Pam's Scrapbooking Pages
Shopping, Magazines & Conventions
You've found the pages to help you spend $$ or look at store pages (which are also a rich source of ideas!) scroll down or hit these in-page links to see links lists for scrapbooking magazines, local scrapbook stores, general/craft sites, on-line scrapbook shopping, or direct sales /home-party groups.
WARNING! These pages are put together as a helpful resource to me to keep track of links and fun stuff. There is always a chance that this information is not 100% correct, especially with the speed that the scrapbook industry changes. Please feel free to E-mail me with anything you see that's incorrect or let me know about dead links. I appreciate your help! :) These pages are ALWAYS under construction! :)
Last update full link check & update on 7/30/08.
MESA Creating Keepsakes Convention
Information (link for 2009 - will connect when posted by CK)
PHOENIX Creating Keepsakes Convention
Information (September 12/13, 2008)
Scrapbooks, etc. (Published by Better Homes & Gardens)
Scrapbooking.com - On-Line Magazine
Scrapbook Trends (also Paper Trends and Cards magazines)
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Additional Conventions:
The Great American Scrapbook Convention (4-ish events a year; 1 in Arlington, TX started it all)
Scrapbook Expo (Nation-wide throughout the year)
Shopping!! (Phoenix-area Stores)
Annalis Scraptique - 4206 E Chandler Blvd #28 (Located 1 mile west of I-10 in Ahwatukee); Link above is to the "blog" that has additional information. You can follow a link from there to the main homepage. The store descriptions (I haven't been there yet) look like they carry a wide variety of product and have plenty of working space.
Jump to the Annalis Scraptique Class Schedule. You will need to click on the appropriate month to get the information you need, as the link changes by month.
Mystic Paper - (Mesa: 123 W Main St; Mesa, AZ 85201) I haven't yet made it to this store. Products and classes have an heritage flair.
Jump to the Mystic Paper Class Schedule
The Mad Scrappers - (N Phoenix: 30845 N Cave Creek Rd., Ste 111; Cave Creek 85331) They have one store in Cave Creek and another in Lake Tahoe, so make sure you look at the right one. I haven't checked this one out, yet.
Jump to the Mad Scrappers Class Schedule - make sure to click on Cave Creek, AZ
Scrap Happy Sisters - (6525 W Happy Valley Rd #C106; Glendale 85310) FUN! FUN! FUN! Lots of crops and fun, happy people who run the store. I attend crops monthly at this store, and it's a great time!
Scrapbooks, Etc. - University & Lindsey in Mesa; This is an amazing store with huge areas, lots of product, an awesome class schedule with some of the best scrapbook teachers around, and lots of fun crops. The owners of Bazzill Basics own this store, so they carry every color available (literally)!
Jump to the Scrapbooks Etc Class Schedule
Scrapbook Barn - Val Vista & Guadalupe in Gilbert; Great place for papers (sorted by color and theme) and embellishments galore! They now have Kits 2 Go page kits for for sale on-line!
Jump to the Scrapbook Barn Class Schedule
Go Scrap Retreats - Retreats leaving from Phoenix area to a variety of places. Check out the site for the next big trip! Get away from it all and scrap like there's no tomorrow! :)
The Pampered Scrapper Monthly weekend crops held in Payson, Carefree or Prescott, Arizona. These crops are oriented to the scrapper who wants to be pampered and catered to and have some quiet time all their own or with their girlfriends. Enjoy a weekend away from the rush of the city!
Scrapbooks Etc (BH&G) Retreat Finder - lists any and all retreats nation-wide
Shopping!! (Retail/General Crafts or Stores)
Amazon.com - Scrapbooking Books
E-Bay - Scrapbooking - Use the side-bar categories to narrow the search!
HSN Craftopia - Use pull-down menus to find particular stuff!
Jo-Ann (Fabric & Craft Store) - Scrapbooking - Use the side-bar categories to narrow the search and the top tabs to get to ideas, clearance and tips & tricks!
Michael's - Scrapbooking - Tips & Tricks - Shop at your local store!
QVC - Scrapbooking - Use the sidebar to find particular stuff!
Addicted to Scrapbooking - Great selection and good prices. They usually have a coupon in the major scrapbook magazines to save on one or more products (especially 1st order) and you get something free!
All About Scrappin' - Owned and operated by a very nice woman from Mesa, whom I met at the Arizona Scrapbook Convention. Check it out!
A Cherry on Top - A very wide variety and recommended to me by several on-line friends. **They are also starting to list matching Brazill with the patterned paper they carry!**
A Million Little Things - Recommended by my on-line friends with good deals and great service
A Peek into Yesterday - A fun site with lots of different products available. The customer service is AWESOME and turn-around time on questions is SUPER QUICK! Check them out!! **They also list matching Bazzill with the patterned paper they carry!**
Bargain Pack - lots of deals on miscellaneous items
Collected Memories - Scrapbooking Supplies, Tips, Tricks, Ideas & Much More!
Create for Less (on-line crafters source... more than scrapbooks)
Creative Xpress (a.k.a. Provo Craft)
Cropper's Cottage - Shopping is in conjunction with an eBay store
Dollar Scrapbooking.net - huge discounts on lots of different items with rotating stock
Dolphin Enterprises (makers of Protect-A-Page, but also sell other archival things, page kits, embellishments and more)
Embossing Candy Store - Carries an AMAZING selection of different embossing powders!!
Lifetime Moments - This site also has a very active message board and gallery. In their store, they also list matching Bazzill with the patterned paper they carry!
Hilltop Memories - includes project kits in the store section
Paper Wishes (formerly Paper Pizzazz & Craft Pizzazz from Hot Off the Press)
PM Designs (formerly Puzzle Mates)
Remembrance Scrapbooking - Page kits for projects with specific themes on discount each month.
Rocky Mountain Hobbies - wide assortment of supplies and recommended by a number of my friends on ScrapGoods. **They also list matching Bazzill with the patterned paper they carry!**
Scrap Diner - recommended by an on-line friend
ScrapGal - my experience included excellent, prompt service & a great turn-around
Scrapbook Utopia - allows PayPal payments
Scrapbooking Warehouse deep discounts on some items & $5.99 flat-rate shipping
Scrappin' Deals - listed as limited stock with lower prices
Scrap Your Trip - claims to have the largest selection on-line and has "hard-to-find, themed scrapbook supplies." **They are starting to list the matching Bazzill with the patterned paper they carry!**
Times to Cherish (by Current, Inc.)
Two Peas in a Bucket - the home of an enormous message board as well
Shopping!! (Direct Sales/Home Party Groups)
Close to My Heart - This company is based on unmounted/acrylic mounted rubber stamps of high quality, but it also carries a wide variety of patterned papers and scrapbook embellishments. The great part is that you can make everything match fairly easily as they are sold together. This link goes to the site of my local representative and friend, Kelly Hammonds, but you can buy nationally from their site. Kelly is hugely helpful and friendly and is always willing to help.
Creative Memories - The first and the original group that had a hand in starting the craze. I have a representative in Portland with whom I can put you in contact if you e-mail me.
I Remember When - Wide variety of products and tools from standard scrapbooking companies.
Stampin' Up! (R) - Rubber stamp company. Stamps are purchased on rubber sheets, which the buyer cuts and mounts on provided wooden blocks.
Links to other pages in Pam's web collection:
Check out the images on the following page to see some of my and my friends Scrapbook Art.
Look at my other page of Scrapbook On-Line Resources for Ideas & Community.
Finally, if you need a monthly fix, or you want to see stores that offer basic scrapbooking supplies and also have a monthly subscription program, look at my Monthly subscription groups & kit clubs page.
Please contact me by E-mail! I'd love to hear from you!