We'll be blogging about this.......

Apparently that's what the Skribbles and Scraps gang said to the Knight in shining armour that freed them from captivity when they were in Kitchener for Scrapfest a couple of weeks ago!


So here's what happened.....


On Saturday morning, they left the hotel early in the morning to go back to Scrapfest to prepare for the crowds of the day. They already had a strategy for rearranging the booth to fill the holes from all the product that sold on Friday night. They had their work cut out for them because they had to get it done before the doors opened that morning. 


So - with no breakfast, and on a mission, they got into the elevator in the parking garage.


I guess the first clue something was not right was when the elevator did not stop level with the floor......but clearly, they had had no breakfast and were on a mission!  Opps! Missed that clue....


Immediately upon pushing the button to move up the one floor (one floor????? - seriously guys! one floor????)  they knew they were in trouble! Bet you're regretting not walking up the stairs!

What floor is this suppose to be?

Nothing moved! Despite hitting it a couple of times more (oh like that was going to fix it!) they realized they were trapped! No problem, they just hit the button to call for help. 

They don't tell you about the buzzer!

Apparently.....when you press the button....not only do you get a voice that comes on to help you....but a buzzer that rings incessantly and very loudly! 


Bob tried his best to muffle the sound - but to no avail! They said if they weren't awake before they got in the elevator - they certainly were then! They figured the buzzer was meant to drive you insane, so no matter how long it took to be freed, you would be so grateful you wouldn't complain about being trapped!


Here are a couple of things you don't want to hear when you are trapped in an elevator:


1. The voice on the phone saying they would send someone as soon as they could. But they weren't really sure how long that would be.....

2. The buzzer


3. The security man who arrived on the other side of the elevator say - "Oh no......"


4. The buzzer


5. The security man on the other side of the elevator talking to the elevator company service person "You're across town on another call?"


6. The buzzer


7. The confession that they were really not sure how long before the repair man would be there.....


8. The buzzer


9. "Sorry, no I can't turn off the buzzer......"



Things you would have heard coming out of the elevator:


1. Laughter!


2. The buzzer


3. "We have to be at a show!" (Like they cared!)


4. The buzzer


5. "When are you getting us out of here?"


6. The buzzer


7. "Who can I sue????? I want names!"


8. Laughter!


9. A few choice words that are not repeatable on the blog......


10. That damn buzzer!


11. "I'm glad I peed before I left the hotel...."


Then of course there was that horrible moment when the truth finally hit them.....they were trapped in an elevator with a man who, like any other man on the planet - could at any moment - pass gas! Here's a picture of that moment of terror!

Three faces of terror!

So - living with that fear for about 30 minutes.....their  Knight in shining armour finally arrived! Boy were they glad to see him! 

The Shining Armour the Knight came in!

Yup - things are never dull for the Skribbles and Scraps gang! Who knows what adventure they will encounter next! 

Another good reason to subscribe to the blog....'cause hey - you never know!

Scrapfest was a blast!

Well - I finally caught up with Jennie and Bob to see how their latest adventure went - and it was a blast!

To start - I had no idea how much work was involved to take the show on the road! Jennie, Bob and Cathy packed for a couple of days to make sure there was a good selection of stock. Sherry went up as well on the Thursday and helped pack and load everything into the trailer  - and then the gang jumped into the car and off they went to Kitchener to set up. Apparently it was lots of fun and laughs along the way - ask Bob about Onroute - and see if he knows what it is now!

The group sure does travel well together - Sherry and Cathy hit the seat warmer button in synch, everyone teases Bob about his driving, Jennie is the main co-pilot, but Cathy and Sherry are the back seat drivers, and Bob just takes it in stride - never gets mad, maybe he just tunes them out???

Anyway, after a couple of hours unpacking and setting everything up, it was back to Sarnia for the night, making a mental note of the things they needed to bring the next day.

Friday morning they were on the road again, with more rearranging and set up, checking into the hotel and then back to the Aud to get ready for the doors to open.

Check out the pictures of the booth below.

Bob and Jennie - I think Jennie is giving Bob directions here.

Cathy - always knew where they put things!

Jess and Braedan on checkout.

Sherry tucked back in the  Make and Take corner

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hi, shop and do Make and Takes - you made the two days even more fun!

Stay tuned for more on the Scrapfest weekend. There were more adventures to tell!

On the Road Again......

Well - the Skribbles and Scraps gang will be hitting the road again this weekend. Bob, Jennie, Cathy and Sherry will be headed to Scrapfest in Kitchener on Friday. It is always such a great time! If you have never been - it should be on your must-do list. Check out the link. Scrapfest Kitchener 2012

If you don't have a ticket for Friday night - you're out of luck - it's sold out. But don't worry - Saturday is wide open and tickets are available at the door. 


Bob and Jennie love seeing friends come back year after year - and they love meeting new friends! So - if you've been following the blog over the last year - come by and meet the gang in person! 


Jennie always has some great make and takes prepared - and there is always a long lineup at their booth for both the make and takes (trust me, I know - I have been in it!) and for purchases  because of their great prices. But it's always worth the wait! They will have the latest products from the store and are always happy to give you ideas on how to use them.


Will we see you there? Hope so!


(Please note, the open crop for this Friday is cancelled because - hey - we're on the road again! 

Bob the Builder!

Well - we're going to have to give Bob a new nickname - I am thinking "Bob the Builder"


Cathy sent me some pics of the punch rack he made for her - WOW WOW WOW!


In case you didn't know, Cathy has a hard time passing up a punch - she loves them! Storage however, is a problem when you love punches - so Bob came up with a solution. And it's on wheels too! Too cool!


Check out the pics:

Cleaver use of storage  - both sides, and the inside as well! Bob - you never cease to amaze me! I am guessing Skribbles and Scraps will get a few orders from others like Cathy who have just a few punches lying around!

What a day!

Well, I finally got a chance to touch base with Jennie about her wild weekend doing two shows the same day on March 24th. 


The verdict - It was a blast! 


Bob and Cathy went to Arkona with the scrapbooking crowd, and Jennie and Sherry were in Chatham for the card making day at St Clair College. The 4 of them set up Arkona the evening before, and Jennie and Sherry set up Chatham early that morning. 


It was a lot of work to pack up on Friday  - especially since stock was going to 2 separate places. And if that wasn't enough - Jennie and staff prepared a different make and take for each venue! Crazy I know!


The make and takes were FABULOUS - thanks so much for your feedback to the all the girls and Bob. It made all that hard work worthwhile. They love teaching you how to use new products - and I hear Inka Gold was a hit!


Thanks again to all who came out and supported Skribbles and Scraps - you're the best!

"On the road again...."

Skribbles and Scraps is on the road again!


On Saturday March 24th, they are doing the next to impossible - being in 2 places at once! (Well, really 3 if you count being in the store as well!)


Bob and Cathy will be in Arkona for a fun card making day - contact the store for details. 


Jennie and Sherry will be at the annual Zonta Spring Card Making Extravaganza in Chatham. (see details below) 

SAVE $3  if you register by Saturday March 10

The Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent

Is proud to host the

8^th Card Making Extravaganza

Saturday March 24, 2012

Please see attached poster and registration form

for full details.

Please forward to anyone you think may be interested

Corrinne Kennedy

661 Grand Avenue East

Chatham, Ontario  N7L 1X5

Ph: 519-351-1119 (w)

Fax: 519-351-0596

corrinnekennedy@cogeco.net

Both are wildly popular events - so don't miss this opportunity to come out for a fun day of paper crafting, and do some shopping at the same time. That's my kind of fun!

I heard a rumour that Skribbles and Scraps was expecting some of the great new products from CHA this week. I will connect with them and have the scoop for you next week! 

Have a great day!

They're here!

The new Copic colours are finally in! Yeah!


I don't know about you, but I am sick of winter and ready for spring. Now I know, we have had a really easy winter this year compared to others, but hey, winter is winter!  Bring on spring!


So, these new Copic colours are just the thing to put me in a spring frame of mind! (Check out the post on January 24th for the colours)

Remember when you were a kid and you got that brand new box of crayons with new colours in it! Remember how much fun it was to imagine what you would colour with them? Remember the first picture you coloured with those amazing new colours and you marvelled at how much better your colouring was because of those new colours? Well - experience that again with these yummy new shades!


The Skribbles and Scraps price for the whole set - $65. Hurry in and purchase a little piece of spring!