Where are you all??

24 years ago

I found this board the other day while looking for scrapbooking stuff on-line. It has been very helpful.

I moved to the USA almost 3 months ago and I don't know my area that well. I am living in Glen Ridge NJ about 30mins drive west of NYC.

The only scrapbooking I have done was at two CM's demonstrations/party's. I scrapbooked my school ball photos.

I am going to be in the USA for a year and I really want to make a scrapbook of my photos/my adventures here. The problem is I haven't been able to find any good stores that stock alot of supplies.

I have ordered some CM templates and paper. But would like to know if anyone was around my area that knew of any good places to find supplies.

Thankyou

Felicity

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Patti in NH
24 years ago
Felicity,
As you can see from my signature, I'm in NH. Where are you originally from??

If you have a Michael's around your area, they have a pretty good supply (although not nearly as good as an actual scrapbook store).

Also, we have a small toy store here in town that carries quite a bit of Mrs. Grossman's stickers - a better supply than I've seen in some craft stores! So, look around - you'd be surprised at where you can find things. :)

Patti
felicity
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24 years ago
I am actually originally from Australia.

So don't think I dumb but where is NH??

Scrapbooking is just starting there so I am happy to get stuff here before I go home next year.

Felicity
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Patti in NH
24 years ago
I would never think that's a dumb question!!

New Hampshire (NH) is in New England - the upper north east corner of the country. :)

Welcome to the US! I've always dreamed of going to Australia -- it must be beautiful there. I hope you like it here!
Prissy LA
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Hi Felicity, and I hope you enjoy your stay in the USA. I'm 'way down in Louisiana, one of the southernmost states. not far from the Gulf of Mexico.

As for the scrapping, I get my supplies at the oddest places...I found a lot of things at "Dollar Tree" - very cheap, as everything's $1 - and WalMart has a decent selection at times. Other than that, all craft stores carry most everything you would need.

What a terrific idea, taking back a scrapbook of your USA days. Have fun while you're here. (My sister just returned from a trip to Australia/New Zealand - said it was a lovely country.)
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Hi, I am from Tn, which is the lower part of the US more on the east side. I don't have one in my area but there have been some good buys at Joanne's Fabric stores and I read another post yesterday about Big Lots having a great buy on rubber stamps lately. I have to second the dollar tree for great prices. Penny
Sarah
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Here's a link to the Creating Keepsakes magazine site. Most places that carry scrapbooking supplies carry CK magazine so they include a store locator on their site. You may be surprised at where you find stores! Good luck and happy scrappin'!

Here is a link that might be useful: Creating Keepsakes magazine

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