What's new this week?

What's new? We've started getting all the boxes from CHA. Here is the newest!
Katlin, Blue Hill, & Spring Branch Collections by Crate Paper



Animal Crackers collection by Making Memories

and come see what came in from Maya Road!!

We have lots more on the way. Don't forget to register for the National Scrapbook Day weekend that will be May 2-3. This will be a great weekend!!

May Layout Contest

In honor of Mother’s Day, we want to see your best layout featuring your mom or grandmother. Entries are due in the store by 8pm on May 1st. Win a $10 gift certificate.

April Class and Crop List

The Basics of Scrapbooking: Thursday, April 10, 6pm-8pm, No Cost
Not sure where to start or what you need? This class will show you what you need to get started. Supplies Provided. Bring 6 or 8 pictures if you would like us to help you get started on a layout.

Lots-a-Lovely Layouts:Saturday, April 12,10:30am-1pm, Cost $25
Brook will help you create 6 Fresh & Fun single page layouts.

Bundle of Joy Layout Class: Thursday, April 17, 6pm-8pm, Cost $20
Need to start your babies album or finish one up? This is the class for you! Remember all the changes your baby made while creating layouts documenting each month and milestone. Different papers may be chosen with a 24 hour notice.

Mona’s Mothers Day Cards: Saturday, April 19, 10:30am-12:30pm, Cost $15
Come create a beautiful handmade cards for you mom and grandmother or any special lady in your life.

Late Night CROP’s (6pm-12am) Cost $10
Friday, April 11, and Friday, April 18
If you spend $25 the night of the CROP, your CROP is only $5, if you spend $50 your CROP is FREE! Plus some lucky cropper will win a special doorprize! You won’t want to miss these Chasing Rainbows Outstanding Parties (CROP). Bring your projects & supplies, and join us for 6 hours of scrapbooking & Pot Luck. Sign up to bring a main dish, salad, or dessert that will feed 8-10 people. Get your crop card punched and receive a free CROP after 10 punches.

Local Photographer to Create Portraits!

Spring is Here! Let's celebrate with local photographer Lasha McPherson!

Spring is finally here! To celebrate, we'd like to give you a special "THANK YOU" gift for being a valued customer of Chasing Rainbows. We're hosting a spring portrait event at the store. From now through April 23rd, with your purchase of $40 or more, you'll receive a certificate for a FREE spring portrait session and Miniature Portrait" - perfectly sized for your scrapbook.

We have scheduled photograper Lasha McPherson, from Portrait Designs by Lasha, to be at the store on Thursday, April 24th and Saturday, April 26th to create spring portraits just for you! Your mini-portrait session will be with Lasha in our exclusive "In the Garden" springtime set - perfect for showing off new spring outfits.

For more information on your "Thank you Portrait Session & Miniature Portrait" stop by the store or give us a call (331-2600).

Embossing Card Class

This Thursday is Mona's card class and this month she is doing some embossing. She's done 3 cards and a cute little book to put the cards in which would make a great gift! When you take the class you will go home with the template in order to recreate these cards or design your own. Cost is $15. Call first thing Tuesday to make sure you reserve your space!

March Happenings

Hi Everyone. There is lots going on this month at Chasing Rainbows. If you haven't been in this week then get there fast because the annual spring Scrappy Garage Sale is going on NOW!!! The back room is packed with goodies at great prices. Perfect for anyone looking for a deal or just starting out. Also, there is crop this Friday night and on Saturday the garage sale merchandise goes to half price (whatever is left, if anything!).

Also on Saturday there is a St. Patricks Sale. Save 30% on all Green patterened papers and cardstock!

Now look at this ADORABLE Easter Mini Album that Amy created! Make sure you take LOTS of pictures of your little ones in their Easter finest and then sign up for this mini book class. You'll enjoy this album for years to come! Would make a great gift for mom or grandma too!

Itching to get some new supplies? Arriving at the end of March is the fabulous new line Pink Paisley line. Here is a small sample of their papers and watch for a special class using these papers next month with Brook.

Pink Paisley "Spring Fling" Collection

Pink Paisley "Office Lingo" Collection

Now you don't have to wait until the end of the month to get some new goodies. Just in is these sweet papers by Dream Street. 3 new lines and here is a peak at 2 of them. Also, the Big Bite is finally here!!! Do you love the Crop-A-Dile? Well, the Big Bite is even better with a 6" reach! They are going fast so get yours NOW!

Ok, that's it for now. Amy's treasure box class is going to have to be postponed until next month as we were unable to get the boxes in in time. Sarah designed some layouts with the Easter and St' Patricks themed new Reminisce papers and that class is being taught by Sharon on the 22nd. Mona is busy creating some more wonderful spring greeting cards with the Lasting Impressions Embossing Templates which will be on the Thursday the 27th. Call now to sign up for these great classes to secure your spot.

Last, but not least, Krista Hanna won our "Love" Layout contest last month so make sure when you see her to tell her Congratulations! A big THANK YOU to all who participated. All of you did some beautiful layouts. Don't forget to turn in your "Spring" themed layouts by Saturday for the next contest.

Lucky Spring Layouts

Sharon is teaching this one on March 22nd.

Break out the old and new Easter photos for these pretty and sparkly pastel papers and while you are at it, grab the extra photos of all the things you are lucky to have. Featuring up to 4 photos per layout, Sarah had fun creating these 6 pages with the new Reminisce lines for St. Pat's Day and Easter -- and none of her photos were taken on St. Patrick's Day.