If You Build it, They Will Come.

Yep....it's my "Field of Dreams" philosophy to owning a scrapbook store! It's built...now come on in...don't be shy! I want to meet all of you and get to know you. I want you to pop in...see what's new...grab a cold water or soda from the fridge and chat for a bit. Share your latest project with me. Tell me a funny story about your kid. That is what I want for the store. I want you to feel at home...and thankfully, some of you have! I must apologize for the mess lately, but my mom and I have been working pretty hard trying to get a few more shelves done to display all of our product...seems I had more than I thought! We've got some new stuff in if you haven't been in for awhile....

Basic Grey Romani Collection and LilyKate...also their Oh Baby! collection. Beautiful Christmas and fall papers from My Mind's Eye, Flair, and Pebbles Inc.. You really ought to stop by and take a peek!

I'm really curious....does anybody really read this? (I mean, besides Polly?....by the way...thanks girl!) If you do, please post a comment. I'm feeling a little lonely out here in cyberspace!

I'm really looking forward to CROPTOBER FEST! October 7th from 10a.m. until 6p.m. It's going to be such a good time. There will be prizes, goody bags, snacks and lunch, and don't forget the Chatterbox "Scrapaholic" mug! Don't forget to reserve your spot ahead of time. Space is limited.

I know I've said it before...but I will be posting pics of the Christmas Cards very soon. Like I said, Mom has had me sidetracked building and painting shelves.

Okay...final note...I have a challenge for you. Make a page (any size) about why you scrapbook. Bring it to the store, and I will display it here on the blog, plus give you half off any class or crop you choose! (Is it really bribery when I'm asking you to do something you love???)

Have a great day!

Class Schedule

Phew! I cannot believe how tired I was from sitting at the fair! You would think that I was working all day. Anyhow...now I can finally get to posting the Class Schedule in case you happened to lose yours. I'll post the samples as soon as they are complete.

September Classes

Back to School Pages - $10.00

Sat. Sept. 16th from 10a.m. until noon

Altered/Personalized Journals - $6.00

Tues. Sept 19th noon - 2p.m. and 6p.m. - 8p.m.

Crop- $5.00

Sat. Sept. 23rd 10a.m. until 5p.m.

October Classes

Croptober Fest - $12.00

Saturday, Oct. 7th 10a.m. until 6p.m.

Christmas Cards - $12.00

Tues. Oct. 10th noon until 2 and 6p.m. until 8p.m.

Thurs. Oct. 12th noon until 2 and 6p.m. until 8p.m.

Fri. Oct. 13th noon until 2 and 6p.m. until 8p.m.

Saturday, December 9th 1p.m. until 4p.m.

Holiday Planner - $10.00

Tues. Oct. 17th noon until 2 and 6p.m. until 8p.m.

Sat. Oct. 21st 4p.m. until 6p.m.

Event Calender - $15.00

Tues. Oct. 24th 5p.m. until 9p.m.

Fri. Oct. 27th 5p.m. until 9p.m.

Sat. Oct. 28th 10a.m. until 2p.m.

November Classes

Halloween Pages - $10.00

Sat. Nov. 4th 10a.m. until noon and 1p.m. until 3p.m.

Count Your Blessings Journal - $10.00

Tues. Nov. 7th noon until 2 and 6p.m. until 8 p.m.

Count Your Blessings Mini Albums and Holder - $20.00

Sat. Nov. 11th 10a.m. until 1p.m. and 2p.m. unitl 5p.m.

Christmas Mini Album - $12.00

Tues. Nov. 14th 11a.m. until 2p.m. and 6p.m. until 9p.m.

December Classes

Christmas Cards

Sat. December 9th 1p.m. until 4p.m.

Christmas Mini Album - $12.00

Sat. December 2nd from 10 until 1p.m. and 2p.m. until 5p.m.

Thanksgiving Pages $10.00

Tues. Dec. 5th 12 until 2p.m. and 6p.m. until 9p.m.

Sat. Dec 9th 10a.m. until noon

I think we are going to have a good time. Please give me at least 2 days to get your kit prepped.

Hope to hear from you soon!

At the Fair

Well, I spent this evening at the fair. The booth looks really nice, but the foot traffic tonight was pretty slow. Of course, it was the beauty pageant, so most of the folks were in the arena cheering on their favorite gal. Hopefully, the weekend will bring a larger crowd.

I want to give a shout out to my friend Mandy for winning the Grand Champion ribbon in the scrapbook exhibit! Great job Mandy!!

Do you know what the biggest response to the booth was tonight??? "I haven't got time." I know that everyone is really busy...but I truly believe we should MAKE the time to document our lives. No one said it had to be a work of art...(although, nice paper and good color selection does help tell your story and convey the general feeling of the pictures.) I wish people would just take a moment to realize that they are not always going to be around to tell their side of the story, or to share how they feel with the people they love. This hobby is worth making the time for. Do me a favor....post the reason/and how ...you make time to scrapbook. I would love to read your thoughts!

Well, I'm off to bed....See you at the Carroll County Fair!