Monday, July 28, 2008

Bella is here and ready for her Debut!

Bella is in the building! Stamping Bellas are some of the hottest stamps in the stamping world right now. They even have their own gallery at Split Coast Stampers. We are so excited about her arrival that we are having a Bella in the City Mock-tail party with 3 super SASSY Bella projects for you to create on Wednesday August 13th from 6-9 PM. Also, there's talks in the works about an all new Sistahoodabella Club! You will become and Addictabella! I know Lisa and Jill are! As soon as we have the samples, I will post them here on the blog.
Here are some cards that Lisa Hetrick has made with Curly Surprisabella & Flowahbella.
Here is this weeks Creative Cafe layout. I combined a little Karen Foster with a little Quick Quotes some Creative Cafe tags and a great new background stamp for a fun look. $3
There is still space in tonights Poppy Class from 6- 8 PM. SEI Poppy Mega Class - 6 layouts and a mini album in a CD box. This kit contains CD gift box, 20 patterned papers, 6 cardstock papers, 2 scallop cardstock papers, dimensional elements, epoxy stickers, coaster tags, stickers with foil, metallic paper squares, and brad & ribbon assortment. We will not be able to finish this whole kit in the 2 hour class but there are color photos for you to be able to finish this at home. There are 4 more layouts not shown in this photo. $30
Here is the layout of the week for July 27th - Just $6
The new issue of Scrapbook & Cards today is here. You will receive a free copy of this magazine with a $35 purchase. August Calendar has arrived!

Creative CafĂ©’ is here with new layouts weekly.
Fee $3 all packed and ready to go.

TGIF & Ladies Night Crops – We’ll be cropping every Friday and Saturday night from 6-midnight. Dinner and dessert will be served. Fee $15


Thursday July 31st - Confetti All Girl Layout class. You will create 5 all girl layouts. Fee $20


Saturday August 2nd 1-3 PM

SEI Alli’s Wonderland 4 x 6 20 page mini album.
This class features a precut kit that just needs ink and adhesive. Fee $16

Sunday August 3rd 1-3 PM
Get Happy Pop-up Interactive Album class. Kids always love books that have pop-up elements and they will love being able to see their photos in this colorful mini album. Fee $30

Monday August 4th 6-8 Pm



Scrapping 101- Join Gina for this beginners class and learn the basics to page design and color selection.
Bring 5-8 photo and make 2 great pages. Fee $12



Tuesday August 5th 6-8 PM


Aloha Stamping Techniques class – You will make 4 pages and 3 cards in this fast paced Bo Bunny class. Fee includes stamp set. Fee $33
Wednesday August 6th 6-8 PM


Make 8 scrapbook pages using the Bohemia line. Join Tracy as she shows you how to create 8 cheery pages and still have embellishments left over. Fee $26
Thursday August 7th 6-8 PM


Sand Bucket Chipboard Album Class featuring Totally Tropical papers. Gina made another mini book masterpiece. Fee $26



Friday August 8th 12-2 PM


Intro to PhotoShop Elements 5 - 1 page – This class will teach you the basic steps involved with creating your first digital layout. Please bring at least 5 digital photos with you on disc or memory card. You will leave with your first 12 x 12 digital layout. Fee $20

Sunday August 10th 2-4 PM



Doodlebug Memories using KaiserCraft Tabbed Wood Album – Join Gina as she helps you create this bright happy mini book ready for your summer memories. Fee $24 Monday August 11th 6 -8 PM

Travel Album book – Join Tracy to make this interactive mini book. Fee $29 Photo coming soon.

Tuesday August 12th 6- 8 PM

Lucky Star Mini Album – This bright boy’s album will be perfect to use for showing off your son’s starring moments. Please bring paper trimmer and strong adhesive. Fee $28

Wednesday August 13th 6-9 PM (extended hours)

Bella In the City Mock-tail Party-

Join our Bellas, Jillabella, Lisa-bella and Susan-a-bella as they serve Mocktails and Sassy projects using a variety of the Bella stamps. Fee $18

Thursday August 14th 6-8 PM


Bo Bunny Summer Planner – Even though we are already in August it is not too late to make this great mini book planner- This is a great book to document all the fun activies and display photos from your busy summer. Fee $28




Friday August 15th 1-3 PM



Mini Ocean Album - Love cute little albums to show off great beach photos? This easy to make album is perfect for beginers or teens that like to learn something new. Fee $13 Sunday August 17th 2-4 PM



My Favorite Day Album - Gina will show you how to make this adorable layered album using KaiserCraft papers and wood Occaision Planner. Fee $28




Tuesday August 19th 6-8 Pm -



Confetti Explosion Box



Join Gina as she teaches you how to make this adorable box that you can fill with your treasured photos. Fee $19

Wednesday August 20th 6-8 PM - Altered Photo Cube Decor with Lisa Hetrick Fee $22




Saturday August 23rd 1-3 PM
SEI ClaraBelle Scrapbook in a box – You won’t believe how easy it is to complete this 12 x12 - 20 page album in just 2 hours. Fee $35

Sunday August 24th 2-4 PM
Basic Grey Obscure Travel Album - You will make a fun 6x12 graduated chipboard album using Basic Grey’s Obscure line. This class will be a fast paced class using an exacto knife, paper trimmer and strong adhesive. Perfect for teens and Tweens. Fee $27



Quick Quotes Flip-Flop Album class – Join Gina as she makes this fun summery album with real Flip Flops. Strong Adhesive needed. Fee $25




Back to School MOM’s Morning out-



Join us for a free card make and take. 10-3

Confetti Card class – Make 9 colorful cards using 2 confetti lines. $23



Wednesday August 27th 6-8 PM
Great Impressions Stamp of the Month card class – Join Susan as she makes 4 of this months’ stamp of the month cards. You will learn wonderful coloring techniques. Fee $20


Thursday August 28th 6-8 PM

Go Red White & Blue with Confetti Layouts – Join Lisa to make 4 fun pages. Fee $18



New for Summer ---- Children’s Classes

Decorative Bug Catcher –
Fee $10 1 session 10:30 to 11:30 AM

Decorative Notebook – Fee $10
1 session 11:30-12:30 AM
Greeting cards for Grandparents – your child will make 2 special fold out cards that they can put their photos in. Fee $10



Maryland Scrapbook Store Passport Tour is Here! They have arrived and are on sale now! For only $1 you receive your Passport and away you'll go!!!


Travel to all 6 stores, Scrapbooks and More, Scrapmania!,Great Scraps, Memory Treasure, Scrap Masters and, of course, Photo Scraps! Make a purchase. Staple your receipt in your Passport. When you finished the Tour, bring back your completed Passport and receive a 12x12 Scrapbook from Creative Imaginations! Your name will also be put into a drawing for a $75 giftcard to Photo Scraps (your home store)!! As an added BONUS...when you make a purchase at each store, you will receive an element of a pre-designed scrapbook page. You'll have a great 2-page Summer layout to put in your new album!!




To make your trip more economical and FUN, Saturday, August 9th has been designated as Car-a-Van Day! Call or come in to Photo Scraps to sign up as a driver or a passenger! Share the cost of travel and spend the day with fellow scrapbookers as you visit participating stores.









Thank you for your AMAZING support of
Cards for Troops!




...the birthday card I received from Brad, along with his message, means more than any present and I’ll keep it always.”

As we celebrate our country’s freedom, it is natural to think about our service men and women and the sacrifice they make for us. But here is an opportunity to put those feelings into action and do something for them.
Last year, Northridge Media launched “Cards for Troops”, the idea of Tina Gonzales, whose husband, Brad, was serving in Iraq. Brad had expressed the desire to be able to send nice cards back to his family, and Tina knew at once that was something she could do for the soldiers overseas. The project was announced last fall in Scrapbook Trends, Cards and Paper Trends and it wasn’t long before cards were coming into our offices in box loads. Tina says:
“I had captains and officers email me amazing thank yous for the cards, saying how much it meant to get cards to send back home to the families they are missing. The word has spread so much in Iraq that many now watch and wait for the arrival of more cards. Even the post office personnel want to peek inside the boxes to see the fun cards and how creative people get. They can tell how much love goes into them.
This experience has shown me that there are people who are very willing to give of their time and talents. Regardless of their feelings about the war, they want to support our country’s troops. It has touched my heart forever. These cards were made with love for people they don’t even know or will never meet. I would like everyone to know how much it means to get a card on your birthday from your husband in Iraq—it is priceless. The birthday card I received from Brad, along with his message, means more than any present and I’ll keep it always.”
We want to express our sincere appreciation to the wonderful people who supported our troops last year by making cards. Our goal was to send 5,000 cards and we not only met that goal, but exceeded it by sending over 7,000 cards to men and women on active duty. And this was due to our wonderful readers who took the time to create cards. We also had several stores who sponsored card-making days dedicated to Cards for Troops. We have had countless notes of appreciation from service men and women who were very touched by these cards. We have also received many requests for more cards, so we invite you to once again join us in creating cards for our troops. Please send your cards for all occasions (with envelopes) to our new address:
CARDS FOR TROOPS
Northridge Media
563 East 770 North
Orem, UT 84097
Thank you for your support of this worthwhile endeavor!

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

New Classes and Fun Crops

Hi Everyone,

I have been ordering like a crazy woman so that we get all the fun new things that the manufacturers are coming out with. I ordered a bunch of new school papers, $1 rubber stamps, Stickles new colors and new Heidi Grace.

Tomorrow, I'll be ordering new Basic Grey, Reminisce and Fancy Pants. I can't wait to see them in person. The ads look fabulous.
Here is one (you can see the other layout in my last post) of the two Creative Cafe layouts that we have available this week. They are all packed up and ready to go. Just $3 each


Wednesday July 23rd 6-8 PM -
There are still a couple of seats left in Susans class. Great Impressions Stamp of the Month card class – Join Susan as she makes 4 of this months’ stamp of the month cards from this board. You will learn wonderful coloring techniques and embossing techniques. Fee $20

Thursday July 24th 6-8 PM
Get Happy Boy Pop-Up book class -
Join Lisa Hetrick as she shows you how to make this too cute Boy album using Cosmo Crickets Get Happy line. You will learn how to use the latest pop chipboard albums. This album can also be used for your darling daughter, change the title. Fee $30

Monday August 4th 6-8 PM

Scrapping 101- Join Gina for this beginners class and learn the basics to page design and color selection. Bring 5-8 photos and make 2 great pages. Fee $12
Tuesday, August 5th 6-8 PM
Aloha Stamping Techinques class - You will make 4 pages of layouts, a card and invitation and a Peom block. You even get to keep the stamps. Fee $33
Wednesday August 6th 6-8 PM
Make 8 scrapbook pages My Mind’s Eye Bohemia line.
Join Tracy as she shows you how to create 8 bright cheery pages and still have embellishments left over. Fee $26



Thursday August 7th 6-8 PM

Sand Bucket Chipboard Album Class featuring Totally Tropical papers. Gina made another mini book masterpiece. Fee $26

Saturday August 9th 1-3 PM

Basic Grey Obscure Travel Album - You will make a fun 6x12 graduated chipboard album using Basic Grey’s Obscure line. This class will be a fast paced class using an exacto knife, paper trimmer and strong adhesive. Perfect for teens and Tweens. Fee $27


Sunday August 10th 2-4 PM - Doodlebug Memories Book -

Join Gina for this happy mini album using a KaiserCraft tab album and Doodlebug Swimming Pool papers and brads. This sunny happy book will look great on your coffee table or be a perfect gift. Fee $21

Tuesday August 12th 6-8 PM

Lucky Star Mini Album – This bright boy’s album will be perfect to use for showing off your son’s starring moments. Please bring paper trimmer and strong adhesive. Fee $28

Sunday August 17th - 2-4 PM


My Favorite Day album Class using KaiserCraft's Occaision Planner Wood Album and Cabbage Patch papers. Gina will show you how to make this 8 x 8 mini album masterpiece using paint, papers, bling and stamps. Fee $28