here!  We have reviewed a number of store sample layouts and projects and they are priced to sell!  We have over 250 layouts (many are two page layouts) and home décor projects available for sale this Saturday!

We also have some extra kits available for sale and are busy putting together some grab bags as well.  The employees may even bring in some of their leftovers and have them for sale as well!  Our store will be set up on Saturday just like Scrap Yard and the same rules apply…all sales will be final on those selected items, no coupons or punch cards can be used or punched on these items.  But mark your calendars…you don’t want to miss this opportunity to get some ready-done projects!!!

We will also have many items on sale in the store on Saturday too.  Additionally, if you spend $50 or more, you can choose a free bag (we’ve selected the bags but there are many to choose from!) to put your goodies in!  We also have leftover kits from our Anniversary Sale that will be available for sale as well!!!

Don’t forget to check out our new products just in…Making Memories!  We have their newest embellishments and they are fabulous! We have restocked our Cricut mats and blades, chalk eye inks, and adhesives!!!

Thank you for your continued support!  We truly appreciate your business!!!

Happy Scrappin’!!!

Shelly

Shelly Speaks

November. You can’t wait for it to get here and when its here, you panic because December is right around the corner! Before we worry about next month, I want to take a moment to look forward to this month. The month filled with thankfulness. I am thankful for many things. We have had a truly blessed year. We celebrated a first birthday for my granddaughter Kalli and welcomed (officially) Brayden and Marco into our family. Oh ok, they were already welcomed but it was a great wedding nonetheless.

And the pictures were awesome! We have had many comments on the wedding layouts and people wanting to know who did a great job with the pics…well, we owe a big “Thank you!” to Yuen Lui Photography for the excellent photos! You guys rock!

I am also thankful to our wonderful customers like you, for keeping us in business and helping us celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Scrapbook Fever (formerly The Memory Shelf)! You rock!

Shelly

This Month’s Events

Check out the super selection of classes, specials, special events and sales that we have scheduled just for you this month!

Go to the Calendar Page on our website. Use the right or left arrows on the calendar page to be able to view last month’s or next month’s Calendar. Regardless of which month you view, if you click on the link that says Printer Friendly Version, you’ll be able to view and print the most current calendar available. Don’t forget – you can adjust the view size too!

Sign Up for Classes on Thursday October 1st and receive PUNCHES!!! – That’s right! If you sign up and pay for one or more classes only on the first (working) day of the month, you’ll receive punches!!

Anniversary Weekend Crop & Sale – Hasn’t the year gone fast? Wow! Seems like only yesterday that our son Nick and I were hauling tables up and down the stairs at the Shilo Inn, and now we get to do it all over again! I’m sure our Anniversary Crop means a lot more fun to you than that! Judging by the looks on the participant’s faces, I would say a lot more fun! So, we are getting ready to do it all over again! In honor of this special event of ours, we’re actually going to be open all weekend long, so even if you had to forego the crop, be sure to come in on Friday November 6th, Saturday November 7th, and even Sunday November 8th!!! We’ll be open on Sunday, from 12 noon until 4 p.m. I know the Boss is going to go all out on this sale, so this is one you definitely do not want to miss!!!

Kits of the Week – Check out our Kits of the Week! Each kit consists of a two-page layout!!! Come in on Tuesdays to see our newest creations or check out our Kit Corner if you have missed one or two!

Super Saturday Sale – Will it be super? Of course! Will it be on Saturday November 14th? Yes it will. Do I have any idea what is going to be on sale? No, I have no idea at all! How will we find out? Well, one way is certain – drop in on Saturday November 14th or watch your email inbox for more details as the happy day approaches!!! Rumor has it there may be store examples for sale…I will keep my fingers crossed!

All Day Crops – Join us on Saturday November 21st and Saturday November 28th for two fun all day crops! As usual, you can expect some of your very favorite staff people to be there in addition to prizes and refreshments. A mere $15 for a fabulous day of fun and friends!!!

Happy Thanksgiving! – We’ll be closed of course on Thanksgiving Day but we will also be closing early at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday November 25th in order to give our wonderful staff some time off to get ready for their own Turkey Day celebrations! Thanks for understanding!!

Black Friday Sale – You know, I always hated the term Black Friday. Sounds kind of negative to me. Of course, you know why retailers call it that – I think it used to be associated with coming out of the red, you know, profitability. Well, maybe they should rename it to Less Red Friday. Seeing as how the economy is treating so many businesses so badly. I guess LRF doesn’t exactly have that same ring to it. Alas and alack! Anyway, despite the economy, despite the housing situation, despite everything, your favorite Scrapbook Store is going to show you one heck of a good sale on Friday November 27th!!! We’ll be starting early, as we usually do, and I am sure we’ll be sending you out a catchy little email reminder before then! Stay tuned!!!

Kit of the Month

Kat’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!!! You can now purchase the kits right from the website!!!. Keep watching our website at the Kit of the Month page.

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, please bring a basic class kit, which should include trimmer, adhesives, (including your Xyron X machine), scissors and a black pen.

Just a quick reminder – don’t forget, you get 10% off any regularly-priced items that you purchase the day of the class unless otherwise noted.

Class Sign-Up Day!!! – Come in on Monday November 2nd and sign up for classes and you will receive punches for purchasing your classes! This is your only opportunity to receive punches for classes during the month and we will not sign you up for a class unless it is paid for so come by early!!!

Basic Grey Christmas Cards and Tag Class with Mary Lou – This class has you making five holiday cards just in time to send to loved ones near and far. You will need your basic tool kit plus the following; white pen, dimensional pop dots, gold or platinum Stickles, chalk inks in Chestnut Roan and Warm Red. Tuesday, November 3rd, 6-8 pm. $25

Christmas Accordion book with Jody – Jody has designed actually two gifts for a very reasonable price; a sweet mini accordion book and a glamorous wooden Christmas cube. Class is Wednesday, November 4th , 6-8 pm. $18

Bo Bunny Someone’s in the Kitchen with Jessica – The class name is too funny! Jessica needs to change her name to Dinah (for those of you familiar with the old tune). But seriously, this is a perfect recipe book for a gift! There are wonderful pockets to slip in and out the recipes as well as full recipe pages for the more elaborate recipe. Come in for this adorable recipe book on Tuesday, November 10th, 6-9 pm. $30

Basic Grey This I Believe with Michelle – If you missed the Indian Summer line at the store, here is a chance to get a completed page with this fabulous line! Plus there is a treasure-trove of products in this kit: a whole package of glazed brads, a special journaling frame (for this kit only I understand), rub-ons, and a whole package of milk chocolate chip alphabets! This page is an affirmation of a person in your life! Who couldn’t use a little more encouragement in November? Class is Wednesday, November 11th , 6-8 pm. $22

Technique Tuesday Delight Layout by Shelley –Don’t be intimidated by stamps, inks, and chipboard! Join our special guest Technique Tuesday instructor, Shelley Goff, to create a beautiful 12×12 layout perfect for your scrapbook or wall décor using clear stamps. Become skilled using inks and stamps to change blank Technique Tile chipboard into custom backgrounds and embellishments. Sparkle it up and you’ll be “delighted” with the results. As a bonus, take home class tools, including stamps, inks and extra product for future creations! Wednesday, November 11th, 6 – 8 pm $30

Bo Bunny’s Christmas Card Holder with Mary Lou – Lots of people have already seen this example in the store and LOVE IT! I have never seen a card holder like this! This cute Christmas Décor piece is designed with Bo Bunny’s Tis the Season line will help you display all of your dear friends’ cards this season. So in the spirit of giving, send out more Christmas cards this season to fill up this beautiful card organizer! Thursday, November 12th , 6-9 pm. $25

Down on the Farm Mini Book By Jody – Feeling like it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas? Well hold your horses! Jody has designed this baa-utiful (sorry, couldn’t help myself) farm mini album with TaDa’s EIEIO line! I can’t even describe how cute it is! There is VERY limited space for this class, so sign up quickly! Also check out the paper line in the store, it is literally flying off the shelves! Sunday, November 15th , 12-5 pm. $35

Disney Ariel Layout by Mary Lou – This month’s Disney class is a two page layout featuring “Ariel”. This layout is designed for two 4X6 photos, one vertical and the other horizontal. You will need a basic tool kit plus the following; dimensional pop dots, paper piercer, tweezers, rub on tool, white pen, and Stickles (lime green and turquoise). Tuesday, November 17th, 6-8 pm. $20

Photo Tinting with Kristi – Last but not least for a month of classes, Kristi will be teaching you the art of photo tinting. You will need to bring 3 or more black and white photos (they must be from a store, not printed from your computer!) to class for learning this technique! You will also be supplied a secret $6.00 tool to use and take home with you! Please bring a nonstick craft mat if you have one and an apron (Kristi is a messy scrapper)! Tuesday, November 17th, 6-8 pm. $12

Kat’s Challenge – The Kat is back and early this month due to Turkey Day! Come in and join the Challenge. This month’s challenge is sure to surprise you! Wednesday, November 18th, 6-7 pm. $15

Live Laugh Love with Jessica – Don’t you think that Jessica has the best class titles? This is wonderful Quick Quotes mixed album is filled with mini canvases, laser cut pages, and vellum quotes! It’s all about family, friends, or the loves of your life! The paper is also by Quick Quotes and has beautiful teals and browns! Come and live and laugh it up with Jessica on Thursday, November 19th, 6-8 pm. $30

Merry Cards by Mary Lou – Again it is looking a lot like Christmas, and by the time this class rolls around you’ll only have a month! So come in and make some more Christmas cards with Mary Lou to send out to your most special of friends (like those you know will keep your beautiful handmade cards)! Friday, November 20th, 1-3 pm. $20

Lickety Split Christmas Album with Katina -Behind on your Christmas Albums? Katina has the answer! So many of you loved the Lickety Split Christmas page Katina made at Creative Escape that she has designed a whole 12×12 album for you with this page and many more. You will receive a red 12×12 album with this class. Wow! Come and complete your Christmas album on Sunday, November 22nd, 12-5 pm. $50

Come in and check out this month’s classes and pre-sign up for our classes! Remember that the 1st working day of the month is Class Sign Up Day and the only day in the month you can receive punches for paying for your classes!

Make ‘n’ Takes

Four Fab Make ‘N’ Take Mondays this month! Drop by on Monday November 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd for the most scrapbookin’ fun you can possibly have in just five minutes!!! And the best part…it’s FREE!!! More or less. Make ‘N’ Takes 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). Make N’ Takes are available while supplies last! Thank you in advance for your understanding!

Crops

Reserve your spot!!! Using Shelly’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 – Only two Scrap-A-Holics 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 November 13th, and 20th.

All Day Crops – Join us on Saturday November 21st and Saturday November 28th for two fun all day crops! As usual, you can expect some of your very favorite staff people to be there in addition to prizes and refreshments. A mere $15 for a fabulous day of fun and friends!!!

Double-Punch Days

Four Wild Wednesdays in November will be Double Punch Day! That’s the 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th!!! As a friendly reminder, we offer punches to our loyal customers on regularly priced merchandise only!

Famous Last Words

I might be setting a dangerous precedent here, but ask me if I care! Every once in a while, I stumble across a new idea, concept, or place of business that I just have to share with you. Over the years, I have talked about digital cameras, photo software, and different techniques to help you process your pictures. But now it is time for something completely different!

As you read this, a brand new restaurant has opened in our fair city! The Willamette Burger Company (WBC for short) is owned by our very own VIP Janet Henry and her husband Rob. They have partnered up with Sarah (daughter of VIP Mary Lou Fordyce) and husband Nate Crawford and have come up with a delightfully scrumptious taste that you won’t be able to resist!

Let me tell you it is not every day that I rave over a restaurant, and I wouldn’t be doing it now if the only reason was that Janet was the owner. If you love hamburgers, you will really love WBC. The four of us (The Boss, Katina and her husband Marco, and your humble narrator) were invited to dinner shortly before the official opening, and I am telling you, this is no ordinary burger joint. The beef is locally grown, and you can really taste the difference! They don’t use any pre-processed food, and it really does show!!

I could go on and on, but what would be the point? You can’t taste anything by reading about it. So, after you have called us to book your classes and crops, and marked down all our sales events on your calendar, do yourself a favor and get down to WBC for one (or more) hamburgers extraordinaire!!!! Tell ‘em Scrapbook Fever sent you!!!

And that’s the last word!

Happy Scrappin’!

Bud (aka Mr. Digital)

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.
Closed Sundays

Shelly Speaks

Ah, sweet October.  I love the fall and all that it brings…rain, clouds, pumpkins, candy…bring it on!  Now that I have grandchildren, I am really looking forward to the picture-taking opportunities.  We will be visiting the pumpkin patch soon, trips to watch the leaves turning, and then the Halloween costumes. It is certainly a season of change around here also.  We are getting new papers and embellishments for fall, Halloween and even for the holiday season!  I know I hate to say it but the BIG holiday is just around the corner! I hope you can come by soon! 

Shelly

This Month’s Events

Check out the super selection of classes, specials, special events and sales that we have scheduled just for you this month!

Go to the Calendar Page on our website. Use the right or left arrows on the calendar page to be able to view last month’s or next month’s Calendar. Regardless of which month you view, if you click on the link that says Printer Friendly Version, you’ll be able to view and print the most current calendar available. Don’t forget – you can adjust the view size too!

Sign Up for Classes on Thursday October 1st and receive PUNCHES!!! - That’s right! If you sign up and pay for one or more classes only on the first (working) day of the month, you’ll receive punches!!

World Card Making Day – Imagine, everyone sitting down at their craft table on Saturday October 3^rd all making cards at the same time on the same day! You could help make it happen!!! Please join us on Saturday October 3^rd for a world event!!! Who knows what else might be happening that day? You’ll just have to come by in order to find out!!!  We have some new card making products we hope that will inspire you and you can check them out on Saturday and make a card on us!

Kits of the Week – Check out our Kits of the Week! Each kit consists of a two-page layout!!!  Come in on Wednesdays to see our newest creations or check out our Kit Corner if you have missed one or two!

Teacher Appreciation Night – Quick, guess what the most unappreciated profession might be? Too easy to come up with, wasn’t it? Well, not here at Scrapbook Fever! This is our annual special event to help out some of our wonderful teachers! Teacher Appreciation Night will be held Tuesday, October 6^th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. For every $10 spent (after your 25% Discount!), you get to fill up a bag of stuff from our back tables for FREE!!! We have lots of products that I think will help you in the classroom including cardstock, die cuts, felt pieces and ribbon just to mention a few! Mark your calendars and come by and clean house!!! This sale is open to teachers and school staff alike! Just be sure to bring your (school or district) id with you!

Freaky Friday Sales – Who knows what the boss has in mind? My guess is that, as we go to press, even she doesn’t know! So, how will you ever find out? Well, one way is certain – drop in on Friday October 9^th and on Friday October 16^th and take part in those two Freaky Fridays!!!

Scrap Yard Returns – Never heard of Scrap Yard before? Well, it’s something we do quarterly, and we like to think it’s simple and fun! Everyone has all that stuff at home that you just haven’t gotten around to using, for own reason or another. We all know how that goes! Anyway, Scrap Yard is your big chance to turn those “when will I every use that?” items into someone else’s treasures. Want to pick up some bargains? Well, here’s your chance! Scrap Yard will return on October 17th.

All Day Crop – Join us on Saturday October 24^th for what plans to be a very spooky evening! As usual, you can expect some of your very favorite haunts to be there in addition to prizes and refreshments. A mere $15 for a spooktacular experience!!!

Spooky Sale-A-Thon – Okay, Boss, let us in on it! What in the world is a sale-a-thon and don’t give me the run around (ok, sorry for the pun, I just couldn’t help myself)? Well, you’ve heard me say it before, and now I’m saying it again – watch for more details in your email inbox and then prepare to join in on the fun on Saturday October 31^st. All jack-o-lanterns taken in on trade!!!

Crop Signups for November begin on Tuesday October 20^th .

Kit of the Month

Kat’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!!! You can now purchase the kits right from the website!!!. Keep watching our website at the Kit of the Month page.

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, 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 unless otherwise noted.

Class Sign-Up Day!!! – Come in on Thursday October 1^st and sign up for classes and you will receive punches for purchasing your classes! This is your only opportunity to receive punches for classes during the month and we will not sign you up for a class unless it is paid for so come by early!!! Although October 1^st is double punch day, you will only receive single punches on all classes purchased that day!

ABC’s of Baby Class 2 with Jody – This is a reminder for all who have paid that your second class to finish your baby book is Saturday, October 10^th, 12-5 pm. (And you should have already paid).

Give Thanks Mini Book Designed by Katina – Did you love that new Little Yellow Bicycle Fall Line? Well, Katina has designed her own fall book with that line to “give thanks” to LYB and because she loved it so much! She will have you making interactive pages and using differently shaped pages for a thankfully fun and easy showcase mini album! Monday, October, 12^th, 6-8 pm. $30.

Teresa Collins Friends Envelope Album with Jessica – Looking for a fabulous, adorable, and interactive mini book to celebrate your friends? Look no further! This mini album is chock-full of interactive elements such as envelopes, mini accordion, binder clips, bling, and pop-out pages. All the pages use Teresa Collins new Friendship Line and are neatly bound with a silver Bind-it-All coil and ready for photos! So cute and so fun! Join Jessica on Thursday, October 15^th, 6-8 pm. $18.

Tim Holtz Inspired Memories Ruler Book designed by Kristi – Kristi loves all things Tim Holtz and has designed this antique looking 4×6 mini book using 13 idea-ology metal products and Graphic 45! She is also teaching this class with other Tim Holtz favorites: alcohol inks, Distress Stickles and Inks, and much more. You will need to bring a Non-stick craft sheet, an apron, and be ready to get distressed! Sunday, October 18^th, 1-5pm. $55.

Basic Grey “Spooky” with Michelle – Michelle’s Basic Grey monthly class uses the new Eerie line. But it’s still all about you! Sounds totally spooky, right? This is a super cute 2 page layout with some crazy fun techniques! Monday, October 19^th 6-8pm. $22.

Spooktacular Layouts Designed by Jody – This is really Three interchangeable 12×12 pages designed with Pink Paisley’s Twilight series (not to be confused with the books, though Jody is a fan of those too)! When you finish the class, you and Jody will have “ghoul friends” too (come in and see why)! Tuesday, October 20^th, 6-8 pm. $22.

Basic Grey Calendar Class with Kristi – Are you like Kristi and make a custom designed/scrapbooked calendar for family at Christmas? She fell in love with these Basic Grey Calendars last year and wanted to start early this year, so she is teaching this beautiful and affordable calendar in October to get ready for Christmas!  Who says the stores have Christmas out too early? Apparently not Kristi! Class supplies include pictures (see store for details)! Thursday, October 22^nd, 6-9 pm. $25.

Grateful Mini Book with Katina – This mini chipboard book by Basic Grey is a special “Scrap Pink” inspired book! Whether you know someone affected by Breast Cancer or are just plain Grateful for the life you have, this book inspires you to take pictures and scrapbook your most grateful moments with Basic Grey’s Porcelain line! Monday, October 26^th, 6-9 pm. $30.

Our Travels Interactive Layout Designed by Jessica – Want to add some pizzazz to your scrapbooking? Join Jessica for this class and create layouts with photo fold-outs, mixed page protector sizes, and metal hinges. These fabulous interactive pages use the versatile Creative Imaginations patterns and stickers. These layouts are perfect for sepia or color prints! Check them out today! Tuesday, October 27^th, 6-8 pm. $22.

Kat’s Challenge – Katina has put together a truly scary challenge in honor of Halloween, but not one that will haunt you! The rumor is tags and a large box of Pink Paisley that just came in. This challenge will have you screaming for more! Come prepared to show off the challenge given to you at last month’s challenge on Wednesday, October 28^th, 6-7 pm. $15.

SEI Fall Grateful Layout Designed by Michelle – Michelle and Shelly have fallen in love with the blues, coppers, and creams in the SEI Moravia line! Michelle has designed this fall layout with Moravia that will have you skipping through the streets like a kid on Halloween! And you will be Grateful to have another 2 page gorgeous layout completed for this year (that would be 20 pages if you’ve taken all of Michelle’s layout classes)!!! Thursday, October 29^th, 6-8 pm. $22.

Come in and check out this month’s classes and pre-sign up for our classes! Remember that the 1^st working day of the month is Class Sign Up Day and the only day in the month you can receive punches for paying for your classes!

Make ‘n’ Takes

Four More Make ‘N’ Take Mondays this month! Drop by on Monday October 5^th, 12^th,  19^th and 26^th for the most scrapbookin’ fun you can possibly have in just five minutes!!! And the best part…it’s FREE!!!  More or less. Make ‘N’ Takes 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).  Make N’ Takes are available while supplies last!  Thank you in advance for your understanding!

Crops

Reserve your spot!!! Using Shelly’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 – Just three Scrap-A-Holics 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 October 2^nd, 23^rd and 30^th.

VIPs Only Crop – Calling all VIPs!!! Watch your email inbox for details. The store will be yours on Sunday October 25^th from 10 am. – 5pm.

Double-Punch Days

Five Frantic Thursdays in October will be Double Punch Day! That’s the 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd and 29^th!!! (Wow, cool, same dates as last month – sure makes it easy on me) As a friendly reminder, we offer punches to our loyal customers on regularly priced merchandise only!

Famous Last Words

Let’s talk about basic portrait composition. You know, a portrait is, of course, what we call a picture whose central object is (usually) a single person who may or may not be taking up most of the picture “real estate.” All too many of us, without thinking about it, aim our cameras so the subject comes up dead center in the middle of the picture. Generally, unless you are trying to make a point, this often ends up being a very boring picture.

So, here’s the tip of the month. Instead of always putting your subject(s) dead center, stick them off to one side, even favoring a corner of the picture (most easily the lower left or lower right – although interesting effects can be had by using the upper two corners). By pushing the main subject off to the side or edge, it leaves room to set the subject in context, making it easier to later identify where the picture was taken, and maybe even give visual cues as to why you took it in the first place. By adding more content, it makes any picture more interesting!

And that’s my last word on the subject!

Happy Scrappin’!

Bud (aka Mr. Digital)

Scrapbook Fever!

1521 Hawthorne Ave NE
Salem , OR   97301

(503) 763-3501
(503) 763-3503 fax

mailto:ScrapbookFeverOR@aol.com
www.scrapbookfeveronline.com

Hours: Mon-Thurs, Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Closed Sundays