Introducing the Bind It All by Zutter

Yes, this is a wooooonderful machine....Save money! Make your own journals, chipboard albums...whatever...professionally bound. Use it for school, for scrapbooks, for recipe books or just for filing receipts...the possibilities are endless...The pictures above tells you everything! Need we say more? So come on, get it here, http://www.scrap-n-crop.com/webshaper/store/viewProd.asp?pkProductItem=3730

Available only at www.scrap-n-crop.com.

Annual American Christmas Bazzar

I have to thank Michelle (chowchowscrapper) for this one...she has really been encouraging me and inspiring me to do so much more...a big big thank you...uuuummmmck!

We will be participating in this year's annual american christmas bazzar. It will be on the 15th of November...so please save the date! Come visit us and give us more encouragement!

And we are also happy that all proceeds from this bazzaar goes to various charitable organizations!

Part 1 of my Scrapbook Room - My Rubber Stamps

Hi,

Since so many of you have been wondering how I store my own scrapbook materials, I am writing a weekly series on organizing for your scrapbook room. First up is my rubber stamps collection...

Oh yeah, I am a stamp collector!!! So gals and guys, tell me how you store your rubber stamps. Mine sits on the shelves though it seems to be getting dusty if I don't stamp enough! Each shelf has a theme, i.e. one shelf will be for travel stamps, another for botanicals, another collage...and so forth.

SO come on, lets compare storage pictures...Looking forward to hearing from you...

Val

Altering Alphabets

For the first time in many moons...I finally "stole" a little time to scrap! Yes, Bryant and Becky is asleep...for the moment...

I altered 2 wooden alphabets to be put on my store's door. Do take a look and tell me what you think!

And closeups

Supplies Used: Wooden Alphabets: Plaid Design; Patterned Papers: SEI, My Minds Eye, Basic Grey, Bazzill; Flowers: Prima; Ribbons and Rick Rack: Scrap-n-Crop, American Craft; Chipboard: Fancy Pants; Brads: Scrap-n-Crop; Buttons: American Craft; Rub Ons: Making Memories; Paint: Plaid.

Scrap-n-Crop.com

Call us ambitious, call us crazy...like we do not have anything else to do! BUT look out for scrap-n-crop's new activities...we have recruited two new design team members....yes, I would love to contribute but this is taking more time than I thought!

Anyway, welcome Michelle and Katherine...they will be submitting layouts, ideas, inspirations and tips on scrapbooking...yeh...a big round of applause. We have been lacking ideas in the past, so hopefully with some encouragement from you guys, they will be inspired to create, create and create!

Secondly, we have started a new clearance column. We have been naughty, we have been ordering too much and our store is just overflowing...so look forward and check often to our clearance items. Regretfully you'll hardly see anything on 50% off or more but that's because we made a promise to keep prices low everyday! For the love of scrapbooking, we don't believe in excessive mark ups. Instead we think scrapbooking should be affordable for everybody, no matter where they are!

Thirdly, in September, you will see CHA07 items being shipped...keep a look out for our new items. We have so far: -

1. Basic Grey's CHA Recess, Obscure, Mellow collections, embellishments, rubons
2. Autumn Leaves new clear stamps, idea books, transparencies, embellishments and paper collections
3. Zutter Bind-it-all Machine - ooh, you will love this one...create your very own journals, recipe books, diaries and bind them all by yourself with their chipboard covers and spiral mounting.
4. Newly released CK Media books - CK Best of Becky Higgin's sketches, CK Hall of Fame 9, CK Life Artist by Ali Edwards, CK Scrapbooking with your kids, SS The Organized and Inspired Scrapbooker, PC Room to Room and.....oh and so much more
5. Tools...you asked for it, we have reordered, so the affordable Provo Craft cutters will be here, so will the cutest little sewing machine if you love the stitches look, pens to doodle, chalk, Cropper Hopper storage solutions...
6. Restock of the ever so popular Chatterbox papers...this is your last chance to grab those papers you have wished you bought more...
7. Cricut and Quickutz on pre-order

So look out for all these newbies in September. If our budget allows, you will definitely see more items.

Fourthly and finally, we might also start classes on altering boxes, tins, any items which you might have discarded before this. We look forward to seeing more of you and we welcome more ideas and suggestions. If you think this is not enough, do just give us a shout and we'll see if we can accomodate!

So, until we get busy again...adios...

Valerie

Your friendly scrapholic/shopaholic store owner

Born on the 4th of July

As most of you might have known, I was a nervous wreck for the whole of the past 9 months! And finally, we are blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Rebecca. So, please excuse my absence... the superstitious says not to talk about the unborn child for fear of goodness knows what, I can't even recall but thought better not to! Anyway, all being said and done...here she is!

Big bro Bryant gets pretty jealous, so they'll both be rushing to the most coveted space - mummy's arms....ooh can't wait to dress her up and scrapbook every little antic!

Speaking of scrapbooking...I have ordered the latest Basic Grey lines, yes...the CHA07 ones...and Hampton Arts is on its way too....so brace yourselves for our new arrivals in August...can't wait to see what else is in store for CHA! Enjoy!!!

Bazzill Basics Coming Soon

Our new shipment of Bazzill Basics in now in the KLIA customs awaiting clearance! Be prepared for new mixed packs, some vellum, slight Blings and the new cardstock with an edge! I hope to get them all listed within this week.
Oh and we are so excited, we decided to give Bazzill lovers a real treat! Get 1 free cardstock of your choice for every purchase of 10 Bazzill cardstocks! ***(Free cardstock does not include Bling, cardstock with an edge or vellum).

Preorders for Making Memories

If you have been eyeing some gorgeous embellishments from Making Memories but cant find them anywhere closer than a moon's throw away, now's the time to make your pre-orders from us! Simple e-mail me at valerie.gan@gmail.com. I will soon be ordering some new supplies from Making Memories, expected delivery would be mid June or 3rd week June!
Freebies await the first 20 pre-oders! ***(Applicable for purchases above RM100 / SGD50)
Valerie

Introducing Technique Tuesday

Scrapbooking's most popular stamps are here, arriving at our store just today! We are excited to announce that we are offering Technique Tuesday's Winter 2007 collector's stamp set with every purchase above RM300 or SGD150 of Technique Tuesday products. (***applicable while stock lasts)

This special little set is named Icing on the Cake – Mini. Have your cake and eat it, too with this delicious stamp set.

Buttons Galore

Hi there...its been a while since I last posted....Had a godzillion things to do lately! So what has scrap-n-crop been up to? We brought in buttons, buttons and more buttons.

Take a look, there are buttons in theme packs, square buttons, heart shaped buttons..the list goes on....so if you are looking for buttons, do stop by!

Prima Flowers

Not sure if you guys have heard, that Prima flowers are all the rage now! Lovely mulberry paper flowers packed in lovely gift boxes....almost too lovely to open it up and use!

We brought in the:

1. Big box blooms - flowers up to 6 1/2" large to decorate your album cover, your layout, boxes...
2. The Carnival collection - ooh....these are running out fast...the Milk Bath white flowers is nearly gone, right after it was listed!!! Only 3 left....but if I "steal" 1...
3. The Hydrangea no.5 Tin Can, comes in lovely tins with a glass top...hydrangeas in all shades
4. Flowers of the month...different flowers to represent different months.....3 months comes in a lovely box, so if you purchase all 3 months, I'll leave the box as it is, wrapped with twill!
5. Prima Flowers No.1 come in a glass heart shape bottle....almost like a perfume bottle!!!
6. Prima Flowers No. 3 comes in a round glass bottle....also like a perfume bottle....lovely pressies!!!!
7. Flowers no. 6 comes in a plastic bottle with a bronze twist cap, non breakable...
8. And finally some flowers in a wooden box with glass cover...the velvet ones are irrisitable!!!

I'll post pictures later...my computer is acting up.....so cant post now....but go on in to www.scrap-n-crop.com for a peek at our latest shipment!!!

Val

Bryant Meets Monks

Bryant has been priviledged to meet quite a few monks lately. Most recent is a weekend monks' retreat in Cameron Highlands.

Embossing Techniques

HI there

Happy Chinese New Year to all my Asian friends....Another new year, more resolutions to make:

1. To clear my work desk.....yes, i cant find space to scrap!!!
2. To complete more pages...ooh i really have to get to work on more layout!!!

But, yes, to all my friends who have been asking me on Embossing.

Embossing 101

1. Use any rubber stamp or foam stamp with special embossing ink. Embossing ink takes a longer time to dry so embossing powder can slowly stick on the stamped surface. Pigment ink can also be used for embossing, but not dye inks, as dye inks dry almost immediately.

2. Scatter your favourite embossing powder onto the stamped surface and shake off excess powder which can be re-used again later.

3. Heat powder with either an embossing gun or a hotplate...I have ordered embossing guns but they were missing in transit. I will be re-ordering them again later.

4. You will see the powder melting into a shining surface.

For Glitter

The glitter i have in the store can be used to add some shine to your scrapbook layouts. They are not to be confused with embossing however. To use glitter, spread a layer of either clear or sepia inkessentials accents and pour glitter over the surface. Shake off excess.

Making Memories has brought in chipboards with sticky surfaces to be used with glitter. I will be bringing them in later. Do look out for constant new products!


Cheers and Happy Scrapbooking

Valerie

New New New

Hi guys,

I am back....have had a hectic past 3 months....will blog more bout that when I am ready! But anyway, a quick note before I zzz...we have new stuff....all new, I just downloaded them today...the adhesives are in and so is the wonderful and talked about Crop-a-Dile tool!!! Yes, this fantastic tool has like 8 in 1 functions, I love it so much I had to take one for myself!

This is what I got from the website, www.weronthenet.com.

"Unbelievable. That's what everyone is saying about the Crop-A-Dile, and it's no wonder-- even the creators of the tool are impressed with what it can do. The Crop-A-Dile is no ordinary eyelet and snap setter. It punches through chipboard like butter, and with 1/8 and 3/16 inch built-in hole punchers, it silently and easily sets snaps and eyelets of both sizes-- and there are no loose pieces to keep track of! You'll be amazed at what you can do with this great tool."

Go and check out the amazing project ideas!!! They are all there on the website! So till then, have fun!

New Domestic Shipping Options

Hello my fellow scrapbookers!

Thank you for your feedbacks. Due to numerous demands for lower domestic shipping services, we now offer regular mail services to customers within Malaysia.

You will find that the regular postal rates are much lower than the express rates (Poslaju). However, please take note that there is no guarantees on the reliability of regular post. As you will see, we have a small handling charge imposed and this is for registration of mail as proof of us sending the package. However, unlike Poslaju where you cantrack your mail online (www.pos.com.my), for registered service, we can only proof that the mail is sent. Therefore we will not be responsible for any items missing en-route.

Thank you once again.

Valerie

Shipping & Handling Charges

My fellow scrapbookers,

Ah finally, internet services a bit better...but still slow.....

Anyway, on to the subject above. I have had questions being asked about the high cost of shipping within Malaysia. We do our very best to charge ACTUAL shipping plus a few bucks extra for insurance (charged by the local postal service) + cost of packing materials to ensure you receive your products in perfect condition. Also, I tend to use Pos Laju within Malaysia because I have had so many items missing when I use the normal postal service, don't know why the postal people want to "hold on" to scrapbook stuff when they don't know what scrapbooking is....If upon checkout the postal service turns up too high, do see if I am online (valerie.gan@gmail.com) and I will see if the actual turns up lower, so I can send you an adjusted invoice. Alternatively, if you have paid, I would be more than willing to give store credit for future purchases if postage ends up lower.

If you prefer to pick up your packages, I am located in Sg. Long which is a suburb close to Kajang town. Do email me privately for that bc obviously we don't want kidnappers or thieves hounding me..ha ha...but then these days nothing is 100% safe....

So I hope I have answered everyone....sorry if there is a slight delay in emails lately, I am nearly always on BUT for the earthquake....so until then, adios...

Val

Picking Up Purchases

Hi

Having problems on the blog after the Taiwan earthquake. I have had enquiries on local purchasers collecting items direct from us. Do email me privately at valerie.gan@gmail.com.

Thank you.

Ranger

Tim Holtz fans, I have brought in a whole range of distressing products!!! Its all up for viewing, so let me know if you want something but still dont see it!!! And yes, I would love to see those samples comin in...

American Crafts IS IN!

The American Crafts lovely lovely stuff came in last night...so look out for them when I list them this week.....we have got lovely ribbons, GIANT alpha charms.....so come on in to www.scrap-n-crop.com!