So much to update you on......

But first, the winners.  Thank you all SO much for leaving comments this week.  I love to read what you're excited about.  You'll be happy to know that just about everything you are drooling over is going to be in the store.  It should start shipping the first of next week!

So the 4 winners:

Monday comment #13 - Mimmers49

Tuesday comment #3 - Chris

Wednesday comment #6 - Alyssa

Thursday comment #11 - feli

You need to email me to claim your prize!  admin@yourscrapbookstash.com

The mega post is coming tomorrow.  The one with links and more updates.  The photos from the show are uploading now and I'll resize and fix them so they're all pretty.  My internet connection was just horrible down there.  I don't think anything likes to work in that heat and humidity!  :)

Oh and I won a Slice from Making Memories.  I have the funny video that will get posted later.  If you want a preview, you can view it on the MM blog now.  Thats not me winning but you'll get the idea.  Funny stories to follow!!!

More goodies

CHA Day 4

Wow... I am still looking and looking at all the gorgeous goodies CHA Summer has rolled out.
Each of the DT certainly has their fav which shouts their style. I love what they picked cos these are so THEM!
My heart pounded really hard for these:



Webster PAges 4 paper lines:

Postcards from Paris

Can you spot the cute hotair balloons? Sooo cute!



Nature's Storybook

Did you spot that cute peacock?



Winter's Wings

I like the soft colour for this Winter lines. This is really speaking my language!



Home for the holidays


And these Webster Embellishments: I held my breath when I first saw this.... totally in a league of its own.

this new new product..... Whimsy Fancies...... I am totally awed. It will look so good with the vintage whimiscal style. I am defnitely getting these.

Oh... look at these trims:


NOw....Primas.......... flowers, lace... pearls... oh.. they will look so good together!!!!





This pearl swirl has sweet little butterflies.

And this flutter vines.. oh.. did you spot that butterflies.

By now, you can tell I am into the shabby chic look and these Webster papers, trims, Prima pearls and flowers will go SO WELL together, right? I am eagerly waiting for them.

And not forgeting......... these Webster papers, plus Prima will go with what Erica will pick for YSS Vintage Shoppee..... all her vintage trims, music sheets... oh... I am fainting now.

Hope you like my pick. Remember YSS is still having a huge SALE. 20% off everything. Go for it!







Leave a comment here for a chance to win NEW CHA stuff. Dont you like that.

CHA Day 3

Are you getting giddy and shaking looking at all the new CHA releases like I am?Are you using up that stash to make room for the new goodies? I have been but I kinda told my DH "just using some of this stuff up i have so much" but what he doesn't know won't hurt him right?it's just a little stretching of the truth lol. Having a hard time narrowing down that list of wants? I know I am so it was hard to pick just a few things to show you all today but here goes these are some of my favs and are for sure on my list of must haves.

Jenni Bowlin Studio ahhh she has done it again love all the new release from here.You can see more HERE

Look at these Memo Notebooks so cool and they come in a variety of colors

Love these Mini Circle alphas. These come in a variety of colors too.

All I can say is WOW! Love the buttons!

Border stickersJenni Bowlin Studio also has added more Bingo cards, pattern paper, and Rub ons.

Bring on the Sassafras Lass

WOW look at the new releases Pattern papers with the deco edge, brads, sticker alphas, layered blossoms, stamps,Paper whimsies, and felties. You can check more out HERE

I Love all the new releases by 7Gypsies especially the items for making mini books and the displays you can see more HERE

Don't miss out on the BIG S.O.S Sale this week. The 20% off code is good until 7/31. That is 20% off already reduced merchandise and new products. So get your orders in for the best selection! Remember, free shipping on orders over $30.00 for US customers only.

Leave a comment in the comments section on this post for a chance to win a cool prize.

Having issues uploading to the CHA gallery tonight so here is a little slideshow.

Don't forget to post a comment each day when the Design Team posts for a chance to win some of the giveaways. We'll pick one winner each day!

CHA Update Day #2

Have you seen the new CHA goodies !! Share with us your favorite. Leave a comment on this post and stand a chance to win some of those lovely CHA goodies.

Here are a few items that catch my eye:

These clear stickers from Hambly are just so cute. Butterflies on a little girl's page and those cute onesies are just perfect for a baby's album.






I have my eye on these new albums from Prima. Who won't like a little ladybug album and the Scallop Layer Christmas Tree Album is just right for those Christmas pictures this year.




Make sure you check out the gallery all week to see more reveals uploaded from Orlando.

Don't miss out on the BIG S.O.S Sale this week. The 20% off code is good until 7/31. That is 20% off already reduced merchandise and new products. So get your orders in for the best selection! Remember, free shipping on orders over $30.00 for US customers only.

CHA Update Day #1

There are so many new things in great colors and cool schemes coming out that it was hard for me to narrow down my favorites! As I am sure it will be for you too! So what's your favorite? Leave a comment on this post telling us what your favorite new product or line is for a chance to win some CHA goodies!!!

One of my favorite new paper lines coming out is by Cosmo Cricket. I just love all the soft colors and cute little birds and mushrooms of Earth Love. I think the paper would be great for all types of pictures from Fall to Spring and from Baby to any age. Here are a few sneaks at the line:



And of course I love everything new by Pink Paislee they are one of my favorite manufacturers. The products by them that I am most excited about is all of their new alphabets. There are new glitter chipboard letters to cardstock stickers to cute little circle mini alphabets. Check out their reveal on their blog here.

And who doesn't love Stickles or how about the NEW DISTRESS STICKLES??? Because I know I sure do! Check out these colors? What's your favorite new color? I think I would have to go with tattered rose because it would look fabulous with the new Earth Love papers.

I also have always loved the defined stickers by 7 Gypsies. So happy to see that they are coming out with a few new ones. I think the baby and retail therapy are my favorites.
And lastly if you have little girls this new line by Fancy Pants is too cute. I love the pink with the purple and yellow. Actually I love everything that Fancy Pants comes up with.

Make sure you check out the gallery all week to see more reveals uploaded from Orlando.

And of course don't miss out on the BIG S.O.S Sale this week the 20% off code is good until 7/31. That is 20% off already reduced merchandise and new products. So get your orders in for the best selection! Remember, free shipping on orders over $30.00 for US customers only.

Have a great week and don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to WIN!

I'm leaving on a jet plane......

Tomorrow.  Bright and early.  Just to see the new stuff up close and personal and try to bring you the products you want.

Stay tuned this week to the blog while the Stash Design Team amuses you with their CHA picks and other wild thoughts!

You'll want to stop by every day to see their posts and leave a comment.

When I get back Friday, I will draw one name from each days comments and they'll win a little something.  

You can leave comments each day for a chance to win.

The 20% off code is good until 7/31.  I have filled as many orders as I can before I leave.  If your order was not filled it will be done as soon as I get back.  The same goes for any order placed this week.  So get your orders in for the best selection!  Remember, free shipping on orders over $30.00 for US customers only.

August Contest has been posted.  Get working on those mini albums!!

A day late.....

*** ETA: we will fill as many orders as we can before we leave. If your order has not been filled, it will be filled as soon as we return. I get home Thursday night and will resume filling orders Friday. The coupon code is good through 7/31/09. Orders are filled in the order they came in and will ship out USPS Priority mail. ***

But you guys kept me hopping all day long with the orders! I'm trying to get them all (or as many as I can) filled before I leave Monday morning. I still have to do laundry, pack, set up the to do list for the big man and make sure my little man is all taken care of next week.

And the orders! Wow! You're cleaning us out! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I love when piles of paper get smaller, when boxes of embellishments empty out and I can visually see the inventory going down. Yeah!

So, in case you're reading this and asking yourself 'Whats she so excited about?'

Well, two things.

First, the big 20% off sale. If you aren't a newsletter subscriber, you probably missed out. I waited to post this until the newsletter fanatics out there got a chance to order. On top of our already low sale prices, we're offering another 20% off your order total. So you can save 20% off anything in the store thats NOT on sale AND another 20% on top of the sale prices. So if you see something for 25% off in the store, take another 20% off that!

Here is the LINK to the newsletter in case you want to read the entire thing. Its quite riveting.

We also said we'd announce the next contest on Friday. So we are a day late posting that. Sorry.

Mini Album Contest

* Deadline August 20th *

* Upload any mini album to the gallery by the deadline to win a prize package from the store.

* Album can be any size 8x8 or smaller.
* Odd shaped albums ARE allowed.
* Handmade albums are okay. I know some people have a Bind It All or some other binding device and you may want to use that.
* There is no theme. It can be anything you want it to be.
*Winner will be featured on the blog, in the weekly newsletter and on the Home Page of the site during September.
*Please make sure this is an original design and not a scraplift. List all supplies used in the description area when uploading. Please also include your username.
* Don't forget to upload your pictures to the contest gallery and no where else. This is the only place we look when going through the entries.

Email me with any questions at admin@yourscrapbookstash.com

Stash Faves - CHA Edition

I'm sure you've seen some of the Sneaks circulating on the net.

We've been busy compiling them as we find them in our CHA Preview gallery.  We've set up a folder for each manufacturer and added sneaks as we've found them.  And guess what?  Some of these lines haven't been shown in their entirety yet!  Like Jenni Bowlin......  So head on over to check those out!

To read more, you can use the links on our sidebar (to the right) to visit their blogs.  Some of them have started posting layouts and cards made using the new lines.

We'll continue to update until we leave for the show.  THEN, keep your eye on this gallery during the CHA Supershow next week to see pictures from the tradeshow floor.  Because of speed issues, we'll be posting the videos when we get back.  (My wireless connection just can't handle that!)

And a little hint about next week, you're going to want to be here every day as the Design Team posts here about the new releases, what they're looking forward to getting and a few little giveaways!  You know we always come home from the convention with lots of stuff to give away.  So stay tuned!!

We've already started ordering the new product too!  Some of it should be arriving as we leave for Orlando so look for the announcement when we get back that the new stuff has been loaded to the store.

Newsletter Link

Link

Pink Paislee Winners!

Everyone waiting to see who won?

Here they are - your 3 winners

Patches o' Fun by Jinelle Hughes

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year by Donna Bryant Durand

Riders Paradise by Susan Lui

They will each receive a box of Pink Paislee goodies to play with!!

Next contest will be announced on Friday so get ready!!

New butterflies, flowers and other fun things!!

Oh man, did I have fun in LA this weekend shopping for some vintage findings.

I restocked on your favorite butterflies and even found a few new colors!

All of the fabric butterflies have been restocked now and the new colors (red, black, ivory and dark purple) have been added.

And they now come in a smaller 1 inch size too! All of the same colors the 2 inch butterflies come in.
I know there are flower lovers out there. I found flowers to match! 1 inch and 2 inch in all the same colors.

The backordered bakers twine (black/white combo) is here so we now have all 5 colors.

New metallic pearls in Christmas colors. Red, Gold, Green and Silver. They are going to be the perfect addition to your layouts and projects this year. This is just the beginning of the holiday goodies coming to the Vintage Shoppe.

We also purchased more of the diecut leaf ribbon in green and brown.

Check out the NEW section of the store for all of the new and restocked Vintage findings.

We will post the Pink Paislee winner on Wednesday. Stay tuned!!

Monday Markdown

Another Monday and MORE markdowns!

This time next week, we'll be on a plane to Orlando to see all of the new items coming out. We'll be posting live from Orlando and posting pictures from the show floor on the blog and in the special CHA gallery.

This weeks round of markdowns:

Prima Mommy and Me - 25% off

Tape Swell Tapes - 25% off

Making Memories Just Chillin - 25% off

Reduced further:

Websters Pages Paper - 50% off

Tinkering Ink - 60% off

Teresa Collins - 50-75% off

SEI Windsor - 60% off

SEI Oasis - 50% off

SEI Alpine Frost - 50% off

Scenic Route Sonoma - 50% off

Scenic Route Providence - 50% off

Scenic Route Grafton - 50% off

Some of these items are already very low in stock so if there is something you've had you eye on, now is your chance to get it!

Stay tuned.....

Monday is a big day!

First, we have some new products to bring you. They've sold out each time we've had them in. I finally found a day to restock them. Oh, and I found a few new goodies too.

I'll post those on the blog this week. But if you can't wait, check the NEW section of the store sometime on Monday to see if you can figure it out.

Second, Monday is the last BIG markdown day before CHA. Another HUGE round of markdowns will be posted. We'll update the blog and send out a Newsletter when the markdowns have been posted.

Third, the Pink Paislee contest ends tomorrow. If you haven't uploaded your project, get it in there! 3 winners!

I'll leave you with some of the prettiest flowers and butterflies found in the back yard. ;)

Weekly Sketch

To get you scrapping this week here is a sketch for inspiration. It uses a collage print or you could use it with just one big print or two 4x6's side by side. Can't wait to see your take on it!

The Sketch:
My example:

Post a comment with the link to your layout and you might win a little something... ;)

Technique - UTEE

Hi, for today's technique you will need:

1) chipboard

2) Clear UTEE

3) Embossing ink pad/Versamark or Gluepad

4) Heat Gun

5) Your kids' toy (a train or car)

For most LOs including my husband, I try not to go for the girly look. And I try (my best) to add some texture or boyish features.

Here for my chipboard. I paint over them.

Once completely dried, I press them onto the embossing pad.

And I pour CLEAR UTEE over it.

Heat it with a heat gun.

While it is still hot and the UTEE still soft, run a toy train/car over it. we want the 'tracks' marks on the chipboard.

And it will look like this. My train 'track' is not so rough... so I get smooth lines. Which is fine!

And I used it on this LO: my girl went for a bike ride with daddy.


Hope you like it.

Monday Markdown and Newsletter Link

In case you didn't get the Newsletter, here is the Link.  Make sure you sign up here to receive the Weekly Newsletters.

This weeks markdowns:

Jenni Bowlin Pearl Flowers - 25% off
Jenni Bowlin Rhinestone Buttons - 25% off
Pink Paislee Enchanting Line - all papers and embellishments now 25% off
Pink Paislee Captivating Line - all papers and embellishments now 25% off
Pink Paislee Fetching line - all papers and embellishments now 25% off
Pink Paislee Fascinating Line - all papers and embellishments now 25% off
Sassafras Lass Vintage Yummy - 25% off
Sassafras Lass Anthem - 25% off
Sassafras Lass Bungle Jungle - 25% off
Prima Bonnet Blooms and Fiesta Flowers - 25% off
Prima Stamp Kits - 25% off
Prima Felt - 25% off
Prima Life in Colors - 25% off
Prima Signs of Spring - 25% off
My Little Shoebox - 25% off

Reduced further.....

October Afternoon Stamps - 50% off
October Afternoon Good Cheer - 40% off
October Afternoon Rubons - 40% off
October Afternoon Sticker Letters - 40% off
October Afternoon Weathervane - 40% off
Pink Paislee Sticker Letters - 25% off
Pink Paislee Pixie Stix - 40% off
Prima Build-a-Book - 40% off
Prima Morning Song - 75% off
Prima Tea & Silk - 75% off
Prima Glittered Transparencies - 40% off
Rose Moka - 60% off
Rouge de Garance - 50% off
Rusty Pickle Albums - 40% off
Sassafras Lass Fawn'd of You Too - 60% off
Sassafras Lass Hog Heaven - 60% off
Sassafras Lass Happy Place - 60% off

WOW!  You still have time to purchase some Pink Paislee products to use on yourcontest layouts!

Need something to do this weekend?

Here are a few ideas to keep you busy:

Check out Carries' tutorial on a cute 4th of July mini book.  All items are in stock in the store so you can customize this mini.  

Make your own embellishments.  Try some of the papers you wouldn't normally buy and make your own embellishments.  You can see some good ideas in the Stash Faves post from Thursday.

Firecracker Festival.  Have you signed up yet?  Have you searched for the hidden image?  If not, register your email today and take advantage of special offers just for the Shop Hoppers.

Link to Register

New arrivals - its always a good day around here when new product shows up.  Grab some of the new stuff this weekend:

Sassafras Me Likey - Just a sample of the goodness that Sass is planning on releasing at the next show.

Elles Studio - new calendar tags for 2010.  We still have a few 2009 tags left in case you needed any for layouts.  You can also pick up some of the other things needed for the Summer mini Elle is working on.  See her blog for more......

Pink Paislee Contest - we have enough for 3 winners!  Have you uploaded your projects using Pink Paislee yet?  See the special Gallery for more information.  Deadline is July 20th.

July Birthday - are you celebrating your birthday this month?  Sign up for the Birthday Club today to receive special offers from the store!

CHA Sneak Peeks - you wait for them twice a year.  We've been adding any sneak peeks we can find to the CHA Gallery.  Keep checking back for more!  We'll also be posting pictures from the show in this gallery.  All of the new products and ideas from the manufacturers.

Design Team Gallery Slideshow...... its up on the sidebar.  All of the June fun.  Make sure you check out the DT Galleries for more ideas and detail pictures.  

Have a great weekend!!

Fourth of July Mini Book

Featuring Jenni Bowlin, KI Memories and Scenic Route

Supply List:

• Ki Memories lace cardstock in red and blue
• Scenic Route Liberty patterned paper
• Bazzill cardstock in red and blue
• Jenni Bowlin Farmers Wife and Trendy Patterned paper
• Jenni Bowlin star album and chipboard stars
• Scenic Route Liberty chipboard and stickers
• Fontwerks red label stickers
• Kaiser Craft rhinestones
• Red and Blue bakers twine from the Vintage shoppe
• Misc flowers, ribbon, brads and buttons
• Ranger stickles in red and Doodlebug blue glitter
• Jenni Bowlin Mini Patriotic bingo cards
  

Examples of Pages:

Create a fun pocket out of paper and staples for your Bingo card:

Things I loved about this mini book:

• Inside pages of album are already lined, great for journaling
• The colors of all the lines are very Patriotic mixed together
• The big star is perfect for accenting the small star in the front of the album
• The floss works great to thread the buttons and tie for extra pizazz.
  
• Lots of spaces for little index prints to remember your Fourth of July!!!
  

Stave Faves - Cutting Paper

As I was typing the Stash Faves for last week (link to B sides), I remembered another bit about paper.

I mentioned in the last Stash Faves about bold prints and asking yourself what you would do with something like that. How about making your own embellishments? I love using the premade embellishments that come with the lines but every once in a while, you run out of what you need. Back with chipboard or pop dots to give them dimension. Add Stickles for a glittery look. Those diamonds in the Cosmo Cricket papers would be perfect for backing a title. Check out some of these bold prints.....

Have you started your Christmas cards yet? I did! I used the cute trees and snowmen from the My Minds Eye papers. Mix with cardstock and ribbon and you have a cute, easy card!

Flowery paper is perfect for cutting. Make your own paper flowers without a diecut machine. Not every one of us owns one. Layer the cut flowers or add Stickles, rhinestones - anything - to the centers!

Didn't get your hands on those really cute butterfly paper clips from the MM Flower Patch line? Make your own! Cut one of these glittered butterflies from the paper and glue to a standard paper clip.

How about making your own borders? Don't have one of those handy dandy border punches? You can make your own. These papers make great borders. That Making Memories paper has several scalloped edges that you can trim and use.

So, the next time you see bold or bright patterns in the store, don't be so quick to pass them by! Its an embellishment waiting to happen!!

July Guest Designer - Anna Tremblay

 I am a SAHM of 2 beautiful boys and 2 border collies. I currently live in Bakersfield, California, originally I am from Northern California.  I spent most of my 20’s moving around... I have lived in Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, California and Texas. I am a scrapper who loves Mixed-Media.  I have been at this for 2 yrs now. Before that I was a quilter.  My grandmother taught me how to crochet at age 7, that’s when my craftiness was realized.  I am 38.

1. Contests/Publications - I have never tried.....

2. One product you can't live without?  I am not sure I can pick one..... so I’ll have to go with “Fabritac”.  It’s an adhesive.  I really love how this adhesive will work on any media - paper, fabric, metal, plastic, acrylic, and what I love most about it is that it makes my project very stiff.

3. When are you most creative and why? I am learning that I have to be creative all day - everyday. Otherwise, I fall into a rut, it’s almost like falling off the wagon.  If I am not creating something, then I will be gathering data for a future project. i.e. I have camera in tow.... click, click, click 

4. Any other hobbies? I like to call it motherhood :)

5.  Describe your style. Extremely Eclectic, almost gypsy like.  I am all over the spectrum, I can be cute-sy, traditional, bohemian, vintage, unconventional etc... but most of all I like to try and be edgy.  I’ll try anything, at least once.  :)

6. Messy or organized? Way too Messy!

7.  Favorite color combo?  I live in the moment. I try to listen to what color speaks to me at that very moment.

8.  Favorite manufacturer? It’s a tie... 7 gypsies and Tim Holtz

9. Favorite non scrapbook related store to shop at. A very original answer I am sure...... Target....

10. 3 Random things about you. (one)I am a completely random person. (two) I don’t like pink, but have been known to use it in a layout. (three) I grew up in the Garlic Capital of the World! (Gilroy, CA)  

11. Links to blogs or other online galleries.

Blog

Stash Gallery

Other Gallery

Technique

Last week June gave us a tutorial on using Maya Mist.

I tried it too. I have 1 variation to share.

I used a Sizzie die cut as a mask.

Then I filled in the parts (without the mist) with Glossy Accent. This gives it such a nice dimension. Or you can fill in with Stickles, like I did with the flowers.

Close up shot of how it looks:

Happy 4th Of July

Hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday. I managed to take 100 photos during the fireworks show this year and got about 10 good ones. Snapped this one last during the big finale!

This was the first year Nick got to see fireworks and we walked up to my old high school to see the show. I haven't been back since I graduated in 1995!

And don't forget the sale code this weekend. Enter FOURTH during checkout to receive 15% off your order. Orders over $25.00 receive free shipping (Sorry, US customers only.)

Use Your Stash Challenge Winners

For some reason Blogger is not posting the comment copies.

So the winners are:

#2 - Our little blessing
#10 - Lisa L. (Got your email Lisa)
#14 - April Y.

Send me an email - see below!
______________________________________
#2

#14

#10

Please email me at admin@yourscrapbookstash.com to claim your prize! See the next two posts for lots of updates!

New Arrivals

Just in time for the long weekend, the online shop hop and a weekend sale.

New Arrivals:

American Crafts Glitter Thickers
Making Memories Restock on Tiny Alphas and Mini Shimmer Letters
Making Memories Great Escape Line
Making Memories General Embellishments - lots of Black and White embellishments from
their wedding line that can be used on any layout!
Making Memories ribbon by the yard - Some old and new favorites
Tim Holtz Idea-ology items like the Tiny Attacher and refills
Tim Holtz Masks
Heidi Swapp Mega Masks
Sassafras Lass Felties, Blossoms and a restock on stamps and chipboard embellishments

Save 15% off your entire order this weekend only! Enter coupon code FOURTH during checkout to receive the discount.
Also, all order order $25.00 receive free shipping this weekend.

Coupon and free shipping are valid 7/3/09-7/6/09.

Please see the post below for more store updates. We are participating in the Online Shop Hop this month. Sign up for great deals and discounts! Contests, RAK on my blog and MORE!

We also have some supplies in stock for your 4th of July layouts. Check back next week when we get a restock on some of these items!

Don't forget to email me your favorite summer songs. I updated the blog music this week with my favorite summer songs. I might have a little something special for you. Or you can leave a comment on this post with the summer song(s) you enjoy.

Happy 4th of July! Be safe and take loads of great pictures.