SALE starts tomorrow (March 1st '06)

Yes, we are having a sale on all Karen Foster Papers, American Craft papers and Daisy D's papers - these will all be ......wait for it..........

.50c each!!!!

so stock up, also on sale are all Karen Foster (large 6"x12" & medium 4"x14") and Daisy D's stickers and MAMBI stickers (this includes the get framed as well, which were originally $8.95 each!).

- these will be

$2.00 each!!!

Karen foster small stickers (2" x 6") and Daisy D's vellum sayings will be only

.50 each!!

Please note that some of the prices may not show as reduced on the web-site, but we are working on it and will get the price right at this end.
(okay, I've edited to add extra specials 3x - that Annie is going nuts........I say make the most of it!!)

That :+@$# Priscilla

Who saw that Priscilla managed to be advertising Francheville ALL DAY yesterday on the main banner of the website. She has had no idea HOW she did it and we have no idea WHY she did it, but it kept her awake all night - but our very own Princess B fixed it today much to Cills relief (but it wasn't as bad as me wiping out the entire shopping cart!) Scrapbooking Australia papers are now making their way in and more of the All My Memories product is finding it's way online too. Cill even managed to get on 7 gypsies product and give it away for free - until Zeetra ratted her out. We've decided to announce that should you ever here the term PINGY PUNCH in reference to the FISKARS eyelet tools, the name was originally termed by Natalie Jakes of good old Hamilton and the phrase is now working it's way around the country! Let's just say that it is one of her better phrases!!!!!But we say - give credit where credit's due!

Journal Block Challenge
This weeks journal block challenge is:
Write down the hardest decision that you have had to make, why was it hard and how long did it take you to come to the decision.....

Don't forget to look out for our lessons on line (they're back) and take over as our new style of classes!

THE MAY CROP IS NOW FULL, BUT WE ARE HAVING A RESERVE LIST WHICH WE WILL TRY OUR HARDEST TO ACCOMMODATE.......

More to follow in the week....................

This weeks online class

Dear Annie is great at telling us about new stuff - but the when and where's sometimes elude her!!
So here is this weeks online class: Great Shabby Layout
And while there is no picture, I can assure you that it is a very cool layout and that there is room for your own personality to shine through.........also quite a few techniques involved for those of you just learning this will enhance your skills!

what you get when you buy this online..........you get a pack with all the materials to complete your layout (except adhesive) and instructions. If you have any problems with the instructions we are only a phonecall 0r email away and are happy to help with any questions at all.

Okay I think that covers it. Any questions fill in a comment below and I'll get back to you as soon as possible!

How Hot Is It??

Just had to run to catch the bank and I think that a few lawsuits will be on their way for emotional stress at the sight of it. It's sooooo hot & humid and the extra kilos don't help. Actually just thinking of the sight makes me laugh - and most others cry. But I made it and that's the main thing even if it took be alot longer to get back to the shop! Just been informed by BasicGrey that our product will be due mid March as they are still processing orders from the end of January....BREEEEAAAAATTTHHHE! Forgot to tell you yesterday about the 7 gypsies rub ons and today we've got more 7 gypsies tabs and embellishments and stamps online today. Don't forget that the class that is on tomorrow night is available in kit form online on Friday until next Thursday or until we've sold out....Big full collections of American Traditional will be on route as soon as, and we're having a huge change around with our suppliers soon - so look out for that over the next few weeks & months, ALL EXCITING............Just looked up & seen an entire row of 7 gypsies that hasn't gone online yet, so I'll turn the fans back on and get back to work.....

Cyber Cill!

Cyber Cill has been typing like crazy today! It has only taken a year to get the American Traditional Designs Paper online, Embellishments have been started, and the stickers will follow. We have new ranges due from them from this years CHA, so keep on checking - we're getting better and faster (we promise!). Thanks Cill!

7 Gypsies Now On-Line

Cill and Annie have been working at getting the 7 Gypsies embellishments and papers online today. They have also got the Frances Meyer stickers on too! Annie was shoved out into the back office to work as she had that Monday foul temper thing going on.... Priscilla risked her life by sitting on THE CHAIR all day - this is the chair that anyone sitting on it ends up in hospital!!! Oh well, we'll keep on, we're storing the gossip up for FRIDAY!

Fabulous Friday!

Have you seen the new CraftCo papers that have been added to the site? A totally New Zealand theme and a 21st Birthday one too!

This weeks Jaunts & Taunts goes to Jacqui T for "admiring" her postie who delivered her crop box this month.......Thank you for giving us a good laugh!! See we do think of our customers! Wilma is out of hospital and back to stalking us all again..Does anyone know of a good hitman, because the last one only did half a job!

CHRISTINE IS 43 ON SUNDAY! We have noticed a mood change in our elderly member of staff, but we have just put it down to the fact that she is soooooo much older than us! Should we force her to do a morning tea shout next Monday??????Stay away from Lake Karapiro on Saturday afternoon, as we shall be celebrating her birthday down there - Be afraid, be very afraid.......

WEEK 19 of the Journal Block Challenge..

Write about 1 thing that nobody would know about you........

The swaps are finding their way into us, but don't forget that there is just 1 more week to go on the CELEBRATIONS COMPETITION. Contact us if you haven't got the details of how to load onto the gallery!

So, what are you waiting for - get out there and get taking photos!!!!!!!

Have You Noticed?

Have you noticed that Annie's finally loading up the website with our missing products. Today she has started with K & Co and although she's made a start, we can't get her too disheartened because we probably have another 1000 products in paper alone to get online... Paper is here, stickers are here, Album kits here - with lots more due in. One look at the Bazzill range and she breaks out in a sweat! Wilma has spent this week in hospital, we think it was because her cupboards were empty and she could score some free nosh, but Annie had to whisk her off to the doctors on Monday - who promptly whisked her into Waikato - we extend our apologies if anyone you know had to look after her on Coronary Care ward this week! Don't forget that Up2 Scrap mag is instore - New Zealands very own scrapbooking mag - and we'd like to say a huge Congrats to Rose for winning the Valentines competition. On the front cover is a free sample of the Scotch tie downs that we showed you earlier in the week.....
G&T will be out tomorrow - so until then - wish us luck with Wilma, they are letting her loose this afternoon!

Emotional Blackmail - Have a great Valentines!

Remember the pure emotional blackmail that you would put yourself through as a teenager at Valentines day - well why not see if it works later in life and tell him that a Sublime Album is what you really want for a Valentines Day gift! We have both the gate fold and buckle with wooden frame on the front - both competatively priced at $55.00.. Click on the links below each album to go through to our shopcart..

Sublime Gatefold
Frame & Buckle

Or are you like us - Annie only remembered at 5 to midnight lastnight, hastily making a card, Priscilla bought her gifts on the wat home from the schoolrun this morning, and Christine just forgot!! HOW ROMANTIC......

Tuesday's treasures!!

From Scotch we have tie downs and scrapbookers glue with 2 way adhesive applicator, which you can view below. Click on the name under the picture to be taken to our store.

Scotch tie-downs allow you to easily attach decorative wire, string, yarn and ribbon to your projects. Acid free adhesive, photo safe.

Pastel tie-downs
Jewel tie-downs
Classic tie-downs
Scotch Scrapbookers Glue with 2-way applicator precisely dispenses just the right amount of glue. Wether you want to cover a large area with the sponge tip or apply the slightest dab with the precision tip, this glue with applicator produces expert results. Dries Clear, non toxic, photo safe.

New in for Monday!!

We have the ever popular Ribbon Weaving with craft punches in store now priced at $33.00

Click here to be taken to the shopping cart to purchase this book.

We also have the punches used in this book avaliable. (click here to see the punches) And the peelcraft used which are 3d like the paper tole images.

Welcome - even if it's Saturday Morning!

Hi everyone and welcome to our new style newsletter! After everyone telling us that they loved our weekly "blog" we decided that it would be easier if we had our newsletter as a blog that would serve as an easier information doccument. Firstly, if you are like me at home, 10kms out of down on our farm, it takes around 3 days to download the average newsletter! Secondly, you will now be able to log in at any time of the week to find out what is happening!

Firstly, the crop boxes have finally gone out for this month, you can order them here - we have 8 left - click here and you can view what we have done with them here click here
We have all new products in store this week.
We have Becky Higgins sketches 1 book after being asked on a daily basis, and so we have succumbed! We also have Scrapbooking Australia papers, punches for ribbon threading - and enough to keep you busy if like us you are in bliss now that the kids are back at school.

We have major changes happening over the next few months, and during the week, we shall be sending out a questionaire, everyone who enters, goes in to win one of 10 Pine Cone Press books...

Dont't forget that the swap is due in on the 24th February, and the Competition entries have suddenly started coming in today for the birthday comp (check out the entries so far here), so watch out in the gallery next week. Don't forget that you can leave a comment after each entry into the blog! Also if you leave a comment on the gallery, you can be in to win a Pine Cone Press book each month....

Journal Block
List your favourite movie of all time, say why you love it and what makes it stand out above all others....

Check out the sliders and word charms that have come in from Pebbles on the link below:
to see sliders click here
to see word charms chick here
they are fantastic prices and we have more products instore!

Don't forget that you can now check in daily to our blog, and we shall also still send you a weekly friday afternoon reminder telling you to log in!

Jaunts and Taunts this week were few - because for once, we have been sooooo good and Annie made up for everyone last week - however, at 10 to 4 today, Annie joked that after a full on day,we'll probably have an emergency at 3 mins to 4 - well at 3 mins to 4, a teacher from the high school came in about a project that we are sponsoring saying that they urgently need 700 hearts punching out on the die cutting machine urgently - can someone staple her big mouth shut!! Annie & Rebecca did them, and left rather late which has prompted Annies huband to ban them from working together because they always come home from the shop late!!!
Actually - we'd like to point out that Annie drove all of the girls and their partners to Josies housewarming in Priscillas people carrier on Saturday night (now the Kati Kati girls know where all of the noise was coming from!) Christines hubby told her to take a "shortcut" on the way home and got them completely lost! They finally got home at 3am!!

Oh well, the first blog is a large one, but we'll be keeping you informed more often over what's happening!

So, until next time!

Scrap smart!

from the team at Scrapbookin Annies
Annie, Rebecca, Priscilla, Christine and Jenny - who is very sick a the moment!