Wanda's Challenge

Here's my challenge! I used products from the new Chatterbox kits, Prima flowers, and some old paper from my stash.

Katina's Challenge

(Journaling from Katina's layout)

MME Sale!

As I told you in the last post, we are getting in lots of new products in the next week or so. To make space for all of it, we need to have a sale!
Jody's out of town this week, so do not tell her that I am giving you this much of a sale! :)

For Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only:

ALL Kaleidoscope is 40% off

ALL Wild Asparagus is 50% off

Also, everything on "Stephany's Table" is 30% off

On Tuesday, when Jody gets back, there will be no mention of any of this. Deal?

See you at SU!

New Products on their way!!!

As many of you know, there was a scrapbook trade show (CHA) in Chicago last weekend. Jody and I weren't able to go, but we were able to pre-order some of the products. We will be getting the ENTIRE new line from My Mind's Eye, called Bohemia. I (Ami) have been bugging the MME rep for months now, so when I talked to him yesterday, he assured me that he has our name at the TOP of the shipping list! It is set to ship on Monday. That means we will be one of the first stores in the country to get this line! (I'm expecting it Thursday or Friday.)

We are also getting ALL of the new Reminisce lines. All great themes, with lots of papers, stickers and alphabets to go with each. Those should be in any day now.

We will also be among the first to receive products from a brand new company, Cosmo Cricket. If you loved the Comstock line from We R Memory Keepers, you've gotta see this! Julie and Eric Comstock have started their own company, with great new lines. We will be getting two of them: Wanted and Love Lines.

We will let you know when all these great products start arriving. Keep checking the blog!

Becky's Challenge

The journaling reads:

Do circumstances define us? I believe that often they do. Circumstances place us in unique relationships. I am your Aunt B and you are my sweet nephew. But eight years ago, circumstances forever changed the nature of our relationship. I was a mother without any children, and you were a child without your mother in your life. God in His infinite wisdom had a plan. I was there when you were born, said your first word, took your first steps and walked you into your first day of school. Circumstances changed and your Mother is back. That hole in your heart that so ached to be filled, has been. And with the birth of my two sons, so has mine. Just know that you will always be - -

“My Noah.”

Kerri's Challenge

Kerri used the pictures from her family's photo shoot with Dana for this beautiful layout.

Fun Paper Projects

Do you have more patterned paper than you know what to do with? Check out Martha Stewart @ http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?
type=learn-cat&id=cat20261&navLevel=
4&navHistory=cat2%2Bcat242%2Bcat9988&site&rsc=SC287206
Tons of cool stuff!
Thanks Gloria for this great site!

Wanted to Share

In case you did not make it into the store on our "Soup" day, I wanted to share the poem my dad wrote for our special day!

Some businesses are based on greed,
While some are based on love.
The Scrapbook University
Is based on prayers above.

Jody and Ami
Are now the best of friends,
But when their business it did start,
Who knew where it would end.

The most fantastic customers
Come to their store to shop
With love and kindness and some prayers,
Their life’s an endless crop.

Book Shipment has arrived

SU has all the Latest and Greatest books in stock~

~Elsie Flanigan's 52 Scrapbook Challenges
~Stacy Julian's The Big Picture
~Cathy Zielsky's Clean & Simple
~Ali Edwards' A Designer's Eye for Scrapbooking with Patterned Paper

We only have 6 of each- make sure to get yours soon!

"Tote"ally Cool Totes are in!

If you have been waiting for one of these awesome totes by All My Memories, we've got 'em again! We've got them in green and blue, and pink will be here in about two weeks. Get'em while they last.

Gloria's Challenge: "Soul Sisters"

This LO was inspired by Claudine Hellmuth
after watching a video demo on her blog.
http://claudinehellmuth.blogspot.com/2006/07/video-demo.html
Check it out.
And of course my Soul Sister Laura.

PDQ and Doodling

Look how great Doodling looks on the Pretty Darn Quick paper! Great way to start doodling.

Great layout Becky Bray. Thanks for sharing.

New Challenge

How fun is this?!?! Ya'll are doing so great, thanks for playing with me.

Ok, next challenge, in honor of Ami and her beautiful retelling of our relationship you are to do a page about a special relationship. It can be one you have with someone or just a relationship you find special. And because this subject is so near and dear to our "SOULS" we are doubling the prize. This challenge winner will receive a $30 gift cert. to SU! All entries must be emailed by Aug. 1st to be in the drawing!

Happy Scrappin!

Challenge Winner!

Way to go Kelly! Purple Power!

What a Great Day!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to share in our fun!
If you have not heard yet, AMI wrote our story (about SU and our friendship) and it was published in Chicken Soup for the Scrapbooker's Soul!
I could not ask for a better partner OR friend.

Picture Time!

Ami on the news!

BIG Event at SU

Don't forget about our
Surprise Big Event
today, Wednesday, July 19.
In case you missed the first two clues, they are:

1) It'll cure what ails you

2) For Scrapbookers only

and # 3 is.................................................

3)"Mmm Mmm Good!"

Wednesday will be a special day at SU. In addition to our Big Event, everything in the store will be 20% off!
(Yes, another show is coming up, and we have to make room for lots more new merchandise)

Plus, Don't Forget, we will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

See you there!

Kelly's Purple Page

Don't Forget About July 19th!

Don't foget this Wednesday, July 19th is our big

"Surprise Event" day.

Hint number one was: a cure for what ails you.

Hint number two is: for scrapbookers only.

We'll be open from 10:00 - 7:00.

See you there!

Elsie's Book is In!

The long awaited book by Elsie Flanigan came in today, and it is great! We got 12, and have 3 left. Don't worry, we have more coming next week. (I also ordered a few other books, but don't tell Jody) :)

Shannon's Challenge ORANGE

GREAT JOB SHANNON!

NYOBC Sunday

Hey guys, I am off to Disney in the am!! YEAH. But wanted to remind ya'll that NYOBC is next Sunday and Tuesday. I have been hearing some great ideas about Freedom and can not wait to see what you have created. I will be showing you how I created this cool picture from a picture of my flag in my front yard.

Thank you guys for a great week at the store and I will see you when I get back. Be good for Ami :)

My Favorite Color - Jody

Ashley White Challenge

Too Cute Ashley!



"I had a TON of fun doing this challenge!"

Want scrapbook size prints?

Sally Brooks shared with us tonight some great pictures she had in perfect scrapbook sizes (ie. 2x2, 4x4, 8X12) Way too cool. Check out www.scrapbookpictures.com

(you see you never know what cool stuff you can learn at a crop)

Great Crop

Thanks everyone for a fun night! Our Friday crops are really a lot of fun. If you have not been in awhile COME ON BACK!

Description: Scrapbooking with patterned paper has never been easier! In her second book, Ali Edwards shares her designer secrets for how to choose and use patterned paper on your layouts.For quick and easy reference, this book is organized into chapters by patterned paper type (circles, florals, text and geometric). Each layout includes a sketch to give you instant ideas on how to translate Ali's designer look to your scrapbook pages.In this book, you'll also learn how to:
Embrace the fun of working with patterned paper (it is so not scary).
Choose the patterned paper that best expresses the story you want to tell.
Mix and match a variety of patterns to create totally cool and timeless layouts.
Store and organize your paper for easy access.
Create meaningful and well-designed pages with patterned paper scraps from your stash.
Select page embellishments that work with, rather than overwhelming, your patterned paper.PLUS! Get 8 exclusive patterned papers designed by Ali with this book!

This book is pretty cool come and check it out.

School of Life workshop SAT.

Well I am now ready, are you?
I picked up 166 pics. this morning from HEB. Now all my pizza boxes have pictures in them! YEAH. All my kids school pictures and "stuff" is now organized!!!! How great does that feel?!?!

Now on Saturday I am all ready to scrap with ya'll.

If you are not totally organized yet, or your child is not yet in school, DON'T worry. You can still come and create the school album and then it will be all ready for you to fill it. Man, I sure wish I had done this years ago. But, better late than never RIGHT?

Call and sign up for Sat. so I know how much lunch to get.

See ya soon! - Jody

Challenge #2 entry - Great Gloria!

Journaling reads:
The most beautiful color to me is Green.
Any shade of green I love, it's my favorite.
And you'll find my favorite color in my
favorite place. The kitchen, where I love
to bake for the people I love. The reaction
on their faces when I bring out a dessert.
That makes me feel just wonderful. I love
presenting foods in my green polish pottery
I got when we were stationed in Germany.
It makes me proud when we sit down to
eat & everything is green & beautiful.

Happy 4th!

We hope you all had a great 4th of July.

This week we should be getting in some great patriotic stuff including great stuff by Rusty Pickle.

Envelope Glue

If you are making your own envelope using some of our great templates here is a recipe for envelope glue! Happy Sticking

6 Tbsp. White Vinegar
4 oz. unflavored gelatin
1 Tbsp. flavoring - peppermint etc

In a small saucepan bring the vinegar to a boil and dissolve the gelatin in it. Remove from heat and stir in the flavoring. Store your glue in an airtight container. The glue will gel as it cools - to use, reheat and apply with a brush and let dry. Moisten with water to seal your envelope.

Thank You

Thank you all for all my Happy Birthday's. I turned 35 on Saturday for those who were trying to guess. It turned out to be a great weekend. I thought I was having a pool party (which I thought was a mean joke of my husbands because I did not even want the pool) but Saturday morning I was awoken by very loud Mexican music and my friends and husband standing in my bedroom with sambaroos on their heads. They were kidnapping me off to Mexico. I got up, quickly dressed while my girlfriends packed me, and off to Del Rio we went. We shopped, ate, danced, and even went to Bracketville (which has a huge movie set complete with even a replica of the Alamo!).

So all your Birthday wishes came true and I had a GREAT birthday!

What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?

Red – If red is your favorite color, you are an energetic, passionate and excited person. While impulsive at times, your overall desire is to live life to its fullest. This means you are also competitive, strong, and seek justice for all.

Pink – There is a reason pink is often the color thought of when Baby Girls are mentioned. Sweet, nice, and delicate are often the first words that come to mind when pink is mentioned. You have a romantic side though too and think that love is the world’s greatest gift. More often than not you are they image of happiness and tranquility.

Orange – Did you choose orange as your favorite color? This means you have a high level of energy and tend to become restless when you’re not out saving the world. You get a long well with others as you are very social and hate to be alone. Not only are you a self starter, but you motivate those around you with your intense energy.

Yellow– If you’ve chosen yellow as your favorite color, you are an excellent
communicator and you breathe warmth into everything you do. You are the life of the party and very imaginative. People swarm to you because you are always cheerful and bright.

Green– Green is a color of health and balance. One of your grand goals is to discover life’s hidden secrets. You’re also a very affectionate and loyal friend who tends to be very frank when asked your opinion. Your reputation is very important to you, so you are always conscious of any decisions you make. By this merit, you also finish what ever you start.

Blue– Of all the colors, blue represents the most creative and artistic of all colors. You excel at anything artistic and musical. These things also stimulate your mind. Above the artistic desires, you crave harmony in all aspects of your life. You have proven yourself as a sensitive and capable person and these traits make you an outstanding friend. You are very cautious in life and are conscientious of your work.

Purple– As a visionary, your life essence is one of spiritual consciousness and
awareness. You find it natural to express yourself aesthetically and artistically. As a whole, you believe you are a strong and independent person and others tend to perceive you as a sensitive and observant. These artistic and inner qualities indeed to make you as unique as you believe yourself to be.

Black – Stylish and sophisticated are two words that are almost always associated with you. People have a tendency to think of you as elegant yet mysterious at the same time. Black also has the tendency to evoke thoughts of power and nobleness granting you the esteem of others.

2nd Challenge: Color

Do a layout about your favorite color! Go around you house and take pictures of how you have surrounded yourself with your favorite color. Explain why it is your favorite color, how it makes you feel, etc. Any or all of these ideas can be included.

Can't wait to see ya'll "In Living COLOR!"

Challenge deadline: July 15th

1st Challenge Winner!

Congratulation: Wanda

You win $15 in SU bucks!

Be sure and enter in every challenge. The more people who enter the more winners we will award!

Thanks to everyone who entered our first challenge: FREESTYLE

One More challenger entry

Good Job Shannon

Happy Birthday, Jody!

Happy ??th Birthday, Jody !!!