Scrapper's Edge

Thanks to all of those who entered our blog contest! The winner is . . .
Carol S-U

Stop by and pick up your fabulous papers, sticker letters & Prima flowers!!!

It's time for a contest! Want to win a prize pack of Prima flowers and patterned papers? Just answer this question . . . Why did you start crafting?

Was it to relax? . . .to preserve memories? . . .to interact with others? . . . because it was recommended by someone? . . .Just enter a comment on our blog for a chance to WIN a FREE PRIZE!!!

All comments must be received by Wednesday, May 26th at Midnight PST.

Wanna win paper? This is an easy contest! Simply guess the number of different patterned 12"x12" papers we have in stock. The person closest to the actual number, will receive 40 sheets of patterned paper. The person coming in 2nd will receive 25 sheets. Please post your best guest on our blog by Monday, February 22nd at 10am!!! And, good luck!

And . . . the winners of the Prima Flowers are . . .

Julia M.
Angie Smith
Janine
Shellie D.
Gerry Fury
JoAnn H.
Melissa Vicente
Angela Johnson
Nancy Sanders
Krystal

Stop by to pick them up (if you're local) OR email us your mailing address and we'll mail them to you.

Congratulations and thanks for playing! : )

Want FREE Prima flowers???? Post a comment on our blog by Sunday, January 17th UNDER THIS POST and you could be a winner. We're going to give away 10 packs of Prima flowers!!!! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our blog while you're at it!

We shook things up at our first Crop of 2010. Well, actually, the 6.5 magnitude earthquake shook things up.

Our store was closed at 4:37pm when the earthquake hit, lasting a very long 30 seconds; however, we were hosting our first two-day Crop of the year with 20 people in our classroom. While paper racks tumbled over and products flew off shelves, we were very lucky that nobody got hit with a falling rack. A few scrapbookers dove under tables or into doorways. Everyone stayed relatively calm, being concerned with one another and with contacting loved ones. During the earthquake the lights flashed and then went off completely so we were left in the dark.

I truely thought the power would come back on in 30 minutes or so. An hour later, when it didn't, everyone decided to go home if they hadn't already.

While a scrapbooker never wants their precious creative time interrupted, I feel truely blessed and thankful that nobody was hurt, that our building was not damaged, and that we only have products to get back in order. Heck, we needed to rearrange anyway!

Here's some pictures I took at 11pm last night when the power came back on at the store.

Free Fonts!!!

So, are you one of those people who loves font?

Check out this site:

www.kevinandamanda.com

You'll find a ton of fun fonts that are FREE to download.   Many of them look like handwriting which can make your scrapbook journaling not only fun, but more visually interesting!

By the way, thanks Kristen S. for sharing this website with us. 

Taco Soup Recipe

At our National Scrapbook Day Crop, my mom made three delicious soups.  The Taco Soup was a HUGE hit and I've been asked for the recipe by everyone attending the Crop that night.  I thought it only appropriate to share it with everyone!!!  It's so easy to make and so yummy.   

Enjoy!
    Sondra

Cropper's Delight
TACO SOUP
as featured at the Scrapper's Edge 2009 National Scrapbook Day Celebration

Ingredients:

1 lb hamburger
1 large union chopped
3 cans Mexican-style chili beans undrained
1 15oz can whole kernel corn undrained
1 15oz can tomato sauce
1 14oz can chopped green chilies
1 1-oz envelope of rancy-style dressing mix
1 1-oz envelope taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups of water


Directions:

Cook beef & onions
Stir in beans & next 8 ingredients
Bring to boil.  Reduce heat.  Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.


Toppings:  (this is the fun part)

Corn chips
Shredded Lettuce
Chopped Tomatoes
Sour Cream
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Olives
Onions

Enjoy!