Scrapalicious Blog

the polka dot barn

if anyone still happens to have this old blog on their blog reader,

scrapalicious is now under a new name!

so follow me there! thanks!

www.thepolkadotbarn.com

Our last day is today...

today is your last day to shop our 'Moving Sale'...so hurry in! Scrapalicious will be open from 2pm-7pm {Saturday November 21st}!!! See you soon!

{really I am supposed to be packing....shhhhh}

This may be...

our final week!!! I don't know for sure...

So if I were you... I would stop in!!!

See you soon!

Store hours...

Scrapalicious will be CLOSED all week!

Monday Oct 26th thru Saturday October 31st!

Have a Happy Halloween!

{We will resume regular store hours Nov. 3rd}

Store hours...

for the week of 10/19/09-10/24/09

{Closed Monday}

{Tuesday} 10/20 12pm-6pm

{Wednesday} 10/21 11am-6pm

{Thursday} 10/22 11am-5pm

{Friday} 10/23 11am-5pm

{Saturday} 10/24 11am-3pm

Moving S.A.L.E...

I have been procrastinating this post all week...though it is something that needs to be done! While it is still unknown of what the future might bring... for now we are moving my store. We may be back?? Just don't know, when, how, who, what :) ...I cannot say. Only time will tell...

If you have never been into my store, you may perhaps just be missing the cutest store you've ever seen :)

This has been a dream come true. Though I never had planned on having a scrapbook store, until I became obsessive of this hobby. Actually I take that back, it is way more than just a hobby. It is life art journaling + photos, in the form of creative art. It can take you places you've never dreamed of. It recaptures your old memories of the past. It makes you write down your meaningful words and things and precious memories you want to be remembered.  It means everything to me.

I have loved all the memories that I have had here...with my girls. If you have been into Scrapalicious, you have met my 2 little girls. They are my helpers, whether I wanted their help or not :) We have been through many Making Memories paint bottle spills and stains on the carpet, ripped paper and cardstock, opened packages of cute embellishments which just goes to my stash...

And I cannot even leave without mentioning my husband, Levi. I have had is help and support 100%. He has helped me in every way possible. From painting walls and hanging slatwall, painting the outside of the store front, to helping arranging and moving and setting product up, to moving the store from Driggs to Rigby, loading trailer fulls for expos and craft fairs, and even helping me cutting paper, and putting together kits. He has done it all, and for me. He so lovingly puts his hobbies second so that I can live my dream. {Boy...am I spoiled. lol, as I am typing this he is at the mall buying my eyeliner for me, what a best friend I have, I ♥ him!} We have been through many good fights and what not with this store, but I would never change it. There has been many things that I have wanted to do more with the store, but my time with my girls and my family come first. But I am happy with what I have done, and the lives I have changed with scrapbooking. The new friends I have made through my business, the memories I will keep for.ever.

Also a big thank you and shout out {I feel as if I am giving an acceptance speech at an awards show, lol} to my parents, Claudia, Cherry, Nancy, Chelsey, Annareigh & RJ {in no particular order} and everyone else who has helped out in some way or another...thank you so much!

Sure this blasted economy has taken its toll on little stores like mine...as I am the last independent scrapbooking store in this area. I would say that I did pretty dang good :)  I really wish we could stay, but we are moving. {again} ugh. My husband has been working in Utah, we don't see him very often, and it just makes sense to live where he works. Simply said. And my girls are growing up right before my eyes!!!

For the rest of the year, I will be focusing on mini album kits, page kits, and projects that you can purchase from me, online at www.thepolkadotpaisley.com  

I have actually started this earlier...but of course time and life gets in the way :) So please visit soon, the website is not up and running just yet, after we get settled and I get a chance to work at it! Just in time for the holidays and the long winter season :)

A Big THANK YOU to everyone that has supported me throughout these 3 years!!! Wow has it really been 3 years!?

Please be in contact with me through my blog, and by email!

scrapalicious_king{at}hotmail{dot}com

 

• all patterned paper & embellishments are 50% off {with the exceptions of the following 2 lines: October Afternoon 'Cherry Hill' and Cosmo Cricket 'Early Bird' ...I have really super cute kits planned :) }
• all Home Decor 50% off
• My Mind's Eye 'Wild Asparagus' paper & embellishments 60% off
• The following is now 70% off: K&Company, 3 Bugs in A Rug & Basic Grey paper & die.cuts

Products that are not included in this moving sale are:

• cardstock
• Scrapalicious mini book kits & page kits
• Hair bows & headbands
• consignment items
• ribbon

for the rest of this week are:

{Thursday} 10/15 11am-6pm

{Friday} 10/16 11am-6pm

Closed Saturday

                                                         I will post store hours for next week on Saturday :)                                 

UPDATE! i changed my name from "the polka dot paisley" to

"the polka dot barn"
www.thepolkadotbarn.com

Heidi Swapp kits available...

Thank you to everyone that attended this event! It was so inspiring! If you missed out...so sad, I feel sorry for you :)

I will post pictures later...for now I just wanted to let everyone know that there are only a few kits available for purchase, if you are local you can pick up at Scrapalicious, otherwise I can ship them to you!

I will send out a separate invoice for shipping...that way you will pay exact shipping for your location.

There arePDF instructions with pictures that I will email to you, once you purchase your kit!

{Heart Box Kit} $45.00

{HKS Secrets Kit} $25.00

Kits include 2 Heidi Swapp Mega Masks, and one regular mask, Black & White Block Alphabet stickers, and patterned papers to complete 3 12x12 layouts. Also includes PDF instructions with pictures!

Get ready...

for a fun filled weekend full of classes! For those of you that are coming from out of town, please bring warm clothes...it is now freezing here! Air conditioning one day, heaters the next, you just never know what the weather is going to be like here in Idaho!

A couple things...

1. Class supply list, if you missed this post, just scroll down a couple of posts, and you will see it !
2. For those that are coming Friday evening, if you would like to, you can bring a treat to share :)
3. There is parking in the back of Heidi's Fudge, I would recommend parking there, so that we don't crowd up business parking on Main St.
4. We will take a break in the afternoon in between classes, to grab some dinner. There is Papa Kelsey's (pizza & sandwiches) next door to Heidi's Fudge, or Gator Jacks (quick sandwiches & salads) Wendy's, Arctic Circle, Fiesta Ole, Tam's Old Fashioned...

Directions to Scrapalicious:

Coming from Idaho Falls- take the first Rigby exit, go through both lights, and take a left onto Fremont Ave (across from Broulims, the grocery store) then take a right at the stop sign and Scrapalicious is on the corner, across from the Jr High and City Park.

Coming from Rexburg- take the  North Rigby exit {first exit} and take a right. Go straight {you are on Farnsworth Way} and take a right on First North {at Tam's Old Fashioned} then go a couple blocks and Scrapalicious is on the left.

Scrapalicious 190 North 1st West Rigby, Idaho

Directions to Heidi's Fudge:

Coming from Idaho Falls- take the first Rigby exit, take a right at the second light, and Heidi's Fudge is on your right. Although you will have to go around the block and park in the back!

Coming from Rexburg- take the North Rigby Exit {first exit} and take a right, stay on Farnsworth Way it will take you right into Main St. Heidi's Fudge will be on your left.

If you have any other questions please call me at Scrapalicious 208.745.5457 or on my cell 208.201.2342

Please drive safe and we'll see you soon!

for a fun filled weekend full of classes! For those of you that are coming from out of town, please bring warm clothes...it is now freezing here! Air conditioning one day, heaters the next, you just never know what the weather is going to be like here in Idaho!

A couple things...

1. Class supply list, if you missed this post, just scroll down a couple of posts, and you will see it !
2. For those that are coming Friday evening, if you would like to, you can bring a treat to share :)
3. There is parking in the back of Heidi's Fudge, I would recommend parking there, so that we don't crowd up business parking on Main St.
4. We will take a break in the afternoon in between classes, to grab some dinner. There is Papa Kelsey's (pizza & sandwiches) next door to Heidi's Fudge, or Gator Jacks (quick sandwiches & salads) Wendy's, Arctic Circle, Fiesta Ole, Tam's Old Fashioned...

Directions to Scrapalicious:

Coming from Idaho Falls- take the first Rigby exit, go through both lights, and take a left onto Fremont Ave (across from Broulims, the grocery store) then take a right at the stop sign and Scrapalicious is on the corner, across from the Jr High and City Park.

Coming from Rexburg- take the  North Rigby exit {first exit} and take a right. Go straight {you are on Farnsworth Way} and take a right on First North {at Tam's Old Fashioned} then go a couple blocks and Scrapalicious is on the left.

Scrapalicious 190 North 1st West Rigby, Idaho

Directions to Heidi's Fudge:

Coming from Idaho Falls- take the first Rigby exit, take a right at the second light, and Heidi's Fudge is on your right. Although you will have to go around the block and park in the back!

Coming from Rexburg- take the North Rigby Exit {first exit} and take a right, stay on Farnsworth Way it will take you right into Main St. Heidi's Fudge will be on your left.

If you have any other questions please call me at Scrapalicious 208.745.5457 or on my cell 208.201.2342

Please drive safe and we'll see you soon!

Update on classes...

If you haven't already signed up for Heidi's classes, you can now register for individual classes:

Please contact Alicia at Scrapalicious to register 208.745.5457 or email: scrapalicious_king {at}hotmail {dot} {com}

Class supply list coming soon

Friday October 2nd:

Family Mini Album $55.00

6pm-9pm

{only 2 spots left!}

Saturday October 3rd: 

Energy Journal $80.00

9:00am-12:00pm

House of 3 Heart Box $45.00

1:30pm-3:00pm

Halloween Mirror Abum $45.00

3:30pm-5:30pm

HKS Secrets Class/3 layouts $30.00

5:30pm-6:30pm

See video clip below in previous post!

:)

Counting down...

to Heidi Swapp's Inspiration Sessions! Only 2 weeks away! Where did the time go?! There is still a few spots left, so register now! You can register here at the store, or online...please check out the dedicated blog for this event! Heidi has made some fun class additions for Saturday's classes, can't wait!

{Register here}

And the winner is...

You just won breakfast with Heidi! And some fun House of 3 Wall ART! 

Lucky you...

As if you even needed another reason to register for Heidi's classes :)

Everyone who is signed up and registered by Sept 1st,  your name will be placed into a drawing to win some House of 3 Wall Art and a cute tote, as well as breakfast with Heidi on Saturday morning!!!

and wait even better, you get to bring a friend!  She also posted about it here on her blog!

And of course for registering early you will also get a cute mini book kit from Scrapalicious!

So hurry and register now :)

{register HERE} or at Scrapalicious!

As if you even needed another reason to register for Heidi's classes :)

Everyone who is signed up and registered by Sept 1st,  your name will be placed into a drawing to win some House of 3 Wall Art and a cute tote, as well as breakfast with Heidi on Saturday morning!!!

and wait even better, you get to bring a friend!  She also posted about it here on her blog!

And of course for registering early you will also get a cute mini book kit from Scrapalicious!

So hurry and register now :)

{register HERE} or at Scrapalicious!

Registration is now OPEN...

I have designed a new blog for Heidi's classes! She is coming here to teach! Mark your calendars for Oct. 2nd & 3rd, 2009

Register for all 3 classes by September 1, 2009 and receive a free kit from Scrapalicious!

All the information on classes including sneak peaks are on it, so please hurry over there to register!

:)

Guess who is coming to Scrapalicious...

Note: Heidi has rescheduled the date for Oct 2nd and 3rd!!! Registration starting soon!

the one and only....

{drumroll please}

this is sooo big I can't even begin to tell you! Space is limited, we will have the classes held at a different cute location :)

When: Friday Sept. 25th & Saturday Sept. 26th 2009

Where: shopping at Scrapalicious, details coming soon on class location

What: only the best, most amazing classes taught by Heidi herself!

Registration: details will be posted here,  Heidi's blog, as well as mine.

Cost: Info will be available at time of registration

You will not want to miss this opportunity! She is the industry's best! I did a whole other post on my  personal blog here :) So stay tuned!

Do you want to win some free Cosmo Cricket...

Cosmo Cricket just showed a sneak peak of what beautiful, fun new lines they are coming out with at CHA, and if you leave a comment as to why Scrapalicious deserves to have some FREE Paper Crafting Kits from one of their newest lines, leave a comment HERE within the next 24 hours! {at the Cosmo Cricket BLOG}

Earth Love:

The Boyfriend:

 Jolly By Golly:

Express the Moment...

JOIN US at the Express the Moment Scrapbook Expo

Saturday, June 27^th

10:00 am – 7:00 pm

 

Shop dozens of Scrapbooking Exhibits!

Find the latest and greatest products in the industry!

Make and Take projects available at little or no cost!

Product demonstrations all day!

HUGS savings on amazing products!

FREE goodie bags to first 200 attendees!

 

For more event information visit

www.expressthemoment.com

Support your local scrapbook stores...

With everything going on around the world...you hear so many independant scrapbook stores closing down, mostly to bigger chains, but also without the support of their local customer support, and due to personal reasons, because it really does take a lot to run a business. {I have been in business for almost 3 years now, coming up this fall...it has been a crazy ride, and I am glad that I started it. I only wish I had more time for everything...I struggle to find balance with it all. Some days are better than others, but I wouldn't change it for anything.}

And big scrapbooking events are starting to come to an end...so I hear. I am thankful to have attended CKU-Provo, two years in a row when I did, it makes me sad to hear that this is possibly their last year?

And our great local event that my good friend Kim, has been putting together for so many years now...is at its final year this month! I will be teaching at this event, and will have a booth as well...this is your last chance to sign up for some fun and an exciting weekend! Visit Express the Moment for more details!

Everything is changing, but there is still time to be creative! So support your local scrapbook stores in your area... :)

NSD giveaway winner...

And the gift certificate goes to:

Store Hours...

We will be closed tomorrow, May 6th through Saturday May 9th! We are taking a family trip...

Sorry for any inconvenience♥

National Scrapbook Day + Giveaway...

 

• We will be open from 11am-6pm both Friday & Saturday!
• Sweet sales 40-70% off!
• Make & Takes both days!
• Saturday Crop $5.00 11am-6pm {space is limited}

 

To be entered into the giveaway...Tell us:

One lUcKy person will receive a $20.00 Gift Certificate to Scrapalicious ♥  {I will post a winner Tuesday May 5th}