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August Newsletter

July 29th, 2010 Posted in General | No Comments »

Scrapbooking Swede
#6 3001 43Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 3L4                                      250-503-1070    
www.scrapbookingswede.com

Summer has finally hit the Okanagan, it is HOT out there!

In keeping with the weather we have decided to add some hot tips in our newsletters, starting with Dos and Don’ts of Stamp Care, we get questions all of the time on how to care for certain stamps so when I came across this article about just that, I wanted to share it with you.
    Foam Stamps (You remember those!)
Clean them immediately after use especially if you are working with acrylic paint. You can clean them using mild baby wipes and then let them dry before putting them away. DON’T wash them with soap and water as the detergent can cause the foam to seperate from the backing.
    Clear Stamps
Clean them periodically with mild soap and warm water to remove any residue and it will restore the stickiness. Storing them on their original clear mounting sheets is best and they can be stored either vertically or horizontally. DON’T worry about stains on them, it does not affect the quality of stamped images and is due to different reactions with the inks and certain acrylic materials.
    Rubber Stamps
Clean them immediately after use, using a cleaner designed for rubber stamps. This cleaner will condition the rubber stamp as it cleans it. Stamp off the cleaned stamp to be sure that it is completely clean and then let them dry completely before putting them away. DON’T use soap, household cleaners, or products containing alcohol to clean rubber stamps. They can leave behind a residue or cause the rubber to break down.
Please remember that this is an article that I found, if you have found other suggestions that you would like to share email them to us and we will share them with everyone in our next month’s newsletter!

With the hot tip of the month done here are some other hot information that you should know about-

     Scrapbooking Swede is closed on Mondays now and we will be closing at 5pm for the month of August. We understand that this may be an inconvenience for some of our working shoppers so we will have late night shopping on Friday August 6th and Friday August 20, we are also very understanding of busy lives, so if you need to come in after 5pm, give us a call here at the store and we will do our best to accomodate you.

CLASSES -
Magnolia Madness - Tuesday August 24 @ 6:30pm
Come and play with these very adorable little stamps and make 3 cards, one magnolia stamp is included in the class, we will explore techniques with copic markers, distress ink and paper piecing, this class is limited to 12 people so sign up early (date is subject to change depending arrival of stamps) Price and supply list to follow.

Christmas Card Class #1- Tuesday August 31 @ 6:30pm
We like to get a jump on our Christmas Cards so that you can enjoy making them and are not stressed with the hustle and bustle of the season! This is the first of 4 classes that will be held each month until November. Cards will be in the store August 10th to view, details of materials and price will be available then also.

Layout Class - Wednesday August 25 @ 6:30pm
This is an eye catching layout using the BoBunny Mama-Razzi line, we will be distressing this layout using various techniques and layering the paper to make an intriguing layout. Registration is limited to 9 people. Materials and price to follow.

Next month we already have some classes in the works, if it is layouts you like, you will be thrilled with next month’s, it is using Kaisercraft’s new Le Chateau Collection which is stunning and don’t forget about Christmas Cards #2!

Enjoy the heat and we will see you in the store soon!
Saylor
Ashley, Lorraine and Tavanna

April Newsletter

April 15th, 2010 Posted in General | No Comments »

Scrapbooking Swede, #6 3001-43Ave, Vernon, BC.  250-503-1070
www.scrapbookingswede.com
                        Spring is nature’s way of saying “Let’s party!”

I love it! How can one not want to celebrate when the sun is shinning and people everywhere are smiling. I can feel my creativity bloom every spring, it is like the warmth of the sun awakens something inside that has been hibernating over the winter, inspiration is every where. Talk about the perfect color pallate, take a walk, nature hands us the most amazing combinations, I challenge you to use this inspiration in your scrapbooking or card making. Take a picture of your inspiration and your finished project, bring it into the store and we will display it. The week of May 10th everyone will have a chance to vote on their favorite one, the winner will receive a $10.00 gift certificate from Scrapbooking Swede. Deadline to have your entries in is May 3rd. we challenge you to particpate in this color challenge, help us to inspire all of those around us!

Some important dates -

Saturday May 1 - NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY - Free crop, 8am - 8pm, snacks will be supplied, free make-n-take. Register before April 28 as space is limited

Friday April 23, 5-12pm- Pizza Crop - Members $5 non-member $8 register before Thursday noon

Wednesday May 5, 6pm - Father’s Day/Grad cards - Lorraine has done it again with these creative cards that are perfect for that special dad or grad. $16.99  or
Saturday May 8, 10:30 - Father’s Day/Grad Cards

Wednesday May 12, 6pm - Spring Cards - Learn some great folding techniques to create these very cheery spring cards. $18.99   or
Saturday May 15, 10:30am - Spring Cards

Monday May 31 - CLOSED for Victoria Day

New product to the store - Bo-Bunny which is flying off of the shelves, Fancy Pants, Prima Roses, and Magnolia stamps - almost sold out but we are expecting a new order soon! Also new Penny Black, CC Design stamps, all of the new Ranger Distress Ink Colors, new styles of Martha Stewart edge punches, MORE Bazill cardstock colors, and coming soon Copic Sketch markers and the list goes on!
If you can’t find it at the store we can order it in for you!

A reminder that any cancellations of classes must be at least 48 hours before the class or there is no refund, our teachers take a lot of time and care in prepping for the classes so that you have the best experience possible. Also we request that you bring your “Basic Kit” to each class, additional supplies may be required depending upon the class and you will be informed of those. The “Basic Kit” consists of; cutter, adhesives (such as - double sided tape, glue pen, glue dots, pop dots), pencil & eraser, ruler, ink (black and brown are suggested), tweezers, scissors, scoring tool/bone folder (for card classes), corner rounder, having your own supplies makes our classes go so much smoother and we thank you in advance.

Get inspired and we will see you in the store soon!
Saylor, Ashley and Lorraine

March News

March 3rd, 2010 Posted in General | No Comments »

Scrapbooking Swede
#6 3001-43 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 3L4 (250-503-1070)

Spring is in the air! What a great time of year, a time for new beginnings, a fresh start and with the days getting longer it seems that there is so much more energy in the air!
We have some fantastic classes to help expend that extra energy, here they are…

Alcohol Ink Easter Card Class - $ 18.99 (plus $4.00 consumable fee if you do not have the supplies needed) Supply list will be given at time of class registration. Saturday March 13@10:30am and Wednesday March 17@6pm

Flower Design Album - $34.99 This is an amazing class that would make a beautiful Mother’s Day gift (for mothers or grandmothers!) Saturday March 27 @ 10:30am This CLASS IS FULL, and Saturday April 17 @10:30am and Wednedsay April 7@ 6pm

Kid’s Easter Card Class - price later, Saturday March 27@ 2:30pm

Easter Layout - price later, Tuesday March 30@6pm

Alcohol Ink 2 Cards - Lorraine continues to amaze us with her techniques using alcohol inks, this is a must see and attend class! price later, Saturday April 10@10:30am and Wednesday April 14@6pm

Wild One Layout - $18.99 A fun double page layout that encorporates embossing techniques, paper piecing and inking.

Some important dates to mention…..
No Friday night crop - Friday March 5th and store will close @5pm
No Friday night crop - Friday March 12th
Potluck Friday Crop - Friday March 26th
No Friday Night Crop - Friday April 2nd (Good Friday)
Store CLOSED on Friday April 2 , Saturday April 3rd and Monday April 5th. Have a great Easter!!
Pizza Friday Night Crop - April 23rd members $5, non-members $8

Watch the store for some very exciting new product to arrive over the next couple of months!
New Lines from - Bo-Bunny, Basic Grey, stamps from Stampavie, Fiskars and MAGNOLIA! New Spellbinders are already arriving, the new Spellbinders Presto Punch, Cuttlebug Folders and Tim Holtz embossing folders are also things to watch for, the list goes on and on, stay tuned…!
Coming soon to the store for you to try is the new DieCut machine from Craftwell, this machine costs less than the Cricut and takes no mats, stay tuned for it’s arrival and a scheduled demo day for all of our different machines. It will be a great way to compare what they do and their costs!

With all of the new and exciting new product arriving we need to clear out the old to make room for the new, you have to come in and check out our newly expanded sale corner! We are adding to it daily and the bargains are great!

See you soon!
Saylor, Ashley and Lorraine

End Of Summer Sale

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August 26, 2009
August 27, 2009

Storewide specials, and you get to draw your discount on your purchase, this is the sale of the year, do not miss it!!

Masculine Fold Cards

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September 16, 2009
5:30 pmto7:30 pm

A fabulous set of masculine theme cards encorporating folds to make them truely unique. $15.99

Season Greetings Card Class

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November 25, 2009
5:30 pmto7:30 pm

Christmas Card Class #4

Fancy Flakes Cards

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October 19, 2009
5:30 pmto7:30 pm

Christmas Cards #3

Christmas Tree Cards

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September 22, 2009
5:30 pmto7:30 pm

Christmas Card class #2

“Owl”fully Fun Kid’s Card Class

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August 22, 2009
10:00 amto12:00 pm

Break the summer boredom and come on out and make 3 fun cards! $15.99

Friday Night Crops

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July 17, 2009
5:00 pm
July 24, 2009
5:00 pm
July 31, 2009
5:00 pm
August 7, 2009
5:00 pm
August 14, 2009
5:00 pm

Come out for some scrapbooking, fun and laughter.