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An Endless Summer of Fun Events at Ever After

Wow…what a week! We had a record-breaking 17 kiddos at Ever After’s Summer Kids’ Scrap Camp this week! The kids were amazing. They are doing a fantastic job making their All About Me Albums. It’s been so popular that we’ve added a second round: Crop, Paper, Scissors the week of July 16 and 18. Call the store for details of this fab Ever After event.

We’ve gotta give a SHOUT OUT to our girl Allison Kreft of Hambly. She was phenomenal…such an inspiration to us. She brought some of her newest rub-ons and transparencies and papers, oh myyyyyy. Thank you Allison for taking time out of your busy schedule to wow us again!

Final preparations are underway for the big FUN-RAISER this Saturday. That’s right, we’re calling it a FUN Raiser, ‘cause we’re gonna Raise the Roof and Have Some Fun and all for a great cause. We’re givin’ you at least 5 great events under one roof this Saturday!

-The Silent Auction (bidding ends at 5 p.m.)

-Meeting Emily Falconbridge and doing her original make-n-take

-Mingling with Leah Fung and working on her one-of-a-kind Making Memories make/take.

-The Raffle: which includes an Ali Edwards original signed Canvas and more!

-A Candice Mclean class: Patriotic Banner using Jenni Bowlin Studios.

If you can’t make the whole 12-hour event, then just come for an hour or so and have some good old fashioned scrapbooking fun!

10% of sales at Ever After on Saturday will be donated to Scrapbook Royalty for the Pierce Family. Click here to learn more.

AN ENDLESS SUMMER OF FUN AT EVER AFTER SCRAPBOOKS…

And just when you thought we were gonna slow down…

Ever After is Proud to Welcome Back

Ann Corbiere-Scott, Rusty Pickle Chef and Designer

A July 4^th Weekend Treat

Special Guest Ann Corbiere-Scott Returns to Ever After with a Brand New Class!

Get Your Doodle On!

Ann is a super talented gal with lots of great techniques to teach us. She’s coming in from Arizona for the July 4^th weekend and wanted to bring this brand new class to us first! How cool is that? Doodling has been a recent hot technique but how do you really doodle like the pros? Search no further and make time to join Ann for this class.

Whimsi-doodle! With Special Guest Ann Corbiere-Scott, Rusty Pickle Chef

Are you looking for a fun way to add dimension and character to your artwork? Come and explore the wonderful world of doodling with Ann! We will be creating this whimsical layout and a doodle tag book for you to use as inspiration! $30.

About Ann: Ann Corbiere-Scott is living her dream. She creates art every day in one or many of it’s many forms- and that rocks her world. She holds a degree in graphic arts and, because of this training, her style is varied and very adaptable. She has taught scrapbooking and art related classes for a little over nine years. She delights in sharing her passion for art. She currently is a Rusty Pickle Chef and designs and teaches for local and out-of-state scrapbook stores.

TWO ACRYLIC CLASSES THAT ARE CLEARLY AMAZING

Next week we are honored to have two fantastic designers teaching acrylic classes. Call a friend and clear your calendar and sign up for one or both of these classes.

Love and Marriage Scallop Mini Book with Rusty Pickle Chef Tracey Locher

Monday, June 30^th

6-9

 

“B-A-B-Y” Word Acrylic Album with Laura McCollough

Thursday, July 3^rd

6-9

Laura is on the creative team for Clear Scraps and this album is one of the samples she debuted at the Craft and Hobby Association Show this last winter. A must-take class.

Crate Paper Is In Da' House!

Are you all ready for this?! One of the hottest new lines at CHA comes from a little company called Crate Paper. It's a small line that packs a punch. There are two lucious lines one in the teals, oranges and browns palette called Static. Surfobards, Guitars and Skulls make up some of the fun and funky images on this paper. The other line is in the pinks, purpoles and greens palettes and is quite appropriately called Kaitlin. The printed cardstock is double-sided and is fantastic. Here, take a look for yourself:

We told you all about the new Euphoria from Basic Grey last time. Take a look-see at the lovely colors and designs included in this line.

New Petaloo flowers are bloomin about. Then around the bend you'll see Old Guys Rule, a sassy new collection for the older men in our lives. And you won't want to miss the new acrylic stamps from Around the Block.

COME BEAT THE HEAT AND ENJOY A LITTLE CREATIVE ESCAPE!!!

Stay Cool and Safe,

Team Ever After

New Basic Grey, Allison Kreft and A Treasure Hunt to L.A.

Eurphoria: n. The tremendous feeling of satisfaction and joy that comes when opening boxes of new scrapbooking product.

And this is exactly how we felt today opening all the new Basic Grey, aptly titled Euphoria. This mid-season release is fun and playful and is designed with bright pinks and lime greens. The rub-ons and chipboard and oh-so-popular collection packs are sure to go fast. So grab your sneakers and Starbucks and run over to catch some before it's gone!

Talent: n. Skill, natural ability, possessed by an individual whom you admire and who inspires you.

This is the word I think of when I think of Allison Kreft...a talented lady who will be flying in from the bay area this weekend. We are so lucky to have this huge talent back at Ever After. She has transformed the look of an entire sticker company and made it one of the coolest, hippest on the block. Don't miss out...her class has a few spots left. Can't make the class? You can purchase the kit over the phone. Plus, she's bringing tons of new Hambly with her. She'll show you how to use those wonderful Clearly Heavy Overlays and the new Paper Gator. A not-to-be missed event...this Saturday, 1-3 only.

Adventure: n. A search for new things, new places, new people; finding excitement in the ordinary; making the everyday extraordinary.

And we're off tomorrow in seach of treasure in downtown Los Angeles. We'll be searching for paper crafting doodads and sparkle aplenty. We're sure to bring back some terrific loot.

Don't Miss Out...THERE'S LOADS OF NEW PRODUCT ALREADY AT THE STORE.

The new Creative Imaginations is way cool...so many fun lines including Marah Johnson's new Asian Fusion, the signature brand Old Guys Rule (it's hilarious...a must see), new Disney/Magic flavored paper and embellies and a tropical line from Christine Adolph that's sure to go fast.

Plus, new double-sided glitter papers, new travel, new acrylic stamps, and new patriotic. In fact, there's new paper in just about every themed department. So grab a girlfriend or two and carpool over. Better yet, spend the day scrappin' with us...escape the heat of one of the hottest days of the year so far. Heck, stay until midnight and join us for our Moonlight Crop starting at 6 p.m. We'll be looking for you!

Until then, happy almost first day of Summer...

The EA Gang

p.s. Did you all see that moon last night? So amazing! Love that summer solstice.

A Most Worthy Event for a Beautiful Family: June 28th!

"Welcome Home Papa…USMC"

As I drove in this morning, I saw this message written on the back of a vehicle in our parking lot. It made me smile and I felt tremendous pride in our country…that we are blessed to have men and women who fight for our freedoms.

It was somewhat bittersweet for me, though. You see I spent the night before getting to know Jana Pierce, recently widowed after losing her husband to pancreatic cancer just two months ago. GySGT Troy Pierce had valiantly fought over in Iraq, only to come home and face his most difficult battle, cancer. Having been misdiagnosed for months, this hero finally succumbed to cancer. His family now faces insurmountable medical expenses.

Since the scrapbooking community is a tight-knit one, the idea of the Pierce Family Fundraiser was born. Enter designer and teacher Candice Mclean, Scrapbook Royalty and Ever After Scrapbooks. Together we are working on one amazing event that we want you to be a part of. Even if you can’t make the entire 12-hour event, we’d still love for you to come and bid on the silent auction items, enjoy a make-n-take or two and encourage this beautiful family.

   

GySgt Troy Pierce USMC Ret passed away on April 7, 2008 after gallantly fighting pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his lovely bride and high school sweetheart, Jana Pierce, along with their two children Heather Pierce – Prather and Trey Pierce.

GySgt Pierce served 22 years in the US Marine Corps and upon his retirement from the Marine Corps in 2005, he was experiencing medical symptoms of pancreatic cancer, but he was never properly diagnosed. For seven months, Troy underwent extensive testing and unfortunately a confirmed diagnosis was not determinable. In April of 2007, Troy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and underwent surgery immediately to remove a malignant tumor. After surgery, he received 8 months of chemotherapy and 6 weeks of radiation. The Pierce family thought the worse was over. Unfortunately, in January of 2008, Troy began to experience similar symptoms. After exploratory surgery, the worse news was delivered. The cancer had returned and even worse, it had spread. The doctors gave Troy Pierce 3 to 6 months to live. On April 7, 2008, Troy passed away at home with his wife, family and closest friends by his side.

GySgt Pierce was an outstanding Marine who served his country diligently with Jana always by his side. He is most remembered by his peers for being a loyal and caring friend. He treated everyone with respect and kindness, and his memory will live on through all who knew him and called him friend.

Jana has asked for nothing. The Marines and friends who know the Pierce’s have all come together to support our extended family – that is the way of the Corps. Semper Fidelis – Always Loyal. We are dedicated to helping the Pierce Family like many other military families, and our goal today is to help Jana and Troy’s children continue their education and to help Jana with the costly medical expenses she is still burdened with.

It is through our community and gracious donors that we can support and help our military members and families through difficult and chaotic times. We thank you in advance for your compassion and generosity.

Thank you on behalf of the Pierce family and the wives of 3^rd AABN.

SCRAPBOOKERS AND PAPER CRAFTERS UNITE FOR THIS AWESOME CAUSE. 100% of the funds from this event will go to the Pierce family. The Silent Auction items are fantastic, we'll be raffling off some amazing items, including a handmade canvas MADE BY THE ONE AND ONLY ALI EDWARDS. Plus, we've heard Scrapbook Megastar Emily Falconbridge will join us for a make-n-take. Call the store for details or better yet, go to www.scrapbookroyalty.com to sign up for this fantastic event.

More Ever After News tomorrow...stay tuned.

BIG NEWS...HAMBLY'S ALLISON KREFT RETURNS!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
We know how you all are looking for some summertime fun. So we've been extra busy planning funtastic events and classes this June for all you out there in scrapbookland. Our biggest news is....drumroll please....

ALLISON KREFT, LEAD DESIGNER FOR HAMBLY STUDIOS IS RETURNING IN TWO WEEKS!
Saturday, June 21st 1-3
ONE DAY ONLY!
For the second straight summer, Ever After is pleased to welcome back the very fresh and original Allison Kreft of Hambly Studios. Allison has certainly left her mark on the scrapbooking world over the last few years. Her funky and flavorful designs are found on rub-ons, transparencies, and shimmer papers that are some of our best sellers. Join us for this Ever After exclusive event and make this awesome mini book:

“Design Today”—A Memoir of the Present
Allison uses Hambly clearly heavy overlays, her own printed signature line of overlays, papers and rub-ons to create a beautiful memoir book that w ill be cherished for years to come. She’s also incorporated some Tinkering Ink Finery and uses the oh-so-fun Ranger alcohol inks to give the book an extra edge. Allison teaches only a few times a year, so come be a part of something extra special here at Ever After. She includes loads of Hambly product in her class kits and shows how you can use her product in other crafts like jewelry making and paper crafting. To learn more, log on to hamblyscreenprints.typepad.com/. Her class will sell out! Don’t delay. Plan on enjoying a day of inspiration and creativity. Just $45.

dON'T mISS oUT...tHIS GIRL IS SO COOL anD VeRy TaLENteD! We already have people coming from the Los Angeles area to spend an afternoon with this scrapbook superstar.

STop by and see the fun new products we've got in this last week. New Making Memories Travel line, New Inkadinkado acrylic stamps, new Disney, new Teresa Collins, new Creative Imaginations and the list goes on and on.
See you all soon!

Something Magical in the Air…

We’re on the 24-hour countdown to our Ever After Scrapbooks Cruise to Cabo. Am I excited? You betcha! We’ll be teaching four classes and hosting 3 cropping nights…I’m so ready for an adventure on the high seas! A GINORMOUS Thank You goes out to the Ever After girls for all their hard work…handmade namebadges, awesome goody bags, kitting all the classes! You girls rock my world…

During all the cruise preparations, a little magic has been happening around here and it comes about 10:30 a.m. every day. That wonderful time of the day when packages arrive and make us feel like it’s Christmas all year long. So grab you Starbucks Venti Chocolaty Chippy Frappucino and settle in for some fun!

One of our Absolute Favorite Designers, Teresa Collins, has a new midseason release called Travelogue. And it’s in my favorite color scheme…black, red and crème! Delicious papers, stamps and die cut sheets that will make you dance the happy dance! Hurry in, ‘cause this line is gonna fly!

Then there was that new company we can’t pronouce…Rouge de Garange from France! Everyone’s been talking about these frenchies and their new black and white line is Fab-U-Lous-trious. The papers, the rub-on’s, the acrylic stamps…I’m feeling my happy feet starting to tap!

And from one of our top ten companies who love to shower THE LOVE…BoBunny wowed us again with a super-boom-bastic midseason release that includes all-American themes like Freedom, Baseball, and Football. And because we can’t get enough of it…we’ve added another batch of the double dot cardstock to our shelves…Come by and see why we love it so.

Destination…Fun! We’re all about having the theme you need for the specific project you’re working on. Is your son working on a country project like Japan? Or did your daughter just return from the Sacramento school trip? Stop by and see the new Jet Setters from Reminisce, 3-D stickers that pack a punch. And we’ve added some new lasercuts for local destinations that are a must have.

We’ll be sure to post cruise photos from the FUN SHIP when we return. Until then, don’t miss out on the special savings we have planned for you this Memorial Day Weekend. Check your email box for special coupons valid this coming weekend only.

Stop by and experience a little magic here of your own. Grab a girlfriend or two and enjoy some ME time. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces soon.

Camille, John, Katie, Heather, Liz, Janell, Simone, Karlyn, Sylvia, Angela and our newest team member, Ghia the Great!

Let the Sun Shine In!

Wow…what a gorgeous day…looks like the May Grey may be gone for awhile! Love waking up to a beautiful sunshiny day. It’s gonna’ be bright…and oh-so-fun this week at Ever After. It’s hoppin’ over yonder with great new products and classes.

In New Product News…

-Custom High School Albums and new papers! Carlsbad, El Camino, Vista, Rancho Buena Vista…Seriously, boys and girls…this latest round of custom products is bar none. The albums are going fast and rightly so…I even want one for my days at Vista High, Home of the Panthers! The papers are perfect for the graduate in your life…surprise him or her with a tribute album for graduation this year.

-High School Musical stickers! We’re all in this together, Getcha’ Head in the Game and more. Disney, Disney and more Disney…you asked for it, you got it. Lots of paper and embellies for those magical days at the happiest place on earth.

-New Little Yellow Bicyle glitter papers, die cut papers, rub-ons and more.

-New Me and My Big Ideas embellishments…lots of themes and lots of spunk.

-The Paper Gator…the latest and coolest tool for cutting corners on acrylic sheets and multiple layers of chipboard…how stinkin’ cool is that?

Happenings in Studio C this Week…

-The uber-talented Casey Rivas, Rusty Pickle chef, will be teaching this Saturday, May 17^th from 10 to noon. Her CD album is filled with Hambly and rub-ons from a variety of sources. It’s eclectic and wonderful…don’t miss out…anything Casey creates is a masterpiece. Call the store for more details.

-Why not make it a weekend of learning? Come back on Sunday for Alyson Serrato’s “A 1,000 Words” Tribute Album. She uses Teresa Collins’ papers and embellies to create a unique chipboard album that can feature your favorite photos. The color scheme is red, black and crème, generic enough for any event and perfect for black and white photos. This Sunday, May 18^th from 11-1. Even Ms. Teresa Collins herself mentioned this project on her blog! She was very impressed with Alyson’s creation and now it’s being taught here at Ever After!

-Card making with Liz is back on Sunday from 2-4. Join Liz as she teaches you how to make several all-occasion cards. Surprise someone with a handmade card and be prepared to get hooked on using your scrap supplies to make cards.

Celebrating Armed Forces Day at Ever After

Please join us on Saturday, May 17^th from 10-2 for a FREE Military Card Make-n-Take with Tina of My Military Hero. Tina’s line of military stamps are unique and perfect for our area. Treat your hero to a handmade card and honor your hero this Armed Forces Day!

No photos for now, but they’re coming!!!! Our DSL router is on the fritz so AT&T ison their way today to fix it…Now back to preparing for our Scrapbooking Cruise to Cabo…just seven days away!!! Woohooo!

Have a bright, sunshiny day!

Camille and the EA chicks

A Mother's Day Treat...Loads More New PRoduct Has Arrived!

Including the much-anticipated Love, Elsie Recipe Box...Adorable packaging and such a clever idea....in fact, loads of ideas. Here she is...the belle of the scrapbooking ball...

Then there's the new collection from Little Yellow Bicycle...gorgeous die cut papers, whimsical bird rub-ons, glitter papers, chipboard shapes and much more. The colors are seriously delicious. Take a peek for yourself.

The long-awaited Rouge de Garance from France is here. There's really nothing else like these designs...very chic and hip and artsy. You'll love the bright bold colors. Do you see the new Kelly Panacci acrylic stamps we snuck in that display too? There are some really cool designs and they are selling at lightning speed. So if you're a Kelly P. fan or an acrylic stamp fanatic in general, then this is a must see.

Speaking of KELLY PANACCI, we love this lady!!! She is such a talented artist and has created the most beautiful product for us to enjoy. We just put out her new lines and they are stunning. Plus, there's more from Sandylion that will knock your socks off like the beach line and the Vegas line...soooooo fun.

Aren't the colors wonderful? Doesn't that just brighten up the May Grey skies we've been experiencing?

Okay, one more "aerial" shot of our NEW ARRIVALS WALL. As you can see it's bursting with new product...just in time for Mother's Day. Give mom a gift she'll love...AN EVER AFTER GIFT CARD will bring a smile to her face! 

Seriously, there's more than what we just featured...but we'll keep that for tomorrow's post...got my son's baseball game and Duran Duran tonight!!!! Forever an 80's Girl!

I'll leave you with this oh-so-nice comment from our L.A. croppers from this National Scrapbook Day Crop, the ones I talked about in the last post. Here's what they sent me today...just made my week!

Hello Camille & Staff,

I just want to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!  You and your staff made our visit to Ever After over the weekend a wonderful experience not only was your staff very attentive and super nice but all your customers attending the friday crop and NSD crop where really nice and sweet.  We loved the atmosphere and enjoy your facilities and the food was delicious!  You guys did a wonderful job!!!!

Your Friends from San Pedro (L.A. county)

Ole! National Scrapbook Day, Survivor Crop Kickoff, and Loads of New Products!

Check out this Ever After Scrappin' Posse!! Are they the cutest? This is just a sampling of the fun and fab girls who hung out with us all weekend-long as we celebrated National Scrapbook Day. Our studio was overflowing with croppers from all over...some from Los Angeles, some from the East County, some from Murrieta. The crazy loco croppers got a little wild around the a.m. hours and started rapping EA songs...so hilarious! Check out the full album of all the FIESTA-tivities to the the left. Lots of pictures with the mariachis, sombreros and maracas. 

NEW, NEW, NEW...as usual...the shelves are brimming with new product. Check out the latest from K&Company. Just the names of the lines are enough to make us swoon. Introducing Blue Awning and Sea Glass. There's really nothing else like them on the market...absolutely stunning. Hurry, these lines are gonna go fast.

 

We have new Love, Elsie...Maya Road...Anna Griffin...Petaloo...GCD Studios...Karen Foster...and much much more. Here's a peek at more....

AND INTRODUCING ONE OF THE HOTTEST NEW MANUFACTURERS...PinK PaiSLee. The acrylic stamps are going fast...such a fun and funky new line.

Survivor Crop Kickoff Party Girls: I thought I'd leave you with a photo of these lovely pink ribbon women. Aren't they adorable? We enjoyed pink rice krispy treats, pink pound cake, and pink drinks as we celebrated the beginning of Survivor Crop 2008 registration. We had over 20 people sign up since the party!!!

Thank you to the countless ladies who spent the weekend with us celebrating in true fiesta style. We LOVE YOU ALL!

Peace and Blessings and Happy Scrapping!

Camille and John and the cute senoritas at Ever After!

Mad Hatter Bus Tour a Smashing Success!

Wow...what a phenomenal day we all had! Our 3rd Annual Bus Tour was a smashing success! We just downloaded 122 photos from the day's events. Check out the Mad Hatter Photo Album to the left. We had 155 participants and they all had rave reviews about their magical journey. A special thanks to the EA staff for all their hard work and dedication to making it a success; to Monica Martin for creating an awesome make-n-take; to Janell Hull for being the catering goddess, again; to Ghia Nellis for jumping in and helping kit the make-n-takes and finish name badges; to Zach, Johnny, Jessica and all other sons and daughters of staff and friends that pitched in to help; to Sophia at Strictly for staying calm during her power outage; to Chris and Shelly at Collective Journey for dressing up as Alice and the Queen of Hearts; to Elena and her crew at Scrapbook Royalty for breakfast and helping to raise money for the Komen Foundation; to Sheila and Liz for all their help on Saturday; and finally, last but not least, to our amazing bus tour hostesses with the mostesses, Kari and Gina...you girls never cease to amaze me. Don't miss out on the next tour...it will be a most memorable day.

NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY NEWS....

FRIDAY NIGHT CROP SOLD OUT

SATURDAY ALL DAY CROP 2/3 SOLD OUT

HUGE, ONE DAY SALE IN LESS THAN 48 HOURS...

FRIDAY, MAY 2 FROM 8 A.M. TILL 6 P.M.

25% OFF EVERYTHING IN THE STORE*

(minimum purchase required)

-GOODIE BAG TO FIRST 50 THROUGH THE DOOR (limit one per household)

-FIRST 50 OVER $50 IN PURCHASES RECEIVE ANOTHER AMAZING GIFT

-MAKE-N-TAKE WITH JAMI PETERSEN OF SCRAPBOOKING.COM 10-2

-SOME ITEMS MARKED DOWN TO 50-60% OFF!

Okay, so now you know why I haven't been blogging lately!!! LOL Grab a girlfriend or two for this fantastic weekend of events.

Peace, Love and Happy National Scrapbook Day...

Camille and John and Zach too!