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.