Check This Out

Here is a project I helped my friend out with. She wanted to finish her scrapbook page with embossed tire tracks and had the idea but didn't know how to emboss. She brought her son's toy monster truck to the shop, took off one tire and we ran it through an embossing pad. We used black embossing powder and a heat tool and created this fun effect! That was so much fun and what a great idea she had of using her son's truck tire as a stamp!

Bought one of Tim's Trinket or Cargo cases recently? We have sold tons of them lately and it's no surprise they are such a great case with a fun look. Check out what Bonnie did with hers to personalize it! I just love it! If you don't have one, we do still have some left so come pick one up and make it your own.

Fun Times with Scraporium

We have been so busy at the shop lately with so many fun events! If you have been in lately, you have probably seen us packing boxes, unpacking boxes, or glued to the phone trying to get last minute orders in.

January started our year off with one of popular All Day Crops. We had an amazing time as always and our next crop scheduled for April 28th is already almost full. We even had Kim, a photographer, generously offer to come take photos of the crop. Here are a few:

Thanks so much for the great photos Kim!

After the Crop, we packed up and set sail on The Jewel of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean ship. The scrapbooking Cruise was so much fun with tons of classes, celebrity teachers flown in from Utah, so much free product, and more. Here are a few photos from the Cruise (Captain Jack was there to see them off):

Now we are busy getting ready for the Treasure Hunt which starts next week! The totes are all ready for pick up, tags and pages are almost complete, goodies are being assembled, and we have skeletons on the wall. It's our favorite time of year and we hope you all plan to participate. Come pick up your tote at the shop and get your friends to join too, the more who join, the more can chip in for gas :) Don't forget to start the Treasure Hunt early with our Treasure Hunt kick-off this Saturday, February 25th from 11:00am - 4:00pm. You will learn fun new techniques and make great projects from some of our favorite teachers.

All the goodies for this year's tote

Our group assembling the totes.

TREASURE HUNT!

Starts Friday, March 2nd! Totes are in! Pick yours up now if you already have one reserved and we still have some available for anyone who wants to participate. If you need more info, check out the website Tampa Bay Scrapbook Treasure Hunt Still not sure? Call me and I will talk you into it :) 813-269-7946 Can't wait until next weekend to start the Pirate fun? Join us this weekend, Saturday, February 25th for our very own Treasure Hunt Kick-Off! There will be make 'n takes, demos, prizes, and more. Cost is jut $5.00 for all of the great make 'n takes, plus enjoy 10% off your total purchase. You do not have to be part of the Treasure Hunt to participate, this will be fun for everyone so come by any time Saturday between 11:00am - 4:00pm for the fun!

New at Scraporium

New at Scraporium Echo Park Paper - Straight from Madison himself in Utah, check out Echo Park's amazing new lines. The ladies on the cruise were blessed with fun projects using these lines taught by Madison. Tim Holtz - New Brushes and Palettes Plus Inks and Idealogy Restocked! Jenni Bowlin - Brand New Product Tweety Jill - New Vintage Collage Packs Bathing Beauties and Ladies of the Sea

Treasure Hunt Kick-Off

Kick Off Party at Scraporium Join us Saturday, February 25th 11:00am - 4:00pm Drop by any time between 11:00 and 4:00 for the fun. Here's what we will be doing: - Tim Holtz inspired Tag Make 'n Take with Bonnie - Vintage ATC Make 'n Take with Kim - Punches of Flowers Make 'n Take with Ginny - Fantastic Prizes - 10% off your total purchase The cost to do all three make 'n takes will be $5.00, once you complete them all, you will be entered in a drawing for great prizes. You do not have to be signed up for the Treasure Hunt to participate and you do not need to sign up, just show up and have fun!

Water Situation at the Shop

If you have been in the shop in the last couple of weeks you have probably heard us talking about our water situation, it has been a stressful nightmare the last couple of weeks. Currently, we have no water in our building. If you have ever used our bathroom, you probably noticed we have a well. A few weeks ago it started acting up and we had people come out and replace the necessary parts, however, during the process it was noticed that there was no water. Our well dried up!

At this point, we need to put in county water but this will be $10,000 and up which is an awful lot for a small retail store. There seems to be no other options at this point. So we have no water and we are trying to figure something out to avoid these huge costs and also have water so that customers and class attendees may use the bathroom (not to mention the employees who have to keep running across the street to Publix).

The reason I am sharing all of this with you is because I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to what we can do. One customer mentioned that her well was replaced for free because it was dug in the 80's (as was ours) and was dug too shallow (ours was too, only 25 feet) and this was not supposed to happen. We went in that direction but got nowhere. It was suggested that we contact the Health Department, Senator, Channel 8, and one customer even volunteered to hold signs in front of the shop to get attention. We just are not getting anywhere with the contacts and phone numbers we currently have.

I am hoping that someone reading this may know someone or have a suggestion for us. We are willing to try anything to avoid shelling out thousands of dollars that we don't have or could be used to purchase new products. If you have any info that may help, please e-mail denise@scraporium.com or call the shop at 813-269-7946.

We appreciate your business and continued support and your patience while we try and get this fixed.

CHA New Releases

Well CHA is over and all new products for Winter 2012 have been released. Some products have been ordered, some have already shipped, and some we just cannot wait until they are ready to ship! We didn't make it to the show this year but I have been looking at the Blogs, the videos, and hearing the stories and I am excited for our UPS man to start making his daily deliveries very soon. Denise has been with one of her Reps placing orders all day and we just can't wait for them to arrive. In the meantime, here are my favorites from CHA releases:

Pink Paislee - Spring Jubilee

Spring Jubilee

Graphic 45 - Little Darlings

Little Darlings Sneak Peek

Tim Holtz & Ranger - EVERYTHING! Ok, so although I can't wait for everything Tim Holtz to come in (let's be honest, it sells like crazy, that's what makes me love it all), I will just show you my favorites

Tim's Blog

Bo Bunny - Ambrosia & Weekend Market

Ambrosia

Weekend Market

Vintage Double Dot

Crate Paper - Storyteller

Echo Park - This & That (we are taking this on the cruise with us but it will be available to all of you next week)

Maya Road - Lots of fun new items

Maya Road Blog

October Afternoon - Cakewalk

What do you think of this?

This Vintaj metals and mixed media seems to be quite popular and we have debated whether or not to bring it in. Ranger just came out with Patina and glaze to color the metal. Let us know what you think about this.....

There are my favorites so what are yours? I can't promise we will order everything but comment here and let us know what you would like to see us bring into the store. I wish we could order everything!