December 5, 2007

Christmas Tradition

Two special projects just in time for your holiday decorating! Either of these projects would make a great gift! You’ll create a holiday star with your 'stars' and a memory tree you'll dressed for the season! Saturday, December 8th at 3 pm. $65

Dates to Remember Calendar this Saturday!


Create a perfect gift that gives TWICE! This 12x12 calendar will be treasured by grandparents, parents and friends all year long and when the year is through, it becomes a 12x12 album!! Join Carol Saturday, December 8th at 10:30 am. $52.00

December 4, 2007

TIM HOLTZ GRUNGEBOARD HAS ARRIVED

The waiting is over - it has arrived - but get it while it's hot or it just might be too late.

Check out the video clip below

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TIM HOLTZ GRUNGEBOARD - YOU TUBE HOW TO VIDEO}

Also for tips using more of Tim's amazing product - check out his blog
{HERE}Everyday he posts fabulous "HOW TO's"

Rusty Pickle Holiday Accordian Envelope Album - Tuesday Dec 11th


We'll be like busy little elves creating this beautiful one-of-a kind accordion envelope album, learning how to create and bind it from scratch. Using the beautiful new Rusty Pickle Hot Chocolate & Mittens paper collection, you'll have an album to cherish forever. Choose any Holiday theme you'd like - Traditions, Memories, Family or ... Perfect to keep for yourself or give as a gift! Join Kristan for this amazing class on Tuesday, December 11th at 6:30pm. $35.00

Rusty Pickle Holiday Banner - Thursday Dec 6th at 6:30pm

Add a little sparkle and shine to your holiday décor and Join Kristan and make this festive Holiday Banner made with the Merry Grinchmas & Hot Chocolate and Mittens Collections from Rusty Pickle.

Choices of holiday phrases are “Just Believe” or “Be Merry” Please specify your holiday phrase when signing up for class.

Class Fee is $20.00 and that includes all the materials
Please bring adhesive, exacto knife, cutting mat, scissors, sandpaper, pencil & distressing ink

November 30, 2007

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2007
6:30-8:30
one of my family's christmas traditions is to choose
> a special person or family who we would like to bring
> the magic and mystery of the 12 days of christmas to.
> the frenzy and thrill of leaving 12 little surprise gifts on their
> doorstep is the best way ever to bring more meaning to
> your holiday season. join me as we create a set of 12
> charming tags using some of this year's
> gorgeous christmas papers.
> your homework is to brainstorm who will be the
> lucky recipeint!
> $17.00
>

LOTS OF LAYOUTS CHRISTMAS EDITION!

YOUR MISSION SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO TAKE IT
IS TO COMPLETE 5 TWO PAGE CHRISTMAS LAYOUTS
IN ONE EVENING!!!!
STILL A FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE!
CALL KIT OR KRIS TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
OR TO ORDER A KIT
623-376-8257

November 22, 2007

{FREE Digital Scrapbooking Demo}

Are you curious about digital scrapbooking and would like to know more?? Then come by the store this Saturday, November 24th for a FREE digital demo featuring Memory Mixer Digital Software. Learn how to make digital pages, calendars, even your own Christmas cards!! The demo is from 11:00 am - 2 pm. We look forward to seeing you there. Take a look at some of the cool pages you can create in just minutes with this digital software.

November 21, 2007

AFTER TURKEY DAY, NO TURKEY SALE



This Friday, November 23rd from
10 am to 12 midnight
we're having an
AFTER TURKEY DAY,
NO TURKEY SALE!
Shop and then pick a turkey
from the roaster for your discount of
15 to 50% OFF!!
Not valid on the Wishblade or accessories, gift certificates, classes, previous purchases or on clearance items or with any other offer.

November 19, 2007

DISNEY UNIVERSITY
6:30-8:30
tonight's theme-
CHRISTMAS
a few spots still available
call kris today to reserve your spot
or to purchase a kit. (color copy included)
see you there!!!!

November 9, 2007

{Rusty Pickle Traditions Accordion Envelope Album}


What are your family's Christmas traditions?
Long after the wrapping paper and toys are gone, your children and grandchildren will remember the family traditions that YOU took the time to create for them and repeat year after year. Christmas traditions are very important to children and to the strength of the family. We'll be like busy little elves creating this beautiful one-of-a kind accordion envelope album, learning how to create and bind it from scratch. With the beautiful new Rusty Pickle Hot Chocolate & Mittens paper collection, you'll have an album to cherish forever. Perfect to keep for yourself or give as a gift! Join Kristan for this amazing class Tuesday, December 11th at 6:30pm $35.00



October 27, 2007

{RUSTY PIKCLE FAMILY BRAG BOOK}

Who doesn’t love to show off their family? Create this Rusty Pickle style mini album that is sure to be as stunning as your photo’s. Lots of tags and pockets mean places for lots of photos and other keepsakes. The best part is the size: it's 4x6 so you can keep it in your purse! Lot’s of fun techniques, cool closures, sweet papers and embellishments from the Picklicious collection make this the cutest brag book ever and a must have album for everyone! This beautiful shabby chic keepsake would make a great gift or something to tuck away for yourself! The best part - it's only $20.00
Tuesday November 20th 6:30 pm

October 25, 2007

YARD SALE

It's time for
Scrap Happy Sisters
VERY popular yard sale!
This Saturday, October 27th
from 10 am to 7 pm.
Lots of terrific bargains!

October 11, 2007

{Rusty Pickle: Love Word-art}

Join Lance aka "The Pickle Man" and create Love Word-art! We'll be using Rusty Pickle's new acrylic shapes, beautiful papers, chipboard, paint and more to make this unique swag!
Friday, October 19th at 10:30 am. Cost $25








October 3, 2007

{Rusty Pickle So Blessed Large Tag Album - Tuesday October 23rd 6:30pm}



Taking the time to document all the things that you have been blessed with can help you feel a deeper sense of love, and better recognize many of the daily miracles that come into your life. So often we rush through our lives with only cursory acknowledgement of what is wonderful and what feels beautiful in the world – and when we just take a little bit of time to feel our gratitude, our lives immediately feel fuller of love and joy. Join Rusty Pickle Chef & CKU Instructor Kristan Paolacci to make this one of a kind album. We will use the Rusty Pickle Large Tag album, the very popular “Mayflower Collection” combined with lots of fabric ribbons, paper flowers, chipboard accents, tags, buttons and embellishments used in a variety of unusual and different ways in order to document those special blessings in your life. You will always want to keep it near by to remind you often of what you are grateful for. Take time to celebrate with me all the things you have been blessed with. Tuesday, October 23rd 6:30 pm $25.00

{Rusty Pickle Girlfriends Purse Book - Tuesday October 9th 6:30pm}


Got Girls ??? Then you will want to make sure to join Rusty Pickle Chef & CKU Instructor Kristan Paolacci for this darling Rusty Pickle Purse Book. This cute little accordion book made it's way on the Creating Keepsakes Convention Track this year and now it's coming to a store near you. It's the perfect little accordion book to feature the girls in your life (daughters, girlfriends, nieces, aunts, grandma's, mom's, sisters, etc) Register soon becuase space is limited - Tuesday, October 9th, 6:30pm - $20

{Join Kristan for a FREE Digital Scrapbooking Demo}

If you own the Memory Mixer or have just been curious about digital scrapbooking, join Kristan on October 30th for a FREE digital demo featuring Memory Mixer digital software. The demo will be from 11:00 am - noon. We look forward to seeing you there. Take a look at some of the cool pages you can create in just minutes with this digital software.

September 29, 2007

Did You Hear??

SCRAP HAPPY SISTERS

won

New Times

Best of Phoenix 2007

BEST SCRAPBOOKING STORE!!

We can't tell you how exciting this is &

it's ALL thanks to YOU -

our FABULOUS CUSTOMERS!!

September 12, 2007

{Rusty Pickle Vintage Family Pocketed Accordian Album Tuesday, October 16th at 6:30pm)



By popular request this class is being repeated! Join Kristan October 16th at 6:30 and create this beautiful 4” by 6” pocketed album that uses the classic Vintage Heirloom Collection from Rusty Pickle. This 14-page album is full of flowers and sparkle. You will absolutely love it and you will have a perfect place to put all of your family keepsakes. This album from Rusty Pickle has 6 awesome pockets that are perfect for hidden journaling or anything else you may want to keep in them. You might want to make 2 because it will make a perfect gift, but you will love yours too much to give away!
$25.00

September 6, 2007

SCRAP PINK RAFFLE

To help in the efforts to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation and their research to find the cure, Scrap Happy Sisters is raffling off a BEAUTIFUL & LOADED All My Memories bag worth OVER $200!!!
It's loaded with lots of MUST HAVE products from Heidi Swapp, Die Cuts With a View, Basic Gray and more! There is even a MUST HAVE Scrap Happy Sisters T-Shirt!! Tickets are only $5 each or 6 for $25 AND with every $50 you spend in the store, you get one FREE!

September 3, 2007

MORE CREATIVE ESCAPE STUFF!




HEY GIRLIES!
SCRAP HAPPY SISTERS IS REALLY GEARING UP FOR YOUR VISIT! ALONG WITH THE DARLING EXCLUSIVE ALBUM, THEY HAVE A FEW MORE SPECIAL SURPRISES, JUST FOR YOU! KIT AND KRIS ARE SO LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THIS WEEK!

August 27, 2007

EXCLUSIVE TO SCRAP HAPPY SISTERS!!!!


CREATIVE ESCAPE ATTENDEES!!!!!
THIS ONE'S FOR YOU!!!
EXCLUSIVE ONLY TO SCRAP HAPPY SISTERS

this darling album will be available in it's "raw" state.
here are the facts:
the album will hold 8x8 layouts, the album
itself measures 8 3/4 inches x 10 inches.
it comes with the "raw" CE (they measure 6 inches in height)
so you can decorate it as you like.
inside you will find 10 blank pages and page protectors.
the album is bound with 2 rings (perfect for lots and lots of ribbons!!!)
i think they will be perfect for the
8x8 swap, the recipe swap, or filled with
your own creations-we know you are all super
creative!
this adorable album sells for under $20.00!
the possibilities are endless!

August 26, 2007


Creating Keepsakes Convention is coming to Phoenix, September 14 & 15th. Pick up a $3.00 off Vendor Faire admission coupon for yourself and your friends or better yet, buy your Vendor Faire tickets at Scrap Happy Sisters for only $6.00 - cheaper than at the door, even with the coupon!! Show us your convention class schedule and get a special FREE gift from CK! Quantities are limited so stop in today! Click here for more info about the convention.

Window Panes of Life: Our Story is a one of a kind, Rusty Pickle style, piece of art for your home! This is a 4 x 3 foot, 6-panel window frame that we'll paint, crackle and embellish and then finish it off with beautiful layouts for your photos. This is a must take, don't miss class. An AWESOME project!

Class takers are welcome to crop before class, if you'd like. Bring: Your basic tool kit.


Friday, September 14th at 10:00 PM. Cost: $110

Yes the class time is correct! This time was per the request of our guest teacher - Lance the Pickle Man!

August 25, 2007

It's A Dog's (or Cat's) Life - Tuesday August 28th

Join Kristan Paolacci from Rusty Pickle and create a unique accordion album for your 4 legged family member, your pet! With fun fold outs and lots of tags, this album is a one of a kind creative way to show off all of your pet's characteristics. Techniques taught will include inking, folding the existing album pages to create mini folded pages, strategically placing tags to stand out and create a unique look and embellish with trims and buttons. We will be using Rusty Pickle’s Pet Haven papers & more! Make if for either a Cat or a Dog. Guaranteed to be a family treasure forever. Bring a few pictures to show off your purrfecty purrfect pet. There will be some fabulous Rusty Pickle loot given away. Bring: your basic tool kit, Glue Dots, Dry Adhesive (for paper - UHU glue stick is perfect), wet adhesive or glue dots for buttons and brown distress ink. Call today - space is limited. Tuesday, August 28th at 6:30 pm. Cost $20.00 .

August 21, 2007

Their NEWEST releases are here and they will not disappoint! New alphabets, borderlines, and lots of words including the new "In a Word" styles, design stamps, and Technique Tiles. NEW releases also mean a NEW Collector's Limited Edition Stamp. Purchase $75 of Technique Tuesday brand products and you will receive the "Talking Photographs" stamp set FREE. This stamp can not be purchased.
*Valid until Sept. 15, 2007 (or while supplies last).

NEW Dasiy D

The NEW Daisy D's Autumn Collection is here and is it beautiful!! They've added some new goodies to their embellishment line including flowers and buttons!! Did we mention that it is flying off the shelves!!
Plus if you have the coupon on page 17 of the September 2007 issue of Creating Keepsakes, bring it in and get 10% off all the Daisy D's products you purchase. Hurry, coupon expires August 31, 2007. Some restrictions apply. See coupon for more details.

August 19, 2007

Fariy Tales: A Vintage Portfolio


Join Scrap Happy Sisters newest instructor Renee Savage as she welcomes you to the wonderful world of altering! In this class FAIRY TALES: A VINTAGE PORTFOLIO, you will learn a variety of altering and scrapbooking techniques including pattern mixing, distressing, stamping, embellishing and more. Come play with the beautiful Tres Jolie goodies and create a unique vintage portfolio for your favorite photos! This project can be a special keepsake for you or a gift for someone you love. Class kit includes a Ranger paint dabber and an inkpad for distressing.
Bring: your basic tool kit, a wet adhesive for crafting, mini glue dots, crop-a-dile.
Saturday, September 8th at 10:30 am. Cost $44

Not Your Ordinary Bookclub

Are you looking to load up your scrapbooking arsenal? Would you like to stretch your creative muscle? Want to make new friends and get inspired by the latest techniques and themes?
NOT YOUR ORDINARY BOOKCLUB is for you!
Each month Pine Cone Press sends each member a kit of supplies with an accompanying book showcasing a new theme or technique (a second kit is also available to purchase with even more incredible supplies) the following meeting, each member brings their completed creations (layouts, mini albums, home decor, altered projects, etc) to share with the group, all the while a lively discussion takes place about their experiences and opinions regarding the book and kits. Then, Ann Corbiere-Scott, your host will reveal the new book and inspiring kit and she will share her creations with the group.
This class is offered 2 times a month.
NYOBC for August will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 7:00. Cost $25

*the above page was created with the July kit -the flower book

DISNEY UNIVERSITY


















Have you taken a Disney vacation and brought back SO many photos from the land of the mouse that you feel a bit overwhelmed? Well, this is the class for you. Ann Corbiere-Scott, a self professed Disney freak, will help you to preserve your magical memories ! Each month she chooses a new theme and creates 2 two page layouts that celebrate all that is Disney! This is a fast paced class, so bring your running shoes!
Disney University
Monday, August 20, 2007
6:30-8:30
please bring your basic tool kit and a xyron
this month's theme is - characters with a twist!

*(the above layouts are from a past class)


August 18, 2007

{Join Us This Tuesday for a FREE Digital Demo}

If you own Memory Mixer or have just been curious about digital scrapbooking, join Kristan Paolacci this Tuesday August 21st for a FREE digital demo featuring Memory Mixer digital software. The demo will be from 11:00 am - noon. We will look forward to seeing you there. Take a look at some of the cool pages you can create in just minutes with this digital software.


Welcome to Scrap Happy Sisters Chit Chat!!!!

Thanks to Kristan Paolacci, one of Scrap Happy Sisters sisters, we have a new blog!!
Our plan is to post upcoming classes with pictures, let you know what's new and just let you know what happening!!
We hope you have a Scrap Happy time!!