Scrap Your Trip Adds 210 Items + 210 S*A*L*E Items
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I always find it fascinating how differently people look at things. As Rachel said in her recent blog comment, “It’s always interesting to read the responses and see the many sides that we all give our opinions from.”Last Friday I wrote about how my boyfriend scoots next to me when one of the kids wants to sit with us. I received lots of positive comments and lots of negative ones. And so, in response to the negative ones, I want to clarify things a bit.
It wasn’t my kids who I was talking about wanting to sit with us – it was his. When he’s around, my kids barely remember I exist. One night when just the four of us went to dinner, the three of them sat on one side of the booth and I sat by myself on the other. Not exactly what I had in mind
And that was the whole point I was trying to make. One of the reasons both of us chose to get divorced was because we wanted our kids to grow up seeing a healthy, affectionate, loving relationship. I see my kids watching us when we are holding hands and hugging and kissing (Logan always says “EWWWW!).
One time when Lauren asked me why I got divorced, I explained to her that when she got older, her relationships and her marriage were going to model mine, since that was what she knew. And I wanted her to have more than just a friendship with her partner. I had a great friendship with her Dad, but I wanted more than that for me and for her.
So this time, I am trying to model something different. Love. Affection. Passion.
My children mean the world to me. They have been the source of my biggest joy and my biggest heartache. I am doing everything I can to raise them so that they feel secure and loved and not pass on my “stuff” to them. And when I am done raising them, if they have a successful loving and affectionate relationship of their own, then I have done my job.
Now, on to scrapbooking supplies!
O-KAY, I’ve been going back and forth with my team on this first collection….and they won.
This week we are doing something that we’ve never done before – introducing a holiday line with everyone else (aka months ahead) instead of during the actual holiday timeframe.
We are thrilled to introduce the Graphic45 Halloween collection, “Hallowe’en in Wonderland.” This collection is for the Alice in Wonderland lover and for the crafter who is already thinking “Halloween” – it takes that old familiar story, adds a vintage feel and combines it with just the right amount of the dark side to create a perfect Halloween line. Graphic45 does an awesome job of creating artwork in their paper that can also be used as cut-outs and embellishments. (Please let me know what you think about us adding holiday collections as our vendors create and release them.)Let’s leave Halloween and get back to where I’m comfortable this time of year – the beach. This week our SYT “Sandsational” collection will take you from playing on the beach to lying on your towel to diving underwater – and our custom paper is a great addition to any layout to give your memories that little “extra” that not everyone has.
As we all prepare to go to the summer CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) show, Reminisce has been hard at work creating five mini-collections. They run the gamete from “Bubbly,” to “Dinorama,” to “Jungle Kitties,” to “Retrobot,” to “What’s in my Neighborhood” – be sure to take a look at these, there’s something here for everyone. Speaking of “something for everyone,” Jenan has some of the most beautiful and exotic hand painted images that you will ever see. The artwork was hand painted on canvas, photographed and then turned into a scrapbook paper so that the paper actually has the appearance of canvas. We also have Making Memories’ “Design Shop dimensional stickers, the images of these stickers really don’t do them justice – they are glittered, dimensional, some have felt, others have fabric but all of them will be a perfect touch to your layout.
Not to be outdone, Moxxie has created a “Tee Ball” collection for all of the little guys/girls that are swinging for the fences. This line is full of bright, fun colors that reminds you of watching your little one trying to hit the ball off of a stick (that doesn’t move) and when they get a piece of it…..the biggest smile E-V-E-R comes over their face. Moxxie’s “Tee Ball” is just what you need to capture moments just like that one.
This week our die cuts include: Beach, Surfing, Cruise, Southwest, Wedding, Kids, Grandparents, Drinks, Poland, Netherlands, Italy, Australia, World War II, South Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Hawaii.
We also have new custom items for you to choose from – these custom items are what can really make a scrapbook special. Be sure to check out all of our custom die cuts and custom papers. This week we have: A Custom European Vacation of a Lifetime Laser Die Cut, Sandsational: Custom 12 x 12 Paper and Custom School 3 Line 12 x 12 Paper.
Click here to see all the new items: www.scrapyourtrip.com/7142010.html We also have 250 overstock items on sale at 25% off. Click here to see: http://www.scrapyourtrip.com/7142010sale.html
Find out what all the excitement is about! This week with every order of $59 or more between now and July 16th, we are sending you a free Prima e. line Pearl and Crystal pack. The combination of colors and sizes of pearls AND crystals make these packs perfect for adding sparkle and glamour to your flowers and/or layouts. (And yes, you can still use coupon code "FREESHIPPING" with this offer.)And remember, if you can’t find what you’re looking for, we can always make a custom title or paper just for you! Click here to see all our custom options: www.scrapyourtrip.com/custom.html See you on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/ScrapYourTrip
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11 Comments
1. Debra Carr&hellip | July 14th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Julie, while I read your comments every week, I have never posted before, but this time feel compelled to tell you that I totally agree with you! Your children will model what they have seen. I am 54 years and lost my parents years ago, but I will always remember that they always held hands when they could, After my Mom had open heart surgery, her monitor alarms kept going off. The nurses finally determined that every time my Dad held her hand, her heart would start beating faster! My hisband andI strive for this same kind of reationship. My married daughter often tells us that she wants to have the same relationship with her husband that her father and I have. Couldn’t wish for more for her than that! Wishing you much happiness!!
2. Ericka&hellip | July 14th, 2010 at 10:06 am
Julie, I always read your emails and have never commented before. I have to say with you last 2 emails they hit home with me. My husband and I have been having problems for years and something happened a few weeks ago that brought everything to a head. We decided to work on our marriage. Not just be friendly but show our kids that we love each other and show that love. Children do imitate their parents and need to see what a loving relationship is. They do say “eww” when we kiss and show affection but most kids do. Keep love and passion and friendship in your relationship. I wish you all the luck in the world. P.S. Love your store. One day I will visit your store in Orlando.
3. Koffeegirl&hellip | July 14th, 2010 at 10:18 am
I tend to be more maternal and put my kids first, however a good point was brought to my attention that it’s just a matter of time and kids will eventually move on and have their own family or life. You and your spouse are supposed to be together forever for each other. As my children are now getting older, teens, I need to make sure they know I am here for them, love them endlessly, but they need to also see that a marriage needs to be nurtured as well. I won’t neglect my children by any means, however, I need to not neglect my marriage either. My husband is a wonderful father/stepfather to his/mine children. He knows I love him and he understand the person I am and how important my children are to me. I need to make sure I don’t take advantage of that.
As for the scrapbooking, LOVE the new Halloween papers.
4. Charmaine&hellip | July 14th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Well said!!
5. Judy&hellip | July 14th, 2010 at 11:46 am
You have a new “name” in the papers this week – Jenan. Love the papers, they actually remind me of SYT originals
. Is Jenan a company, person ????
Scrapylady
6. Tiffany&hellip | July 14th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
While my husband & I chose not to have children, I do know the importance of setting an example of a healthy relationship for them. It doesn’t matter if they grow up in a loving household or a toxic one – they will think that is “normal”. So do what you gotta do! Be happy!
As far as scrapbooking goes – I scrap whatever pages/theme hits me at that moment, so I might be doing Christmas in July and that’s fine with me. So I’d say Halloween in July is good too!
7. Diana Mathis&hellip | July 14th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Hi Julie,
You were wondering how we feel about you adding product that has to do with something that takes place at a different time of the year then it is right now. I work at a scrapbook store. I was at work this last Sunday(July 11) and a woman purchase Halloween product. She is probably just now scrapbooking those pictures from last year. With our busy lives, we are not always able to keep up with our recent picture taking. So it is nice to be able to purchase Christmas product in May and Easter in September. I think it is a great idea.
8. beth&hellip | July 14th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Julie,
In response to your question about introducing new holiday product well in advance of the actual holiday I say this…”in advance” is a matter of perspective!! I am a chronological scrapper (and a bit OCD about it!) however I am currently working on the spring summer of 2008!! (OK, so I’m a bit behind!!) Therefore I’m rarely doing a particular holiday during that holiday season and I’ve gotten used to buying stuff I like whenever I see it, knowing that I won’t be using it for 6 months or so.
So from my perspective there is no “ahead of time”…any time of year is fair game to shop for any theme of product!! And after I submit this I’ll be heading into the product category to shop for some Mother’s Day stuff!!
9. Denise Hamilton&hellip | July 15th, 2010 at 12:01 am
I find that I have done the same thing mothers have done since the beginning of time, put my children first, before hubby and myself right at the bottom. But we have to remember that our children are only with us until they venture off and start their own lives. We teach them our values and then they teach their children their values. My boys are off doing their thing, one in a lovely marriage and expecting his first child. My daughter in law has said on several occasions that she hopes her marriage will be as long and happy as ours has been (36years). It has not always been easy, but we have made it this far, and are now enjoying each others company again, without the demands of our beautiful boys. It is a wonderful compliment to think that we are role models and I know that my son is a wonderful husband with a very caring heart and shows this even when things seem to be tough. My husband and I have always said to our boys, that there is always someone worse off, and its true. Even when we have been at our lowest moments or things are going all wrong, we tell each other at night that we love each other and another day dawns with another outlook. There is no such thing as a perfect marriage or a perfect mother or father, we all have faults, its how we deal with them that counts. If your children grow up loving, kind, honest and care for this planet, then we all have nothing to worry about.
10. Bev&hellip | July 15th, 2010 at 10:26 am
papers…yes,I scrap when I have time and may scrap Christmas in July or Halloween in March. I like having holiday papers availalble all year round. I don;t expect as big a selection dduring off times, but something is nice
As for the rest, so very weklll said. I think if more people could understand how important it is to model good behaviors for our kids, we would have better adults! I got diverced when my son was 10. It was totally about respecting each other and being part of a family. My ex, had *issues* and was not willing to participate in family time ever. Plus his other behaviors were just…well, disrespectful and dishonest to me and our son. It came to a point where there was no trust and no way to rebuild trust. I knew it was better for my son to see me in NO relationship than in an unhealthy one. I was never lucky to meet somoen worth dating more than a few times. Now that my son is 25 and a married man, I can see that modeling taking care of me was the right thing to do. His relationship is steady and good. Sometimes the best we can hope for is that our kids have a better life.
11. sammie&hellip | July 15th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
In your email this week about new/creative items, you mentioned Jenan’s work with hand painted images. Where can I find those? I looked under new items and couldn’t locate them.
As far as raising our children to fit certain models, I have realized since mine are grown adutls, that my husband and I did the best we knew how to do at the time. We are fortunate that they are responsible in some areas–may not have had the most healthy relationships; but they have learned what it takes to do so–if they choose.