January Recipes.......

With all the activity this week, I forgot to let you know that the January recipes are ready! Sadly, this will be the last set of recipes we will do, but I am confident that all of you will be able to continue - on using your own family recipes. I gave my set to my son and his wife at their wedding shower and Brianne has been making many of the recipes from it. That makes it all worth the effort. It's also a great way to use up your scraps, as one 6x6 recipes doesn't require a lot of materials. If you're not computer savy, hand-write your recipes on the journaling blocks.

Thanks to all the ladies who have ordered these recipes and contributed recipes to the collection. We hope you think of us when you pull out your book. This truly was a labor of love.

Creative Kids

To all my awesome Creative Kids past and present...

I just wanted to say I had a blast with all of you. I loved watching you grow both as a scrapbooker and also into an amazing kid. You all hold a place in my heart and I will never forget you. I am proud of you for learning different techniques and then teaching your moms, grandmas, and sisters how to do them. I hope as you grow that you can look back at your pages and be proud of what you did at such a young age.

You are all awesome in your own way and I hope your creativity never stops growing. Goodbye for now and I hope to see you again!
Love you all!

Miss Debbie

Saying Goodbye....

Dear Friends,

It is with much sadness that Scrapbook a la Carte is announcing that we will be closing our store at the end of February. The current economic climate has made us re-evaluate our business plan. We have been given the opportunity to relinquish our lease before it expires and we have decided to accept the offer. All parties have agreed that we will release our location at the end of February.

We have enjoying helping you preserve your family memories, while creating many of our own. Scrapbook a la Carte was our second home and we have many customers who have become like family to us.. You never know where life will lead you, and we look forward to the next chapter. We will miss you all.

We will be finishing all our January classes and crops. There will be no classes or crops held in February. Our last day of business is tentatively set for Wednesday, February 25th. We will be commencing a sale for all of our merchandise, fixtures, and equipment beginning Tuesday, January 27, 2009, with all items in our store at 25% off. Already discounted items will be an additional 10% off. All punch cards and garage sale gift certificates must be redeemed by Saturday, February 7th. Only full punch cards will be redeemed - you may purchase items at the regular price to fill your punch card, then use that punch card to purchase discounted item. ValuKutz members can select their monthly dies from our selection of Sizzix or Quickutz. No more special orders will be taken, but all pending orders have been placed.

It was a great ride and we have enjoyed this experience.

Patty & Michelle

Love is In the Air....

at Scrapbook a la Carte. New Valentine's Day die's from Sizzix have arrived. You can use them to make cards, gifts, or embellishments for your scrapbook pages of you and your honey! Our Sizzix class this month will be using the Decorative Doily... Our Valentine's display is packed full of paper and embellishments for all your sweet projects.

Playing with Paper

In this class you will make a pillow box, a candy bar wrap, and a treat bag. You will leave with these complete projects ready to fill with candy!

Please bring a basic tool kit.

Call to reserve your spot today!

Class starts at 1:00 pm and also 6:00 pm on January 29th, 2009.

Don't miss out on these adorable candy containers for your favorite Valentine!

New Magazines...

We have received the newest issues of Simple Scrapbooks and Creating Keepsakes. These Jan/February issues are jammed full of techniques and layouts that will get your creative juices flowing - even with this cold weather! Get inspired to make something for your special valentine - and we've got the supplies to help you.

Can't Get Enough Fonts...

Did you get a new computer for Christmas and want to use it for scrapbooking? Have you purchased Sure Cuts a Lot and want to have more fonts to cut with your Cricut?

Tuesday, January 13th at 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm,

Patty will show you how to download, unzip, install, use and organize the literally thousands of free fonts available on the internet. If you have a laptop, you can bring it and work along, but you will have a handout with all the information written out, so you can practice when you get home. There's still time to sign-up, so call and reserve your spot. The class fee is $20.00

Inventory Reduction Sale....

It's that time of year, and we have to count everything in the store for Uncle Sam. To be honest, we'd rather sell it than count it! This week everything in the store will be

25% off regular price in-stock merchandise,

and we'll take an

extra 10% off already reduced sale items!

This offer is good this week only - sale ends January 10th, so shop early for best selection. (some exclusions apply - see store for details)

Creative Kids will be this Saturday, January 10th at 1:00 pm. The cost is $10.00 and the kids need to bring their own adhesive. All the work is done for them! They will leave with this complete layout ready for pictures and journaling. This is a great place to put those pictures of them in the snow!

Please call ahead to reserve their spot!