Memories & Beyond

We'll be open soon!

2010-04-24T12:04:00.002-06:00

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!!!

2010-04-09T22:54:00.002-06:00

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!

2010-04-09T22:33:00.002-06:00

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!

2010-03-17T08:30:00.003-06:00

The sale of Memories & Beyond

became final on Monday,

March 15th.

This is great news for everyone!

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.

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.

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!

Happy Scrappin"

Alice

Memories & Beyond's - Last Day

2010-03-10T03:53:00.001-06:00

Good Morning,

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.

Come on in and check out the great savings!

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.

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

See ya, Alice

Memories & Beyond

MB's FINAL Closing Sale!

2010-03-01T07:46:00.006-06:00

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

All CASH SALES - 75% off

All Cricut Cartridges in Stock $37.50 each

Credit Card/Debt Sales - 40% off

All Sales are Final.

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

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

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!

See ya soon,

Alice

MB's Closing Sale with Unbelievable Discounts!

2010-02-19T14:52:00.008-06:00

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

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.

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

Friday & Saturday Crops are FREE from 5pm to midnight

call to reserve your spot!

MB's Closing Sale Continues with greater Discounts!

2010-02-12T04:18:00.001-06:00

Store Hours:

Monday thru Friday

10am to 9pm

Saturday - 10am to 6pm

Sunday - noon to 5pm

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.

Friday & Saturday Crops are FREE from 5pm to midnight

call to reserve your spot!

Help out Eisenhower Jr Band Candy Sales!

2010-02-11T10:11:00.007-06:00

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!

2010-01-12T12:32:00.008-06:00

Memories & Beyond

is offering free crop nights

every Friday & Saturday

5pm to midnight.

Sunday all day Free!

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.

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

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

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!

2010-01-12T11:29:00.025-06:00

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

2010-01-03T14:33:00.012-06:00

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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,

Alice & Gary

and our wonderful Staff

January 2010 Stamp of the Month

2010-01-01T13:25:00.001-06:00

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

December 2009 - Stamp of the Month

2009-12-01T08:39:00.000-06:00

Great Impressions December 2009
Stamp of the Month

"Cooking Border"

H193

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! December, 2009, Stamp of the Month is "Cooking Border", #H193, and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of December, 2009! 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, December 27th,

12:00pm to 3:00pm

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

November 2009 Stamp of the Month

2009-11-01T05:38:00.002-06:00

Great Impressions November 2009
Stamp of the Month

"Vintage Holly Branches"

H190

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! November, 2009, Stamp of the Month is "Vintage Holly Branches", #H190, and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of November, 2009! In addition to this Stamp of the Month, Great Impressions has created 12 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 for you!
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Join us:

Wednesday, November 18th,
6:00pm to 9:00pm

Sunday, November 22nd,

1:00pm to 4:00pm

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

Cricut Christmas Card Class

2009-10-31T12:32:00.016-06:00

Cricut Christmas Card Class

Saturday, November 7th

1pm to 3pm

cost $20

In this cricut class, you will use the Christmas Solutions Noel cartridge to create these 3 cards. The background will be already embossed for you using the Cuttlebug machine and glimmer misted to save time. Christmas sentiment stamps will be available to use to give the cards your personal touch!

Students need to bring:

Cricut, Mat, Tool Kit, fresh blade, Christmas Solutions Noel cartridge, adhesive, fine tip glue pen, glitter pen, red glitter pen or red fine tip marker.

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

pre-payment required.
Call and reserve your spot today!
630-271-0610

Cocoa & Cookies for Santa Recipe Book

2009-10-28T06:07:00.006-06:00

This wonderful recipe book is made using the Bind-It All 6x6 coverall binder, your Cricut machine using the Doodlecharms cartridge, American Crafts paper, Just-Rite stamps, Fiskars punches and more. We will be creating this fun cover using your cricut machine with the Doodlecharms cartridge. This class works with both the cricut and expressions machines.

Join us:

Saturday, November 7th

9:30am to noon

Class fee: $30

Class supplies include the 6x6 binder, 2 packs of 4x6 page protectors, ribbon, brads, twine, all papers, punches and stamps used in class.

Supplies students need to bring to class:

Cricut machine, mat, power cord, & tool kit, Doodlecharms Cartridge, basic supplies (trimmer, scissors, glue, tape runner, etc.), white gel pen, brown or black ink/chalk for destressing, black fine tip marker or pen for doodling, gold & silver gel or glitter pens, orange fine tip marker, red gel or fine tip marker, fine point glue pen and fine glitter.

Call today and reserve your spot, 630-271-0610.

Cost $30 pre-payment required.

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

A Haunting we will go Interactive Book!

2009-10-15T18:57:00.000-06:00

A haunting we will go with this interactive album. We will be making pockets, hidden panels and even dangling spiders in this fun active book.

Kit includes: all the papers shown above, lots of ribbons, black interactive pages for the album and a great idea booklet with additional Halloween ideas for you to complete later.

Join us:

Saturday, October 24th

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Class Fee: $25

Class size is limited so call and reserve your spot today!

630-271-0610

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

Boo Exploding Circle Book Class

2009-10-15T18:39:00.000-06:00

The Circle Exploding Book, with a surprise BOO at the end, is a fun interactive book that will delight everyone who opens it up. When closed, the book looks like a quarter circle. When opened, it explodes into a full 3-D circle. The sections of the book are cut and scored making the assembly very easy.

Kit includes: All of the papers shown above, ribbons, 4 punch-out circles, and a 11 page idea booklet.

Join us:

Saturday, October 24th

10:30am to 12:30pm

Class Fee: $ 25

Supplies need for class: paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive, pencil and a black ink pad.

Space is limited so call today and reserve your spot!

630-271-0610

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

See you soon,

Alice

October 2009 Stamp of the Month

2009-10-15T17:51:00.000-06:00

Great Impressions October 2009
Stamp of the Month

"Snowman Fun"

H188

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! October, 2009, Stamp of the Month is "Snowman Fun", #H188, and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of October, 2009! 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 for you!
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Join us:

Sunday, October 25th,

1:00pm to 4:00pm
or

Wednesday, October 28th,

6:00pm to 9:00pm

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

Options - Monthly Kit from Pine Cone Press

2009-10-15T17:45:00.000-06:00

New From Pine Cone Press

Options - It's Your Choice!

Featuring:

Black cats, spiders, skulls and scary trees - combine with shades of pumpkin, copper, black and gold, "The Spider Web" paper line from My Mind's Eye brings the vintage-style of elegance to your fall and "eerie" paper projects. The kit includes ribbons and a chipboard mini album.

Create layouts, cards, or paper projects with this kit! With Options comes an outstanding idea book. There are over a dozen card ideas inside with six great scrapbook layouts and fun interactive projects to complete.

Pine Cone Press Options comes with options.

You can purchase the kit for $20.99 and complete the projects on your own

Attend our class for $26, receive Options kit OK-1A

and complete the Pumpkin Album on page six of the idea booklet.

Monday, October 26th

6:30pm to 8:30pm

There is a limited supply of kits available for purchase and class attendance.

Reserve your kit today!

Call 630-271-0610

Pre-payment is required for both the class and holding the kits for purchase.

Halloween Scrapbook Kit

2009-10-15T10:46:00.001-06:00

Halloween Scrapbook Kit In this kit, you will be completing a double-page 12x12 layout use Imaginisce Halloween papers and embellishments. All pieces are cut to size for easy & quick assembly.

Kits available

cost: $12

Crop Night Every Friday & Saturday until Midnight!

2009-10-14T07:49:00.000-06:00

Join us for a Croppin' Good Time this weekend!

Call your friends, gather your things and crop the night away!

Memories & Beyond is offering crop nights Friday and Saturday until mid-night!

Our crop room comes complete with drawers of punches, 2 AccuCut machines with 8 complete sets of alphabets and lots of die-cuts for every occasion, paper cutters and tools.

Drinks will be provided and you can bring in your own food or order in.

We have menus available from local restaurants.

Friday, October 23rd 5pm to midnight

$8 crop fee this Weekend!

includes: a light snack, drinks, & dessert

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Saturday, October 24th, 5pm to midnight

$8 crop fee this Weekend!
includes: a light snack, drinks, & dessert
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Attend both Friday & Saturday Crop Nights and save
money and time!
Crop both nights for $12
and you don't have to pack-up your things for the next day!.
Call and reserve your spot today!
630-271-0610

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Call and reserve your spot today!

Space is limited to 29 croppers.
Everyone gets her/his own table to spread out!
630-271-0610

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New Card Making with Cricut magizine

2009-10-09T07:20:00.004-06:00

In this new release from Annie's Attic you will discover just how easy and fun it is to create unique, stylish greeting cards with the Cricut from Provo Craft!

Just choose your favorite cartridge, load your paper and you're ready to begin. With an endless assortment of letters, shapes and phrases to choose from, your design options are limitless. You can create the perfect greeting card for any occasion, in no time at all.

Card making projects include: Miss You, Happy Shopping, Catch of the Day, Baby Blessings, Party Hat Birthday, Wedding Congratulations, Flower Thanks, Enjoy Gift Card Holder, Owl Hello and more. With 48 pages, all color you can't go wrong.

Will be available the end of November.

retail: $14.95

Reserve your copy today, 630-271-0610!

SCRAPPINK THANKS

2009-10-07T11:39:00.019-06:00

A huge thank you to all of those who participated in Scrappink. Through the raffles, crops and make-and-takes sold we raised over $1800 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. That is an awesome amount to raise for a worthy cause.

The following were the raffle ticket winners drawn on Sunday:

Slice machine basket: Susan Carlo & Nicole Detres

Bo Bunny filled tote: Mary Jo Sikorski & Midge Macko

(Mary Jo's name was actually picked for both Bo Bunny totes. She

graciously accepted a Cricut cartridge as a substitute so someone else could also win a tote!)

Once again thanks to all who participated. I hope everyone had a good time. I'm already starting plans for next year!!!!!

Crop Nights this Weekend!

2009-10-05T08:50:00.000-06:00

Join us for a Croppin' Good Time this weekend!

Call your friends, gather your things and crop the night away!

Memories & Beyond is offering crop nights Friday and Saturday until mid-night!

Our crop room comes complete with drawers of punches, 2 AccuCut machines with 8 complete sets of alphabets and lots of die-cuts for every occasion, paper cutters and tools.

Drinks will be provided and you can bring in your own food or order in.

We have menus available from local restaurants.

Friday, October 9th 5pm to midnight

$8 crop fee this Weekend!

includes: a light snack, drinks, & dessert

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Saturday, October 10th, 5pm to midnight

$8 crop fee this Weekend!
includes: a light snack, drinks, & dessert
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Attend both Friday & Saturday Crop Nights and save
money and time!
Crop both nights for $12
and you don't have to pack-up your things for the next day!.
Call and reserve your spot today!
630-271-0610

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Call and reserve your spot today!

Space is limited to 29 croppers.
Everyone gets her/his own table to spread out!
630-271-0610

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New Product from Bo Bunny!

2009-10-01T09:07:00.003-06:00

Cricut Classes Scheduled for October 17th

2009-09-23T07:06:00.015-06:00

Cricut 101 – Small Machines Only

Saturday, October 17th

9:00am to 10:30am
Class Fee: $20

If you missed the beginner class in September for your Cricut, here is your second chance to come and learn all the basic functions of your machine. Bring your machine, your George/Don Juan cartridge, cutting mat, tool kit, blade, and basic supplies (trimmer, scissors, glue pen, etc.) You and your Cricut will be best friends after taking this class. Be sure and let the store know when you sign up whether you have a basic Cricut or the Cricut Create.

Cricut Design Studio II

Saturday, October 17th

11:00am to 12:30pm

Class Fee: $20

We will not only review the welding and shadowing features of the software, but we will actually create a 3D project and cut it with our machines. Please have the software loaded and updated on your laptop and your firmware updated on your Cricut. You will need to bring your laptop, Cricut, and basic supplies to the class. If you don’t have a laptop, please let the store know when you sign up for the class so you can buddy up with someone who does. (You need to bring your basic supplies to the class).

Cricut Expression Class for all Expression Owners

Saturday, October 17th

1:30am to 3:00pm

Class Fee: $20

This class will cover the basics as well as learning the additional keys on the machine such as fit to page, fit to length, center point, etc. Bring your machine, your Plantin Schoolbook and Accent Essentials cartridges, cutting mats (12 x 12 and 12 x 24), tool kit, blade, and basic supplies (trimmer, scissors, glue pen, etc.)

Class sizes are limited!

Call and reserve you spot today,

pre-payment required.

630-271-0610

A 24-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund.

Hero Arts Stamps are in!

2009-09-10T06:41:00.008-06:00

Say Hello to FALL in style with Hero Arts Stamps!

The Complete line of stamps are available at Memories & Beyond!

September Basics Scrapbook Classes

2009-09-07T20:32:00.006-06:00

Now that the kids are back to school, it's time to get back to the basics of scrapbooking.

We are offering a number of scrapbooking classes teaching basic techniques with money saving ideas. You will learn how to stretch your paper, making different Double page 12x12 layouts.

All these layouts will be on display at the store. Sign-up for as many as you wish.

For all the classes please bring a basic tool kit: paper cutter, scissors, and adhesive.

Call and reserve your spot today!

630-271-0610

Making the Grade Scrapbook Class

Now that the kids are back to school, it's time to get back to the basics of scrapbooking. In this class you will learn how easy it is to use solid cardstock to balance out the pattern papers in this school layout. When you sign up for this class, please let us know what grade you want to scrapbook.

Join us:

Making the Grade Class

Class Kits Available

Class fee: $15

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My Guitar Hero Scrapbook Class

We all have our guitar hero's, so let's scrapbook them. This layout works for all ages who enjoy playing their guitar hero!

Join us:

My Guitar Hero Scrapbook Class

Class Kits Available

Class fee: $12

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Color My World Scrapbook Class

It's all about the color in this class. You will be learning how to balance so many colors, so many patterns. This layout can cover many different subjects, so look at your photos, bring them to class and we will come up with a title.

Join us:
Color My World Scrapbook Class
Sunday, September 27th - 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Class fee: $12
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Reach for The Stars

How do you use all this pattern paper? With a little know how, it all comes together. We will be using the die-cut machine to create our title as well as cutting out the stars.

Join us:

Reach for The Stars

Thursday, October, 1st - 6:30 to 8:30

Class fee: $10

Call and reserve you spot today 630-271-0610

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

Dry Embossing Class

2009-09-07T19:36:00.008-06:00

Dry Embossing...

Want to learn how?

With some basic embossing tools: brass templates, a light source, a stylus tool and paper, you can make some incredible cards and scrapbook pages.

In this class you will learn the basics to dry embossing. We will be making three incredible cards and a scrapbook page. Class fee includes three brass templates that you will use in class, then be able to use them at home for future projects.

Join us:
Wednesday, September 30th - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Class fee: $20

Supplies needed for class: paper cutter, a stylus tool, scissors, and adhesive

Class size is limited!
Call and reserve you spot today,
pre-payment required.

630-271-0610

Class kits available

September 2009 Stamp of the Month

2009-08-31T03:35:00.006-06:00

Great Impressions September 2009
Stamp of the Month

"Flourish Pumpkim Border"

G343

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! September, 2009, stamp of the Month is "Flourish Pumpkin Border" #G343 and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of September, 2009! In addition to this stamp of the month, Great Impressions has created 12 complimenting stamps this month 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 these cards shown on the art board. We will be using markers, glitter, ribbons, brads and more. Everything is pre-cut for you!
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Join us:

Sunday, September 20th,

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Wednesday, September 23rd,

6:00pm to 9:00pm

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

Cricut Classs in September

2009-08-11T20:31:00.004-06:00

Many scrapbookers have purchased either the Cricut or Expressions Machine and are over whelmed with the many options or just looking for new ideas.
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Then, these are the classes for you!

What is a Cricut?

The Cricut Personal Electronic Machines allow you to get amazing creative results with the touch of a button. The Cricut machines with the Cricut Cartridges cut beautiful designs and alphabets for card making, home decor, scrapbooking, paper crafting, and more. Imagine the projects you can create with Cricut. Your results with the Cricut are only limited by your imagination.

No computer is required to run the Cricut, just plug it in. Place your favorite cartridge in your Cricut and choose from hundreds of designs in an almost endless variety of sizes. Cutting customized shapes and alphabets has never been easier. And when you're ready to take your creativity to even greater heights you’ll want to consider the power of Cricut Design Studio to allow you to build customized cutting projects. to your computer! Using an on-screen cutting mat, the Cricut Design Studio allows you to explore, design, and cut your complete Cricut Cartridge Library. What You See Is What You Cut! With a user-friendly interface and the ability to save your innovative creations, you’ll discover that the Cricut DesignStudio is a must-have addition to your Cricut cutting system!

Join us Saturday, September 19th

at Memories & Beyond

Cricut 101 Class - 10am to noon

You need to bring either your Cricut or Expressions machine to class

with the original cartridges

class fee $20

and

Cricut Design Studio Class - 12:30pm to 2:30pm

You don't need to have the Design Studio to attend this class

class fee $20

Please call - 630-271-0610 and reserve your spot today!

Pre-payment is required to guarantee you spot.

Flip Flop 8x8 Album Class

2009-08-07T19:28:00.000-06:00

8"x8" Flip Flop Canvas Book

REAL FLIP FLOPS!

Ribbon bound 8x8 canvas album, using bright & fun papers with lots of ribbons, real flip flops, small chipboard flip flops and a seashell charm. The ablum will consict of 10 pages that can hold 14 plus 4x6 photos. Vellum sayings are added to complete your pages.

Just add your photos and you have a great book.

Class kits are available for purchase $25,

photo instructions are included.

August - Stamp of the Month

2009-08-01T13:05:00.007-06:00

Great Impressions August 2009
Stamp of the Month

"Wildflower Sihouette"

H184

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! August 2009, stamp of the Month is "Wildflower Silhouette" #H184 and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of August 2009! In addition to this stamp of the month, Great Impressions has created 12 complementing stamps this month 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 these cards shown on the art board. We will be using markers, glitter, ribbons, brads and more. Everything is pre-cut for you!
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Join us:

Sunday, August 30th, 1:30pm to 5:00pm

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.
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See you then,

Alice

2009-07-01T04:29:00.001-06:00

Great Impressions July 2009
Stamp of the Month

"Spiral Flowered Background"

J91

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! July 2009, stamp of the Month is "Spiral Flowered Background" #J91 and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of July 2009! In addition to this stamp of the month, Great Impressions has created 12 complementing stamps this month 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 these cards shown on the art board. We will be using markers, glitter, ribbons, brads and more. Everything is pre-cut for you!
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Join us:

Sunday, July 19th, 1:30pm to 5:00pm

Wednesday, July 22nd 6:00pm to 9:30pm

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.
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See you then,

Alice

Rusty Pickle Classes in June

2009-06-22T03:00:00.002-06:00

In a pickle about mini scrapbook albums

Memories & Beyond
along with

Lance Anderson owner of Rusty Pickle

Has a great line-up of classes in June for you!

The "No" Album

June 23rd

2:00pm to 5pm

$40

Lucky Me Album Class

June 23rd

6pm to 9pm

$40

Pocket Pop Mini Album Class

using School Daze collection

Class Kits Available with Instructions

$45

Way Cool Pop Star Album Class

using Pop Star collection

Class Kit Available with Instructions

$50

King of the Hill Album Class
using Lucky collection
Class kit aClass kit available with instructions. $40

These Are The Moments Album

Class Class kit available wih instrustions.

$40

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Sign-up for one class or all six!

Attend 2 or more classes & receive

a free gift card for $10.

Gift card will be issued after attending your second class.

All Rusty Pickle Product is 15% off

thru June 23rd

Pre-payment is required,

Call 630-271-0610 and reserve your spot.

A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund,

otherwise a class kit will be available for you.

Bo Bunny Love You Dad Album Kit

2009-06-17T10:23:00.008-06:00

Don't forget about Dad! Father's Day is this weekend and what better way to show Dad just how much you appreciate him than with this great album! Make one for your dad or give as a gift!

Each kit includes:
1 sheets Pep Rally Dot
1 sheets Pep Rally Confetti
1 sheets Pep Rally Plaid
1 sheet Tuscany Symphony
Play All Day Alphabet Stickers
Ribbon pack

1 text sheet on natural paper
Play All Day Cool Clips
Dad My Big Fat Word Album

3 binder rings
Complete Color Instructions

Father's Day Special

Kit retails for $19.99

This weekend only $9.99

Quantities are limited so don't delay!

New Rusty Pickle

2009-06-11T10:04:00.015-06:00

Rusty Pickle offers a wide variety of new yet, rustic ways to design your scrapbook. Rusty Pickle offers tags, papers, and embellishments featuring depictions of the events, stories, and happenings which have woven the fabric of your lives. Their innovative, new product lines add texture, dimension, and class to any scrapbook. From leather expressions to already-embellished tags and everything in between, they promise you a new and unique style you’ll love! Think walnut ink, think antique, think original, think RUSTY PICKLE.

Come on in and check out the many collections from Rusty Pickle. We are offering 6 wonderful mini album classes taught by Lance Anderson, owner of Rusty Pickle, in the next couple of weeks.

Attend any of his classes and receive 15% off your total purchase of any Rusty Pickle product.

Attend 2 or more of these Rusty Pickle classes and receive a $10 gift card to use on any purchase at Memories & Beyond.

Class schedule

www.memoriesbeyond.com

or call 630-271-0610

to sign-up today!

June 2009 SOTM card Class

2009-06-09T21:21:00.000-06:00

Great Impressions June 2009
Stamp of the Month

"Seaweed"

H181

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! June 2009, stamp of the Month is "Seaweed" #H181 and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of May, 2009! In addition to this stamp of the month, Great Impressions has created 12 complementing stamps this month 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 these cards shown on the art board. We will be using markers, glitter, ribbons, brads and more. Everything is pre-cut for you!
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Join us:
Wednesday, June 24th, 6:00pm tp 9:30pm

Sunday, June 28th, 1:30pm to 5:00pm

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.
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See you then,

Alice

SOTM - Father's Day Cards

2009-05-27T22:08:00.001-06:00

Great Impressions May 2009
Stamp of the Month

"Great Four Square"

G330

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! May 2009, stamp of the Month is "Great Four Square" #G330 and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of May, 2009! In addition to this stamp of the month, Great Impressions has created 12 complementing stamps this month 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 these cards shown on the art board. We will be using markers, glitter, ribbons, brads and more. Everything is pre-cut for you!
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Join us:

Wednesday, June 10th, 6:0pm tp 9:00pm

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

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

Alice

SOTM - June 2009

2009-05-26T14:17:00.000-06:00

Stamp of the Month Program

Here is a sneak peak

to June 2009

SOTM

Under the Sea!

Memories & Beyond carries the best selection

of Great Impressions Stamps.

Looking to learn how to create these beautiful cards every month, then attend the Stamp of the Month class offered two times every month. The art boards are on display for you to copy or create your own master piece.

Stamps will be available June 1st.

Call and reserve you stamps today!

630-271-0610

Stamp of the Month

Seaweed #H181 50% off in June

MB Open Memorial Day!

2009-05-19T19:09:00.016-06:00

Memories & Beyond

will be open

Monday, May 25th

10am to 3pm

Crop Night!

2009-05-19T11:56:00.000-06:00

Join us for a Croppin' Good Time this weekend!

Call your friends, gather your things and crop the night away!

Memories & Beyond is offering crop nights Friday and Saturday until mid-night!

Our crop room comes complete with drawers of punches, 2 AccuCut machines with 8 complete sets of alphabets and lots of die-cuts for every occasion, paper cutters and tools.

Drinks will be provided and you can bring in your own food or order in. We have menus available from local restaurants.

Friday, May 22nd, 5pm to midnight

$8 crop fee

includes: a light snack, drinks, & dessert

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Saturday, May 23rd, 5pm to midnight
$8 crop fee
includes: a light snack, drinks, & dessert
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Call and reserve your spot today!

Space is limited to 27 croppers.
Everyone gets her/his own table to spread out!
630-271-0610

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Attend both Friday & Saturday Crop Nights and save

money and time!

Both Crop Nights for $12

and you don't have to pack-up your things for the next day!

Call and reserve your spot today!

630-271-0610

May Stamp of the Month

2009-04-28T11:11:00.000-06:00

Coming May 1st

Great Impressions May 2009
Stamp of the Month

"Great Four Square"

G330

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! May 2009, stamp of the Month is "Great Four Square" #G330 and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of May, 2009! In addition to this stamp of the month, Great Impressions has created 12 complementing stamps this month 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 these cards shown on the art board. We will be using markers, glitter, ribbons, brads and more. Everything is pre-cut for you!
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Join us:

Sunday, May 17th, 1:30pm to 5:00pm

Wednesday, May 20th, 6:0pm tp 9:00pm

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

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

Alice

National Scrapbooking Day!

2009-04-28T10:26:00.003-06:00

National Scrapbooking Day

Saturday, May 2nd

Come join us for an all-day free crop Saturday

includes: chips, soda & water, and dessert

10am to 12 midnight!

Space is limited

Call today and reserve your spot!

630-271-0610

Also, Free Make-n-Takes all day Long!

NSD Sale!

all Punches 25% off

all Stamps 25% off

Spring Holiday line sale 25% off

Valentines

St. Patrick's Day

Easter

1st 50 customers to ring out will receive a free gift!

Also, for every $20 you purchase

receive a chance to win some great prizes!

Live Out Loud Scrapbook Class!

2009-04-28T09:38:00.000-06:00

With it being Cinco De Mayo Day,

we are putting together a beautiful and bright

two page scrapbook layout

Live Out Loud!

This layout can work with many themes and photos.

Join us:

Tuesday, May 5th - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Cost $15

Pre-payment is required,

call and reserve your place today!

630-271-0610

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

See ya, Alice

Monkey Busness Card Class

2009-04-17T06:42:00.008-06:00

It's time for some Monkey Business

One of our newest and most popular lines of the year will have you goin' bananas. The lime green, banana yellow and monkey brown will have everyone saying

Ooh Ooh, Aah Aah for these special cards will be making in class.

Monday, May 11th

6:30pm to 8:30pm

Cost $20

We will be making 6 playful Monkey Business cards using the new line Monkey Business 2009 papers and stickers from Reminisce.

Space it limited, so sign up early.

Cal today, 630-271-0610

pre-payment required.

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

see ya,

Alice

Customer's Scrap-Relief!

2009-04-14T19:57:00.006-06:00

Memories & Beyond

first ever

Customer's Scrap-Relief

Garage Sale!

This Friday,April 17th and Saturday, April 18th

Like all good garage sales, our classroom will be filled with hidden treasures! Come on out and find a great bargain. You can always find all kinds of goodies at these sales - from stickers, stamps, storage items, paper racks, paper, cards, etc. to just about anything scrapbook related!

Our Garage Sale/classroom will be open for all to shop all day Friday and Saturday. Garage sale items will be rung up separately from any store purchases.

.Gather your crafty friends and head over to Memories & Beyond for an afternoon of scrapbook shopping! Shop early for the best selection and late for bigger bargains! Please note: all garage sale purchases are CASH ONLY and final!

Memories & Beyond is closed Easter Sunday

2009-04-08T16:21:00.001-06:00

Have a wonderful Easter Sunday.

We will re-open Monday morning.

MB Customer's Scrap-Relief Garage Sale!

2009-04-06T12:05:00.000-06:00

After tax day, it's spring cleaning time!
Why not get some relief from your scrapbook supplies.

Memories & Beyond

Customer's Scrap-Relief

Garage Sale!

April 17th and April 18th

$10 - whole table

$5 - 1/2 table

You must come in to pay and sign an agreement to confirm your table space!

.
It's time to clean our your scrapbooking supplies that you are not using: paper, stickers stamps, punches, extra tools, etc...

You will rent table space -- $10 for a whole table & $5 for 1/2 a table. You will sign an agreement and will be given a selling number. It is your responsibility to price your items in increments of .50 cents in separate bags with your number on it. The rest is up to us.

Begi Beginning Thursday April 16th, you will be able to set-up your table space.

Shoppers will then shop and purchase items, cash only, and we will keep track of the sales. At the end of the garage sale, you will receive a gift card for the total cash amount of your items sold. This gift card can be used on any regular priced item in our store at anytime.

Memories & Beyond is not responsible for any lost or stolen items in the garage sale.

All remaining items must be picked up by Sunday, April 19th. If any items remain on Monday morning, they will be donated to a local women's shelter.

Crop Nights

2009-04-06T11:17:00.001-06:00

Join us for a Croppin' Good Time this weekend!

Call your friends, gather your things and crop the night away!

Memories & Beyond is offering crop nights Friday and Saturday until mid-night!

Our crop room comes complete with drawers of punches, 2 AccuCut machines with 8 complete sets of alphabets and lots of die-cuts for every occasion, paper cutters and tools.

Drinks will be provided and you can bring in your own food or order in. We have menus available from local restaurants.

Friday, April 10th, 5pm to midnight

$8 crop fee

includes: a light snack, drinks, & dessert

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Saturday, April 11th, 5pm to midnight
$8 crop fee
includes: a light snack, drinks, & dessert
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Call and reserve your spot today!

Space is limited to 27 croppers.
Everyone gets her/his own table to spread out!
630-271-0610

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Attend both Friday & Saturday Crop Nights and save

money and time!

Both Crop Nights for $12

and you don't have to pack-up your things for the next day!

Call and reserve your spot today!

630-271-0610

All About Birthday Scrapbook Class

2009-04-06T10:41:00.007-06:00

All About Birthdays

Scrapbooking Class

With all the birthdays in our lives, there is never enough scrapbook layouts.

In this scrapbooking class, we will be creating a double page birthday layout from the Glitter Paper Pad All Kinds of Happy by Imaginisce.

Students will receive a Glitter Paper Pad that has over 300 pieces, which include 24 sheets of double-sided12x12 scrapbook papers, chipboard shapes, and stickers.Join us:

Tuesday, April 21st at 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Cost: $15

pre-payment required.

Call today and reserve your spot, 630-271-0610.

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

See you then, Alice

Play Hard Scrapbook Class

2009-04-06T10:13:00.003-06:00

Play Hard Scrapbook Class

They work hard and they play hard. This is
the scrapbook class that pays tribute to the men in your life,
both young and old. The four page layouts
showcase the activities that fill their days
with the strong, vibrant colors of the Grease
Monkey collection from Bo Bunny.

Join us:

Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Cost $25

Supplies needed for class: Paper cutter, adhesive, glue dots and pop dots, scissors, and a black ink pad.

Pre-payment is required.

Space is limited, call today and reserve your spot.

630-271-0610

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

See you then, Alice

Baseball Scrapbook Class

2009-04-02T21:03:00.001-06:00

Major League Baseball

Ek Selective Scrapbook Class

Learn how to use these adorable miniature replicas of Major League Baseball gear. They work wonderfully with a variety of photographs and themes. Backyard T-Ball games, photos from the batting cages, or even your little leaguer at bat can be memories you will treasure forever.

Create two double page layouts and a nostalgic shadow box in just two hours. You will also receive a MLB pewter pin and a great full color idea book. With baseball season starting up, so will your photos of the great game of baseball from little leaguers to the pros;

Play Ball!

Join us:

Tuesday, April 28th at 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Cost: $20

Class supplies needed: paper trimmer, adhesive, and scissors.

Pre-payment is required.Space is limited, call today and reserve your spot.630-271-0610
A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund, otherwise a class kit will be available for you.

See you then, Alice

April Stamp of the Month

2009-04-01T10:41:00.001-06:00

Great Impressions April 2009
Stamp of the Month

"Elongated Flower Flourish"

H197

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! April 2009, stamp of the Month is "Elongated Flower Flourish" #H197 and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of April, 2009! In addition to this stamp of the month, Great Impressions has created 12 complementing stamps this month 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 these cards shown on the art board. We will be using markers, glitter, ribbons, brads and more. Everything is pre-cut for you!

Join us:
Sunday, April 26th, 1:30pm to 5:00pm

Wednesday, April 22nd, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

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

March 2009 Stamp of the Month

2009-02-26T07:52:00.009-06:00

Great Impressions March 2009
Stamp of the Month

"Stitched Flower Background"

J93

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! March 2009, stamp of the Month is "Stitched Flower Background" #J93 and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of March, 2009! In addition to this stamp of the month, Great Impressions has created 12 complementing stamps this month 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 these cards shown on the art board. We will be using markers, glitter, ribbons, brads and more. Everything is pre-cut for you!

Join us:

Sunday, March 15th, 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Wednesday, March 25th, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

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

March 2009 Page/Book Club

2009-02-21T12:15:00.006-06:00

Book of the Month Club has changed up to Page of the Month Club.

Page/Book of the Month Club

Monday, March 23rd

7:00pm to 9:00pm

March Theme "It's Just a Day in My Life"

In addition to discussing the many ideas of scrapbooking and showing off our many projects, we will be completeing the Page of the Month program with Basic Grey.

We are so busy scrapbooking events of others that we forget about ourselves. Basic Grey has put together a 12 month plan to get us out from behind the camera and on to the scrapbook pages. Every month will have a different themes ranging from "My Favorite Things" to "This I Beleive" and ending with "A Letter to Myself". Each month will be interesting, fun, sometimes thought provoking pages and all of them together provide an honest, humorous look at our authentic selves.

Each double page layout features at least one technique and an interesting use of Basic Grey products, along with a variety of photo sizes.

March Theme is "It's Just a Day in My Life"

cost: $20

Space is limited!!!

There are only 12 kits available each month, so signing up is very important.

Call today and reserve your spot; 630-271-0610.

See you at Page/Book Club!

Alice

Fun in the Snow Scrapbook Class

2009-02-05T13:51:00.007-06:00

Fun in the Snow!

Scrapbook Class

Looking for something different to do on Presidents Day!

Come scrapbook some of your fond memories of your Snow Days this year.

We will be putting together two 12x12 scrapbook pages. The theme will be "Snow Days" Get out your favorite photos and add them to your scrapbooks. There will be ribbon, brads, stickers to make your memories last forever!

All are invited including scrapbooking kids.

Join us:

Monday, February 16th

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Class Fee: $20

All you need to bring are 6-8 snow photos, a paper trimmer if you have one, scissors and your own adhesive.

See you then,

Alice

Birthday Layout Class

2009-02-05T13:15:00.001-06:00

Happy Birthday!

Scrapbook Class

Everyone has a birthday party that needs to be preserve.

We will be teaching how to get the most our of your scrapbooking supplies. You will be making this 2-page layout. You will earn how to add color with matting your photos and making them pop with layers. You will be adding some style with corner punches and learn to use the AccuCut machine to make your titles explode.

Join us:

Monday, February 9th

6:30pm to 8:30pm

Class Fee: $15

Please call today and reserve your spot, 630-271-0610

Pre-payment is required.

A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund.

Otherwise a class kit will be held for you.

See you then,

Alice

Scrapbook Journaling Class

2009-02-05T11:56:00.012-06:00

Hearts are Measured!

Scrapbook page

Journaling and placing memorable quotes on your scrapbook page is as easy 123 with a computer and a printer. Working in a word document, you have choices with different fonts and a variety of colors. You will learn the easy of printing your own journaling boxes and adding quotes to your very own scrapbook pages. You will be making this 12x12 scrapbook page in class.

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Join us:
Wednesday, February 11th
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Class Fee: $10

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Please call today and reserve your spot, 630-271-0610

Pre-payment is required.

A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund.

Otherwise a class kit will be held for you.

See you then,

Alice

Disney Magic Scrapbooking Class

2009-02-05T11:35:00.006-06:00

Disney Magic!

Scrapbook Class

Sometimes we forget that scrapbooking can be easy without breaking the bank.

It's all about the paper!

In this 2 page 12x12 layout, you will be playing with ribbons, the AccuCut machine and learning different matting techniques that will make your memories standout. You will need five 4x6 photos; two horizontal and three vertical.

Join us:

Tuesday, February 24th

6:30pm to 8:30pm

Class Fee: $15

Please call today and reserve your spot, 630-271-0610
Pre-payment is required.
A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund.
Otherwise a class kit will be held for you.

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See you then,
Alice

Book Club Date Change!

2009-02-04T13:06:00.002-06:00

February 's Theme is "Betcha Didn't Know"
Join us: Monday, February 16th at 7:00pm

Book of the Month Club is changing it up. In addition to discussing the many ideas of scrapbooking and showing off our many projects, we will be purchasing the Page of the Month program with Basic Grey to complete at home.

We are so busy scrapbooking events of others that we forget about ourselves. Basic Grey has put together a 12 month plan to get us out from behind the camera and on to the scrapbook pages. Every month will have a different themes ranging from "My Favorite Things" to "This I Believe" and ending with "A Letter to Myself". Each month will be interesting, fun, sometimes thought provoking pages and all of them together provide an honest, humorous look at our authentic selves.

Each double page layout features at least one technique and an interesting use of Basic Grey products, along with a variety of photo sizes.

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February 's Theme is "Betcha Didn't Know"

Join us: Monday, February 16th at 7:00pm.

Cost: $15

There are only 12 kits available each month, so signing up is very important.

Call today and reserve your spot; 630-271-0610.

Sign-up for all 12 and pay each month and the 13 month is free!

See you at Book Club!

Alice

SOTM - February 2009

2009-02-01T20:44:00.011-06:00

Great Impressions February 2009
Stamp of the Month

"All Boy"

J91

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! February 2009, stamp of the Month is "All Boy" #J91 and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of February, 2009! In addition to this stamp of the month, Great Impressions has created 10 complementing stamps this month 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 these cards shown on the art board. We will be using markers, glitter, ribbons, brads and more. Everything is pre-cut for you!

Join us:

Wednesday, February 25th, 6:00pm to 9:30pm

Sunday, March 1st, 1:30pm to 5:00pm

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

SOTM - January 2009 Date Change

2009-01-26T13:25:00.001-06:00

Great Impressions January 2009
Stamp of the Month

"Swirls of Hearts"

H172

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! December, 2008, stamp of the Month is "Recipe Background" #H172 Swirls of Hearts and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of January, 2009! In addition to this stamp of the month, Great Impressions has created 10 plus complementing stamps this month 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 these cards shown on the art board. We will be using markers, glitter, ribbons, brads and more. Everything is pre-cut for you!

Join us:

Sunday, January 18th 1:30pm to 5:00pm

Date Change

Wednesday, January 28th 6:00pm to 9:30pm

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

A 24-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund,
otherwise a class kit will be available for you.

See you then,

Alice

Crop times for this weekend!

2009-01-05T13:25:00.000-06:00

Join us for a Croppin Good Time this weekend!

Call your friends, gather your things and crop the night away!

Memories & Beyond is offering crop nights Friday and Saturday until mid-night!

Our crop room comes complete with drawers of punches, 2 AccuCut machines with 8 complete sets of alphabets and lots of die-cuts for every occasion, paper cutters and tools.

Drinks will be provided and you can bring in your own food or order in. We have menus available from local restaurants.

Friday, January 30th, 5pm to midnight

$8 crop fee

includes: a light snack, drinks, & dessert

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Saturday, January 31st, 5pm to midnight
$8 crop fee
includes: a light snack, drinks, & dessert
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SuperBowl Sunday Crop

Sunday, February 1st,

11:00am to 6:00pm
crop for $15!

includes: SuperBowl Lunch, drinks & desert

Give-a-ways & our special Superbowl raffle!!!

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Call and reserve your spot today!

Space is limited to 27 croppers.
Everyone gets her/his own table to spread out!
630-271-0610

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Attend both Friday & Saturday Crop Nights and save

money and time!

Both Crop Nights for $12

and you don't have to pack-up your things for the next day!

*** Bonus ***

Attend all 3 days for $22

Call and reserve your spot today!

630-271-0610

Free 12x12 Layout!

2008-12-04T18:40:00.005-06:00

A Special for our

E-mail VIP Customers ONLY!

Memories & Beyond

is offering a free 12x12 layout for our E-Mail Customers only, because you are special to us!

Purchase $20 or more of regular priced merchandise and receive a free Thanksgiving 12x12 layout. Everything is pre-cut and ready to go. All you need to do is assemble and add your photos. One per-customer, please.

When you are ready to check out, just tell us you are a VIP E-Mail customer and we will add your 12x12 layout to your bag.

Limited quantities are available! Hurray in today.

SOTM - December 2008

2008-11-30T01:31:00.000-06:00

Great Impressions December 2008
Stamp of the Month

"Recipe Background"

K90

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! December, 2008, stamp of the Month is "Recipe Background" #K90 and is offered to you at a very special 50% discount now through the month of December, 2008! In addition to this stamp of the month, Great Impressions has created 10 plus complementing stamps this month 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 these cards shown on the art board. We will be using markers, glitter, ribbons, brads and more. Everything is pre-cut for you!

Join us:

Wednesday, December 17th 6:00pm to 9:30pm

Sunday, December 21st 1:30pm to 5:00pm

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

A 24-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund,
otherwise a class kit will be available for you.

See you then,

Alice

Power Card Class

2008-11-19T23:36:00.000-06:00

Cards for Christmas

Power Class
Saturday, December 6, 1-4pm
Class Fee: $15 per 10 pack of cards

envelopes included

Get ready to make Christmas cards for everyone on your list in just one day! This power cards class is designed to help you create beautiful hand-made cards quickly and efficiently. Just choose your cards style and quantity and get crafting! All materials will be pre-cut and ready for assembly. The instructor will walk you through your first card and then you’ll be able to work on your own or take your kits with you to work on at your convenience. Card kits are sold in packs of ten and cost $15 per pack. Although each pack contains a single card style, you can purchase multiple packs so that you may have different styles of cards.

Choices include:

“Merry and Bright” circular card

“Merry Christmas” star card

“Joy” card with bow

“Happy Holidays” inked card

Be sure to bring your favorite adhesive with you.

Please register by Friday, December 5th, 5pm so that we will have your kits ready for you.

Pre-payment is required

Please call and reserve your card kit or kits today,

630-271-0610

Memoriy Game Box Class

2008-11-18T06:30:00.000-06:00

Memory Game Box Class

Saturday, December 13, 2-4pm

Class Fee: $15

Do you have a younger child on your holiday gift list? If so, this class is for you! Join us as we turn your photos into a one-of-a-kind Memory game for children. This is a quick and easy way to create a personalized gift for a special child on your list.

Materials needed: Two copies each of 12 different pictures (24 pictures total), paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive, ruler, photo-safe pen or marker, pencil.

Class fee: $15; pre-payment is required.

Call and reserve your spot today. 630-271-0610.

A 48 cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund.

Otherwise a class kit will be held for you.

See you Saturday, December 13, 2-4pm.

Leeanne