Sunday, December 22, 2013

The New Face of American Scrapbooking Culture

Undeniably, digital technology has greatly shaped American culture and a major part of it that has sustained a huge hit is the fine craft of scrapbooking. This hobby has been practiced by households for generations, yet is now seen experiencing a significant decline especially over the past couple of the decades. Scrapbooking fans vouch for the many benefits it has provided to them in their over-all approach and perspective in life, serving not only as an exercise in creativity, but also as a memory-building workout.

Studies have also found that arts and crafts like scrapbooking have a positive effect on one’s psychology, allowing for stronger concentration and focus, as well as providing stress relief, much like meditation and deep breathing.
Physical shops closing down are unfortunately nothing new, especially following the most recent economic bubble. For scrapbooking enthusiasts, however, there remains to be another, more stable alternative that is in the form of scrapbook stores online.

With less cash-out required for the maintenance of an online scrapbook store, shops can instead focus on stocking up on their supplies, which clients can pick out with a simple click of a button. These items will then be delivered right to the doorstep of the client.

Shopping for scrapbooking materials has never been more convenient, allowing hobbyists to spend more time working on the craft that they love, instead of going all the way to the store to get the materials they need.

Friday, December 20, 2013

Keepin Cozy

Last night I called my good friend, who is also my neighbor, to ask if I could borrow a shovel so that my husband and I could shovel together since we only have one shovel.  She said she could bring it to me and the next thing I know I hear the scraping of shoveling outside.  I hurry out my front door to ask what she is doing, and her and her husband were out there with shovels and salt to help me shovel the 7 inches of snow we got that day!  I was so humbled by their kindness, they helped me at 9:30 at night shovel the whole drive!  I love the kindness and generosity that comes out around this time of year and we should all try to keep that spirit year round.

Christmas may be here and almost over, but Winter is just starting!  Echo Park Keepin Cozy is the perfect line to scrap and make cute projects with for all your winter fun.  And just because Christmas is almost done doesn't mean the gift giving has to stop.  This project would be a perfect thank you to my dear friend for helping me shovel.

Hope you enjoy the ideas and as always be sure to check out Echo Park's Blog for more ideas!

Happy Crafting!




Sunday, December 15, 2013

December to Remember

As we draw closer to Christmas Day, I continue to ponder about the season and all of the wonderful things that occur during this time. It's by far my favorite time of the year. There is something magical in the air. It's a time when children still believe in the magic of Christmas and Santa. Friends and family come together to celebrate and reconnect and hopefully enjoy some yummy food!

My boys love laying around the Christmas tree and looking at all the ornaments and lights. They talk to each other about their favorite ornaments and what Santa will be bringing. I love to cook, so this time of year gives me a really good excuse to bake all of the things that are "forbidden" during the rest of the year, then deliver them to all my neighbors. I feel so blessed to be surrounded my loved ones and all of us at All Scrapbook Steals truly feel thankful to share this Holiday season with all of you! We thank you for believing in us and continuing to be our customers and we Wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

This card was created using Simple Stories December Documented and was designed by Melissa

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Tips on Starting a Scrapbooking Club in Your Area

Scrapbooking is a great way to keep mementos in an organized way, whether these tokens be photographs, greeting cards, newspaper clippings, and even ticket stubs. For moms, scrapbooking is a great way to keep track of their kids' growing years: from the time of their birth until college. Imprints of a baby’s palms and soles, photos of a child’s first step, and art works previously exhibited at the fridge are just some of the priceless keepsakes a mom can place in a scrapbook. 

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Wholesale Scrapbooking Supplies Can Pave Way for Good Opportunities

"Another advantage of going for wholesale supplies is the extensive selections made available, which eliminate the problem of having limited options like what the student encountered. Online companies that offer wholesale scrapbook supplies like AllScrapbookSteals.com give customers a wide-range of choices representing different styles, themes, and categories. Having more choices means more room for creativity which is important to the success of any business. On the other hand, people who simply want to realize gift ideas using scrapbook materials will be able to give to more people not only this Christmas season, but also on other occasions all throughout the year."

http://www.allscrapbooksteals.com/wholesale-scrapbooking-supplies-can-pave-way-for-good-opportunities.aspx

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Old School? Online Scrapbook Stores in the Digital Scrapbooking Era

"If they happen to buy too many supplies from their favorite online scrapbooking stores, they can always share their extras with fellow scrapbooking enthusiasts. Indeed, the sense of camaraderie that sharing fosters is one thing that digital scrapbooking cannot replicate. Furthermore, while scrapbooks can be expensive projects, the sharing of supplies makes the cost that much more affordable. Aside from this, each scrapbook is a custom-made gift and many feel they are more valuable given the amount of time and effort that went into making them. Other scrapbookers also complain that people spend too much time in front of their computer screens already, and traditional scrapbooking will be a welcome respite for both the eyes and the soul."

http://www.allscrapbooksteals.com/old-school-online-scrapbook-storesin-the-digital-scrapbooking-era.aspx

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Black Friday Sales

Hello all!  Well, that time of year is here where everyone cuts their prices and everyone is looking for the best deal!  I'm happy to say that we are part of those wonderful sales and we have made a new special section just for Black friday.  Our sales have already started and they will continue through Cyber Monday.  We are continually adding new product to our new special section so make sure you check back!!  Here I have picked out a few items to show you that I think are especially great.

Now ladies, just so you know, the only way to get the greatest deal on our black friday deals is to be part of our emailing list.  In the emails we send out there is a special code to take an extra 15% off of your entire purchase at check out.  But again, to get that code, you need to be on the email list!!  Be sure to tell your friends and I hope everyone has the most wonderful of Thanksgivings!

Happy Crafting!




Monday, November 25, 2013

Scrapbooking Tips for Beginners

One of the best ways to preserve life’s important memories is by making a handcrafted scrapbook. While millions of people are enjoying this hobby, many are just getting into it and often find themselves overwhelmed—which papers should they buy, what embellishments should they get, how will they design their scrapbook. For newbies, here are a few tips to make your foray into scrapbooking easier and more enjoyable:

Friday, November 22, 2013

Winner Announced

Thank you to all who entered in this months Giveaway.  I loved reading all the things that you are all grateful for.  There seemed to be a good theme going of family and isn't that the truth!  Where would we all be without our wonderful families, good and bad, families are the best.  Our lucky winner this month is JEAN!!  Congratulations Jean, Please email your address to allscrapbooksteals@gmail.com to redeem your prize.
 This is what you will be receiving.

I thought now would be a good time to let my Blog followers know....I'm pregnant again!  I just wanted you to know why the blog has been a little lacking as of late, I have not been feeling good at all.  I will try to post more through the week, but now you know why if I don't and hopefully I will be better soon!  Thank you all for being loyal followers and we are so happy to have your business!

Happy crafting!



Sunday, November 17, 2013

New! Lost and Found Record It

Thank you to all that have commented on the Blog Giveaway so far, I appreciate your participation!  This week We have a brand new line from My Minds Eye, it is Lost and Found Record It.  I really like using all of the Lost and Found Lines, with all of their glitter and dimension, They are so fun to use!  I'm excited to share some ideas that were shared on My Minds Eye's Blog to give you some crafting ideas for this wonderful new line.  Grab this steal while it lasts, it will be 25% off all week long!

Make sure to check My Minds Eye's Blog for more great ideas and don't miss out on commenting on this months Blog Giveaway.  We will be choosing a winner in the next few days, so comment while you can!

Happy Crafting!