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Delaware Week (Day Five)

I hope you enjoyed our little "virtual tour" to the Delaware store. Sometimes it's nice to be able to learn a little more about different stores you've not yet been and about the associates who work there!

I really do encourage you to take a trip to Troy Rd sometime, stop by and say hello to Wendy and Matt, Stephanie, Billie, Rochelle and the whole gang! Each of our Cord Camera Scrapbook Studio locations has its own unique personality and Delaware is no exception! Open Monday-Saturday, they're there to help you make the most of your memories... (and to have fun in the process!)

So we've now "toured" the Delaware, OH and Nora, IN stores in our "Store of the Month" feature on the blog... where should we "go" next?!

Delaware Week (Day Four)

There are a couple of other faces I'd like to introduce you to...

First, there's Stephanie. Many of you may know Stephanie already as she has been with Cord Camera since 1999! She's pretty much been with us since the beginning of the Delaware store and has been an asset to the company throughout her ten years working part-time and teaching classes. She's a wonderful resource for all your card-making, scrapbooking, and paper-crafting needs!

Stephanie is the proud mother of three beautiful children--Kirstin (22), Savanna (14) and Connor (7). She also has a dog, Niko and two cats Louie and Junior! Stephanie and her husband Duane live in Delaware where she works full time at the Delaware County Regional Planning Commission. She says working at Cord is her "fun job"! :-)

On the first Wednesday of every month, Stephanie teaches "Card Club" from 6:00-7:30pm. We have so many talented card-makers who teach classes at Cord and Stephanie is among my favorites! Each month there's something new and fresh to make--my favorite class she has taught over the years is her "Mini Cards" class. If those ever pop around again--SO ADORABLE. And SO worth taking the class if you get the chance (as are all of her classes!)

And then there's Matt... as you can see, he's quite the character! Matt is the store manager at Delaware and is a HUGE Cleveland sports fan! (Cleveland Rocks!)

Matt's hobbies include photography and golfing. If you ever have a question about your camera or about how to get the best photos for your scrapbooks--he's the man!

There are many other faces you'll see around Delaware, whose pictures I do not have! Rochelle works in the photo lab and is THE BEST when it comes to making your pictures the very best they can be. And then there's Billie who's like a jack of all trades (photofinishing, scrapbooking, camera sales...)

These folks make up a great group of industry specialists (they know their stuff!) and I encourage you to stop in and say hello the next time you're in the area!

Delaware Week (Day Three)

WANTED: Passionate scrapbooker, Quickutz Alphabet collector and Cat Mommy. Suspect is hard-working, friendly, creative and passionate about all things stamping, card-making or altered arts...BEWARE. Suspect is creatively dangerous and armed with a Quickstik. If found, please point in the direction of 18 Troy Rd, Delaware--OHIO.

I've officially declared today to be "Wendy Wednesday" so we'll learn all there is to know about Wendy, the scrapbooking coordinator at the Delaware location. (Don't worry... she's not really dangerous!)

Wendy is known for her near-obsessive collections of Quickutz Alphabets and acrylic stamps (as is evidenced by her mug shot at left!)

She has been with Cord Camera for almost 2 years now and as stated in an earlier post, teaches classes on card-making and altered projects. Her hubby, Chris actually worked at Cord long before he and Wendy met!

Although crafty as a kid, Wendy didn't actually start scrapbooking until she got married. (Now she's totally hooked!)

When she's not working, Wendy enjoys cooking (and eating, of course!) and photography (her favorite subject being her "son"--Berkley, the cat!)

It's always a pleasure working with Wendy as I'm sure those of you who have met her can attest to. When scrap-shopping in the Delaware area, she's the one to look up!

Thanks Wendy for all you do to make your store great!

Delaware Week ( Day Two)

There are four upcoming classes available this month and next at the Delaware store I thought I'd share with you today! This weekend (Saturday from Noon-2pm) is Wendy's Coupon Saver class which was featured in this post back in April.  This adorable handmade organizer folds up to the size of a checkbook and can be stored on your refrigerator for easy access! Plus, at the time of registration, you can choose your own papers to coordinate with your purse or home decor! Wendy will also be hosting an encore session of this class at the end of June.

On Saturday, May 30th from 10am-1pm, Margie will be teaching a Cricut Basics class in Delaware! Learn everything there is to know about machine maintenance, features and capabilities, as well as an overview of each of the cartridges out there and what each one can do (so you know which ones to move to the top of your wish list!) Seating is limited for this workshop and spaces do fill up quickly so be sure to contact the store for availability!

Stephanie, our monthly Card Club instructor will be featuring these six different masculine-themed cards perfect for Father's Day, birthdays or everday occations the first Wednesday in June. Membership is not required for Card Club nor is there any long-term commitment! It's as simple as selecting the card designs you wish to learn to create and registering in person or by phone!

Speaking of Father's Day, you'll definitely want to check out Wendy's The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree project class taking place Wednesday, June 17th. Choose to take just the 12x12 layout portion of the class or stay longer for just $3 more and create this cute little frame and matching card! Added bonus? You'll get to use the new Quickutz cork sheets to create these masculine embellishments and layout title!

Delaware Week (Day One)

I mentioned last Friday that today would begin our little virtual tour to the Delaware Cord Scrapbook Studio....and so it begins!

See.. I hold a large place in my heart for Delaware as that's where I first moved to from my home in Northeast Ohio and it is the first Cord Scrapbooking Superstore I was hired at back in May 2004. Since I'm celebrating five years and a little over one week now of working at Cord Camera and living in the Columbus area, I thought this would be the perfect month to feature my "alma mater", if you will...

  

You'll find the Delaware store in a quaint little shopping center across the street from Grady Memorial Hospital behind McDonald's (which was actually convenient when it came to be lunch time on the days you'd forget to pack but not so convenient when watching one's waistline...but I digress!) What I love about the Delaware store is it's size (not too big, not too small) and the people! Oh my gosh... the customers are the best!

Throughout the week I'll introduce you to some of the associates who frequent this location so you'll come to know (and love) them just as much as I do! Plus, if you're ever in the Delaware area, you'll know exactly who to look for when it comes to your scrapbooking, photofinishing, or camera/accessory needs! 

First things first though...as is our Monday tradition... it's time for the sketch of the week! This week's sketch is a card sketch, chosen by none other than Wendy Harr--the scrapbooking coordinator at the Delaware store. Pictured at right is a sample of this sketch put into practice! Thanks for sharing, Wendy!

Wendy teaches a lot of card classes as well as altered projects at Delaware. For a schedule of classes being taught at this location throughout this month and next, click here. Check back tomorrow for "Delaware Day Two" and more info on upcoming classes!

Nora Week (Friday)

I hope you've enjoyed our little "virtual tour" through the Nora, IN store. As you can see (pictured below) they sure do have a great time over there in Indy!

A great big thank you to Vicki and Lori and all of those who don "Cord Blue" at the Nora store who really make that store the fun & friendly environment that it is and an even bigger thank you to our family of customers who share their stories with us and invite us into their creative world! Whether it's teaching classes, hangin' out at crops, helping you chose your Bazzill or giving you a call when the new Cricut cartridge you've been dying for is finally in stock--we're here!

 

A special blogger "Thank you" to Vicki and Lori who submitted store photos and willingly filled out a scrapbooking questionairre for this blog series. You gals are fab-u-lous!

   

Nora Week (Thursday)

The Nora, IN store is quickly becoming known for their $5 Crops! Held back to back Friday and Saturday nights at the end of the month, you have the option of choosing Friday, choosing Saturday, or choosing to make a weekend of it--scrappin' your cares away for just $10.

If you've not yet attended one of our crops we'd love to have you! Crops are $5, last 5 hours, and you get a $5 credit (off a purchase of $25!) Snacks and drinks are not provided, but we invite you to bring your own or order out! A complete listing of our crop policies can be found here.

Available for customer use at the crops (but also during regular store hours) is the Ellison Die Cut Center and Photo Kiosks! Punch out shapes, titles, gift boxes and more while you're scrappin' or print out your photos instantly using the kiosk! And look at all of the diecut samples posted above the dies for your viewing pleasure! :-)

In my humble (albeit somewhat biased) opinion, one of the greatest features in our crop rooms are the chairs! They adjust to your height, they're comfy and cushy, and when you want to take a breather and just stretch after a few long hours of cropping, they tilt back! For me, they put just enough therapuetic pressure on my neck and shoulders that I could literally stay there for hours! They roll around, too... so that's kinda fun! :-)

Pre-registration is required for all crops as seats fill up quickly! As of this morning, Nora had only 7 seats available for Friday night and 6 for Saturday with a little over a week to go! If you're interested in joining in the fun, call up a friend (or two, or three, or five) and give Lori and Vicki a call to reserve your space!

And remember... what happens at the crop, stays at the crop! (Right, Lori?) :-)

Nora Week (Wednesday)

We're continuing our "virtual visit" to the Nora store today introducing another familiar face you'll find working behind the counter, on the sales floor and in the crop room at the Nora, Indiana store...Lori.

  

Lori started scrapbooking in grade school, making scrapbooks of her favorite TV shows and she could be seen buying up all the alphabet stickers at the local office supply store to use in those old-school magnetic albums! (Things have come a long way in the last 10 years, haven't they?) Nowadays Lori's favorite topics to scrapbook are her daughters, ages 11, 9 and 5.

When it comes to scrapbooking, Lori can't live without paper, ribbon, bling and chocolate! (I'm with ya on that one, Lori! Give me a Snickers bar while I'm scrappin' any day and I'm as good as gold!) Among her favorite Scrapbooking Manufacturers are Basic Grey, My Mind's Eye, Creative Imaginations, Making Memories and Little Yellow Bicycle.

Next time you're in the Nora area stop in and give Lori a shout-out!

Nora Week (Tuesday)

Welcome to day two of our "virtual visit" to the Nora, Indiana Cord Scrapbook Studio! Yesterday we met Scrapbooking guru Vicki who happens to be a great big fan of Basic Grey products. Well... have I got great news for you, Vicki and for all of you other Basic Grey fans out there! Two of Basic Grey's four new lines released at CHA Winter a couple of weeks ago arrived in our warehouse yesterday and will be delivered to stores (Delaware, Hilliard and of course, Nora) today and Thursday (for Clintonville and Reynoldsburg).

 

Fiery crimson, fresh basil, patina green, curry yellow and peacock blues burst to life in a spicy anthology of robust colors Basic Grey calls "Marrakech"--a visually arresting, Moroccan-inspired collection as intricate as life itself!

 

The second collection, Porcelain, blends a refined palette of delicate lace and floral motifs in watercolor-inspired hues of sunset yellow, spring greens, soft corals, and espresso brown. It's unpretentious, charming, delicate and inspiring!

It's no wonder Basic Grey is among Vicki and her store's favorite Scrapbooking Manufacturers. Their designs are always fresh, the materials inspiring, and the colors and patterns are extremely versatile! If I were you, I'd make it a point to check out these two great product lines ASAP as they will go fast!

Nora Week (Monday)

I thought it would be nice to begin a new series of blog posts, once a month, to take a moment to introduce to you each of our five, unique Cord Scrapbook Studio locations and the people behind the scenes who really make things "tick". Consider this a little virtual tour, so to speak, as gas prices being what they are these days often keep us from traveling to those destination locations we'd otherwise sacrifice our right pinky to visit! And this week, I'd like to take you to the Nora, Indiana store! 

This is Vicki, the Scrapbooking Coordinator, Instructor, and Scrapbooking Aficionado at Nora. She enjoys pina coladas, long walks on the beach, and all things Cricut. Just kidding! (Well... not about the Cricut part. When it comes to Quickutz products (her first love) and Cricut Cartridges (as shown below) she's definitely in Die-Cut Heaven!)

 

Vicki has been scrapbooking traditionally since the 1970's, when she and her boyfriend began taking pictures of everyday life and putting them into books with phrases. She designed her first "modern" album in 2001 for her son's High School graduation and has been addicted ever since! Her style is as varied as the projects she's working on, but she enjoys scrapbooking her children (4 girls and 1 boy ages 15 to 27), her granddaughter (who's one year old and pictured at right-SOO CUTE!), her family and everyday life the most.

If she could meet any scrapbooking celeb, she'd choose Becky Fleck of Page Maps fame. "Her Page Maps book is awesome! When I am struggling for inspiration I open up her book and VOILA!"

So in honor of Vicki's love for Page Maps I figured it only fair that she choose this week's Page Maps sketchto inspire blog readers this week! I encourage you to match this sketch up with a few products from Vicki's favorite Scrapbooking Manufacturers--Basic Grey, Little Yellow Bicycle, and We R Memory Keepers--or to use her favorite Curvy Cutter tools & templates to create this fun design!

 

You can learn more about Vicki by stopping in anytime for a chat or by attending any of Nora's crops or classes! (And speaking of classes, Vicki is teaching a Scrapbooking Beginner's Classthis Thursday from 6-7:30pm. If you're new to scrapbooking this is the perfect opportunity for you to "plug-in" and learn more about the wonderful world of scrapbook arts and papercrafting!)

Stay tuned throughout this week as we continue our tour throughout the Nora store. I've even got a special new product Sneak Peek in store for you tomorrow or Wednesday! (So exciting!)

And Vicki... thanks so much for all you do to make the Nora Cord Scrapbook Studio the warm & friendly environment it is--full of creativity, inspiration and fun! You are one of the many that make local scrapbooking stores GREAT!