Sunday, April 13, 2008

National Scrapbooking Day Giveaway!

May 3rd is National Scrapbooking Day, and to celebrate I am giving away a tote filled with goodies!




This scrapbook tote is loaded with supplies.... $250 worth of supplies! Every pocket is filled with paper, embellishments, chipboard, albums, markers, brads, stickers, rub-ons, stamps, flowers, and more.

All you need to do for a chance to win is post a comment about your favorite scrapbook/card making element, something you cant live without!
It could be your favorite embellishment, a fabulous adhesive , a must - have tool, a paper line you love, ...anything.

Just post a comment in the section below marked for comments. Feel free to post more than once. Make sure your name is on your post so I can contact you if you are the winner. A random drawing will be done on May 3rd and the winner will be announced on the blog that day. You can also stop by the store and write down your comment too.

Check back and read up on what everyone loves!

Happy Scrapping!

137 comments:

Kelly said...

Hi Mary Jo,

My fave tool is my Cricut Expression! Actually, I've never met a scrapbook supply that I DIDN'T like! Lol

Anonymous said...

Hey Mary Jo,
I use my rotary cutter for my scarpbooking it is a easy cut for my hands. I must get in to see you it has been a long winter. My favorite scrapbook is one of my granddaughter on a fall day in the leaves.

cris said...

I am the anonymous...I am new to the whole bloggen thing

another fave is my Zyron machines for adhesive and laminating to make things archival.

Anonymous said...

Hi Mary Jo:

My favorite item are the chipboard books--I love making all of the miniature chipboard books and give them as gifts--and it is all your fault! You are the one that got me started on them! Keep up the good work--love your shop!

Sally D

memories to scrap said...

my favorite thing to use when I make my cards is my scraps. I use every square inch of my paper. every sheet of paper is a work of art itself so I have to respect it. Yesterday alone I was able to make 16 cards from scraps from an 8x8 album that I completed.

Anonymous said...

My Xyron 150 is the one tool that I just LOVE!!!! Can't do without it.

Lani Harmon said...

Hello Mary Jo
My favorite scrapbook item has to be rub-ons. Second is journaling stickers/rub-ons, whatever to make notes on my pages easier. Journaling is the one thing I leave to last, and the last thing I remember to do! I've been really into telling stories with my pages, so anything journaling tops my list.

Amy said...

Oooh I think my favorite product is Thickers. And you don't help, carrying new styles and colors almost every time I'm in there!

Anonymous said...

I really enjoy the punches (as you know I have purchased several of them!) and the clear stamps.
But most of all I enjoy your classes!
Thanks
Diana

Anonymous said...

I love the corner rounder. Sometimes you just need a softer look and rounding the edges of pictures or paper really softens the look of the page!

Bree said...

Scenic Route Paper Company paper -- anything they make is beautiful and I use it all!

CABB said...

Hello Mary Jo,
Have you ever thought about franchising too NY. Are local store is going out of business and you have done a great job with your place! As for my fav's I don't think I could really pick one. My latest must have is your New little chip board books.

Tracey Vorpagel said...

Hi Msry Jo,
My must have tool is my paper trimmer, I don't think I've ever done a page with out it. But my favorite thing is paper, all kinds of paper. I just love it!!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Mary Jo!

I really like Scenic Route paper company..........they are the bestest!! I do not have tooo many actual tools, so almost any tool would be too cool!! lol!!

Lisa R.

Anonymous said...

I like the corner rounder for my pictures.

Heidi D

Paula said...

Hi Mary Jo!

My favorite must have items are rub ons! Any kind. I don't feel like a layout is complete without them.

Paule H.

Anonymous said...

Hey There,

I have to say I really like chipboards. They really add flare to the pages.

Krystal C.

Erin Gonzales said...

I think the one embelishment that I can not live without would have to be ribbon, or maybe buttons...I cant decide. I always buy thoe 2 things constantly. I have more ribbon that I know what to do with and I am constantly giving them away. I just love the way buttons look as well!!! Oh and there is also chipboard, I LOVE chipboard. I just cant decide!

Anonymous said...

Hi Mary Jo,
My favorite tool is the sissix die cutting machine. I like the different weight of paper that I can cut, even my own chipboard.

Anonymous said...

penny ohmer at pennyo@VBR-Erie.com
any 3-d embellishment that adds dimension to a page or card

Anonymous said...

Mary Jo,

My favorite paper line is Studio Basics 101! It is the only paper line that I have found that truely expresses the energy and excitement of kids! :P I found this line when I happened upon your store last week. I will be back! :)

Amysue
geograd@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

This is a tough question! I love paper! My favs are scenic route and ki memories. But there are soo many great choices.

Jamie C

Anonymous said...

I love brads and eyelets, they can dress up any page or card.

Heidi D

Anonymous said...

Hi Mary Jo,
I love the bag books. I did my first bag book for my pets... little poodles. Everyone loves it! I really like the little colorful rings that go on the bag books... So fun! Beckie

Anonymous said...

Hi Mary Jo,
Not sure I can pick just A single item. Each has there own benefit in this art. For this comment I'll say the quickset eyelet tool. Sure keeps the house be quiet after the kids are asleep.
Joanne

Anonymous said...

My favorite scrapbook tool is my corner rounding punch. Its a great way to draw attention to a special photo on a page. It also gives the photo an old fashioned look! Great item!!!

inkedx2 said...

Hi Mary Jo,

My favorite embellishments are ribbon and brads. Love to make cards using both of these.

Robbie

Anonymous said...

I could'nt live without my glue dots and now that they have the pop up (3-D) ones I'm happy. Glad I don't need those awful two side peel and stick ones I always had trouble getting one side to peel.

Peggy E.

Anonymous said...

Alphabet stamps and paint.
Messy = fun.

Bree M.

Terri S said...

Hi - My current cant live without scrapbook book paper is Dove of the East - they have some great asian and indian prints that are fantastic for altered art, scrappin' cards etc.

Anonymous said...

well I have thought long and hard on this one. and still can not decide. First my camera that is the most important bucause I need good photos right? but the other thing I truely could not live with out is my primas I love flowers and more flowers the add so much to a layout or a card almost as much flair as my children.
Lisa

memories to scrap said...

well I have thought long and hard on this one. and still can not decide. so I am adding another First my camera that is the most important bucause I need good photos right? but the other thing I truely could not live with out is my primas I love flowers and more flowers the add so much to a layout or a card almost as much flair as my children.
Lisa sorry I forgot my name on the last post (OOPS)

Anonymous said...

paper paper and did i mention paper ? punches are a very close second and glitter gotta add the glitz!!!!!

Anonymous said...

My favorite tool would be YOU
You are always very helpful and full of great ideas!!
Thanks for allyour help

Diana C

Anonymous said...

I like to use pop-dots to help make one of the pictures really stick out on the page and be the focal point.

Heidi D

Bree said...

journaling spots -- I have so many I may never use them all!
Bree M.

Darlene said...

Hi Mary Jo


I must say my fav is punches I just love to add shape to my projects


Darlene Kinnear

Nardi said...

I love using ribbons and buttons.

Jody said...

I get downright cranky if I can't find my Snail adhesive!

Anonymous said...

My favorite tool is my cuttlebug. I recently used it for my friend's upcoming bridal shower invitations. I have been using my cb alot lately.

Anonymous said...

Word stickers -- especially from 7gypsies. They are very versatile so you can use them anywhere.
Bree M.

Anonymous said...

My newest favorite tool is the Zutter Bind it All. Its great for making quick albums to give as gifts!

Joy said...

I love your blog. My favorite scrapbooking and card making element is by far my stamps, they add a nice touch to my scrapbook pages, and are the very reason I started making cards. But if that doesn't count, I'm a total ribbon freak. Use it on almost every card!

Anonymous said...

Hi Mary Jo,
I can't live without my taperunner. Love it.. I also love my creative memories cutting tools.
Thanks,
Stefanie Stuart

Anonymous said...

Hi Mary Jo!

Next you'll ask me to choose my favorite child! My favorite scrap item changes constantly, thanks to Monkey Business I have pleanty to choose from. I guess for today I'll say thickers and any other self adhesive alphas, chipboard etc... I'd love to see you carry cricut items!

Thanks for being there!
lisa9er@hotmail.com

Allison said...

My favorite thing is the crop-a-dile. I love eyelets but always found it a pain to set them. Plus it's great for hole punching too!

Krista said...

My favorite, can't live without it products are Alphabet letters, especially Thickers. I cannot get enough of the Thickers. After that it would be my paper trimmer and scissors, along with patternend paper. I love to handcut embelishments from patterned paper!

sindy sue said...

My favorite tool is the cricut. I don't have one yet, but i used a friend's last week and I absolutely love it. I enjoyed your class last week

Anonymous said...

I love the 6x6 SEI scrapbooks!

Wanda G.

Anonymous said...

any embellishments with texture, like felt, leather, material and anything else you can find

Penny O.

Anonymous said...

I couldn't do a page if it wasn't for my paper cutter :o)

Heidi D

Lani Harmon said...

Mary Jo - just read everyone's comments, and realized mine has my username instead of my email... so Chameleongryl is Lani H.

I thought more about this question today (I was supposed to go to a crop, but DH is OOT) and thought that I love scrapping WITH FRIENDS. They're a great source of inspiration and motivation... so that's another favorite.

Anonymous said...

My white paint pen is my favorite for journaling since it can write on most any surface without smearing.
Bree M.

Kelly said...

Kelly Kantola here...and I'm also the first post on this thread.

Another fave tool of mine is my Cuttlebug! I love that all my Quickutz dies work with this gem of a tool!!

Ann said...

My fav scrapbooking tool is my camera. You defnintely can't "scrap" without pictures and I love to take pictures.

Dianescraps said...

Mine would have to be Flowers! Chipboard, fabric, or stamped!

Anonymous said...

I love using all the magazines and books out there to get my ideas!

Becky C

Anonymous said...

Another one of my favorites would be your classes and the people(friends) I meet there.

Thanks for doing that for us.

Diana

Unknown said...

Hi Mary Jo
My favorite are stamps and ink pads
water color pencils
Jeanne B

Anonymous said...

I love matching papers,stickers and embellishments--all displayed perfectly in the store!

Paula said...

Now I have to add the monkey to my list!!

Paula Heutsche

Anonymous said...

I'm new to the whole card making scrapbooking world and I recently had my first visit to Monkey Business where I purchased some kitty cat paper. I'm not real sure who the manufacturer was but I absolutely love it. The designs were just so cute!!! Thanks! Jackie Ewing

Anonymous said...

Hi MJ,
I love using mono adhesive it's quick, easy and works well. I also have a new love of rub ons. They are an atractive accent and they don't add any bulk to your page.
Cheri B.

Lynnette said...

Hello Ladies!!!

I just bought a Cricut Personal and it has officially become my FAVORITE. It felt like Christmas morning when it arrived. LOL.

Anonymous said...

Rub-ons are addicting and are possibly my favorite embellishment. I especially love the ones from Creative Imaginations in the Swatchbooks.
Bree M.

Anonymous said...

Hi, Mary Jo!

You got me SOoooo hooked on the Crop-adile. I went out and got one last week (thankfully, @ 50% off!). Love it. It is my new can't-live-without tool :o)

Jessica

Anonymous said...

I cannot live without my rounded corner punch!

Jessi A.

Anonymous said...

I love my punches!

Judy Viera

eeighmy said...

Hi Mary Jo,
What a great basket! I HAVE to have the dotto adhesive applicator. But what don't I love?! heehee! I love my Cricut, rub-ons and Basic Grey!

memories to scrap said...

I cant get this question out of my mind I was in my scrap room and I decided that I need it all. I am sort of the over the top scrapper and could not give up one single thing. paper glue pens ink paint flowers brads if it can be gllued or attached to any sort of paper I have to have it. the life of scrapping in my world needs it all
Lisa

Anonymous said...

Hi Mary Jo,

I Love every scrapbook item I've seen. Hard to pick just one. But I do love your animal print papers, matching sticker and the new changito monkey stamps!! :0)
Missy Scholtz

Anonymous said...

I would have to go generic with my answer and say my camera. There's nothing to scrap without pictures!
Heather F.
fails020704@yahoo.com

Paula said...

Mary Jo:

I was just in this week for Changito the Monkey! I also purchased some of the Bee Happy stamps. Love them all. Yesterday, Missy came back and showed us all the cool animal print papers & matching stickers she purchased! They are all so cool! Thank you for giving us a place to shop for all the newest items.

Paula H.

Anonymous said...

The cat and dog brads are winners!

Wanda G.

Anonymous said...

I love card making!

Denise Post

Anonymous said...

My longtime favorite tool is my Xacto knife. I find I end up using both the handle and both sides of the blades for various things.

Giovanna T.

Anonymous said...

My favorite scrapbooking item would have to be the fun and exciting store you give us to shop in with all the latest products. Thanks Mary jo!!!

Kelly said...

Another favorite tool of mine is my Basic Grey Magnetic Mat!!

I love that I can put my layout on it and tac down the elements and change around my designs before I glue them down!

----------------Kelly K.

Anonymous said...

My Zig photo signature pen and large brads!

Angel White

Anonymous said...

Loved the gift card class today... too cute!!

Corry Miller

Anonymous said...

This is tough to decide! The scrapbook thing I can't live without is probably my Ott light. I am never in the dark. I love brads also! And design books or magazines.

Anonymous said...

Love my corner rounder punch -- I probably use it on every layout ;-)
Bree M.

Anonymous said...

Metal brads are also a must-have. I buy them in neutral colors so I have more versatility.
Bree M.

Anonymous said...

Hello Mary Jo

I would have to go generic and say....my CAMERA! I love love love to take pictures and it's such a necessary tool to scrap.
Heather F.

fails020704@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Brads and eyelets are another favorite of mine.

Heidi D

Anonymous said...

Gotta have the camera. Without it scrapbooking doesn't happen :-)
Bree M.

Anonymous said...

Hi Mary Jo

I love the clear stamps they are easier to store and use

Diana C

Anonymous said...

Favorite adhesive is just an extra strength glue stick. I used to use Herma Dotto roller -- the removable kind -- but it got too expensive to buy refills. Glue sticks are cheap!

Unknown said...

Hi Mary Jo,

Currently my favoriate tool is my crop a dile. I dont know how I lived without it.

Wendy Huegel

Unknown said...

My favorite tool is my crop a dile I dont know how I managed without it.

Wendy H

memories to scrap said...

how about anything new. I find when I buy something I use it over and over.. Like a stam or a punch or a new tool.

Anonymous said...

I love kraft cardstock for backgrounds. It is my go-to neutral color for a scrapbook page foundation. It's easier for me to start neutral and build more color to a palette than to start colorful and try to balance it out.
Bree M.

Anonymous said...

It's so hard to narrow it down to one favorite! I love my Cricut machine that has eliminated the need to have many different sizes and styles of punches. I also love the clear stamps. Oh, and I can't forget my paper trimmer that makes cutting paper for smaller scrapbooks and cards a cinch.

Amy Pound

Anonymous said...

Favorite tools are my punches!

Wendy Budacki

Tiffany said...

Hello Mary Jo!

My favorite tool is the Kokuyo Dot n Roller Adhesive. This stuff is great and it's a cinch to refill! The only bummer is nobody sells it locally. Hint, hint. I bought it at a scrapbooking convention last year and haven't used anything since.

Thanks for the chance to win this awesome giveaway!

Tiffany

stampin_rachel said...

My Tombow Mono Adhesive is one item I could not live without. I buy them in bulk since I go through them so quickly! I also have an addiction to paper, inks, and rubber stamps.

Anonymous said...

Now and days there are so many things to say our my favorite, but the one thing that I have to have are my emblishments. From eyelets to ribbon, I just love them, they do some much to a page.

Anonymous said...

Now and days there are so many things to say our my favorite, but the one thing that I have to have are my emblishments. From eyelets to ribbon, I just love them, they do some much to a page.
Staci K

Anonymous said...

Hi MaryJo,
My favorite tool is the paper piercer and mat.I use it for almost all my embellishments, which is usually every page or card. I love my punches too! Rosemarie

Anonymous said...

I love my new carousel organizer!!

Wanda G.

Anonymous said...

I love the Karen Foster snap stamps. So easy to stamp small words and make them even.

Wendy Budacki

Anonymous said...

Thanks for all your help today.
I love your creativity!! You ad libed so easily on changing my pages today. How easily it comes to you. Thanks for sharing.

Diana C

Anonymous said...

Ribbon, ribbon, ribbon. I can't seem to complete a page without using ribbon!

Anonymous said...

Sorry I forgot to put my name on the previous post about ribbon.

Kathy Geanous

Anonymous said...

I love Scenic Route Paper Company. Their paper and embellishments are great colors and patterns.
Bree M.

Anonymous said...

Hi Mary Jo,

I can't say I have a favorite scrapbooking tool/supply. I like it all... When I come to your store I want everything! Looking forward to getting the cropadile!!

Laura J

Anonymous said...

Hi Mary Jo,
I recently discovered the chipboard projects at your store. I love them!!! Anoter favorite is double sided papers, easy for contrasting colors on pages and cards. I just got a new Cricut and it is amazing.I guess I love all my toys..... I mean tools.:)

lisa said...

Hi Mary Jo! My favorite tool is the cricut. Close second are Thickers and really any chipboard or adhesive alphas. Anything to help me title!!

Lisa Baldwin

Anonymous said...

My Crop a dile!! I've found many uses for it besides scrapbooking!! And i can set eyelets while the kids and hubby are sleep!
Sue M

Anonymous said...

How about if I tell you my least favorite!! You will be surprised to find out it is RIBBON!!

I also know they make the cards, etc look better so I will suffer thru!!

Thanks Diana

Anonymous said...

My favorite tool would have to be my Cricut Expression! I also love working with chipboard, rub ons, ribbon and flowers! I love it all!
Lisa V

V Z Hopkins said...

Mary Jo:

My favorite activity is to attend your card classes and my favorite tool - punches which customize and personalize the project.

V Z Hopkins

leisha said...

What a fun giveaway~! My favorite thing is patterned paper and lots of it. I really love SEI because so many of their paper's work well with different lines! Happy NSBD!

Caitlin Hoy said...

I like to use ribbon and lace, you know the traditionals. Though I like all the supplies I can get my hands on.
Caitlin Hoy
ckh988@aol.com

Anonymous said...

I am so glad to see more card classes are on the way--they are so creative-thanks to you!
Diana C

Tiffany said...

Another favorite tool is the Cutterbee scissors. I couldn't live without them!

Have a good day!

Tiffany

Bunny B said...

Hi Mary Jo,
I love all my beautiful paper, punches and ribbons!
Thanks!! Happy NSD!
xx

Ginger said...

Hi Mary Jo,
My favorite scrapbooking tool is my canon photo program on my computer. I can all kinds of cool stuff to pictures.

Anonymous said...

My vote is for: the "Basic Grey" line of paper and embellishments! Love it, love it, love it! Thanks for the opportunity to vote on such a great giveaway! ~ Elicia P.

Anonymous said...

My current favorite tool is: Marvy Uchida Mega Scalloped Circle Punch! I've used it more than any other punch I have. Thanks again! ~Elicia P.

Anonymous said...

I love stamps. All kinds of stamps. My favorites are the swirly and flourish ones. Bree M.

Anonymous said...

I really like my new slit punch it "dresses" up my cards.

Thanks
Diana C

memories to scrap said...

I love my punches. I have some friends that got rid of theirs years ago NOt me!!! I use mine all the time it is funny how it all comes back. Circles were huge a few years ago and here they are again LOVE THAT

memories to scrap said...

I love my punches. I have some friends that got rid of theirs years ago NOt me!!! I use mine all the time it is funny how it all comes back. Circles were huge a few years ago and here they are again LOVE THAT

Anonymous said...

My favorite tools are my paper cutters and corner punch.

Cathy Elizabeth Miller
Cathliz@netzero.net

Lindsay Spencer said...

My must, must have is my adhesive. I use fabri-tac on all my paper projects. It's the best.

Anonymous said...

My favorite thing is your selection of paper!

Wendy Budacki

Anonymous said...

Making Memories spring loaded eyelet setter works really well... goes down to 1/16" size and up to 1/4" size.

Wanda G.

Steph Bailiff said...

Hi!! I couldn't live without my ATG gun. It's the BEST! It's so easy to use and to load. It's SOOOOO quick! And no drying time!!

Matt King said...

Hello my favorite is chipboard pieces and mini albums they are so fun! Thanks for introducing me to the. My name is Matt King and you can contact me on my you tube channel MrADDboy2 leave a private message if I am a winner. Thanks! :)

barbs said...

I just love a rainbow of cardstock...It inspires me to start so many projects.

Sophie's Grandma said...

I just love all of my acrylic stamps!

b. linda said...

I enjoy die cutting with my Quickutz Revolution. However, I really love patterned papers, too.

Ms. B said...

My computer is my favorite scrapbooking tool. I love reading everyone's blogs and watching the tutorials. It is so inspiring to see creative and new ideas.

so michele said...

Cardstock with adhesive backing is my ultimate favorite product. It makes die cut alphabets so easy to use.

smoore11506 said...

I use every inch of my Chatterbox page kits and My Mind's Eye papers to make mini-albums and cards. I love the diversity and unique styles!

Anonymous said...

Hi Mary Jo,
I would love to win this goodie basket. I look forward to July when I will be able to drive again so I can stop by the store. You do not realize how much you take for granted until it is taken away from you. It also makes you appreciate all that we have. I love my big shot machine
Pam Leins Erie, PA

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