Pink Paislee's Butterfly Garden Collection

Jodie Lee, the designer of this beautiful new collection by Pink Paislee, will be in our store for National Scrapbook Day!

Get a ticket to make a Sun-Catcher with her *this Saturday*, using this paper, for absolutely FREE. Click here for details.

Until then...here's a little eye candy for you...come in (on Saturday) and see what the rest looks like!

National Scrapbook Day make*n*take!

Check out these adorable tubes!

Stop by on Saturday, National Scrapbook Day, and make one for absolutely FREE :)

Other make-n-takes will be taking place in the morning and these tubes will be offered starting at 1:00.

See you then!

CELEBRATE National Scrapbook Day!

To celebrate National Scrapbook Day next Saturday, May 7th, celebrity Jodie Lee - the Australian designer for Pink Paislee's Butterfly Garden collection - will be joining us!

Jodie has created a beautiful Sun-Catcher make-n-take using this new collection and wants YOU to make one too!

Interested? Read on...

1. Earn a FREE make-n-take ticket with any purchase of $20 between now and May 7th.
2. Tickets are REQUIRED for participation. We have 36 tickets to distribute.
3. The tickets are assigned approximate times in hopes of eliminating huge wait times.
4. One ticket per person. (Tickets are transferable in case you are unable to attend.)
5. No matter what your assigned time is, you must arrive no later than 11:45 a.m. otherwise your ticket is forfeited.

This Sun-Catcher would look great in your craft room, kitchen, bedroom...anywhere!

National Scrapbook Day Crop

Registration is now OPEN for our FAVORITE THINGS CROP on National Scrapbook Day! Read all about it by clicking here.

Call now to reserve your seat :)

We survived National Scrapbook Day!

Thanks so much to all of you who came out and supported our local scrapbook store on Saturday! We had a blast and hope you did too :)

We collected LOTS of supplies for CHKD, so kudos to all of you who donated!

Now...here's a little slideshow to recap our day. If you're at work, turn your speakers down...there's music...

(Side note: did anyone get pictures of the smoke filled crop room?!?! I was too busy eating my Panini!)

Today's the BIG day!

We wish you a very HAPPY, most ENJOYABLE National Scrapbook Day! Of course, we hope you get to spend ALL DAY (okay, maybe just part of it) with US! BUT, if you are elsewhere today, we hope you get to do at least a little bit of scrapbooking in honor of the day.

Afterall, you've got a story to tell...if you don't tell it, who will?!?

(See the post below for some exciting happenings at Beach Scrapbooks TODAY!)

NSD and CHKD

THIS Saturday is the one day of the whole entire year that is devoted to us...SCRAPBOOKERS!

National Scrapbook Day at Beach Scrapbooks is going to be fun (you know we're all about having fun!)...and there will be sales (keep an eye on your inbox)...and you'll get to create some cool make-n-takes (awesome!). But, honestly, the part that we're most excited about this year is giving back.



When you are excitedly expecting a new life in your family, you never imagine that your baby may be born as much as 16 weeks early and require months of hospitalization. Most people are not even aware of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which becomes so many families’ “home away from home”. Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters’ NICU cares for as many as 70 babies and their families on a regular basis. These families come from all walks of life and are made up of all different relatives and friends; however they all share the same experience of having a baby hospitalized immediately at birth.

There are several support services for families who have babies in the NICU. One of these supports is a scrapbooking group.

This scrapbooking group has been set up specifically to provide an outlet for Moms, Dads, and siblings to do something “normal” for their babies in a situation that is very out of the ordinary. They offer scrapbooking once a week and are fortunate to be able to provide scrapbooks, materials, and refreshments for the families. Many families take advantage of this opportunity and often express how nice it is to “take a break” from the intensity of the unit and being at their baby’s bedside. Families also find scrapbooking a much needed outlet to express their creativity and decompress from the anxiety and fear that is constant when you have a child in an intensive care unit.

Given the current economic climate, there is some concern that the scrapbook funds will be limited or even cut.

Here's where we can help. We are NOT asking you to donate money. We are simply asking you to go through your scrapbook stash and pull out some new or gently used items that you'd like to donate. Paper, paper packs, glue sticks, tape runners, stickers, alphabets, embellishments, ribbon, tools...ANYTHING that you would use to scrapbook. They obviously use more baby related items, but really anything is appreciated.

I think it's pretty safe to say that we ALL have "stuff" that we don't use! However, if you can't part with any of your items but would still like to make a donation, we have plenty of items in the store for purchase.

Bring your donation (one item, several items or a box full!) to Beach Scrapbooks on National Scrapbook Day (THIS Saturday). As a thank you, we're offering the first 50 donors an opportunity to make a FREE exclusive handmade card featuring Magnolia stamps, Copic markers and FlowerSoft. (It would make a GREAT Mother's Day card!)

So, what are you waiting for?!? Start going through that stack of scrapbook supplies sitting in the corner :)

See you on Saturday!

National Scrapbook Day Crop

We've had several customers asking...waiting...emailing...calling about our National Scrapbook Day (NSD) events.

I'm here to tell you about the first announcement. (clap, clap, clap, clap)

And, yes, there are still seats available. BUT, we expect to fill up fast.

NSD Crop
May 1st
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
$10
We'll provide Paninis, chips and a drink for lunch.
You are encouraged to bring a snack/side dish/dessert to share (totally optional, of course).

Even if you're not cropping, we have some really exciting plans for NSD...so stay tuned for details!

yeee-ikes!

National Scrapbook Day Crop - May 1st - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. - $10. Registration is now OPEN! Plus...be on the lookout for all the other COOL things we've got planned for that day :)

We posted this on our Facebook page this morning and, as of right now, there are only SIX seats left. WOW! It's filling up fast :)

So...if you're interested...give us a call or stop by and register NOW!

We ROCK!

Have you seen the QuicKutz blog?

Kris (our fabulous QK rep) asked me to write a few sentences about our National Scrapbook Day event. So, I did. I also added a few pictures to go with it ;-)

(Don't worry...I didn't forward any of the video footage.)

Check it out...your picture might be on there. And, if it is, you'll know you have finally made it to the big time!

(see the post below for more pictures)

Dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin'

What a blast!! A HUGE thank you to all our fabulous customers who came out to kick off National Scrapbook Day with us!

Welcome Nicole Samuels!

We would like to extend an incredibly warm welcome to Nicole Samuels!

She will be teaching two classes at our store today in addition to having kits available for sale.

To everyone taking her class(es) today...HAVE FUN!!

We are LOVING the new QuicKutz 2009 Limited Edition Gift Sets!!! We have them all IN STOCK. Each set of dies is colored to match the gift set and tote bag. Here's a sample of what they look like. Cute, cute, CUTE!

Check back on Tuesday to find out more about the new Epic Six by QuicKutz. You'll be able to preorder it soon...and, trust me...it will be a sweet deal!

Happy National Scrapbook Day!!

What a GREAT Midnight Madness par-tay! A HUGE shout out to all our karaoke singers! They walked away with some fabulous prizes :)

Now, it's on to Saturday...the OFFICIAL National Scrapbook Day!

First, let me say that we have QK Gift Sets IN STOCK!! Come in and check out the dies and the awesome tote bags that are included.

Second, Saturday is FULL of activities...

>>The ENTIRE store is on sale for 20% off! (New QK Gift Sets excluded)
>>FREE Make-n-takes throughout the day
>>Cut your name out of vinyl using the Silhouette SD and decorate our wall!
>>Bazzill Packs - 100 sheets of cardstock for less than 24 cents a sheet! Supplies are limited.
>>Creative Imaginations Travel Kits and Accordian Books. Buy BOTH for LESS THAN $10! (Instructions included.)
>>Guess the number of eyelets in the jar and win a $25 Beach Scrapbooks Gift Card! Here's a hint...it's UNDER 1 million :)

Have a WONDERFUL, FUN FILLED National Scrapbook Day!

FRIDAY is MIDNIGHT MADNESS!

The party starts >>>

FRIDAY night at 11 p.m.!

*Food

*Drinks

*Karaoke (with FABULOUS prizes for those who sing!!)

*QuicKutz Gift Sets go on sale at 12:01 a.m. to kick off National Scrapbook Day!!

*30% off your ENTIRE purchase (except the gift sets) Friday night only!

Our ENTIRE staff will be there - dressed up! You'll have to come and see for yourself :) It will truly be a Kodak moment!

See you there!

Today, Friday and Saturday

Happy Hump Day! We get asked all the time for products relating to FRIENDS. Unfortunately, there really isn't much out there. So, thanks to Courtney, today's kit is based on your Circle of Friends!

Still only $5!

Other news:

~Basic Grey Lime Rickey and Wisteria have arrived

~QuicKutz gift sets are on their way!!!

~QuicKutz new embossing folders and mats are here

~Check your email TODAY for important information about this weekend...we've got LOTS going on in honor of National Scrapbook Day!!!

THIS weekend!

National Scrapbook Day is THIS weekend!!!

Mark your calendars:

Friday, May 1st
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
Doors open and party starts at 11:00 p.m....there will be food, drinks and KARAOKE!

QuicKutz Gift Sets go on sale at 12:01 a.m. SHARP. (Just FYI...QuicKutz sold out of these - to retailers - in only 2 hours. What does this mean for you? Get here early because they are POPULAR! And, when we sell out, we will NOT be able to reorder.)

We'll be giving out numbers as you walk in the door. These numbers represent who gets to select their gift set(s) first. (First one in the door gets the first number, and so on.) You may want to get here early...last year we had a line outside the door 45 minutes before we opened!!

Plus, we'll be having a huge SALE! Stay tuned for more info...

(Please note that you don't HAVE to sing OR buy QK gift sets to join us...just come party with us!)

Saturday, May 2nd
NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY
All day Make-n-takes and more! Again, more info coming soon...

Sunday, May 3rd
CELEBRITY NICOLE SAMUELS
Two fabulous classes by a local celebrity! Her designs grace the pages of our favorite magazines and several design teams. We are grateful to have her! (See two posts below for more info.)

CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON WEDNESDAY FOR MORE DETAILS!

ALMOST SOLD OUT!!!

Sunday, May 3rd

Celebrity Nicole Samuels!

Beach Scrapbooks is proud to announce that local celebrity Nicole Samuels will be teaching two classes at Beach Scrapbooks on Sunday, May 3rd to help celebrate National Scrapbook Day!

Nicole has been published many times in Creating Keepsakes, Scrapbook Trends, Scrapbooks Etc., and Simple Scrapbooks, and she is on the design teams for Studio Calico, Creative Café and Pink Paislee. You can find Nicole’s current work in the April 2009 Creating Keepsakes and April 2009 Scrapbooks Etc. magazines.

“Beauty Tips”
A perfect album for a daughter, mother, sister, or girlfriend, this 7x4.5” chipboard mini album celebrates true beauty, inside and out using fun quips from the fashion industry)!

10:00-12:30

Cost: $40

“Hittin’ the Beach”
A 6x6 summer/beach-themed multi-media album with a mix of Pink Paislee, Cosmo Cricket, Creative Cafe and all sorts of bits and pieces.

2:00-4:30

Cost: $40

Click here to check out Nicole’s blog.

Keep checking our blog for information about other National Scrapbook Day events and store specials!

National Scrapbook Day - May 2nd

Oh happy day...National Scrapbook Day is almost here! Are you ready to crop till you drop?

Here are the details...

Saturday, May 2nd

10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

$30*

*includes lunch from Primo Pizza AND tote bag filled with scrapbooking goodies!

And...one lucky cropper will get their purchases for FREE! At the end of the day, we'll draw the name of one lucky cropper. Whatever they have on their tab for the ENTIRE day is paid for by us! It could be $5 or $500 - the sky's the limit!

This crop is going to sell out fast so come in today and register.

Also...watch our blog for more info regarding National Scrapbook Day. We've got some exciting make-n-takes and a few surprises for EVERYONE planned!

(If you are thinking about taking a class or two with celebrity Nicole Samuels, there are only a couple of seats left. See more information here.)

Sign up NOW - Nicole Samuels!

Sunday, May 3rd
Celebrity Nicole Samuels!

Beach Scrapbooks is proud to announce that local celebrity Nicole Samuels will be teaching two classes at Beach Scrapbooks on Sunday, May 3rd to help celebrate National Scrapbook Day!

Nicole has been published many times in Creating Keepsakes, Scrapbook Trends, Scrapbooks Etc., and Simple Scrapbooks, and she is on the design teams for Studio Calico, Creative Café and Pink Paislee. You can find Nicole’s current work in the April 2009 Creating Keepsakes and April 2009 Scrapbooks Etc. magazines.

A former Virginia Beach resident, Nicole currently resides in Williamsburg with her husband and three sweet, playful and often LOUD children. Prior to her relocating, we were fortunate to have Nicole as an instructor at our store and we are so proud of her continued success in the field of scrapbooking.

Call the store or stop in to register for Nicole’s classes. They will sell out!

“Beauty Tips”

A perfect album for a daughter, mother, sister, or girlfriend, this 7x4.5” chipboard mini album celebrates true beauty, inside and out using fun quips from the fashion industry)!
10:00-12:30
Cost: $40 Sign up now as space is limited.

“Hittin’ the Beach”

A 6x6 summer/beach-themed multi-media album with a mix of Pink Paislee, Cosmo Cricket, Creative Cafe and all sorts of bits and pieces.
2:00-4:30
Cost: $40 Sign up now as space is limited.

Click here to check out Nicole’s blog.

Keep checking our blog for information about other National Scrapbook Day events and store specials!