I got an email last week from one of my suppliers that Zutter, (makers of the bind it all), were increasing their prices by 10% to cover the rising costs of freight, etc. Thats a significant jump all at one time. Sadly, I’m sure it won’t be the last company to up their prices due to all the increase in costs. (I’ve heard, but not been able to confirm, that Marvy also will be increasing their prices for the same reason.) Scrapbooking can already add up to an expensive hobby! I remember paying flat 50 cents for cardstock and 25 cents for printed paper… period! I did a layout awhile back that I figure cost around $15.00 to create. It was one page, adding up just the jewels I used on it alone was $12.00, add it the other miscellaneous items, consumables, and photo developing and I’m probably over $15.00 honestly. I don’t think I uploaded it here to the gallery as it was published, so I’ll try to do that later. (The publishing alone was probably worth the cost involved, lol.) Anyway, my design style is very simple, so such a high cost on a layout is saying a lot. I’m stopping at three scrap stores today so I’m going to keep an eye on prices and I’ll let you know.

The end of school is super close now, and I’ve decided for teacher gifts that I’m going to bundle cards and give them. It’s a good generic gift that I figure will be of use. I mean who can’t use a card stash in the house? The gift is also a stress reliever for me as I have a load of cards that I can package up nicely. I don’t have the time for last minute projects and Ethan has two teachers. Last year I did a custom clock for his teacher, but I had planned for it and she was a scrapbooker. I’m sure you all know how that is.

In honor of school wrap up, here is a bit of inspiration for you.

Ethan’s last day of Kindergarten. I took in my cap for the photo. The other moms borrowed it for similar photos of their kiddos. Too funny!

My annual retreat is next week and there are still spots. If you are interested drop me an email or leave a comment and I’ll get with you on the cost and details.

Also, if you are wondering about card kits, which usually ship at the end of the month, they are not going out this month. I had decided to take the month off due to school, my vacation, and retreat. They will resume in June.

Happy Tuesday!
~j