Nassau's Scrapbooking Store!

Exciting New Class

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Favor Boxes

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Throughout the wedding planning process, your friends and family may have provided immeasurable assistance. Now show your guest how much you appreciate their love, support and attendance at your special day with favors from The Scrapbook Cottage.

Candy Bars ….Now Available @ TSC

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Summer Camp

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Click below to view Summer camp flyer

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http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Summer-Camp-2011.html?soid=1102135377152&aid=eKetWs7TQ34

Click this link to view April's Newsletter.

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http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Hoppy-Easter.html?soid=1102135377152&aid=e4P00PZot8w

Click here to view info about card class!

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http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Card-Class-The-Scrapbook-Cottage.html?soid=1102135377152&aid=HcJBiW31cOY

Introduction to the i-rock: Hot new crafting tool

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Check below for additional information!

" I Rock"

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Introducing the new i-rock tool!

This tool will rock your world!
The i-rock will permanently affix rhinestones, jewels, mirror or paper, fabric or even furniture to create a dazzling masterpiece! It's so easy, no need for messy glue! and with its stylish pink design you might even want to carry it around as a fashion statement!!

The i-rock comes with its own embellishments, glam rocks and heat set gems.

The glam rocks come in white, silver studs,mirror-like, crystal clear and multicolored assortments.The Hot Rocks come in an assortment of different colors and multiple sizes too!

Any brand of heat-set gems will work with the i-rock tool, and the rhinestones in the stencil and compact kits are made of glass, so they don't melt when the i-rock heats up! The stencils are also heat-resistant and re-usable!

They'll be sure to add zing to your bling!

Glam Rocks

Hot Rocks

Stencils

The new i-rock tool is a fun and easy tool to use! It's a definite must-have!

Spellbinders Grand Calibur

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Ok, everyone has been asking how does this machine work.
Well I've included this you tube video for you!

Facts & Figures

Grand Calibur

The Grand Calibur is truly a BIG inspiration in Paper Crafting.

The Grand Calibur cuts and embosses up to 8 1/8" wide with the turn of a handle.
Accommodates 8 1/2 x 11" paper without trimming.
Cuts or embosses multiple shapes in a single pass.
Compatible with all Spellbinders die templates.

Grand Nestabilities

Introduction of grand Nestabilities includes the GRAND SIZE of eight most popular Nestabilities shapes.

Grand Nestabilities die templates vary in size from 4" to a GRAND 9 1/2"
Grand Nestabilities continue the 1/4" increments of the original Nestabilities shapes.

My Friendship Bracelet

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The New Teenage Trend!!!!!!!!

Come into our store this Saturday @ 3:00pm and view a demonstration, place an order that day and receive a 15% discount on your MYFBM

With the MYFBM you can easily create Fabulous Friendship Bracelets to wear and share with your family and friends. Just slip the knot into the Butterfly Clip, place your threads in the string holder and begin knotting.

The Friendship Bracelet Maker is also a convenient holder to store your threads and keep them organized. It even comes with 56 Pre Cut Threads inside to get you started! Take it with you anywhere! It is perfect for car rides, plane trips and sleepovers! The Friendship Bracelet Maker is the hottest new gift of the holiday season!
PRE ORDER YOUR MYFBM TODAY!
Call 242-356-6747

New Line...Introducing WEBSTER'S PAGES.......now available @ "TSC"

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Webster's Pages

Check out these new pages from Webster's Pages, now available!

More Albums & Stamps are in!

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You've all been asking for it...and now they're finally here! New albums in all colors and sizes are available at The Scrapbook Cottage!

We also have new stamps for every occasion as well!

Come in and get yours TODAY!

The Perfect Card Box!!!!!!!!

2010-05-26T10:06:00.000-04:00

ON YOUR WEDDING DAY, it is perfect because "THE PERFECT CARD BOX" locks for safety of your cards and it rotates on a base for ease of photo viewing by your guests. EVERYONE LOVES PICTURES! Your guests will reminisce over your baby photos, giggle at your silly photos or simply enjoy your engagement portraits. Once a greeting card is inserted into the card box it is literally "out of sight" hidden behind your photos.

AFTER YOUR WEDDING DAY, it makes a beautiful display to use in your home to show off your wedding photos PLUS it will hold your special keepsakes on the inside of the box! Your card box as a "keepsake box" after your wedding - PERFECT for holding your cake topper, guest book, cake and knife server, wedding cards and other special mementos on the inside of the inside while displaying your beautiful wedding photos on the outside!

FOR YEARS TO COME, use it for a lifetime at all of life's special celebrations. Just change out the photos and it makes a PERFECT card box or "message box" for BABY SHOWERS, BAPTISMS, BRIDAL SHOWERS, GRADUATIONS, ANNIVERSARY or RETIREMENT CELEBRATION.

The top of The Perfect Card Box is a great place to display one of our personalized engraving plates, a photo, your wedding logo or your wedding invitation.

Call us for more information @ 242-356-6747 or email : the.scrapbookcottage@yahoo.com

Summer Camp Flyer

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Below is a copy of our summer Camp flyer, in order to view this completely, please click on the image.

Summer Camp 2010

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It's time again for our annual Summer Camp!

More to Play with...........

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For the free spirit in all of us, a true celebration of HAPPINESS!

This fun and funky flower power collection will have you feelin' groovy!

Once again, Little Yellow Bicycle brings you an irresistible baby collection. Snuggle bug features a soft, updated palette and adorable, whimsical art rounded out with smart, fresh embellishments

Cute as a bug! SnuggleBug!

Nothing says "summertime" like a stroll down the boardwalk. Featuring fresh, clean colors with a splash of glitter and kick-off-your-flip flops style,

this cheerful collection has it all!

Coming Soon - New Company

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It's ledger/off ice meets modern bohemia! What a winning combination! So Sophie has four different schemes: Charming, Clever, Graceful and Savvy. Each So Sophie scheme has perfectly coordinated titles, embellishments, alphabet stickers,transparencies and DOUBLE SIDED die-cut sheets to make your project a breeze!

Designed in blues, greens, browns and creams, Charming will help you document family relationships, simple things, and so much more!

Clever is designed in pinks, teals, grays and creams! This scheme is pure bliss!

Graceful is the perfect description for the beautiful combination of pluma, mustard, yellow, blue/green and cream!

Designed in muted reds, greens, blues and creams with a smidge of orange, Savvy will help you document the best things in YOUR life!

More Classes

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Friends, family or your special loved ones makes life, " Some kind of Wonderful". This beautiful Jazmyne collection adds glitz to your album as you scrap the memories that bring joy to your life's journey. Check our calendar for class date.

Classes, Classes & More Classes

2010-04-23T00:13:00.000-04:00

You've asked for them....and here they are!

YOU MAKE ME SMILE

Date: May 11th

Price: TBA

Supplies :TBA

Is there anything better than being in love? The happy feelings, the SMILES, the knowing looks? We feel the seem way about this layout! Pucker up and prepare for a SMILE RUSH!

ORIGINS

A naturally unique blend of enticing colors that are basically, purely beautiful.

This layout incites happiness and comfort.

Good-for-you greens meet lively lemon yellow and artful, earthy browns in this layout!

It's been a long time..........

2010-04-21T17:30:00.000-04:00

Clearance Blowout.........

Hey everyone, I know...I've been bad...really bad ( so I've been told)smile. I hope this post makes up for that. Sale, Sale, Sale, what better way to spend your Saturday morning than shopping with us! On Saturday, 17th of April, we will open our doors @ 8:00am sharp.The first 10 customers spending $100.00 or more will receive an additional 5% of your purchase. Remember, the early birds always catch the most worms!

Letter addressed to Students of free "Spread the Love " classes.

2010-02-02T13:12:00.000-05:00

Dear Student,

Thank you for your interest in our free 'Spread the Love" classes offered by The Scrapbook Cottage.

As the starting date is quickly approaching, in addition to welcoming you, we also wanted to provide further details of basic requirements for this class.

Please note that class will start PROMPTLY at 5:30pm each Thursday beginning Feb 4th.

The basic "must -have" tools required by each student are:scissors, adhesive and a cutter. Although these tools are usually in the possession of Scrapbookers, if you do not presently have these items, they are available for purchase at the store.

So come prepared to experience the fun of scrapbooking and we look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you from The Scrapbook Cottage!

Sincerely,

Keshia Pratt
The Scrapbook Cottage

54 Dowdeswell Street
Nassau,
242-356-6747

New Items

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She's beautiful........soft purples, greens, ivory and pinks! Florals, stripes, dots, woodgrains, damask, scallops and more!

Friends, family or your special loved ones makes life, "Some Kind of Wonderful." Bo-Bunny's beautiful glittered Jazmyne collection adds glitz to your album as you scrap the memories that bring joy to your life's journey.

New Items.........

2010-01-10T15:10:00.003-05:00

I have some good news and some sad news........which do you want first?
I'll start with the sad news. This year I won't be going to CHA in California. Awwwwwww, I know, that's a bummer!......But the good news is .....drum roll please.....I just saved a lot on my car insurance...(smile) always wanted to play that little joke...OK, really, the good news is that ...Even though I will miss the conference and trade show, I've ordered everything I wanted, so
"The Scrapbook Cottage" will still be filled with goodies throughout the year.

Here's a peek!

We've ordered the whole line......for those wanting to creating lasting wedding memories, add a touch of your wedding color and KABOOM........

Aren't these colors beautiful? Did someone say Glitter?

Yes, these will be available at The Scrapbook Cottage in February, all 20 colours!

Scrapbooks Ect

2010-01-10T13:52:00.000-05:00

The Scrapbook Cottage is pleased to announce that we now sell the magazine "Scrapbook etc."
You've asked for it, now I've produced it.

This magazine is filled with exciting techniques and information. What better way to spend your Sunday evening creating one of the sample layouts in this magazine.

*Visit the store for your copy today.........

Happy New Year, 2010

2010-01-04T13:32:00.002-05:00

Can you believe it's 2010? Where did the year go? Isn't it amazing how time passes. It seems like I barely got Christmas decorations showcased yesterday......and I have to take them down. Unfortunately, we have no control over Father Time. That's why I am so grateful that I scrapbook! On a page I can freeze time. (smile)
I can capture that special moment, create an amazing layout, and I can captivate memories for those around me for generations to come and enjoy the times gone past.

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. Our Christmas was probably one of the best I have ever had. I had about 5 different family dinners that I had to grace with my presence and I made it to all of them. It was hectic but we survived! We all had a great time, I must have been a really good girl this year (wink).

I want to take this time to thank each and every one of my beloved customers for yet another fabulous year.

I have already been asked "Have you made any New Year Resolutions?" and my answer is YES.......
My number one resolution is NOT to make any more resolutions because I already know I won't keep any of them for more than a day anyway.....(smile), and besides I need to scrap more pages and I know I need to lose weight and exercise more! (Yes we A-L-L make the same resolutions year after year)

So here's to another great year. Thank you once again to my loyal customers and I can't wait to see what 2010 has to bring

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Weekend To Unwind

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The Scrapbook Cottage is excited to present......

"Weekend to Unwind"
December 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th

Featuring..........

Trisha Ladouceur.

Trisha has been an avid scrapbooker for nearly 11 years and has taught for more than 9 years in Canada and the United States as well as overseas. She has been married to her best friend, Drew for nearly 17 years and has 2 wild, but devilishly handsome boys, Logan and Carter who are more often than not, the source of her inspiration. She resides in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada where the long, cold winters provide plenty of scrapbooking time for her.

Her teaching abilities have taken her on numerous travel adventures in resent history. She has taught scrapbooking and paper crafting classes coast to coast in both Canada and the United States. She feels blessed to combine her love of travel with her passion for teaching scrapbooking.....it's a match made in heaven!

Trisha has the distinct honor and privilege of being an Endorsed Educator for a few of her favorite Scrapbooking Manufactures such as Prima, My Mind's Eye, Graphic 45, Bazzill, Tattered Angels, Sakura and Beacon Adhesive.

To Trisha's credit, she is also a product designer (Co-Creator of the Build-A-Book for Prima Marketing, Inc). She has numerous projects and articles published, you can view some of her recent work in Scrapbook Trends Magazine and Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine!

Trisha loves to create projects that are very detail oriented and incorporates texture and dimension wherever possible. You will not find a "flat" project anywhere in her portfolio! The best part is that she shows her students that they too CAN create a work of art that will impress all and that when the steps are broken down, any task can be accomplished by any level scrapbooker!

Registration Begins October 31st*

Call for more information

*Spaces are limited*

2009-10-29T19:58:00.010-04:00

Even though The Bahamas doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving Day as a holiday, quite a number of Bahamians do........like myself! Did you know that the turkey is one of the most famous birds in North America. In fact, Benjamin Franklin wanted to make the wild turkey the national bird of the United States! (lol...just thought you wanted to know)

I think we should celebrate Thanksgiving Day as well because it's a time of CELEBRATION. Celebrating who we are, and how we got here! We remember life's struggles and are grateful, even proud of how we overcame them.

Now is the time to think ...What does this time of year mean to you? Thanksgiving mean something different to almost everyone-----How do you celebrate the day? Do you have favorite memories of this holiday? Well, I do! Lots of memories are created and I wouldn't change any of them for nothing in the world! Thanksgiving in my family is a long tradition of families coming together......these are great traditions that we have made for our family.

This is also the time of year where we take lots of photos. I so enjoy bringing out all our photos and scrapbooks to share with our family. Over the years more of our beloved family members have passed away.

However, with our scrapbooks, it momentarily freezes time and brings our past to the present so we can enjoy yesteryear!!!!!!

I am asking this of you........Please take the time to make some special traditions this year with your families.

Once today is gone it will never come back!!!!

FIrst Time Ever

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This is the first time that will open our doors on a Sunday with a huge whale of a sale!
Please join us in taking out the old and bringing in the new............
There will be door prizes and giveaways........
SALE
Paper: Starting at 50% off
Embellishments: Starting @ 25% off
and much, much more savings....
See you on Sunday, September 13 @ 2pm-5pm

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I Know it doesn't snow here, but I couldn't resist this line ....(and I hope to vivst Canada this Christmas), so I needed this paper...(smile)

Happy Independence Day!

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Today we celebrate our nation's 36th birthday. Now is the time to look back and reflect on where we've came from.

It's June....The middle of the year!

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It's Summertime again! Yeah, vacation vaacation, oops I forgot that I have to work. I want to send out a *LUCKY YOU* to all teachers. I remember those days, those good "ole" summer days.

*Summer Days Specials*
*Buy one stamp/Get the second1/2 off
* 10% off any beach related item
*2 for 22 class (bring a friend)

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To view this flyer, please double click on it.

Scrapbook & Craft Summer Camp

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Our summer arts & crafts/scrapbooking camp will certainly be a unique experience, providing both one on one and group teaching in subjects as diverse as :
Scrapbooking
Painting on glass & Ceramics
Jewelry Making
Altered Art
Every week we will complete a different themed 20 page album.

Space is limited.........Registration is in progress!!!!!!
Call or email us for further information.

Isn't it a Lovely Day in The Bahamas

2009-05-13T09:03:00.004-04:00
Good Morning to all!!!! I'm just enjoying the weather and thinking how blessed we are here in The Bahamas. It's a beautiful day for flying, those of you who know me well, know that i'm afraid of flying......yes.....believe it.....and yes, I do travel once a month. There are still no confirm cases of SWINE FLU here, let's continue to pray for those persons that may have contracted this disease else where in the world.

Ok, back to the scrapbooking world now...... Did you guys know that May is the National Month for Scrapbooking and to celebrate this, we are going to have classes at the store......and here's the catch..........the cost is....drumroll please......FREE!!!!!!! (Some restrictions may apply)
Please call or email for more information.......

WOW....She's 13 years old!!!!!

2009-05-11T13:48:00.005-04:00

I remember the day she was born, like yesterday. My baby girl turned 13 this month. She has grown into such a lovely lady(she must take after me). There are so many changes now, she wants to wear this particular color that will match this particular shoe. I was told that this is the monster i created, taking her shopping....lol.....

Well this year she celebrated her birthday at Compass Point Beach Resort, a beautiful island themed resort by the way! The girls had a blast swimming in the pool and the beach, then got ready for the big 13th bash @ 7pm. Then @12pm when everyone else went home(of course they didn't want to leave), the girls went swimming again. So much energy..........
It was such a fantastic night........What will we do when it's the 16th Bash?
Here are a few pictures.

2009-05-11T13:41:00.003-04:00

Happy Mother's Day
I know it's a day late, but i still wanted to wish you ladies a blessed day! I made a promise to myself to blog everyday from now on. I've had requests to post samples and instructions, that too shall follow. There are so many of you I wanted to make a card for, but didn't get a chance to. So here's a card to all the Mother's who I know.
Happy Mother's Day!!

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cha...Cha...CHa...CHA!

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There's so much that I would like to share with you.

The flight:
We left Nassau and had a 2hour flight to The ATL, there we caught our next flight(which I will never do again) to California. I took us 5 hours to get there from Atlanta. I got tired of sleeping! I'm not a music nor television person, so I was bored out of my mind. There was nothing of the sort related to crafts(what a flight) lol.
On the side of .....she had no problems sleeping the whole time!

This is Sasha, she had it really good!!!!!

Here's a picture of interest TO ME.

This is Texas, both of my baby brothers are there in college. One in El Paso, the other in Houston.....wonder what they were wasting my mom's(& my) money on?

Day 1
Went to our hotel, the funny thing is we got a prepaid transportation service and they dropped us off at the wrong hotel. We are trying to check in at the HILTON (beautiful place) and not understanding why we are not on the list.
In the end, they realized we had the wrong Hilton. We were booked at the Hilton Marriott which was a block down. Now keep in mind it's cold, the front desk clerk said it's easy to walk. Well it's a good thing I'ma Bahamian.....Walk where? With Luggage? NO WAY! we decided to catch a taxi, and it took 3 L-O-N-G minutes.
In taxi time maybe short, in our walking time with luggage and the cold factor, 30MINS.

Day 2
We were the first persons on the line for a 7AM class.(smile)
On time students.....lol well that was because California is 3 hours behind us, so 7am was actually my 10am, at home i'm on a roll by then(smile).

Technique Tuesday.....
We sure learned new techniques.
Here's what we did, and a sneak peek of what we've ordered!

After class we went on a rampage ordering this,that,them,those,and everything!
Lots of new embellishments, albums, papers, new toys to come in this and next month.

Day 3
Now this you have to hear.
We've entered the building, ohhhing and ahhhing about everything. A couple of minutes of this and an alarm goes off. I'm looking at Sasha, and she's looking at me......it doesn't take us long to run to the exit door sprinting like the 100 meters dash. The
funny part about that is everyone was still standing wondering whats happening and looking at us like why are we running instead of doing what we were doing,which was getting the hell away from the building. It was a fire alarm, we were outside as they announced "PLEASE EXIT NOW". We started going back to our room and were stopped by a group of ladies asking us why we were leaving. My response was " I want to be the one to tell the story, if something was to explode, standing outside the building won't keep us safe". She replied, "That's smart, where you from?"
My Answer...."A smart country, The Bahamas!"
Here's the picture.

Here are some pictures of us having fun. Shhhhhh I know , we should have been working.lol.

This is me sitting on a TOSH, a cushion designed to keep your hip comfy.

This is Sasha pretending to be interested in what I was saying.

I WIN..... I WIN.......I WISH!
I thought I was going to win this bike.....just my luck they didn't call my ticket number.

Once upon a time there was a princess named Keshia, she went to a far far away place and found a new friend who was also a princess. Look for the princess line coming soon at The Scrapbook Cottage.

Here's Sasha with the crew from Star Wars. Doesn't she fit right in?.....lol
Just kidding.

Check back tomorrow for pictures of our new products coming.

PARTY OVER HERE!!!!!!!!

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Scrapping Kid's Birthday Parties -

Invite your child's closest friends and foster their love for creativity! Choose from themes such as Exploding Box Album, Birthday Layout, mini albums and more.
$20 & up / child plus $50 deposit for 2-hour Studio time.

Laura and her friends had a blast, what better why to show off the pictures from your birthday party!

Private Parties -

Reserve the crop room at The Scrapbook Cottage for you and all of your friends; have a birthday party, a bridal shower, a baby shower, or just a private crop. See Staff for details.

BINGO CROP

2009-02-07T10:20:00.002-05:00

I am sorry for not explain what Bingo Crop means.

Crop: Crops are designed to allow you to meet new friends in a group setting while working on your own scrapbook pages.
At crops you are allowed to use the tools needed for your layout that belongs to the store. e.g cuttlebug, embossing tool, the cricut. Also we will be there to assist and give advice to you.

Bingo: We all what that means.....
Plus don't forget the prizes......

2009-02-06T14:25:00.004-05:00
Today I was interviewed by Island FM. I will be aired on channel 12, Monday night @7pm. Watch and listen. On Tuesday I will ask a question related to that show. the first person to post the answer on the blog will win our first BLOG CANDY.

Blog Candy- a scrapbooking term used on a blogspot for a gift/prize.

How are you liking this weather? It's a bit chilly if you ask me, but hey, that doesn't stop us from shopping or scrapping which are two of my favourite activities.
It's 2:35pm and it's 70 degrees outside but to me it feels like 60 degrees.
i'm a bit happy for this weather it gives me a chance to pull out my boots and turtleneck sweater tonight.

Happy Holidays from The Scrapbook Cottage

2008-12-04T21:27:00.003-05:00
Forgive me, I've been so tied up with getting the store up and running, I have no time to relax nor chat with my friends.........

I'm sorry....I've not forsaken you guys and I promise to make it up to you this month. Those of you who know me, know that this season is my favorite time of year. There is nothing that can get me down...lol...

EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT.......

The Scrapbook Cottage would like to invite to visit our store this month, make a purchase and receive a ticket to enter into our christmas Grand Prize Giving. The more you purchase, the more tickets you'll receive.

If you have not received any of our newsletters, please email me and I'll make sure and you to our list.

Classes:
This month we are playing with all sorts of new products, visit the store for a calender.

Check back for pictures as I've been downloading the by the hundreds and have to sort them out, selecting my best poses...lol.

Stay tune......I promise to keep you updated.

P.S. I will post pics of the christmas cards and layout.

Store Location

2008-10-07T09:57:00.002-04:00
The Scrapbook Cottage is located #54 Dowdeswell and Deveaux

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!

2008-10-02T09:51:00.004-04:00

I'm so sorry guys....I've not been good at keeping you up to date with my blog. I promise as of this day ......I will TRY to do better!!!!

On another note, here's some good news.....my birthday is tomorrow and we'll be having cupcakes and a 15% discount in the store.....so shop shop shop.

We've had our first class yesterday and it was very exciting, prizes were given away, jokes were told then we got down to some serious fun....(Euphoria)....in the end this is what we accomplished.......

A RELAXING EVENING, SCRAPBOOKING WITH NEW FOUND FRIENDS

So for those of you who missed this......don't fret or worry there are tons of other classes to sign up for........call and sign up before all the seats are taken.......

Thank - you.......Thank- you very much!!!!!

2008-09-02T09:12:00.002-04:00
I am elated.....i have been receiving emails about the store. I am glad to know that I can brighten up someone's day when they see "The Scrapbook Cottage". Please feel free and welcomed to come at anytime.....

First Customers........

2008-09-01T12:40:00.004-04:00
Well ......On this past Saturday I opened the doors of The Scrapbook Cottage, it turned out that even though it rained there were enthusiastic scrappers waiting for the doors to open! Talk about "for the love of scrapping". I just wanted to say thank you to all those who visited the store, stayed and talked , those who purchased, those who signed up for upcoming classes and those who just came in smiled and left......

All customers that purchased on Saturday are eligible to enter the grand prize drawing (A basket full of goodies). This will be held on Saturday the 20th of September.

Don't forget ......first to sign up, first to get in the class!
Beginner's classes are schedule for the 19th & 20th of September.

* Introduction to tools, trends & techniques
* Learn how to plan your pages
* Learn how to mat your photographs
* Choosing the right size album

*****Create a double page layout....A must do for all newbies*****

What a Beautiful Day it is in The Bahamas!!!!!!!!

2008-08-02T12:54:00.006-04:00

Quote for Today:
"A Mind once expanded never returns to it's original size."

At long last........the front entrance is good enough to share some pics with you......so here goes....do enjoy.......

Don't you just love the sign?..........
It took ages to find that font, but it was worth the search!

Now waiting for the sidewalk to be completed.

RECAP CHA

2008-07-22T17:50:00.003-04:00

I was so happy to be around scrapbook fanatics. I just want to say thank you to all my new friends I made at CHA. I promise to keep in contact with you. I think the most interesting part off CHA was building friendships, therefore I will forever cherish that. Can't wait to scrap with you in Orlando.......and I'll bring the conch fritters......lol. To all the other persons I met....too many to name! A great big scrappy HELLO!!!!!

Hello from the windy city{ Chicago}

2008-07-17T23:01:00.002-04:00
Well i made it to Chicago and it's hot hot hot...... I'm not here as a tourist but as I said earlier i'm attending the CHA trade show. i participated in a Prima Marketing class which was really fast paced but I kept with the class anyway. I have tons of new ideas for classes and can't wait to share it all! I did take pictures and i promise to post them tomorrow. Well, i have to get to bed early tonight as tomorrow is the big show day and I want to be in the first 50 to order all the goodies.......

Take care and see you when I return.....

OFF TO CHA

2008-07-14T22:20:00.002-04:00
I'm so excited......I've been trying to figure out which vendors to go to first......how many classes and which ones to take, there's so much to do.......and one top of that, I'm trying to fit michael into my dinner plans. Well i'm all packed and ready....and M-C thanks for the heads up(I have not forgotton to pack my pocket calander. I promise to keep you updated with my experiences at CHA.

Take Care

Check out my Slide Show!

2008-07-07T19:08:00.001-04:00

Happy Independence Bahamas!!!!!!!!!

2008-07-07T16:51:00.003-04:00
It's Our Independence week!!!!!

Hey Everyone,

Sorry I deserted you guys for a couple of days. I promise I'll make it up to you......somehow!
This is just an update:

1. I just got back for Ft. Lauderdale, the weather there was horrible...glad to be back in the sunshine....

2. I'm awaiting the tables and chairs for the scrappy room(that's where all the creative juices will flow) can't wait to hang with you guys there.....

3. Great News...I'm going to CHA for the first time.....looking forward to seeing all the new products!

4. I've been working on "Introductory Kits".....so you don't have to be timid about scrapbooking anymore...come sit, relax, laugh, build new friendships, create and preserve memories

5. I've got PICTURES........Here are some pics of the new store

Opening Of The Scrapbook Cottage

2008-06-24T17:03:00.004-04:00
Yippee,

I am so happy to announce that i "will" be opening in August ......that's after i come back from CHA.

To ALL: Thank you very much for your patience, I know I've tired out your ears with my continous talking about SCRAPBOOKING, but it was for a good cause.

Now my friends and interested persons....I hope to see you all there!!!!

There will be lots of door prizes and give-aways........ Be one of the first to purchase and enter to win many supplies!!!!!!

To M-C friends.......If you make the trip, be prepared to have lots of fun and excitment, see the Bahamas like never before and "scrap" like never before!

We've Had So Much "FUN"

2008-06-24T16:27:00.003-04:00
M-C .....my friend, I'm so sorry the time just flew right pass us. At least you were able to taste many Bahamain dishes.
Crack Conch, Curry Mutton, Miami Vice(strawbeery and pine colada mix) the bahamian way, Crab N'Rice(and these are land crabs), Conch fritters(which i promise to bring when i go back to tampa) and many others.

Well I didn't get a chance to go to CKC.....I was so busy trying to get my tables and chairs for the classroom......and i still failed!!! Ikea (in Ft Lauderdale didn't have my tables and then Ikea (in Orlando didn't have my chairs)....so that was almost a wasted trip because i STILL had to order them online...and I could have done that at HOME...lol.

Well.....good news...I'm all set to go to CHA....first time going there and i'm all prepared. M-C told me what to expect.....Yes M-C, I won't forget to take my pocket calender!!!!lol.....

Well ...Have to run now....

Take care and God bless...
Keshia

Loving it in The Bahamas

2008-06-18T10:01:00.000-04:00

Good Morning

I promised you guys a Picture of M-C enjoying a Bahamian Mango.........well I did it! M-C is just having a ball down here, trying all the Bahamain dishes. I'm glad she finally got her passport, she's been a great friend encouraging and guiding me some what.....lol.....

First Scrapbooking store in the Bahamas

2008-05-13T17:05:00.000-04:00
Hello all scrappers, I am pleased to announce a new scrapbook store opening in Nassau...... Please don't be shy....ask as many questions as you like. Let me tell you a bit about myself. Scrapbooking became my HOBBY about 5 years ago, then it became a PASSION about 3 years ago, then it became a MUST DO {like having to breathe} about a year ago. From then it's been a part of my must have list.

I was teaching primary grade for some time and my best subject was arts & crafts, I got more excited about it than the kids...lol......! I went to a seminar in Texas 2 years ago, and the speaker asked, How many of you wake up in the morning and you have a smile on your face, just elated to go to work? Definitely.......my hands stayed down. He encouraged us to go to our rooms that evening and think about what brings you joy, and what relaxes you.

At that time the only answer I came up with was SCRAPBOOKING! From that minute on I've been planning, working my butt off to get my store open.

I just want to say a special Thank You to:

1. Ann @ Scrapbook Your Art Out
2. Amy, Stacy & of course "ANGELIA" @ Scrappy Boutique
3. M-C Graves...........my new best friend in scrapbboking

And Micheal.......the best love in the world.....who has "pushed" me to follow my dreams at any cost.{smooches}

And I can't forget......my twin......my daughter ...Dana! She's been the biggest help of all, opening boxes, stacking products on the shelves and helping me input the products into my POS system!

Thanks to ALL!!!!!!!!

Look for some pics of the store in my next blog.
Take Care My Fellow Scrappers
Keshia