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