Cord Scrapbook Studio

June Classes & Events

In case you haven't already noticed, June calendars have been posted online and print versions are making their way to stores shortly! Here's just a few of the highlights...

(Click on the calendar image for a link to print the full pdf...)

Ruthie's ever-popular Recipe Swap & Layout Club continues in June with BBQ recipes, using Authentique's Carefree collection! Just bring yourself, your supplies, and several copies of your favorite BBQ recipe to share. When all is said and done, you'll leave class with a completed two-page, 8" x 8" layout and a variety of new BBQ recipes to try out when you get home!

In Diana's Copic Cards class, you'll create six 3" x 3" summer cards using simple two and three step Copic coloring techniques! These all-occasion sentiments are perfect to have around for those last minute card-giving moments!

Our Indianapolis (Nora) store has a few card classes in store for you as well!

In Martha's Copic Cards class, you'll be celebrating Summer with a bunch of totally fun stamps & super unique stamps and your Copic Sketch pens! You'll make five cards suitable for a variety of occasions and get in a ton of practice with your Copic coloring technique! All of the markers you'll need are listed in the class description--just click on the photo at right.

Thursday's Cards with Vicki features another set of Summertime favorites using the Makin' Waves collection from Imaginisce and the infamous Marci & Luka from La-La-Land!

I just love all the bright colors and how those Copic markers can really make those stamps POP right off the background!

Both stores will be offering Basic Grey's Page of the Month class--in June, the featured collection is PB & J! You can read more about this series of classes (as well as see past projects) by clicking on the POTM layout above!

And finally, we've got a special treat coming up at the end of June at the Nora store. Scrapbook Studio & Simple Stories Design Team Member Emily Lanham will be offering not one, but TWO project classes using two of the latest-and-greatest collections from Simple Stories--Summer Fresh and Fabulous/Awesome!

Looking for a bright & cheery mini album?! Well, she's got it. And depending on the photos you have waiting to be scrapped at home, you can either fashion one for girls using the Simple Stories Fabulous collection, or one for the boys using the Awesome collection!  

You'll try out new products and test drive some new items never before featured at Cord--and we'll be anxiously awaiting your feedback! Now's your chance!

And the Simple Stories Summer Fresh collection never looked more darling than this adorable multi-dimensional banner! Lots of different tips & tricks are in store--you don't want to miss it!

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Phew! That's a lot of fun stuff! What a great way to kick off the summer season, don'tcha think?!

Class registration is OPEN now for ALL of the June classes you see here as well as those you'll find on each store's calendar. When you open the calendar in your browser, just click on the class date to see an image of the project you'll be making with a complete description and a list of all of the supplies you'll need to bring with you!

Already our instructors are hard at work preparing their classes for July. And I can hint hint that we've got another Design Team member (or two) popping up on the roster at the Graceland store! It's going to be a GREAT Summer!

See you in class!

Countdown to the Memories Expo!

We've got two giant skids of product bins & boxes we're driving up to the Memories Expo for setup this afternoon! Wanna know what's in 'em? I'm sure you do! But first, for those of you who may be new to the Expo, let me begin by giving you a general idea of what to expect...

Imagine a great big, giant room. And in this room are a bunch of booths lined up with aisles in between. Each booth houses a different vendor--like local yocals Cord Scrapbook Studio, Red Letter Journals, and Jillibean Soup (among others)! And each vendor has packed a TON of goodies within their booth's walls--fabulous offers, inspirational ideas, product demos and more!

So you come in and register. And then you have up to SEVEN whole hours to shop, crop and mingle among the aisles. Stock up on page kits and tools, patterned papers and embellishments, participate in a few make-n-takes and just... chill. There are even "crop stop" locations on the show floor where you can stop to take a breather and try out some of your purchases!

Get the gist?

Now... here's just a sneak peek/preview on what you'll find at booth #217!

A Bit of the Basics
Fabulous prices on the items you use most--like high-quality, 12x12 leather and linen albums from We R Memory Keepers! You could save up to 50% on the albums themselves and over 40% on refills!

Adhesives--we all use them. And one of our favorites--and yours--is the Glue Glider brand with their easy-to-use cartridges and simple application! Stock up and save anywhere from 50% to 60% on assorted refill cartridges--with no limits!!

Tools of the Trade
Raise your hand if you crave new tools! Innovations that make your life as a papercrafter that much easier! Well, you're in luck... because we've got some we can't wait to share! Like the new Lucky 8 punches from We R Memory Keepers, as well as their Sew Easy and Sew Ribbon products! And the best part of it is, we'll be offering them at our lowest prices EVER.

Got Cricut? Whelp... we've got cartridges. $35 for one or TWO for $50! Beef up your Cricut library with some of the classics!

Perty Papers
You'll find a variety of patterned papers and coordinating cardstock from Jillibean Soup, Bella Blvd, Echo Park, Simple Stories, Scrappin' Sports, and WRMK in themes ranging from birthdays to Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day and sports! All of them-- Five sheets for $3. Plus, all of the coordinating stickers and embellishments will be available 30% off while supplies last!

$.15/sheet is a good price for cardstock--especially a brand that comes highly recommended for use with your favorite digital die-cutting machines! 100 sheets of American Crafts cardstock in a beautiful, rainbow assortment will be available for just $15/ea. Stock up, ladies & gents--that's a steal!

Make-n-Takes & More!
A few of our very talented Design Team members will be hanging out with us at our Make-n-take tables!! WOOHOO!! Now's your chance to meet them in person and share your scrapbooking passions as we rotate through a variety of different projects all weekend long! Projects will vary in price from $1-$2.

And trust me... these are just a few of the highlights. You'll just have to stop by for the rest! (I can't give away ALL my secrets, can I?)

The 2012 Memories Scrapbooking Expo kicks off TOMORROW (Friday) at 10am and we'll be there with bells on! (Well, not really... but you know what I mean...)  Call up a friend, bring a tote you're comfortable carrying around, your basic cropping tools if you're hoping to steal a moment to scrap and I believe most booths accept major credit cards and/or cash (in case you're wondering).

That's pretty much it in a nutshell... phew!
Off to get things set up and ready! Will I see you tomorrow?!

Memories Scrapbooking Expo 2012

The Memories Expo is fast-approaching and we're starting to get a little anxious excited! We've got a lot planned for our booth this year, including some incredible savings on We R Memory Keepers 3-Ring Linen & Leather Albums, page protectors and photo sleeves, Sew Easy cartridges and floss, Sew Ribbon punches and ribbon cards, and more!

Plus, we'll be offering make-n-takes throughout the duration of the show--10am to 5pm both Friday and Saturday--some of which I hope to give you a little sneak peek of here on the blog the week prior to the show!

If you haven't already pre-registered to attend, you can do so by clicking on the image above which takes you to the official website for the Memories Expo. You can also pick up a coupon at either Scrapbook Studio location to save $2 off the $10 admission!

Mark your calendars, everyone! We hope to see you there!

Feelin' Lucky? We are!

Who's ready for another 12-hour crop? Anyone?! Anyone?!

Well... you're in LUCK. Because as LUCK would have it, we've got another one scheduled for Saturday, March 17th from 10am to 10pm.

That's right... 12 long hours of uninterrupted crop time at your local Cord Scrapbook Studio. Each cropper will have 4ft of crop space, a comfy reclinable chair, a complimentary snack pack and bottled water, and a special gift from us. But the real pot o' gold? Oh yes... that would be the exclusive after-hours cropper discounts. Holla!

So... remember how I told you yesterday that you'd want to prepare to mark your calendar? Well, you'll not only want to check your calendar and make plans with your scrappin' buddies, but you'll want to call your local store as soon as you get those plans confirmed. Our 12-hour crops do fill up quickly!

I'm pretty sure I've said this before, but I really don't mind saying it again. We feel pretty darn LUCKY to have what we feel is the best bunch of croppers--ever. You're our pot o' gold at the end of a scrappin' rainbow... and we can't wait to spend another morning+afternoon+evening sharing this fabulous hobby with you!

See you in March!

Announcing January's 12-Hour Crop!

Given the warmer-than-usual December temperatures and the lack of holiday snowfall thus far, I'm going to need you to imagine--just for a second--that there's a foot of snow outside your window right now.

Pretty, white, sparkly piles of snow as far as the eye can see. And since we're imagining, we might as well pretend there's no muddy slush or ice dirtying our pretty picture here and that we don't have to go out and drive in it for any reason whatsoever. There... much better.

Now you're probably wondering why I'm asking you to picture snow when you're probably rejoicing that in 14 days of December and on into this week's forecast, there has been and probably won't be any snow AT ALL.

I'm not crazy... Really. Reason #1 is... I'm a snow belter, through-and-through. Born and raised up near Lake Erie, it's what I know and it just doesn't feel like December--let alone Christmas--without it!

But more importantly, Reason #2 is that it's time to announce the first 12-Hour Crop of 2012 and I wanted to "set the mood"!

See... "Beat the Winter Blues" sounded so much more fun & festive than "Beat the Winter Rain" so we went with it. But what is a "Beat the Winter Blues" crop without any winter blues (a.k.a. some serious snowfall)? Hence our little imagining game...

Rain or snow, the point is... we're having a 12-Hour crop the fourth Saturday in January (the 28th) at our Graceland & Nora stores and we'd LOVE to have you join us! Registration is open now and your $18 crop fee includes 4ft of crop space with a comfy reclinable chair, a "snack pack" and bottled water, exclusive offers for after-hours shopping and a little gift from us.

Who knows. At the rate this season's going, we could be hosting the crop wearing shorts and flip-flops (carrying an umbrella), but at least we'll have a blast regardless of the weather!

Black Friday Sales!

Before you head into a tryptophan-induced coma (Helloooo, Mr. Turkey!), take a gander at our Black Friday promotions--valid at all Cord Scrapbook Studio Locations this Friday and Saturday ONLY!
You can read a little more about each promotion, here.

Stores will be open from 9am to 8pm on Friday and 9am to 7pm on Saturday!
And to all of you headed out for the year's biggest shopping weekend, we wish you all SAFE travels and plenty of savings! (Ooh la la!)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Trade In & Trade Up!

So last Friday, I briefly introduced our Trade In & Trade Up sale taking place at our Graceland and Nora stores during the Holiday Open House this month. And today, I wanted to share a few more of the details and answer some of the questions we've gotten about the program.

Here's the gist of the Trade In & Trade Up Sale:
There are two brand new, FABULOUS machines on the market that feature a sleek, new design and lots of added bells & whistles. And we're offering you a little cash back on an old machine and some of your oldie-but-goodie cartridges and/or dies towards the machine upgrade of your choice. We want you to have access to the very best of the best without a lot of the guilt!

What machines are eligible for the trade-in?
We will accept any die-cut machine--manual or digital--regardless of where the machine was originally purchased. Cash back values for digital machines range mostly from $20 to $75 depending on machine brand, model & condition. Manual machines range from $5 to $20--again, depending on brand, model & condition. Machine trade-ins are limited to one machine per person, per upgrade.

I have a machine I'd like to trade in but I think I'm missing some pieces and I definitely do not have the original box. Can I still trade in?
Yup. The value of the trade, however, will be adjusted according to the condition of your machine and whether or not all of its pieces and parts are included or missing. Having the original box and/or packaging will not affect trade value unless your machine (or die or cartridge) is brand new, unused/unopened.

How does the cartridge (and/or dies) trade work?
Basically, you will receive a flat dollar amount for your die/set of dies and or cartridges you wish to trade in. The cash back offers range dramatically between brands/styles--for a specific quote, please email scrapbooking@cordcamera.com. Basically, you can earn up to $50 back (per customer, per upgrade) towards the Silhouette Cameo or Cricut Expression 2 by trading in cartridges and/or dies you no longer use!

Can I trade in old cartridges (or dies) towards the purchase of new cartridges (or dies)?
At this time, the cash back for your trade offer is only applicable towards the purchase of either the Silhouette Cameo or the Cricut Expression 2.

What will happen with all of the machines (cartridges or dies) that are traded in? Will those be available for sale?
The answer to your question will be based on the overall response from this event. That being said, if items do become available for sale, you can rest assured that we will announce it here on the blog and/or via our weekly email newsletter! In the meantime, if you have a specific interest in a used machine (for schools, churches, home use, etc.) please email us at scrapbooking@cordcamera.com.  

I am unable to attend the Holiday Open House but am interested in upgrading my machine. Can I still participate in the trade-in sale?
If you're interested in trading in and trading up but cannot attend either Open House, please email scrapbooking@cordcamera.com.

Will you be offering this sale/promotion again?
The overall response received for this sale will determine whether or not we will host the same promotion again. Stay tuned to the blog and/or Facebook where we'll be sure to announce any major sales events/promotions we have to offer!

If you have additional questions concerning the Trade In & Trade Up Sale, please either leave a comment on this post or email us! Otherwise, we'll see you at the Open House!

What's Cookin' with Jillibean Soup?!

I have offically decided to unofficially declare today to be Jillibean Soup Day. Why, you might wonder?! Oh...let me tell you--I am so glad you asked.

For starters, there's just FOUR DAYS left to register for the "Cooking up Christmas" Card Class with Jill, the "Big Bean" of Jillibean Soup fame!

Jill will be making her way to the Graceland store NEXT MONDAY, November 7th at 5:30pm. We'll be making the six holiday cards you see here, designed using the finest ingredients from the Christmas Eve Chowder collection, for just $25! Plus, students will have exclusive access to some Jillibean Soup specials--perfect for stocking up your scrapbook "pantry"!

Secondly... Jillibean Soup's got a new release hitting the market this week and you'll find it in stores & online NOW! It's the brand-spankin' new Kraft release entitled "Hearty Barley" and it's just about the cutest lil' midrelease mini collection you ever did see!

    
Now, bear with me... I know today's merely the first day of November and Valentine's Day is probably the furthest thing from your mind right now. But I just have to say that this is one little collection that's sure to warm your heart regardless of the season--especially if you've come to know and love these kraft collections from Jillibean Soup as much as I do! I mean... wouldn't those little 3x4 cards make the cutest set of Valentines? 

With all this excitement, I'm sure you can see how fitting it was to officially declare today the unofficial Jillibean Soup Day. Maybe it will catch on... who knows! But I plan to celebrate regardless, with a little Apple Cheddar Soup, some Christmas Eve Chowder, a little Sweet-n-Sour, Hearty Barley and all my favorite sprouts currently scattered about on my craft table. It's calendar-crafting time--Christmas is but 53 days away!

How will you be celebrating Jillibean Soup Day?!
Stop by their Facebook page and let 'em know!

Happy Tuesday!

Holiday Open House 2011

Wouldn't you love to just kick back, relax and soak up a little holiday inspiration? And while you're at it, wouldn't it be nice to preview a few new products and assemble a bunch of make-n-takes that just might help you channel the Christmas spirit?

Hmmm... What if I told you there would be cookies? MmMm...and chocolate!

Do I have your attention yet?! Now, I admit it... I'm not above bribing you with cookies. But seriously... this is one event you won't want to miss!

Ohmigosh... we have so much planned I feel like I'm going to explode--you know, in a good way! Let's see... We'll have the new Silhouette Cameo struttin' its stuff for a real "gem" of a gift bag make-n-take   You'll also see few card ideas that just might knock your papercrafting socks off with new Sizzix & Hero Arts Stamp & Cut sets, Sew Easy stitching tools, Copic Markers and stamps from La-La Land crafts! And to top it all off, our Scrapbook Studio gurus are hard at work prepping a few extra inspirational ideas you can use to kick off the holiday season!

Basically, we'll be trying out different tools and techniques all afternoon, jamming to a few favorite Christmas tunes and oh! And the cookies! Don't forget about the cookies!

To check out ALL of the details and to keep tabs on the updates we'll be posting between now and the Open House, you can visit our Holiday Open House page.... here.

I hope you'll come out and join us--we're going to have a blast!

What's New Wednesday: The Silhouette Cameo

Ladies and Gentlemen...

Today it is our pleasure to introduce to you the newest member in the world of digital cutting machines, designed to revolutionize the way you craft. The "new kid" made its debut appearance in our warehouse yesterday morning and will be making its way to stores this Thursday and Friday! 

So without further adieu...
Cord Scrapbook Studio proudly presents the...

The Silhouette Cameo is a digital cutting machine that connects to your computer, allowing you the freedom to cut all your fonts, download thousands of designs from the Silhouette Online Store, or design shapes of your own with the included software. It's both Mac and PC compatible and with this tool by your side, your creative options are literally endless! 

 

This is just a brief glimpse of all that you can do using this machine--there is just so much available it's hard to cover it all in detail with just one post! So... tell you what. Let's get together! 

See, the thing is... we want you to "meet" the new kid in person--to see all the bells and whistles for yourself. So we'll be doing some product demos and a few make-n-takes at our Holiday Open House this November at the Graceland and Nora locations and you are so very welcome to join in the fun! There's no registration required to attend the event and we'll have lots of other fabulous tools we'll be showcasing throughout the day that you won't want to miss!

Over the next few weeks we'll cover a little more of the Cameo machine in depth, including what materials it can cut, some of the product specs and more technical info you may be interested in (like how it compares to some of the other machines on the market), as well as showcase some Silhouette projects along the way! It's going to be fun so we hope you'll stay tuned!

Welcome to the family, CAMEO.
We're happy to have you!