Shelly Speaks
June. Wow. When I was younger, I had a number of people telling me that as you grow older, time seems to slip by much more quickly. I certainly understand that now. It seems I blink and have lost not an entire week but an entire month! It takes me an entire evening to feed the cats and water my plants! I can’t tell you how many times recently I thought, “Boy, I should have taken some pictures while I was doing that” but the moment is gone and then we move on.
I am really bad about taking pictures. I have a number of digital cameras at my disposal but take pictures on the auto function on each one of them. And I certainly have a lot of reasons to take pictures. My granddaughter seems to change on a daily basis (and so do her parents!). I am so excited that we can offer some classes on the basics of using your digital (or SLR) cameras! Sign me up!!!
We will only be able to accommodate 8 per class (the instructor’s limitation, not ours) so I have scheduled four different class sessions this summer (each session will include 8 hours of class time, two hours a day, concluding with completing a mini book of all the pictures you have taken for class projects) but am planning to schedule more classes this fall.
So, I am making this a personal goal this summer, take MORE pictures and feel better about the quality of pictures I take! I bet you can guess what my goal this fall will be! Scrapbooking!!!
Happy Scrappin’ !!!
Shelly
Check out the super selection of classes, specials, special events and sales that we have scheduled just for you this month !
Go directly 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 Monday June 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!!
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!
Dollar Days will be here June 1st – 6th. You just won’t believe how much cool stuff The Boss has accumulated over the past couple of months just getting ready for this marathon fun event!!! We are clearing our space (literally…you will just have to wait and see!) and will open up on Monday June 1st with a huge space filled with super savings on some awesome scrapbook and paper arts supplies! Most of which are a $1! Try pattern paper 4 sheets for a $1 or double sided paper 2 for $1 and many, many embellishments, stickers and more for $1 or $2!!! You will love this sale and don’t be surprised if we have many other items on sale or clearance! For those of you that received a Creative Imaginations news brief, you will not need the coupon to take advantage of the 50% Off select Creative Imaginations products…that will be marked down in this section of the store for this special sale! We have so much stuff (something like 20 boxes of stuff so far!) that we had to do an entire week sale! You don’t want to miss it!
VIP Second Quarter Special Event - Tuesday June 2nd. From 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Our VIPs are invited to a special event filled with fun, frolic, and fudge! Did someone say ice cream?
Early Sign-ups open on Friday June 5th for our 10th Anniversary Crop – At 10:00 a.m., we will begin taking reservations for our 10th Anniversary Crop Weekend Extravaganza! The crop weekend will be held Friday, November 6th through Sunday, November 8th and will be very similar to the set up we had for our National Scrapbook Day Crop Weekend with just a few adjustments. We will still host our Shilo Crop from Friday, November 6th at 6:00 pm through Sunday, November 8th until 4:00 p.m. for $150 ($125 for VIPs). A $50 Non-Refundable deposit will be due (NO Exceptions to this policy so please be sure you can make it this particular weekend) when you make your reservation.
We will also host another crop in our store on Friday, November 6th from 6 – 11 pm, Saturday, November 7th from 10am – 11pm and Sunday, November 9th from 10 am – 4 pm for $75 ($60 for VIPs) that is a slight change in hours and price, and will feature a no-host crop and include a goodie bag valued at least $40 (last time we said $25 and the goodie bag was valued at $75) We want the flexibility to make sure you have a great goodie bag! There will also be snacks and drinks and of course prizes!!! A $30 non-refundable deposit will be required when you make your reservation!
SDU Graduation – Here’s your chance to stand in the limelight as we show our appreciation for everyone who has completed our series of 10 SDU classes! Family and Friends are certainly invited and welcome! Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 7:00 pm.
Full Punch Card Redemption Day – Yes, The Boss has truly lost her mind! Bring in all your full punch cards on Thursday June 18th and for each one you redeem, you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a super prize!!! And we have a special prize reserved for the person that redeems the most filled punch cards! Woo Hoo!
Kids Camp is Back!!! - From Monday June 22nd through Thursday June 25th, our own Jessica D. will be returning to offer your little crafters four different projects over the four days! You can enroll your crafter in each class individually (for just $15 each) or all for for just $50 (a $10 discount). Monday’s project is a Puzzle in a Pizza Box. Tuesday’s is an All About Me mini-book. On Wednesday, it’s a Picture Frame and Flower Décor. Wrapping it up on Thursday is an Accordion Mini-book. Lots of fun!!! Your crafter will be in super hands, as Jessica is now a credentialed K-12 teacher, as well as being a fun and talented person! All classes will be held from !-3 pm each day! These classes will fill up fast, so sign up early! Can’t make it this month? Check out the series again August 10th -13th.
Sorry to disappoint, but there won’t be any Kit of the Month for either June or July. As you may know, our own Katina is gearing up for her wedding in July, and has been, how do I say this politely?, a bit obsessed. Hey, I have to give her credit, at least she’s still showing up for work! So, I guess it’s the least we can do, to give her a break for a couple of months!
Anyway, to help you get through your KOTM withdrawals, we’ll be stocking the shelf with brand new copies of some of her best kits from the past. Come on in, and check them out. And of course, they’re still on the website at Kit of the 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 (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 unless otherwise noted.
Class Sign-Up Day!!! – Come in on Monday June 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 for so come by early!!!
Digital Camera Class 101 series with Canon Rep – Digital Camera 101 is brought to you by Canon! This is a course for beginners who need some assistance in understanding their digital camera and its functions! If you take the majority of your pictures using the Auto function on your camera, this course is for you!
This is a series of four (4) two-hour classes designed to help you understand the functions on your digital camera, show you some cool Canon products to print your pictures on, and finish up completing a project using the pictures taken and printed during these classes! $40 for the series - Saturdays June 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th. 2 – 4 pm.
Father’s Day Cards with Mary Lou – This is a Basic Grey class kit that has eight cards. It uses the Granola product line for paper, letter stickers and embellishments. Besides the basic kit, you will need to bring the following to class: Glue dots, craft knife and mat, circle punches (1 inch, 2 inch and 2 ½ inch or a circle cutter), corner rounder, zig zag scissors or equivalent, embroidery needle, Basic Grey file set or sandpaper and the following inks (chestnut roan and charcoal). If you do not have the punches or a circle cutter we will cut them out using the Expression in class. Offered any time from 10-6pm Monday, June 1st, 2009. $25
Season’s Frame by Julie – Remember Julie? She worked for us way back when we were the Memory Shelf. Well, Julie’s back in our area, and is our newest instructor. She has made a unique Season’s Frame to use as a home décor piece. This features her very own artwork for which you may be able to say I took her class when… Though she did the creative part of choosing a Carolee’s magnetic board and came up with artwork, there is plenty of ideas to personalize this one of a kind piece. Come in and check it out! Saturday, June 6th, 2009 10 am-4 pm. $45
Michelle’s Father’s Day Album – Our very own Michelle has decided to give you a chance to make a Father’s Day mini album for this month’s class. She is including a lot of metal so the album is very Manly. Using a very eclectic grouping of products this album is surely to catch your man’s attention. Tuesday, June 9th, 2009. $25
Teresa Collins Family Book with Jessica – Create a unique 6 x 12 album from newest Teresa Collins stamps and papers. Jessica will be helping you assemble this book using Bling, unique Family pattern paper, envelopes, and the Bind-It-All. This must see example is in the store now! Wednesday, June 10th, $35, 6-9pm.
Sponge Painting Album 101 with Kelly – If you ever been hesitant to incorporate painting with acrylics and scrapbooking this is the class for you. Kelly will be teaching a new technique using sponges and paints. The first class you will learn to sponge on a chipboard book. The second class you will finish the book with paper from the Basic Gray Wisteria Collection and add tons of wonderful embellishments to dress up what started out as a plain book! Monday, June 15th, 2009 6-8 pm and Saturday, June 20th, 2009 10 am-4 pm. $60
SDU Graduation – Here’s your chance to stand in the limelight as we show our appreciation for everyone who has completed our series of 10 SDU classes! Family and Friends are certainly invited and welcome! Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 7:00 pm.
Nantucket Island Mini Book with Katina – Do you love the beach? This class will have you thinking of cool refreshing blue colors and soft pleasant breezes. This mini book is a Katina favorite using Daisy Bucket’s Nantucket Island collection. Wednesday, June 17th, 2009. $25
Merry Cards with Mary Lou – This month Basic Grey is featuring the Lime Richey. There are eight cards with envelopes. In addition to the basic kit, you’ll need the following: rub-on tool, white pen, black pen, tweezers and chalks in lime pastel, warm red, chestnut roan and charcoal. Friday, June 19th, 2009 1-3 pm. $25
Kids Camp with Jessica – From Monday June 22nd through Thursday June 25th, our own Jessica D. will be returning to offer your little crafters four different projects over the four days! You can enroll your crafter in each class individually (for just $15 each) or all for for just $50 (a $10 discount). Monday’s project is a Puzzle in a Pizza Box. Tuesday’s is an All About Me mini-book. On Wednesday, it’s a Picture Frame and Flower Décor. Wrapping it up on Thursday is an Accordion Mini-book. Lots of fun!!! Your crafter will be in super hands, as Jessica is now a credentialed K-12 teacher, as well as being a fun and talented person! All classes will be held from !-3 pm each day! These classes will fill up fast, so sign up early! Can’t make it this month? Check out the series again August 10th -13th.
Disney Class with Mary Lou – This is a two page layout with Mickey as the theme character. The pages are titled Mousing Around. Besides the basic kit the students will need to bring the following; a white pen and a silver pen. Monday, June 22nd, 2009 6-8 pm. $20
Kat’s Challenge – Jenni Bowlin is back for a Kat’s Challenge. There will be super cute Bingo cards and fun metal brads. This will be a very fun collection of product and Katina is making it extra challenging! Come show off your May work on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 6-8 pm. $15
Alcohol Inks 101 with Kristi – Do you want to learn how to use Tim Holtz’s alcohol inks? In this class, Kristi will be telling you how and why these inks work. You will be making a card and a custom embellishment for your scrapbooking pages. Come and learn how to make backgrounds with alcohol inks on Thursday, June 25th 6-8 pm. $10
Basic Grey Class with Michelle – If Lime Rickey by Basic Grey made you smile, then you’ll love this two page layout! The title is even smile worthy …”My Life is No Fairytale”. If you didn’t get the chance to scoop up some of this paper, then you’ll surely want to join Michelle and the Basic Grey followers on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 6-9 pm. $22.
Four Fab Make ‘N’ Take Mondays this month! Drop by on Monday June 8th, 15th, 22nd and the 29th for the most scrapbookin’ fun you can possibly have in just five minutes!!! And the best part…it’s FREE!!! Well, sort of. 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!
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 – Three terrific 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 June 12th, 19th, and 26th.
All Day Crop – Two this month!!! Please join in on the fun on Saturday June 13th as well as our themed Martini Crop on Saturday June 27th from 10 am. – 11pm. Just $15!!! Rumor has it the boss will be participating in the Martini crop…I sense a photo opportunity on the horizon!
Every Wednesday in June will be Double Punch Day! That’s the 3rd, 10th, 17th , and 24th!!! As a friendly reminder, we offer punches to our loyal customers on regularly priced merchandise only!
Too many full punch cards becoming a problem? No worries!!! Join us on Full Punch Card Redemption Day – Yes, The Boss has truly lost her mind! Bring in all your full punch cards on Thursday June 18th and for each one you redeem, you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a super prize!!!
It’s rare that La Bossa and I choose the same topic to write about, but here it is. Yes, we’re very excited about Canon coming here to teach us more about our digital cameras. I was an old school 35mm SLR photographer from way back, but I cannot tell you the last time I shot “real film.”
I was pretty skeptical when I first heard about the classes – the last thing I wanted was to have someone come in, and pitch their products to you. I’ve been to too many so-called seminars and classes that did just that. These classes, I assure you, will actually be classes during which you can actually learn more about how to get more out of your camera. The nicest thing is, you won’t be asked to buy anything. I think Canon makes some cool products – I own two of their cameras myself – but you don’t have to own anything Canon in order to benefit.
Besides which, all of us who aren’t professional photographers can use a refresher from time to time. So, if you want a refresher, or you would like to learn how to get your camera out of the auto mode, and make a drastic improvement in your picture-taking, do yourself a favor and sign-up for one of the many sessions we’ll be offering.
If you sign up for the first set of classes, you’ll be sure to see me there. Here’s hoping I see you there too!
Happy Scrappin’!
Bud (aka Mr. Digital)
Scrapbook Fever!
1521 Hawthorne Ave NE
Salem , OR 97301
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Hours: Mon-Thurs, Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Closed Sundays