Working Mom Blog!

Check out the just-launched Working Mom blog! Watch out for contest announcements including scrapbooking challenges!

And then run to the nearest magazine stand to buy your June issue.

Craft projects in the June issue designed by Pia Lopez. Plus a feature on Lasting Impression's Scrap Shack written by Ria Mojica.

Lasting Impression's NEW ARRIVALS and Biggest SALE ever!

Come one, Come all to Lasting Impression's BIGGEST SALE ever!

Lasting Impression will be weekend SALE this Saturday, May 31. All old stocks(2007 stocks and older) will be at 25% off, 2008 stocks at 10% off and new arrivals will be at 5% off!

New arrivals include:

• Daisy Bucket - Love U, Summer Cottage, Playlist, Garden Gate and Sweet Marabella lines
• Making Memories - Animal crackers line
• Scrapworks - Magpie line
• Sassafras Lass - Serendipity- Robotics, Sunshine Lollipop, Life Is Beautiful- Pocket Full of Rosies , My Dearest
• Theresa Collins - Journal It and Da Mask
• 7gypsies punchers
• Jacquard Pearl Ex
• Tattered Angels

BIND IT ALL is here! There are only 2 stocks available in store now and more will be coming! Get yours now at 10% off! You can pre-order to get the Bind it all at the discounted price when the other 6 stocks comes in.

DREAMKUTS has arrived too! Only 2 units available at Php4500.00. And since it's SALE time on Saturday, You can purchase the Dreamkuts for only Php4,050.00!

Diamond Glaze is also now available at Lasting Impression for Php260.00 per bottle. Only 12 pcs available to get yours now! Diamond glaze adds dimension to your layouts.

Karen Foster challenge

Lasting Impression will be having a 2-week challenge on Karen Foster items.

• Create a 12x12 or 8.5x11 layout using at least 3 different Karen Foster embellishments.
• Upload your layout on or before June 15, 2008 at the Lasting Impression gallery (emailed entries not valid). Layout size should be 300kb or less.
• Maximum of 2 layouts per person.

Winner will get a P2,500 store credit from Lasting Impression.

Karen Foster items are now at 30% off!

Head off to Lasting Impression on Saturday!

Thank You for Scrapfest 5!

Just a quick Thank You to everyone who came yesterday, all our sponsors and suppliers, and most especially to our hubbies for making Scrapfest 5 possible. We are overwhelmed by the great turn-out and even more awed by the challenge entries -- this is one talented community we've got here!

We're all trying to catch up on much-needed sleep...but we'll post more about this soon...

Let's Hand It to Our Sponsors...

Scrappin' Moms would like to thank the people who are making Scrapfest 5 possible:


Major Sponsors:

Minor Sponsors:

Media Partner:

Donors:
Basic Grey, DCWV, Making Memories, Paper Trunk, Simple Joys, A Million Memories

Suppliers:
All About Scrapbooking, Buzy Bee, Craft Express, Lasting Impression, Memory Lane Store, My Little Attic, Rekindled Moments, Scrapbooks Hawaii, Smile Scrapbooking, Visual Creations, Yellow Violet House

Official Photographer: Orient Light Studios

SOLD OUT!

All 100 slots for Do-It-Your Selphy at Scrapfest 5 were sold out yesterday.

This promises to be another exciting, fun-filled and tiring day.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
09:30-10:30 Registration/shopping
10:30-11:00 Demo by 2008 Memory Makers Master Iris Babao-Uy
11:00-12:00 Mini Book Demo 1-2
12:00-01:00 Lunch
01:00-02:30 Mini Book Demo 3-5
02:30-03:30 Mini Book Challenge
03:30-04:00 Snack
04:00-05:30 Scrapfest Challenge
05:30-06:00 Judging of Scrapfest Challenge Entries
06:00 Announcement of Winners and Grand Raffle Draw

SCRAPFEST 5 CHALLENGES

Jazz up Your Toolbag
Buy the exclusive Scrappin’ Moms Belt Bag for only Ps180.00, decorate your belt bag and submit your entry by 3:00pm for a chance to win a prize!

Magnolia Ice Cream Challenge
- Theme: Ice Cream - Could be someone eating ice cream, your favorite ice cream flavor, your favorite ice cream memory, your favorite ice cream preparation (i.e. banana split), etc.
- 12x12 or 8.5 x 11 LO sizeMagnolia Ice Cream logo or packaging must be visible in the LO (could be in the background pic, as ephemera, etc) -- get creative here
- Entries must be submitted by 3:00pm on Saturday, May 17 at Scrapfest 5. Submit as many entries as you want.
- 3 winners will be chosen to receive a special prize pack from Magnolia Ice Cream! The 3 winning LOs will become the property of Magnolia Ice Cream

Mini-Book Challenge
- Mini Book Theme: My Favorite Photos
- Pay attention to the Mini Book Demonstration and join the challenge afterwards. Challenge details will be announced later.

Scrapfest Challenge
Experience the most exciting 1 ½ hours of your life and join the Scrapfest On-the-Spot Challenge. There are 2 categories depending on the participants’ skill level. Please check the list at the Registration Table to see which category you’re in.

Challenge Theme: Everyday Moments
Challenge Requirements:
1. There must be at least 1 SELPHY printed photo in your layout
2. Journaling must be handwritten.
3. Other requirements will be announced prior to the start of the challenge.

A total of 20 prizes are at stake for the Scrapfest Challenge -- 10 for each category.
- Top 3 Over-all winners
- Store's Choice : Lasting Impression, My Little Attic, Scrapbooks-Hawaii and Scrap It
- Special Awards for Journaling, Technique and Creativity

STORE PROMOS
And what every scrapaholic is waiting for...big discounts and promotions from our favorite stores! Are your wallets ready for this?

All About Scrapbooking
· 10% off all items!

Buzy Bee
· 1 free scrap paper / P150.00 purchase
· 1 free sticker / P500.00 purchase
· 10% OFF = P1,500.00 - P4,999.00 purchase*
· 15% OFF = P5,000+ purchase*
*after discounts on sale items

Bookoto
· Up to 50% off on selected books and magazines.
· Raffle & freebies for 1st 25 online shoppers from May 1-16, 2008.

Craft Express
· 10% off all items!

Lasting Impression
· 10% off all items!
· Big discount on selected papers (old lines)
· 30% off all Karen Foster items
· 30% off selected Autumn Leaves stamps
· Paper studio papers, 2 for P30.00

Memory Lane
· Minimum 10% off on all items
· Free gift with purchase (depending on amount)
· 40%-50% off on selected items!

My Little Attic
· All items on sale – 10%-30% off!

Rekindled Moments
· 20% off on all old stocks
· 10% off on Scribble Scrabble and WRMK items!
· 5% off on New arrivals

Scrap It
· Draw lots for P500 purchase. Prizes at stake: P1,000 voucher(1), P500 voucher(5), P100 voucher (25) that can be used in-store
· 5% off + small goody bag + one stamp in FSC (Frequent Scrapper Card) = P1,500 – P2499.99 purchase
· 10% off + medium goody bag + 2 stamps in FSC = P2,500 – P3499.99 purchase
· 15% off + large goody bag + VIP card = P3,500+ purchase

Scrapbooks-Hawaii
· All items on sale – 10%-30% off!

Scrapbukan
· 20% off selected items!

Smile
· 15% off all items!
· Up to 80% off on Clearance items!

Visual Creations
· 10% off all items!

Yellow Violet House
· Get the Cuttlebug Machine Starter Kit for only Ps3500 for Ps1000 purchase
· New Cuttlebug A2 embossing and Combo tag team designs now available
· 10%-50% off on Sizzix dies
· New Pink and Black Bigshot Machine for only Ps4800!

Plus, the 1st 20 participants who buy from ALL the stores (including Orient Light Studio) get to bring home a 1.5L tub of Magnolia Ice Cream! Just submit your completed Shopping Cards at the Registration Table when done.

Whew! Make sure you get a good night's sleep on Friday because you'll need all the energy you can muster for Saturday! See you then!

Magnolia Ice Cream Challenge at Scrapfest 5!

We are proud to announce that Magnolia Ice Cream is one of the Major Sponsors of Scrapfest 5. And to celebrate this partnership, we have a challenge open to all Scrapfest participants!

Theme: Ice Cream
Could be someone eating ice cream, your favorite ice cream flavor, your favorite ice cream memory, your favorite ice cream preparation (i.e. banana split), etc.

Requirements:

• 12x12 or 8.5 x 11 LO size
• Magnolia Ice Cream logo or packaging must be visible in the LO (could be in the background pic, as ephemera, etc) -- get creative here
• Entries must be submitted by 3:00pm on Saturday, May 17 at Scrapfest 5.
• Submit as many entries as you want.
• Open only to Scrapfest 5 participants (ticket holders).

Winners:

• 3 winners will be chosen to receive a special prize pack from Magnolia Ice Cream!
• The 3 winning LOs will become the property of Magnolia Ice Cream

So hurry and start creating your Magnolia Ice Cream-themed LOs now and bring them to Scrapfest 5!

A Million Memories at Scrapfest 5!

A Million Memories is donating this kit for the raffle at Scrapfest 5.

Plus, they will be extending a special 10% discount from their online store, exclusive to Scrapfest 5 attendees from May 26-31, 2008. But, you have to be at Scrapfest 5 to get the code!

The code does not apply to the kits, just merchandise from the store. To save on shipping, 5 or more people can place a bulk order together or put up to 3 kits in one box.

Just another reason for you to go to Scrapfest 5 -- only 15 slots left as of last Saturday!

Scrapfest 5 Updates

SCRAPPIN' MOMS and CANON Marketing Philippines

present

If you haven't reserved your slot yet, maybe this will convince you to come and join the fun...

We will be giving away 3 Canon Selphy Printers at Scrapfest 5!

• One printer for the Grand Prize winner of the Beginners category of the Scrapfest Challenge
• One printer for the Grand Prize winner of the Advanced* category of the Scrapfest Challenge
• One printer for the Grand Raffle Prize
• Plus a chance to try out the latest Selphy printers -- remember to bring your camera memory cards!

SCRAP

Challenge yourself and get a chance to win a SELPHY CP-750 photo printer!The theme for this year's challenge is EVERYDAY MOMENTS.

Things to bring for the Scrapfest Challenge:

• a SELPHY printed photo (please see details on Do it your Selphy below.)
• any additional photos that you'd like to include in your layout

Challenge Requirements:

1. There must be at least 1 SELPHY printed photo in your layout
2. Journaling must be handwritten.
3. Other requirements will be announced prior to the commencement of the challenge.

*You belong to the Advanced category if you meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Top 3 winner in previous Scrapfest Challenges (May '06, Sept '06, May '07, Oct '07)
• Winner in any of the monthly Scrapbytes Challenges
• Top 12 Finalist in the Scrappin' Moms Idol Competition
• Design Team member of any of the local scrapbooking stores
• Top 3 winner in any of the challenges of local scrapbooking stores/suppliers

SHOP

Get your shopping money ready and enjoy big big discounts from the following suppliers:

• All About Scrapbooking
• Bookoto
• Buzy Bee
• Craft Express
• Lasting Impression
• Memory Lane Store
• My Little Attic
• Rekindled Moments
• Scrapbooks Hawaii
• Scrapbukan
• Scrap It!
• Smile Scrapbooking
• Visual Creations
• Yellow Violet House

Check back to see what discounts these suppliers will be offering on Scrapfest 5!

SHARE

Learn new scrapbooking techniques from the Scrappin' Moms, Memory Makers Master Iris Uy!

The theme of the demonstration is My Favourite Photos, so please bring at least 5 of your favourite photos (maximum of 4R size).

Plus bring the following:

Basic Tools:

• scissors
• acid free glue
• journaling pen
• craft knife
• cutting mat
• ruler
• baby wipes
• tissue
• pencil
• pliers
• hole puncher

Optional tools:

• paper trimmer
• eyelet setter
• diecutting machine and dies
• stamp pads
• acrylic/rubber/foam stamps
• dry adhesives
• crop-a-dile
• other embellishments - glitter, glaze, stickers, rub-ons etc.

Tools are also available for sale during the event.

Jazz up your TOOL BAG!

Be the one of the coolest scrapbookers in town by wearing a scrapbooking tool belt bag exclusively designed by Scrappin' Moms! For only Php 180.00, this one of a kind belt bag could be yours! Only limited stocks available so order yours now! To make it even more fun, we'll be having a "JAZZ UP YOUR TOOL BAG" contest during Scrapfest 5. Here's how to join:

1. Purchase your belt bag anytime from today until May 17, 2008. You may purchase one by placing an order thru the BELT BAG ONLINE ORDER link in this website.
2. Deposit your payments thru the following accounts:

· For Metro Manila Deposits:
Bank: Metrobank
Branch: Pasong Tamo Javier
Account Name: April Joy Lim
Account #: 173-317335367- 8

· For Provincial Deposits:
Bank: BPI
Branch: Bel-Air Paseo
Account Name: Ma. Margarita Mojica
Account#:1865-0100-75

3. Decorate your belt bag and wear/use it on May 17. Those who will purchase on May 17 can decorate their bags until 3:00PM

You may also purchase your belt bags starting May 3, 2008 through Lasting Impression.

We can also ship your belt bags for an additional Php 70.00.

Note: Tool bag comes with a removable and adjustable black belt and a pin.

DO IT YOUR SELPHY!

Print your photos and experience the convenience of having your own Selphy. Each ticket also includes 2 photo coupons so you can print your photos direct from your memory card or camera! See details below on how you can print your photos from the Selphy during the Scrapfest.

Bring your:

• digital cameras (PictBridge compatible) OR

• Memory cards: Compact Flash card, Memory stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Pro Duo (with adapter), Memory Stick Duo (with adapter), Microdrive, miniSD card (with adapter), mini SDHC memory card (with adapter), Multimedia card, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, RS-MMC (with adapter), xD-Picture card (with adapter)

NOTE:

Memory cards must contain purely picture files (.jpg). No video or music files must be stored in the media.

In order not to hold up the line, please make sure that your memory card contains only the photos that you'd like to print. This makes the retrieving faster. SELPHY can print 1 4x6, 2 3x4 or 4 2x3 in a single print! Plus, have fun with photo frames, speech bubbles and clipart stamps with the new Selphy ES20.

HAVE YOUR STUDIO PORTRAITS TAKEN at SCRAPFEST 5!

Look your best on May 17 and have Orient Light Studios take your studio portraits for only Php 150.00 for 3 poses plus a take home a free print!

Stay tuned to our blog or website for more updates! We have only 18 slots left! Tickets will not be sold on the day of the event so don't get left behind!

Do it your SELPHY at SCRAPFEST 5!

Scrappin Moms and Canon Marketing Philippines

present

Do It Your SELPHY at SCRAPFEST 5

on May 17, 2008, Saturday

10:00am-5:00pm

Max's Restaurant Scout Tuazon Branch, Quezon City

If you haven't reserved your slot yet, maybe this will convince you to come and join the fun...

We will be giving away 3 Canon Selphy Printers at Scrapfest 5!

• One printer for the Grand Prize winner of the Beginners category of the Scrapfest Challenge
• One printer for the Grand Prize winner of the Advanced* category of the Scrapfest Challenge
• One printer for the Grand Raffle Prize

Plus a chance to try out the latest Selphy printers -- remember to bring your camera memory cards!

Stay tuned for more details on the Scrapfest Challenge. Hurry, only 30 slots left!

*You belong to the Advanced category if you meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Top 3 winner in previous Scrapfest Challenges (May '06, Sept '06, May '07, Oct '07)
• Winner in any of the monthly Scrapbytes Challenges
• Top 12 Finalist in the Scrappin' Moms Idol Competition
• Design Team member of any of the local scrapbooking stores
• Top 3 winner in any of the challenges of local scrapbooking stores/suppliers

Scrapfest 5 Promos!

By popular demand, here are more details on Scrapfest 5!

Join us once again for a day of scrapping, shopping and sharing, together with other scrapbooking enthusiasts and suppliers.

Date: May 17, 2008

Time: 9:30am-6:00pm

Place: Max's Restaurant, Scout Tuazon Branch, QC

SCRAP
Show off your creativity during our Scrapfest 5 Challenge.

SHOP
Shop for the newest scrapbooking materials during the event. Top scrapbooking suppliers will bring in the hottest items from the USA and Asia, and have special offers only for this day.

SHARE
Scrappin' Moms with the help of their friends will be sharing various scrapbooking techniques during the demonstrations.

Hurry and reserve your tickets now! Only 120 slots available.

We’re sure you’re going to have a SUPER FUN time in this event!

For a ticket fee of P700.00, each participant (same price for adults & children) is entitled to the following:

• A mini album kit to complete during the hands-on workshop
• A Scrapfest challenge kit.
• A lunch and snack coupon
• A raffle coupon
• Use of various materials for stamping and embossing, as well as use of die-cutting machines.
• Access to special discounts offered by the scrapbooking suppliers
• A slot to various demonstrations during the day.

Note: As space is limited, ONLY TICKET HOLDERS will be allowed to enter the event.

To kick off this exciting event, we have put together 3 different promotions to entice you to join us for a great day of learning, fun filled activities and interaction with the most passionate scrapbookers in town.

PROMOTION #1
Very early bird special – Pay only P 650.00 (Ps50.00 off) by APRIL 4, 2008

Pay your discounted Scrapfest fee of Ps650 by April 4, 2008 and get a free Prima Bitty Bag (Ps250 value)!

PROMOTION # 2
Early bird special P 650.00 (P 50.00 off) - PAY YOUR FEE BY APRIL 18, 2008

Pay your discounted Scrapfest fee of Ps650.00 by April 18, 2008 and get an exclusive Scrapfest 5 badge.

PROMOTION #3
Bring a friend, Win a prize - PAY BY APRIL 30, 2008

We encourage you all to try and find a new scrapper untapped by any of the e-groups in town. You can help contribute to building a stronger scrapbooking industry here by finding those individuals who are eager to learn but don’t know where to start. You will be the mentor-partner of this newbie during the Scrapfest. Teach them the ropes and help them purchase new products and guide them throughout the day’s activities.

1. Invite a newbie/neophyte scrapper who is not a member of any scrapbooking e-group (MyScrapWorks, Pinoyscrapbookers or Scrapbooks-exchange ).

2. Pay fees of both Scrapper and newbie on or before April 30, 2008. Both of you will be entitled to win $15.00 worth of scrapbook items each (total $30.00 value).
The more people you invite, the more chances for mentors to win in the ‘bring a friend’ promo!

RESERVATION PROCEDURE:

1. Prepare the required amount for a ticket to Scrapfest 5:

• Upto April 18, 2008 - Ps650.00
• April 19-May 16, 2008 - Ps700.00

2. Deposit your payment to the appropriate account:

For Metro Manila Deposits:

• Bank: Metrobank
• Branch: Pasong Tamo Javier
• Account Name: April Joy Lim
• Account #: 173-317335367- 8

For Provincial Deposits:

• Bank: BPI
• Branch: Bel-Air Paseo
• Account Name: Ma. Margarita Mojica
• Account#:1865-0100-75

3. Fill up the required information in the Payment Confirmation page.

4. Present your deposit slip at the registration table on May 17. Don't lose your deposit slip!

No more ticket discounts will be given for payments made after April 18, 2008.

Tickets are transferable, but not refundable.

Keep checking our blog for more updates. For inquiries, email scrappinmoms@gmail.com.