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June 25, 2009

More Birthday hints!

We thought you might want another preview of the goodies we have in store for ya...how about an old school tool that is making a big comeback, it will blow you away all that you can do with it. The texture it adds is pretty amazing! 


 Any guesses as to what it is? 

June 24, 2009

Boy is it a fun week! Lots to share and tell you about...

Only a few more days until our big 2nd birthday celebration! It is getting pretty exciting around here! 

If you have not been in to pick up your Birthday Invite this week, there are still invites left! Act fast and RSVP to the fun filled event!!! We've got some things planned that will knock your socks off! It is free to come and enjoy the make n take and demos, however you must RSVP so that we know how many fabulous customers to expect! 


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Here is a little sneak peek at a layout from one of our talented designers Vanessa. I love how she used these fun new products! These new items will be unveiling this Saturday and you won't want to miss! These are one of a kind, unique, scrapbook goodies that you will only be able to find here! Did I mention...I am excited about them! Stay tuned for more sneak peeks at how our designers used these goodies! 

The 24 hour birthday crop is also filling up! We have just a few more spots! You may sign up online today for this fun filled night block of cropping time! 

We still have our make n take Thursday going on tomorrow! Cheryl was kind enough to let me use some of her photos! I just love the vintage feel you get from the Melissa Frances and Jenni Bowlin products. This make n take is a little different. We created a fun patriotic project with it! 
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We also have a few more spots left in the summer camp for July 13-17. The girls will have a blast making all kinds of really neat projects. Here is an example of one of the 7 projects they will be making! You may sign up in the online store today! Please don't hesitate to call if you have questions! 
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June 18, 2009

Thursday MNT for June 18...

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We've been so busy planning our BIG Birthday Bash that we forgot to post about to nights MNT.  Come join Jessica for a quick dose of inspiration today from 3:30 - 6:30.  

Toodles~~tracy

June 17, 2009

Happy Birthday Bash!

Birthday party invite for web copy  WOW! Has it been 2 years already??? Where does the time go? We are so grateful to all of you, who come in for classes, make n takes and shopping. So on our birthday, we want to celebrate and spoil you a bit!

Come join us on Saturday, June 27th from 1-5pm for a special free make n take and demos to show you fun creative ways to use those supplies you have stashed away! And of course don't miss out on cupcakes and a BIG SALE!!!

Here's how it will work. While the fun filled make n takes and demos are free to you, you will need to come by and pick up an "invitation" to the party. This will be your r.s.v.p. for the make n take, as space will be limited. This will also be good for an EXTRA 10% off the great deals we have planned.

In addition to the Invitation worth 10% off the great deals, these cute little duckies will be back!! We used them during our first National Scrapbook Day and had so much fun with them! 

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Each little duck has a magic percentage (10%-50%) marked on the bottom.  Bring your selected duckie to the register at time of purchase to receive a % off your total purchase.  If you have one of the special Birthday "Invitations" you will receive the 10% in addition to your duckie percentage!!  Pretty cool huh!?  I love a great sale and more than that I love each of our customers!!  You each are very special to us and we Thank You for 2 fabulous years!!

Don't want the fun to end?...starting at 7pm on Saturday night we will have a 24 hour crop. Come and go as you please from 7pm Saturday until 7 pm Sunday. We will have a pancake breakfast on Sunday morning at 10am. You won't want to miss out on all the fun we have planned with prizes and good ole scrappin fun! The cost for the crop is $20. You may call to sign up or sign up online today.

We can't wait to see you there!

***Hint , hint, ....love House of 3 ? We have a surprise for you!!!! Stay tuned for sneak peeks!

Lots of love,

Tracy & The By Design Girls

June 16, 2009

Farewell Tanya...

I'm sure most of you have heard that Tanya Gwin is moving to Colorado!  We are so very sad to see her go.

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We have shared many laughs and great times with her and would love for you to join us this Thursday, June 18th to wish her farewell.  Timi will be bringing a cake and of course we will have our normal Thursday Make N Takes going on.  We all love her and knew you would want to be a part of this occasion.  Join us from 3:30 - 6:30 for the Make N Takes and beginning at 5:00 Tanya will be here and we can share some yummy cake together!

Toodles~~tracy 

June 14, 2009

MNT Monday, June 15

IMG_5379 This MNT will once again use a product in a way that wasn't intended by its manufacturer.  I don't suppose the SLICE people will mind if I used their tag frames as a metal embellishment instead of crimping it with a tool and using it to display information.  It has been sanded, alcohol inked, and adorned with grung-y things like burlap and wire.  It could be used on a card for Dad or on a layout.  Hope you like it.  Come make one with me on Monday.

Cheryl

June 13, 2009

Supply List for SNL June 14

Below is the list for SNL this week.  


Edge distresser
Sand paper
Tiny attacher or stapler
brown Staz On
Distress Inks:  Brick red
                     Scattered Straw
                    any brown shade
                    weathered wood
                    vintage photo
tape roller
glue dots
pop dots
liquid glue
distress ink tool and extra foam

If you have these things bring them.  If not, you can purchase them or improvise.
See you Sunday
Cheryl

June 10, 2009

Thursday MNT !

I can't wait to see you guys! The year is finally over and so I am really pumped to see all of you for this Thursday's MNT. 


We will be using some canvas, new embellishments, and a really awesome new travel line from Making Memories to create this one! It'll be a great summer page for your album. See you tomorrow!
Hugs!
Jessica

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June 07, 2009

MNT Monday, June 8

IMG_5325 Today we will be repeat a real winner!!  This one is the other MNT that we did at the Danbury retreat in May, so again I apologize to the ones who already made this one.  Come on back and do it again.




I am certain you will have beach pictures this summer that will be screaming for this MNT.  It features the sticky-back canvas and then just some other great stuff Dusty thought up.  I love this MNT!

June 05, 2009

Sunday Nite Layouts coming again soon, on June 14!

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You may ask, "What is that?"  It is a sneak peak at some of the layouts for our next session of SNL.  It is a great line up and there are three more to boot!  They are on display in the store.  If you haven't participated in SNL before, give it a try.  You will leave with 6 completed layouts - made with 6 different designers - in a 3 hour time span:  3 to 6 on Sunday evening.  The second page kits are available to purchase individually if you want them.  A supply list will be posted a few days before the class, but it will just include tools, inks, and basic things.  All the materials for the layouts are included in the class fee.  Six layouts for $40.  We do have a few spots left for the class this month.  You can sign up in the online store or call us and we will help you.
Happy scrappin,
Cheryl