Friday, May 30, 2008

We have a few new products....

Be back with an update later!

UPDATE:

First new item - NEW American Crafts Glittered Thickers. Available in new colors and fonts!



We're one of the first stores to get these!

Second NEW Item: A multitude of new sticker letters from Making Memories. Felt and Epoxy - OH MY!

SALE - Just an update on our clearance section. We've marked down MORE new items. Everything in this section is 25% off or more! These items will go quickly as there are some amazing deals right now.

The following are now on sale:

All American Crafts Rubons (25-50% off)

October Afternoon (all remaining stock)

Heidi Swapp (All items)

Jenni Bowlin

Prima

Luxe Designs

Imaginisce

Petaloo

Bazzill

Glitz Designs

My Minds Eye

Hambly

Basic Grey (All)

KI Memories (Pop Culture and Love, Elsie)

Making Memories

Pageframes Designs Clear Acrylic

AND MORE!!

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day!

What a busy weekend! The Free Shipping offer is good until midnight, Monday 5/26. So, you still have just over 24 hours to shop!

We ran out of shipping labels (had to run to Staples for more!). We ran out of goodies from Elle's Studio (already placed a reorder!). And of course, we're out of a lot of things in the store. Thats a good thing. We have room for some new product that will arrive over the next 2 weeks and for some of the reorders we've already placed. The MM Tiny Alphas disappear within hours of us getting any in stock. I swear, we place orders for those at least once a week. We have 3 different places we can order them from and all 3 places are SOLD OUT!! We just can't keep them in stock. If you're waiting for those, we will let you know once they are in stock again!

We also promised pictures of the storage area, shipping area etc. Here are a few.

Stack of boxes that the product comes in. My husband hates breaking these does so he usually waits until the pile is SO high!

Orders ready to be packaged up and shipped.

Boxed orders ready to be shipped. We have a daily pickup by the USPS. I love my mailman. He puts up with a lot of orders some days. He'll be busy on Tuesday. Some orders went out Saturday and the rest will go out this week as they are filled.

Paper racks. We have a lot of paper in the 12x12 paper racks, but a lot of them are stored on several of these racks. Each stack is a different manufacturer and line. Yes, we have a lot of these! We also have more that are filled with boxes of product like Prima flowers, chipboard letters etc. There are also plastic tub storage bins filled to the rims with products. Its crazy!

And the goodies that go into your boxes. Free Elle's Studio goodies and candy goodies!!!







Thursday, May 22, 2008

Free Shipping!

To celebrate Memorial Day Weekend, we're offering free shipping.
This includes all of our North American customers (US, Canada and Mexico).

International customers can enjoy $10.00 off your shipping prices. (Shipping will be discounted when order is filled and processed.)

You do not need to enter a code for this. We have a lot of great new products in stock as well as some hot Clearance prices!

Happy Shopping!

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Lil Davis is BACK!

And they had some really cute must haves at the last show. Well, they're finally here. They partnered up with Fiskars since we last heard from them.

We received in some of their new Epoxy letters - so cute and in all of the basic colors (orange, brown, blue etc)
More of their Stripped Chip. Some of these sold so well last time that we brought some back. If you like them, we'll be stocking more.
And some really cool layered chipboard letters. Also in the same colors. This matches their Travel line of papers that will be here soon - but they also match so many other things!

Scenic Route was nice enough to rush us our order of their new Mini Line - Liberty. The colors in the last post just didn't do this line justice. Once again, we were surprised to get a paper line with darker hues. This is a great summer line and of course works with any 4th of July photos you may have!

It seems like there is a suprise on our doorstep almost every day!

Sunday, May 18, 2008

5/17/08 Newsletter

I went out last night to all of the subscribers. If you haven't subscribed to our Newsletter, you can sign up HERE.

The winners of the National Scrapbook Day Sketch Contest are posted on the Home Page along with the winner of the April User Gallery Contest.

We added a new member to the Design Team. Beatriz Jennings. You can see some of her work in her Gallery.

And of course, a recap of all the new product thats rolled in since the last Newsletter:

7 Gypsies - we reordered some of our sold out items and received in the rest of our order from CHA!

Teresa Collins Travelogue line - I'll be uploading a picture of a travel journal I did using these papers and a 7 Gypsies book later this week!

Jenni Bowlin - Trendy line (Perfect for summer, 4th of July and more!) Check out the new LINED diecut papers.

Glitz Designs 6x12 Rubons and Roller Doodle Stamps

Fontwerks - new stamps and a classic - Label Stickers!

American Crafts Thickers and Journal Stickers. We still have a few of the journaling pens left! You'll receive a FREE AC Slick Writer pen (Black) with your purchase of the AC Journaling Stickers! This is limited to stock on hand - once they're gone, they're gone!

Making Memories Noteworthy II - We reordered a few of the sold out items!

Maya Road - NEW Journaling Sheers and Sheer Sheets - 12x12 sheets of diecut sheer material

Fancy Pants - About a Boy and Celebrate

UPDATE on Shipping charges

Never a fun topic or announcement - those nasty Postal Rates. I do research this and try to use the cheapest methods available. So here are a few hints and tips for you. Yes, the rates went up, HOWEVER, we still use the cheapest method available. Of course, there is free shipping on all US Orders over $75. If your order does NOT total more than $75, the most you will pay is $8.95, this is for the Flat Rate Priority box. We get a nice discount from the USPS for using their online site to print labels and we pass this discount on to you. We also absorb some of the cost for you. The Flat Rate boxes now cost over $9.00 but we will continue to charge the old rates.International rates are obviously higher, but we can use Flat Rate boxes. There are shipping discounts available. Please contact us for more information.
How Our System Works Because the USPS bases the shipping charges on weight AND zone, the system is unable to accurately calculate the exact amount of shipping. We have set up parameters in the shipping tables to handle this situation the best way possible. When you check out, your shipping charges may appear high. In the case that the charges are less, we will adjust your invoice BEFORE your card is charged. When you place your order, the system confirms with your Credit Card company that the funds are available and you may see a temporary charge. Until you receive an email from the system that your order was processed, your card has NOT been charged. This allows us to make any changes to your bill. (ie: change shipping charges, promotional codes, etc.) We charge you exactly what we pay for shipping. So, for example, if your original invoice states that you are being charged $7.00 to ship your items but it ends up costing us $5.50 to ship, we will adjust your final invoice to reflect this. We ship everything Priority unless otherwise specified. International customers can expect all orders to be shipped Priority. There are no other options other than Express Mail which is higher. How does all of this affect you? We did raise shipping slightly, but you will not notice much of a difference. We know this is difficult for anyone to swallow, but with the rise in gas prices, this was inevitable. As I said before, we are trying to absorb some of the cost for you. Can you imagine my shock when I receive a shipment from the manufacturer and see the shipping costs? Ouch!

Saturday, May 17, 2008

And a look at now....

We received a stack of boxes last night and I'm still going through them.

So far, I have:

Teresa Collins reorder of the Journal IT! Line.

Reorder of Making Memories Noteworthy II Journal book, Glittered Clears and Glittered Diecuts

MORE 7 Gypsies - check out these cute stamps that match the Nottinghill line!

Teresa Collins Rubber Stamps - rubber stamps that come with the foam backing and self adhesive. Can be used with your clear acrylic blocks for stamping.



LAST BOX!!! - Fancy Pants Transparencies, Celebrate and About a Boy. Oh, and the Glitter Cuts.

P.S. I will be announcing the new Design Team Member this weekend. I have a fun Newsletter all ready to go out I just need to get in touch with the winner before I announce her name!

Friday, May 16, 2008

A look into the future.

Don't you just love to see whats coming? Here's a SMALL peek at things that are on the way.

Scenic Route Liberty Mini Line (Shipped Today)

American Crafts Glitter Thickers (Shipping soon!) New fonts and colors!

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Life is never dull

around here anymore. We received more 7 Gypsies items. Some restock, some new. Some old favorites! Check out the LIFE papers under Misc. papers. Kind of a classic paper!

All I can say is..... BIG product updates coming over the next week or so. Very excited. And there is something for everyone. :)

I have to say, all of these fun boxes that arrive almost daily make my heart sing! And I tend to break out in song when I'm happy. Maybe do a little happy dance. Do any of you do a little 'happy dance' when your new stash arrives? :)

Seriously, (I watch to much Greys Anatomy)! No, seriously, I'm excited for YOU! So many awesome things will be arriving soon!

Lots of goodies, lots of news coming up in this weeks Newsletter.

By the way, did you see last months User Gallery Winner? This could be your change to win a prize and have your layout featured on our homepage for a month! Details to follow in the Newsletter.

AND (dun-dun-dun-dun!!!!) The Design Team Search is coming to an end. You have until Midnight on 5/15 to email me your stuff to be considered. No late entries! Sorry ladies, but it isn't fair to the people who got me their stuff on time.
And for those of you who've emailed me, I will be responding to you this week. I love the entries! I thought I had a hard time deciding on the original team, but you just made me worry! I can't believe some of the stuff I'm seeing. I'm honored that you submitted this work to me and I wish I could choose more than one person, but thats all the spots I have to fill right now.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Happy Mothers Day!

To all of the Mothers, Mothers to Be AND to those who WANT to be Mothers!

I've finally finished filling all orders from the big sale last weekend and entering all of the new product. I've sent my husband out with the baby for a few hours and I'm going to relax!

Just wanted to pass along a contest from Prima.

Sounds exciting and you can win a TON of great prizes from them. We also received notification that the bulk of our CHA order has been pulled from the warehouse and should be here soon! You should see the goodies we ordered!

Saturday, May 10, 2008

New profile picture and...

MORE new product.

Thanks again to Joann for taking some of the BEST family photos we've ever taken. I've been hanging these everywhere - around the house, on scrapbook pages, in mini albums, in my cubicle at work etc. I even added one to the 'About Us' page of the site and here on the blog.

I really adore the pictures.

New Product:

Teresa Collins - Travelogue Line (must have!!)
Fontwerks - more acrylic stamps and a classic - Label Stickers!
Jenni Bowlins new line - Trendy - just in time for summer!

We're always expecting new product in. Bookmark the Blog to make sure you're the first to know whats new in our Stash!

Thursday, May 08, 2008

New SALE items added

All Basic Grey rubons are now 25% off!

Sunday, May 04, 2008

Last day!

Last day to save on your orders.

Last day to upload layouts using the sketches to the User Gallery. You can either email them to me at admin@yourscrapbookstash and I will upload them for you or you can create an account to upload the layouts yourself. Just click on the Register link in the Gallery.

Last day to comment on the NSD Post to win prizes!


There are a lot of prizes to be won!

Saturday, May 03, 2008

New items!

Keep posting on the post below.
We've updated the blog several times in the last two days so scroll down to make sure you read everything! We're very busy this weekend.

Just to make this day that much more special for us, American Crafts finally shipped the remainder of our Thickers and Journal Stickers. FOR A LIMITED TIME, when you purchase the Journal Stickers, you will receive a FREE American Crafts Slick Writer pen. These are perfect for writing on photos or other slick surfaces, like their journal stickers. Because our order was messed up, these were a promo item, which means we have limited quantities. When we run out, we run out - so get your order in this weekend!

We also received an order from Glitz Designs - roller stamps and rubons.

This will all be posted in the store within the next hour, so please be patient if you are ordering today! We are super busy filling the orders today. We want to make sure that we get as many of these out the door today or Monday. Thank you for 'stealing our Stash'!

NSD Giveaways!

Told you there would be more. :)

Post a comment here over the next 2 days and let us know what you are doing for the day, weekend, week - whatever! Just let us know what you did/are doing to celebrate NSD.

You never know what you might win.

Don't forget, we're looking for a Design Team Member. The post just went up at the Pub Calls blog this week - check the sidebar for links to their blog.

NSD20 - enter this code during checkout to save 20% off your entire order.

NSD Sketch contest - check out the Gallery and upload your layouts using one of the sketches (or both!) for a chance to win. 6 winners will be picked this weekend!

Saturday Blog Winners!

#4 - Gaby Alcantara

#7 - Alesha

#16 - Wendy Kwok

Sunday Winners:

#17 - Jenny

#20 - Rita

#22 - mimi



Email me at admin@yourscrapbookstash.com . More winners will be picked at the end of day Sunday! Keep posting.

NSD Sale Code

Are you ready to shop? I know a lot of you are using up your 'stash' this weekend in all of your croppin' fury, so here you go! Enter code

NSD20 to save 20% off your entire order this weekend. Code expires at midnight PST 5/4/08.

In addition to the code, any orders OVER $50.00 (US Customers only) receive free shipping. Normally, orders over $75 receive that, but for this weekend only, we're lowering that.

We have a lot of new product in stock as well as some great sale items!

Happy National Scrapbook Day!

We will be back in a little while with more giveaways! Keep checking back over the weekend for free stash and gift cards!

Friday, May 02, 2008

Sketch Challenge!

Here it is, the first activity for NSD!
Emeline has designed 2 different sketches for our Challenge. You can find the sketches in the Gallery. Below are 2 examples of Emelines layouts using those sketches.


You will have 3 days to upload your finished layouts to the Gallery using these sketches.

Good LUCK!!







Thursday, May 01, 2008

Design Team Member Search

1 Design Team Member Needed!

Submit 5 projects by the deadline (5/15/08).
At least 2 of the projects need to be cards or altered items, the rest can be scrapbook pages, mini albums or more cards.

Send us an email with your projects attached and include the following information:
Full name and country of residence
Links to any current online galleries, resumes and or blog galleries
List of current design teams that you may be on
Short bio of yourself and why you would like to be a part of our team
List of products used in your projects

Please send submissions to us by May 15th. We will choose the new DT Member by May 20th.

Design Team Members will be expected to:
Create at least 2 projects a month using the product sent to them.
Commit to a 6 month term
Submit projects to our online store gallery.
Promote the store by posting your projects on online galleries and blogs.

In return for your time and work:
You will receive monthly packages of products from us
10% discount on all purchases from the store
Free shipping if your order is placed before we mail out you DT kit for the month

We can't wait to see your submissions. Email them to: admin@yourscrapbookstash.com

Just a few more new things....

Making Memories Noteworthy II......in stock! More of the awesome diecut papers and mini journaling books!

Maya Road Sheers - they don't just come in tins anymore! Check out the new Sheer Sheets. 12x12 diecut sheets of the sheer material. Sturdy enough to use as a mask or as a background. Think KI Lace Papers made out of sheers!

Petaloo - more boxes of Petaloo goodness! We really love these little boxes of flowers. They look good with anything and each box comes with bling centers. Now who doesn't love a little bling?

And some Queen & Co. Felt Fusion restock.

Did someone request Unibal Signo White Gel Pens? If you did, we now have them in stock.

National Scrapbook Weekend is less than 48 hours away. Are you ready for our Sketch Challenges? Are you ready to win prizes? We're ready to give them away. Look out for our Newsletter tonight with more details!

See you there!