4,3,2, and 1 day before Christmas

On the 4th day before Christmas Scrapbook Studio gave to me 40% off all Zutter Bind-It-All Machines and Accessories

This offer only good on Saturday, December 20, 2009

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On the 3rd day before Christmas Scrapbook Studio gave to me 30% off all Scrapbook Albums

This offer only good on Sunday, December 21, 2009

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On the 2nd day before Christmas Scrapbook Studio gave to me another day off from shopping.

This offer only good on Monday, December 22, 2009

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On the LAST days before Christmas Scrapbook Studio gave to me 50% off all QuicKutz products.

This offer only good on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 23 & 24, 2009

7, 6, and 5 days before Christmas

On the 7th day before Christmas Scrapbook Studio gave to me 40% off all Lasting Impression Embossing Templates.

This offer only good on Wednesday, December 17, 2009
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On the 6th day before Christmas Scrapbook Studio gave to me 30% off all punches.

This offer only good on Thursday, December 18, 2009
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On the 5th day before Christmas Scrapbook Studio gave to me 35% off all American Crafts Metal Embellishments.

This offer only good on Friday, December 19, 2009

On the 11th Day before Christmas (and the 10th, 9th, and 8th)

On the 11th day before Christmas, Scrapbook Studio gave to me 20% off the Scor-Pal.

This offer only good on Saturday, December 13, 2009
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On the 10th day before Christmas, Scrapbook Studio gave to me 30% off all Just Rite Stamper Ensemble and Stamper Kits.

This offer only good on Sunday, December 14, 2009
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On the 9th day before Christmas Scrapbook Studio gave me the day off from shopping.

This offer only good on Monday, December 15, since we are closed.
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On the 8th day before Christmas Scrapbook Studio gave to me 30% off all Tonic Guillotine Cutters.

This offer only good on Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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On the 12th Day Before Christmas

On the 12th day before Christmas Scrapbook Studio gave to me a discount of 35% off all Clear Stamps in the Studio.

This discount is only valid on Friday, December 12, 2009Don't forget to bring in your bag of canned goods for a 25% discount off your purchase and a free gift donated by Fiskars!!!

Just a Friendly Reminder

Just a reminder that the 3rd Annual Central Wisconsin Scrapbook & Stamp Expo is set for this Saturday, November 15, from 9a-3p at John Muir Middle School in Wausau, WI.We have 21 vendors selling their products, offering Make 'n' Takes, and doing little demos for your convenience. Food and beverages will be available beginning at 11:00a until 2:00p - so take a break and have lunch at the Expo. Admission to this event is $5.00, but you can print off a coupon for $1.00 off the admission price by going to our Website: www.scrapbookstudiollc.com

There are also coupons in last Thursday's City Pages, and there will be a coupon in tomorrow and Friday's edition of the Wausau Daily Herald. Or, simply stop by our Studio and pick up your coupon. The first 200 attendees will be receiving goody bags, so get there early.

Registration begins at 8:30a, with doors opening at 9:00a. There will be a make 'n' take in the cafeteria for those of you who are standing around with nothing to do while waiting for the show to open.We will be having half hour drawings for door prizes provided by all the vendors. At 2:00p we will be doing the Grand Prize Drawings that were donated by various manufacturers. You must be present to win the prizes for the Grand Prize Drawings. We hope to see you there, and if you have any questions please feel free to call us at 715-845-8859.

October Updates

Birthday Bash

All I can say is WOW and THANK YOU. Our 4th Birthday Bash was a huge success and we appreciate everyone coming out and wishing us a Happy Birthday. The cake that was donated by Trig's was delicious, as usual, and we do thank them for their support of Scrapbook Studio. Everyone had a great time making cards for the troops which added another 100 + to our count. Again, thank you for helping us celebrate four (4) years in business. With many of the local scrapbook stores closing around us, we value your patronage and your continued support of the small independent stores, such as Scrapbook Studio.

Central Wisconsin Scrapbook & Stamp Expo

The 3rd Annual Central Wisconsin Scrapbook & Stamp Expo is just around the corner. Be sure and mark your calendars for the Expo set for Saturday, November 15, from 9a until 3p at John Muir Middle School in Wausau. We have approximately 22 vendors signed up to participate in this Expo. There will be plenty of make 'n takes, lots of new products for sale and door prize drawings every half hour. We will be having our Grand Prize Drawings at 2:00p and you must be present to win.This year, PK Creations from Wausau will be offering lunch between 11a and 2p. They will be serving various sandwiches, soup, salads, beverages and desserts. We look forward to working with them, and know everything will be delicious, since the chef comes from Michael's Candy. Admission to the Expo is $5.00, but you can pick up a $1.00 off coupon from many area scrapbooking & stamping stores. We are also working on getting that coupon put on our website. If you have any questions regarding the Expo, please call 715-845-8859.
EXCLUSIVE Quickutz Die!

LOOK WHO JUST FLEW INTO THE Studio...It's Our NEW Exclusive QuicKutz Custom Tooth Fairy Die!

This adorable Double 4x4 Revolution Die is only available at select Crafters Home Stores. Limited quantities of this die have been produced (a very small amount) and when they are gone, that is it. She is retired!Call or stop by the Studio today to bring your own little pixie home!

Cards for the Troops Football Challenge

Remember the Football Challenge that my friend Sue, from Scrapbooks Too in Minneapolis agreed to a few weeks ago? Well, it seems she is resorting to "bribery" to get her customers to make Thanksgiving cards for the troops. Yes, she is offering one raffle ticket for every card they make; make six cards get six tickets. At the end of the Packer/Viking game on Sunday, November 9, she will be drawing names for five great prizes. How low can she go!!!I've toyed with the idea of using bribery also, and have decided that I will do whatever it takes to win this Challenge and make sure we have plenty of cards for the troops. So, beginning Saturday, November 1, everyone that brings in a card, or makes a card in the Studio, will get a raffle ticket for each card. I have even upped (or is it upt) the anti and will be offering six gifts. The drawings will take place at the end of the game, after our call to Scrapbooks Too, and you must be present to win (about 2:45-3:15p). As a reminder, the challenge is...for every card made by customers at our LSS by the end of the Packer/Viking game on Sunday, November 9, we get a point per card. The store that wins the football game gets an extra 25 points and the score of the game is worth that many points for each store; if Packers win 27 to Vikings 20, then Scrapbook Studio gets 25 points for winning the game and the extra 27 points for their score. We also get a point for every customer in the store at the end of the game. Please mark your calendars now to be at Scrapbook Studio on Sunday, November 9. We will be doing a last minute card crop, watch the game and eat football food. We are even going to open early at 10a to get prepared for kick-off time at noon. If our store is full of customers at the end of the game, we are sure to win this challenge. This is what we need from you now:1. As many Thanksgiving cards that you can make at home and bring them into the Studio to get your raffle tickets. 2. Make a card or two when you come to the Studio to shop. We have a card making station set up in the crop area and the card literally takes about two minutes to make. Please take the time to make a few cards for the troops. 3. If you have someone you know that is serving overseas, please be sure to let us know, so we can send him or her some cards.4. Attend the "final" card making crop on Sunday, November 9, at 10a or at least visit the store between 2:45 and 3:15 when we make the call to Scrapbooks Too to let them know how many cards we made and how many customers we have in the Studio. 5. Root, Root for the home team...GO PACKERS!!! VIKINGS SUCK...6. Say a prayer for our service men and women serving and protecting our country. Psss - Just a little secret - Scrapbooks Too's goal is 1000 cards and as of Monday, they had a little over 200. I can't say a lot here, because I know she will be reading this, but we had a little more than that on Monday. Not to mention the TV coverage we received yesterday while we had 12 second graders in the Studio making cards. Woo Hoo!!! There is a very good chance that we will have TV coverage on the day of the game also - be sure to wear your green and gold, or your red, white and blue!!! Watch out Scrapbooks Too in Minneapolis, MN! We can't control what the Packers do---but we CAN make more cards than you!

Cell Phones for Soldiers

Another Reminder:Scrapbook Studio is proud to be the Cell Phones for Solders collection site for the Wausau Area! Bring in your retired cell phones and let Cell Phones for Soldiers turn them into prepaid calling cards for U.S. troops stationed overseas! The phones are sent to ReCellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each donated phone – enough to provide an hour of talk time to soldiers abroad!

Lantow Photography and Vintage Photos

Join the fun atScrapbook StudioSaturday, November 22Lantow Photography will be here providing vintage props and clothing to create memorable hand colored portraits of your children.At each photo session 30-36 shots are taken using different props and two to three clothes changes giving you a variety of poses to choose from. Proofs come in the 4x6 sepia (brown tone) ideal for scrapbooking.Receive an additional FREE hand colored 5x7 with the purchase of our most popular package at $139.Reprints (4x6 size) are available for insertion in your Christmas Cards for $1.00each with the purchase of our most popular package.Come in and see sample photos of their work and pick up a brochure.In exchange for a $10 sitting fee you will receive a $10 gift certificate good towards the purchase of $30 or more at Scrapbook Studio.To schedule a sitting time call Scrapbook Studio at 715-845-8859.For further information and photo samples visit Lantow Photography at www.lantowphoto.com

Happy Halloween

Everyone have a safe and Happy Halloween. Hope everyone gets lots of treats and not many tricks.

September Updates

Class Kick-Off Party


This Sunday, September 7, between 2p and 4p we will host our September/October Class Kick-Off Party. We are so excited - finally classes and crops again. We took a break for the summer and are now pumped to get started and back into the swing of things at the Studio.
We will have light refreshments, teachers will be available to answer any questions, and we will be giving a 10% discount on all classes that you sign up for during the Class Kick-Off. The calendar will be available at this time. This also marks the beginning of the Studio being open on Sunday's until next summer. Sunday hours will continue to be 12p until 4p.


ScrapPink Crop


Mark your calendars now for our ScrapPink Crop - Friday, September 26, from 5p until 2a. This promises to be a great time for all with great food, plenty of chocolate and munchies, beverages, door prizes, a few games, make 'n takes, definitely the "BEST Pink Costume" and 9 hours of cropping time. There are only 7 spots left so make your reservations by calling Scrapbook Studio at 715-845-8859 now.


The cost for our ScrapPink Crop is $30, with $10 being donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Research center. So gather your friends, get a baby-sitter and let your husband know that you are going out for the evening.


For the official ScrapPink website click here: http://www.scrapbooksetc.com/ If you click on the "retail info" button up by the top right of the page, then click "idea/project download instructions", you will see that Wausau Paper is a major sponsor for this event, with many of their ideas made by customers and employees from Scrapbook Studio...how cool is that? Be sure to check out the photos from last year's event to see some crazy costumes.


New Products Just In


We are getting more and more new products arriving daily in the Studio.
The new Reminisce School papers and stickers have arrived and what a hit these are...they are flying out the door. We also received Creative Imagination's new Cupcake line, Magical Memories line, and their new line of picnic papers and stickers. Moxxie has done it again, their Winter collections is just fabulous - blue and brown accents make the greatest winter layouts. Best Creations came in and wait until you see their cute new board books, not to mentioned all their Thanksgiving and Christmas papers. We also received the cutest brads from Eyelet Outlet, the new baking dies from QuicKutz and new wedding papers from Creative Imagination's.


Fall For Reminisce - FREE Products


As you know from the past promotional events we have had, we are a member of Crafter's Home, a membership club for Local Independent stores. Remember the Cruise Giveaway, and then the Disney Vacation for 4 in Florida? We were pretty close to the winner of the Disney Vacation, who was from Fenton, Michigan. It's getting closer to Wisconsin.
This time were are participating with Reminisce and have just received an exclusive LIMITED EDITION Shades of Autumn collection that includes six different papers and two different cardstock sticker sheets...FREE to you with a $25 purchase that includes $10 in Reminisce products. These fall papers and stickers are exclusive to Crafter's Home stores and will not be sold to the general public. This promotional offer is good through September 30, or until supplies run out.


Anyone shopping at the Studio is encouraged to enter a chance to win a week's stay at the luxury Reminisce Villa, just two miles from the Disney gates. There is no purchase necessary to enter this drawing.


Be sure to stop by the Studio to take a good look at the Limited Edition Shades of Autumn papers and stickers and get your FREE products. We carry almost all of Reminisce's collections so take a look at their website and decide which ones you would like: http://www.designsbyreminisce.com/


Upcoming Events


Mark your calendars now for these upcoming events in the area:


September 20 - Stamping & Scrapping Northwoods Style - Nosser's at Rhinelander High SchoolSeptember 26 - ScrapPink Crop - Scrapbook StudioOctober 4 - World Card Making Day - More details to followOctober 16 - Stamping & Scrapping Show - Creative HidewayOctober 25 - 4th Birthday Bash - Scrapbook StudioNovember 15 - Central Wisconsin Scrap & Stamp Expo - John Muir Middle School

August Updates

Trash 2 Treasure Continues

Our Trash 2 Treasure sale was off to a great start for the day, until the dark clouds started rolling in. We had to move everything inside around 12:30 when the rain started coming. After we got everything inside the rain stopped. Boy was I disappointed - it was just so great having everything outside with room for people to move around and see all the great bargains. The weather was just too iffy to take everything back outside again so it is set up inside.
Since we had to interrupt the sale a bit and things got kinda outta place, we have decided to continue with the Trash 2 Treasure sale on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. If you didn't get a chance to stop by on Saturday, this is another great opportunity for you to get some good bargains.

There are plenty of idea magazines for a quarter, decorative scissors for a quarter, paper is about 10 cents a sheet, slews of stamps, a few QK Squeeze tools, plenty of plastic templates, loads of brand new stickers and chipboard embellishments. There is a lot left to choose from so be sure to stop by tomorrow or Wednesday to pick up some bargains.

New Products HERE NOW

We have gotten a ton of new products in the store in the last few days. Remember that new company called Black Market Paper Society...their papers have arrived and they are great. We also got our order from Piggy Tales, Moxxie, and Imaginisce arrived last week with their Halloween line, including the dollar stamps, and their Christmas line which is adorable.
Scrappin' Sports & More has arrived with their new sports paper as well as new personalized schools including Stratford, Marathon, Tomahawk, Edgar, and Antigo. Sugartree came in with their outdoorsy papers as well as their Grand Canyon papers (Mt. Rushmore was a real hit), new QK Alphabets, and Dream Street Designs papers and stickers. We are expecting more this week and hopefully the new Reminisce schools papers will show up soon.

Be sure to check everything out the next time you stop by.

12 Days of Christmas in August

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12, we will be celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas to get you in the mood to start your holiday projects. Each day we will feature a new, special deal for you. Here is the schedule for this week:

Tuesday, August 12th - All Christmas patterned paper on sale for 20% off (excludes new releases)Wednesday, August 13th - All Christms stickers and embellishments on sale for 20% offThursday, August 14th - Free Christmas card make 'n take to hold a gift cardFriday, August 15th - All Red and Green Colormates cardstock on sale 25% offSaturday, August 16th -

Everything Red and Green in the Studio on sale for 15% off

Be sure to watch your inbox for next week's sales items.

Kits, Kits and More Kits

Our pre-made kits have been a fantastic hit. If you haven't noticed them, we have moved them to a better wall to view. Be sure to check out the new kit wall with all of the different kits we have made up for you. All you have to do is crop your pictures, use your choice of adhesive and do your journaling. Everything is precut, so you don't have to measure a thing. double page spreads are only $9.99 and the single page layout is $5.99.

We will be adding kits on a weekly basis, so be sure to check back every week. Once these kits are gone, they will not be available again, so you better grab them while you can.

QuicKutz Sale

August 12th – 21thAll 2X2 and 4X4 SingleKutz,
DoubleKutz and Goosebumpz are 30% off!
UpperKutz Members save 40 %!

This is a great time to grab that QuicKutz shape you've had your eye on, or to stock up and add to your QuicKutz collection!

If your looking for a die cutting tool, we are putting the QK Revolution on sale for $74.99 until August 21. Regular price is $149.99. Limited to supply on hand. No other coupons or discounts apply. Class Preview Kick-Off Party

Join us as we unveil all the new classes for September and October. In addition to viewing all of the great classes coming up, you will have the opportunity to participate in two “free” make ‘n takes and enjoy light refreshments.

Paid class sign-ups will receive a 10% discount on this day. Sunday, September 7, from 2p – 4p.
(side note: this kick-off party was originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, but due to scheduling conflicts has now been changed to Sunday, Sept.7)

ScrapPink Crop

Scrapbooks, etc. is partnering with the Susan G. Komen Foundation for a ScrapPink funding raising campaign in September at independent scrapbook stores across North America. The campaign will culminate in an exciting “all evening” crop at Scrapbook Studio, on Friday, September 26, from 5p until 2a. Yes, ladies…nine hours of none interrupted cropping time. It will be a fun, late night and it is for a great cause. It will give you plenty of time to get many of your layouts done.

We will feed you dinner (no - not pizza), plenty of chocolate, beverages, munches, free “make n’ takes”, goodie bags and door prizes. $10 of your crop fee will go to the Komen’s mission to find a cure for breast cancer through research, education, screening and treatment and is tax deductible. All of this for only $30 which includes the $10 donation fee.

Be sure to call the Studio at 715-845-8859 or stop by to register for this fun event to help find a cure for breast cancer.

Cell Phone for Soliders

Don't forget that Scrapbook Studio has partnered with "Cell Phones for Soliders" and have become a drop off point for your old cell phones. We have already sent one box off and are waiting for more donations.

Do you have cell phones that are useless? Don't know where the cords are? The battery is dead? Please consider donating them to Cell Phones for Soldiers, a non-profit, recycling program to "Help Our Troops Call Home". Drop them off at Scrapbook Studio and we will send them on to Massachusetts to be recycled.

Every 16 months, U.S. consumers are retiring an estimated 150 million cell phones and less that 10% of those phones are recycled. There are tons of phones in junk drawers across American, waiting to be collected and turned into calling card cash. Each phone provides an hour of talk time to soldiers serving abroad.

You do not have to be a scrapbooker to drop off your phones, so please send this email to your co-workers, freinds and family members. Let's get the word out that you can drop your used cell phones off at Scrapbook Studio.

Check out the website of these two teenagers who started this program:

Cell Phones for Soldiers

Thanks for Supporting Our Troops.

Upcoming Events

CHA Here We Come

OK Ladies - CHA starts this week and we are prepared to buy, buy and buy more. We had a great sale last week and with the money we made, we will re-invest in new products. Does anyone want to put their orders in for a certain product. There have been several "Sneak Peeks" in the magazines, on the chat boards and from other scrappers. What do want to see in the Studio?

While Jeanne is gone to buy, we will have a few new faces in the Studio. Please welcome Susan and Stephanie (why can't I get away from the "S" names). Please be patient with our new employees as they learn the layout of the store and go through training. Sandy will also be filling in on Tuesday and Thursday, so if you want to learn how to use the Spellbinder dies, QK dies, Sizzix Big Shot, or the Cuddle Bug, that would be the best time to stop in for a demo.

Kits, Kits and More Kits

Don't have time to make your layouts? Let us do it for you. Be sure to check out all of the kits we have available for you to purchase. All the necessary paper, stickers, embellishment and picture of the completed layout are included in this kit. Who could ask for more? This is the ideal solution to getting it done quick. Be sure to check out our KIT WALL to find the perfect kit for your occasion.

Gorgeous Grandmas Day

Yes, us Gorgeous Grandma's have a day all to ourselves...Tuesday, July 23 is National Gorgeous Grandma's Day and I'm sure we all qualify. Stop by the Studio on Tuesday, July 23 and get 10% off your entire purchase if you are a Grandma.

And, the Winner Is...

The winner of the Alaskan Cruise Give-a-way isVikkie Leonardo of Salem, OregonEntering through Scrapbook Fever!A big thanks to all of you who participated in this fun event.

Friday the 13th

If you are superstitious, you will be happy to know that this Friday, June 13, is the only Friday the 13th in the year 2008. To make your day a lucky one, we are putting all of our Clear Stamps on sale. Yes, come to the Studio this Thursday, Friday and Saturday and receive 13% off all Clear Stamps. We carrying a large selection of Autumn Leaves, Stampendous, Hampton Arts, Will 'n Way, Creative Impressions and many more manufacturers.Also, all our patterned paper will be 13% off. This is a great time to get all the new papers we have received over the past few weeks; companies like Unque Boutique, SEI, Making Memories, Creative Imaginations and more.Don't let this Friday scare you away, stop in and pick up your stamps and patterned paper at a great savings.

It has finally arrived...

Everybody has been waiting for it and it is finally here. The Zutter Round-It-All has arrived. If you pre-ordered one, please stop by to pick it up. We have a limited number in stock so if you want one you better hurry in to make your purchase.The Round-It-All is a heavy duty corner rounder that cuts chipboard, acrylic, and metal, as well as just plain cardstock. If you are into chipboard this is the tool for you. They come in two sizes; 1/4" corner or 1/2" corner and sell for $19.99. We also have quite a selection of acrylic book covers, clipboard (clipboard is heavier than chipboard) book covers and canvas book covers. We also carry the closures for these books in four different designs. The Bind-It-All cuts right through all these have duty book covers, so make sure you ask for a demo of the Bind-It-All.

Retirement Celebration

As you may be aware my right-hand gal, Sandy, will be retiring this month. Sandy has been with me for over two and a half years and has been a life saver to my business. I couldn't have managed the Studio without all of her wonderful help, her creative talent and her shining personality. She has been a joy to work with and I will miss her deeply. In honor of Sandy, we will celebrate her retirement Thursday, June 26, her last day. Please stop by for cake and wish Sandy the best as she retires to spend more time with her husband and family.

Upcoming Events

We have lots of exciting things planned for the coming months, so be sure to mark your calendars accordingly. Among some of the bigger events are:In July we will be celebrating a Disney month...watch the newsletter for the opportunity to win a trip for 4 to Disneyland. More details to follow soon.In August we will hold our annual Trash 2 Treasure sale. The date will be finalized soon and we will keep you posted. We will also kick-off our classes for the fall. Remember, the holidays are right around the corner and we want to help you get started on all your holiday gifts by celebrating Christmas in August.For September, we are excited to be participating in the Northwood's Stamping and Scrapbooking Convention in Rhinelander on September 20. Visit www.nossers.com to learn more. In November, we will again be hosting the Central Wisconsin Scrapbook & Stamp Expo at John Muir Middle School. The date is set for Saturday, November 15, so be sure to make a note of this date. If you are interested in volunteering for this event please let Jeanne know.

Welcome Maci Jene

Ok ladies, as a proud grandmother, I once again have to let you know about the newest addition to our family. This should be my last birth announcement for at least the next nine months.Let's congratulate Mike and Stacy Heise on the birth of their daughter, Maci Jene Heise. Maci was born Tuesday, June 3, and weighed 6lbs. 9ozs. Maci is Mike and Stacy's first child and my 5th granddaughter; she is adorable and looks just like her father. Congrats Mike and Stacy and welcome to the world Maci.

4th of July Holiday Closing

We will be closed on Friday, July 4, to celebrate Indepence Day with our families.Just a reminder that Scrapbook Studio is now CLOSED on SUNDAYS during the summer.

Welcome Princess Addyson!

Not sure how I missed this, but I forgot to publicly congratulate Shelley and Dave on the birth of their daughter, Addyson Ramsey DeJoung. Addyson is my fourth granddaughter and was born on April 16, weighing in at 6lbs. 11ozs. She is just precious. Welcome Addyson!!!

Lost My Mind?

Lost My Mind???

I am so sorry for the double post, but maybe "I have lost my mind..."I forgot to tell you about all the other Memorial Day specials we will have running in the Studio starting Saturday, May 17, and running through next Saturday, May 24.

Remember, we will be closing on Sundays for the summer beginning next Sunday, May 25. ALL Rolled Stickers are 40% off - yes, we are moving them out and never bringing them back again. Rolled stickers are a pain...people tear off the ones they want and then change their minds, kids pick off one piece of the sticker and their parents never see it happen, but we find it on the floor later.

Yes, rolled stickers have got to go.

ALL Albums are 30% off - we have ordered too many this season and we need the space. All our albums at Scrapbook Studio are quality, top of the line albums.

All Religious Patterned Papers - 30% off - with all the communions, confirmations and baptisms that are going on this time of year, we want to help you document those special occasions. Be sure to ask a sales association where our Religious section is located. All Religious Stickers in Packages - 30% off - Be sure to get those special stickers to go with your church events.

We will be heading to CHA in a few shorts months and we need to clear out some of the this merchandise so we can focus on the new releases that will be debuting at CHA.

May Update

GRADS AND DADS

It's a great time to come in and shop for Grads and Dads...we're stocked to the brim with lots of goodies, including the "Old Guys Rule" paper and stickers, personalized school paper for Merrill, Marathon, Edgar, East, West, DCE and Newman. Not to mention all the new stuff that has been arriving daily. We just got five more huge boxes today from Inque Boutique. Can't wait to open them and get all the stuff on the shelves.While you're here, check out our large selection of patriotic and cookout items for your upcoming Memorial Day activities! Be sure to shop early--we will be CLOSED on Memorial Day so that our staff can spend the holiday with family and friends.

Inventory Reduction

One of the toughest things about owning a store is knowing how much inventory to purchase. If I don't buy enough, I lose sales. If I buy too much, money is tied up, making it difficult to buy new things. Oh the struggles....Well, I overbought Quickutz dies and they are taking up a lot of space. We just have to move them out, so here is where you win, and I win.All Quickutz dies will go on sale for one week beginning Saturday, May 17 until Saturday, May 24, for 40% off. This includes the 2x2s, 4x4s, Cookie Cutters, Alphabets, and theme sets. It does not include the new 12" border dies, or the Alpha sets that are already reduced. Not only will the dies be on sale, but I am also putting the Squeeze Hand Tool on sale for $59.99. This tool normally sells for $89.99 and comes with an alphabet perfect for your layouts or cards. The alphabets purchased seperately sell for $69.99. Don't want the Squeeze? How about the Revolution for $89.99? The Revolution is a table top die cutting machine that will hold 4x4 dies, as well as 4 2x2 dies. Not to mention the new 12" platform that is capable of cutting border dies up to 12".Have I lost my mind??? Am I going out of business??? Are these bad products??? None of the above... I just need to move out the old to bring in the new. Be sure to stop by and ask for a mini demo of each of these tools. There is so much you can do with them. You don't need electricity, they are very portable to take to crops, and you can even let your kids use them without the fear of cutting themselves. How great is that for them to get school projects done.This sale will only last a week, so be sure to get your dies and tools this week.

Celebrity Guest Designer

Don't forget we have Lisa Falduto, celebrity guest designer for Cosmo Cricket, coming in to teach two more classes in June. Lisa's first two classes were a huge hit and everyone loved what she taught and what they created in her classes. What a wonderful inspiration she is...not to mention such a wonderful teacher.Her Home Sweet Home class is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, from 6p-7:30p and the cost is $20. Her Vacation Mini Album is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, from 6p-8:30p and the cost is $25. Both of these classes still have a few spots left, so call 845-8859 or stop by the Studio and sign up soon.You can check out the rest of our great classes on our website www.scrapbookstudiollc.com or stop by and see the samples in person, and grab a paper calendar to keep on your refrig.

Alaskan Cruise Give-a-way

Don't forget to stop in and fill out your entry form to win a cruise for two to Alaska.Promotion Dates: May 1, 2008-May 31, 2008Entry Rules: Contest is open to adults 18 or older in the United States or Canada. No purchase necessary to enter. One entry per person, per daily visit. Void where prohibited. Winning:The drawing will be held, and winner announced on June 5, 2008. .Prize Package:Airfare for two from anywhere in the continental U.S. to Seattle, WashingtonOne night pre-cruise hotel stay at the Sheraton Seattle DowntownA Veranda Stateroom for two, including classes, on the Celebrity Alaska 7 night Hubbard Glacier Cruise August 22-29, 2008, and all applicable taxes. Prize includes 4 classes per person.
Here is the fine print from the poster:This May, one lucky customer from 50 select Crafter's Home stores in the U.S. and Canada will win an all expense paid trip for 2 aboard the Celebrity Cruise Ship Infinity to the Hubbard Glacier August 22-29th. We will have the entry forms in the store starting May 1st.If you would like to book the cruise for yourself.The price of the cruise and 4 class package is:$1551.98 -inside stateroom- reduced to $1441.98$1806.98 -oceanview stateroom- reduced to $1651.98$2056.98- Veranda Stateroom-reduced to $1991.98You can take a non-scrapping companion for:$1206.98-inside stateroom$1416.98-oceanview statemroom$1756.98-veranda stateroom.You can call 1-877-419-1783 or email info@craftingcruises.com for more information. Their website is www.craftingcruises.com.There are only two stores from Wisconsin that are participating in this give-a-way, and Scrapbook Studio is one of them. I hope someone from my store wins!

Tonic Studios

Tonic Studios has just produced two webisodes demonstrating their new products. One webisode is for the Shape Mate cutting system for cutting circles, ovals, rounded squares and border designs. The Shape Mate cutting system is very cool - less bulking than that other brands, and oh so easy to use. Take a look at what you can do with this system:

Circle of Life

http://sbl.tvweekly .com/player. php?e809ebb483d7 3d1f169f64913db0 4f55y6614The other webisodes is a demonstration on what you can do with their new border system and punches. The possibilities are endless; check this out:

One-Two Punch

http://sbl.tvweekly .com/player. php?499fef60c4bb 873efde9672598e8 3d7cw1004We have most of these products in stock ready for you to use on your cards and layouts, a few of the punches will be arriving early next week. Stop by and see the samples we have made up in the Studio.

Reminder

Just wanted to remind you that we still have a few spots left in Saturday's Guest Designer classes. Lisa Falduto, designer for Cosmo Cricket, will be at Scrapbook Studio on Saturday, May 10, to teach two great classes.

The first class is called Home Sweet Home, and Lisa will be using several techniques to create layouts and cards using Cosmo Cricket's Flouriste Collection. This class is $20 and begins at 10AM.

The second class is a Mini Vacation Album. Again, Lisa will be teaching several "unique" techniques to create a mini album using Cosmo Crickets, Get Happy Collection. This class will begin at 1:30PM.

Can't make a Saturday class? Lisa will be returning in June to teach this classes in the evening. Please check the calendar on our website www.scrapbookstudiollc.com to confirm the dates. Hope to see you on Saturday to give Lisa a huge welcome.

Happy National Scrapbook Day

We will be celebrating big time on Saturday, May 3, in honor of National Scrapbook Day. Can you believe they have a holiday to honor our wonderful scrapbook hobby. To start off the big weekend, we will be hosting an NSD Crop tonight (Friday, May 2) from 5p until midnight and we still have a few seats left if you need to get out and finish some projects or layouts for Mother's Day. Call the Studio at 845-8859 if you are interested. This crop will be full of food, freebies, and fun and with 7 hours, you should get plenty of scrapbooking or stamping done.On Saturday, come in beginning at 10A until noon, and take 20% off your entire purchase. Come in between Noon and 2P and take 15% off your entire order. Come in between 2p and 4P and get 10% off your entire order. So, no matter what time you come in the savings will be great. (Some restrictions do apply).We will have door prize drawings, free gifts with purchase and several make 'n takes in which we will be demonstrating the different cutting systems including the Revolution, the Squeeze, the Cuttlebug and the Big Shot. And the icing on the cake to this day, QuicKutz is releasing four awesome new limited edition gift sets. Only limited quantities of these

Gift Sets are available. The new Gift Sets are:

1. Mademoiselle - Classic Complete Cookie Cutter set
2. Exotic Island - Cookie Cutter Grand Unicase3. Fiesta - Cookie Cutter Classic Complete4. Chopstick - Mini Complete (2x2 dies)Each set retails for just $99.99. But on National Scrapbook Day our special to you is buy all 4 and receive 10% OFF. Be sure to ask us about the "Around the World" QuicKutz Sweepstakes promo. The new 12" platform for the QuicKutz Revolution will also be available on Tuesday, May 5th according to UPS. This will open up a whole new realm of cutting possibilities for the Revolution, especially with the new 12" border dies, also coming on Tuesday. Remember to pre-order your platform before Tuesday to receive a free border die valued at $24.99.

Other QuicKutz Specials this Weekend:

* Revolution $99.99* Squeeze $69.99* Biography Alpha $119.99 * Rockstar Alpha $39.99 (No QuicKutz Club discounts on these specials)
Isn't National Scrapbook Day wonderful!
We hope to see you sometime on Saturday.

Celebrity Guest Designer Coming to Scrapbook Studio
We still have a few spots left for our Guest Celebrity Designer, Lisa Falduto's classes, for next Saturday, May 10, and again in June. Be sure to stop by the Studio or call us at 715-845-8859 to sign up for one or both of these classes.Here is a personal note from Lisa, describing a little more about her classes. You can also check out the sneak peek on her blog http://lisafalduto.blogspot.com

Hello! I am so very excited to be teaching some upcoming Cosmo Cricket classes at the Scrapbook Studio in Wausau, WI. The last Cosmo Cricket classes I taught were at a large convention in Minneapolis and out of 5 classes with 200 total seats available, all sold out within 10 minutes of registration opening! So you can see how wildly popular they are! Make sure to call Jeanne at the Studio and sign up over the phone (715-845-8859) so you don't miss out. http://www.scrapbookstudiollc.com/ Cosmo Cricket is one of the hottest companies out there in the Scrapbooking world and is owned by some fantastic folks. If you don't believe me, just visit the Cosmo Cricket blog. They are so much fun and just all around great people! A company I am very proud to be designing and teaching for!

http://www.cosmocricket.blogspot.com/ I will also give you a link below to the Cosmo Cricket website so you can browse the awesome product they have offered over the past 2 years. In the Wausau classes we will be using the brand new Get Happy and Fleuriste collections. So Wausau, you are getting some of the hottest classes with the latest releases from Cosmo Cricket!

http://www.cosmocricket.com/ If we get a great response from Central Wisconsin, I will gladly come back to do more Cosmo Cricket classes! Make sure to get signed up today! See you in Wausau! Lisa

Win a Cruise Getaway to Alaska
From May 1-31, 2008 -- You can enter to win a scrapbooking cruise for two to Alaska at more than 50 local participating Crafter's Home Stores nationwide. There are only two participating Crafter's Home stores in Wisconsin and we are proud to be one of them. COME IN AND REGISTER TO ENTER EVERYDAYThis giveaway is open to adults 18 or over in the United States and Canada. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY, and VOID where prohibited by law. Entries are limited to one entry per person per daily visit to a brick & mortar Crafter's Home Store. Odds of winning will vary based upon the total number of entries received. Prize package will be drawn at random on June 5th. Winner will be notified by local store. Cruise package may be substituted for $4,500 Gift Card. The Owners, Employees and their families of Crafter's Home, and their participating stores are not eligible to win.COME AND SEE US EVERY DAY!

NEWS ALERT! - Note from Lisa

A big Cosmo Cricket wave!

I am getting so excited to visit the Scrapbook Studio and teach some very special classes for all of you! I have been very busy creating two fun and memorable classes. You won't want to miss either of them! The last time I taught for Cosmo Cricket was in Minneapolis and our classes sold out 10 minutes after registration opened. Can you tell how popular Cosmo Cricket is?

I want to share a very special sneak peek link for you below to my blog which will give you a sneak peek of each class I am offering at the Studio. The mini vacation album has pieces that pull out and flip inside! (actually if you look at the front cover there is a pocket that holds an arrow piece that pulls out)! The layout class also has some moving features on the pages and will feature your home.

I am honored to be asked to come and teach at the Scrapbook Studio and look forward to sharing Cosmo Cricket product with you! The neat thing about both items is that they can be remade over and over again using different papers. Once you have the techniques down you can repeat them in so many ways!

I look forward to seeing and teaching all of you very soon!

Lisa
http://lisafalduto.blogspot.com/

April/May Newsletter

New Summer Hours

We just want to remind you that beginning Sunday, May 25 (Memorial Weekend), Scrapbook Studio will be closed on Sundays throughout the summer months.

We will continue to be closed on Mondays as usual.

We will also be closed on Sunday, May 11, in honor of Mother's Day. We hope all you Mother's have a wonderful day with your loved ones.

Celebrity Guest Designer

OK ladies she's coming to Scrapbook Studio…Lisa Falduto, celebrity designer for many companies including Cosmo Cricket (one of our favorite companies) is coming to teach at Scrapbook Studio.

Lisa will be here on Saturday, May 10, teaching two classes, back to back, showcasing the new Cosmo Cricket lines.

The first class begins at 10a until noon, and will be Home Sweet Home layouts and cards using Cosmo Cricket's new Fleuriste collection. At 1:30a until 3:30p she will be teaching a mini Vacation Album using the Get Happy collection from Cosmo Cricket. Not only will she teach you these projects, she will showcase many different techniques to help you use the tools and products you may already have, but don't know how to use, or have never used.
Lisa will also return on Tuesday, June 3, from 6p - 8p teaching the Home Sweet Home class, and again on Wednesday, June 10, from 6p to 8p, to teach the mini Vacation Album, for those of you who can’t make it on a Saturday.

We are so excited to have a celebrity teach at our Studio. This is quite an honor and I just hope we can show our support for Lisa so she will return again. Lisa is a very talented instructor and designer and has a great following. You can see some of her work at:
Scrapbook Resumes
Her Blog
As you know, seats are limited in the Studio, so be sure to sign up quickly before these classes are sold out.

PS - If you sign up for one of Lisa's classes, and can tell us how Cosmo Cricket got its name when you sign up, you will receive a free gift from the Studio...a very nice gift I might add that totals more than the class fee.

Don't delay, call or stop in to sign up for these very great classes, by a fantastic designer from Cosmo Cricket.

May/June Class Kick-Off

Don't forget, this Tuesday, April 29, we will be hosting our May/June Class Kick-Off. These events are always a great time, with food, drinks, discounts, and more.
Stop by the Studio anytime between 6p and 8p to preview the classes that will be held in May and June. Our teachers will be available to answer questions, help you with your supply list and showcase their classes.

Remember, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Graduation, and end of school are always the perfect time to make gifts for your loved ones and of course, the favorite teacher. We have all of these covered in our classes and what could be a better gift than a homemade gift.

For every class you sign up for at the Class Kick-Off, you will receive a 10% discount off that class.

New Cardstock Company - Core d'nations is here We made the decision to bring in a new cardstock company that is better than Bazzill. It is called Core d'nations and it is fantastic. This versatile cardstock gives you at least three or more ways to use it. The texture is very similar to Bazzill, but it has a core color that allows you to sand, tear, emboss or distress it to give you another color in the core of the paper (the middle).

For those of you who liked Die Cuts with a View, that has a white core middle, you will love this new cardstock. It is the same price as Bazzill, but has triple the value.

BAZZILL SALE!!!

With the addition of the new Core d'nations cardstock, we must get rid of all the Bazzill. We are selling it off at a special price, just to get rid of it. Stop by and get your favorite colors before it is gone. At 10 sheets for $4.00 it is sure to go fast - that is 40 cents a sheet. However, you must purchase in increments of at least 10 sheets for that special price.

Now is the time to stock up if you are a Bazzill fanatic. Not only will we not sell it anymore, but they announced a price increase as of June 1.

National Scrapbook DayWe still have a few spots left for our Friday Night National Scrapbook Day Crop on May 2.

If you are interested in having a great time, getting great deals, freebies, food, drinks, fun, games and more, be sure to sign up for our Friday night crop in honor of National Scrapbook Day. This promises to be a ball, with all sorts of free stuff from our vendors.

Not to mention the great company you will be in with all the fun ladies that attend these crops. Space is limited so be sure to sign up soon. This crop is only a week away.

In honor of National Scrapbook Day, Saturday, May 3, Scrapbook Studio will be having several make 'n takes for you to participate in. We will have hourly raffles, give-a-ways and of course lots of stuff on sale. Be sure to stop by the Studio on National Scrapbook Day to get great deals, lots of fun and plenty of sales.

We can't wait to celebrate the most famous day of the year for Scrapbookers.

Alaskan Cruise Give-A-Way Is Here You Could WIN an Alaskan Cruise!

May Cruise Giveaway

Promotion Dates: May 1, 2008-May 31, 2008

Entry Rules: Contest is open to adults 18 or older in the United States or Canada. No purchase necessary to enter. One entry per person, per daily visit. Void where prohibited.

Winning:The drawing will be held, and winner announced on June 5, 2008.

Prize Package:Airfare for two from anywhere in the continental U.S. to Seattle, Washington. One night pre-cruise hotel stay at the Sheraton Seattle Downtown. A Veranda Stateroom for two, including classes, on the Celebrity Alaska 7 night Hubbard Glacier Cruise August 22-29, 2008, and all applicable taxes. Prize includes 4 classes per person.

Here is the fine print from the poster:This May, one lucky customer from 50 select Crafter's Home stores in the U.S. and Canada will win an all expense paid trip for 2 aboard the Celebrity Cruise Ship Infinity to the Hubbard Glacier August 22-29th. We will have the entry forms in the store starting May 1st.

QuicKutz News QuicKutz 12" Platform Coming Soon

We heard from QK and they are getting ready to ship the new 12" Platform everyone has been waiting for. If you haven't pre-ordered, now is the time to do so. Only those that pre-ordered will receive the free 12" die (a $24.99 value). Once the Platforms are in the store, this offer will be void.

New May Release from QK

We have received the new May Gift Sets from QuicKutz and let me tell you, they are adorable. Four fabulous alphabets each in their own unique packaging. They are part of the "Around the World" dies and are a Limited Edition. Quickutz sold out of them in two days, so we can't order anymore.

These are not to be released until May 3, but if you are in the Studio before then, be sure to ask for a Sneak Peek. I only received 4 of each, so if you want one, you better stop by quick and pre-order. They are each priced at $99.99 and are calledChopsticksExotic IslandFiestaMademoiselleCall or stop by if you would like a set or two.

Revolution Sale

QuicKutz has done it again. They put their Revolution on sale and that is a good thing - you can now purchase the Revolution for $89.99 - it retails for $149.99.

We still have a few Rockstar Cookie Cutter Alphabets available for $39.99, and the Limited Edition of Sophisticate for $49.99.

Father's Day Charity Card Contest OK all you card makers...now is the time to concentrate your efforts on making the best Father's Day card ever. We will begin taking entries for the Charity Card Contest on May 1. All cards must be related to Father's Day and judging will begin May 10, ending on June 10, so you can get your cards back before Father's Day.

This Charity Card Contest has been so much fun the past two times we have done it...more importantly we have raised money for two different Charities in the Wausau area. What a great thing you ladies have done to help our community. You should be very proud of yourselves. I know we are proud of you for all your support of this great event.

Remember, turn in your cards before May 10, vote on your favorite card for a penny a vote (feel free to throw in a nickel, dime or quarter) and the rest is history. The card with the most money will be the winning card.

Even though we do have a grand prize winner, everyone of you is a winner and gets a small token of appreciation from Scrapbook Studio.

Please help us out again, and bring in your cards for our Charity Card Contest. Let us know if you have a favorite local charity you would like the money to go to from this contest.

April Update

Trash 2 Treasure Update

As it stands now, we do not have enough participation to hold our semi-annual Trash 2 Treasure Sale, so it looks like we might have to cancel this event for the weekend of April 19 and 20. If you have been thinking about selling some of your slightly used items, but still haven't made up your mind, now is the time to decide. If we don't get at least 6 more people to participate by Friday, we will have to cancel. We will keep you posted if it is going to take place or not.

Sale Continues This Week

Due to the flu bug that really hit me hard, I had to close the Studio at 3:15 on Sunday. I got home at 3:30, had a temp of 102.4 and went right to bed, sleeping until 6:00am today. I feel better today, but still have low grade temp...thank goodness I have the day off. To make up for the early closing, we will extend the sale going on at the Studio for the rest of this week. Remember, 30% - 70% OFF all items on the side tables and back tables.In addition, you will still receive a free album for every $25 or more (pre-tax of course) you spend. These albums are just adorable and are such a great size for individual events. Again, I do apologize for closing early on Sunday, but sometimes it can't be helped.

Revolution 12" Platform Tool

It's a brand new Revolution... Get a FREE 12" border die!

QuicKutz has designed a 12" platform for the Revolution Tool that enables you to cut several dies at once... as well as brand new Border Dies that are 12 inches long!Prepay for your 12" Platform set, only $39.99 at Scrapbook Studio, and get a FREE hearts border die--an incredible $24.99 value!With an interchangeable 12" platform in the Revolution, you can die cut the new collection of 12" Border Dies, up to three standard 4" dies, as many as ten standard 2" dies, several Cookie Cutter dies, or longer strings of typeset Cookie Cutter Alphabet Dies. The choice is yours--you have a linear FOOT with which to play, create and cut!The 12-inch Platform set includes a 12" platform, 12" cutting mat, and easy instructions for changing the platform (no tools necessary). All for only $39.99!PREPAY for your platform today and get your first border die for FREE! Supplies for this hot new item are extremely limited--don't delay! QuicKutz starts shipping the 12" platforms in May. This offer expires April 29, 2008. Cannot be combined with any other offer. While supplies last.

Guess what arrived this week?

We are unloading boxes everyday with new products from CHA. It is like Christmas for us...some of the wonderful releases are:

Cosmo CricketNestibilities (brass dies to use with any cutting system that emboss also)
The Enveloper (make your own envelopes, boxes, cards)
Making Memories,
Pinecone Press,
SEI
Technique Tuesday
Tonic's new Craft-Mate cutting system
Paper Salon (a new vendor for us)
Brownlow's Gifts (a new vendor for us)

Still waiting on Basic Grey - go figure, Hampton Arts, Creative Imaginations, K& Co., and several others!

Happy Spring!

Where has the time gone??? Easter has come and gone and we didn't even send out an Easter newsletter. We do apologize for that mishap; we didn't mean for it to slip by so quick. Anyway, Spring is here now. We can almost feel it by the melting snow, the grass beginning to show, and the weather getting a bit warmer. But, if you really want to see spring, be sure to check out all the new products at the Studio. Spring is definitely in the air with all the cute new spring lines coming in. We have a ton of things going on at the Studio in the next few months that we are really excited about. We are starting with a slam-bang spring clearance sale, our semi-annual Trash 2 Treasure Sale, Our Class Kick-Off, National Scrapbook Day, an extra Special Guest Apprearance, and it just goes on and on from there. Read on to find out what is happening at the Studio.

Spring Cleaning Sale - or SALE OF THE YEAR
OK Ladies - this is the SALE OF THE YEAR for Scrapbook Studio. We are cleaning out the Studio to make room for all the new products arriving. If you have been in the Studio lately, you know we need more space. We have gone through the paper racks and cleaned out everything that is over abundant or had less than 5 sheets of paper. We scoured the racks to eliminate the stickers and embellishment that are stragglers and putting them in the clearance section (but they are so darn cute I keep telling my employees - they tell me to get rid of it). Not to mention the foam stamps, paints, tools, etc. that are taking up room. The time has come for us to clean up, clear up and tidy up the Studio. Even my loyal customers tell me it is getting too crowded and I should find a bigger space. That tells me that I am a pack rat and things must GO.So, starting Tuesday, April 1 (no fooling) through Sunday, April 6, you will find many items on the work area tables at a reduction of at least 30% to 40% off. All items on the sale table (in the back area) will be reduced to 50% to 70% off. Now is the time to stock up big.
As an added bonus, anyone spending at least $25 (pre-tax of course) will receive a 6x12 album free. These albums retail for $12.99. Supplies are limited so hurry in soon to get your free gift.

Trash 2 Treasure Sale
We still have room for more participants in our semi annual Trash 2 Treasure Sale scheduled for Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20.This is the perfect opportunity for you to sell your gentle used scrapbook or stamping items that you no longer use, need, or want. The procedure is pretty simple, we charge a $10 fee for you to rent space in our Studio to sell those items you want to sell. In exchange for this fee, we take care of everything - advertising, manning the tables, collecting the money, distributing the money and we do not hackle with customers on the price you marked. You don't have to be here to do a thing. Just drop off your items and leave the rest to us. Whatever you sell, you will receive a Scrapbook Studio Gift Certificate in the amount of your sales to be used to buy new items in the Studio. What more could you ask for!!! You are respsonsible for marking your items with the specific price and your initials on each item. You must pre-register in order to have your initials validated and you must have your items into the Studio by Wednesday or Thursday before the sale. Everyday we have customers tell us they have enough stuff to open their own scrapbook store and we kinda laugh and ask...are you using it all??? Of course not - so get rid of it to someone who can use it. There are many beginner scrapbookers and stampers out there that would love to have the stuff you no longer use. Let them buy it at a bargain price and you can get new stuff.If you would like to participate in the spring Trash 2 Treasure Sale, call the Studio at 845-8859 or stop by with your registration fee. Not interested in selling, but would like to buy some gentle used stuff. Be sure to be at the Studio bright and early Saturday, April 19, to get the first look at all the great items. Remember, ALL SALES ARE CASH ONLY. We can't run checks or credit cards for rummage sale items, so be sure to bring your cash. The parking is tight, the lines are long, but it is well worth it for the bargains. We are working on ways to separate the tables and putting them in different locations, so it isn't so congested in the one area. We also request that no strollers be brought into the Studio on Saturday. We hope we can find a way...if the weather would cooperate, we could even have it outside in the side parking lot, which is an option. Let's hope for good weather.

Easter Charity Card Contest
Congratulations to Joy - her card was the winning card in our Easter Charity Card Contest. What a fun time this was. We had 16 cards entered into the contest and collected over $46.00 to donate to The Women's Community in Wausau. Together with a matching donation from Sandy and Jeanne, we will send a check to The Women's Community for $92.00. Way to go.We are now making a call for Father's Day Cards for our Charity Card contest. Start working on your cards now...we will have more details soon. Again, thanks to everyone who participated in this worthwhile event.

National Scrapbook Day
It is that time of year when we need to step up to the plate and get your scrap on (or stamp on, or papercrafting on) for National Scrapbook Day on May 3rd. We actually plan on celebrating for 3 days this year. Check out what we have going on and come on in!!On Friday, May 2nd we will host a crop from 5pm til midnight. Work away in our great studio space and get lots done! You will receive a fantastic (if I do say so myself) goodie bag, there will be food, beverages, and of course lots of raffles. Would it be National Scrapbook Day without raffles? Cost for this fun evening is $15.00The festivities continue on Saturday, May 3rd with a crop from 9am til 9pm. This day also includes a wonderful goodie bag (different if you also come on Friday), a free make ‘ take project and more raffles. Continental breakfast and dinner is included, lunch is on your own. Remember the tables will be full of chocolate at all times. Cost for this day away is $30.00
On Sunday, May 4th, we will continue to crop from 10am until 4pm. We will include another great goodie bag, more raffles, and lunch will be included. The Cost for this day away is $15.00. You can sign up for all three days and leave your supplies set up over night, how nice! Or sign up for just one day or two days; – whatever fits your schedule.
As always when you crop in our Studio you have the availability to use all non consumable items; punches, die cut systems, cutters, templates, etc. and you can shop as you work, you have a store full of inspiration at your disposal. Remember, space is limited so be sure to grab a friend and sign up soon. Call the Studio at 845-8859 if you need more information.

QuicKutz Amazing Sale
Do you have a portable cutting machine? A QuicKutz, Sizzix, Big Shot, Cuttlebug? If you do own one of these machines, you may want to take advantage of this sale. The new April Quickutz release will be available for purchase on Tuesday, April 1! We're told that this release is truly a "limited edition" – Around the World in 80 dies. Between April 1 and April 7, if you buy one of the new 2x2 releases, you can purchase a retired die at 50% off - must be of equal or lesser value. We also have another "special offer"---the brand new Quickutz "Rock Star” Alphabet set, which sells for $69.99, is available at Scrapbook Studio for $39.99. We will also have the “Sophisticate” Alphabet and stamp set on sale for $49.99 that normally retails for $119.99. Be sure to pick up one of each, because when they are gone, they are gone.
Remember, as an added bonus, anyone spending at least $25 (pre-tax of course) will receive a 6x12 album free. These albums retail for $12.99. Supplies are limited so hurry in soon to get your free gift.

FREE Scrapbooking 101 Classes in April
Do you know someone interested in learning how to scrapbook but is afraid to start? Are you ready to get going, but you're a little nervous to dig in? Do you make cards, or have you done some projects---and you think you might want to begin preserving your memories?Join us for a "Scrapbooking 101” class in April. We have two scheduled; one on April 9th and one on April 30th. These classes begin at 6p and end around 8p. These classes are FREE, but you must register in advance to participate. Give us a call at 845-8859, if you are interested in learning how to safely preserve your past, present or future memories. What a great gift to give your family and friends...memories of their life.

May and June Class Kick Off
Mark your calendars for our exciting May and June Class Kick-Off. We will be hosting this event on Tuesday, April 28, beginning at 6p. Come in anytime between 6p and 8p to sign up for the classes of your choice. For every class you sign up for, you will receive 10% off the class fee.We have plenty of great new classes coming up, inluding a Special Guest Designer who will be teaching four classes in May and June. Our class kick-off promises to be a good time, with food, beverages and fun for all. This month, we wll also have a free make n' take for you to participate in when you arrive.

Special Guest Appearance
Scrapbook Designer and Instructor Lisa Falduto is coming to Scrapbook Studio! Lisa has worked with scrapbooking manufacturers across the country teaching classes at large events and designing projects for marketing purposes. Now she has agreed to drop in Scrapbook Studio to spread the love of Papercrafting and offer us some very special Cosmo Cricket classes in May and June! You can see Lisa’s work in various scrapbooking magazines and idea books and her written work appears in Chicken Soup for the Scrapbooker’s Soul. Watch for more information coming soon about her special classes. You will want to sign up right away because only a limited amount of seats will be available to spend some time learning from Lisa! For more information about Lisa you can visit her online resume at www.scrapbookresumes.com/LisaFalduto

Guess What Arrived This Week?
We are unloading boxes everyday with new products from CHA. It is like Christmas for us...some of the wonderful releases are:Cosmo CricketNestibilities (brass dies to use with any cutting system that emboss also)The Enveloper (make your own envelopes, boxes, cards)Making Memories, Pinecone Press, SEITechnique TuesdayTonic's new Craft-Mate cutting systemPaper Salon (a new vendor for us)Brownlow's Gifts (a new vendor for us)Still waiting on Basic Grey - go figure, Hampton Arts, Creative Imaginations, K& Co., and several others.

Cruise Give Away
Details are still being worked on and more information should be here soon, but look forward to an Alaskan Cruise Give-a-way in May...this will only be happening at paticiating Crafter's Home stores like ours.We are proud to be a Crafter's Home Membership Store.

stay tuned!

our first 'real' post coming soon!