The Scrapbox Studio

Scrapbox Boxing Week Sales!

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This a reminder that The Scrapbox is having a Boxing Day sale starting on Tuesday Dec 27th opening at 12pm Noon until 9pm!

All Christmas Paper & Product lines are 40% off Reg Price!

All Christmas Stamps, Dies and Embossing Folders at 30% off Reg Price!

But wait - it gets better!

Wed Dec 28th from 12pm - 9pm
All Kits (Paper Kits, Layout Kits, Card Kits) are 25% off Reg Price!

All Christmas Paper & Product lines are 50% off Reg Price!

All Christmas Stamps, Dies and Embossing Folders at 40% off Reg Price!

Thursday Dec 29th from 10am - 9pm All 6x6 Paper Pads are 25% off Reg Price!
All Christmas Paper & Product lines are 50% off Reg Price!

All Christmas Stamps, Dies and Embossing Folders at 40% off Reg Price!

Friday Dec 30th from 12pm - 9pm
All Die Cuts are 25% off Reg Price!

All Christmas Paper & Product lines are 50% off Reg Price!

All Christmas Stamps, Dies and Embossing Folders at 40% off Reg Price!

Saturday Dec 31sts from 9am - 5pm
Discount Bins are 70% off Reg Price!

All Christmas Paper & Product lines are 50% off Reg Price!

All Christmas Stamps, Dies and Embossing Folders at 40% off Reg Price!
So come early in the week to get first dibs on selection, but later in the week you save more! Or maybe you really like 6x6 paper pads - you pick the sale works for you best!

Come Play!

Store Hours at The Scrapbox through the Holidays

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Because of how the dates worked out with Christmas and other statutory holidays, we are open our normal business hours except for closing an hour early on Christmas Eve (Sat Dec 24) and New Years Eve (Sat Dec 31).

Thurs Dec 22nd 10am - 9pm (Senior & Retirement Crops)
Friday Dec 23rd 12pm - 9pm (Open Studio)
Sat Dec 24th 9am - 5pm (Open Studio)

Sun Dec 25th and on Dec 26th closed!

Tuesday Dec 27th 12pm - 9pm (Boxing Day Sale!)
Wed Dec 28th 12pm - 9pm (Kid's class at 1pm)
Thurs Dec 29th 10am - 9pm (Jenn's 2 PG LO Class at 6pm see it HERE!)
Fri Dec 30th 12pm - 9pm Open Studio and Free Make & Take
Sat Dec 31 9am - 5pm Customer Appreciation Day!

Check out our Calendar on the Scrapbox Website (Just updated) for all the fun things planned!
The Scrapbox Website

I am still getting in NEW PRODUCT, in fact yesterday I put up on the wall October Afternoon's "Farmhouse" Paper and product line and today I will be picking up new Kaiser Craft product "Miss Nelly", "Sweet Nothings" and "Madam Boutique" which can all be seen on their website HERE!

I am planning some serious clearing out of Christmas products at our Boxing Day Sale which is going to happen on Tuesday Dec 27th starting at 12pm noon.

Anyways - hope to see you around the holidays! Be safe! Be Merry!

Come Play!

Gift Ideas at The Scrapbox!

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This article was suppose to go into the weekly newsletter but it would have made it super long and hey - this is something everyone should see!

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We have lots of gift ideas for your special paper crafter on your list, or if YOU would like to be in recipient of something from The Scrapbox, we have some options!

1. You can send me your ‘wish list’ via email that will be kept in the store for your family/friends/co-workers convenience. As a bonus, they will receive YOUR MEMBER DISCOUNT on all things purchased off the list! They save and you receive! It’s win-win…

2. Send a list in with your Santa, and we can be their personal shopper! We will be happy to efficiently locate and compile your pile of Scrap-goodies while they take their ease in the Studio. We even have beautifully altered Gift Bags ready to wrap and place under your tree (for a small fee of course)!

3. The Gift Certificate – easy and fast and in any amount. You know your stocking wants one! Perfect for long distance relatives!

You’ve been a good girl this year, so you deserve goodies from The Scrapbox. Tell Santa I said so!

Come Play!

Special Advent Calendar

2011-12-05T15:59:00.000-05:00

This is long overdue blog post, and I will be the first one to admit it.

Mid October I asked a very creative lady to alter the very popular Kasier Craft Advent Calendar and after tossing the idea around abit, she agreed. It took her a few weeks to deliver this stunning result but then trying to juggle crafting into the full time job of parenting two young and active boys is a challenge, to say the least.

Without further ado, here is a picture of the Advent Calendar, as altered by Heather Millar.

This is a three dimensional project that must be seen in person to appreciate the level of detail and sheer artistry that went into creating it. I have had it in my possession since the beginning of November (i think) and it has literally stopped people in their tracks with it's uniqueness and beauty. I will have it in store to view for another few weeks, and then will be reluctantly handing it back to her for her family to enjoy in the coming years.

Heather goes into more detail on her blog Heathers Hints of Happiness as to the products she uses and the techniques and tips about doing this project. Please go visit her blog to see more pictures and possibly learn something new! I have to keep ordering more advent calendar kits in as they are selling like hotcakes, so if you are interested in picking up this kit, please call us at 613-745-2215.

Thanks again Heather - I hope that you are still willing to do more 'samples' in the future!

Tim Tags Start tonite!!!!

2011-11-30T21:30:00.000-05:00

If I am reading Tim's Blog correctly, tomorrow morning at 3:01am EST Tim will be posting his first Holiday Tag. The tension and the anticipation has been building since he made his announcement last week (well lets be honest - its been building since Halloween!!!) and I know a lot of my customers will be tuning in to see what the King of Craft has in store for us this December!

I want to help you out - you want to make the tags. I know you do! So I will repost what I wrote in my Members-only Newsletter. You may want to check it out. =)
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I want to put together (*IF POSSIBLE*) Daily Tag Kits based on Tim's 2011 Holiday Tags. I understand that the challenge to my customers is to find all of the 'stuff' without dropping a bundle each day. I am proposing that I will break open whole packages of Tim's Ideo-logy, Grunge products, Kraft glassine paper and Ranger products and create kits for purchase, and price them accordingly.

My challenge is going to be able to do this in a timely fashion but one must understand that I cannot predict what he is going to do (I wish!) and that some things I may have to order in and that can take a few days.

I will try to keep the costs of each 'kit' down to about $10 or less for each tag and will not include any 'wet' mediums of inks, paints, stains and so forth.

Also, I cannot guarantee that each kit will have the exact same 'thing'. Muse tokens all have different sayings on them - but the first person in can have first choice if you know what I mean.

The advantages to you is that you don't have to run around town to find the 'bits' you need to make a close copy of Tim's Tags, and a great deal of the prep has been taken care of already PLUS the greatly reduced cost. Because of all of this, the 15% Member discount will not apply to these kits. They will be sold for the sticker price.

If you want to be a part of this and purchase all of the kits, you can subscribe by replying to this email. I can guarantee that you will get all 12 kits (or all the kits that I am able to make) and will hold them for you. I know December is going to be busy for you but how fun would it be to whip up a tag or two in an evening of creativity?

Speaking of an evening of Creativity - on Fri December 9th, I will be hosting a Tim Holtz Tag Event!!! FREE!

I have A LOT of Tim's Dies, folders and stamps that I am happy to share with all of you! Not sure how to do a particular technique? Why not let this Ranger Certified educator help you out? I am here for you to exploit folks!!!

This will be the first time I am doing anything like this and I hope you will help by making suggestions and provide helpful feedback. Call me at the store at 613-745-2215!

Come Play!

Craft Show Artisan Mother & Daughter Combo!

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I am very excited that we will be having a very talented pair of artists attending our Craft Show this Saturday, and they happen to be Mother & Daughter! Monica & Charlotte Barney will be selling their very unique and beautiful chainmail jewellery that is all hand made!

If you would like to see more of their creations, please be sure to visit their website at Chateau Bleu Arts!

If you would like to see their beautiful art in person, please visit us at The Scrapbox this Saturday, Nov 26th from 9am - 6pm!

The Scrapbox Craft Fair Update!

2011-11-21T20:17:00.000-05:00

Greetings!

It's another fine week and I am already looking forward to the end of it - because we are doing something BRAND NEW at The Scrapbox this Saturday and that is always something exciting! This time we are doing a show of the end product, the finished craft, the handmade treasure ready to go into your home or under someone's tree!

We have 14 very talented and (even better) local artisans who can't wait to show you their beautiful creations, and I would like to introduce one right now!

Her name is Cat Laforce and she is the owner of "Littlest Mama" - a crafting business that combines her love of sewing with one of the latest smartest recycle ideas : Upcycling.

What is upcycling? (Taken from her website littlestmama.com)

It's the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value. I like to think of it as a great way to see and get use out of something I already love!

An awesome idea! After further checking out her website, I just LOVE what I see! Adorable clothing for children as well as practical! I can't wait to see it in real life! If you know of any expectant families, this is one to check out for sure this Saturday, Nov 26th at The Scrapbox Studio's First Craft Show!

And the Winners are..

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...of the Ribbon Ball, Heather Price! She was .5 of a yard off the total! In fact there were 5 people who were exactly .5 of a yard off the total, so we put their name back into the bag and drew out Heather's name...congrats Heather!

And of the Grand Prize Draw Winner is Cindy McLean! Cindy's name was drawn by my Mom, who has now been with me for the 5th year in a row (cause she was here when I opened...plus 4 Anniversaries...=)

Anyways...I have been a bit under the weather this last week and so have been enjoying some serious down time offline with my family. But before I went to bed, I wanted to announce the winners, and thank everyone who participated in the fun, events and crops. I hope you enjoyed yourself and are looking forward to the coming year of crafting!

I'm off to bed...

Jenn

Thursday & Friday Winners plus Door Crasher Sales for Sat Nov 12th!

2011-11-11T23:52:00.000-05:00

First the winners!
Thursday's Winner was/is Nathalie Gill! Congrats!

Friday's Winner is Hughette Belisle! Congrats!

That just leaves the Grand Prize Pack being given away tomorrow night at 6pm! You can still win and win big!

So you are probably wondering, so I will tell you - no I am not getting much sleep this week. But that's ok! This only happens once a year so lets have fun!

DOOR CRASHER SALES! (def: sales so darn good that it's worth breaking the door down to get into buy them!)

I hope you will like what I pulled together for you this year - I am very excited myself. We have something for everyone (I think) and I hope that you will take the time to come out and partake in the fun. So here are the details.

When is this happening?
Sat Nov 12th, starting at 9am until 9pm

All Door Crasher Sales are Final!

There is limited stock of all of the sale items. First come first served. I will not 'reserve' anything in advance as it will not be fair. I appreciate your understanding in advance!

And as a bonus, as my gift to you, the first 40 people through the door will get a little goodie bag free at the door, handed out by my Mom! Yay - my Mom is coming!

I hope to see you on Saturday. Come by for a slice of Anniversary Cake that Emma picked out for us (served at 1pm)!

Door Crasher Sales!

Grand Calibur Machine from Spellbinders!
Reg Price : $159.95

Sale Price : $89.95 (44% OFF!)

If you want in on this awesome sale please get a voucher from the front counter!

Other awesome deals include :

Prima Flower!
Prima Bling!
Tombow Marker Sets!

The Crafters Warehouse 12 x 12 Masks
7 Gypsies Bling!

Simply Smooth Paper Packs plus 3 Different Colours of Bazzill Envelopes
Bazill Envelope Packs

And there's more! Tombow Sets at 50% off and October Afternoon Stamp Sets at 50% off too!

All Sales are at least 45% to 55% off!!!! SUPER SAVINGS!!!

Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart, for Four Awesome Years!! I can't wait to see what the next year brings!

So just a reminder - first come first served. No returns - all final Sale on the above items and the doors open at 9am!

And the first 40 people will get a FREE GOODIE BAG FROM ME & My MOM! =)

I will be having the Anniversary Cake at 1pm! Come have a slice with me!

If you need to call us, the phone # is 613-745-2215...we are here for you!

Jenn

Winner of Wednesday's Prize Pack is...

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...Heather Millar!

Congrats! Enjoy!

Thursday's Bonus Ticket Item is 'Embossing Powders'. Any brand, any colour! Each Embossing Powder you purchase today will gain you a Bonus ticket into the draw!

Also Today we have a FREE MAKE & TAKE - all day at The Scrapbox! Here is a picture of what you will be making and what products you will be using!

We will be using two new products with this Make & Take - Tim's new Winter Seasonal Ink Pads as well as Tsukineko's GooseBumps Spray! Very neat! You can chose which colour to do the Make & Take with - Evergreen Bough, Festive Berries or Iced Spruce!

Come Play!

Oh and Happy 4rth Anniversary Scrapbox...it's been a good time so far...=)

And the first winner of the Weekly Prizes is...

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...#743. Ginette Lavoie! Congratulations. You won the following prize pack!

Congratulations again!

If you didn't get picked - don't worry! Your tickets are in the draws for the rest of the week AND for the Grand Prize Draw this Saturday!

Come Play!

4rth Anniversary for the Scrapbox means fun and Prizes!

2011-11-08T11:41:00.000-05:00

It is already that time of year again that we get to celebrate The Scrapbox's Anniversary! On Thursday, Nov 10th it will be officially;

FOUR YEARS OF BEING IN BUSINESS!

What a journey it has been! I feel so blessed in so many ways to be able to live the dream of being my own 'boss' and to do it doing something I love.

So in order to properly show my gratitude, I am happy to organize some very fun events and sales over the next week and I hope you can join us for any and all of it! There are some things that I will be keeping secret until later on next week (such as the awesome Door-Crasher Sales we are having on Saturday Nov 12th) so stay tuned to all emails from The Scrapbox!

Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for the last 4 years!

Prizes, Prizes AND MORE Prizes!!!

Every Day of the week, starting on Tuesday Nov 8th until Saturday Nov 12th I will be giving away a Prize Package a Day! During the week, the Prize Package will be a retail value of $40 for each day. Then the Grand Prize that will be drawn and given away is worth $240!!! That's a total of $400 I am giving away this week so make sure you get involved!

This Grand Prize Pack is All Tim and nothing but Tim Holtz! $240.00 Retail Value of Tim Holtz product, including the Limited Edition Autumn Seasonal Inks, Idea-ology Embellishments, Core-dinations Paper, Holiday Season Kraft Paper Pack, along with an assortment of his very latest District Market Product including a GORGEOUS Tote to take it all home in.

Let's Check out the Daily Prizes shall we?

Daily Prize Pack #1 to be won on Tuesday Nov 8th - $40 Retail Value of Basic Grey's Picadilly Paper and Product! (For my Scrapbookers)

Daily Prize Pack #2 to be won on Wed Nov 9th - $40 of Smash Book Product Scrapbox Style! A little bit of everything to jot, doodle, smash, tape, label and clip your memories into your Mod Smash Folio! (For my Smashbookers =)

Daily Prize Pack #3 to be won on Thurs Nov 10th - $40 of Cardmaking goodies! Sizzix Stamping and Embossing Combo Pack, plus a VersaMark Ink Pad, a Green Pigment Colorbox Ink Pad and Red Ranger Embossing Powder - for my Cardmakers!

Daily Prize Pack #4 to be won on Friday Nov 11th - $40 of Painting Supplies inspired by Claudine Helmuth - the Paint Caddy to keep your brushes clean, a full set of Claudine Helmuth Paint Brushes, and 3 pots of Claudine Helmuth Acrylic Paint!(For my mixed media junkies!)

You may win prizes by getting tickets, and you can get tickets in lots of different ways!

Shop for tickets!

-Every $20 you spend (Before taxes, and after your Member Discount) you will receive one ticket for the daily prizes and Grand Prize Draw.

Bonus Tickets!

-If you renew your Membership for another year at The Scrapbox, it's worth One Bonus Ticket!

-Every Class and Event you sign up and pay for (including ones you have already paid for November and December) will get you One Bonus Ticket per Class or Event! Have us check the book!

-Bonus Items! Every day there will be 'Bonus Ticket' Items in the store. You will need to come in to see what they are or check Facebook/The Scrapbox Group as they will be posted there.

-November Sketch Challenges - Submit a Layout or a Card based on the November Sketch and receive a Bonus Ticket into the draws! Need a reminder for the sketches?

November 1 Page Layout Sketch

November 2 Page Layout Sketch

November Card Sketch

-Do you have a Membership Card to pick up from the store? Come pick it up and we will give you a Bonus Ticket into the draw - I must have hundreds of Membership Cards waiting for their Members!

-Are you on Facebook? If you are, or join us this week, that is worth a Bonus Ticket! Just look for "The Scrapbox" Group on Facebook and ask to join! I'll see you there!

-if you have a blog that you use to showcase your creativity let me know so I can link it from The Scrapbox Blog! You will get more traffic on your blog and get a Bonus Ticket into the weekly draws! Send me an email with your blog address to jenn@thescrapbox.ca !

Once entered, each ticket is valid to win any prize throughout the week, however only valid for ONE Weekday Prize plus the Grand Prize. So yes, you could win one of the daily prizes and the grand prize - more tickets you have in the draw, the better your chances!

Any questions? Give us a call at the store at 613-745-2215!

Events that are happening through out the week!

Every Night at 9pm we draw a lucky winner for a Daily Prize Pack!

Thursday Nov 10th - The Official Day of Anniversary!

We will be having a Free Make & Take All Day, just come out anytime you can so we can show you how to make a fun Craft that you can make in 10 mins and take home with you! Our little gift to you!

Friday Nov 11th - Yes we are open at noon, after paying our respects at 11am!

A Late Night Crop that all Crop Fees will be going to Military Families and assisting them while their Family Member is away serving in another country. A fitting tribute on a very special day. We still have room so if you have the day off, please consider joining us for a very fun day getting your special projects done (or started?)

Only $5 for Members! We still have 5 spots open!

12pm - 11pm

Saturday Nov 12th - Final day of fun and giveaways!

12 Hour Anniversary Crop (just sold out) plus the end of the Week celebrations!

Door Crasher Sales - to be released next week but they are going to be gooooood!

Free Gift Bag to the first 40 people in the door!

Free Cake at 1pm!

Final Draw for the Large Gift Basket (worth $240 Retail!) at 6pm!

Any questions? Please contact the store at 613-745-2215!

Come Play!

Fun Events this Week!

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Want to have some pre-Halloween crafty fun? Check out this Boo-tiful Halloween Tag that Tammy created for us!

Come on down to the Scrapbox tomorrow night, anytime after 5pm until close at 9pm to make this ghute (cute? Ok I'm stretching a bit) tag and play with distress stains and embossing powders...did I mention it was FREE? No cost to you and no need to sign up. Just come and have some fun!

Did I mention fun? Yard Sales at The Scrapbox are a lot of fun and full of great deals and this Saturday Oct 29 starting at 9am - 12noon is going to be the last one for this year! Get the best deals by coming early! We open right at 9am so grab a cup of coffee and join the que outside the door!

We still have 2 spots left if you want to be a vender - its a great way to purge your craft room and land some credit at The Scrapbox at the same time! Call us at 613-745-2215 to reserve your spot!

A Scrapbooker's Creed

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I just released the following in my weekly newsletter. If you think that you resemble any of the following behaviours...well you are in good company. Enjoy.

The Scrapbookers Creed

I am a Scrapbooker. I Scrapbook. You won’t understand it until you are one too. When you want to spend all your spare time (and occupied time) scrapbooking. When you take 10 pictures to get one good one, and shuffle people around in a staged photo so that their clothing doesn’t clash. When you purchase matching Christmas Pyjamas so that on that special morning, everyone coordinates (and if you hadn’t thought about it, you now want to go out and do it). When you have a camera, or camera-phone with you everywhere you go “just in case”.

There are 9 different shades of white, I don’t care what you say.

I am a Scrapbooker and I like to shop. I will hunt down a Scrapbooking Store if I am in a different city, because I know they will have something my LSS won’t have, and that will impress “the girls” at the next crop. I like to shop when I am happy, tired, depressed, had an argument with my spouse/kid/boss/mother—in-law, or every Wednesday after work because that’s when the new stuff comes in. I will box dive because getting it first, even if I don’t know what I am going to use it for, is like finding treasure and I NEED it!

What happens at the crop, stays at the crop.

We are Scrapbookers. At Crops we will laugh, talk, eat, talk, cry, talk, drink, talk, shop, and there will always be a little drama. We compare spouses, past and present, the boss that drives us crazy, and how sick our kids were last week. We talk about giving birth or why we can’t, and then we cry some more. Sometimes we will cut some paper and stick it down on other pieces of paper but let’s not kid ourselves about what’s important…that every hour cropping is not an hour spent at work or hip-deep in housework, staring at piling bills or four walls closing in fast.

Scrapbooking is cheaper than Therapy.

The owner of my LSS is an ear that listens, a brain to pick, and the enabler of my addiction. Her store is full of colour on the most dismal of days, when weather is cold and dreary, and a free cup of coffee when the soul feels bare and chilled. I go to my LSS and find friends from years ago or make new ones that are ‘the girls’ for the years to come. I go there when I don’t need anything, except a place to recover from the wounds dealt by life. It is where I play and my happy place.

I am a Scrapbooker, a Cardmaker, a Mixed-Media Artist and Painter and I love what I am.

-Jenn Langlois

Yard Sale is on Tomorrow!

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Scrapbooking & Paper Crafting YARD SALE! On Sat August 27th starting at 9am sharp until 12pm.

***This is an INDOOR event, so will happen rain or shine.***

If you want to get the BEST deals on second hand crafting product this is the best place to come!

We have a full room of vendors that are selling gently used second hand crafting products and supplies such as paper kits, stamps, tools, storage, paper, stickers, rubons and more!

Customer will be paying for their yard sale purchases at the front counter so no need to hit the bank machine for cash ahead of time - you can use Debit, Visa, MC too!

Come for 9am to get best variety! If you can't make it until closer to noon that's ok too - you probably will get better deals cause none of these vendors wants to take stuff home! Come when you can between 9am and noon tomorrow, August 27th!!!

See you there!

Jenn

Breaking news!

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So - breaking news! I will be at the A Channel TV Studios tomorrow morning for 8am to do 2 live segments about Scrapbooking. So sometime between 8am - 9am tomorrow morning - that would be Mon Aug 15th, tune into Channel 6 (I think) to see yours truly and my DD talk about our favoirte hobby!

New Product in the Store! We received 3 lines from Bo Bunny last week - Father Christmas, Blitzen and Etcetera! Also in is the 'Boarding Pass' line from October Afternoon, as well as 'Mistables' from Pink Paislee. They are all pretty awesome and this week coming we have all the new Distress Stain colours from Ranger, as well as all the new Perfect Pearls Mists! LOVE THESE THINGS!!!!

So check me out on Monday on A Channel...then come check out the great new product at The Scrapbox.

Come Play!

Always something new...

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Stephanie just put the finishing touches on her August Kits of the Month for The Scrapbox! Awesome deal with co-ordinating paper and embellishments - the Layouts pratically make themselves!

But wait! That's not all!

Stephanie hasn't forgotten our Cardmakers! There are mini-Stephanie kits perfect for Cards! Only $7.50 per kit!

Come get your August Kits at The Scrapbox now before we run out!!! Come Play!!

Lotsa Little Updates!

2011-07-29T22:09:00.000-04:00

I just updated the classes for August on the Scrapbox Website so if you have any vacation time in August and you have elected to do a 'Stay-cation' may I suggest you take some time off to catch up on some crafty projects in the cool comfort of the Scrapbox Studio? We have 4 Crops planned, plus a scattering of 'Open Studio' dates that means you can go and drop in and scrap at a moment's notice!

I also just got word that I am receiving a BIG shipment of Smash product from K& Co including new Folios - Orange, Yellow & Green! Plus all the other little embellishments that make Smashing so much fun! And the best part is that these are so inexpensive! Love it!

Next month (August) is going to be seeing brand new product from MME, Bo Bunny and Graphics 45 as seen at CHA last week. Lets hope that everything else comes quickly as well!

Hope to see you at The Scrapbox!

Jenn

Make & Take tomorrow night At The Scrapbox!

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...Zipper Flower Tutorial! Check it out!

Come and have fun at the FREE DROP IN ANYTIME YOU WANT Make & Take at The Scrapbox starting at 5pm! You will be show how to make this very pretty Zipper Ribbon Flower in two different sizes!
We are using Maya Road Zipper Ribbon, the Imaginisce Wireless Glue Gun and the Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher.

See you tomorrow night!

Jenn

Make & Take this week at The Scrapbox!

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...is a work in progress...check back here in a bit to see what I am creating just for you!

Jenn

Last Day of Michaels Coupon Sale!

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This week I decided to let the other guys advertise for me! If you are a member and have a valid 40% or 50% off coupon from Michael's, I am honouring one per Scrapbox Member this week! Today is the last day of the sale so start clipping or printing! I do require a hardcopy of the coupon so be sure to have it in your purse!

I am open today from 9am to 6pm and while the schedule says it's a crop today, I have LOTS of space in the studio for anyone to drop by and crop if they wish. You don't have to come for the whole day - just a few hours to come keep me company. Otherwise I am going to be working on my new Art Journal (Thank you Eklectik Diva!) and tidying up around the studio. And updating my website. Maybe some paperwork too...

Anyways - hope you are enjoying your Saturday and that you had a fun and safe Canada Day yesterday! The Langlois clan spent it close to home doing restful things and appreciating the awesome country that we are blessed to live in, and honouring those who keep it safe for us.

Jenn

Friday June 17th FREE Make & Take at The Scrapbox!

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This month the Free Make & Take will be hosted by the lovely Stephanie Pouliot, one of our uber talented designers AT the Scrapbox. I hope you will give yourself the opportunity to try something new - all it will take is a wee bit of your time (really - myabe 15 mins!)

So this is how it works...ANYTIME between 5pm and 8pm you can drop in to do the Make & Take. You don't have to sign up, you don't have to be here exactly at 5pm, just come when you can in the evening.

Did I mention that it was Free? Yuppers! Don't have to bring any tools with you. Just bring your open creative mind!

Turn this plain kraft shopping back into a chic Gift Bag that will have people asking where you got such an amazing thing! Very simple, easy steps and all in the cool AC comfort of the Scrapbox Studio!

We will be using Adirondack Pigment Inks, Tim Holtz Distress Stains and Ranger Perfect Pearls Mists...I am sure you have heard of them, now come and play with them! Love them!

Come Play!

Jenn

Art Journal V. 1

2011-06-14T13:23:00.002-04:00

A few months ago I joined an Art Journal exchange. Seven talented ladies created and passed on, created and passed on each others journals and not seeing more than a hint of their own for months! Well, I finally got mine back last Friday night and I was wowed by the talent I saw! I was also quite pleased with how well my own contributions were received, so I thought I would toss them up here. It's been over 6 months since I resolved to 'Play' this year, and this has been an important part of that.

Upon reviewal, my style was definatly eclectic. I think because I tried to make something personal for the receipient. Perhaps tomorrow, I will show some pics of the work done in my journal and see if you think they got me figured out =)

Hope you have a great day! I just sent out the newsletter too so you should be seeing that in your inbox!

Jenn

Scrapbox YardSale!!!

2011-05-14T08:36:00.001-04:00

I am at the store extra early today so that I can let in the yard sale vendors - ladies like you and me who just have too much stuff in their craft room and are now letting their gently used scrapbooking and crafting supplies go for a REAL BARGAIN! It starts at 9am and goes until 12 noon!

What can you expect to find? How about a table bursting with nearly new or never used Stampin' Up Stamps? Totes? Paper and embellishments? I've seen crafting magazines, stickers, ribbon and BEAUTIFUL fabric squares just waiting to be made into flowers. What a great way to spend a damp Saturday morning - in the dry comforts of the Scrapbox Studio (no we are not holding this outside!).

You are not going to want to miss this fabulous sale - you can even pay with Debit, Credit Card or cash at the front! No need to go to the bank for cash!

Oh and the store is open for shopping too if you want =)

Thanks!

Ranger U...I hardly knew ye!

2011-05-02T12:49:00.000-04:00

I am sitting in the Newark Airport waiting for my first flight out. I look around me and I see 4 out of 5 people connected to either a laptop, cellphone or both. It’s interesting to me how much we are connected to the rest of the world with devices that can be carried in our hands and yet be strangers face to face.

This weekend has been so momentous, both on the world stage as well as personally. Events are happening so quickly that I am needing a pause to collect my breath and so I suppose that today, when forced to sit idle in airports or in the air, I will take that opportunity to reflect.

Our morningn walk to school...

some fun with Alcohol inks!

Learning a new way to resist...

Love this stamp from hero Arts..

Here it is again...

More pics of the Jersey Shore

I love this photo - it just makes me lean to the right...

I can almost feel the winds of change brushing past my cheek and watering my eyes.
World events aside, my weekend completed itself in a predictable fashion. All day yesterday, we created the last of the 75 technique tags under the charismatic and witty tutelage of Tim, and being utterly spoiled by Mario and all the thoughtful staff at Ranger. We received certificates, pats on the back, group photos and a very very generous educators package of product from Ranger. I got my very first melting pot and I am SOOOOOOO jazzed. I simply can’t wait to make stuff! Tim was kind enough to sign a few items for the NSD crop and for me personally.
Did you know that slices of pickle can sooth a burn? I did not know that. I didn’t need any pickles this weekend which in and of itself is remarkable.
As my larger piece of luggage got damaged in the travel to NJ, I decided to have my box of goodies shipped to Ogdensburg NY to pick up later this week. Less hassle over all.
After the closing ceremonies, we went out last night again to the Jersey Shore for Sushi and I had a $12 margarhita. I know, I know…in my defence I did not know the price ahead of time, but I started to have suspicians when the first sip sent me sputtering for some lemon and salt. I think they gave me a fifth of the bottle and the worm besides! Yikess! Things got really interesting at dinner as my companions were two Aussies, a Spanish Lady, a Philipino American, Christy and I, the token Canuck. Christy tried to do the different accents and that sent us off all on more sputtering bouts of laughter. We’ve promised to get together again at CHA this summer to do this all again and so I guess I’m going. It’s in Chicago again this year so I will have to save my pennies. I will say this – as I spent most of the last 3 days in the very fun company of 2 Australians my speech has been slightly "Ozzified". I apologize for this now. It is truly one of the most hypnotic and charming accents to listen to and I will try to get myself back under control as quickly as possible.
I have so much information tumbling around in my head from so many different people that it will take longer than a few hours to sort it all out. I do know that the cost out of pocket for these past few days is a pittance in the wealth of knowledge I have received.

I am so thankful.

Jenn

*written at Newark at about 7:30am, but posted at the Pearson Airport at noon*
I will be posting more pics but they are boarding my plane...later!

Day Two of Ranger U...

2011-04-30T22:35:00.000-04:00

...hey that rhymes.

Rightio then...moving along...Day Two started us off with a new teacher - one Claudine Helmuth at the 'Helm' of the classroom with her fab products and techniques. What I love about this experience is that we get answers to our questions from the source. No rumor, no "I heard from a friend who heard from..." we get the straight dope on the why's and what's and 'who invented this anyways?'

Also to hear some of the stories of some of the goings-on behind the scenes are a right stitch, and Tim is a great storyteller.

Back to the day. Claudine is a very talented artist who has painted for over 20 years. Through her extensive experience with acrylic paint, she has created to her own specifics an acrylic paint that is smooth and buttery (just not on popcorn) and rich in colour and variety. We used paint, along with 4 different gel type mediums to do her signature techniques and this was great as my exposure to painting has been limited. We mixed painting with stamping, transferring images and even embossing into paint (I can't really explain it better right now - v. tired). I will show all when I get back.

These are projects completed by Claudine that she brought for us to view, like a mini trunk show. Our techniques were also done on tags that, for some reason, I didn't do a group photo of when I was done them. Sorry!

Then we broke for lunch, provided by Ranger, and when we returned we got to do some crafting of our new techniques on a wooden basket(?). I am not the speediest scrapper in the world, so I didn't get mine done, but it was great to see the ones around me. Very inspiring.

After that we tucked into 5 hours of Distress Products - prefaced by a very elightening story of how Tim came to work for Ranger in the first place, which lead into what makes Distress inks, and the Distress line different from other inks on the market. I didn't realize how much chemistry was involved, although I would have had I stopped to think about it, but apparently their chemist is something of a wizard who was able to take Tims creative Distress product ideas and turn them into reality. Regardless there IS a difference between other dye inks and the Distress inks, and it has to everything to do with how they react to water. Love it!

But we started with Distress Embossing Powder, which I am still trying to get the hang of. We worked on paper as well as Metal which then lead to prepping tags with crackle paint (which had to dry) Then the inks themselves, the reinkers, the stains, and the stickles. We worked with a crafting iron, grunge board, metal flowers, stickyback canvas, trim and of course, cardstock. I have to say that if I had to pick one word that would define Ranger in any aspect, it is 'thorough'. 'Orgazined' would be the close second - both things I try to be and maybe will be when I grow up. =)

A few samples from an afternoon well spent.

We were done at 7pm, at which point a double car load of us decided to go down to the Jersey Shore line (not the actual Jersey Shore of the tv series, but we were at the northern end of it) and here is a pic of their lovely boardwalk and shopping district. We had dinner at a diner named 'Stewart's and the food was 'ok'. I hope to have Sushi tomorrow night at a place called 'Sawa's.

And so that is how my day ends - with a leisurely meal with new friends and new ideas. I want to thank you for checking out my blog tonite, and I have full intentions of blogging tomorrow night, after which point I will be packing and getting ready to return the next day to my home and hearth. Have a lovely Sunday and we'll see you soon!

Jenn

Day One of Ranger U...

2011-04-29T21:50:00.000-04:00

...has come to a successful completion and I loved every single moment!!! I still have my lanyard on even...

My day started at 6am. Both my roomie and I woke at nearly the exact same time so she turned on the tv and what do we see but Kate walking down the aisle..literally. I watched a bit of the ceremony but decided that so far things were going so well without my direct supervision so I decided to have my shower. When I got out, they had said their vows so all was well. Weren't those hats a trip? Some of them were still moving weren't they?

Anyways...so we got ourselves put together and went for the breakfast (which was v. good) and I met the other Aussie that came to take the Ranger U, by the name of Chad. Yes a boy! One of 2 attending the weekend actually and just as charming as could be. Then Melissa pulls out a tube of this...

...and convinces me to try a small bite of it on toast.

Gaaaahck. It was awful. However this did not deter them (on both sides of me) trying to convince me of it's nutritional value and stellar taste. All I can say is that I was completely awake by that point.

As the Ranger facility was fairly close to the hotel, we hoofed it down there in plenty of time and took our first picture.

Yes I am taking a picture of Melissa taking a picture of the Ranger mailbox. I thought it was funny at the time...=)

After some settle in time, we went around and introduced ourselves with our "who we are", and "what we are" spiels (much like the Scrapbox tradition of intro's at the beginning of class) and then we were taken on a fascinating tour of the Ranger facility. LOVED IT! (little known fact that while I was growing up my parents owned their own manufacturing business of plastic injection moulds so the tour was filled with very familiar smells and sounds of machinery and plastics and goodness knows what else.) As they were kind enough to trust us with showing their inner workings, I will keep this part to a minimum. I will say that I got to see some brand new product that is going to be released this summer so how exciting is that?!??! Back to the classroom.

Tim started us off with perfect pearls for the first half of the day. I am more than passing familiar with this product but we still ended up doing things that I hadn't done, or didn't think of doing before. Part of the techniques included stamping so here is Chad (afore mentioned Aussie) with some 'bloke' stamps.

Right then...

It begins!

One of my favorite techniques...makes the paper look metalic...

And here is all the tags with Perfect Pearls techniques on them. Oh yeah!

Then we had a break for lunch and I took a bit of a stroll outside in the lovely spring weather. Wouldn't have guessed that 24 hours previous there were tornado warnings. Sheesh!

After lunch Tim lead a session on the Melting pot and UTEE as Suze Weinburg retired last January after the CHA show. As I had never done any melting pot/UTEE techniques before this is fascinating stuff for me. I had to talk to myself rather firmly and remind myself that I am doing these techniques for the first time so they aren't going to look as good as what Tim was doing, but I am reasonably proud of about half of the samples, and the other half I am just going to have to practice alot more.

See I can take my own advice! But it wasn't easy. Apparently I am closet perfectionist....who knew?

My Apron, My Binkie and My Ranger U Manual...

What...? Everyone needs a Binkie...

So at the end of the day, at about 5pm, we were pretty much done in so many ways. Ranger, in their thoughtfulness and generosity, held a delish BBQ and we got to mix & mingle with staff and attendees. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and was one of the last to leave.

So here we are folks. I know I haven't talked overly much about the details of the techniques that I am learning, and quite frankly it would take me forever to do so. I also want to encourage you to come visit me on May 10th (tues night after next) to see and hear all about it for yourselves. Needless to say that I have gotten a TONNE of ideas and cannot wait to share them. I forsee a class set of melting pots for The Scrapbox in the future...

Thanks for checking out the blog. I plan to give another recap with some pics tomorrow night. Gnight!

Jenn

No love at Newark...

2011-04-28T22:46:00.000-04:00

I have never...ever....EVER had a flight cancel on me in my lifetime and I must have flown - easily - 50 times. Nationally, internationally, intercontinentally -newp. Until today.

Ironically, in all my illustrious flying career I have never once opted for flight insurance. Until this trip.

Well I did say it was ironic. If you want the details, my facebook status today pretty much sums up the tedium that is waiting for an airplane to board, take off, fly, be put on hold, then land. I am much more impressed (to say the least) with the awesome women I have met so far and they number 2.

Woman Number 1 is Roser who also owns an LSS, but in Barcelona Spain. How cool is that? Anyway - she offered to drive me from Newark to my hotel some 45 mins distance, without any recompense. Then waited patiently (and shopped) through all of my delays. We had a lovely drive and found out that (ready for more irony?) ...we opened our Scrapbooking Stores *on the exact same date* of Nov 10th 2007.

That still kinda blows my mind.

Woman No 2 - I then hooked up with my roomie from Australia, one Melissa Kennedy, who heads up the DT for Kaiser Craft. I was surrounded by exotic accents, although now that I think about it, they probably think my Canadian accent is pretty neat too.

We went to Appleby`s for dinner and I decided that my lovely day travelling deserved nothing less than this delicious libation featured here...

Already had some wonderful laughs and some beautiful food and just can`t wait for tomorrow to begin!!

Stay tuned my lovelies.

Jenn

Leaving on a jet plane...

2011-04-28T06:46:00.000-04:00

To say I am excited about this 'business trip' is an understatement. I am trying very hard not to let my expectations get away from me, but right now it's like trying to catch a chipmunk. Always a step ahead and determined to go up a tree. And stay there. So there.

So here I am, packed, ready to head out to the airport a full hour before I planned to. My little family is still asleep and I am reflecting on how very lucky I am. I am very thankful that I have a supportive husband who thinks nothing of 'holding down the homestead' for nearly 5 days while I go off persuing my dream. I am very thankful of my friends and supporters who have suffered quietly these last few weeks as I prattled on about how excited I am to go to Ranger U. My daughter was much less enthusiastic about the whole thing but then, I have always endorsed honesty over any other policy so her 'I don't want you to go!" is said with love too. A very special thank you goes to Linda O. for making a beautiful canvas apron for me (as my sewing is such that it would make a cat laugh) that will show my efforts over the next few days.

I am very thankful.

Oops Emma is up now. Gotta Run. Stay tuned, I plan on blogging as much as possible!

Jenn

Donna Downey Event hosted by The Scrapbox June 3rd & 4rth!

2011-04-10T22:14:00.002-04:00

Thank you for being so patient with me. I know we have all been looking forward to knowing 'what Donna will be doing' when she comes up in June. I know it will be worth the wait!

Directly below are some important details. Please read them very carefully as I am sure that they will answer alot of questions. Thank you!

The "Cost" will include so much more than the classes themselves! With each class you will also receive a free Goodie Bag - a "mini-kit" designed by Stephanie Pouliot. Also The Scrapbox is planning a special momento for you - a keepsake from this event as our way to thank you for attending the event!

If you wish to attend any or all of the classes Donna will be doing (as shown below), please call the store at 613-745-2215 or register in person at the store. Please do not respond to this email for class registrations, but I would be happy to field any questions you may have.

If you are on the "Pre-Reg" list, please do not assume you are automatically attending the event - you need to tell us which class you want to take! Call the store as soon as you know what you want!

***Payment in full is expected 4 weeks prior to the event. Therefore please ensure that you have made payment arrangements by Friday May 6th.***

In the very likely event that there will be a waiting list for this event, your spot will need to be paid by May 6th to secure it, otherwise it will be given to the next person in queue.

If you have paid for a class(es) but are not able to attend, we will attempt to sell your seat if there is a waiting list. If we are unable to do so, you will receive the entire class kit with any instructions as are available from Donna. No refunds will be issued.

Again - If you have any questions please call the store at 613-745-2215.

I know you have been waiting for this, so without further delay, I would like to present the classes that Donna will be teaching us on June 3rd & 4th at St. Mary's School on 780 Rue de l'Eglise.

Friday June 3rd at 6pm : "Butterfly Moments" 4x6 Canvas Album

With layers of ruffles, trims, fabrics, and flowers we will create a textural blend of elements that give this album the look and feel of shabby chic with the bold punch of color. Distress as much or as little as you like and really make this album your own!

Duration : 2 Hours
Cost : $65/$57.50
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Sat June 4rth at 10am "Heart's Intention" 12 x12 Canvas Layout!

Create this 12 x 12 textural masterpiece by weaving 2 canvas pages together to achieve a finish look that is visually dynamic. We will continue adding layers of color and dimension bringing your photographic memories to a whole new level!

Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost : $45/$40
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Sat June 4rth at 12:30pm "Beloved" 6x12 Canvas Album!

In this workshop you will learn the art of layering colors to create depth and dimension to your art. The day will be filled with tons of product knowledge as well new products to inspire your creativity and possibly challenge you to dream bigger about your creative possibilities.

Duration : 6 Hours (there will be a break during this workshop)
Cost : $125/$112.50

Special "Entire Event" package!!!

If you would like to take all 3 classes, I have a special package just for you!

All 3 classes, plus goodie bags, and those extra special touches you have come to expect from a Scrapbox Sponsored Event is packaged together for the following awesome price!

Non-Members : $225.00
Members price : $199.95

I hope you can join us! Please call the store or stop in person at the store to sign up for this event!

Jenn

Beautiful New Spellbinders are In!

2011-04-09T13:17:00.000-04:00

Greetings Scrapbox Nation!

Just wanted to post that I received a shipment of Spellbinders from Winter CHA yesterday. We have pulled the ones that were pre-ordered and will be displaying the rest. That's the good news...

The un-good news is that Spellbinders didn't ship my entire order and so I didn't get everything. Which means some of my pre-order customers didn't get everything they wanted either. So if you haven't gotten a phone call, expect one today.

Better news? When the rest comes in, my pre-order customers will get 25% off these late-comers, instead of the 20% off I offered originally. My way of saying 'Thank you for being so patient!'

If you wanted to see what Spellbinders are left from the shipment, that were not already claimed by the pre-order, come on down. They are about to be priced and put on the shelf.

Also just up on the shelf and being loved is the new Elizabeth Park line from LYB. Very spring - kinda like today!

Have a good one and....

Come Play!

Life is like a bowl of cherries...

2011-04-05T13:01:00.000-04:00

...that's been put through a blender at high speed....

I love my life - I do. I just have a problem saying no to really exciting things that come up.

So lets recap shall we?

Debby Schuh Event - FABULOUS! Had an awesome time. Debby was wonderful and a real joy to be with. Lots of memories we made both in and out of the classroom.

So after the event I jumped back into the fray by trying to catch up with all the back log of work that I was deferring until 'after the event'. Yikes! Then got a huge pile of product that came in - More Prima, Lily Bee Designs, Elizabeth Park from LYB, Girls Paperie (all 3 lines) and more. Lots More!

Then of course - the question of 'what is Donna Doing?'. Well if you are a Member of the Scrapbox Nation, then check your emails. I just sent it out. =) If you are not sure what I am talking about, Donna Downey is coming June 3rd and 4rth. I will be posting the details in a bit. Gotta give my peeps priority doncha know!

Product Update - Spellbinders should be in this week. I don't know what day. I hope today. Like...now...maybe...now?

How about now?

sigh

Peace!

Product Just in!

2011-03-23T15:36:00.000-04:00

Just got in Pink Paislee, (Soiree, Daily Junque and Butterfly Garden) along with some (but more coming) Coredinations Packs (for Basic Grey, MME and Jenny Bowlin) on top of the Maya Road we received last week...oh and Crate Paper, and I am just receiving the brand new colours of Smooch and the large bottles of Smooch Spritz!

More coming by the end of this week too...Holy moly!

Can't talk - gotta go and receive stuff...

Jenn

PS CardMaps Today just arrived too - Glee!

Jenn Gets her Irish on!

2011-03-17T13:48:00.000-04:00

Thanks to the ladies at the Seniors and Retiree Crop, I was able to get decked out in some fine green accessories to 'get my Irish on' while receiving all the new product that has been coming in like an spring flood!

Just received in Prima (pricing as fast as I can!) and in the wings we have Crate Paper, and Maya Road! Love it!

Did you know we also received in Basic Grey's 'Hello Luscious' and 'Life of the Party'? Teresa Collins 'Posh', "Timeless" and "

How about some Stella and Rose from My Minds Eye? Bo Bunny? Graphics 45? All in and on the walls, it's a beautiful sight to see! Come on down to get it while the getting is good!

Come Play!

Friday's Make & Take!

2011-03-10T11:49:00.001-05:00

Yes we are having another FREE Make & Take this Friday, March 11th starting at 5pm until 9pm! You just drop in when you are able to, so you can have fun making this Make & take that uses the new Tim Holtz Stamps and Stains!

It's a great night out At The Scrapbox - no sign up required, you don't have to bring anything and you learn a new stamping technique and play with new product! What more can you ask for really?

Hope to see you tomorrow night!

Jenn

PS BTW More product due in today - Teresa Collins and Basic Grey =)

Boxes, Boxes and more Boxes At The Scrapbox!

2011-03-08T09:36:00.001-05:00

I love it when boxes come thudding into the store - lots of goodies!!!!

I just received in the latest My Minds Eye product - Stella & Rose! The COMPLETE line of papers and products that you can see HERE as well as the latest version of their basics line 'LUSH 2'! - not just any kind of basics line - a 'hip and luxurious' basics line that has velvet paper along with gorgeous bling, brands, buttons and so much more!

Also just in - Graphics 45 anyone? Curtain Call and Cirque are sure to get your creative mind in gear! Check out their releases HERE!

PLUS The March Stamp of the Month artboard and stamps have arrived - have you signed up for this very cute Easter/Spring class? Check out all the class dates on our website at www.thscrapbox.ca/classes!

Have to run - going to go unpack more boxes! Hope to see you today or somtime this week!

Come Play!

Tim Holtz Product is in The Scrapbox!

2011-03-02T21:08:00.000-05:00

That's right - I just picked up 2 boxes full of very fun product...check it out!

Tim Holtz Stamps!

These are just a sample of some of his awesome stamps available at The Scrapbox!

Also just came in are the Tim Holtz Idea-ology Line of Embellishments - just beautiful knick knacks that are perfect for decorating your latest crafting project!

Also now available are the Ranger Distress Stains that are all cordinating with Tim's Distress Ink colours - make beautiful backgrounds simply and quickly with these sponge topped water-based dye inks.

Click HERE to see all the colours!

Come on in to check it out for yourself!

We have a late night crop this Friday that still has spots available! Call the store now at 613-745-2215 to book yourself and friends for some fun at The Scrapbox! Only $5 if you are a Member and $10 if you aren't. It always pays to be a Scrapbox Member.

Come Play!

Friday Night FREE Make & Take!

2011-02-25T15:10:00.003-05:00

Just a reminder that we have the FREE Make & Take tonite and here is a pic of what we are doing and the tools we are doing it with!

It starts at 5pm!

Come Play!

New Product in At The Scrapbox right now!

2011-02-25T11:56:00.000-05:00

We have had a lovely influx of product late yesterday and today so check it all out here and then come and check it out in store before its gone!!!

Echo Park's latest paper lines : "For The Record" and "SpringTime"

Jillibean Soup "Chilled Strawberry Soup"

May Arts Ribbon - Pleated Satan in 5 different and ah-sum colours!

AAAANNNNNND Bo Bunny's "Timepieces"

Expected this afternoon before 3pm is the rest of the Bo Bunny Product on order which includes but is not limited to:

"Gabrielle"

and "Ad-Lib"

I am also getting in paper packs of the 'Vicki B' and the so cute 'Blast off' line so there is something for everyone!

Why not come by tonite for a free make & Take that features the IBond and IRock tools from Imaginisce and have first pick of all the tasty products?!?

Free Make & Take starts at 5pm!

Come Play!

Check it out!

2011-02-24T11:29:00.001-05:00

If you don't normally check out the Scrapbook & Cards Today Blog, I encourage you to do so today as yours truly has a LO published there. Should be familiar as it is the class I taught in January based on their Calandar Sketch from the same month.

First time I have had my scrapbooking published in any form and well, it feels pretty amazing! All because I have decided to 'Play' more this year.

Check out their blog HERE!

I'm also going to add their blog to my list of blogs to check out. I should have done it a long time ago as I have carried their awesome magazine in my store since pratically the very beginning of The Scrapbox.

New Product in This week? Yes Maam!

I am going to be picking up new May Arts Ribbons, Echo Park and JillyBean Soup today and tomorrow (keeping my fingers very crossed) BO BUNNY! It's going to be a very fun couple of days so stay tuned to see when they cross the threshold!

Have an awesome day and Come Play!

Jenn

"Play" Update

2011-02-21T09:18:00.001-05:00

Well, February is almost over - Yay! It is said that resolutions made in the New Year are often abandoned by this point but I think my resolution to 'Play' has held pretty firm so far.

Art Journaling - I am still figuring this out but having lots of fun doing so. I am participating in an Art Journal exchange and the challenge of doing 'just art' with 'no rules' in a Moleskine 3x5 journal is really pushing my creative boundaries.
I have completed one double page LO in S's Journal, and now I have M's and R's to play with and complete prior to K's return. (the full names of the participants have been witheld to protect the innocent=) I will take pictures of my work and post them later as I don't want to spoil the suprise for any of the ladies involved. =)

2 PG LO Series based on the SCT 2011 Calendar - February!
I did get this done last week and I really love how it came together! By now most know that Emma has a very unique smile and so of course is the focal point of this particular Layout.

I used the 'Little Girl' line from Echo Park and for all participants they will receive the whole paper pack including the 12x12 stickers plus all the other embellishments - a really great deal for only $30/$27 (always cheaper if you are a Member of the Scrapbox Studio!)

And for those ladies who would like to make this LO for their boys, you can choose to have the 'Little Boy' Paper Pack Class Kit, also by Echo Park! It's awesome how the patterns are similar with boy themes and colours - easily adaptable to this LO!

Learn design techniques, how to work from a sketch - and how to make 2 pages from a 1 page LO - and how to use the new Sew Easy Tool from WR Memory Keepers!
The Class is this Thursday night, Feb 24th at 6pm - 9pm and we still have 2 spots left if anyone is interested - please call the store at 613-745-2215.

So the next thing on my creative to do list is to pick out the products for March's SCT 2 PG LO and work on the Art Journals I have in my possession.

As for playing around the home - new kitties! Midnight and Patches are the two new furry additions to our little house but we are all getting along just swimmingly. Pets are such stres relievers. I somehow forgot how much positive energy they bring to the home.

I hope you are all enjoying your 'Family Day'. We plan on spending time with friends and their little girls so wish us luck =)

Jenn

New Product at The Scrapbox!

2011-02-16T18:02:00.000-05:00

News Flash!

In store right now being unpacked is Little Yellow Bicycle's beautiful 'Twig' paper and product line (already sold out from LYB) as well as the latest paper and product line from 7 Gypsies 'Lille'!

Come shop out of the box at The Scrapbox!

=)

J

Scrapbox Website Updated!

2011-02-10T20:32:00.000-05:00

Yup - just updated my website with all the classes and events that are happening at The Scrapbox during Feburary and March! Lots of fun and creative things to participate in so if you see something that catches your eye, best to call the store at 613-745-2215 to sign up for it before it sells out!

I haven't much talked about CHA that just passed, for a couple of reasons. One - I didn't go and from the looks of things, there was LOTS to see and so many purely excellant products being released. Secondly - I have had my hands full ordering tons of product from the CHA releases and that has also kept me very busy. I know you will be quite pleased with what is going to start rolling in over the next few weeks!

I would like to share with you a couple of classes coming up next week that you might be interested in.

The first class is the Feb Stamp of the Month that takes place various dates over the month.

This is the Artboard.

The Theme is "Condolence and Get Well". Granted, not the cheeriest topic, but sadly even I could have used one or two of these cards lately, that mean so much to people when they need cheering up. Or you could leave the scentiment areas open for any message you wish to convey, or if you wanted to use 'pense au francais'. Please pardon my french - literally. I am still learning and I think that is the correct usuage!

Here are the samples up close!

Dates Available:

Saturday, February 12, 2011 9 am 1 seat available!
Saturday, February 12, 2011 2pm 0 Sold Out!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 1 pm 6 seats available
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 6 pm Sold Out!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 6 pm 3 seats available

Cost : $30/$27/$24

The other class I would like to share with you is one designed by Stephanie and is a 2 PG LO called 'A Little Birdie Told Me'!

This layout includes a very intersting technique involoving Sticky-back Canvas that is really brilliant, if I do say so. Also you would get to use The Vagabond die cutting machine as we need to emboss chipboard (see the cute birdies!?). Perfect for any outdoor theme, little (or big) boys or pets (birds!).

Call the store to book this class on:

Thurs March 17th at 6pm - 9pm
Cost : $30/$27

Come Play!

Free Make & Take tonite - A Sew Easy Sampler!

2011-01-28T12:34:00.000-05:00

Would you like to try out the new Sew Easy Tool from We R Memory Keepers? Come on down to the Scrapbox tonite to have a go at it for free! Make a 'sampler' of all their different stitches and receive a handout of different variations on their stitch patterns.

Make & Take starts at 5pm and goes until 9pm! Join Stephanie, Kathy and I as we have our monthly Free Make & Take.

You don't need to bring anything, just your lovely selves!

Come have fun!

Jenn

Debby Schuh Event 2011!

2011-01-26T11:19:00.000-05:00

My how time flies! It didn't seem that long ago that we were planning the first ever Debby Schuh event and now we are planning her return visit! How awesome is that!

In early January, Debby posted her 3 classes for the first half of 2011 and they are gorgeous! I would like to present them now for you!

I am also happy to report that she will be sending up a sample kit of each one by the end of January so that we can assemble and present you with a real sample of each project at The Scrapbox!

We are now taking sign ups for this event! Please call the store at 613-745-2215 to reserve your seat and to specify which class or package you want to take! This will be another awesome event and you won't want to miss out!

Dates: Friday March 25th 6pm (1 class)
Saturday March 26th at 9am - 5pm (2 Classes + optional Lunch)

You can choose to take one, two or all 3 classes! If you take the "All In!" package, it is a better deal, costing only $179.95 for all 3 classes for Members of The Scrapbox Studio, and $199.99 if you are not a current Member. Not a Member? Don't worry - we will throw in a FREE Membership with your "All In" Package - just call us at the store 613-745-2215 to sign up!

Individual class prices are listed below with each class. If you have any questions, please call the store at 613-745-2215!

Location : St. Mary's School at 780, rue de L'Église

Here is the itinerary and the classes:

"Recipe of Me" Album
Friday March 25th at 6pm
$70/$65

This adorable album is delightfully created to hold the stories of the people, places, and events that have made you YOU. You can get a better picture of where your going by looking back at where you've been. What are the ingredients that make- you unique, that have prepared you to live your life with purpose? Everyone of us -has a unique story to tell... if you don't tell it, who will? This album could be a personal discovery journal or a tribute to those who have gone before and shaped you along the way. Or it can just be a sweet album for any occasion!

Filled with techniques and products from October Afternoon, Melissa Frances, American Crafts, Jenni Bowlin, May Arts, and 7gypsies, this album will be a keepsake to treasure or to gift to someone extra-special!
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Peace Keeper
Saturday, March 26th at 9am
$75/$70

Peace in my heart and peace in this world is my prayer for this year, and one of the tools I'm going to use to help me achieve that is by tucking my cares and my prayers into this enchanting 7gypsies receipt holder. Once my prayer is written down and tucked away, I can rest in giving it to God. Filled with reminders to believe and be brave and to have hope, this display board can hang or stand on an easel and hold pictures and thoughts to encourage you along the way. A separate mini album can hang on a clip or be tucked in your bag to carry with you. That's my inspiration, but, of course, you can use this beautiful project for anything you can imagine!

Your class kit will be filled with gorgeous products from 7gypsies, Tim Holtz Idea-ology, and May Arts. Everything shown in the picture is included in your kit.
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Junket Journal
Saturday March 26th at 1:30pm
$70/$65

Whether traveling near or far, this refashioned 7gypsies portfolio journal will be ready to take along for scrapbooking as you go. Just take your journal and a little bag with a few supplies, and you'll be ready to capture every memory along the way. Already home from your adventure? Your interactive album, with lots of pockets and pages and places for photos, journaling, and your memorabilia, will be ready to fill with all the stuff that makes the memories come alive again. (Not going anywhere?... this album is perfect for recording the daily journey of life!)

We'll get inky as we create with this kit packed with products from 7gypsies and Studio Calico, as well as Cosmo Cricket, American Tag, Tim Holtz Idea-ology and the office supply store.

FAQ for the Debby Schuh Event

Q1. What is the deadline for registering?

A. If we have space and kits, you could register at the very last possible minute. However our new location has a maximum of 40-ish people so I wouldn't recommend waiting too long!

Q2. When is payment of class fees due?

A. Half of your payment is due by Tues Feb 15th, 2011. If you want to do a payment plan please contact Jenn at 613-745-2215 and leave a message if need be. She will get back to you. The balance of the fees are due Tuesday March 1st. Debby needs to know how many kits to prep and ship!

If you are signing up after March 1st, we will require payment in full. We accept Debit, MasterCard, Visa and now American Express. Cash is nice too. All deposits/fees are non-refundable.

Q3. What does the 'Optional Lunch' involve?

A3. For Saturday only, we will be having Pizza and Salad delivered by Gabriel Pizza. For $10, payable when you pay your class fees, you will receive 2 slices of yummy pizza, salad and a beverage! You may also bring your own lunch if you wish!

Q4. Will there be a store available on site?

A4. Yes we will have a "Mini-Scrapbox" on site carrying lots of yummy products that you can shop for before, during and after the classes. We will be accepting Cash, Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

Q5. Can I purchase extra Kits from this event?

A5. Sure you can! If you want to purchase kits, but not able to make the event, the cost is the same as the single class. We will toss in the goodie bag for that class as well!

If you are taking the class plus you want to purchase an extra kit of the same class, then the extra kit will be priced less. For more details please call the store at 613-745-2215.

Q. 6 What if I have to cancel my classes/package?

A6. We will miss you lots and will keep your kit safely at The Scrapbox for when you can pick it up. We will have the Store Samples handy for your reference and now all of Debby's kits come with Colour Pictures and Instructions! How cool is that!

There is no refund on any monies for this event.

So there you have it! This will be a wonderful, creative and inspiring event that you will not want to miss. Call us now at 613-745-2215 to sign up!

Come Play!

Jenn's Word of 2011 and her First Ever LO Class

2011-01-06T21:29:00.000-05:00

I've decided on a word for 2011 and it will be a hard one to pay attention to. Ready for it? Ok here goes...

Play!

Alright stop scoffing. Really - it's not easy for me to take time to 'play' in my life and most times it's because I don't think I deserve it. Playing at my age seems a tad frivolous and there is always a list of 'must do or the world stops turning' to deal with. You get the picture.

So I am going to Play...

...with my daughter. She asks me all the time and I don't get down to her level nearly enough. Soon she'll stop asking me and I will regret it with all my heart.

...with my husband. And not just what you might be thinking (naughty you!). We found a new board game we love to play together and in spending more time with him over the holidays, I realize that I am not the only one who made huge sacrifices since I opened the store. He's been patiently waiting for me to come home for over 3 years and I miss spending time doing the things we used to do.

...with my scrap-stuff. I take a bajillion photos and 0.01% get scrapped. My yearly LO count isn't too high (cough*heather*cough) and I really really miss it.

...so my stress levels come down. Having fun and laughing is a proven method to stave off stress, high blood pressure and depression (I'm not depressed folks, I just want to make sure I don't ever get there). I am hoping to take in a few crops too so I can spend real quality time with the ladies that know what having fun is all about!

...with new ideas and see where it takes me both with the store and personally. Sometimes just knocking around ideas 'just for fun' can produce some pretty startling results.

So with this fresh in my mind I would like to present my first ever Double Page Layout Class that will be debuting this month at The Scrapbox on Thurs Jan 27th at 6pm-9pm entitled 'Lotsa Love' and features the two most important people in my life.

(if you click on the above picture, you can see a bigger picture, and more detail!)

I based it upon the sketch in the 2011 Scrapbook & Cards Today/Page Maps Calendar "January". I want to show how to execute basic design elements and how to put your own spin on a sktech, and of course, stretch a single page sketch into a 2 page layoutt! I plan on making this into a series, doing one each month for the next few months to see how it goes. I really enjoyed putting this one together. I hope you do to!

Date : Thurs Jan 27th 6pm
Cost : $30 Non-Member
$27 Member
$26 Member with the 2011 Srapbook & Cards Today Calendar!

Call us at 613-745-2215 to book your seat - only 9 kits available total!

Come play! =)

Customer Appreciation Day Today! At The Scrapbox!

2010-12-31T08:45:00.000-05:00

I hope that you will join us today for a little social time on the last day of the year! Starting at 12pm and going until 5pm, I will be hosting a social drop in for anyone who would like to have some sweets, free tea and coffee and take part in a very fun and informative FREE Make & Take Featuring the new Tim Holtz Vagabond now in our Scrapbox Studio, and his Bigz Dies – want to learn how to make stamps out of BIGZ Sizzix Dies? Let me show you and you get to keep the stamp! Yay!

Want a preview? Check it out HERE on this step by step instructions from his 12 Tags of Christmas 2010. Did you want to win free Tim Holtz Products? You have until Friday, Dec 31st to complete your tags, inspired by his 12 tags from 2010 and you will be entered into a draw for $40 worth of Tim Holtz Products! (Why $40? Cause it’s the 4rth year of him doing it!)

So come on down for Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, Dec 31st starting at 12pm and going until 5pm. The Make & Take will happen when *you* arrive!

If you aren't able to make it, I hope you have a safe and enjoyable New Years and we'll see you soon! (Maybe even on Tuesday when I open at 12noon for the first time!)

Come Play!

Card #5 for the December Stamp of the Month!

2010-12-02T11:14:00.001-05:00

I wanted to combine a number of different elements: gate fold card, a rather large butterfly stamp, clear embossing and a thank you theme. Hmmmmmm.....right. So I played around with the Butterfly stamp - one of my favorites from Tim, and this is what came out of it...

The out side is held closed by a thin white ribbon going through two eyelets - eyelets that are keeping the butterfly fixed to the card as well - so if you wanted to have the butterfly wings curl out a bit you can.

This is the inside of the card - as you can see, the butterfly wings come around inside as well, which make a nice bracket for the simple 'Thank you' sentiment.

I really like simple, classic colour combinations and using 2-3 colours maximum gives merit to the 'less is more' theory. There are a few techniques with the butterfly I will be sharing with my classes, not the least of which is playing with Mica Flakes!

If you are interested, please check out the Calendar on The Scrapbox Website at www.thescrapbox.ca/classes for the dates and times for this, and other awesome classes being held this month at The Scrapbox. Take time for YOU this month!

I would also like to put a footnote here about my next creative project that is the 12 Tags of Christmas currently being hosted over at Tim Holtz's website. You can click on the blog link on the right side of this blog to join in the fun. You can win prizes if you comment on his blog, and I am doing a giveaway too at the end of the month for anyone who does 12 tags inspired by Tim's, and has them completed by the end of December. I am giving away a $40 retail value prize of Tim products!

If you need anything to help with this or any other holiday project, I will do my best to get it to you in a timely fashion. Please contact us at the store, at 613-745-2215.

Jenn

New December Stamp of the Month Card #4

2010-11-29T22:43:00.001-05:00

I am on a roll it seems, so here is, without further ado, Card #4 in the December Stamp of the Month Card Class!

I am using a Masking technique here as well as the brand new Reindeer Die Cut from Tim Holtz - what? Never used one before? Let me show you how in this very informative stamping and card making class.

Class dates available for these cards are as follows

Thurs Dec 2 at 6pm - 9pm (NEW DATE!)
Wed Dec 8th at 6pm - 9pm
Wed Dec 15th at 1pm - 4pm
Wed Dec 15th at 6pm - 9pm

Cost is : $28/$25 (no free stamp offered this month only)

Call now to sign up for any of the above classes at 613-745-2215! Thank you! At least one more coming tomorrow!

Jenn

PS The message starts on the outside of the card 'You can run...' and then on the inside of the card it says..."...but you can't hide from your birthday". I thought it would be appropriate for any male type person in your life requiring a birthday card. Hope you agree and that I see you real soon!

New December "Stamp of the Month" Cards

2010-11-28T18:44:00.000-05:00

I am substituting my own card desgins for the December Stamp of the Month (if you ask why, please check out your weekly Member's Newsletter. Don't get a newsletter cause you aren't a member? Sign up for a membership next time you are at the store to get the inside scoop!)

So here are the first 3 cards of a potential 6 card class (could only be 5 cards depending on level of complexity)

As you can see, I have selected the "Midnight Frost" paper line from Bo Bunny for this class and I so love the colours. There isn't a 'theme' to this collection, but instead is a well rouned collection of greeting cards. I hope to have a few more done by the end of today.

Class dates available for these cards are as follows

Thurs Dec 2 at 6pm - 9pm (NEW DATE!)
Wed Dec 8th at 6pm - 9pm
Wed Dec 15th at 1pm - 4pm
Wed Dec 15th at 6pm - 9pm

Cost is : $28/$25 (no free stamp offered this month only)

I am breaking even more tradition with this class as I am using my favorite stamps from any company. I am really enjoying making this class and there are some techniques involved that haven't been seen in any previous Stamp of the Month.

Call the store to sign up! 613-745-2215 and leave a message if not during normal business hours! We will get back to you!

Come Play!

Weekly Newsletter Sent!

2010-11-24T08:46:00.000-05:00

Just sent out this week's newsletter - it includes organizational tips, creative ideas for December, and...

HUGS DISCOUNTS ON BRADS, BUTTONS and PATTERNED PAPER ON BLACK FRIDAY!

So check it out! I hope to be posting some cards for the December Stamp of the Month Series that will be designed by moi this time around. Stay tuned!

Jenn

From the Melissa Frances Event...

2010-11-15T17:14:00.000-05:00

As promised, I have some lovely photos from the Melissa Frances Event to share. We had SUCH a good time with Melissa - her creativity, her warm and funny personality and expertise at handling a class made it a joy to be in. THank you Melissa for such a wonderul memory!

...and the rest of the winners...

2010-11-13T21:16:00.000-05:00

Ok - so for the Friday Daily prize of a Websters Pages Kit we have

Lorrie Greer! Congrats!

Saturday Daily Prize of the personalized Compendium of Curiousities is...

Liz Chartrand!

The closest guesser of the Button Jar (missing it by only 29) is Heather Price! Second closest (mssing it by 66 buttons) is Jacqueline Rawes!

and the winner of the Tim HOltz Vagabond is....

Tiffany Golding! Congratulations!

Thank you everyone for making this week and myanniversary so very special! Let's hope for 30 more!

Jenn

And we have some winners!

2010-11-12T08:29:00.000-05:00

Congratulations go out to Louise Dubord for winning the Daily Draw on Wed, Nov 10th!
She wins the following fabulous prize!

And last night after another successful day of having fun at The Scrapbox, we drew another lucky name and this time it was Caroline Jones that won this great Basic Grey Paper and product combo...

So what do we have left to give away! Lots! Let me show you...

Today's daily prize is this lovely grouping of products from Websters Pages...

Tomorrow I have TWO prizes to give away by draw, and they are all about T!m The first is his latest book "Compendium of Curiousities" - and it's been personalized by Tim!

And last - but certainly not the least - this can be yours if I draw YOUR ticket - a Tim Holtz Vagabond. Latest and so far the greatest of all the die cutting machines!

This prize boasts a $300 price tag and can be yours if you get your name into the draw. There are so many ways you can do that!

With every $20 spent (before taxes and after discounts) at The Scrapbox this week up until 9pm on Sat Nov 13th (Yes we will be open until 9pm this Saturday) will get you lots of tickets!

Renewing your membership or purchasing a new Membership - will get you a bonus ticket!

Signing up and paying for classes in November and December will get you bonus tickets. (even for classes you have already taken)

Buying one of our new snazzy Scrapbox Shopping Bag/Totes for only $3.50 will net you a bonus ticket!

Bringing in a Michaels Coupon from your Michael's receipt is worth a bonus ticket! (flyers and reproductions not accepted)

And more! Just come down to the Scrapbox to find out how you can win these fab prizes!

Want to win this beautiful far of Buttons?

With every purchase this week you receive a ballot to guess how many buttons are in the jar. If you guess the closest WITHOUT GOING OVER then you win! I am also giving a bag of buttons of each colour to the person who has the second closest guess. This prize was genrously donated in part from Multicrafts! I just love these buttons.

Today we have a crop going, plus a Make & Take that features some of the new "Punch Around The Page" Punches from Martha Stewart, designed by Tammy. So today and tomorrow, any Punches or Spellbinders purchased at The Scrapbox will be 'Bonus Ticket' Items that will be worth a bonus ticket just for buying them! Awesome!

Tomorrow - I hope you join us to add to our 'Memory' Quilt. Just show up and add your name and perhaps a brief message and that will net you a Bonus Ticket into the draw, but will also become part of an expanding piece of art that we will be assembling for the Scrapbox Studio. Curious? Show up anytime on Saturday to be a part of it!

Thank you for being a part of The Scrapbox Studio Community. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it!

See you soon...

Jenn

Still recovering, but pushing on!

2010-11-10T08:21:00.000-05:00

Greetings!

We had a FABULOUS time over the weekend with Melissa Frances - she is an awesome, inspiring yet down to earth woman who more than delivered on her classes and fab products. Anyone I spoke to had a great time and agreed that time when too fast!I will do more of an update with some fun pics later on in the week!

So today marks the Anniversary of The Scrapbox - Three Years ago on this date I opened the doors to a line up of very enthusiastic scrapbookers and I've been running to keep up ever since. And what a wild ride it has been. We will be doing lots of fun stuff this week to celebrate and to show my appreciation to my customers. Today, tomorrow and Friday we will be doing some Make & Takes and/or Demos and today I am going to launch into a very new product that was released this year from W R Memory Keepers that will make album and book binding 'A Cinch!'.

From the company who brought you the Crop-A-Dile, We R Memory Keepers now brings The Cinch Binding Tool. Binding is a breeze with the We R Memory Keepers Cinch Binding Tool. With the measuring already done for you, this essential craft tool binds your projects in just three easy steps. Bind paper crafts, mini albums, business presentations and school projects - and do it all in a cinch!

PRODUCT FEATURES:
* Cinch system makes binding easy and binds books with the press of the handle
* Customized hole-punching knobs
* Can punch through many different materials, any length including up to 20 sheets of copy paper at once!
* Punch perfect holes without measuring
* Sliding measurement guide for perfectly centered holes
* Wire binding hooks place binding wire on while threading
* Handle clip holds handle down for easy storage and mobility
* Alignment peg ensures evenly spaced holes no matter the length
* Cinching bar holds the binding in place and compresses it to the desired diameter
* Projects lay flat while punching
* Easy enough for the beginner, professional enough for the expert!

I just got this product in just yesterday and was able to follow the easy instructions on how to bind a book or album in less than 20 minutes. Let us show you how easy it is by coming in any time today for a demonstration!

We will also be playing with the new "Sew Easy Tool" - a tool that will let you do fun and easy stitching on your paper crafts! There are 6 different attachments that will give you more variety! Want to learn more? Come on down to The Scrapbox today!

We also have a ton of Giveaways and that also starts today! With every purchase you can get tickets into the draws that are happening all this week! The more you buy, the more tickets you get! There are also easy ways to get bonus tickets. Check out your Scrapbox Newsletter today or come down to the store! Anyone can win...I think it will be YOU!

2010-11-05T07:14:00.000-04:00

Well after nearly 6 months of planning - it's finally here! Melissa is on her way to us right now and will be teaching tonite and tomorrow 3 beautiful classes. We still have room if you want join us - just call the store at 613-745-2215, pack your tote and join us!

Here are some pics of what we will be doing...
The Tag Ornament Class (Friday Night at 6pm)

The "Kitschy Kitchen Recipe & Memory Album"

The 'Home for the Holidays' Christmas Album

The Scrapbox will have a store ON SITE of the event at St. Mary's School, located on Rue De l'eglise (directions to follow). If you would like to shop at the on-site store, please do! We will have brand new product - never before seen - from Melissa Frances!

To get to St. Mary's School
Take the 417 Hiway to St. Laurent Exit
Go North on St, Laurent to MacArthur Ave
Turn Left on MacArthur Ave
2nd Set of Lights - Rue De l'eglise - Turn Right
St, Mary's School is the brick school on your left with lots of parking!
Come in through the front doors and follow the fun!

Questions? Call the store! 613-745-2215!

Next week is the Scrapbox 3rd Anniversary Week of Celebration! You are not going to want to miss a thing!

Jenn

2010-11-03T07:31:00.000-04:00

This is a layout I did about a month ago that I was hoping to have posted pre-Disney trip but just didn't have the time. It features the latest product from My Minds Eye "Lost & Found" collection plus a few bits from my own collection.

This grouping of product includes new flowers and bling from Prima, a glimmer glass butterfly from Tattered Angels Nature Collection (which you can alter the shape by warming up slightly with a heat gun), Lost & Found embellishments and I think there is a Jenni Bowlin button hidden in there too. I used the Tim Holtz Flourishes Stamps to add to the background, but to also help transition the two pages.

I am also somewhat proud of this area of the LO because I took an element of one of the MME papers that had the bracket shape, used it as a template to cut out the scallop shape you see with the faint image of the bird - but it is also still attached the the banner that is above Emma's picture. I like the idea of creating one of a kind embellishmemnts from paper.

Also a bit of luck with the placement of the paper behind the photo - one of the brown glitter swirls that sits right above Emma's head reminded me of a crown so I put a little bling there to crown my little princess. Other embellishments here came from a Lost & Found dimensional sticker package but the bird image on the dictionary page is from a 3 year old MME pack of rubs. Fascinating how they keep using the same colour pallette eh?

I made the kraft pocket from a paper bag that was left in the studio by some unknown donor - distressed it up with Vintage Photo Ink (one of my favorites from Tim's line of Distress Inks) as I did with almost every other elbellishment and paper in this LO - I found the creme colour just a bit bright. But I digress...

The pink 'shape' is a Bird sticker from Heidi's old days with Advantus. I bought a roll of these pink birds for my store opening and they are still haunting my discount bin. However since pink and birds were a recurring theme someone challenged me to include it somehow. So I inked it up with Vintage photo, stamped on it with the flourish stamp but also added a little message to my daughter as she starts down her own scholastic career.

Well - that was quite the ramble on! If you made it down to the very end without needing a bathroom break and a drink of water congrats! I hope it was somewhat amusing or helpful!

Have a great day!

Jenn

Weekly Newsletter Sent!

2010-10-13T09:22:00.000-04:00

Just sent out the weekly newsletter, and am going through a very long check list of things 'to do' before leaving in 2 very short days. Yikes!

I want to do one more post before I go of a 2 PG LO I did a few weeks ago. I just need to take a picture of the second page...

Off to get more things crossed off my list! Check out the newsletter! Do something crafty today or visit the store!

Jenn

Melissa Frances Event at The Scrapbox!

2010-10-11T20:52:00.000-04:00

Very excited to announce that I have two of the three Melissa Frances Projects in the store for you to view!

I have the "Kitschy Kitchen" recipe book as well as the "Christmas Album" for you to come in and see personally! I hope you are getting excited about this event as it is coming up in 4 short weeks!

You can still sign up for this very fun event that is happening on November 5th and 6th. What is happening you ask?

None other than Melissa Frances will be visiting Ottawa and teaching three classes for you to choose from (or why not take them all?). Melissa is an inspiring woman and creator of beautiful scrapbooking paper and products and I look forward to spending a weekend with her!

At this event you will get more than just the classes! Lots of Prizes! Special mementos from the event! Goodie Bags! We are also setting up a "Mini-Scrapbox Store" at St. Mary's for your shopping convenience. We are making sure that you are receiving a great value for the Class Fees which are as follows:

Taking one or two classes :

$65 for each class if you are not a member (tell your friends! All are welcome!!)

$59.95 per class if you are a Member!

Taking all three awesome classes! : $199.95 for Non-Members. Non-Members will receive a FREE Scrapbox Membership with this package! What an awesome deal!

If you are a Member the cost is only $179.95!!!

Lunch is optional, and will cost $10.

All Fees are subject to 13% HST.

The event is going to take place at St. Mary's School at 780 Rue de l'eglise.

Schedule for the Classes:

Fri May 5th at 6pm at St. Mary's : Christmas Tag Ornaments
(The "Christmas Tag Ornament" Class samples will be coming this week!)

Sat May 6th at 9am at St. Mary's : Kitschy Kitchen Recipe Album

Lunch from 12pm - 1pm

Sat May 6th at 1pm - 4pm at St. Mary's : Christmas Album

All taught by Melissa Frances, and hosted by The Scrapbox.

Any questions or to sign up for this very fun event, please call the store at 613-745-2215!

Playing with the Blog...

2010-10-11T20:42:00.001-04:00

Well after spending a few minutes I was able to get the blog's features back, such as the blog list of brands sold at The Scrapbox, other blogs I follow (And now I can again!) and I found a very basic background that barely suits my needs for the moment...but serve it will because it seems that time is very hard to come by in my life these days. I mean...I have as much as anyone else is given so I shouldn't complain!

I will need to learn more on how to pretty up the background while at the same time properly represent what the Scrapbox Image(tm) is. Don't you ever wish you could take a snapshot of what is inside your head and say "HERE! This is what I want! I don't want to have to explain it!" Oh well - until such groovy tech is invented I will have to do it the other way.

I have been using Facebook more for quick updates on what is coming in to the store or what has arrived. These last two weeks have seen a great influx of product to the store and we are bursting at the seams. If you haven't been in awhile, you may want to come down and check us out! The Scrapbox also has a Facebook Group dedicated to the store so just do a search for the Scrapbox and join up. It won't hurt a bit I promise!

Ok - going to work on more promotion for my upcoming event with Melissa Frances! I plan on having that up on the blog in the next 12 hours. That is my goal!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and got to nap lots after a big meal! =)

Jenn

New Blog Look....?

2010-09-05T22:49:00.001-04:00

One of the items on my seeminly inexhaustable 'To Do' list for The Scrapbox, is to update my Blog 'Look'. I will be playing around with different templates and fonts and such (as time allows) and certainly I want to post MORE than once a month. So hang in their followers, I do have plans for this blog and hopefully it will be worth your while to visit!

Thanks again!

Jenn

FREE Make & Take Tonite! at The Scrapbox!

2010-08-27T12:32:00.000-04:00

Here is a quick preview of the FREE Make & Take at The Scrapbox tonite! We invite you to drop in anytime between 6pm - 9pm to learn some new techniques with Copic Markers, the NEW Metallic Staz On Ink on Acetate and more! This will take about 30 mins to make at most and you don't need to sign up! Just show up!

New Product is rolling in as we speak!

Yesterday we receive Bo Bunny's 'Olivia' and 'Learning Curve', today we are hoping for 'Cambridge' and MME 'Lost & Found', Graphics 45 Steampunk, Basics and more of their Alice in Wonderland Halloween Paper...stay tuned!

Since picking up a new HTC Legend phone I have been updating little snippits through Facebook often - cause its so frikkin easy! So if you are on Facebook - shoot me a friend invite! Would love to hook up! That way you can see the little updates as they happen!

Hope you get the chance to...

Come Play!

And now a word from our sponsors...

2010-08-03T07:34:00.000-04:00

Actually I would like to take a brief interlude from the CHA reporting to remind folks about a beautiful class being held this Thurs Aug 5th at The Scrapbox, designed by Stephanie!

This beautiful single page project could either stand alone or be partnered up with it's other half which is being taught on Thurs Aug 26th! Both of these layouts are fully loaded with products and techniques! Want to know how she does it? Attend either or both of these classes!

Call us at 613-745-2215 to reserve your seat now!

Next post will be a CHA Report!

Jenn

Basic Grey CHA Summer...

2010-07-30T22:48:00.000-04:00

Ok this is one of the first booths I visited - and placed an order at. I love LOVE the Curio line (shipping in October!) and the Jovial Christmas line is - in Stephanie's opinion - better than last year! And for fall we are very interested in the Pyrus line as well. Here are a few pics of their booth - would love to hear from you as to what you like best!

I hope that you are enjoying my CHA Recaps...more over the weekend!

Jenn

Back home safely from CHA! Review Part One...

2010-07-29T21:10:00.000-04:00

Ok - home safe and sound! Flights were uneventful although there was an hour delay coming home. Wish I knew so I could have spent another hour on the floor! Oh well...

I wanted to do a post while things are really fresh in my mind, but most importantly I want to report that I have confirmed Melissa Frances is coming Oct 1 & 2, 2010 and was able to get a good long look at the projects that she wants to bring up to us!

I will be releasing more in a newsletter! Book the dates though now - Friday Oct 1 and Sat Oct 2, 2010 has Melissa Frances coming to The Scrapbox!

I also took this opportunity to speak to other 'celebs' designers and have received very positive feedback - I have signed up someone for March and another potentially for June. I will be at The Scrapbox Studio tomorrow night to give more details on that so why not come by for the free Make & Take and get the news first hand? I will let you down gently now, and tell you that Tim isn't one of them. However I did have a very good conversation with Mario who reassured me that time and patience will be our best options - and Tim shows no sign of slowing down, let alone retiring...

On to more pictures!

I would steal this guy in a minute - but I couldn't afford him and Tim needs him to much I think =)

A few sneak peaks of product that impressed me...

This is where I leave you wanting more folks - if you are curious I will have some samples tomorrow at The Scrapbox - come keep my company as I work my first shift at the store in nearly a week!

And on that note I would like to take a moment to thank my awesome Scrapbox Angels and Divas who have given me peace of mind so that I could attend my first CHA. Jacquie, Tammy & Stephanie - you ladies are awesome and I am very grateful. Thank you!

Hope to see you all soon, and stay tuned for more pics and peeks!

Jenn

Day 1 at CHA

2010-07-28T08:47:00.000-04:00

First - I arrived safely in Chicago and CHA! Yay me!

Secondly - have an awesome time and I am so very glad I came and I still have a day and a half to go!

Highlights of my trip so far include but are certainly not limited to...

1. Meeting with Melissa Francis and her lovely assistant Kim to discuss the projects she is going to teach at The Scrapbox Oct 1 & 2 (details totally forthcoming!)

2. Bumping into Debby Schuh outside the BG booth and meeting again today for lunch!

3. Doing a House of 3/Pink Paislee Parisan Make & Take with Heidi!

4. Seeing tons of new product that I love love love!

5. Watching a 90 minute T!m Demo (I have pictures!)

6. Finally meeting Mario and getting some awesome info! (And I have a great pic of that too)

7. Ending the night at Gino's East with the Ranger family who were very grascious in letting me completely crash their dinner but my ride was invited so I was able to drink beer with Claudine Helmuth and Suz Wienburg (sp?) and many other fine fine folks!

I have taken 200+ pics already and I see that my ride is now heading out the door and down for some quick breakfast so I better get my but in gear! HOpefully a pic or two will be posted tonite!

See you soon!

Jenn

Not responsible for all the grammer and spelling mistakes - gotta go and can't edit!

Going to CHA!

2010-07-25T19:27:00.000-04:00

Bright and early Tuesday morning I am going to be flying out of Ottawa to Chicago for the Summer CHA show! Going to check out all the new releases to better make our choices for the next 6 months of product and I couldn't be more excited! I've been following the sneak peaks as best as I can so I cannot wait to see all these things in person! I don't know how much I am going to be able to post while I am down there but I will have my camera! Back to making lists and packing!

The Scrapbox will open as usual while I am away (and I am only going to be away from Tues to Thurs) and I have all the confidence that Tammy, Stephanie & Jacquie will be taking care of business just fine!

This Friday night is our FREE Make & Take designed by Stephanie starting at 6pm - I will also be there and I am sure that any samples I have will also be there if people want to see it! I'll be there to talk about my expereinces and to answer any questions!

Have an awesome week!

Jenn

New Product in Store now!

2010-07-24T08:25:00.001-04:00

Some Pre-CHA product has snuck in the door yesterday!

Graphic 45's Halloween in Wonderland! Click HERE to see the full line!

We also received 5 of these!

These spinners are what Tim uses to hold all his ink applicators and (this is so cool) they stack! To see more go to the new Ranger Blog HERE!

Little Yellow Bicycle's "Boardwalk" line is in!

Beautiful and sunny - just like our summer so far! Check out the whole line HERE!

If you want to see what is the latest in scrapbooking and cardmaking - you know it's here at The Scrapbox!

Come Play!

Yard Sale is on Tomorrow!

2010-07-16T18:52:00.001-04:00

Yup - our second yard sale of the year is on tomorrow, Saturday July 17 and it starts at 9am and goes until 1pm!

If you have been to one of these before you know how awesome the deals are and how fun it is to make the deals! Because we are having the Yard Sale IN the Studio, rain or shine (or sweltering heat) the event will happen in the cool comfort of The Scrapbox Studio!

So grab those reusable shopping bags and come on down to pick up on the awesome deals at The Scrapbox starting tomorrow at 9am!

Come play!

It's FREE! and FRIDAY! What a great combo!

2010-06-25T12:05:00.000-04:00

So who doesn't like free? What a great word that is! And we have two very awesome free things for you to check out here at The Scrapbox.

First - if you are a Scrapbox Studio Member (And why not? It's awesome!) your FREE Magazine, Scrapbook & Cards Today Summer Ed 2010 is IN and ready for you to pick it up! All you need is your Membership card that we can put a pretty sunny punch into and that's it! No Purchase required but hey - while you are here - take a look at all the nifty new product up on the wall! And if you want to sign up for a membership, you will get your free magazine on the spot! Great deal!

Second Freebee at The Scrapbox - Our Make & Take! Created by Tammy Menard

Starting tonite at 6pm to 9pm please drop by for a quick 20 minute Make & Take with Tammy Menard who will be demonstrating a neat Stamping Technique with Versamark and Silhouette-type stamps! Fun and Free! No need to bring anything, just yourselves!

Come Play!

New Product snuck in!!!

2010-06-23T15:59:00.000-04:00

So just as I publish my Scrapbox Studio Membership Weekly Newsletter, boxes came in with the following gorgeous NEW product!

Little Yello Bicycle's "Pack your Bags!" paper and product line - LOVE IT!
Check it out HERE!

Also just in - Robin's Nest Tear Drops and Diamond Dew Drops!

Dew Drops in the shape of Tear Drops in multi-coloured palettes!

Dew Drops in Diamond Shapes (3d shapes but with a flat back so very easy to apply to any paper craft!)

So come on down and see this awesome new product for yourself! Stephanie will be busy here tonite processing the LYB "Pack Your Bags" but you can always buy straight out of the box!

Have a great week!

Jenn

Special Guest Teacher at the Scrapbox!

2010-06-22T21:37:00.001-04:00

Greetings!

I am very happy to announce that this Saturday (one day only!) we will have a special guest teacher - Monica Barney - to give a class on all the wonderful things that can be done with Shrink Plastic! Stamp it, melt it, colour it, bend it! Make your own embellishments for scrapbooking, or design your own jewellery! The sky is the limit!

Fun and creative, Monica has genuine enthusiasm for crafts of all kinds and has years of experience with this and with paper crafts! We are very lucky to have her visit and teach at The Scrapbox Studio! Here are some samples of what you will be doing in the class!

The class is this Saturday!

Sat, June 26 at 1pm - 4pm
Cost : $30/$27

We still have seats! Come and try something new and fun at The Scrapbox!
Call us at 613-745-2215!

Another Recipe to share!

2010-06-08T20:21:00.000-04:00

At this past Potluck Crop we were blessed with another home made dessert that made our mouths water and lots of mmmmmm's were heard for Louise's PB & J Shortbread!

Thanks so much Louise!

PB&J Shortbread Cookie Bars

4 sticks softened butter
1 Cup granulated sugar
1/4 Cup packed brown sugar
3 3/4 Cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 Cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 Cup strawberry jam
1 Cup powdered sugar
4-5 Tablespoons heavy cream

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a stand or electric mixer butter and sugars until well combined. Slowly add in flour and salt until just combined. Split dough in half and wrap 1/2 in plastic wrap. Save for another time.

Transfer remaining half to a foil lined 8×8 inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.

Melt peanut butter in microwave for 20 seconds or until smooth and pourable. Pour evenly over shortbread. Melt the jam in microwave for 20 seconds as well then pour evenly over peanut butter. Take a knife and gently swirl peanut butter and jelly over top of shortbread, not really cutting into the dough itself, Just the peanut butter and jelly.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until edges start to brown and centers are cooked through.

2. Remove and let cool completely. Remove from pan with foil edges and cut into squares. Mix powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth, drizzle over each square and serve.

Yum!

Now she'll be the first to tell you she got it from another source, but since she made it for us, I am just going to give her full points for awesomeness in the kitchen! Thanks Lou Lou for sharing!

Better late than never!

2010-06-07T16:52:00.000-04:00

Our Globe-trotting Stephanie is back home safely with us and has thrown herself back into creating awesome classes for The Scrapbox! Here are two of her June Classes - and as usual, beautiful! Thank you Stephanie!

This is a 12x12 Single Page LO with Mixed Media on Canvas (not stretched canvas over wood - just canvas!) Love the techniques! Rich with product! Want to know how she did it? Come on down to The Scrapbox on:

Friday June 11 at 6pm - 9pm
Cost : $30/$27

Call the store right now to book your spot! If needed, please leave a message and we will return your call and make sure you get in on this awesome class!

"Forever" Double Page LO (12"x12") with Basic Grey's Cappella!

This is a 6" x 6" Card - also included in the class!

This is a 6" x 6" Card - also included in the class!

We are trying something a little bit new with this class - Basic Grey Page Kits offer the busy scrapper all that they need for 4 pages (2 doubles, or 4 singles or 1 double and 2 singles...or....or!) Stephanie wows us again with not only designing a unique Double Page Layout (Pages are 12 x 12) but also having enough left over to do two beautiful 6x6 cards! Wow Steph! Call now 613-745-2215 to book this class that is taking place on:

Wed June 30th at 6pm-9pm
Cost is $35/$30 (awesome price!)
Limited # of kits means limited # of people who can take this class! Call now to book your seat!

Tim Holtz Embossing folders - I got some!

2010-05-20T20:52:00.000-04:00

After a long time of watching videos, reading about recalls and sighing over designs, I have some of Tim's much anticipated Embossing Folder Sets in stock! However like anything else, it's coming in dribs and drabs...so what I have atm are the following:

Checkerboard & Cracked Set
Damask & Regal Set
Bingo and Patchwork Set

Can't wait to try them out myself!

Also just replenished - Martha Stewart Scor Boards!

Always something new coming in at The Scrapbox!

First Scrapbooking Yard Sale of the Year!

2010-05-13T23:29:00.000-04:00

This Saturday, May 15th starting at 9am until 1pm, we are having the first Yard Sale at The Scrapbox! You can get in on the fun and deals - just show up! Here are some of the details!

1. Rain or Shine this is going to happen because it is inside the Scrapbox Studio!

2. You can pay how you want - Cash, Visa, MC, Amex or Debit because all transactions will be handled safely at the cash! The venders will be issuing receipts that you just bring up to the front counter for a friendly Scrapbox Staff member to process for you!

3. There will be all sorts of goodies up for grabs - storage solutions, totes, tools, stamps, paper, embellishments and more!

It starts at 9am sharp (be sure to get here early!) and ends at 1pm!

Any questions? Call us at the store - 613-745-2215!

Hope to see you there!

Websters Pages Ribbon!

2010-05-12T15:31:00.000-04:00

LOVE the roses!

Love ALL of this lace and satin and cord and and and ooooh pretty!

Also got in the Websters Pages Embellishments - Fabric Ribbon, Sparklies (buttons), Cameo's and more! You will want to check it out!

Also due in this week - Basic Grey's Cappella, Max & Whiskers and their new Basics line!

Have an awesome week!

Jenn

In a word? Awesome!!!

2010-05-05T23:08:00.000-04:00

I had such a good time this last weekend with Debby Schuh and the lovely ladies that came from ALL OVER - Ottawa, Stittsville, Brockville, Nova Scotia - New York even!
Folks at the Chimo were great, and once we got tables that were actually big enough to scrap on (deeper than 18 inches that is) we were able to get down to some serious scrapping fun!

I want to thank everyone who pitched in and helped me set up and tear down, offered to help and greeted me with big happy smiles going in and coming out of the class rooms. It really made it all worth while and I totally am going to do it again (and already planning it too!)

I have more photos I want to put up, but it's taking a long time to upload atm for some reason. Will try again tomorrow!

Thanks again to everyone who came!

Jenn

Today it starts!

2010-04-30T00:43:00.000-04:00

Well it's technically today as it's after midnight!

I am so pleased to be hosting Debby Schuh for National Scrapbooking Day 2010 and we are going to have a ton of fun at The Chimo Hotel with her teaching us 3 classes!

I am going to be picking her up at the Airport in about 10 hrs, getting her safely to the hotel then starting to set up my new portable store that my hubby has been working on all week for me (love you A!) and I can't wait to see how it works out.

We are getting one of the rooms early - the one that I will be setting up the store in so if you want to swing by the Chimo early (like around 5pm) we should have the store set up and ready for your shopping pleasure! We have lots of suprises and prizes for those of you attending and I can't wait to see your reactions to all what is going to be going on.

Ok - much babbling now. Will be going home now.

Jenn

By popular request!

2010-04-26T08:20:00.000-04:00

KRISPY TOFFEE SQUARES

1 C. flour
1 1/2 C. Rice Krispies
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 C. firmly packed brown sugar
2/3 C. melted butter or margarine
32 unwrapped caramels - I use Werther's Creamy (I used Werthers Original Chewy Caramels and it worked out perfectly!)
1 tbsp milk
1 C. milk chocolate chips

Melt Butter/Margerine and mix in the brown sugar.
Mix flour, baking soda, salt and Rice Krispies. Add melted butter/sugar and mix together lightly to not smush the Rice Krispies.
Press half of this into 8"x8" pan. (I didn’t have a square pan so used an 8” dia. Deep dish glass pie plate – portions worked out awesome!) The other half keep aside.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Melt caramels with 1 tbsp of milk in microwave on low power or over low heat on stove and set aside, 1 minute, stir and then maybe another 30 seconds until it is fairly runny, but don't over heat. I do this just before crust is ready to come out of oven.

Sprinkle chocolate chips over cooked crust layer and pour melted caramels on top.
Break up leftover crumb mixture with a fork and sprinkle on top.
Bake at 350 degrees for another 15 minutes.
Cool before cutting. Do not refrigerate, they will break your teeth!!!!

As a side note, I could not wait for it to cool completely and the first couple of samples I ate with a spoon. Add a glass of milk and make sure you have some privacy while consuming. Yes it’s that good!

Many thanks to Heather Millar for sharing this recipe with me and the others at our crops!

Jenn

PS Heather - this in no way lessons your responsibility of bringing these to crops =)
You still make it the best!

Tattered, Heidi and Tim! now in stock!

2010-04-23T11:15:00.000-04:00

Yup - just got my first shipment of Tattered Angels product from Heidi's signature line - paper tags, chipboard, folders, resistables and more! Very pretty and the possibilites are enormous!

Also got in more Tim Holtz Dies! Scallop and Scroll edge dies and more of the Bigz Dies! These are compatible with the Cuttlebug (tried it myself with some grungepaper and it cuts like buttah!) Also in is his Ruler Ribbon (still no sign of the paper ribbon yet but we have our fingers crossed that its soon!

Also in is the 'Distress-it-all' machine that distresses your paper edge all at once! Not sure what all it can do yet as I just saw it in the box and wanted to share it RIGHT NOW so will play with it and give you my review soon!

Come to the Scrapbox to be the first to get your hands on these yummy goodies!

Jenn

Bonne fête Stéphanie!

2010-04-22T13:36:00.001-04:00

Je te souhaite de nombreuses années de bonheur, de santé et d'amitié.

J'taime!

Jenn

Happy Birthday to My Emma!

2010-04-20T19:58:00.000-04:00

On a more personal note, my little girl is one year older today. Yup - Emma is 6 and spent a nice day with her mommy and daddy doing fun birthday type stuff that saw us at the end of the day at Baskin Robbins and Cotton Candy Ice Cream all over her face. I guess all in all, things are good for a six year old around here =)

Many thanks to all the folks that spent time with us - My mom and neice driving up from Bobcaygeon, Aaron's family as well as a bunch of Emma's friends. Also many thanks to all who called and sang, the well wishers and those who would like to be here but life decided otherwise. We love you very much!

Sweet dreams Bébé.

New Product in!

2010-04-14T21:19:00.001-04:00

Just got in October Afternoon's latest and hottest lines:

Thrift Store and
Fly a Kite

It's already moving well off the wall so come and check it out! The hottest item seems to be the stamp set from the Thrift Store line that actually has a doily image - very cool!

Also got in Tim Holtz Sizzix Dies last week as well as his paper pads, and more of his idea-ology. I tried the BIGZ Dies out in my cuttlebug today and they work - all you need is 2 B plates. YAY!

Back to kitting up goodie bags for the Debby Schuh event coming up in a few short weeks! You can still sign up - we still have room (although not a lot so don't wait until the last minute!)

Come Play!

Jenn

Ranger U and me...

2010-04-09T15:39:00.001-04:00

So many things are happening all at the same time it seems...

First of all, I have submitted my Application to Ranger U and received a reply already from Tim (I am assuming it was him) that my application is in! Yay!

Ranger U is where retailers, designers and educators get a chance to learn about Ranger products and become a Ranger Certified Instructor! Do I want this? Boy do I!!!

Here are a few of my submissions for the application...

And speaking of Tim...

I just received a shipment of Tim's Dies! THEY ROCK!

You want to see what you can do with these dies? Well Tim just posted on his blog 4 videos of his Dies and what some of the possibilities are. Check it out HERE!

So enjoy the experience, learn something new and wish me luck - I hope that my application is accepted and that in June I am New Jersey bound!

Have a good one...

Jenn

We're Open!

2010-04-02T23:13:00.000-04:00

The Scrapbox is Open this Saturday, April 3 from 9am to 6pm!

We are having the Bunny Hop Coffee Crop, from 9am - 6pm! We still have a few spaces available even if you wanted to come by to crop! Just call us at the store at 613-745-2215.

If we don't get to see you, we hope that you have a safe long Easter Weekend!

Jenn

Spring Scrapbook & Cards Today is At The Scrapbox!

2010-03-29T17:59:00.000-04:00

If you are a Member of the Scrapbox Studio, I am happy to remind you that you get a FREE magazine four times a year with your membership.

What was that? You don't...have a Scrapbox Studio Membership? But why not? It's awesome! Check out all the bennies you get!

1. 15% off ALL REGULAR PRICED ITEMS...ALL THE TIME! And it starts as soon
as you sign up and pay the membership fee!

2. 25% off YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE on your Birthday! Also! I honour this
offer either one week prior or after the big day since I may
not be open on your birthday!

3. A weekly newsletter gets sent to you to let you know what is happening
in the store and studio *first* before anyone else. Want to get in on
the special pre-order of that hot item that’s coming in next month?
It’ll be in my email!

4. Crops and Classes are ALL DISCOUNTED for you, my very special Member!
Fun and inexpensive! Where do I sign up!?!

5. Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine – free to my members on a first come
first served basis – 4 times a year! This Canadian Magazine is bright
with fresh ideas and loads of info on what’s going on with your
favourite hobby! Free from me to you!

…and it’s just $22.95 for one whole year! You can sign up in the store, or by calling 613-745-2215! We'll even make you up a membership card! Then come in and get your FREE Magazine!

Ciao for now!

Jenn

BASIC GREY IS IN!

2010-03-22T15:18:00.000-04:00

Just in, priced but still in the box as I am not sure where I am going to put it...

Kioshi! Lovely, pastel, with geomatric and asian influences, Kioshi will please anyone who has spring in their hearts and in their paper crafting!

Green at Heart! Earthy, funny and awesome for the environment, Green at Heart will make you go 'Awwww...!' and make you want to go hug a tree, get yoru picture taken, then scrap it!

Oh well, I'll figure out where to put it tomorrow....unless folks want to shop out of my boxes... as that's never happened before....=)

Have a great day!

Jenn

New Product in!

2010-03-20T15:11:00.000-04:00

Wohooo! Just can't have a week go by without a ton of new goodies rolling in!

I am very excited to announce that Bo Bunny has finally arrived and I had to choose which of their awesome 6 product lines to bring in, but the following 4 lines were clear winners in my eyes!

Jazmyne - beautiful, flowery, elegant, glittered and purple Jazmyne! How I adore thee!

Mamm-razzi! This brought to mind my mother right away. In fact, I am sure that I have a photo of her taking a picture of me, taking a picture of her. =) Love ya mom! This is a great paper line for travel, every day life moments and more!

Sophie - Sweet sophie, with her purples and pinks and browns, with spring and Easter themed embellies!

Paradise! is not lost, as it has been found here at The Scrapbox. Took a trip somewhere hot and sandy? This is the line you have been looking for! Trips to the beach this summer will be easy to scrap with this very complete line of 'fun in the sun' paper, stickers and chipboard! Love it!

Stay tuned! More coming!

Have a great week!

Jenn

More New Product in At The Scrapbox! Newsflash!

2010-03-12T14:56:00.001-05:00

Ok Prima lovers! My mega-order of Prima just arrived and we are unpacking it from the boxes! Take a look! More than flowers!

Prima Paper lines:
Flights of Fancy!
Pastiche!
Shabby Chic!
Watercolor Rainbow!
Strawberry Kisses!
Plus all the embellies!

Canvas aprons, totes and refill pages from Donna Downey! (omg!)

Foam Stamps! (OMG!)

Acrylic Stamps!(OMG!OMG!)

Plus beautiful flowers in ALL colours as well as lots in white for those who love to glimmer mist anything that doesn't move! =)

Also in - Replenish of Teresa Collins Welcome Home! plus some new papers and overlays that were just released!

Brand new Penny Black Stamps! Both wood mounted and Slap Stick!

New ScrapFX Chipboard cutouts as well - laser cut chipboard with FRENCH words! Mama, Papa, bebe and more!

Come on down to the Scrapbox before you miss out!

Jenn

New Product in!

2010-03-05T20:43:00.000-05:00

Ok...so what did we get in this week?

Ok - Tim Holtz's New Distress Inks are in and flying off the shelves - will be getting a refresh of that very soon! I've ordered his stamps but they are still weeks in the making. Keep checking back for updates!

Had a partial order of Melissa Francis come in as well - am looking forward to her new product but won't be able to get my hands on it for at least 3 weeks. Will keep you updated!

Had my starter order of Prima come in - very nice! Expect my bigger order in next week that shoud have the paper lines!

Dear Lizzie from AC has been doing very well, as has been Graphics 45, Lush from MME and also brand new in yesterday was the Great Impression Stamp order for the Stamp of the Month for March! Beautiful and v. cute stamps for Spring and Easter!

Hope to see you soon! Call us if you have a questions ... 613-745-2215!

Debby Schuh Event Details!

2010-03-01T22:05:00.001-05:00

Ok - here it is. This is what everyone wants to know - how much!?! I have done my best to keep costs down and provide options and value for you. Please feel free to reply with questions or to call me (Jenn) at the store. (613-745-2215)

As well as outlining the options and packages, I have included a Debby Schuh Event FAQ. Please read before contacting us - I may have already answered your question!

And above all else, please let me know how we at The Scrapbox can otherwise serve you in this and any other scrapbooking endeavor. Thank you!

The Bottom Line...

Single Classes
What is included:
One class of your choice, plus coffee/juice & free mini-gift bag (there will be a different mini gift bag for each class).

Pennies from Heaven Album
(Friday Night at 6pm)
Non-Member Cost : $75
Member Cost :$70

The Anthropologie Album: Voyages
(Sat May 1 at 9am)
Non-Member Cost : $75
Member Cost :$70

Birds of a Feather Printers Tray
(Saturday May 1 at 1pm)
Non-Member Cost : $80

Member Cost :$75
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Saturday - All Day package
Non Member Price : $189.95
Member Price : $167.50

What is included:
-Both Saturday Classes (Birds of a Feather : Printers Tray and The Anthropologie Album: Voyages)

-Fully Catered Lunch at The Chimo!

-Coffee/Juice with each class!

- 2 Unique Mini Gift bags

The All Inclusive 3 Class Package!
Non Member Price : $269.95
Member Price : $230.00

What is included:
- All 3 classes!

-Fully Catered Lunch at The Chimo!

-Coffee/Juice with each class!

- All 3 Mini Gift Bags!

-Free Make & Take at The Scrapbox Saturday Night!

Prizes to be given away througout the weekend from sponsers. Special Gift Basket given away to those purchasing the All Inclusive Package only!

Please note that prices quoted do not include GST. Please add 5% to the above fees. Thank you!

If you are not a member and you choose either the "Saturday Package" or the "All Inclusive Package", we will include a free Scrapbox Membership that is good for a whole year! what a value!

FAQ for the Debby Schuh Event

Q1. What is the deadline for registering?

A. If we have space, you could register at the very last possible minute. However our of a possible 60 spots, we have 49 people pre-registered already. I wouldn't suggest to wait longer than you have to.

Q2. When is payment of class fees due?

A. Half of your payment is due by April 1, 2010. If you want to do a payment plan please contact Jenn at 613-745-2215 and leave a message if need be. She will get back to you. The balance of the fees are due two weeks prior to the event. That date is April 16th. We need to know how many kits to ship!

You can pay in full at any time before April 23rd. We accept Debit, MasterCard, Visa and now American Express. Cash is nice too.

Q3. Will there be a store available on site?

A. I want there to be a store on site, and am waiting word back from Chimo as to what their policy is. If nothing else, there will be shuttles going back and forth to the Scrapbox regularily. We will be able to fulfill all of your scrappin-needs!

Q 4. Can I purchase extra Kits from this event?

A4. Sure you can! If you want to purchase kits, but not able to make the event, the cost is the same as the single class. We will toss in the goodie bag for that class as well!

If you are taking the class plus you want to purchase an extra kit, then the extra kit will be priced much lower. Details on that coming in the next newsletter.

Q. 5 What if I have to cancel my classes/package?

A5.. Here is the Cancellation policy for the Debby Schuh event.

You may cancel with a full refund up until March 31, 2010.

If you cancel your spot between April 1, 2010 and April 15th 2010 you are entitled to receive a full refund minus a $40 cancellation fee.

Option : If you are not able to attend but want to receive the kits and gift bags, then full payment is still expected by April 16th 2010. Your seat will be given up for the next person on the wait list. There will be no refund with this option.

After April 16th 2010 : No refund will be provided, however you will still receive all the kits and goodie bags that you would have otherwise received. Your seat will be given up for the next person on the wait list.

Option: If you are not able to make it but you have a friend who will take your place, that is allowed. The package would be then listed under her name instead of yours. We would need to be notified of this asap. Please note that the Packages cannot be split between two parties.

In the event you need to cancel, please inform us immediately. We understand that 'Life Happens' but regardless of the reason you need to cancel, the above policy will be in force.

Please call us at 613-745-2215 in case of cancellation.

So with that being said, if you can't make it we will miss you terribly! Please make sure you can come and have arrangements made ahead of time so that we don't sit around missing you all weekend! Thanks!

Want to see some project samples? Of course you do!

Pennies from Heaven 2010 Album

Birds of a Feather Printers Tray

An Anthropologie Album : Voyages

All About me & my Beautiful Home - March 3 at 6pm at The Scrapbox

2010-02-28T20:17:00.001-05:00

Greetings folks!

Just wanted to post this awesome layout that Stephanie completed with the brand new Teresa Collins product 'Welcome Home' for her "All About Me & my Home Sweet Home".
I can share with Stephanie dreams of what I would like my 'home-sweet-home' to be one day.

I think there are still a few spaces left! Call the store at 613-745-2215 and leave a message. We will call you back!

Class Date : Wed Mar 3 at 6pm
Fee : $30/$27 for Members!

Olympic Hockey Gold!

2010-02-28T18:28:00.000-05:00

THEY DID IT!

THEY DID IT!
THEY DID IT!
THEY DID IT!
THEY DID IT!
THEY DID IT!!!

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New Product in Store now!

2010-02-26T09:55:00.000-05:00

Hey folks!

Well it has started! The rush of new product coming in started last week with MME "Lush" line, Graphics 45 (all of it of course!) and Glimmer Mist! Continuing this week we have seen New Dazzles Stickers from Hot Off the Press (these are like peel-off stickers in fun and beautiful designs!) including new 12 x 12 sheets of stickers for card makers and scrapbookers alike!

Also new into the Scrapbox - Teresa Collins 'Welcome Home' paper line - just the paper atm - the ribbons, acetate and stamps will be in next week. Also available by special order is their 'Weclome Home' 6x12 Album! Very cool.

I hope to be getting in a preliminary shipment of Prima Flowers and 'Dear Lizzie' from AC today. Will keep you updated!

Come Play!

Random thoughts...

2010-02-17T23:00:00.000-05:00

"This makes me happy!", she said, out of the blue, but with great excitement.

This took me a bit by suprise. Let me try to explain…I usually see happiness. I hear it in a persons voice, but they are usually saying something else. And all too briefly we know what happiness feels like, but to hear those four words (just 4!) was kinda new to me. I suppose it was that I didn’t expect to hear such a simple and pure sentiment from an adult. And it didn’t take much (in my opinion) to make this person happy – she was in my Tim Tag class this past Saturday morning and just learned how to make a Grungepaper Rose. Real simple in the grand scheme of things but she openly declared it in front of a class of (mostly) strangers.

I can’t tell you how happy that made me! That made me happy.

Talk about therapy! This statement was declared a few more times and everyone in general agreed that getting inky and smooched (and maybe a bit sticky) wasn’t a bad way to pass a morning.

I had a ‘this makes me happy’ moment later on that weekend when I was picking away at a LO that has been a year in the making. I was going through an unexplored box of Fancy Pants Chipboard from the ‘Daily Grind’ line (yes it’s been that long) and I was just playing with the different pieces and evaluating different possibilities while sitting with my daughter (she was scrapbooking too – sort of) Out of nowhere, and completely unexpectedly, I had a swelling of *happiness* that rose within me. It was like taking a breath of clear country winter air, but without inhaling. It washed over me and I knew – I just *knew* what this lady was talking about when she said “This makes me happy!”. I turned to my daughter and said those 4 words to her, and she just nodded at me in complete understanding.

Then it struck me – it’s what children know all along! Being happy, living in the moment and doing what feels right at that time. It’s a recapturing of that innocence that, I thought, was lost to me. Through scrapbooking I can come full circle.

Thank you Rachel, for being happy in the moment and sharing it.

Jenn

Something from Stephanie...

2010-01-26T21:45:00.001-05:00

...is her ETSY store. She has decided to take her beautiful creations and kits of things online and you can find it if you click on the following link...

StayFunny Designs

Congratulations Steph! Am Very Proud of you!!!

hugs

Jenn

Organize me!

2010-01-24T20:22:00.000-05:00

I need to confess something...

I have often been told the following "I just don't have time to scrap" by my customers who love to shop but when it comes to the crop part...well. Lets just say I am sure that my products have found good homes but maybe not into a scrapbook. And ladies - I sympathize, I do. Between running the business, being a mother and a wife time is a prescious commodity. However there are nights that I am just staring at the tube or playing a silly computer game.

I pause now for the gasps that will echo from Kanata to Rockland.

In all seriousness, my biggest excuse not to scrap was my lack of space at home. I have a very tiny condo that doesn't give much room for 2 adults, an active and growing 5 year old and a fluffy cat. However this morning I had an epiphany. I could re-arrange my bedroom to accomodate the spare 6' table that was languishing without purpose at the back of my store. I suppose my original reasoning was that I didn't have enough space to have the studio I dreamed of (damn you t!m) but how realistic was that? I know ladies who scrap on their lid of their deep freezer for cryin' out loud.

So now I have no excuse. Emma sleeps through the night, bless her heart. My DH has set times he games with his buddies in the evening so there is no possible reason for me NOT to scrap now. I spent most of the morning rearranging and cleaning up my bedroom (and feeling all of 9 years old doing it) and now I have my 6' table and a good chunk of my personal scrap-stash at home and set up. I even snitched one of the clip it ups and have used up every clip on their and still need more. I am a bit squished but it's more space than my ladies have when they come to crop.

I just have to be more organized and things will get done.

I think I will go right now.

hugs

Jenn

Not about scrapbooking, but just love it none the less...

2010-01-21T10:49:00.000-05:00

Recently, in a large city in Australia , a poster featuring a young, thin and tan woman appeared in the window of a gym. It said, "This summer, do you want to be a mermaid or a whale?"

A middle-aged woman, whose physical characteristics did not match those of the woman on the poster, responded publicly to the question posed by the gym.

"Whom It May Concern, Whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, sea lions, curious humans.) They have an active sex life, get pregnant and have adorable baby whales. They have a wonderful time with dolphins stuffing themselves with shrimp. They play and swim in the seas, seeing wonderful places like Patagonia , the Bering Sea and the coral reefs of Polynesia .

Whales are wonderful singers and have even recorded CDs. They are incredible creatures and virtually have no predators other than humans. They are loved, protected and admired by almost everyone in the world.

Mermaids don't exist. If they did exist, they would be lining up outside the offices of Argentinean psychoanalysts due to identity crisis. Fish or human? They don't have a sex life because they kill men who get close to them, not to mention how could they have sex? Just look at them ... where is IT?

Therefore, they don't have kids either. Not to mention, who wants to get close to a girl who smells like a fish store? The choice is perfectly clear to me: I want to be a whale.

P.S. We are in an age when media puts into our heads the idea that only skinny people are beautiful, but I prefer to enjoy an ice cream with my kids, a good dinner with a man who makes me shiver, and a piece of chocolate with my friends. With time, we gain weight because we accumulate so much information and wisdom in our heads that when there is no more room, it distributes out to the rest of our bodies. So we aren't heavy, we are enormously cultured, educated and happy. Beginning today, when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think, ¨Good grief, look how smart I am!¨

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While it may fiction or not, as reportedly it occurred on the other side of the world, I applaud the sentiment that beauty is diverse, varied and can be found in each of us.

Now where is my chocolate...

Jenn

(Special thanks to Wanda who brightened my day with this)

Loving Film Strip

2010-01-17T22:22:00.001-05:00

Hey there folks!

Ok - long time no blog I know. As my Diva Stephanie picks out a word to define her year, if I were to pick one, it would be 'Organize'. I need to organize my life so that things move more efficiently, smoothly, more cost-effectively...etc etc. Anyone have any tips?

So - lots of stuff has happened in the last month since I posted, but I want to show off some of my creativity. Here is one of the Tim Tags I completed (I actually got all 12 done in time for Dec 31st, and even got them submitted to tim in time for the draw but he had the poor taste to pull someone else's name. The cheek!) and then I did an 8"x8" layout (my first one ever I think) for a friend moving to Toronto. You can see the Tim influence I am sure, but I loved doing it and I loved being able to spend time with another friend (thanks G!) while making it, and using her stamps too!

Emma's Tag

My 8x8 layout

I am also taking a class of Steph's early in Feb - her All About me and my Bucket List 2 PG LO - and one of those items will be to become certified by Ranger U, hopefully in 2010, but I will accept it that it will happen in its own time. I am glad I have this photo of the LO as it will likly become one of the submission pieces as part of the application process.

as for blogging here - I don't want to make any promises other than I will do my best and that I want to do more than once a month =). All part of that whole 'organize' thing that I have going on.

hope you enjoyed it!

Jenn