Now that we are fully immersed in the holiday season, I hope this newsletter finds each of you having a healthy, productive, and joyous experience during the "most stressful time of year." For those of you struggling, try to simplify (you really don't have to do it all) and remember the true meaning of the season. It truly does help in getting through these busy days!
Speaking of busy, November was full of activity here at Simply Scrappin'. Between all the new inventory we had rolling in and customers working on holiday crafts and homemade gifts, the days flew by and December arrived before we knew it. Things slowed down briefly the first of the month, but now are picking up again and new inventory is arriving on a daily basis. Much of the new product ordered at Memory Trends in October that has been on back order is now available and starting to ship. We are expanding our tools and organizers, in addition to new paper and embellishments, so will have lots of variety for our customers to choose from who are either looking for themselves, or for just the right gift for their scrapbookin' friends and family. For those of you who have no idea what to get the "scrapbooker who has everything," we do have gift cards available for any amount. They even
come with a free handmade gift card holder!
If you are looking for Christmas paper, we have added American Traditional Designs, and restocked both the popular Daisy D's and Bo Bunny Christmas lines, adding a few new designs as well. We've also added Daisy D's Gypsy Harvest line to our autumn theme, and restocked the popular Lullaby baby collection.
Our kit classes from Bo Bunny have been going well and will continue into the new year. In November we made family recipe books and this week we made Christmas Memory Boardbooks. For January we will be making CD tin accordion albums from the Heart Throb collection. Great for Valentine's Day and absolutely adorable!
Please note we will be closed the following dates in observance of the holidays:
Monday, December 25th
Tuesday, December 26th
Monday, January 1st
Tuesday, January 2nd
For more details about all of our new product, classes or crops, visit our website at scrapbook-expressions.com or give us a call at (805) 489-3975.
Classes
Beginning Scrapbook
Tuesday, December 5th
Tuesday, December 19th
Tuesday, January 9th
Our classes are from 10 a.m. to noon, and the fee is $10., which includes all the materials needed to complete a two page lay-out. All you need to bring are your photos. These classes are designed for first time scrapbookers and are very basic. If you who have been overwhelmed by all the embellishments you see in a scrapbook store, this class is for you. We will show you simple and quick techniques to get your photos into albums. Receive a 10% discount on all purchases made when you attend. No reservation needed.
Kit Class
Tuesday, January 23rd—"Heart Throb" CD tin album; Fee, $20.
The fee includes all materials & instruction needed to complete each project. Just bring your own adhesive and trimmer, if you have one. Pre-payment is required to reserve your kit.
Crops
Friday, December 15th - this is a special Holiday gift exchange crop. Call or email store for more details.
Friday, January 19th
Our crops are from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. The $10 fee includes refreshment, the use of our tools and Sizzix die-cuts, along with scrapbook tips and ideas. Come share in the fun of scrapbooking with others. Beginners welcome! Seating is filled on a first-response basis. Prepayment is required to reserve your space, which is fully refundable with a 48 hour cancellation notice. Receive 10% off all product in the store (this offer cannot be combined with any other store discounts).
