Friday, June 22, 2007

So Ladies....the products are IN!!

All our new alchol inks, distress inks, embossing powders & tools are in!!
I will be doing the technique class in September once everyone is back from holidays, kids settled in school & such. Love Erins idea on Ranger Day....Thxs Erin....give me a few days & I will put together a RAK, for you from me!!

However, anyone interested in knowing what these great products do right away, come in & I will be happy to show you a few things at the till!!

Also coming soon!!

Our design team has been working hard & has had some fun with a kit we have put together...Need inspiration, then come in and check out what they have been up to. Purchase a great kit, full of paper, embellishments, for a discounted price. Kits will be available JULY, come see all that you can do with it & let us know what ya think...I will post a picture of one creation by the end of the day!

Thursday, June 7, 2007

Coming Soon!!
So ladies, i had a great weekend learning a bunch of cool techniques, that I know you will all love! I know I promised pictures...& I do promise to get them up soon! But thought I couldn't wait to tell you about some of our new cool product coming. & want to thank Carol, Gordon & Vicki from the product connection, who taught & had patience with me! It was awesome!!!

Some of the products are:

Alchol Inks, Tim Holtz Distress Inks in 24 fabulous colors & so versatile...stamp, color photos, emboss & more with this great product! We also have stickles coming which is a glue base glitter great for all you card makers, plus a few great tools to use with all these products.

Classes to use these products will be coming soon...I am thinking the class will be called "Finishing Touches", what do ya think??? Comment & let me know, or if you have another idea for a great class name, to learn the techniques for this product!! From everyone who comments your name will be entered into a draw for a RAK, from me!

One more thing...we LOVE Canada Day, in pre celebration of this great day coming we are have a find the maple leaf SALE! Come into the store for the month of JUNE, find a product with the maple leaf stapled to it & receive 15% off that product. Keep checking to, as we will be adding different product every week until the end of JUNE!

Take care....and hope to see you soon!

Thursday, May 31, 2007

SO EXCITED!!

I am off to a retailers event this weekend, and can't wait!! I am going to learn some new cool techniques & will bring home some fabulous projects, for you to all come & learn how to do yourself!! I will post some pics when I get back...and you can all let me know what ya think....and we will have another RAK!

June classes are starting to fill, so call to book now, in hopes of making that special teachers gift!

Hope you all have a great weekend...take care.

Kari

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Congrats...to our National Scrapbook Day Sketch Challenge Winners!!

Our teachers have done the judging....and winners have been chosen! We only judged in one category, BASIC, but placed for 4 spots!!

Our winners are!!! and we thank you all for participating!!

1st...Laura Horton
2nd...Dawn Ly
3rd...Leah Brunt
4th...Candy Plettl

We have some great prizing for you ladies....you can pick up your prizing Thursday afternoon, I hope you all enjoyed the challenge & will do it again!!

Thxs again...you all did a fabulous JOB!!! & keep scrappin!!

Thursday, May 17, 2007


Hey again everyone!

Any big long weekend plans? Got your camera's fully charged & ready to snap away!! Remember we do have our 30% off one item coupon going this weekend, and you don't have to actually have the coupon, so come in shop & just give us your name, and save!!

Everyone ready to come take our fabulous chipboard class next week? Check it out.... Do 12 quick technique tags, and then decorate one letter using the techniques you have just learned!

Come & have fun, and let us know what you think!
Take care & have a great weekend!

Thursday, May 10, 2007




Whatcha been up too??

Just a little info on what we have been up too... More stock has been arriving, and I must say it is soooooo COOL!!! New patterned paper from Creative Imaginations Vibe & Fresh line, as well as the chipboard, rub ons & stickers to go with it all!! It will all make you want to go on a holiday!! PLus much, much MORE!!!

Don't forget our National Scrapbook Day sketch challenge, deadline for drop off is May 15th.... Judging will be held on the 22nd, and prizes given for 2 categories....Beginner & Advanced!!!

June Calendar, is just about done & should be updated on the website soon!! Remember the special teachers, and come take a great class, for a gift for them.... check this one out, the Altered Journal, taught by Luanne from Beary Patch! The 8 x8 journal, is great for keeping your everyday thoughts wrote down & even will have a pocket for little extra keepsakes! Learn how to use the add a page tool kit & more!! This is definetly a must take class!!
Let us know what you have been up too....or come in & tell us!!! That is it for now, take care all!!

Tuesday, May 1, 2007


Sorry for the dilay!!! I know I haven't posted in awhile...and here it goes!!

Lots is planned for National Scrapbook Day....and you have to come in & check it out! We have some fabulous little goodies donated by Maya Road, to give away at the till. Goodie Bags are coming together for our ladies who have signed up for the crop, and now for our Challenge!!

Our National Scrapbook Day Sketch challenge is as follows!!

1. Use the sketch we have (copies available in the store) permission has been given by Becky Fleck to use. (copyright www.pagemaps.com)

2. Layouts are due to Embellished Memories by 7pm, Tuesday May 15th, 2007.

3. You must use at least 2 different patterened papers, and 2 cardstock colors.

4. Embellishments up to you.

5. Judging will be completed by May 22, 2007 by Embellished Memories staff, teachers & design team. All entries are blind - please put name & contact information on the back of your entry.

Have fun.

Prizes be given for 1st, & 2nd in two categories,
Advanced & Beginner.


Here is one picture of just to name a few new items from Maya Road.

Velvet cream ribbon, Red Blossom Ribbon, chipboard scroll corners, velvet blossoms & the chipboard clocks....I have been playing with one of the purses, & will post as soon as I am done!!

Till later....hope to see ya soon!!