ScrapPink!

We raised $505.00!

(And as Kathy Roberts told us today, every little bit counts. That's more than enough to drive a patient to their next chemo treatment.)

All of the proceeds will be split between the Susan G. Komen Foundation ( a breast cancer charity chosen by Better Homes & Gardens) & the Canadian Cancer Society.

Kathy Roberts, a survivor of Breast Cancer, spoke to us today about prevention & detection. She brought fabulous pamphlets for us to read, and those handy little charts to put in our showers.

Sobeys Okotoks donated snacks (pink drinks! pink meringues! and strawberry shortcake!) & pink roses for each of the ladies who cropped.

Thank You (Big Time!) to everyone who helped make this event a success!

Inspiration....

Last night I pulled out this magazine, not expecting that it might keep me up for another hour while I devoured each idea. It did.
This magazine reminds me of my new friend Starr who is always trying to make her life beautiful. (And fabulously succeeding!). When I read her Blog, or am lucky enough to get to "craft" with her, I always say to myself " I wish I had the time....". Well, enough is enough.
I am going to make the time.
I am going to make...stuff.
This magazine got me very excited to teach the Christmas Topiaries class I have planned for November. Also watch for the totally cute Desktop Calendar & what might be my favourite night of the year..... Tags & Treats Night.
Pick up a copy of this magazine. Seriously inspiring.

Another reason....

I stole this picture off of the DaisyD's website. So if you come to the store tomorrow, and it is not open, the copyright police have gotten me :)

I just loved how they showcased the new products (which we now have available in store!). The papers are gorgeous. And the the details....oooooh! Great buttons, flowers & ribbons! But best of all, are the totally smart rub-on phrases and stickers. The "arrows" are flying off the shelves!

Beautiful for fall.... You must check these out!

This just in.........

Scenic Route Papers "Ashville" & "Sumner" have arrived. Come check out these fabulous double-sided papers. My personal favouite is the Kraft style paper, so smart! Also look for matching cardstock packs (by Bazzill), RubOns, Stickers, Chipboard & THE BEST die cuts.

Why?

Didn't someone think of this sooner?

The ribbon iron by Pebbles Inc. is pure genius. It heats up quick and actually gets hot. I love it.

I'm gonna need more time....

The Bailey & McKenna collections are here. They are too cute. I considered closing the store and scrapbooking all day (these papers are perfect for wedding pages!). Instead, I will spend the day unpacking the boxes I have sitting here. Don't forget to come stock up on older items and recieve 25% off your entire purchase* until the 8th.

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.