ScrapHappy's ScrapHappenings

Update: Local Schools, OU, and OSU custom papers have arrived!

I know some of you been anxiously awaiting these! They are the Laserline brand custom school papers. We recieved Bixby, Jenks, Union, OU, and OSU this time. Come in and see us!

November Class and Crop Sign Ups

A big hello to all of our loyal ScrapHappy's friends!

Just a reminder - Class and crop sign ups began today at 10am. There are still a few spots left in each crop, but most are going fast. You'll definitely want to join us this month because... drumroll please.... FREE PIZZA at every Friday night crop this month!

That's right - we wanted to say a big THANK YOU for choosing to crop with us and now you don't even have to leave the building to grab dinner. That means more time for scrapbooking and more time with friends. We can't wait to see you!

A quick correction from our newsletter:

The "Scrap Your Holidays Fast" on November 9th will be replaced with a Junk It Up Layout Class. The correct information is:

Monday, November 9th 6-8pm   $30.00    Junk It Up - Retro Rockin Christmas 2-page layout

"The "Scrap Your Holidays Fast" will not be until January.

New Product!!

    On Friday we recieved quite a few boxes of goodies!

Here's a list of what came in:

• Pebbles Inc. Linnie Bell paper and stickers
• Pebbles Inc. So Tweet paper and stickers
• Pebbles Inc. Skipping Along paper and stickers
• Pebbles Inc. Downtown paper and stickers
• Moxxie Queen of the Crop paper and embellishments
• Moxxie Grid Iron (Football) paper and embellishments
• Moxxie Paradise Found paper and embellishments
• Restock of Creative Imaginations Barb Tourtillotte Birthday Papers
• Restock of Basic Grey Lemonade
• Restock of Gymnastics and Football Papers
• Restock of Bazzill In-Stitchz supplies
• Several new shades of Glimmer Mist
• And much much more!

I am anxious to see what UPS and Fed Ex bring us today!

Also don't forget to stop in for a Free Make and Take project today. It's a super cute card and we are doing a tie dye effect on flowers. Come and see us!

CKC Coupons are Here!

Stop by the store today to get a $3 off coupon for the upcoming Creating Keepsakes Convention vendor faire. While you are here stock up on some scrapbooking essentials because we've got all of our Heidi Swapp alphabets, bling, and masks on sale! Buy one, get one 50% off! This sale ends Saturday so grab em' while you can.

Congratulations to ScrapHappy's New Design Team Members

ScrapHappy's would like to first thank each and everyone of you who submitted for the Design Team call! We had many, many beautiful layouts! It was a very tough decision that was difficult to make. With that being said we are pleased to announce our new Design Team!

In no particular order, Congratulations to:

Betsy Smith

Allison Curry

Lori Paskvan

Deb Pettus

Sherri Burris

Heather Martin

Janea Pilgrim

We look forward to your sure-to-be-inspirational projects!

Thank you + a Reminder

First, I would like to say a big THANK YOU to all of our loyal customers who came out today for Technique Tuesday. It is such a treat to be able to come to work each day and see women (and the occasional gentleman!) laughing and bonding over scrapbooking. What a great hobby we all share!

Now for the reminder portion - The next make and take will take place on July 8th. Next month we will be having the FREE make and takes on WEDNESDAYS instead of Tuesdays. Our vendor of the month will be the fabulous Heidi Swapp and we will have great specials to go along with our Heidi Swapp themed projects. Get ready for some fun because our first make and take for July will be using the Invisibles products. I'm really excited about this one and I will do my best to post a sneak peek here on the blog so stay tuned!

Thanks again,

Brittany                                                                                                                                                                  

Congratulations to our Weekly Bingo Winners!

Congratulations to Anita Jordan and Stephanie Mullican! They each won a My Mind's Eye prize pack with tons of beautiful paper, border stickers, die cuts, transparency frames, and more!

Keep playing ScrapHappy's Summer Bingo for more chances to win and remember, each month we will draw for a $100 Gift Certificate! If you don't have a Bingo card yet, stop by the store to play!

Design Team Call + Answers to questions

ScrapHappy's is looking for a few great scrappers who would like to be a part of our brand new design team. We originally announced the call for designers in our weekly email that went out this morning, but we have already recieved a few questions so here is some additional information.

 

Design Team Information:

 

The design team call will be announced June 2nd with submissions due June 21st and the announcement of the team on July 1st via blog, email, and phone call. Submissions will consist of 2 layouts, one that's a summer theme, and one that showcases the applicant's individual style (any subject/theme) and will be physically brought into the store for display during the "judging" period. Each layout in the submission should have the applicant's name, phone number & email on the back.  The layouts can be a single or 2-page spread.  We would prefer 12x12 layouts, but we will accept 6x6, 8x8, 9x9, 8-1/2x11 or 12x12. The team will consist of 6 people picked by Brittany & Jamie and will serve a term of six months. Employees are not eligible for the design team. DT members will fill out a questionnaire and provide a picture to be featured on the blog and on their own page on the website. Also, members will sign an agreement that they will complete 1 layout + 1 other project with supplies in a kit provided by us each month. If they do not complete the projects they will be on probation, if they do not complete them 2 months in a row, they will be off the team. They will pick up their kit each month and have 2 weeks to complete their projects. For example, if the kit is available July 1st, the project is due by July 14th, not 2 weeks from the date they pick it up. They will be compensated by being able to keep the projects they have made after it has been on display in the store for around 3 months, sometimes less. They will also receive a store discount of 15%, if they are elite members their max discount will be 20%, not 25%. DT members are not employees of ScrapHappy's and will not receive standard ScrapHappy's employee benefits. Members of the team may receive different kits according to the designer's individual style and what displays are currently needed around the store.

Technique Tuesday - May 26th, 2009

    This week we will be exploring paper piecing with punches to make a super cute bookmark. We will have instructions posted and supplies ready for you at our Art Bar area.

    Stop by Tuesday between 3 and 6pm to get inspired and complete a cute project. This is a free drop in and go event. We can't wait to see you!

Photo A Day Challenge

Okay girls, don't act too shocked...I actually completed a layout to go with one of my photos of the day.  Christian took the picture of me and I just had to use it.  It's not the most flattering picture, but it will always bring back memories of having fun and being silly with my boys! 

         

The layout uses four sheets of coordinating paper, white card stock, two coordinating ribbons, a XL button, 3 regular buttons, and 2 small chipboard flowers.  I created a small file folder out of white card stock and matted my photo on it.  I left it open on one side so I could put a journaling  block inside.  I tied a ribbon around the left edge of the file folder.  I then matted the file folder on one of the  coordinating pieces of patterned paper.  I used foam squares to attach the piece onto the page to add a little dimension.  I also left the top open so I could add another journaling block.  I then added a piece of ribbon across the bottom of the page and embellished one corner with the XL button and the chipboard flowers.  I printed the date on white card stock and matted it on a second coordinating patterned paper.  I placed three small buttons on the top corner of the title.  The journaling is printed on white card stock and adhered to the third of the coordinating papers.  The fourth coordinating paper is used for the background of the layout.

As I was putting my layout together, the boys were asking what I was doing.  I told them about the challenge and my desire to take a year to reflect on my life. They were excited about the idea of taking a picture everyday and they are now on board with the challenge!  I will continue to keep you updated on our progress.

Melissa