CHA ship dates!

Here is a list of approximate ship dates as of today. (If the date is unknown, I left it blank.) I'll keep adding ship dates as they become available. From the looks of it, August is going to be a great month!

American Crafts
• Peppermint Express
• all the new Thickers

Authentique
• Thrilling (Halloween)
• Tradition (Christmas)
• Natural
• Seasons: Winter
• Glistening
• Precious
• Wishes

BasicGrey
• Persimmon (mid-August)
• 25th & Pine (mid-August)
• RSVP (October)

Bella Blvd.
• Snapshots (August)
• Christmas Countdown (August)

BoBunny
• Autumn Song (mid-August)
• Elf Magic (mid-August)
• Silver & Gold (mid-August)
• wood shapes (mid-August)
• Double Dot paper packs (mid-August)

Carta Bella
• Rough & Tumble (August)
• Happy Haunting (August)
• So This is Christmas (September)

Crafters Workshop
• new 12x12 templates (August)

Crate Paper
• Flea Market
• Close Knit
• Bundled Up

Doodlebug
• Happy Harvest (August)
• Pixies embellishment sticks (August)
• Sprinkles enamel dots (August)

Echo Park
• Reflections (August)
• Reflections Fall (August)
• Reflections Christmas (September)
• Oh So Thankful
• Tis the Season (September)
• Jenni Bowlin Photo Freedom

Fancy Pants
• Collecting Moments (mid-September)
• Happy Go Lucky (mid-September)
• Merry Little Christmas (mid-September)

Glitz
• Dapper Dan (August)
• Finnley (August)
• Hello December (August)

Graphic 45
• Mother Goose (end of August)
• The Twelve Days of Christmas (end of August)
• Typography (end of August)

Heidi Swapp
• Believe (September)

Imaginisce
• Black Ice (mid-August)
• Bushel o'Fall (mid-August)
• Colors of Christmas (mid-August)
• milk paint (mid-August)

KaiserCraft
• Curiosity (August)
• Take Note (August)
• Christmas Carol (September)
• Santa's List (September)
• St. Nicholas (September)
• Gingerbread (October)
• clear word stamps (August)
• wood shapes (August)

Little B
• washi tape (October)

Maya Road
• metal and wood embellishments (end of August)

My Mind's Eye (already in online store)
• Cut & Paste
• Chalk Studio
• Happy Haunting
• Mistletoe Magic
• Vintage Christmas

Paper House
• tons of 3D stickers

Pebbles
• Front Porch
• From Me to You
• Thirty One (Halloween)

Pink Paislee
• Hey Kid (September)
• Snow Village (September)

Prima
• School Memories (September)
• AllStar (August)
• Anna Marie (August)
• Everyday Vintage (August)

Project Life
• 36 sets of themed cards
• Heritage core kit and matching items
• Mini-kits
• new pocket pages

Queen & Co.
• washi tape (end of August)
• enamel dots (end of August)

Simple Stories
• Say Cheese (mid-August)
• Smarty Pants (mid-August)
• December Documented (mid-August)
• all the new Snap items (October)

Teresa Collins
• Family Stories (early August)
• Masquerade Party (early August)
• Memorabilia (early August)
• Santa's List (early August)

We R Memory Keepers
• Bewitched (August)
• Notable (September)
• Harvest (October)
• North Pole (November)
• Hip Hip Hooray (December)

Webster's Pages
• Recorded (September)
• Family Traditions(September)

August 'Super Saver' layouts...

 

Super-Saver Scrapbooking sessions...

We'll be making these three layouts Saturday, August 3 in the Debbie Sanders Super-Saver Scrapbooking sessions at Scrapbook Generation. As always, your cost to make these three layouts at SG is an amazing $9.

Give us a call at 417-886-0440 to register and pre-pay. Sessions will be held at 10am and 2pm.

"SG Loyalty" program...
And don't forget the "SG Loyalty" program, the customer loyalty program that rewards people who shop in our Springfield store through a computerized point system. When you reach $50 in purchases (excluding kit clubs, classes which require pre-payment, and gift cards), a coupon for $5 off your purchase on a future day is generated as part of your receipt. The coupon can be used to purchase anything at SG except kit clubs and gift cards.

You'll earn double points for your entire purchase by attending and participating in the Super Saver Scrapbooking class shown above!  
 
Super Sketch Club members:  
Yes, materials for these three layouts will be included in your August kit!

KITS:
• All kits must be requested before the class activities take place on Saturday.
• The fee for a kit is $10, and is due at the time the request is made.
• To order a kit, please call 417-886-0440. If for some reason you can't call, email stacey@scrapbookgeneration.com.
• If you need the kit shipped to you, the shipping charge is an additional $5.99.
• The best deal for our long-distance customers? Join the monthly Super Sketch Club and get this kit, the Sketch Day One layout kit, and the Sketch Day Two layout kit (includes materials and sketches for five double-page layouts, plus two bonus double-page sketches) for $20 plus $6.99 shipping.

New collections at SG!

Fancy Pants: Wonderful Day and Memories Captured

We R Memory Keepers: Chalkboard

Echo Park: Paper and Glue

Carta Bella: Hello Again

Authentique: Cherish

Echo Park: Photo Freedom Birthday Wishes

Collections ordered at CHA!

We know you want to see a list of the collections (and other goodies) ordered at CHA, so here it is! As soon as we can put the information together, we'll update with estimated ship dates, which will apply for both our Springfield store and our online store.

American Crafts
• Peppermint Express
• all the new Thickers

Authentique
• Thrilling (Halloween)
• Tradition (Christmas)
• Natural
• Seasons: Winter
• Glistening
• Precious
• Wishes

BasicGrey
• Persimmon
• 25th & Pine
• RSVP

Bella Blvd.
• Snapshots
• Christmas Countdown

BoBunny
• Autumn Song
• Elf Magic
• Silver & Gold
• wood shapes
• Double Dot paper packs

Carta Bella
• Rough & Tumble
• Happy Haunting
• So This is Christmas

Crafters Workshop
• new 12x12 templates

Crate Paper
• Flea Market
• Close Knit
• Bundled Up

Doodlebug
• Happy Harvest
• Pixies (embellishment sticks)
• Sprinkles (enamel dots)

Echo Park
• Reflections
• Reflections Fall
• Reflections Christmas
• Oh So Thankful
• Tis the Season
• Jenni Bowlin Photo Freedom

Fancy Pants
• Collecting moments
• Happy Go Lucky
• Merry Little Christmas

Glitz
• Dapper Dan
• Finnley
• Hello December

Graphic 45
• Mother Goose
• The Twelve Days of Christmas
• Typography

Heidi Swapp
• Believe (Christmas)

Imaginisce
• Black Ice
• Bushel o'Fall
• Colors of Christmas
• milk paint

KaiserCraft
• Curiosity
• Take Note
• Christmas Carol
• Santa's List
• St. Nicholas
• Gingerbread
• clear word stamps
• wood shapes

Little B
• washi tape

Maya Road
• metal and wood embellishments

My Mind's Eye (already in online store)
• Cut & Paste
• Chalk Studio
• Happy Haunting
• Mistletoe Magic
• Vintage Christmas

Paper House
• tons of 3D stickers

Pebbles
• Front Porch
• From Me to You
• Thirty One (Halloween)

Pink Paislee
• Hey Kid
• Snow Village

Prima
• School Memories
• AllStar
• Anna Marie
• Everyday Vintage

Project Life
• 36 sets of themed cards
• Heritage core kit and matching items
• Mini-kits
• new pocket pages

Queen & Co.
• washi tape
• enamel dots

Simple Stories
• Say Cheese
• Smarty Pants
• December Documented
• all the new Snap items

Teresa Collins
• Family Stories
• Masquerade Party
• Memorabilia
• Santa's List

We R Memory Keepers
• Bewitched
• Notable
• Harvest
• North Pole
• Hip Hip Hooray

Webster's Pages
• Recorded
• Family Traditions

The following companies did not exhibit at the show, but we will also be ordering collections from them soon.
• October Afternoon
• Jillibean Soup
• Little Yellow Bicycle
• Moxxie

New My Mind's Eye already in online store!

Seeing the new My Mind's Eye collections in person was fabulous. Thanks so much to K.C. and the rest of the MME crew for making us feel right at home in the MME booth at CHA. My personal favorite new collection is Chalk Studio -- which you can tell by the photos I took!

The new collections include Cut & Paste, Chalk Studio, Happy Haunting, Mistletoe Magic, and Vintage Christmas (also pictured below). To see the entire collections, click here.

Don't forget that SG is one of the first online stores anywhere to ALREADY have all the new MME goodies, and that all orders placed for the new My Mind's Eye products (by midnight Saturday, July 27) will ship on Monday, July 29!

Local customers can choose the free "pick-up" option when selecting shipping choice. Orders will be available to pick up at SG on Monday, July 29.

Check out the SG messages on the MME board at CHA!

Ready, set, shop! SG has all the new My Mind's Eye!

We're thrilled to be one of the first online stores in the country to receive all the new My Mind's Eye products -- before CHA even starts! Starting today at 10 am CST, the new collections will go live in our online store -- scrapbookgeneration.com.

To share the fun, we have a great promotion that lets you be one of the first to get the new goodies, and have the chance for some extra My Mind's Eye love.

• The first 25 people who order at least $30 of the new My Mind's Eye products will receive two free gifts: a $30 paper assortment (donated by MME) and a 6x6 MME paper pad, a $6 value.
• The next 25 people who order at least $30 of the new MME products will receive a 6x6 MME paper pad.
• The third set of 25 people who order at least $30 of the new MME products will receive an assortment of 10 die-cut titles and journaling blocks by MME. 

Prize info: We don't have the capacity for your invoice to automatically show if you are receiving one of the gifts or not. We apologize, but there simply isn't a way for our current e-commerce store to do that. The 75 "winners" will be determined by the time the orders are placed. You won't know if you qualified for a gift until you receive your order. Sorry, but it can't be helped!

Collections include Cut & Paste, Chalk Studio, Happy Haunting, Mistletoe Magic, and Vintage Christmas. To see them, click here.

• All orders placed for the new My Mind's Eye products (by midnight Saturday, July 27) will ship on Monday, July 29.

Local customers can take advantage of this offer by choosing the free "pick-up" option when selecting shipping choice. Orders will be available to pick up at SG on Monday, July 29.

CHA, My Mind's Eye, and lots of chatter!

We have an odd assortment of things to tell you about today, and while at first glance they seem to have nothing in common, they actually all tie together in the craziness that is SG right now!

We're heading to CHA (Create-n-Connect):
• Karin and Stacey and I will be heading to Las Vegas Monday for CHA. While we used to go to both shows each year, it's been a while since we've attended. We're looking forward to seeing all the beautiful new products, and Stacey is absolutely thrilled (wink) to be going to Vegas with her mother and her aunt! We really hate it that our partner in crime -- Allison Davis -- won't be able to go with us this time, but we'll try to make sure that doesn't happen again!

No shipping next week:
• Because we'll be out of town, all online orders after Saturday, July 20 at midnight CST will ship on Monday, July 29. (Our trip doesn't affect the Super Sketch Club -- it will ship at its regular time!)

Online store expansion progress:
• In the next couple of days, we'll be seeing -- for the first time -- the e-commerce website we hired a professional firm to design for us. As quickly as possible, we'll be suggesting any revisions necessary. We don't have a date yet for completion, but we'll work as quickly as possible to get everything finalized.

First CHA product release:
• My Mind's Eye has been invaluable in helping us launch our bigger, better online store. Our contact, K.C., has been excited about our online expansion and has been doing everything possible to help us start off with a bang!
• My Mind's Eye is shipping us ALL its new collections before CHA even starts! This means SG will be one of the first anywhere to receive the new goodies. Collections include Cut & Paste, Chalk Studio, Happy Haunting, Mistletoe Magic, and Vintage Christmas. To see them, click here.
• Although our new all-the-bells-and-whistles-website isn't ready just yet, we're going to give you a glimpse of what SG can do. We plan to show you that we want to be your local scrapbook store -- virtually!
• Starting Monday, July 22 at 10 am CST, all the new My Mind's Eye collections will go live in our current online store.
• The first 25 people who order at least $30 of the new My Mind's Eye products will receive two free gifts: a $30 paper assortment (donated by MME) and a 6x6 MME paper pad, a $6 value.
• The next 25 people who order at least $30 of the new MME products will receive a 6x6 MME paper pad.
• The third set of 25 people who order at least $30 of the new MME products will receive an assortment of 10 die-cut titles and journaling blocks by MME.
• All orders placed during the week we're gone to CHA will ship on Monday, July 29.

More online information:
• As promised, we'll be carrying full collections, because we know that is important to so many of you. We'll also try to have plenty of collection packs, and enough of the more popular embellishments so that they don't sell out overnight.
• At first, we won't be able to carry every collection from every company. That will come over time. We've had great success with growth at a manageable rate, and that is the path we will continue to follow.
• There may be some lines that we offer through collection packs only, especially in the beginning. We'll be able to offer more choices that way, without over-extending ourselves.
• As soon as we return from CHA, we'll let you know all the collections we ordered, and the approximate arrival dates.

Effect on our brick and mortar store and local customers:
• Right now, we plan to offer all the collections we order in both our online store and in our Springfield location, although there may be an occasional exception.
• Often, simply because of logistics, products may be available online before they are available in our physical store. Local customers always have the chance to shop just as quickly as anyone else and take advantage of any special offers, like the one detailed above, by choosing the free "pick-up" option when selecting shipping for an online order.

It's Sketch Week on Allison's blog!

 

Be sure to check out Sketch Week on Allison's blog. She shows lots of details about these two layouts, both based on SG's free download sketch for July, and explains how she creates two visibly different layouts from the same sketch. It's great information for those of you who want to stretch the use of each sketch.

Our summer sale continues!

Don't forget about our continuing clearance sale!

Springfield sale for local and area customers (continues through Saturday, July 17-20):
• 10% off everything storewide (excludes gift cards and kit clubs);
• The above also includes all clearance items, currently 30%, 50% and even 80% off -- you'll be getting clearance values of 40%, 60%, and even 90% off!

Online sale for everyone (continues through midnight CST Saturday, July 20):
• 10% off everything in our online store (excludes gift cards and kit clubs);
• Includes downloads, all sketch books, Project Life, kits, and clearance items...EVERYTHING;
• Free shipping with $50 purchase (use the coupon code SHIPFREE, which will take $4.99 off all orders, so that U.S. and international customers both receive the same discount!)
• Local shoppers can choose the free "pick-up" shipping option and we'll hold your order here at SG until you stop by to get it.

July's Sketch Day Two layouts!

LOCAL CUSTOMERS:
We hope you can join us Saturday, July 20 for Saturday sketch sessions by Debbie Sanders (top layout) and Allison Davis (bottom layout). 

How it works:
• Pre-register for sessions at 10am or 2pm by calling 417-886-0440;
• Bring basic tools and adhesives;
• Receive two free computer sketches;
• Make one double-page layout, your favorite of the two choices;
• Pay for papers used -- the total usually comes to a little over $4.

Options:
• If you want to make both the layouts from a particular Saturday, order a duplicate set of paper when you register. Order must be placed prior to the Saturday class.
• If you want to purchase the embellishment add-on (shown below), you can order it when you register. This embellishment is not used on the layout samples shown above, but is offered for those of you who want to add another level of interest and creativity to your pages. All embellishment add-on orders must be placed prior to the Saturday class.

Kits:
• All kits must be requested before the class activities take place on Saturday.
• Order a kit by calling 417-886-0440.
• The fee for a kit is $5, and is due at the time the request is made.
• If you need the kit shipped to you, the shipping charge is an additional $5.99.
• The best deal for our long-distance customers? Join the monthly Super Sketch Club and get the Super-Saver three layout kit, the Sketch Day One layout kit, and the Sketch Day Two layout kit (materials and sketches for five double-page layouts plus two bonus sketches) for $20 plus $6.99 shipping.

SUPER SKETCH CLUB MEMBERS:
Options:
• If you occasionally want to make both layouts, order a duplicate set of paper ONLINE ONLY at scrapbookgeneration.com. (Limited number of extra sets available. Once they sell out, they're gone. Click here to order.
 
• If you ALWAYS want make both layouts, enroll in Super Sketch Club Double Up. For an additional $10 per month, you'll receive a duplicate set of identical materials for the Sketch Day One and Sketch Day Two portions of the club. (By doing this, you will be able to make both Allison layouts and both Debbie layouts that will be shown on the blog each month.) Sign up for Double Up by clicking here.

• You can choose to order the embellishment that coordinates with the layouts this week. The embellishment this week is a $1.99 embossed sticker sheet. This embellishment is not used on the layout samples, but is offered for those of you who want to add another level of interest and creativity to your pages. (Limited number of embellishment add-ons available ONLINE ONLY at scrapbookgeneration.com. Once they sell out, they're gone. This add-on does not increase your shipping fee! Click here to order.

Go grab your free download sketch for July!

If it's Tuesday, it's download day! Allison has been extra busy this month, creating sketches for you to download, working on SG's new Sketch Magic book, and making a guest appearance on Paperclipping Roundtable. New this month...sneak peeks so that you can get a better idea about the sketches you are purchasing!

 

Individual Sketch: One-page - 49¢
A one-page sketch designed by Allison Davis. The sketch has two 3 x 4" photos and 2 x 2" photo with lots of strips of paper for the background accented with flowers. Also has a large journaling area.

 

Individual One-Page Sketch sneak peek

Individual Sketch: Two-page - 49¢
A two-page sketch designed by Allison Davis perfect for use with 6 x 6" pads. The sketch has one 4 x 6" photo, four 4 x 3" photos, three 2 x 2" photos, and two 2-1/2 x 2-1/2" photos accented with hearts.

 

Individual Two-Page Sketch sneak peek

Double Take July - 99¢
Two two-page sketches by Allison Davis from a past kit. The first sketch has three 6 x 4" photos, three 4 x 4" photos, three 2 x 2" photos, and one 3 x 4" photo and uses 3 x 4" journaling blocks and cards in the design, accented with stars and banners. The second sketch has one 6 x 4" photos, two 3 x 4" photos, five 3 x 3" photos, one 2-1/2 x 2-1/2" photo, and one 2 x 2" photo with a large photo block and accented with stars.

 

Double-Take sneak peek

Sketch Trio: Summer/Water Theme - $1.29
Three two-page sketch design by Allison Davis from a past kit with a summer/water theme. The first sketch has one 4 x 6" photo, two 3 x 5" photos, four 2-1/2 x 2-1/2" photos, and one 2 x 2" photo with large background accented with fish and a large splash. The second sketch has two 3 x 3" photos, one 4 x 6" photos, two 3 x 4" photos, and one 6 x 4" photo with several strips used to look like water accented with fish. The third sketch has one 3-1/2 x 5" photo and five 3-1/2 x 3-1/2" photos with larger strips as the background accented with splashes and fish.

 

July Sketch Trio sneak peek

Four Pack: Sketches with 9 Photos - $1.79
Four new two-page sketches designed by Allison Davis that all feature 9 photos. The first sketch has four 6 x 4" photos, three 3 x 3" photos, and two 3 x 4" photos with a large background accented with hearts. The second sketch has six 3 x 4" photos, one 2-1/2 x 2-1/2" photos, and two 2 x 2" photos with background strips and a large line of arrow strips, accented with stars. The third sketch has six 6 x 4" photos and three 4 x 4" photos and has a large photo block and is accented with pinwheels, clouds, and butterflies. The fourth page has one 5 x 7" photo, four 5 x 3" photos and four 3-1/2 x 3-1/2" photo with lots of small banner strips accented with arrows and stars.

Four Pack sneak peek

Bundle: Fourth of July Theme -- $10
Includes: Six two-page Fourth of July themed sketches, six one-page Fourth of July themed sketches, four Fourth of July themed cards, four Fourth of July embellishment ideas/sketches, one Fourth of July template, Fourth of July titles, and Fourth of July quotes

 

July Bundle sneak peek

And don't forget about the free sketch download for July...

 

Click here to go to SG's online store where you can download this two-page sketch by Allison Davis!

Everything is on sale!

As the time rapidly approaches for our trip to Create-n-Connect (CHA) in Las Vegas next week, we've looked around SG -- and our online store -- and realized that we need space, and lots of it!

Our recent classroom summer clearance sale here in Springfield was a huge success, but we still have lots of great clearance items. Our recent online summer clearance was also a success. But here's our problem. New CHA items will start arriving as early as the end of next week. 

(We'll let you know in a few days the company that is ready to ship to us on Monday -- you'll love it! SG will be one of the first stores in the country to have this company's new collections, and we'll have all their lines ready to go here at SG AND in our online store probably before most stores place their orders! The company will also be providing some awesome special promotion items for us to give away --- they have been excited about our online expansion and are doing everything possible to help us start off with a bang!)

So, long story short, we still need to clear out our classroom space. And we REALLY need to clear out our online store, because in just a few weeks, we'll be switching over to our fabulous new top-of-the-line e-commerce store! Here's our solution for both situations...

Springfield sale for local and area customers (Wednesday - Saturday, July 17-20):
• 10% off everything storewide (excludes gift cards and kit clubs);
• The above also includes all clearance items, currently 30%, 50% and even 80% off -- you'll be getting clearance values of 40%, 60%, and even 90% off!

Online sale for everyone (starts now, Tuesday, July 16 - ends at midnight CST Saturday, July 20):
• 10% off everything in our online store (excludes gift cards and kit clubs);
• Includes downloads, all sketch books, Project Life, kits, and clearance items...EVERYTHING;
• Free shipping with $50 purchase (use the coupon code SHIPFREE, which will take $4.99 off all orders, so that U.S. and international customers both receive the same discount!)
• Local shoppers can choose the free "pick-up" shipping option and we'll hold your order here at SG until you stop by to get it.

Sketch Magic with Simple Stories!

So many of you are good at putting two and two together. And you're right!

We're thrilled to announce that Scrapbook Generation and Simple Stories have joined forces -- again -- to introduce an exclusive idea book, Scrapbook Generation's Sketch Magic with Simple Stories. The book features all-new sketch blueprints that blend perfectly with the unique format of Simple Stories papers and signature elements for quick and creative scrapbooking.

With our first joint project earlier this year, we described this as a match made in heaven. This time around, it's simply magical! The new book features the highly-anticipated "Say Cheese" collection by Simple Stories, a line perfect for vacations, birthdays, and any time dreams have come true.

 

Like the original Sketch Fusion book, we'll be showing just how easy it is to create stunning traditional layouts with the innovative Simple Stories products.

Designed by creative-duo Allison Davis and Debbie Sanders, Scrapbook Generation's Sketch Magic with Simple Stories showcases 18 fun and functional sketches, along with 18 beautiful full-color layout examples. With exact measurements and positions of photos, papers and elements, Sketch Magic is a must-have resource for anyone who loves the Simple Stories format.

The release of Scrapbook Generation's Sketch Magic with Simple Stories will be timed with the release of the "Say Cheese" collection in mid-August.  (Retailers can place pre-orders by contacting stacey@scrapbookgeneration.com.) A downloadable Sketch Magic e-book -- exactly like the print book -- will be available at scrapbookgeneration.com. 

In addition, we will be one of the first stores to receive the "Say Cheese" collection, and we'll be offering "bundles" including the collection packs and Sketch Magic. No pre-orders this time around. We'll simply keep you informed here as to arrival and release dates and we'll order a ton of the collection packs (and everything else!). Ordering directly from SG will mean you'll be the first to have access to all the fun!

For more information about the new Simple Stories collection, click here. You can also check them out on Facebook. 

Now for some fun. We're giving away one "Say Cheese" collection pack and one Sketch Magic book.  Just let us know what you think by posting a comment and you'll be entered to win.  We'll leave comments open until July 20 and announce the lucky winner on July 21!

Dreams do come true!

Another peek inside 'One on One!'

We're sharing another peek inside SG's newest sketch book: One on One. The book features paper collections from our favorite manufacturers: Fancy Pants, Echo Park Paper, My Mind's Eye, Authentique, and American Crafts.

Today's spotlight is on Fancy Pants.

One on One includes 24 one-page, one-photo sketches, and 24 color layout samples by Debbie Sanders, using current, popular collections by leading scrapbooking companies. The book is available in both print and e-book forms. Click here to go to SG's online store.

New project for SG!

Stay tuned, because on Monday, July 15, we'll announce the latest project Scrapbook Generation will be undertaking. We think you'll be excited when you hear what we have in store for you! In fact, the news will be quite magical! Any ideas?

July Sketch Day One layouts

LOCAL CUSTOMERS:
We hope you can join us Saturday, July 13 for Saturday sketch sessions by Debbie Sanders (top layout) and Allison Davis (bottom layout). 

How it works:
• Pre-register for sessions at 10am or 2pm by calling 417-886-0440;
• Bring basic tools and adhesives;
• Receive two free computer sketches;
• Make one double-page layout, your favorite of the two choices;
• Pay for papers used -- the total usually comes to a little over $4.

Options:
• If you want to make both the layouts from a particular Saturday, order a duplicate set of paper when you register. Order must be placed prior to the Saturday class.
• If you want to purchase the embellishment add-on (shown below), you can order it when you register. This embellishment is not used on the layout samples shown above, but is offered for those of you who want to add another level of interest and creativity to your pages. All embellishment add-on orders must be placed prior to the Saturday class.

Kits:
• All kits must be requested before the class activities take place on Saturday.
• Order a kit by calling 417-886-0440.
• The fee for a kit is $5, and is due at the time the request is made.
• If you need the kit shipped to you, the shipping charge is an additional $5.99.
• The best deal for our long-distance customers? Join the monthly Super Sketch Club and get the Super-Saver three layout kit, the Sketch Day One layout kit, and the Sketch Day Two layout kit (materials and sketches for five double-page layouts plus two bonus sketches) for $20 plus $6.99 shipping.

SUPER SKETCH CLUB MEMBERS:
Options:
• If you occasionally want to make both layouts, order a duplicate set of paper ONLINE ONLY at scrapbookgeneration.com. (Limited number of extra sets available. Once they sell out, they're gone. Click here to order.
 
• If you ALWAYS want make both layouts, enroll in Super Sketch Club Double Up. For an additional $10 per month, you'll receive a duplicate set of identical materials for the Sketch Day One and Sketch Day Two portions of the club. (By doing this, you will be able to make both Allison layouts and both Debbie layouts that will be shown on the blog each month.) Sign up for Double Up by clicking here.

• You can choose to order the embellishment that coordinates with the layouts this week. The embellishment this week is a $1.99 embossed sticker sheet. This embellishment is not used on the layout samples, but is offered for those of you who want to add another level of interest and creativity to your pages. (Limited number of embellishment add-ons available ONLINE ONLY at scrapbookgeneration.com. Once they sell out, they're gone. This add-on does not increase your shipping fee! Click here to order.

(Both add-on embellishments and "double-up" paper sets for July are available now in the online store if you would like to order just once instead of twice!)

Allison's Paperclipping Roundtable podcast

http://www.paperclipping.com/prt166-starting-points/

This is a link to the Paperclipping Roundtable podcast that Allison took part in today!

She talks about sketches and their usefulness. 

Ten new patriotic layout kits!

We've just added 10 brand new patriotic layout kits to SG's online store.

The first four kits pictured coordinate with each other (Backyard Party, Fireworks Show, Freedom, and Hero). They are also extremely limited -- only 12 of each are available.

The next three kits also coordinate with each other (Land of the Free, My Country, and Stars and Stripes).

The American the Beautiful kit is also in extremely limited quantities -- only 14 available.

To purchase these kits, click here to go to SG's online store. Because some of these kits will sell out in a very short time, all orders must be placed there (no phone, email, Facebook, or blog comment orders can be accepted).

Local shoppers have the same opportunity to shop quickly. Just choose the free "pick-up" option for shipping, and we'll hold your order for you at SG. Please allow at least 48 hours for your order to be ready.

Another great Allison Davis/Simple Stories project!

You'll want to be sure to visit the Simple Stories blog and download this free sketch by Allison Davis. She's made a fabulous layout to show the versatility of the sketch, and the Simple Stories blog has lots of close-ups of the layout details, and some great commentary by Allison on the reasons this style works so well for her.

To check out the latest installment of the Life Documented philosophy of scrapbooking, click here to go to the Simple Stories site.

To go to Allison's blog, click here.  She's giving away a copy of Scrapbook Generation's Sketch Fusion with Simple Stories!

Allison and Paperclipping Roundtable...

We wanted to let you know that Allison Davis will be a featured guest on the Tuesday, July 9 podcast by the crew at Paperclipping Roundtable!

The hour-long show takes place at noon, but if you can't check it out then, you can access the archives.

The topic of the day is sketches, and we're anxious to hear what Allison has to say!

Card class with Lindsey Amschler...

Registration is starting now for Lindsey Amschler's July card class, which features a variety of themes, including birthday.

The class will be held at 11 am on Saturday, July 27. Lindsey has a great group of ladies who have been taking this monthly class, and there's always room for a few more!

Please call 417-886-0440 to register for the class, which has a fee of $15. (Sorry, kits are not available.)

Monday, Monday...let's try Tuesday!

Mondays never quite turn out like I have planned! Ever had that problem? I intended to post the photos of the new patriotic kits today, but it's going to be Tuesday before that happens.

There will be 10 brand new red-white-and-blue layout kits, ranging in price from $8 to $25. There are one-layout, two-layout, three-layout, and five-layout kits.

Also, we'll be posting the layouts Allison and I have made for Saturday's Sketch Day One on Tuesday as well.

New collections (28 of them!) at SG!

Summer is definitely here! A Perfect Summer by Echo Park; Beach Boardwalk by Carta Bella; Key Lime by BoBunny; Cool Summer by Carta Bella; Seasons by Authentique; Feelin' Groovy by We R Memory Keepers.

Be(you)tiful by Authentique; 75 Cents by KaiserCraft; Remember Me by KaiserCraft.

Trail Mix by BoBunny

Happy Campers by We R Memory Keepers

Red, Yellow Submarine, Pretty in Pink, and Totally Teal by Echo Park; Well Played by Carta Bella.

Country Livin' by We R Memory Keepers; For the Record by We R Memory Keepers; Beautiful Life by Echo Park.

New York and Washington D.C papers

Vintage Summer by Little Yellow Bicycle

Photo Freedom Fun in the Sun by Echo Park

Let's Picnic and The Best of Friends mini-collections by Echo Park

Anthem by BoBunny

In the Attic by KaiserCraft.

Photo Freedom Transatlantique by Echo Park/Graphic 45.

Rough and Tough and Home Tweet Home by AdornIt.