Beginner Scrapbook Gift Ideas

WOW, its been awhile since I have posted anything - busy, busy, like everyone else. Well, here is a list I comprised of ideas for the beginner scrapbooker. If you have any ideas please share them.
Here is a list of the top 10 essentials:
1. Paper trimmer
2. Adhesives
3. Adhesive Remover
4. Archival Safe pens/markers
5. Scrapbook magazine
6. Scrapbook kits - everything in one package and it all coordinates.
7. Scissors
8. Ruler
9. Gift certificate
10. Pay their way to a class

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Cricut Christmas Card

This is the other card I made using the Cricut Christmas Card Cartridge. I used Bazzill swirl, Pine, white and green. The white showing on the sleigh is an outline. It takes a little getting use to at least for me doing new things but it was fun.

Christmas Cards

Here are two Christmas cards I made. The white one with the red bow, I found in the Paper Crafting magazine and the other I made with the Cricut Cards Cartridge. The paper I used for this is Bazzill White Swirls which is hard to see, red ribbon and metallic silver with Kaisercraft rhinestones.

Scrapbook Design and You

I finally finished the Scrapbook Design and You course produced by EK Success. Even though I have been scrapbooking for many years, I find it interesting. Especially the color wheel - I just love that thing! I bought the center ruler to keep my titles aligned correctly. Looking forward to having some classes after the holidays.

Cricut Imagine IS HERE!

That's right the Cricut Imagine has arrived and is ready for shipping. With you purchase you will also receive your choice of one Imagine cartridge.

Kaisercraft Rhinestones and Pearls On Sale for $1.50

That's right! Kaisercraft Rhinestones 60PK and Pearls 25PK are on sale this week only for $1.50. These will definitely add pizazz to your papercrafting projects.

Bloomsburg Fair

My husband and I went to the fair yesterday. Although it is not his favorite thing to do, he went for me (thanks Scott). My family lived in NYC for many yrs and one of the traditions we had was to skip school on the weekend and drive from NYC with our grandparents to PA. I was always amazed that the entire school district had the week off from school. Growing up in the city I found that truly wonderful; how fortunate for those kids but I on the other hand had to go to school. We would wonder around to all the exhibits and see family members we hadn't seen since the last yr. It was fun to say the least. Now, 40 yrs later we are texted by our kids - "Do you want to buy us supper?" I told Scott that we should not answer the text and run for the exit and then say, sorry we have already left - (aren't I a bad mother?). Of course, we didn't do that. We met them gave them money and wished them a nice evening with their friends being the good parents that we are. Believe it or not I didn't bring my camera. I did think about keeping the stubs for admission as my momento and putting it in my scrapbook but didn't even do that. Sometimes its nice just to go and relax and not have to take pictures. I am  learning I don't have to scrapbook everything that happens in life. Somethings I would rather forget, wouldn't you? Anyway, if you haven't gone to the fair (Bloomsburg) that is, go-it is a beautiful day and go without your camera. Just enjoy all the people around you and your loved ones. Enjoy the colors, sounds and smells.

Scrapbook Vendor Story

Well, I survived a crop about two weeks ago. I was quite disappointed as things did not go as I had hoped. I had put in a lot of time in different crafts to display the paper I sell. I decorated a clock, a birdhouse, frame and big paper clip. It was fun doing it but disappointed with the results. There were about 8 vendors and most of us are small. However, there was one huge vendor and of course all the ladies were in awe of them as I was-to have so many papers, embellishments, etc was amazing. And the owners were very pleasant. However, it was disheartening that the rest of us were not as busy as we had hoped. So, is that how it is in the business world of scrapbooking or weekend crops? Do most small businesses like mine and others have to go up against a large business? How do you compete? Is that even fair to the small scrapbook business to be put up against such a large scrapbook business? If I had known that I am not so sure I would have wanted to participate - is that fair to me or or the others? I spent more money this year to be competitive and made less. Yes, I did enjoy the ladies I was with; a great group of ladies and the atmosphere was great. And then, would you believe, the hotel overbooked and we small vendors had to move and they wanted to put me and another lady in a room down the hall where we would be virtually unseen. Thankfully, that didn't happen and other decisions were made but it was quite interesting to say the least. Any thoughts?

New Cricut Solutions Cartridges, Christmas Card, Christmas Village and Thanksgiving

Mid-September, brand new Cricut Solutions Cartridges will be released. We are taking pre-orders so you are sure to get yours. Christmas Cards is going fast, followed by Christmas Village, and Thanksgiving. Cost for each cartridge is only $24.99 which includes free shipping in the USA only but it does not include PA tax. So, if you would like one or all of these brand new cartridges, go to myscrapbookaddiction.com and order yours today.

Scrapbook Kits by Echo Park, Imaginisce and October Afternoon

Summer, Vintage and just life in general all describe the great new scrapbook kits we have in stock. Buy $25.00 or more and receive free shipping. Splash Dance is perfect for the beach. Echo Park's new release, Life Is Good is full of stripes, floral, dots as well as an accessory kit and an alphabet sheet. Have you flown a kite this summer? Well, check out October Afternoon's Fly A Kite. This kit contains a vintage look along with 18 sheets of paper and everything else you need to coordinate your scrapbook pages or card.

Prima Marketing Flowers

Check out the new Prima Marketing flowers I just added to myscrapbookaddiction.com. They are gorgeous. I also saw somewhere on the web how you can take an ordinary sweater and dress up the sweater with these beautiful flowers and butterflies.

Pocono's Pennsylvania

Does anyone know of any scrapbook stores in the Pocono's or nearby (New Jersey) - thanks.

Stickles Glitter Glue On Sale

This week Stickles Glitter Glue is on sale for $1.49 each. Many colors are available. Sale ends on Friday, August 6. Does not include shipping or PA tax. Buy yours today at this great price!!

eBay VP: “We Oppose the Bill to Impose New Tax Burdens on Small Businesses” | eBay Main Street - Public Policy and Breaking Ecommerce News

eBay VP: “We Oppose the Bill to Impose New Tax Burdens on Small Businesses” eBay Main Street - Public Policy and Breaking Ecommerce News

If you enjoy shopping on Ebay, then please call your Congressman about the above tax impositions on buyers and sellers. This will make Ebay seller's fee's go up and it will be passed onto you. Currently, most sellers give Ebay 12% of their profits, then Paypal must be paid as well. But if we have to start collecting taxes from every state that is going to cost all of us more.
Thanks for listening.

Pretty Thank You Cards

Here are two beautiful cards made by my friend Sharon.

Christmas in July Sale

Half price on all Christmas scrapbook kits until Saturday, July 31. Get yours while they last!

Girly and Fun Crafts with Kaisercraft products.

I have more time now since my daughter's graduation party is over. I will show some pics of the centerpieces I did later on. In the meantime, here is a project I worked on last week. Hey Birdie paper pad, hot pink paint, chipboard letters, box, mod podge, glaze to give the letters and edges of box a shine. And I even made a card. All products are from Kaisercrafts and available from myscrapbookaddiction.com

Card made with Hey Birdie Paper Pad.

Little gift box for my niece, Abby. A picture of her can go

 in the oval.

Funny Crop Stories

About a month ago, I was going to go to a crop sponsored by my friend Karen. I brought everything I needed, so I thought. I asked Karen what should I bring? She said, "Bring your chipboar album and paper." So I did. I had my chipboard album covered with paper and mod podged and was sitting there wondering what to do next. Never thinking I needed pictures or anything else for that matter. So, I had to go home which thankfully is only 5 miles away. My wonderful friends told me I was under to much stress because my daughter left for Florida on her senior missions trip, I was planning her graduation party and other things were going on so my mind was not totally with it. But we all laughed and had fun with it. I did go home and get the pictures but decided to finish my daughter's scrapbook album of graduation night. I did eventually get the chipboard album done although it still doesn't have pictures in it. And on another occassion, I went to a crop as a vendor with my shirt on inside/out. And again, another good friend, Ladonna, told me about my fashion mistake before I made a complete idiot of myself


Do you have a funny story or something silly you have done at a crop? Tell us your story, become a follower of my blog and you will be entered into a drawing. One person will win a pack of brand new Cricut trimmer replacement scoring blades. Funny Crop Stories Give Away will end Tuesday, July 27, 2010. But you must leave your story and become a follower of myscrapbookaddiction2.blogspot.com to enter the drawing.

Thanks!! Look forward to reading your stories.

AC Moore Cricut Cartridge Bundle Sale

If you want a good deal on Cricut cartridges, check out AC Moore this week. 4 cartridges for 49.99 plus tax which averages around $13.25 a cartridge with PA tax. Not a bad deal. Mini Monograms,. Wild Card, Cuttin Up, and Joys of the Season. Not sure if  they are all being discontinued but either way $13 a cartridge is a good deal to me. If they don't have them available ask about a raincheck.

The Gypsy by Cricut On Sale

If you still have not bought a Gypsy hand held design studio, here is your opportunity. $169.99 including shipping to the 48 Continental US. Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico please ask for shipping information-sorry. And we also just received Fancy Pants new scrapbook kit, Little Sprout. It is so cute for scrapbooking your baby boy or girl or grandbabies - take a look.

We do have great feedback on Ebay (scottp111)!