Dear smidapaper friends,

I’m wondering if all of you had the opportunity to take a little break from the everyday, whether for Easter weekend or ‘spring break.’ The thing about living in a tropical country is that the seasons are not defined. Well, in fact it’s either hot, or rainy. I did manage to do a spot of traveling and experience a little bit of cool weather, though. More importantly, I had the chance to catch up with family and friends, which was one of my goals for this year of semi retirement. To be sure there was a lot of photo taking and the task that lies ahead is to catch up with “Project Life” which is a week by week memory log of the entire year inspired by Ali Edwards. (Go to the modern Vintage blog for some peeks on the project)

The weekend store reopened after the break with a mini sale.Everything in the store, including new arrivals, is discounted with the following conditions:

any 3 items at 15% off, must be purchased in multiples of 3
any 5 patterned paper at 20% off, purchase in multiples of 5

(note : if you buy 3 patterned papers then a 15% discount will be applied)

We have also established a bargain corner, not just a trolley , but a whole section dedicated to not absolutely current but still totally awesome products. Here you will find deep bargains such as our RM5 for 3 pcs patterned paper racks, RM 5 items (some originally priced at RM45), these include rub ons, trims, sticker and die cut sheets and more. You might also want to look out for the 50% section, clear stamps, chipboard albums, ultra thick embossing powder and other goodies are sitting here waiting for a new home. Bargain corner items are replenished weekly so come by often. You never know what treasure you might unearth! (Note: this section is cash only)

Ah, treasure! To a crafter, new supplies are indeed a treasure and we’ve brought in some to delight. Look out for new product from Crate Paper, Amy Tangerine, Cosmo Cricket and Pink Paislee. Also random replenishments, distress inks and stuff like that. Remember, all new product comes under the 15% magic wand as well, in multiples of 3 and 20% for paper in multiples of 5.

I’ve re inserted our shopping days card, in case you’re new and forgotten how our store works or if you’ve forgotten which days we’re open. Stop by the store to pick up a shopping day postcard so you’ll always know when to shop at smidapaper.

Shopping Days Card

One last thing! If you have a valid smidapaper stamp card you are now automatically entitled to a 10% discount every day until the end of May. And if you’re new, enjoy this privilege with a minimum RM50 purchase.

More updates soon! I am looking forward to seeing you at the store and to welcome you once again to the creative life.

See you soon!

smidapaper will be closed on Saturday 21 April.

{we regret any inconvenience caused}

we will open as usual and resume the mini sale on the next allocated shopping day, which is Thursday, April 26th.

happy scrapping.

Please note : we are only open on the following days :

March 2012 – 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th
April 2012 – 19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th
May 2012 – 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th

Opening hours
Thursday & Friday : 10.30am – 3.30pm
Saturday : 11.30am – 3.30pm
(times applicable to designated shopping days only)

Hello smidapaper friends!

Hope the New Year has begun on a happy note and that all of you have suitably recovered from eating too much festive goodies.

I’ve only just found out that some of you have shown up at our doorstep. We’ve been taking a break and have still not come to a conclusion as to where we’re heading this year, but in the meantime, we will happily open our doors to allow you to stock up on your crafting supplies. What with all the merry making and with Valentine’s coming up, you all must be getting a little anxious, waiting, So… here are the February Shopping Days!

Thursdays, Fridays : 10.30am-3.30pm (Starting Feb 9th)
Saturdays: 11.30am-3.30pm

{Please note that Saturday hours are slightly different . Date & times are valid for February only. Please sign up for our newsletter smida stories for further updates}

In case you don’t know where smidapaper studio is located, we’re at:

39, Ist Floor, Lebuh Lembah Permai 1,
Tanjung Bungah 11200 Penang

All the usual goodies, our bargain trolley plus New Product from Crate Paper’s “Paper Heart” collection.

See you all this weekend.

sm

For all our smidapaper friends who have been wondering where we are,
Follow the map to :

smidapaper studio
39, 1st Floor, Lebuh Lembah Permai 1,
11200 Tanjung Bungah,
Penang.

EVERYTHING IN THE STORE, THAT ISN’T ALREADY DISCOUNTED IS NOW AT 20% including new arrivals.
ALL OTHER OFFERS REMAIN.

STOCK UP NOW !

SMIDAPAPER BEST FRIENDS ENJOY AN EXTRA 10% OFF STOREWIDE. NEVER BEFORE & NEVER AGAIN = 20% +10%

Final Days, Further discounts!

Paint, embossing powder, glimmer mist, glitter  NOW 30% off

ALL Clear Stamps 30% off

WOOD BLOCK STAMPS 40% off

Albums 30% off

PAPER KITS 30% off

Hambly Screen Prints 30% Off

SIZZIX DIES 30% off

PLUS  daily additions to bargain table and 50% paper section

and everything else in the store is still 15% off (20% for best friends) up until our last day on November 24th!

New In Store : My Mind’s Eye – Lost & Found 2

My Mind’s Eye has done it again. Introducing latest collection – Lost & Found 2.
When the first collection of Lost & Found was introduced, the response was overwhelming. Everyone loved the colors & gorgeous designs from My Mind’s Eye’s Lost & Found Collection.
Get hold of the whole collection from Lost & Found 2 at Smidapaper today. You wouldn’t want to miss it!

Lost & Found 2 Blush Collection

Lost & Found 2 Collection – Breeze

Lost & Found 2 Collection – Rosy

Lost & Found 2 Collection – Sunshine

How’s it going crafters? I came across these papers while spring cleaning the classroom, which now doubles up as my office. =) Lots of space and one swivel away from tea making facilities. Anyway, these papers are from Cosmo Cricket  ’Odds & Ends” collection , I must have missed them out so they are going out on the shelves right now.

Lots of new ribbon and trim on our ribbon racks, starting from RM1all the way up to RM15 for the really fancy ones. Sold by the yard. All the smida folk have their eyes on some of the pink & turquoise ones.
After the excitement of CHA we are awaiting new arrivals this month ! Expect to see goodies from your favorite brands marching in soon. Look out for updates here.

We started making these 3in by 3in accordion kits this year thinking that they would make a neat, almost do it all yourself gift for someone special or as a keepsake of your favorite memories. After the first one sold out, we decided to make a it a monthly special. Here we highlight some of the earlier kits and last month we had some young creative energy to design for us. Our current kit, (almost sold out) was designed by Sarah Lim.

Sarah didn’t disappoint with her boldly distressed style and her eclectic choice of colors, putting together sweet and flowery with bold and arty prints, with the confidence of a true artist. She insisted on distressing every single page and every single element herself. This one was called ‘ Our great adventure’. Great job!
We have our kits all lined up for the next 2 months, so if you’re a collector, we should be releasing our next kit soon, I-Mei’s ‘My heart is always with you’. This one will appeal to the hopeless romantics among you , or the smitten or those  shyly setting foot on the dizzy path of love. I- Mei’s experienced hand and her more is more approach makes for a kit packed with goodies to help you express your undying passion. oooooh… Wink!

It has been an interesting summer and lots of fresh faces have come through our Emerald doors (ok blue, Karyn), to become part of our team and to add color and soul to the smidapaper family. Sadly, one of our members will be going back to her studies soon but she leaves with us a piece of her creative self . Karyn collaborated with her buddy/ soul mate?? (hee) on this project and Mr Backpacking, as we fondly refer to him injected his brand of wit & charm (not to mention a lot of talking) into their offering, of sunny skies and happy things. ‘Rays of  love shine’ is a one time only, whimsical appreciation of life & love, that you will want to keep for yourself. Thank you guys! Clap clap clap.

Wow! This is turning out to be a long update. Oh, one more thing classes are back. We’re easing back into the groove and if you are unable to attend one of our classes, talk to us about one on one sessions. More updates coming up as we go along. Have a great month!

Big smile!

Sheila