4-29-08 Chas We're "Crazy for You"

Chas has done it again! Here's her latest layout "Cutie Pie". She used a new line of paper. (Leave a post if you want to know the name.) The Bazzill edge paper complements the patterned paper well.

Lucky "Key" holders...just a reminder that tomorrow is the last day to redeem your coupon for your free gift.

In Appreciation For Those That Serve.....

Scrap-N-Stamp has always been a strong supporter of those men and women who serve in uniform...both past and present. With Memorial Day right around the corner, I thought I would post a few pictures from Sommer and Lisa who you may see behind the counter at Scrap-N-Stamp.

Sommer was an Army helicopter pilot who served in several war zones.....hard to believe! I wonder if she thought about scrapbooking while she was zooming along in her helicopter? Here is a picture of her in Iraq....


Sommer's husband, Deniz....also served in Iraq and is still "on call". Sommer has gone from being in charge of an entire "crew" on board her helicopter to making cards and sorting paper at the store!! The next time you're in the store, stop and chat with Sommer at the "bar" and she'll tell you all her war stories....

We are also fortunate to have Lisa at Scrap-N-Stamp. Lisa's husband, Sean is an active duty Naval helicopter pilot. Lisa and her family had the opportunity to get up and close to the Blue Angels at the Capitol Air Show. Her daughter's Flat Stanley got to even go for a ride in the lead jet.....how many Flat Stanley's have had their picture taken with the Blue Angels?! We know of at least one!!

Let's try to take a moment out of each day to thank those that serve. We are honored to have Sommer and Lisa, and their families, as part of our Scrap-N-Stamp family. We hope all the men and women overseas will have the opportunity to come home and continue on with their dreams....if it should be working at a Scrapbook shop or hangin' with the Angels, we wish them good health and a happy, peaceful life.....

4-25-08 A Purfect Layout

I love Sommer's layout! (I'm sure it has nothing to do with being owned by two cats!) The DCWV Pet papers work great as accents on the layout. She used the Pazzle machine for the title, and I just love the ball of yarn. You'll learn that technique when Sommer starts her free technique demonstrations at the shop soon. Keep checking the blog for information and more great layout and card ideas. Hope your weekend is great!

4/23/08 - New product just in...

After a long week of very bad allergies and sinus infections, I am back and blogging again. I went to the store today...it seemed like I was away forever. So many new things and such cute, cute paper. As I was there, one of the newest release for this month came in...Little Yellow Bicycle by Deja Views. Check out some of the new spring 12x12 papers that we have in. The decorative edges are so cute!

In her newest collection, Sharon Ann brings to you the very essence of Spring in a fresh and clean palette of pinks, greens, blues and orange, against a crisp and clean white backdrop. Featuring a sophisticated mix of watercolor art, classic graphic elements, playful patterns and beautiful glitter accents, this well-rounded collection of papers, embellishments and more is perfectly suited for Mother's Day and other springtime celebrations.

4-23-08 Monkeying Around and Baking Up a Baker's Dozen

As promised, here's Sommer's "Monkey" layout using some of Daisy D's new Sock Monkey paper line. I love the stickles on the monkeys and how Sommer incorporated the different papers in the layout. I can't wait to show you the "PURFECT COMPANION" layout Sommer created using DCWV Pet papers! Way too cute!!! Stay tuned....

If you need some creative card ideas...sign up for our Bakers' Dozen Second Batch Card Class this Saturday, April 26 from 10 - 2:30 p.m. You'll make 13 cards designed by "The Girls". To tempt you, check out the picture of four of the cards you'll be making. If you can't make the class this Saturday, we'll be repeating the class on May 17th (as long as the "ingredients" are still in stock!)

4-20-08 Getting Your Week Off to a Creative Start

Make it a point to schedule time for you to create this week. It's refreshing to spend time doing what makes you feel energized. To get you going... here's some layouts Lisa recently designed. Try to stop by the store on Monday to make our free Make-n-Take. This week we're featuring a birthday card using Elsie papers and Prima flowers.

Later in the week, I'll post Sommer's newest layout. She used Daisy D's Sock Monkey paper.

4-16-08 Everything's Coming Up Pink

Pink Paislee that is! When we went to CHA in February the very first booth Marilea went to was Pink Paislee. They have some of the coolest papers, embellishments and acrylic stamps ever. Lisa used Pink Paislee papers in this layout. The dinosaur stamp from Marilea's card on Monday's post was from one of Pink Paislee's acrylic stamp sets we have in stock. Stop in to check out the other papers and stamps we carry from this new company.