Archive | November, 2010

Industry Jobs: Nov 13th – Nov 19th, 2010

By Nancy Nally on November 20, 2010 in Jobs

Each week we list a selection of scrapbooking industry positions that we have been made aware of. If you would like to have one of your job openings listed here, please forward your information to jobs@scrapbookupdate.com

Company	Position	Location
Archiver's	Sales Team Lead	Eden Prairie, MN
Archiver's	Receiver	Westminster, CO
Archiver's	Customer Service Associate	Cordova, TN
Archiver's	Customer Service Associate	Westminster, CO
Archiver's	Customer Service Associate	Marietta, GA
Scrapbook Design and You®	Instructor	Various

*Please note that Scrapbook Update is in no way associated with the positions listed here. Please forward all questions or comments about the job listings to the offering organization via the links provided. Thanks!

Product Review: Making Memories Paper Reverie

By May Flaum on November 17, 2010 in Play

Making Memories products have been staples in my craft room for many years, and I’m delighted to see that they continue to produce products I want to buy and use. Their new collection called Paper Reverie is now in stores, and is one of my favorite new paper lines right now. What I appreciate about this collection, beyond the beautiful designs, is that it’s very neutral. These products can be mixed and matched with so many other items in my stash, and the classic look is one that will suit my crafting needs for a long time to come.

In other words- I’ll be investing in a lot of this beautiful product.

Making Memories Paper Reverie products used:
Stripe Paper
Text Paper
Gems & Glitter Tape
Butterflies
Shimmer Alphabet Stickers
Cardstock Alphabet Stickers
Gem & Brad Combo Pack
Baubles
other: pen, glitter

Paper Reverie is actually made up of four separate sub-collections (Brun Antique, Metallique, Noir, Sienne). Each has unique paper designs, but similar embellishment options. They all have a vintage and distressed feel, but are neutral enough in both color and style to be used on any number of projects.

I can envision holiday layouts, special meal place cards, lovely thank-you notes, everyday layouts, and home decor projects being created with these lines.

Above is one of my favorite papers from the collection. The glitter and the pattern are just so lovely.

The baubles are one of my favorite embellishment picks, although I really don’t think there are any bad choices from this collection’s options.

With hints of sparkle and glamour, and styles that work so well with many other lines in my stash, I see this collection as a fantastic fall buy. I’ll be creating with and enjoying this line for a long time to come.

Paper Reverie is now available at Scrapbook.com and twopeasinabucket.com.

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Paperclipping Roundtable #45: Pile On Ali

By Nancy Nally on November 15, 2010 in Play

Better late than never…here is Paperclipping Roundtable #45. (Sorry for the delay in getting it posted here!) This time around we tried a slightly different format, with a discussion of the shift to “project” based scrapbooking led by your own Scrapbook Update editor and featuring some very well known project-style papercrafters (Kristina Werner and Ali Edwards).

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Picks of the Week

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In-Store Sales For Week of Nov. 14th to Nov. 20th, 2010

By Nancy Nally on November 14, 2010 in News

Welcome to our weekly sales feature on Scrapbook Update! Retailers can easily keep up here on what their competitors are doing, and shoppers can find out where there are deals!

Please note that sales may be subject to regional variations or conditions. Scrapbook Update is not responsible for errors or omissions.

Jo-Ann Stores

Cricut Imagine Machine $449.99 [buy online at Joann.com]
Cardmaking Supplies: 40% off [buy online at Joann.com]
Die Cutting Machines & Accessories: 40% off
Papercrafting Punches & Cutting Supplies: 40% off [buy online at Joann.com]
12 x 12 Holiday Paper Pads & Stacks (K & Co, DCWV, Cloud 9): $9.99 [buy online at Joann.com]
All Other Holiday Paper Pads, Packs & Stacks: 40% off [buy online at Joann.com]
Organizing Essentials Baskets: 40% off (11/20-11/24 only)
Crafter’s Edition 2oz Acrylic Paint: $.77 (11/20-11/24 only)
The Paper Company 8.5 x 11 Value Pack: $1.99 (11/20-11/24 only)
Stamps, Stamp Sets & Pads: 40% off (11/20-11/24 only) [buy online at Joann.com]

Michaels [print coupons]

Coupon: 40% off any one regular priced item
Baskets, entire stock: 40% off
Ott-Lite TrueColor Floor Lamps: $99.99
YUDU Personal Screen Printing System: $199.99
Americana Acrylic Paint: $.77
Jolee’s & Sticko: 30% off
Scrapbook Paper Pads (excludes Martha Stewart, American Girl, & Fine Art): 30% off
Rubber & Clear Stamps (exludes Martha Stewart): 40% off
8.5 x 11 Value Pack Paper: 2 for $5
Scrapbooking Punches & Trimmers (excludes Martha Stewart, American Girl, & Cricut): 40% off
Martha Stewart Crafts Christmas Scrapbooking Collection: 30% off
Christmas Scrapbooking Paper, Pads, & Stickers: 30% off
Scrapbooking Embellishments (exludes Martha Stewart & American Girl): 30% off
Disney Cricut Cartridges: $29.99
Scrapbook & Photo Albums, entire stock (excludes Martha Stewart): 40% off
Iris Storage: 40% off
Value Pack Cards & Boxed Cards (excludes Martha Stewart): 40% off

AC Moore [download coupons]

Coupon: 50% off any one regular price item
Coupon: 50 AC Moore Bonus Rewards Points with $25 purchase
Jolee’s Stickers: 40% off
Open Stock Scrapbooking Paper: 40% off
Sizzix & Spellbinders: 40% off
Cricut Expression Machine Bundle w/4 cartridges: $249.99
Photo Mounts & Corners: 2 for $3
Topload Scrapbook Albums: 3 for $12
Liquitex Basics Artist Paint: 40% off
My Studio Craft Paint: 2 for $1
Wicker Baskets: 50% off

Hobby Lobby [print coupon]

Coupon: 40% off any one regular priced item
Stickers (excludes 3D embellished): 50% off
Photo Storage Boxes: 50% off
Scrapbook Albums & Refills (excludes EK Success, Sandylion, K & Co, and Photo Albums): 50% off
Spare Parts Embellishments by The Paper Studio: 50% off
Scrapbook Paper Packs & Pads: 50% off
The Paper Studio & Stampabilities Stamps & Ink Pads: 50% off
Scrapbook Totes & Organizers by The Paper Studio: 50% off
Chipboard & Gemstone Embellishments by The Paper Studio: 50% off
Christmas Craft Glitter & Glitter Glues: 40% off
Christmas Scrapbooking Kits, Albums, Stickers & Accessories: 40% off
Delta Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint: $.99
Ribbon & Trim Spools: 50% off
Ribbon by the Roll: 50% off

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Industry Jobs: Nov 6th – Nov 12th, 2010

By Nancy Nally on November 13, 2010 in Jobs

Company	Position	Location
Creative Memories	Software Product Engineer	St. Cloud, MN
Creative Memories	Digital Distributor	St. Cloud, MN
Creative Memories	eCommerce Leader	St. Cloud, MN
Michaels	Loss Prevention Associate	Miami, FL
Michaels	Loss Prevention Associate	Jacksonville, FL
Archiver's	Customer Service Associate	Middleton, WI
Archiver's	Customer Service Associate	Eden Prairie, MN
Archiver's	Sales Team Lead	Highlands Ranch, CO
Michaels	Assistant Store Manager	New Orleans, LA
Michaels	Assistant Store Manager	Brownsville, TX
Archiver's	Sales Team Lead	Columbus, OH
Scrapbook Design and You®	Instructor	Various

2010 Black Friday Scrapbook Sales

By Nancy Nally on November 11, 2010 in News

Black Friday means some great deals on scrapbook supplies, and the sneak peeks of this year’s sales are starting to leak out!

Update: Jo-Ann Stores has posted a great FAQ on their blog about how their holiday weekend sale rules and procedures work – what will be available when (online vs. in-store timing, for instance).

Disclaimer: Scrapbook Update cannot be responsible for incorrect information, regional variances or typographical errors in the listings. Remember to check the local ads in your area to verify these listings.

These listings will be checked, expanded & updated from now until Thanksgiving Day from leaked ads and the actual print ads received in my local papers and sale announcements of online stores, so keep checking back!

How to use these listings: These tables may be sorted by clicking on the arrow at the top of each column. Sort by the store column to see all each store’s sales listed together, or sort by product name to compare sales on similar products. Many of the store names and item names are clickable to take you to the item online for easy shopping. (Some of these links are affiliate links, so when you use them you support Scrapbook Update – Thank you.)

Item	Price	Store	Terms
Coupon - 20% off entire purchase including sale items		Michaels	Saturday 8am-Noon
Coupon - 30% off entire purchase including sale items		Michaels	Friday 5am - Noon
Coupon - 30% off entire purchase including sale items		Michaels	Thursday 5pm-9pm
Coupon - 50% off one regular priced item		Michaels	Friday Noon-10pm
Coupon - 50% off one regular priced item		Michaels	Saturday Noon-10pm
Coupon - Get $5 reward card with every $25 purchased		Michaels	Saturday Only. Rewards good 11/28 to 12/4.
Baskets - Entire Stock	40% off	Michaels
Cricut Cartridges	$27.99	Michaels	Reg. $69.99 While supplies last. Excludes Cricut Imagine cartridges. No coupons.
Cricut Cartridges	$35.99	Michaels	Reg. $89.99 While supplies last. Excludes Cricut Imagine cartridges. No coupons.
Cricut Cartridges (Disney)	$24.99	Michaels	Reg. $89.99 Saturday Only. No coupons. While supplies last. Excludes Cricut Imagine cartridges.
Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter	$69.99	Michaels	Friday Only. No coupons.
Cricut Gypsy	$99.99	Michaels	No coupons. No rainchecks. While supplies last.
DCWV Scrapbook Album Kits	$14.99	Michaels	reg. $29.99
Fiskars 12" Portable Paper Trimmer	$6.99	Michaels	reg. $12.99
Iris 12x12 Scrapbook Case	$4.49	Michaels	reg. $8.99
Iris 12x12 Scrapbook Case 3 pack	$5.79	Michaels	Friday Only. While supplies last. No coupons. (reg. $12.79)
Photo Boxes	3 for $5 ($1.66)	Michaels	reg. $4.49
Recollections Scrapbook & Photo Albums	50% off	Michaels
Recollections Scrapbooks	$3.33	Michaels	Friday only. No coupons.(reg. $9.99)
Recollections Stickers & Embellishments	50% off	Michaels
Scrap Paper 5lb Box	$9.99	Michaels	Saturday only. No coupons.
Scrapbook Paper Pads	$9.99	Michaels	Excludes Martha Stewart, American Girl & Fine Art. (reg. $19.99)
Scrapbook Storage	40% off	Michaels	Friday & Saturday only. Excludes Martha Stewart.
Scrapbook Storage	55% off	Michaels	Thursday only. Excludes Martha Stewart. No coupons.
Scrapbook Rolling Tote	$19.99	Michaels	Friday only. No coupons. While supplies last. (reg. $49.99)
Shadowbox 4 piece set	$14.99	Michaels
Ranger Stickles Limited Edition 1oz bottle 3 pack	$6.99	Michaels	While supplies last. (reg. $11.99)
Yudu Personal Screen Printing Machine	$169.99	Michaels
Cricut Expression Electronic Cutter in Aqua, Plum, Green or Canary w/Bonus "Playtime" Cartridge	$185.00	Walmart
Cricut Cartridges - Lite Limited Edition	$20	Walmart
Cricut Cartridges	$20	Big Lots	reg. $39.99
Organizing Essentials Baskets	50% off
Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter	$59.99		Unadvertised Doorbuster - Friday & Saturday!!!
Die Cutting Machines & Accessories	40% off
Cropper Hopper 10 Drawer Scrapbooking Cart	$34.99		Friday Doorbuster, while supplies last. reg. $89.99
20% off entire purchase			7am-Noon, Saturday only
DCWV 12x12 Stack Value Packs	$9.99		reg. $19.99
DCWV Stack Value Packs (all other)	40% off
Everyday Plastic Storage	50% off
Slice Cordless Design Cutter	$49.99		Saturday Doorbuster, reg. $149.99
Organizing Essentials Ribbon Ladder	$7.99		Saturday Doorbuster. reg. $24.99
50% off any one regular priced item			All day Saturday.
Cricut Expression	$148	Menard's	Early bird.
Cricut Cartridges	$19.99	Menard's	Early bird. Quantity limit.
Cricut Cake Mini Machine	$99.99		Friday Doorbuster. Limited Quantity.
Cricut Expression	$199.99		Friday Doorbuster
OttLite Slimline Task Lamp	$19.99		Friday Doorbuster
Organdy Ribbon Spools	Buy One Get One Free
Cricut Cake Machine	$249.99
Cricut Imagine	$449.99
Cricut Cartridges - Seasonal	$19.99
Sizzix Holiday Themed Dies	75% off
DCWV Ultimate Stack or K & Co. Super Paper Pad	Buy One Get One Free		reg. $29.99
Lighting, Entire Stock	50% off
Papercrafting Embellishments & Stickers	40% off
Scrapbooking Albums	40% off
Stamps, Stamp Pads & Stamp Sets	40% off
Papercrafting Punches & Cutting Supplies	40% off
Celebrate It! Holiday Ribbon Bow-Tique (over 600 styles)	70% off	Michaels	Friday doorbuster. No coupons
Cricut V1 Personal Electronic Cutting Machine	$104.99		Available now. Free shipping.
Cricut Create Machine	$149.24		Available now. Free shipping.
Cricut Expression	$245.99		Available now. Free shipping.
Cricut Cake, Kitchen Red	$269.83		Available now. Free shipping.
Cricut Imagine Machine	$485.00		Available now. Free shipping.
Becky Higgins Project Life	$29.99		reg. $49.99. Friday special. Free shipping.
Cricut Create Machine	$149.99	Walmart	Online only special. Free site to store shipping. Already available, while supplies last.
Cricut Cartridges	2 for $60	Walmart	Online only special. Free site to store shipping. Select your own two cartridges to make your bundle. Available starting Weds.
We R Memory Keepers, entire stock	20% off		Wednesday (11/24) only.
Sizzix, entire stock	20% off		Thursday (11/25)only.
American Crafts, entire stock	20% off		Friday (11/26) only.
Bazzill, entire stock	20% off		Saturday (11/27) only.
Fiskars, entire stock	20% off		Sunday (11/28) only.
BasicGrey, entire stock	20% off		Monday (11/29) only.
Paper, Open Stock	30% off	Michaels	Manager's Special. Thurs - Sat.
Scrapbook Tool Kit	$9.99	Michaels	reg. $29.99 Manager's Special. Thurs - Sat.
OttLite Bella Floor Lamp	$49.99		reg. $139.99 Thursday - Online only.
OttLite High Definition Task Lamp	$29.99		reg. $89.99 Thursday - Online only.
Cricut Cartridges - Seasonal	$18.99		reg. $24.99-$29.99 Thursday - Online only.
DCWV Winter Box of Cards	$5		reg. $19.99 Thursday - Online only.
Album Kit - Westrim 8.5x11	$6		reg. $14.99 Thursday - Online only.
Sizzix Machines & Accessories	50% off		Thursday - Online only.
Elle's Studio	Free gift with $45 purchase, All limited quantity items 60-70% off	Elle's Studio	Friday through Monday.
Free Gift with Order	Receive a free gift with every order while supplies last.		Starting Wednesday night at Midnight CST.
Free Shipping	Free Shipping on purchases of $25 and over on physical product.		Domestic orders only. Starting Wednesday night at Midnight CST, through Tuesday night at 11:59pm CST.
7 Day Sale			Wednesday through Tuesday.
Stamps, stamp blocks, ink pads, technique tiles & project kits	25% off	Technique Tuesday	Through Sunday. Use coupon code BlackFriday2010.
Apparel & stationery.	20% off	Life Is Scrap	Friday and Saturday.
Free shipping	Free shipping over $65	Embellish It! Online	Through Tuesday, 11/30.
Storewide Sale	Turkey Hunt sale, Dollar Store restocked. Everything on sale up to 80% off.	Addicted to Scrapbooking	Ends Monday 11/29.
American Crafts	20% off	Addicted to Scrapbooking	Ends Monday 11/29.
Fiskars	20% off	Addicted to Scrapbooking	Ends Monday 11/29.
Ranger	20% off	Addicted to Scrapbooking	Ends Monday 11/29.
Sizzix	15% off	Addicted to Scrapbooking	Ends Monday 11/29.
Bazzill Basics	15% off	Addicted to Scrapbooking	Ends Monday 11/29
Ella Publishing Design Bundle: Double Page Design, Stretch Your Sketches & & Design Workshop	$13		reg. $17.97. Weds thru Sat. Put ebooks in cart. Use coupon code SaveOnDesign. One coupon code per transaction.
Ella Publishing Photo Bundle: 40 Tips For Better Photos, Picture Perfect, & Special Effects for Digital Photos	$12		reg. $17.97. Weds thru Sat. Put ebooks in cart. Use coupon code SaveOnPhotos. One coupon code per transaction.
Ella Publishing Word Bundle: Journaling That Matters, Quick & Creative Quizzes, & Text Tips for Scrapbookers	$11		reg. $17.97. Weds thru Sat. Put ebooks in cart. Use coupon code SaveOnWords. One coupon code per transaction.
Ella Publishing Vintage Hip Christmas Crafts ebook	$3 with any single ebook purchase		reg. $5.99. Weds thru Sat. Put ebooks in cart. Use coupon code HolidayBonus. One coupon code per transaction.
Cricut Cake Machine by Martha Stewart Crafts	$229.99		Available now. Free shipping.
DCWV Christmas Stacks	$9.99		Sunday only. Online only.
Cricut Cake Machine	$199.99		Sunday only. Online only.
Stamps, stamp sets, & stamp pads	50% off		Sunday only. Online only.
Albums	50% off		Sunday only. Online only.
Coupon - 30% off total purchase, including sale items		AC Moore	Friday only, 5am-Noon
Coupon - 50% off any one regular priced item		AC Moore	Friday only, Noon - 10pm
Cricut Expression bundle	$199.99	AC Moore	Friday only, 5am-Noon. Doorbuster, no coupons or rainchecks.
Cricut Cake Machine	$199.99	AC Moore	Friday only, 5am-Noon. Doorbuster, no coupons or rainchecks.
Cricut Cartridges, entire stock	$34.99	AC Moore	Friday & Saturday, while supplies last.
Cricut Cartridges, seasonal	$19.99	AC Moore	Friday & Saturday, while supplies last.
Sizzix Vagabond Machine	$199.99	AC Moore	Friday & Saturday, while supplies last.
Paper Bliss or Sandylion Stickers, select	$1	AC Moore	Friday & Saturday, while supplies last.
TPC Studio Scrapbooking Kits	$5	AC Moore	Friday & Saturday, while supplies last.
Photo Boxes	3 for $5	AC Moore	Friday & Saturday, while supplies last.
Sizzix Machines & Products	40% off	AC Moore	Friday & Saturday, while supplies last.
Spellbinders Dies, select	$9.99	AC Moore	Friday & Saturday, while supplies last.
Packaged Paper, entire stock	40% off	AC Moore	Friday & Saturday, while supplies last.
Colorbok Scrapbook Kits	$9.99	AC Moore	Friday & Saturday, while supplies last.
Albums	3 for $12	AC Moore	Friday & Saturday, while supplies last.
JetMax Modular Storage Units	60% off	AC Moore	Friday & Saturday, while supplies last.
Free Shipping at Joann.com (Code: AA347)			Valid on orders over $35 thru 12/11.
Cricut Expression bundle w/ four cartridges	$249.99	Target.com	Free shipping. Not available in stores.
Cricut Expression Machine	$235.00	Walmart.com	Thursday only. Online only.
Cricut Cartridge Bundle (choose your own)	2 for $55	Walmart.com	Thursday only. Online only.
Digital Supplies	30% off	Designer Digitals	Thrifty Thursday sale extended through Friday!
Christmas Scrapbook Kits, Albums, Stickers & Accessories	50% off	Hobby Lobby	Friday & Saturday
Cricut Cartridges & Accessories	50% off	Hobby Lobby	Friday & Saturday
Albums - Value Scrapbook Albums	$3.99	Hobby Lobby	Friday & Saturday
Paper Packs - 180 ct. Sheet Printed Packs	$7.99	Hobby Lobby	Friday & Saturday
Scrapbook Page Kits by The Paper Studio	$2.99	Hobby Lobby	Friday & Saturday
Rolling Scrapbook Totes by The Paper Studio	$39.99	Hobby Lobby	Friday & Saturday
Ribbon By The Roll	50% off	Hobby Lobby	Friday & Saturday
Coupon - 40% off any one regular priced item		Hobby Lobby	Friday & Saturday

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Etsy & HGTV Partner For The Holidays

By Nancy Nally on November 10, 2010 in News

HGTV has announced that it is partnering with handmade marketplace Etsy to produce holiday content that features creative handmade products sold on Etsy.

The home and garden network says it will be featuring Etsy sellers for gift and DIY decorating ideas on the “Handmade Holidays” section of their website.

There will also be a holiday television special airing on HGTV featuring Etsy sellers. “15 Fresh Handmade Gift Ideas with Michelle Beschen” will be an hour long and begin airing after Thanksgiving. According to posts made by some of the Etsy sellers selected for the show on the Etsy forums, it is unclear to them whether the Etsy sellers whose work will be featured will be named, or whether the show will just credit Etsy in general.

Some sellers discussing the partnership on the Etsy forums have expressed concern about the fact that HGTV seems to be presenting Etsy content in a DIY framework to their readers/viewers, telling them they can do the crafts themselves instead of having to purchase the items on Etsy. However, many sellers seem to believe that the exposure for Etsy will be a positive for them overall.

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Archiver’s Opens Online Store

By Nancy Nally on November 7, 2010 in News

Papercrafting superstore chain Archivers announced last week that they have opened an online version of their store, leaving Michaels as the only major craft/scrapbooking chain without an online sales presence.

The new e-store is named Archiver’s Annex and located at a separate URL from the main Archiver’s website (although the two sites are linked together). It is open for business and offering a wide selection of paper crafting products. Standard shipping starts at $6.95 for orders up to $19.99. The store does not accept Archiver’s store gift cards or honor coupons or sales from the Archiver’s stores.

Archiver’s has over 40 stores in 18 U.S. states, most of which are clustered heavily in the Midwest.

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