Friday, August 31, 2012

Scrap-a-Palooza schedule

We have quite a variety of fun activities ready for Scrap-a-Palooza #12 on Saturday, September 8. Katrina Hunt, Lindsey Amschler, Nikki Sivils, and Allison Davis have put together the perfect assortment of free classes, paid classes, and demonstrations of new techniques and products. 

Expect to see photos of the Allison Davis classes later next week. (The classes will all also be available later in September as kits through our online store in our regular Allison Davis kit release.)

We hope you can join us for this spectacular 13-hour mega-crop for 250 people. To read more about the event, click here. To register for Scrap-a-Palooza, click here. (Remember, next year we go to a two-a-year-schedule, so the next chance to attend isn't until March.)

10 am
• Paid class: “Christmas” with Allison Davis ($25 fee; make three double-page layouts; includes sketches)

10:30 am
• Free Demo: Trendy Backgrounds with Misting Products, Masks, and Stencils with Katrina Hunt

11 am
• Free Mini-Class: Post-It Pad Covers with the Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker team of Katrina Hunt and Nikki Sivils 

11:30 am
• Scrapbook Generation treasure chest drawing #1

Noon -- Lunch

1 pm
• Free Demo: Updating “Old” Sketches with Debbie Sanders
• Paid class: “Autumn” with Allison Davis ($30 fee; make three double-page layouts; includes sketches)

1:30 pm
• Free Mini-Class: “Sugar Kissed Cottage” stamped card with Lindsey Amschler

2 pm
• Scrapbook Generation treasure chest drawing #2

2:30 pm
• Free Demo: Adding Glitz with Sparks with Lindsey Amschler

3 pm
• Paid class: “My Happiness” with Allison Davis ($12 fee; make one double-page layout; includes sketch)

3:30 pm
• Free Demo: Misting Wood Veneers and Other Materials with Katrina Hunt

4 pm
• Free Mini-Class: “Hershey Candy Bar Bats” project by the Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker team of Katrina Hunt and Nikki Sivils 

4:30 pm
• Scrapbook Generation treasure chest drawing #3
• Paid class: “Halloween” with Allison Davis ($20 fee; make two double-page layouts; includes sketches)

5 pm
• Free Mini-Class: “3-D Paper Pumpkins” with Lindsey Amschler

5:30 pm
• Free Demo: Getting the Most out of Sketches with Allison Davis

6 pm -- Dinner

7 pm
• Paid class: “Best Days” with Allison Davis ($15 fee; make two double-page layouts; includes sketches)

7:30 pm
• Scrapbook Generation treasure chest drawing #4

8 pm
• Free Mini-Class: “6x12 School Trading Picture Page” with Katrina Hunt

8:30 pm
• Deadline to turn in entries for Scrapbook Generation’s layout contests

9 pm
• Layout contest winners announced, prizes awarded

10 pm
• Event concludes

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Scrap-a-Palooza registration link change

Midwest Family Broadcasting changed up its radio station line-ups and websites as of yesterday, so that means that the links we've all used to register for Scrap-a-Palooza are no longer working. The event is filling fast, so please get registered soon if you plan to attend!

This is the new registration link for Scrap-a-Palooza.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

September 'Card Party' class, first reveal


SG's Card Party class for September continues a great concept...three teachers, three cards, three tags, three stations, and three totally different approaches to cardmaking.

Today, we're showing you the card and tag that will be taught by Lindsey Amschler.  Cute vintage images are Lindsey's specialty!

This is one-third of the projects you'll be making in the class. Amy Roller and Katrina Hunt's projects will be shown in the days ahead.

This Card Party class takes place Thursday, September 13 at 6 pm. The fee is $15. To sign up, call 417-886-0440. This continues to be our most popular class. Hope you can join us!

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Debbie Sanders 'Super Saver' layouts for Saturday


We'll be making these three layouts Saturday, September 1 in the Debbie Sanders Super-Saver Scrapbooking sessions at Scrapbook Generation. As always, your cost to make these three layouts at SG is an amazing $9. (The retail value of the materials you'll be using is over $10.)

Give us a call at 417-886-0440 to register and pre-pay. Sessions are held at 10, 12:30 and 2:30. And don't forget that you'll get one punch on your Studio G Reward Card. Don't have a card yet? No problem...we'll make sure you get one!

Note to Super Sketch Club members: Yes, materials for these three layouts will be included in your September kit!

KITS:
• All kits must be requested before the class activities take place on Saturday.
• The fee for a kit is $10, and is due at the time the request is made.
• If you need the kit shipped to you, the shipping charge is an additional $5.99.
The best deal for our long-distance customers? Join the monthly Super Sketch Club and get this kit, the Debbie Sanders sketch layout kit, and the Allison Davis sketch layout kit (materials and sketches for five double-page layouts) for $20 plus $6.99 shipping.

Eight new kits by Allison and Debbie

There are eight new page kits by Allison Davis and Debbie Sanders available immediately in our online store, scrapbookgeneration.com.

Our local customers have the same opportunity to purchase quickly, just like our long-distance customers, by buying the kits via our online store. When you check out, there is a "shipping" option labeled "Pick Up," for which there is no charge. By choosing this option, you don't have to call us to order, we simply receive the online order and hold your purchase here at SG for you to pick up at your leisure. Please allow 24 hours from the time you place your order for it to be ready to pick up at SG. 

School Zone kit by Allison Davis -- $24 (three double-page layouts, three sketches, color photos)

My Heart kit by Allison Davis -- $10 (one double-page layout, one sketch, color photo)

Boys will be Boys kit by Allison Davis -- $15 (one double-page layout, one sketch, color photo)

Love of Family kit by Allison Davis -- $10 (one double-page layout, one sketch, color photo)

Back 2 School kit by Debbie Sanders -- $20 (four double-page layouts, four sketches, color photos)

Travelogue 2 kit by Debbie Sanders -- $30 (six double-page layouts, six sketches, color photos) Special note: This is similar, but not identical, to the Travelogue kit which sold out quickly recently. We were able to get some of the same materials, so the kit has some overlapping elements and similar design, but is not exactly the same.

Days of Summer kit by Debbie Sanders -- $36 (six double-page layouts, six sketches, color photos) Special note: This is the identical kit that sold out quickly recently. We were pleasantly surprised that we were able to get exactly the same materials and make more kits! Also, this kit coordinates with the Days of Summer 2 kit!

Days of Summer 2 kit by Debbie Sanders -- $12 (two double-page layouts, two sketches, color photos) This kit coordinates with the Days of Summer kit!

Click here to shop in our online store!

Monday, August 27, 2012

Sketch Support class by Allison Davis now available in our online store!

Thanks so much for your patience!  The much-awaited "Sketch Support" class by Allison Davis is available in our online store.

This class was previously offered several times at My Creative Classroom and always sold out and received rave reviews from Ali's students.

Originally priced at $30 and now offered for $15, the class is exactly the same, minus the online interaction with the instructor. There are over 80 pages of written instruction on everything you need to know to make the most of scrapbooking sketches. The class also includes exclusive sketches and photos of Allison's sample layouts. 

Click here to purchase the Allison Davis "Sketch Support" class.

Facebook contest winners

Thanks so much to everyone who shared our Facebook post about our August downloads. We picked up over 100 new Facebook friends, which is absolutely wonderful. We appreciate your help in getting the word out about our new products!

• Winner of the $100 shopping spree given away to a local customer: Heather Woodring!
• Winner of the $100 shopping spree given away to a long-distance customer: Ruth Bonser (Australia)!

Lindsey's new stamps!

Who knew that when we hired Lindsey Amschler to help us at SG a couple of months ago that she was going to have a line of acrylic stamps?!

Lindsey and her "Sugar Kissed Cottage" digital designs have been brought to life by Lil' Inker Designs. The three sets, School Girl, Rain Boy, and Surprise, are based on vintage images. The clear stamp sets include a large image and several phrases perfect for cardmaking or scrapbooking.

We'll have all three sets of Lindsey's stamps at Scrap-a-Palooza on Saturday, September 8. She's going to do a free mini-class using the stamps and washi tape to make a cute card. We'll be selling the stamp sets there, but if you know you would like a set and want to go ahead and reserve one, that would help us know if we need to do a second order to have enough on hand.

Congratulations, Lindsey!

Lindsey Amschler and the three stamp sets created from her designs for The Sugar Kissed Cottage.
Rain Boy

School Girl

Surprise

Good (kit) news!

We'll have some awesome kits for you tomorrow!

A couple of months ago, we offered two kits that both sold out in about an hour. One was travel themed and one was summer themed. We only had enough materials to make 25 of each kit, and I had thought that the manufacturer was out of both paper collections. Since the kits were so popular, I contacted the company, they were nice enough to search their warehouse, and so now we have a pleasant surprise!

For the summer kit, I was able to get the identical papers and stickers, so we will be offering the original six-layout kit with our release on Tuesday. Even better, I was able to get additional coordinating papers, so I made a small companion kit of two layouts.

For the travel kit, the exact materials weren't available, but I was able to get enough papers to make a similar six-layout kit, and it will be available tomorrow, too.

Allison has also made some really cute kits, and we have great themes for this time of year: summer, travel, and school.

Friday, August 24, 2012

Facebook contest ending soon!

If you haven't already, go to our Facebook page (click here) and share our Tuesday post about the August sketches downloads. We're giving away two $100 shopping sprees, one to a long-distance customer and one to a local customer for sharing this post with others. The $100 gift cards can be used in our online store or here at our Springfield location.

We're trying to spread the word about our new downloadable products. The contest ends at midnight on Sunday and we'll announce the random winners on Monday.

Answering your questions about our downloadable sketches and classes:
• All sketches are new and haven't been published in our books before. In addition, they won't appear in any future print publications we produce.
• The sketches and classes will remain in our online store for an indefinite period of time.
• We've had a few people inquire about seeing the sketches before they buy them. Unfortunately, we are unable to show the sketches prior to purchase without giving people the ability to copy the sketches without paying for them. We hope that people are familiar with the quality of design work that the SG staff produces, understand the need for this decision, and will purchase the sketches knowing they will always be our best work.

Some of the comments we've received on Facebook and on message boards:
• "I really like the various options available, and they're so reasonable! I mean, 89¢ for a sketch and three sample layouts? Great deal!"
• "I love getting sketches this way. Just buy the ones you want, and the price can't be beat! And the free sketch is just so sweet of them!"
• "I downloaded all of the sketches yesterday. They are awesome! I hope that they will keep them coming."
• "So pleased the prices are reasonable!"
• "I love the free August sketch! Love this idea of buying sketches online!"

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Palooza Paper!

Time to share the almost 100 new paper collections that we'll be debuting at Scrap-a-Palooza on Saturday, September 8. (If you don't see one of your favorite fall or Christmas lines listed here, don't worry. Some of them have later ship dates, so we'll have them, just not in time for Palooza.)

American Crafts
Amy Tangerine Ready Set Go, Pumpkin Patch

Anna Griffin
Camilla

Authentique
Curiosity, Enchanted, Lively

BasicGrey
Clippings

Bazzill
Dino-mite

Bella Blvd
Birthday Boy, Birthday Girl, Thankful

Best Creations
Sweet Baby, Pleasure Moments, Home Memories, Forever More, Pirate’s Voyage, Fairy Glitter, Wild Life, Sew Pretty, Cowboy

BoBunny
Apple Cider, Serenade, Mistletoe, Detour, Rejoice 

Carta Bella
Paris Girl, Alphabet Junction, All Hallow’s Eve

Doodlebug
Haunted Manor

Echo Park
Everyday Eclectic, Grandpa’s Tool Shed, Grandma’s Kitchen, Fall Fever, A Very Merry Christmas, Chillingsworth Manor, For the Record Tailored, For the Record Documented

Fancy Pants
Little Sport, The Good Life, Country Boutique

Farm House Paper Company (new company!)
Fair Skies, Sugar Hill, Market Square

Graphic 45
Bird Song, Nutcracker Sweet

Imaginisce
Christmas Cheer; Monster Mash

Jillibean Soup
Winter Tortellini, Country Pumpkin, Grandma’s Lima Bean, Macho Nacho

KaiserCraft
Attitude, Check In, Magnolia Grove, Miss Match, Sears & Son, Save the Date, Turtle Dove, Twig & Berry

Karen Foster
Baseball, Father, Mother, River Sports, Cycling, Hiking, Boating

Little Yellow Bicycle
Escape

My Mind’s Eye
The Sweetest Thing, All is Bright, Winter Wonderland, Lost & Found Halloween

October Afternoon
Cakewalk, Woodland Park

Pebbles
Tricks & Treats, Walnut Grove

Prima
Rondelle, Welcome to Paris

Reminisce
Making the Grade, Halloween, Autumn Harvest, Labels Classique

Ruby Rock-It
China Blue,  Fusion, Love Story, Cook

Simple Stories
Handmade Holiday, Take a Hike

Studio Calico
Classic Calico 1, Classic Calico 2, Classic Calico 3

TPC Studio
Summertime, The Great Outdoors

We R Memory Keepers
Love 2 Craft, Black Widow

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Go grab our free sketch download...and there's more!

August downloads are ready!

We are so excited to offer you a variety of sketches, layout samples, and classes for our first month of downloads. All free and paid sketches are new -- none have been in our previously published books. We also plan to keep prices reasonable -- think iTunes and you have the idea!

1 Sketch 3 Looks -- 89¢ each
• Memorabilia Pocket: one double-page layout sketch (includes six 4x6 photos, display pockets for printed souvenirs and journaling blocks) and three full-color layout samples (one travel, one school, one sports)
• On the Border: one double-page layout sketch (includes five 4x6 photos, two separate areas to showcase scalloped or zigzag borders) and three full-color layout samples (one summer, one Halloween, one Christmas)

Sketch Trio -- $1.29 each
• 8x10 Portrait: three double-page layout sketches by Debbie Sanders (each features an 8x10 photo and 3-4 additional photos)
• 8x10 Landscape: three double-page layout sketches by Debbie Sanders (each features a 10x8 photo and 2-4 additional photos)
• 5x7 Portrait: three double-page layout sketches by Debbie Sanders (each features one or more 5x7 photos and 3-6 additional photos)
• 5x7 Landscape: three double-page layout sketches by Debbie Sanders (each features one 7x5 photo and 4 additional photos)
• Allison Davis Class: three double-page layout sketches by Allison Davis (this set features sketches from one of Allison's sold-out Scrap-a-Palooza classes)

Individual Sketch -- 49¢ each
• Travel: one double-page layout sketch by Debbie Sanders (features 6 uncropped photos and one 4x4 photo, plus an oversized journaling space)

Free Sketch -- free to everyone!
• One Page Layout: one single-page layout sketch by Allison Davis that can be downloaded by anyone, compliments of Scrapbook Generation

Class -- $15 (this class won't be available to download until Thursday or Friday)
• Sketch Support: An online class taught by Allison Davis at My Creative Classroom is now being offered in PDF form through Scrapbook Generation. The non-interactive class includes over 80 pages of instructional materials and sample layouts and covers the following topics: 1. Learning about sketches and finding out what kind of sketch-user you are; 2. Focus on the photos; 3. Paper play; 4. Embellishments, titles, and journaling; 5. Finishing touches.

Click here to download the August free sketch, and shop our other sketch packages!

Monday, August 20, 2012

Download descriptions!

Here's a preview of our August downloads. We are experimenting with different combinations of sketches and samples and classes on our way to finding out what interests our customers the most, and we think you'll love the low prices we're able to offer!

We'll announce the full details and prices on Tuesday -- here on the blog, on Facebook, and via an email newsletter. Right now, here are descriptions of our downloads for August. All of the sketches are new -- none are in our previously published books!

1 Sketch 3 Looks

• Memorabilia Pocket: one double-page layout sketch (includes six 4x6 photos, display pockets for printed souvenirs and journaling blocks) and three full-color layout samples (one travel, one school, one sports)

• On the Border: one double-page layout sketch (includes five 4x6 photos, two separate areas to showcase scalloped or zigzag borders) and three full-color layout samples (one summer, one Halloween, one Christmas)

Sketch Trio

• 8x10 Portrait: three double-page layout sketches by Debbie Sanders (each features an 8x10 photo and 3-4 additional photos)

• 8x10 Landscape: three double-page layout sketches by Debbie Sanders (each features a 10x8 photo and 2-4 additional photos)

• 5x7 Portrait: three double-page layout sketches by Debbie Sanders (each features one or more 5x7 photos and 3-6 additional photos)

• 5x7 Landscape: three double-page layout sketches by Debbie Sanders (each features one 7x5 photo and 4 additional photos)

• Allison Davis Class: three double-page layout sketches by Allison Davis (this set features sketches from one of Allison's sold-out Scrap-a-Palooza classes)

Individual Sketch

• Travel: one double-page layout sketch by Debbie Sanders (features 6 uncropped photos and one 4x4 photo, plus an oversized journaling space)

Free Sketch

• One Page Layout: one single-page layout sketch by Allison Davis that can be downloaded by anyone, compliments of Scrapbook Generation

Class

• Sketch Support: An online class taught by Allison Davis at My Creative Classroom will now be offered in PDF form through Scrapbook Generation. The non-interactive class includes over 80 pages of instructional materials and sample layouts and covers the following topics: 1. Learning about sketches and finding out what kind of sketch-user you are; 2. Focus on the photos; 3. Paper play; 4. Embellishments, titles, and journaling; 5. Finishing touches.

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Don't forget about Tuesday!

Remember?

Because of the tremendous positive response to our free trial download couple of weeks ago of an Allison Davis sketch, we're adding a new item to our regular monthly schedule of clubs, kits and activities.

Next Tuesday, we're launching a wide variety of downloads in our online store at scrapbookgeneration.com. The downloads will include a free sketch for everyone, plus an assortment of sketches and classes for purchase: single sketches, small groups of sketches, and Allison's extremely popular online class "Sketch Support" (taught previously at My Creative Classroom.)

We think you'll love the projects, and the prices!

Thursday, August 16, 2012

New My Mind's Eye...all of it!

My Mind's Eye: The Sweetest Thing

My Mind's Eye: The Sweetest Thing

My Mind's Eye: The Sweetest Thing

My Mind's Eye: The Sweetest Thing

My Mind's Eye: Lost & Found Halloween

My Mind's Eye: Winter Wonderland

My Mind's Eye: All is Bright

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

New Debbie Sanders kits!

There are 10 new page kits by Debbie Sanders available immediately in our online store, scrapbookgeneration.com.

Our local customers have the same opportunity to purchase quickly, just like our long-distance customers, by buying the kits via our online store. When you check out, there is a "shipping" option labeled "Pick Up," for which there is no charge. By choosing this option, you don't have to call us to order, we simply receive the online order and hold your purchase here at SG for you to pick up at your leisure. Please allow 24 hours from the time you place your order for it to be ready to pick up at SG.

FYI:
• The kits that are listed as "extremely limited" quantities have been selling out in less than two hours.

Pretty in Pink kit by Debbie Sanders -- $36 (six double-page layouts, six sketches, color photos)

Going Places kit by Debbie Sanders -- $40 (seven double-page layouts, seven sketches, color photos; includes chipboard set and journaling ticket set)

S is for School kit by Debbie Sanders -- $30 (five double-page layouts, five sketches, color photos)

Good Times kit by Debbie Sanders -- $24 (four double-page layouts, four sketches, color photos)

Forever One kit by Debbie Sanders -- $24 (three double-page layouts, three sketches, color photos -- coordinates with Forever Two) LIMITED QUANTITIES: LESS THAN 40 AVAILABLE

Forever Two kit by Debbie Sanders -- $24 (three double-page layouts, three sketches, color photos -- coordinates with Forever One) LIMITED QUANTITIES: LESS THAN 40 AVAILABLE

Beachy Keen kit by Debbie Sanders -- $15 (two double-page layouts, two sketches, color photo)


Lights Camera Action kit by Debbie Sanders -- $10 (one double-page layout, one sketch, color photo) EXTREMELY LIMITED QUANTITIES: LESS THAN 25 AVAILABLE

Sew Happy kit by Debbie Sanders -- $12 (one double-page layout, one sketch, color photo)

On the Move kit by Debbie Sanders -- $10 (one double-page layout, directions, color photo) EXTREMELY LIMITED QUANTITIES: LESS THAN 25 AVAILABLE

Here and There kit by Debbie Sanders -- $20 (three double-page layouts, three sketches, color photo -- originally part of the Super Sketch Club) EXTREMELY LIMITED QUANTITIES: LESS THAN 25 AVAILABLE

Time Together kit by Debbie Sanders -- $10 (one double-page layout, one sketch, color photo -- originally part of the Super Sketch Club) EXTREMELY LIMITED QUANTITIES: LESS THAN 25 AVAILABLE
There are two Debbie Sanders kits that sold out recently. We've made one final batch, and once these two kits are gone, they're gone forever!

ROSES kit by Debbie Sanders -- $38 (six double-page layouts, six sketches, color photos; includes two 12x12 sticker sheets)

BLOOM kit by Debbie Sanders -- $30 (five double-page layouts, five sketches, color photos)

Monday, August 13, 2012

August Timeless Treasures class


Shirley Hall has created a gorgeous layout for her Timeless Treasures class this Thursday. Beautiful, glitzy flowers in several sizes are very eye-catching, and in addition to that, there is a sparkly die-cut border across the bottom of the layout that is really striking!

The class is held at 2 pm on Thursday, August 16, and the fee is $15. To register, just call 417-886-0440.

Allison Davis sketch layout for Saturday!


We'll be making the layout above in the Allison Davis free sketch sessions this Saturday. Your cost to make this layout? About $4. An awesome deal!

Just call us at 417-886-0440 to register for a session at 10 am or 2:30 pm on Saturday, August 18. Bring basic tools, and we'll provide you with a free computer sketch that you can use over and over!

And don't forget, we'll punch your Studio G Reward Card! Don't have one yet? No problem, we'll be happy to get you started on the way to earning some great rewards like free page kits, $20 gift cards, My Mind's Eye collection kits, We R Memory Keepers 12x12 albums, and more!

Super Sketch Club members:
Yes, this layout and sketch will be included in your August kit!

KITS:
• All kits must be requested before the class activities take place on Saturday.
• The fee for a kit is $5, and is due at the time the request is made.
• If you need the kit shipped to you, the shipping charge is an additional $5.99.
The best deal for our long-distance customers? Join the monthly Super Sketch Club and get the Super-Saver three layout kit, the Debbie Sanders sketch layout kit, and the Allison Davis sketch layout kit (materials and sketches for five double-page layouts) for $20 plus $6.99 shipping.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Gorgeous new Prima goodies!


If you are of the vintage persuasion, you'll love the four new collections we have by Prima. Sun Kiss, Almanac, En Francais, and Songbird are all gorgeous. Each group also has a huge selection of coordinating items, include wood buttons, wood signs, flowers, notecards, fabric alphabets, and more.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012

'Card Party' class Thursday night!

Don't forget the super-cute Card Party class that will be taking place Thursday evening at 6 pm. We hope you can join Lindsey Amschler (top photo), Katrina Hunt (middle photo), and Amy Roller (bottom photo) and make six projects under the direction of these three wonderful teachers.

To register for the class, just call 417-886-0440. The fee is $15.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Debbie on KOLR-10 today

I'm going to be on KOLR-10's Live @4 show today demonstrating baby layouts. I think I'm on near the end of the show -- probably about 4:45ish. My biggest problem is figuring out what to wear!

When we've been on before, it's been at 2 in the morning, well, not quite that early, but close. We'll see how good I can do when I'm actually awake!

Hope you can tune in. I'll take your critiques later!

Monday, August 06, 2012

Debbie Sanders sketch layout for Saturday


We'll be making the layout above in the Debbie Sanders free sketch sessions this Saturday. Your cost to make this layout? About $4. A great deal!

Just call us at 417-886-0440 to register for a session at 10 am or 2:30 pm on Saturday, August 11. Bring basic tools, and we'll provide you with a free computer sketch that you can use over and over!

And don't forget, we'll punch your Studio G Reward Card! Don't have one yet? No problem, we'll be happy to get you started on the way to earning some great rewards like free page kits, $20 gift cards, My Mind's Eye collection kits, We R Memory Keepers 12x12 albums, and more!

Super Sketch Club members:
Yes, this layout and sketch will be included in your August kit!

KITS:
• All kits must be requested before the class activities take place on Saturday.
• The fee for a kit is $5, and is due at the time the request is made.
• If you need the kit shipped to you, the shipping charge is an additional $5.99.
The best deal for our long-distance customers? Join the monthly Super Sketch Club and get the Super-Saver three layout kit, the Debbie Sanders sketch layout kit, and the Allison Davis sketch layout kit (materials and sketches for five double-page layouts) for $20 plus $6.99 shipping.

Sunday, August 05, 2012

Special sale for a special reason

This past week, our mail included one of those puffy, overstuffed envelopes that usually contain a bunch of legal stuff that you need an interpreter to understand. However, we knew what this wad of papers meant, and it was stamped clearly...PAID IN FULL!

A little less than eight years ago, Karin and I made a huge decision and took out a Small Business Administration loan in order to start Scrapbook Generation. We spent the money on fixtures, computers, inventory, and more.

We had 10 years to pay the loan back. There were times in the early years that it was a stretch to make the payment each month. But with your continued support, we're so excited to share with you that we were able to pay the loan back more than two years early! No more payments!

To celebrate, we have a special sale for you all this week (August 6-11).
• 40% off all My Mind's Eye products (papers, embellishments, clear stamps, collection packs, 6x6 pads, and more!)
• 40% off all Christmas items
• 50% off all Doodlebug matching cards and envelopes
• 50% off all Authentique individual sheets of 6x6 paper
• 50% off three styles of cardstock that we've packed in grab bags of 10 assorted sheets each: Tim Holtz cardstock; Core'dinations distressable cardstock; and Bazzill pre-pierced stitching design cardstock
• Ribbon and twine grab bags: buy one, get one free

Thanks so much for helping us make Scrapbook Generation a success story!

August 'Card Party' class, final reveal...


SG's Card Party class for August continues a great concept...three teachers, three cards, three tags, three stations, and three totally different approaches to cardmaking.

Today, we're showing you the card and tag that will be taught by Katrina Hunt.  If you've never tried fringe scissors before, you're in for a treat! Katrina will show you how to easily get cool effects for cards and other projects by using this innovative product.

This is one-third of the projects you'll be making in the class. Amy Roller and Lindsey Amschler's projects are shown in an earlier post.

This Card Party class takes place Thursday, August 9 at 6 pm. The fee is $15. To sign up, call 417-886-0440. This continues to be our most popular class. Hope you can join us!

Friday, August 03, 2012

Can you believe it?

It's time for another Scrap-a-Palooza! The next one is just a little over a month away on September 8, and I just wrapped up the final orders for paper collections. There may be a few stragglers added over the next few weeks, but right now, we'll have 93 new collections ready for you, including all the gorgeous new Halloween, autumn, and Christmas collections.

In a few days, I'll post the names of the groups here on the blog so you can start drooling!

If you aren't already registered for the big event, click here to register with our co-host, Midwest Family Broadcasting.

Thursday, August 02, 2012

Special visitor to SG!

Several times in the past, I've mentioned the mega-thread on the Two Peas in a Bucket message board that has helped transform our Super Sketch Club into an international success. On Wednesday, we had the pleasure of meeting Leslie, the Texas gal who started the thread's conversation and in the process, helped make Scrapbook Generation and its products known far beyond the Springfield area!

Leslie started the thread in March of 2011, and it's still going strong more than a year later, with over 155,000 views and 4,153 comments as of this morning. No other conversation on Two Peas even comes close! Other message boards like Creating Keepsakes, Willow Traders, and Scrap Buddies also mention us frequently, but this single thread on Two Peas has taken on a life of its own. We've met many new friends because of it.

This week, Leslie and her mom and young son vacationed in Branson, and took the time to stop by SG on their way home. Leslie is like all the other Peas we've met in person -- very nice, easy to talk to, pleasant, and fun! It was really a treat for us to get to meet her and tell her in "real life" how much we appreciated what her post has done for our business.
 

She's very modest about it all, and I know she didn't foresee what has happened because we didn't either, but it HAS happened, and we're so grateful! Thanks, Leslie, for making time on your vacation to stop by and meet us!

Leslie and her mom and son.

The Peas can rest assured that Leslie got to meet The Hoff. We've been taking good care of him since the retreats!


 
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