just another day..

woohoo! we were swamped today. The sun was shining and the girls were crafting.
A lovely named Lisa came in and made some letters w/ a little help from her sister in law Dawn, Dawn's girls made darling hearts for their folks, Melissa a newby made an accordian album for a Valentine's gift and two other girls came in and made layouts for a Mother's day gift album. Melissa and her mom came by to see the new stuff that just arrived, Randi Jo and Addy came in for some eye candy. It was such a great time.
Now off to the play Cat on a hot Tin roof at the civic.

57 new colors of solid cardstock

Our long awaited new solid cardstock line has arrived!

We are thrilled to bring you textured solid cardstock that is just gorgeous!

You will want to touch it, play with it, and stock up!

Saturday it will be on sale for 50 cents a sheet!

Oh my!!! Hurry IN!!!

Family photos without the stress!

Last year we were fortunate to have family pictures taken with our dogs. We have an amazing photographer, Ang Movius who came to our house. Most of us don't plan ahead or can't fathom standing in line at Wal Mart for hours on end to have a photo taken. We have set up a mini photo studio for the weekend. You can come tonight from 4-7 or Sunday and have pictures taken. We have created affordable packages for you and your family. Call for more details!

No Snow and fun fun in the store

I am loving this week. The weatherman keeps telling us that its going to snow. I mean snow. They keep telling us on the news that there is a 80-90-100% chance of snow. But this morning, no snow! Don't get me wrong, I like the look of snow, I like to see it on the mountains, but I don't like to drive in it or walk in it. I hate having my shoes be wet. Another wake-up and no snow. Woohoo! Yesterday it was 50 degrees when I went to lunch, now that is a perfect day.

Tonight I am making the cutest banner for my Just Add Wine Class. You are going to love it! It is N-O-E-L I was inspired by Stephanie I will upload a picture later of mine. I used Heidi Grace paper and it turned out fun. I think the girls tonight will love it!

If you are looking for a fun calendar to make Debbie K and Kristi W both have samples on display! We had a great Christmas card class Monday. My Believe class is coming soon, December 10th, the sample will go up this weekend. Sign up early there are limited seats!

Being Thankful

Last week I took a break from my Monday Being Thankful Blogging and I missed it. I think its good to be reminded of what really matters..... or in my mind the "good"
-a dog who cuddled up in bed with me this morning 'cause he was cold
-a mom who is making Thanksgiving dinner even though she is tired, hurting and doesn't want too
-a husband who went to work even when his whole being told him not too, he went and then thanked me for sticking with him
-a really fun class I took with Tami yesterday that got me in the mood for the holidays, Thanks Tami for sharing your gifts, talents and friendship.
-Wendy E for coming to our crop and being herself, we love ya girl!!
-Savannah for taking a chance to talking to her bio mom again even if it is uncomfortable
-I survived Wal Mart last nite (not my favorite place)
-friends who call just to check in
-diet coke (this I will always include 'cause its my "comfort food"
-a dad who was willing to listen early this morning and talk about his business, and who was willing to change..... I hope I can continue to learn from him

what are you thankful for? I am going to do some Thankful pages this week, in fact, let's have a contest. Bring in your Thankful page to the store, get a photo copy and Sunday we will draw for a gift! How about a Scenic Route gift... sound fun???

Fun at the store

Just sharing some fun....

Jamie made a darling page of her kids. I am thankful I have friends that scrapbook, its just means more time we can spend together.

A Darling Christmas paint can made by my mom!

I made some calendar pages... I have wanted to documents our crazy lives for a long time. So this week we made pages to remember the fun we had and all that we did.

Scrapbook weekend

I had the chance to escape for the weekend and spend time at a lake house with some friends. We took tons of scrapbooking items, set up a table and just had fun! Erica flew in from California and Jamie joined me from Lewiston. They made really fun pages and I altered some letters. I encourage you if you need to get energized and regroup, get away with some girls and be creative. If you have too many home commitments and too many jobs, then take a nite and come and work at the store. Friday nite from 5-11 for just $5 you can enjoy some peace and quiet and make some fun projects. Erin and Kristi W are hosting a work time aka CROP at the store. Your family will love what you make and you will love getting out of the house. (Thanks Jamie and Erica for letting me channel surf to my hearts content and especially thanks for the laughs and love)

The Thanksgiving block class tomorrow nite is sold out! But watch the December calendar for the "Believe" Block class. Just ADD Wine is Wednesday and the layouts are GREAT! Can you even believe Thanksgiving is next week? I woke up this morning and panic set in. I have a lot to do. Tami and Cori worked this weekend setting up projects in the store and a motivation station. You have to stop by~

BUSY week

Busy busy week at CROP PAPER SCISSORS
Tonight Erin has a Snowman Christmas Card Class. 6 cards beginning at 6pm. They are darling!
Tuesday nite Debbie has an accordian album class at 5:30. GREAT Christmas gift.
Wednesday nite there is KIDS CLUB from 4:30-6:00pm
Thursday nite is HAPPY HOUR from 5-7. Double punches!

There will be new Me and My Big Ideas product out this week, Cosmo Cricket is flying out the door. Don't forget we have a 12 x 12 color copier! If you are making a family album, photo copy one for yourself.

I am getting more details on the SPRING Cruise in case you are interested, leave me a comment or drop me and email.

NEW EYE CANDY! (mommy kind)

I know I know, two posts in one day, but I had to tell you.

We received Scenic Route ROXBURY today.

This is such a fun line you are going to love it! I had to tell

you now 'cause its going to go FAST...

GOT CANDY?

What are you plans today? My day started off with a mini snickers for breakfast, that can be kind of scary. I am not a sugar fien, I am more of a baked good girl, but how can one resist on a day like today. Near my office there is a church hosting "Trick or Trunk" now how fun is that, all the members park their cars trunks in and open them up, they have buckets of candy ready for the taking. Its a one stop shop so to speak.

I hope you see our store as a one stop shop. Tonight we will be handing out candy from 4-6pm. We would love to see your ghost, goblin or princess. We have so much new product you'll want to hurry back. This weekend if you have had enough of the "haulingthekidsaroundforsugar" and you are on the downside, Debbie is hosting a PJ party Friday nite. 5-11pm, and if you were your pj's you get double punches, not a bad deal!

I am going to have a few more treats today then make sure that they hid the basket. My candy choices today are going to be the Queen & Co self adhesive felt, the new fabric ric rac from MayaRoad, and the journaling cards from Cosmo Cricket. Now that's what I call CANDY!

New Arrivals

We have new Cosmo Cricket papers in the store. "Gretel and Wonderland" have arrived. They are so yummy you are going to want them all! There are tags and journaling spots, there are matching ribbons and more!

This week we will see Roxbury by Scenic Route and White out by We R Memory Keepers. What an exciting time! We hope to see you on Halloween, (we have candy) and.... Thursday is our first Happy Hour nite 5-7 double punches. You can't beat that!

update on Mike- he is finally out of the hospital after 4 days. He will the doctor Tuesday, we saw the wound today, it doesn't look too bad. He'll have his cast on for 2 weeks and then get the stitches out. Thanks everyone who prayed

Mercies that are new everyday

I was really blessed today by Lisa Bearnson's blog, you have to read it... it was a gentle reminder today of all the ways God takes care of us. They had some amazing instances where lives were spared and God took care of their family.

I know that there are times in my life I see God's hand perfectly clear and other times it takes me a little longer. This week my folks are travelling and its always really hard on me. But there is peace in the journey.

Many of you know what our family has been through the last 6 months, today was a big day, Mike worked 7 hours today in our family business. Jacob's kidney's checked out fine and Savannah had a great time at dance and church tonight. These are huge accomplishments for us from just a few weeks ago. Those are my mercies. They truly are gifts from above.

On a lighter note, you have to see the new Christmas embellishments we just rec'd. OH MY! We received Me and My Big Ideas Christmas glitter stickers, and Jolee's dimensionals that are so darling you won't want to miss it..... I love that Christmas is arriving everyday!

New and Fun

We have new Queen and Co in the store, that amazing felt borders, also finally Autumn Leaves acrylic stamps and bags of buttons. You better hurry! They won't last long.
Monday nite - Erin has a great Christmas card class
Tuesday nite- Debbie has a fun and whimsy tab album
Wednesday - kids club is back!

So much fun in just one week.

What a fantastic DAY!

What a GREAT day we had in the store. All day long there was a buzz. It was world card making day and we had ladies who spent time creating. There was chatter, laughter and more! Watch for pictures of what we created.

Thanks to Erin, Cindy, Tami, Cori and of course Jan for making it a wonderful day!

Tomorrow Tami and Cori will spend the day CREATING away from 10-4. Stop by and say HI

PS! it's Jan's (aka QUEENIE'S or mom's) birthday tomorrow. Drop off a card if you think about it, it would really bless her when she returns on Monday! ( or leave a message on her BLOG)

SATURDAY ~ don't miss out

World CARD Making Day

We're having a CARD open house

Stop by anytime Saturday from 11-4

we will have cards, make-n-takes and drawings

Oh and there is a SALE going on as well

40% off many items!

EXCITING STORE NEWS

HUGE SALE

Come by the store

There are tons of 40% off items

A table of 25% off

Today thru Monday

What a fun week!

KIDS Club is Tuesday. Its a great time for children to spend time in the classroom creating their own scrapbooks. Debbie is an amazing teacher. Call today for reservations.

Saturday is National Card Making day. We're having an all day open house. Stop by to make Christmas cards, Fall cards, All occasion or birthday cards. We will be giving away prizes throughout the day. Don't miss out on such a creative time!

(card sample taken from twopeasinabucket.com)

Fun week

We're having fun this week at the store...
Monday nite Erin has a layout class with some fun layouts

and amazing ladies. 6:30 pm
Wednesday I will be teaching Just Add Wine.

This is a fun class featuring 4 layouts and of course beverages!
Saturday nite SMART Girls crop is back! 5-11pm is reserved

for being creative with other great girls.

Get out of the house and make something!

You can make cards, pages, letters, a mini album and more.

We will serve Fazzari's and drinks!

you bring the dessert.... now doesn't that sound like a wonderful nite.

Call for reservations. We would love to see you.

We received a huge shipment of Heidi Grace last week. Me and My Big Ideas has some fun shirt irons, and the new Sanctuary line. We will have new albums from We R Memory Keepers and by Friday we should see Urban Lilly!!!! Oh yeah not to forget GREAT IMPRESSIONS Stamps are on the way

Come to the FAIR

We're going to the FAIR. Mom and Tami spent the entire day today decorating the most wonderful booth at the Nez Perce fair. Our booth showcases some great layouts, projects, cards, calendars and altered projects. We will be selling some amazing Christmas projects for just $5. Don't miss out this weekend, stop by and say Hello!!

It's time!!! RETREAT

It's here, we are in the final countdown, if you stopped by the store today you might have noticed that some tables are missing and there are boxes everywhere. We have packed and as my friend james says "we are ready to roll!" Tonight I hope to get some clothes packed and get some sleep. I know that as I drive up the hill and into the mountains, I will enjoy the smell of fresh pine and love the crisp Fall air. Its going to be a great weekend to chit chat with friends, remember some fun times with my kids, family and a few trips, but most of all get away from my cells phones, insurance companies nitemares and work worries. (this week we moved offices and it was a pain) I know that I am going to eat too much 'cause the lodge makes the most amazing food and who could resist. I am going to sleep in each morning thanks to my trusty ear plugs and love being with so many fun people. I can't wait to hear kid stories of back to school, soccer and football, or who took what vacation this summer. I know that I will hear my fair share of funny jokes and probably laugh till I cry, but it will be worth it.

If you are lonely and not coming alone, Jimelle has some great classes this weekend, we received a fantastic new paperline, "Daisy Buckets" that is just flying out the door! We have new paint, solid fun shaped Bazzill cardstock and these absolutely darling mini totes. You are going to die!

See you Monday, I will be the one at work that is completele exhausted but I will be present with a smile and a story to share.