Garage Sale Sunday!

Between moving out of our old store, Bill kicking me out "his" garage and me cleaning out my crop room at home I have a TON of great scrapping deals for you. Ami, Judy, and others our joining in our Garage Sale this Sunday from 1-3. Be sure to stop by to get some great deals.

AND if you have some stuff you would like to part with and get some Scrapbook U $ bring it up on Sunday at 12:00pm marked with your initals and price.

3n1 Glue and other adhesives are here

Come and Get Em!

RAK Give-a-way!

In order to jump start the holiday season, we are going to do a RAK give-a-way. Do you know what RAK stands for? It's Random Act of Kindness. Consider it our gift to you. A gift. For what? Just for coming to our little home on the web and reading about the happenings about our home on Garrett.

Here's how it will work. Between now and Friday at midnight, leave a comment on any of the current posts here on this site. Any of them. Not the past entries. From here on up. Then Saturday morning, we will take all of the comments, print them out and draw for a winner. What will the winner receive? Who knows? It's a season for giving and this is a perfect place for us to start. Be sure to put your name somewhere in the comment though. We don't want to always wonder who anonymous was!

We will post the winner's name Saturday morning. Then she (or he, boys can play, too!) will just need to come by the store to pick up your treat! It's that simple. So, why not play? The only rule, just one entry per person. Well, and no entering your pet's or kid's names.

Sound fun? Let's play!

Holiday Hugs,

Jody & Ami

Jesse Tree Tuesday Night

It is time for our Jesse Tree Night

I can not wait to see all the beautiful ornaments

But more, I can not wait to share in this beautiful new tradition with you.

We will begin at 5:30

Please try and be on time so that we can all experience the 25 days days together.

We will be reading the scriptures, hanging ornaments, singing hymns, having treats, and of course enjoying each others company.

Again, I know this will be a very special night.

Thank you for preparing for Christmas with us!

Left Over Turkey SoupPerfect for a Cold Sunday Afternoon

1 leftover turkey carcass
3 medium onions, chopped
2 large carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
3/4 teaspoon pepper


DIRECTIONS
Place turkey carcass in a soup kettle or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove carcass; cool. Set aside 3 qt. broth. Remove turkey from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots and celery in butter until tender. Reduce heat; stir in flour until blended. Gradually add 1 qt. of reserved broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add cream, rice, salt, bouillon, pepper, remaining broth and reserved turkey. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.

Just 2 spaces left!

The Fall Fashion Scarf Class is this Sunday. There are just two spaces left! Come and learn how to transform a simple white silk scarf into this beautiful, wearable work of art. Call to save your spot.

December Fun at Scrapbook U!

Dear Customers,
December is one of the busiest months of the year at Scrapbook University. There is so much going on,and lots of opportunities to create special gifts for your loved ones.

Our Garage Sale is Sunday, 12/2 from 1-3. Ami & Jody have cleaned out their scrapbook supplies, and are ready to sell! If you have scrapbook supplies that you no longer use or need, call us to save a space. Sell your old supplies, and get Scrapbook U credit for new stuff! This is a great opportunity to pick up some Christmas presents at a great price!

Don't forget to take some time for yourself, and come to our Open House on Thursday, Dec. 6. This! is an event you will not want to miss... Our Annual Open House gives our customers a chance to enjoy some FREE make-n-takes, special treats, and fill out your Holiday Wish List.
We're doing something fun and different this year, and giving men a chance to come at their own special times. We'll have pizza and sodas available for them to snack on while they are shopping from your wish list! Be sure to cut out the coupon in the class descriptions list, and put it someplace they will find it.

Don't miss our Annual Cookie Swap on Sunday, 12/16. This popular event is always a fun chance to get together with your scrapping friends and enjoy some delicious treats.

The new semester of or Not Your Ordinary Book Club started in November--It was so nice to see some new faces, and lots of returning members. It is not too late to join us! Call to sign up, and pick up your book and kit, so you can be right on schedule when we meet again in December.

Save the dates: We will be having Potpourri Retreats on the following upcoming weekends: January 18-20, February 22-23, and March 14-15. These are great opportunities for you to attend a retreat, without having to put a group to! gether. Come alone and make new friends, or get one or two to come with you. Ask for a weekend get-away at your favorite LOCAL scrapbook retreat! Why drive 1, 2, or more hours each way to go to a retreat? That's quality Scrapping Time!
Retreats cost $160 per person for the entire weekend, including all meals and snacks!

We also have a Mother-Daughter Retreat planned January 5-6. This one-night retreat gives you a chance to spend quality time with your loved ones. This is for all ages, but kids must be at least 10 years old. (Don't forget, this could also be Aunt-Niece, Grandma-Granddaughter, etc). Cost for this Retreat is $80 per person. ($75 per person if you pay for it on Friday!)
Make sure you come in and see us on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. We will have yummy treats for you to enjoy while you are shopping, and sales all day...

~Gift Certificate Sale: 25% off all gift certificates! That means, if you buy a $25 gift certificate, it will only cost you $20! A $100 gift certificate will only cost $75.
~Retreat Sale: Normally, the Potpourri Retreat costs $160. If you purchase it on Friday, it will be $145.
~Scrapbook U Giveaway: For every $10 you spend at Scrapbook University on Friday, your name will be placed in a drawing for FIVE $20 Gift Certificates at ! Scrapbook U!
~AND MORE!

Wish Lists will be available on Friday, if you'd like to get them filled out early!

Don't forget the Jesse Tree ornament exchange is THIS Tuesday, 11/27 at 5:30. We cannot wait to see all the beautiful ornaments you have created!

See you soon at the NEW Scrapbook U!
~Ami & Jody

Day After Thanksgiving Sale

Make sure you come in and see us on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. We will have yummy treats for you to enjoy while you are shopping, and sales all day...
~Gift Certificate Sale: 25% off all gift certificates! That means, if you buy a $25 gift certificate, it will only cost you $20! A $100 gift certificate will only cost $75.
~Retreat Sale: Normally, the Potpourri Retreat costs $160. If you purchase it on Friday, it will be $145.
~Scrapbook U Giveaway: For every $10 you spend at Scrapbook University on Friday, your name will be placed in a drawing for FIVE $20 Gift Certificates at ! Scrapbook U!
~AND MORE!

Back by popular demand (well, a couple of people asked me for it anyway), we will be doing the hourly sale:

The product sale you get will depend on the time you get to SU...

If you get there from 10-11 a.m.~ Your transaction will be 25% off!

...........................11-12 p.m.~ Your transaction will be 20% off!

...........................12-3 p.m.~ Your transaction will be 15% off!

Don't forget to mention the blog sale to get your discount! Sale only applies to in-store items, classes and retreats not included. See you Friday!

Wish Lists will be available on Friday, if you'd like to get them filled out early!

Happy Thanksgiving

As we ponder everything that we have to be
thankful for this year, we cannot help but think
about YOU, our Scrapbook U family. Thank you
all for being such a special part of our lives.

We hope you all had a great day with family,
good food, and lots of rest.

The Winners are....

Daisy D's and Jenny Bowlin

Be sure to check Scrapbook U for these great new lines!

NYOBC NEW SEMESTER

Don't forget this Sunday and Tuesday starts a new semester of Book Club.

I know there are people out there who have been feeling SOOOO left out of all the fun we have been having, or those who thought they could live without bookclub and now realize they can't!

So I will see everyone either Sunday at 1:30 or Tuesday at 5:30.

I have some fun things planned for us this semester (even a NYOBC ONLY WEEKEND). There are many benefits to being in our CLUB but the best are the GREAT SCAPPERS.

I LOVE YOU GUYS!
Come and play with us.

PS- If you are not going to be able to make it Sunday or Tuesday because of the Holidays but still want to join PLEASE let me know ASAP so that I can order enough stuff!

Jesse Tree- I have 4 books

How is everyone doing? All 25 days are now filled and I have seen of the completed ornaments and they are WONDERFUL. Don't forget they are due on the 27th. Plan on coming to SU to share your ornaments, read scriptures, and enjoy in some fellowship!

Be sure to bring your ornaments in some kind of box so that you can easily carry all your new ornaments home. You will also need to have a copy of the scripture that your ornament goes with to read as you place your ornament on the tree. If you do not have the Jesse Tree you can use any Bible or I can copy the page from my book for you. Some people are writing the scripture on the back of their ornament. This will not work for all. For those that are mailing, I will get them in the mail on the 28th so that you can get them back in time for Advent.

I got my first order of books in from Amazon today. They are really very sweet. I have now totally lost track of who "told" me (not in writing) that they wanted a book. They will be at the store tomorrow for $13.99. It will be first come first serve. If you still want one and do not get one of these 4 let me know RIGHT AWAY.

I am really looking forward to ths evening. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to bring a dessert to share.

Carol's Class

Oh my gosh! Carol's Class was GREAT tonight! I (Ami) am so glad I got a chance to take it. I was going to post to tell you that there were kits left over, but they sold out tonight! I will have my book on display at the store, so you can come by to look at it... I cannot wait to start our new Thanksgiving tradition this year! And, I know of at least 9 others that will be starting theirs too!





If you want to make your own book, come by the store, and we can give you some ideas on how to put one together. We still have these beautiful papers in the store. They are fun and easy to make!

New Bookclub Semester Starting in NOVEMBER!

Do you love reading the latest Scrapbooking idea books and find yourself longing to try out the ideas?

Are you looking for new and exciting ways to use techniques in your layouts?

Do you need encouragement to try them out for yourself?

Time to Join Bookclub!

Members participate in monthly meetings, share ideas on the month's featured book, have access to an Internet board and share layouts with others. At each meetings, you get a new idea book and a layout kit. You also get a monthly challenge from the group leader that will stretch your imagination and increase your skill level.

The Layout Kit: Contains everything you need to copy one page or project from the book. You can just assemble and add your pictures.

The Creative Kit: available at an additional charge, includes assorted products and embellishments that are featured in the book. These items can be used to create a page to share at the next book club meeting.

We hold two meetings each month giving you the option of attending on Sunday afternoon's or Tuesday evenings.

The first meetings of the Winter series will be held on Sunday, November 18th at 1:30 and Tuesday the 20th at 5:30.

Bookclub is a 6 month semester and is $60 for the whole semester. That includes: Layout Kit every month, Discount on NYOBC book, creative class including make-n-takes, games, and treats, online support, study guide for each book, BEING A PART of a fabulous group of Scrapbook U women.

Call TODAY to reserve your spot for our winter/spring semester.

Don't Forget We Are Open Monday and Thursday!

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!

The ONLY day you have to live without Scrapbook U is Wednesday.

But you know absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Crop This Friday

If you have not cropped in our new crop room yet YOU are missing out. It is so bright and cool and fun AND we now cook for YOU! Come on down to Scrapbook U this Friday to see what all the buzz is about and get some croppin and talkin done.

Please RSVP by Thursday!

The New Scrapbook University!

Carol's Gratitude Book Class

There are still some spaces left for Carol's Gratitude Journal class this Tuesday, 11/13. Start a new tradition this Thanksgiving, and have each person at your table write down what they are thankful for. (Plus, impress them with your creativity!) Call 223-2111 to save your spot.

Added to Holiday Workshop

I just keep coming up with great ideas for our Holiday Workshop next weekend. I found these really great frames today and have a neat idea for them. So add that to all the fun (see previous post) we are going to have next weekend. Still ALL for $75

You are going to be mad if you miss this one!

3 spots left!

Love Elsie

Love Elsie!

25% off

this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Only.

We are starting to make room for YOUR new lines, so take advantage of 25% off all Love Elsie this weekend!

Voting on Your Scrapbook Store

If you have not yet heard our concept of YOUR Scrapbook store here is what Scrapbook U is doing to make Scrapbook U YOUR store.

We will be turning our store inventory over very quickly and letting YOU decide what new lines we will carry. We want Scrapbook University to truly be YOUR Creative Home!

What this means is if you see it at Scrapbook U you need to get it quick because it won't be around long. And it will be replaced with your requests.

From now until Nov. 15th you will be voting on the Christmas lines we will carry and the next FUN products you will get to play with.

Here is a glimpse of each line:


CHRISTMAS Choices:

Daisy D's Paisley and Sugarplums


Love Elsie Noel

Basic Grey Figgy Pudding


Fancy Pants Holly Jolly

FUN CHOICES!

Cosmo Cricket Little boy and girl

Jenny Bowlin

We R Memory Keepers White Out

Sassafrass Lass Owl Pals

Jesse Tree Book

Ok-
We only have one spot left and I am sure someone will claim it (The Birth of Jesus)

So, hopefuly everyone has their ornaments and has an idea of what they are going to do. If you don't call me and we can come up with something. Or don't forget, you always purchase the ornaments. NO STRESS here!

I will be placing an order for the books by Dean Lambert by Friday so that we can get them in time. Please post a comment to this post if you want one. I will not be ordering too many extra. You can always order your own from Amazon or somewhere online. If you are having trouble let me know.

This is going to just be so special, thanks for playing with me.

Holiday Gift Workshop

Join us on Saturday Nov.17 from

10am to Midnight

for a full Day of

Gift Making

Scrapping

and Eating.

Just like the Sweet Retreat in the past you will receive a full list of photos needed in order to COMPLETE all projects.

We will be making :

* a COMPLETE 8x8 Holiday Album in a beautiful red linen album

* a beautiful pin to be worn that is also a mini album

* a 12x12 canvas to give as a gift or keep for yourself

* a holiday mini book

Plus BEAUTIFUL ornaments, gift bags and tags, 12x12 layouts

and other fun projects

You will recieve more product than you will know what to do with on top of lunch and dinner, FUN Fellowship and 12 hours of

Scrapping time all for $75.

There are ONLY 5 spots availiable for this Workshop. We want it to be small for lots of room and plenty of one on one time.

Call and Sign up TODAY for this great chance to get some holiday crafting done.

Only 1 spots left for Jesse Tree

We have: Day 25
The Birth of Jesus (John 3:16)
This is the only spot left!!!
How exciting.
I have already started to see some of the work being done and you are going to be sooooo glad you signed up for this project. Really great stuff.

November Class Descriptions

November Classes And Events

Paper Bag Class Tues, 11/6

Taught by: Ami Cost: $15

Many of you have been asking for a Paper Bag Class. Your wish is our command! We will learn how to make several different types of mini books out of brown paper bags, then we will choose one to embellish in class. Bring: Class Kit
Gratitude Journal Tues, 11/13

Taught by: Carol Cost: $15

Start a new Thanksgiving tradition at your house. Carol will help you put together a beautiful keepsake book,with space for pictures of each person that will be joining you for Thanksgiving this year. Just before dinner, have each guest take a minute to reflect on what they are thankful for, and write it down. Even young children can do this with help. Bring: Class Kit
Holiday Gift Workshop Saturday, 11/17

Taught by: Jody & Ami Cost: $75

For those of you that remember the "Sweet Retreat", here is Scrapbook U's holiday version... We will complete 4 projects that will make great gifts. The cost for the workshop also includes lunch and dinner. There will even be a little time for you to finish those projects that you've been needing to complete before Christmas. Bring: Class Kit
NYOBC (Not Your Ordinary Book Club) 11/18 or 11/20

Join Jody each month for Scrapbook U's most popular club. If you've been looking for a way to get "out of the box", then this is the class for you. Every month, we will learn a different technique or type of project. Take the book home with you, work through it, and do your "homework". Bring it back the following month to show off what you've learned! Cost is $60 for 6 months, plus the cost of the book.
Fall Fashion Scarf Sun, 11/25

Taught by: Wanda Cost: $20

Wanda has created an amazing scarf, using techniques inspired by scrapbook designer, Tim Holtz. After you take this class, you will have a beautiful scarf that everyone will ask about. You can proudly tell them, "I made it at Scrapbook University!" Come see it in person at the store, or visit our website, http://www.scrapbookuonline.com/, and click on the Photo Gallery link. You'll see Wanda wearing it in the picture with her and Shannon.
4 Fabulous Layouts -4- Fall Tues, 11/27

Taught b: Becky Cost: $15

Becky's been at it again, creating adorable layouts that you won't want your scrapbooks to be without. Come join the fun, and get some scrapping done too! Bring: Class kit
Events
Midnight Madness - Friday nights - Check calendar

Join us from 6-midnight on Friday nights when there is no retreat planned, and we will get together for some cropping and fun! No need to cook before you come, your $10 fee includes dinner. If you won't be eating with us, the cost for the crop is $5. Please let us know by noon on the day of the crop if you will be eating with us, so we can make sure to have enough food.
Potpourri Retreat Fri, 11/9 thru Sun, 11/11

If you've been wanting to go on a retreat, but don't know 7 other people to come with you, come to our potpourri Retreat! You'll get to meet other scrapbookers, enjoy some wonderful food, and get lots of scrapping done. Your chance to get away, without leaving San Angelo!Cost: $160, including dinner Friday, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Saturday, Midnight snacks on Friday & Saturday, and brunch on Sunday.
Mom & Me Crop Sun, 11/11

Here is a great chance to spend some quality time with your little scrapper (ages 6 and up). This is a great time to scrapbook special memories together, and create new ones. We'll supply cookies and juice. Cost: $10/couple
Jesse Tree Ornament Exchange Tues, 11/27

For all of you who have been working on your Jesse Tree ornaments, the wait (and the work) is over today! Come share the story of Christmas, and exchange the ornaments that tell the story. We can't wait to see what you all have done!

Jesse Tree

What is a Jesse Tree? It is a small, leafless tree decorated with symbols portraying Jesus’ spiritual heritage. It is a kind of family tree which was suggested by Isaiah’s prophecy: "there shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse and a branch shall grow out of his roots."
Jesse was the father of King David. King David is one of Jesus’ ancestors. The prophet Samuel to establish a royal family anointed David King. A thousand years later Jesus was born in this royal line of David in Bethlehem, the ancient of City of David.The Jesse Tree is composed of ornaments which remind us of the promise of salvation made by God at the fall of Adam and Eve and the ancestors of Jesus from Adam to Our Lady and events in salvation history. They also remind us of the Jewish symbols and types of Christ and the Church.
The Jesse Tree represents the 4000 years of salvation history when God prepared His people, the Jews, for the coming of the Savior. This is the theme of the 4 weeks of Advent.

Well I went to the Christian Bookstore and Hastings today and was unable to find our Jesse Tree by Dean Lambert SO I called my girlfriend and got more information for ya'll to make your ornaments PLUS the scriptures that go with each day. So hopefully this will help you.

1) The Light in Creation (Gina)
Globe or earth
Genesis 1:1

2) The First Sin (Judy)
Apple and Snake
Isaiah 53:6

3) Inside the Ark (Tammy V.)
Ark or Rainbow
Romans 6:23

4) The Call to Abram (Randi Havlak)
Camel and Tent
Genesis 12:3


5) Isaac and the Lamb (Tammy V.)
Lamb
John 1:29

6) Jacob's Ladder (Elaine V.)
Ladder
Genesis 28:15

7) Joseph's Coat of Many Colors (Brenda W.)
Coat
Romans 8:28

8) Moses and the Ten Commandments (Ami)
Tablet with Numbers
Psalms 19:11


9) Canaan, the Promised Land of Blessings (Jordan)
Cluster of Grapes
Psalms 103:2

10) Ruth and Boaz (Sandy Simpson)
Wheat
Ruth 1:16

11) Kind David (Debbie Martin)
Sling Shot
Psalms 23:1

12) Josiah Finds the Law (Susan Gipson)
Scroll or Bible
Psalms 119:105

13) Prophecy of Shoot from the Stump of Jesse (Keri B.)
Stump with shoot or Leaf
John 1:14

14) Prophecy of Lion and Lamb Resting Together (Sherry Halfman)
Lion / Lamb
Isaiah 11:10

15) Prophecy of Prince of Peace (Jody)
Dove/ Crown
John 14:27

16) Prophecy of a Gentle Shepherd (Gloria Rose)
Lamb and Staff
John 10:27


17) Prophecy of Suffering Servant (Cindy Brown)
Cross
John 10:15

18) Prophecy of the New Covenant (Debbie Martin)
Heart with Writing
Jeremiah 4:13

19) Prophecy of Bethlehem (Jody Waters)
Bethlehem Town with Star
Philippians 4:13

20) The Exile (Renea McGee)
Fiery Furnace
Jeremiah 1:18

21) The Return to the Land (Reagan McGee)
Brick Wall
Revelations 22:20
(Represents the wall surrounding Jerusalem)

22) The Star (Selena)
Star
Matthew 2:10

23) The Light of the World (Wynell)
Candle
John 8:12

24) Angels Proclaiming the Coming of Christ (Susan Gipson)
Angels
Luke 2:14

25) The Birth of Jesus (Open ?)
Baby Manger/ Nativity
John 3:16

REMEMBER this is only a suggestion.

Read your scripture and make, buy, craft, copy, or draw whatever you think!

NO RIGHT OR WRONG.

This is about the spirit of Christmas and sharing the story with each other.

Thanks to everyone who is playing.

THERE ARE SOME OPEN DAYS IF YOU WANT TO JOIN IN!

Here is a picture of the ornaments my girlfriend Keri received when she did this with friends in AZ.

As you can see there is all different mediums.

I will be ordering my book from Amazon. I will order a couple extra to have on hand if you want to buy them at SU. Or you can go online and order it. Let me know if you want me to get you a copy.

I am so excited about this project!

Corrected Nov. Calendar

Sorry about the incorrect Thanksgiving date on the last calendar post... Here is the corrected calendar. The descriptions and newsletter will be sent to you in an email sometime today.

Thanks for your patience!

Ami