October 19, 2011

PAY IT FORWARD WEEKEND @ SCRAPBOOK EXPO - W. PALM BEACH (WOW)


WOW!  We survived the Scrapbook Expo last weekend.  Not only did we survive but we made so many new friends.  It was great to put faces (real-life bodies & faces) to names.  Thank you all who came out and dropped by our booth to shop, do a make & take or just to introduce yourself.  We sold out of so many things but we still have a lot of merchandise.  If there was something you saw at the show that you would be interested in and for whatever reason you did not purchase, let me know and I'll try to get it for you or point you in the right direction


PAY IT FORWARD
1st Make&Take Day2
1st Make&Take Day 1:
Sheila
I want to say that this show left me with a renewed outlook on Scrapbooking & Crafting in general.  I realize how this wonderful hobby that we share can bring so many different people together.  I witnessed first-hand the wonder of "pay-it-forward."  For those of you that came by on Friday you may not have had the opportunity to meet my wonderful cousin Vanessa that volunteered to help both Friday & Saturday.  This is because we noticed that our "booth neighbor" was all alone because her volunteer never showed up on Thursday for set-up day and Friday for the actual show.  Although it was a good thing, poor Marina was being consumed by customers crowding into her booth.  So, Vanessa volunteered to give her a hand.  You may have gone by this booth "Mon Ami Gabby."  If you did you found my cousin Vanessa up to her elbows in gorgeous trim & ribbons.  She spent the whole day with Marina and Marina was so very grateful.  The following morning (Sat.) as we are setting up our make & takes for the day and with only 5 minutes before opening, I realize that we did not have enough paper rosettes for the day.  OH NO!  Vanessa remembers that yesterday Marina made these gorgeous crepe paper flowers with the crepe paper that she sells and tells me they would look great on our make & take; as well as offer a different look for those that did not like the spooky eyeballs on our original tag.  I hustle over to Marina & tell her my dilemma.  She literally drops everything that was in her hands, pulls out the prettiest purple crepe paper and within 30 seconds makes this amazing purple flower.  I squeeed!  She showed me how to make the flower (super easy) & gave me a roll of the paper.  I couldn't thank her enough.  And all she could say was, you saved me yesterday!  How quickly "pay it forward" came.  My next dilemma was to find the double stick tape that I need to make the flower.  I ran up & down every aisle to every booth in the whole expo. No such luck.  Finally, when I was about to give up, the first booth in the first aisle by the front door had double stick tape.   (I believe it was Sparkle n' Sprinkle)  Not just tape, they had 2" tape - YAY!!!  I told her my problem, she pulls out this GINORMOUS roll of 2" tape and says here you go - 50% of the original price!  Bless you!  I run back to my booth and begin to prepare the beautiful flowers we were about to present as our NEW make & take.  All I can say is "everything happens for a reason."  Several people bypassed our make & take on Friday because they were not interested in making a "spooky eye tag" no matter what techniques we were teaching.  Well, not on Saturday.  At one point I had to give up my chair because we had people lining up to make our tag.  (SQUEEEE!)  7 crafters at a time around the table.  Poor Vanessa, she handled it like a pro.  We had crafters as young as 6 all the way to seniors.  No one left that table without having learned at least one new technique or tip.  All-in-all it was a great day.  Our booth was packed with shoppers & crafters - never a dull moment.  Now for more "pay-it-forward" moments.  Marina (Mon Ami Gabby) had to run to her truck and restock her beautiful purple crepe paper because she ran out.  Everyone loved the flowers and we just pointed them across the way to purchase the paper from her of course.  Then, right before closing I had a customer that tried to buy my very used 2" roll of double sided tape from me because the booth where I purchased it had sold out as well.  Every time someone asked what tape we were using we indicated it was from the 1st booth in the 1st aisle.  (PAID IT FORWARD!)

So you see my friends, always lend a helping hand.  You never know when it will come right back to you.  Keep on crafting... Much Love!






















March 2, 2011

Beach Book class - Coming Soon!!!

Sneak Peek at the Beach Book class we are working on - coming soon!  It's a big one... so get ready.  This book is approximately 9 1/2" x 11" and has 6 different shaped pages.  The front cover is a castle and there is a beach ball, beach pail & wave page as well.  The one pictured is one of the 2 solid pages.  If you are interested in this class please let us know asap. There are only 10 spots available. Class date will be announced some time next week once the book is completed. We truly LOVE this book and you will too. Much Love ~Angie & Jackie
BEACH BOOK CLASS
Date: TBA (next couple of weeks)
Cost: TBA

February 27, 2011

GREAT TIME @ the CROP N SHOP

Just a little follow up on the Crop 'n' Shop event... What can I say after 6 hours at the crop?  We ate, we cropped, we chit-chatted, shared ideas & techniques, won prizes & made new friends.  Welcome to the family Angela & Sandy!  Thank you all for coming out: Kandi, Ann, Annabelle, Ruth, Angela & Sandy.  Jackie & I are looking forward to our next crop &/or workshop with all of you & the ones that didn't make it this time.  Remember, if there is any product or technique that you would like us to get or teach - don't hesitate to let us know.  We want you all to be happy & up-to-date with the latest & greatest!  Keep an eye out for our next crop &/or workshop!  Much Love, Angie & Jackie

February 24, 2011

SHOP 'N CROP 'TIL YOU DROP!

Hi Ladies!  We will be having a $5 Shop 'n Crop 'til You Drop on Friday 2/25/11.  Starts at 6:30PM until ????
Light refreshments will be served.  Come comfy if you like.  We have many new items in stock for you to see & purchase if you like.  This will be held at 8074 SW 205th Terrace.  (Casa Pino)  Much Love, Ang & Jack

February 16, 2011

WOOHOO - "SEW EASY" IN THE HOUSE!

The much anticipated and very "out-of-stock" SEW EASY Stitch Piercer Tool from Memory Keepers HAS ARRIVED!  WOOHOO!  Get your orders in and spread the word because there aren't many to go around.  We also received the Piercer Mat and 5 of the 6 attachment heads. We have 2 "CINCHES" in stock as well as the Silver Wire Binders.  We have the very cool Heart Attack Distressing Tool, the Magnetic Twist Trimmer Combo, the Brad Setting Tool & Rub-on Tool as well.  As far as I know - most of these items are SOLD OUT everywhere - but NOT HERE!  Click on the pictures below to enlarge for better view.  We'll be waiting to hear from you but don't wait too long!!!  If you  order the SewEasy, Cinch or Magnetic Twist Trimmer provide us with your email and we will send you a full color guide with instructions, tips & tricks and stitching guide FREE!


Much Love, Angie & Jackie


Sew Easy Stitch Piercer w/Straight Head Attachment
(& Free Needle)
Item# 71053-0 $7.99
SewEasy Head / Hem
Item# 71057-8 $2.99
SewEasy Head / Cross
Item# 71054-7 $2.99


SewEasy Head / Zig Zag
Item# 71055-4 $2.99

SewEasy Head / Scallop
Item# 71056-1 $2.99
(NOT IN STOCK)
SewEasy Head / Burst
Item# 71058-5 $2.99

SewEasy Head / Blanket
Item# 71059-2 $2.99

SewEasy Head Piercing Mat
Item# 71060-8 $7.99


The Cinch Bindery Tool
Item# 71000-4 $99.99
The Cinch Wire Binders - Silver (1in.)
2pk / 10 1/2"
Item# 71009-7 $2.99

Heart Attack Distressing Tool
Item# 71052-3 $5.99
Magnetic Twist Trimmer Combo Pack
Item# 70959-6 $19.99
Brad Setting Tool
Item# 71045-5 $6.99
Rub On Tool
Item# 70952-7 $5.99

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February 15, 2011

NEW STICKLES BACK IN STOCK & WE R MEMORY KEEPERS ON ITS WAY!

Hi all!!!!  It's been a while but I have GRRREAT news... the 9 NEW STICKLES COLORS ARE BACK IN STOCK!!!  Woohoo... just received them yesterday so place your orders.  There are only 5 sets of all 9 colors left.  You can buy them individually as well - you are not forced to buy all 9 colors. We also have the New Mister 2oz. bottles.  These come empty so you can create your own glimmery "mist" colors or use to spray on water or alcohol onto your projects.  Very handy.  If you make your own perfect pearls mists or glimmer mists and you use mini-misters you'll love the bigger sized version so you won't have to re-make & refill your mists so often.

Also, we ordered a few things from We R Memory Keepers: The Cinch Bindery Tool, Sew Easy Piercer tool with all 6 attachment heads & the Piercing Mat, Magnetic Twist Trimmer Combo, Rub-on Tool and the Brad Setter.  Please make sure you place your orders asap because there will be limited amounts of these items in stock.

If you have any questions about these or any other products please don't hesitate to contact us by commenting here or via our Facebook page (A Scrapbook Life) or via email. (ascrapbooklife@aol.com)

Thanx for looking and for sharing us with your friends!  Have a beautiful day!  Much Love, Angie & Jackie

January 25, 2011

NEW RANGER STICKLES - SOLD OUT! Reorders coming soon!

Just a quick note to announce that ALL the sets of the 9 new colors from the original order have SOLD OUT! We will be placing a new order tomorrow. Please, don't miss out again. You don't want to be left out... Or left on "backorder limbo". You can review the colors on a previous blog where they were originally announced. Also, place your pre-orders for the other Tim Holtz products that are being released & the New Bo Bunny lines. Much Love! ~Angie & Jackie

Running out of NEW STICKLES COLORS! HURRY!

Good morning!  Just a little note to let you all know that the 9 NEW STICKLES colors are almost out.  We only have 2 complete sets left - so grab 'em up quick!  Who knows how soon they will be available again.  Don't miss out on the amazing new colors.  They are great for SPRING!  Much Love ~A & J

January 21, 2011

AS IF... there wan't enough excitement already...

RANGER has a bunch of CHA-WINTER NEW RELEASES!  We already received the 9 new Stickles colors - and they are gorgeous - but now there is a whole other batch of new things.  Remember that A SCRAPBOOK LIFE sells ALL Ranger products: Tim Holtz, Claudine Helmuth, Adirondack, Inkssentials, Jenni Bowlin for Ranger, select Tonic tools, Tim Holtz Alterations Dies by Sizzix & Tim Holtz stamps by Stamper's Anonymous.

FIRST, Tim Holtz is releasing an enormous amount of fun NEW PRODUCTS!!!  These products will begin shipping in February through June... the release of the products will be scattered throughout those months.  The products are from t!m's Ideology & Sizzix Alterations lines.  This means new paper stash, new embossing folders, new dies, new salvage stickers, new paper products, tools & parts & trinkets... whew... just see for yourself.  Hold on to your seats it's gonna blow your mind.  ~Angie & Jackie

This first batch is from the Tim Holtz Sizzix Alterations line - on the edge border dies, strip dies, movers & shapers dies, BIGZ dies & texture fades folders.  LOOOVE IT!  



I am loving these new banner & multi-size rosette dies.

These are movers & shapers dies.
 Magnetic Movers & Shapers dies are designed to 
punch holes and shapes anywhere you please.







The die on the left is a mover's & shaper's die designed to fit within the Artful Dwellings die to
the right of it.  So your little town can have windows if you wish.


The following are the BIGZ Dies.  These are extra large SIzzix dies that easily cut through both thick and thin materials, including cardstock, chipboard, fabric, foam, magnetic sheets, leather, metallic foil, paper, sandpaper, and everyone's favorite: Grunge!











Oops some more movers & shapers.  



Texture Fades are embossing folders.  You get 2 folders in each pack!
These are designed with deeper grooves for more prominent embossing & texture!






Just in case you didn't notice... the following are "TEXTURE TRADES" yes, trades.  These folders go perfectly with the new ATC BIGZ Die.  You can now die-cut & texture your very own (very popular)
 ATC's (artist trading cards).



 The following items are from his Ideology line.  There are all kinds of trinkets, vintage looking items, nostalgic memorabilia.  It's chock full of yummy little items to be incorporated into your work.  There is even a new CONFIGURATIONS TRAY!  There are new tissue tape designs AND a tissue tape dispenser gun.  There are even strips ring binders so you can make your own books. 
OH MY!  









OOooOOh, this looks interesting... hmmm.






And now, Paper products from the IDEOLOGY line... new paper stashes, salvage stickers, reinforcement stickers, 








Salvage stickers & reinforcements from IDEOLOGY line.








So start your pre-ordering now.  If you know & love tim holtz products you are well aware that they sell out quickly.  Let's get our orders in ASAP...  
Much Love, Angie & Jackie