Now Open on January 2 & 3 in Wheeling!!!

Plans for Inventory have changed and the Wheeling store will now be open on January 2 & 3, 2012.  Come visit us in the New Year!

The New Year is Almost Here!

Here's hoping that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and has a Happy New Year!

This Friday night there will be a Pizza Crop at the Wheeling store - call to sign up.

We have all kinds of fun things going on in the new year - check these out:
1. Friday night crops at the Wheeling store will now be $5 and food or drink will NOT be provided.
2. Jan. 21 will be the first Yard Sale at the Washington store - call to sign up today to sell your unused items.
3. The Summer Wreath Kits will be available after the New Year and will cost $26 (includes the wreath form).  The store will contact you when the kits are ready if you have already signed up for a kit.  If you are interested in a kit, please call the Wheeling store.  Kits are being made as orders are received.
4. Round 2 of the ABC Challenge will start January 11 at 5pm at the Wheeling store.  Come join the fun!
5. Be looking for What's Up Wednesdays at the Wheeling store - starting in January.
6. We will be having another CHA Open House at both locations at the end of January.

Reminder: The Wheeling store will be closed on January 2+3 for inventory.

Kid's Class at Washington on Saturday

Kids can make this adorable tag book and Christmas card at the Washington store on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 2-4pm.  Cost is $10.  Call today to sign your child up for the class!
Supplies recommended:
pencil
adhesive
paper trimmer

Housekeeping Items

Just some housekeeping things for you to keep in mind:

1. The Wheeling Store will be closed Friday, Dec 23- Monday Dec 26 and will re-open Tuesday, Dec 27.  The store will also be closed on Saturday, Dec 31 - Jan 3, 2012. (Inventory on Jan 2 & 3)

2. The last day to join or renew Mom's Memory Makers Club is Friday, Dec 30, 2011 at the Wheeling Store.  Cost is $30 and it gives you 25% off one item for each week of 2012!  In addition to that, is 20% off an entire purchase on your birthday!

3. Friday night crops in Wheeling are changing.  The cost will be only $5 starting Jan. 13, 2012.  There will be NO pizza provided, but you can certainly bring a snack or order take-out with some friends attending the crop.  We are trying this to make it more affordable for people to crop and due to people's diets and new year's resolutions to eat better :)

4. Be looking for What's Up Wednesdays coming in January at the Wheeling store!

5.  Both stores will have another CHA Open House at the end of February, so be looking for more information as February draws near!  If you missed the first one, you won't want to miss this one!

6. The Wheeling store will have a yard sale sometime in February.  Check back after the first of the year for the date.

That's all for now - please keep checking back for updates and new things happening at the stores!

Tim Holtz Christmas Tags Day 9

Go to http://www.timholtz.typepad.com/ for directions.  This stamping technique is wonderful, check it out!!

Kid's Tag Book & Card Class

A kid's class will be held at the Washington store on December 17.  The class will include a tag book and a card that coordinates with the book.  Supplies needed: pencil, adhesive and a paper trimmer.
Call the store to sign your child up today!

Beautiful Wreaths

Take a look at these beautiful wreaths!  The blue/brown one is made with Tim Holtz rosette dies (available at both stores) and both wreaths are made using patterned paper available at both stores.  We will be having kits available for sale (Wheeling store only right now) so please call or stop by and let us know if you are interested. 

Tim Holtz Christmas Tags

Here is another Tim Holtz Tag.  Visit http://www.timholtz.typepad.com/ for great ideas and instructions. 

 Here it is... Tag #1 of the Tim Holtz 12 Tags of Christmas.  Visit his blog at http://www.timholtz.typepad.com/ for instructions.  Products are available at both of our stores. 

Advent Calendar

Take a look at this beautiful Advent Calendar!  Stop by the stores today to get the supplies needed to make one!

Wood Block Class - Wheeling & Washington Stores

Please join us for the wonderful Wood Block Class to be held Saturday, Dec 3 at12:00 in Wheeling and Monday, Dec. 5 at 5:30pm in Washington.  You can choose any of the three designs shown below (or more!).  Cost is $21 for the class and $13 for the kit.

Christmas Ornament Winners!

Congratulations to Francine from the Wheeling store and Jennifer M. from the Washington store - they were the winners of the Christmas Ornament contests.  Each of them will receive a $25 gift certificate to Mom's Memories.  Thanks to everyone who participated, it was great to see everyone's ideas.  Check some of them out -

New Products

New FARMHOUSE collection from October Afternoon



New Collection from We R Memory Keepers

Valentines Day / Girly Girl Line!!

Don't forget visit Tim Holtz Blog beginning

Dec 1st for the 12 Tags of Christmas!!!!

Enter to Win

Cricuit Journey Cartridge for Breast Cancer Awareness.  This cartridge is not available for individual sale as it comes with the pink Cricuit.  For every $20 spent, you will be entered in the drawing to win this special cartridge.  Contest runs from now thru December 13.

Black Friday Special at Washington Location

Spend $20 and get $5 off your total.  Spend $50, get $15 off. 
Happy Thanksgiving!!  See you on Friday at the Washington location!

Small Business Saturday - This Saturday, November 26

Pledge your support for Small Business Saturday®

The 2nd annual Small Business Saturday® is
a day dedicated to supporting small businesses
on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.
On November 26, we're asking millions of people to Shop Small^sm at their favorite local stores and help fuel the economy. When we all shop small, it will be huge.

The following specials will be available on Saturday at both locations.  If you spend $20, you receive $5 off.  Spend $50, get $15 off.  Please stop by either location and support our business.  Supporting our business supports the local economy.  Thank you in advance!

You can also "Like" Small Business Saturday on Facebook

Tim Holtz Turkeys!!!

 Hello everyone.  I was inspired by the Tim Holtz blog today with these super cute Turkeys.  I used grunge paper for the bodies.  Head on over to http://www.timholtz.typepad.com/ for the instructions.  He also made some awesome leaves out of glassine paper and alcohol inks.We carry a large selection of Tim Holtz Products at both of our Locations.  Stop by and check it out.  

 

Wood Block Class

The Wood Block Class will be held Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Wheeling store.  Call today to reserve your spot.  Cost is $21 and the class will take approximately 3 hours.  Time will be announced soon!

Wheeling Store Hours

For the Christmas Holiday, the Wheeling store will be closed December 23, 24, 25 and 26.

Cookie Exchange Crop

The Cookie Exchange Crop will be held at both locations on Friday, December 9, 2011.  Fee is $10 for Wheeling (includes pizza) and $5 for Washington (does not include any food).
Those attending the crop will bring 1/2 dozen cookies for each person attending the crop.  (you will be notified by the store as to how many people will be attending)
If you bring cookies AND your recipe to share, you will receive a jingle gift.

Come and join in the fun!!!  Call the store of your choice today to register!

Mom's Memory Makers Club

It's time to renew or join for the first time - Mom's Memory Makers Club!  Fee is $35 for a year.  Club is valid at both locations and includes:
~25% off one item each week
~for every 4 Friday night crops you will receive one Free
~20% off total sale on your birthday

Join or renew by December 31, 2011 and receive a $5 gift card for the store!

Christmas Ornament Contest

Just a friendly reminder that the Christmas Ornament Contest ends on Wednesday, November 23.  That's two days from now!!!  Fee is $2 and you must use a current or retired paper line that Mom's Memories carries or has carried in the past.  Also, the ornament must hang.
Winner is selected a random and will receive a $25 gift card to the store.

Small Business Saturday

Tomorrow, November 19 is Small Business Saturday.  Please stop by either location and support Mom's Memories.  Without your business, we have no business.  Thank you for your support!!!  We appreciate you!  Please tell a friend!

Special Holiday Shopping Event

Holiday Shopping Event

Please join us to celebrate the season
and start your Christmas Shopping!

Sunday, November 20, 2011

1 – 5 p.m.

Mom’s Memories Scrapbook Store
2153 National Road, Wheeling, WV

Shop these great products – they make wonderful gifts!

Keepsake Photography

Pampered Chef

Scentsy

Silpada Jewelry

Tastefully Simple Foods

Thirty-one gifts

Enjoy door prizes, specials offered by each vendor, and holiday treats!

The scrapbook store WILL be open during this event!  Join us and bring a friend!

Thank you for a great weekend!

We hope you enjoyed our Second Anniversary Sale!  Thank you for coming and making the weekend a great one!!!

Wishlists Available at Both Stores

We now have Christmas Wishlists for you to fill out!  We will keep a copy at the store and you can share your copy with your loved ones, friends or anyone else who might need help shopping for you!  Stop by the store to get your wishlist and fill it out.

Anniversary Sale is only TWO days away!!!

Are you getting excited???  The sale is only two days away!!!  Please be sure and stop by to get some great deals.  Don't forget about the Friday night crops at both stores!  We look forward to seeing you this weekend at the sale!

Also remember the Christmas Ornament Contest going on now through November 23!  Sign up today for only $2.

Anniversary Sale is one week away!!!

The Anniversary Sale will start November 11 and be celebrated at both stores! 
Wheeling store - Fri 10-9p and Sat 10-4p
Washington store - Fri, Sat & Sun

Sale includes:
Chalk inks 2 for $3
Stickles 2 for $3.29
Glimmer Mist 2 for $9.49
All adhesive - buy one get one 1/2 off
Paper packs 15% off
Albums & refills by one get one 1/2 off
All Sizzix items reg. $59.99 and under - buy one get one 1/2 off (includes Tim Holtz, ink plates, dies, embossing folders and accessories)
Mention this ad to receive 20% one item!

*Discounts can not be combined with any other offers or discounts.

Our Calendar of Events

Be sure to check out our calendar of events located just below the store hours on the right side of the blog.  If you click on an event, it will show you when and where the event will take place.

Anniversary Sale Starts in 10 days!

The Anniversary Sale will start November 11 and be celebrated at both stores! 
Wheeling store - Fri 10-9p and Sat 10-4p
Washington store - Fri, Sat & Sun
Sale includes:
Chalk inks 2 for $3
Stickles 2 for $3.29
Glimmer Mist 2 for $9.49
All adhesive - buy one get one 1/2 off
Paper packs 15% off
Albums & refills by one get one 1/2 off
All Sizzix items reg. $59.99 and under - buy one get one 1/2 off (includes Tim Holtz, ink plates, dies, embossing folders and accessories)
Mention this ad to receive 20% one item!

Christmas Ornament Contest

Starts today!  $2 for 2 pieces of paper.  Create an ornament that hangs for our contest.  Winner is selected at random and receives a $25 gift card to the store.  Join the fun!

ABC Challenge Layouts- Week 3

Week three required something of Tim Holtz, Epihany punch, something vintage and sparkle(but not bling!).

ABC Challenge Layouts -Week 2

These layouts required use of neutral colors only, ovals and song lyrics.  It was an excellent challenge - look at these beautiful layouts!

ABC Challenge Layouts

These are from the first week's challenge.  Croppers were to use flower soft, and waves.  These layouts look awesome!

Washington, PA Classes

Come join us for a class at the Washington, PA store!
A beginner scrapbooking class will be held on November 12 for $10. 
A Travel Chipboard class will be held on November 19 for $28.
Call the Washington, PA store for details.

Cookie Exchange Crop

This year on Friday December 9th, both stores will be having a Cookie Exchange Crop.  More details to follow, but mark your calendars now!

Christmas Ornament Contest

Join us for our first ever Christmas ornament contest!  You will receive 2 sheets of paper for $2.  You must make the ornament from a current or previous paper line that our store carries.  The only other requirement is that the ornament must be able to be hung.  Contest begins November 1 and ends November 23.  Winner will be selected at random and will receive a $25 store gift card.  Contest is being held at both locations and a winner will be chosen for both stores.  Get those creative juices flowing!!!

Anniversary Sale Coming Up!

It's time to celebrate our two year anniversary at the Wheeling store!  Thank you everyone for your support and business over the past two years - we truly appreciate it and YOU!  In order to celebrate, we will be having a Friday night pizza crop and great sales on both Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12.  Stop by the store and get some great deals!  More details to follow and if you are on our mailing list, you will be getting a postcard in the mail with all the specials!

No Friday Night Crop at Wheeling Store October 21

There was originally a Friday night crop scheduled for October 21 at the Wheeling store.  That is incorrect.  There WILL be a crop the following Friday, October 28.  Sorry for the confusion!  Hope to see you there on the 28th!

Mom's Memory Makers Club

If you haven't already joined the Mom's Memory Makers Club, now is the time!  Cost is $35/year and is valid at both locations.  Club includes:
-25% off one item each week
-for every 4 Friday night crops you attend, you get 1 crop free
-20% off total purchase on your birthday

If you join or renew by December 31, 2011 you receive a $5.00 gift card.  Stop by either location to renew or join.

Croptoberfest is coming to Washington, PA Store

Croptoberfest is this Saturday, October 15 at the Washington store.  Come join the fun!  The crop includes lunch, dinner, a thank you gift, two wonderful make-n-takes, croppers only discount and a chance to win one of the grand prizes.  Cost is $45.  Call the store today to sign up.

Croptoberfest was October 1 at the Wheeling store and everyone had a great time!  The make-n-takes were awesome and everyone got a lot accomplished!  Thank you to everyone who attended!

Decorative Notepad and Sticky Note Class Rescheduled

We had to reschedule the Decorative Notepad & Sticky Note Pad Class.  It will now be held on Tuesday, October 4 at 5pm at the Wheeling Store.  Don't miss this opportunity to make a holiday gift for teachers, friends or relatives.  Cost is $12.  Call the store and sign up today!

Croptoberfest is coming....

Please join us next Saturday, October 1, for our first ever Croptoberfest in Wheeling!  Cost includes lunch and dinner, 2 make 'n takes, a thank you gift and a chance to win one of two prizes.  Come crop with us and have a wonderful time!  Cost is $45.  Call today to sign up.  You can make a weekend of it and come to the Friday night crop for an additional $10.

Washington's Croptoberfest will be held Oct 14 & 15.  Call today to reserve your spot!!!

Congratulations to our Card/Layout Winner!!!

Loretta is the winner of the Card/Layout contest at the Wheeling Store!  She will receive a $25 gift card to the store and a FREE $10 Pizza Crop!  Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest - the entries were wonderful!  Stop by the store to see them.

Yard Sale Tomorrow at Wheeling Store

Bargain hunters come and get some great bargains at the Yard Sale at the Wheeling store tomorrow!
Who knows what goodies you will find at excellent prices! :)

Final Day for Card/Layout Contest

Remember to turn your card/layout entries into the Wheeling store today by 5pm.
Good luck to everyone participating!

Upcoming Classes at the Wheeling Store

First up this month is the new ABC Challenge Class.  This class will meet on Wednesdays every two weeks.  Each meeting will challenge people to use new and different products and/or design elements on their layouts.  Come in the store to see a sample of the first class challenge!

The Card/Layout Contest is currently going on.  Entries are due Friday, September 16.  For $2.00, you will choose two pieces of patterned paper from the new Simple Stories line (gorgeous!).  You must use a portion of both papers on either the card or layout you submit.  Come join the fun! 

Saturday September 17 is the Yard Sale.  Call the store to reserve your spot and sell all those items that haven't seen the light of day for a long time!  Fee is $10 and all items must be in the store by Friday, Sept. 16 labeled with your yard sale number.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 is the Notebook and Sticky Note Class.  This class uses a regular steno note pad and sticky note pad and makes a wonderful gift - for friends or teachers!  Class fee is $12.  Call the store to sign up today!

Tuesday, Sept. 27 is the Flower Class using the new and beautiful flower punches that were showcased at our open house.  Come and learn how to make these gorgeous flowers!

Leading into October is our usual Friday night crop on Sept. 30.  Our first ever Croptober Fest will be held Saturday, October 1 from 9am-10pm.  More details to follow!

Upcoming Clearance Sale and Yard Sale



Mark your calendar....

3 Day Semi-annual Clearance Sale. 

From Thursday July 28th - Sat.  July 30th

We need to make room for all the great stuff we will be ordering at the CHA show in Chicago.  We will be having many new clearance items.  We will also be having in store specials, sales and giveaways. 

ONLY at the WHEELING LOCATION. 

Saturday September 3rd  Wheeling Location Only

Yard Sale  10am - 4pm

Buyers...  If you have never been to a yard sale you are missing out on great deals and tons of fun.  Items in the yard sale are cash and carry only. 

Sellers... Do you have supplies you have not used or changed your style.  Our yard sale is a great way to sell those unused items.  We will give you a number to put on all of your items with the price you want for them.  You do not need to be present at the yard sale.  We keep track  of all of your items.You receive your sales as a Mom's Memories Gift Card. There is a $10 table fee. 

 All sellers get to pre-shop on Friday  

Evening from 4pm-6pm. 

Washington Pa store in Progress!!!!

Well first I want to thank everyone who came to our National Scrapbooking Day crop and Sale. 

It was a huge success.  I would like to thank Tessa who did most of the planning. 

I also wanted to share some pictures of the Washington Store.   We will be opening on June 1st and our Grand Opening Celebration will be Friday June 3rd Saturday June 4th and Sunday June 5th. 

We are looking for part-time employees and class teachers.  Please call 724-350-5028.  Leave a message and we will call you back. 

Before we started

New slat wall.

New carpet. 

National Scrapbooking Day Celebration!!

National Scrapbooking Day Celebration!!

Please join us next week to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day with some great savings.

Monday 5/2  20% off all adhesive

Tuesday 5/3 Cardstock 2 for $1 (regular price .59 & .60)

Wednesday 5/4  20% off albums, and refills

Thursday 5/5 20% off all punches, Sizzix and all tools.

Friday 5/6 20% off all stickers, ribbons, buttons, and embellishments

Saturday 5/7 20% off all things TIM HOLTZ!!!

We will finish out the week with a special National Scrapbooking Day Crop on Saturday May 7th

Chinese Auction All Week!

Winners will be drawn at Saturdays National Scrapbooking Day Crop.

Sale items are not limited to in-store merchandise.

Discount may be applied to a special order if product is available and paid for on the sale day.



Bird House Album Class $30

Please join us on May 3rd from 5pm - 8pm to make this beautiful Bird House Album.

Please Pre-pay your class fee at the store. 

Some embellishments and patterns may vary. 

April Events

National Scrapbooking Day Crop  $45Saturday May 7th  9am - 10pm
Includes...Breakfast, lunch, & dinner, Prizes, Giveaways and Cropper only Specials.

We will be celebrating National Scrapbooking Day all Week beginning

 Monday May 2nd - Saturday May 7th.  Watch for a postcard in the mail with more details.

Pizza Crops$10.00 Cropping Fee
Please join us for great croppin' fun on April 8th, 22nd and 29th. Crops are from 6pm to 12am, includes 4ft of space, use of tools, pizza, and drinks.  Please Bring a snack to share with everyone.

April events and Open Late This Weekend

Weekend Crop $25.00

April 1st 5pm - 2am

April 2nd 9am - 10pm

Price includes Pizza on Friday Night and Lunch on Saturday.

It is not too late to sign up, just call the store to reserve your spot.

You can come one day if there is space available.

Can't Come to Crop?  We will be open until 9:30pm this Friday and Saturday.

April Friday Night Pizza Crops $10

April 8th

April 22nd &

April 29th

Pizza Crops are from 6pm - 12am and include pizza and drinks.  Please bring a snack to share with everyone.

New Products

We are still receiving in new products weekly, so stop by today and check them out.

Don't forget we SPECIAL ORDER at no additional charge, and we usually have it in less than 2 weeks. 

WEEKEND CROP $25.00

WEEKEND CROP  $25

Please Join us on...

Friday April 1st from 5pm - 2am &

Saturday April 2nd  from 9am - 10pm

Crop fee includes drinks, pizza dinner on Friday and

lunch only on Saturday (around 1pm).

New Card Stock Line

We are excited to announce we now have a new card stock line in. 

 It is nice and smooth for stampers and card makers. 

 We are still getting in shipments weekly.

Here are a few Pictures of some of the new items we have in. 

Upcoming classes

We will be having a Bird House album class at the end of this month and we are still working on our Tim Holtz Class.  Please call the store if you are interested in either of these classes. 

New Store Photos and Schedule Update.

Hello paper crafters.

I just wanted to share with you some new pictures of the store.

Pizza Crop This Friday From 6pm - 12am

Can't come to crop?  You can come and shop untill 9:30pm on Friday Night.

NEW PRODUCTS IN!!!!!!!!

New Shipments

We have been getting in so many new and exciting products this past week. 

We have in the new...

BO BUNNY

My Minds Eye

Easter Papers

Basic Grey

Graphic 45

Kaiser Wooden flourishes

TIM HOLTZ products

New Stickle Colors

Distress Tool

and so many more. 

We are also very excited to be carring new cardstock.  We will still carry the Coredinations cardstock, but we wanted to offer a smooth flat cardstock perfect for stampers and cardmakers as well as Scrapbookers.We just got that in TODAY and we are starting with 26 colors.

Don't forget we are open untill 9:30pm on Fridays when we have a pizza crop. 



Pizza Crops$10.00 Cropping Fee
Please join us for great croppin' fun on February 4th, 11th and 25th. Crops are from 6pm to 12am, includes 4ft of space, use of tools, pizza, and drinks.  Please Bring a snack to share with everyone. 

Scrapbook for the CureSaturday February 19th from 11am - 7pm at McMechen Fire Hall.  $15.00 includes your drinks and dinner.  Bring a snack to share with everyone.  The Best Snack will win a prize. 
Please call 304-233-5562 for details and to register.

 

7 Gypsies Tray Class with Mirissa $30Please join us on February 16th from 6pm - 8pm to create a 7 Gypsies tray.  You will have your choice of two different paper lines to complete your tray.  Please stop by the store and register today. 

CARD CLASS WITH PRISCILLA $15Friday Feb 18th from 6-8.  You will make 3 cards

Sorry its been sooooo long!!!

Hello everyone,
I am sorry it has been so long.  Do anyone elses days turn into MONTHS?
We are very excited about all of the new products we have ordered from CHA's.  Some include..
Bo Bunny, My Minds Eye, Crate Paper, Graphic 45,New I-Rock embellishments, new stickles colors, TONS of Tim Holtz Products and much much more.  You can visit all of their web sites and view the new products coming.   Please let us know what you see you can not live without.