A few new products...

Hello Beary Sweet Friends!  I hope today finds you all well and looking forward to the weekend.  In my case, I know that hubby will be working Saturday, and I will be tending to as much housework as I can.  These 60 hour work weeks hubby has been keeping are really getting to me!  I have so much to do for the shop and I am so far behind on housework it is sick!  This week is "spring cleaning" in our township.  It's the time of year when our township accepts almost anything that the residents need to get rid of at little or no cost.  All the clutter in my house simply must go.  Getting to it has been a chore with limited or NO help.  I only have until Saturday to get through it all.  The clutter is driving me insane!

We have some new product in the store that arrived over the past week that I would like to share with you.

Bo Bunny Gabrielle and Timepiece 6x6 paper pads have finally arrived.  We've also been restocked on roughly 20+ colors of Copic Markers, Ez Mount, and those adorable Popcorn Bear Stamps.

Do you like Seam Binding.  It's the latest trend!  I'm please to let you all know that we now have 21 beautiful colors in stock on our website.  This stuff is truly awesome!  Use it just as it is, or if you like the "shabby chic" look, mist it with some water or your favorite misting spray, scrunch it up then let it dry.  Oh... so much fun to play with.

We have also re-organized our **Clearance** category to make it easier to browse for the items you are most interested in.  More products have been added, and there is more to come.  The savings are huge - up to 75%, and we will be adding lots more over the weekend.  The amount of product we have is too much for the space that houses our inventory.  Our loss is your gain.  Anything on clearance is first come, first serve.  Just because it's in your cart, doesn't mean it's yours so be sure to act quickly.  Our clearance department has been getting cleaned out quickly... even before I have the chance to announce that something in on clearance.  If you place an order with us, and then find something else you "need", I will gladly combined the orders and issue you a refund for the shipping overage... only if your original order has not been shipped.

Be sure to peek in and see what's new, and what is at great savings!

Until next time!

Delightful Challenges Sponsor and Spotlight Guest Designers

Hello Beary Sweet Friends.  This week we have the pleasure of sponsoring Delightful Challenges hosted by Digital Delights by Louby Loo.  Wendy illustrates the most adorable digi stamps.  I am delighted to share with you 3 beautiful cards created by Patricia, myself and our youngest Junior Designer Miss Lindsay, my 4 year old, as Spotlight Guest Designers for Delightful Challenges.

Created by Patricia

Senior Designer

Patty's Craft Spot

(click above to visit Patricia's blog for more information)

Stamp:  Digital Delights Fairy

Medium:  Copic, Stickles, Colorbox Fluid Chalk

Paper:  Bo Bunny Double Dot collection, Prima Sweet Fairy

Embellishments:  Pink Paislee, May Arts Rosettes, Pearls, and additional items from stash.

Created by Kimm

Senior Designer

Beary Sweet Designs

(click above to visit Kimm's blog for more information)

Stamp:  Digital Delights Princess Shona

Medium:  Copic, Walnut Stain Distress Ink, Stickles, Tea (tea-dyed lace), stitching

Papers:  My Minds Eye Just Dreamy 2, corrugated board from stash

Embellishments:  Pearls, Prima Flowers, Mulberry Paper Flowers, Lace, Doily and stick pin from stash

Created by Miss Lindsay

(4 year old Junior Designer)

Beary Sweet Designs

(click above to visit Kimm's blog for more information on Lindsay's card)

Stamp:  Digital Delights Princess Shona

Medium:  Crayola Colored Pencils, Stickles

Papers:  My Minds Eye Just Dreamy 2,

Embellishments:  Pearls, Prima Flowers, Mulberry Paper Flowers, ribbon from stash.

I sure hope you play along with Delightful Challenges this week.  There is a $20.00 gift certificate to The Beary Scrap for 1 lucky winner!

Thanks for stopping by!  Until next time.

Wishing you all a.....

New Echo Park Summer Days in Stock!

Hello my Beary Sweet Friends!  It's finally here, the latest collection from Echo Park appropriately titled "Summer Days".  Ohhh, there are brads, chipboard elements and rubons to accent this collection too.  And a yummy 6"x6" paper pad for all of our card making friends.  I don't know about you, but I can't wait for summer to get here.  Spring just isn't enough for me.  Florida weather is looking pretty good about now.  Okay, so I hear there is at least 3 months of 100+ degree temps, but it certainly beats 6 months of winter - YUCK!  There is always air conditioning and swimming pools, right?

Here's a look at the entire collection...

 

Available in single sheets and the collection kits.  To celebrate the arrival of these sweet papers, I have discounted it 25% OFF (instead of our usual 20% off) until Friday, April 22, 2011.

We also received all the new 6"x6" paper pads from Echo Park.  I'm most excited about "Walk in the Park".  That was one of the very first Echo Park collections we brought into the shopped, and the first to sell out in record timing.  You can find the all the new 6"x6" paper pads HERE.

Don't forget, there are coupon codes listed in the post below that you can use on your next Beary Scrap order until April 30, 2011.  It's a good time to get that extra savings!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Beary Sweet Challenge #24 - Wings!!!

Beary Sweet Challenge #24

On behalf of our Beary Sweet Ladies, and myself,  we send a BIG thank you to everyone who joined our BSC #23 - we are so thrilled to see each and every one of you play along! We'll announce our Top 3 honorees on Sunday, April 17th. Thank you!

It is that time of the month again, which means it's time for our new challenge. Well, I'm am almost 2 days late posting here, but it's better than not posting it at all - Right?.  "Bear" with me (no pun intended), I'm starting to get into somewhat of a routine.  Settling in to get back to the fun stuff has been difficult.  Emails answered (when my MS Outlook is working correctly), orders shipped, and new inventory added has been a big priority lately.  

***Speaking of emails... If you have emailed me recently and didn't get a response from me... please, please, please... email me again!!!***

Back to the Challenge:  This time we're challenging you to share a project using the theme...

Wings!

Be creative with this one... feathers as wings, butterflies, birds... anything with "Wings".  Oh, this is going to be so much FUN!!!

This challenge runs through April 30th at 11:59pm EST. We will announce the random gift voucher winner and our "Beary Sweet Top 3" from this challenge on April 17th on our BSC Blog.  Remember to read all the rules before entering.  You can find all of the details HERE!

As always, we love when you play along with us.  We can't wait to see what you make.  And I can't wait to see what our Beary Sweet Ladies come up with.

Until next time!

Hugs,

FREE Easter Digi Sentiment Stamp!

Hello Beary Sweet Friends!  I know I've been scarce on this neck of the woods, but it is with good reason.  Since we had some improvement in the weather here in PA, and my husband actually had a few hours off of work (only a few hours on Sundays), we've been sorting through stuff from the old brick and mortar shop.  I've been liquidating loose inventory on ebay, and hubby emptied the covered trailer that we've been using for storage to see what all is left to get rid of.  It's not as bad as we thought, but we are still sitting on a few displays and hundreds of paper trays.  If you know a store looking for some, please send them my way - LOL.  I don't know what to do with them all.  I figure by the time summer is here, we should be cleaned out and *hopefully* be back to some sort of normalcy and a lot less stuff (fingers crossed).  It was a bit sad to see everything stacked up in storage, but with the way life is for us right now, EVERYTHING has seemed to make sense and fell into place at the right time.  God doesn't make mistakes and I know he knew what he was doing when we *had* to close the location.  We were fortunate enough to follow the signs and take the right path.  All things happen for a reason, so I have been told... and believe.  On a good note, I finally found my new sewing machine that I LOVE because it does all sorts of crazy stitching.  I've only used it about 5 times, but I played with it a lot and love all of the features it has.  I can't wait to start using it again!

Anyway, I had to take a "creative break", so I made a quick digi stamp for you (and me - hehehe).  I hope to have a few more finished up later this week.  No promises though - LOL.

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As always, they can be resized in whatever program you are using.  The work great in MS Word too.  Just print and punch or cut out.

Oh... I almost forgot!  We have new Pink Paislee papers in the store.  I wasn't thrilled with 2 of their new lines, so I didn't get them :(.  If you want them, let me know... but I DID order Butterfly Garden which is absolutely AMAZING!  The Ladies have already been playing with these papers.  Um... WOW!!!  Take a look...

Layout created by Gini

Card created by Patricia.

Sweet!!!  I am out of basically all of the embellishments, but they are on re-order.  This line is HOT, HOT, HOT!  Does it tickle your fancy?  If so, check them out HERE.

Maybe one more thing before I go... how about some COUPON CODES?  Would you like some?  Really???  Well, okay then.  Here it goes, and here is why.  It is SPRING!  That means summer is just around the corner.  Our first daffodil bloomed today, and that brought a HUGE smile to my face.  I wish summer would last as long as this past winter did.  Granted, we are dealing with a lot of rain right now; however, April Showers Bring May Flowers and I can't wait to see leaves on the trees and flowers blooming in my flower beds!  Enough gibber-jabber... here are your COUPON CODES for our shop...

• Save 5% off your order of $25.00 or more use APRIL
• Save 10% off your order of $50.00 or more use SHOWERS
• Save 15% off your order of $75.00 or more use BRING
• Save 20% off your order of $100.00 or more use MAY
• Save 25% off your order of $150.00 or more us FLOWERS

COUPON CODES EXPIRE April 30, 2011

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs,

BSC # 23 is a sketch!!!

On behalf of myself and our team of Beary Sweet Designers, we send out HUGE thanks to everyone who joined us for our 1st Birthday Bash! We're so happy to be starting our second year and look forward to loads of fun with everyone! 


Winners were announced HERE!

Be sure to join us this month.  Brenda and Debbie will be making their appearance with their beautiful creations to inspire those creative juices.  Be sure send them some beary sweet love!

It's the 1st of the month, which means it's SKETCH Challenge time!   This sketch was was created by our ever so creative Susan!  I just love this sketch... and I am already in the works to inspire you too.  Yep, I'm joining you all.  I'm so excited!

This challenge runs through April 14th at 11:59pm EST. The prize winner will be chosen by random.org and will be announced along with our "Beary Sweet Top 3" on April 17th.

The random winner will receive a $20 voucher for The Beary Scrap! Whoo hoo!

To submit your entry, head on over HERE!  We can't wait to see what you've come up with.

 

Hugs,

New Patterns: 48 hour special!

You have been waiting for them and they are finally done, packaged and ready to ship.  Please welcome 3 new additions to our Beary Sweet Designs family.

We've bundled our 3 cuties as a SPECIAL BUNDLE BUY for a very limited time.  Bundle Buy pricing for Tattered Teddy, Lindsay Lamb and Pansie Piggy will expire at 11:59pm Easter Time on Sunday, March 27, 2011.  Once the offer expires the bundle buy special will no longer be available on our website.  No Exceptions.  All new patterns are also available for individual purchase.

Click HERE to get yours today.

Guess who is back and is ready to stay?  Remember Baby Bear?  Well she's back from her December debut and available for purchase on our website.

New Echo Park Playground and more!!!

Hello our Beary Sweet Friends!  Happy Thursday to you all.  Really, is it Thursday?  Someone told me it was also Spring too but I have yet to believe them.  Yesterday morning we awoke to 10 inches of stinking SNOW!  I wish someone had told me it was supposed to snow.  Last I had heard (that was Sunday, btw) we were getting a dusting to 2 inches.  Abby came to my room and giggled me that she was ready to head downstairs for breakfast.  I woke up Lindsay, then Doug and headed down the steps for a much needed cup of java.  When I rounded the corner at the base of the steps, I glimpsed out the window and saw white!  What?  Really?  The road wasn't even plowed!  At this point I'm thinking, why didn't I hear the phone for the school delay.  Seriously?  Am I supposed to send the kidlets to school in this?  So I asked Abby if she noticed all the snow outside.  Well, she didn't either.  Silly me should have taken the cordless phone back to the bedroom when I was done with it because I never heard the phone call cancelling school.  5:30 am they called.  Darn it!!!  I could have slept in!!!  So the kidlets were home all day and I had a ton of work to do.  We had fun though.  Another snow day.  I think that is number 9 for the year.  I lost count.  Oh, and there was no way I was heading to the post office yesterday.  The rest of the day was full of freezing rain, snow and sleet.  Certainly didn't want the go driving out on the streets with the kids.  Today was a big shipping day!!!  Sorry if I'm a day late getting your orders out.  I know you all understand.

Why don't we talk about something happy!  We have got a lot of fabulous new products in the store.  (clapping) Guess what came today?  Echo Park's new Playground Collection.  OMG, this line is too cute!

Here is a sampling for you.

Stop drooling on your keyboard.  You know I caught you. LOL.  Check out the entire collection HERE.  You know you want it and we are happy to give it to you for 20% off the regular list price.  Why???  Because we LOVE YOU!

New 6x6 Paper Pads 

• Prima Marketing:  Fairy Flora, Sweet Fairy, Madeline, Sparkling Spring, Melody, Reflections, Botanical, Annaleen, and Reflections.  3 from 

• Cosmo Cricket:  Salt Air, Upcycle, and Salt Air.  

• Bo Bunny:  Ad Libs, Blast Off, and Vicki B.  (Gabrielle and Timepiece are on backorder and will arrive soon)

Check them all out HERE!

Restock on Popular Items:

Scor Tape
Grey Mulberry Paper
White Mulberry Paper
Bright White Mulberry Paper
Other various colors.
(more coming soon)

Why don't we end this on a warm and fuzzy note.  This is what I would like the weather to be like her in PA

My Baby Sister Mandy (aka "The Princess"), My Dad, and Me!  (Phillies Spring Training Stadium)

Hubby and my Daddy. (Phillies Spring Training Stadium)

Clearwater Beach!  Doug, Abby, Me, Dad, Lindsay and Hubby.

Until next time!

Published!!! Papers and Pixels Magazine

Hello Beary Sweet Friends!  Happy Tuesday to you all.  If you didn't know, we are back from vacation.  Oh, and what a much needed break it was.  It had been over 3 years since hubby, the kids, and I have gone anywhere so it was a joyous time for all of us.  Despite Abby, my Sister, and I being sick, we still had an amazing time.  I'll admit, the 18 hour drive to Florida was the pits!  The kids were GREAT driving down and back... but the parents... that was a different story.  Although we did not drive straight through, all that time in the car is worse than Jet Lag!  We've come up with a new "lag" term for long car drives... "Traverse Lag"!  I'll post some pictures of our trip on a later date.  Today, I have something very exciting to tell you.

Are you familiar with Papers and Pixels online paper crafting magazine?  If you aren't, you MUST click HERE and check it out.  Subscription is FREE and the information contained in it is FABULOUS!!!  Jam packed with everything:  photography tips, digital scrapbooking, graphics design, and all the latest trends in the paper crafting world.  I was blown away by it.

Well, several weeks ago, the lovely Laura from Papers and Pixels Magazine contacted me wanting to do a featured article on me and our store.  OMG!!!  Really???  Me???  Why???  What do I say?  I have difficulty talking about me.  Why would anyone want to hear about me?  Yeah, I'm a bit shy... well, until you get to know me - LOL.  I was beside myself that someone would want to write an article about me and my family, our business, and our amazing design team girls!  Holy Cow!!!

I had the opportunity to chat with Laura, who is amazing by the way.  She so sweet, easy to talk to, and my words flowed with ease.  It was really a who, what, where, and why, conversation mixed in with a few giggles and a bit of off beat conversation.... but so very comforting.  Easy peasy.  I can say that it was one of those "proud" moments in our journey that really made me smile when I saw it all in print.  Not to mention our DT Ladies were all published too!!!  Thank you so much Laura and Chris for giving all of us at The Beary Scrap one of those Proud Moments that we will never forget!!!

So, if you would like to check out our featured article in our first publication, head on over to Paper and Pixels to check it out.  There is even a special "surprise" there for those of you that read the article and want to do some shopping with us.  I won't tell you what it is, you have to figure it out on your own.

Until next time!