Set-Up - Check out the Action Through Photos!!

Here is an inside look at Scrapbook USA Expo pre-show!

I arrived at around 8:00 am and things were SO quite, almost creepy. The Expo Center is so weird before everyone gets there!!

I got my car unloaded and it wasn't long before the vendors started arriving! So fun to re-connect with old friends and meet new friends face to face for the first time!

I could have spent ALOT of time browsing, but too much to do, so I took a few quick photos on my way out! Enjoy your first photo peek at Scrapbook USA Expo Fall 2011!! Looking forward to seeing all of you this weekend!!

Kami from Scrap Orchard with Me

The Fancy Pants Crew had already left when I stopped by

The "Crew" from Moxxie

Unity Stamps offering a Great Deal on Stamps

The Gals from My Scrapbook Zone have enough energy to share!

The Adornit booth was still in the early stages when I went by but it was shaping up REALLY nice by the time I left.

Laurel and the Gang from We R

Wendy spent the afternoon decorating the VIP "Queen for a Day" area. She has done such a great job, by Friday morning it will be fit for the "Queens" that we are waiting for!

Vendor Check-in went smooth and almost everyone had arrived by about 4:00. Now, for the real fun ~~ putting all the booths together and organizing all the product. By 9:00 am tomorrow this show will be ready to ROCK Sandy, Utah!

Scrap Orchard Says "Hello Salt Lake City!"

Only ONE day left before the Scrapbook USA Expo! The Scrap Orchard girls are buzzing with excitement and can’t wait to meet everyone in their booth in the digi lounge. There will be make and takes (both digi and hybrid) and laughs galore! Be sure to pop in and say, “hello.”

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The Scrap Orchard girls have also picked their favorite digital scrapbooking topics and packed them into five amazing classes. These classes are the perfect way to jump-start your adventure into scrapping the digital way! Already a digi girl? These classes can help you learn new skills and get your holiday gift making started!

The Scrap Orchard girls will teach you how to make inexpensive, handmade gifts for your loved ones in “Gorgeous Gifts: Digi Style” with Scrap Orchard. You will learn how to make a project once and print as many copies as you need! What a time saver. Register for this class here.

Many digital scrappers crave templates. The Scrap Orchard girls serve them up in their “Topsy Turvy Templates” class. Learn how to flip 'em, flop 'em, twist 'em, and turn 'em. Save money and grow your scrapping skills as you learn how to modify and re-purpose templates for a variety of layouts. You’ll even walk away with an e-book and set of four templates! Register for this class here.

If you’re already a digi girl, maybe you want a few more tricks up your sleeve. Learning more about your program can take your pages to a whole new level. Join The Scrap Orchard girls in their class, “Expanding Your Digital Toolbox”, and wow yourself with new techniques. Register for this class here.

Got your feet wet in digital, but don’t know how to make your own pages from scratch? You’ll be a pro in no time with The Scrap Orchard girls’ class, “Digi From Scratch.” This class builds on the basics from the “Quick Start PhotoShop” class below, so if you’re brand spankin’ new to digi, be sure to sign-up for both classes! Register for “Digi From Scratch” here.

So you’re brand new to digi or perhaps just digi-curious, The Scrap Orchard girls have the perfect class for you. “Quick Start PhotoShop” will help you build your skills as you create a page using a pre-designed quick page. Then you’ll create a page using a template. By the end of class, you’ll have two amazing pages completed! What are you waiting for? Register for this class here.

See you at the Expo!

Sneak Peek at Early Bags!

I am so excited for our Early Bird Bags this year! So many great companies are contributing this time around!! Here is the first peek at some of the product that will be included in this weekend's Early Bird Bags!

THANKS SO MUCH to the generous contributions of:

StoryTeller's Club

O'Scrap

S.E.I.

Basic Grey

Die Cuts With A View

Tale Spring

Tickets to Early Bird include: Early show entrance at 9:00 am and a goodie bag from our sponsors. Great opportunity to add 1 hour to your day and be the first to get a table for cropping and the first shoppers to browse the show.

Tickets are $20.00 (there are no discounts). You can purchase online or at the show!!

See you bright and early Friday and Saturday!! We are SO excited!

Show Off Your Pages & WIN at Scrapbook USA Expo

If you are anything like me, you are home packing up your adhesive, scissors, photos and other supplies for a fun and productive weekend! Right??

Well, don't forget to bring your BEST Layouts to the show THIS weekend and we will have fantastic prizes in store for you!!

Layout contests will be ongoing all day Friday and Saturday. Bring your layouts to the center stage and we will display them for all to see.

Now, for the IMPORTANT DETAILS! our layout contests will be based on 2 themes:

CLASSIC FUN CENTER

PROVO CRAFT PRODUCTS

Only layouts showing fun times at Classic Fun Center OR layouts utilizing any product from Provo Craft will be accepted!!

Prizes will include YEAR LONG FAMILY PASSES AT CLASSIC FUN CENTER and FANTASTIC PRODUCTS FROM PROVO CRAFT! Prizes will be awarded throughout the day on both Friday and Saturday so leave your layouts on display as long as you are at the show and you may WIN!

Thanks so much to our title sponsor Provo Craft and our wristband Classic Fun Center for sponsoring these great opportunities!!

Also, remember to save your wristband from our fall show and take it to Classic Fun Center for the next 30 days for free admission!

Welcome Purple Cows, Sadie and Sophie to SBUSA!!

HOLY COW! Things are really moo-ving here in the Purple Cows Pasture as we pack up the cows and all their goodies for the expo. Sadie and Sophie, THE purple cows will be "in the house" and they are looking forward to meeting all the amazing scrapbookers at the show.

As for the cow hands in our booth (805-806) they are ready to rustle up some amazing prices on a special selection of our fabulous tools. You don't want to miss this opportunity to add some Purple Cows to your scrappy toolbox.

Here's a little hint-you'll save more than your ticket price on the special treats Sadie and Sophie are bringing to the expo. So, giddy up! We can't wait to see you!!

Make-N-Takes at the Show

Make sure to visit all the booths at the show because many of them will have some educational and inspiring make-n-takes in their booths. Make-n-Takes range from easy and free to having a small charge and being more in depth.

One of the more in depth make-n-takes will be sponsored by The Treasure Box in booth #401 Stop by and put together this darling Apple Mini Album with the talented Jill Studebaker on hand to assist and mingle. The cost for this album is $7 and includes everything you need to sit down right in their booth and get this darling 6X6 mini album completed. You will leave with a 20 page album perfect for journaling and holding your personal photos.

Some of our Digi Lounge vendors will also have make-n-takes on hand in their booths. Check-out Scrap Orchard, these ladies are ready to share the ease of Digital with us this weekend!

Only 4 more days!! See you all real soon!!

Heritage Makers Digibooking 101!

Only 1 week left before Scrapbook USA Expo kicks off! Still time to decide what classes you will take! Lot's of great classes being offered this show from layouts and cards to introductory classes in digital scrapbooking and Christmas Gift ideas.

Heritage Makers is bringing a fun combination of digi, gifts and Holiday cards. Learn how to do it all from the always creative ladies at Heritage Makers:

"Looking for a fun way to spruce up your holiday cards this year? Heritage Makers has you covered! In our basics class you will learn how to create beautiful cards you will be thrilled to give this season! From 5X5, 4X6, 5X7 post and greeting cards to 8.5X11 newspaper tri-folds, you will love the versatility you can create and the upgrade to pearl paper for that beautiful metallic shine!!"

In this class you will create and publish the card of your choice! PLUS you will actually go home with a 6X6 home decor tile, and over 80 digital scrapbooking kits on your digital account. Don't forget to bring your laptop with your photos on it, extension cord and internet connection. Register here for Digibooking 101 With Gift Ideas From Heritage Makers.

This great introductory class is being offered on Friday Sept 9th at 12:30. Get a jump start on your holiday cards with the creative ladies from Heritage Makers!

DIGI LOUNGE - SPECIAL OFFER from Shiny Nickels!

I am SUPER excited for our New Digi Lounge!! Looking forward to seeing the products and ideas available from the Digi World!!

Today I am thrilled to share a SUPER SPECIAL offer from Shiny Nickels:

Bring your digital files to their Digi Booth and receive your 1st 12X12 print FREE and all additional prints for $1.00 each (50% SAVINGS)!!

PLUS each 12X12 print from www.shinynickels.com comes with 2 6X6 duplicates of the 12X12 FREE!!

PLUS your prints will be delivered to the show for you to pick up!!

Here are the fine details:

Friday deadline is 4:00 pm with pick up beginning at 7:00 at their booth

Saturday deadline is 3:00 for drop-off with pick up of prints beginning at 5:00

If you can't stay long enough to pick them up, shipping can be arranged for an additional fee.

Bring your files on your laptops, cd's or flash drives and the crew from Shiny Nickels will be ready to turn those online pages into finished products you can take home in albums!!

Jump Start your Creative Juices!

I just finished watching Basic Grey on Fox 13 this morning! They shared their cute calendar kits, cutting mat and other new products! We are so excited to have them as a Bronze Sponsor at the show. Look for their product in Saturday's Early Bird Bags.

We have more TV segments scheduled beginning tomorrow through the day of the show. Check out the schedule below then set your DVR's and start your creative juices flowing as you get some fun glimpses of what these great companies have in store for you at this year's show!

Friday September 2nd
My Scrapbook Zone
Fox 13, between 8:30-9:00 am

Friday September 2nd
Tale Spring
Channel 5, Studio 5, 11:00-12:00

Tuesday September 6th
Lance Anderson from Shiny Nickels (formerly from Rusty Pickle)
Fox 13, between 8:30-9:00 am

Tuesday September 6th
Provo Craft
Channel 5, Studio 5, 11:00-12:00

Tuesday September 6th
O'Scrap
Channel 2, Fresh Living, 1:00-2:00

Wednesday September 7th
Die Cuts With A View
Fox 13, between 8:30-9:00 am

Thursday September 8th
StoryTeller's Club
Fox 13, between 8:30-9:00 am

Friday September 9th:
Fox 13 and Budh will be at the show from 6-9 am and later in the morning between 11:00-12:00
KUTV, Channel 2 and Casey will be at the show from 6 am until 7:45 am
KBUL radio will broadcast live from the show Friday morning from 7-10 am

WOOT, WOOT! See you all next week!