Just Arrived!

I still haven't scrapbooked my Halloween photos from last year.

And now, seeing this totally cute new line from Making Memories, I am happy about that.

Check out the Shimmer Brads, Epoxy Brads & Buttons (as above).

Also look for page kits (easy!), mini albums, velvet stickers, glitter stickers, brads & die cuts. Availble in store on Friday.

It's begining...... The new stuff is starting to arrive. And I am so excited.

You should be too.

Sweet.....

The new Small Wonders Collection from K&Co. has started to arrive. For busy moms or new scrapbookers, the pre-designed pages are pretty cute (An old concept with a new twist!). Love the albums (see above). Cute enough to give me baby fever. We also have the Grand Adhesions, Glitter Stickers & Chipboard in stock now. Now I just need to root though my mothers photo albums to find the perfect baby photo.....

Also check out the Bailey Collection in-store now.

I couldn't help myself.....

The idea of having circles as large as 12" in diameter was more than I could bear.....

Cricut came out with it's Expressions machine not even a year after the orginal Cricut launch. It has 12" capabilities, as opposed to the 6" restirctions the original machine provided. Not enough to make the average scrapbooker justify buying a new $500.00 machine, especially when the plastic was still on the LCD screens of their original Cricuts. Including me. I won't be purchasing the Expressions machine. It's just too much money for not too many more options. I imagine most of you will feel the same.

Members rejoice! Sheep River Scrapbook Co. is NOT your average scrapbook store (well, I like to think so!). And now 12" circles (and all the extra-large die cuts you can handle) are just a push of the button away...... So, when our projects call for BIG elements that our original Cricut machines can't handle.... you'll find me "Cricutting" at the store because,

Cricut Expressions is now available in our workshop!

We will still offer the Cricut & Cricut Expressions FREE to members who provide their own mats. New larger sized mats are available in-store NOW.

Sheep River Scrapbook Co. is excited to offer the Cricut Expressions to our members for FREE unlike other stores which cost up to $2.00 per use. However, we ask that you please ask for any assistance with the machine & take a "Crash Course" in "Cricutting" before use.

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Addict by Haley Ross
I truly do have a problem with buying make-up. Not sure if it's the cute packaging, fun names (This is called Bad Gal Lash, how cute!) or if I really just have no willpower.
My story is hidden (so no one knows the extent of my addiction) behind the photo. The Pull This stamp from Cat's Life Press is so handy. An easy page, but I got my point across. PS. Will I even get bored of scalloped paper? Hope not!
Materials: Patterned Paper: Basic Grey, Creative Imaginations & Chatterbox; Ribbon: Lil Davis; Stickers: Sticker Studio; Staples, Flower & Pin: Making Memories; Stamps: River City Rubber Works, 7 Gypsies, Stampin' Up, Cat's life Press & Impression Obsession; Other: Typewriter Key & Dymo Tape

Pictures!

My husband Brian & I spent the last week touring through Montana. Not only did we have a great vacation, but I am excited because I took nearly 250 very "scrapbookable" pictures. And my Best Friend (Jules!) is in town this weekend. So, I am pretty excited for my next trip to Shoppers Drug Mart. Because great pictures make scrapbooking even better (as if it could be...). If you flip through your last scrapbook you'll notice that most of your favourite pages also contain your favourite pictures... coincidence? We think not! So this summer, take great pictures, and make sure to sign up for our Basic Photography for Scrapbookers in the fall. Photography is a HUGE part of scrapbooking (isn't that why we all started?). Wouldn't it be great if you could LOVE LOVE LOVE every page?

I have to...

...mention this book one more time becuase I just love it. I love it. I. Love. It.

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Fast & Fresh by Haley Ross

I just loved this picture I took of my cupcake sprinkles. The colors. The shapes and the potential for scrapbooking. It's simple becuase I wanted the picture to be the focus. I think I did well.

While most scrapbookers are taking a break from their scrapbooking and heading into their gardens, I am at my peak. When Spring turns to Summer, I start to feel so ALIVE that I just want to capture every moment. As a scrapbooker, I just love this Colorful time of year. Plus the natural lighting of sunny days is fabulous!

Materials: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Paper: Sandylion; Glitter Stickers & Glitter Chipboard: Making Memories; Font: Tahoma

If You Are Spring Cleaning....

.... You might want to pick up a copy of Organization Tips by Creating Keepsakes. Not only are some of the ideas smart, but totally cute as well (who would have thought of keeping your things in vintage measuring cups?). I'm headed to Montana in June and I thought I'd stop into a couple Antique Shops along the way to see what I can find.

If paper storage is your problem, check out the paper units (above) that we sell. They are custom made to suit your needs and are a really good price (especially when you compare then to the $75 cube system or wire racking).

Single Tower - $129

Single Tower w/Drawers - $149

Double Tower - $219

Double Tower w/Drawers - $249

Triple Tower - $269

Triple Tower w/Drawers - $289

(as seen above)

Each row has 10-12 paper shelves which allow you to see the paper you have. Tower price includes wheels so that you can roll it near your workspace and then back into the closet or along the wall.

Price does not include shipping if required.

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Love 2 Read by Haley Ross

I have been scrapbooking myself alot lately. Not myself hiking, or in Disneyland. Just me. And all the random little facts about me. I've encouraged

other ladies to do the same (I know Arlee is just tickled with her pages about herself (and she has 5 kids so you ladies have no excuses!).

Starting in September I will be teaching a class each month that is a layout about yourself. (There will be homework so you will know ahead of time what to take pictures of). So many of us are forgetting to scrapbook the little things in our life, and I think it is those things that make our scrapbooking so unique. No one in the world will have the same list of "Good Reads" as me. So over the summer, pick up a 12x12 album that is just SO YOU & watch for the class so you can start to fill it up!

Materials: Paper: Fancy Pants; Lace Trim: Fancy Pants; Flowers: Making Memories, Prima & Other; Buttons: Autumn Leaves; Brads: Making Memories & Doodlebug; Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Stamp & Alphabet Stickers: Heidi Swapp; Word Stickers Stickers & Staples: Making Memories; Alphabet Stamps: EK Sucsess; Ink: Ancient Page Raspberry; Font: Chatterbox

Finally....

The town of Okotoks has cleaned their streets. And just like that... it's scooter season! I am looking forward to it because A. I only spend about $4 a month on gas. B. It's much friendlier to our environment and C. It's totally cute. It was so beautiful out this morning that I was wishing the shoppe was further away. But I am happy to be here because I will be scrapbooking all day today (and all week if I get my way). If any wants to join me.... feel free.

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Blessed By Haley Ross

My Basic Grey addiction continues. I really thought I was cured when I wasn't overtaken by their Christmas line. But this.... this is killing me. This line is Perhaps. And I love it. In fact, I love it so much, my pages are becoming more simple so that the paper can speak for itself. I haven't used vellum in ages (like, years..) and here it is. I love this "scraplifted" page.

Materials: Paper: Basic Grey; Cardstock & Vellum: Bazzill Basics; Staples: Making Memories; Number Sticker: Heidi Swapp; Flower, Blessed Stickers & Fetti Charm: Making Memories; Paint & Foam Stamps: Making Memories.

A funny story for Nena.

When my sister and I were little girls growing up in Jakarta, one of the only "junk" cereal mom could buy there was Frosted Flakes. I remember Kendra (my younger sister) came and sat down at the breakfast table one day (it must have been a weekend becuase that's the only time mom let us have sugary cereal) and said to me "Oh Haley, I am sooooo tired. I am so sleepy." And she faked a big yawn. Then said ( in her cute little 7 year old voice) " I bet if I had to run around this table I would be sooo slow beause I have NO energy." And she ran around the dinning room table slowly, all slumped over, making sure to yawn a couple times. Then she sat down across from me and she took two massive spoonfuls of cereal and shoved them into her mouth. Within seconds she said to me " Hey Haley, I bet I can run faster now. Wanna see?" And with that she took off running around the table, as fast as her legs would let her. " Wow. I have so much energy!" she said pretending to be out of breath. " This stuff really does bring out the tiger in you!"
I don't know why I remember this. But I just thought of it again today, and I think I am going to scrapbook it. Watch here for the layout. (This will be a challenge as I have no pictures of that day).