A Place On Memory Lane

Happy Earth Day/Piggy Tales Photo Contest!!

I got an email this morning that "Piggy Tales" is sponsoring an Earth Day Photo Contest! 

To celebrate Earth Day, Piggy Tales is having their FIRST ever photo contest.  Submit a photo (100MB or less) you have taken outdoors along with a short description of the photo (50 words or less).  5 winners will be chosen and each will receive over $100 worth of Piggy Tales' newest products!  Email entries to contact@piggytales.com  All entries must be received by midnight PST, April 30th.  Please title email "PT Photo Contest".

Check out Piggy Tales' blog to view some of my favorite outdoor photos. 

http://www.piggytales.typepad.com

C'mon guys--get out there, take a photo and send it in!  WV/VA has THE most beautiful scenery around--let's show 'em what we got! 

Piggy Tales is one of my FAVORITE scrapbook companies.   At CHA this year they announced that they have gone green!  Their new lines are printed on recycled paper with soy based organic ink--and yes, they are completely acid/lignin free/photo-safe! 

Memory Lane currently has 2 Piggy Tales lines available--Baa, Baa Black Sheep and Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater.  We also have Barn doors, Sliding doors, lift the flap board books and Sliding door board books! 

Check out piggytales.com and let me know what other lines you'd like to see at Memory Lane.   C'mon y'all--I need some blog action!  The first 5 to respond will get a little 'blog candy'.   *wink*

ScrapPink

This is your OFFICIAL Save-the-date notification! 

Scrapbooks etc. is partnering with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to hold a “Scrap Pink” fundraising campaign in September 2008 at independent retail stores across North America.

The campaign will culminate in an exciting on-site crop hosted by each participating shop the weekend of September 26–28, 2008. At this event, scrapbookers like you can create layouts and projects on any topic you choose.

A portion of your crop fee will support Komen for the Cure’s promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all, and energizing science to find the cures.

Memory Lane will be teaming up with Kreating with Kim and other  businesses to bring you an exciting weekend event.  Plans are in progress so watch this blog for more info!

Got a theme?

Paper, paper, paper--as I sit here among the stacks of paper it occurs to me how many themed items we have in stock and how many more exist!!  It's hard to pick paper for everyone, it's hard to know what will and won't sell.  I am always open to requests and suggestions. I have my favorite lines--but Memory Lane isn't all about me! 

I spent yesterday tracking down the sole manufacturer of 4-H scrapbook supplies.  My oldest is in her second year of 4-H and it's project time--so lots of requests from her, fellow members and parents.  I am happy to report 4-H paper and stickers should be arriving within the week.  The company is called "It Takes 2", I also ordered a few other themed items: Boy Scout paper and stickers and Red Hat Ladies paper.  Interestingly enough they even have FFA paper (if you have an interest in that let me know!). 

So...let's see.  We have custom school papers for Jefferson High, Charles Town Middle, Harper Ferry Middle, Faith Christian Academy and Martinsburg High--with more schools coming soon (don't be shy--request yours!).  Believe it or not we have EPIC soccer paper.   Every sport you can imagine: Fishing, football, track, running, football, martial arts, baseball, tee ball, and on and on.   Music, band and even color guard are one the racks!  Would you believe we even have wine and beer items?  That's just the tip of the iceberg.  If you are looking for something specific please let me know--we love the hunt. 

A little lonely today--

Hello everyone from Memory Lane!

It's been a slow week and I'm craving some adult contact!  LOL!  I have gotten my paperwork caught up, though and even convinced my little people to clean up their play area.  Don't be surprised if it's messy again, though if you stop in!  I could stand to clean up my own "play area" (aka the workshop area at the shop!).   Unfortunately, I am a very messy scrapper/crafter. 

I've been busy working on several projects.  I've completed 3 Disney themed albums since my retreat in March: a 12x12, a 6x6 for Nanny and a coaster flip album for my grandmother.  I need to step away from those Disney pictures.

I really, really need to step away from the COASTERS!  Playing with chipboard coasters has become my obsession.  I've made calendars, albums, boxes, wall hangings, lacing cards, heck I even used them to create a treasure hunt for J's Birthday party!  I challenge you to 'borrow' a few from your favorite eating establishment (or you can stop in the shop--I have 3.5" square ones for .10 each!) and letting your imagination go wild.  A great way to use up scraps and extras. 

I've sent out few email lately about all the great events coming up here at Memory Lane and in the surrounding area.  Here's a quick review. 

**Friday April 18th Workshop 7pm until Midnight (space available--join us!) $5

**Saturday April 19th Fabulous Felt Scrapaholic Class 10 am (a few spots left!  Call to register!) $15

**Saturday April 26th Gate Fold Album Scrapaholic Class 10am.  $15

**Saturday May 3rd Faith Christian Academy Crop 9a-9p at FCA gym.  Call/email for info.

**Friday May 9th JEFFERSON COUNTY SCRAPPERS NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY CELEBRATION--6pm until midnight at Bolivar Community Center.  Fee for this event is $15 and includes light supper and snacks plus prizes, gifts, contests and games.  Register by May 1st by calling Memory Lane or Dana Werner or Betty Dillow.  Everyone Welcome!

**Saturday May 18th Crop/Workshop 7pm until midnight.  $5