We'll be open soon!

We're almost ready to open our store! Product has been arriving and we're cleaning all of the display areas so everything will be fresh and new when you come in. Carpet cleaners have been here, and ALL of the chairs in the crop room are cleaned, too.

The Bazzill cardstock has been arranged and is ready. What a gorgeous sight that is! Core'dinations is ready, too, and now we're working on specialty papers. Karren and Leslie have done a fabulous job of organizing all of the cardstock.

The whole team has been working on ordering new products, many things you haven't seen in this market! You'll love them all, I'm sure!

Eileen is working like crazy getting everything into the computer; Sue, Marilyn, Carol and LeAnne are washing THOUSANDS of paper trays. Carol has ordered fabulous stamps and they're starting to come in.

Sue has the job of checking every item in every box to make sure our records are correct. LeAnne is working hard at making some great sample pages from some of our new products, and Carol is doing the same with some of our newest stamps. Wait 'til you see the classes they are already planning! You'll LOVE them!

I've ordered a new telephone system and a new computer system so we can serve you more effectively and more quickly. They should be installed this week, hopefully....

The crop room is newly painted and ALL of the lighting has been cleaned and new lamps put in EVERY fixture.

As you enter the store, you'll be greeted by a lovely seasonal display of all the newest things, and our opening display will be RED, WHITE AND BLUE!!! Our "new" corporate colors celebrate our American flag and remind us of how blessed we are to live in this great country.

Every couple of weeks we'll have a new "feature", and coming soon will be "Bugs 'n Butterflies". We'll also be doing a feature in purple and white, celebrating the Downers Grove North Highschool Band. More about that in another post.

THE BIG QUESTION - - - When Will You Open????? We'll have our "sneak peek" opening just as soon as I get the Occupancy Permit finalized from the Village of Downers Grove. A couple of weeks after that will be our big, fancy "Grand Opening" - that's when we'll have things like cookies and such! But, for those of you who would like to see all the yummy stuff as soon as possible, keep an eye on your email or follow us on FaceBook - we are at Memories and Beyond on that site. THAT is where you'll see the first notice of the date the doors will open!

Check back often, and the moment I have the "OK" from the Village, I'll let you know.

Thanks for your patience, and we'll see you soon!

Karen Bushy, Owner

WE'RE WORKING HARD!!!

MEMORIES AND BEYOND

We are working hard to get the store open, and we hope to welcome you back to your favorite source for scrapping, card-making and stamping as soon as possible. The walls are painted, the carpeting is cleaned, we've done some re-organizing of the space and we're ordering all kinds of wonderful new products for you to enjoy.

You will remember many of the staff members, and they are helping me to make some great choices as we sort through the many options and offerings that make up our hobby! Whether you are an old hand at scrapping or you've never made a card in your life, YOU will be welcome at MEMORIES AND BEYOND!!

As soon as we have enough stock on hand to make the trip worth your while, we'll be opening the doors to those who are on our email list or a "friend" on our FaceBook page. You can find us on FaceBook at

Memories and Beyond

where you'll find lots of pictures, too!

You've probably figured out that our new corporate colors will be red, white and blue and that gives you a big hint about what our Grand Opening will be like!

Stay tuned and we'll open the doors SOON!!!!

Karen Bushy

We're Working Hard!

MEMORIES AND BEYOND

We're working hard to get the store ready to open, and I think you're going to love what you see! Staff members you've come to enjoy working with are here, helping me restock the store with a fabulous array of wonderful new things for scrapping, card-making and stamping.

We've painted the walls, cleaned the carpeting and the furniture, reorganized the classroom and made some other changes we think you'll like.

BE SURE to check out our FaceBook page for lots of photos and updates. You can find us at Memories and Beyond.

As you can probably tell, our new "corporate colors" are red, white and blue, and that perhaps will give you a little hint as to the theme of our Grand Opening. But, even before that we'll be having a "soft opening" just as soon as we have enough product in the store to make your visit worthwhile. Our email and FaceBook friends will be the first ones to find out when the doors are open - - - be sure you're signed up for either one (or both!)

Who is this new owner? My name is Karen Bushy, and I've been a customer at M&B for many years. I've been a scrapper since before we called it scrapbooking! I was part of the generation that GLUED or taped pictures into those black-paged albums and then wrote the names in white ink!

I am blessed to be a mother of two married children: My son Jim is married to Suzan and they have a son, Drew. My daughter Nancy is married to David Miller, and they have two little girls, Lauren and Caroline.

I hope you're as eager as I am to have the doors open at Memories & Beyond. I look forward to meeting you!

Memories & Beyond has a new Owner!

The sale of Memories & Beyond

became final on Monday,

March 15th.

This is great news for everyone!

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I was very sad to think that Memories & Beyond would close, but an enerigic entrepreneur, avid scrapbooker and family gal came along and purchased my business. This is a gift knowing that what I started 5-1/2 years ago will continue on for everyone and leaves me speechless.

Karen is already busy fixing up the place. They will be painting this weekend and rearranging the store. Karen is eager to purchase the latest and great scrapbooking products available for you.

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For all you loyal customers I thank you for your kind words and prays that have been answered. Karen is looking at about 2 to 3 weeks to do a soft re-opening and then have a grand re-opening soon after.

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Being part of our e-mail list, you will be the first to know all the upcoming dates.

We all can't wait for all the new scrapbooking products.

Stay tune for upcoming e-mail from Karen!

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Happy Scrappin"

Alice

Memories & Beyond's - Last Day

Good Morning,

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1st I want to say thank you for being great customers!

I have enjoyed scrapbooking with each of you.

Today will be our last day. :-(

For the die-heart shopper,

the savings will be

90% off

All sales are cash only & final.

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Come on in and check out the great savings!

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Store Hours:

Wednesday - 12 noon to 7pm..

Store Samples for sale - $1 & up

prices are as marked.

We found some miscellaneous items to sell from the back room. They will be discounted to 25 cents & up, priced as is.

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I'll send an e-mail on the status of the store purchase.

See ya, Alice

Memories & Beyond

MB's FINAL Closing Sale!

Store Hours:

Monday thru Thursday

10am to 9pm

Friday - 10am to 6pm

Saturday - 10am to 6pm

Sunday - noon to 5pm

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Store Wide Sale Continues -

Starting Monday, March 1st

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All CASH SALES - 75% off

All Cricut Cartridges in Stock $37.50 each

Credit Card/Debt Sales - 40% off

All Sales are Final.

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I want to thank everyone that has come out and enjoyed the store and the discounts we have offered.

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We will close early on Friday 6:00PM for a little employee party.

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I plan to keep Memories & Beyond open until Friday as long as I have product to sell.

On the status of tables and displays - I will send out an email on Wednesday on what will be for sale or if a have one buyer that plans on purchasing it all.

I plan on being in the store most of the week.

I hope to see you this week!

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See ya soon,

Alice

MB's Closing Sale with Unbelievable Discounts!

Store Hours:

Monday thru Friday

10am to 9pm

Saturday - 10am to 6pm

Sunday - noon to 5pm

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Store Wide Sale Continues - Starting Saturday, February 20th

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All CASH SALES - 60% off

All Cricut Cartridges in Stock $37.50 each

75% off all red line items,

kits & books

Credit Card/Debt Sales - 40% off

All Sales are Final.

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The selections are still great! This is your weekend to take advantage of the deepest savings and selections. Don't miss out!

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Friday & Saturday Crops are FREE from 5pm to midnight

call to reserve your spot!

MB's Closing Sale Continues with greater Discounts!

Store Hours:

Monday thru Friday

10am to 9pm

Saturday - 10am to 6pm

Sunday - noon to 5pm

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Store Wide Sale Continues

Starting Friday, February 12th

All CASH SALES - 50% off

All CREDIT CARD SALES - 40% off

75% off all red line items!

All Ribbons, Class Kits, Stamps, Markers, and Punches

60% off - Cash Sale

40% off - Credit/debt Sale

All Sales are Final.

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Friday & Saturday Crops are FREE from 5pm to midnight

call to reserve your spot!

Help out Eisenhower Jr Band Candy Sales!

Memories & Beyond

is pleased to support

Eisenhower Jr High Band.
Alice's son Alex is selling the Worlds Finest Chocolate for the Band at the store.

This Weekend for every candy bar you purchase to support the band for $2, Memories & Beyond will give you 5 sheets of Bazzill cardstock.

Free Crop Nights!

Memories & Beyond

is offering free crop nights

every Friday & Saturday

5pm to midnight.

Sunday all day Free!

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Bring your scrapbooking supplies and enjoy the space. Everyone will have their own table unless you choose to share with a friend.

There are only 29 tables available, so call early!
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All we ask is that you reserve your spot!

Please give us a call at 630-271-610.

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.Once we are full, we start a waiting list.

So, please call if you can't attend, so we can call other scrappers.

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We are no longer providing snacks and drinks at the crop nights. If you like, you can bring your own food and drinks. We allow them in the crop room.

Hero Arts 2010 Catalog Order Offer!

Memories & Beyond
has heard from many of our stamping customers asking about the New 2010 Hero Arts Catalog.

This weekend only, we will be offering you the opportunity to order any of the new 2010 stamps shown in the new 2010 Hero Arts Catalog for 30% off.

With every order, you will be able to purchase the New 2010 catalog for $5. This is a 50% savings to you.

Stop by or give us a call,

630-271-0610, and place your order.

Pre-payment is required for this offer.

We will have a catalog available at the store for ordering or you can go on-line at http://www.heroarts.com/ and view all the new stamps available and give us a call with your order to take advantage of this great offer to you.

Shipping is available, please call for rates.

Memories & Beyond is Closing

After over 5 years in business, Memories & Beyond will be closing its doors on March 15, 2010.

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We have no uncertainties, for we have established many beautiful relationships over these years. Some will fade, but most will be with us forever. We are all part of a scrapbooking community and have shared many memories together. We have laughed with many of you and cried with others. We have seen many families grow, with weddings and babies being born, and we have even felt your loss when family members have passed on.

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We had many great events at our store from ScrapPink to individual fundraising crops, birthday parties, scrapbook clubs, classes and crop nights. We wish we could have done more.

We had a great run!

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When we first opened back the 2004, our boys 7 and 9, both in school full time, gave Alice the time to open a business around her hobby. Now that they are in their teens, we need to focus more on our boys. There are the high school years, school activities, sports, boy scouts and next summer we will be visiting colleges.

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You, our valued customers have made us what we are today and we thank you for that! You will be missed.

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All that being said, here is what we anticipate will happen in the coming weeks.
Here are some changes that will take place,

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Effective Immediately - ALL SALES ARE FINAL!

As of January 4th - everything in the store

25% to 60% off.

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Gift Cards - If you have a gift card that needs to be used, we encourage you to use it as soon as possible to allow for the BEST selection of merchandise. If you know someone who may have a gift card, please let them know to us it before March 15th.

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Complete Store for Sale - If you or someone you know interested in purchasing the business, please contact the store as soon as possible.

Thank you again for the many years of business

and we look forward to seeing you soon,

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Alice & Gary

and our wonderful Staff

January 2010 Stamp of the Month

Great Impressions January 2010
Stamp of the Month

"Damask Background"

K91

Each month a new and exciting art board arrives from Great Impressions Stamps at Memories & Beyond displaying hand stamped cards featuring the Stamp of the Month design. Be the first to get these new designs from Great Impressions Stamps! January, 2010, Stamp of the Month is "Damask Background", #K91, and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of January, 2010! In addition to this Stamp of the Month, Great Impressions has created 11 complimenting stamps that are used on the design board. and we have them all! Come check out this wonderful art board showing how versatile one stamp can be. Be the first to get these new designs from Great Impressions Stamps.

Want to create all these cards? Every month you will be able to create all six of the cards shown on the art board. We will be using markers, glitter, ribbons, brads and more. Everything is pre-cut and sometimes pre-stamped for you! This way you can focus on the cards.
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Join us:

Sunday, January 24th,

12:30pm to 3:30pm

Call today and reserve your spot, 630-271-0610.
Cost: $25; pre-payment required.

A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund,
otherwise a class kit will be available for you.

See you then,

Alice