I actually took a couple of days off.... to go to a scrapbook convention of course.

Hi everyone,

I spent a couple of days down in Chantilly at the Great American Scrapbook Convention. It was fun running into a number of my ladies shopping and taking classes. Of course, some classes were better than others but I was pretty happy with the ones I took. I even learned some new tricks and found a couple of new products to order. I was so impressed with Maya Road's embellishments that I ordered a bunch of cool things today.

I get asked all the time if we are going to do a collection of peoples unwanted scrapbook supplies to donate to charity. One of our wonderful customers found a great charity that would love some scrapbooking supplies, the National Institute of Health - Children's Cancer Ward. From now until July 7, we will be putting out some empty boxes for you to fill. I know I can't wait to get rid of some of my stash. Let's fill some boxes for a good cause.

Here is this week's Creative Cafe to go layout. I just love this green and wanted a fun summery color. Just $3 at the Creative Cafe bar.

Wednesday June 25th, 10:30 to 11:30 for childern 4-8 years old. 11:30 to 12:30 for children 9-14. Fee $10

Crafty Chalkboad class - Your children will love learning how to decorate this fun chalkboard with ink, stamps, ribbons and bling. Miss Cindy has lots of great supplies so that your child can really make this his own unique creation.

Demo Day has been moved to the last Saturday in June, June 28th from 11-4 PM. We moved the demo day to be sure that anyone going to the Great American Scrapbook Convention would not miss our demo day.

Basic Grey Sugared & Spice Mini Album by Gina Adolph -Monday June 30th 6-8 PMI finally talked Gina Adolph into teaching a class for me and I can't tell you how adorable this mini album is. Gina will show you how to create this 12 page mini album from cover to cover in this 2 hour class. You will be altering some of the chipboard pages so please bring your basic tool kit, including paper trimmer, scissors, strong adhesive (for Chipboard) and an exacto knife and mat. Fee $29

Wednesday July 2nd 6-8 PM

Bo Bunny Lucky Star Album class -
You will make this adorable 12 page 6 x6 mini album. Please bring scissors, paper trimmer and strong adhesive. This bright boy’s album will be perfect to use for showing off your son’s starring moments. $28

Sunday July 6th 2-4 PM

Basic Grey Obscure Travel Album class - Join Tracy and make this graduated page 6 x 12 Chipboard album using Basic Grey's Obscure line. You will need your paper trimmer, scissors, strong adhesive, exacto knife and cutting mat. Fee $27

Basic Grey Euphoria is Here!

October Afternoon papers and embellishments have arrived.

Look what we received from Autumn Leaves. This baby line is too cute for words.

They also make clear stamps with inks that match their paper lines.

And more Manhattan paper and embellishments. I love all the foil and soft colors in this line.

Little Yellow Bicycle Vita Bella is here. These are my favorite colors to scrap with. I can't wait to play with this line.

Our first order from Quick Quotes is here. I loved the fun summer papers and....

the boy line that also happens to match Creative Cafe.

New fabulous wood albums from Kaiser Craft, including the planner album that everyone was begging for.

Heidi Grace made the cutest sea life papers and embellishments. The colors are soft and the papers are shimmery and even flocked.