The New Cuttlebug Embossing folders have arrived

They are here! They made two of the new folders in a 5 x 7 size which is perfect to emboss an entire card.



New Doodlebug Christmas papers are here. They match the Bella Bvd papers. I already had to play with these papers.



Three new Bo Bunny lines.


Inkadinkadoo buy 2 get one Free Christmas stamps.



Queen and Co. new Christmas inspiration board.

New November Calendar

Here is the November Calendar.



Here is a direct link. http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/tbeck5/?action=view&current=November2009classcalendarcopy.jpg

Saturday Ocotber 31st 1-3 PM
Never Ending Holiday card
Join Tracy for this fun flip folding card. Fee $18




Sunday November 1st 1-3 PM
Copic 101 with Lisa Hetrick
The class will cover practicing the 1,2,3,1 technique on the stamped images that you will build the cards with & demystifying the number coloring system and practicing the techniques. Fee $22 (if you bring your own Copics) or $39 and you get to pick 3 Copic markers.

Monday November 2nd 6-8 PM
SEI Family 8 x 8 Album
Join Tracy for this fast paced 20 page 8x8 album. You will even leave with left over papers and embellishments to make more pages. Fee $25





Wednesday November 4th 6-8 PM
Check out our first class:Digital Scrapbooking #99A
Organizing Your Digital Scrapbook Supplies and Photos (Windows Only - Does not apply to Apple computers) (2.5 hours)
Class Fee $35 + Organizer Back-Up DVD
This is the most important class you will ever take for digital scrapbooking! If you can't find your photos and supplies in your computer you'll be frustrated and won't accomplish anything. Organizing your scrapbook supplies and photos sounds boring but it's easy and essential to retain your sanity when dealing with thousands of digital photos and digital scrapbook elements. If you're just starting out digital scrapbooking this is the perfect class for you to take. If you've already accumulated a lot of digital photos and supplies it's not too late!

Learn how to: Instantly install the Organizer Back-Up DVD (Additional purchase required) so that the 1000+ items on the book DVD are instantly tagged for you.
Organize your photos so you can find them quickly by the person in the photo, the date the photo was taken, or by the event.
Organize your digital scrapbook supplies so that you can find them by color, type of element, designer, or theme in seconds flat.
Set up the Organizer to suit your particular organizing style.
Explore options for organizing photos and scrapbook supplies that you never thought were possible.
Back up your photos and digital scrapbook supplies to protect against a computer crash or natural disaster.
Keep track of the digital supplies you've used in the event you need to find them again or want to submit your page to a magazine for publication.
Easily set up different Organizer Catalogs to speed up your digi-scrapping. Import your photos and digital scrapbook supplies into your computer and understand where they are located on your computer.
Unzip folders.

Thursday November 5th 6-8 PM
Sun Fun Layout with Glimmer Mist and Mudd Puddles
You will learn great techniques making this layout using two of the hottest products available Glimmer Mists and Mudd Puddles. Fee $18



Saturday November 7th 1-3 PM
Cindy's Flower Soft Card Class
You will learn how to make the most of your Polar White Flower Soft. Fee $20


Saturday November 7th 6 PM-2 AM
Pajama Crop Be comfortable and come crop in your jammies. That way you can roll into bed at 2 AM after a long night of scrapbooking. We give prizes out to everyone in their jammies. We serve dinner, soft drinks and chocolate fondue. $15

Sunday November 8th 1-3 PM
Bo Bunny Card Class with Chrissy
Join Chrissy for more of her amazing layered cards using punches, glitter and lots of paper. Fee $22


Monday November 9th 6-8 PM
"Write" On!
Still wondering how to add more meaningful journaling to your scrapbooks? Join Gina A. to learn the art of story-telling on your pages. Each student will create a beautiful 6 x 6 scrapbook while learning WHAT and HOW to write, HANDWRITING tips, COMPUTER JOURNALING tips, How to add HIDDEN JOURNALING to your layouts, And MORE! Each student should bring:Paper trimmer & ScissorsAdhesiveFavorite journaling pen in BLACK A photo or embellishment that represents the following topics:(one for each topic)
Home
Childhood
Laughter/fun

Tuesday November 10th 6-8 PM
Holly Jolly Christmas Edgy album
Join Gina for this beautiful layered Christmas album using one of the newest Bo Bunny albums. Fee $29




Wednesday November 11th 6-8 PM &
Monday November 30th 6-8 PM
2nd class in new Digital Series
Laying a Groundwork
It's highly recommended that you complete #99A Organizing Your Digital Supplies (Windows users only) before you take this class. Learn the essentials of digital scrapbooking with Photoshop Elements. Even if you think you already know the basics you'll be surprised how much you'll learn in this class. We will complete a quick page in class.
Learn how to:· Open your photos & digital scrapbooking supplies in Photoshop Elements from the Organizer and from folders stored in your computer.
Easily customize Photoshop Elements to make digital scrapbooking easier. Understand the different file types available in Photoshop Elements and how to use them. Add photos to a quick page. Add text to a quick page.· Match the color of your journaling text to a color on your scrapbook page.
Recolor digital scrapbooking supplies.· Rotate images and individual layers.
Work with layers-Don't worry it's much easier than you think! Save and store your finished projects in various file types and understand why this is so important. Bring to class:· Book-Digital & Hybrid Scrapbooking & Card-Making with Photoshop Elements by Patty Debowski.· 4 pre-selected photos on a USB Stick (Best Method), camera memory card or CD to import. We will not have time to select photos in class.

Monday November 16th 6-8 PM
Scrapping 101
Intro to Scrapbooking with Gina - Gina will teach you all you need to know to make your first scrapbook pages. You will learn how to use tools, pick colors and how to adhere your photos safely. Fee $12

Sunday November 22nd 1-3 PM
Holiday Cards and Card Keeper with Unity Stamps
Join Lisa Hetrick for this mega card class where you will make 12 cards using 3 of her Unity Christmas rubber stamp sets and some Flower Soft, just for fun. Fee $25



Sunday November 28th 1-3 PM
Chrissy's KaiserCraft Fold-out Cards
Chrissy took a great accordion folded card and doubled it to create this beautiful gift card. You will also make a small card and gift box.Fee $19


Layout Club - Layout of the week Just $6. Ask for it at the front counter.You do not have to be a member of the layout club to get the layout. We make extras for non club members. Here is this week's Layout.


Here is a preview of Sunday's new layout.

This week at Photo Scraps

What's happening this week at Photo Scraps



Monday Ocotober 12th 6-8 PM


Tuesday October 13th 6-8 PM
Copic 101 with Lisa Hetrick
This class will cover practicing the 1,2,3,1 technique on the stamped images that you will build the cards with & demystifying the number coloring system and practicing the techniques. Fee $22 (if you bring your own Copics) or $39 and you get to pick 3 Copic markers.

Wednesday October 14th 6-8 PM
Simple Blessings Album with Bind It All
Join Lisa Hetrick and learn how to use the Bind it All to create your own bound mini books. You will also learn basic stamping techinques that can be used for cards or scrapbooks. Fee $23





Wednesday October 14th 6- 8 PM
We will also be teaching this class on Friday October 30th 2-4 PM
Become a Digi-Expert! Earn the Digital Scrapbook Teacher's Digi-Degree* At Photo Scraps!Available for all versions of Photoshop Elements, Windows or Mac OK
Digi-Degree* (DD) ProgramAlong with the prestige of becoming an expert you will also receive a certificate suitable for framing. Photo Scraps will also offer additional incentives for completing this series of classes. Check out our classes required to earn this elite distinction:
#99A (Mac users substitute 300B Brushes)
#100A Laying the Groundwork#100B Basic Digital Page
#100C Speed Scrapping with Templates
#100D Basic Hybrid Page
Classes are taught by Tracy Beck following tutorials written by The Digital Scrapbook Teacher especially for the Digi-Degree series of classes. Class materials are required to be purchased for these classes. Book-Digital & Hybrid Scrapbooking & Card-Making with Photoshop Elements by Patty Debowski and the Book Companion DVD or Organizer Back-up Catalog. $59.99 These materials will be used in all the classes shown.

Check out our first class:Digital Scrapbooking #99A Organizing Your Digital Scrapbook Supplies and Photos (Windows Only) (2.5 hours) Class Fee $35 + Organizer Back-Up DVD This is the most important class you will ever take for digital scrapbooking! If you can't find your photos and supplies in your computer you'll be frustrated and won't accomplish anything. Organizing your scrapbook supplies and photos sounds boring but it's easy and essential to retain your sanity when dealing with thousands of digital photos and digital scrapbook elements. If you're just starting out digital scrapbooking this is the perfect class for you to take. If you've already accumulated a lot of digital photos and supplies it's not too late! Organizational tips, tricks, and theory will be discussed that be utilized in other organizational programs such as iPhoto and ACDSee but we will not demonstrate those programs in class. Learn how to:· Instantly install the Organizer Back-Up DVD (Additional purchase required) so that the 1000+ items on the book DVD are instantly tagged for you. Organize your photos so you can find them quickly by the person in the photo, the date the photo was taken, or by the event. Organize your digital scrapbook supplies so that you can find them by color, type of element, designer, or theme in seconds flat. Set up the Organizer to suit your particular organizing style. Explore options for organizing photos and scrapbook supplies that you never thought were possible. Back up your photos and digital scrapbook supplies to protect against a computer crash or natural disaster. Keep track of the digital supplies you've used in the event you need to find them again or want to submit your page to a magazine for publication. Easily set up different Organizer Catalogs to speed up your digi-scrapping. Import your photos and digital scrapbook supplies into your computer and understand where they are located on your computer. Unzip folders.

Bring to class:·
Book-Digital & Hybrid Scrapbooking & Card-Making with Photoshop Elements by Patty Debowski.·
Book Companion DVD or Organizer Back-up Catalog (available for purchase)·
Many digital photos/and or digital scrapbook supplies to organize.·
Post-it notes and a pen to make notes in your book.·

Class Includes:Free mini digital kit

Thursday October 15th 6-8 PM
Basic Grey Eerie Halloween card class
Join Tracy for this fast paced class where you will finish 12 amazing cards because I will be cutting all the papers for you. Fee $25


Friday October 16th Noon - 1:30
Hello Kitty Card Class for Mommy & Me
Join Chela for this adorable Hello Kitty card class perfect for moms and their little crafters. This class will be focusing on using the Sizzix die cutter system. Fee $13


Saturday October 18th
Demo Day 11-4 PM
Join us for 7 great projects all just $2 each. We will have a variety of cards and layouts for you to create. We do the cutting and you do the gluing. We provide glue sticks so if you prefer tape, please bring a labeled tape runner. If you get to the store by 3:00 PM, you should have enough time to do all the demos. If you complete all 7 demos, you will receive a coupon for 10% off your purchases for the day.

We had many requests to do this technique again so Tina and Wendy are doing another fabulous accordion card.


Cindy has whipped up a lovely fall card.


You will get to play with Copics doing Linda's fall card.


Chrissy has a fun punch technique on her snowman card.


Monday October 19th 6-8 PM
Scrapping 101Intro to Scrapbooking with Gina -
Gina will teach you all you need to know to make your first scrapbook pages. You will learn how to use tools, pick colors and how to adhere your photos safely. Fee $12

Tuesday October 20th 6-8 PM
Layered Star Christmas Tree Album
Join Chrissy for one of her popular mini album classes. There are lots of fun pockets and hidden things in this album. Fee $21

Texas Updates

Friday morning, we woke up bright and early because we went to a new product review at 8:00 am. We got a few good gifts and then moved on to our first classes. I took a great class with Cat's Pajamas. They came out with 3 new adorable Christmas sets that I'll be ordering. Here is the owner of the Cat's Pajamas showing us how to make a count down to Christmas magnetic muffin tin calendar. Class coming soon!


My next class was with the Paper Cut and Impression Obsession. I flew thru 12 Christmas cards. I made some pretty cards that we may have to Demo.



Here is Lisa finishing up a great layout using one of their new lines not available yet in stores, Love Bandit. I guess I'll be ordering some Bo Bunny. Lisa has good Bo Bunny stories which I'll make her type to you later.


We went shopping in our gift shop in the lobby. When in Texas...

Tomorrow, I have a date with Tim Holtz. Well, I do have to share him with the rest of the class.

Day 2


Lisa and I had a very busy day stamping and scrapping. We started out at 8:30. Fortunately, the coffee was flowing freely with a side of sugar to give us energy. I had another great class with the ladies of Hero Arts. I made some beautiful Christmas cards that will be showing up in a class.



These girls have fun like Lisa and I do. They went to Abacrombi yesterday shopping and wouldn't settle for the bag with the ugly guy on it. They made the salesperson give them the bag with the hunk. Back in their hotel room, they sat the bag down on the dresser so they could look at him. His eyes were like great art and followed them around the room. True Story. They brought the bag to class and set it up under the slide screen so we all could enjoy him and his eyes.


We felt the need to escape the hotel and get real Mexican food. Lisa Halstead's husband recomended this restaurant and it was good. Loved the chips and salsa and my fajita salad.
The only problem was that the food was freshly made and Lisa didn't think it would be so hot. Little burned tongue and she developed a lisp.


After lunch, I had a class with Tim Holtz. He was playing with sticky backed canvas and Claudine Helmuth's paint. He gave some great advice and said that we should always use our assets when crafting. If something needs to be dried or flattened, we should use the Bun Oven. Another words, sit on it. Yes, he really gave this advice in class.


Lisa and I both got to take a great Bazzill class using their Lickety Splits albums and protectors. These pages would also work great with the We R memory Keepers albums and page protectors. We can't wait to complete an album and have a class.


This mini Christmas Album class was so good. It made me really fall in love with this paper line.


Here is Tim Holtz in action mixing UTEE for me. Ok, he did this for everyone while doing his make and take.


Tomorrow, We SHOP!

Day 3

Boy were we tired this morning. It was a struggle to get out of bed to go to a business class at 8:30. Luckily, it was a good class. At 9:30, shopping began in a fury. We started with some great new clear sets from The Cat's Pajamas. They had 3 new Christmas sets and even a nice Hanukkah set. Their cards are so cute!


Little Yellow Bicycle sent their national sales manager to show their new lines. They vowed never to do glossy paper again. Their Valenines line is to die for!


We went a little crazy with the new Bo Bunny lines. They are so pretty in person. They will be shipping in about 2 weeks.


We did not order the Wham It for our store but we had to pose with it since it was so crazy for a scrapbook convention.



We had a good time with Jennifer McGuire ordering Hero Arts. The new clings are wonderful and cover the entire front of a card. Jennifer and Shari were keeping a close eye on the Abercrombe guy. No one else had a chance.


Most of the goodies we ordered will be hitting the store in the next two to three weeks. You know I'll send emails with photos. Tomorrow, we have our last class with Creative Imaginations. It is a 6 hour class with lots of projects. Then, we fly home. Boo Hoo. These things always go so fast.

We made it to Texas!

Hi Everyone,

Lisa and I spent our day traveling to Houston Texas. Boy is it hot and HUMID here! I started sweating immediately. Luckily, we will be spending all our time indoors taking scrapbook classes.

Here we are at the airport.



Here I am on the plane. They fed us. We were happy but starving by the time we got to Texas.



Here is a photo Lisa took. Ok, in all fairness, it was using my new camera and we haven't figured out all the settings yet.



Once we got the flash to turn off, she took this photo. A little better. you can sort of tell we are flying.



Here is our hotel room where we will be crashing after long days of scrapping.

All the Latest News

The latest issue of Scrapbook & Cards is Here! This issue is jam packed with great inspiration that we can't wait to share with our customers. With over 100 great ideas, there is something for everyone! This magazine is not available for purchase, but it is Free with a $40 purchase (before tax).


Thank you to everyone who came out this weekend to support the Susan G Koman for the Cure Fund. We are still receiving checks for the silent auction, so I don't have the final total donation yet. I do know we raised over $300.

So everyone is wondering, who won the drawings? Marta really wanted to win the album and bought A LOT of tickets. Luckily for her, she won the album filled with 20 completed layouts ready for her photos. (Photo Coming Soon)

Melissa K. won our grand prize, the Bo Bunny rolling cart with goodies.


Linda M. won our second place prize of the tool box filled with goodies.


New We R Memory Keepers arrived today.


KC IS COMING BACK TO PHOTO SCRAPS! Can you tell I'm excited? He will be in town on Friday October 9th for our crop. We will be pulling out the stops that night for our guest. We will be having a hot Italian buffet from J & P New York Pizza for dinner and KC will be handing out My Mind's Eye crop prizes. Sign up soon because last year's crop sold out fast. Fee $25 Here are Jill & Susan with KC last year.


Saturday October 10th 10:30-12:30 My Mind's Eye Christmas CardsFive fabulous cards using both of the new My Mind's Eye Christmas lines. $25




Saturday October 10th 1-3 PMThree Special layouts from My Mind's EyeJoin KC for three amazing layouts and learn how easy it is to create beautiful layouts with My Mind's Eye products. Everyone who takes this class will also get an extra two page layout to complete at home. Fee $38

October Calendar is here

Click this link to get to a printable page.

Hi Everyone,

Lisa and I will be taking a trip to Texas next weekend for a Trade Show and buying spree for the store. You know we like to shop. While we are there, we will be placing orders for Hero Arts, Stampendous, Technique Tuesday, Memory Box, Impression Obsession and the Cat's Pajamas. Click on each company's name and you will go directly to their website. So, if you have been eyeing up one of their stamps, please have us put it in the special order book for you so that we will be sure to order it. We have the latest catalogs for you to look thru at the front counter. We will not be giving a discount on the preorders but if you prepay for your stamp order this weekend, the amount will count towards a $50 purchase ticket for our drawing.

You can make a difference. We are suppporting the Susan G Koman for the Cure Fund again this year and hope you can help out. From Friday thru Sunday, we will be selling raffle tickets for $1 each (6 tickets for $5) for a chance to win a scrapbook filled with 20 completed layouts ready for your photos. All the funds raised will be going to the Susan G Komen fund. Please bring cash or checks for the raffle tickets.






We will also be having a silent auction all weekend long. There will be a variety of mini albums and cards available to bid on. Please ask at the front counter for a number so you can bid on our fun projects for a good cause. We will call all the bid winners on Monday to come in and pick up their items. Please make out checks directly to the Susan G Komen Fund so that your donation will be tax deductible.


We are having a SALE too! Friday, Saturday & Sunday The Rules - Sale prices apply to in stock items only. You may not return items to get the sale prices. All Bazzill cardstock will be on sale 3 sheets for a $1. We just restocked our colors so the selection is great. All Bazzill Swiss Dot and Bo Bunny Double dot papers will be 25% off (regular price .90, sale price .68 each) (Scalloped edge papers are not on sale.)



All loose ribbon 20% off regular price.


All the clearance items will be 75% Off original prices. We have added a lot of paper, kits and stamps to the newly organized sale area.



All Stickles brand glitter glues 20% off.



All Smooch 20% off.

KC From My Mind's Eye is Coming to Photo Scraps

Photo Scraps is the featured store this month on the My Mind's Eye inspiration Blog.

We can't wait for KC to visit us on October 9th and 10th. He was so much fun to have at the store last year that we couldn't wait to get him back. KC IS COMING BACK TO PHOTO SCRAPS! Can you tell I'm excited?
He will be in town on Friday October 9th for our crop. We will be pulling out the stops that night for our guest. We will be having a hot Italian food for dinner and KC will be handing out My Mind's Eye crop prizes. Sign up soon because last year's crop sold out fast. Fee $25

Saturday October 10th 10:30-12:30
My Mind's Eye Christmas Cards Five fabulous cards using both of the new My Mind's Eye Christmas lines. $25

Saturday October 10th 1-3 PM
Three Special layouts from My Mind's Eye
Join KC for three amazing layouts and learn how easy it is to create beautiful layouts with My Mind's Eye products. Fee $38

More new Products from Queen & Co, Bazzill, Bella Blvd & More...

New Products arriving daily!

New Queen and Company Board of the Month for Halloween.


Fun new Sizzix embossing folders are here.


New Tattered Angels Chipboard and stencils along with their fall colors.


All the Eerie papers are in stock.


New Mudd Puddles colors are in stock.


New Inky Antics and Darcies stamps were hand picked for you by Jill.


New Bella Blvd papers and embellishments have arrived.


Our Bazzill wall is filled once again and we got in all their new embellishmentsand embossed papers. Along with the new Swiss Dot scalloped paper.

Demo Day is this Saturday

Saturday September 19th

Demo Day 11-4 PM

Join us for 7 great projects all just $2 each. We will have a variety of cards and layouts for you to create. We do the cutting and you do the gluing. We provide glue sticks so if you prefer tape, please bring a labeled tape runner. If you get to the store by 3:00 PM, you will have enough time to do all the demos. If you complete all 7 demos, you will receive a coupon for 10% off your purchases for the day. Pam made this adorable card using Cat's pajama stamps and our favorite Copic Markers. You will have 3 different projects using the Copics this month. Tracy is getting messy again with this fall inspired Glimmer misted layout.



Pam made this fun penguin card with Cat's Pajama stamps and Copic markers.





Tracy made this messy layout using Glimmer Mists and a new template from Crafters Workshop.





Tina and Wendy have been busy creating this fun folding Halloween accordion card.




Gina P. is making a cute layout perfect for back to school.



Chrissy made a fun layered Snowman card with a clear window.



Lisa Hetrick made this perfect for fall Simple Blessings card with one of her new Unity Stamp Sets.



Cindy stamped a beautiful butterfly card.

More new goodies in the store

New Bazzill embossed papers and they are so nice.



I love the new Bazzill flowers and Stitches templates.



New Doodlebug Halloween papers.


We restocked Snorkel because it was just such a fun line.



New Spellbinders Christmas dies.


New bella Blvd papers



The Copics are all back in stock.


New stamps from Savvy stamps. We will be making this card on our Copic and Cuttlebug Day.

So Many New Products including BasicGrey!

As usual, we have been unpacking LOTS of boxes.

BasicGrey Eerie, Eskimo Kisses & Indian Summer




Here are some cards I made for a card class next month using Indian Summer.


New Bling It and Stamps from BasicGrey



New Custom Raven's and O's papers.



New Custom school papers.





We restocked the Star Wars papers.


New A*Muse Halloween stamps


New Impression Obcession


New Little Yellow Bicycle


Colorful flowers


Three Lines from Cosmo Cricket




I also updated the calendar for September.

Demo Day Saturday September 19th

Our next Demo Day is fast approching and the projects are rolling in. Gina P. is making a cute layout perfect for back to school.








Chrissy made a fun layered Snowman card with a clear window.








Lisa Hetrick made this perfect for fall Simple Blessings card with one of her new Unity Stamp Sets.








Cindy stamped a beautiful butterfly card.

New Bo Bunny Photos

Hi All,

Here are the new Bo Bunny lines. As usual, they have made some gorgeous papers and embellishments.





I forgot to post these sets of Hero Arts. new Sparkle clear Christmas sets and new $2 clear sets with sparkle.