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NEW KITS & CHA TOP TEN - PART 2

Yesterday we released two new kits on the ScrapScription web site.  The first was our August ScrapScriber kit called ROAD TRIP.  This is an adorable white chipboard album from Doodlebug Designs and features Doodlebug's On the Go product line done in fun primary colors and patterns.  Perfect for documenting that next trip on the wide open road - either far away or near! 

Second is our much anticipated new BABY album release called WELCOME BABY.  We have again turned to our favorite album maker - We R' Memory Keepers for this gorgeous linen cloth album done in a beautiful warm golden yellow color.  Inside are 10 page protectors in 8x8 that help you track all the wonderful moments of having a new little one in your family.  What's great about this album is all of the pages are gender neutral and will work for either a boy or girl.  Additionally, there are two die cut sheets included with each kit that allow you to customize one page specifically to a boy or girl and you get both versions in the kit!  So even if you aren't sure yet if you're expecting a little boy or little girl - this kit will work for you!  This kit makes a great baby shower gift!!!

ORDER ROAD TRIP OR WELCOME BABY NOW!

So, in our last kit release post, we started our official CHA Top Ten countdown with our first 5 favorites.  We finish out our list this time around with the final 5 favorites and also our pick for "Surprise of the Show"! 

Here we go!

6. THE GIRLS PAPERIE - TINSEL & TWIG

We knew going into the show that we wanted to find a good "traditional" Christmas line featuring true red and green.  We've seen a lot of fun twists in the past on Christmas with pinks & turquoise but we wanted to go "old school" with at least one holiday album and after weighing a few options (red/green proved to be a popular choice by a number of manufacturers this year) we couldn't resist Margie's Tinsel & Twig line. 

We especially loved the bits of tinsel and fun paper embellishments with this line.  And the buttons!  And those amazing Sticker Books full of TONS of adorable stickers!  Almost enough for multiple projects!

So stay tuned for our traditional holiday release in early December!

7. DOODLEBUG DESIGNS BUTTON CARDS

I can't go without commenting on the pure excitement our own Candy Carpenter enjoyed while taking in the newest buttons from Doodlebug.  I quickly called this spot in the show "Candy's Mecca".  If she could have, I think she may have just sat in front of that display for hours as the images of bright, creamy, colorful shaped buttons filled her head.  ;) 

But I think I'd have to agree that these buttons were just too yummy for words.  We loved the colors and the shapes especially!  Truly can see these as a ScrapScription kit staple someday!

8. GRAPHIC 45 STAPLES - KRAFT EMBELLISHMENTS

Vintage was back in a big way at this show.  And nothing says vintage like Graphic 45.  They are KNOWN for their interesting lines featuring antique and vintage images and clip art.  While they have stuck to mainly paper in the past, this year they branched out into the world of embellishments and introduced a "staple" line featuring kraft papers in cool shapes and sizes.  We especially loved the printed flowers and buttons and policy envelopes.  Again, more yummy goodness to add to ScrapScription goodie bags!

We say "keep up the good work" Graphic 45!  We love the kind of items that work for all types of projects!

9. JILLIBEAN SOUP'S ATOMIC SOUP

Just when you think you've seen every "theme" imaginable in a paper line - someone comes along and hits one out of the park!  This time it was Jillibean Soup and their newest line called Atomic Soup. 

We have the pleasure of knowing Jill from Jillibean personally as she is headquartered here in Central Ohio.  In fact, Lori is a member of their in-house design team and has been designing sample mini albums for Jillibean's CHA booth for the past three shows.  So we were especially excited to see such a unique and adorable play on the "chemistry" theme in this Atomic Soup line.  A little bit of "inside info" - Jill's background is in the chemistry field - so this line is near and dear to her heart and we think she really picked a winner!

We love the addition of the "themed" Journaling Sprouts that come with each collection, the adorable cardstock stickers and especially the new pins called "sugar picks" that coordinate with each line. 

Be on the lookout for some Atomic Soup coming your way this fall!

10. PUNKY SPROUTS NEW MIXED MEDIA ALBUM DESIGNS

Punky Sprouts hit our top ten list at the last show and we have had the pleasure of featuring a number of their mixed media albums in ScrapScription kits ever since.  Most recently we used their Punk n' Circumstance album for the Destinations travel album and we are pretty sure it was one of the reasons it sold out so quickly.  Everyone LOVES the mixture of acrylic, chipboard and canvas that these albums bring to the table. 

But we couldn't resist listing them for a second year in a row as they have continued to release new versions of their mixed media albums that we just love!  And they have added a new type of medium to many of their albums that again gets our heart beating pitter patt - CORRUGATED CARDBOARD!  Can you say yummy???!!!

And we were over the moon excited with their newest "embellishments" featuring left over pieces of their canvas - the canvas flowers and the canvas banners!  AMAZING!  The canvas flowers are absolutely divine when they get rolled and formed into beautiful 3-D flowers - perfect for an album cover or home decor project!

AND NOW...OUR "SURPRISE" OF THE SHOW - TERESA COLLINS' FREESTYLE

Every show there is one thing that just really takes you by surprise.  Many times it is something that you've seen online prior to the show and you think "yeah...that's okay but it just doesn't especially do it for me...."  You know that feeling right?  For whatever reason it doesn't speak to you in the same way other product lines do or it may not necessarily be your style or colors. 

Well, being a HUGE Teresa Collins fan and falling in love with her new releases - Giving Thanks, Celebrate and Noel JUST TO NAME A FEW!....I'd have to say that both Candy and Lori were not as excited about Teresa's FREESTYLE line. 

CAN WE TELL YOU HOW WRONG WE WERE??????

It hit us on Day Two that this line was actually perfect for a theme we had been trying to fill for awhile - PRINCESS.  Now I'll be the first to admit that I am not a typical "pink girly girl" kinda person.  And trying to find something for a "princess" theme was already going to be a bit of an uphill battle as we really didn't want a cutesy-cute-in your face-princess kind of look.  We wanted more from our "princess" theme.  And Teresa's FREESTYLE line completely fit the bill!  The colors and patterns and textures are so much more vibrant in person and we love the versatility this product line gives to our "princess" theme.  We can see it working for so many different takes from baby princess to teen princess to mommy princess.  Fun fun patterns from the zebra print to the crowns.  This line has it all and we were completely surprised and delighted with what it had to offer! 

So there you have it!  Our CHA TOP TEN LIST from Summer 2010! What was your favorite pick from our list?  Leave us a comment here on this blog entry for a chance to win a second CHA prize pack!  Product that no one even has yet! 

Speaking of winners we have a winner from our Part 1 blog entry - Lynn Darda! It seems many of you fell in love with the October Afternoon Modern Homemaker line!

Lynn, email us at [email protected] with your mailing address and we'll get your prize pack out to you right away.  Congratulations and enjoy!!!

So until next CHA in January 2011...

DON'T DESPAIR - INSTRUCTIONS COMING SOON!

We were thrilled with the response we received from our first two kit releases of the month - ENJOY THE JOURNEY and DESTINATION!  Thank you for all of your amazing emails!!!  We wish we could get all of the product to make more but unfortunately, that just isn't a possibility due to unavailability of some of the embellishments in each kit.  :( 

  

But don't despair!  Instructions for BOTH kits will be available for purchase shortly on the ScrapScription web site under the "Previous Kits" section for just $10 each.  And remember, supply lists always come with the instructions for free.  In fact, supply lists are always available for downloading under the Previous Kits section for free. 

So hang in there and in just a few more days, you'll be able to get your instructions for ENJOY THE JOURNEY and DESTINATION.  Come to the ScrapScription website on August 15th! 

Thank you again for all of your amazing support!!!

ELLE'S STUDIO GIVEAWAY!

We just recently placed our first order with the internet journaling queen - Elle's Studio!  We have been long time fans and personal customers of Elle's adorable journaling bits and pieces and her newest calender releases just fit perfectly with an upcoming ScrapScription kit theme (insert wink wink here...)  So we were completely over the moon excited when we were asked to participate in Elle's Studio blog event called "JOURNALING IN YOUR OWN WORDS". 

The event takes place right there on Elle's Studio blog and runs August 8th - August 28th - so there is still time to sign up to participate!!  Elle's describes the course as a "3 week journey exploring how others tell their story, with tips and techniques to help you share yours on your scrapbooking projects".  The best part ---IT'S FREE!!! 

So make sure you bookmark Elle's Studio blog, check out the amazing posts over the next few weeks, browse the awesome line of products Elle's carries, maybe even place your first order, but for sure you are going to want to leave a comment on the sponsor blog entry for your chance to win one of the amazing prizes they are giving away - including a ScrapScription - SUMMERTIME FUN kit!  Plus check out all the amazing coupon codes the sponsors have to offer especially for any NEW SCRAPSCRIBER that signs up and uses the offer code JOURNAL!  See all the details on the Elle's Studio blog! 

Here is a list of the amazing designers that will be sharing their tips for better journaling over the next three weeks!

Ali Edwards
Becky Novacek
Christine Middlecamp
Debee Ruiz
Dina Wakley
Jennifer Johner
Lisa Dickinson
Marcy Penner
May Flaum
Melissa Mann
Stephanie Howell
Tara Anderson

Winners will be drawn and announced August 28th on the Elle's Studio blog!

Happy Journaling! 

CHA SUMMER 2010 - TOP 10 - PART 1

We know you are all patiently waiting so we are excited to announce that the time has finally arrived!  It's the ScrapScription CHA TOP TEN PICKS!  Once again we were awed and amazed by all of the great product releases from your favorite companies!  And maybe even a surprise or two - stay tuned for Part 2 for more info on that! 

Here are our favorite CHA finds (in no particular order) ---

1. BELLA BLVD. - SOCIALITE

You know how much we love Bella!  And Stephanie and her team did not disappoint in the least this show!  Everytime we walked past her booth it was jam packed with people - which is a great sign!  We worked our way in on Day One to get a private tour of her six - yes six! - new lines.  And the one that really spoke to us was Socialite.  

Not your ordinary "birthday/celebration" kinda line.  In fact it reminded me a little of 80's fashion with its bold yellows, turquoise, red and black combos.  Add in the over the top graphic images including the black party dress and the martini glasses and you've got a retro party waiting to happen. 

 

2. KI MEMORIES - POCKETS AND CLIPS

We here at ScrapScription are long time fans of KI Memories.  In fact, I use to be able to name each collection of theirs by name and in the order they were released.  But that's a whole other obsession!  So when we read that KI was going back to their roots with their new Over The Rainbow release we were intrigued for sure! 

Our favorite pieces of this new multi-colored, basic, functional line were the Pockets and the Clips!  We loved that the pockets were already folded and assembled and contained adhesive backings.  But most of all we loved the sizes they came in - including 5x5 and 3x3!  How perfect for our mini albums! 

The Clips were just too yummy for words.  Gorgeous, creamy buttons of all different shapes and varieties popped onto the end of a big silver paperclip!  Again, great for seperating and adding to a page in one of our albums! 

 
  
3. PINK PAISLEE'S HOUSE OF 3 CANVAS 8.5 X 11 ALBUM WITH ASSORTED PAGE PROTECTORS

Okay, so Pink Paislee made our last list in the winter show for their new canvas Artisan albums but this show they "kicked it up a few notches".  With their new release with House of 3, they have brought us the most gorgeous 8.5 x 11 canvas album perfect for embellishing and including an adorable brushed silver handle on the front.  

But what we loved loved loved the most were the awesome page protectors inside!  Each one is a different size and type of page protector - some 8.5 x 11, some pockets, some hold nine 2x3 mini papers!  We loved all the possibilities these page protectors brought to mind! 

4. OCTOBER AFTERNOON - MODERN HOMEMAKER AND CAMPFIRE LINES

Another huge hit for October Afternoon!  What is it about their style that just sucks you in???  They have the perfect balance of retro and modern, cute and stylish, basic and designer. 

Most of all we loved that two of their paper lines filled voids in themes we have been trying to do for some time now - recipe and outdoors! 

We fell in love with the adorable kitchen paper in the Modern Homemaker line including the adorable chipboard pieces and the other coordinating embellishments. 

And then there was the Campfire line again with the cutest images of outdoor life done in a gorgeous chipboard and fun embellishments like the flair badges. 

Truly a home run for October Afternoon!

 

5. BAZZILL'S NEW CARDSTOCK SWATCH BOOK aka LORI'S FAVORITE!

So many of you might not have even heard of a Bazzill swatch book but for Lori this is one thing that she can't live without!  It basically is a series of little pieces of cardstock cut in small squares and bound together in one corner like a paint swatch book you'd get from Sherwin Williams.  Every color, texture and type of cardstock that Bazzill makes is represented in the swatch book. 

So why is this so important to you?  This is the mechanism Lori uses to match all of the cardstock that comes in your kits to the patterned papers in each album.  There have been many late night debates on which colors to choose for a particular kit and it is always so frustrating when we pick colors only to find out that Bazzill has discontinued them. 

We were told at the last show that they were updating their swatches and we were so happy to have come across this entire new format for the swatch book!  We love the ringed binder that it comes with and the fact that the swatches are more than doubled their original size!  So let the color matching begin!

 

So there you have it!  The first 5 TOP PICKS from CHA SUMMER 2010!  Stay tuned for the final 5 and our always anticipated - "SURPRISE OF THE SHOW"! 

Leave us a comment here telling us what your most excited about seeing in your next kit for a chance to win a BRAND NEW SAMPLE RELEASE FROM CHA!!!! Be the first in your little corner of the world to have a little something no one else has!!!!

ONCE THEY ARE GONE, THEY'RE GONE!

We have just a few kits leftover from our Summer Blog Sale so we thought we would group these altogether in one place for your convenience. We have very limited quantities of these kits left, so you can purchase them right here using your PayPal account. 

MOMENTS & MEMORIES TRAY - $35

Do altered “home décor” projects interest you?  Then this wooden printer’s tray is the perfect next project for you to enjoy!  Each opening in the distressed black tray has been embellished with mini print papers from Jenni Bowlin as well as many of her coordinating products including tickets, circle stickers, Bingo cards and more!  There are many little details that make this a one of a kind project perfect for displaying in your home or office!  Make sure to indicate which “initial” you would like to have when you place your order.

 

 

MEMO BOARD - $37

Need a place to gather important messages and “to do” lists?  This wooden framed memo board has been altered to create a beautiful decorative place to keep everything in one place.  The board itself is a magnetic board on one side and a dry erase board on the other and it easily slips in and out of the wood frame.  With three full 12x12 sheets of paper and an entire set of Thickers, you can change the background of the memo board to your liking as well as change the headings to fit your family.   Metal clips and black clothespins are attached with heavy duty magnets so they stay in place.  The chipboard buttons are also turned into magnets for additional placeholders.  The memo boards come unpainted and can be painted, stained, or left as is! 

 

 

 

FAMILY GLIMPSE - $39

Take a moment and reflect on the important part of your life –your FAMILY with this one of a kind mixed media album from Fancy Pants.  Not only are the pages a cool bracket shape but they consist of some of the hottest trends in scrapbooking today – canvas, corrugated, mirrored, acrylic, chipboard and felt!  We’ll learn how to work with each of these mediums as we embellish each page with the adorable My Family line also from Fancy Pants.

 

 

 

MY BOOK OF FIRSTS – BOY / GIRL - $37

Looking for a way to memorialize all those important “first moments” in baby’s life?  This tall chipboard covered album comes with coordinating tall page protectors that take you through all those “don’t miss” moments – including first photo, first day home, first smile, first steps, first tooth and more!  There are plenty of journaling cards throughout the album to record all the little details you want to remember for years to come about these big events in baby’s life.