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New Stores Listed!

2007-01-22T10:15:00.000-05:00

We'd like to extend a special "welcome" to the following newest stores on the Maps-2-Memories website. These are the first for 2007, and we hope to bring you new ones every month! So get out there and visit these great stores...

Keepsakes - Scottsboro, AL
Once Upon A Scrapbook - Huntsville, AL
Scrap 'N Memories - Nashville, TN
Memory Treasures - Baltimore, MD
Scrapbook Connection - Atlanta, GA
Masterpiece Memories - Kalamazoo, MI

Check out these stores now at the Maps-2-Memories Website!

Mile Markers Leaderboard Results

2007-01-22T10:10:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to the following winners of our first ever Mile Markers Contest. The following ladies have been notified and will be receiving a prize package from our great Sponsors.

Barbara Eads - Brentwood, TN
Becky Fakes - Goodlettsville, TN
Judy Hulsey - Springfield, TN
Terri Harden - Vine Grove, KY
Gail Wilson - Hendersonville, TN

Congratulations again, and a special thanks to all those who participated in this contest. Stay tuned to the Maps-2-Memories website for the latest information on the Mile Markers Contest for 2007!

Fiskars' "Scrapbook Resolutions"

2007-01-09T21:07:00.000-05:00

"If we could only scrapbook at the speed of life, pictures and projects wouldn't pile up so quickly. Even the most determined crafter finds it hard to stay current or finish one fun project before starting another. Here's help from www.fiskarscrafts.com !"

Click here for more information on this new project from Fiskars!

Maps-2-Memories on MySpace!

2007-01-09T21:04:00.000-05:00

That's right, you can now be friends with Maps-2-Memories on MySpace.com. Simply go to www.myspace.com/maps2memories to check us out!

Mile Markers Program

2006-12-14T00:51:00.000-05:00

The end of the year is fast approaching, and that means it is time to wind down our Mile Markers Program and prepare to announce the winners. If you are unfamiliar with this program, please take a minute to check it out. This is just one of the great ways that we reward YOU for shopping at stores that you find on our website.

Our contest will come to a close in just a little over two weeks. So for now, you still have time to get around to more Scrapbook Stores and get your name on our Leaderboard. Hurry, time is running out!!!

If you have any questions about the Mile Markers Program, don't hesitate to ask! Maps2Memories@aol.com.

Less Than One Month Left...

2006-11-28T19:18:00.000-05:00

...until Christmas! Are you getting excited? What would be a better gift than a Scrapbook for that special person in your life! Now is a great time to get out and shop at all of the stores that you can find on our website, www.Maps2Memories.com. Many of these stores will be offering Holiday Specials, as well as classes that are unique to only this time of the year.

So get out there today and start shopping at all of the great Maps-2-Memories Stores across the nation. And don't forget to save your receipts for your Key-2-Savings Keytag! If you have any questions or comments please let us know!

Maps2Memories@aol.com

And The Winner Is...

2006-11-13T18:40:00.000-05:00

The Wait is Over! The votes have been tallied, and we are ready to announce the winner of October's "Vote for your favorite Maps-2-Memories retailer" contest! The contest was very close, and we were absolutely flooded with receipts (votes). Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote

Without further adieu, the winner of October's "Vote-for-Your-Favorite-Maps-2-Memories Store" is ...

SCRAPBOOK VILLAGE of Glasgow, Kentucky.

The owner, Bonnie Wilcome, will be receiving goody bags for 25 customers, make-n-take projects for 25, goody bags for her employees, a gift certificate for Pizza, and a Maps-2-Memories Door Prize worth approx. $350 at retail.

Many, many thanks to all of Bonnie's loyal customers who sent us their receipts. Many had great things to say about Scrapbook Village in Glasgow, KY:

"I just went to Scrapbook Village for the first time & Bonnie is truly WONDERFUL- she loves what she does, she is very friendly, she has a very sweet spirit and her store is very welcoming and homey. I can't imagine anyone topping her-- she deserves to win!"

"I just want to give you a big recommendation for Scrapbook Village in Glasgow, KY... they have quantity and quality... the staff and owner are all so very nice and friendly and helpful... if I need anything, I call Bonnie and she will send it to me... I always feel at home at Scrapbook Village."

"Best scrapbook store I have been to, bar none."

"This was my first time visiting this store. Bonnie...made me feel as though I was her only customer at the time and that I have been her best friend forever... I WILL be back."

If you haven't visited Scrapbook Village in Glasgow, KY, we suggest a road trip!

And, many thanks to the loyal customers of our runner-up stores:

Magical Memories in Lambertville, MI
Scrapper's Delight in Blissfield, MI
The Cropper's Corner in Fredericksburg, VA
Cat's Creations in Mineral Wells, TX
Scrapdoodles in Fredericksburg, VA
Scrapbooks & More in Knoxville, TN
Scraps, Etc. in Cincinnati, OH

We appreciate everyone who took the time to vote. Times are tough for Independent stores, and your support is essential for their survival. Keep up the good work, and watch this space for our next contest!

25+ Winners!!!

2006-11-10T17:49:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to the following loyal customers who were the first to send in their receipts to Maps-2-Memories.

Shirley Myers - Louisville, KY
Kara Malcuit - Breckenridge, TX
Cheryl Jenkins - Nicholasville, KY
Stacey Bohmer - Monroe, MI
Kelly Ridner - Erie, MI
Thea Chambers - Adrian, MI
Tonia Sputnulski - Swanton, OH
Dorothy Thacker - Bethpage, TN
Shana Pack - Glasgow, KY
Kathy Hall - Temperance, MI
Jennifer A. Foster - Temperance, MI
Rachelle Hurley - Erie, MI
Tammy Scruggs - Scottsville, KY
Pat Lascala - Lambertville, MI
Della Kruse - Adrian, MI
Brenda Miller - Blissfield, MI
Becky Fakes - Goodlettsville, TN
Mary Mabry - Adairville, KY
Shelli Maran - Deerfield, MI
Fonda Hawks - Glasgow, KY
Vicky L. Bateson - Blissfield, MI
Kathy Decatur - Palmyra, MI
Jennifer Foster - Temperance, MI
Linda Perkins - Glasgow, KY
K. France - Weatherford, TX
Valerie Light - Mineral Wells, TX
Connie Maddux - Weatherford, TX

Their Heidi Grace Halloween papers & stickers are on the way (special thanks to our friends at Fiskars/Heidi Grace!). Enjoy! And thank you all for shopping the Independent Stores -- they appreciate your business and work hard for it!

The winning store will be announced on Monday, November 13th, so stay tuned!

The Votes Are Pouring In!

2006-11-07T20:42:00.000-05:00

Hello once again to all of our faithful Scrappers out there! We are busy tallying the results from October’s “Vote for Your Favorite Maps-2-Memories Store” contest. We are truly overwhelmed. The response was beyond terrific-- and it’s not over yet. All entries are to be postmarked by today-- November 7th-- so we hope to empty that P.O. Box one more time! Stay tuned for the results to be announced this coming Monday, November 13th...

New Stores and Receipts

2006-11-02T11:17:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone! Our "Vote for your Favorite Store" contest has been a big hit so far, but it's not over yet! You have until Monday, November 6, to get your receipts into the mail. We've already had quite a few votes, and yours could make the difference, so be sure to get them in!

We are also proud to announce the addition of 2 new stores to our website!
Scrapbook Central Inc. in Coconut Creek, FL and
The Pink Flamingo Paperworks and Scrapbook Co. in Gainesville, FL

Be sure to get those receipts in, and check out these new stores!

Only One Week Left!

2006-10-24T16:20:00.000-05:00

Attention! Attention!
There is only one week left for you to visit your favorite stores in order to "vote" for them! Our Favorite Store Contest ends this coming Tuesday, Oct. 31. So be sure to get out to your favorite Maps-2-Memories Store this week and send us those receipts!
The winning store is going to receive a great party, courtesy of your friends here at Maps-2-Memories, and all of our great Sponsors. For more information, please visit www.maps2memories.com/specials.htm.
Time is running out, vote today!

Congratulations To...

2006-10-18T15:09:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to our newest Key-2-Savings Members:
Becky Fakes of Goodlettsville, TN
Marie Goetz of Ottawa Lake, MI
Judi Harms of Flint, MI
These ladies will soon be receiving their Key-2-Savings Keytags which are good for a LIFETIME 5% discount at ANY Maps-2-Memories store, nationwide! If you would like more information on how to get your very own Keytag, visit http://www.maps2memories.com/5%discount.htm.

We would also like to congratulate the following ladies for being the first ones to vote for their favorite store in this month's contest:
Shana Pack of Glasgow, KY and
Kathy Hall of Temperance, MI
These ladies will both be receiving a FREE kit of the NEW Heidi Grace Halloween Papers and Stickers. Congratulations ladies! There are still plenty more FREE kits to be won, so hurry and start sending in your "votes" for your favorite store! Not sure what we're talking about? Then check out our "Monthly Specials" page today!

October Special is HUGE!

2006-10-06T15:51:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone! We are really excited to bring you a great special for the month of October. We are having another "Vote for your Favorite Maps-2-Memories Store" contest, but this time with a twist, and some AWESOME PRIZES! The winning Store is going to receive a Maps-2-Memories Party (for those who voted), with giveaways, door prizes, make-n-takes, and free food! AND if that's not enough...

The first 25 people to "vote" for their favorite store are going to receive a FREE kit of brand NEW Heidi Grace Designs Halloween Paper and Stickers (retail value $15.00, click here)

Don't miss your chance to chance to win some of these great prizes!!! Click here for all of the details, or visit www.maps2memories.com/specials.htm

Sneak Peak!

2006-10-04T18:42:00.000-05:00

Want to get a sneak peak at some of our Sponsors' newest products that will be unveiled this fall? We are proud to show you the newest products from K&Company, Around The Block, 3 Bugs in a Rug, and Heidi Grace Designs! Just click the links below to preview the new products (some may take a moment to load...)

K & Company
Around The Block
3 Bugs in a Rug
Heidi Grace Designs

Time's Running Out!

2006-09-27T20:46:00.000-05:00

Have you taken advantage of Double Receipts to get your Key-2-Savings? You have 3 more days to shop ...

To recap .. All receipts dated in September 2006 count DOUBLE toward Key-2-Savings. So send us 5 September receipts from Maps-2-Memories stores or any combination of Sept. and previous receipts (receipts dated prior to 9/1/06 just count as one.) All receipts must be mailed to us at Maps-2-Memories with attached form (click here), and postmarked by 10/6/06 to qualify. Mail to:

Maps-2-Memories

PO Box 52522

Knoxville, TN 37950-2522

Then we'll send YOU your Key-2-Savings-- a keytag good for permanent 5% Discount at all participating Maps-2-Memories stores. Any questions? Please let us know!

Memories From the Heart, Delavan, WI

2006-09-18T14:45:00.000-05:00

Well, we promised, so we want to better acquaint you with your "Favorite Store" Winner, Memories From the Heart in Delavan, Wisconsin.

Memories From the Heart is owned and operated by Linda Siert, but that tells only a fraction of the story. In 1997 Linda owned a high-end gift shop in her present location, and ended up having to buy the entire building. So she and her daughter decided a Paper Shop would be marvelous in their new expanded space. But her daughter pointed out the ever-increasing popularity of scrapbooking, and so they decided it would be a Scrapbook Store (one of the very first in the Midwest), dedicated to preserving memories, which is such a vitally important aspect of our lives.

Memories From the Heart offers a full range of ever-changing classes and very enthusiastic instructors. If you live in the area, you'll want to take one of Nicole's mini-scrapbook classes, or learn something new with Mary or Jennifer in their Anna Griffin class. And if you're stymied for what direction to go, sign up for Sherri's "Unlock Your Block" classes, which are very popular. Along with the above ladies, Sarah and Beth help spread the enthusiasm for paper arts through their work in the store and classes.

Or maybe you'd like to sign up your children for the Kids Surprise Gift Class at Christmas (We can't tell you what they're making-- it wouldn't be a surprise!), or one of the Kids Camp workshops.

The most important thing we learned from Linda is what a true labor of love this shop is for her and her ladies. It's obvious that Linda considers this a ministry and a way of reaching out to touch lives. Her joy in what she does shines through.

So thanks to the very many of you who voted Linda's Memories From the Heart as your favorite store. We're sending Linda a Maps-2-Memories canvas tote filled with scrapbook goodies from our manufacturers (retail value approx. $200.). So be sure to go by the store and sign up for the drawing. It's a great excuse to meet Linda and visit her shop if it's new to
you. Also, you can sign up for her email list-- she'd love to have you (memories@pensys.com). She works hard to keep her customers informed and frequently offers email or "member-only" specials.

Thanks to all of you for voting, and to Linda and her fine staff who work hard to bring you the best! (And check back for our soon-to-be-posted October Special Promotion!)

September Monthly Special

2006-09-14T17:32:00.000-05:00

While we are still working hard to bring you some new and exciting monthly specials, in the meantime we have decided to implement a special that everyone should take advantage of. We are offering "Double Receipts" for our Key-2-Savings program from now until the end of September. That's over 2 weeks of "Double Receipt" opportunity! This is a great time for you to achieve your Key-2-Savings Keytag and start saving money on all of your purchases. You know you've been wanting to 'scrap' all those pictures from Summer, and now's the perfect time! For more information, please visit our Monthly Specials page on the website.

And the Winner is...

2006-09-13T14:58:00.000-05:00

Without further delay, I am excited to announce the winner of our "Favorite Store Vote". In the end, it came down to two great stores: Scrappin' USA Superstore of Murfreesboro, TN, and Memories From the Heart of Delavan, WI. This was a very close race between these two stores, and the difference was decided by only 5 votes! And the winner is...

Memories From the Heart

Thanks to all who voted in this contest; we received many more votes than we had anticipated. We have a little over 100 stores represented on our site, and we received votes for almost 75 of them! We are currently working on our store highlight for our winner, and we will have that posted within the next two days...WE PROMISE!

In the meantime, be sure to check out our website, www.maps2memories.com, and keep shopping at those great Independent Stores across the nation!

Tallying the Votes...

2006-08-29T16:04:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone! I know you are all anxiously awaiting the results for our "Favorite Store" voting, and rest assured that those results will be coming shortly. We receieved more votes than we had anticipated, almost 500! This greatly exceded our expectations, so THANK YOU to all who submitted their votes! We are currently sifting through all of those to find out which store will be showcased right here on our Blog. As soon as we declare a winner, we'll be sure to let you know. Thanks for your patience.

In the meantime, please welcome our newest Maps-2-Memories member stores! We have added quite a few stores recently, and will be adding more in the weeks to come. So check out these stores and be sure to let them know you found them on Maps-2-Memories!

Capture-A-Memory - Flint, MI
Scrapbook Memories - Chelsea, MI
Classic Scrapbooks Too - Bristol, VA
Scraps, Etc. - Cincinnati, OH (4 stores)
Nana's Scrapbook Memories - Weatherford, TX

Vote Now For Your Favorite!

2006-08-15T22:13:00.000-05:00

One of our Maps-2-Memories Retailers was recently featured in an issue of Scrapbook Retailer Magazine. Kit Phillips and her store, Scrapbook Extraordinaire in Orange City, FL, are featured in the "Retailer Spotlight" section of the August/September issue. If you're in Florida anytime soon, check out Scrapbook Extraordinaire and tell her "Congratulations!".

Now here's where we at Maps-2-Memories need a little feedback from you. Next week we will be having our very own "Retailer Spotlight" on this blog. You get to choose one of our Maps-2-Memories Retail Stores, and we will highlite them right here for everyone to read about! All you have to do is go to www.Maps2Memories.com and click on the link at the top of the page. The store that receives the most votes will be highlited right here so EVERYONE can read about how great they are!

Please feel free to leave any questions or comments you may have by clicking on the word "comments" below this post!

The Greatest Distance?

2006-08-07T17:36:00.000-05:00

As our website is brand new, we are very excited and encouraged when we hear about how Scrappers are using our site to find Independent Scrapbook Stores across the nation. Just this week, the owner of Cat's Creations in Mineral Wells, TX, sent us the following email:

"I just had my FIRST Maps-2-Memories Customer! She lives in San Antonio and found one of your little flyers while at a store in Virginia. She goes right through here going from San Antonio to her parents in Oklahoma. Very nice lady that I will probably see more often since I am on her 'route'. "

We were very excited to hear that this Scrapper picked up a flyer in Virginia, and then found Cat's great store in Texas! This is the ultimate reason that we created this website in the first place; to help Scrapbooking enthusiasts find all of the great stores across the nation!

So now we're asking you to share your stories with us. Have you visited many Maps-2-Memories stores yet? What's the greatest distance that you have traveled to find one of these stores? Please share with us so we can continue to be encouraged about the growth of Scrapbooking!!!

Send your stories to stories@maps2memories.com and we will share some of the best on this blog!

Welcome to the Maps-2-Memories Blog!

2006-08-01T17:25:00.000-05:00

This is the new home for the Maps-2-Memories Blog, which will be starting shortly. Please check back often for updates!