Agh! Have you heard the news about Archivers?! They are closing all their stores by mid-month in February but are promising great deals ahead for those of you who live near one or even those who shop online. Gift cards are still usable.
I've included the email content that I received from them at the end of this post so you can read it for yourself!  It is a sad day whenever people lose their jobs and I am very sorry for those families who have been affected by this news.  It seems like that is the direction the scrapbook industry is continuing to head. How is that? Sometimes I feel like my purchases alone should keep the entire industry afloat, how about you?
What was your last unnecessary purchase? Any goodie bags over the Christmas season or super sales you hit? I liked Freckled Fawns grab bags and couldn't resist, hee hee. Hmmm...also irresistible were items from Scraptastic Club and Scrapbook Circle, those gals are so nice and I love the wood veneers and flares! :)
Well, let's just say that the list could go on but I want to hear from you- what was your favorite scrapbook indulgence over Christmas?
If I had to choose a favorite purchase, I just love the 2 page elf layout from Premier Scrapbooks-I can't wait to put it together featuring some fave pics from our elf  "Zippy". I'll share it when I get it started.
 It was a bit of a chilly day today, a little sunny too though. These are the days that I so love my Starbucks red cup, especially filled with a nonfat vanilla latte! There is nothing better than that first drink-my friend and I joke and say it's "heaven in a cup"! What drink keeps you scrap happy in the chilly winter?

Well, I'm signing off for music rehearsal tonight-until next time,

Keep scrapping and laughing and loving life! Smiles,

Brooke

 [ The below article is a jpg so the links within it will not be available. I'm sure you can head over to Archivers' website if you need more info. or have questions. :) ]