A Knoxville Scrapbooking Blog

In continuing our celebration of mom's, we've decided to have our first ever contest!! As mommies, we are rarely in the photos.  So, you'll want to be sure you are in this picture & layout.

Here's the challenge:  Submit a 1-page Layout featuring yourself in the photo.  Be sure to use twine or floss on your page!  Want to step-it-up another notch?  Add any mist/spray to your layout! :)  Deadline to submit is Mon. May 21st by 6pm.  You can submit in person, by email, by text message or even by facebook!! 

Its easy...just send us a picture with your name on the final layout.  We will announce the winner Tuesday for a great stash of twine from the Twinery in fun colors and a set of the new mediums to play with from Tattered Angels.  Whoot whoot!!! can't get much better than that :)

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Do you have plans this Saturday??  Join us at our Mother/Daughter crop from 11am-11pm.  You don't have to have your mom with you to scrapbook. Today is your last chance to pre-pay and get the $5 discount!!  Menu is chicken salad with criossants, fresh fruit & pasta salad. :)

If you're like me...you've been running ragged with these last two weeks of school and I need some serious down time for myself.  We run shuttles to/from school, awards ceremonies, field days, fun days, walk-a-thons etc.  It never ends!!  We've been making sure our kids didn't miss a beat....so now let's make sure mom doesn't miss a chance for some great down time crafting with the city chicks! 

**Bonus:  schedule & pay for 2 crops for the summer and we'll help you out and give you another crop for free!!  That gets you scheduled for 'moms important time' for 3 crops over the summer :)  *bonus offer ends Sat. 5/19*

Don't miss out on this special :)

Let's keep the Luck of the Irish on our side here at Scrappin in the City and have another promotion in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.  

TODAY ONLY 15% off EVERYTHING GREEN

Includes...ribbon, cardstock, stickles, paints, thickers, etc...ANYTHING GREEN

We also still have room tonight in our Cricut 101 class at 6 if you are interested.

Hope to see you here today,

Amanda

There are new lines in the store!!!

From Little Yellow Bicycle:

Saturdays full of denim and fun prints...very cute embellishments!

Paradise... these colors & embellishments are to die for! :)

Soooo...with all the new LYB products in the store, we have a gift for you.  Spend $30 in LYB products new or old and receive your choice of one of these cool tote bags for FREE!! 
  
While supplies last ...so hurry up & snatch up your goodies & fill your free bag.  They are really heavy duty good scrappin' bags by the way... :) 

Also new in the store is American Crafts, Dear Lizzy's new Neopolitan line

Its got some really great papers & new & cool embellishments.  This line actually sold completely out of all embellishments BEFORE I could get it up on the walls.  The lucky customers that were in the store shopping that day snatched them all up.  So, ALL the embellishments are already on reorder and should be here within the week.  Ask to get put on 'the list' for what you want and we'll hold it for you :). 

Look at these cool new Butterflies... they are already stitched and diecut, so all you do is pull them up and voila, they are ready to hang across your page :)  So fun.  & they are available in Banners too.  See the ruffle paper??  Its really fun to add dimension to your page or cut up and make flowers.  I can't wait to play with all this stuff...

I'm off to the Retreat...keep up with us on Facebook this weekend.  Happy shopping :)
Toodles,
Sara

Authentique shipments are here!!

The talk is definitely the new Free Bird
6x6 size double-sided patterned papers from Authentique...not in a pad!!!
They are loose :)
Card makers are doing the happy dance when they see this!
 
These aren't your regular 12x12 papers..they are individual 6x6 sheets ....woohoo!

 Also... 3 new lines from Authentique:

Gathering (loving the oranges)

Genuine (very popular for the denim)

Celebrate (love the bolder reds & blacks)

Also, new in the store today & requested by you:
Viva Decor Pearl Pens
(comparable to Ranger Liquid Pearls)
Here's the lowdown on the Viva pens...

Viva Decor’s Pearl Pen is a dimensional gel pen that is known for its versatility and amazing quality. Pearl Pen is specially formulated to create perfectly round, non-settling pearls. With it’s fine control applicator tip, making a wide range of different sized pearls is a snap! Pearl Pen can be used on virtually all surfaces, excellent for fabric, paper crafting and home decor accents. Pearl pen is water-based and non-toxic.

Features and benefits:

• Easy to use applicator, no clogging or air build up
• Specially designed tip for small pearls and fine lines
• Non- settling, no pointed tips, perfectly round pearls
• Pearls stay 3 dimensional, permanent, no deflating, or flaking
• Pearls stay shimmering and pearlescent and do not fade with time
• Water resistant and weatherproof
• Machine washable
• One 25 ml bottle can produce up to 720 1/4’’ Diameter sized pearl drop.
• Available in 24 colors

​Surfaces:

• Fabric
• Wood
• Paper
• Foam
• Plastic
• Glass
• Canvas and much more

Step by Step Perlen-Pen:

​1. Hold the pen top in an upright position and slowly squeeze the color out of the pen top until the pearl drop is the desired size.    

2. Within seconds the drop of color develops the shape of a half pearl.

 

Don't forget our City Chicks Yard Sale... Friday 2/10 and Saturday 2/11...
We've been working very hard for you to be able to snatch up the best deals in town!!!  Over 50 consignors have brought in their Scrappin, Paper Craftin, and Stampin goodies.  Both days 10-6...early birds get the worms :)!!!!  (and I'm sooo not a morning person, lol)
xoxo,
Sara

 

Hubby Night is here!  Did you put it in your man's calendar for him? :)
Send him to the City between 4-8 for manly food and gift wrapping and the shopping expertise of the City Chicks.  Here are a few of our favorite things for your list:

Got ribbon?  Here's your best way to store it! We love these...

Hot items from Cosmo Cricket... Make your own flowers from fabric, paper & more.  These are super duper mega glue dots!

 

Have you tried the new Twinkling H2O Spritzers? or Daubers?  They are amazingly shimmery and no clogging!  New masks, craftable flowers and more ready to be misted.

  Been wanting to try that new Sew Easy gadget or Sew Ribbon?  We have them in the store with fun twine and ribbon in stock.  These are great tools to add to your loot

Are you a Cricut guru?  or a wannabe?  These new Cricut magazines and idea books are very inspiring!  We've got the basic tools in stock and classes on the calendar for 2012!!

 

I'm really liking these pagemaps idea books.  They work great when your creative juices aren't flowing and you need a boost!

 

Calling all card makers!!!  This Martha Stewart scoring board is a must-have.  I don't make cards much but I've really enjoyed using this new gadget.  Makes it much easier!!!

 

 Mixed Media peeps... these Donna Salazar chalk inks are new and in fun colors.  The City Chicks favorite thing in the store right now is the Fairy Dust....  Aside from the adorable salt shaker dispenser, the glitter is amazingly fine and coats so well.  3 fun colors.  (and the glue gloss is a must!)

 

 All Stickles colors and Liquid Pearls are fully stocked and begging to be the perfect stocking stuffer.  If you've used Stickles before, you know they are addicting and can add that perfect touch to any project.  Make sure you try the Liquid Pearls... they are just as addicting and come in yummy colors!

 

Wanna make your own albums and projects at home?  The Cinch is one of the best tools to have in your craft room... super easy to use!!  And its pink :)

 

 Tim Holtz Distress Stains are the new version of his ever popular ink pads.  If you like TH or anything distress, I'm sure you'll love these :)

 

 

Well, ladies... I think that's just a FEW of our favorite things.  If you haven't had a chance to make your wish list, no worries!  Just show your hubbies this blog post and send them our way.
Toodles,
Sara

 

  

Our awesome FedEx buddy saw my car at the City working late last night at 6pm and delivered a shipment he had already marked to go back till next week knowing we were closed.  So, he turned around and delivered it!!!  And you'll be soooo happy to hear....  Its our MIA October Afternoon shipment!!!!!  whoot whoot... and not just 1 line, but TWO teeheehee :)

October Afternoon 'Holiday Style' and 'Farmhouse' lines are in stock and they are to die for!!!  You better come by Saturday and snatch yours up.....

This City Chick is thankful for our faithful FedEx friend :)

 

The Farmhouse line is the perfect vintage line we've been needing...  Just the names of the papers take me back to another time: church social, sunday dinner, clothesline, porch swing, attic trunk, wallpaper...  the lace trims and the vintage buttons are a must have if you like the vintage style at all!!

 

Holiday Style.... is now City Chick Style!!!  Think this has to be my favorite Christmas line yet for 2011.... its awesome.  Little Flyers, Flower Sacks and Sprinklers... oh ya!!!  ...enuf said :)

Sales Saturday 10-6

Stop by the front counter FIRST THING for your discount coupon stating the discount that you will receive based on the time you entered the store.  Enjoy shopping all day knowing that when you decide to check out, you will receive the discount on your coupon.

30% off
your entire purchase 10-12pm

20% off
your entire purchase 12-2pm

15% off
your entire purchase 2-4pm

10% off
your entire purchase 4-6pm

Clearance Bin 50% off All Day!!!
Tons of items have been added to make a Clearance 'Room'...

This offer excludes gift cards, classes, crops, retreat payments, special order items and items already on hold.  No other discounts or coupons will be accepted on Sales Saturday!  Reminder: all 1/2 off Depot Coupons are on regularly priced merchandise only and canNOT be used on Sales Saturday due to the deep discounts already being offered. 

Doorbusters: Sales Saturday Only!

Xyron personal adhesive machine
@ Our Cost $6 each

Unity Stamp Sets
Regularly $7-19...Sat. $5 each

Doorbusters: Limit 1 each per customer, In-stock only, When they're gone they're gone!

 

Want to avoid the  lines at checkout?  Stop by Scrappin' In The City, get your coupon...SHOP...then leave your basket and payment info with Trish. We'll bag it and you can come back later at any time to grab-n-go.  We'll help keep you on your merry Shopping way.... :)

**Just a reminder, we are closed Friday to spend with our kiddos.  So, our 'black friday' IS Sales Saturday 11/26**

 

Lastly..........

Christmas Card Crunch

You could be featured on Scrappin' In The City's Blog!  We are going to be running a Christmas Card Crunch series.  We'll be posting a Christmas card-a-day from now until Christmas.  We're sharing ideas for you to copy and get those cards made in a crunch!!  If you have a Christmas or holiday card you'd like to submit, please send us the following via email to: scrappininthecitytn@comcast.net

• a .jpg photo of your card
• Brief description of what inspired you or how you made the card
• your name & blog link if applicable

Every Friday, we will enter the weeks winning submissions to Christmas Card Crunch into a drawing for a free scrapbooking goody.  Thanks for participating and we can't wait to see your creations!!

Day 1 Christmas Card Countdown:

from our very own, Trish O'Brien   Love this beautiful card.   Thanks Trish for sharing!!
 

 

Hope you all are having a wonderful Thanksgiving Saturday with your family!  Make some memories & take some pictures :)  ...see you Saturday for the doorbusters!!
xoxo,
Sara

Stop by the city tomorrow to see a demo with the new Sew Ribbon tool and try it out yourself while you are here.  We will be giving a 10% off discount on the Sew Ribbon tool and its accessories tomorrow only.  It's that time of year to start those Christmas cards and holiday gifts.....so the classroom will be open for use tomorrow during store hours (10am-6pm) for a $5 crop fee.  Come on over to scrap here and get a head start on your projects!  The UT game is away so you won't even have to worry about that football traffic.

Hope to see you Saturday!

Lou

We had a blast at the yard sale today but there is still lots of great stuff to be had! (Plus Sara started digging through her stash and found all kinds of things to add to the sale as well....) so stop on by Friday from 10-7 or Saturday from 9-5, bring a friend, and bag yourself a bargain! 

And for all your pet lovers, new in the store today is "Furever Friends" from We R Memory Keepers

It's one of the cutest lines we've had in a while with paper for all the dog and cat lovers. It was flying out the door today so come grab it quick!

Yvette

 

Come one, come all to the first annual Scrappin in the City yard sale. We have TONS of awesome items up for grabs so come and grab yourself a bargain. The yard sale will be held during regular store hours this Thursday, Friday and Saturday rain or shine. (Cash or credit card only)

New in store this week is "Chilled Strawberry Soup" (YUM!!) from Jillibean.

 

It is another of their kraft lines that are always so popular and is great for your summer activities.

And to go along with our yard sale we left our Clearance at 50% off for 1 more week. So stop by - there are some great deals to be had this week at the city!!!

Yvette

 

Don't forget to stop by today and tomorrow for our Memorial Day blowout sale! All regular priced items are 30% off and all clearance is 50% off. (Cannot be combined with any other discount or half off depot certificates) Help us make room on our shelves for all new product that is coming in.

Our new summer hours start this weekend - we will be closed this Saturday May 28th through Wednesday June 1st and will reopen Thursday and Fridays 10-7 and Saturdays 9-5 June through August. We have all kinds of fun crops and sales planned for the summer so keep checking back in to see what's in store.

Wishing you all a safe and happy Memorial Day!

Yvette