Hope you are well! Perhaps you have noticed no email from me during the last two weeks? Well that is because Linda and I have been away sourcing fantastic NEW SEASON product for 2008! Without giving too much away we can tell you that over the next few months there will be more than 35 product release RANGES and of that 17 will be from cutting edge companies BRAND NEW to New Zealand Scrapbook! We can't wait to share with you some of the fun goodies on their way. (oooh blog only sneaky whisper - Bisous, pronounced bee-zoo VERY fun and funky range that can be as simple or as creative as you like will be here soon. We have an awesome product launch evening planned. Will let you know times and dates asap!)
While away expanding our range of products we also attended …
Scrapbooking and paper craft classes on product usage and techniques from our favourite brands including Daisy D’s, Prima (oops did I just let the cat out of the bag about one of new brands coming?!)
Provocraft, EK Success and Making Memories. We want to pass on these awesome new techniques to you! Stay tuned for some fab new classes!
Business seminars including a very informative presentation by Beth Mauro, Editor of Scrapbook Retailer Magazine. We aim to consistently improve our systems behind the scenes so we can astound you with pleasant shopping experiences, exciting instore activities and events as well as diverse and extensive product selection.
Motivational success presentations from industry leaders. Personal favourites were Suze Orman who is an Emmy Award-winning television host, six-time New York Times bestselling author, financial columnist to O magazine and 
(ok, so not my best photo but hey no biggie - I'm hanging with Suze!)
And Jack Canfield, founder and co-creator of The New York Times number one best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, success coach and motivational speaker featured in the movie The Secret. 
(seriously, check out his latest book The Success Principles - it's a great read. Very practical and inspiring)
We feel it is important to us to build all areas of our store, including us gals who work here. From a strong foundation in this family business we can serve you better every day!
What all this means for you, is that you can know and trust NZ Scrapbook is committed to serving you with excellence, providing you with the best selection, the best classes, the best shopping environment – in short, being New Zealand’s number one, one stop, scrapbook and paper crafts retailer and educational provider!
Store news in brief: 
Brand new CUTTLEBUG embossing folders and dies are in stock now. There are some absolute beauties, be sure to check them out.
New release CRAFTERS WORKSHOP DOODLING TEMPLATES, including the 12”x12”and 6”x 6” sizes. The littlies are super cute!
(Such a fantastic page - you will be learning from a truly talented scrapbook artist!)
Jo’s Fresh Technique workshop is running this Saturday 23rd February at
American Crafts Spring ribbon collection has arrived. Yes I know, all the seasons are backwards for us - in any case these crisp coloured spools at just $3.50 each are a must for every crafter's collection.
Until next time, have a great week and be sure to check our Blog over the coming days. We have BE Competion entries to share, more new product news and other general chit chat! The link is: http://nzscrapbook.blogspot.com/ (hey that's here!)
Bye for now
Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook.
Cya!! and check back again soon! ~Kathleen
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