A New Home for SU and You!

We've found what it takes

to make SU Home

these ingredients are key:

Lots of Love, plenty of laughter,

And our SU family.

We're moving again to add something more

than just another Scrapbook Store.

This is one that can't be beat;

An actual House to hold your Retreat!

October 14th is the date that is due

To show off YOUR new Scrapbook U!

(our New Address is 115 S. Garrett)

Selena New High Match

WOW 46% Selena and Jody!

Highest Match to Jody

Ok, with 8 people already playing (WOW) Becky Bray and Sally Brooks are both matching me at 30% (the highest match yet).

I know you all are so relieved! :)

If you have not done the VisualDNA yet, it is FUN FUN!

Group Project for Sept!

Visual DNA

As scrapbookers we know, more than anyone, that a picture can paint a 1000 words. But what do those pictures say about you? If you could describe yourself through pictures what pictures would you choose?

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I was surfing one night and came across this site Imagini (see above box) and started playing. I thought this was one of the coolest things I have ever seen and I wanted to share it with ya'll and find a way for us to turn it into a scrapbook. A GROUP PROJECT was born.

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What to do:

Click on Get Your Own VisualDNA (see top of page). This will take you to a website that I found. Follow the directions for getting your own visualdna. You will need to save your DNA and create a name (mine is jwaters4). This is all free and really a lot of fun and VERY easy. Have fun playing in the site and looking around.

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Next email your results (send to friend) to jwaters4@suddenlink.net and amimizell@suddenlink.net . After we get the email you will then be able to add jwaters4 and amisu under your friends tab. You can also go to a persons profile page and at the top will be a red button that says "Add As Friend". That person will then need to add you as a friend and then you are Friends. :) You may need to click on your friends tab and add them as friends there. This sometimes takes a little while to all go through. BUT you do not need to do this part to do the project. This is just the comparison, something fun.

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Next log onto scrapbookuniversityblogspot and post your user name so that others can add you as friends. What this does is allows you to compare your answers with the rest of us. For example Ami and I are only a 15% match on our answers. TOO FUNNY! I wonder which of you is a match for me (so sorry whoever you are) and who is a match to Ami. (note: you cannot "match" someone to you until you have added them as a "friend")

Ok, that is computer part, now onto scrapbooking.

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I wanted us to do a type of journal together. I wanted it to be totally easy and completely STRESS FREE! So everyday I will post a question, for example, ART IS...., your job then is to find a Visual example of what ART IS to you. It can be a photography, a magazine cut out, something you printed off the Internet, etc. WHATEVER there is no right or wrong. Title the page ART IS.... paste the pic. and move on to the next day. If you miss a day DO NOT STRESS. I would like you to send me the pictures of each answer everyday. I will post the question and then publish all your pictures. I think it will totally cool to see what everyone picks.

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If you want to take the project one step further you can actually journal about the picture and why you choose it to represent the question for you.

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At the end of the month you will have compiled a journal of your VisualDNA. Pictures that represent you and what matters most to you in life.

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(For my journal I covered a composition book with Black Cardstock and then copy, pasted and printed pictures from the website that were my answers- Stop by SU if you want to see it or have any questions)

Can you Imagine?

www.pinkprankproject.com

One of the best Pranks I have EVER seen.

You HAVE to check it out!

Come Hear Our News Friday Night at 6:00

Have you heard!

We have GOOD NEWS!

Title Tips

Having trouble coming up with that perfect title or phrase to use on a scrapbook page or card?Here are a few seasonal ideas from Scrapbook U.

School:

~Chalk It Up!
~All Booked Up!
~Be True to Your School
~Zany Brainy
~The Nutty Professor
~Rock 'n Roll High
~Reading Rocks!
~The Wheels on the Bus
~"Oh the places you will go..." Dr. Seuss
~Math really adds up
~A+ Memories
~When's Recess?
~ABCDEFG - Tell me what you think of me
~Book Worms
~Question: What did you do at school today?Answer: Nothing
~"Imagination is more important than knowledge." Albert Einstein
~"Education is what survives when what has been learnt has been forgotten." B.F. Skinner

Fall Sports:

~Soccer Kicks!
~My Goal is to Play Soccer
~The Sports Page
~Eat, Sleep, Play Soccer
~The Longest Yard
~Friday Night Lights
~Football Friday Night
~Touchdown Times
~Football Widows
~Yards of Memories
~Fall Lineup
~Halftime Highlights
~T is for Tackle
~Football Kicks!
~"We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time." Vince Lombardi
~TEAM - "Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." Henry Ford
~"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?" Vince Lombardi

Supplies for Grop Project

I know you are going to have so much fun with this project!

You will need:
(if you want it like mine, otherwise do whatever you want be free!)

A Composition book

Pictures (you will find out soon)

A Computer with Internet (or access to one for 10 minutes)

Glue, Stapler, etc.

A Pen (sorry Judy)

and anything else to decorate with!

I Know, I know HOW simple! I will have composition books at the store on Thursday for you to buy from us to make it easier. I will also be releasing the Details of this AWESOME project on Thursday and will have my beginnings of mine there for you to see. I will then post Thursday night in case you can not get by. I was going to do it on Friday but did not want to compete with our other FUN news!!! But this weekend is a great chance to get started on your project. YEAH

(by the way, you will not need rubber bands but isn't this picture cool, who would have thought a pic of rubber bands could be so artsy (another hint to the project))

Last Clue for Grop Project

Well, who are you? (Who are you? Who, who, who, who?)

I really wanna know (Who are you? Who, who, who, who?)

Tell me, who are you? (Who are you? Who, who, who, who?)

'Cause I really wanna know (Who are you? Who, who, who, who?)

I love CSI and their theme song is a Perfect Clue! Wow, I am really into music lately, sorry!

A Change For SU

To everything (Turn, Turn, Turn)

There is a season (Turn, Turn, Turn)

And a time to every purpose, under Heaven

A time to be born, a time to die

A time to plant, a time to reap

A time to kill, a time to heal

A time to laugh, a time to weep

To everything (Turn, Turn, Turn)

There is a season (Turn, Turn, Turn)

And a time to every purpose, under Heaven

A time to build up,a time to break down

A time to dance, a time to mourn

A time to cast away stones, a time to gather stones together

To everything (Turn, Turn, Turn)

There is a season (Turn, Turn, Turn)

And a time to every purpose, under Heaven

A time of love, a time of hate

A time of war, a time of peace

A time you may embrace, a time to refrain from embracing

To everything (Turn, Turn, Turn)

There is a season (Turn, Turn, Turn)

And a time to every purpose, under Heaven

A time to gain, a time to lose

A time to rend, a time to sew

A time for love, a time for hate

A time for peace, I swear it's not too late...

I don't think the Byrds had Scrapbook University in mind when they wrote one of my favorite songs BUT it did seem fitting to the news Ami and I will be sharing on Friday night. You will not want to miss it! Call and sign up for the crop to hear all about the Change Coming to your Scrapbook Store.

Group Project Clue

A Picture is Worth A THOUSAND Words!

CLUE!

Ok, here is your next clue for our group project:

I am so excited about this project and I know you all will enjoy it. I will be getting you a supply list early next week so you will be ready to get going the 1st of September.

PS.- I know a lot of you were thinking heritage but I hope this clue lets you know you were wrong. :)

Total Fun On Sunday

Join Wanda on Sunday for a cool science project! Want to see what you can do with a plain wooden frame and some alcohl ink? Join Wanda on Sunday as she teaches some new super easy ink tricks using scrap cardstock and a hardware store find. People will think you're MacGyver after this class! Cost $20.00. Bring your scissors, adhesive, ruler, bone folder and alcohol ink applicator (If you don't have the applicator, don't worry, you can borrow mine!)

And the Winner Is...

Thank you all for playing with us, with our Blog's first poll. The overwhelming winner for "Favorite Scrapbook Embellishment" was CHIPBOARD!!!

So, for the rest of the week,

ALL CHIPBOARD will be 25% off!

Sale runs Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 8/22-8/25

Busy Week!

Several of you have called, apologizing for not being able to come to Book Club tonight... We totally understand that many of you are busy moms, trying to get school supplies bought, haircuts done, clothes ready, etc. We are too! Just come on in sometime this week to pick up your Book Club kits and book. This one is fun and different than anything we have done in NYOBC. See you soon at Scrapbook U!

The math class you'll love!

Six in sixty is back and you are going to love how you can multiply your productivity while dividing your time in this quick and easy class for all scrapbookers. This class is all about the productivity, and almost all of your homework has been done for you. Everything is planned, cut, and ready to be assembled. All you have to bring is your adhesives and your photos. If you like, just save those photos until later, but come and assemble your pages with us. That's all there is to it - six layouts in sixty minutes! Here is a sneak peak of the great stuff you get for your $20:


The first layout uses this great combination from the Tres Jolie line by My Mind's Eye. The title is "Bright Smile". The layout design includes room for the following photos:
1 - 4x6 portrait orientation
2 - 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 squares
1 - 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 landscape orientation
(This could make a great Christmas layout too!)

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The second layout uses the SEI Such a Boy collection, but don't let that fool you! This color combo works just as well for the girls. Use my title (Hangin' Out) or create your own. The layout calls for 2 - 4x6 portrait orientation photos.

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I just love the Witches Brew line from Reminisce! If you haven't seen this paper up close, it has a terrific sheen that just adds to its appeal. This design can handle several photo combinations; select the one that best fits your photos (or take some this year for a layout that is already finished).

Combo 1: 2 - 5x7, (1 portrait and 1 landscape)

Combo 2: 1 - 5x7, 1 4x6 (1 portrait, 1 landscape)

Combo 3: 2 - 4x6 (1 portrait, 1 landscape)

Combo 4: 3 - 4x6 (all portrait)

Combo 5: 2 - 4x6 (both landscape)

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This layout lets one 5x5 photo take center stage. This would be great for a zoo picture, an animal Halloween costume, or a portrait of someone who is a little on the "Wild" side.

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This layout uses the great new Reminisce Aloha line. Don't worry if you've never been to Hawaii, (I haven't either) this layout is just all about "FUN". You get to decide what kind (mine was "Summer Fun"). This layout is designed for the following photos:

1 - 4x5 (portrait)
1 - 4x4
1 4x6 (landscape)

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You are certain to fall in love with this layout that uses the beautiful Modern Romance collection by Daisy Ds. This page could be a tribute to a friend, a loved one, a family member, a spouse, or a great "Me" page. Bring a 5x7 portrait of your subject to complete this lovely layout.

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Keep in mind that black and white photos go with everything. We can make custom enlargements, as well as color-to-B&W photo conversions, and have them ready for you when you come to class.

This terrific class will be next Tuesday night (August 28th) from 6:00-7:00 pm. Call now to sign up, there are only a few spots left!

Technical Difficulties Sunday

So sorry about our "Technical Difficulties" on Sunday! Our computer wasn't working, properly, so Judy had to close early.

But, to make it up to you, we have extended our "8.25% Off" sale!

All day Tuesday, ALL transactions are 8.25% off - no exceptions!

Come Play With Us!

8.25% off Sale!

8.25% off!

Entire Store 8.25% off

Okay... Since Scrapbook supplies don't "officially" count as school supplies (except at Scrapbook University, of course!), we cannot call it "tax-free" (the Tax Comptroller of TX would frown upon this.). But, every year, our customers love our

*8.25% off Sale*!

Go Brave the Rain, and get some of your "Back to School" scrapbook supplies at Scrapbook U... Today and tomorrow only!

The Book

check out www.lookatbook.com


I found this book and the art and the story behind it way cool!
Check it out.

I LOVE ART!

And you, my scrapbooking friends, ARE Artists!

NYOBC SUNDAY and TUESDAY!

Don't forget NYOBC on Sunday and Tuesday.

We have a great meeting planned

and we can't wait to see all the Flowers.

Come TIP TOE THROUGH THE TULIPS with us!

Something FUN

I was "surfing" tonight and came across this funky site.... check it out.

www.sketchswap.com


just draw a picture, sketch, and then push the submit button and see what happens.

JUST FUN

Group Project

I am so excited about our next group project.

It is unlike anything else we have done and I know you are going to love it.

We will not start the project until Sept., give you time to get kids back in school and then it is YOU time!

Here is a hint to keep you guessing:

Journaling

Is Journaling Weighing you down!?!?

Let Judy help you out during her Journaling class on Tuesday night.

I promise you are not going to want to miss this class.

You will leave with Poetry templates, writing prompts, ideas, and so much more.

Journaling will no longer be the "dreaded" part of scrapbooking!

There are still some spots left so call Tuesday to not miss out.

Back to school @ Scrapbook U

BACK TO SCRAPBOOK UNIVERSITY

Why should your children be the only ones to get a Back to School bag?

Scrapbook University wants to

Welcome You Back to School with a
Very Special Fall Promotion

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday only Scrapbook University is

25% off.

YES, the WHOLE STORE!

(I know, call us crazy, it's from spending all summer with our children)
PLUS
If you spend $25, you may purchase this GREAT AMM

shoulder scrapbooking bag for ONLY $9.99

AND if you spend $50 this weekend (Aug. 10-12), the bag is yours FREE!

Make sure you stop by Scrapbook University, Aug. 10-12, to do some Back to School shopping for yourself
and get your own new "Backpack".(While supplies last, sale not valid with other sale offers)

ABC Winners

Regan: Youngest ABCer!


Wynell

Barbara

Sally

WOW! Thank you all so much for playing with me. We had 16 Completed ABC album and several ALMOST done.

THAT IS SUPER!

I hope you had as much fun as I did. Stay tuned for your next

BIG GROUP PROJECT.

As always we have some fun stuff planned for ya.

Snow Gal's

These were sooo much fun. Thanks to everyone who played with us. Here is just a taste of how talented SU customers are.

What a bum I have been

Wow, talk about being a summer bum. I am so sorry I have neglected my bloggers! I'd like to say that I am back and summer is over for me, BUT I just can't bring myself to say it.

Anyway, hope ya'll are working on your back to school homework. We have some pretty great classes, crops, and projects in store for back to school so stay tuned.

Kick-Off our Back-To-School Season

Bill came home with the kid's back to school list today. Can you believe it? Well if it HAS to happen we might as well capture some great scrapbooking moments. Take your kids shopping with you (I know, I know it is easier without them) and take pictures of them picking out their stuff, the shopping cart full and don't forget to save that receipt. All this will make a great scrapbook page.


Buying supplies for my kids always reminds me of my own school days and the experiences I want to remember and to pass on to my kids.

Here are some page and journal ideas to get you started:
What were your favorite and least favorite subjects? Why?
Did you have a favorite teacher? Did he or she inspire you?
Which "click" were you in? Are you still in touch with some friends?
Were you popular? Were you unpopular? How has this affected your feelings about yourself in your adulthood?
Were you involved in sport, band, or other extracurricular activities?
What would you change about your school days if you could? Why?


This assignment is much more than a fun walk down memory lane, it can reveal a lot about who you are today and may reveal some connections with your children and their interests that you have not yet discovered. Your child may gain a new understanding of how universal the experiences of school days can be.


This is your First Homework Assignment. It will be due by next Thursday. You may bring it into the store or email to us. Your work will be rewarded (wink, wink).


Have fun my BFF's

Jody

9 New Lines Arrived today!

These are just some of the great new lines we received today from Reminisce! Scrapbook University is one of their VIP stores, so we get to preview their lines first! That means that YOU get to see them before many other stores in the country receive them!