Scrapaganza

SALE! RAFFLES! PRIZES!

2011-10-07T16:52:00.002-05:00

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL RAFFLE!

In conjunction with our Fight Like a Girl Crop tomorrow, Saturday October 8th, we will also be holding a funraising Raffle for some AWESOME prizes donated by local businesses and consultants! EVERYONE can participate! This isn't just for our croppers! EVERY raffle is worth over $25!!! Some prizes are worth a lot MORE!!! Raffle Tickets will be $1 each or 6 for $5. All proceeds donated to local cancer relief efforts!
We've received (so far!) raffle items from:

Lia Sophia Jewelry

Beijo

Starbucks

Charlene's Button Box

Little Masterpieces Scrapbook Kits

Scentsy

Your Design Ltd.

Advocare Products

Longaberger

SALE SALE SALE!

We are having a sale on Saturday ONLY!!

Buy one get one half off on Albums!

Buy one get one half off on Punches!

That's right, buy any album or punch and you'll get 50% off a second album or punch.

(The 50% off will be discounted from the lesser priced item.)

Spend $50 and get your name in the drawing for THREE 31 Bags donated by Penny Smith, a 31 Consultant.

WOW!! The bags are worth over $80 themselves, one of them is that awesome big bag that can hold the big Cricut!

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL 2 Page Kit!

Whether you are cropping at our crop or not, you can still buy this 2 page kit! Only $9.99!

Available at Scrapaganza only!

October Day of Creativity and MORE!

2011-09-29T12:39:00.000-05:00

That time is coming again! Day of Creativity is here! The first Saturday of the month is always Day of Creativity, and THIS Saturday is that day!

This month we have for you this adorable layout, "You're the pick of the patch!" You could of course use this layout for pumpkin patch pictures, but you also can use it for general fall, garden harvesting, cutting pumpkins and similar photos! Not just for kid photos either!

Last month we sold out of Day of Creativity layouts in 30 minutes of opening our doors! We made a few more kits this month but you definitely DO NOT want to wait if you want this layout!

We also have this FREE adorable card for you to make!

We will also be having a sale! So be sure to bring your re-usable Scrapaganza bags to take advantage of our special deals! (there will at least be a 40% off one item!)

We will also have some super sale items out and new stuff in the clearance section. Be prepared to SHOP SHOP SHOP!!!

Fight Like a Girl Crop Info and Contest!

2011-09-27T10:49:00.000-05:00

We still have just a few spaces left in our Fight Like a Girl crop!!! So if you have been holding out till now because of other plans, but now you know you can go, CALL today to reserve one of the last spots left!!! 563-391-0099

Here's some info about the crop if you haven't seen it yet:

Saturday, October 8th from 10am-11pm
at the Center for Active Seniors (CASI)!
AND raise money for breast cancer research!

We will be playing lots of games
(including "HOOTERS", hmmmm....)
giving away tons of prizes,
and doing 3 FABULOUS Make-n-Takes!

We'll have snacks all day, lunch, pizza and
CHOCOLATE!!!

We're only taking 100 croppers!
(We have just a few spots left, so CALL NOW!!!)563-391-0099
ONLY $45 - with $5 from each cropper going to
Breast Cancer Research!
PLUS...we will be selling Fight Like a Girl products
at Scrapaganza! Including Scrapbooking Papers
and Embellishments!!!
25% of the sales of ALL BREAST CANCER PRODUCTS
WILL BE DONATED!!!
We are also raffling
TONS OF FABULOUS PRIZES from LOCAL BUSINESSES!!!
You WON'T BELIEVE how much we have to raffle!!!
We will be selling raffle tickets for $1 each or 6 for $5.
ALL MONEY COLLECTED WILL BE DONATED!

(You may buy raffle tickets even if you are not attending the crop! The more money to donate, the better!)
Plus...if you spend $50 at Scrapaganza
you will be entered to win
THREE ADORABLE Thirty-One Bags!

That's not all ladies! We're having a layout contest!

Here are the details:

Fight Like a Girl Layout Contest!

Do you have a story or an awesome layout you would like to share? Would you like to win a prize? Then you should participate in the Fight Like a Girl Layout Contest! Here are the RULES:
1. Products used should be available for purchase at Scrapaganza.
2. Entries should be single or double 12x12 layout with one of the following themes:
                - Personal experience with cancer
               - Personal survivor story
                - Loved ones (family member, friend, etc.) experience with cancer
               - Loved ones (family member, friend, etc.) survivor story
               - Cancer event (fundraising, Race for the Cure, etc...)
3. All entries must be turned in no later than 1:00pm on Saturday, October 8th at the crop.
4. Please put your name on the back of your entry.
5. Entries will be displayed at the Fight Like a Girl Crop and scrappers will vote on their favorite.
6. To vote, scrappers will purchase tickets and drop them in a bucket for their favorite layout. All money collected will be donated.
7. Scrappers can vote as many times as they want and they can vote for more than one layout.
8. The layout with the most tickets is the winner.
9. In the event of a tie, Scrapaganza staff will vote for their favorite. Staff can only vote for one layout.
10. The winner will receive a fabulous prize from Scrapaganza!

This is going to be SO MUCH FUN!!!

See you all at the crop!!!

NEW! Echo Park - THREE New Collections!

2011-09-24T10:47:00.000-05:00

We have THREE new winter holiday collections from Echo Park! Something for everyone!
First up is Holly Jolly Christmas, a super cute collection! You can get the whole paper collection, including sticker embellishments and alpha, or just buy the papers you want! Also available are a sheet of coordinating brads, stamps, chip stickers and more!

Cardmakers! all 3 lines come in the 6x6 paper pad as well!

Here's more of the Holly Jolly collection:

Is Holly Jolly too cutesy for you? Want something a little more traditional? Season's Greetings may be the collection for you! It's still cute but also more traditional! With a hint of vintage thrown in!

Are you looking for some basic patterns to supplement some papers you have? Or do you just want some basic patterns to work with, either for scrapbooking or cardmaking?

Echo Park's Dots & Stripes continues with this winter version! The entire collection kit is available or you can purchase individual papers. We also have the 6x6 pad!

Come to the store today to get your new papers for the coming winter season! Get your cards done too! See you soon!!!

NEW! We R Memory Keepers!

2011-09-20T09:47:00.000-05:00

Scrapaganza friends! Check out the NEW We R Memory Keepers line! It's GORGEOUS!!!

This beautiful new fall line has everything! Paper pads, tags, brads, stamps, flowers! Here's a little sample! (click on the pictures to see them larger!)

DON'T MISS OUT! Come to the store to see all the new product while it lasts!!!

New Stuff!!! Halloween, Back to School and MORE!

2011-09-16T11:16:00.000-05:00

OMG!!! The new Best Creations Halloween papers are stinking CUTE!!! You need to come see them! We haven't even gotten them put out front yet and people are buying the heck out of these papers!

And check out the NEW FANCY PANTS October 31st Collection!!! It is STUNNING!

This Fancy Pants is definitely a MUST SEE!

New Back to School! From Graphic45, the ABC Primer Collection!

Check out these papers! If you like Graphic45, I think you'll LOVE this line! I don't have room here to show all the cute stuff but here's most of the papers! (click on pictures to see them bigger!)

Fancy Pants has a new line called Off To School, this is a must see too!

We also have some new "Handyman" papers, for those who are handy with the tools, new Fall papers and I just saw Beth unpacking new Halloween and Fall Sizzix Dies!!!

Come get yours while they are still here!

NEW KIT! Day Out With Thomas

2011-09-09T16:51:00.000-05:00

We have a new kit available for purchase here at Scrapaganza!

August is the month that Thomas the Train comes through Illinois and Iowa, so we have this kit here for you if you need it!

All the pieces to make the two page layout are included and all for the low price of $14.99!!!

Quantities are limited so get yours ASAP!

Time is almost up for ordering T-shirts!

2011-09-08T09:21:00.000-05:00

The lovely Lolly modeling the t-shirt with writing at the top!

September 15th is the cut off for ordering Fight Like a Girl crop t-shirts! There are 3 styles to choose from, and two of the styles come in 3 colors to choose from! You can call to order and pay over the phone and most shirts go up to size 3x. Call for more details! 563-391-0099!

Try out Mixed Media with Denise!!! (Seriously, don't miss this!)

2011-09-05T12:05:00.010-05:00

Mixed Media is becoming all the rage-Denise gives us a preview of some FANTASTIC techniques to not only make this AWESOME banner, but that you can use on your layouts, altered items, cards, ATC, or canvas!!

Seriously girls! You do NOT want to miss this!

Make this Iowa Banner for yourself or a friend or family member. (Everyone in Iowa knows an Iowa Hawkeye fan!!)

THIS NEXT SATURDAY, September 10th 2pm-5pm, just $28!!

Here are some detailed pictures to entice you!!
Contact the store for items needed to take this class!
(click to view larger)Call today to sign up! You can reserve your spot over the the phone!
563-391-0099

Penny did it again!

2011-09-02T13:20:00.000-05:00

Design Diva Penny is in Scrapbook Trends again! TWICE this month! Way to go Penny!

Be sure to get your copies of Scrapbook Trends, Cards, Mini Albums, Handmade, Cricut and more books from Northridge Publishing! We carry them all!

See what Penny did!

Don't forget to come in Saturday for Day of Creativity and we are having a SALE all weekend long, Saturday, Sunday and Monday! 25% off all Summer, and if you spend $50 you will get a pack of 5 different Thickers!!! FREE!

Labor Day Sale & this month at Scrapaganza!

2011-08-31T13:22:00.000-05:00

Day of Creativity and LABOR DAY SALE!!!

Join us this Saturday, September 3rd for the
DAY OF CREATIVITY and LABOR DAY SALE!!!
First, make an adorable card!
FREE!!!You'll learn lots of techniques with this card includingborder punching and pen sewing!

Then...make this SUPER FABULOUS NECKLACE!
Made with TIM HOLTZ IDEA-OLOGY!!!
JUST $6.99!Buy extra - this makes a great gift!

And make this AMAZINGLY CUTE two-page layout for
just $9.99!!!
What a GREAT way to start September!

And while you're here...
Shop till you drop!!!
LABOR DAY SALE!!!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd - 10am-6pm
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th - 1pm-5pm
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th - 10am-5pm
25% off all Summer products!

The first 30 customers to spend $50 -
on Saturday, Sunday and/or Monday -
get 5 sets of THICKERS - FREE!!!!
($25 value! while supplies last)

PLUS...
Bring in your Scrapaganza Reusable Bag -
Get 40% off one item of your choice!
(Classes, SSC, Unibind and Consignment items not included.)

By the way...we have NEW Scrapaganza Reusable Bags...
CHECK THEM OUT!JUST $10!

Melissa Frances Card Class

Kim Garner, previously a Scrapaganza Design Diva,
is now teaching for Melissa Frances!
AND...
she is teaching this amazing and beautiful card class
Friday, September 9th 10:15am-12:15pm
and
Saturday, September 10th 10:15am-12:15pm

Not only will you make 8 beautiful cards (even though the picture only shows 5), Kim will also show you how to get the most from your embellishment packs.Ladies, this class replaces our usual card class just for September!

$25

Call today to sign up at 563-391-0099.

IOWA Banner

Have you been itching to try Mixed Media,
but just don't know where to start?
Well, look at this AWESOME IOWA Banner designed by Denise!
We will be offering this banner as a class on

Saturday, September 10th from 2pm-5pm

Even if you aren't an IOWA fan you need to check this out!
You will use paint, ink, stamps, rub-ons, fabric
and OH...so many other things!
The only thing we ask is that you leave your rulers at home!!
This is a hands-on, make a little mess, and get your hands into it class that will be loads of fun!
Students will receive a supply list for this class.
Don't wait! Sign up now!
$28

Napkin Fold Card Class

Karen Wallace, our first Fresh Idea Friday honoree,
is graciously teaching us how to make this
AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL Card!

Saturday, September 17th 10:15am-12:15pm

You will be able to make these cards and impress your friends
AGAIN and AGAIN!

Just $12
Call us today at 563-391-0099 to sign up!

KISS (Keep It Simple, Scrapper!) Class

Is it hard to find time to scrapbook?
Or are you new to scrapbooking and need a little guidance?
Our new class: Keep It Simple Scrapper
is PERFECT for you!
Come and complete 2 two-page layouts for
JUST $12.99

Thursday, September 8th 6pm-8pm
Saturday, September 24th 2pm-4pm
Monday, September 26th 10:15am-12:15pm

September Sizzix Class

Check out what Die Cut Diva Michele has created with
the Sizzix machine and dies this month!
WOW! You will make a layout, a brooch,
and a card box with four cards!!
I think this die inspired her!!!
You will be using the BRAND NEW Framelits this month!

Just $24.99 including the die!!!

Monday, September 19th 10:15am-12:15pm
Wednesday, September 21st 6pm-8pm
Saturday, September 24th 6pm-8pm

Beginning Gypsy

Do you have a Gypsy for the Cricut Expression machine?
Don't know how to work it?
Diecut Diva Michele will show you all the great things this machine can do.

Wednesday, September 7th - 5:30pm-8pm

Just $15

Cricut Expression Class

Do you have a Cricut Expression machine
but don't know what all those buttons are for?
Die Cut Diva Michele will teach you all the
great things this machine can do for you.

ONLY $15

Sunday, September 4th 2pm-4pm

Cropaganza!

Do you want to get away from the laundry and the phone and get some scrapbooking done? Come to Cropaganza, and for just $5, you get drinks, snacks, 15% off your entire purchase and all the inspiration you can use!

EVERY FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER!
6pm-MIDNIGHT

PHEW!!!

There's a LOT going on at Scrapaganza this month!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

SURPRISE! Two Classes next week!

2011-08-27T15:23:00.002-05:00

TWO Surprise Classes!
From Rusty Pickle!

Lance from Rusty Pickle called us up today and said he'd be in town for 2 days and he wanted to teach some classes! SURPRISE! So we're going to have a couple unexpected additions to our class calendar!
The first class is this Tuesday night, August 30th, at 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Cost for the class is $45 and look below to see all the pages you will make! It is the "Recipe for Tradition" mini album (cover pictured above!) This stunning book, chock full of technique and product is super gorgeous! You will love it! Here a few more pictures of the mini book!

But wait! There's more!

We will also have this Treasures of the Heart mini book next Wednesday, August 31 at 10am-12:30pm! Only $40 and I counted at least 12 pages not including the covers! More technique! Awesome product! Check out this sample of pictures (too many to include all the pages!)

Come in or call soon to register for these classes! This is a ONE TIME deal only!!!

563-391-0099

Glitzy Girlie Girls Need Glue!!!

2011-08-26T17:44:00.073-05:00

Look at the Goodie Bag that Katie is giving away!!!

Hello Everyone, for those of you who don't know me, my name is Katie Young and I am a Design Diva here at Scrapaganza. I have been with the store as an employee since October of 2010..but I am also a long time customer. It has been so much fun getting to know all of you and learning about your different scrapbooking styles. My favorite part of my job is helping you tell your stories. I consider it an honor to be part of this experience, and thank you for allowing me to be a part of your creative process.

GIVEAWAY!!!

I was blessed to have the opportunity to attend CHA this summer in Chicago with a bunch of the girls from Scrapaganza. We had so much fun and saw so many awesome products and projects. It is a good thing that they gave out catalogs, and we took pictures, because otherwise I am not sure that I have even believed it really happened! Everyone there was super nice and we met some new friends. One of my new friends is

Julia Sandvoss, who happens to be the GLUE ARTS GIRL!!!

So there we are standing in the middle of CHA, Julia and I, chatting about hair feathers and blingy girly things and our sparkly toenail polish, when I notice her apron full of goodies. So I say Julia...how bout some swag to give away to the scrappers back in the Quad Cities?? Of course she said YES!!!

She was kind enough to send me home with a Glue Glider Pro, and a refill for it, plus a package of 300 Extreme Tac Adhesive Squares. The pink bag is courtesy of the Glitz Design Girls.

Would you like to have these goodies in your stash?

All you have to do is post a comment on the blog or facebook and tell me which adhesive is your all time favorite, always have on hand, cannot be without for scrapping or crafting.

A winner will be picked at random on Friday September 2nd, 2011.

Good Luck and Happy Scrapping!

Julia Sandvoss and Katie Young

Fresh Idea Friday - Paint Your Story!

2011-08-26T07:00:00.021-05:00

It’s Fresh Idea Friday again, and we’d love to share with you the fabulous ideas from Birgit Huffman. If you’ve been in the store, you might have seen the handmade crochet flowers and borders that we sell from Birgit, like the one she used in the page above. We’ve used them in the Scrappinista Club and in many layouts in the store! Well, Birgit has many more ideas and we’re highlighting one of those today.

Birgit says, “Sometimes I can’t find a specific sticker I want, so I just paint it!”

Say what?

That’s right, she PAINTS her own embellishments. From simple flowers to intricate scenes. They always have something to do with the individual(s) in the photos, or the memories associated with the photos.

She starts with watercolor paper (already acid free) or a heavier scrapbooking cardstock. She uses either the Making Memories Scrapbooking paints (we have these in stock!) or she might use regular craft acrylic paints. She thins the paints with acrylic gel thinner and uses bristle brushes. She will often “build up” layers of paint to achieve the look she wants.

Simple items she might paint freehand, more complicated scenes she may sketch out in advance. She definitely likes to look at a photo before getting started, just to get a good idea of what she is creating.

Birgit says that creating her own embellishments allows her to customize her pages, especially when she can’t find specific embellishments to tell the story she wants to tell.

Birgit says that a simple painted embellishment like a 7” tall spray of flowers and cattails might take her as little as 10-15 minutes. The paintings of her father in the two-page layout above might take her 30-90 minutes, depending on details. This last layout with the detailed tree took her nearly 3 hours.

Birgit also mixes her embellishments, combining her painting with other stickers, flowers, brads and more. This allows her to customize even more!

You don’t have to be an artist to try your hand at paints. Start simple, make a little spray of flowers or a child’s simple toy, or paint your own title! Try altering a sticker with paint… the little house sticker isn’t the right color? Change it! Don’t worry about being lifelike! This is your story, imagine taking your pages to the next level with the kind of customization that you can do with a little paint, a brush and a world of inspiration!

Alcohol Ink Pens by Marvy Uchida! Available NOW!

2011-08-23T12:09:00.000-05:00

Are you looking for AFFORDABLE, permanent and blend-able ink pens? We have what you need!

Marvy Uchida's NEW alcohol ink based markers!

These markers work just like (or better!) than other popular brands of artist markers, yet they are priced more affordably. We tried them out at CHA and just LOVED how easy they are to use! Use them for rubber stamping, coloring, and much more! Currently available in 144 colors, 141 of them are alcohol based, the other 3 are opaque and pigmented.

Want to see what colors are available? Marvy has provided a downloadable and printable color guide! Just click here to download and print!

I tried to find a little helpful video but these markers are so NEW that I couldn't find any cool how-to videos! However, these markers work the same way as copics. I have never used alcohol-based inks before so when I tried them out at CHA I was intimidated at first! But they were so easy!

Here's what I practiced with at CHA... at first I was going to toss it because I chose a color that didn't work, but the demonstrator said no, just choose another color and blend over it. Keep blending till you like it... and light colors can blend over darks! These are fabulous! This newbie to alcohol pens is a convert, and I'm going to give them even more of a try.

So stop in and check them out!

Claudine Hellmuth products in the store!

2011-08-19T11:06:00.000-05:00

Are you an artsy scrapper?

Or experimenting with multi-media crafting?

Well if so, you might have heard of Claudine Hellmuth and all her wonderful multi-media supplies!

And we have them in the store! Paints, mediums, brushes, Layers Stamps and more!

Still a beginner with multi-media? Well Claudine has some awesome how-to videos to get you started. She even has a video on how to turn her 15 paint colors into 51 colors!

Click here to see more how-to videos, downloadable PDF files and more into to get you started playing with these AWESOME products!

And get into the store ASAP to get the supplies before they are gone!

NEW! Echo Park, October Afternoon, Tim Holtz, School/Sports!!!

2011-08-18T11:19:00.000-05:00

Echo Park "Happy Days" Collection

WOW Scrapaganza Friends! The product is FLYING in the door (and out!) and we have too much to show you!!!

We have TWO new lines from Echo Park! Happy Days (photo above!) is AWESOME! Remember if you want all of an Echo Park collection, get the collection pack! It's a better deal!

Here is the other Echo Park Collection, the Apothecary Emporium! SUPER FUN Halloween line! This one is a MUST SEE!

This new October Afternoon collection, "Boarding Pass" has been in the store a few days already and it is FLYING OUT THE DOOR! So if you want some, better get in fast to get yours!

Our new School papers have ARRIVED! All new custom papers for all the schools we carry are in stock and ready to scrap! The picture above is only a SMALL selection of what is in stock, so come take a look and get yours before they are gone!

Our Sports section is restocked with ALL NEW sports papers! Something for everyone! Cross Country, Softball, the above sports and much more! Come get yours!!

Are you taking Linda Cain's classes on August 27th? We have ALL the products on her supply list IN STOCK now! Including the Alcohol Inks! Get in soon to get your first choice of colors!

We also got Tim Holtz' newest stamps in stock!!! Oh these are going to FLY out of here! We got extras of the "Joyful Song" stamp set because we know already he's used that one for a tag! We also restocked a few of the most popular stamp sets from last year.

All the Le Pens are restocked! Including NEW COLORS!

Oh and if you haven't ordered a shirt for the Fight Like a Girl crop, we just got in our sample shirts so you can see them in person!!! Come looky looky!!!

Still a few spots in some classes!

2011-08-15T08:54:00.000-05:00

There are still a few spots left in Alisa's "Preserve the Past" class! Create one 2-page layout and a 1-page layout for your heritage photos, for only $25! Call today to sign up! Classes are:

Wednesday, August 17th, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Saturday, August 20th, 10:30am - 12:30pm

There are just a couple spots left in our Guest Teacher Linda Cain's Chunky ATC project class! Her Embossed Canvas is SOLD OUT! But you still have a little time before this class is sold out so call today! It's a super awesome project to showcase on your desk at work or in your home! Only $35!!

Saturday, August 27, 2pm - 5pm

There's still time to get in on the Sizzix Die Class! Do you own a Sizzix Big Shot or Big Kick? This month we're working with the Tim Holtz Die, Heart Wings. For only $24.99 you get the die (a $19.99 value) and THREE projects and the class to teach you how to put them together and use your Sizzix!

Saturday, August 20th, 2pm-4pm

Monday, August 22nd, 10:15am-12:15pm

Wednesday, August 24th, 6pm-8pm

Call Scrapaganza today at 563-391-0099 to register for a class!

NEW American Crafts, Pebbles, Kaiser!

2011-08-13T09:00:00.001-05:00

OH my goodness! We have SO MUCH new stuff coming in!!! These few pictures are from American Crafts new line, Night Fall! It is Fall and Halloween... so you can choose just to use the fall papers, or just the Halloween ones, or both!

Because there's SO MUCH that's new, I can't show pictures of everything in this line! So come in as soon as you can! There's new Thickers, patches, brads, stickers and so much more!

American Crafts has hooked up with Amy Tan! Her new AC line is Amy Tangerine, and OH MY is it amazing! Stitched papers, fabric papers, amazing Thickers, gorgeous embellishments...

These papers are practically DONE for you already! Just add pictures, title and maybe a few more embellishments to personalize it!

And if you want to see the Amy Tangerine Thickers that we got in, you had better get to the store ASAP! Because they hadn't even gotten priced and were already flying out the door!

Oh this Pebbles collection, "Fresh Goods" is so sweet! A bit of old fashioned whimsy, a bit of modern trendy, it has something for everyone!

Layered butterflies! Say what!

Better come in soon to check out this line. The stamps are nearly sold out already (before they got priced) and there's so much more that I can't fit into this post!

Got a man or boy in your life and have a hard time finding the right papers for their pages? Well Kaiser may have solved that issue for many of us! This collection, "Hunt and Gather" is unique! You really need to see it for yourself!

Remember, get into the store quick if you want to choice of all the new goodies!

Fresh Idea Friday!

2011-08-12T00:01:00.002-05:00

We are starting something new here at Scrapaganza!

Fresh Idea Friday!

One of the best things about coming to the store, taking a class, club or coming to a crop is the idea sharing that happens! Every time we learn a new technique, it is a Fresh Idea!

A Fresh Idea is something that inspires us or causes us to try something new.

So every Friday we are going to share a Fresh Idea with you!

And what better place to get our inspiration - YOU the customer!

So we will be watching, ladies!!

We are looking for Fresh Ideas from YOU!

And occasionally, we will mix in something we find online, by designers outside of the store, in print, or even through other means (not directly related to scrapbooking!)! Ya never know!

The first Fresh Idea Friday is brought to you by Karen Wallace.

Karen’s been a long time customer of Scrapaganza and we look forward to seeing her gorgeous cards and projects every time she comes in!

She is a very talented designer and fans look forward to seeing her new projects on her blog: http://karensinspirations.blogspot.com

Karen also is a Creative Belli Challenge Design Team Sister and has her own Split Coast Stamper Gallery.

When Karen brought in this amazing card, it took our breath away. It is stunning!

Karen's biggest problem is going to be deciding who is "card-worthy" enough to receive this AWESOME-NESS!

Exciting news:

Karen will be teaching this Fantastic Card

in awesome NEW fall papers,

Saturday, September 17^th – 10:15am-12:15pm

$12

Watch for more info soon about

this AWESOME class!

Call us at 563-391-0099 to sign up.

Fight Like a Girl (Crop!)

2011-08-11T23:12:00.000-05:00

We had such an AMAZING time at the
FAVORITE THINGS CROP IN JULY
that we decided to have
ANOTHER SUPER FUN crop
AND SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE at the same time!

Join us for the
FIGHT LIKE A GIRL CROP

(and we're half full already!)
ONLY $45 - with $5 from each cropper going to
Breast Cancer Research!
PLUS...we will be selling Fight Like a Girl products
at Scrapaganza! Including Scrapbooking Papers
and Embellishments!!!

You can pre-order your "Fight Like a Girl" T-shirt
so you can wear it to the CROP! Come in to
Scrapaganza to choose your style!
SUPER CUTE CHOICES - YOU GET TO PICK!!!

CALL US AT 563-391-0099 TO SIGN UP!

August Classes! Selling fast!

2011-08-09T11:40:00.000-05:00

August Sizzix Die Class

August is full of fabulous classes at Scrapaganza! But you better sign up soon if you want to reserve your spot!

The picture above is our August Sizzix class! Kelly will show you some fun ways to use the Tim Holtz Heart Wings die! Already have this die? You can still take the class and we'll adjust the price so you don't have to pay for the same die again. Sign up soon as the class space is limited! Sizzix classes are:

Saturday, August 20th, 4pm-6pm

Monday, August 22nd, 10:15am-12:15pm

Wednesday, August 24th, 6pm-8pm

August Card Class

Card Makers! Don't forget to sign up for the August card class! You'll make 2 each of these four designs, for only $20! Classes are on Friday, August 12th at 10:15am and Saturday, August 13th at 10:15am.

Preserve the Past August

Alisa has done it again with her Preserve the Past Series!
These lovely one page layout and two page layout her offerings for the August Preserve the Past 9 class. Sign up soon before all the spaces are filled! Class is only $25 and here are the dates:

Wednesday, August 17th, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Saturday, August 20th, 10:15am-12:15pm

Linda Cain Embossed Canvas

Linda Cain Chunky ATC

Linda Cain is BACK again, for another AWESOME pair of classes! The first is the Embossed Canvas Class on the left, and the Chunky ATC class on the right! You will learn fun and interesting techniques in both classes and go home with projects that will look fabulous in your home! Don't miss out! These classes are nearly sold out! Call today! Each class is $35 and they are on August 27, 10am-1pm (Embossed Canvas) and 2-5pm (Chunky ATC)

Do you have a Cricut Expression and feel like you aren't getting the most out of it? Don't know what all those buttons do? Well we have the class for you! Beginning Cricut Expression will show you what you need to know to get more out of that big Cricut, including all those buttons! We hold this class every month, and this month you can take the class on Wednesday, August 31 at 5:30, for only $15! Don't worry if you miss this month, it will be held again the first Sunday of September.

You already know how to use your Cricut but you've seen some cards or layouts around that seem to really make those Cricut cuts POP! How do they DO that??? Well come find out! We have a Cricut II class (for owners of the Expression OR small cricut!) where you can learn all sorts of ways to take your cricut cutting to the next level. Saturday, August 13, 2-4pm only $15!

Don't delay signing up for a class! Class spots must be paid to guarantee your spot! Call us at 563-391-0099, you can pay over the phone!

Day of Creativity! New Stuff!

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Tomorrow is Day of Creativity!!! Check out this awesome layout that Kelly designed! It's perfect for just about ANY pictures! The color scheme makes it really POP! And it's only $9.99!!!

We also have this ADORABLE project for only $4.99! Alter this notebook and use it yourself or gift it to someone special!

And of course we have our FREE Card! A snap to put together and the gear shaped "flower" was punched using the i-Top punches! How cool is that?

Remember to bring your basic supplies: scissors, trimmer, pop dots, tape runner or glue!

DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR SCRAPAGANZA RE-USABLE BAG!!! That's right, Saturday only is 40% off one item with your bag! (classes, SSC and consignment items excluded)

Have you been waiting for the sketchbooks to come back in? Feeling a little uninspired lately? Or perhaps you have never heard of these at all? These Sketchbooks contain at least 30 sketches for inspiring you to create fabulous scrapbook pages! There are 8 volumes of sketches for two-page layouts and a volume of one-page layouts! WOW that's a LOT of inspiration! Come check them out before they are gone again!

Have you found us on Facebook yet? Look us up! "Like" us on Facebook because we're giving away stuff! Saturday morning we'll be announcing a winner of an Echo Park paper pack! But only for Facebook followers! It's a great way to keep up with whats going on at the store!

NEW STUFF from CHA!

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Embellish your story! Imagine this beautiful set on YOUR wall! Or would you rather have "Family", "Memories" or "Cherish"? What are these things anyway!?

They are GORGEOUS metal words that you can hang on the wall or you can get a base to set it up on a mantel or table like THIS Cherish word in our store:

In addition to the words, there are fabulous metal magnets in many different shapes and themes that you can add to the words, along with your own photos!!! Why did *I* think of this!!!

It's not just words either!!! Here's another picture of our display and on the left is a "perpetual page"... A metal plaque you can hang and and with the magnets you can put photos, memos, even paper to embellish it... and change it whenever you like! A scrapbook page that you display and change as you like!!! See it here on the left of this picture (and look more magnets to embellish the words or plaques):

And here are even MORE magnets to embellish the words or plaques!

These photos do not do these items justice! oh and what about price?

The metal words are only $19.99!!!! Shut the front door! The 12x12 hanging metal plaques are only $14.99!!! You REALLY need to come see these for yourself!

And guess what Sizzix has been up to! They've created the new Framelets!

They are like the Spellbinders nestabilities only more affordable! Do you take the Sizzix Die class every month? We'll be using one of these Framelets for our Sizzix classes for sure! They are so awesome!

We're also carrying the Picture Keeper! Protect your precious photos! Here's a video all about it!

This is such an awesome product! Come check them out for yourself!

More stuff is arriving every day! Don't put off visiting or you might miss out!

Congrats to Jen!

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Congratulations go to Jennifer F. who commented on our Facebook post about the CHA giveaway from Alisa! She wins the Cricut vinyl, transfer tape and deep cut blade!

Stay tuned because we have even MORE awesome stuff to give away!

Alisa's CHA GIVEAWAY!

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Design Diva Alisa has a CHA Surprise for you!

But first, have you checked out all the classes we have at Scrapaganza? Not only do we have the KISS Layouts (Keep It Simple Scrapper), Scrappinista Club, Preserve the Past and Sizzix Die Club, we also have Cricut classes!

Beginning Cricut Expression, Cricut II (for any Cricut) and the Cricut Gypsy classes will all teach you the basics of working with your Cricut machine and Gypsy and will take your Cricut crafting to new levels!

All of our classes are on our online calendar if you can't make it to the store to pick up a calendar there. Just go to Scrapaganza Online Calendar to see what we're offering! And if you'd like to sign up for a class, you can sign up and pay over the phone to reserve your spot!

And now for that surprise! Alisa happened by the Provocraft (makers of the Cricut) booth at CHA and she got a few things to give away to one lucky winner! Post a comment to this blog post or to the Facebook post and be entered into the drawing on Tuesday morning! And what could you win? Alisa has a Cricut Deep Cut Housing and blade, a package of black Cricut vinyl and a package of Cricut vinyl transfer tape! If you've never used the vinyl with your Cricut before, you can use vinyl to create wall, window or framed word/shape art. But you can also use the vinyl to make stencils for glass etching or making t-shirts!

Remember, make a comment on this post or on our Facebook post to win!

NEW! Echo Park, We R Memory Keepers, Le Pens, Bix and RAGBRAI!

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We have new Echo Park! This collection is just lovely! Perfect for many occasions, weddings, gardens, travel (think old victorian bed and breakfasts!), proms, and some of the patterned papers are basic prints that I like to have in my stash for general use (check out the music note paper!) Here is a sample of what is in this collection:

I just LOVE the elements stickers!

LOVE LOVE the alpha stickers!!!

This weekend is the Bix AND RAGBRAI! Are you in the Bix this year, or is someone you know? Do you know someone biking the RAGBRAI? These are local events and it's hard to find embellishments for them, but we DO have some die cuts! We have male and female joggers (the female could also be walking) and we have "BIX 7" die cut titles. We also have bikes and RAGBRAI titles!

NEW WE R Memory Keepers Spookville Collection!

Oh my goodness is this collection CUTE!!! This must be seen in person! There are so many cute papers and embellishments! Here is just a small sample of what is in this collection.

This is one of 3 sets of stickers!

Adorable metal brads!

One of 6 different stamp sets!

And of course we must have the so-cute tags that WRMK is so famous for!

Some of our CHA orders are starting to come in! We have some new tote bags that are just gorgeous, some of them are photo-display bags, so come check them out!

So come in to the store ASAP to see what is NEW!

Linda Cain coming in August!!!

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You read that right! We loved Linda Cain so much last year that we had to bring her back!
She has two new classes to teach you some fun and fabulous techniques! Above is the Embossed Canvas class, the first of two classes being taught on August 27th. Space is limited so sign up SOON!

The second fabulous class is the Chunky ATC class. ATC stands for Artist Trading Card; ATCs are created by artists and crafters of all types, to try out new techniques or create their artwork in smaller, easier to trade, sell or gift size. Well Linda has taken it to a whole new level by making it a three dimensional decor item! Imagine how this would look on your craft table or desk!

These classes have already been selling so don't wait too long to sign up if you want in on them! These items are both on display at Scrapaganza if you'd like to see them in person. Here are the details:

Embossed Canvas: Saturday, August 27th, 10am - 1pm, $35
Chunky ATC: Saturday, August 27th, 2pm - 5pm, $35

Don't forget, you can use your Class Club card with these classes! Don't have a Class Club card yet? Ask us what it's all about and get yours today, you'll save lots of $$!!!

CHA - Tuesday Takin' it by storm!

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Tuesday morning at CHA! We're waiting in LONG lines to get in!

Check out Alisa! Helping "MC" the drawing at the 3M booth!

I might be able to get some more tuesday CHA pictures up tomorrow if I can coordinate getting more of them from the other ladies! For the record, Kelly and Beth have some AWESOME stuff planned for the store!!! We are SO excited about everything we've been learning that we can't wait to share!

See you soon!

CHA - Monday Moxxie Party!

2011-07-19T09:09:00.000-05:00

Hey Scrapaganza Friends!!! We are in Chicago! For the Craft and Hobby Association Trade show!
It's Michele, Penny, Alisa, Denise and Katie here first! So we went to the Moxxie Party!! So Fun!

And guess who we stalked! We found Betsy Flot!! OMG she is so much fun to party with!

Oh and we were STARVING by the end of the party and we had to go eat. So yeah, eating dinner at 10pm!

We're off to the trade show, more pictures tonight!

Favorite Things Slide show TWO!

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Ya think the last one was pretty good? Wait until you see this one!
The costumes Vegas themed were SO great!!

Again, click to see larger-and make sure to request a DVD with all these pictures to take home for yourself!

Enjoy!!

KISS (Keep it simple, scrapper!) July-seats/kits still available!

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With all we have been doing lately, we forgot to mention that we still have kits/seats available for KISS!!
THIS is a rarity!
So come on in and get your kit, OR sign up for class on Weds. July 27th 5:30pm-7:30pm!
Just $12.99 gets you 2-two page layouts!
A chance to GET THOSE PAGES DONE,
OR a fantastic way to be introduced to scrapbooking!
(OR bring a friend-you get 4 pages done, she learns how to scrapbook!)

So call TODAY!
(563) 570-8090

Phewwwwww..... Has it been a week???

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We're still recovering from a FANTASTIC 2 days of cropppin', eatin', prize givin', game playin'....
as a reward for your wait, how about we give you a slideshow??

Here's the first of a couple slideshows we have highlighting this years FABULOUS crop!

Enjoy!!
(Click to see larger)

Want these pictures for yourself? We are thinking of offering a DVD of pictures from the crop!
Let Beth and Kelly know if you are interested!

Are you EXCITED??? (AND don't forget about Betsy Flot and your chance to WIN this Saturday!!)

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132 croppers-ARE YOU EXCITED??? Cuz WE are!
There are so many FANTASTIC surprises coming your way, it is SURE to be the crop talked about like no other... BUT... Remember...
Great logo, huh??
Wanna it for yourself?
We got a few extra t-shirts. First come first serve!! When they are gone they are GONE!
So get yours today! They're gonna go FAST!!

Check out how bright it printed on the t-shirt!!
Call for sizes available and to reserve your shirt TODAY!

And don't FORGET!!!!

"Inspiration Station" Author

BETSY FLOT is going to BE AT SCRAPAGANZA!!!

Have you seen this book?!?!?!?!?!?

It is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!

It has 608 pages with over 13,700 titles, toppers, quotes, and verses to help inspire you and your paper crafting!

Inside you will find thousands of titles, short quotes, movie titles, simple words, or phrases. And you won't believe how many topics are covered!

Betsy Flot will be at Scrapaganza on

SATURDAY, JULY 9th starting at 1pm!!!

The books are just $29.99 and you receive a

$5.00 off coupon to be used on a future purchase!

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ALSO Saturday, July 9th...

For every $50 you spend at Scrapaganza,

you will be entered to win an

AMAZING BASKET OF SCRAPPING SUPPLIES

Valued well over $150!!!!

You'll win:

SEI Sunny Day Collection
SEI Couture Collection
Doodlebug True Love Collection
Doodlebug Bright Assortment Collection
My Little Shoebox Home Tweet Home Collection
My Little Shoebox Oasis Collection
My Little Shoebox Sew Cute Collection
Set of 10 Doodlebug Create-a-Card
8 6x6 Doodlebug Glitter Collection kits
MME Lost & Found Mini-Album
Plain & Simple layered chipboard album
2 Doodlebug Sugar-Coating glitters
Doodlebug Crushed Velvet Flocking
Stampendous Summer Scene Clear Stamps
Art Blanche Minibox
Maya Road Scroll Clear Stamps
Prima Dechire Collection
Doodlebug Sweet Shoppe Assortment
2 Doodlebug Alphabet rub-ons
Braddie Keeper by Doodlebug
Making Memories Sienna Flowers
Doodlebug Bubblegum buttons, sugar-coated brads and chunky brads
Maya Road Heart chipboard
EK Success Papershaper Flip-Flop punch
Prima Cinderella border
ClearScraps mini arrow book
Doodlebug Barnyard Icon Stickers & Borders
Doodlebug Fancy Frills Borders & Bunny Hop Stickers
We R Memory Keepers Heart Attack Distressing Tool
We R Memory Keepers Brad Setter and Piercing Tool
Doodlebug Design Flutterby Doodlebag (embroidered canvas tote)

PHEW!!!!

Do not miss out on a chance to win this FABULOUS prize package!!!

New We R Memory Keepers Line!

2011-06-27T12:02:00.000-05:00

We have the newest line from We R Memory Keepers! The collection is called Friends Furever and it's all about our Dog and Cat friends! The collection has only be out on our shelves for a few days and already it's flying out the doors!!! These papers and embellishments are adorable! You really need to come see FUR yourself!

Here's a sample of the papers and embellishments, but come in today to see it ALL! And remember, bring your bag on Mondays and you get 10% off your entire purchase (usual exclusions apply).

A few of the sticker packs!

A couple of the cute tags!

The adorable stamps!

Check out these metal charms! There's also ribbon, the usual brads and journal cards! Come see!

KIDS Necklace Class and NEW Graphic 45!!

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Your kiddos can make this matching necklace and bracelet set!

They will have a great time covering wooden spools with BEAUTIFUL paper and then stringing them to make this awesome jewelry!

HURRY! There are only 4 spots left for this class!

Saturday, June 25th 2pm-4pm

JUST $12

Call us at 563-391-0099 to sign up!

NEW GRAPHIC 45!!! The Magic of OZ!

Get yours before it's gone!!!

Cards Class and new product!

2011-06-20T15:45:00.000-05:00

Card lovers! Here we have the June cards class ready for you! Sign up today! These cards are sooo stinkin' cute! If you've never taken a card class with us, you should try it! You get to make 2 cards of these 4 different designs! You will also get the envelopes to take with you. All this for just $20!!

If you haven't seen the new We R Memory Keepers "Travel Light" collection, you need to come in before it's all gone! It is SOOO awesome! A little retro but also very trendy! There's something for everyone! And it doesn't have to be just travel... the gameboard sheet of paper would be great for family game night! There's a postage stamp type paper that would be great for many things, including heritage. Check out this sampling of what we have in the store:

Come get yours while it's still in stock!

New Echo Park!

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The newest collection from Echo Park has arrived!

Country Drive is SOOO adorable!

Check these out! There are even more papers, this is just a taste!

Come in and see! If you love it all, buy the kit!

Saturday Day of Creativity SALE!

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SATURDAY ONLY! Spend $50 and get this paper pad from American Crafts for FREE!!! That's a $19.99 Value!

Only ONE per customer please.

Bring in your Scrapaganza re-usable bag for 40% off one item!!

And don't forget to bring your basic tools so you can do the make-n-takes! See the post below!

Day of Creativity! This Saturday!

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It's Day of Creativity time!!! That's right, time to get your creativity on! Make this awesome two page layout for only $9.99!!! Just bring your paper trimmer, adhesive and some brown ink if you have it, and you can whip this stunning layout together in a short time!

You can also make this FREE card! It's a versatile card that you can use for just about any occation! Even Father's Day!

Check out this adorable magnetic memo board! Hang this anywhere and use it to hold memos, receipts or anything else! This would make a great gift! And if you don't care for this pink paper pattern, just flip it over and use the blue side! Only $4.99, how awesome is that!

So don't forget to bring your basic scrapping supplies and your scrappy shopping list! See you Saturday!

MEMORIAL DAY SALE!!

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Everything is ON SALE! Memorial Day Weekend ONLY! Papers, new stock, embellishments, stickers! Everything is 25% off! We have new Distress items, new paper lines, restocked some of our adhesives! This is the perfect time to stock up on the supplies you know you'll need this summer! The only things not on sale are Classes and consignment items.

We're open Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm and Monday 10am-5pm!!!

So come in and STOCK UP!

Scrapaganza on Paula Sands live today!

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Scrapaganza will be on Paula Sands Live today!

We will be sharing all sorts of fun ideas for Graduation! See us today on Paula Sands, Channel 6 at 4:30pm!

We will be showing off all the great ideas for Graduation! Here are just a few that we've got for you!

Don't Miss it! :)

NEW October Afternoon 5 & Dime!

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This is the most AWESOME line!!! New, from October Afternoon! 5 & Dime is vintage yet cute! Here are some more samples of the papers (there are more than this!).

And here are just a few of the embellishment options! Be sure to check out the whole line when you come in!

See you soon!!

NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY!

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NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY!

Saturday, May 7th starting at 10am!!!

Come celebrate with us!

We have tons of fun planned!

FREE 6x6 LAYOUT MAKE-N-TAKE!

FREE CARD!

ADORABLE 2-PAGE 12x12 LAYOUT!

SALE!!! SALE!!! SALE!!! SALE!!! SALE!!!

ALL Sizzix Products ON SALE!!!

MANY $19.99 SIZZIX DIES - JUST $8.99

SPEND $50 - GET A "SIMPLY DELIGHTFUL" 180 sheet paper pad from My Mind's Eye - $19.99 value - FREE!!!

Got a Scrapaganza Reusable Bag - get 40% off one item of your choice!!!

Free K&Company Make-n-Take while supplies last!

You don't want to miss out on this day!

Check out this adorable FREE 6x6 Make-n-Take!

And check out the ADORABLE layout you can put your 6x6 make-n-take on...

(Don't forget your trimmer, adhesive, scissors and pop dots!)

Just $9.99!

Here's the FREE Card!

WOW!!! Look at all these Sizzix Dies!
ALL ON SALE!!!!

Spend $50 - get this AWESOME My Mind's Eye 180-page pad FREE!!!!

And don't forget your Scrapaganza Reusable Bag for

40% off one item of your choice!!!

SEE YOU SATURDAY STARTING AT 10AM!!

New! New and MORE NEW Stuff!!!

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We have new Core'dinations cardstock, meant to coordinate with the new Jenni Bowlin papers! Hard to see in the photo, but these also have texture which can be sanded or distressed to show color on the texture patterning!

Here is some of the new Jenni Bowlin!

and here's yet more new Jenni Bowlin!

New Creative Imaginations! These Butterfly papers are stunning!

Another new Creative Imaginations line! This one is beach themed! I absolutely LOVE the mermaid paper!

A new line from Simple Stories! It is called Elementary, and is school themed! SOOO cute!

NEW Echo Park!! Summer Days is simply ADORABLE! You really need to see it in person!

The NEWEST We R Memory Keepers line! It looks very July 4th but if you look closely there are barbeque, summer fun and more embellishments. Some of the embellishments are simply AWESOME! You need to see! I just LOVE LOVE the extra large metal brads! (center) Come see!

Can you believe these papers are NEW Webster's Pages! This is the Trendsetter line! Coordinating embellishments are on the way, but you NEED to see these papers! Get them while they are here!

New Pebbles Line! It's ADORABLE! It's called Happy Go Lucky, and check out the cloud paper! The coordinating stickers, borders and alphabet are SOOO cute!

Kaiser Beyond the Page books are always popular and we have all new stock! This is just a sample of the books we have, so if you need a gift idea or want to make that awesome project that's been on your mind, come now to get your Kaiser "wood" books!

STAY TUNED for announcements about the upcoming National Scrapbook Day sales and activities!

"Royal" Cropaganza!

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Thank you to all that came to crop to celebrate the ROYAL wedding!
It was a great time!

Here the highlight of those that got into the mood to dress the part!

Crops and Classes!!

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Scrappinistas!

If you haven't attended April's Scrappinista Scrapbook Club

because of Scrapaganza's Garage Sale and

Easter...we have added:

Sunday, May 1st from 2pm-4pm.

Please call us at 563-391-0099 if you would like to sign up for this date.

Autism Crop

Did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month?

Did you know that 1 in 110 children in the United States have a form of Autism?

Did you know that you can help raise awareness of this growing statistic by attending:

Scrapaganza's Autism Crop

on Saturday, April 30th from 10am to 10pm

$25

We will be providing dinner, beverages, snacks, and prizes. Proceeds will benefit Autism Awareness.

Call us at 563-391-0099 or come in to sign up.

KISS Layouts

Check out these adorable layouts!

"Keep It Simple, Scrapper" Layouts are SUPER

EASY and FUN to put together!

AND...you get to make 2 two-page layouts!!!

We only have 3 spots left for

Wednesday, April 27th from 5:30pm-7:30pm

JUST $12!!!

Call soon to sign up! 391-0099

Beginning Expressions

Do you have a Cricut Expression

but don't know to use it?

Come to Beginning Expression Class on

Thursday, April 28th from 5:30pm-8pm

and Design Diva Michele will teach you

all kinds of GREAT stuff!

Just $15!

Royal Cropaganza!!!

Design Queen Kelly is royally excited

about William and Kate's Wedding!

So, in honor of the Royal Wedding:

You are cordially invited to attend

Scrapaganza's Royal Cropaganza

on Friday, April 29th from 6pm-12am!

Wear your tiara or royal attire and get 25% off

your entire purchase for the evening.

Just $5!

Includes royal snacks and beverages!

NEW Travel layout class!

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Irene of 'Little Masterpieces Kits', creator of some of the awesome kits we sell in the store has created this AWESOME 2 page layout class for you to take! Actually, perhaps we should call it "4 page" layout... because it has FOUR flaps that open up to reveal more photos! That's right, the center die cut opens on both sides as well as another flap on either side! So by the time you are done putting pictures on it, you'll have filled up about 4 pages worth of scrapbooking! What an AWESOME deal! Irene will be teaching this class on May 14th, 4pm to 6pm, for only $24.99. This is a ONE TIME deal! Spaces are limited! So if you want in, call the store ASAP to reserve your space! 563-391-0099

THIS WEEK! Fun things in Store for YOU!

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Basket Egg-stravaganza and a SALE at Scrapaganza!

You know...the Easter Bunny is awfully busy this week...You could help him out by making someone you love a

Critter Easter Basket!

This week - come in and make your choice of Four Critter Baskets (Bunny, Hedgehog, Chick, Hippo)

for just $4.99!

PLUS....

Wednesday, April 20th

Thursday, April 21st

and Friday, April 22nd

take 25% off all Easter, Spring, Love papers and embellishments!

PLUS...

We added a whole new Clearance Section!!!!

Wondering where????

Well, due to lack of use, we decided to remove the kid's area fence. DON'T PANIC, MOMS!!! We still have the train table and coloring table for the kids to enjoy while you shop.

SO...come check out the AMAZING DEALS!

Everything in this new section is up to 75% to 90% off!

April Sizzix Die Class

Design Diva Kelly has created these

AWESOME projects with this month's

Sizzix die!

We still have a few seats left on

Wednesday, April 20th 6pm-8pm

Just $24.99

for the die and 3 projects!!!

April Card Class

Card Diva Alicia did it again!!!!

She whipped out 4 more amazing card ideas

for April!

You get to make 2 each of the 4 designs!

Just $20!

Friday, April 22nd - 10:15am-12:15pm

Saturday, April 23rd - 10:15am-12:15pm

Call us today to sign up!

563-391-0099

Crops!!!!

No crop this Friday because of the Easter Weekend!

The next Friday Crop is Friday, April 29th...

The Day of the ROYAL WEDDING!!!

Come wearing your tiaras or royal attire and we will give you

25% off your entire purchase for the night!

Then...

Saturday, April 30th - 10am -10pm

we are hosting an

AUTISM CHARITY CROP

Just $25 with dinner, snacks, and goodies provided.

COME JOIN US AND HELP THIS GREAT CAUSE!!!

Call us at 563-391-0099 to sign up.

We have had some questions about the rules for our Friday Night Crops. So...basically, you can come anytime on Friday, AS LONG AS you come AFTER any scheduled classes are over. You can bring whatever you want to work on, and you can bring in whatever food you'd like. We provide soda, water, and snacks. Seats must be pre-paid in advance, however, we do make exceptions if space is available and you phone us an hour or two before the crop. Children 12 and above are welcome, but must also have a paid seat and be able to sit for the entire crop. Please use your best judgement on this...this is a Ladies Night Out for many, and children may be disruptive to their creative night away from their own children. In addition, adult conversations happen and may not be appropriate for small ears. Thank you for making everyone's cropping experience enjoyable!

Mark your calendar for National Scrapbooking Day!!!

Saturday, May 7th!!!

Free Mini-book Make-n-take!

Free Card

SUPER CUTE LAYOUT!

HUGE SALE!!!

If you are a Sizzix fan...HOLD ON!!!

THIS IS THE BEST SALE EVER!!!!

$19.99 dies for JUST $8.99!!!

WHAT?!?!?!?!?

AND...There's a TON to choose from!!!!

Watch your email for all the SALE and GIVEAWAY details!

See YOU at Scrapaganza!

Graduation Ideas and Kits!

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This kit is still available at Scrapaganza! Use it for Graduation or anything else you'd like!

We also have more of this kit as well!

At the Day of Creativity this month, we had a Graduation/School Open House to show some ideas for graduation, parties and more. Check out this slide show to see some of those ideas!

Also note, we have instruction sheets for the 12x12 paper candy basket, the pinwheels and the mini nugget "purses"! And you can buy the "Class of 2011" title on the display board precut for you in several colors! Just a few ways we can make your life easier this Graduation season!

Scrappinista Club AND new Crate Paper collections!

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Are you a Scrappinista yet? If not, check out this small sample of what Scrapaganza designers did with this month's Scrappinista Club kit, the Neighborhood Collection from Crate Paper! Megan Klauer wowed us all with the page above! So cute!

Penny Smith's "Walk this way" is adorable! Love that stitching!

Kelly's adorable 2-pager really shows off the versatility of this line!

Michele Donner-Ramsey's page shows a great technique with the Cricut!

There's so much in this kit! Chipboard stickers, Alphas and more! Come to the store and let us tell you all about the Scrappinista Scrapbook Club!

But that's not all!

We have other new Crate Paper lines in the store for your scrapping pleasure!

WOW! If you have kids (especially boys) you will LOVE the Toybox Collection! It has a vintage feel yet it is still very relevant to what the children are still playing with! I just LOVE this line! The checkerboard paper alone is useful for ANY scrapbooker! Come check this collection out!

We also have a selection of Emma's Shoppe and Portrait Collections! These are AWESOME! The papers are stunning and the embellishments are to die for! You really need to see them in person! The papers are also very versatile in that they can be used for just about anything! The colors are trendy and fresh! Check them out!

We'll see you in the store soon!

KISS Class!

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K.I.S.S. = Keep It Simple Scrapper!

Check out these super cute KISS layouts for April! The KISS class is only $12.99 and you get TWO 2-page layouts! A super bargain! Not only that, you also get to learn simple techniques to make your pages cute but not too hard to put together! This class is suitable for beginners and seasoned scrappers alike!

Classes are Friday, April 15th, 10:15am - 12:15pm and Wednesday, April 27th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm.
Call today to sign up!

This Wednesday, April 13th at 5:30pm is Design Diva Alisa's Preserve the Past Class! You do not want to miss out on this class! The picture above does not even do justice to the actual layout, as she has added to it! And there are TWO other layouts in addition to this one! She is teaching some really FUN techniques with this class as well! The ladies who took the first class just loved it! This is the LAST CHANCE to get in on this class so CALL to save your spot! The class is only $25.

See you at Scrapaganza!

New Tim Holtz Sizzix and Sew Easy is back!

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We have several items from Tim Holtz' newest releases! They have been selling quickly so come in fast to get yours! We do re-order but Tim's stuff gets back-ordered quickly and is hard to get back in. If we've run out of something you want, just let us know and we'll write you down in the order book! Here are just a few items we still have in stock as of Saturday.

Banners Die

We had many others of his new releases, including the new sizes of the Rosette die, the Gears texture fades, and more! So let us know if you need something that already sold out!

The Sew Easy tool and accessories are back in stock! Get yours NOW! They are FLYING out the door again! Check out a review of the Sew Easy tools here!

Have a scrappy great day!

Half Price Day at the Garage Sale!

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It's the LAST day of the Garage Sale and you know what that means! HALF PRICE DAY!!!

That's right, now is the time to come shop the bargains! Scrapaganza is open 1-5pm today, and everything in the Garage Sale is HALF PRICE unless it is marked otherwise!

Come get those bargains while they are there!

Garage Sale! (there's still stuff to buy!)

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There's still stuff left! Come and shop!

Favorite Things is SOLD OUT!

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Favorite Things Crop is SOLD OUT!

That's right ladies, in less than a WEEK we sold 132 spaces for our Annual Favorite Things Crop! AMAZING! We LOVE you guys! This year is going to be a blast!

But what about those of you that didn't get signed up in time and may want to get in on the fun? Well remember, there's still 3 months before the crop happens... a lot can come up and we're sure a few ladies who signed up for the crop will sadly have to give up their space. If you think you still want to sign up for the crop, CALL or come in and get on the WAITING LIST! Some people on waiting lists the past few years have gotten into the crop, so get on that list ASAP if you want in!

Don't forget to bring in your Garage Sale stuff today!

Scrapaganza

SALE! RAFFLES! PRIZES!

October Day of Creativity and MORE!

Fight Like a Girl Crop Info and Contest!

Fight Like a Girl Layout Contest!

NEW! Echo Park - THREE New Collections!

NEW! We R Memory Keepers!

New Stuff!!! Halloween, Back to School and MORE!

NEW KIT! Day Out With Thomas

Time is almost up for ordering T-shirts!

Try out Mixed Media with Denise!!! (Seriously, don't miss this!)

Penny did it again!

Labor Day Sale & this month at Scrapaganza!

Day of Creativity and LABOR DAY SALE!!!

Melissa Frances Card Class

IOWA Banner

Napkin Fold Card Class

KISS (Keep It Simple, Scrapper!) Class

September Sizzix Class

Beginning Gypsy

Cricut Expression Class

Cropaganza!

PHEW!!!

SURPRISE! Two Classes next week!

Glitzy Girlie Girls Need Glue!!!

Fresh Idea Friday - Paint Your Story!

Alcohol Ink Pens by Marvy Uchida! Available NOW!

Claudine Hellmuth products in the store!

NEW! Echo Park, October Afternoon, Tim Holtz, School/Sports!!!

Still a few spots in some classes!

NEW American Crafts, Pebbles, Kaiser!

Fresh Idea Friday!

Fight Like a Girl (Crop!)

August Classes! Selling fast!

Day of Creativity! New Stuff!

NEW STUFF from CHA!

Congrats to Jen!

Alisa's CHA GIVEAWAY!

NEW! Echo Park, We R Memory Keepers, Le Pens, Bix and RAGBRAI!

Linda Cain coming in August!!!

CHA - Tuesday Takin' it by storm!

CHA - Monday Moxxie Party!

Favorite Things Slide show TWO!

KISS (Keep it simple, scrapper!) July-seats/kits still available!

Phewwwwww..... Has it been a week???

Are you EXCITED??? (AND don't forget about Betsy Flot and your chance to WIN this Saturday!!)

"Inspiration Station" Author

BETSY FLOT is going to BE AT SCRAPAGANZA!!!

ALSO Saturday, July 9th...

New We R Memory Keepers Line!

KIDS Necklace Class and NEW Graphic 45!!

Cards Class and new product!

New Echo Park!

Saturday Day of Creativity SALE!

Day of Creativity! This Saturday!

MEMORIAL DAY SALE!!

Scrapaganza on Paula Sands live today!

NEW October Afternoon 5 & Dime!

NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY!

NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY!

And check out the ADORABLE layout you can put your 6x6 make-n-take on...

Here's the FREE Card!

WOW!!! Look at all these Sizzix Dies!ALL ON SALE!!!!

Spend $50 - get this AWESOME My Mind's Eye 180-page pad FREE!!!!

SEE YOU SATURDAY STARTING AT 10AM!!

New! New and MORE NEW Stuff!!!

"Royal" Cropaganza!

Crops and Classes!!

Scrappinistas!

Autism Crop

KISS Layouts

Beginning Expressions

Royal Cropaganza!!!

NEW Travel layout class!

THIS WEEK! Fun things in Store for YOU!

Basket Egg-stravaganza and a SALE at Scrapaganza!

April Sizzix Die Class

April Card Class

Crops!!!!

Mark your calendar for National Scrapbooking Day!!!

WOW!!! Look at all these Sizzix Dies!
ALL ON SALE!!!!