Notorious Scrapaholics

Our Sponsors for the Year 2007

A.C. Moore

In June of 2006 the Birmingham, AL store had a huge scrapbook celebration day and we were given over $300.00 worth of paper and a $50.00 gift card which was one of the prizes at the 2007 retreat (won by Judy Powell). Most of the paper we got that day was divided and distributed to the attendees in their goodie boxes and also in some of the prize kits. Unfortunately, the store in Birmingham has since closed, but there are A.C. Moore stores all across the USA.

Alabama Fabrics

301 North 12th Street, Gadsden, AL- Located at the foot of Noccalula Mountain, Alabama Fabrics offered a variety of fabrics and sewing supplies. They had a large selection of bridal and formal fabrics, trims, and accessories. Owner, Bessie Nason donated a really nice pair of pinking sheers. Kim Aids won the scissors. This store closed in September of 2007.

Angie Reaves, Pampered Chef Consultant
Located:Southside, AL

Angie has been working for The Pampered Chef for 8 years and operates her business from her home in Southside, AL. She donated a SUPER gift bag full of neat Pampered Chef grilling supplies including: a cutting board, grilling recipe cards, a set of 3 savory grilling spices, Season’s Best cookbook, and a Pampered Chef catalog (total value $30.00). Angie Cupp was the lucky winner.

Applebee’s

The Gadsden, AL restaurant is located at 1722 Rainbow Drive (256-546-7774). Manager, Trey Jones donated a $25.00 gift card and the winner was Karol Killian.

Archivers

The Buford, Georgia store gave us an assortment of papers and embellishments which were put together with other items for prize kits.

Bath and Body Works

The Gadsden Mall's store location (1001 Rainbow Drive) manager,Terri Cromwell gave us 30 samples of lemon body cream for some of our goodies boxes.

Carolyn Neira & Cynthia Hutsell

In addition to the donation of Yankey Candle scented candle melts, Carolyn and Cynthia drove Paulette & Phronsa all over Buford, Snellville, and Lawrenceville, Georgia (in June of 2006) to collect donations of prizes from stores in their area. Plus they even went back to do some more shopping for us after we decided we wanted more items at a particular location. These two special ladies have proved to be more than just scrapbooking buddies. They are now some of our dearest and most treasured friends.

Christina’s Spatique

Located 2106-A Rainbow Drive in Gadsden, AL (256-547-7181), this relaxing spa specializes in the following services: Pedicure, Manicure, Massage Therapy, Licensed Aesthetician, Hair, Facials, Day Spa/Salon, & Body Treatments. Owner, Christy Austin Mayo donated a precious little tote with an eye mask and spa brochure, valued at $15.00.

Cracker Barrel, Attalla, AL

This Cracker Barrel (located at 1010 Gilberts Ferry Rd. SE, just off the I-59 Attalla / Rainbow City, AL exit #181) donated large paper gift sacks for scrap and trash bags for each attendee. Manager, Dawn Barrett also donated a gold card redeemable for dinner for two at Cracker Barrel which was won by Misty Martin.

Cranberry Corner

Located at 211 Gault Avenue North, Fort Payne, AL 35967 (256-845-6554), this store offers a wide variety of collectibles and unique gifts. For our 2007 event, they gave a Nouvelle scented candle originally sold at their store for $21.00. Kara Arthur won this candle accompanied by some scrapbooking vellum quotes by K&Co.

Domino’s Pizza

Both the Attalla and Rainbow City, AL locations donated the pizza boxes we hand painted and used for goodie boxes.

Hancock’s, Anniston, AL

District Manager, Larry Adams, Hoover, AL was our contact person. He arranged for us to receive a $10.00 gift card which was spent at the Anniston store. It was used to purchase goodies for prize kits and goodie boxes.

J.K. Mechanical, Glencoe, AL
Located:Glencoe, AL

Jeff and Karen Drenner, owners of J.K. Mechanical made a very generous, unsolicited monetary donation which went towards the purchase of many prizes for the 2007 event. We appreciate their generosity as they are one of our most loyal supporters.

J.P. King Auction Company

Christie King Ray, the executive administrator at J.P. King Auction Company (where Phronsa worked) gave note pads and pencils for our goodie boxes.

Jan Bonka, Stampin’ Up!
Located:Southside, AL

Independent Demonstrator, Southside, AL stampinjanb@bellsouth.net Jan was generous with her donations. She contributed a gift basket containing Stampin Up! Merchandise (won by Melanie Yancey) AND she also gave another prize of a gift certificate accompanied by a catalog / idea book! That prize was won by Glenda Champion.

Janet May, Pampered Chef Independent Senior Director

JanetMay@charter.net 4719 Vintage Lane, Birmingham, AL 35244 (205-733-9958) Goodie bags for all attendees containing a Season’s Best cookbook, recipes, candy, a Pampered Chef / breast cancer awareness pin, chip clip, & small catalogs. Janet also donated a set of HUGE coffee cups and some Pampered Chef coffee which we fixed up in a cute basket with some scrapbook paper and die cuts (coffee related of course). That prize was won by Angie Cupp.

Jennifer Holloway, CTMH Consultant
Located:Ringgold, Georgia

Ringgold, GA sjhollow@catt.com Jennifer donated a Close to My Heart prize basket valued at over $35.00. Kathy Allen received this basket.

Jenny Nesselrote, CTMH Consultant

Huntsville, AL is Jenny's home. She donated a $25.00 Close To My Heart gift certificate for our weekend in Mentone. Meg Ridgway won this prize.

JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts, National Guest Services

JoAnn's gave us TWO $10.00 gift cards. We used those gift cards and coupons also provided by the store to purchase prizes for the events. This way we got more for our money!

Joy Fulmer, Home Interiors Consultant

Attalla, AL is Joy's home and place of business. She is a long time friend of Paulette's (she cuts her hair, too). Joy donated a Home Interiors scented jar candle.

Kandle Factory, Rainbow City, AL

Donated a pint size jar candle which sells for $7.50.

Keepsakes Scrapbooking
Located:Scottsboro, AL

Another AWESOME jewel of a scrapbook store! Located at 204 E. Peachtree Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768, it is a definite MUST to stop here and shop when you're in the area! Email them at keepsakes@scottsboro.org Owner, Debbie Johnson gave us a generous assortment of papers, stickers, and die cuts (valued at approximately $30.00) which were used to make various prize kits.

Leslie Garmon, Mary Kay Consultant

lesliegarmon@yahoo.com (256-543-3401) Gadsden, AL Leslie donated a variety of cosmetics and other Mary Kay products with a total value of over $50.00. These items were put together with scrapbooking embellishments to make prize kits given away.

Memories

1905 Scenic Hwy N., Snellville, GA (770-736-7255) Manager, Stacy gave us over $65.00 worth of stickers, papers, die cuts, frames, embellishments, and more! These products were given in goodie boxes and prize kits.

Mike Alfred, State Farm Insurance Agent
Located:Gadsden, AL

507 West Meighan Blvd., Gadsden, AL (256-547-7588) Mike has been Paulette's agent for over 15 years. He donated LOTS of goodies for each goodie box including emery boards, hard candy, and gum.

Misty Martin, CTMH Consultant
Located:Arab, AL

Misty is one of the most talented scrappers we know. Paulette had the privilege of seeing her create her first page ever using Close To My Heart stamps (they were together at a crop in the home of Angie Cupp). Since then, Misty has developed her talent to perfection! She has been a CTMH consultant for over two years now. Contact Misty by email @ themartins@the-martin-family.net

Misty donated a $25.00 Close To My Heart gift certificate. A very grateful Phronsa Farmer had the privilege of winning this prize.

Papa John’s Pizza

Inside Wal-Mart 973 Gilberts Ferry Rd., Attalla, AL 35954 Manager, Martin Draper donated pizza boxes to be used as goodie boxes.

Phronsa Farmer

In addition to her time, love, "blood, sweat, & tears", Phronsa gave a Xyron 510 (won by Gloria Johnson) and two Bath & Body Works candles, total value of over $90.00. The scrumptiously fragrant candles were matched up with various scrapbooking embellishments and the winners of those two very nice prizes were Shanna Coan and Jan Treckey.

Red Lobster
Located:Gadsden, Alabama

1725 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, AL 35901 (256-543-2086)
The Gadsden restaurant donated TWO $25.00 gift certificates for our 2007 retreat! Jeana Gilbert and Paulette Hathcock won those prizes.

Rheba Long, Creative Memories Consultant
Located:Rainbow City, AL

1060 Grady Street, Rainbow City, AL 35906 (256-442-5471)
For 2007, Rheba gave a spectacular Creative Memories Disney basket containing a 12X12 album, page protectors, stickers, and many other coordinating Disney goodies. This prize was won by Cindy Kraft. Rheba also donated antique lace for each attendee's goodie box and a variety of other gifts and prizes.

In addition to the items she donated, her biggest and most generous contribution was the hospitality she showed us by allowing all retreat prizes and supplies to be stored in her home prior to the event. Enough appreciation can never be shown for her willingness to let us use that space and for allowing us to do our organizing of gifts there, too. She also packaged all of our baskets and did such a beautiful job of doing those!

Ruby Tuesdays
Located:Atalla, Alabama

113 Walker Drive. Attalla, AL 35954, just off the I-59 Attalla / Rainbow City exit #181
Manager, James Barrett donated a $10.00 gift card won by Jen Johnson.

Ryan’s

1824 Glenn Blvd. SW Ft. Payne, AL 35967
Greg Shaull, manager donated two $5.00 gift certificates for the 2007 retreat. These were won by Lindsay Allen & Laura Nicholson.

Sandy Price (Sandy’s Scrumptious Stuff)

Phone: 256-352-2181
Email: sn2594@aol.com

Sandy donated a gift bag with hand made lavender soaps, lip balm, and lotion ($10.00 value).

Sarah Kirby (Ft. Payne Children’s Trust)
Located:Ft. Payne, Alabama

Sarah donated a variety of bows which were all placed on the “FREE STUFF” table and enjoyed by all of the attendees.

Scrap, Etc.

5078 Pinnacle Square Ste. 106, Birmingham, AL 35235 (205-655-4448)
Monique McLean (manager) gave us beautiful papers, 12X12 cardstock sticker sheets, and other stickers with a total retail value of over $150.00! These were all put in the attendee goodie boxes for the Mentone ’07 event. She also gave us 2 mini 4x6 albums and some Hiedi Swapp idea books (also given away in 2007).

Stitchin’ Post, Rainbow City, AL
Located:Rainbow City, Alabama

Owner, Eileen gave a copy of Creating Keepsakes Encyclopedia of Scrapbooking, retail price $25.00. Terri Redden won this awesome book in Mentone.

Susie Q’s
Located:Gadsden, Alabama

201 N. Third Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
Susie Q’s offers a great selection of scrapbooking and rubber stamping supplies. They also have regular crops and classes at their business. Call 256-439-9388 for more information. Owners, Anna and Mike Fulmer contributed a $25.00 gift certificate! Melisha Myers was thrilled to win this prize.

Terri Redden, Avon Consultant

Terri, having sold AVON products for six years, donated a gift basket filled with winter and Christmas scrapbook goodies valued at approximately $30.00. Jeannie Phillips was the lucky recipient of that basket.

The Museum Trading Company
Located:Gadsden, Alabama

530 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901 (256-543-8100)
Michelle Reed-Fike (owner of Studio Lumiere Salon inside MTC) & Ryan and Linze McRae donated a luscious scented bar of organic hand made soap. This yummy soap was put together with some other girly stuff and scrapbook embellishments which was won by Jennifer Holloway. *Michelle has been cutting & styling Phronsa’s hair for over 10 years.

The Paper Cart Scrapbook Embossing

embosser@pclnet.net

Tammie Brand & Sandra Britnell donated two $5.00 gift certificates for embossing and an assortment of stickers which were put into prize kits. Phronsa Farmer and Jennifer Holloway won the gift certificates.

Three Ladies & a Scrapbook
Located:Rainsville, Alabama

96 East Main Street. Rainsville, AL 35986 (256-638-2767)
www.threeladiesandascrapbook.blogspot.com

Debra & Janet donated an “Uptown chic” handbag by AMM (All My Memories) which sells for $39.99 (Jan Treckey won this gorgeous bag). They also were kind enough to open the store just for us on Saturday evening so that anyone attending the retreat who wished to go could shop in their PJ’s! It was a fantastic trip.

Tiffany Glover, ScrapbookingMom.com

Paulette has purchased scrapbooking products from Tiffany via her ebay store since April of 2005. Although she still sells on ebay, Tiffany launched her own web site and on line store in January of 2007. She so graciously donated a prize valued over $60.00 for our 2007 retreat! Robbie Hatmaker won this fantastic prize. Thanks Tiffany!!!

W. S. Pelham Design (Shawn Pelham, Artist)

Shawn is the brother of a special friend of Paulette’s. He is an incredibly talented artist who donated computer mouse pads (which looked like globes) for every attendee’s goodie box.

WalMart, Attalla, AL
Located:Attalla, Alabama

Neil Hawkins, Manager
Neil donated TWO $25.00 WalMart gift cards! Jenny Nesselrote and Jinger Entrekin won the gift cards.

Wills Creek Vineyards
Located:Attalla, Alabama

10522 Duck Springs Rd. Attalla, AL 35954

Located in Duck Springs, Alabama, they are one of two active wineries North of I-20. The vineyards are nestled in the hills of the Duck Springs Valley, in the heart of the Duck Springs wildlife preserve. In addition to delicious wines, they also offer a variety of muscadine products such as jellies, preserves, sauces, syrups, and even 100% juice all year long and fresh fruit during harvest. They even sell gorgeous gift baskets! It’s worth the beautiful drive to Duck Springs for a wine tasting and tour! Owner, Jahn Coppey (pronounced Coe-Pay) donated a scrumptious muscadine scented candle for our “Purple Rain” basket given away as a door prize. Lindsay Allen was the luck winner.

Wilson’s Fabric Outlet
Located:Boaz, Alabama

Location: 1524 US Hwy 431 Boaz, AL 35957 (256-593-6501) This is such an AWESOME place to shop for your notions and fabric needs. They have a great selection of all types of fabrics including cotton solids & prints for clothing and crafts ~ fabrics, laces, and trims for formal attire ~ upholstery fabrics and trims ~ everything you can think of for quilting ~ and of course lots of buttons and ribbon like we scrapbookers love!

The ladies at Wilson’s are always so helpful! Owner, Betty Palmer donated over $100.00 (retail value) in assorted ribbons for the retreat goodie boxes and prize kits for 2007. We had enough left over to share with the attendees for our 2008 event as well!!!

Contact them by calling the phone number above or email them at wilsonsfabrics@hotmail.com.

We appreciate your generosity, Betty!

Your Scrapbook Clearance Center

1600 Mall of Georgia Blvd. Suite 1030 Buford, GA 30519 (678-482-1816)
Manager, Vicky Born donated a Flavia Memories Album Box kit which sells for $25.00. Penny Bailey won this kit.

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