scrappybunny
05-09-2007, 11:38 PM
As we move into September, lets take a trip to Soham, where we meet Vikki at Capture The Magic Ltd (http://www.capturethemagic.biz).
My name is Vikki Carter – married to David since 1994 and mother of two girls Lauren aged 7 and Kate aged 4. I first got into scrapbooking through an American friend I met at baby group when Lauren was tiny. She showed me one of her scrapbooks and bought me for Lauren’s first birthday a load of stash to make my first album – naturally as soon as I started I was addicted. In 2003 I decided to set up Capture The Magic, initially selling scrapbooking supplies at craft fairs and through home parties, then online from July 2004 when the website was launched. We moved into our current premises in October 2006 where our 2400 square foot of space houses in excess of 15000 products and cropping space for up to 20 people. We are been doing open weekends since last October, but now are really pleased to be able to announce that from October we will be opening our doors three days a week every week – Thursday through Saturday 10am to 5pm.
We are based in Soham which is convenient for visitors from both the local area and all over – although not a huge place it boasts a child-friendly pub (ideal for husbands to entertain kids whilst women shop with us), and next-door-but-one recently open a coffee shop and baguette bar. Many of our customers shop for a bit, leave their baskets to go get some sustenance then come back for another couple of hours!! We are located between historic Newmarket, famous of course for its racing, and Ely, known as the Isle of the Fens, a pretty town with some lovely scenery and interesting buildings and local history.
Thanks Vikki :D
and now onto the Challenge....
~ SUMMER SUNSHINE ~
Something we've seen very little of this summer, but nonetheless, we're sure that the title will give you plenty to work with. You can either go with a holiday theme, or just hot summer colours, the choice is yours
and finally, deadlines and rules
Uploading:
Your layouts must be uploaded to your House Gallery - make sure you put the word 'SUNSHINE' at the front of your title, for example "SUNSHINE - Summertime".
DO NOT UPLOAD BEFORE September 7th. ANY ENTRIES IN THE GALLERY ON September 7th WILL BE DELETED TO MAKE WAY FOR SEPTEMBER ENTRIES.
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PLEASE REMOVE ALL PREVIOUS MONTHS ENTRIES FROM THE GALLERIES IMMEDIATELY - ANY ENTRIES IN THE GALLERY ON September 7th WILL BE DELETED
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*** NEW - when uploading... ***
Please ensure you add your TEAM NAME to the comments section.
You will also need to stop by your HOUSE THREAD and leave a link to your entry.
Deadlines:
- Final date for uploading is September 16th
- Inter-House voting starts on September 17th
- Final voting starts on September 24th
You have week 1 and 2 to work on your entry.
During Week 3 we have the House Voting, and then in Week 4 is our final vote.
Prizes:
Being the only UK stockist of the entire Doodlebug range, Vikki is offering a prize of Doodlebug stash - 25 different Doodlebug papers and 25 sheets of matching cardstock worth £25.
We hope you'll enjoy the challenge and are looking forward to seeing your entries.
PLEASE NOTE: Everyone is welcome to have a go at our House Challenges, however, if you are not in a team, or not in a team that claims points, please DO NOT UPLOAD to the House Gallery, but instead upload to your own member gallery. The House Galleries are ONLY for those members in a team that claims points.
My name is Vikki Carter – married to David since 1994 and mother of two girls Lauren aged 7 and Kate aged 4. I first got into scrapbooking through an American friend I met at baby group when Lauren was tiny. She showed me one of her scrapbooks and bought me for Lauren’s first birthday a load of stash to make my first album – naturally as soon as I started I was addicted. In 2003 I decided to set up Capture The Magic, initially selling scrapbooking supplies at craft fairs and through home parties, then online from July 2004 when the website was launched. We moved into our current premises in October 2006 where our 2400 square foot of space houses in excess of 15000 products and cropping space for up to 20 people. We are been doing open weekends since last October, but now are really pleased to be able to announce that from October we will be opening our doors three days a week every week – Thursday through Saturday 10am to 5pm.
We are based in Soham which is convenient for visitors from both the local area and all over – although not a huge place it boasts a child-friendly pub (ideal for husbands to entertain kids whilst women shop with us), and next-door-but-one recently open a coffee shop and baguette bar. Many of our customers shop for a bit, leave their baskets to go get some sustenance then come back for another couple of hours!! We are located between historic Newmarket, famous of course for its racing, and Ely, known as the Isle of the Fens, a pretty town with some lovely scenery and interesting buildings and local history.
Thanks Vikki :D
and now onto the Challenge....
~ SUMMER SUNSHINE ~
Something we've seen very little of this summer, but nonetheless, we're sure that the title will give you plenty to work with. You can either go with a holiday theme, or just hot summer colours, the choice is yours
and finally, deadlines and rules
Uploading:
Your layouts must be uploaded to your House Gallery - make sure you put the word 'SUNSHINE' at the front of your title, for example "SUNSHINE - Summertime".
DO NOT UPLOAD BEFORE September 7th. ANY ENTRIES IN THE GALLERY ON September 7th WILL BE DELETED TO MAKE WAY FOR SEPTEMBER ENTRIES.
**********
PLEASE REMOVE ALL PREVIOUS MONTHS ENTRIES FROM THE GALLERIES IMMEDIATELY - ANY ENTRIES IN THE GALLERY ON September 7th WILL BE DELETED
**********
*** NEW - when uploading... ***
Please ensure you add your TEAM NAME to the comments section.
You will also need to stop by your HOUSE THREAD and leave a link to your entry.
Deadlines:
- Final date for uploading is September 16th
- Inter-House voting starts on September 17th
- Final voting starts on September 24th
You have week 1 and 2 to work on your entry.
During Week 3 we have the House Voting, and then in Week 4 is our final vote.
Prizes:
Being the only UK stockist of the entire Doodlebug range, Vikki is offering a prize of Doodlebug stash - 25 different Doodlebug papers and 25 sheets of matching cardstock worth £25.
We hope you'll enjoy the challenge and are looking forward to seeing your entries.
PLEASE NOTE: Everyone is welcome to have a go at our House Challenges, however, if you are not in a team, or not in a team that claims points, please DO NOT UPLOAD to the House Gallery, but instead upload to your own member gallery. The House Galleries are ONLY for those members in a team that claims points.