I sure hope you can join us for this last hurrah at Memory Mania!!  March 1-3-we’d love to see you all weekend, but if you can only make 1 or 2 of the days-that’s great too.   Minnie & Dopey will be there (do you know WHO I’m talking about??).  Would love the chance to “hang out” one last time AT the store.  Call & register today!!!

SPECIAL today:  Bazzill Paper Packs – 82 sheets of asst colors  $40 (savings of $15).  Bazzill selection is very limited at this time- wow-such a weird site at Memory Mania.  Also the site of EMPTY paper racks 

Custom:   if you want your local high schools & sports papers & embellishments-RUSH IN now-we have sold out of 2/3 of each school already.

We still have some paper racks left $50 for 1 or $85 for 2 (they stack).

Happy Scrappin’

So many of you are stocking up-I’ve already emptied 6 paper racks  – it has to be done-this used to be exciting because that was 180 new papers I could order!!   BUT, that won’t be happening this time.  TODAY’s special is Bazzill Asst Packs by Texture- contains 2 sheets each of 41 colors in that particular texture.  82 sheets total.  What you may not know . . . since each texture line was used from the same color chart-all papers in a texture compliment each other.  So chances are if you need a red & find it in Canvas-the other solids you need to match that paper will be in that same texture.    As you know Bazzill is hard to find, so stock up today!!   We have limited packs.

Happy Scrappin’

Tammy

Life is insanely busy right now-we get that!! We simplify how to capture, create & share your most cherished memories.  its scrappin’ – Memory Mania style.  Our page kits OR Vacation Album in a Day Class are a time saving approach to scrapbooking.   Vacation Album in a Day is the LAST class at Memory Mania & just so happens to be my favorite class of all.  Class is Sat. March 24th  9:30am-1:30 pm and you will leave with pages in an album-just run home & add pics & share with your family. Can’t come to class that day-its OK, register for class & pick up the kit & create at your leisure-everything is cut & you have a picture for assistance.  Its so easy, you just don’t want to miss this!!!  Cost is $159, includes album and everything to complete the album-seriously, you just add photos!!

Hope you can join us- 5 spots left!!

Friday Special:  Ribbon is 40% off today only!!

Happy Scrappin’

  13 years and 3 grand openings later . . . Sadly, I’ve decided it’s time  to close   Memory Mania.  We have been trying so many different approaches to survive this economy decline. Please know that I(we) have tried every possible scenario before making this decision but sadly, there was no other option.    As I’ve hinted last, we ‘ve been struggling along with most brick & mortar stores in the state, and especially those within this industry-statistics say that 10 scrapbook stores a month are closing across the country which is causing manufacturers are closing as well.  Memory Mania was blessed to be THE fun & thriving store for a really long time until the last year when the economy hit bottom.  It is very hard to let go of this dream – I love Memory Mania and if money weren’t an issue, I would continue on.  Sadly, money is an issue in the real world  ha ha. I know that we’ve given it 200%, but I think it’s time to step aside & see what God’s plan is for my future journey :

I am extremely grateful that God has given me this opportunity to follow this dream, and for the many blessings it has added to my life– especially meeting all of you. Thank you for making Memory Mania a family and supporting us for 13 years.   It’s been so inspiring to see that MM has been a home for so many ladies who come through those doors that just need encouragement and a place to hang.     My life will be forever enriched having known and become good friends with so many of you.   I have a peaceful feeling that closing is the right thing to do at this time, but that doesn’t mean that my heart isn’t VERY heavy and that I don’t feel nauseated each time I have to say it out loud.   I TRULY love this hobby, I believe in it and that it offers so much to so many people.

Just last week there was a young mother & daughter starting this hobby together & she hugged her scrapbook and anxiously asked so many questions-I absolutely LOVED every second of it and when they left, I was in tears as I wondered where will they were going to go now-who’s going to answer those questions & show them what to do.  Certainly not those big box or online stores .

Business advisors have suggested that a store closing should be announced & closed within 1-2 weeks.  Of course, this is more than just a business-it’s a family.  And I didn’t anticipate this a couple of months ago.  I am choosing to let everyone know NOW so they can use gift certificates and hoping that you choose to support us during our final weeks to stock up while you can.  Ordering & matching paper is no easy task online (I do that in ordering for masters kit club & frankly it’s a nightmare).

So please join me &  embrace these last couple of weeks & cherish each trip to the store, the last  Vacation Album in a Day Class & cropathon will be the last CROP at Memory Mania.

I  wanted to let you know as soon as possible even though I don’t have all of the answers just yet.  I will attempt to answer some of the questions you may have.

My main focus for today is to give myself, and all of my customers a chance to stock up NOW while we can.

LAST DAY:   Mid March-depending on merchandise. 

GIFT CERTIFICATES:  Must be used by Feb. 28th-please pass the word to all of your friends.

SALE:  What we hoped would be the PAPER ROOM is now the CLEARANCE SALE ROOM-select items are 65% off.

There is still a great selection of items for you to stock up store-wide.

We will have random FUN DISCOUNT SALES but we don’t anticipate a huge clearance sale since we have an online store & custom scrapbooking jobs, -so check blog & facebook daily to keep up with what’s going on.

Kit Clubs:  We are 90% sure that the kit clubs will continue for 2012.  So if you haven’t joined one-you may want to do that today.   We are researching the logistics.  We will have a local pick-up spot & those that want theirs shipped can request that.

CCL-January.   Depending on “what’s next” on my journey, we are negotiating contract for  January CCL.

In closing, I want to THANK YOU for supporting us for 13 years.   I feel so blessed having met you & I’m sorry it couldn’t continue!!!   I find a lot of encouragement from a friend’s  kind words:  “Let’s just think of this as closing one LONG ‘scrapbook’ of your life to start a new one.”

Please support us over the next few weeks as we close out this journey and say “so long”.   I hope i get to personally speak & hug each of you over the next few weeks.  Check us daily on facebook to  keep up with the details

Love & Big Hugs,

Happy Scrappin’

Tammy

Vacation Scrapbook in a Day,   Saturday, March 24th  9:30-1:30

Don’t ask me why but this is MY FAVORITE class!!!   Well, it runs pretty neck in neck with the  Gypsy class-but I can’t describe WHY I LOVE Album in a Day so much . . .  it can’t be the 30 days of 15 hours a day  ha ha OR the looks from the girls with REALLY??  BUT, its the excitement and joy of the day of the class.  Everyone is so excited to be getting so much done in 4 hours then they can go home & add photos!!  WOW-this album would probably take me about 4 months if i didn’t do it for a class.

I hope you can join me as this is probably the LAST  class at Memory Mania-If you have Vegas, New York or Generic Vacation photos-call & register today-it books up quickly.   Note:  We didn’t have any interest in Washington DC so we won’t be offering that one any longer.

WE LOVE YOU SALE THIS WEEK:    Check blog or facebook daily   -sales change each day.   MONDAY SPECIAL is 25% off storewide (excludes special orders under counter, any items already discounted).    Visit our CLEARANCE SALE ROOM – 65% off paper & embellishments (as marked).

Happy Scrappin’

Vacation Scrapbook in a Day,   Saturday, March 24th  9:30-1:30

Don’t ask me why but this is MY FAVORITE class!!!   Well, it runs pretty neck in neck with the  Gypsy class-but I can’t describe WHY I LOVE Album in a Day so much . . .  it can’t be the 30 days of 15 hours a day  ha ha OR the looks from the girls with REALLY??  BUT, its the excitement and joy of the day of the class.  Everyone is so excited to be getting so much done in 4 hours then they can go home & add photos!!  WOW-this album would probably take me about 4 months if i didn’t do it for a class.

I hope you can join me as this is probably the LAST  class at Memory Mania-If you have Vegas, New York or Generic Vacation photos-call & register today-it books up quickly.   Note:  We didn’t have any interest in Washington DC so we won’t be offering that one this round.

WE LOVE YOU SALE THIS WEEK:    Check blog or facebook daily   -sales change each day.   MONDAY SPECIAL is 25% off storewide (excludes special orders under counter, any items already discounted).    Visit our CLEARANCE SALE ROOM – 65% off paper & embellishments (as marked).

Happy Scrappin’

Many of you have requested that we upload pics of completed layouts for purchase over the phone.  These are the remaining kits (there is only 1 of each design)  if you are interested 225-744-2767.

Are you registered for GYPSY class – Saturday Feb 11th  9am-1pm

Happy Scrappin’

Do you have VEGAS pictures to scrap?   Wait no more-call today & register for Album in a Day.  Ask anyone that has attended, this class is well worth the cost of $159-includes the album, all of the papers, embellishments-all you bring is ink & adhesive.   Complete the layout in 4 hours because we’ve done all the thinking and cutting for you.  Go home & adhere your photos & you have an album to entice your family for your next VACATION-works for me every time  ha ha.   If you have DC, New York or Generic Travel-i will be working on those also,  but please register as soon as possible, if no one signs up for a specific theme, the album won’t likely be created.  All albums will have specific titles to the specific theme.    So, can you tell how much i love my gypsy.  I created the title mat & titles with my gypsy.   And there’s one last gypsy class if you want to learn how to create those too.

Don’t forget Completed Layout Sale today.

Happy Scrappin’

Completed Layout Sale begins Friday-here is one of 10 layouts- JUST ADD PHOTOS!!!  They range from $10-20-come check them out!!   And if you like the idea of just add photos-stay tuned for Vacation Album in a Day where you create layouts in class then go home & add photos-i do all the thinking & cricut for you 

Don’t forget our garage sale Saturday from 11am-3pm  – TONS of product!!

Happy Scrappin’

Is this your happy place?   There was no shortage of smiles.   WOW-this was my favorite CCL ever.   Everyone was so happy and grateful to be at the hotel cropping the weekend away.    Thank you again to everyone that attended.

IMPORTANT Reminder:  This Saturday 11-3 is Garage Sale at Memory Mania & This Saturday night is a crop 5pm-1am-register today!!

Happy Scrappin’