Thank You

I would like to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers over the past weeks. It is the hardest experience life as handed me so far. I apoligize for any inconvience the closure may have caused. The store will re-open tomorrow at 10a.m.
Carolyn

Attention Shop Hoppers

My store will be closed August 9 thru August 15 due to the abrupt death of my father. If you are planning on coming up to my store please call us to make sure we are open. The number is 209-736-9905. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.

Carolyn

photo of my niece at our family campout and of course the dragonflies--only pictures taken that weekend. lol

VAN TOUR

Van Trip August 2 8:45a.m. till 11ish p.m.
Each stop will be 30 minutes long
Bring a bag lunch. Lunch/snack will be on the road
We will stop in Vacaville for dinner.(not included in cost)
Cost: $65.00 please sign up by July 29th must have min. 6 persons max. 13 persons
does not include passport or tote bag

Itinerary:
8:45 Leave the Dapper Scrapper
10:00 Arrive in Lodi Memories for the Making
11:15 Arrive in Tracy A Place to Crop
12:15 Arrive in Pleasanton Pleasant Memories
1:00 California stampin/scrapbooksLunch on the road 1/2 hour
2:00 Arrive in Pleasant Hill Remember When
2:30 My Daughter's Wish
3:45 Arrive in Berkely Scrapbook TerritorySnack on the road 45 min.
5:00 Arrive in Fairfield Scrap Ohana
5:45 Arrive in Vacaville Remember When
6:15 Scrappy Trails
6:45-8p.m. Dinner
8:30 Arrive in West Sacramento Scrapbook Addict
10:00 Arrive in Stockton Scrapbook Dreams
11:30 Arrive in Angels Camp Dapper Scrapper

The count down begins

Yes the count down to the Sizzlin Summer Paper Chase is on.
Less than 2 weeks to go.
Be sure to come in to purchase your passport. Tote bags will be here on Friday. I am busy getting every thing together. Dale will be driving the van on Saturday August 2. Be sure to let me know if you would like to be picked upn on the way to our first stop-Lodi. We don't mind making a stop in San Andreas or Valley Springs if that would help you out. The cost of the van tour does not include the tote or passport. Dinner at AppleBee's or Chili's??? Or if you are die-hards we could try to squeeze in Green Tangerine's if you want dinner (take-out) on the road.
We will take the consenses. Minimum travelers for the tour to go will be 6. I'll just get a smaller van. Be sure to sign up early so I can let the stores know we are coming.

Carolyn
Inspiring Creativity

Sizzlin Summer Paper Chase

Yes, SIZZLIN SUMMER PAPER CHASE is almost here. The passports have arrived and I should have to totes next week. This is a great way to save 15 - 20 percent off your scrapbook purchases. Come by or go to http://www.sizzlinsummerpaperchase.com/ for more information.



Van Trip August 2 8:45a.m. till 11ish p.m.

Each stop will be 30 miinutes long

Bring a bag lunch. Lunch/snack will be on the road

We will stop in Vacaville for dinner.(not included in cost)

Cost: $65.00 please sign up by July 29th must have min. or 10 persons max. 13 persons



Itinerary:
8:45 Leave the Dapper Scrapper

10:00 Arrive in Lodi Memories for the Making

11:15 Arrive in Tracy A Place to Crop

12:15 Arrive in Pleasanton Pleasant Memories
1:00 California stampin/scrapbooks

Lunch on the road 1/2 hour

2:00 Arrive in Pleasant Hill Remember When
2:30 My Daughter's Wish

3:45 Arrive in Berkely Scrapbook Territory

Snack on the road 45 min.

5:00 Arrive in Fairfield Scrap Ohana

5:45 Arrive in Vacaville Remember When

6:15 Scrappy Trails

6:45-8p.m. Dinner

8:30 Arrive in West Sacramento Scrapbook Addict

10:00 Arrive in Stockton Scrapbook Dreams

11:30 Arrive in Angels Camp Dapper Scrapper

been sleeping

oops!!! I haven't written for awhile. Must have been asleep. lol
My daughter and son came home to visit from Reno and then we drove my daughter back to Reno last Sunday. She is still looking for a teaching job and is interviewing. We are keeping our fingers crossed she will pick up a job for this fall. Sadly my son and his wife are having difficulties and it looks like things are not going to work out. My job is going well, how is Dale doing at the store? The first golf trip is scrapped, ask him to show it to you. His photography class is almost over and he is putting his porfolio together, I'll see if he will let me post some of his pictures.

I think that catches you up on our happenings. The next blog will catch you up on the store.

Carolyn

Classes

Saturdays Class is memory mist canvas wall hanging. It is on display at the store. Sorry I don't have a picture to show you but this is a great little project. Teens and Childrens classes are open scrapbooking on the 30th and July 1st. The class is free but please sign up if ;you plan on coming.

Then it's 4th of July weekend and I will be closed on Friday to observe the holiday. Enjoy the celebration and be safe. We don't have any special plans but I always enjoy the firework displays.

On July 7 and 8th is the backpack album for teens and children and the Travel Ablum on the 8th for teens/adults.

Have you noticed that Dale is scrapbooking? Since he is working more at the store and he has old pictures in those photo destroying albums, he is working to scrapbook the golf trips. Feel free to give him a helping hand. You might also have noticed him working with his camera and lap top. He is enrolled in a digital photography class. I think that is so exciting. I can't wait to learn how to manipulate photos on the pc and take better photos.

upcoming classes

I had my first kid's/mommy and me class today. The projects turned out great. It is always exciting to see what everyone does to make the project their own.


Below are the photos of next weeks classes. Sunday A Week in My Life Album by cosmo cricket
Monday Bulletin Board for tweens/teens
Tuesday Paint can 4th of July theme

we're back!

We just got back from our family campout. We had a great time and great weather. The only thing is ... I don't believe we have pictures. Who would have guessed! lol The camera was out and the pictures were taken but the concentration of pictures were of the bugs and scenery as Dale practiced shots for his photography class. We will be back to work at the store tomorrow.

Carolyn

Closed for Father's Day

Just a reminder that this week we are off to our annual family campout. Therefore the store will be closed Friday through Sunday (6/13-6/15) and reopen again on Monday.

Sizzlin Summer Paper Chase is continuing to get organized and the passports and totes should be in the store in July. I am looking into renting a 12-16 passenger van to tour 1/2 the stores on two days. Looks like the cost will be around $50 for the day probably a 10-12 hour day. Please let me know if you might be interested in participating in the trip. More details will follow if there is interest.

Be sure to stop by the store and check out the upcoming class samples or check back here to see the projects.

Stay safe.

Carolyn

Graduation Book

Class Sample

Offered- June 10
Time- 5:30-7:30pm
Cost-$15.00
Taught by Therese Bradley

Fun In The Sun

Class Sample:

Children and Teen Class
Offered- June 16 & 17
Cost- $7.50
Time- 10-11am 11:30-12:30pm

Scrap Days
Offered- June 9&10
Cost- $5.00

Hi,

I just received my Creative Impressions order and am excited to show you all my new product.... flowers!!! Lots and lots of flowers with matching brads. Come by the store to see the cards I have made using the flowers and brads. Also I have changed my Sunday hours again!! I am still open, but will be opening at 10:30 am instead of 10am and closing at 4pm.


Thinking about Fall classes... any suggestions? Anyone interested in a Cricut Club?

Happy Scrapbooking,

Carolyn
Inspiring Creativity

I'm so excited!!! I had my first registration for the Sizzlin Summer Paper
chase and tote. I have my 8 x 8 page sample on display at the store and in July I should be receiving the other participating stores sample pages. If you are out of the area and wish to register through the Dapper Scrapper, I would be happy to ship the passport and tote to you. I will add shipping and handling to the total, yet to be determined.

Carolyn
Inspiring creativity

Sizzlin Summer Paper Chase

IT'S Here!!! The SIZZLIN SUMMER PAPER CHASE. August 1 - 10
What exactly is the Sizzlin Summer Paper Chase? Well, it is an exciting event that will allow you to travel with your passport to the east bay, central valley, Sacramento and the foothills visiting 18 selected scrapbook stores. What's even better, the discount (15%) you will receive when you purchase your passport. Also available is an event tote that will give you an additional 5% off your purchases. Be one of the first 15 to register and purchase a tote to receive a free gift. For more information about the event you can go to www.sizzlinsummerpaperchase.com and download a registration form or drop by the store. Also by participating and visiting 9 stores you will have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the Dapper Scrapper.
DON'T BE LEFT OUT IN THE HEAT!!!

Congratulations to all those Graduates out there. Great Job and good luck on your next step!


I've been hard a work preparing the summer class schedule. Sorry it is coming out so late but I hope you will be as excited about the classes as I am. I hope to get them up on the website this week and of course they will be available at the store and your e-mail blast. The store hours will change on Wednesday with the store being closed on Wednesday and Thursday. The class room tables will be available on Saturdays and Sundays for anyone who just wants a space away from home to get a few pages done.

After considerable discussion we have come up with new store hours. I hope that this will continue to meet your needs and I am excited that it may even increase the opportunity to serve you. We will begin the new store hours on Wednesday May 28. The store will be closed on Wednesday and Thursdays. New store hours are as follows, if you have suggestions to help me serve you better please feel free to tell us.

Monday and Tuesday 10a.m. to 5p.m.
Wednesday and Thrusday closed
Friday 10a.m. to 5p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 10a.m. to 4p.m.

I am very excited as new product is filling the shelves and paper slots. Be sure to stop and look at the new layouts featuring the new papers from Cosmo Cricket and Sass-A-Fras.

Life is an ever changing enity and one must learn to change with its demands. I don't know if you have noticed that my husband Dale is working a few more days at the store. It has become necessary for me to return to my prior profession full time. I am hoping that this will only last a short time but will just have to see what life has in store for me. I will keep you informed as new changes occur. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Carolyn

blogging

I attended a show in Sacramento and the talk and recommendation was to have a blog. So here is my first entry and stay tuned for more. The show was great with instruction on new products. Keep your eyes peeled for the new product arriving mid May. I'll be sure to blog when the new product arrives. I have scrapbooked with some of Cosmo Crickets new papers and just love them. Coming are acrylic mini books and products from Sass a frass.

Carolyn