Saturday Sale!!

Can you believe that this Saturday is the last shopping day before Christmas at Island Scrapbooking!?  Well, if you need a last minute gift for that paper crafter, come check us out!  We'll be having some in-store specials on Saturday only. To name a few...

• All red tagged items will be buy one get one free!
• 40% off all Christmas themed items.

Can't think of what to get your favorite paper crafter?  Our gift certificates make a great gift!    We also have some craft fair items in case you missed all the craft fairs.  These are while supplies last and are cash only please.

And... our Hero Arts Catalog and preview shipment of stamps have finally arrived!  If you have been waiting to see some of the new stamps, stop by to see all the cool new clear sets!  We are also taking names for catalogs and if you want to pre-order any stamps from the catalog.

Ahhh.. and a sneaky peek of the next Sister Stamps release due out on February 1st.  Pre-pay for your's before by 12/26/12 and you will receive 10% off!  

The store will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but will re-open Wednesday 12/26 for a huge end of the year inventory sale.

December 2012 Newsletter

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Don't you just live the smell of Christmas trees and seeing all the colorful decorations this time of year?  It seems like this year flew by too fast if you ask me.  Inventory time is almost upon us.  Be sure to stop in as often as you can before our annual closing for inventory.  The last day to shop this year is December 26th.  Please join us for our HUGE PRE-INVENTORY END OF YEAR SALE!

Jenny's Craft Fair Reminder
Don't forget to check out Jenny's craft fair on Saturday, December 8th!  There will be a lot of amazing handmade items made by her and some of her crafty friends.  I can't wait to see all the creations.  Inquire within the shop for more details.

Hero Arts 2013 Catalog
The much anticipated 2013 Hero Arts catalog will be here soon.  Pre-Order and pay by 12/13/12 and get a special low price of just $7.99.  Catalogs are due to arrive on the 14th... and along with them we will be receiving a shipment of brand new releases!  Shop early as these fresh new products will go quickly as limited supplies arrive initially!  We will be taking special orders once the catalogs arrive.

Introducing Joshua Paul!
Please meet my brother Josh!  He has been and will continue to be helping out a couple days a week at the shop.  Many of you have met him or heard me talk about my brother who was in the Marines.  He plans on attending college and helping me when he has the time.

He is smart and funny and oh yes!  He even does paper crafting too!  If you like magic tricks he is good at that too.  just ask him to show you some of his slight of hand tricks.

Oh and he is getting married to a wonderful girl named Shauna.  They will be married on 12/12/12.  By the way, we will be closing that day, Wednesday, December 12th, as we have a wedding to go to :).  Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.  We are so excited to "officially" grow our family larger.

Sister Stamps Release #10- Yay!
The first batch of the Chinese Zodiac set are in stock and available for purchase or pick up if pre-ordered.  (colored images are released and available).

Gift Certificates are available!
Nor sure what to get that paper crafter on your shopping list?  A gift certificate is always a perfect gift.  You can avoid buying something they may already have by giving them the ability to select for themselves.  When you are shopping for that paper crafter remember that Island Scrapbooking sells Gift Certificates!  Thsi is the perfect gift if you are nto sure what supplies they may have!

Holiday schedule and other close dates:
12/12/12 -  Closed- gaining a sister & her family :)
12/24/12-  Christmas Eve- Closed
12/25/12-  Christmas Day- Closed
12/26/12-  Huge end of the year sale! - Last day to shop in 2012!
01/15/13- Reopening planned after inventory completed.

No classes this month
Due to the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and craft fairs there will be no classes in December.  Please stay tuned for upcoming classes in January.

Black Friday Sale!

Before you eat turkey, watch the game, and stand in line for Black Friday goodies, I thought I'd share with you what Island Scrapbooking will have on sale on Friday so you can plan your strategy accordingly....

• All printed paper is Buy One Get One Free!
• 12x12 smoothies are 3 for $1.00
• 40% off all Lawn Fawn clear sets
• 40% off all Paper Smooches clear sets
• Buy One Get One Free 8 1/2 x 11" paper packs (limit 3 free)
• 50% off red tagged items- come see our new markdowns!

AND... Island Scrapbooking Members- please check your email for a bonus coupon!

Also- Tracy's class that was scheduled for earlier this month has been re-scheduled to Saturday, 11/24/12.  Join her in making these cute Christmas tags!  Inquire at the store to sign up.

Just a reminder that the store will be closed on Wednesday, 11/21/12 and Thanksgiving, 11/22/12.  We will re-open for Black Friday on 11/23 at 10:00am.  See you then!

November 2012 Newsletter

Holiday time is in full swing-

It is unbelievable that the holiday season is right around the corner.  Everyone seems to be getting ready for Holiday cards, gifts and craft fairs.  We have a huge selection of Holiday papers in stock that are fit for your crafting needs.

We also have a great selection of die cuts, stamps, and laser cut words that will help you with all your projects.

Island Scrapbooking Reusable Bags

We are trying to stay ahead of the game as new laws about plastic bag use are going into effect in January.  We are trying to encourage everyone to get into the habit of bringing their own bags starting now.  We do have a limited supply of our own personalized “Island Scrapbooking” reusable bags for sale for just $1.00 each.  Some of our customers have been kind enough to bring back the plastic bags, we currently use, for us to use again.  We will still kindly accept any of our plastic bags you can bring in to recycle as we are still allowed to use plastic for a couple more months.  We are grateful to those who do recycle an appreciate your participation in this new environmentally friendly direction.

Sister Stamps Release #10

The anticipation is over and we can’t be more excited to announce Sister Stamps newest release!  It is the start of the Chinese Zodiac series (See picture below!).  This year is The Year of the Snake!

As you can see the Snake and Horse are being released as the first of a series of the Zodiac animals.  Their release dates are listed below their pictures, so we can mark our calendars for these cuties!  For the Snake and the Horse release, we are offering 10% OFF pre-paid orders now till November 17^th.  We are also taking pre-orders with the same pre-paid discount for all of the Zodiac animals.  Pre-order soon and be sure to get these more limited releases.  We can also look forward to other releases from Sister Stamps to be released between the zodiac series images.  Please watch the blog and newsletter to see what is to come.  We hear exciting images are in the works.

Save the Date

Here are more exciting dates to save for upcoming events:

November 21:  Day before Thanksgiving we will be closed to prep for a huge Black Friday Sale

November 22:  Thanksgiving Day- Closed

November 23:  Black Friday- We will be open and having a Huge Day After Thanksgiving Sale!!  Please watch the blog for further details.  You won’t want to miss it!

December 8:  Jenny’s Christmas Craft Fair!  8am-1pm- there will be great handmade items such as beaded jewelry, Christmas ornaments, paper crafts (gift card holders, clipboards), recipe books, calendars, Christmas Wreaths and décor, fabric crafts, and that is just to name a few.  Please inquire within the store for more details and the address whit directions.

December 25:  Christmas Day Closed (Tuesday)

December 26:  Wednesday- Huge End of the Year Sale!  Last day for 2012.

December 27-January 15:  CLOSED for annual inventory and shop cleaning.  As always we hope to open sooner if at all possible.  Please watch the blog/facebook for more info.

Don’t forget we offer Gift Certificates all year long!!

November Classes

Stencil Class

Learn different ways to use your stencils for simple backgrounds also using Dream Weaver pasts.  You will make three card faces using different techniques.

Date:  Saturday:  11/10/12

Time:  10:30am-12:30pm

Cost:  $12

Instructor:  Tracy

Supplies:  Scissors, adhesive, distress tool or sponge, and stencil brushes (2-3) fi you have them.

Gift Card Holder and Holiday Tags Class

Please join Tracy as she shows you ways to use the new Metallic Distress Stains and make a few Holiday Tags and Gift Card Holder just in time for the Holiday Season. Please stop by the shop to see samples.

Date:  Saturday, 11/17/12

Time:  10:30am-12:30pm

Cost:  $15

Instructor:  Tracy

Supplies:  Scissors, adhesive, metallic stains if you have, distress tool, and a craft mat.  More supplies may be added. 

Watch the blog/facebook for more details or inquire within the shop.

Happy Halloween!

Can you believe October is over?  Before the month ends, I thought I'd pop in to share the make 'n take project from the Anniversary Sale.  I literally came up with this project the morning of the make 'n take!  Talk about procrastination!!!

For a few years now, I've been meaning to teach everyone how to make the mini backpack that I've been spying all over the internet.  Of course, by now, its pretty old news.  I thought everyone would think- been there, done that... but that wasn't the case.  Everyone seemed pretty happy making this project.

Since the Tim Holtz mini treat bag die arrived just in time for the sale, I decided to use it in the project.  It was just the right size to become a backpack!  Don't assemble the bag until you are done adding straps.  To create the flap, I just punched out a 3" scallop circle and folded it in half.  Adhere one half to the back of the bag, leaving the other half without adhesive.

Then punch holes in the back.  You can measure in about 3/8 of an inch from top/bottom/sides.  Tie ribbons so that knots are on the inside, then seal up the bag.  Add velcro to the flap to allow it to open/close. I added the ghost from Imaginisce.   He was perfect since he did not require any coloring!!!  This bag was perfect to hold a couple of Halloween sized candies.

Of course, you can try different sized bags for different sized backpacks..  you get the drift right?

Special thanks to Tracy for taking over blog duties while I was on vacation!  Maybe she'll start posting more often? :)  Happy Halloween Everyone!

Celebration!

We are turning 9 tomorrow, October 13, 2013!  Please come join us as we CELEBRATE our Ninth Business Anniversary at Island Scrapbooking.  We have a lot fun things planned for you, our valued customers.  To show our appreciation to everyone we have two make-n-takes, great games, special deals, hourly door prizes, gift certificate drawings, and of course CAKE!!!  

Please don't miss out on our day of celebration and great deals:

- ALL Paper is On Sale!!!
- Memory Box Dies 20% OFF
- Tim Holtz Distress Markers 20% OFF
- Lifestyle Crafts Dies 30% OFF 
- Sizzix Dies, Stamp & Cuts, and Framelits 30% OFF
- Small Dandelion Cling Stamps 40% OFF
- Greeting Farm Stamps 50% OFF
- C.C. Designs Stamps 50% OFF
- All Wood Stamps Buy One Get One FREE - Free Item of equal or lessor value free
- Goodie Bags for the first 40 shoppers
- If you are an Island Scrapbooking Member - Don't forget your 30% OFF Coupon

We will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Come join the fun!!!  

October Newsletter

Hilo's First Ever Paper Jam

The Big Island's first ever Paper Jam was lots of fun.  Everyone had a good time and ... even we got to do some crafting!!!  Yay ...  so fun.  Check out our make-n-take table pictured below.  A special thank you to Sally and BJ for putting together a fun event for the Hilo crafters.  Thanks also to Deanna for your efforts in the event and your trip to Island Scrapbooking for  a supply run.  :)  It was a fun day of crafting, classes, shopping, and more crafting... oh and prizes too!  The next Paper Jam i scheduled for March 2013.  Inquire in the shop if you may be interested in attending or have questions.

Here's some projects they made:

It's Our Birthday!!!
Huge Sale and CELEBRATION

We are very excited to announce that we will celebrating Island Scrapbooking's 9th Birthday this MONTH!!!  We Hope you will come join us in our celebration.  We will have games, prizes, giveaways, and of course super in store bargains to get you all excited ... and CAKE!!!  What is a birthday without cake?  OH and how could we forger ... Make-n-Takes!!!  Yay ... "I want to play too", Michele says.  Please be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, October 13th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  We wholeheartedly thank all of you for nine wonderful years in business so far.  Our Birthday bashes are always fun and a way for us to lavish gifts to our valued customers.  We will again be giving away a $50 and a $100 gift certificate from Island Scrapbooking.  Shop on our Anniversary Day and be entered to win.  (Details to be posted)  Hope to see you all there.

New Product
- New Seasonal paper due in soon - awaiting Doodlebug Christmas paper and other assorted designer papers too.
- New and expanded selection of Memory Box Dies are on the way, should arrive in a few days as they have shipped out already.
- Paper Smooches - Several New Release are now in stock!
-  A large distributor order is on the way too!
Hurry in to see all the new stuff

Class Schedule
Our class schedule will be light the remainder of the year as many of our instructors are busy with prep for craft fairs or other craft projects.  We are considering doing a share and tell session in the upcoming month.  This would involve a small fee for use of shop/supplies and those who attend would come and share/show a technique.  This could be a Demo technique or a demo and return Demonstration where other participants get to make the project too.  If this is of interest to any of you paper crafters please let us know and we will try to plan a day if enough are willing to participate.

Make a Halloween Craft Project with Don

Date:  Saturday, October 20
Time:  10:30 - 12:30
Cost: $10
Instructor:  Don
Supplies:  Scissors, hermafix
More supplies may be added.  Inquire within the shop for details.

Semi-Annual Spring Cleaning Sale!

Are you ready to find some good deals?  Well put on your sneakers, grab your recycle bag and bring some cash, cause tomorrow is our semi-annual Spring Cleaning Sale!  Sale will run from 10:00am-2:00pm.  There are a lot of great deals just waiting for you!

In addition to the Cleaning Sale items, we have many In-Store Specials on sale day only!  Here's some of the savings you can look forward to:

• Buy one get one free- all wood stamps
• 30% off all Hero Arts
• 30% off all Paper Smooches stamps
• 50% off all Dreamweaver Stencils
• Buy one get one free gems/pearls
• Buy one get one free 8 1/2" x 11" paper packs
• Paper that is normally 2/$1 will be 3/$1

Be sure to come early for best selection!

More Stamp Camp #3 Samples

Thank you for being patient as we came up with the samples for our Christmas Stamp Camp Class coming up:

Date:  Saturday, 09/08/12

Time:  10am-2:30pm

Cost:  $38

Instructors:  Debi & Jenny S.

Supplies:  scissors, double stick tape, paper trimmer, craft mat, 1/8" score tape

Optional supplies:  Barn Door or Fired Brick distress stain, and glue gun.

Here's the cards Debi will be teaching during the class...

Looks fun huh?  See you Saturday!

September 2012 Newsletter

Wishing everyone a wonderful Holiday weekend.  We will be closed on Tuesday for a day off.  We will be re-opening on Wednesday the 5th normal business hours.  Taking a day off per customer suggestion :) Thank you to you-know-who you are.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

Please join us for our Semi-Annual Spring Cleaning sale on Saturday, September 15th from 10am-2pm.  Mark your calendars and be sure to attend this fun event full of savings store-wide.  As always, we will have many in store specials in addition to the ultra bargains in the Spring Cleaning Sale... AND...AND also there is a bonus coupon for an additional 50% off red tagged items.  Please remember to bring your coupon as no extra discount will be given without it as these are already deeply discounted items.  Let the bargain shopping begin... remember the sale is September 15th, 10am-2pm.

This month is also the first ever Hilo Paper Jam.  The Paper Jam is a large crop event that gives the community a chance to get together under one roof and have a paper crafting good time.  It is sure to be a lot of fun.  You won't want to miss this event if you are into Scrapbooking, Card-making, collage or paper crafts of any kind.  Be sure to sign up to go to the Jam if you have not already done so.  We still have sign up sheeets.  Island Scrapbooking will be in attendance on Saturday the 29th as a vendor from 8am05pm.  We hope to see you there.

A very Exciting upcoming event is... Island Scrapbooking is having a Birthday next month.  Don't forget to mark your calendars and plan to attend Island Scrapbooking's 9th Business Anniversary Event!  We are planning fun for everyone.  We will have games, prizes and bargains.  Please be sure to join us on this very special occasion.  Please join us on Saturday October 13th for all the fun!

September Classes:

Stamp Camp 3

Jenny and Debi ar co-teaching again.  They have come up with some exciting new projects with a seasonal flair.  If you are interested please sign up soon.  Shown here are just two of the projects you will be making (more to come!)

Date:  Saturday, September 8th
Time:  10am-2:30pm
Cost:  $38
Bento:  $6.50 (small bento from H&K). If you are interested in this option, Jenny will pick up if you pre-order/pre-pay at the shop.  You can always bring your own lunch or get something from Subway or Lucy's across the street.
Please bring a drink as this is an all day class, till 2:30pm.  Remember also that the classroom gets a little chilly because the A/C has to cool the entire shop.  You may want to bring a light sweater.

Make Your Own Embellishment Class

Ever think about making your own embellishments?  Then this is the class for you!  Join Jenny in making your own embellishments that can be used on your cards, scrapbooks, or altered projects.  These little extras really add a lot to your projects.  (Picture shown above are just some of the projects you will learn in this class).

Date:  Saturday, 09/22/12
Time:  10:30am-12:30pm
Cost:  $18
Instructor:  Jenny S.
Supplies:  Glue gun (fine tipped preferred), blender tool, craft mat, scissors, wire cutters (you may use your scissors to cut wire too- 26 gague), any bottle of clear stickles (i.e. Diamond, Stardust, etc). More supplies may be added- students will be notified prior to class.

Holiday Hero Arts In Stock!

Howdy Everyone!  

Are you getting in the Christmas spirit!  Well, even if you aren't quite ready for Christmas yet, it's never too early to start planning!  We all know that Christmas cards and projects may take awhile to work on, so we brought in the holiday Hero Arts collection so you can get your projects started!  Pictured here are the new stamps in the Holiday Catalog along with some of your old favorites from last year.

 Stop by soon for best selection!

New Mini Sentiments!

OK- I apologize for the sideways photo... I can't seem to figure out how to correct this problem as it looks right side up when I upload it!  Anyway, just tilt your head to the right and you'll see it correctly.. LOL!!

Just wanted to show you that we have some new mini sized sentiments in the shop now!  Yay!  Finally got some smaller sized sentiments for card makers!!  Woo hoo!  Smaller sentiments come in a variety of colors and sayings.  Come and check out your favorite sentiments and pick them up today!

Pssst...

Shhh, don't tell anyone but I couldn't wait till the next newsletter to let you know that Debi & I are planning Stamp Camp #3!  This will be our final Stamp Camp for the year, so we decided to make it a Christmas Stamp Camp!  All projects will have a Christmas/Holiday theme. We are so excited to start seeing some of the holiday items coming into the store and are planning our projects around them.  We haven't figured out all of the projects yet, but when we do, we'll post some photos so you can see what you'll be learning.

But for now, I thought I'd share the dates of the class in case you need to make arrangements:

Christmas Stamp Camp
Date:  Saturday, September 8th
Time:  10:00am-2:30pm
Cost:  $38
Lunch:  Jenny will pick up bentos again but not sure from where.  Cost will be approximately $6.50. Please pre-pay when you sign up for the class.
Instructors:  Debi & Jenny S.
Supplies:  TBA

And just a reminder on our other classes:

Debi's Technique Class:
Date:  Saturday, August 25th
Time:  10:00am-12:30pm
Cost: $18
Instructor:  Debi
Supplies:  Double stick tape, craft mat, scissors and sponge brush (if you have).

Stamp Camp #2 (Repeat class)
Date:  Saturday, September 1st
Time:  10:00am-2:30pm
Cost:  $38
Lunch:  If you would like to order a bento- please pre-pay when you sign up for the class. Bentos will be picked up from H&K and are $6.50.
Instructors:  Debi & Jenny
Required Supplies:  scissors, double stick tape, craft mat, paper trimmer, and Tim Holtz water brushes.

Optional Supplies:  (These are not required, however if you have them we encourage you to bring them with you as it will help you to finish faster). Distress inks/stains, heat tool.

New Memory Box Dies In Stock!

I'm in love with these new Memory Box dies!  I'm really into birdies now days and love love love cute birdcages, so these were a surprise to see when I visited the store recently!  In addition to these cuties, we also got in some of their new leaves, flourishes, etc.  Many of them are Christmas themed, which are perfect for upcoming holiday projects!  These will go quickly, so hurry in if you want to snap these up!

New Class- This Saturday!

Are you free this Saturday?  Wondering what you'll be doing?  Shopping, crafting, nothing???  If you are free, you might want to check out Debi's new class featured here...

Students will make three projects focusing on how to use and coordinate printed papers and make your own background paper!  Believe it or not, there is a formula to this.  What you may think is chaos using multiple printed papers, may not be so challenging when you stick to the formula.  Students will leave with two cards and a tile coaster!

Date:  Saturday, August 25, 2012
Time:  10:00am-12:30pm
Cost:  $18
Instructor:  Debi
Supplies: Double stick tape, craft mat, scissors and sponge brush (if you have).

Sign up soon!

New Hawaiian Products!

If you haven't been in the shop lately, you are missing out!  Tons of new products have arrived  recently that its too much to share in one post.. I'll post more later this week...  But for now, wanted to share some new Hawaiian themed products by Island Paperie, including new Hawaiian themed stamps!  These stamps are perfect for cardmakers and coordinate well with their paper line.

Speaking of paperlines- check out some of their new designs!

More product hitting the shelves soon, so stop by to see all the goodies!

Customer Samples

In case you haven't been to the store in awhile, thought I'd share some samples from our beloved customers!

First up are a couple of Memory Box samples by Don Barnes.  Thank you Don!  He used the popular butterfly and added some dragonflies, woodland branch, petal party, and savannah border dies.

This second card was made using the swirly tree die along with some Island Scrapbooking mini sakura laser cuts.  He paired it with some cork and a Love sentiment also by Island Scrapbooking.

And we also received this cute sample from Carol T. using Paper Smooches stamps, Doodlebug paper and an EK success punch.  Thanks Carol!

Hope you are having a great week!

Stamp Camp #2 Repeat Class Added

Due to popular demand, we have added on an additional Stamp Camp #2 class with Debi & Jenny!  The first session filled up so quickly that we decided to offer another session.  Here are the 6 projects you will be making in this class.

Stamp Camp #2 Repeat Session:
Date:  Saturday, September 1st
Time:  10am-2:30pm
Cost:  $38
Bento (optional):  $6.50 (place TBD).  If you are interested in ordering a bento, please pre-pay at the shop when you sign up for the class.  You may also bring your own lunch (lunch will be limited to 1/2 hour).  Please bring your own drink as this is a long class.  You may also want to bring a sweater as the classroom tends to get chilly.

Required Supplies:  scissors, double stick tape, craft mat, paper trimmer, and Tim Holtz water brushes.

Optional Supplies:  (These are not required, however if you have them we encourage you to bring them with you as it will help you to finish faster). Distress inks/stains, heat tool.

Please scroll down for Summer Sale post. Thanks!!

Summer Sale Today!

Hi Everyone...
Just popping in to let you all know that there is a HUGE Summer Sale today at Island Scrapbooking!  Tons of paper and 50% off red tagged items among other items.  Stop by early for best selection.  See you soon!

August 2012 Newsletter

Wow!  The summer sure did fly by.  We hope everyone had a fun and memorable summer. If we have not seen you in a while, please stop in and tell us what you have been up to.  Before we know it the holiday season will be upon us and we all know that in the craft world we want to get a jump start on our Holiday crafting projects. We are expecting many new items to be on the shelves soon that will assist you in your seasonal creations.

Reminder to anyone interested in attending the upcoming first ever Hilo Paper Jam, we still have applications available. If you apply with one of our applications or list Island Scrapbooking as a referral, please notify us as we are giving away a package of words for cards for those refering us. If we get at least 10 referrals we will get an extra table that allows us more room to bring product as a vendor at the paper jam:)  Not only will we be a vendor on Saturday, but the store WILL also be open for all your paper crafting needs.
Sister Stamps has celebrated their 1st Birthday this past month and is announcing their 9th release already. We are taking pre-orders and if you pay by end of business 8/11/12 you will save 10% on your purchase of these adorable upcoming Sister Stamps. 

Sister Stamps 9th Release: 

• We are awaiting another large Memory Box order with restock items and new dies for the Holiday Season.
• Hero Arts is on its way with Holiday stamps as well!!!
• Lawn Fawn restock and new items should be in any day!!!
• Dandelion is here! 
• Life Style Crafts is due in any day!  A large selection of new dies and a few popular re-orders!  

Mark Your Calendars

Saturday, August 11 HUGE Summer Sale. 50% OFF ALL Red Tag Items and other fabulous in-store specials. 

Not only is it time to think about Holiday crafting but Fall is right around the corner.  We all know what that means....Fall/Spring Clean Sale!!!  We were not sure if we were going host this fall season, but we have decided to do so on a slightly smaller scale. There will be fewer sellors but hopefully more space to present things in an easy to see fashion. The Fall Clean Sale will be on Saturday September 15, 2012 from 10a.m. to 2 p.m.   

Also, don't forget October is Island Scrapbookings 9th Anniversary.  Plans are being made now for this very special event. Exciting!   

Follow Island Scrapbooking's blog/facebook for more information on; what's coming soon, new product that has arrived, up coming specials, and other noteworthy events.    

August Classes:
Stamp Camp #2 (Repeat of June Class)

Stamp Camp Session One is back by popular demand!!! Jenny and Debi will each teach you 3 different projects for a total of 6 projects. This is a repeat of last Months Stamp Camp. There are only a couple of seat left, so if you are interested call today! NOTE:  This is a repeat class.      Date:  Saturday, August 4th  Time:  10:00am-2:30pm Cost:  $38  Bento:  $6.00 (small bento from Cousin's).  If interested in this option Jenny will pick it up for you if you pre pay at the shop. You can always bring your own lunch or get something from Subway or Lucy's accross the street. Please bring a drink as this is an all day class, till 2:30. Remember also that the classroom gets a little chilly because it has to cool the entire shop.  You may want to bring a light sweater. 
Required Supplies: scissors, double stick tape, craft mat, 2 Distress Markers in same color family (i.e. pinks used in sample but they can bring any two colors that are similar), Tim Holtz Water Brush (fine detail tip).

Optional Supplies:  (These are not required, however if you have them, we encourage you to bring them to class so that you can finish your projects faster.)  Distress Stains, Distress Crackle Paint- Rock Candy, Heat Tool, Paint Brush for Mod Podge. 


Stamp Camp #2

 Jenny and Debi are co-teaching again .They have come up with 6 exciting new projects featuring distress inks/stains. If you thought you learned a lot in the first class, you will learn just as much in the second class also.  This class showcases six different card ideas. These ideas can complement what you learned in the first session or can stand alone even if you have not attended the first session.  If you are interested please sign up and pay for your seat now as this class is in high demand and will fill quickly. (with reguard to the sample images -Please note that some slight changes may be made due to product availibility)    Date:  Saturday, August 11th  Time:  10:00am-2:30pm Cost:  $38  Bento:  $6.00 (small bento from Cousin's).  If you are interested in this option, Jenny will pick up for you if you pre pay at the shop. You can always bring your own lunch or get something from Subway or Lucy's accross the street. Please bring a drink as this is an all day class, till 2:30. Remember also that the classroom gets a little chilly because it has to cool the entire shop.  You may want to bring a light sweater. 
Required Supplies:scissors, double stick tape, craft mat, 2 Paper Trimmer and Tim Holtz Water Brushes.

Optional Supplies:  (These are not required, however if you have them, we encourage you to bring them to class so that you can finish your projects faster.)  Distress inks/Stains, Heat Tool.

Looks What's Back In Stock!

Just got word that all the Distress Markers are back in stock!  If you look on the right, you'll also see the fluorescent Copic markers too.  I hear there's lots of other goodies being unpacked, so you'll want to go in soon to see what else has arrived!

Sister Stamps Make 'n Take

Hiya Everyone!

Now you are probably asking yourself... Did Jenny forget about Hilo?  Of course not!  I'll be starting my Hilo "tour" (ha ha ha) at Island Scrapbooking this Saturday, July 14th from 10am-12noon.  We'll be making this gift card holder (paper used will be different from sample), so stop by to make this free project!  If you can't stay for the make 'n take, please stop by to say hi!

Here's the inside...

See you on Saturday!

Jenny
Sister Stamps

2012 Big Island Paper Jam

Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to share more info on the 2012 Big Island Paper Jam coming up on September 28th and 29th right here in Hilo!  This event is hosted by BJ Soriano and Sally Pestana from the Honolulu Happy Scrapper's Jam.  They are bringing this event to the Big Island for the first time and we are so excited to be a part of it!

Island Scrapbooking will be a vendor at this event, so please stop on by if you plan on attending.  The event will be 21 hours long and include gifts, prizes, contests, and classes (optional).  Space is limited, so it's best to sign up soon if you want to attend.

For those that sign up and list Island Scrapbooking on the registration form, please stop by to pick up your free sentiments for cards pack (samples shown below) just for saying we referred you!

You may choose from the following options:

• 9/28/12 (Friday) from 3pm-10pm:  Pau hana Friday evening PaperJam $20 (includes dinner)
• 9/29/12 (Saturday) from 8am-5pm:  Saturday PaperJam $35 (includes light breakfast & lunch)
• 9/29/12 (Saturday) from 5pm-10pm:  Saturday Night Owl PaperJam $15 (includes dinner)
• 9/29/12 (Saturday) from 8am-10pm:  Big Kahuna All Day Saturday PaperJam (includes light breakfast, lunch & dinner)
• 9/28/12-9/29/12 Friday 3pm-10pm and Saturday 8am-10pm:  Got to do it all PaperJam! (includes all meals and you can leave your supplies overnight)

All events will be at the Hilo Hongwanji.

Stop by the store to pick up a registration form and get your free sentiments for cards pack.  Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon!

New Dandelion Sets Are In!

Good Morning!  Just a short note to let everyone know that the new Dandelion Designs cling sets are here!  We have the Musubi, Saimin, Teal Time, and Hi There sets in stock.  See you soon!

July 2012 Newsletter

Wow this summer is going by so quickly. We hope everyone is having a great summer. Everyone has been busy with graduations, weddings, vacations and the summer seems to be going by quickly. Here it is July all ready. Its the last month of summer break for the kids, Fourth of July, Christmas in July, and (drum roll...) Sister Stamps 1st Birthday.Happy Birthday to Sister Stamps and Congratulations to Jenny and her sister for the success of Sister Stamps. We wish continued success for many more years to come!!!  

New Arrivals or Coming Soon:

• Sister Stamps 8th Release: In Stock NOW

• Memory Box dies and stamps are here!

• And Dandelion Clings!

Also Coming Soon:

• Hero Arts
• Lawn Fawn
• Paper Smooches

Sister Stamps Make 'N Take:

Please join Jenny in a free make 'n take on Saturday, July 14th between 10am-12noon.  The make 'n take project will be posted next week.  

Big Island Paper Jam:

We would like to announce the 2012 Big Island Paper Jam!  It will be held at the Hilo Honwanji on September 28-29th right here in Hilo. There will be over 20 hours of paper crafting, inspiration, classes, shopping, food, scrapbook and card contests, gifts and prizes. It sounds like plain 'ol fun.

Island Scrapbooking will be participating in the Big Island Paper Jam, so please join us on Saturday, September 29th from 8am05pm.  Inquire at the shop for further details on the cost and to get your registration form.  Register through us and you will receive a free package of "Words for Cards"!

July Classes:

Stamp Layering and Technique Class

Date: Saturday July 14th Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm Cost:  $15 This technique is back by customer request!  Come join us in learning this technique of stamp layering. It adds a nice touch to your cards as well as your scrapbook. Please bring: adhesive, scissors, distress tool (if you have) and craft mat.

STAMP CAMP    Jenny and Debi are co-teaching again.It's back by popular demand!!! They will each teach you 3 different projects for a total of 6 projects. This is a repeat of last Months Stamp Camp. There are only a couple of seat lefts.  So if interested call now! NOTE:  This is the SAME class that was offered in June.   Date:  Saturday, August 4th  Time:  10:00am-2:30pm Cost:  $38  Bento:  $6.00 (small bento from Cousin's).  If interested in this option Jenny will pick up for you if you pre pay at the shop. You can always bring your own lunch or get something from Subway or Lucy's accross the street. Please bring a drink as this is an all day class, till 2:30. Remember also that the classroom gets a little chilly because it has to cool the entire shop.  You may want to bring a light sweater.  Required Supplies: scissors, double stick tape, craft mat, 2 Distress Markers in same color family (i.e. pinks used in sample but they can bring any two colors that are similar), Tim Holtz Water Brush (fine detail tip). Optional Supplies:  (These are not required, however if you have them, we encourage you to bring them to class so that you can finish your projects faster.)  Distress Stains, Distress Crackle Paint- Rock Candy, Heat Tool, Paint Brush for Mod Podge.

June 2012 Newsletter

Happy Summer Everyone! It's that time of year again for graduations, weddings, and summer parties!  We have plenty of items that you need for your summer projects. We have a large order that is due in the next couple days...5 huge boxes weighing about 50lbs each. So stop in soon to see new product.

Whats New  

- New Magazines just arrived: 

Card Creations Volume 10. - Celebrate 300 fun and creative ideas for 20 Holidays and occasions. And Practical Solutions for Paper Crafters - Upcycle 40+ Budget Friendly Finds To Help Organize & Store.

- Tim Holtz Distress Markers have been trickling in but go out fast. Let me know if you are waiting for a specific color. Also, color charts are available for distress markers so inquire within to get one.

- Tim Holtz Distress Stains are in stock! All Colors!

- 2013 mini calendars are here.

- Paper Smooches new/reorders stamps just in.

- Lawn Fawn new releases/reorders are on the shelf.

- New assorted designer printed papers.

- Memory Box Dies - expanded selection in stock.

- New Island Scrapbooking Cuts including Happy Fathers Day, Happy Graduation, assorted school words (Hilo High Vikings, Kamehameha Warriors, Pahoa Daggers, and Waiakea Warriors) Also new are Baby words, New Baby, It's a boy and It's a girl, Onesies in assorted sizes and colors, Also new are Cherry blossoms and Asian corner cuts.

Is your Tim Holtz Distress Marker Red?

Distress markers by Tim Holtz have been coming in slowly. A customer pointed out to me that there was a batch of the Barn Door and Fired Brick markers that were actually browns and not reds. I contacted my rep and she said they will replace those two colors if the customer is unsatisfied.If you are one of those who purchased one of those two colors from us and are unsatisfied with the color please drop off your pen at Island Scrapbooking by the 15th of JUNE and no later. I am going to send them back to get replacements in as soon as possible. Some may like the color and just choose to get the next batch of reds when they come in. The option is up to you:) Your satisfaction is our priority!

Thank You

Thank You to those who attended our National Scrapbooking Day Sale. Winners are as follow:

Michelle M. was the winner of the Dandelion stamp assortment giveaway.

Susan P. was the winner of the Island Scrapbooking gift bag/gift certificate giveaway.

Congratulations winners! Thank you all for your support.  A great day was had by all!!!

 

Sister Stamps- Release #8 Pre-Orders

Sister Stamps is getting ready for their one year anniversary and are putting out super cute birthday images in the upcoming release #8 scheduled for July 1st. These images are available for pre order. We have decided to extend the pre-order 10% discount till June 9th on all prepaid orders for these cuties. If you have not pre-ordered yet, don't miss out, stop in soon.
 

June Classes

Mini Brag Book

Date: Saturday June 9th

Time: 10:30-12:30

Cost:  $18

Learn to make this cute little brag book. This adorable mini book feartures designer paper. The cutest gift for any new mom, grandma, or customize it for multipurpose use. 

Please bring paper trimmer, scoreboard, 1/8 inch score tape, and scissors.

Please specify Pink or blue.

Stamp Camp

  

Jenny and Debi are co-teaching for the first time. They will each teach you 3 different projects for a total of 6 projects.  Unfortunately the news spread quick and this class is full already. If you are interested please leave your name and number and if enough people are interested maybe they will team up again next month for a repeat class.  

Date:  Saturday, June 16th 

Time:  10:00am-2:30pm

Cost:  $38 

Bento:  $8.25 (large bento from Kay's Lunch Center).  If interested in this option Jenny will pick up for you if you pre pay at the shop. You can always bring your own lunch or get something from subway or Lucy's accross the street.

Please bring a drink as this is an all day class, till 2:30. 

Required Supplies: scissors, double stick tape, craft mat, 2 Distress Markers in same color family (i.e. pinks used in sample but they can bring any two colors that are similar), Tim Holtz Water Brush (fine detail tip).

Optional Supplies:  (These are not required, however if you have them, we encourage you to bring them to class so that you can finish your projects faster.)  Distress Stains, Distress Crackle Paint- Rock Candy, Heat Tool, Paint Brush for Mod Podge.