Saturday, December 23, 2006

I'm working on it

I am just overwhelmed with the response to the new classes. Our January calendar is currently available at the store and the February one will be ready Tuesday, we really are planning ahead...I promise. We have added some other things and changed some things so make sure you check out our calendar or get it online at www.deescrapbookstore.com.
My team is so fabulous they have really pulled together to make next year a great success. As for the contest kits they will be available on Tuesday, January 2nd. The theme has been changed to winter and the colors are in blues. There will be a free make and take with this product ...coming soon. It's beauutiful. Can't tell you what it is.
We also just got in the hot new baby girl and baby boy Doodlebug papers...I am still waiting on the other two lines.
And yesterday, we got in the hot new KI Wild Thing Line. I am in the process of putting that in the computer now along with putting together the Christmas Kits for tonight. If you stop by tonight between 6 and midnight and mention this post you will get 20% off all your christmas themed products. Got to make room for Valentines Day.

Well, I better get those kits finished. All new stuff. These kits will also be available for purchase @ $25.00. No Discounts on these...sorry. They are already at an awesome price.

Dee

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Planning Ahead

Hi everyone,

What a year this has been. I have been excited, thrilled, sad, miserable, amazed, and mostly importantly exhausted. Opening the store in just a short few weeks was the easy part, now the work has really begun. I have so many ideas, thoughts, plans but executing them has been a struggle. So as everyone thinks about their new years resolutions I plan. I plan some awesome classes, some incredible crops, some hysterical theme crops, and most importantly getting the best products at the best prices as soon as possible.
I am posting my plans in hopes that you will all help me to stick to them. Making plans is a lot like maing resolutions, you want to reach all your goals but things just happen. So, I am asking you all, begging really, that you guys help me get my goals met. I am going to post my plans in hopes that everyone will help me reach them. So, when you see me ask me if I have stuck to my plans, ask me how my planning is going, ask me what's next...push me, interrogate me, force me to be a better, more organized me.

My goals for 2007 include:

Monthly Theme Crops
new times 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(January - The Notebook)
(February - Love Is In the Air)
(March - Spring Has Sprung)
(April - Mother's Day)
(May - National Scrapbooking Day)
(June - Father's Day )
(July - Summer Fun)
(August - Disney Days)
(September - Back to School Fun)
(October - Fall Fun)
(November - Christmas Chaos)
(December -Goals for 2008)
(Goodie Bags are theme related and at a cost of $30.00 for half a table and $35.00 for an entire table)this includes Dinner.

Weekly Crops till you drop new times 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
cost $6.00 for 1/2 and $10 for whole table

Monthly Calendar Class
Jan - December 2006
Feb - January 2007
Mar - February 2007
etc.
Monthly Technique Classes
Jan - Buttons and ribbons
Feb - Stamping
Mar - Brads and bling
Apr - Dry and Wet Embossing That Is
Got some ideas e-mail me
Monthly All Things Altered -
January - Paint Can
February - Clock
and this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Classes include two advanced scrappers classes "sketch it your way" and a "Designers Challenge".
Jen W will be joining myself and Jenn as class instructors next month and we have two other secret instructors lined up...we will keep you posted.
Alas, we will continue to offer our monthly contest/challenge at the reasonable price of $9.99 and we will also offer a hot new kit that includes even more product and awesome embellishments at a cost of $19.99.
WOW that was a mouthful.
I'll keep you posted.
Ask me...keep me on my toes.
Dee

Saturday, December 09, 2006

Oops

Sorry,

I forgot two more names Micheline L. and Sherry B. So if this is you, stop in and come get your credit.

Also, we have a hot new idea for christmas. Instead of the actual wish list form we are providing bins for you to put in everythting that you want. You put your name on it. Then, you send in your family and friends. They give us your name and we provide them with your bin. They can shop for as much or as little as they can. We will hold the bins until December 26th.

We will also be providing this service for birthdays. Just come in 15 days prior to your birthday and pick your stuff out. You know the rest.

You should be getting our newsletter today with some coupons so be on the lookout for that.

Keep Scrappin'

Dee

Sunday, December 03, 2006

It's starting to sound a lot like christmas...

Is it really December?
I am amazed.
Where did the time go?

I am sending a quick blog today to thank all of my loyal customers..THANK YOU.
I also want to announce who has reached their $20.00 credit this month...Kathi W., Monica P. (her 2nd), Jennifer S (her 2nd), Pat K, Juli H., and Helen H.. Kathi and Helen have already stopped by to get their credit...the rest of you get here asap.

I also wanted to announce that our December Challenge/Contest Kits are now available (we actually have 2 left) so you better hurry. We have November's competitors up and we are waiting for the other 3 staffers to pick their favorites...but it's pretty close right now.

As for classes: we only have one left for this month (the card class was Friday...nice group) What to do with Chipboard and Paint with Jen E. (come in and see the sample it's gorgeous) and three huge crops...the Christmas Crop (December 23rd), the Mommy and Me Crop (December 30th) and the Great Girlfriends Crop...we will be doing a Girlfriends version of the Newlywed Game that's sure to be hysterical...I am working on the questions right know.

The Christmas Crop includes a goodie bag full of Christmas products that are NOT on the shelfs...no peeking...that include paper, chipboard, metal, brads, etc. A must see.

The Mommy and Me Crop only has 1 set of spot available so call and sign up right away. The cost includes a mini-album, 20 sheets of cardstock and 10 sheets of patterned paper.

The Girlfriends crop includes an album and a goodie bag full of girlfriends related porduct..you have to see to believe.

Well, I better go I have to get some samples done with the new heart and flower shaped paper from Bazzill and their new Bling cardstock...It's hot.

Also the new K & co glitter rub-ons are in (some of them) and the 2007 designing with calendar from Autumn Leaves just to name a few things. Come in and check it out.

Must go,

Dee