7 Gypsies Event

Maureen Williams and I attended the retailer "Gypsy Caravan" event put on by 7 Gypsies in Manhattan Beach, CA this past Friday. It was very intense but FABULOUS!! We made jewelry, a photo carousel (a must see at the store) taught by Sande Krieger, a Binderie punch mini album taught by Paula Cheney and a product/technique bookboard album showcasing many of their unique products taught by Janelle Smith. They are very good designers and teacher - but keep up! The theme was "Gypsy" so they encouraged participants to dress gypsy and be creative. Sooooooooooooo I packed up my best gypsy-wear and dressed up for the event. There were 97 women in attendance and I was the only one (other than Janelle Smith) who went "all out". Oh well, I usually leave an impression on people!!!! I had my picture taken several times that day. I had on 25 necklaces, rings on my fingers and toes, 7 scarves, a hoop earring and other dangly earrings in my ears, 7 bracelets on one arm and about 10 on the other, a babushka on my head, amulet/potions pouches around my waist, a blousey top and a jagged edge skirt, a big chunky belt and a scarf around my waist - I was surprised that I didn't have the perfect gypsy footwear but I made do with a little pair of wrap around sandals in a metallic color - very "magpie-ish".

We did a bit of shopping while in Manhattan Beach-I discovered the shop called "Anthologie". OMG it's my new favorite store!!!!! Of course I had to pay duty again at Customs and Immigration.

Lynn Thune (http://onelittleword.typepad.com/olw) had her group of gals at the store on Saturday for an extravaganza crop. She is amazing! They are amazing! Check out her stuff on the "One Little Word" typepad website listed above.

Lori

It's Tuesday.............

It's Tuesday and a wee bit chilly out there. I stayed at the store until after midnight last night finishing the "Karen Foster Advent Calendar" class sample. I was pleased with how it turned out. The class is scheduled for Nov 11. A new "Basic Grey" layout is available for viewing. The class will be on Nov 17. Thanks Michon (with the new birthday bracelet)! I am off to Manhattan Beach, California on Thursday for a fabulous retailer event put on by 7 Gypsies. I can hardly wait. I wonder if I'll have to buy another suitcase to bring back all of my projects (or maybe shopping finds)? Does anybody need anything???? I am a self-professed shopaholic!
We have some new alcohol inks in the store from Jacquard. They are called "Pinata Inks". They even have a white ink - how bizarre. The color palette they offer is very bright and vibrant. How are they Diane (the first purchaser of the whole line)?
Lori

Crazy Saturday

The "Crop 'N Crawl" event shopped through our store on Saturday. What a HOOT! Two bus loads, of 30 scrappers each, participated in the "Crop 'N Crawl". The theme was Hawaiian/luau. We dressed up our store with coconut bikini bras, palm trees, parrots, raffia grass doorway curtain, a Martguerita Tiki Bar, "shrimps on the barbie", grass skirted hostesses, balloons etc. Lori and Robin greeted the last bus with an outdoor hula dance! Thanks to all who participated and the organizer, Allison Orthner.

More new product is in.

Just an update on some new product that has arrived.
-Swiss Dotted Cardstock by Bazzill - we are starting to acquire more colors
-Little Yellow Bicycle Christmas line and tons of co-ordinating embellishments
-Tim Holtz new Grungeboard , 5x7 Grungeboard book and Masks
-Cropper Hoppper "Easy Access Paper Holder"
-our Disney section has been re-stocked
-Our "Teresa Collins Shrine" has been erected. I think we have almost all of her products.
-more Pull-Ez ribbon purses are in
-the deep-cut Cricut blades (no blade housings yet)
-Mica flakes and small sheets
-Clip-it-ups (bases,top tiers, clips and pouches)
-Stampendous ultrafine glitter vials in fabulous colors
-Magic Mesh in 6" wide format

AND..............I still have tons of boxes to open.

Lori

Sound

Our website has had the sound removed. If you "refresh" the site it should go away. Sorry :)

The date has been set for the event.

I have secured Saturday, January 17, 2009 for our special Anniversary Event. Thanks to all of our customers who convinced us to change it so they could attend.

I just opened the shipment with Making Memories "Slice" machines and accessories. Another great tool to work with.

We have set up a "Teresa Collins" shrine area in our store. Come in and check it out. We are very proud of our efforts.

The "Crop and Crawl" is this Saturday. Our store is on the bus stop list for 12:15 and then again about 6:00 pm. Hope the refreshments last!!! ha, ha, ha

Change in Plans!!!!!

Due to popular demand we have changed the date for the Anniversary Celebration. We will be booking it into January to get you over those New Years Blues!!! It will no longer be taking place on the 18th of October. Please keep in touch regarding the date.

Thanks!!

The Girls at the Yard.

Happy Birthday To US!!!

That' right the Scrap Yard is officially 1 year old!! To celebrate, Robin and Lori are hosting an annivesary crop you WON'T WANT TO MISS!!!!

So here'e the scoop:

• Make and Takes
• Goody Bags
• Layout
• Prizes
• Lunch (provided by Robins Mom...Have you tried her egg salad?? mmmm) and Dinner
• Two AMAZING guest instructors, Heather Lancaster and Lynn Thune
• 12 hours of croppin' and lots of space
• And a WHOLE LOT OF FUN!!!!!

The cost is $100. It's taking place at the Canyon Medows Community Hall and runs from 10am to 10pm..that's right.....12 full hours!!!

There is only 80 spots and it's filling fast. So call up the girls and drop by the store or give us a call 403-271-2225 to register.

YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!!!

The brains behind the Scrap Yard "Garage Sale"