New Product in the Store

The weather is beautiful; it’s a great time to be out taking pictures for your scrapbook.

We have some new paper in for your summer activities and more is on the way. From TaDa we have a Little R&R, it is fishing and camping double-sided paper, there are also die cuts, and note cards to cut out. Hook, Line & Sinker has bobbers across the top with hooks and fish under the water. Cabin Fever is a community of cabins in the woods next to the lake and Pathfinder is rows of different vehicles from golf carts and scooters to cars pulling boots. The last paper that we have is Scouts Honor and has a variety of badges including “s’more stacking”, “Berry Picking”,“Picnic Participant” and “Travel Champ” to name a few, you can cut it up if you want to make tags for some of vacation fun. Another line from TaDa is EIEIO and is based on the farm. Scribble Scrabble is another new company that just came in we have two different lines. One is pink flowers and the other is pale yellow and orange. These could be used for card making as the scale is smaller then some other lines.

Do you sometimes wonder where to put your purse when you are in a restaurant or other public places. We now have Clipa, a purse hanger; it can hang your purse or other bags on edges, ledges, rails and openings. You can use it as a bracelet or leave on the strap of your purse ready to use. It will hold up to 45 pounds and has a 10-year quality rating. Next time your in be sure to check it out.

We just received an order of JustRite Stamps. the Appliqué Square, Hope Borders and Centers and By the Sea centers & borders. We also have more of the large Oval and Round Flower Stamps. You can visit www.JustRiteStampers.com to see fun ideas to use their stamps. I ordered the May releases with the new Clear Horizontal Stampers and the stamps with the frames and sentiments but they are on back order.

Customer Appreciation Sale
The More You Spend The More You Will Save! This Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 10th, 11th and 12th. If you spend $15 save 10%, $25 save 15%, $50 Save 20%, and $75 Save 25%.

Cricut Class
On Saturday, June 26th from 10AM to 12 Noon will be the Beginners Class. This is for someone who is thinking of getting a Cricut, Someone who has a Cricut and hasn’t taken it out of the box yet, or the person who has used it but would like to know more then just getting the very basic items cut out and know there is more they can do.

The Advanced Class is from 1PM to 3PM and is for those who have taken the beginners class. When your are ready to move on the using the machine to its fullest capabilities, and learning to use some of the accessories.

The cost of each class is $18.00, there is a limit of 6 per class, you can take both classes. Please stop in or call the store at507-373-1996 to reserve your spot.

June Events
Stamping with the Ink Spots- Tuesday, June 8th,5-9PM cost $3.
Crop Night – Friday, June 11th, 5-10PM, Cost $10,includes food, fun & fellowship.
Crop Night – Friday, June 25th, 5-10PM, Cost $10,includes food, fun & fellowship.

Summer Fun
Are you having grandchildren visit this summer, or looking for an activity to do with your children? We will create a project for your children to do either at the store or as a take home project for you. The size of the group depends on the age of the children and the number of adults that would be with the group. Please contact us for more information.

We will be closed on July 3rd and 5thto celebrate our country’s independence. We are open Monday through Friday from10AM to 5:30PM and on Saturday from 10AM to 3PM. Remember you can come in and use our crop area at any time that there is nothing scheduled at no cost. You can check our blog out at www.fomemoriesal.blogspot.com

Have a great summer.

Happy Memorial Day

School is almost out and time for Summer Fun. This weekend we are having our Patriotic and Military Papers and Embellishments on SALE at 30% off and the Camping, Hunting, Fishing, BAR-B-QUE, food papers and embellishments on sale for 25% off.

Dayna and I went to a great retailers event this week and found some great new items for the store, Some of them will be here in the next few days so come in and check out what we have in. We have the new Just Rite stamps coming in. The new block is Acrylic and has the groves for the stamps to fit in. The stamps are still rubber to give great impressions. We are getting in more of the oval and circle flower stamps, and sayings. We have the May release By the Beach with a light house and beach scenes, the 2 inch squares borders and centers.

Have a great weekend, we will be closed on Monday, May 31st to celebrate Memorial Day with our family.

Mother's Day Sale

Where did April go? I seems to have disappeared and suddenly it's May and almost Mother's Day. We are having a sale Thursday to Saturday to help celebrate MOMS. All of the IMAGINICSE paper and embellishments will be 15% off. We will have the local school papers on sale. The schools are Albert Lea, Alden-Conger, Glenville-Emmons, USC, Lake Mills, and NRHEG, there are 2 different papers for each school in their school colors. The Prom, Graduation, Confirmation and First Communion paper and embellishments are included in the 15% off sale. The Scor-pal will be 20% off, this would be a great gift for a mom who loves to do paper crafts.
Melissa Frances has finally arrived. The are beautiful soft vintage looking products. "Every Girl Needs Some Pearls and Sparkles" her gem line and we have her Breast Cancer paper and embellishments. To see some of her great lines check out her website at melissafrances.com or her blog at melissafrances.typepad.com .
We don't have many events planned for May because of all the things happening with Mother's Day, Proms and Graduations, etc. On the second Tuesday, the 11th will be Stamping with the Ink Spots from 5 to 9PM cost $3. We will only have on crop night this month on the 14th from 5 to 10PM cost $10 includes Supper. There will be no fourth Friday crop this month because of Memorial Day. We will be closed on Monday, May 31st to Honor those who fought for our Freedoms. "Thanks Dad"
I hope that all the "MOM's" will have a great Mother's Day!

Spring is in the Air!!!

Did you get to spend time outside today? I wish I had it sounded like it was beautiful outside.

We are changing our hours on April 1st. We will now be open Monday through Friday from 10AM to 5:30PM, on Saturday we will still be open from 10AM to 3PM. On the nights we have a crop or Stamp night we will be open until 9PM if that is more convenient for you.

We have postponed the Cricut class that was scheduled on April 10th because the instructor had a conflict. We are having a Tattered Angel Class on Saturday, April 24th. In the class you will make a small album using Glimmer Mist, Masks, using the masks as a stamp and other ideas for you to try.

May 1st is National Scrapbook Day we are planning a 10AM to 10PM Crop which includes lunch and supper. There is a limit of 10 people for the day and the cost is $20. Sign up at the store.

Thank You!

Thanks to everyone who came last weekend and helped with cleaning out the Clearance area. It was fun to see old friends and meet new people. I have been enjoying the few warm days we had and waiting to see more of them. I didn't enjoy seeing the frost on the ground as I left for work this morning.

We have 2 new fishing papers and 2 lake/water papers in. One of the water paper's has a dock on one side and just water on the backside, while the other one is a lake shore scene with clouds on the back so they both can be used for different layouts. We have new stickers in for camping and outdoor activities. My favorite is the Smore's from Reminisce.

From Stamping Station we got in a "Godparent", God Son" and God Daughter" if you want to do a baptism or dedication page.

If you like glitter paper we are getting some of the Best Creations line. I have used it to cut out shapes and words on our die cut machine and it is fun to see how well it cuts. You have to make adjustments but it is worth it. We have green, yellow, pink, red, purple, blue, gold and silver in stock.

If you would like to learn how to get more out of your Cricut, we are having a Beginning class on Saturday, April 10, from 10 to 12 noon and an Advance class from 1 to 3 in the afternoon. The cost of each class is $18. Bring your Cricut, a note book to take notes and paper to practice on. Also write down your questions so you don't forget them. Call 373-1996 if you would like to register.

Spring is on the way.

Are you ready for spring? It is beautiful outside today, my car thermometer said it was in the upper 40’s, I am never to sure how accurate it is but the warmth feels wonderful. I even got to see some grass where the snow had melted away. It’s brown but it is grass, and not white.

Next weekend Skyline Plaza is hosting the Home and Recreation Show on Friday, March 12th through Sunday, March 14th. We are extending our hours, on Friday night is our scheduled crop night so we will be open until the plaza closes, on Saturday we will be open from 10AM to 4PM and on Sunday from 1PM to 4PM. We will have our cooking, camping, home improvement paper and embellishments all on Sale. In our clearance department everything will be 75% off. Sign up to win one of 3 packages of 6 handmade cards to be given away.

Fighting for a Cure One Page at a Time

If you would like to attend an all day crop for a great cause, there is one on Saturday, March 20th in Freeborn, MN at the Freeborn Congregational Church. “Fighting for a Cure, One Page at a Time.” The crop starts at 8:00 AM and goes until midnight. The cost is $30 with the proceeds going to the Freeborn Area Cancer Auction. The $30 includes 16 hours of Scrapbooking time, Silent Auction, Meals, Water and Coffee, and a Garage Sale. If you are interested in attending contact Missy Ladlie at 507-219-7280 email mis986@msn.com or Mary Attig at 507-391-7110 email mcattig@yahoo.com. There are