Don't miss your last chance to save!
Don't miss your last chance to save!
I hope you all had a safe and happy holiday...
The Scrapperie Boutique is now in the final days of liquidation. The Boutique will close its doors forever within the next week. There is still a ton of super packed kits for well below cost - and loads of new Bazzill has just been added as well as some other fun goodies that I've found while cleaning out the store.
Shop early for the best selection- once kits are gone, they are gone for good!
Starting in January, I am going to once again start up our Wednesday Bingo games, monthly crops and weekly challenges. But before I decide which challenges we'll be doing, I wanted your help in the decision making. Will you please take a few minutes and go vote for your top five favorite types of challenges in this thread in the forums: http://scrapperie.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13525 ?
With the new year, I am also looking for a new breed of Très Chic Girls: Since I wont't have monthly kits to offer in compensation, I'm asking you to come share your passion for scrapbooking with everyone on the forums- simply because you love being part of the Scrapperie community. I am looking for one person to head up each of the five weekly scrapping challenges. I will also need one person who would like to be in charge of running the monthly crops and one person who would like to head up and run weekly Wednesday Bingo games. If this sounds like something you might want to do, send me an email at sandiminchuk@yahoo.com with your user name/real name and what you'd like to do. Past and present Très Chic Girls and Guest Designers are more than encouraged to apply!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! I'll get right back to you.
Happy scrapping!
Sandi
I just wanted to send out a short email letting everyone know that as of this morning, I've changed the Boutique over to liquidation mode. October's kit, Spice of Life, will be my last monthly kit. The kit will not ship until December 1st, due to problem upon problem with manufacturers. It greatly saddens me to resort to this, but I cannot, in all good conscience continue to put together kits when I can't count on manufacturers to deliver what I'm promising my customers.
EVERYTHING in the Boutique, besides the Spice of Life kit, has been marked to sell. I have tons and tons of new goodies that have been loaded into the store and I've marked prices at a great savings. It goes without saying that if you see something you want, get it before it's gone. Once everything is gone, I'll turn the store off.
I will not turn off the Scrapperie forums, and shortly, I'll be announcing a new challenge team call. I'd like to make Scrapperie your new home away from home- full of great people and inspiration and not structured around sales and kits. There will be more crops, more contests and Bingo will finally return! I can't wait to unveil the new and improved Scrapperie in 2010- I hope you'll be with me.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your years of being my customer, it has truly been an honor.
Spice of Life is chock full of papers from Bo Bunny Press' new lines Gypsy and Kitchen Spice and loads of embellished papers from SEI's brand new Moravia line. There are also more interesting embellishments and fabulous finds from around the web and my favorite antique stores. You'll also notice that there are a lot of add-ons this month, too because...
Not only is October a month for enjoying the cooling weather, but it is a month for reflection... at least in my family it is. I started two years ago by commemorating October's Breast Cancer Awareness campaign by donating 25% of all sales to the Susan G Komen For the Cure foundation. This year I plan on donating 30% of ALL SALES (through the whole month of October) to the American Cancer Society, through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Breast cancer is a disease that strikes very near and dear to my heart and this is what I can do to help give a little bit back. (I love you, Mom!)
All kits are on a first come, first serve basis, so if you want this one, don't wait! All kits will be shipping mid-month and are now available for pre-order.
Here's a sneak peek at the kit, all photos will be up very soon, but all of the contents of the kits are listed in the Boutique:
ETA: I almost forgot to mention the SALE! For the entire month of October, everything (except the new Spice of Life kit) is on sale anywhere from 5-60% off! Past kits, Vintage Ltd kits, Add-ons, everything is on sale! AND if you spend $100 or more, you'll get free shipping (in the US only)!! Simply choose the "in store pick up" option when checking out.
Happy shopping!
The Essentials - $30:
The Extras - $20:
The Trimmings - $10:

All three of the above kits, combined into the Pièce de Résistance - $57.50:

I'm also offering several add-ons kits this month, too. Bazzill cardstock pack - $4.50:

2 different Bazzill stitching templates - each $5.75:

The piercing tool for the templates - $2.75:
Matching Bazzill thread - $4.75:
And two different albums - a skinny one - $5.50:
and a square, tabbed one - $9:
All of these are available for pre-order right now and will be shipping on or around September 10th. All kits are on a first come, first serve basis - so when they're gone, they're gone! Come get yours today!~ I've also added in some great one of a kind kits in the Limited Edition area, as well as some of my Stampin' Up! stash. (I realize that photos might not be up on all the stamps yet, but I'll have them done by tomorrow night at the latest. I just wanted to let everyone know all of the sets I have available, if anyone is interested.)
I've also added in a new area called the $1 Spot. If you're looking for some great vintage papers, go check that area out first- you can stock up and save: All papers there are 6 for $1!!
This is one SALE you won't want to miss out on!
I'd like to introduce you to our new July kit, English Garden. This kit is full of not only papers but embellishments. With papers from Crate Paper, Cosmo Cricket, K & Co and Sassafras Lass, how can you go wrong?
English Garden is now up for pre-order in the Boutique at Scrapperie. It will be shipping out the first week in July. I put the kit up for sale this morning on the site and they are already about half gone... so if you're wanting it, get it quick (or ask me to reserve one for you)!
Here's a look at the kits:
The Essentials - $30

The Extras - $20

The Trimmings - $10

Pièce de Résistance - $57.50 (all 3 of the above kits, combined at a discounted price)

We've got a bunch of add-ons this month, too including two cardstock packs (either one - $4.50)


Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday Ready, Set, Chipboard! - $5
Crate Paper Lillian Glitter Die Cuts - $4.50
Crate Paper Lillian Rub-ons - $4

Starting at noon on Thursday, May 14th, we'll have challenges, games and some other fun surprises to keep you scrapping all weekend long. The majority of the challenges will be listed Thursday and Friday, but all crop challenges won't be due until Monday night at midnight- so you'll have plenty of time to finish them.
The rest of the weekend will be filled with games, contests and other great activities that you won't want to miss out on! So, mark your calendars and invite your friends (because you just might win) and be here to celebrate as we Spring Into Summer!
Isn't it great to start the day with a sale? From now until Monday morning, every single thing (except the new May Spring Into Summer kit) is on SALE! Prices as low as 60% off! ALL past Boutique monthly kits are now on sale- this includes any of the add-ons that co-ordinate with the monthly kits. Boutique kits are any where from 10%-50% off! ALL Vintage Ltd kits are on sale at 60% off! ALL add-ons are on sale half off! This is one sale you won't want to miss out on!
As an extra perk to any of the customers who have pre-ordered the May Spring Into Summer kit, please select the "in-store pick up" option and I will ship any of your NSD purchases with your May kit order for free!
Also, don't forget to stop in and check out our Gallerie on May 10th, when the Très Chic Girls and Guest Designers reveal their projects... you won't want to miss out on this fun kit!
Come check out our sale here. :)
Have a great day!
Sandi
- 3pm Spandos (Crown Point)
- 4:30pm Buddy & Pal's (Crown Point)
- 5:30pm Z Grill (Crown Point)
- 6:15pm Buddy & Pal's (Winfield)
- 7pm Mighty Micks (Winfield)
- 8pm TJ Maloneys (inside the Radisson, Merrillville)
- 9:30pm Frickes/Spandos/The Registry
- 10:30pm Northwoods (Schererville)
- 11pm Woodhollow (Schererville)
Happy and safe St Patrick's Day!
Cherries Jubilee is now available for pre-order and will be shipping to customers at the beginning of March. Make sure to check out the Gallerie on March 5, when the new design team reveals what they have done with this awesome kit!
FYI: The kits are already half gone- if you're wanting this one, don't wait!
Here's look at the kits:
Essentials:

The Extras:
The Trimmings:
To go along with our Fantastic February contest, "Love is in the Air" is now available for pre-order in the boutique! Get yours before they are all sold out- there's only going to be 25 of these for purchase at the super low discounted price of $25!It's full of a variety of papers from Basic Grey, Fancy Pants, My Little Yellow Bicycle and more- order yours before they are all sold out.
This kit is available for pre-order right now, it will be shipping at the end of this week!
Order yours today before they are all sold out!
We also just announced our new design team full of Très Chic Girls! Check out this fabulous list:
- Amy Wilges
- Crystal Brothers
- Heather Lough
- Jana Eubank
- Jennifer Hitchcock
- Jennipher Lowery
- Lynda Lindley
- Marielle LeBlanc
- Nathalie Leonelli
- Susan Alton
- Taryn Stothart
Not only that, but we're also going to have Guest Designers for the rest of the year as well! Congratulations to all of these super talented girls:
- Amy Birch
- Andi Dickson
- Andrea Ancich
- Aphra Bolyer
- Beth Warren
- Carolyn Lontin
- Christi Wright
- Cindy Buchanan
- Debbie Standard
- Ginger Graham
- Heather Landy
- Heather Robertson
- Kim Tupponce
- Jackie Laing
- Jayme Downs
- Jenny Adams Powers
- Lisa Watson
- Mandy Koeppen
- Megan Aaron
- Melissa Ackerman
- Melissa McCartney
- Michele Edgley
- Nancy Vendenberg
- Pamela Palmarini
- Paula Gilarde
- Rebecca Kvenvolden
- Renee Griffith
- Rita Barakat
- Shana Dilldine
- Shannon Morgan
- Stacey Hansen
- Stacey Michaud
- Stacy Cohen
- Sue Wojtkowski
- Susan Gray
- Teresa Matz
- Tonya Boone
Take Time is the new January kit from Scrapperie. It features a great mix of papers from Fancy Pants (The Daily Grind), Kaisercraft (Esperence) and We R Memory Keepers (Nonsense). The embellishments this month are plentiful, too- from great embellishment finds to some fun journaling prompts from Knock, Knock- this kit is sure to please!
Scrapperie is also doing something new in 2009: No more subscriptions! Honestly, it got to be too much of a fight with PayPal and I really don't like to harp on customers to purchase monthly kits. So, I'm trying something new... No more hassles, no more confusion in the Boutique- just pick the kit you want, add it to your cart and you're all set. All kits will now be on a first come, first serve basis. (As always though, if you are wanting to purchase the kit but can't right this second, just reply to this email and tell me which kit you'd like to purchase and I will set one aside, on hold for you.)
I've also decided to try Add-ons for each kit: extra goodies that you can purcahse to go along with your kits, shipped with them, at no additional cost. Cardstock will always be an additional option, but each kit will have different goodies. This month, there are two cardstock options and some great chipboard stickers from Fancy Pants. (The stickers are so cute too because they come in a reusable little chipboad box with a drawer!)
Oh! That reminds me: Shipping costs will remain at flat $6.95 shipping for all US customers. International customers- either choose your shipping costs via the drop down menus or I can send you a PayPal invoice with the balance of your actual shipping costs.
The January kit, Take Time, is now available for order in the Boutique. Here are some photos of all four available kits:
The Essentials ($30):

The Extras ($20):

The Trimmings ($10):

The Pièce de Résistance (all three above kits combined at the discounted price of $57.
50):
In the past, I've had the normal design team "rules" - terms run from 4-6 months and compensation is a monthly kit. But I think that is not working for most people anymore- especially in today's hectic society and crazy economy.
For this next while, I think I would like to go back to having something along the lines of "Guest Designers" who would work with the monthly kits, etc. I may ask you to work one or two months with my kits, or longer.
Anyone who has ever worked with me knows I'm pretty laid back and I don't require a zillion projects or demand you to post on the boards every day. I know life is first and foremost and our hobbies and other things come later...
So, if you would be interested in applying and working with one (or more) of my monthly kits, please drop me an email at sandiminchuk@yahoo.com Please provide a link to an online gallery and tell me a little bit about yourself. Scrappers of all creative levels are always welcome. The only thing we ask is that you encourage creativity and share what you love doing with the rest of the Scrapperie community.
Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask or email me.
Thanks so much,
Sandi
**International scrappers also welcome to apply!
Will you tell me what you think?
...to vampires! LOL My sweet friend, Kim, suggested I would like reading Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series and boy oh boy was that the understatement of the year! I loved it so very much, I think I read all four books in a little over a week. Heck, I loved it SO much I brought back the book club at Scrapperie and Twilight is the November book we're all reading. OK, well, some of us re-reading ;) Anywhoo... if you love to discuss this book and would like to come join us, please feel free. I'd love to hear your take on this books. The discussion forum can be found here: Scrapperie Twilight discussionAre you tired of the same old, same old every week? How about joining in on a fun little mid-week crop to boost your spirits and perk up your scrapping? Scrapperie is having a Wild & Wacky Wednesday Crop this Wednesday, October 29th from 12:01 am until late into the night! And don't worry about having to have crop projects in right away- they won't be due until 11:59pm on Sunday, November 2nd! This way, you can fully enjoy the games and activities we have scheduled without having to rush to finish all the challenges we have planned! Prizes range anywhere from a Scrapperie gift certificate, to one of many RAKs. You could even win an October kit! So, come relax and enjoy a little mid-week scrappy getaway with the Wild & Wacky Wednesday Crop at Scrapperie- you'll be glad you did! |

**For the rest of October, if you order this kit (or the October Hocus Pocus kit, featuring papers from My Little Yellow Bicycle and Making Memories) I will donate 30% of all proceeds to the American Cancer Society, via Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. It's just a little something I can do to help give back and hopefully one day, to help find a cure.
Here's a look at the kits: Hocus Pocus: The Essentials
Hocus Pocus: The Extras
Hocus Pocus: Pièce de Résistance
I've also added a new section to the store called Grab Bags. If you're looking for some really great papers and embellies at a discounted price, a grab bag might be a good way to go. Order grab bags in any multiples of $5 or $10 and I'll make sure to mix everything up really well, so you won't be stuck with a lot of any one paper.
Stock up and save! Happy shopping!
$5 sets
Bold Greetings Mini (4)- mounted and varnished, never used
Borders Mini (foam) (4) - gently used
Handmade with Love II (one stamp missing) (3)- mounted, gently used
Mini Angels (foam) (4) - never used
Scribbles 4 - mounted and varnished, never used
Stamped with Love (one stamp missing) (3)- mounted and varnished, gently used
$8 sets
Border Builders (12)- mounted and varnished, never used
Eclectic Corners (4)- mounted and varnished, never used
Festive Friends (4) - mounted and varnished, never used
Happy Birthday Frame (2) - mounted and varnished, used once
Petite Frames (4) - mounted and varnished, never used
Seasonal Patches (4) - mounted and varnished, never used
Winter Patches (4) - mounted and varnished, slightly used
$10 sets
DD Sunflower (4) - mounted, never used
Floral Wreath (1) - mounted and varnished, never used
Just for You (4) - mounted and varnished, never used
Sassy Seasonals (4)- mounted and varnished, never used
$12 sets
Autumn (5) - mounted, never used
Cuddles & Tickles (7) - mounted and varnished, never used
Forever Friends (6) - mounted, never used
Friendships Grow (4) - mounted, slight staining on wood
Just for You Series: French Twist (one stamp missing) (5) - mounted, never used
Over the Hill (6) - mounted, used once
Paint Prints (6) - brand new, unmounted
Peace & Comfort (4) - mounted, slightly used
Tender Toile (4) - mounted, never used
$15 sets
Baby Announcements (AKA Announcements) (13) - mounted and varnished, slightly used
Bold & Basic Greetings (8.) - mounted and varnished, slightly used (a little staining on wood)Bountiful Blessings (6) - mounted and varnished, never used
DD Daisy (13) - mounted and varnished, gently used
DD Hydrangea (10) - mounted and varnished, very gently used
DD Posy & Bee (10) - mounted and varnished, never used
Fanciful Flowers (13) - mounted and varnished, gently used
Girl Talk (8.) - mounted, used once, slight staining on one wooden block
Joy (6) - mounted and varnished, used once
Just for You Series: Watercolor Wishes (6) - mounted and varnished, never used
Love Always (6) - mounted, never used
Party Animals (12) - mounted and varnished, very gently used
Pineapple Welcome (4) - mounted, never used
Santa’s Helpers (6) - mounted, used once
$20 sets
Basket of Kindness (6) - mounted, never used
Business Memos (8.) - mounted and varnished, one stamp used
Celebration Invitation (17) - mounted, used onceDD Flutterbys (10) - mounted and varnished, used once
DD Old Glory (5) - mounted and varnished, used once
DD Toile Blossoms (7) - unmounted and brand new
Elegant Greetings (8.) - mounted and varnished, never used
Great Greetings (20) - mounted and varnished, one stamp used once
Many Thanks (9) - mounted, never used
More Great Greetings (20) - mounted and varnished, never used
Nellie the Nest Lady (10) - mounted and varnished, never used
Recipe Fun (7) - mounted and varnished, never used
Season’s Greetings (8.) - unmounted and brand new
Versatile Verses (8.) - mounted and varnished, one stamp gently used
Victorian Frame (7) - mounted and varnished, never used
