more moving ...

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it wasn't just from a small cramped storeroom of a warehouse to our brand new Scrap.Abode, we are moving from this blog too ... as of today, we will be updating the new blog:

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.SnC's CROP.mmunity

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http://scrap-n-crop-mmunity.blogspot.com/

HOW 2 CONTINUE ENJOY OUR NEWS / PRODUCT UPDATES / IDEAS et cetera?

CLICK on the GRAPHIC above

copy and paste the link above

CLICK on CROP.MMUNITY / BLOGS from out online store

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And Finally - My Mind's Eye

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I am sitting here in my hometown, bored and with no internet access so I had to depend on my GPRS line...how sad is that? So what takes 30 minutes to upload usually, is now taking me 3 whole hours...so bear with me..as we start to continue uploading more CHA Summer Stuff...

We also have a roomful of unopened boxes...we'll leave it as a surprise...just watch our blog as we upload them and blog them!!!

4 Collections from My Mind's Eye

and Christmas stuff!!!

Its all HERE for you to drool...@ Scrap-n-Crop.com

10-10 PROMOTIONS Updates

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some quick updates on the 10-10 PROMOTION...

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It's been a crazy, resounding success ... and my "jie-jie" (elder sister) is not here to face the madness, and the adrenalin rush with me! But I am sure she's having some emotional roller coaster of her own in the court room today. (sigh)

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Anyways, let's talk about the FUN bits which I am sure everyone is waiting to hear.
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the 25% discount promotion
I have processed ALL orders made between 10:00 to 10:59 am* (i.e. those that are entitled to 25% discounts)... other than those I have personally emailed to.

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So, since I am totally a novice here and Scrap-n-Crop.com online system 'hung' a few times during the course of the hour due to traffic overload, if I did leave anyone out please email valerie.gan@gmail.com and we'll sort it out later. The time on the check-out cart will be used.

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apologies!!! slight delays in shipping; but shipping is still SUBSIDISED
As of 10:59 am*, we have received >100 orders ...

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As much as we would love you to receive your items asap, we can only try our best and please bear with us if there are slight delays (of a couple of days at best).

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Again, shipping will be subsidised as advertised.

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my items were SOLD OUT - how?!?
errr... yes, it was a mad rush and carts were coming in simultaneously and there were some that have "0" items (i.e. SOLD OUT) reflected in their carts and final invoices. Well, you will receive a credit note redeemable on your next purchase on any item of your choice.

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the RM 100 hamper prize

Ahem... saving one of the best news for last!

The first 10 >RM 100 buyers who are in the running for the RM 100 hamper are ...

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{ drum roll please }

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. agnes . rachel . jessy . noor . irene . fiona . samantha . nat . farah . anatasia .

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Val will be sending you each a private email as we have had many request in the past for buyers to remain confidential; hence I'm listing only first names or pet names here. :)
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and the BEST-est for LAST news is:
this Chatter Box Christmas Hamper worth RM 500 is up for grabs
for the biggest spender today
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{ cart must be in by 11:59pm Malaysian time today 10-10-08.
combined receipts of purchases made today - 10-10-08 - allowed }

* Malaysian Time.

Thanks all and happy shopping,
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24 hrs to the GREAT 10-10 Promotions at SnC

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DON'T MISS OUT THIS ONCE ONLY 10,000 SKU PROMOTION!

Well, put it simply, it's only once we can celebrate hitting the TEN THOUSAND SKU number in our store... and being deliriously happy over this achievement, we are feeling generous too and decided to offer this crazy unbelievable promotions to our supporters!!! I guess its not just about the causes we support but we should reward those that collectively support us and the causes we support ... rite?

So to recap, here's how the 10-10 Promotion works:

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promotion starts at 10am* to 10pm* on 10-10-08

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25% discount on ALL items sold between 10:00 - 10:59am*

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10% discount off first 100 items sold from 11:00am* onwards (ends at 10pm* or when it hits 100 items)

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first 10 supporters who spends >RM 10 x 10 in a single purchase cart stands a chance to win a RM 10 x 10 hamper from Scrap-n-Crop.com

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all purchases must be paid at the time of check-out. Lay-buys will not qualify for the discounts and promotional gifts.

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subsidise shipping as per store policy still applies

* Malaysian time zone

Carefree Canvas by Mindy Melgar

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And yet another class by Mindy Melgar, Creative Director of Blueyedezines who's coming all the way from Australia!
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Mindy designs and produces fantastic scrapbooking products for the Blueyedezines label. Since Blueyedezines conception in 1999, she has been invited to teach in various stores throughout Australia. She has also been published in many major scrapbooking magazines such as Scrapbooking Memories and Scrapbook Creations. Recently she received honourable mention for Detailed Design in the Creative Design Awards for Keeps Magazine.
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CAREFREE CANVAS

The Canvas Art class is reputed to be intensive; covering countless of techniques 3 hours.

Date: 26th October 2008

Time: 10.30 am - 1.30 pm

Venue: Scrap-n-Crop Store (our new Scrap.Abode)

Cost: RM160 including materials

* light refreshments will be provided as well as the use of most common Scrapbooking tools *

.** Postpone till later notice as Mindy is ill but the class is still open for registration. Those that have registered, we will be updating you via email. Thanks.

MANTRA crop party

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Scrap-n-Crop.com is honoured to host the first private crop party at it's new Scrap.Abode.

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Scrappers who are interested to organise their own private affair may contact us for details.

The package and arrangements are simply irresistible!!!

Valerie: +6.012.386.28.69

storage + display

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storage + display

Both of which have been our primary concern for the longest of time and on our mind more so off late as we organise the store.

From cramping everything into a tiny store room, I now feel refresh and liberated.

Why don't you do the same?
Organise and store your items with a wide range of storage solutions available in our store that has been designed for scrapbooking and all other crafters as well.

Click HERE to find out more.

Guilt Free Creations by Mindy Melgar

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We have long fantasize about bringing in scrapbook celebrities and manufacturers for crops and retreats ...

Well, as they say, DREAMS TO COME TRUE and every ambition starts with a dream.

I am delighted and estatic that ours came true when our first celebrity scrap booker ~ Mindy Melgar, Creative Director of Blueyedezines agreed to come all this way from Australia to not only inspire us with her creations but to teach us techniques in our humble new Scrap.Abode.

Mindy designs and produces fantastic scrapbooking products for the Blueyedezines label. Since Blueyedezines conception in 1999, she has been invited to teach in various stores throughout Australia. She has also been published in many major scrapbooking magazines such as Scrapbooking Memories and Scrapbook Creations. Recently she received honourable mention for Detailed Design in the Creative Design Awards for Keeps Magazine.

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GUILT FREE CREATION

You will be taught to create a lovely "cake" using only scrapbooking materials and learn the many wonderful techniques Mindy will apply.

Date: 25th October 2008**

Time: 10.30 am - 1.30 pm

Venue: Scrap-n-Crop Store (our Scrap.Abode)

Cost: RM160 including materials

* light refreshments will be provided as well as the use of most common Scrapbooking tools *,

** Postpone till later notice as Mindy is ill but the class is still open for registration. Those that have registered, we will be updating you via email. Thanks.

Scrap-n-Crop Celebrates 10,000 SKU

yes!
unbelievable.
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10,000
That's TEN-THOUSAND different items in our store.
Can't get any crazier than this but I guess that is what it takes to be the largest online scrapbooking store in Asia.
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Naturally, we would never have gotten to this stage without the support of so many people out there who mostly believed in us and our cause: volunteers, supporters, family members, manufacturers, designers and celebrities alike. We THANK YOU!
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Now that we are done with the formalities, let's let our hair down and C-E-L-E-B-R-A-T-E !!!

So, here's how the 10-10 Promotion works:

• promotion starts at 10am* to 10pm* on 10-10-08

• 25% discount on ALL items sold between 10:00 - 10:59am*

• 10% discount off first 100 items sold from 11:00am* onwards (ends at 10pm* or when it hits 100 items)

• first 10 supporters who spends >RM 10 x 10 in a single purchase cart stands a chance to win a RM 10 x 10 hamper from Scrap-n-Crop.com

• all purchases must be paid at the time of check-out. Lay-buys will not qualify for the discounts and promotional gifts.

• subsidise shipping as per store policy still applies
  

* Malaysian time zone

Celebrating World Card Day

Being appointed as Creative Keepsakes' authorised retailer for World Card Day, Scrap-n-Crop.com is delighted to share and extend this by offering all purchases of CK publications below at 10% off on 4th October 2008.

So, be sure to check out only on 4th October 2008 to enjoy the 10% discounts.

Happy Card Making!!!

Support Scrap-n-Crop's Outreach Programme Ambassador, Datin Catherine Lee-Lai on this World Card Day by puchasing beautiful handmade cards by women in the Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre. All of the cards are made from recycled materials donated to the centre under the patronship of Datin Catherine who is a devote mother, wife, Buddhist, volunteer, fundraiser and lover of arts and crafts.

For more information and to place your orders, kindly contact us: valerie.gan@gmail.com

SCRAP.PENINGS in October 2008

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR... NOW!!!

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October 2008 happens to be packed with exciting events.

First, our move has finally been finalised. We have completed filling 890 paper trays with pattern papers today... last season PP, and packs with less than 6 pieces are unfortunately still in our previous warehouse wire baskets. And so are all the Bazzill.

We have simply ran out of wall space!!!

But we are not here to talk about the store updates in this blog (sorry I got carried away but I am still extremely excited with the new 'baby', you know... ) but about the SCRAP.PENINGS in Scrap-n-Crop.com for the month of October 2008.

4th October
World Card Making Day Promotion

10th October
10-10 Promotion

13th October
MANTRA Crop Party
(a private affair)*

25th October
Guilt Free Creations
(by celebrity scrapbooker Mindy Melgar - Creative Director of Blueyedezines)
now OPEN for REGISTRATION

26th October
Carefree Canvas
(by celebrity scrapbooker Mindy Melgar - Creative Director of Blueyedezines)
now OPEN for REGISTRATION

31st October
CRAFT-O-WEEN Crop Party
(a private affair)*

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* we apologise that we will not be able to accommodate appointments for store visits during the PRIVATE crop party sessions. However, you may still enjoy your shopping via our online store at www.scrap-n-crop.com

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launching in <24 hours ...

yes, our very own kit club with a difference

Scrap-n-Crop.com Forum

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* UNDER MAINTENANCE *

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* UNDER MAINTENANCE *
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LIKE ALL THINGS THAT ARE OVER EXPLOITED, SCRAP-N-CROP.COM'S FORUM IS IN DIRE NEED FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WORK.

AS SUCH WE WILL BE SHUTTING OUR FORUM FROM 30 SEPTEMBER 2008.
WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCOVENIENCES CAUSED + LOOK FORWARD TO PRESENTING YOU A BETTER PLATFORM IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

UPDATES ON STORE HAPPENINGS, THE SB CROP.MUNNITY NEWS AND CHALLENGES WILL STILL TAKE PLACE IN THIS SPACE AND ON OUR CONTEST BLOG: PROJECT 365

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Project 365: mini Challenge #3 Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka

Entry #1 Winner by "Popular Choice"

Entry #3 Winner by "Challenge Sponsor's Choice"

Congratulations ladies!!!
Materials used in Entry #3 are available in Scrap-n-Crop.com's online store.

think in SHADES, not just COLOURS

Well, when the boxes arrived at the doorstep and I was ticking it off against the invoice, I couldn't help but think, "When is this going to end?". It was back breaking work and having moved them over the weekend I now understood the hoo-haa (protest) my sister was going about when she first stacked them up to our very own Petronas wannabe-Bazzill twin towers that was taller than me!

Looking back, it's probably a GREAT move on my part of indiscretion and getting carried away, since Bazzill prices has gone up and the ringgit has weaken against the green back.

So, all this can only mean one thing to all the supporters of Scrap-n-Crop.com:

you still get your staples (Bazzill cardstock) at the same low old price + you get to chose SHADES, not just COLOURS.

Given that it is a crazy 14 feet tower of Bazzill, I think I'll be listing it by colours - since I have enough shades and texture per colour to keep me busy.

Stay tune for the fun ... and yes, laugh away at my craziness!

exhausted!

It is probably a bad idea to blog about the 'store' updates especially when I took annual leave today! LOL

OK. It's pretty amazing how many things were actually cramped into my little store (and stairway and entrance)... I find it unbelievable and as we sorted them, recount stocks and displayed them some hard hitting facts were unearth:

1. there goes ALL my salary and savings
2. darn! I thought I lost those items and cancelled the sale
3. what?!? There's still 12 of them? errr... another 12 is arriving any day soon
4. I am seriously in need of rehabilitation
5. I am blessed to be married to a down to earth husband who not only puts up with my silly pretty purchases, but takes over all the practical purchases - got us pantry supplies, bar fridge, spare bulbs, cleaning supplies ...et cetera! And oh, he's fantastic at fixing furniture too.

So, here's some updates:

• We are almost there. Just a couple more trips (minus the PP which we are still waiting for the paper tray arrivals from the USA).

• I've got to find 4-5 men to help me carry a book shelf my husband installed flat on the floor. A lying book shelf on the floor is literally a white elephant - not to mentioned its size and colour - huge and white!

• I can use 250 hooks in 5 hours. I bought the store out of display hooks! I've to wait 8 days for them to remake the hooks.

• My in-house camera person (sister) is down with the ankle the size of an elephant - so no photos, sarcasm and humour.

• We have got pantry supplies, bar fridge, spare bulbs, cleaning supplies ...et cetera!
  

• We made RM 80 from selling our carton boxes!!! (this also translates to the amount of things I have; just like those shopping vouchers you get from Metrojaya or Isetan equals how much you have spent in the past!)

OK. Back to reality. Packing stuff to ship out and off to bed - got to go to work tomorrow. :(

the MR and ATC corner

Day #2 updates:
Lost loads of productive time to injury time.
Sustained 2" cut on head, 1 elephant looking swollen ankle, bruises ...

Maya Road corner done.
ATC corner partially completed.
14" high Bazzill transported without event - all my babies survived in their new wrappers!!!

devoted MAYAns corner

'chipboard monster' cookies for SALE!!!

The ink pads are a temporary installment until the rest of the stand arrives by ship. I'm thinking of hanging all of them on a wall since there's just too many colours. Ideas anyone?

ssshHHHsss...

but I am way too excited to continue keeping this under wraps!

So a little clue and sneak peek here...

meters and meters of slate walls

{ I was bemused when the installer said it was the largest project he has ever done yet in Malaysia. Either business is that bad OR slate walls are a luxury!!! I don't know. }

Got a tat excited here... but gimme a break! It's just a "naked" mannequin and a magazine on a rack. But the clue here is the magazine's title "Room-to-Room". hmmm... I wonder what this means?

more slate walls and awwww... tiered trays

hmmmm... I too wonder what ALL this could mean? (wink)

3 New Collections From Fancy Pants

Introducing 3 New Collections from Fancy Pants:




About A Boy



Papa



Sweet Spring

Its URBAN LILY this week!!!!

RUB ONS
SECRET KEEPER CARDS
SECRET KEEPER BOOKS

B&W COLLECTION
URBAN BOY & URBAN GIRL
BABY LILY, EXTREME & PINKALICIOUS
ROCK STAR, URBAN GYPSY
CLEAR STAMPS & CHIPBOARD BUTTONS

Introducing our latest brand, Urban Lily from Australia...we brought in the works!