Elsie Flannigan Resigns from KI Memories
September 12, 2008 by Maricar · Leave a Comment
Elsie Flannigan has left KI Memories to turn her attention to other pursuits and independent projects. As a result, her KI Memories line, Love, Elsie, will be no more. We’ll still see a lot of Elsie, I’m sure. You can read her announcement at her blog.
Chatterbox Version Two?
December 22, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment
It’s already been announced that Chatterbox has been acquired by Ultra*Pro, the company that also owns 7Gypsies. Recently Melody Ross posted this sneak peek of what’s coming soon from Chatterbox:
Are you excited? I’ve always loved Chatterbox products, and now there’s even more scrapbooking goodness to look forward to! Yay!
via Melody’s Sofa
Chatterbox Now with Ultra*Pro
December 13, 2007 by Maricar · 2 Comments
Chatterbox, makers of some of my favorite paper lines, has just announced that they are now part of the Ultra*Pro Corp, which incidentally also owns 7Gypsies, another of my favorite companies.
I’m looking forward to the new things we’ll see from Chatterbox!
via Chatterblog
Industry News: Arctic Frog Closing
November 12, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment
Arctic Frog, manufacturer of patterned papers and embellishments like the Accent Alley Stickers, has announced that it will leave the scrapbooking industry by the end of the year.
via Scrapbook Update:
The company will be liquidating the remaining product in their warehouse until December 1st, and then will hold a public warehouse sale Dec. 1st until the 7th (or until the remaining product is gone).
Anything remaining after the public warehouse sale ends on Dec. 7th will be donated to charity. Non-local charities must pay the shipping costs for donated goods they receive. Anyone interested in receiving a donation can contact Arctic Frog after December 1st at the following email address only: charity@arcticfrog.net to get on the waiting list. Arctic Frog will contact people requesting donations after the end of the public warehouse sale to work out donation details.
Anniversary Giveaway #2
July 9, 2007 by Maricar · 33 Comments
Yes, there’s a number 2!
To continue the one-year anniversary celebrations here at Paper Goodness, I’m giving away some more goodies. This time around, there will be 2 winners.
The first winner will get a set of beautiful ribbons, similar to the first giveaway.
There are exactly the same number of ribbons in this pack as in the first. More than 60 beautiful ribbons, each approximately 12 inches long, will be given away to one reader. Most of these ribbons are by American Crafts, with a few thrown in from Doodlebug Design. With the exception of a few pieces, this set has different designs from the first one. So don’t despair if you didn’t win the last time. You still have a chance!
The second winner will get an entirely different kind of prize.
Giveaway Winner!
July 8, 2007 by Maricar · 6 Comments
I printed your comments, cut them up into strips, threw them all in the air, and picked the winner of the package of ribbons!
And the winner is…. Candace!
#5 Candace on 07.03.07 at 3:17 am
I saw this on angie’s blog! Thanks Angie now I can enter!!
Georgia, USA
Congratulations, Candace! And thank you all for joining!
Online Event: Scrap-A-Faire
February 27, 2007 by Maricar · 2 Comments
I’ve got exciting news for scrapbookers all over the world! The first online event for scrapbookers, Scrap-A-Faire, will be held on February 28 to March 4.
Scrap-A-Faire, organized by Scrapbooks, Etc., is a 5-day festival where you can learn new techniques, shop for today’s hottest products, and hang out with your scrapbooking friends. There will be classes, exhibitor booths, educationanl sessions and an idea gallery!
It’s just like a crop, but you can join it wherever you are!
Product Recall: Rob and Bob Studio Snapease and Clipease
Provo Craft recently issued a recall of these products sold between August 2005 and June 2006: rob and bob studio™ snapease™ jewels and clipease™:
The Clip-ease and Snap-ease products were found to contain elevated levels of lead, which can pose a serious health risk to children if they are chewed on or swallowed. Consumers should discontinue use immediately and ensure that the Clip-ease and Snap-ease are not accessible by children.
Description: The snap-ease jewels are small round fasteners in assorted colors labeled “snap-ease” within the “rob and bob studio™” line of products. The clip-ease products are painted metal clips (small and large) and two dispensers. The clip-ease were sold in plastic packages labeled “clip-ease” within the “rob and bob studio™” line of products. Packaging for the snap-ease jewels and the clip-ease products are marked with the importer’s “PC” logo and “rob and bob studio™”. The snap-ease and the clip-ease were originally sold as embellishments for craft projects such as scrapbooks and greeting cards.
For more information, click here.
Elsie Flannigan Joins KI Memories
It’s finally been announced! Elsie Flannigan will be creating a collection of scrapbooking products for KI Memories. I think Elsie’s fresh fun approach will be a great match with KI’s. I’m looking forward to the release during CHA Winter 2007.
Elsie Flannigan to Create Own Product Line
For you fans of Elsie Flannigan, you’ll get even more of her through a product line that she’ll be launching in the near future. No news yet as to when this will be, since she just signed a contract with an undisclosed manufacturer to create the collection of scrapbooking goodies.
From Elsie herself:
My mind is totally spinning with ideas! I can’t go into any of the details, not even who it is as there will be a big announcement made at MemoryTrends and it’s all a big surprise! I can say that this is going to be a division of the company, so the new line will have its own logo, style and of course, fun products!
CHA Around the Web Part 3: Previews Galore!
July 26, 2006 by Maricar · Leave a Comment
This is my third post about the recently-concluded summer CHA in Chicago (you can find the first and second here and here, respectively). But I think this is by far the best and most exciting! Photos from more than 50 booths all in one website.
Ready? Get set… Go to A Cherry on Top for previews of the hottest new scrapbooking and papercraft products as they were displayed at the trade show.
From the quick browse I took, these products and manufacturers caught my eye:
American Crafts - gorgeous new papers, multisized ribbon (yum!), and some colorful flowers in bottles.
Basic Grey - new papers in a light and colorful palette
Canvas Concepts - scrapbook layouts for walls!
Die Cuts with A View - chipboard mat stacks, in the tradition of their popular stacks
Hambly - Screen prints… I’m not sure what they are but they look interesting! (shown above)
K & Co - Twinkle Type (glittery letters! oh my!)
Sweetwater - doodling templates
*** That’s it. All new, all paper goodness! I’ll be bringing you in-depth looks at these products and more new stuff as they come out. So check back often! Happy scrapping! Or, should I say, happy shopping? 
