Wednesday, December 28, 2005

COUPONS and SPECIALS, SPECIALS

COUPON WEDNESDAY - Don't forget that every Wednesday we will honor ANY competitors coupons (Michaels, JoAnns, Achivers, Scrapbook Superstore, or any other store)


JANUARY COUPONS (1 coupon per customer) - Just print this off and bring with you. Sale items excluded from coupon deals.

Receive 10% off your entire purchase $5.00 or higher January 1-13,2006

Receive 20% off one item $10.00 or higher January 14-19

Receive 25% off one item $10.00 or higher January 19-31


SPECIALS, SPECIALS, SPECIALS. SPECIALS (sale items excluded from the specials)
January 1-7 - Receive 10% OFF Crop Toppers
January 7-14 - Receive 10% off any Halloween or Christmas purchase $10.00 or higher
January 14-21 - Receive 10% off any stickers
January 22-31 - Buy any sticker and receive 1 free patterned paper of your choice.

Promotions - QUICKUTZ

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Beginning January 1st the following promotions will be in effect for QUICKUTZ.

Purchase 4 shapes and receive 1 shape of your choice for free.

Receive $10.00 off for any alaphabet purchased.

Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!!! I attended the after Christmas sales yesterday, many of the small presents that I bought is now on sale....go figure. I think next year the kids and I will wait to buy until after Christmas.

I hope that you find the blog useful and if you should have any comments on what you would like to see or not see, please comment!

New items will be arriving in Mid-Late January, I will post these on the blog for you all to see!

Our Card/Layout contest deadline is December 31st, so you still have time to enter.

The card Swap is Valentines for January and again you still have time to sign up. I think everyone has enjoyed this and you get so many ideas and useful cards.

I am beginning a new swap, Artist Trading cards, I don't know how much interest I'll have but they are kind of fun. See the post for rules!

Tuesday, December 27, 2005

LAYOUT AND CARD CONTEST- YOU MUST ENTER

Time is running out....don't forget to send in or drop off you entrys.


LAYOUT RULES
1.Must be 1 – 12x12 page
2.In the layout the following must be used:
-Patterned Paper
-Cardstock
-Ribbon
-3 Embellishments
3.Any theme can be used.
4.Supply list must be included, with name, address, phone # and supplies used.

CARD CONTEST RULES
1.Finished size is 5 ½ x 4 ¼
2.Card must use Cardstock and a minimum of two layers with embellishment. A Sentiment located on the inside or the front.
3.Theme is using different techniques
- Some examples of these could be, but not limited too (Alcohol Inks, Shaving Crème, Distressing, Pearl EX Powders, Dry or Heat Embossing)
4. Supply list must be included with name, address, phone # and supplies used and explanation of technique.

Layouts/cards will be displayed within the store for judging. Judges will be customers of the store. Contest deadline for submission is December 31st. Judging deadline is January 8th; contest winners will be notified by January 9th.
Orginal layouts will be returned, please provide a colored copy for the store.

Layouts/Cards can be dropped off at Memories Scrap N Stamp or mailed to Memories Scrap N Stamp, 165 N Iowa, Dodgeville, WI 53533

Prizes:
1st – Crop N Style Bag Wheeled Tote
2nd – QuicKutz Hand tool and Alphabet
3rd – $20.00 Gift Certificate
4th – Free class of your choice

Sunday, December 18, 2005

Anniversary Sale Prize WInners

Thanks to all of you who shopped during the anniversary sale. I wish you and your family a joyous holiday season!
Prize winners from our anniversay sale were:
Joyce Von Rueden
Tina Temby
Angela Cole
Sue Stuedel
Barb Ewing
Phyllis Fritsch
Jenna McNeil
Shannon Silvers
Lisa Humke
Lisa Zart
Diane Schlimgen
Chris Casper

Jane will be giving you all a call and you can stop in at the store to pick up your prize.

Monday, December 12, 2005

ANNIVERSARY SALE


The Make N Take that we will be doing for Sat/Sun, some modifications have been done with color, but the idea is the same.
HAPPY MONDAY!!!

Don't forget this is an exciting weekend for Memories Scrap N Stamp! We have been in business ONE YEAR! The time has gone by fast and I have met some fantastic people.

30% off Storewide - Dec 16,17,18

Layout/Card contest

Prize Drawings hourly (Sat/Sun only)
$5.00 Grab Bags - Retail value of $60-$170 - (Sat/Sun only)
Free gift for 1st 25 people (Sat Only)
Free Make N Take (Sat/Sun only)

OPEN DEC 16th until 8:00 pm.

Thursday, December 08, 2005

NEW NEW - TRADING CARD SWAP

1. Monthly Swap due 15th of each month, sign-up deadline is 10th of each month.
2. Theme will be either two complimentary colors with embellishments.
3. Limit will be 12 people.
4. When the signup is closed we will notify each of the participants by phone or e-mail of the number of cards needed, this number will include an extra card for the store.
5. All cards need to be in individual bags (zip-loc baggies work great), with your name and a phone number or e-mail address. This way if someone has a question about a card they can contact the maker directly.
6. Please deliver all swaps to Memories Scrap N Stamp 165 N Iowa Street, Dodgeville, WI 53533.

January - Pink/Brown
February -Red/White
March - TBD
April - TBD


How to get 10 cards out of one page: The trading cards are 2 1/2" by 3 1/2" Across the top of the 8 1/2" side make a cut at 2 1/2, and 5" You will have three strips of paper. on the first two that are 2 1/2" wide make cuts at 3 1/2, 7, and 10 1/2. on the third strip which is 3 1/2" wide make cuts at 2 1/2, 5, 7 1/2 and 10".

Saturday, December 03, 2005

Services—Reasonable Rates for a Lifetime of Memories

BRIDAL/BABY SHOWERS
Don’t know what to give that someone special for a shower gift? Let us help you organize a shower where everyone will create that special scrapbook page. This is a great gift for a new mom or bride to be, all they have to do is insert their pictures for a lifetime of memories.
Included in the cost is 2 hours of instruction, an idea list of layouts, 12x12 album of your choice, 4 pre-made layouts, and supplies to create 16 additional layouts. Don’t have all the tools to do this? You can use what the store has or bring your own. You don’t need to worry about not being creative we can help you with ideas!
Cost is $15.00/person

KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Parents are you struggling with what do for that birthday party? Get the kids started into scrap booking with their favorite pictures, whether it be friends, pets, school, sports or their favorite hobby. We will provide an hours worth of help and instruction to creative a mini album with paper, stickers and the tools to help them.
A digital photo will be taken of the birthday boy or girl with their guests for their book.
COST—5.00/person

Party Boards
Do you have someone graduating , are you throwing a birthday party or maybe a party just because? What about advertising your business or organization to gain new customers or members? Let us create a display board for you. Just bring in your photos, give us an idea of what you want and pick out your colors, we’ll do the rest.
Costs will vary, call or stop in for a quote.

Group Projects
If you have an organization or belong to an organization that would like to do a group project, either at the store or we can come to where you meet as a group. We can do a variety of projects, cards, mini albums or something that is of interest to your organization. Give us a call.

Wedding or Party Invitations
Are you or someone you know planning a wedding or party? Your wedding or party is a very special day and we would like your invitations to reflect that.
You can choose from our designs or bring in one of your own for us to help you with. We have beautiful handmade papers in an array of colors or we can special order the color that you want.
We also have a wedding die cut set that includes the invitation, response cards with envelopes that you can cut your own, by buying the paper from us.
Prices will vary depending on the quantity and styling. Our prices will include cutting, printing and assembly. Please stop in and set up an appointment to meet with us for your needs.

Personal Shopper

Are you new to scrap booking and/or rubber stamping?
Don’t know where to start or feel intimidated when you walk through a sea of papers and embellishments? Is shopping a chore? Let us be your personal shopper.
Here’s how it works:
-Set up an appointment with us so we can understand your style, color preferences and what your goals are. Do you want to create one album a year, one for your child(ren), a wedding, anniversary or something for the grandparents?
-We will maintain a database on your color preferences, manufacturers and your personal information.
-Are there special items or tools that you want? We can keep those on file for a registry for others.
-We are available to answer any questions in person or via phone.

Album Creation
To busy or don’t have the creativity to create your own album. Give us a call and use our personal shopper service, we can create an album to fit your tastes. Prices vary, so stop in and see us for more information.






VISION

Memories Scrap N Stamp is where memories are created and will last a lifetime. My vision for the store, my employees and my customers is to make scrap booking and rubber stamping fun, appealing , simple and where creativity is endless. I believe that I can make Memories Scrap N Stamp a store that is as well known as other industry leaders that are much bigger. This means that getting to know our customers as they were family and understanding the needs and desires of them is our number one goal. Memories Scrap N Stamp can bring goodness to influence countless lives. The staff and myself can make this happen by creating relationships, making dreams come true and counting our blessings through the creations of a simple scrapbook. Just imagine!!

TO CREATE I DREAM

Memories Scrap N Stamp opened in December 2004. I have often thought of owning my own business, but couldn't really put on finger on what it was. The idea came to me in the summer of 2004. I had been scrapbooking for about 2 years and knew that it was on the rise. I felt that our small community of Dodgeville could benefit by having a business of this nature. I did alot of research and wrote my business plan and then the scarey part, meeting with the bank.....
I knew going into the business and trying to work full time with three kids would not be easy, but it was a DREAM that I had to create.
I have loved every minute of doing this, the people that I have met has been fanstatic! It warms my heart when they leave with a smile and the best part is they share what they have created with me. DREAMS TO COME TRUE!
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