Wacky Wednesday Cards

Hi Everyone,

We will have some great cards for you this week.  We will have the cards out all day long for you to stop in and create.  Each card is just $2 each and if you make all 4 cards, you will get a free Reminisce $3 Rub-on sheet. 


I did a little redesign on the snow globe card.  You will get to play with Copics, Glossy Accents and masking  on this one.


Susan used the Martha Stewart Fringe scissors to give this tree dimension.


Jill made 2 adorable cards for this weeks Wacky Wednesday. 



We received lots of $1 goodies while I was gone.




We will also have a couple of other cards for you to make.  Available all day long, just $2 each

Non-Cyber Monday Sale, New Melissa Francis, Maya Road And KaiserCraft

Hi Everyone,

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  My family took a little trip south to a warmer climate.  Flat Lisa made the trip too.  That girl likes to fly. 


Can you tell where we took her?  We also took her on roller coasters, a Tower of Terror and more.  I took a bunch of photos but haven't uploaded them.  The ironic part is that I actually bought a scrapbook and paper at Disney because they have exclusive products there.  Crazy, I know!


While I was away, we received some great products from Melissa Francis, Maya Road and KaiserCraft.  The mini Chipboard banners are adorable and the cooking line from Melissa Francis is sure to be popular.


Here are some new stamps from Impression Obsession.  We will be making a version of this snow globe card on Wacky Wednesday.



Sunday December 12th 1-3 PM
8 Christmas Stocking Gift Card Holders with Tina
Join Tina for these adorable cards just in time for the gift card giving season.  Sorry about the bad photo.  Fee $24

New Place for all the Eldersburg News You Need to Know

Hi Everyone,

You may have noticed in my last newsletter that I am now writing a weekly article for the Eldersburg Patch, a brand new online Eldersburg Newspaper.  It's a great site where you can read all about things happening in Eldersburg or contribute events, reviews and more.  If you want to read this article online at the Patch, Click Here.

13 Things You Need to Know About Eldersburg Patch
Think of our site as the community water cooler — a place where you can stop by and talk about everything going on in town.



By Valerie Bonk
 
It's been a little more than a week since Eldersburg Patch has launched. We're gathering a lot of followers and are getting to know the community inside and out.

We wanted to take the time to remind you why we're here and what this site is all about. Simply put, it's about you.

We've built Patch so that you have plenty of opportunities to comment on stories, share your opinions, post photos and announcements and add events to the community calendar. We hope that our site will strengthen the community, but we can't do it without you. So get to it! 

1. Comment on an Article

We subscribe to the idea that "news is a conversation." Much of our reporting will emanate from what readers tell us in emails, comments on our sites and in conversations around town. Share your thoughts and reactions to our articles by posting a comment directly below each story. 

2. Ask a Question

So maybe you want to know when that pothole is going to get fixed, or maybe you're a local expert on native trees just dying for someone to ask why their allergies are so bad this year. Patch's Q&A section is the place for you to ask your questions and show off your expertise, all while connecting with your neighbors. Visit the tab here and ask a question, or answer someone else's.

3. Post an Event

Do you know of a book signing at our local bookstore, a celebrity chef appearing at cooking store or an art exhibit at a local coffee shop? Is there a garage sale or graduation ceremony coming up? If it's not on our Patch calendar, it should be. Feel free to add events to our site here.

4. Send a News Tip

At the bottom of the homepage, there's a link that says, "Send Us News Tips." Tell us about stories we should cover. Your tip will be sent straight to Valerie Bonk, Eldersburg Patch's (incredibly grateful) editor.

5. Post an Announcement

Post births, engagements and wedding announcements. Tell us who made the honor roll or share school awards, social notes and thank you shout outs. If you're looking for volunteers or searching for your lost dog, we welcome you to call on your community for help. Just remember, our Terms of Service say announcements should be for personal use and not for advertising.

6. Sign Up for Newsletters

The daily Eldersburg Patch newsletter brings you all articles and announcements that have been posted in the last 24 hours. It is delivered to your email every day at 6 a.m. You can also sign up for the weekly newsletter, which shows a subset of the content created and featured on our site over the last few days. It is delivered every Thursday at 10 a.m.

7. Claim Your Directory Listing

Our business and organization listings aren't skimpy. Our team of researchers actually hit the streets and visited businesses, schools, parks, libraries and more so we can provide photos as well as detailed information such as products sold and hours of operation. To contact us about the listing for your business or organization, email us at directorysupport@patch.com. If you own or manage a business or organization in our directory, claim it here.

8. Shout It Out!

You now have a way to shout out on the site without having to add a comment to an existing article. You can tell us what you have to say right now by using the new shout box at the top of the Activity Stream. Whatever you "shout" will go directly into the stream, right on the homepage.

9. Upload Your Photos and Video

Upload videos of the high football touchdown or your Eldersburg Little Leaguer's first home run. Post photos from local festivals, or send in a snapshot of your best holiday recipes. We invite you to share the memories that you've caught on camera with the rest of the community.

10. Advertise With Us

For all advertising queries, please email our Eldersburg Patch Ad Manager, Paul Zetlmeisl at Paul.Zetlmeisl@patch.com.

11. Review Restaurants

Do you want to be the first to tell your friends whether the new restaurant in town gets two thumbs-up? You can post a review of your favorite (or least favorite) restaurants here. Or, search to find what you're craving -- you can filter results by cuisine, price or seating accommodations.

12. Social Media Engagement

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EldersburgPatch and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/EldersburgPatch. Immerse yourself in our content and actively contribute and engage via social media. Let's start a conversation together.

13. Send a Letter to the Editor

Patch would like to extend an invitation to every member of the Eldersburg community to submit a letter to the editor. Express your thoughts or concerns about anything that might be stirring up conversation around town, and we'll post it. Just email Editor Valerie Bonk at Valerie.Bonk@patch.com.

The more Eldersburg Patch serves as on online space for community dialogue, the more useful our site will be. So next time you have something to share with your neighbors, consider taking a moment to send a letter to Patch. Chances are, you're not the only who feels that way.

More Black Friday Sale items

Hi Everyone,

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.  The girls here at Photo Scraps put lots of good stuff on sale for Black Wednesday and there is plenty left for your Black Friday shopping.  We will be opening at our regular time of 10:00 AM.  The good news is that we will be able to continue our Free Album Gift with $50 Purchase on Friday also.  We also will be offering a Special Tote bag with $25 purchase on Friday.  To Earn both Free items, a $75 pre-tax purchase is required.



I forgot to mention that we have lots of great Buy One Get One Free Alphabet Rub-Ons from Reminisce.  A $3 Value.




We also have a nice selection of 50% off Rub-Ons.



Here are some of the great Layout kits we have on Special for 25% off.





Here was the Card Tina Created for our Wacky Wednesday Cards.


Even though we are talking a lot about the sale, we are still getting in new goodies for you too.  I'm missing a photo of all the new $1 stamps we received today.

The new So Easy From We R Memory Keepers finally arrived.

Black Wednesday Specials

All Sale prices valid Wednesday November 24th thru Sunday November 28th.  All prices apply to in stock specially marked items, while supplies last. 


Free Album available on Wednesday only with $50 pre-tax purchase, while supplies last.

We will have a Door Buster on Friday also, while supplies last.



Bakers Dozen Special on Copics.  Buy 12 get one Free.















Selected Reminisce Alphabets Buy 1 Get One Free.

We will have 2 new cards for you this week.  Laura inspired this one and Tina created a second card.

New Melissa Francis, 5 New Magazines & Previews of New Creative Cafe Layouts

Hi Everyone,

It's getting to be that crazy Holiday time of year again.  Whether you stay home and cook (not me) or go to family and friends houses, take time to sit back and enjoy the people you are with.  Take some photos of your family and of the food.  When you get home, jot down some of the great stories that were shared.  Print your photos out. We have a wonderful Photo Processor at the store.  Put your notes with the photos so that when you scrap them you will know exactly what to include in your layout. 

Thanksgiving Day

Photo Scraps will be closed on Thursday, November 25. We all wish you a wonderful day of family, friendships, relaxation....and the best of all -- good food!

We received 5 new magazines in today.  Lots of great inspiration to kick start your creativity.


Scrap & Stamp Arts All Star Edition

Scrap & Stamp Arts second "All Star Issue!"--a great way to kickoff the new year! Once again they have gathered some of the best known and most talented designers in the world of stamping and scrapbooking. Find exciting technique articles from all of these top-notch designers: Cathie Allan, Sandie Bachand, Carol Heppner, Gina K, Gail Green, Judi Kauffman, Kevin Nakagawa, Michael Strong, Cathie Allan, Suze Weinberg, Cheri Wenger, Hélène Métivier, Susan Pickering Rothamel, Sally Traidman and John Van Mulders.

New Melissa Francis cooking lines and fabulous frames. 



Tuesday brings new Creative Cafe layouts all day long.  Lisa C. got all creative and made three great new layouts.  Each layout comes with its own full sticker sheet from Bo Bunny worth $2.50.  You will have lots of stickers left over.   Each layout is just $3 all packed up and ready to go.




Wacky Wednesday Cards


Laura was nice enough to give us the idea for this winter card. Just stop in on Wednesday from 11-8 PM, make as many cards as you want for just $2 each.


Tuesday November 30th  6-8 PM
Basic Grey Layout of the month class  - Fee $20


Thursday December 2nd  6-8 PM
Little Yellow Bicycle Christmas Delight Envelope album class with lots of extra embellishments to spare.
Fee $27





Wednesday December 15th
All Day
Hero Arts Spring Catalog Premiere Party Demos


Join us for the premier of the entire new Spring Catalog from Hero Arts. We ordered every stamp and we will be making cards. The photos are top secret until Decemer 11th but you know that we will have some great cards and even some give aways.

Here is a Peak

Lisa created today’s card, which features a sweet new silhouette stamp, F5468 Musical Walk, as well as a gorgeous new background, CG245 Classic Fabric Design.



Shari Carroll (Hero Arts) created this gorgeous card, using lots of Distress Ink and portions of three soon to be released PolyClear sets - CL477 Delicate Leaf Clusters, CL487 Thank You For Being My Friend & CL488 Congrats! We’re pretty sure you’ll want to add these versatile sets to your collection once they hit the shelves!


Photo Scraps Talent Show

We will be starting a new section of our newsletter called the Talent Show. We have so many talented customers that show us their fabulous creations and we want to showcase their work.  Send in your art work so that we can showcase it in our newsletter and on our website & Blog. Our first offering are some lovely cards from Laura.

I never knew Basic Grey's Jovial line was so card friendly.  Thank goodness Laura did!  I really love her roses that were created with the Sizzix 3D flower die.  For that added shine, Laura painted on her Glossy Accents.



Laura created this card from Jennifer McGuire's Thinking and Inking free class on 2 Peas in a Bucket.  To find the releated links and cards.  Check out Jen McGuire's Blog.


You may recognize the card on the right from our Wacky Wednesday.  I just used a different border punch.  Luckily we have our customers to inspire us.

To enter your work, you can email (tracy@photoscraps.net) your piece of art or drop it off at the store to be photographed.  You can submit a card, mini book, altered project, a layout or layouts.  Anything you created using products from our store.  If you used a fun technique, please tell us about it so we can print it on our blog and newsletter.

At the end of each month, we will randomly select a featured customer to recieve a $20 Gift Certificate.